Local Woman Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Stringtown Mrs. Byron Albert was taken to the Decatur and Macon County Hospital Thursday and operated on for appendicitis. She was accompanied by her husband and mother, Mrs. Percy Lester. Late Miss Marjorie Albert is staying with her grandparents during her mother’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Albert
Decatur and
Macon County Hospital
Decatur
Percy Lester
Marjorie Albert
G. W. Albert
Clarence Holt
Mervel Willett
Vandalia
Local Notes: Chores, Visits, and a Chicago Baby
Charle Epps acts as helper for DB L Albert while he stays in Decatur. Lizzie Farmer visited her daughter Cliffie Lane. Josie Holt spent Sunday with Merle Willett. A fine baby girl named Blanche Rose Mor ey born to Mr and Mrs Thural Morey in Chicago. mother Della Gherkin prior to marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charle Epps
DB. L. Albert
Decatur
Charlie
Lizzie Farmer
Cliffie Lane
Josie Holt
Merle Willett
FOSTERSBURG Social Notes and Local Visits
FOSTERSBURG residents record visits among friends and families. W H Jones and wife with son Jewis Jones and family stopped by Wednesday. Martha Walker returned from Alton Hospital last Friday. Blanch Doolen shopped in Vernon Thursday. The tax collector visits weekly to collect spare cash and asks for aid to pay taxes. Joe Bates spent Tuesday with Robert Arnold and family. Gene Green of Salem visited Sunday with S C Green and wife. Orval Doolen and family and Erna Jones and wife visited Uncle Sam Jones and family on Sunday. A holiday was declared by most men Saturday and they attended the Paul Arnold sale. Lewis Jones is building a new bungalow for his poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Jones
Jewis Jones
Martha Walker
Alton Hospital
Blanch Doolen
Vernon
Lester
Joe Bates
Robert Arnold
Gene Green
Salem
S. C. Green
Orval Doolen
Erna Jones
Sam Jones
Paul Arnolds
Lewis Jones
Local notes from Salem area residents and movers
Miss Alpha Gray o returned home from Salem to assist with tax books. Miss Neva States left for West Frankfort to work for aunt Mrs Otis Howard. Mrs Tom Dorris visited Salem with Mrs Nancy Chandler. T W and Alvin Gray made a business trip to Salem. Helen Chandler stayed with Agnes Campbell. Luella and Nellie Gray visited Mary Brit at Patoka Prairie. Carl Black's baby ill. Rufus and Mary Ross moved to George Davidson’s near Cubage Chapel. Cecil Williams made a social visit in north part of state. Jacob Muck urges voters to support Tonti township buying a factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Gray O
Salem
Neva States
West Frankfort
Otis Howard
Tom Dorris
Nancy Chandler
T. W
Alvin Gray
Helen Chandler
Agnes Campbell
Luella
Nellie Gray
Mary Brit
Patoka Prairie
Carl Black
Rufus
Mary Ross
Emmet Black
George Davidson
Cubage Chapel
Cecil Williams
Jacob Muck
Tonti Township
Local Notices and Social Happenings
White Haven mother Mrs Ches and Mrs Halbrook attended events while Fred Lawrence did business in Patoka Saturday. Lem Beilance visited Vernon on Monday. P J Mojonnier and family joined a Baptist meeting in Centralia. Eberlee Norris serves on a Salem petit jury this week. Lewis Lawrence stayed with Russel Norris Saturday night. Joe Wilson’s paralysis worsened weeks ago but shows improvement. Eberlee Norris visited Claud Hatch family Sunday. Wood sawers worked at Claud Norris Cleve Johnson and Robert Balance areas last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eberlee Norris
Claud Hatch
Claud Norris
Cleve Johnson
Robert Balance
Metzger Opts Not to Seek 40th District Seat
Shobonier C. J. Metzger abandoned plans to run for the State Legislature from the 40th District after an initial interest. Meanwhile Mrs. Levi Marshall, long sick, was admitted to Centralia Hospital Friday for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Metzger
Levi Marshall
Centralia Hospital
Local notes and visits at the county town
The column lists multiple home visits and illnesses including Mrs Estella Yarborough and Ms Stella Albert. Albert Lovett returns to Washington after an extended visit. Prof Bald win’s illness led to school dismissal. Local workers and shoppers report broom corn sales at $150 per ton and many Sholconier residents employed at Vandalia Shoe Factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lovett
Washington
J. Metzger
Prof. Baldwin
Estella Yarborough
Stella Albert
Centralia
Elwin Gill
Taylorville
Newell Mabry
Vandalia
Clyde
Dees
Henry Blankinship
William Sessions
J. E. Cooper
Jolly
Patoka Community Council Meeting Notes and Finances
The Patoka Community Council met at the Bank Auditorium on Friday evening. Receipts totaled 284.32 with 22.55 from the Vernon Dramatic Club and 100 from Patoka High School. A motion allowed 222.00 to be drawn to pay the note, leaving 1028.00, the Bank charging 5 percent interest. Committees plan trees for the city park. donations from multiple locals listed. Next meeting set for March 26 at 7 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Eli Logan
Eastern Star Lodge
Masonic Lodge
Rebekahs
W. D. Linton
A. M. Peek
Patoka How. Co
Irene Staley Williams
E. Bonnell
Kohl & Meyer Grocery Co
E. L. Delay
Mary Jennings
E. H. Thalman
Carson Chandler
Rose Chandler
FannienhClier
Fannie Chandler
Lizzie Wasem
John
Martins Store Classified Fragments and Local Notices
Local shops advertise sales on potatoes onions shoes and garden tools. Mentions of Martins Altom's store Miss Monica Robertson Cen tralia Bass funeral and Berthoux family moving. Prices quoted include shoes 2.98 per pair and pants 1.89 per pair with Easter coffee 40 cents per pound. Baker Potts household note and Wise town visit recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kotex
Martins
Altom
Ben Livesay
Springfield
Leo
I. Walker
Sandoval
Ingold
Wisetown
Bond County
Martin
Altom’s
Berthoux
Local Patoka Shop News and Holiday Bargains
Fred Cox returns to work at the I. C. depot after illness. Martins offers block salt and Easter candy bargains while Altom's features new menswear. Centralia’s Cecil Buss attends Grandma’s funeral. Bruce Holl family welcomed a baby boy in East St. Louis. James Wasem and wife near home from Florida. Meat smoking with Liquid Smoke advertised. harness repair urged for spring. Basket ball fans travel to Carlyle to see Centria Lions versus Werner. A shipment of veal calves planned. loyal shoppers flock to Easter specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cox
I. C
Martins
Cecil Buss
Centralia
Grandma
Buss
Altom’s
Patoka
Florida
James Wasem
Carl Meador
Mt. Vernon
W. C. Pugh
Clinton
W. C
Altom
Jones Harness Shop
Carlyle
Centralia Lions
Werner, & Werner
St. Louis
J. A. Jennings
W. M. Cain
Allie Gray
Fielding Adams
Prof. Hall
Lester Hathaway
Howard Riley
Robert Caldwell
Ben Himes
Lisle Gray
Louie Wasem
Altem
S. Gur
James
Bobby Adams
Charles Adams
Frank Adams
Jolie Cruse
Soldiers Home
Centralia High School Students Seek Absence
Centralia High School students hoped for a day off last Friday but Principal Hanna denied a full holiday. Some Patoka contingent sought permission from their parents to skip classes while others remained in school all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia High School
Prof
Hanna
Patoka
Foster Township Democrats Meet to Nominate March 20
The Democrats of Foster township are urged to gather at the township town hall on Saturday afternoon March 20 at 2 PM to nominate candidates for the April township election, including a Committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Township
Committeman
Republican Nominating Convention for Foster Township March 20
The Republicans of Foster town Foster township hall will hold a convention Saturday afternoon March 20 at 3 PM to nominate candidates for the April township election. Democrats of Patoka township plan a convention at 2 PM Monday March 22 1926 to nominate candidates for the April 6 township election. Committeemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Township
Patoka Township Republicans Convene at Township Hall
The Republicans of Patoka township are requested to meet at the Patoka township hall on Saturday.
Pope Democrat Convention at Pope Township Hall
Democrats of Pope township meet at the Town Hall at 1 P M on Saturday March 20 1926 to nominate candidates for Township Officers and Committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Democrat Convention
Public Sale Of Holstein Cattle And Farm Implements In Sandoval
George H. Stiles owner announces a public sale at the north end of Main Street Sandoval Illinois on Wednesday March 24 at 9 00 A M. Items include 25 Holstein cattle 12 milk cows 5 high grade cows 7 heifers 16 months old a pure bred bull and farming implements. Terms cash for 10 and under and 8 months credit at 7 percent interest. Col John A. Jennings Patoka acting as auctioneer.
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Main Street
Sandoval
Illinois
T. B
J. N. Stansfield
Lawrenceville
John Deere
Dunham
George H. Stiles
Sandoval, Ill
John A. Jennings
Patoka
Motor Car Production in US and Canada for 1925
Commerce Department reports 1925 US and Canada passenger car production at 38,817,638. US output was 3,678,327 and Canada 139,311. Truck production reached 496,998 with US 474,923 and Canada 22,075. Both totals set records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Commerce Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stringtown
Telerone
Gilleys
Fred Gilley
Patoka, Illinois
T. A. Smythe & Co
Salem, Ill
Smythe
W. L. Douglas
Ralston
Selby
Queen
Smythes
Office OF
J. Lem Ballance
Marion County
WM. L. Hathaway
Vernon Bank
Thursda
Jim Hill
Fairman
B. Parnell
Odin Townships
First National Bank
Odin
E. W. Doolen
Meacham
J. L. Comb‘s
Kinmundy
WY. C. Spitler
Omega
Alma
Tonti
Brubaker
Fostersburg
White Haven
Shobonier
Albert Forehand
Vernon, Patoka
Home Office
Monarch Mutual Benefit Association
Earl Graham
DR. Baldwin
J. M. Haney
North Locust Street
Ill
Pope Township
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