Patoka basketball team shines in weekend tests
Patoka High led by Coach Hall and assistants McCail Duncan Foreman Coch ran Thomasson Wasem Simcox beat Kinmundy 25 23 in a close all star clash and downed Iuka 25 10. They also defeated Nashville Ash ley 20 11 and head to Beeckemeyer Friday for the third tournament game.
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Ka ‘Independents
Linkem
Iuka
Hall
Patoka High
McCail
Duncan
Foreman
Cochran
Thomasson
Wasem
Simcox
Patoka
Kinmundy
High Schol
Nashville
Ashley
Beeckemeyer
Kinmundy and Sparta Victors in Thursday Night Tournament
Kinmundy defeated Breese 44 to 26 and G. Sparta topped Carlyle 12 to 22 in the Thursday night tournament. Friday morning action opened with Coach Hall using his second string in the second half. quarter scores show 12 20 22 27 and 2 6 14 18.
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Kinmundy
Breese
G. Sparta
Carlyle
Death enters the Sullen Home in Marion County
Dessie Elmira Sanders Sullens, born July 5 1882 in Marion County, died February 25 1926 at 43.7.20. She married Charles H Sullens in October 19 and had nine children, eight surviving. Survived by husband, eight children, parents John M and Joséphine Sanders, siblings and six grandchildren. She joined the Pentecostal church in 1922 and was faithful until death. Funeral at home February 2? conducted by Rev Wm K Hoa, burial Mt Maria cemetery.
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Dessie Elmira
John M
Joséphine Sanders
Marion County
Charles H. Sullens
Pentecostal Church
Jesus
Wm. K. Hoa
Mt. Maria
Public sales selling good
Sale notices report on sales by J. I. Burge on February 23 with eighteen head of horses, total $1279. Idaho horses among them. February 25 Cuarl Zimmerman west of Ferren total $2400. Cows $75 to $125 per head. ten cows average $79.50. Horses and mules $75 to $155. four Holstein cows to local farmers west of town. February 27 Walter Jones north of Tonti total $1100. cattle, horses, sow and eight pigs bring $70. Col John Jennings handled these sales.
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J. I. Burge
Idaho
Cuarl Zimmerman
Ferren
Walter Jones
Tonti
John Jennings
Toast to the Flag
Poem praising a flag, its colors and symbolism. The verses speak of shared lands and hearts, the flag's protection, and the unity of people under the red white and blue. It emphasizes pride, patriotism, and timeless national dreams.
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Eyidon
Letter From Hawaii Describes Honolulu and Scenic Road to Pearl Harbor
A writer recounts Lincolns birthday gifts to a Hawaiian chief and a 103 year old Honolulu woman. He tours Diamond Head Harbor and Waikiki hotels, notes Schofield Army base, a coastal road with cliff views, pineapples and cane fields, and a national park with native flora. He mentions trains, a pineapple shipment, and Chinese New Year in Honolulu.
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Diamond Head
Honolulu
Waikiki Beach
Schofield
Pearl Harbor
Naval Base
Harbor
Libby
City
Fort Irs
Jim
Louie T. Weaser
Patokas First Drama in the New P H Gym
The Community Council Dramatic Club staged a well attended Wednesday night performance on the new stage. Proceeds fund stave equipment and other first day needs, with the remainder applied to the note. The council plans a regular meeting in March and urges members to attend.
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Couneil Dramatic Club
Well Known Kinmundy Man Ben Doolen Dies
Ben Doolen a longtime Kinmundy resident and Civil War veteran passed away at his home Monday evening March 1 after several weeks illness. He leaves son Charles two daughters Hattie Atkins and Icy Garrett a brother I W Doolen of Champaign three sisters Clara Hopkins A J Foster and Fannie Lowe. Uncle Ben was a farmer in Foster township later living in Kinmundy and a familiar figure at old time reunions. He belonged to the Masonic order and Kinmundy lodge. Funeral from his home with burial at Doolen cemetery.
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Ben Doolen
Kinmundy
Charles
Hattie Atkins
Icy Garrett
Kintundy
I. W. Doolen
Champaign
Clara Hopkins
Kappa
A. J. Foster
Fannie Lowe
Foster Township
Centralia
Great Masonic Order
Doolen Cemetery
Cemetery Association Meeting Notice at First State Bank
The Cemetery Association will meet at the First State Bank on Wednesday evening March 17 at seven thirty to elect officers and transact other business. Lora Altom, President.
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Cemetery Association
First State Bank
Local News Notes From Patoka Area
Local notes report visitors from Clinton Vernon Foster township and Patoka. Businesses advertise Easter suits overalls and shoes while Dains and Altoms offer groceries footwear and seeds. Community members travel, shop, and trade goods as Dr Roe opens Greenville office and area families vacation at home.
Probate and Prohibition Docket From County Court
Estate of J M Outhouse moves through probate with will admitted and letters issued to Josephine Outhouse. Appraisers named. Prohibition cases report Guilty pleas and fines for Merritt Evans Odin and Harry Lewis Salem with jail time. Chas Lewis Salem nolle. Other notices set May claim adjustment and publication.
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J. M. Outhouse
J. L. Kagy
Josephine Outhouse
Dean F. Blankinship
Ira Martin
John L.simcox
People
Merritt Evans
Odin
Defendent
Harry Lewis
Salem
Vandalia
Chas. Lewis
Nolle
Joe Featherstone
F. J. Farthing
Estate matters and criminal dockets from 1900s region
Estate of Chas E Hull and Estate of Eli Boring file proofs of death and petitions for letters with bonds of 12000 and details set for May claim adjustments. In People v Floyd Brown Luka arraigned on non support with temporary alimony and fines. People v Amy Farthing found guilty for Prohibition Act violations with 60 days jail and $300 fine.
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Chas. E. Hull
Frank C. Hensley
Louise Hull Rodden
Eli Boring
Betty
Floyd Brown
Luka
Defendent
Amy Farthing
Salem
Gingham and Overall Party At Miss Helen White’s
Vernon society notes a Gingham and Overall party hosted by Miss Helen White on February 27. Girls wore gingham dresses and boys wore overalls, with games and refreshments at ten. Attendees include Marion Epps Martha Simcox Juanita Hathaway Bertha Freyer Alice Binnion Merle Willette Maxine Walton Marie Hathaway Mervil Willett Russel Green Glenwood Brown Marcus Gox Alva Binnion Arthur Godel Archie McNichols Harry Godel William Willett.
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Vernon
Helen White
Marion Epps
Martha Simcox
Juanita Hathaway
Bertha Freyer
Alice Binnion
Merle Willette
Maxine
Local Young Folks Wed In Salem
A marriage license was issued last Saturday in Salem for Joseph Yardley and Christina Joliff. The groom is the second son of Mr and Mrs Joe Yardley and the bride the daughter of Mr and Mrs U S Joliff. Further wedding details are awaited.
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Salem
Joseph Yardley
Christina Joliff
Joe Yardley
U. S. Joliff
Centralia Mourns Death of Wealthy Citizen Ferd Kohl
Ferd Kohl a leading Centralia figure and one of Marion County’s wealthiest men died at his home after a brief illness Wednesday evening. The longtime resident and prominent businessman was widely known across the community for his public service and civic involvement.
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Ferd Kohl
Centralia
Marion
Publication Day Notice for News and Ads Schedule
Publication day set for next week on Wednesday March 10. Readers and advertisers should deliver news correspondence and ads to this office by Monday. Publisher.
Death of Prominent Citizen Philip Genre
Prominent local resident Philip Genre died at 5 P M Tuesday after an illness of over a year. He received care at Effingham hospital and his body lay at home north of Patoka before a Baptist Church funeral planned for Friday. Wife Mrs Genie and children Lydia Schnaer Orville and Terrence were named as survivors, with Terrence expected to arrive to attend the service.
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Philip Genre
Effingham Hospital
Patoka
Baptist Church
Genie
Lydia Schnaer
Winchester
Ind
Orville
Terrence
Kent City
Mich
Surprise parties honor Bro Cox before move to new field
On February 16 the W M S of a Baptist church surprised Bro and Sister Cox at Adams home with supper, contests, gifts of dishes and chairs, fruit salad and angel food cake. A prior surprise by the Bible Gleaners class at Artie Rogier's home also marked the evening.
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W. M. S. of the Baptist Church
Bro. Cox
C. A. Adams
Bro. Adams
Bro
Sister Cox
Bible Gleaners
Baptist Sunday School
Artie Rogier
Vernon Ladies Aid Dramatic Club Presents An Old Fashioned Mother
Vernon Ladies Aid Dramatic Club organizers visit to plan the final performance of An Old Fashioned Mother. The show, featuring Mesdames W. F. Danbury F. M. Smith and Jess Walton with Mr. F. M. Smith, proceeds to benefit the Vernon high school building fund. March 12 at the local high school gym with seats sold at Wm. Cains Store.
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Mesdames
W. F. Danbury
F. M. Smith
Jess Walton
Vernon
High School
Wm. Cains
Prominent Centralia Couple Wed in Private Ceremony
Announcement records the marriage of Orville Ford and Margaret Dodson on January 380 with a brief honeymoon to Cairo. Both Centralia natives, they are Centralia High School alumni and well known locally.
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Orville Ford
Margaret Dodson
Cairo
Centralia
Rgister
Homer Ford
Centralia High School
Fine new warehouse on West Side
Report notes a new floor feed and warehouse recently built by Martin and Martin on the west side. The piece mentions a team at work and describes near position swaps during a game until completion.
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Martin & Martin
Ira
Decatur Hospital Backlog Returns Family from Trip
Mrs. Denver Adams and Mr and Mrs Chas Adams return from Decatur on Saturday with grandsons James and Bobby. Their mother Mrs Frank Adams remains in serious condition after an operation for mastoid abscess at Decatur and Macon county hospital.
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Denver Adams
Chas. Adams
Decatur
James
Bobby
Frank Adams
Decatur and Macon County Hospital
Coroner Reports Two Inquests This Week
County Coroner Ed Anderson reports two inquests this week with a Sunday ruling at Hickory Hill and a Wednesday evening session at Central City.
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Ed Anderson
Hickory Hill
Central City
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Clinton
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Fostersburg
Bud Binnion
H. A. Gorham
Fosters Township
Alice Emerson
Wm, Cain
Elmer Belcher
Greenville
Howard Quick
Boulder
Register
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Dains
Patokas
James Dowd
Detroit
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G. A. C. Beckett
O. A. Nattier
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Cyrene Commandery
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Viola Thalman
Greer Hospital
Altoms
Nora Hines
Pump
Oxford
E. L. Delay
Jessie Delay
Keysport
Pana
Sam Pugh
Assumption
Vacalada
Tom Pugh
S.B. Lewson
Missouri
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Bert Quayle
Ralph Stephens
Sim Edwards
L. B. Wilson
Patoka Hardware and Furniture Co
Louie Wasem
B. D. Chance
Eli
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Ramsey
I. C
Earl Graham
Altom
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Mens Yard Boys
W. C. Pugh
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Dains Store
Vern Ducomb and Family
West of Town
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James Wilon
Bill Gaston
Roe
Alice Cruse
Albert Kell
Marion R. R. 2
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White Haven
Gingham
Wees
Decatur Hospital
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