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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1924
Page
1
Mrs Freyer a long time Vernon resident dies at 85 in Illinois. Funeral held at M E Church Vernon with Rev Carleton officiating. Survived by nine children, twenty nine grandchildren, and thirty six great grandchildren. Extensive tribute notes her charity, intellect, and devotion to family. Funeral was conducted by Lee Murfin with music by local singers.
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Maude E Bowen born September 28 1887 departed this life June 16 1924 age 36 years 9 months 12 days She married George E Hintz January 11 1912 to this union seven children were born all living She joined the Christian church at Temple and remained in the faith till death She leaves husband seven children Thelma Carl Charles Lucille Margarett Robert Georgenia and the baby father mother nieces brothers and sisters and many relatives mourn her departure Blessed are they who die in the Lord.
We thank all friends for help during our sorrow in illness and death of our wife and mother. Thanks to the Sisters and nurses and all who offered help or floral tributes. G. E. Hintz and Children.
News from Delaven reports Mrs Blankinship’s father I Correill died after a serious illness. His daughter departed by passenger train to reach his bedside but he passed away during the night before her arrival. Dr Blankinship and the children left Friday evening by car to join her. He was a respected Delaven business man with banking ties and was well known in Patoka, visiting annually. Mrs Blankinship has the condolences of many friends during this loss.
A cooperative field meeting at Hopkins Poorland Farm near Salem on June 27 will address clover crops and soil fertility in southern Illinois. University of Illinois experts will speak on fertilizer use and crop rotation, highlighting limestone and phosphorous fertility systems and demonstrations from Poorland Farm.
Prof E D Towler, a Patoka High School alumnus, left five years ago for a teaching post in La Grande Oregon. After two years in the science department he was chosen as head of the school and arrived back in Patoka Monday with his father Joe Towler and mother Emmet. He began as a country student, then graduated from Patoka High School, studied at Cape Girardeau, and has advanced to head of the La Grande school in his sixth year there.
The Johnson Construction Co. completed the Cairo to Vandalia segment and the Vandalia to Cairo Route No 2 Road, forming a continuous Cairo to Chicago route via Marshall and Danville. Barricades to be removed after about fifteen days, with opening targeted for Tuesday July 1. The project is praised as a major cross state thoroughfare linking north and south Illinois.
Logan Lowden of Trenton, a member of L. L. Emerson's flying squadron of automobile investigators, visited Patoka Monday evening on his regular round up of violators. He said most people try to obey the law and intend to educate rather than prosecute.
Miss Winne Norris of London Mills Illinois and Mr. William Broom of Effingham were married Tuesday June 10 in Champaign Illinois at the bride’s sister home Mrs Wm Farris. They left Wednesday for Bloomington Indiana to begin married life. Mrs Broom daughter of E Norris and wife formerly lived in Patoka and taught French and Latin at Pocahontas high school the past two years.
Adams of Aviston aided in a Sunday victory at New Baden, collecting two hits in three appearances as Aviston defeated New Baden. Meader pitched Evansville to a 6 5 win over Danville on Monday after Danville had run four straight games and a tie on a fifth. Last Friday Carl relief pitched three scoreless innings for Evansville with White in danger of loading the bases.
Miss Lucy Williams of the southwest Patoka area phoned Nuet Nichols then entered his yard where a dog attacked her causing ugly wounds. The injuries will be watched closely to prevent further infection risk.
Grandma Davidson a longtime community member of Cabbage Chapel died last Monday. The funeral and burial were held Tuesday with services led by Rev. Bradley of Kinmundy.
The Willing Workers class of the Christian Church plans an ice cream supper at Station Park this Saturday night. Everyone is invited to attend.
A Patoka newspaper piece urges residents and business leaders to unite for a richer town. It calls for a business club, cohesive investment in local commerce, summer amusements, weed control, and community pride to attract new residents and improve living conditions.
A Patoka newspaper piece urges local business leaders to boost cooperative spirit to improve the town. It praises past merchants, welcomes new ones, and calls for stronger mutual support to attract people and prosperity.
The report lists jurors and venues across multiple towns including Alma Carrigan Patoka Raccoon Salem and Tonti with named jurors such as Alma J Watson Lucian Pruitt Alex Reese George Procise Lawrence Hatfield Fred Holt George Griner Oscar Hill Alvin Hathaway Brown Hawkins Meador Earl Crane O Estes Herman Brubaker Geo C Davidson and John Davidson. The term opens Monday with assignments across districts including Fost Kinmundy Odin Omega and Salem.
Last Sunday evening local Odd Fellows and Rebekahs marched from the lodge to the Baptist church for the annual memorial service described as sacred and well observed. Elder Foulon of Ewing delivered the address with a fitting eulogy to a large, attentive congregation, accompanied by a special music program that was greatly enjoyed.
Mrs Charles Pool died at home in the Fredonia vicinity after a lengthy illness. Her funeral was held Monday evening at the Fredonia church with Elder Lawler of Vandalia conducting the service. She leaves a husband, one daughter, and many relatives and friends.
Families including Joe Wickenhouse and Livgesny attended the County Graduating Exercises in Salem Monday evening for the eighth grade graduates.
A dwelling belonging to Anson Griffin sustained minor damage after a lightning strike Tuesday evening. no injuries reported. Nearby areas reported only light disruption as crews inspected the scene.
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