Local items bring news from Vernon Patoka and surrounding towns
Mrs O H Gray visits Centrania. J L Simcox lists sales on skirts blankets and muslins. D Logan visits Vandalia. Carl Pressly sick improves. Mrs Sackett from Paxton ships horses. Born a baby girl to Dr W H Smith and wife of Memphis. J H Wilton active in real estate. Vernon news on school, churches, and open meetings. Uncle John Ammold injured slightly. Elias Farmer returns from Nut Bank. Miss Elena Gray visits Vernon. St Louis visit. School instruction set for Centralia Feb 20-21. Captain Gray buys Chas Arnold butcher shop. G A R event at Simcox hall Jan 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Gray
J. L. Simcox
Logan
Vandalia
Carl Pressly
H. ¥. Smith
Chicago
N. W. Holland
Family
Jno. L. Simcox’s
Mr. Sackett
Paxton
W. H. Smith
Memphis, Tenn
J. H. Wilton
Moweaqua
Plymouth Rock
Fateh, Ill
Roy Griffin
J. ©. Griffin
Capt. Gray
Chas. Arnold
Anna Alexander
Blanch Wilton
Lessie Stump
Lillian Vail
Onas E. Blankenship
Birthday Celebrations For Uncle Bill Davis At Home
Uncle Bill Davis turned sixty three as friends and relatives gathered after church Sunday for a birthday dinner. Mrs Davis prepared a bountiful meal and the guests included Mr and Mrs Squire Farmer and family, Mr and Mrs Baldwin and grandson Julius Staudt, Mr and Mrs John Davis and family, Floyd Davis and Miss Allie Griffin. A separate note mentions a surprise party for Miss Elsie Davis with many school friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Davis
Bill
Squire Farmer
R. J’. Baldwin
Julius Staudt
John Davis
Floyd Davis
Allie Griffin
Elsie Davis
Esther Farmer
Eva Thalman
Madaline Cox
Maggie Simccux
Ida Huntoon
Edna Peek
Ruth Walker
Ettie Belcher
Ruby Cruse
Vada Gray
Nellie Holland
Nellie Best
Masters Maurice Wasem
Neil Davidson
Gerald Quayle
Joyce Wiley
Bernie Griffin
Wilson Wiley
Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock at Opera House Jan 18
Local G A R Post presents a vivid program at the Opera House Saturday evening January 18 with acts by Major Hendershot and Son Miss Prudence Belcher Miss Flossie Livesay and Miss Lillian Vail The lineup includes marches solos quartette recitations and vocal numbers as the audience enjoys a full entertainment night sure to please attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
G. A. R. Post
Prudence Belcher
Hendershot
Apu
Logan
Mocking Bird
Cobden
Hendershot and Son
Flossie Livesay
W.R. Corps
Revival at M. E. South Church Draws Growing Interest
Reports say the union revival meeting led by Rev. Monroe Smith and area pastors is gaining interest. Congregation grows with daily sessions at 2 pm and 6 45 pm. Attendees include Grandpa Blankinship and family who plan to return home Sunday. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Blankinship
M. E. South Church
Monroe Smith
Talk grows on milk condenser for Patoka
In Patoka excitement rises over bringing a milk condenser and cannery to town. Business leaders report strong local support and potential investments nearing ten thousand dollars, backed by farmers who would gain from regional industry and land value growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Business Men’s League
Wm. Thalman
Greenville
Thalman
Seventeenth Birthday Party Highlights in Rural Gathering
Late hour gathering with several attendees reported enjoying the event. Honored guest Mamie Wickersham celebrated her seventeenth birthday on Sunday January 12 with friends including Mabel and Alta Burton Sidney Session and others from Shobonier Patoka and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Wickersham
Mabel Burton
Alta Burton
Sidney Session
Shobonier
Messrs
Ed Long
Hoile Burton
Andy Alender
Loyde Betchard
Mallie Kendall
Blanche Wagstaff
William Parker
Patoka
Major R J Hendarebot Forty Years After
Miss Bessie Griffin stages an imitation battle with picket firing and musketry. The performance includes cannon blasts and shell bursts that cause veterans in the audience to rise and react as if ordered to charge again. Major R H Hendershot and Edwin Gray are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Hendarebot
Bessie Griffin
Horace Greeley
R. H. Hendershot
Nei Tien Fc
Edwin Gray
Hazel Kirke Drama Draws Patoka Crowd in Rain
The Patoka Dramatic Club presented Hazel Kirke at the Opera House last Saturday despite heavy rain. The young cast impressed the audience with polished performances and strong support from Prof. Sullivan and assistants. Music by Miss Mable Limecox Edwin Gray and songs by Miss Lillian Vail received hearty applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Dramatic Club
Opera House
Sullivan
Patoka
Mable Limecox
Edwin Gray
Lillian Vail
Death Notice for James Carlos in 1008
James Carlos died at his home west of town Saturday January 11 at eleven p.m. He had been ill only a few days and was eighty five years old. Funeral services were held at the family home Monday officiated by Father Harding of Sandoval, with burial in Magassa cemetery. He leaves a wife and two step-daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carlos
Carlos
Father Harding
Sandoval
Magassa
Aged Man Dies at Home of Son
Joseph Carter died at his son I. So at their residence Wednesday evening at 7 30. The remains will be taken to Assumption today for interment. He was seventy five years and twenty three days old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Carter
Card of Thanks for Support After Home Loss
Through the columns of the Register we express gratitude to the Odd Fellows and Rebeckahs the Relief Corps neighbors and friends for help since our mis fortune of losing our home. C. C. Murrin and FAMILY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
C. C. Murrin
Wanted 100000 Ties Trade Prices For Timber
Advertises purchase of 100000 ties or timber with payment by trade. Lists No 1 White Oak ties at 38 cents, Red Oak 28 cents, Soft timber 26 cents and culls at 10 to 15 cents. Signoff by Wail Phalman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phalman
Grandpa Buss Reaches Eighty Two Shares Birthday Dinner
A. Buss, aged eighty two, celebrated with a dinner at his home last Saturday attended by thirty eight guests. The gathering included Grandpa and Grandma Buss, numerous children and relatives and local ministers Rev. Pressley Rev. J. N. Craig Mrs. Sarah Astom Mrs. Josie Vallow and others. The Register expresses hope for many more birthday dinners with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Buss
Grandpa
Grandma Buss
Fred Miller
Chas
Buss
H. Ashton
Creighton Ashton
Pressley
J. N. Craig
Odin
Sarah Astom
Josie Vallow
Gerge Wasem
Nellie Fern
J. L. Altom
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Floyd Hatch
Wheelersburg
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A. J. Earl
E. V. Cook
Ridin
Daisy Gray
Lousie Johnson
Nelphia Buss
Ellett Caldwell
Leslie Wasem
Archie Underwood
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