Six Year Old Struck by Auto near Patoka
John Gargal six, son of Mr and Mrs Homer Cargal, was hit by a large touring car near Wagner Pilling Station at Patoka's south limits. He suffered a fractured skull and severe injuries and was at death's door with little hope of recovery. The car, owned by H E Kirkpatrick of West Frankfurt, swerved into a ditch after striking the child and was wrecked. The boy remained conscious briefly, breathing irregularly, while other occupants of the Cadillac suffered minor injuries. The family, new to Patoka, faces a sad outcome as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gargal
Homer Cargal
Wagner Pilling Station
Patoka
H. E.kirkpatrick
West Frankfom
Kirkpatrick
Cargal
Emo Ved
Bicknell
Ind
Trey Jare
S. C
Blanche Wagstaff
Ees
John Cargal
Setting of the contract for new gym meets resistance
The school faces failure to set a contract for the new gym and assembly hall after bonds of 12,000 dollars were issued. T. E. Irvin of Patoka submitted the lowest bid at 16,020.63 dollars, leaving a shortfall to meet the project needs. Directors await a plan to eliminate or adjust scope and possibly reset bidding.
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T. E. Irvin
Patoka
Resolutions of Respect for Sister Mary Patten
The Patoka Rebekah Lodge No 480 records sorrow at the loss of Sister Mary Patten a faithful member and wife and requests lodge draping for days. A copy of the resolutions is to be sent to the bereaved family published in the local paper and filed in the lodge records.
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Mary Patten
Patoka Rebekah Lodge No
Marion County Fair at Alma Aug 5 8
The Marion county fair at the Alpsa fair grounds runs August 5 through 8 with larger exhibits and expanded space. Awards will be given for prize winning displays, and the State Fair offers $100 to the top child in the better babies contest. A boys judging contest for a medal adds to the attractions plus nightly music and family entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Car Stolen From traveling Man Near Fairy Dell Recovered
The Chevrolet touring car of Chas Keifer Effingham flour salesman was stolen after he was assaulted by two youths who offered him a ride near Fairy Dell. Keifer has recovered enough to return home. The attackers fled after throwing him from the car near Odin and remain at large.
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Fairy Dell
Chas. Keifer
Salem
Keifer
Patoka
Odin
Effingham
Great care taken against foreign animal diseases
Federal veterinary officials tightly regulate imports to prevent animal diseases entering the United States. Precautions include disinfection of foreign packing materials and shifting to nonagricultural packing like excelsior and paper, with stricter handling of hides, skins, and animal by products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
China
Aierie
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Treasury Department
Revival Meeting At Breezy Hill Draws Crowds
The Pentecostal revival at Breezy Hill is progressing well with large nightly crowds despite cool weather. The event shows growing interest and several additions to the church membership have been reported.
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Breezy Hill
Patoka Monthly Bargain Sales Day Promises Low Prices
The fourth in a series of sales will be held Wednesday August 5 with bargains and special merchant stock on offer. Town visitors may leave smiling as merchants announce low prices and events of interest for the trading public.
Emerson and Altom Tour Eastward in Classic Vacation
James M. Emerson and family with L. D. Altom and family left Sunday for an extended tour of the east and northeast. By Tuesday they reached Edgertown Ohio and planned to reach Cleveland Monday night. The party reported a safe trip with no troubles and expected a week to ten days away visiting Niagara Falls Washington and possibly Canada. They later announced arrival in Niagara Falls Tuesday night with one bicycle puncture near Alphmont as they enjoy the falls.
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James M. Emerson
L. D. Altom
Edgertown
Ohio
Cleveland
Niagra Falls
Washington
Canada
Niagra Vallis
Ahamont
Great Falls
Citizens Military Training Camp At Jefferson Barracks
A large turnout attends the Citizens Military Training Camp at Jefferson Barracks Missouri. Cadets from the county join Company G and receive quick processing into the camp with meals and uniforms. Names of accepted cadets include Raymond Arrowsmith John Benson John Holsapple Adrian Hoskinson Odin Howard Adams Wilford Niedringhaus Geo Oland Leo Roth Morris Smith Donald Sprehe from Centralia.
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Citizens Miitary
Jefferson Barracks
West Point
Raymond Arrowsmith
John Benson
John Holsapple
Adrian Hoskinson
Odin
Howard Adams
Wilford Niedringhaus
Geo, Oland
Leo Roth
Morris Smith
Donald Sprehe
Centralia
Centralia Red Sox triumph over Salem Moguls in tight 3 2 win
In a Sunday home game the Centralia Red Sox edged the Salem Moguls 3 to 2. Salem pitcher Green held Centralia hitless through seven innings before the Red Sox rallied for three runs in the eighth. Salem’s O Neal Jimmie and Armand Wasem of Patoka played with Salem.
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Centralia
Centralia Red Sox
Salem Boys
Green
Salem
O'neal
Jimmie
Armand Wasem
Patoka
Sunday School Class Treated to Day Outing
The younger boys class of the M. Church was entertained by teacher Miss Anna Belcher on Wednesday. The group traveled with Mrs Mollie Belcher Mrs Zobr ist and Mrs Apple and Miss Florence Cain to Robinson hills north of Vernon for games and a general good time.
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M. —. Church
Anna Belcher
Mollie Belcher
Zobrist
Apple
Florence Cain
Robinson Hills
Vernon
Vandalia Beats Stonington 13 to 2 in Hard-Hitting Game
Vandalia defeated Stonington 13 to 2 as Vandalia bats produced a strong total. Vernie Davidson was behind the plate for Vandalia and Fielding Adams played left field for this locality.
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Vandalia
Stonington
Vernie Davidson
Fielding Adams
Boys Visit Aunt Beckie Saturday Night
Several of our boys visited Aunt Beckie Saturday night, sharing a informal gathering and news with family. The brief note records a small social event among local youths and relatives.
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Aunty Beckie
Pugh Involved in Patoka Freight Service Incident
W C Pugh of the Peoria Central ia freight service is involved in a square incident in Patoka on Friday morning.
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W. C. Pugh
Peoria-Centralia Freight Service
Patoka
Death of William Jennings Bryan in Dayton Tenn
William Jennings Bryan died Sunday in Dayton Tennessee after a period of rest. The death reportedly came from apoplexy while he was in town for the Scopes trial era. Born March 19 1860 in Salem Illinois he leaves Mary Blair and three children. His funeral is set in Washington and burial in Arlington.
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Jennnings Bryan
Great Beyond
Dayton
Tenn
Mr.Bryan
Tennessee
Toffer
William Jennings Bryan
Salen
Illinois
Mary Blair
Perry
Democrat Party
Congress
Washington
Arlington Cemetery
What Becomes of All the Milk
An analysis of dairy markets notes a 5 percent loss from cows’ milk due to spillages. Butter markets in Chicago and New York show declines, while egg receipts dip at major markets but storage stocks rise. Poultry prices fall as larger freezer stocks from 1924 influence the market. slight surplus reductions may improve the outlook.
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Bossy
United States Department of Agriculture
Chicago
New York
Funeral Held for Arminda Jane Nichols in Carlyle
A. D. Nichols attended the funeral of his aunt Mrs. Arminda Jane Nichols aged 91 years and 4 months at Carlyle last Monday July 27. She was married to John Hicklin a stage coach driver on the Old Trail to St Louis. Five generations were represented at the service.
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A. D. Nichols
Arminda Jane Nichols
Carlyle
John Hicklin
Florida return marks new West Palm Beach residence
S. H. Grates formerly of Centralia connected with Baldwin Nursery Business paid a social call at the Register Office Tuesday. He has just returned from Florida where he has permanently located in a pleasant oceanfront residence in West Palm Beach. He is tied to a local real estate office there and notes booming business. After finishing business here he will return to make West Palm Beach his home.
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S. H. Grates
Centralia
Baldwin Nursery
Mr. Grates
Florida
West Palm Beach
Farmers and Business Men's Picnic Sept 4 and 5
Red Cross relief in Murphysboro near half finished with 1177 of 2367 families approved by July 25. Relief funds total $735,814.68. Picnic committees meet to finalize events for September 4 and 5, with games, premiums, and drawings including prizes from local merchants and partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Red Cross
Seed quality drives alfalfa failures as soil underplays role
J J Pieper of the University of Illinois warns that seed quality outweighs soil in alfalfa failures. He urges growers to buy pure, fresh seed from reliable sources, ensure proper origin for local conditions, and avoid mixed or unsuitable Grimm strains for Illinois fields.
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J. J. Pieper
College of Agriculture
University of Ilinois
Riers
Illinois
Southwest
Northwest
Good railway service speeds up business profits
C H Markham president of the Illinois Central System writes in August that good railway service means more ready money for business. Prompt transport saves interest on in transit goods and reduces storage needs while speeding payment on delivery. It also stabilizes production reducing price fluctuations and unemployment.
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C. H. Markham
Illinois Central System
Markham
Heavy Rain and Wind Storm Hit Section and North
Rain visited this section Saturday with strong winds causing damage to crops and hundreds of trees fallen in Effingham. Another heavy rain moved through the area Monday affecting Effingham and surrounding communities.
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Fairman South
Effingham
Morrisonville Loses to Pana in Pitchers Battle
Morrisonville fell 1 to 0 to Pana Sunday in a pitchers duel. Louie Wasem of Patoka pitched for Morrisonville, while Radermaker pitched for Pana. Pana had 4 hits to Morrisonville's 6, with Wasem fanning 10 and Radermaker 2. Harold Simcox played short and drew two walks and one hit. Errors at critical moments doomed Morrisonville.
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Morrisonville
Pana
Louie Wasem
Patoka
Radermaker
Harold Simcox
Card of Thanks for Family Bereavement
We thank friends and neighbors for support during the burial of our wife and mother. gratitude to those who assisted in the service and gave flowers. L. V. Patten Florence Martin Karl Patten Edna Swanson.
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L. V. Patten
Florence Martin Karl Patten
Edna Swanson
Week's Weather Forecast for Upper Mississippi and Missouri Valleys
Period of scattered showers in the first half of the week and again in the second. Temperatures near or below normal initially, turning warmer in the latter half.
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Mississippi
Missouri
Pattons Visit Brother in Tower Hill
Mr and Mrs Lee Patton of Tower Hill spent Wednesday with his brother L V Patton. J M Emerson was an Oblong visitor Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lee Patton
Tower Hill
L. V. Patton
J. M. Emerson
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Sister Mary Patten
Elsie Belcher
Lulu Troyer
Lily Zobrist
Alma
Citizen’s
Salem Moguls
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Mojonnier
Farmers Base
Scott
First State Bank
Hill Brothers
White
Wyandotte
Columbia Wyandotte
Rhode Island
Belcher
Martin & Martin
Walter Adams
Patoka Telephone
Central Hotel
Patoka Register
Best
Gray Brothers
G. E. Ballance
Patoka Hardware and Furniture Co
Wasem
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