Vernon and Vandalia Dispatches Local Items
Vernon and Vandalia residents appear in a stream of brief notes from Vernon Ill to Decatur and surrounding towns. Names include Ernest Simcox Henry Belcher John L Simcox Bessie Smith and Daisy Johnson with mentions of visits, illness, sales at Louie Wasem's and local events like Carnation Day and a Dredge boat trip. Local commerce highlights include fresh oysters and produce at Wasem and a Rambler auto purchase by Chas Blankinship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Belcher
Daisy Johnson
Decatur
Louie Wasem’s
T. R. Cox
Potomac, UL
Radcliffe
Vernon
Ill
Ef, Miller
Centralia
Springfield
Mr. Theill
Cooper
W. B. Eagleson
Chillicothe
Ohio
J. W. Talbert
Chas
E. Blankinship
J. F
John Farmer
F.G. Lett
Assumption
Anna Manley
Effie
Moweaqua
Patoka Lodge
IL. O
Rebekahs
Patoka
Postmaster Urges Rural Patrons to Prepay for Stamps
Postmaster Cooper warns rural delivery patrons against leaving loose coins in mailboxes to pay for stamps. He asks customers to keep a ready supply of stamps and use small detachable caps in boxes to hold coins. Also urges replacement of unsafe or outdated mail boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Heroic work saves John L. Simcox store from blaze
Fire broke out in the roof of John L. Simcox's building near the post office Wednesday morning. Villagers, aided by a small engine and bucket brigades, fought the flames until it was extinguished. Prompt alarms by John Cook at the depot and swift volunteer firefighters prevented total loss. Insurance coverage noted for Fahart origin. Local proprietors praised the community effort and relief at saved contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Simcox
Post Office
Patoka
Simcox
Peddiicard
Central Hotel
Fahart
John Cook
Double Hitch Wedding Repeats Vows in Fayette County
Rev Pressly of the M E Church South united W E Bess and Effie Holland first with a license issued in Fayette county then again in Pope township Fay ette county under the stars. The Register joins friends in wishing the couple a long happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pressly
M. E. Church South
W. E. Bess
Effie Holland
Fayette County
Bro. Pressly
J. J. Belcher
Alva Ellis
Nobe Chick
Inez Black
Bessie Gray
Eva Meryman
Pope Township
Register
Mrs. Bess
Social events include birthday party for Jessie Pugh
Miss Louise Johnston hosted a Friday evening for young folks with guests Misses Lessie Stump Alice Ruby Lilly Barrette and Messrs Ralph Crum Edwin Gray C M Ashton Lillian Vail hosted candy making gathering with Misses Lela Church Anna Alexander Blanche Wilton and Messrs Edwin Gray Port Simcox John Jennings A birthday celebration at Mr and Mrs Obe Pugh home honored their daughter Jessie on her thirteenth birthday with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Johnston
Lessie Stump
Alice, Ruby
Lilly Barrette
Ralph Crum
Edwin Gray
C. M. Ashton
Lillian Vail
Lela Church
Anna Alexander
Blanche — Wilton
Port Simcox
John Jennings
Obe Pugh
Miss Jessie
Edna Peek
Madelene Cox
Etta Belcher
Helen Black
Ora Holland
Eva Th Iman
Esther Farmer
Nellie Holland
Masters Neil Davidson
Bernie Griffin
Clark Simcox
Dewitt Jennings
Maurice Wasem
Joyce
Wilson Wiley
School Notes on Exams and Courses
Flossie Livesay was indisposed last week. Juniors completed the final examination in Book-keeping. Seniors have finished Book 1 in verses and Book 2 in. Plane
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Livesay
Miss Barrette Patoka Leads Vocal Music After Examina
A fragment notes Miss Alice Barrette Patoka as the lead vocal music teacher for Mrs. Walker's grades following central examinations, highlighting her status as the district's most accomplished musician and her charge during the absence of suitable apparatus for demonstrations in Physical Geography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Barrette Patoka
Walker
Local Notes From Independent Illinois Community
Correspondents report a quiet week with sick lists improving and several social visits. Funeral attendance for Miss Vina Perry in Shoal Conier. Daniel brothers depart for Oak following another death. Patoka activity includes log hauling, corn shipments, and plans for a canning factory. saw-mill moves and school progress noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milla Morey
George Ball
James Jackson
Vina Perry
Sholconier
Daniel Brothers
Oak
Joe Thompson
White Haven
Henry Blankenship
Patoka
Wm. Rogier
Independence
Lozan Family Plans Warm 53rd Birthday Celebration
On January 22 1908 the children of Mr and Mrs J C Lozan gathered at their parents home to mark the 53rd birthday of their mother. They arrived about ten o clock with baskets of good things and a large golden oak rocker from Mr Logan and the children. After dinner they spent an enjoyable afternoon together and departed late wishing her many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lozan
Revival Meeting Continues at M E South Church
The revival at the M. E. South church continues with local attendees. Little Miss Helen Black plans a postal card party for her friends this Thursday evening. The Register’s reader list grows by about six daily. joining the Register family now is encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. South Church
Helen Black
The
Register
Notice to Tax Payers by W P Lawrence Collector
Notice to taxpayers listing weekly collection hours at the Patoka Bank on Wednesdays and Saturdays and at Vernon Harness Shop on Tuesdays and Fridays, signed by W P Lawrence as collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Vernon
W. P. Lawrence
Wanted 100 000 Ties Trade Prices From Vail and Thalman
The notice from Vail & Thalman seeks 100000 ties and offers payment in trade with fixed prices for No. 1 White Oak ties at 38 cents, Red Oak 28 cents, Soft timber 26 cents, and culls at 15 or 10 cents as applicable.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ernest Simcox
Jesse Vallow
Clinton
F. M. Griffin
J. C. Griffin
J. Ek. Willey
Carleton Simcox
Edna Morgan
Blanch
Grace Frizzell
Baltimore
Wasem's
Ee Foster
A.M. Elifritz
1. Co RR
Ella Tabor
Fairman
Vail & Thalman’s
Laura Davis
Opera House
E.E. Carter
Vandalia
Louie Wasem
Millie Elefritz
Joseph Wheeler
Grandma Clark
Mrs. 5. FE. Altom
J. B. Brakaw
Near
Tonti
Hattie Taylor
Belma Johnston
Jas. Sutcox & Son
Isaac
Persia
Ed Skeen
Verta
Sandoval
Clara Gilley
Ninsley, Kas
Elizabeth Hughes
Waygrep
Mabex Simcox
Cap. Vail
Katie Hudspeth
Barbara E.pippin
Mrs. Vail
John L. Simcox’s Store
Stringtown
Lily Blankenship
Breeze
May Simcox
JH. F. Angerson
Myrtle Emerson
Jessie Cox
Shobonier
al Lane
Andy Wernsman
D. N. Smith
Nattier Bros
Perry Davidson
Cannery
I. H. Wilton
Business Men’s League
Vail & Thalman
Americas
Denar
Americd
J. H. Davis & Coy Patoka
Satir Day
J. H. Metzger & Co
Tues
America
Wiley and Wilton
Patoka, Tl
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