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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1924
Page
1
A vivid revue titled My China Doll opens Monday night at the Grand Theater Centralia. The production surveys Story Book Land Melody Town and the Valley of Flowers with elaborate scenery culminating in a fashionable New York wedding scene.
Edward Tune born July 16 1837 died April 29 1924 aged 86 years 9 months and 13 days He spent most of his life near Patoka except three years in the army He married Martha Ward on December 25 1866 and they had six children He joined the M E Church South over fifty four years ago He leaves four sons Oscar Jasper Corb and Manse plus daughters Esta and additional kin The funeral was held at Tead Island Church with Masons assisting and interment at Carter cemetery in the surrounding area
The Tune family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during illness and death of father Edward Tune. Thanks to the minister undertakers Masonic Lodge those who assisted in the funeral service and for the flowers. Oscar Tune Jasper Tune Corb Tune Mansel Tune Mrs Esta Walker and families.
The 23rd District Illinois Federated Women’s Club met Tuesday and Wednesday at the Centralia Methodist church with broad county turnout. Vital questions for women were discussed in a lively session attended by Madames Walter Parks and J. Blenkinship of Patoku. next year’s 1925 session set for May 1 in Robinson.
The funeral and burial of the late Mrs. James Lett drew relatives and friends from across Illinois. Attendees included Mesdames Elrod Bumgardner Fisher Love from Centra lia, Walker Woolford Grupp Cox Belcher of Lane, Gertie Nichols of Champaign, Schmidt and Gertrude of Springfield, F Massey of Clinton, and J D Williams of St Louis.
The Marion County Grand Jury completed its duties and adjourned Thursday evening. Reported to have issued about 18 true bills amid suggested additions to the County Jail including new cells.
A local Mastins window features Klan themed mens and boys dress and work clothing including play suits and best dress suits, advertised as available for customers.
Lieut. Gov. Fred E. Sterling carried 98 counties and Chicago with a record vote of 447 458 and a 188 774 plurality over Judge Lewis Rinaker. He carried every county except three and West Illinois districts, including Rockford and Cook, showing overwhelming support across the state for the Republican ticket. Sterling’s substantial plurality was reported in multiple counties such as Clay Clinton Fayette Marion and Sangamon, underscoring broad electoral strength for the coming November election.
The Women's Republican Association of Chicago, led by chairman Mrs. William Severin, endorses Gov Small as the parity nominee in the April 8 primary. The pledge covers all other nominees, with signatories including Mrs. Severin and eight other prominent sponsors. Many had supported Essington before the primary and opposed Small. The move signals unity in the party for the November election across levels from president to county contenders.
Carl Elschoff of Springfield arrived Tuesday for a brief business stay with East Fork Oil and Development Company. The Odd Fellows report a third degree given to George Washington Bowen last Tuesday. Elvis Burton visited from Champaign with family, and relatives traveled with them to Greenup.
The Patoka base ball team presents a boastful portrait of its players with exaggerated feats. The pitcher shows blistering speed, the reserve pitcher can pierce pine with a fast ball, and the catcher’s hands are hardened by hammering. Other players describe strength and bizarre training regimens while inviting competition by freight C O D, with a tongue in cheek close.
Rebekahs held an initiation meeting on Wednesday night and served brick ice cream after. Martins offered boys romper suits in various patterns and trims. Wasems advertised sugar cured bacon and jewels at set prices. Altoms promoted curtain serim and suede shoe care items. Emerson family visited southern Illinois relatives near Dongola. Salem was notable for Bee circuit court representation this week.
James Doty and Maurice Ballance visit Salem and Carbondale while several Patoka firms advertise goods and services. Local residents travel to St Louis and Ramsey, while shops offer rugs, lard, hosiery, hats, wall paper, and phonographs. A Masons meeting names George A. Ellis, and T E Irvin contracts two residences in the area.
McGuire and Douthitt two St Louis boys were arrested after a night of alleged verbal abuse and suspected gunfire on a Vernon route. They confessed to taking a stolen car from St Louis, driving via Patoka to Vandalia, then toward Mt Vernon before running out of gas. They face charges in Vernon with sheriff involvement and a plan to seek work in Mt Vernon car shops.
Senator Medill McCormick proposes a substitute surtax schedule pegging the maximum at 87 percent for incomes over a million, seeking a bipartisan compromise against the Democratic 40 percent proposal. The Mellon plan, favored by some, would cap at 25 percent above one million, while the Simmons plan targets 40 percent on incomes over 500,000. The debate focuses on automobile and radio taxes, returns publicity, and earned income exemptions, with the radio levy alone estimated to bring in 10 million dollars annually.
M. E. South will preach at Island Chapel next Sunday May 4 with services at 11 A M and 730 P M. All are invited to attend.
Barbra Ehrat a lifelong Shobonier resident died Tuesday evening at 3 P M at the home of Mr and Mrs J A Metzger in Vandalia Word reached the Pata community Ehrat will be buried from Augsburg Church Sunday with funeral arrangements announced by the Metzger family and local church authorities
The Patoka Eastern Stars Lodge plans a Mother’s Day program likely at the Legion Hall on Sunday May 18 with Rev Fannon delivering the principal address. The entire public is invited and further information will be in the Register.
Warren T. McGray, governor of Indiana, resigned Tuesday to take effect Wednesday at 10 A.M. after a federal indictment for misusing the mails. He was fined $10,000 and sentenced to ten years at Atlanta Federal Prison.
The Sophomores and Juniors held a banquet at the school on Friday May 2. The Junior class used play proceeds to buy a $30 Sanford's American History maps set. Mr Delay arranged weekly entertainments and credit will be given for prepared special programs by Blanche McAllen Marl Anderson and Edward Hayes.
The author states plans to make sorghum molasses at a homestead one mile west of Patoka on the Boye farm and reminds readers to plant their vane.
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