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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1929
Page
5
Thank you message from Mrs P J Mojonnier expresses gratitude for love and wishes readers health and happiness. She recalls reading many cards letters flowers visits while in hospital and sends blessing to friends and family.
We thank all who assisted us during illness and burial of our mother and grandmother for the beautiful floral offerings. May God bless you. Edward Chriss and family Lew Chriss and family Wm Chriss and family Calvin Chriss and family Mrs Anna Daniels and family Mrs C Johnson and family Radford Chriss and family
The Patoka school band conducted a regular rehearsal under Prof Wesley Hampton at the gym Monday night. They attended the Toad Island supper last Saturday and will join the Legion supper this coming Saturday night.
Flames swept the Kinney residence in Pope Township last Friday reportedly started by sparks from the flue. The fire, which spread quickly to the upper floor, was brought under control and extinguished after alarms alerted nearby crews.
Mrs. Sarah Kinney and son Nel son visited with daughter Mrs. Ed Gherkin on Thursday. Numerous callers from Kinmundy and Vernon attended Sunday services. Bro. McCain of Herrin conducts Pentecost church meetings. Miss Pauline Smith visited grandmother Mrs. Mary Smith before returning home. An Ice Cream supper at Zion Church lawn on July 6 supports new song books. Effie Carter and son Burdette of Chicago briefly visited relatives before returning to Chicago.
Obituary notes the death at 73 of Thomas Taggart in Indianapolis after a long illness. He rose from a Xenia lunchroom to become a powerful Indiana and national Democratic figure, credited with backing Woodrow Wilson and influencing Vice President Marshall. Also reported: Moses E. Clapp, former Minnesota senator, died in Washington. Haley Fiske of Metropolitan Life and David D. Buick of Detroit died. Mrs. Claud Matheny and two sons visit Taylorville.
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