Garden Party Night Sparks Confession and Dances
In a New Year party scene, Sallie recalls a brief, transformative moment with Curtiss Wright in the garden that reveals love’s power and fear of loss. Curtiss fears Sallie’s drinking and urges restraint as the crowd gathers for a lively evening with games, music, and promises of future visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie
Curtiss Wright
Nellie
Mr. Wright
New York
Anne Coddington
Dad
Atlantic Beach
Local notes include renewals and illness updates
Renewal letter with check enclosed from John McConnel Shobonier. Mrs Pearl Larimore reports her father B Livesay of O Fallon seriously ill with paralysis four weeks. store closed at Edgmont. Livesay well known locally with many relatives. John L Dorris returned from his brother’s funeral in Missouri. Bettie Clark of Decatur visited, regained her pocketbook handed by train conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Larimore
B. Livesay
O’fallon
Edgmont
Livesay
John L. Dorris
Missouri
Bettie Clark
Decatur
Doctor Warns on Cold Dangers and Prevention
A physician urges strict attention to colds to prevent lung weakness and tuberculosis. He recommends seeking treatment at the first sign of a cold or bronchial trouble and buying Mentho Krepamo from the local druggist, as used successfully for over a decade. For sale by Thomas Altom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Altom
Salem man visits Pa toka. injury slows Dick Wasem
James Wasem of Salem visited Pa toka on Thursday. Mesdames Dick Wasem and Ira aoa drove to St. Louis yesterday. Dick Wasem hurt his fingers this week when a block and tackle collapsed catching two fingers, putting him largely out of the running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wasem
Salem
Dick Wasem
Ira Aoa
St. Louis
Nettie Cox Celebrates 70th Birthday Surprised by Neighbors
Mrs. Nettie Cox wife of the late W H Cox enjoyed a surprise birthday dinner last Sunday hosted by neighbors. Her son Glen led her to Vernon to visit an aunt Mrs Mary Epps. upon return friends gathered with a home full of guests including John Betts Frank Murfin and C Murfin families for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Cox
W. H. Cox
Glen
Vernon
Mary Epps
John Betts
Frank Murfin
C. Murfin
Auction listing for antique bedstead desk and bees
One walnut bedstead aged about 100 years and one desk with pigeon holes. Goods include six stands of bees. Terms: regular terms with 9 months on amounts over five dollars, notes bearing 7 percent interest, 5 percent discount for cash. Owner J. W. Davidson. Auctioneers: John A. Jennings. Clerk: John Simcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Davidson
John A. Jennings
John Simcox
Mrs Jane Wrens McHaney Dies at 84 in New Home
Mrs. Jane Wrens McHaney aged 84 died at home of her son John Sanders on Saturday night. She leaves two sons and one daughter among relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday at Mt. Moriah with interment in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Other notes mention Mrs. T. W. Gray ill, local visits, sales, and farm tasks by neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Wrens
John Sanders
Mt. Moriah
T. W. Gray
Andy Albert
Maurice Maulding
Darrel Caldwell
Alvin Gray
Chas. Gray
B Y P U Notes Program For January 18 1925
The Moffet Group hosts B Y P U activities with topics on Bible teachings about a church. Quizz leader Mrs Berthoux and leaders Miss Pearl Britt and Miss Ruth Carter. Several topics and speakers listed including Miss Helen Chandler Miss Elsie Harper Mrs Ada Belcher and more. A Sunday night discussion asks if Baptists believe salvation requires dipping and explains the truth. Six o clock B Y P U. come early and bring a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffet Group
Quizz
Berthoux
Pearl Britt
Ruth Carter
Helen Chandler
Ada Belcher
Elsie Harper
Josie Davis
Waite Spear
Audrey Belcher
Bro. Cox
Card of Thanks for Margaret Elefrit
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors who assisted us during the illness and burial of our companion, mother, and sister, Ms. Margaret Elefrit. We appreciate the kindness shown us and will never forget the words of comfort and aid. I. Elefritz and children and Brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Elefrit
I. Elefritz
Community Notes From Fostersburg Area
FOSTERSBURG district updates include Wayne Doolen's illness recent in town. Rob Arnold delivered a wheat load to Patoka on Wednesday. Lew Engler sold hogs at Vernon on Thursday. Uncle Sam Jones and wife visited their son Erna and family Tuesday. Orve Walton and wife plus Ma tilda Chance and Elmer Frizzell and families were guests of Mrs. Blanche Doolen Sunday. Eki Morgan bought sheep from Charles Lowe last week and plans to convert his farm into a sheep ranch. Hobart Arnold and family visited Robert Arnold Sunday. Limp Caudle and wife and Artie Shick spent Sunday with Uncle Sam Jones. Marion Griffin was in Kinmundy last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Leninger
Vernons
Altoms
Elwood
Ben Livesay
Ira Caldwell
H. G. Hudspeth
Joe
Greenville
W. Alexander
Don Eagan
Sullivan
la Place
Decatur
Adams
W. J. Adams
Billings
Mont
Billines
California
J. W. Davidson
A. Houl
Mt. Vernon
A. Goul
Mt. Verand
Dan
Wickersham
Florit
Fred Bess
Pana
Sarah Bess
Wilbur McIntyre
Nason
Lucy Ann Quick
Centralia
Robert Morris
G. C. Johnson
Shobonier
Patoka
Joe Humes
Wilton
Heyworth
Roy Griffin
Ramsey
J. C. Griffin
Fred Cox
Orval Hopkins
Amboy
Morris
Margaret Forehand
Sterling
Claud Armstrong
Broadview
Montana
Armstrong Sisters
Carter
John Bagsby
Wayne Doolen
Rob Arnold
Lew Engler
Vernon
Sam Jones
Erna
Orve Walton
Matilda Chance
Elmer Frizzell
Blanche Doolen
Eki Morgan
Charles Lowe
Hobart Arnold
Robert Arnolds
Limp Caudle
Artie Shick
Marion Griffin
Kinmundy
Local Gossip Highlights Community Travel and Trade
Augsburg Mrs. John Riedle traveled to Sandoval to check on Rufus Aderholt who was hurt in the mine. Wm. Ehrat brought red top seed to Farina. John Lloyd of Morrisonville and Fred Secrest with Henry Kneht sent a mule shipment from Shobonier. Families visited and shared Sunday meals with neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Riedle
Sandoval
Rufus Aderholt
Wm. Ehrat
Farina
John Lloyd
Morrisonville
Fred Secrest
Henry Kneeht
Shobonier
Frank Lassee
Ed Meseke
Chas. Jable, Jr
J. Metzger
John Seyfried
Highland
Kmecht
Brownstown
Er. Richter
John Schmid
Henry Knecht
Wm. Ehrats
Public Sale at Patoka Area For Farm Assets
Property to be sold at public auction at my home one mile north and two and a half miles east of Patoka and near Zion church on January 22, 1925 at 10 a m. Horses cattle mules harness farm machinery feed and chickens with numerous items listed. Co O LIVESAY owner announcer Jennings auditor Walton clerk notes sale terms nine months on sums over five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Zion Church
Manson
Lem Meader
Co. O. Livesay
John A. Jennings
R. L. Walton
Eaglin News Notes Highlights Local Family Moves and Visits
Community notices reveal gatherings and daily life with Arnald, Ben and Charlie Thalman and families aiding John Thalman in butchering. Willie Long moves back to Buss residence. Perkins, Hayes Smith, and friends visit Vernon, Salem, and home folks. Weather turns colder. sawmill move announced. several sick lists and roof work noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Arnald
Ben Thalman
Charlie Thalman
Qwen Helcher
John Thalman
Willie Long
Buss
Wm. Perkins
Cecil Beckett
Hayes Smith
Edna Thalman
Charley
Grandma Buss
George Perkins
Vernon
Round Top
Orvil Britts Place
W. D. Linton
H. B. Gerrish
John Thulman
Owen Belcher
Ben Thulman
Bessie Foltz
G. A. C. Beckett
Public Sale At Patoka West Side By City Park
The sale will be held at the seller's home on the west side of Patoka near City Park on Saturday January 17 1925 starting at 1 PM. Included items: 2 sorrel mares aged 3 and 9 years, about 50 Plymouth Rock chickens, harness and bridles, farm machinery such as a wagon old hack plows a six shovel riding cultivator small truck plow and various farm tools, plus household goods chairs and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Plymouth Rocks
Sunday School Attendance and Local Visits Documented
Southeast of town notes report Sunday School attendance by residents and visits from Mrs. Blanche Snyder and her son with Will Snyder and family. Freda and Wilma Peyton called on Lela and Lila Bopp Sunday evening as part of a sequence of local social entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Snyder
Will Snyder
Ar Old
Freda
Wilma Peyton
Lela
Lila Bopp
Orphan Children Host Program At Irvington Evening
An eight child program at Irvington on Sunday night pleased attendees. Mrs Lucy Cavine of near Tonti visited Calvin Belcher and his wife Friday evening. Miss Ogal Bowen of Salem stayed with her parents Saturday and Sunday. Miss Lila Bopp visited with Rosa and Myrle Snyder Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Lucy Cavine
Near Tonti
Calvin Belcher
Ogal Bowen
Salem
Lila Bopp
Rosa
Mmyrle Snyder
Local notes from Salem area residents and visitors
Ora Green Elmer Frizzell and other Salem visitors on business. Funeral for Mrs Jane Wren at Mt Moriah. Community members visit relatives and attend church events. Alice Caldwell returns from St Louis and census work continues. Local illnesses farm moves livestock oddities and a radio purchase story in a compact town chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Green
Elmer Frizzell
Salem
Elmer Albert
Gordon Sheffler
Jane Wren
Mt. Moriah
John Chance
Roy Thompson
Luther Caldwell
Elsie
Alpha Maulding
Otto Maulding
Alice Caldwell
St. Louis
Joe Knight
Alice
Ank Nichols
Cyrus Nichols
Ernie Nattier
Nattier- Kiest
Alvin Gray
North
South Pole
Alvin
Chris. Neilson
Andrew Foster
Selby Jarrets
Cody
Merritt Caldwell
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Gladys Baker
Father
John McConnel
J. M
Feemtein
Bayer
Doctor
Sludep Os Pals Gee Oak
Patoka Hdw. & Furn. CO
Fostersburg
Augsburg
Eaglin News Notes
Illinois Theatre
May McAvoy
Marie Prevost
Thomas Meighn
Alaskan
Fox News
Nazimova and
Milton Sills
Fables, Comedy and Pathe Review
Henors Orchestra
Gale
Forma Fiore
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