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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1926
Page
8
Christmas events and travels across Shobonier and Kaskaskia areas. Church notes report Sunday services, school vacation plans, and a marriage of Fred Stickler and Paul Smee Nance. Numerous visits, illnesses, and holiday activities are listed with local families and addresses throughout the community.
Mr and Mrs J C Caudle spent Christmas with August Meseke west of Vandalia. Miss Julia Richards of Maron visited sister Mrs Joe Beckler. Frank Quayle butchered hogs Tuesday. Bill Gadel called on J C Caudle Tuesday evening. J H Davis called on Joe Beckler. Caudles were in Vandalia Thursday. Mrs Caudle had dental work. Joe Beckler and Mrs Beckler were Patoka visitors Thursday. Herbert Gorham called on Joe Beckler Monday. Julia Richards visits her father at West Stringtown this week. Leo Kinney called on Joe Beckler Saturday night. Joe Beckler Vernon caller Monday. Come again and call for supplies.
Lester Ballance and Barthol Anderson hauled coal from Glenridge Tuesday. Cyrus Nichols visited west of town Saturday night. John Chance and family visited Centralia Saturday. Edwin Arnold returned from the north Saturday. Lutan and Loren Williams toured Vandalia Saturday. Christ Neilson visited Brownstown Saturday. Merritt Caldwell and wife visited relatives in Alma Sunday. Joe Knight now handles the milk route locally. Several cases of whooping cough reported in the vicinity. Mrs. Sarah Caldwell visited Jas Doty and wife in Patoka Wednesday.
William Thalman, longtime Patoka area resident, died recently after moving from Madison county to Marion county years ago. He joined Zion M E Church before transferring to Patoka M E Church, lived near Patoka for much of his life, and was remembered by friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held Tuesday evening at the M E Church conducted by Rev Spurgeon, with burial in Patoka Cemetery.
A large crowd gathered at the Masonic hall Tuesday night December 27 for a rare joint installation of 1928 officers of the Masons and Eastern Star. Officers named include W M Mrs Edith Cruse and Mrs Daisy Mojonnier as Installing Officers. The ritual featured both Masonic and Eastern Star rites followed by refreshments and a note that this joint ceremony had not occurred in many years.
Dr. O G Archer of Centralia died when his car collided with a Burlington freight at a crossing near midnight last Thursday. He had recently moved to Centralia from Mt Vernon and advertised locally. A second similar crossing accident occurred nearby the next day injuring Prof L W Chalcraft of Valmeyer.
Trains numbering over a hundred cars crossed the line on the first night without signal lights or signs of a train dragging over. The incident ends with the crossing results in the finish.
Mt Vernon car shops reported large new orders with 900 cars for the L and N and 500 for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. The arrivals promise several months of work and anticipation of further orders before current plants exhaust their capacity.
Edward Hickman a nineteen year old from Kansas City confessed to kidnapping Marion Parker age 12 and killing her after a lengthy flight from California authorities. He claimed to have returned the body to her father who had paid a $1500 ransom believing the girl was alive. Reports of mob violence followed and were later corrected.
The Wasem Brothers of Dakota sent a thirty pound turkey to Illinois for Christmas festivities. The feast occurred at Oscar Davis home southwest of Patoka on Monday night with many relatives attending including George Wasem Don Crawford Claud Adams Millard Rogier George Simcox Dorothy Wasem Thelma Hopkins and Lee Crawford among others. The gathering was a joyful neighborhood celebration with a wish for more such birds in the future.
A theft occurred at Vandalia involving Coach Switzer. An unknown person entered his room, took his pants and a pocketbook with a portion of a month's payroll, then left. Switzer is noted as coach of the Kinmundy team, now with Vandalia schools.
We thank all who assisted us during the death and burial of our dear companion and father and express heartfelt gratitude for comfort and help. Mrs. Lizzie Gray and Family.
The Bates family expresses gratitude for kindness shown during a relative's illness and death. Mrs. Joe Bates and son L. J. Bates thank everyone for assistance and support offered to the family.
Louie J. Bates declares as Administrator of the estate of Joseph C. Bates deceased that he will appear in Marion County Court at Salem for the March Term to adjust claims. Creditors are notified to attend and debts must be paid promptly. Dated December 28, 1927. Holt and Holt, Attorneys.
Notice announces the annual meeting of the stock holders of the First State Bank of Patoka in the bank building on Friday January 6 1927 at 1 30 p m F M Smith cashier directs attendance and action by stockholders.
The Thalman family extends sincere thanks to all who offered sympathy and deeds during their recent bereavement for Mrs. Sarah E. Thalman.
William Broklemeyer owner announces a public sale at his Patoka area home two miles west and a quarter mile south onTuesday January 3 1923 starting at 1 pm. Lots include two mules one mare two milk cows with calves sixteen breeding ewes assorted farm machinery and miscellaneous farm goods all sold to the highest bidder. Terms cash under five dollars and credit nine months on larger amounts with notes at seven percent interest. Auctioneers Jno A Jennings presiding.
Howard Nelson owner offers horses cattle and farm machinery at public sale on January 4 1928 starting 10 a m at the Geo Nattier farm five miles west of Patoka or 112 miles west of Toad Island church. Items include five dairy cows several Holsteins and Jerseys, three horses a wagon plows hay frame harness and miscellaneous articles with cash sale terms.
A veteran recounts a strenuous journey by mountain road. He describes windy passes, rough driving, a cold night with no cabin, and a perilous descent into Cripple Creek ending at a garage lodging. He notes Roosevelt and striking scenery as memorable moments.
A family recounts a laborious scenic drive from Cripple Creek to Leadville Glenwood Springs and Price Utah. They describe dramatic canyons on the Arkansas and Colorado rivers and the D R G R R route, ending in Salt Lake City with reflections on family health church visits and pride in their Twin Falls irrigation project. The narrative notes stops at Benna Vista Glenwood Springs Grand Junction and Ogden and praises fellow travelers and the Mormon Temple.
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