Mary Lake Lake obituary notes church life and family ties
Mary Lake died January 18 1927 age 77 after a long illness. born January 6 1850 in Vandalia Illinois. She lived much of her life in Vernon Ill and was a faithful Methodist. Survived by six children and twenty eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held at home and Vernon M E Church with pallbearers named Christie and Potts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Oral Brown
Vernon M. E
J. Kapp
Geo. W. Christie
Chas Christie
Jesse Christie
Marion Christie
Karl Christie
Wm. Chriss
Mary H. Epperson Lake
Vandalia
Methodist Church
Vernon
Loammi Lake
Ill
Robert Franklin
Fred Arthur
Lemuel W
Wesley C
Jennie Potts
Ibs
Cora Deffenbaugh
Decatur
Grandma
Aunt Mary
Soieches
Dairy Sale Boosts Nineteenth Century Cattle Market
Claud Adams bought dairy cows from a stock farm near Shobonier and, within weeks of the purchase, sold a single cow for a little over $40 after deducting hauling costs. The remark highlights sharp one month gains in dairy farming.
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Claud Adams
Shobonier
Mr. Man
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Mary Lake
The family of Mrs. Mary Lake expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for assistance and expressions of sympathy during illness death and burial. Frank Lake Fred Lake Jennie Potts Lem Lake Cora Deffenbaugh Wes Lake continue to appreciate every act of kindness.
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Mary Lake
Frank Lake
Fred Lake
Jennie Potts
Lem Lake
Cora Deffenbaugh
Wes Lake
Former Patoka resident Sarah Sears dies in Vandalia
Mrs. Sarah Brown Sears, 75, died at daughter Ella Gelsinger’s Vandalia home after weeks of illness. Born near Wilbertown, she lived in Shobonier and Patoka before settling in Vandalia, active in the Baptist church. Funeral at Brown family cemetery. Survived by daughter Ella, son George Sears, and several Brown relatives.
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Sarah Brown Sears
Ella Gelsinger
Vandalia
Wilbertown Township
Gatch
Shobonier
Patoka
Baptist
Harmon Etter
Old Home Cemetery
Brown
George Sears
O. L
B. D. Brown
Wilbertown
A. L. Brown
Mary J. Brown
George Bethard
R. R
Texas Baptist Minister Acquitted of Murder Charge
Dr. Frank Norris, a noted Baptist minister, was acquitted by a jury of murder for shooting Dexter Chipps in the ministers study. Norris testified self defense and addressed his congregation the next day, widely regarded as a leading crusader against vice.
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Frank Norris
Dexter Chipps
Norris
Elevator truck collision injures passengers in Chicago
The Patoka Elevator truck driven by A. Berthoux collided with a Chicago Buick at Vernon last Friday evening. The Patoka vehicle carried two women, Vera Meryman and Lillian Carter, both passengers, with the Meryman girl the only one seriously injured while the Buick's female drivers and other occupants mostly escaped unharmed.
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Berthoux
Vera Meryman
Lillian Carter
Vernon
Chicago
Meryman
Prof. Ira Baldwin Dies Near Decatur
Ira Baldwin formerly of Pa'toka and later near Decatur died there last week and was buried on Friday.
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Prof
Ira Baldwin
Decatur
Pa‘toka
Altamont Edges Beecher City in Close Friday Night Tie
Altamont rallied in the final quarter to beat Beecher City 16 to 13 on their Friday night visit. Beecher City scored 11 of their 13 points in the losing effort, and Patoka prepares to host Beecher City next Saturday with the visitors returning to town.
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Altamont
Billy Crawford
Beecher City
Beecher
Waterway Fight Ends Successful
The article notes the Lakes to Gulf Waterway as a century dream and memorializes President Coolidge presenting Congressman Hull with the signing pen for the Rivers and Harbors Bill. The gold fountain pen is engraved to mark the Waterway Bill connecting the Great Lakes with the Gulf of Mexico and presented to William E Hull.
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Congressman Hull
Coolidge
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
William E. Hull
Independent Tournament Returns to Patoka Ahead of March
Patoka again hosts the Independent Tournament after Kinmundy and Iuka venues. The local committee plans to select preliminaries and announce participating teams. Patoka will be represented by a team chosen by Coach Hall as fans rally to support a strong show for the town in March.
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Patoka
Kinmundy
Iuka
Coach
Farina's Five Man Defense Stifles Centralia in Narrow Win
Farina employed a tight five man defense to hold Centralia to a scoreless Hails and enable an 11 to 10 victory. Fox returned from a six week absence and contributed as the main penetrator for Farina while Von Behren directed the winners. Centralia led 4 to 3 at halftime but Farina pulled away in the third with two field goals and a free throw.
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Farina
von Behren
Springfield pension fund pays out 744860 to 1486 teachers
Disbursements under the state teachers pension and retirement fund for the last fiscal year totaled 744,860.38 dollars. The eleventh annual report shows that 1,486 former teachers are now benefiting from the fund.
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Springfield
Ill
Col Frank Smith Denied Senate Seat in Illinois Incident
Col. Frank Smith of Illinois was denied a U S Senate seat by the Senate vote last Friday. Opposition cites Bolshevik Republicans and party affiliates aiding the failure. Attorney General Oscar Carlstrom argues Illinois sovereignty and questions federal authority. March 4 would have begun his term amid ongoing action and committee review.
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Col
Frank Smith
Illinois
Len‘Small
William B. McKinley
United States Senate
Senate
Chas. Deneens
National Congress
Oscar Carlstrom
United States
Election Committee
Smith
Col. Smith
Patoka Wins Narrowly In Classic Local Showdown
In a strong defensive battle Patoka defeated St. Elmo 14 to 10 in a hard fought local game. St. Elmo led early 2 to 1, but Patoka hung in with dodges and quick moves to stay within reach. The taller Elmo team pressured throughout, while Patoka kept the pace with steady passing and aggressive defense.
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St. Elmo
Patoka
Elmo Boys
Circuit Judges To Elect in June
The article notes June as the next election time for the district three circuit judges, with Jett Dove and Wright as incumbent candidates from Hillsboro Shelbyville Newton and Effingham. Hillsboro will host party meetings on April 16 to nominate candidates for the counties Christian Montgomery Fayette Effingham Clay Marion Clinton and Jasper.
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G. O. P. Boys
Congress
Jett
Hillsboro
Dove
Shelbyville
Newton
Wright
Effingham
Circuit Court
Judge Wright
Judge Dove
Christian
Montgomery
Fayette
Clay
Marion
Clinton
Jasper
Vandervort
Salem
Marion County
Death demand for four youths in Cub holdup murder
Four West Frankfort youths, three wounded, are held in Mt Vernon on murder charges after the killing of Harold Baker 19 at the Cub filling station during a holdup. State’s Attorney plans indictments and rapid trial by a January term grand jury.
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West Frankfort
Harold Baker
Cub
John Baker
Joe Frank Allen
Young Baker
Baker
Mt. Vernon
Frank Isaac
Ed Jolly
Cecil Meaver
Wallace H. Parrish
Parrish
Weaver
Jolly
Isaac
Poole
Dr. Modert
Dr. Poole
Hal Smith
Charlie Partridge
Sheriff Smith
Walter Buckham
Widger Brings Exceptional Holstein Herd to Local Sale
The Holstein sale announced for Saturday aims to be one of the finest ever held here. Widger says he possesses the best cattle he has owned and has hauled stock from Bond County. Col Jennings anticipates strong local interest in the dairy cattle offering.
East St. Louis Moving Truck Rolls With Cargo
A heavily loaded moving truck from East St. Louis overturned near Walter Parks’s home after sliding on icy pavement Friday night. The vehicle, owned by J. R. Edlich, sustained major damage and carried no insurance. Two men were involved in the incident as they traveled from Valley City to Morrison.
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East St. Louis
Valley City
Morrison
Walter Parks
J. R. Edlich
Sleet Disrupts Farm Life and Skating Fun
Sleet Saturday night hindered livestock, with Ed Nattier moving sheep to water and back to shed. Farmers carried water to stock due to slippery ground while cinders aided paths. Wheat impact uncertain but likely negative. youths enjoyed skating and coasting despite the weather.
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Ed Nattier
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Vandalia, Ill
Texas Baptist
Chicago Buick
Pete
Waterway
Peoria
President Coolidge
Centralia
Marion Kinchlee
Allen
Partridge
Clyde Dickey
Dickey
Jolly and Isaacs
R. P. Blake
North Tenth St
Widger
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