Local items from Patoka area and surrounding towns
Local notes include residents visiting in Odin Centralia Decatur Salem and Patoka. Upcoming events at the Opera House March 21 with “Ten Nights in a Bar Room” and a politics study by Rev. Cox. Promotions for Gold Coin stock food and horse tonic appear alongside ads for almanacs and Easter post cards.
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Opera House
J. I. Buss
J. R. Nichols
Patoka
J. J. Buss
J. H. Dwight D.D
Des. Moines
Iowa
Sandoval
Odin
Capt
Logan
Ina Ill
Dan
Poe
Fae
Patoka Schools
Ween Ee
Patoka Business League approves cannery contract
A large Patoka gathering of the Business Men's League applauded the cannery contract signed by over forty local businessmen and citizens as a guaranteed bonus. The project is now settled with cannery as an assured local industry, with construction likely to begin when weather permits. The group praised cooperative spirit and community dedication to Patoka’s farming economy.
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Business Men’s League
Patoka
Register
Business Men’s League of
League
Condensers Pay Off For Farmers And Towns
The meeting appointed Chas. E. Blankinship, Mayor Gaultney and Kid Thallman Jr to push the condensers project. Reports say condensers pay double the price to farmers compared with creameries. Greenville pays farmers 2500 dollars daily, totaling 75000 monthly, boosting land value from 100 to 150 dollars per acre and raising rents. Local officials urge farmers and landowners to consider the impact on the region.
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League G
T. E. Irvin
Dr. Murfin
Chas. E. Blankinship
Gaultney
Kid Thallman
Greenville
Patoka
Silver Medal Contest at M E Church South
The Silver Medal Contest by W C T U will be at the M E Church South on Friday evening March 20 in honor of Neal Dow's birthday. Program includes song, invocation, recitations, vocal duet by Miss Anna Lee Matheny and Miss Lily Barrette, and a panel of readers. Judges will decide, medals presented, benediction by Rev. Pressley. Reciters listed: Mesdames Nora Buss, Josie Simcox, Ellen Simcox, Lillian Shimp, May Walker, Lizzie Norris, J C Pressley and Miss Emma Wheeler.
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M. E. Church
Neal Dow
Willey Nolog Raphih
Cacy
Jessie Alcom
Helen Black
Anna Lee Matheny
Lily Barrette
Anna Buss NG Abalton
B. Hite
Benediction
Pressley
Nora Buss
Josie Simcox
Ellen Simcox
Lillian Shimp
May Walker
Lizzie Norris
J. C. Pressley
Miss Emma Wheeler
Patoka Township Sunday School Convention at M E Church
The Patoka Township Sunday School Convention will be held at the M E Church in Patoka on Sunday March 29. The program begins at 9:30 with Union Sunday School and a Temperance lesson based on Proverbs 23 29 35.
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Township Sunday School
M. E
Patoka
Patoka Township
Union
Sunday School Session Promotes Temperance Work and Loyalty
A historic notice invites all neighboring Sunday Schools to attend a full day of sessions at Emerald Mission, featuring talks on how Sunday Schools aid temperance, loyalty to church work, and methods to engage youth. Officers to be elected, with reports and short talks by Creighton Ashton, Vernon, and other local leaders.
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Dean Blankinship
Willey
James Simcox
Creighton Ashton Beni
Lillian Vail
Simday School
Vernon Sunday School
Caneer School
Tm 3
CAE
Wiley Buett
Eens Oy Lite
They Buy Lots In Gaultney Addition
The last week Eliz A Odell bought two lots for cash and William J Adams of Billings Montana purchased two lots for cash with plans to build immediately. Rumor says H Clark will construct a modern steam heated residence this spring. No contract details available. Correspondence requested by Tuesday evening for publication.
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Charley Arnold
Charley Cox
Mr. Arnold
Mr. Cox
Ol Watkins
Charley
Buster) Brown
Charley Brown
O. H. Gray
Centralia
Weathersfield
Louie Wasem’s
Wm. Adams
Billings
Mont
Patoka
Gaultney
Wayne Abrell
Clinton
M.L. Jones
Donald Abrell
Wayne
Gaultney Addition
Eliz A. Odell
William J. Adams
H. Clark
Sunday School Report and Attendance Note
M. E. South Sunday School reports attendance of 50 and a collection of $1.08. The largest giver was among 11 officers and teachers present. The class is urged to have more regular attendance by the young ladies. Bro. Orville Hawkins reviewed the Sunday School and is noted for Bible knowledge. Next Sunday Miss Bessie Griffin will conduct the review.
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M. E. South
Orville Hawkins
Miss Bessie Griffin
Patoka High School Notes Junior Motto Item
A brief school note reflects on time passing and compares Patoka High School to a light headed A class, suggesting a playful or reflective mood about student progress and years.
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Patoka’ High School
To Reach the Seniors in Patoka's school tale
The poem traces eighth graders and juniors chasing Senior excellence at Patoka, showing the seniors as lofty ideals. It culminates with Louie Wasein and Louie Zimmerman planning a business trip to St. Louis to buy goods for a new store. The piece blends school life themes with a note on ambition and mentorship.
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Patoka
Louie Wasein
Louie Zimmerman
St. Louis
Fruit Shippers Meeting
Howard Simcox has returned from the river after several days duck hunting. The report notes his return and mentions the ongoing fruit shippers meeting in the community.
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Fruit Shippers Meeting
Howard Simcox
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Henry Hines
Geo. W. Wasem
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Wm. Griffin
Bert Quayle
Fred Wasem
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C. J. Pressey
Patoka, Ill
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Chicago
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Merrit Caldwell
Josie Sipes
L. N. Black
Joseph H. Humes
Jit Buss
Clarence L. DePew
Jacksonville
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BE. Irvin
Lizzie Wasem
Creighton Ashton
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Mabel Simcox
Elsie Belcher
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Shars Blanch
Wilton Bible Temperance
Nina Murfin
Leena
W. P. Sullivan
Lee Wallow
W. W. Murfin
Bernie Griffin
Port Simcon Creighton
Ashton Eter
Chaney la Paige Lal Poe
Bessie Griffin
Pete
Swichel Snow Sumor TS
Cones
Frank Slade
Harvey Green Ween
Romaine Bop
Renee Entree
Slade
Morgan Peete Senereberaw
Mary Morgan Mehitable Cartright
M. E. Church South
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Patoka Fruit Shippers Association
Chas. J. Blankinship
T. P. Walker
Sec
Edison Phi
Victor
Edisons
Victors
Co. A. Dodds
Patoka Land & Loan Co
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