Foltz Vicinity Correspondence Notes Local Visits and Births
A. M. Gerrish, Thomas Shepard, Edd Heinger and Albert Britt made a business trip to Salem Monday. Born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Bowen a girl May 25. Mother and baby doing well. Foltzville men hauling props this week. Miss Maud Bowen staying with her brother in Foltzville this week. Jim Mason seen in our vicinity last week. Born to Mr and Mrs Will Bennit a boy May 28. Several Foltzville residents attended memorial services at Patoka Saturday evening. Mrs Ike and Mrs Lizzie Walker called on Miss Myrtle Belcher Sunday. Little Irean Walker spent Sunday with grandma and grandpa Walker. Watson Belcher and wife shared bread with Tom Shepard Sunday. Mrs Harry Foltz and Miss Susie Judd were seen driving through Sunday evening. Miss Myrtle Belcher not well at this writing. Allen Goodwin and family visited Sara Hall Sunday. H B Gerrish and wife spent Sunday with witnesses. We invite all to meeting next Sunday evening at the Temple at 2:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Gerrish
Thomas Shepard
Edd Heinger
Albert Britt
Salem
Clarence Bowen
Poltzville
Maud Bowen
Foltzville
Jim Mason
Will Bennit
Patoka
Ike
Lizzie Walker
Myrtle Belcher
Irean Walker
Grandma
Grandpa Walker
Watson Belcher
Tom Shepard
Harry Foltz
Susie Judd
Allen Goodwin
H. B. Gerrish
Temple
Dock Shepard
Thomas Kinney
Sam Spraggiens
Cora Williams
Gee
Honse
Mound Chapel
Tom Flagg
Foltz
Cracker’s Neck
Kinmundy
J. K. Rainey
Brubaker
H. Bass
J. G. Day
Mattoon
Ewing
Allison
J. R. Clow Jr
Joe Mazanek
Chas. McCartan
Etta Maulding
Tonti
T. B. McCartan
Lillie Robinson
Farthing Kansas
Patoka Band Boys
Chas. Snerley
Breese
Ill
Fora Gray
Henry Wilson
Sioux City
Iowa
Bro
F. G. Cox
J. S. Morton
Herbert D. Ryman
Chicago
Jess Anderson
Walker
Orson Brown
D. W. White
George Payne
Centralia
C.W. Doolen
Link Cox
Saymore, Ills
Vernon Cornet Band
Maud Hentz
Phelix West
James Monroe Smith
Farmer Cemetery
Shobonier
Local Notes From Cracker's Neck and Surrounding Areas
Neighbors report visits and family news in Cracker's Neck and nearby communities. Items include Shepherds and Evelands away for work, a barn fire at John Belcher's with about 400 dollars loss, and ongoing improvements to properties. A funeral for Mrs Gee. various church activities and social fundraisers are noted, plus land purchases by Martin Barnes and a tomato planting cue.
Memorial Day Observances Highlight Vernon History
Alma and Vernon communities report Civil War veterans honored at services and gatherings. Notables include four Sprouse brothers with 15 years of service, and tributes by Dr. Levett, J. R. Clow Jr., and others. Decoration Day events feature the Vernon band, G A R rituals, and speeches by Hon. W. M. Fogler and G. E. Norris.
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Vernon
Republic
Social and Family Visits Highlight Pope's Bluff Notes
Local readers report numerous visits across Pope's Bluff and nearby areas. Mrs Williams remains ill, while Mrs Cain and Mrs Kinney visited. Roy Jackson and family visited East Fork. several young folks and relatives spent time with Linton, Belcher, and Hopkins households. A funeral for Maud Hentz drew a crowd. An offer for a six page wall chart and a one year Register subscription is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jackson
East Fork
Wim. Cain
Toad Island
Clarence Moore
Parry Belcher
The
Register
Summer Socials and Church News Reach Local Folks
Pleasant summer weather brings corn planting and social visits as Mrs. Mary Padberg and Jim Lewis’s mare are noted. A church crowd gathers at Mound Chapel for an ice cream supper while Mrs. Ham Cox falls ill at services. Sunday School runs each week at 10 o’clock with regional attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Padberg
Cracker’s Neck
George Hense
Roy Ballance
Patoka
Mound Chapel
Jim Lewis
Local Socials and Home Projects Highlight Weekends
Diamond Springs residents Levy Adams and family shared a meal with A. L. Morris. Mrs. Reynolds visited Fred Wickersham. A family reunion occurred at J. D. Pratt’s. Farmers plow for corn as J. R. Wortman’s new house nears completion. Lt. Morris of Centralia visited relatives. S. Clark called on H. Roper and they enjoyed ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy Adams
A. L. Morris
Mrs. Reynolds
Fred Wickersham
J. D. Pratts
J. R. Wortman
LT. Morris
Centralia
S. Clark
H. Roper
Small Town News Roundup From White Haven and Nearby
White Haven residents and visitors share updates on funerals, travels, and family visits. Mr and Mrs Robt Cox of Potomac Illinois visit Mark Cox and family while others attend the funeral of Mrs George Hinse. Bessie Reichert heads to Carbondale and Alice Reichert visits Mrs Amy Christie. Ethel Cox from Shobonier stays with relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Cox
Potomac, Il
Mark Cox
George Hinse
Bessie Reichert
Carbondale
Winnie
Alice Reichert
Amy Christie
Ethel Cox
Shobonier
East of Vernon Weather and Local Notes
Weather is cold and cloudy with little fruit expected in the area. Mrs. Kate Lienengar is having a new addition built onto her house. Leslie Meador is reported on the sick list this week. Mrs. Lillie Meador spent Saturday night and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Beckne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Lienengar
Leslie Meador
Lillie Meador
Beckne
Vandalia Social Notes and Local Updates
Vandalia reports visits from Harrison Hathaway and Ray of Peoria. Mrs. Wade and Mrs. Gee with Jay Arnold visited Elzie Park and family. Dug Meador sold his driving team for 400 dollars. Mrs. Cloud Martin and Mabel spent the afternoon with Mrs. Little. Mrs. Powell, ill for some time, is not improved. Chester Doolen suffered a throat injury playing ball on May 4 but is improving this week.
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Harrison Hathaway
Ray
Peoria
Wm. Wade
Gee
Rouse
Jay Arnold
Elzie Park
Dug Meador
Cloud Martin
Mabel
Wm. Little
Wm. Powell
Price Schedule for Sunday Rigs and Loan Notice
To our Patrons the price for rigs on Sunday afternoon will be 1.50 from 2 00 pm to 7 00 pm and 1 50 from 6 00 pm to 11 00 pm. Over time extra charges apply. W F Sworn C H Arnoxo. An application for a 3000 00 loan on real estate Pato ka Land Loan Co.
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W. F. Sworn
C. H. Arnoxo
Patoka Land & Loan Co
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