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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1928

Page

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Warning Against Sale of Dirty Cream in Illinois

Illinois dairy officials warn that old dirty or rancid cream is unfit for human consumption and unlawful to sell at cream stations or cream eries. Director S J Stanard orders hearings and prosecutions for violators while placards inform handlers of legal requirements and urged farmers to stop illegal practices to avoid court actions.

Springfield Ill Illinois Department ,of Agriculture S. J. Stanard Department of Agriculture Stanard Division of Food and Dairies Division of Foods and Dairies Food Inspection Service

City Parking Rules Void on State Highways

Springfield July 16 The attorney general’s office ruling voids city time limit parking rules on state highways. It cites statutes that traffic regulations by cities on streets designated as state bond issue routes are illegal unless sanctioned by the division of highways.

Springfield Ill Attorney General’s Office Division of Highways

Fancy Work Club July Meeting Highlights

The Ladies Fancy Work club held their July meeting with Mrs. Letha Wasem and guests Mrs. Mojagnnier and Mrs. Nall. A short program celebrated Independence Day with a patriotic contest. Sherbert and cake were served. August meeting will be with Mrs. Carrye Alexander.

Ladies Fancy Work Club Letha Wasem

M E South Church Services and Market Note

The M E South Church lists regular Fourth Sunday services on July 22 with Sunday School at 9 30 A M preaching at 10 45 Epworth League at 7 P M and a second preaching service at 8 P M Watermelons on ice are offered at 3 cents per pound at Wasems Cash Market noting a brief and inspirational service aim despite warm weather.

Epworth League Wasem

Mrs Leininger Expires After Long Illness in Vernon Ill

Lucinda Cox Leininger died at her Vernon Illinois home on July 14 1928 aged 69 years 3 months and 13 days She was born April 1 1859 married Frederick Leininger December 25 1884 and had three surviving children Edna Della and Lewis plus a step daughter and extended family The M E Church Vernon held the service Rev J M Smith officiated burial was at Tillman Cemetery Vernon

Lucinda Cox John Nancy Cox Vernon Ill Frederick Leninger Nellie Della Hanson Oconee Edna Lewis Mound Chapel Della Josie Davis Bloomington Gertie Jarrett Patoka William Harve California T. T. Cox Callas Emmett Monroe Ras Henry Hopkins M. E J. M. Smith Tillman Cemetery

Card of Thanks for Fred Leininger family

The Leininger family thanks friends and neighbors for comfort and aid during illness and burial of their mother and companion.

Fred Leininger

Death of James H. Forrester, 40th Illinois Senator

James H. Forrester of Taylorville, eight year veteran of the 40th Illinois Senate, died at his home last Monday after losing the April primary for re nomination.

James H. Forrester Taylorville Illinois

Local Court Hears Family Disturbance Case

In Justice Carters court last Friday a minor proceeding heard Eugene Leniger charges of disturbance against Vines Linton. The case stemmed from ongoing family trouble. The court accepted a guilty plea on one charge and the jury found not guilty on another.

Carters Court Eugene Leniger Vines Linton

Fordney Smith Visits St. Louis Relative Here

Fordney Smith, grandson of J. M. Smith of St. Louis, spends the week with relatives in the area, noting his past as a former local resident.

Fordney Smith J. M. Smith St. Louis

Local Altoms Adverts and Patoka Socials Note Varied Visits

Local shoppers see 3 cans for 25c canned goods and candy at Altom s while residents visit kin across Patoka and nearby towns. The page lists visitors, travel to Decatur Vernon and St Louis, plus household goods promotions and farm supplies from Altom s like jars scrims and fly sprays.

Altom’s Clyde Davis Centralia Patoka John Pugn Altoms Maude Nelson Vandalia Sweeney Altom S. J Deneen Smith State Hospital and Colony Lincoln George Somerville Joshua Hicks Odin

Zion Church Grows Stronger After Past Difficulties

A rural conference notes Zion Church shifted from closing threats to growth and prosperity. Sunday School attendance reached 97 last Sunday, exceeding many town schools. A parish dinner followed the sermon, and Epworth League under Mrs. Etna Knight presented a fine program. The editor also reports the Dugan family’s Jefferson Barracks visit for an appendectomy.

Zion Church Epworth League Etna Knight

Local families greet visitors and shoppers in Pope township

E L DeLay and family return from Charleston where summer school occupied E L DeLay and relatives. Teddy Bowers and family from Peoria visit the Hopkins family in Pope township. Many residents travel between Patoka, Decatur, Chicago, and St. Louis for visits and business. First aid certificates awarded to Ohio Oil Co employees near Carlyle.

Lem Lamborn West Stringtown Ed Anderson Taylor Nall Cincinnati Ohio J. W. Alexander Vernon Chevrolet Gus Protz Fred Brown Patoka Stanley Wasem St. Louis W. S. King Argenta J. W. Meador Harry Britt Chicago Orvel Britt Roy Jones Clinton Charley Jones Elva Towler Sholconier Belcher Altom’s Ruby Florence Cain Terre Haute Harvey Smith Decatur Leninger Mattie White Cora Douthitt Douthitt O. A. Nattier Idaho Cahill Brothers Sam Pugh Ashley Belleville W. B. Chilton Oklahoma Texas Centralia John Rogier St. Mary’s, Hospital Shobonier Jess Pugh Indiana E. L. DeLay Charleston E. L Speth George Ballance Alcom Wasem Teddy Bowers Peoria J. L. Dorris Archie Messenger Denver George Messenger Reeder S. D A. M. Peek Louis Piquett A. M. Draper Oscar Thalman Mollie Eaglin James W. Thompson Denver Adams Waterloo Ill Chas. Adams Fort Wayne Ind Harry Adams Ohio Oil Co Carlyle Tom Altom Josie Vallow Altome Bobbie Elsberry Georgia Cruse Muskogeon Mich Walter Johnson City Johnson

Illinois Congressman Rathbone Dies After Illness

Henry R. Rathbone of Chicago, Illinois Congressman at Large, died Sunday after a two year illness following an operation. The loss is mourned across Illinois with tributes from Marion County and towns including Centralia, Salem, and Patoka. His funeral Wednesday drew a large turnout from Congress and state officials.

Henry R. Rathbone Chicago Illinois Rathbone Marion County Centralia Salem Patoka Congress

Milk Plant Reports $10,049 Payroll This Month

The local milk plant paid out $10,049.73 in the payday on July 15, the largest sum listed in the plant’s records. Management notes several workers asked for privacy on their earnings, while outsiders report several sizable checks. New owners Artie Rogier and Philip Mojonnier are now in charge.

Artie Rogier Philip Mojonnier

Popular Farina student killed in Marion county accident

Harold Gehrkin, popular Farina High School student and basketball team member, was nearly instantly killed Tuesday evening when the truck he was driving to haul concrete overturned on the hard road. Coroner Ed Anderson conducted the inquest.

Harold Gehrkin Farina High School Louis Gehrkin Ed Anderson Gehrkin Marion

Fergus Loses Fight to Oust State Solons

In Springfield, Judge Hugo Pam refused John B. Fergus's plea to file quo warranto actions to oust Illinois legislators for failing to reapportion districts. The decision warned such writs would be ineffective and could deprive Illinois of a legislature, as Senator Jesse L. Deck and others opposed the petition.

Springfield Ill Superior Court Cook County Hugo Pam John B. Fergus Illinois Pam Deck Jesse L. Deck Decatur Downstate Fergus Ilinois

Band Concerts to Open on Saturday Night

Announcement of Band Concerts starting Saturday night led by Prof. Wesley Hampton of Centralia. The local High School Band, under summer charge, has trained for nearly a year and will perform with support from Patoka business men.

Wesley Hampton Centralia Patoka

James Ballance Visits Cardinals Game with Anderson

James Ballance traveled to see the Cardinals play on Thursday with C. B. Anderson and Ed Hartley. The note adds that Jim had made the trip the previous week as well.

James Ballance Cardinals C. B. Anderson

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M. E. South Church Hanover Valse Schottische W. H. Mackie W. H. Kiefer W.H. Mackie Dugan Jefferson Barracks George Solons Steven Foster Rosemary Egypt Helen Hathaway Sunshine Mervel Willett Quartette Paragle The Marck Alexanders Alexander Gautier Bizete Tobarii, Jewell Kahm Berlin Leslie
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