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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
1
Local notes report Lincoln Kirk will appear at the Patoka Opera House on Tuesday February 25. The article mentions accompanying events, such as a grand ball, and lists numerous residents visiting and social activities around Patoka including visits to Vernon, Bloomington, Vandalia and Illiopolis.
A series of informal gatherings hosted by Misses Anna Alexander Nina Murfin Louise Johnston Lela Church and others with music candies and games. Attendees included Archie Underwood Joe Humes John Jennings Ellett Caldwell Port B Simcox Dewitt Jennings Willie Simcox and several Simcox family members among many friends. All groups report a pleasant evening and good time.
The seniors dislike light roasting and warn that playing shinney may hurt feelings. The exchange suggests a tense mood around the game and social interaction among participants.
Abner Clark born July 30 1832 in Delaware died February 6 1908 at age 75 years 6 months 6 days. He married Eleanor Maddux May 7 1857 and Mary E Hill October 5 1897. Survived by wife four sons Oliver M John A Jacob E and Vernie adopted son and other relatives. Funeral at M E church Boulder with Rev Willey officiating.
Tomato growers are urged to sign up for contracts with the Patoka Cannery. Hurry to enroll this Saturday at Wiley and Wilton's store where contract forms are available.
Sophrina Farnum Wheeler, born in Addison County Vermont and later settling in Patoka, Illinois, received a flood of mail for her eighty eighth birthday. The Post Boy delivered postcards letters and packages from Mon through Wed February 12 with 172 post cards 35 letters 30 packages and gifts including money orders necklaces lace and a magazine subscription. She had been bedridden for weeks but was dressed for the surprise gathering and seated to view the overwhelm of correspondence.
The W C T U and L T L plan a Heavenly Birthday program at the M E church Monday evening February 17. An inviting program is set and attendees are asked to come prepared to give a liberal offering to support women’s work nationwide.
At last Friday night’s town board session the plan to issue bonds for brick and concrete walks was discussed. D. S. Logan was named to circulate a petition and Uncle Dan gathered enough signatures Wednesday, ensuring a spring election vote on the measure.
Our friend August Padberg was in town Tuesday marking his first visit in seven weeks while recovering from lagrippe. He stopped at the Register office and hopes to return to frequent visits. He enjoyed reading of Patoka's awakening and the new enterprises it is landing.
Patoka Lodge No 860 I O O F and the Rebekah Lodge plan an anniversary gathering next Wednesday evening at their hall. The arrangements committee promises elaborate preparations with speakers including Past Grand Master Brown of Vandalia and J R Quayle of Salem. Bro J R Pressly and G Norris of Vernon are also expected to speak on Odd Fellowship.
Brick and tile yard man Frank Osborne purchases the Mrs Ballance residence in the northeast part of town. A grand Valentine ball will be held at the Opera House this Friday evening February 14 with all warmly invited to attend.
Advertises 100000 ties and offers prices for various timber products from Vail and Thalman. White Oak ties 38 cents, Red Oak 28 cents, Soft timber 26 cents, with culls at 15 or 10 cents as applicable.
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