Local Notes Highlight Town Folks and Social Roundup
Local items recount residents visiting relatives and attending events. Names include S. B. Lawrence, Mrs. E. A. Hayes, Miss Anna Lee Matheny, Miss Georgie Cruse, E. E. Carter, Bro. Willey, Miss Della Davis, Mrs. B. Arnold, S. Farmer, C. G. Simcox, Misses Adda and Bessie Griffin, Ralph Crum, Louise Johnston, Capt. and Mrs. Gray, Miss Mildred Pratt, and many others. Mentions sales, photography prices, a Knights of Columbus meeting, a farm auction, mail carrier Archie Underwood, and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lee Matheny
Vandalia
Georgie Cruse
E. E. Carter
Bro. Willey
Della Davis
St. Louis
Mrs. B. Arnold
A. Caldwell
C. G. Simcox
Decatur
Adda
Bessie Griffin
Mabel Simcox
Ralph Crum
de Soto
Ills
Louise Johnston
Capt
Mrs. Gray
B. V. Crosby
Vernon
E. E. Johnston
Dove
Ind
Lydia Day
E. A. Hughes
Cloud Martin
Jennings
Charles Oberle
Raymond II
Vera Holmes
Berma Johnston
E. N. Norris
Thomas R. Dwyer
Centralia
Knights of Columbus
Berma
Nokomis
Maude Underwood
Nellie Quayle
Floyd Davis
Mary Arnold
Alma
H. Simcox
A. Padberg
D. R. Livesay
Fred Carter
Ed. Chilton
Elena Gray
Alton
Lenore
Maude Pugh
Virgie Nichols
Wyoming
F. E. Smith
Farmer
Sandoval
Chas. Belcher
Mound Chapel
E. A. Hayes
G. A. Jennings
John
Hardin Davis
Near Vernon
Register
John Jennings
Archie Underwood
Louie Wasem’s
Candy making social events at local homes
A series of informal gatherings occurred Thursday to Monday as young people made candy at I. H. Wilton's and at Mrs. R. A. Simcox home. Rev. Willey hosted parsonage guests Saturday evening. Attendees included Mabel Simcox, Della Davis, Bessie Griffin, Lela Church, Anna Alexander, Blanche Wilton, Leslie Wasem, Porter B. Simcox, Edwin Gray, Prof. Sullivan and Mrs. W. H. Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Wilton
Rev
Willey
R. A. Simcox
Mabel Simcox
Della Davis
Bessie Griffin
Lela Church
Anna Alexander
Blanche Wilton
Get Your Friends to Subscribe for the Register
A brief urging readers to encourage friends to subscribe to the Register, highlighting the paper's value and community connection through ongoing service and news coverage.
Will Organize YP 308 Meeting at Christian Church
Young people from all churches and those unaffiliated are invited to organize a Y P 8 O E at Patoka's Christian church Sunday evening. The non sectarian society aims to include Patoka area youth, with an earlier start at 5 30 to finish before the 7 o'clock preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Patoka
J E S School of Instruction at Centralia
Members of Patoka Chapter attended the J E S School of Instruction in Centralia last Thursday. The group included Mrs. John L Simcox Mrs Lizzie Wassem Mrs J E Wasem Mrs Ernest Simcox Mrs J L Altom Mrs Josie Vallow Mrs W W Mufin Mrs Addie Caldwell Miss Agusta Pope Miss Amelia Pope Miss Sallie Porter and Mr George Pope. They returned Friday after a pleasant visit with neighbor sisters and a good time. They were accompanied by Mrs Clyde Dodd of Sandoval from the Patoka Chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
School of Instructions
Centralia
John L. Simcox
Lizzie Wassem
J. E. Wasem
Ernest Simcox
J. L. Altom
Josie Vallow
W. W. Mufin
Addie Caldwell
Agusta Pope
Amelia Pope
Sallie Porter
Geo. Pope
Clyde Dodd
Sandoval
Need More Houses Prodded in Patoka Growth Call
A letter urges north residents to move to Patoka and condemns the city’s rental shortage. It argues for new housing to attract newcomers, noting not everyone can buy or build and urging affluent locals to invest in rental properties. The writer appeals for a public spirited builder to spark a housing boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Lincoln Kirke Entertainment at the Opera House
A. Lincoln Kirke presented an impersonator show on Tuesday at the Opera House with fair attendance. Local musicians provided the music. Miss Mabel Simcox played two pieces, Little Ellanora Buss sang with sister Nelphia Buss on organ, and a duet by Mrs. J L Altom and Mrs. Geo. Warem with Miss Simcox drew hearty applause. Frank Osborne of Illiopolis arrived Sunday seeking brick and tile clay, testing first location then finding another on J E Wasem’s land north of the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lincoln Kirk
Opera House
Mabel Simcox
Ellanora Buss
Nelphia Buss
J. L. Altom
Geo. Warem
Frank Osborne
Illiopolis
J. E. Wasem
School Notes on Classes and Colors
The Senior Class finished book four in Geometry and reviews in mechanics. Miss Pansy Parks was absent due to bad roads. A Junior wishes demotion to room three. The Juniors' billet-doux to the Seniors is noted. Hamlet is being read by Juniors as eighth and seventh graders prepare for the central examination Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Parks
Wash Gibb
Seniors scorned by Juniors over Silly insult
A letter shows Timoray defending a junior named Silly as Seniors turn on one of their own. Austin Simcox has Timothy’s sympathy after an insult, while Tim is ashamed of his grandmother for being called a rogue. The writer condemns the taunting as a disgusting form of fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Simcox
Timothy
Tim
Timoray
Sandoval Social Items Recall Past at Stringtown
Local notes from Sandoval recount 30 years of memories, with items from Stringtown and Shobonier. A church dinner in Hawley building raised about 30 dollars despite poor weather. Mrs J M Brown suffered a bad cut but is recovering. Tilman Aderholt’s youngest child died from pneumonia and typhoid. Chas Hall attended lumbermen meeting in Chicago. Dr Hunter, Sandoval club president, is ill but hoped to recover. a two year old death in geo Seen family. Manerva Lodge K of P to hold annual anniversary in Castle Hall on the eve of the 19th. all members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shobonier
Christian Church
Hawley
J. M. Brown
Tilman Aderholt
Chas. Hall
H. R. Hall &Co
Chicago
Sandoval
Dr. Hunter
Geo. Seen
Manerva Lodge K. of P
Castle Hall
Last Week Visit By Messrs Bellamy and Buck of Vandalia
Two visitors from Vandalia, Messrs F Bellamy and Buck, spent time here last week visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. F. Bellamy and
Buck
Vandalia
White Haven weather clears after snow and list of notes
Weather improves in White Haven with snow nearly gone. A note blames the missed items on the mail carrier George Payne. School closes Wednesday due to weather. Farmers telephones damaged in the storm are nearing repair. Local sermons and protracted meetings follow the Sunday Bear Creek gathering. Various residents and visitors are mentioned with short notes on past week activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Haven
Leslie Ford
Bear Creek
Bro. Walker
Local notes from Carbondale and surroundings this week
Visitors and travels populate the week with names from Carbondale Patoka Stringtown Vera and Patoka include Miss Winnie Reichert Bert Simcox Jim Vandeventer Ed Thomas Glen Quayle Norris Hallie and Orpha Roberts the Humes funeral attendance and rabbit hunting by Ballance and Jackson. Egg hatch report notes 127 of 200. Sick lists include Floyd Hatch jagrippe and Jennie Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Winnie Reichert
Bert Simcox
Stringtown
Ed Thomas
Glen Quayle
Patoka
Floyd Hatch
Norris
Hallie
Orpha Roberts
Wood
James Smith
Edna
Humes
Robert Ballance
Orville Jackson
Mr. Gillispie
Hiram Vandeventer
Carter
Crackers Neck
Elise Outhouse
William Oates
Cloud Martin
Lee
Frank Hatch
Hatch
J. Smith
Williain
Jagrippe
Memorial for Mary Schmering Humes
Mary Schmering Humes born July 18 1848 in Buffalo New York died February 18 1908 at her Patoka area home after eleven months rheumatism at age 59 years 8 months. She married Peter Humes in St Louis September 15 1868 and left thirteen children eight daughters five sons with many grandchildren and siblings. Funeral mass held at Catholic church with Father Mugier officiating. community expresses sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Schmering
Buffalo
New York
Patoka
Peter Humes
St. Louis
Peter
Misses Regina
Maggie
Edna
Joe H
William
Ben
Charley
Anna Nixon
Ella Larkins
Lizzie Stine
Sandoval
Michael Hume
Card of Thanks to neighbors and friends for care and sympathy
Peter Humes and CniLpren extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted during the long illness of their wife and mother and offered sympathy at her passing. May God’s richest blessings rest with you all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Humes
CniLpren
Wanted 100000 Ties Trade Prices Listed by Vail and Thalman
Advertises purchase prices for various timber products including No 1 White Oak at 38 cents per unit, Red Oak at 28 cents, Soft timber at 26 cents, with culled grades at 10 to 15 cents. Names Vail and Thalman as the buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vail & Thalman
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. B. Lawrence
John Chance
Ladies Society Star
J. L. Sincox
Mrs. B. Farmer
S. Farmer
Mildred Pratt
Mrs. Minnie
J. J. Buss
U.S. Health Board
C. J. Press
Y. Patoka
Charles Anderson
Windsor
J. L.simcox
J. L. Simcox
H. Clark
Flossy Livesay
Frances Wasem
J. L. Sixacox
J. E
School OF Instruction
A. Lincoln Kirke
Bernie
Lillie Wimcox
Neil
Father
George Payne
Cliffie Moor
Mertle Farmer
Sholconier
Mr. Vandeventer
Dr. Jones
Sale
Fred Leininger
Mark Cox
Ralph Farmer
Boulder
Stella Thompson
Jim Vandeventer
Vera
Mary Humes
Wiley and Wilton
Patoka, Il
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