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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1925
Page
1
Babson argues that three factors drive industry not just capital and labor. He cites weak management as key to poor performance, urging younger, capable leaders and stronger leadership to replace aging bosses and improve efficiency across corporations.
A Thursday afternoon blaze at Altamont Creamery, sparked by a boiler room chimney, caused 10 000 to 12 000 dollars in damage. High winds hampered firefighters as the three story frame plant and two story annex burned. twelve workers were employed locally, with most butter already shipped.
A Patoka incident involving a Cadillac with visitors and a southbound car triggered safety worries. Witnesses call the encounter mysterious as authorities debate enforcement timing for the new law and its comparison to speeding and reckless driving.
The Loyal Workers class of the Christian church was entertained at Mrs. Geors Porter’s home on Friday night July 10 by committees led by Mrs. Hattie Dukes Mrs. B Cambell and Mrs. Geors Porter. Guests registered or paid a fine before games. Eva Potts won the champion prize with thirty one members present.
Louie Wasem pitched for Morrisonville with Johnny Simcox at short in a 5 to 4 win over Assumption on Morrisonville grounds last Sunday. Simcox powered the victory with a three bagger and a late single while Wasem added a two bagger and six hits. Assumption battery was Evans and Wolfe. Morrisonville had ten hits, Evans fanned nine, Wasem four.
Mr. Babson warns that improved fundamentals have not yet translated into steady growth due to unsatisfactory management. He notes 1924 at 14 percent below normal, February 1925 at 7 percent above, now at 1 percent above, urging tighter discipline and merit based promotion to remedy the condition.
Mr and Mrs C H Purdue of Benton and their daughters were traveling en route to Chicago when their car was struck near Joliet by two Itay imbibers. The Purdue vehicle was wrecked and occupants were injured. They were rushed to Lockport for care and later sent to a Chicago hospital for treatment.
The Vernon test hole failed to reach the desired strata after Sunday and Monday operations halted at about 1630 feet due to plentiful salt water. The head office in New York City may order a deeper drill, but this is unlikely. The rig will be moved to Bond county with two sites under consideration.
An Effingham traveler picked up two strangers near Altamont en route to Centralia. In Patoka area they attacked him and dumped him north of Odin before fleeing with his car. Two suspects were later arrested in East St Louis.
The Register lists subscribers Omar Jones Fred Tacke James Doty Jr Roy Tarvin C Cox Allen Alexander Everett Meryman Mrs Harry Ford A S Joliff Fred Leninger Lillie Walton W F Watkins Henry Oglesby R Wilton G A C Beckett Ida Smith John Houston Ray Walton and invites others to pay their subscriptions.
The McCurdy windmill outfit was sold at a sheriff sale Tuesday with a $2000 mortgage attached. Campbell of Ridgefarm, the mortgage holder, bid in and shipped the rig back to Charleston. The remaining McCurdy windmill is to be sold in Fayette county Thursday evening, ending an unhappy oil venture.
Salem Democrat correspondent reports a man, en route with his wife from Salem to Springfield for a visit, was struck by another vehicle. The driver faces charges related to intoxication at the time of the collision.
A deal closed Tuesday with Dr. Hudspeth selling the property he occupies to Reuben Alexander who expects possession in thirty days. Hudspeth contemplates potential plans including buying another place or moving to Lincoln.
A Pentecostal revival started last Sunday night at the Tent Tabernacle on Breezy Hill with large crowds and growing interest. The event is expected to continue for several weeks as attendance remains strong.
Dr. B F Zobrist was an Assumption visitor Wednesday. Frank Balance and family are visiting A E Ballance in Decatur this week.
Miss Mable Anderson formerly of Vernon married Leaton W. Johnson near Bartelso in Sante Fe township Clinton County. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Alex Johnson, is a respected farmer. The ceremony took place at the M B E Church in Carlyle on Saturday June 11.
Thomas R. Miller 41, Blytheville Ark a meat wholesaler, died in a hospital after being struck by a car driven by W J Ward three miles south of Pana on the Meridian trail He walked back toward the Perkins car to reach it and was struck as Ward swerved to avoid the oncoming vehicle A coroner's jury absolved Ward of blame Miller left life insurance of 100000 and leaves children from a prior marriage Crenshaw and Mrs Crenshaw were in Miller's party The Perkins family drove to St Louis after the incident
Through John L. Simcox's efforts the R. A. Simcox residence, long owned by J. W. Alexander, was sold Friday to Mrs. George B. Simcox. After minor repairs she will move there with her daughter Mrs. Maude Young, who will also relocate her work from Herrin following the death of Glen Young.
Farmers Fair and Picnic on Sept 4 and 5 seeks premiums and exhibits. Notify M. D. Walker or O. A. Nattier as soon as possible to participate.
The Stephens family expresses gratitude for kindness comfort and flowers shown after the death of Samuel Stephens. Expressions come from Mrs. Sarah Stephens Ed Stephens and wife Mrs. Emma Denman Mrs. Emma Ford Mrs. Rhoda Weast and Mr. Dick Stephens.
Pontagan of Decatur is visiting home folks as the Scaley plant in the area closes, marking a notable local economic turning point and community gathering during the shutdown.
Samuel Stephens aged 78 years died after a fall from a barn on his farm. Coroner ruled death due to injuries from the fall. He married Sarah Jones in 1866 and lived 59 years with two children Emma Denman and Ed Stephens. The body was buried in Patoka cemetery.
Mrs. Mary A Patton wife of L V Patton resided near Patoka. She complained of a side pain Friday took pain tablets. Her husband checked at 2 a m Sunday found her dead. Coroner's inquest ruled death by apoplexy.
The Illinois Secretary of State selects blue and white license plates for 1926. The contract for 1,165,000 plates at 18.4 cents per pair went to the C. H. Hanson Company of Chicago, with delivery by January 1, 1926. A 100,000 chauffeur badges contract was awarded to Brady Company of Peoria. Total 1925 registrations reached 1,171,085 with revenue of 12,110,777 Os.
The Mary Crawford Group will conduct a Sunday night program at 7 p.m. with Quiz Leader Artie Rogier and Leader Mrs Karl Outhouse. Topics include Preparing for Service parts 1 to 6 led by Mabel Belcher Kate Davis John Rome Maurice Adams and Mrs BE Lawson. Special song included.
The Arnold Chapel annual picnic is scheduled for Saturday August 1 with a big day planned and strong community interest.
Dell Pigg of the Diamond Springs area visited Patoka on Saturday, likely prompting local chatter about the trip.
Mary Ann Reulecke born Athens Illinois January 28 1860 died near Patoka July 19 1925 aged 65 years five months and twenty six days. She married L V Patton in 1889 and leaves three children Florence Martin Ben son Edna Swanson and Carl Patten plus four grandchildren and three sisters. Funeral Thursday at Patoka with Rev Henley officiating at Patoka cemetery.
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