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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
4
Announcements note 8 R Woolley of Kinmundy candidate for Circuit Clerk and Dr BE Broomer of Centralia candidate for Coroner of Marion County both running in the Democratic primary on Saturday August 8 1908.
We are authorized to announce that J L Haley of Salem Illinois is a candidate for the office of State's Attorney of Marion County subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Saturday August 8 1908.
We are authorized to announce that D. W. Holst law of Iuka Illinois is a candidate for State Senator from this 42nd district in the Democratic Primary on Saturday August 8. Lewis H. Bissel of Effingham County is also a candidate for State Senator from this district in the Democratic primary on Saturday August 8.
Local notes report visits and social calls across Foltzville and nearby towns. Entries mention doctoring in Centralia, Sunday church, family gatherings, and neighbors like Gerrish, Jackson, Eveland, and Stone. Observations include plans for Smithshire business, rain effects on potatoes, and a note about two new buildings.
Town records show Cora Williams improving after illness since spring. Dr Shoop’s Pink Pain Tablets advertised as a cure for blood pressure and headaches with claims of instant relief. Local social items mention visits, harvest progress, and travel plans among residents while noting a decline in certain migrant workers. A shower delays hay making and tomato crops look promising.
Ike Brown yielded twelve bushels of wheat on five acres, the top crop in the Neck. Elmer Carter visited the county capitol on Saturday. A correction issued for last week's issue notes the tabernacle will not reach Idelville. Miss Molly Lee returned home Saturday. Mr. Robert of Shobonier was in the Neck on Saturday. A sign was found posted in a washed out road.
Health is better, hay making is the main work as residents report good crops. Mrs. Rhoda Lett is ill this week. Mrs. Gertie Jarrett and daughter Freda visited Mrs. T.T. Cox. Grandma Cox left for Polo to visit Bub Hopkins. Mrs. Wm. Cain and Mrs. John Roseman called. Mr. Jones of Centralia ordered fruit trees for delivery. Alfred Stilley and daughters Edith and Nellie visited Myrtle Cox. Delmer Cain had a serious accident Friday.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Restorative as restoring weak nerves and improving appetite digestion and organ strength. It promises rapid daily improvement and urges trial with claims of rebuilding worn nerves to support kidneys and heart. Sold by all dealers.
A weekly Patoka Vernon county column covers visits from Little Miss May Eagan and Mrs Kirchner, a July picnic at Lee's grave, ball games with Oconee and Sho bonier, local job changes, weather, and a transfer of Henry C. Wilson to a tariff role in Washington D C. The report notes cake walks, restaurant openings, two butcher shops without meat, and community sympathy for a funeral.
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