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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
4
Several scholars were absent due to bad weather while Miss Lillian Winterton visited relatives. Other residents, including Jasper Tune and daughter Mabel, returned from Springfield for Mabel’s eye treatment, and Perry Wood plans to move to Oklahoma. Roads are poor, mail delivery was disrupted, and high water from the Kaskaskia river rose eight inches.
Salem residents report James A. Hayne donates 25 dollars to each Salem church and to the Iuka Baptist church. T. M. Smith and Bessie King wed in Kinmundy. The old National Bank structure will be demolished for a new bank building. A fatal accident near the B and O line injured a 10 year old boy, Earl Gibson, leading to an above knee amputation.
Bad weather keeps activity low while J R Chance sold twenty acres to Lawrence Talbert last week. Residents comment on telephones, sleighing, mud, and mine blasting. Community notices include visits, health, charity, and local travel with names like Hines, Somerville, Cruse, and Pettis.
The article notes school closures for several days due to snow and poor roads. Jasper Messenger remains ill, with daughters Bertha and Maud at his bedside at their aunt Mrs. Bonnell’s home. Ira Matheny visited family, attended church at Bear Creek, and did business in Vandalia. John Thompson, Bear Creek teacher, found students absent and spent time reading and sleeping.
Dr Cunningham assisted by Dr Jones reports a boy recovering well after an illness. Dr Rainey slipped on ice at the CO and EIRR, injuring his left arm and shoulder. Sandy Nelm, 79, died Thursday and was buried Saturday after 77 years in Salem. last of the stage drivers. Senator Hull, Mayor Vawter and B. E. Martin attended the Democratic clubs in Springfield Friday.
Meeting continues amid rain and poor roads as farmers and residents report aches and illness, while F M Smith returns from Chicago to start embalming business. A mired family near Robinson Hill survives with no food or money, diphtheria cases decline, and local school and meetings adapt to winter weather with planned summer plans and transport debates.
Frank Mason of the north visits relatives in the country. William Mason returns to St. Louis from visiting relatives. Dick Ahls visits John Mason. Arthur Morris and Johnnie Tabor call on Fairman residents. Henry Roper had a fall crossing a foot log, nearly drowned, missing his cap. Nancy Shaubert on the sick list shows no improvement.
Mud and water conditions described as ample while Bird Carter returns home to assist mamma. Mr and Mrs Harlan Gerrish visit Grandpa Watson on Sunday, detailing extended family time and domestic scenes.
Mrs Sarah Brumfield traveled to Patoka Monday for Uncle Tim Hughes trial but the proceeding was adjourned leaving her with a muddy trip. Uncle Ned Tune improving. Ed Nixon Larkin and Stein attended their mother’s funeral last Friday. Jasper Tune and daughter Mabel returned from Springfield Saturday. J C Painter spent Saturday with E J Painter. Tom Hayes and family visited Mr Humes. Corby Tune Mary Bowers and Miss Oneal called on the Tunes. Many locals attended Mrs Mary Humes’s funeral and neighbors offer sympathy. Mr and Mrs Mike Humes visiting nearby.
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