Local notices and social items fill August events
A dense list of community happenings includes a band concert on Saturday August 1, visits among residents in Clay City Vernon Patoka and Greenville, W C T U contests at Zion church August 8, a S S picnic August 15 and a Patoka city park lecture July 31. Numerous visits, marriages, arrivals and travel details illustrate town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Alcom
Addie Caldwell
St. Louis
John L. Limecox
J. L. Altom
Clay City
Zion Church
Nancy Shell
Jackmville, Ill
Cap. Vail S. Farmer
J.D. Carson
Oklahoma
W. T Clark
Kate
Etta Clark
Richting
E. I. Elifritz
David van Fossan
Willey
Will Jackson
Vernon
Zerah Farmer
Duquoin
Sam Hudspeth
Lowell Wilson
Will Humes
Centralia White Sox
Patoka
T. B. Walker
Chicgo
Collins
Louie Zimmerman
Greenville
Dewey
Minnie Zimmerman
Mina Webster
Horace Carroll
John McNeill
Eli Logan
Glen Quayle
Carlos
A T. S
John Jennings
Chicago
S. S
Arnold Chapel
Archie Underwood
Centralia
Zion
Eva Meryman
L. M. Cole
Patoka City Park
John Dorris
Beales
Local notes and political notices fill Vernon page
In Vernon and surrounding areas a mix of stray livestock reports, upcoming elections, and community updates unfolds. Notices mention a black sow stray near town, candidates for Marion County offices including circuit clerk and state senate, and visits by residents such as S. Woolley and J. Haley. Also noted are church events, social visits, farm fruit trades, and a brief health coffee advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Woolley
Kinmundy
Woolley
Marion County
Fire Escapes Planned For School House by School Board
The School Board contracted with John Mertz of Salem Tuesday to erect two fire escapes at the school house. One will be on the east side and one on the west. The move earns praise from patrons and guards against a furnace located under the stairway, ensuring escape routes for pupils in a fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos A. Feltman
Salem
Marion County
Dr. Feltman
Cass County
Salem Board of Education
Feltman
John Mertz
Card of Thanks from James Simcox and Family
We express heartfelt thanks to kind neighbors and friends who tenderly helped nurse our beloved wife and mother during her long illness and for their sympathy in our bereavement. May God bless and reward you. James Simcox and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Simcox
Notice to Cannery Donation Subscribers in Patoka
Agreement between Business Men's League of Patoka and H S Shrigley for Patoka Canning Company sets subscription half due as buildings near completion. Subscribers may pay to Bank of Patoka cashier for receipt. Executive Committee urges prompt payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s League of
Patoka
H.S. Shrigley
Patoka Canning Company
Bank of Patoka
W. W. Murra
Pres. Cuas
E. Blankinship
Sec’v. Executive Committee
Mrs E J Simcox 1836 1908 obituary tribute in Illinois
Mrs E J Simcox born Hancock County Ohio April 27 1836 died July 27 1908 aged 72 years 3 months married to Isaac Whaley in 1852 and to Uncle Jim Simcox in 1865 at Galesburg Illinois. She leaves a devoted husband four children and many grandchildren. Funeral at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon with interment at City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Simcox
Hancock Co
Ohio
Isaac Whaley
Long Home
L. A. Whaley
Bureau Co
Illinois
Marrage
Jim Simcox
Galesburg
Ill
The
Christian Church
City Cemetery
Park Band Concert Set For Saturday Evening
A community band invites residents to a concert at Park this Saturday evening. The program features familiar marches and modern pieces, with doors opening 7 PM and the performance starting shortly after.
Enjoyable Occasion for Crowder Family Farewell
About fifty relatives and friends gathered at G. R. Crowder's home in Escondido to honor his son and wife spending the summer in their old home. Attendees brought baskets and a full spread filled the tables with abundant food as the Crowders plan departure for their far western home, leaving friends with warm wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Crowder
Escondido
Cal
Mr. Crowder
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. V. Farmer
Blooming, Ill
Toad Island
Bert Smith
J. M. Smith
S. Wadkins
Walker Holland
Elmer Eaglin
Rev. Pressly
M. E. Church
South
A. A. Griffin
Wm. Newman
Belle Simcox
Sam Robinson
Sholconier
Minnie Eagan
Carrie Hostlar
Decatur
Annie Ballance
Harry Simcox
Geo. Ballance
Whitlock
M. M
Frank Farrow
Ellen Tabor
Near Fairman
Farrow
Wm. Davis
Nelphia Buss
Selah Church
Allie
Bessie Griffin
Daisy Gray
Anna Alexander
Elsie Belcher
Edna Wiley
Katie Cahill
Bee Grey
Asphie Warren
Estray
Register Office
Wesley Binnion
Bloomington
R. T. Baldwin
Mr. Binnion
Mr. Baldwin
Shoop
Racine
Wis
Chas. A. Baldridge
Nellie Chilton
Wellington
Kas
James L. Haley
Mr. Haley
T. E. Irvin
I. C
Lewis H. Bissell
Effingham
Bissell
Bissell College of Photography
Senate
Bryan
Wesley DeLassus
Ernest Limecox
Jacksonville
Bessie Smith
Christian Endeavor
Eva Thalman
A. C. Wills
Wilson
Donald
Louie Wasem
Broomfield
Wasem
J. A. Johnson
Myrtle
Clinton
Desia Johnson
Russel Simcox
Mr. Johnson
Fisher
Sarah Altom
Josie Vallow
George Wasem
Lee Vallow
Edwin Gray
Mr. Fisher
van Ansdel
Cannery
Fidelity Patent
Chas. K. Blankinship Headquarters
Odin
Park
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