Local notes: births, deaths, sales and town events
Local notices include closings and visits, millinery plans, farm and house sales, building plans, and shopping notes. Key names include Mrs I H Wilton, J M Smith, Raymond Gray, Louie Wasem, J I Buss, T E Irvin, L Wasem, and Mrs D F Blankinship. The item lists farm sales, property for sale, and community visits to St Louis, Vandalia, and Salem with references to Patoka and Rochelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Wilton
J. M. Smith
J. E. Willey
Raymond Gray
Louie Wasem’s
Joe Morgan
Opera House
F.C. Fryer
R. N. Gray
Virgie Merritt
Marriage of George Cothern and Miss Mary E Arnold
George Cothern and Miss Mary E Arnold were married at the bride’s mother’s home eight miles east of Patoka on Wednesday at three o’clock in the afternoon. Rev. Monroe Smith officiated. A wedding supper followed. The couple, popular in Marion County, plan to reside in Patoka with groom employed at Jas Simcox son’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cothern
Mary E. Arnold
Josephine Chandler
Patoka
Monroe Smith
Marion County
Register
Jas. Simcox & Son
Visit near Bloomington and Cinatown noted
A brief reader note from iva Yardley mentions a short visit near Bloomington and Cinatown with thanks to a faithful readership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloompton, T
Cina Tl
Iva Yardley
Grammar Class Commencement at Patoka Schools
The Grammar Class Commencement exercises will be held at the I. O. O. F. hall in Patoka on Thursday evening March 26 at eight o clock. Students include Emmet Towler Ella Devillers Wm Pressly Ray Irvin Winnie Hull Georgie Cruse Lettie Griffin Etta Clark Clyde Jones Virgil Belcher Minnie Belcher Mildred Peek Maud Pugh Clara Belcher and Marvin Holland. Programs include recitations poems solos orations and the awarding of diplomas by Dr. W W Martin and Superintendent C F Easterday with benediction by Rev Willey. Admission 15 cents with reserve seating available at J H Davis & Co. store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
I. O. O. F. Hall
Emmet Towler
Ella Devillers
Wm. Pressly
Ray Irvin
Winnie Hull
Georgie Cruse
Lettie Griffin
Etta Clark
Clyde Jones
Virgil Belcher
Minnie Belcher
Mildred Peek
Maud Pugh
Clara Belcher
Marvin Holland
Lillian Vail
Alice Barrette
Ccc
W. W. Martin
C.F. Easterday
Fayette Co
Willey
J. H. Davis & Co
For Sale Four Hereford Bulls From KR Hawkrys Patoka
Four full blood Hereford bulls offered by KR Hawkrys Patoka. A three year old, a two year old coming, and two yearlings coming. Bulls not posted in this stock class. buyers advised to check stock journals for beef quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkrys
Patoka
Notice to Tax Payers from W P Lawrence
Tax collector W P Lawrence will be at the Bank in Patoka on Wednesdays and Saturdays and at the Harness shop in Vernon on Tuesdays and Fridays each week to collect taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Vernon
W. P. Lawrence
Silver Medal Contest at M E Church South
The W C T U hosts a Silver Medal Contest at the M E Church South on Friday evening March 20 in honor of Neal Dow's birthday. The program includes invocations, vocal duets, recitations, and a medal presentation by Rev. Pressley. A collection will be taken with no admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Neal Dow
Dione Shiy
Willey Rao
Jessie Altom
ReMi Ay
Etta
Rev
Pressley
Nora Buss
Josie Simcox
Ellen Simcox
Lillian Shimp
May
Dredge Crew Returns to Work After Flood Idle Time
Fine spring weather continues as roads improve. The dredge boat crew returned Monday from Vandalia and will resume work after four weeks of inactivity due to high water. Misses Gertie Willette Pearl Anderson and Myrtle Emerson took central examinations at Shobonier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Wilson
Pomeroy la
Vernon
Ed Blankinship
Henry Blankinship
Vandalia
Edna Albert
Macon
G. W. Anderson
Lacey Klinge
Ollie
Ed Anderson
Shobonier
Ed Thoms
Wallace Willette
Rollin Blankinship
Hallie
John McConnell
Arwine Willette
John Buesenhart
Will
Greenup
Kate Willette
Nellie Willette
Susan Willette
C.C. May
Radah Anderson
Pearl
John
Bear Creek
Gertie Willette
Pearl Anderson
Myrtle Emerson
Ten Nights in a Bar Room at the Opera House
Ten Nights in a Bar Room will be presented at the Opera House on Saturday evening March 21. Proceeds go to Patoka Schools and the W C T U. Cast includes W. P. Sullivan, Lee Wallow, Dr. W. W. Murfin, Bernie Griffin, Port Simcox, Creighton Ashton, Della Davis, Bessie Griffin, Helen Black, Lillian Vail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Irvin
Paragould
Ark
Creighton Ashton
St. Louis
J. H. Davis & Co
Sample Swicel
Opera House
Gaultney
H. C. Odell
H. C. Odell. Mrs. L. Porter
Frank
Salem
Patoka
John R. McNeil
Eli Logan
Oscar Thalman
G.O. Quayle
Daddy” Sharp
Dr. Murfin
Eagan
Franklin
Patoka Schools
W. P. Sullivan
Lee Wallow
W. W. Murfin
Bernie Griffin
Port Simcox Creighton
Ashton
Noa Della Davis
Bessie Griffin
Helen Black
Lillian Vail
Letter From Ross Walker Describes Punta Arganae Curie 1908
Ross Walker writes from Punta Arganaes Curie in 1908 describing travel conditions. He notes cold weather after leaving a warm climate and mentions English and Spanish descent locals. He claims cannibal island south of them where fires are built to mislead ships and kill lighthouse keepers.
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Drar
Canibals
Letter from a naval voyage mentions Chilean and English ships
Ross writes from a battleship in South America describing galv anized tin houses and fishing as the main occupation. He notes a planned call at Callao Peru and a delay due to a col lier arrival. He mentions a reception aboard a Chilean ship and plans to send stamps and a postal card to show Padigonians daily daylight conditions and time cues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
North America
Callao
Peru
Norfolk
Will
Ross
For Sale: Sorghum Mill and Accessories
Auction notice describes a nearly new sorghum mill set with a Tiger grinder, two years of use, foil road pans tubs vats and complete outfit. Offered at less than half the new price. Cash or on time terms available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiger Grinder
Patoka
Co. A. Dodds
Sandoval
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L. F. Lawrence
Clay City
Anna Lee Matheney
Nellie Bess
Eina Barrette
Round Top
Bates
Alice Nattier
California
Colorado
J. I. Buss
Goolds
Buss & Humes
M. Logan
Bloomington
D. F. Blankinship
Eaos
Plymouth Rock
C. F. Haut
Ill
A. M. Knapp
Frank O
Mrs. Lund
Springy Hox
Rochelle, Ill
Lee County
Vincent Yardley
Floyd
Andy
I. H. “Wilton
St Louis
Edward Delassus
Roy Griffin
The
I. C
Mary Dwyer
Bessie Smith
Wayne City
E. Hodge
T. H. Quayle
Cnns
F. Hart
G. W. Gaultney
Haley
John Nichols
Hannah Ashton
Mendoza Carter
J. F. Cooper
Lonie Wasem
L. Zimmerman
U. S. Health Board
C. J. Pressly
O¢ En
Jacob Doll
Tower Hill
Doll
O. M. Kirkpatrick
L. M. Yardley
Nancy L. Ingram
Mulberry Grove
John Whitley
Callon
Joan Roater
Patoka, Ill
Cothern—Arnold
Om Susip
Rev. Pressly
J. H. Humes
Fia
Stringtown
Sample Swichel
Simon Slade
Frank Slade
Harvey Green
Romaine Bee
Slade
Morgan
Mary Morgan
Mehitable Cartright
Willie Hammond
Vika
Ross Walker
Punta Arganas
Curie
A. Fes
Tp, WatKer, Patoka
Patoka Land & Loan Co
Patoka, Il
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