Local items from Centralia area notes and trades
Local notes report visits and errands in Centralia and nearby towns including Will Homes Mrs C N Cruse and Belle Arnold in Centralia Miss Nell Gore returning from Keysport and various business trips to Assumption Vandalia and Vernon. Ads mention 8 bars gloss soap at 25 cents Altom s port Wheeler working at Monticello cannery plans and various visitors and travel in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Arnold
H. Wilton’s
T. E. Irvin
Centralia
Nell Gore
Keysport
C. N. Cruse
Assumption
Attom
S. Chas
E. Blankinship
Vandalia
Marietta Matheny
H.B. Simcox
Columbus
Geo. Knight
Lessie Stump
Vernon
E. M. Outhouse
R. D. Wilton
Altom’s
Leah Shimp
Oklahoma
Emma Wheeler
Pana
Port Wheeler
Monticello
E. E. Carter
Anna Ballance
Staunton
Missouri
Local Couple Wed at Central Church of Christ
The couple Logan and his bride united in marriage on Wednesday January 1 with Rev. O W Lawrence presiding. The newlyweds are staying a few days with the groom's parents Mr and Mrs D S Logan as they begin a prosperous life together.
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Logan
O. W. Lawrence
Central Church of Christ
The
Register
Danville News Bits and Local Movements
Local notes report soldiers home in Danville on Friday night and a flying trip through town by Roy Belcher and Frank Porter. Several residents visit Salem and Vernon, with Miss Mabel Simcox staying with relatives and Mrs. Harris from Nashville passing through. A funeral in town honors Rev. J. W. Johnson, aged seventy four. January clearing sale continues with bargains and a brick and tile factory project planned for next month. A reading lesson ends with a student quipping that boys are prohibitionists.
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Danville
Roy Belcher
Frank Porter
Mabel Simcox
Salem
G. B. Simcox
Wm. Jackson
Vernon
Z. Farmer
Alcom
D. W. Johnson
Ashley, Ill
J. W. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Altom
S. Tiane Wadkins
Myrtle
Mia
J.D. McAllen
Card of Thanks and Obituary for Joseph Carter
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for care during illness and bereavement for Joseph Carter. Born Warren County Ohio September 22 1832 he died January 15 1908 at his son EL E Carters home Patoka Illinois. He married Harriet Sever in 1866 and had sons Warren and Elmer E. Funeral held at the M E church in Assumption and burial in the city cemetery. He leaves one son and two brothers J N Carter Chanute Kansas W M Carter Kansas City.
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Joseph Carter
Warren County
Ohio
EL. E. Carter
Patoka
Harriet Sever
Warren
Elmer E
Mr. Carter
Illinois
Christian County
Patoda
Spirit Land
Ironing Board Factory Expands in Patoka
Jas Kling and T E Irvin form a partnership to build a factory turning out ironing boards in Patoka. The invention has sold well in handmade form, and with machinery the venture aims to become a substantial local industry. The partners expect growth and plan to extend the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Kling
T. E. Irvin
Patoka
Messrs. Kling and
Trvin
Wise Decision In St Louis Foundry Talks
Mr. Morris of St Louis met in town with a Business Men's League committee to discuss bringing a foundry here. The group favored plans that would benefit the community, helping farmers, increasing land value, and creating local employment for youths, with discussions on cannery and milk condenser facilities.
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Morris
St. Louis
Business Men’s League
Ruth Walker 14th Birthday Party At Home
A birthday party was given at the home of Mr and Mrs T B Walker for their daughter Ruths fourteenth birthday. Guests included Miss Idna Peek Esther Farmer Nellie Bess Ida Huntoon Idyline Norris Helen Davidson Rose Chandler Eva Thalman Ruby Cruse Maude Loren a Pugh Ora Holland Mary Pritchott and masters Clark Simcox Neil Davidson Bernie Griffin Darrel Cox Clyde Jones Dewitt Jennings John Cahill. The evening featured games and refreshments as the guests departed wishing many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Walker
Miss Ruth
Miss Ruth Imany
Idna Peek
Esther Farmer
Nellie Bess
Ida Huntoon
Idyline Norris
Helen Davidson
Rose Chandler
Eva Thalman
Ruby Cruse
Maude
Leon
Little Lamb Called Home
George Stephens died at age one year seven days after birth on January 10 1907 to January 17 1908 Funeral services held at Christian church Saturday at 1 30 Rev W W Davis officiating remains buried in Patoka cemetery Parents express community sympathy A short poem presents the child as heavenly caller.
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George Stephens
Elmer Kaglin
Christian Church
W. W. Davis
Patoka
Letter from a Boy on the Battleship Tennessee
A boy writes from the battleship Tennessee recalling voyage legs from Hampton Roads to Callao Peru via Porto Spain and Montevideo Uruguay. He describes visiting Portobello and Montivedeo, rough seas through Magellan, and a high Andes trip before Acapulco Mexico. He mentions sickness, taxy prices, and asks about Frank Perry's Oakland residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callao
Andes
Acapulco
Mexico
Mass Meeting to Be Held at Opera House
A mass meeting is scheduled for Monday January 27 at 2:00 PM at the opera house. Local organizers urge attendance to discuss community concerns and upcoming actions.
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Opera House
Cannery Meeting Called in Patoka by Business Men League
The Business Men's League urges a mass meeting at the Opera House next Monday January 27 at 2 PM to push a Patoka cannery. Growers should attend to determine how many acres of tomatoes can be contracted, as acreage is a key question.
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Opera House
J. L. Simcox
Edwardsville
St. Louis
Laura Davis
Della
California
Patoka
C. Tr. Arnold
Vernon
Johnson
Gad
Rev
J. W. Johnson
Wm. Johnson
Mexico Central Railway
Mexico City
Mexico
Willie
Business Men's League
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Will Homes
E.G. Shimp
Mr. S
Mrs
I. H
Chas, Eaglin of
Alton
Patola
W. T. Clark
F. J. Cooper
Mary Harris
Nashville
Fielding Adams
Dona Johnson
Maggie Gray
Sarah Gray
Jennie McCallen
Etta Simcox
J. A. Johnson
Ironing Board Factory
Business Men’s Committee
Little Lamb
Tennessee
Acaprico
Dee
Jas
Peru
James
Hampton Roads
Porto Rico
Porta Spain
Trinidad
Insane Asylum
Montivedeo
Uruguay
Sandy Point
Straits of Magellan
Frisco
Frank Perry
Oakland
Cal
H. B. Anderson
J.S. 5
Tenn
San Francisco
Iegister
MASS
Thut
Fred Barnard
Sandoval
R. Z Ness
Veer
Wiley and Wilton
Patoka, Jr
Vail & Thalman
America
J. Fi. Davis & Co
J. H. Metzger & Co
Shobonier
Tues
South Hound
Southern Express
Northern Express
Clinton
Sundey
Walker
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