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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
5
Eld. J. A. Shepard reflects on the passage of 1908 and the approaching 1909, urging soberness and prudence. He warns that every year tightens life’s cord, notes aging signs, and foresees an eventual death while suggesting Spring brings renewed promise.
An editor from Vernon recalls his five year stay in western Canada after moving there on March 25 1905. He notes thrift through lean finances, strong health with mild winters, limited snowfall, and vast prairie with little timber while planning future settling efforts.
Mr and Mrs Wyant spent Saturday with his stepson J Edwards. Mrs Mindora Carter and daughter stayed Thursday night with Mrs Edwards and family. Miss Lena Brokelmeyer departed Johns Edwards Thursday for St Louis. Mr and Mrs Ollice Belcher visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Edwards of Toad Island.
Threshed Red Top hay for sale in any quantity with delivery if ordered. Prices negotiable. John Rogier offers flexible pricing and delivery options for buyers.
A Friday night gathering in Vernon honored Misses Elsie Binion and Cecil Snearly with a surprise party. Guests arrived about seven, enjoyed games and a bountiful supper, then departed after compliments to the hosts. Attendees included Effie Brown Lizzie McLaughlin Myrtle Reynolds Edith Isinion Dixie Martin Eulalia Thomson Hattie Martin Elsie Johnson and others.
Neighbors and friends gathered at the Meryman home north of town for a birthday dinner honoring Mr. Chas Meryman on his forty fourth birthday. Attendees included Harriett Meryman Hill Griffin Lawson Davis Pierce Wadkins G Meryman and Judd with a noon feast then joyful goodbyes. Also promoting Preventics candy cold cure tablets advertised as safe and cheap.
The article recalls Charles Dickens mimicking Samuel Rogers with his stories and easy drawl at St James's breakfasts. It cites Percy Fitzgerald and Frederick Locker noting Dickens imitated Rogers in readings and anecdotes, while Rogers was already past seventy when Sketches by Boz appeared.
A terse note describes a man whose constant smiles at the bar raise suspicions of villainy. Patrons report a widening sense of unease as the subject's cheerful demeanor seems to mask ill intent.
The dialogue labels a political figure as a dyed in the wool party man and notes his stubborn stance. A remark about his nearly bald appearance is made as a lead afterthought in the passage.
The executors of Nathaniel W. Holland late of Marion County Illinois announce they will appear before the Marion County Court at Salem for the March term on the first Monday in March to adjust all claims against the estate. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay promptly. dated December 28 1008.
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