Death of Patoka Woman Gives Decatur Family Obituary
Susan Margaret Thompson Jackson mother of J. J. Thompson and Oscar Jackson died at her son Claude’s Decatur home on January 8 1933. She is survived by three sons Orville Claude and Earl, a daughter Maude Irvin, nine grandchildren, one stepson, and siblings. She was born March 8 1869 near Patoka and was a war mother whose life centered on the M E Church South. Funeral services were held at the M E Church South and she was interred at Thorp Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar D. Jackson
Claude
Decatur
Maude Irvin
M. E. Church
J. M. Smith
Humphrey
Thorp
Susan Margaret
J. J
Martha Thompson
Patoka
Illinois
Oscar Jackson
Orville S
Clinton
Ilinois
Claude M
Earl R
South
Eunice Jackson
Obituary of Mrs. E B Linton
Elnora B Buss Linton born near Aliora Pennsylvania December 29 1859 died January 6 1933 at her Patoka home age 73 years one week and one day She married W D Linton March 26 1885 who preceded her in death six years ago She joined the M E Church at Zion in 1860 later at Patoka remained faithful and helped neighbors Also member of the Order of Eastern Star She raised four children three nephews and an adopted daughter Ruby Gerrish Wm Long died two years ago Surviving relatives include sister Mrs Lovada Ashton of Los Angeles California and brother Tom Bussilin of San Diego California Funeral January 8 at the M E Church South Patoka with Rev J M Smith and Rev Humphrey assisting"
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elnora. B. Linton
Abraham
Eliza M. Buss
Aliora
Penn
Patoka
W. D. Linton
M. E. Church
Zion
Order of Eastern
Star
Harry
Long
Ruby
Gerrish
Wm. Long
Lovada Ashton
Los Angeles
Calif
Tom Bussilin
San Diego
M. E
South
J. M. Smith
Humphrey
Patoka Boy Fon Gray Dies in Shreveport at 44
Fon Gray of Patoka died January 9 1933 in Shreveport Louisiana at age 44. He was born October 26 1888 in Patoka served overseas in World War I, later moving to Texas and then Shreveport. His sister Mrs Minnie Shimp left for Shreveport for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fon Gray
Shreveport
Minnie Shimp
Fon
Wm. Gray
Patoka
Texas
Marshall
Louisana
Conttry
Jennie
John, Jr
Margaret
Virginia
Koosje
John
Orleans
Bgan
Horner sworn in as Illinois Governor faces relief tax plan
In Springfield 1923 Judge Henry Horner inaugurated as Illinois governor urges unity and rapid action to ease unemployment. He backs a selective retail sales tax for relief, calls for repeal of prohibition measures, tax on beer when legalized, a constitutional convention, and stronger investor protections. He warns against partisan gridlock and stresses cooperation with the legislature to fund emergency aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Horner
Arsenal
Gov. Emmerson
Gov. Horner
State Commerce Commission
Govenor
Illinois
State Arsenal
Springfield
Horner
United States
Amerres
Illinois Emergency Relief Commission
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Federal
Mindis Emergency Relief Commission
Department of Public Welfare
Seoul
Former Pope Township Woman Dies in Bloomington
Effie Elizabeth Cooper Olmstead died January 6, 1933, at her son George Olmstead’s home in Bloomington, Illinois. The Bloomington funeral followed a return by train to Patoka and a service at Mound Chapel Church with burial in Pratt Cemetery. She was 57 and survived by three sons George, Elvan, and Floyd, a daughter Alta Bryant, fourteen grandchildren, a sister and several brothers, and a stepfamily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Olmstead
Bloomington
Ill
Benjamin B. Olmstead
Elvan
George
Alta Bryant
Floyd
Noble Bryant
Patoka
Elizabeth Wilkey
Centralia
John
Ira
Walla
Elsie Bone
Centi
Anna Delong
Indianapolis
Ind
W. W. Olmstead
Shobonier
Californians Visit Clinton Area for Family Illness
Mr and Mrs Jesse Vallow of Los Angeles California are spending the week in Clinton with Mrs Vallow's mother who is seriously ill. They are visiting with Mother Vallow and other relatives and friends. Patoka remains Jesse's old hometown. Brother Lee and his Clinton wife visited here and at Centralia but have returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Vallow
Los Angeles
Calif
Clinton
Reeves Rites Mark Lifetime In Shobonier Area
John Ake Reeves born March 31 1855 in Franklin County Arkansas died January 4 1938 at his home near Shobonier Illinois aged 77 years 9 months 4 days He married Rebecca Ann Haley February 18 1878 and had two children Raef who died in 1888 and Jane Butler who died in 1906 He leaves wife a nephew Jack White of Alton Illinois and granddaughter Mellie Eltringham of Ohio Funeral services were held January 6 at Farmer Cemetery west of Vernon Rev Reeter presiding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ake Reeves
William
Catherine Reeves
Franklin County
Arkansas
Illinois
Shobonier
Ill
Rebecca Ann Haley
East of
Vandalia
Raef
Jane Butler
Reeves
Rebecca Reeves
Jack White
Alton
Former Patoka Resident Ira N Hull Dies in Baltimore
News from Patoka reports the death of Ira N. Hull at Government Hospital Baltimore after a six year illness with tuberculosis. Born in Patoka to Charles Hull, he later moved with his family to California before returning where his mother died. His schooling included Jim Davidson J W Alexander era. remembered by townspeople and connected to the Livesay Wagners and Spurgions families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira N. Hull
Government Hospital
Baltimore
Patoka
Charles Hull
Capt. Hull
Dr. Livesay
California
Jimmy Davidson
J. W. Alexander
W. F. Wagner
S. M. Spurgeon
Livesay
State Bank Directors Elect Officers After Friday Meetings
The State Bank held a morning and afternoon directors meeting last Friday with the annual stockholders gathering. Directors elected include W. B. Rogier John Rogier I. W. Doolen D F Blankinship L E Green F M Smith and P J Mojonnier. John Rogier named President P J Mojonnier Vice President J E Green Cashier and Miss Mac Eagan Assistant Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Rogier
John Rogier
I. W. Doolen
D. F., Blankinship
L. E. Green
F. M. Smith
P. J. Mojonnier
J. E. Green
Miss Mac Eagan
Walker Family Health Update Reported
The notice reports T. B. Walker's illness showing big improvement. It also notes his son Frank Walker at Clinton had influenza but is now recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Walker
Frank Walker
Clinton
Carpenter Tuies Music When Trade Fails in New Orleans
John Tuin a forty six year old South Dakota carpenter could not earn a living at his trade. He bought five children band instruments and now they tour as a musical barnstorming troupe performing in the New Orleans area and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
John Tuin
South Dakota
Foh Known In Shreveport And Irish Governor Plans Change
In Shreveport the subject Foh was a familiar figure, long employed at the Dixie Barber shop and active in the local Barbers Union. The Irish Free State’s new governor general Domhnall Buckley plans to live modestly and may adopt the Gaelic name as he shifts residence from the regal lodge to a modest suburban home. The article also notes an Eastern Star installation in progress with officers installed and a reception and gifts to the retiring matron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foh
Shreveport
Stim
Dixie Barber Shop
Barders Union
Eastern Star
Lillie Nattier
Edith Cruse
Marshall
Bertha Danbury
Josephine DeLay
Eunice Altom
W. M
Artie Rogier
W. P
Jessie Ellis
Assoc. M
Philip Mojonnier
Asso. P
Josie Simcox
Sec
F. M. Smith
Treas
Myrtle Rogier
Ada Belcher
Asp
Augusta Peek
Ella Dunn
Bessie Hill
Bessie Murfin
Adah
Madeline Porter
Ruth
Rose Mojonnier
Esther
Eva Wasem
Martha
Augusta Pope
Electa
Frances Simcox
A. M. Peek
Sentinel
Mojonaire
Ed Jones Called to Meridian After Brother Malcom Jones Dies
Ed Jones received a message on Wednesday announcing the death of his brother Malcom Jones in New York City. He left on the night train for Meridian Mississippi where the funeral and burial are expected Friday. Malcom had worked in New York for about ten years and his death came as a surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Jones
Malcom Jones
New York City
Meridian
Miss
New York
Nichols OlS Rebuilding After Fire
Mr and Mrs Cyrus Nichols rebuilding their residence after a recent fire neighbors gathered Friday to remove wreckage and haul away debris. Carpeting and repairs will take place this week as the family plans to return home soon with community support gratefully appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Cyrus Nichols
Sowlari Friay
Farm sale attendance noted by regional officials
John A. Jennings and brother DeWitt attended a farm sale in Macon last Friday with Coroner Tim Mermann and Joe Regan of Carlyle. J. H. Peddicord of Vernon was a Patoka caller Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Jennings
DeWitt
Timmermann
Joe Regan
Carlyle
Macon
J. H. Peddicord
Vernon
Local man remembered by family and church groups
The deceased, a member of the Marshall Elks Lodge and American Legion, active in his church with the Shreveport Jehovah's Witnesses, formerly International Bible Students, led funeral services and was buried locally. He never married and is survived by two sisters, Mrs Shimp and Mrs Rada Hayden, brothers Allie Ray Ven, with community sympathy extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sic
Marshall, Texas
Elks Lodge
American Legion
Shreveport
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Yes
International Bible Students
Shimp
Rada Hayden
Allie
Ray
Ven
Assumption
Obituary of Dode Arnold From Foster Township
Theodore Ivy Arnold 60, died January 4 1933 after a period of illness. He married Stella Holt on December 25 1894 and leaves eight children Hobart Ona Irma Mrs Charles Pugh Deane five grandchildren five brothers and many friends. He was a longtime member of Arnold Chapel Methodist Church and requested to meet in Heaven. Funeral services were January 5 at Arnold Chapel with Rev F T Carroll and Rev C C Lowe officiating. burial at Sandy Branch Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Ivy Arnold
James
Caroline
Foster Township
Marion County
Stella Holt
Hobart
Ona
Irma
Decatur
Charles Pugh
Patoka
Deane
Dode
Arnold Chapel
Jesus Christ
David
Dade
Arald Chapel
F. T. Carroll
C. C. Lowe
P. R. Glotfelty Jr
Sandy Branch
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Irvin
Decatur, Ill
Elnora B. Linton
John C. Martin
Union
Pope Township
Calirorians
Ling
State Bank
Carpenter
Mississippi
Arnold
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