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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1928
Page
2
Charles L. McMack of Salem announces his run for State Senator in the 42nd District comprising Clinton Marion Clay and Effingham counties. Primary set for April 10, 1928 under the Republican banner.
Patoka resident Ed Anderson announces his candidacy for the coroner nomination, subject to the will of Republican voters in the upcoming April primary.
The Register announces the candidacy of W. G. Wilson of Centralia former County Judge of Marion county for State’s Attorney of Marion county subject to Republican Primary voters’ choice.
Jonas Branson announces as attorneys that J R Meador is administrator of James C Meador estate. He will appear at Marion County Court Salem at April Term to settle claims and debts. Creditors must file claims and debtors must pay promptly. Dated February 27, 1928.
Southeast Town updates report Joseph Yardley moved to the Bob Foltz farm property. Charley Bopp and his wife visited Yardley’s parents Sunday evening. Lola Trushell departed Sunday for Chicago.
Ed Belcher and Sun day hosts, visits by Mat Belcher Ralph Williams Ira Brall and families. Luther Williams Joyce Stillabower ill. Gladys Mabel Bowen visit Mamie Bowen. Luther Williams and wife welcome a baby boy five and three quarter pounds.
John Williams and family visited Jack Tune and wife Sunday night. Teddie Sentoris from Springfield visits Frank Brokelmeyer this week. Jerald Nichols and wife spent Monday with R. Nichols and family. Teddie Nelson and family moved to Waynesville last week. Sunday School attendance noted. Community invites start next Sunday. Perry Belcher and family visited Lewis Kissner. Mary Merryman visited Minnie O Neal Sunday evening. Lillie Sharp sleigh rides and visits Elza Sharp family. Willie Kissner and Lawrence Kissner visited Cora Morgan at Woodlawn Monday. Lizzie Kissner spent Monday with Joe Decker family. Frank Williams listed sick Monday. School disruption due to exams. Community invites to play Rock at Toad Island. Maisie Mays returned to Vernon after visit home. Jerald Nichols and R Nichols spent Monday night with S. Nichols and family. Frank Brokelmeyer and family visited R. D. Kissner Thursday night. Lawrence Kissner and wife spent Sunday with Eldoris Belcher family.
Wellington reports 76 miles of federal highway built in Illinois for fiscal year 1927 under the federal aid act. The Public Roads Bureau notes 343.3 miles under construction and 187.0 miles proposed, with total federal mileage for the year expected to rise.
Federal aid funded 1 543.4 miles of Illinois highways completed over the past year. Expenditures total 48 898 000 dollars with the Washington government providing 22 958 520 84 under the national act for near equal state and federal sharing of costs.
Federal funds disbursed to the state totaled 2 437 392.92 with prior disbursements, leaving 8 012 418.05 unexpended. Cement surfaces dominate highway work, with 1394.4 miles cement and 66 percent of last year’s miles in earth, sand and gravel types. Nationally 64 209.7 miles completed, total system 185 772 miles.
William H. Finch born near Patoka in 1869 died February 23 1928 at age 59 years 1 month and 23 days. He lived on the old homestead until age 29 then moved to St Louis where he remained until his death. He leaves brothers Charlie Jasper Finch of Patoka and Wilson Finch of Decatur and sisters Lucy Patoka Amanda Texas and Mary California. The body was brought home Monday and the funeral and burial were held Tuesday with Rev J M Smith officiating.
A collection of sharp quips about loyalty deception and modern culture. The piece lampoons the modern man Mussolini’s control of theatre and the Senate’s need for a strong voice. It notes convict trades, Chicago gangsters seeking police protection, fashion trends, and a dust study urging caution with inhalation.
A 26-M handbook from the United States Department of Agriculture outlines cow tester requirements. It calls for formal training farm experience dairy education Babcock test knowledge and leadership qualities to gain respect and perform well in the field.
Readers hear a string of comic exchanges with a master and a servant named Rastus plus others. The dialogue shifts from instruction to misheard orders, a turkey with a shot, and a foggy scene. A deputy sheriff joke caps the quips as a graveyard misread yields humor.
A column urging individuals to include full name and address on every sheet of paper, envelope, and statement to present a professional, businesslike appearance. The speaker emphasizes consistent identification across documents.
A dense list of sale notices includes items for sale such as a good horse wagon a variety of custom hatching services turkeys hogs including 20 shoats and 100 pound weight, 3 Jacks trade offers, mowed red top hay bundles, an automatic incubator 250 egg capacity and custom grinding at the Charles Ververs farm plus several properties including Waterhouse home and Henry Oglesby place with prices and terms via local contacts in Patoka Shobonier Buffalo Hart and nearby venues.
Patoka residents discuss Home Bakery offerings with whole wheat and potato bread. Local social notes mention visits by Mrs Charles Humes and Mary Helen, Dan Meyer candidate for Coroner, Patoka Bakery promotions, and various trips by Centralia and Decatur residents.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture announces Marion County is enrolled under the Accredited Area Plan after 75 percent of breeding and dairy cattle tested. Owners who fail to apply for testing within ninety days from publication face misdemeanor penalties and fines per statute.
Tax sale of real estate by the Marion County Illinois Treasurer on June 16 1926 at Salem Court House. John A Deadmond purchased parcels in Junction City Illinois for 1925 taxes with redemption due by June 16 1928. Redeem at County Clerk's Office Salem Illinois.
A reader asserts the so called wonder ful follow up system is a money extractor. The note says the author simply compiled and adapted letters from their son at college to create the program.
In Venice a group of young women maintain fit figures through regular vigorous swimming. The habit draws casual chatter about lifestyle and public perception.
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