Oldest Patoka Woman Elefritz Dies at 79
Grandma Elefritz longtime Patoka resident, born October 14, 1845 in Kentucky, died January 8 1925 at her son Frank’s home. She leaves a husband, three sons, three daughters, 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services Saturday January 10 at 2 p.m. at the M E Church South conducted by Rev Curwen Henley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Elefritz
Frank
Margaret Elefritz
Kentucky
Patoka
Mississippi Rive
Ohio
Illinois
Centralia
Sandoval
John
St. Louis
Ruddy
Anna Hostlar
Mattie
Mary Hathaway
Ella Dunn
Frank B
Asa M
Agnes
Milly van Fossan-Foltz
Millie
Anna
Mary
Ella
Douglas Earl
Heyworth
Neice
Laura Powers
Grandma
Pleasant Grove Church
Presbyterian Church
M. E. Church South
C. W. Lindsey
M. E
Curwen Henley
Smith brothers attend sister Mary Moxley funeral
Monroe Smith and another Vernon brother F. M. traveled to Kansas City after the death of sister Mary Matilda Moxley a 54 year old born near Kinmundy She had lived in Joplin and died at her daughter's home in Kansas City on Tuesday Jan 6 burial was scheduled for Friday Other mourners include brothers Georg W and William Smith sisters Susan Crouch and Illinois Mitchell alls of Diamond Missouri and her immediate family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Smith
Kansas City
Mary Matilda Moxley
F. M
Vernon
Kinmundy
Joplin
Georg W
William Smith
Susan Crouch
Illinois Mitchell Alls
Diamond, Mo
Walker Attends Funeral Of Sister Mrs Abner Moore
Mr. T. B. Walker local agent for I. C. G. learned of his sister Mrs Abner Moore death last Thursday. A resident of Hillsboro for about fifteen years she was aged about 73. Funeral services were held with assistance from the Eastern Star and White Shrine of Jerusalem. Walker came to Hillsboro with his two sons Frank and Ross from Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Walker
I. CG
Abner Moore
Hillsboro
Walker
Vernon Vicinity
Eastern Star and White Shrine of Jerusalem
Mr. Walker
Frank
Ross
Clinton
Revival Meeting at M. E. Church South Continues
The revival at the M. E. Church South draws growing numbers. Song service begins 7 15 each evening with Rev. Henley providing musical features on piano cornet clarinet guitar or banjo. Bible Institute sessions run 7 30 to 8. Sermons cover timely fundamental themes. Also notes local meat sale.
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Henley
Bible Institute
Death of W. C. Dorris Gathers Local Obituary Interest
W. C. Dorris of Missouri died January 3 1925 at age 93 after a life spanning Tennessee Illinois and Missouri. He leaves son Bert Dorris one brother John L. Dorris of Patoka and a number of grandchildren and relatives. A longtime member of the M E Church South he was laid to rest in a Masonic funeral with Rev Craig and Judge Barton officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dorris
W. C. Dorris
Missouri
W C. Dorris
Carrol County
Tennessee
Marion County
Ill
Texas County
William C. Dorris
Martha J. Gray
Charles B
Hatta A
John
Nancy E
William F
Bert E. Dorris
Bert Dorris
John L. Dorris
Patoka
M. E. Church South
Craig
Masonic Order
Barton
Houston
Aged Pope Township Resident Dies After Long Illness
Charles L. Huddleston born February 15 1839 in Pendleton County Kentucky. Civil War veteran of the 18th regiment Company A later married Hattie McMahan in 1872 and moved to Illinois. He died at age 86 years 10 months 17 days leaving two sons and a daughter. Funeral held at the home with Rev Smith and burial in Thorpe Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Hudleston
Pendleton County
Kentucky
Hattie McMahan
Illinois
Chas. H
W. W
Effie M
Rev. Smith
Thorpe Cemetery
Huddleston
Hattie Huddleston
Hattie Mahan
Chas. L. Huddleston
C. H
Wm. Walter
Effie Lamborn
Odd Fellows Install Officers for 1925 Term
The Odd Fellow lodge installed its officers for the 1925 term on Tuesday night with about thirty five members present. Orville Genre served as Installing Officer and list of officers followed. After the ceremony oysters coffee pickles and celery were served and about an hour of sociability with music boxing and singing followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellow Lodge
N. G
Donald Peddicord
V. G
Edgar Dukes
Thos. Alcom
F. C
Thos
Forehand
T. E. Irvin
Clarence Bowen
Leo Walker
O. G
Elza Dukes
I. G
Maurice Ballance
George Purcell
Joe Yardley
Frank Ballance
Claud Walker
Russell Collins
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Shobonier Resident
A crowd gathered at Jake Libell’s home on January 1 to celebrate his seventieth birthday with baskets of food. Attendees included Henry Morey and Vandalia daughters, J Anderson and wife, Noah Linton and family, Frank Libell and baby, Charley Lane and daughter, Lizzie Farmer, Grace Jarrett, and Mamie Potts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Libell
Henry Morey
Vandalia
J. Anderson
Noah Linton
Frank Libell
Charley Lane
Lizzie Farmer
Grace Jarret
Mamie Potts
Legislature Opens Amid Rail of Names and Ceremonies
The Illinois Legislature convened on Wednesday with Rep. Schoals of Peoria chosen Speaker and Rep. Arthur Roe of Vandalia named Democrat Leader. A noon session led to adjournment until Monday for inaugural events, followed by festivities. Marion County honors Bob Branson as escort to Justice DeYoung, while Emmerson’s gavel from Albion is presented as a keepsake. Bert McCann named provisional secretary and M. S. Souter named assistant. Sallie Perkins of Springfield selected Post Mistress.
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State Legislature Board
Rep
Schoals
Peoria
Smalls
Arthur Roe
Vandalia
Marion County
Bob Branson
Supreme Justice
DeYoung
Sec. Emmerson
Albion
Bert McCann
M. S. Souter
Sallie Perkins
Springfield
Hudspeth Birthday Surprise Delights Local Guests
Harvey Hudspeth celebrated his birthday with a surprise planned by Mrs. Hudspeth last Sunday January 4. A few friends gathered as the host returned to find guests waiting and a sociable afternoon ended with remembrances for Harvey. Guests included James Ward and family Tony Heilbrant and Mrs. Wards mother of Centralia T. J. Dukes J. M. Emerson and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Hudspeth
Harvey
James Ward
Tony Heilbrant
Mrs. Wards
Centralia
T. J. Dukes
Birthday Anniversary Celebrated at Cox Home
About thirty relatives and friends gathered at Mr and Mrs Wm Coxs home in Mound Chapel to celebrate Mrs Cox seventy first birthday with a fine dinner and reunion. Several expected guests were kept away by storm weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Cox
Mound Chapel
Cox
Pred Leninger
Edna
Opening of New Cruse Confectionery and Cafe
A large crowd attended the opening of the Cruse Confectionery and Cafe last Wednesday evening. The new building, a credit to the town, featured a well planned floor layout, a model kitchen, and a celebratory open house with musical help from local players. The event followed the town fire loss and is expected to draw liberal patronage from residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruse
Prominent Patoka Couple Wed In Vandalia Affair
Miss Edna Patton and Luther J. Swanson united in marriage at the M B Parsonage in Vandalia on January 7. Swanson, a former local resident, had lived in Perico Texas for eleven years with time in the service. the couple plans to reside in Perico. The community extends congratulations to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Vandalia
M. B. Parsonage
J. R. Slaten
Edna Patton
L. V. Patton
Luther J. Swanson
Vernon
Swanson
Logan County
Perico Texas
Perico
Texas
The
Register
Missing Letters No Joke to Editor of Mountain Paper
Congressman Guy Hardy of Colorado holds a faded clipping recounting a pioneer newspaper's printed misprints. The piece laments missing letters and spelling errors while noting the Cyclone will continue with altered type until corrections arrive.
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Mountain Paper
Guy Hardy
Colorado
Roecay Mountain
Auto department reports 1924 collections surpass 1928 totals
The Secretary of State announces 1924 automobile department collections reached 11,546,206.25, up 1,892,411.21 from 1928 totals. Vehicle registrations totaled 1,132,641 with passenger cars 978,428, trucks 140,808, chauffeurs licenses 95,343, and dealers and other fees composing the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Department
Secretary of State
Department
Louis L. Emmerson
Chicago
Downstate
Masons Install Officers for 1925
At a regular meeting the local Masonic Order installed a new slate led by retiring Worshipful Master T. E. Irvin. Officers include D. F. Blankinship W M P J Masonnier S W Fred Lawrence J W J L Simcox Secretary W H Cain Treasurer B N Griffin S D Elmer Rogier J D E L Delay Lowell Belcher J S T E Irvin Tyler Dale Altom Marshall J M Smith Chaplain Wm Ellis Pianist A luncheon followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Irvin
D. F. Blankinship
W. M
P. J. Masonnier
S. W
Fred Lawrence
J. W
J. L. Simcox
W. H. Cain
B. N. Griffin
S. D
Elmer Rogier
I C A L Bank Holds Annual Meeting
The local bank held its annual and monthly meeting last Friday with attendance by Mr. Blankinship of Decatur and Messrs Smith and Doolen of Vernon. C E Blankinship was re elected president J W Delassus vice president D F Blankinship cashier and Miss Mac Hagan assistant. The directory remains the same as the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blankinship
Decatur
Messrs Smith and Doolen
Vernon
C. E. Blankinship
J. W. Delassus
D. F. Blankinship
Mac Hagan
Vernon garage sold as Lem Meador exits auto business
Lem Meador sold his Vernon garage and auto business to Mr. Livesay, who plans to move into town. Meador will become a traveling salesman for a large machine company and Livesay, a well known eastern Patoka farmer, will conduct a sale and operate the shop in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Meador
IC. O. Live
Mr. Meador
Livesay
Patoka
Installation of Rebekahs Forms 1925 Officers
The Rebekah lodge installed its 1925 corps of officers on Wednesday night. Deputy Carrie Alexander became Noble Grand with Madalene Porter as presiding officer and Amy Belcher as Vice Grand. Other offices filled include Ada Belcher L S to N G Maud Ellis R 8 to V G Lulu Troyer L 8 to V G Winnie Spurgeon as Chaplain and Bertha Belcher as Conductor, Mae Limecox O G Anna Irvin I G Addie Griffin as Pianist at Mac Lane and A L Ir as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Carrie Alexander
Madalene Porter
Amy Belcher
N. G
Ada Belcher
L. S
Maud Ellis
V. G
Lulu Troyer
Winnie
Encampment Elects New Officers for 1925
The Encampment Lodge held its regular election last Friday naming D. W. Troyer as P E, J. C. Griffin H P, Maurice Ballance S W, Edgar Dukes J W, A. M. Peek Scribe, A. L. Irvin Treasurer. Installation by T. EB Irvin scheduled for Friday night Jan 16. The junior fraternal body reports a growing membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Troyer
Burial Attended for J. D. Logan in Mt Vernon
C B Anderson and wives B D Chance and J R Livesay attended the burial of Mr J D Logan at Oaklawn Cemetery in Mt Vernon Tuesday evening. Logan, well known in the area, had lived here with his brother the late Jas Logan, east of town, for years and died Sunday in West Frankfort. He leaves a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Anderson
B. D. Chance
J. R. Livesay
J. D. Logan
Oaklawn
Mt. Vernon
Mr. Logan
Jas. Logan
West Frankfort
Robbers Remove Vault From Hazel Dell Bank
Burglars took the portable bank vault from Hazel Dell in Cumberland County Illinois. The thieves entered to rob the bank and reportedly carried away several thousand dollars in cash and bonds. The theft was discovered the next morning when the cashier opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Dell
Cumberland County
Illinois
Clay County Republican
Altoms Local Ads and Notices
Locals note fresh corn meal and bran at Altoms and oysters direct from Baltimore at Wasems Meat Market. Miss Olga Purcell of Centralia visits home folks Sunday. Donald Wilson and a mother guests in Vernon last Friday. Mrs A L Vallow of Clinton visiting. Dorsey Hudspeth of tie I C visits wife and baby Wednesday. Mrs Clyde Davis seriously stricken. O H Gray improving. Golden Seal blankets advertised. Norma Jeane Binnion born Jan 3 to Mr and Mrs Robi Binnion. Boys and girls sport coats reduced to 1.50 each at Altoms.
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Altoms
Baltimore
Wasems
Olga Purcell
Centralia
Donald Wilson
Vernon
A. L. Vallow
Clinton
Dorsey Hudspeth
Tie I. C
W. C. Pugh
O. H. Gray
Clyde Davis
Robi
Binnion
Norma Jeane
B Y P U Notes and Playlet Cast List 1926
A detailed program for a Mary Phillips group B Y P U event includes a multi act playlet with characters Alyne Gibbs Mrs Wi Fi Cox Frank Norris and others. It announces a January 11 1926 6 45 pm performance at the Legion Hall with prelude at 6 pm and a program of scripture roll call topics readings and musical numbers.
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Alyne
Alyne Gibbs
Vivian’ Nattier
Joy Wilks
Wi Fi Cox
Frank Norris
Mojonnier
Mary Armstead
Ahkberta Berthoux
George Pack
James Williams
Louise Brown
Bible
Neva Neal
Martin Smith
Eldon Cox
Merrill Page
Loran Rankin
Joseph West
Association
Carl Rogier
Edwin James
Willie Parker
Francis Belcher
Maurice Adams
Karl Outhouse
Floyd Britt
John Rogier
Christian Church Sunday School Elects Officers for 1925
The Christian church Sunday School elected new officers for the year 1925 led by D. F. Blankinship as Superintendent with Fred Tacke as assistant. Ruby Eagan was named secretary and Alice Emerson assistant secretary. D. F. Blankinship also serves as treasurer. Frances Blankinship pianist. Mrs. Dale Altom assistant pianist. Dale Altom named chorister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
D. F. Blankinship
Fred Tacke
Ruby Eagan
Alice Emerison
Treas
Frances Blankinship
Dale Altom
Cain Store Robbed Again in Late Night Break-In
Robbers entered Cain store for a second time in about two weeks, stealing a small amount of goods. A prior attempt used an auger to remove a back door panel but yielded no entry. The latest burglary occurred between 2 a.m. and 4 30 a.m. as the night watchman patrolled near the city station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain
Fom
County Court Finishes Estate Case And Fines Several Defendants
Final report in estate of Aline Preston approved and discharge ordered. In separate trials Noble Hammond pled guilty under Viol Prohib Act and was fined 100 dollars plus costs. J W Harper pled guilty to Driving car while intoxicated and paid 100 dollars plus costs. Paul Brennan charged with violations fined 100 dollars on each count plus costs. Jacob Tyle fined 100 dollars per count plus costs and 60 days jail. Adam Barkowaki pled guilty to Viol Prohibition Act with 100 dollar fine, 60 days jail and costs. Advertising dress ginghams offered for under 1 dollar at Altoms.
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Aline Preston
People
Noble Hammond
Viol
Prohib. Act
J. W. Harper
Paul Brennan
Jacob Tyle
Voil
Ea Ch
Adam Barkowaki
Viol. Prohtt. Act
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Wasems Meat
Pope Township
ODD Fellows
Shobonier
Istate
Ween
Masons
Ical Bank
Rebekahs
Cain Store
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