Well Known Businessman Charles Snearly Dies at 60
Charles O Snearly of Yale Illinois born April 24 1866 died May 2 1925 at his daughter's Vernon home age 60 years 8 days He married Sarah J Waitt December 22 1897 They had three children Jamie Cecil and Don two died in infancy Jamie aged 14 The widow died April 6 1918 He worked mainly in timber trade and was a member of Breese Lodge I O O F and Vernon Camp Modern Woodmen of America Survived by daughter Cecil Brown grandson Glenwood Brown son-in-law Fred L Brown three brothers and two sisters and a host of relatives and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Snearly
Yale
Jasper County
Illinois
Fred Brown
Vernon
Til
Sarah J. Waitt
Jamie G
Cecil F
Don Snearly
Don
Breese Lodge I. O. O. F
Modern Woodmen of America
Cecil Brown
Glenwood Brown
Fred L. Brown
Frank Snearly
Pearl Snearly
Orie Snearly
Synthelia Huddleston
Advance
Margaret Parker
Thanks for help during our father's illness and funeral
We express sincere thanks to all who assisted during our beloved father's illness and death and to those who sent flowers. Special thanks to Rev Kapp the choir Mr F M Smith and all who aided in the funeral services. Signed Mrs Cecil Brown Glenwood Brown Fred L Brown.
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Kapp
F. M. Smith
Cecil Brown
Glenwood Brown
Fred L. Brown
Time Changes for Morning Southbound Train
Semi official notice suggests a rail schedule shift in two weeks around May 16. The southbound train currently at 7:35 may be delayed by 60 to 90 minutes in the morning. The public’s reduced use is cited, with a warning not to antagonize railways.
City board urged to buy better fire apparatus
A Boyer Fire Apparatus Co representative visited on Tuesday while the City Dads debated equipment. The writer criticized the board for debt in other areas, urging more apparatus, better lighting, and redirected water for efficiency, warning against rusting gear.
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Boyer Fire Apparatus Co
Peters Shoe Co. Dealer Debuts in the Big League
Dale Altom of Peters Shoe Co departed Monday with samples of Peters leather and other materials bound for Jewett Illinois where he made his debut in the big leagues. He reportedly performed in old time style whiffing them over the pan then to Toledo where he did the same before continuing travel and sales, making Knox look like an amateur.
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Dale Altom
Altom
Peters Shoe Co
Peters
Jewett
Illinois
Toledo
Knox
Wife of former Patoka man dies in Decatur
News of the death of Mrs. Ed Wadkins at Decatur on Monday reached here Tuesday morning. She had been ill for several weeks and the burial announcement was received too late for relatives to attend. Mrs Wadkins was formerly of Vandalia but not of Patoka.
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Ed Wadkins
Decatur
Infant Son Albert Earl McKimmy Dies at Ten Months
Infant Albert Earl McKimmy, son of Mr and Mrs Orville McKimmy, was born June 15 1925 in Shobonier Illinois and died April 28 1926 aged 10 months 13 days. He leaves a father a mother one sister and many relatives and friends. The family recalls him as a fair bud that blossomed in heaven.
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Albert Earl
Orville McKimmy
Shobonier
Ill
Albert
Honor Roll Subscriptions Update at the Register
Since the last report the following paid subscriptions have been received and placed on the honor roll. A long list of names including Frank W. Adams J A Cooper John Walker C L Meador and many others. Also listed are Consolidated Press Clipping Co and several others adding to the subscriber roster.
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Register
Frank W. Adams
J. A. Cooper
John Walker
C. L. Meador
C. W. Bowers
T. H. Quayle
S. E. Edwards
Mary Cahill
George McKinney
Lizzie Cox
Emil Kottmeyer
Chas. Belcher
N. Reichert
Floyd Outhouse
Jake Foltz
Fred Leninger
Radford Hanson
A. T. Stilley
Mrs
Lou Schmidt
Rufus Stephens
H. B. Anderson
John Steele
Herman J. Torbeck
Dell Pigg
G. A. Ellis
Dorsey Hudspeth
John S. Cleary
M. Kretzer
Elizabeth Murray
L. V. Patton
W. O. DuComb
L. B. Wilson
Tony Potts
Gladys Doolen
John A. Pratt
August Ververs
John Murray
W F. Linton
Milk Producers Association Meeting Planned
Milk producers from Vernon and Patoka areas are urged to attend a meeting in the local gymnasium on Saturday at 2 o clock to organize and perfect an association and promote the effort with assistance from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon and
Patoka
Patoka visit by Marion County education figure sparks campaign note
Prof. J. S. Kniseley of Hillsboro schools, a Marion County educator, toured Patoka during two weeks of school. He pledges his party and begins active campaigning while maintaining friendly ties with opponent Miss Blair as the November election approaches.
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J. S. Kniseley
Marion County
Hillsboro
Kniseley
Miss Blair
Register
M E Church South Plans May 9 Sunday Services
The M E Church South announces a Sunday program on May 9 with Sunday School at 9:30 AM, Morning worship at 7:45 PM featuring a baptismal service for infants and Mothers Day sermon, followed by Epworth League at 6:30 led by Miss Blanche Smith, and a 7:30 evening sermon titled A Young Man Who Tried and Succeeded. Mid week prayer Thursday and May 15 Heaven message. Pastor R. E. Willis invites all to attend.
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M. E. Church South
Infantis
Epworth League
Blanche Smith
R. E. Willis
Griffin Walton Hardware Sporting Goods Sale
Local store Griffin Walton Hardware advertises fishing poles hooks lines and base goods in a sales notice likely detailing inventory for outdoorsmen and hobbyists. The listing emphasizes varied fishing equipment and general hardware items.
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Griffin-Walton Hardware Oo
Eighth Grade Commencement Friday Evening 1926
Eighth grade commencement held Friday evening May 14 1926 in the school gymnasium at eight o clock. Invocation welcome address long valedictory and presentation of certificates followed by benediction. Rev J M Smith Vera Merriman Alice Murfin and Dr W W Murfin appear among speakers and presenters. Rev Willis Rev S M Spurgeon also listed among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otsk Chiro Ney
J. M. Smith
Vera Merriman
Alice Murfin
Local and Personal Notes From Patoka and Surroundings
Local notices from Patoka area cross a busy scene of shopping and visits. Griffin Walton Hardware Co sells screen wire lanterns and Ford parts while Altoms and Cains Store offer garden seeds, onions sets, and fresh bakery items. Families including Misses Georgia and Olga Purcell and A W Thalman’s Vandalia visit Kinfolk as stores advertise dresses chocolates and light bulbs.
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Altoms
Martins
Griffin-Walton Hdw. Co
Davns
Georgia
Olga Purcell
Salem
Patoka
Cain’s
Griffin-Walton Hdn. Co
Glenwood Brown
Vernon
Griffin-Walton Haw. Co
Grennen
Cains
Arlene Walker
Centralia
Vandalia
Kokohear Oleo
L. A. Thalman
Mazda
Griffin-Waiton Hdw
Patoka Hdw., & Furn. Co
Decatur
Carl Black
Pana
Carls
Pana-Centralia
Gloria
Beulah French Sues Bascom French for Divorce
Beaulah French files suit for divorce against Bascom Bud French alleging desertion. The action seeks to end their marriage and establish terms under state law.
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Bascom “Bud” French
Beaulah French
Merritt Eagan Held on Disturbing Peace Charge
Merritt Eagan of 520 North Dunham Street was arrested on a charge of disturbing the peace of a young woman. He pleaded not guilty and posted bond to appear before Justice Allen for a hearing on April 27.
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Merritt Eagan
North Dunham Street
Bond
Justice Allen
Detective catches alleged car thief in town market
Bascom F. French tried to sell a suspected stolen car. Detective Scott Gulliford, tipped to the sale, posed at the market and found the car’s serial number altered and a mismatched license. French was arrested for driving with an improper license. Roy Gill identified the car and plates as stolen.
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Bascom F
Gulliford
French
Roy Gill
Mt. Carmel
Fairfield
Postal cards dated 1918 reach home after long voyage
T. B. Walker received two postal cards mailed from Colon Panama on December 14 1918 aboard the Framm during a polar expedition. The cards were sent by his son Ross a U S Navy member and arrived Wednesday May 5 1926 after more than twelve years in transit.
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T. B. Walker
Colon
Panama
Ross
U. S. Navy
Letter from Daddy Sharp recalls old Patoka days
An elderly Chicago resident writes Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Irvin recalling life in Patoka. He describes April weather, vintage farming tools, home-spun clothes and footwear, early cookware, matches, and occasional drastic events, including a crime incident and a double execution. He notes neighbors Ed Irvin’s County Treasurer bid and Hamp Etts’ Clerk bid, and ages himself near 88. He ends with well wishes.
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Illinois
St. Louis
Hampetts
Mr. Green
Mr. Walden
John Simcox
Lish Whitley
Old John Whitley
Mrs. Irvin
Coroner Attends Inquest in Omega on 82-Year-Old Man
Coroner Ed Anderson conducted an inquest in Omega last Saturday morning into the death of an 82 year old man.
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Omega
Ed Anderson
Shobonier Woman Marries in Albuquerque
News from Albuquerque New Mexico reports the marriage of Cordelia Metzger daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Metzger Shobonier to Fred McElheney of Vandalia. The ceremony took place last Monday and both families are prominent in their communities. Congratulations are extended by the Register.
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Cordelia Metzger
John H. Metzger
Shobonier
Fred McElheney
Vandalia
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Register
Fruit Trees Bloom Despite Frost Suspicions
Pear and peach trees are in full bloom with abundant pears and peaches while apples are reported limited. The freeze was expected not to harm fruit in the area though apples are scarce. Peaches remain plentiful, offering hope for winter stores. Canned peaches cost 25 to 85 cents per quart.
New Restaurant to Open in North Main Street Building
Tage Taylor Hall nears completion on North Main Street between the Garage and Simcox residence and plans a new Restaurant and Confectionery opening soon. The venture will offer seasonable drinks lunch confectionery cigars and related goods to the public.
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Tage Taylor
Kniseley Seeks Marion County School Superintendent Post
Prof J S Kniseley announces candidacy for Marion County Superintendent of Schools subject to voters in the November election. He asks for support and the people's vote.
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J. S. Kniseley
Marion County
Miss Nellie Hawkins Visits Dix Resident Friend
Miss Nellie Hawkins of Dix spent a Friday to Sunday vacation period as the guest of Miss Anna Belcher here. Both are graduates of Centralia High School class of 1926.
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Nellie Hawkins
Dix
Anna Belcher
Centralia
Majority of State Prisoners Include First-Time Offenders in Illinois
A survey shows Illinois state penitentiaries in Chester and Pentige since 1925 received 2145 inmates with 81.5 percent having no prior criminal records. Over 50 percent faced petit larceny or burglary charges among three institutions, while many inmates originated from other states, and 103 were admitted under specific classifications.
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Illinois
Illinois State
Southern Illinois
Chester
Pentige
Illino
Chicago
Iliopolis High School Building Destroyed by Fire
Fire completely destroys the Iliopolis high school and grade building early Tuesday morning. The structure housed a leading Illinois school and a long hoped modern rebuild is expected to be ready for fall occupancy. Pat Sullivan praised for support, noting Prof. W P Sullivan formerly of Iliopolis is located there.
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Iliopolis
Tilinsois
Patokas
W. P. Sullevan
John
Cox
Illinois
Pat Sullivan
Sale of fish caught in Illinois prohibited seasonally
The sale of buffalo carp catfish or any fish caught in Illinois is banned from April 15 to June 1 each year and applies to restaurants hotels and other outlets. It is unlawful to buy sell ship or possess these fish during the period or to use nets anywhere in Illinois.
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Illinois
Ilinois
Death and Burial of Homer Pinckney McAdoo
Homer Pickney McAdoo died at his Clinton Illinois home April 30 1926 aged 33 years 11 months and 17 days. He was born May 13 1892 in LaClede Illinois. He married Edna Morgan March 15 1911 and their two daughters Juanita and Clara Leah survive. Burial was in Meador cemetery after funeral at the Morgan home conducted by Rev J M Smith with Rev Kapp assisting.
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Homer Pickney McAdoo
William H
Leah E. McAdoo
LaClede
Illinois
Clinton
Edna Morgan
Juanita
Clara Leah
Walter
Buffalo
Wyoming
Ella Thompson
Champaign
Mable Doerr
Farina
Ill
Eva Sullens
Salem
Hilda Hanna
Mt. Vernon
Eli Morgan
J. M. Smith
Kapp
Meador
County Court Estate Matters and Final Settlement Actions
Estate of Tom Binnion declared insane with inventory filed and approved. Estate of Cynthia Rainey deceased, final settlement proof published and filed. report approved, costs paid, administrator discharged, bond released, and discharge certificate ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Binnion
Cynthia Rainey
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Milk Producers Association Meeting
Ed. Martins
Patoka Hdw. & Furn. Co
Ben S. Livesay
J. W. Alexander
Springfield
F. H. Meier
Odin
Conni
Illiopolis
Homer Pinckney McAdoo
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