Patoka Names Faculty for 1923 24 School Year
At a Monday night school board session Patoka announces the teaching staff for the 1923 24 term. E L Delay returns as Principal and Supt with Mrs Delay replaced by Miss Pearl Britt in high and Miss Rettie Simcox taking primary duties. Graduation for the grade on May 30 and High School on June 16 mark year end as district notes improvement and calls for continued effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E L. Delay
Mae Lane
C. R. Reynolds
Homer Potts
Pearl Britt
Murl Bricker
Rettie Simcox
William Ellis
E.L. Delay
C. P. West
Patoka
Rebekahs Hold Interesting District Meeting At Odin
The 25th Illinois District Rebekahs met in Odin last Friday for their annual gathering praised for attendance and interest. Officers Ella Dunlap May C Crowell Grace Henry were present with Vandalia elected President for the next year. A memorial service by Mesdames Robinson Epps and Danbury, plus Salem lodge initiation, highlighted a day of instruction and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Ilinois
Odin
Ella Dunlap
Chicago
May C. Crowell
Rockford
Grace Henry
School of Instruction
Sandoval
Vandalia
Mesdames Mayme Robinson
Clee Epps
Bertha Danbury
Salem Lodge
Patoka Lodge
Edna Magee
Vernon
Independence School Closes After Winter Term
Miss Mary Wickersham completes the winter and spring term at Independence School and will rest. Patrons praise her success amid district debates over continued operation of the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wickersham
Independence
Illinois Miners Open Biennial Convention in Peoria
The Illinois Miners began their Biennial Convention in Peoria on Tuesday morning and will run until all business is settled. Committees had been active days earlier and the main session opened with progress reported on several important issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Peoria
Vandalia Baseball Falls to Sandoval 2–0 in Seven
Vandalia High School varsity baseball team traveled from Sandoval to Patoka Friday and lost a seven inning game 2 to 0. It marks Vandalia’s first defeat in three years, according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia High School
Patoka
Sandoval
Vandalia
M E South Preaches at Zion Church Next Sunday
Pastor H Murphy invites all to Zion Church for services next Sunday at 11 A M 3 P M and 7 30 P M with preaching at McHaney during the day and evening gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. South
Zion
McHaney
H. Murphy
Patoka Prepares Fourth of July Celebration Drive
The Cemetery Association calls a May 23 meeting at First State Bank rooms to organize the Fourth of July events in Patoka. Volunteers are urged to join and donations are sought to fund the celebration amid a fundraising canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Cemetery Association
First State Bank Rooms
Dees Brothers Building Major Dirt Roads Near Newton Illinois
Dees Brothers of Shobonier run one of the largest dirt road projects in Illinois. With sixty workers, two ten ton tractors, Fordsons, fifty teams, they cut hills and grade valleys near Newton along Route 83, forming Fayette County’s top dirt road system. They also dredge with two steam dredges in Missouri and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shobonier
Illinois
Jasper
Newton
Fayette County
Fiy
Missiouri
Tennessee
Fanny Rose Answers Last Roll Call
Mrs. Fanny Rose a longtime resident east of Vernon died April 26 1924 after a se vere cold during a West Coast visit. Born February 28 1857 on Patoka prairie she was 67. Survived by one daughter two grandchildren and two sisters. Funeral held at Illahee residence conducted by Rev Preeble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Rose
Vernon
West
St. Paul
Minn
Illahee
Washington
H. A. Gorham
Rose
Albert
Lucy Chance
Patoka Prairie
Zion Church
Hezekiah Rose
Sarah Arnold
Salem
Amanda Jones
Preeble
Primary fallout hits Effingham and Vandalia papers
In a pointed opinion the Effingham Democrat and Vandalia Leader criticize rival Republicans for primary results. They accuse cruel motives and say two GOP members faced defeat after backing Lori Mer and Nembury, respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effingham Democrat
Vandalia
Charley McMackin
Lorimer
McCormick
Newberry
J R Gray Of Tonti Township Visits Patoka
J R Gray of Tonti Township spent Monday morning visiting Patoka, bringing word of local events and greeting townsfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Gray
Tonti Township
Eighth Grade Commencement Exercises
Class of 1924 holds commencement at M. E. Church Patoka on Friday evening May 23 with eighth graders participating in programs and speeches marking their graduation milestone.
Commencement Exercises Include Addresses and Diplomas
The program lists an invocation and benediction by Rev. Monroe Smith and Rev. H Murphy, a commencement address by Rev. O H Swietzer, presentation of diplomas, and performances by a piano and quartet. Frances Blankinship, Martha Simcox, Jacob Davis, Ruby Cain, George Holland, Genevieve Ballance are named among graduates and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Davis
Martha Simcox
Ruby Cain
George Holland
Baraee
Genevieve Ballance
O. H. Swietzer
E. L. Delay
H., Murphy
Byron Oglesby
Robert Eagan
Frank Elefritz
Frances Gaston
Nellie Houston
Doyle Outhouse
Stanley Freyer
Hiram Ballance
Harry Forehand
Beaula Wickersham
Christina Cox
Martha Limecox
David van Fossan
Mabel Walker
Myrtle Good
Edward Johnstone
Wayne Eagan
Velma Holland
Ralph Foltz
Maurice Dukes
Vera Meryman
Alice Murfin
Willie Nattier
Anna Walker
Carl Rogier
Kieth Purcell
Charles Blankinship
John Jennings
Wilma Alexander
Jessie Ballentpe
Leslie Simcox
Mary Nalley
Edith Gray
Willard Melrsie
Glen Walker
Howard Perrine
Marion Oglesby
Francis Belcher
Milen Chandler
Francis Gaston
Alberta Berthoux
Geneva
Hillsboro Workman Fatally Hurt Near Williamsville
Joseph Dolan a 42 year old Hillsboro man died at 5 45 pm Monday from injuries suffered while oiling a hoist on a large concrete mixer at Canning Construction near Williamsville His clothes tangled in cog wheels and his left side was mangled before coworkers freed him He died in Deaconess hospital Lincoln His eight children and wife Mrs Dolan survive The body was moved to Sheets Undertaking for an inquest tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dolan
Hillsboro
Deaconess Hospital
Lincoln
Canning Construction Company
Williamsville
Dolan
Springfield
W. S. Bush
Sheets Undertaking Establishment
Kinney Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter at Vernon Case
Ira Kinney pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Fayette County Circuit Court after killing his father near Vernon last December. Judge Wright sentenced him to 1 life in the Southern Illinois Penitentiary at Chester. Kinney began serving the term with Sheriff Billy Green present. Lawyers Brown and Burnside and John A. Matheny defended him. States Attorney Welker prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira. Kinney
Kinney
Vernon
Fayette County
Wright
Illinois
Chester
Billy Green
Brown & Burnside
John A. Matheny
Welker
Local Masons Promote Master Mason At Special Meeting
The Masonic lodge held a quiet session last Wednesday night with Prof. C Reynolds of the High School teaching the Master Mason degree. Past Masters conducted the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
C. Reynolds
Public Lecture by Illinois Ku Klux Klan Leader Set
Mrs. McGhee of the Illinois Ku Klux Klan will deliver a public lecture at Patoka City Park Saturday night drawing a large crowd. attendees are urged to hear her message. The notice ends by promoting Altoms Spring caps in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGhee
Illinois Ku Klux Klan
Patoka City Park
Altoms
Twenty Five Years Absent Vis Its Old Home Town
Twenty five years ago two young men found Christ at the Methodist church in Patoka. Thursday at the Hudspeth hotel Rev Monroe Smith renewed that memory with his son Floyd and L. S. Holman finding converts at the altar. Holman now a minister and editor recalls the prophecy that he would preach. Holman plans another return visit to Salem to preach from the pulpit of the respected church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Christ
Hudspeth
Monroe Smith
Barnes
Floyd
L. S. Holman
Danville
Salem
Brother Monroe
Holman
Bro. Barnes
Smith
Mothers Day Service Observed With Notable Address
The Mothers Day service was fittingly observed last Sunday evening with strong musical readings and an acclaimed address by Rev. F. C. Fannon. Organizers hope it becomes a yearly event and invite someone to lead next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Fannon
Dean F. Blankinship
Local Hardware Ad and Prize Winner Report
Patoka Hardware & Furniture Co promotes Linoleum patterns and prices. Little Nellie Morey of Elmer Oklahoma, twelve, wins a gold medal in music. Markets quote high prices for veal calves lambs hogs sheep and bucks. C A Adams & Son invites stock for Monday May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Hardware & Furniture Co
Nellie
Leslie Morey
Elmer
Oklahoma
C. A. Adams & Son
Death and Burial of Mrs. Henry Belcher
Mary Ellen Belcher born in Wilson County Tennessee on March 25 1847 died May 8 1924 aged 77 years 1 month and 10 days She married Henry Belcher on April 12 1866 and had twelve children eight surviving plus thirty two grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren She joined the Baptist church at 16 and later the M E Church at Mound Chapel Rev S M Spurgeon conducted the funeral from the home on Friday May 9 Remains interred in Patoka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Belcher
Logan
Martha Belcher
Wilson County
Tenn
Henry Belcher
James C
Frazier O
John
Bermah
Rolland
Elliot
Albert
Frank
Melvin
Maud
J. Y
W. H
Patoka
Prudy
Alice
California
Victor
Centralia
Baptist Church
Old Union
M. E. Church
Mound Chapel
S. M. Spurgeon
Patoka Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Mother and Wife
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for support during the death and burial of their mother and wife. Gratitude is extended to those who sang and sent floral offerings. Henry Belcher and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Belcher
Advertising Campaign By Mercantile Trust Company
The Mercantile Trust Company of St. Louis launches a nationwide ad campaign to promote savings and easy banking for people far from full facilities. It highlights the large bank building and the at home banking promise, with Festus J. Wade championing expanded reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mercantile Trust Company of
St. Louis
Mercantile Trust Company
Liberty Bonds
United States
Bulding
Safe Deposit Department
Festus J. Wade
Early Views on Railroads in Lancaster Ohio 1828
Retired railroad man F G Shimp reprints a Lancaster Ohio clipping from 1828 showing a School Board debate on railroads. The board allowed use of the schoolhouse for proper questions but rejected railways and telegraphs as impossibilities and infidelity, arguing faster travel would be a Satanic device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Shimp
School Board
Lancaster
Ohio
Hell
Mrs Elefritz Recovers from Illness Amid Millinery Sale
Mrs Elefritz has been ill recently while Mar tins Millinery advertises hats at reduced prices.
Penmanship Instructor Leads Local Class Names
Carl Edwards Edgar Irvin Claire Smith Paul Outhouse Myrtle Hapieine Carl Rogier and Irene Chas West are listed as penmanship instructor contributors in a local notice. The fragment notes names connected to a handwriting education program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Edwards
Edgar Irvin
Claire Smith
Paul Outhouse
Myrtle, Hapieine
Carl Rogier
Irene Chas
West
High School Notes Share Talks on Education and Sea Experiences
The article details multiple school programs with guests Rev Monroe Smith Dr Zobrist and talks on education and class experiences. It notes the arrival of a new Latin Dictionary and reports on attendance, grades, and final exams scheduled for May 22 with progress pins and Palmer Method buttons awarded to students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delay
Europe
Nellie Wasem
Monroe Smith
Otis Beckett
Zobrist
J. M. Smith
Mgr. Smith
Doctor Zobrist
English Channel
London
West Minister Abbey
Tennyson
Cromwell
Darwin
Scotland
Mary Queen of Scotts
England
Wayne Eagan
Charles Blankinship
Velma Helland
Alice Murfin
Vera Meryman
Lincoln
Longfellow
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Rebekah
Independance School
Llinois
Sandoval High
Dees Brothers of
M. E
Quartette
Alaeh
Frances Blankinship
Rev
Ira Kinney
Masons
Big Evert
Lady Klan
Lancaster, Ohio
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