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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
1
Numerous short items report local residents and visitors, sales and bargains, shippings to St Louis, and social events. Names include L. L. Newman, J. L. Simcox, J. Wasem, Mrs. Cruse, Mrs. Wilson, W. J. Jones, and Vernon, Patoka, Decatur, Centralia. Activities span clothing sales, hog and cattle shipments, church attendance, and G A R entertainment plans.
The Business Men's League of Patoka invites investors to inspect available sites for factories, electric light plants, or any legitimate enterprise. They seek capital for funded profitable propositions and request communications to the league secretary in Patoka.
In Vernon Illinois on January 3 1908 G A R Post No 167 Wm A Smith held a Saturday installation naming D L Logan Commander Wm Chandler S V C Saml Wilson J Ve W M Gray Q M B F Rodgers Surgeon L L Newman Chaplain W L Belcher D D Thomas Porter O G Wm Hikes Adjutant A Goop. A six o clock supper for members families widows and soldiers followed at R A Simcox Hall. James T Jones Post No 623 and W R C No 188 installed officers with refreshments and social time to end the evening.
The W C T U met with Mrs Bettie Murfin on Thursday afternoon January 2 to honor Madame Willard mother Frances E Willard. An approved program showcased kindness and skill, with refreshments in the dining room and praise for the hostess. Remarks note longing for another Red Letter Day at Mik Martins. Robert Underwood bought a lot in a new addition, urging others to save and invest. New Year’s Eve pie social at Metzger Hall Shobonier for M E church raised funds, crowning Miss Goldie Gould with a cake prize earning 22.53.
Mrs Harriett Walton born November 13 1871 died January 4 1908 at 36 years 1 month 21 days leaves husband Monroe Walton eight children four girls four boys Della predeceased her. Joined Methodist church young suffered several strokes death relief. Funeral at home conducted by Rev presence of friends. Local items mention Hazel Doty Frank Fuzzell Clyde Jones Delcie Armstrong Barthol Anderson and others. Community notes include telephone company meeting school news and market prices for eggs and corn.
A public meeting is requested for Monday January 18 at 2:00 PM in R A Simcox hall to consider a cannery for Patoka. H E Shrigley of Salem will explain the cannery proposal. he has prior experience with the Alina cannery. Farmers and interested residents are urged to attend to assist Labor markets and local farmers.
A Patoka GA R hall show on January 18 features Major R H Hendershot and his son the famed drummer and fifer. He brings relics including the original Horace Greeley Drum and Garfield Arthur drumsticks with a history spanning Fredericksburg 1862 to Indianapolis 1893. Tickets are 25 cents, sold at Davis' Store.
Mr. Thos. Altom entertained numerous young people at his mother Mrs. Sarah Altom home on Saturday night. Ice cream cake and candy were served as games and amusements filled the evening. Attendees included Mabel Simcox Anna Ballance Nelphia Buss Anna Alexander Millie Elefritz Bessie Griffin Katie Cahill and others with several families also present. Another party hosted by Miss Millie Elefritz the prior Thursday drew about twenty five guests for music games and social conversation with candy and apples offered.
Miss Carrie Hostlar entertained at her parents home with a tally gathering and a walk downtown. A crowd of girls attended and reported a pleasant evening with refreshments served by the hostess. Present were Jessie Whaley Etta Clark Katie Clark Mildred Peek Georgia Cruse Hazel Doty Lucy Lawler Flossie Livesay Clara Belcher Mollie Belcher Lettie Griffin Winnie Hull.
Advertises a large order for ties including No. 1 White Oak at 38 cents and Red Oak at 28 cents with calls 15 and 10 cents, soft tuber 26 cents, from Vail & Thalman. Payment offered in trade.
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