Rare Poe first edition to fetch high sums in new treasure hunt
A report notes the rarity of Edgar Allan Poe's first published work Tamerlane and Other Poems and the high value of such copies. It highlights a market shift toward American antiques, with collectors bidding strong for early editions. Poe leads with only six known copies. more sensational first editions are anticipated nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Allan Poe
Ameicah & Is
Novibatison
Europe
Poe
Local Real Estate Transfers Reported in Area
A. A. Griffin farm north of town sold to Bear Hill and Oscar will move there in April. Dwight Ballance bought four outlets totaling thirteen acres for 450 dollars. The Sim Edwards property north of Mrs. Chandlers sold to Mr. Burge and then to Walter Adams at a bargain price. Roy Edwards selling sugar salt pepper and bacon on South Locust in the 500 Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bs
George Wickersham
Gauliney
Dwight Ballance
Sim Edwards
Ebbe
Sherman Place
Sherman
Mr. Carr
Edwards Place
Burge
South Locust
Roy Edwards
Miss Emma Wheeler Dies After Long Illness
Miss Emma Wheeler, longtime Patoka resident, died December 29 1928 in Springfield Illinois at age 71. Funeral held at M B E Church with Rev J M Smith. burial in Patoka cemetery. She was the last of nine children and leaves sisters in law, nieces, grand nieces, and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Wheeler
Springfield
Annie Wheeler
M. BE
J. M. Smith
Patoka
Joseph B
Sophronia Wheeler
Hardin County
Ohio
Ill
Wheelers
Oconee
Christian Church
Methodist Church
Death of Clifford L Bingham at Shobonier Illinois
Clifford Lee Bingham born July 1 1855 in Cincinnati Ohio died December 9 1928 at 900 PM on the Shobonier farm Fayette County Illinois at age 73 He moved with his parents from Cincinnati to Mound City Illinois in 1857 later relocated near Shobonier and spent most of his life as a farmer except for a period as a traveling salesman He leaves two brothers John A Bingham Vandalia and William J Bingham Toledo Ohio and two sisters Anna Biehar Shobronier and Rose Bork St Louis Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 PM at Barkley undertaking home conducted by Rev Cy M Miller and burial followed at South Hill Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Lee Bingham
Gincinnatti
Ohio
Shobonier
Fayette County
Winois
Ginccinnatti
Mound City
Illinois
Fayette
Ilinois
John
A. Bingham
Vandalia
William J.ingham
Toledo
Anna Biehar
Shobrrier
Migs Rose Bork
South Hill
Patoka Lodge Extends Condolences in Time of Bereavement
Two members of Patoka Lodge No. 860 extend deepest sympathy and condolence to you in this hour of bereavement. May the Father of all men sustain and comfort you in your time of need. Signed Patoka Lodge No. 860 MD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pa‘oka I. Go
O. F. Lodge
A New Safety First Move to Aid Air Navigation
Lieutenant Herbert R. Shaeffer urges towns to mark their locations for low flying pilots to reduce air accidents. Proposes large town names on roofs or prominent signs with arrows guiding aviators toward air ports. Calls for rural communities to adopt road signage practices to help air travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert R. Shaeffer
United States Navy
Propaganda Tactics and a Portland News Service Case
Testimony before the Federal Trade Commission cites B M Hofer of Portland Oregon confessing subsidies from power interests for his Independent news service. Hofer reports eighty four thousand dollars annually. over four years his service issued 3828 editorials to 14000 newspapers with average usage figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pake
B. M.hofer
Portland
Ore
Federal Trade Commission
Hofer
Iut-Fear
Marohs fiAtue Srs
Hstek
Local High School Hoops and College Bowl Highlights
Rolo Neb hosts a three game high school basketball event with a large score tally and claims of a world record. Centralia faces Greenville in a Friday holiday tilt after a 28 to 26 overtime win in Greenville. Georgia Tech edges California 8 to 7 in Pasadena with a late rally. Superior Mutuals roll over Salem and Greenville, while Louisville Red Devils crumble 81 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolo
Neb
Genthalia High
Nanaia
Centralia
Ito
Geritralia
Payette
Centralia Owill
Greenville
Patoka
Farina
Vandalia
Land of Winter Roses
Pasadena
California
Georgia Tech
Southern Tornadoes
California University
Georgia
Superior Mutuals
Salem
Bond County
Louisville Red Devils
Devils
Local Notes From Patoka and Surrounding Areas
J W Delassus of St Elmo visited Patoka Thursday morning. Several residents and friends, including Miss Ruth Elmore of Sandoval and Miss Mae Lane of Xenia, spent holidays with Patoka locals. Various locals and visitors are listed with returns to Decatur, Hopkinsville, St Louis, and other towns amid holiday travel and school routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Delassus
St. Elmo
Patoka
Ruth Elmore
Sandoval
George Ballance
Paul Troyer
Lady Allenby
Odessa Walker
St. Louis
Joe Hudspeth
Salem
Albert Forehand
Vernon
Mark Adams
Vandalia
S. E. Alcom
Doyle Outhouse
Stonington
Mae Lane
Xenia
Laura Livesay
Mt. Zion
Fietrice
Charleston
Ex.s
Austin Simcox
Paha
Newt Nichols
Toad Island
W. R. Simcox
Vivian Nattier
George Nattier
Hopkinsville
Margaret Forehand
Decatur
Kathleen Davis
Centralia
Lake Forest
Del
Faily
Michigan
Arkh Snes
Chas
Cox
East St. Louis
F. G. Shimp
Mon
Gilbert
Ariz
Sunny
Ornia
J. W. Alexander
Superior Mutual Benefit Association
Local Chicago wedding announced for Merle Carter and Joe Stasick
Merle Carter of Patoka, last known in Centralia, wed Joe Stasick formerly of Centralia in Chicago last Saturday. Merle, an expert finisher in a basket factory, will reside with her husband in Chicago. The Register extends congratulations to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Carter
Merle
Chicago
Joe Stasick
Centralia
Patoka
Waters
Notice for Rebekahs Meeting Next Week
All Rebekahs are asked to be present at our regular meeting next week January 10 at 7 00 oclock Anna Belcher Noble Grand announces the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Anna Belcher
Noble Grand
Three Foreign Air Mail Routes To Start Soon
Definite start dates set for three foreign air mail routes with first taps to new destinations. Port au Prince and Santa Clara exchanges excluded for now while Cuban mails go via Habana. Canal Zone service will rise to daily as equipment arrives with 5 to 25 cent per half ounce rates applying to Cuba Bahama Haiti Santo Domingo Porto Rico and Canal Zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Sérsce
Port-au- Prince
Haiti
Santa Clara
Camyuey
Santiago
Cuba
Santo Domingo
Canal Zone
Cristobal
Miami
San Juan
Obituary: J L Peddicord Dies at 74 in Patoka Illinois
J L Peddicord born Jan 1 1854 in Morgan county near Jacksonville Illinois died Dec 26 1928 at age 74. He married Bee Man in 1881 and had one son. Lived around Patoka most life, farmed near Patoka, member of O F and Modern Woodmen. Funeral conducted by Rev J M Smith with burial in Patoka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Peddicord
Anda Peddicord
Morgan County
Jacksonville
Miss Bee Man
Patoka
Kansas
Oka
Rhof
Érry Patoka
Farmad
Patoku
Modern
Woodman
Tee
Dan
Decatur
Iiman
Springfield
Henry
Verop
J. M. Smith
Buria
Untangling a Fragment from the G a leridian
A garbled fragment from the Gazette hints at a delayed event or item with a new wheel mentioned. The legible parts suggest a transportation or machinery reference.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. C. Griffin
Donald Peddicord
Patoka Lodge No
Patoka Register
Ed Nattier
Dale Altom
Clinton
E. L. DeLay
Mr. Delsay
Keyesport
E. Sherman
Harve Cruse
Champaign
F. G. Lett
Hom
Taylor Nall
Cincinnatii
Taylor
Johnson
Dean Wilson
Engeld Suttorm
Mus-ic Mirl
Pateka
Mickie
Union
Wien
The
Ord
Leridian
Mr. Bites
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