Obscure 1890s Patoka items in two old papers revive recall of townspeople
Readable glimpses from The Patoka Enterprise of 1893 and Marion County Democrat of 1904 show local names, marriages, sales, and an 80 acre and 40 acre land transfer. Notices list postmaster receipts, letters, jurors, and church events with Patoka, Vernon, Centerville, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garret
Eliza Farmer
Patoka Enterprise
Patoka
Illinois
J. E. Smith
Marion County Democrat
Frirday
James B. ‘Lewis
Enterprise
John Blankinship
Shobonier
Tom Quayle
Sandoval
Wham
Elijah ‘Williams
Pope
A. S. Gray
M. B. Griffin
Martha L. Cray
Mary Latven Rice
Cara J. Phelps
Nancy Colns
Roy Pulver
James Perryman
W. Holdcroft
Bessie Farmer
Vernon
Barnés and Morey
Jerry Holland
Laura Cruse
T. K. Belcher
Local News Notes From Colfax and Nearby
Local briefs report Mrs Dorothy McNichols recovering at home after an operation at St Marys Hospital and others guests and visitors including Annie Heckethorn Henry J Shobonier Edna McGee improving. Ads note cattle remedies and Frost Proof Cabbage plants at Altoms with gatherings of Belcher family and neighbors visiting Noah Belcher and Madison Kell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
James McNichols
St. Mary’s Hospital
The
Register
Altom’s
Annie G. Heckethorn
Henry J
Shobonier
J. T. Blankinship
Edna McGee
Jeff Smith
Calvin Belcher
Patoka
Ed Punt
St. Louis
Colfax
Noah Belcher
Clarence Cavins
Near Tonti
Zo Belcher
Ed Belcher
Madison Kel
Pearl Jennings Stockman Seeks Democratic Nomination
The announcement states Mrs. Pearl Jennings Stockman is a candidate for the Democratic Nomination for Representative in Illinois 42nd District, subject to the primary on April 8, 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl
Jennings Stockman
Illinois
CANDIDACY ANNOUNCED FOR MARION COUNTY JUDGE
The Patoka Register announces Charles F. Dew of Centralia as a candidate for Judge of Marion County subject to voters at the Primary on April 8 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Patoka Register
Charles F. Dew
Centralia
Marion County
Wayne E Young Seeks Marion County Clerk Nomination
The Patoka Register announces Wayne E. Young of Salem is a candidate for County Clerk of Marion County, subject to the Democratic Primary on April 8, 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Patoka Register
Wayne E. Young
Salem
Marion County
Bliss E Loy Republican Candidate for 42nd District
Bliss E Loy of Effingham County is announced as the Republican candidate for Representative of the 42nd Senatorial District subject to voters in the upcoming Primary on Tuesday April 8 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliss E. Loy
Effingham County
Local Walnut Hill man runs for County Superintendent
Lowell Smith of Walnut Hill announces candidacy for Marion County County Superintendent of Schools. He seeks Republican primary support on April 8, 1930.
McGlasson and Camp Announce Sheriff Candidacies
The Patoka Register reports J. W. McGlasson of Centralia and J. B. Camp of Salem announce their candidacies for Sheriff of Marion County. Both entries note candidacies are subject to the Republican Primary on April 8, 1930.
William Kaelin Seeks Marion County Sheriff Nomination
William Kaelin of Centralia is a candidate for Sheriff of Marion county subject to the Republican Primary on April 8, 1930.
Griffin Announces Candidacy for 42nd Illinois District
Mr. G W E Griffin of Centralia announces his candidacy for Representative to represent the 42nd Illinois District. The run is subject to voters in the Republican Primary on April 8 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Patoka Register
G. W.E. Griffin
Centralia
Illinois
Kniseley Nominated for Marion County School Superintendent
The notice announces J. Scott Kniseley as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for county superintendent of schools in Marion County Illinois, subject to the votes cast in the primary on April 8 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Scott Kniseley
Marion County
Illinois
For Sale Classified Fragments From Patoka Register
A dense jumble lists items for sale and notices including farm land, poultry eggs, horses and mares, hay, a feather bed set, clocks, furniture, a feather bed, and seed sales. Names include Ed Paine T E Dickey Mrs. Taylor Nall Abbie Cox F L Cox Herman Hasse Brock Ino D Lanham L S Williams C O Livesay G Hudspeth Everett Purdue Wyckoff's strain and more appear with dates like 8-28 2tp 8-212p 8-145tp and locations Patoka Kinmundy Vernon Ferguson Ila Boulder Il.
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Virginia
Manchue
Ed Paine
T. E. Dickey
Lee Avenue
Ferguson
Seth Thomas
Taylor Nall
Patoka Register
Everett Merryman
Patoka
Illinois
Abbie Cox
Kinmundy
Pope Sisters
Patoka Mill
T. S. Wooters
Jersey
F. L. Cox
Herman Hassebrock
Shobonier
Ill
Jeff Smith
T. B. Free
Wyckoff
Ino. D. Lanham
Boulder
C. O. Livesay
Vernon, Il
Andrew Foster
Rhode Island
Everett Purdue
L. EB
Williams
Publication Notice in Illinois Chancery Court
Edna S Williams sues Garland C Williams in chancery in Marion County Illinois. Affidavit of non residence filed. A bill of complaint dated March 8 1930 summons returned for April. Garland C Williams must appear by the fourth Monday in April 1930 or the bill will be confessed and a decree entered. Clerk Frank C Hensley. Complainant's solicitor John L Kagy. Salem Illinois March 8 1930.
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Circuit Court
A. D
Edna S. Williams
Garland C. Williams
Salem
Illinois
FOSTERSBURG Dwellers Attend Weekend Gatherings Across Town
Cyrus Arnold of Zion was on our streets Friday. Gene and Russell Green of Vandalia spent Sunday with their parents S. C. Green and wife. Rev. Farrell filled his regular appointment at Arnold Chapel Sunday and will hold services there each night this week. Marion Griffin and wife of Alma called on relatives Friday evening. Lewis Jones and family were Sunday visitors with relatives near Salem. Lester Griffin and family spent Sunday in Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Arnold
Zion
Gene
Russell Green
Vandalia
S. C. Green
Rev
Farrell
Arnold
Marion Griffin
Alma
Lewis Jones
Salem
Lester Griffin
Local Social Roundup At Burg On Weekend
Wm Hathaway and wife of Vernon were Sunday callers in the Burg. Oat sowing is finished. Erna Jones and family and Dale Arnold and wife were guests of Mrs Mary Jones. Harrison Hathaway and wife and grandson Pierre of Peoria visited Mrs L Foster. Elmer Frizzell and family spent Sunday with Frank Frizzell and wife. James Walker and family moved to Melvin Doolen farm west of the Burg. Mrs Lida Stevens and daughters and Paul Stevens and wife of near Salem called on Mrs L Foster Saturday evening.
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Wm. Hathaway
Burg
Erna Jones
Dale Arnold
Mary Jones
Harrison,Hathaway
Pierre
Peoria
L. Foster
Elmer
Frizzell
Frank Frizzell
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E. S. Belcher
J. L. Desruisseaux
Link Underwood
Dr. Rogers
W. T.johnson
P. A. Devillers
D. M. Armstrong
R. Hawkins
Kinmundy Real Ba
W. Martin
Schmelzer and
Derleth
Haussler Bros. Furniture
White Front Clothing Co
St. Louis Shoe Co
Ed Watkins
S. L. Hitchcok
Brown Bros
C. V. Farmer
J. H. Wiley
Robert L. Walton
Lizzie Ballance
George Shoulbert
Sallie Chilton
I. W. Harper
Kentucky
Ed F. Radloff
Aug. Rohl
Naiaas
Elect
J. P. Watson
Springfield
General Assembly
Louis L. Emmerson
Cartier
France
Southern Illinois Normal University
A. M. Garrisi
Heuy Nélie
Lowell Smith
Walnut Hill
J. W. McGlasson
J. B. Camp
William Kaelin
Carl Cunningham
East Broadway
Jacas Crawford
J. M. Smaith Vernon
Earl, Graham
MAE Eagan Auto and Property Insurance
State of Illinois
Frank C. Hensley
John L. Kagy
Fostersburg
DeLaval Cream
Grissom’s Hardware
Reid
Funk
Merko
Lee’s Gizzard Capsules
George J. Wasem
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