Roads Sink in Mud and Towns Struggle with Flooded Streets
The Highland Leader complains of streets in poor condition as Vandalia Newton Mascoutah and Greenville report mud and water. A tourist’s tale of Highland’s quagmire and a 250 foot smoke stack underscores regional hardship, with Patoka noting comparative mud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlands
Highland Leader
Vandalia
Newton
Mascoutah
Greenville
St. Louis
Highland
Patoka
Bond County Road Project Progress Report
Interested residents from Greenville pressed the Governor about the Greenville to Alton road. The Governor expressed interest and said the project should be completed within two years. Bids for the first five miles were accepted and the remaining ten miles would be let soon, with expected completion in 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Alton
Troyer Family Attends Funeral Of Relative
The Troyer family traveled to Vandalia to attend the funeral and burial of Mrs. Lawler, the wife of Mrs. Lawler’s brother. The body was brought by motor hearse and due to bad roads they took a longer route via Springfield, totaling about five hours on the road. Mrs. Lawler was a former Vandalia resident, well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Troyer
Vandalia
Brazel and Jackson Couple Wed in Kinmundy Area
Sunday wedding held for Harry Brazel and Cora Jackson near Kinmundy. The bride, known in Patoka Vernon areas, is eldest daughter of Henry and the late Harriett Jack. A family dinner and serenade followed at the bride’s father's home, with warm wishes for a long, happy marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Brazel
Cora Jackson
Near Kinnmundy
Patoka
Vernon
Henry
Harriett Jack- 208
Fragmented note hints at scheduling and pricing terms
The message mentions talking in London and a cost of zero dollars per participant. It references a brief time around 1 minute and cautions not to crowd, followed by garbled terms about an account and a 7:30 a.m. time.
Anniversary of Odd Fellows Observed at Gym
A large gathering of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs met last Saturday evening at the gym for an annual anniversary observance. The program featured music by several soloists and a notable overtime basketball game where Martins No-Sex defeated Simcox Colts 11 to 9. Referee Paul Troyer earned praise for his firm control of the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Ed Irvin
Little Dorris May Good
Violet Nattier
Edgar Irvin
Margaret Ballance
Miss Walz
George Purcell
A. M. Peek
Martin
Martins
Cecil Martin
Tubby” Britt
Robert Walton
Leo Freyer
Orville
Simcox Colts
Clark Simcox
Frank Ballance
Leo Walker
Maurice Ballance
Donald Wilson
Arnica
Martinites
Paul Troyer
Highly Respected Citizen Answers Last Roll Call
Rich Lee, born Terre Haute Indiana May 25 1858, died February 19 1984 at his home. He married Rosetta Phillips May 30 1880 and had seven children with six predeceasing him. Survived by wife Nellie Gordon and two brothers Frank and Cal Irvin. Funeral conducted by Rev J M Smith, burial at Patoka Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich Lee
Cornelius Lee
Terre Haute
Ind
Rosetta Phillips
Odin
Ada Bell
Jessie Myrtle
Willie Ranson
Frankie Louis
John Phillips
Goldie May
Heavenly Home
Nellie Gordon
Mound Chapel
Frank
Los Angeles
Cal Irvin
Springfield
Marshall Creek
Sister of Local Woman Dies in Hastings Nebraska
Mrs. W. N. Gedney aged sixty died at her Hastings home Monday and was buried Wednesday. She was sister to Mrs. J. S. Hudspeth and Mrs. Nannie Wilson of this place who visited here last summer. Born in Kentucky she was the daughter of former pastor Rev. H. G. Holcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N
Gedney
Hastings
Nebraska
J. 8. Hudspeth
Nannie Wilson
Kentucky
H. G. Holcombend
Largest Hen Egg Weighing Seven Ounces Shocks Patoka
Luther Caldwell brought to the Register Office a seven ounce hen egg described as the largest ever seen in Patoka Community. The note asks if anyone can beat the extraordinary find and tops local curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Luther Caldwell
Register Office
Missionary Society Discusses Africa Currents at Last Meeting
The Woman s Missionary Society of the M E Church South held its final meeting with Mrs Josie Wallon. The topic World Currents in Africa was explored by division leads including Mrs Carrye Alexander Lizzie Walton Ellen Simcox Ethel Rogier and Eva Ballance. A general discussion followed and officers were installed. Next meeting will be with Mrs Letha Wasem and Mrs Ina Anderson. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church South
Josie Wallon
Africa
Carrye Alexander
Lizzie Walton
Ellen Simcox
Ethel Rogier
Eva Ballance
Letha Wasem
Ina Anderson
Local ads list sales and visitors in Vandalia Patoka and nearby towns
Local merchants promote reduced prices on silks and goods. Notices mention moving families, visitors from Champaign and Muskegon, and a patrolman with a new Pontiac. Specials include chocolates, fudge, candy, smoke products, Palm Olive soap, dress shoes sale, hats, and face creams. Guesses of dates and locations show a bustling town scene with multiple names and shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Ballance
Levi Marshall
Vandalia
Rockford Locks
Martins
Morgan Henry
Sholconier
Patoka
Somerville
Georgia Cruse
Muskogeon
Mich
Altoms
John Jennings
Odin
Fielding Hawkins
Charles Humes
Centralia
Rockford
Elvis Burton
Champaign
iFeb
Banfield
Marion County
Salem
Local Couple Married Saturday at Parsonage
Miss Mary Williams and Claud Jolliff were married Saturday evening February 19 at the M E Church South parsonage. Rev. R E Willis performed the ceremony. The bride, Patoka high school graduate and daughter of Mrs. Williams, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Joliff, are highly regarded. they plan to reside on a farm southwest of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Mary Williams
Claud Jolliff
R. E. Willis
Southern Methodist Church
Patoka
le Williams
Is. U. S. Joliff
Independent Tournament Opens With Nine Teams
The Independent Tournament starts Thursday night March 8 with two games. Friday night features two more and Saturday brings five big games. Nine real teams entered and Patoka will host a wild basketball tournament unequaled by any. Drawings from Indianapolis were not yet received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Indianapolis
Grade School Opens Tourney At Centralia
The Grade School team meets Greenville in the opening game of the grade tournament at Centralia at 4 30. The home squad aims to beat Greenville and prove their handling of the ball against the big town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cetralia
Greenville
Springtime Weather and Local Morsels Highlight Week
Readers note mild spring weather and various local items. Arlet Corsan of Shobonier visited Patoka on Tuesday. Robert Hathaway and family visited relatives in Decatur over Sunday. Mrs Porter visits husband in Bloomington. Advertisements tout malt syrup and canned goods including Even Trade Brand and Came! brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlet Corsan
Shobonier
Patoka
Altoms
Robert Hathaway
Decatur
Geo. E. Ballance
George Porter
Bloomington
Final Blast Opens Moffat Tunnel East Portal
Engineers and miners resumed work to prepare the Moffat Tunnel for rail service slated for July. President Coolidge triggered the final rock blast from the White House, sending workers through the bore as Governor Billy Adams and Mayor C. C. Nelson awaited at the portal with reporters and radio crews broadcasting underground.
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East Portal
Colo
Moffat Tunnel
Coolidge
White House
Pioneer Bore
Tom Williams
Harry Peake
Harry Durree
West Portal
Billy Adams
Colorado
C. C. Nelson
Salt Lake City
Utah
KOA
Jack Feaster
Wallie M. Rees
Denver News
Patoka Civic Outlook and Merchant Advertising Pressure
A Patoka discussion recounts Sandoval merchants neglecting farmers and contrasts Patoka’s advertising practices. The piece argues merchants should actively seek trade, noting Patoka’s strong prospects and a recent $8,000 farmer payroll in thirty days as the best help for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval
Patoka
Register
Vernon Man Charged With Stealing Automobile
Robert Dooling of Vernon was arrested and charged with stealing a Ford coupe from Edward Cates. He was bound over to the grand jury, which returned a bill, and he posted a $1,000 bond. Trial set for the May term of the circuit court in Vandalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dooling
Rollin Dooling
Vernon
Edward Cates
Banfield Family Attends Chicago Funeral
A death in the Banfield family prompts Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Banfield to travel to Chicago last week for the funeral rites of a niece. The journey marks another sorrow in a local family circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Banfield
Chicago
Marion County Reunion at Salem Illinois
Salem Illinois hosts the Marion County reunion this year after an executive meeting preview. Details on date and program remain to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Salem, Ill
Salem
Closing Game With Nashville A Thriller
The local cagers rallied from behind to edge Nashville 18 to 10 in the final half, Nashville held scoreless after intermission. First quarter was 5-3 and half stood 10-5 Patoka. rough play and fouls noted, one Nashville player fouled out. The squad plans to meet St. Elmo next on their floor with confidence after a spirited win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Washington County
Patoka
St. Elmo
Elmo
Post Master Appointed Effective March 1st
John A Jennings, one of three candidates for the local office, is to begin March 1st after J W Alexander received the appointment as Post Master. John has been with the B M English Co Centralia and will handle postal cards stamps and related duties. Previous vacancy filled by Eunice Eagan after Porter B Simcox resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Jennings
Ie J. W. Alexander
John
Centralia
Porter B. Simcox
Eunice Eagan
Patoka High Listed With Class A Teams
Patoka High along with seven other district contestants will compete in the district tournament at Centralia on March 10 11 and 12. Class A teams include Centralia Salem Nashville Kinmundy Patoka Sandoval Farina and Coulterville. Class B lists Odin Oakdale Iuka Hoyleton New Baden Breese Beckmeyer and Alma. Forty seven other tournaments remain in the state and the next will be at Salem for the sectional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. DeLay
Centralia
Salem
Nashville
Kinmundy
Patoka
Sandoval
Farina
Coulterville
Odin
Oakdale
Iuka
Hoyleton
New Baden
Breese
Beckmeyer
Alma
Her Husband's Wife to be staged at Grand Theatre
The Little Egyptian Theatre Co presented Her Husband's Wife at Richview February 11 with tears and laughter, praised by audiences. Cast acclaimed as artists, the play is released for amateurs with a royalty of 25 dollars as preparations begin for a Grand Theatre production in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richview
John
The
Little Egyptian Theatre Co
Grand Theatre
Record Calf Sale Stuns Market with High Bid
On February 21 J. Y. Belcher delivered a real calf west of town that sold to Louie Wasem for 27.82 dollars. Other cattle on the same market brought from 19.00 to 23.00 dollars, a result the writers call a possible record breaker. They invite readers to report any better sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Y. Belcher
Louie Wasem
Fleece Back Diaper Cloth Offered in Soft Downy Finish
A single piece fleece back diaper cloth is offered with a soft downy finish and a closing price of 1 cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Ballance
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Bond County
Troyer
Brazel-Jackson
London
Odd Fellows
Neb
Ile
Mr. Weat
Pvery Wi
Missionary Society
Rev. Childs
Patoka High
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