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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1926
Page
8
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James Wasem and wife arrived in Tamiami City on Saturday the 23rd and are building a Spanish house. Rufus Troutt and others from Harrison Construction Co. assisted with the project. Jennings is now President of the Tamiami Business Men Association. Ed Johnstone suffered minor injuries from a fall. Several residents discussed real estate plans and city growth while sharing small-town gossip.
Evyln Smith stayed with Cecil Beckett. Roy Thalman and wife visited Ben Thalman. Lon Pritchett and wife called on Mike Stillabower. Campbell and Calvin Belcher cut wood. Eggs market eased with warmer weather and incubators set. Lyle Belcher passed away. community mourns. Perkins dragged roads to improve them.
Thirty attended Sunday School at Temple. Several Bowen Bopp Pool Lewis families visited over the weekend. Charley Pools barn burned Saturday night with about a hundred bushels of corn and some harness destroyed. community expresses sympathy.
Vernon announces a repeat performance of the drama An Old Fashioned Mother at City Hall on Saturday night February 13 with admission of 25 cents and no reserved seats. The piece drew audience support during a prior showing and benefits will support local efforts.
Local residents seek employment opportunities at the Studebaker plant, with workers and families hoping for factory hiring to boost the area’s economy. Community groups discuss potential openings and worker support amid ongoing employment concerns.
Uncle Abe argues that Bible interpretation requires recognizing distinct ages. He claims Jewish, Gospel, and future ages separate election and Free Grace teachings to harmonize apparent scriptural conflicts. He predicts a coming age of universal opening of eyes, purified language, and universal service to God.
Public auction on Wednesday Feb 17 1926 at 10 am at the Griffin farm one mile north of Patoka. Horses two mares 8 years old. cattle two cows fresh in March and five more aged 5 to 8 plus yearling and yearling heifers. Feed oats hay straw fodder and corn shelter. Harnesses poultry and household goods including two stoves washing machine and weapons. Lunch on grounds. Regular terms under $5 00 credit at 7 percent interest 5 percent discount. A A Griffin owner auction J A Jennings clerk J L Simcox.
Public sale to be held at the residence in Vernon Illinois on Thursday February 18 1926 beginning at 10 oclock. Items include three horses one gray five years old one black four years old one brown mare with gear weight estimates. farm machinery a two horse wagon gang plow disc and two riding cultivators. miscellaneous equipment saddle two stacks of soybean hay. cattle three cows Holstein two Holstein and Jersey aged four two years and ten years and milking yields. hogs sixteen Duroc shoats about 130 pounds with eight gifts. Frank Murfin owner.
We extend thanks to all who assisted during our wife and mother's illness and death. J. Y. Belcher, Mrs. Martin Hopkins, Mrs. Harley Cole,
The Belcher family expresses gratitude for help during their loss and burial of their son and brother. They thank Prof Potts and his pupils for kindness and acknowledge the flowers received from many.
John Anderson and family and Dorothy Chriss spent Sunday with Wm. Chriss and family. Anabelle and Winnes Linton of Decatur visit home folks. Coquice Payne called on Velma Brummitt. Fanny Syfert returned home after weeks with her brother W Pribble. George Payne attended court at Salem. George Christie and Carl Christie at Vandalia court. Clara Jones and children visited Barton family at St Elmo, then returned home. Frank Lake and family visited Geo Christie. Simp Caudle and family visited their son Emmet and wife. J A Wilson and wife, Mary Lake and Anabelle Linton visited Albert Brown. Hattie Lawrence and Mrs J Benefiel called on Ethel Pribble. Jerry Zimmerman and family visited Walter Melton. Clara Sterling visited Mrs W Linton.
Roy Johnson and Miss Mary Lewis were married last Monday. Irma Smith and Orval Ketchen obtained a marriage license and wed last Monday in Salem. Irma is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith. The Peterson residence moved into town from northeast of town, completed by Bud Cox of Pope Bluff, and sits on Metzger lots south of the J. A. Cooper home. Summann family plans to move soon. Summann owns the local grain and elevator business. Arthur Lovett and Albert have been visiting. Albert, a railroad worker near Chicago, has returned to work and is a Washington resident.
Miss Jane Walker stayed with sister Mrs Lewis Jones Friday night. Roads are rough with Ford travel taking an hour and thirty minutes for five miles. Lem Meador and Sidney Speers are key contacts for details. Arnoll and Lewis Jones cut wood together. Marion Griffa visited Alma after spending Saturday night with friends. Lew Engler and Orval Doolen dragged roads Monday. Sam Arnold and Emmet Nichols cut logs for the mill and found a swarm of bees in a freshly cut tree. The bees moved naturally and the men staged a sprinting demonstration earning mill applause.
The report describes a hive cleaning to harvest honey for supper. It also lists Sunday visitors to Morgan including Mrs. Emily Pearson, Mrs. W. H. Jones visiting Lewis Jones's family, and Mrs. Robert Arnold with children calling on Mrs. L. Foster Sunday afternoon.
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