Coroner Reports Ingram Death From Bruises and Beatings
Coroner Ed Anderson held an inquest in Salem for former Patoka resident Thomas Ingram who died from bruises and beatings. Two Salem men, Jess Page and Russell Townsend, aged 45 and 26, were arrested on first degree murder charges after evidence linked a scheme to assault Ingram with poison. Witness Ellis Kagy provided key details of a night of alleged abuse and a planned attack involving other suspects.
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Ed Anderson
Salem
Patoka
Thomas Ingram
Ingram
Ellis Kagy
Jess Page
Russel Twnsend
Page
Townsend
Katy
Kagy
Voght
Centralia Brutal Murder of George Gilmore Reported
Coroner investigates a brutal killing in Centralia of George Gilmore 22 resident of North Oak Street found east of the I C R Depot near the Ice Plant after Burlingon switch crew hears a dog. Police search for a second suspect linked to a prior altercation in which Gilmore allegedly prevailed.
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Anderson
Centralia
George Gilmore
North Oak St
Burlington
Carbondale
Gilmore
Miner Killed by Train Near Central City
Paul Poli a coal miner from Nasan and longtime Junction worker was struck while stepping from a northbound track into a freight path near Central City at 10 45 am Monday. He died from neck fracture and skull fracture. A bank book and over 500 dollars were found on his person and an inquest was held Monday evening by Coroner Anderson.
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Paul Poli
Nasan
Junction
Central City
Anderson
West Frankfort Lets Waterworks Contract
A 1 500 000 gallon water plant contract was let last week at West Frankfort to an Omaha firm for 55 000 and work will be started at once.
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West Frankfort
Omaha
Birth of Son Erick El-Vite to Meseke Family
A son named Erick El-Vite was born Friday June 12 to Mr and Mrs Chas Meseke in a local hospital. The newborn adds a new member to the Meseke household as relatives celebrate the family’s newest arrival.
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Mr. and
Chas. Meseke
Erick el- Vite
Local Couple Weds In Cisne Community
Announcement of the marriage of John Oglesby of the local area to Bettie Brock of Cisne. The ceremony occurred last Sunday morning at the Christian church with the pastor officiating. The groom, oldest son of Mr and Mrs Henry Oglesby, has worked in road construction and now aids his father on an ICRR contract. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Brock, is a popular Wayne county teacher and Sunday School member. The couple will live near the groom’s work for now. A wedding supper followed for families, and congratulations are extended.
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John Oglesby
Bettie Brock
Cisne
Christian Church
Henry Oglesby
Patoka
I. C. R. R. North
Xenia
Brock
Wayne
Forward Presentation of Arms on the Street Debate
A small crowd witnessed a lively and forceful demonstration described as a survival of the fittest debate. Two factions argued passionately on the sidewalk about a promotional scheme, with several passes and a draw noted. The event concluded with mutual satisfaction and a sense of mutual benefit among participants.
Wheeler farm sold to Centralia man
The Wheeler farm near the city was sold last Saturday to William Busse of Centralia. Busse, currently employed in Johnson City, plans to take possession after papers are completed. He is the son-in-law of Sim Edwards, mine superintendent at Junction City Mine, and previously resided near Shobonier. The family may move there as their future home after improvements.
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Wheeler
City
Wm. Busse
Centralia
Johnson City
J. L. Simcox
Busse
Sim Edwards
Junction City
Shobonier
Salem Opens New Shoe Factory Parade
Salem celebrated the opening of its new shoe factory with a citywide event last Thursday June 11. A mammoth parade of floats bands autos and horseback riders accompanied the ceremonies as the town hailed its youngest industry and anticipated strong local commodity output.
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Salem
Roll of Honor Subscriptions Acknowledged in Register
The Roll of Honor lists names of subscribers who have paid their subscriptions since the last report. Included are many individuals such as Sarah Richardson Fred Lutz R Morris S F Eaglin R T Baldwin and others continuing to support the regular publication.
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Register
Sarah Richardson
Fred Lutz
R. Morris
S. F. Eaglin
R. T. Baldwin
Fred Leninger
Clara Sterling
John Frahs
O. H. Britt
Zera Farmer
Charles Adams
Chet Belcher
V. O. Ducombe
F. A. Klinge
W. D. Linton
W. Cain
Nick Lutz
Frank Adams
J. A. Cooper
Forrest Cothern
W. C. Pugh
A. J. Travis
Calvin Belcher
Emmet Jones
Ed Kidder
John F. Anderson
John Jimmerson
James Lett
M. F. Cox
O. W. Thomas
W. L. Hathaway
J. W. Crawford
John Chance
D. J. Evans
Laura Wortman
J. N
Sam Morey
Bert Simcox
Claud Walker
Dr. Zobrist
R. Norris
W. White
Nancy Rouse
Dewitt Jennings
George Kinney
J. H. Wilson
Fred Stark
John Cléary
W. F. Schene
Elmer Rogier
Joe Frizzell
S. R. Lee
W. W. Lawrence
R. E. Belcher
Dean Merritt
Steve Bratcher
Ralph, Stephens
Mary Ehrat
Wm. Williams
Rowens Perkins
M. J. Stabelin
John Hines
Frank Sailsbury
Carl Black
Fred Brown
A. H. Revis
Willie Walton
Ray Linn
F. J. Hampy
Fred Meseke
F. E. Sailsbury
J. W. Pigg
L. J. Swanson
Local Banker Takes Summer Vacation With Family
D. F. Blankinship, a local banker, left Saturday evening for Decatur Delavan and other trips to spend the summer. He plans to return early next week, while the family will stay longer. In his absence Decatur’s Chas. E. Blankinship, president here, assists the local assistant cashier Miss Mae Eagan.
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D. F. Blankinship
Decatur
Delavan
D. F
Chas. E. Blankinship
Mae Eagan
Sunday School Class entertains at Parks home party
A Christian Church Sunday School class held a home party at Mr. and Mrs. Walter Parks with about 30 attendees. Guests included Ed Thalman and wife and granddaughter Donna Dagiin. Luncheon was served and a contest awarded prizes to Dale Altem, Mrs Mae Good, and Dean F. Blankinship.
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Christian Church
Walter Parks
Ed. H. Thalman
Donna Dagiin
Dale Altem
Mae Good
Dean F. Blankinship
Flora-Effingham road opens with risk until shoulders finish
The Flora Effingham road opens to the public on Wednesday morning with travel at one’s own risk until the road shoulders are completed. Local officials say the route is passable but incomplete for safety.
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Flora
Effingham
Local notices and sales from Patoka area shops
Local patrons are urged to visit Martins for gloves and auto accessories while Harness Shop promotes pep items and 5e glassware. Patoka Hardware offers a 50 lb refrigerator top icer for 17.00 and daily sundries. Altoms lists glassware and feed sacks. Cracked corn and sacks of scratch feed shown. Relatives visit L. E. Gray family. Ben Livesay in Springfield.
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Martins
Orville McKimmy
Miss Brooks
Sisney
Oglesby
Ben Livesay
Springfield
Patoka Hardware & Funiture Co
Vandalia
L. E. Gray
Altoms
Patoka Hardware and Furniture Co
Patoka Hardware & Furniture
Ladies Fancy Work Club Hosts Mock Wedding Event
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met at Mrs. Lilly Zobrist's home on June 12 for a social session built around a mock wedding. A bridal party, music by Miss Francis Blankinship, readings, advice slips, and prize awards plus refreshments marked the entertaining afternoon with out of town guests from Toledo Muskegon Michigan and Riverside California.
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Ladies Fancy Work Club
Lilly Zobrist
Francis Blankinship
Dorris Good
Helen Nattier
Wallace Alexander
Georgia Cruse
Katie Nattier
Eunice Altom
Juanita Parks
Nellie Davis
Ida Apple
Josie Davis
Miss Strieff
Toledo
Pella Johnson
Muskogeon
Mich
Florence Thalman
River Side
Cal
Good Rainfall Brings Relief to Local Farms
A long sought rain visited the area last Friday afternoon and night aiding crops. Nearby regions had earlier hail damage and Vernon reported no fall. farmers fear late wheat and 50 percent oat loss but expect gains on other farm products.
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Vernon North
Eight Year Old Son Suffers Injury in Fall
Hugo Meseke eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Chas Meseke fell from a cherry tree Tuesday evening injuring his left arm. A local physician was called and the boy was rushed to hospital where an operation was performed to save the limb. He is at St Marys Hospital in stable condition and recovery is expected.
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Hugo
Chas
Meseke
St. Mary’s Hospital
Murphysboro Hit By Storm Monday
Murphysboro began to recover from the March storm when another Tuesday Monday evening wind damaged structures. The temporary Washington school roof, wrecked in March, was blown off. A store destroyed in March was rebuilt at a new location four feet from its foundation.
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Murphysboro
Washington School
School Board Reviews Plans for New Bloomington Building
Bloomington architect accompanied by Link Reed contractor of Vandi la visited the school board last Monday evening to discuss the new building to be erected and ready for the opening of school September 3.
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Bloomington
Link Reed
Vandalia
Patoka Wins From Egyptians In Local Ball Game
Patoka defeated the Egyptians of Centralia 12 to 7 at the local park last Sunday. Johnson and Robinson delivered for Patoka while Sprinkle and Grupp received. Next Sunday Junction City will visit.
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Centralia
Johnson and Robinson
Patoka
Sprinkle
Grupp
Junction City
Something new Flashlight crackers see them at Altoms
A brief notices a new item described as flashlight crackers available at Altoms store in Fire area.
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Altoms
Death Counts In Many Localities Across War Era
Joe Roberts of Patoka and husband of Maggie Belcher died at his Mt Pulaski home Sunday and was buried Tuesday. His wife and two children survive. Cecil Martin and wife and others attended the funeral but arrived after it ended due to time error. Several relatives from Patoka joined bereaved family and a cross section of attendees from nearby areas followed the services.
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Joe Roberts
Maggie Belcher
Mtt. Pulaski
Cecil Martin
Seth Martin
Elsie Belcher
Death summons Mrs. H. W. Walker to Colorado
Mrs. H. W. Walker learns of her sister Mrs. Charles Bowers death at Simla Colorado and leaves to join the family there accompanied by Mrs. Jasper Tune.
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H. W. Walker
Charles Bowers
Simila
Colo
Bowers
Jasper Tune
Tragedy at Okaw River Drowning Claims Glen Telford
Glen Telford aged ? drowned in the Okaw river near Posey while swimming with other children. Father Earl Telford tried to save the two non swimmers, but Glen disappeared as rescuers arrived. Born in Vernon, he grew up in Centralia where his father works as a rural carrier. Relatives in Salem mourn with the family.
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Glen
Earl Telford
Centralia
Okaw River
Posey
Vernon
Salem
Death and Burial of Emma Busenhart
Emma Busenhart died June 10 1925 at 4 P M after a brief illness. Born May 9 1858 in Zur ich Switzerland she married John Busenhart in 1878 and came to the United States in 1880. Survived by seven children seven grandchildren and a large circle of friends burial was in Vandalia cemetery.
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Emma Busenhart
John Busenhart
Shobonier
Emma Strekler
Zurich
Switzerland
Kaskaskia
John
Scott City
Kansas
Emma
George
St. Louis
Will
Freeburg
Freda
Chris
Chicago
Minnie Bowles
Flossie
Vandalia Cemetery
Death of Joshua M. Foulon in Greenville
Joshua M. Foulon aged 77 died at his Greenville home after a six month illness from liver cancer. Born January 25 1848 in France he married Marie Gerard and settled in America 46 years ago. Survived by his wife and 11 children including Gideon Simeon and totals in Illinois and South Dakota. veteran of the Franco Prussian War. Funeral held at Smith Grove church with Rev. D H Toomey. Interment Smith Grove cemetery.
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Joshua M. Foulon
Bond County
Greenville
Smith Grove
D. H. Toomey
St. Hilaire
France
Epaulite
Lydia (DeMaulin) Foulon
Marie Gerard
America
Sebastopol
Clinton County
Joshua M
Buffalo
N. Y
Gideon O
Simeon M
Ewing
Toal L
Bridgeport, Wash
Alphonse DeCrevel
Mulberryrove
Walter Bear
Mission Ridge
S. D
Walter Cox
Patoka
Ferdinand McClughen dies at 74 in Evansville Indiana
Ferdinand McClughen born August 5 1860 in Marion County died May 30 1925 at age 74 7 months 25 days after a long illness. He married Lucinda Jones in 1869 and had eight children five surviving including Myrtle Belcher Emma Wirtz Elizabeth Buchanan and Charles. Funeral held at his son Charles 105 McDonald Ave Evansville Ind with burial at Park Lawn Cemetery.
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Ferdinand McClughen
Marion County
Lucinda Jones
Myrtle Belcher
Peru
Ill
Emma Wirtz
Thornton
Iowa
Elizabeth Buchanan
Church
Grandpa McClughen
Charles
McDonald Ave
Evansville
Ind
Park Lawn Cemetery
Jesus
Odin officer fines auto violator in county session
Patrol officer George Sommerville fined Acit of Detroit five dollars and twenty five cents including costs for violating car rules. Tears and a stern warning marked the scene as the judge urged stricter enforcement. about twenty cases were heard in the county last week under the same violator-picking effort.
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George Someville
Odin
Squire Ballance
Acit
Detroit
Squire
Sommerville
George
Former Young Patoka Man Marries Nashville Bride
Announcement from Nashville notes the marriage of M. E. Murphy formerly of Patoka and son of Rev. H Murphy to Miss Permaelia Viola Meyers of Nashville. The bride is a Nashville high school graduate and farmer’s daughter. The groom is known as a speaker and writer. They will reside on a farm three miles southeast of Nashville with the bride’s family.
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M. E. Murphy
Rev. H. Murphy
Permaelia Viola Meyers
Nashville
Martins Sells Star Brand Play Ox Fords in All Sizes
Martins offers Star Brand play ox fords in every size. The ad emphasizes availability across the full range to suit children’s needs.
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Martins
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I. C
Wheeler Farm
Centralia Man
Flora-Effingham Road
Egyptians
MT. Pulaski
Joel L. Foulon
Bridgeport
Wash
S. Dakota
Mesdames Artie Rogier
G. A. Nattier
U. S. Berthoux
Colorado
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