Illinois Fruit Growers Exchange Holds Annual Meeting
Members gathered as changes to sales and commissions were decided Two key rules set an estimated peach tonnage limit of 1500 cars to improve service Localities faced 60 percent bud kill from a recent freeze Financials showed assets of 7008.62 and income of 9008.69 with expenses at 1411.60 Delegates approved continued contracts for Leeper and Lawrence and reported 448 carloads shipped to 105 markets in 25 states The executive slate was named for the coming year and the meeting adjourned to next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teventy-Fiva Anf
Esmantien Tilinois Aeae
I. Nee
Jerseyville
Parks
Patoka
Sec
Wade
Th & H
Leeper
Lawrénce
Wrenes
Lawrence
Treas
W. L. Cope
Toni
Enadicom
Villa Ridge
John A. Teo
Willis Siward
Newton
Chane
Saulterville
J. W. Lloyd
U. of Fi
Urbana
Vernon Man Weds at Berwyn in January 1926
Announcement of the marriage of Damel Jones and Ethel Painter at Berwyn Illinois on Saturday Jan 23 1926. Jones son of Vernon residents previously in a Chicago government hospital. Painter daughter of John and Mrs Painter formerly of Patoka now in Delta Sol. They reside at 3214 Wenonah Ave Berwyn and run a restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damel Jones
Ethel Painter
Berwyn
Til
J Jones
Vernon
Chicago
John Painter
Delta
Sol
Arnold Chapel
Miss Painter
Cicero
Wenonah Avec
Register
Wasem Land Sold by Master in Chancery
Wasem Estate land sold Saturday in a partition suit by Master in Chancery John Lb. Kagy for $20 055 to George J Wasem one of the heirs. W G Murphy represented the heirs side of the settlement Capt Fred Wham of Wham Wham took the opposite side. Attorneys acted in injunction to settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lb. Kagy
George J. Wasem
W. G. Murphy
Capt
Fred Wham
M E Church to Hold Evening Service on Jan 31
The M E Church will host a Saturday evening service January 31 at 7 o'clock. The sermon titled How to make a Success of the Christian Life will be given with Rev. Kapps in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Saurday
Rev
Kapps
Patoka community council reports on gym debt relief and donations
The Patoka Community Council met January 28 with seven members. They note a $100 donation to the High School debt and a $107.65 payment on bleachers and benches. Building account closed with $41.23 to T. E. Irviz, and $150 paid on the note, reducing debt to $1250. Donations continue, listing many supporters, pledges, and thanks. Next meeting on the second Friday in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Nattier
Allie Gray
Stanley Wasem
Chatter and Stitch Club
B. F. Zobrist
Assumption
E. L.delay
Mae Lane
T. B. Walker
Lincoln Reed
Vandalia
Dewitt Jennings
Earl
Buddy Hathaway
M. Black
Lowell Wilson
Elmer Rogier
Eli Logan
D. W. Troyer
W. H. Belcher
T. T. Haley
Leo Freyer
P. J. Mojonnier
John Rogier
A. A. Griffin
Marion Peddicord
Leo Walker
Leo Walker, 0. F. Davis, L. P. Hill, J. R. Livesay, Fred Gilley
W. H. Gaston
Orville Britt
B. N. Griffin
Robert Walton
Elmer Belcher
Dick Wasem
County Court Updates and Prohibition Case Dockets
Estate of David M. Hester shows proof of publication and final report filed with discharge pending. Estate of Samuel H. Pierce final settlement notice published. report approved with costs paid and discharge ordered. People v Boehm cited for failure to support. information on file. cause continued to Feb 1 1926. Prohibition cases: R E Brown alias Ray Smith and M E Brown arraigned, not guilty plea. Fred Dobbs pleaded guilty. fined 100 and costs, six months county jail with hard labor at Vandalia. Redfearn bastardy: citation petition. leave to supply citation files.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Hester
Samuel H. Pierce
People
Jos
Boehm
R. E. Brown
Ray Smith
M. E. Brown
Salem
Fred Dobbs
Vandalia
Illinois
Donald Redfearn
Chamber of Commerce Holds First 1926 Session
The local Chamber of Commerce held its first 1926 meeting Wednesday evening at the local bank. Officers were reelected and installed. Speeches were made by President Fred Gilley and Secretary Bale Altom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Cammierre
Fred Gilley
Bale Altom
Beekemeyer Truck Crash Injures Local Physician
Dr J W DuComb critically injured when his Ford struck a stationary Mack truck near Beckemeyer on the Midland Trail. Passenger Conrad Leonard sustained injuries. Goult, driver of the truck, jailed as helpers assisted at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beekemeyer
J. W. DuComb
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Conrad J. Leonard
DuComb
Therman’s
Carlyle
Conrad Leonard
Beckemeyer
du Comb
Leonard
Dr. DuComb
Rensing
Sandy’ Kinder
Mack Make
Schwartzmann Transfer Co
Harold Goult
Goult
M. D. Jennings
M. P. DuComb
Patoka
Ill
Death of Well Known Young Mother in Vernon
Lillian E. Dale Murfin born Centerville Iowa February 3 1890 died January 24 1926 at age 85 years 11 months 19 days She was wife of Curtis Murfin married December 22 1911 and mother of four Lila Valentine Richard Allen Margaret Dale and Vance LeRoy Survived by her husband four children six siblings and many friends She joined the M E Church early in life Funeral held Tuesday with burial in Tillman Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian E. Dale Murfin
Centerville
Iowa
Curtis Murfin
Lila Valentine
Richard Allen
Margaret Dale
Vance LeRoy
Mary Pellicella
Chicago
L. A. Brillhart
Tecumseh
Neb
P. A. Summer
Neyver
Joe Dale
Ashton
D. H. Dale
Seattle
BE. H
Card of Thanks for Curtis Murfin and Family
We extend thanks to all who assisted during our bereavement and those neighbors who helped us while I was away. Curtis Murfin and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Murfin
Insurance Solicitor Circles Centralia Posts Benefit Group
Mr Wallis representing the Postal Benefit Association of Centralia has been soliciting insurance business in the area. He has been checking up a line of policy holders over several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallis
Postal Benefit Association of
Centralia
A Living Martyr Evangelist Urshan to Speak in Vandalia
Evangelist Andrew Urshan, a Petra born missionary now naturalized American, headlines a ten night revival at the Pentecostal Assembly of Vandalia Michigan. He will discuss the Near East, Bible lands, and his martyrlike experiences amid recent massacres with a Chicago evangelist presenting a chart on cradle of humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal Assembly of
Vandalia
Miinois
Andrew Urshan
Petra
Brarshaw
Chicago
Evangelist Urehan
Europe
Persia
Patoka Plans Big Fourth of July Celebration
The American Legion and local committee prepare a large Independence Day event in Patoka with a public picnic, decorations, and a schedule of speakers and entertainment. They aim for a full day of activities including music, a band, rides, and a popcorn wagon, hoping for strong public turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
American Legion
Legion
Bere
Beasley Declared Candidate for Sheriff in Marion County
Mrs. Lucian Beasley of Salem announced her husband Lucian Beasley as a Republican sheriff candidate in Marion County. Beasley, who previously served four years, is well known and his past record pleased Republicans. If nominated he is expected to receive solid party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian Beasley
Salem
Patoka
Xenia club wins in overtime in week’s finale
Last Friday night the Xenia club returned here and triumphed 16 to 14 after a fierce extra period. Tuesday's Patoka Alumni, led by Johnny Simcox Stanley Wasem Harry Britt Joe Outhouse and Dwight Ballance, pulled off a 9 to 8 upset in a tight contest. Saturday promises a strong test as Noble, a top Southern Illinois team, is due here for a hard battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenia Club
Patoka Almuni
Johnny Simcox
Stanley Wasem
Harry Britt
Joe Outhouse
Dwight Ballance
Noble
Illinois
What a Medical Man Says of Modern Health Days
A medical expert argues that prenatal and infant care have improved, with cost of birth rising but offset by better outcomes. Nutrition, including leafy vegetables, milk, and cereals, is crucial for bone and teeth. coffee and candy are discouraged for children. Oral hygiene alone does not prevent decay. diet affects caries and overall health. Healthy babies require balanced food, air, and sunshine, reducing crying when comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Bureau of Education
Spurgeon Hosts Six O'Clock Dinner for Toledo Guests
Mr and Mrs S M Spurgeon entertained friends at a six o clock dinner at their home on Wednesday evening in honor of Misses Helena and Frieda Streif of Toledo visiting the family for the week. A two course dinner was served by the hostess. Guests included Misses Mae Lane Helen Chandler de Smith Mae Eagan Arline Walker and Georgia Cruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Spurgeon
Helena
Frieda Streif
Toledo
Mae Lane
Helen Chandler
de Smith
Mae Eagan
Arline Walker
Georgia Cruse
McCurdy off cnse and local notices at Salem
Several interested parties gathered at Salem on Tuesday around the McCurdy matter with one crestnt ban to sell at an extremely low price. Artemis. Mrs Kahlert and her young son from Carlisle have been visiting relatives and helping prepare a new home with Pr Ducomb and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Parks
Salem
McCurdy
Cnse
Artemis
Well Known Farmer Suffers Serious Injury From Barn Knee Kick
Early Wednesday morning Frank Murfin of Vernon area was kicked by a horse causing a compound fracture of the right leg just below the hip. He reached home after about fifty minutes and called a physician. His wife was away assisting a son’s family. At over 70, his prospects for rapid recovery remain cautious though hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Murfin
Vernon
Martins
Orchard duties shift as Walter Parks changes roles
Walter Parks resigns from managing the Singer orchard and hands it to Hugh McKimmy who has worked there for years. Parks will supervise remaining Parks lands and oversee fruit season operations from the fruit market packing vicinities near the old orchard on the road.
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Hess
Walter Parks
Parks
Singer
Hugh McKimmy
Walter
Death and Burial of Joseph M. Outhouse
Joseph M. Outhouse died at home after a long illness. He was born November 14, 1874 near Clinton County Indiana, lived in Patoka, Indiana, and married Bettie A. Booker in 1878, later to Josephine Hails in 1938. Surviving children include Warren L. Outhouse Ellis Milburn Irvin F. Outhouse Myra De Frees Louise Fi of Rifle Cole Christina and Hester Joy, plus wife Nettie Gassman and nineteen grandchildren. He was known for honesty and strong faith, dying peacefully with his Bible study guiding him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Martin Outhouse
Israel FP
Mahala Outhouse
Clinton County
Til
Patoka
Ieritaye
Bettie A. Booker
Warren L
Ellis Milburn
Irvin F
Neatoka
Myra de Frees
Lasgas
N. Mex
Louise Fi
Rifle
Cole
Christina
Hester Joy
Martt
Josephine Hails
Louis Doyle
Paul Dean
Nettie Gassman
St. Mo
Mares
Gratitude for Support After Bereavement for Joseph Outhouse
The family thanks everyone who helped during the illness and burial of husband and father Joseph Outhouse. Special thanks to Brothers Smith and TM Ly, the choir, pall-bearers, and for the beautiful flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Outhouse
Smith
Sunday School Class Entertainment At MEB Church
A Sunday School class met at teacher Mrs Ira Well's home last Monday for an evening of fellowship. Most members attended except Carter. An oyster supper followed with playful fare resembling a marathon race as members tested capacity. Present were Paul Troyer Deneen Smith Lynn Hagan Hiram Ballance Mr Hall Robert Eagan John Smith Porter Simcox Stanley Wasem Harold Simcox Howard Adams James Gray Robert Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira
Tam Carter
Pye
Paul Troyer
Deneen Smith
Lynn Hagan
Hiram Ballance
Mr. Hall
Robert Eagan
John Smith
Porter Simcox
Stahley Wasem
Harold Simcox
Howard Adams
James Gray
Robert Caldwell
Severe cold thins peach crop in southern Illinois
In the southern counties Dix Cobden and Makanda the thermometer fell to 12 to 15 below zero and locally near 12 below at Makanda. Peach trees show heavy damage with 75 percent to total kill in low areas while Cummins at Dix reports orchards largely killed. Despite this, experts say a normal crop remains possible.
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Dix
Cobden
Makanda
State
O. W. Cummins
Special Services at M. E. Church South
The M. E. Church South announces special services on Sunday January 31 with Sunday School at 9 30 am and preaching to follow. A morning subject The Great By There will be special music at the Sunday School hour and the mann quartet will sing at the preaching service. An Epworth League may be organized and a chorus ladies trio and male quartet will perform along with vocal and instrumental duets solos readings and recitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Church
Mmn
G Peoples Chorus
Ladies Qu
Epworth League
Ralph Willis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Annual Meeting OF
Vernon Man
Wasem
M. E. Church
Community Council
Batoka
Marion County
Joseph M. Outhouse
M. E. Church South
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