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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
1
Local items report preaching on Toad Island, visits among families in Patoka and surrounding towns, social club formation at East Fork, and a busy week of events. The Patoka Land & Loan Co announces a piano sale and real estate offerings, plus notes on concerts, canneries, and town improvements.
A quiet May 28 wedding at the bride’s parents home joined Miss Blanche Wilton and Mr. J H Humes. The ceremony was by Rev J M Smith with guests and a reception, later announcing they will reside north of town after June 15. Also reports Patoka’s 3 to 2 baseball win over St Louis Mays, highlighted by Zoller and Leslie Wasem.
Saturday's ceremonies in Patoka honored veterans of the Civil War era with a parade to the cemetery led by the Patoka band. Wm. Hines read departed soldiers' numbers as D. F. Blankinship recited Gettysburg and Lincoln verses. Rev. Wiley delivered the day’s address and a group photo followed outside the Christian church.
Forehand has bought the Wadkins stock of groceries and will run the old Patoka shop. Mr Wadkins retires after many years in business and at his age deserves rest. Forehand is a genial young man well known locally and the notice wishes him great success.
Residents are invited to an urgent Friday meeting at Dr Martin s office to decide 4th of July celebration plans in Patoka. The Bank of Patoka has bought the Beach block corner, promising a Patoka brick bank and hotel on that site, though construction may wait until next year.
The Twenty-seventh District Rebekah Assembly concluded its tenth annual gathering with degree work by the Vandalia Degree staff and a lively reception. Large attendance filled the evening balls and Patoka lodge hosted the visitors royally. a full report will appear next issue due to press constraints.
A proposal suggests closing all business houses at 7:00 p.m. for several months to give clerks time for recreation. Supporters argue no one loses and everyone would feel better by the shorter hours.
Henry DeVillers aged fourteen was hit by an I C freight while near the depot. He suffered a concussion but no broken bones, and after treatment at Dr. Martins office he returned home. The incident occurred as he stood between tracks watching trains, prompting a safety warning to all rail travelers.
Patoka Land & Loan Co reports cannery work started after delays as Mr. Shrigley arrived Tuesday to begin preliminary tasks. Teams mobilize, material is placed, and a strong workforce will follow pending favorable weather. Officials claim the cannery will be ready to handle the upcoming crop. buyers are urged to inspect 9 to 40 acre land parcels for sale.
A special meeting resulted in a resolution to fund sidewalk improvements by assessing property costs to half the previous rate. The board stresses owner accountability and community image to attract residents and businesses, arguing better walks reflect public spirit and invite growth.
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