Mrs. Geo Purcell Rites Held At Sparta Church
Violetta Bailey Purcell born October 26 1865 died October 28 1935 at 70. Funeral Wednesday at the M E Church South with Rev F M McKinney and Rev Claude Piland officiating. Interment Patoka cemetery. Survived by husband two sons Fred and Lynn. four daughters Jannetta Haydock Florence Land Alga Altom Georgia Branson. eight grandchildren two great grandchildren. one brother and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violetta Bailey Purcell
Sparta
Illinois
Purcell
M. E. Church
South
George Purcell
Fred
Lynn Purcell
Clinton
Jannetta Haydock
Ilinois
Florence Land
Illiois
Alga Altom
Patoka
Georgia Branson
Salem
Marlen Bailey
Kansas
Etta Gaines
Georgia Moore
F. M. McKinney
Claude Piland
H. Quillman
Earl McCadden
Lucille Daniels
Blane Walden
Mattie Purcell
Dwight Purcell
Ula Roadman
Harry Smith
Noah Graves
Claude Rainey
Clyde Day
Jack Basson
Chas. Tomilson
Alma
Mary White
Stony Vogt
R. V. MacCarthy
Frank Rogers
Gus Rothemal
Ernest Hiaines
Clyde Harvey
Centralia
Beware of Dogs in Patoka Public Safety Notice
Rabid bird dog belonging to Carl Easton bit Mrs. Easton and Dick Riley on Friday and was killed Monday. Its head sent to Springfield confirmed rabies. Easton family and Riley traveled to Springfield for vaccination shots. Officials urge dog owners to take precautions for public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Carl Easton
Dick Riley
Springfield
Pinochle Party at Walker Home With Hallowe'en Festivities
Mr and Mrs Leslie Walker entertained several friends at their home Saturday evening with a 4 Hallowe en social and pinochle party. Seven couples attended and played several games of pinochle. Decorations and Halloween refreshments were served with Miss Mary Caldwell assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Walker
Hallowe’en
Mary Caldwell
Reverend and Mrs Hay Return After Salem Visit
Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Hay returned home after two weeks with his mother Mrs. Lena Hay in Salem. He formerly led the local Baptist church and has not fixed future plans. While in Normal they attended the Illinois College homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hay
Lena Hay
Salem
Hay
Karl Outhouse of Central City Dies at 32
Karl Outhouse of 220 South Commercial Street Central City Illinois died at 12 20 p m Friday at St Marys Hospital aged 32 years 8 months and 10 days He was born in Patoka son of Mr and Mrs E M Outhouse He married Veretta Berthoux Oct 28 1924 He was a member of Tabernacle Baptists Church Centralia Funeral services were held at Boggs Funeral Home Interment was in Hill Cypest cemetery Attending from out of town were several relatives and friends from Highland Terre Haute Greenville West Frankfort Carbondale and Chicago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Outhouse
South Commercial Street
Central City
Illinois
St. Mary’s Hospital
Patoka
E. M. Outhouse
Karl
Vandalia
Centralia
I. C
Equitable Life Insurance Co
Veretta Berthoux
Walter Cox
Tabernacle Baptists Church
Joe
Chicago
Talmadge
Marion
Orville Genre
Boggs
H. A. Myers
Mt. Vernon
Carl Black
Hill Cypest Cemetery
John Ziller
Mabel Trolliet
Donnald Malan
Joy Mala
Melvin Murray
Carbondale
J. H. Humes
Heyworth
Joe Outhouse and Son
William David Hull’s passing noted in Illinois obituary
William David Hull died in Sandoval Illinois October 25 1985 at age 73 years 10 months and 2 days. Born December 23 1861 in Madison County Illinois he married Marinda Darlington in 1889, had six children, later married Sarah Goodwin, and left many grandchildren. Funeral held at the grave with Rev J M Smith. burial in Taylor cemetery near Shobonier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hull
David
Juilia Causey Hull
Madison County
Illinois
Safidoval
Marinda Darlington
Lee Wadkins
Patoka
Joseph G. Hull
Beaulah
Colo
O. K. Matheny
Clinton
Sarah Goodwin
Cleo
Harold
Melvin
Fred
Grace
Sandoval
John Hull
Centralia
Taylor Fagg
Burbank
Jhon Henry
Patkoa
Pearl Mays
Vernon
David Mays
Silas Wadkins
John
New Salem
Edd
Springfield
J. M. Smith
Taylor Cemetery
Shobonier
Probation After Death Theme in Christian Science Lesson
Sunday October 27 featured the Christian Science Lesson Sermon on probation after death with the Golden Text from James 1 12 and Ecclesiastes 11 3. The lesson cited Science and Health author Mary Baker Eddy and linked proverbs to mortal life and after death development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs John Anderson
A baby boy was born on Thursday October 24 to Mr and Mrs John Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson
Orphanage Home-Coming Attracts 2000 Plus Attendees
More than two thousand Methodist laymen and ministers attended the Mt. Vernon orphanage home-coming. Speakers included Charles S. Deneen and Bishop Ernest Lynn Waldorf in the morning, with Lieutenant Governor Thomas F. Donovan and Rodney H. Brandon on the afternoon program. Local Patoka attendees listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Southern Illinois Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles’ S. Deneen
Chicago
Ernest Lynn Waldrof
Thomas F. Donovan
Rodney H. Brandon
Department of Public Welfare
Patoka
Mesdames D. W. Troyer
John A. Jennings
Dale Altom
Helen Troyer
Fayetta Belcher
F. M. Smith
Minnielin
Frank Miller
Miller
W. W. Murfin
Roy Ballance
Piland
Mayme Robinson
Claude Betts
Hayes Carlyle Wedding In Indianapolis Indiana
Mr and Mrs T F Hayes announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Hayes to Mr Jack Carlyle of East St Louis The ceremony occurred in Indianapolis on Oct 14 The bride was raised in Patoka and graduated from Centralia High School The groom is district manager of Maytag Co now based in Toledo Ohio They reside in Toledo where friends extend good wishes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Hayes
Mary Hayes
Jack Carlyle
East St. Louis
Indianapolis
Ind
Patoka School
Centralia High School
Maytag Co
Toledo
Ohio
Carlyle
Hallowe en Parties Enjoyed By Sun Day School Classes
Miss Bettie Simcox hosted a masquerade party for her Sunday School class Saturday afternoon at her home with humorous costumes and refreshments. Miss Elizabeth Simcox also entertained her class Saturday afternoon in the basement of the M E Church South with Halloween decorations and snacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Simcox
Elizabeth Simcox
M. E. Church
South
Hallowe’en
Patoka Patoka and nearby church services schedule
M E Church C J Piland Pastor announces the schedule for Patoka Vernon Arnold Chapel and Mound Chapel with services on specified Sundays and times. Program in effect Nov 1. A gospel prompt closes with a question about neglect and a call to go to church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Piland
Patoka
Vernon
Arnold Chapel
Mound Chapel
Wedding Announced For Dorothy Richards And Xelpha Fiscus
Miss Dorothy Richards of Kaskaskia township and Xelpha Fiscus of Pope township were married Monday evening by Rev. J. M. Smith after obtaining a Fayette county license. Witnesses were Mrs. J. M. Smith and Virginia Sue Crawford. The couple plans to reside on a farm. both come from respected local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Smith
Dorothy Richards
Kaskaskia Township
Xelpha Fiscus
Pope Township
Alec Fiscus
Virginia Sue Crawford
Fayette County
Pentecost Church Announces Sunday Service and Sunday School
The Pentecost Church invites all to Sunday night preaching on November 8 and to attend the Sunday School. Amy Bradley serves as pastor and encourages bringing a friend. Everyone is welcome.
Personal notes from Champaign and nearby towns
Local notices report Mrs. Francis Soulon returning to Champaign from Patoka with her parents the Walker family as Mr. Walker slowly recovers from a critical illness. Visits include B and E Cafe gatherings and relatives in Decatur Calhoun Rialto California. A newborn girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rittenhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Soulon
Champaign
Patoka
T. Bo Walker
Murfin
W. D. Murfin
Elliot Caldwell
Clinton
E. R. Caldwell
Raymond Latts
Kodak
B. & E. Cafe
James Wasem
Taylor Nall
Kentucky
Sandoval
Belle Beckemeyer
St. Louis
P. B. Simcox
Elizabeth
Decatur
Mr. Simcox
J. L. Simcox
Carl Simcox
Assumption
Chester Jackson
Rialto
Calif
Richard Rittenhouse
M. P. DuComb
J. E. Cark
East St. Louis
Mrs Elizabeth Meador Died After Short Illness
Elizabeth Meador a Vernon resident born 1859 died at home of her son Lem after a brief heart attack She married J M Meador in 1875 and had nine children with several predeceased She moved to Vernon in 1925 lived near the Meador cemetery Interment followed at Meador cemetery with Methodist rites conducted by Revs J M Smith and Claude Piland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Rouse
Vernon
J. M. Meador
Gertrude
John
Lola
Thomas
Lem
Roy
Kenney
Harry
Divernon
Mae Greider
Macon
Frank
M. E
Vernon Methodist Church
J. M. Smith
Claude Piland
Meador
Patoka High School Masquerade Party Highlights
Patoka high school pupils enjoyed a Hallowe en party in the gym Tuesday evening with prizes for the ugliest most comical prettiest and cleverest costumes. Winners included Lucille Smith Harold Bonney Madeline Green Iris Ellis Betty Altom Wanda Eaglin Lola Morey Arlene Perrine Gladys Walker and Lora Ballance. Guests included Mr and Mrs DeLay Mr and Mrs Verl Kirk Miss Ruth Pugh and Mr Maurice Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka High School
Lucille Smith
Harold Bonney
Madeline Green
Iris Ellis
Betty Altom
Wanda Eaglin
Lola Morey
Arlene Perrine
Dafoe
DeLay
Verl Kirk
Ruth Pugh
Maurice Russell
Former Residents Visit Old Time Friends Here
Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Baldwin and son Earl of Decatur visited their old time friends in the town last week. They, known as Uncle Rufus and Aunt Mattie, are spry for their age and enjoyed renewing acquaintances before the time to visit passes. Adelphia Wilson hosted them as house guests. En route they stopped in Vernon and Sholomier for brief visits with other old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Baldwin
Earl of Decatur
Rufus
Mattie
Adelphia Wilson
Vernon and Sholonier
Ferguson-McGuire Dressmaking Shop Ad In Centralia
Dressmaking shop promotes dresses suits coats and alterations for the entire family. Located on the second floor of the Centralia Building and Loan office at Broadway and Locust Streets offering well dressed attire at economical prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson- McGuire
Centralia Building & Loan
Centralia
Broadway and
Locust Sts
Roy Jones and Family Visit Kin Murdy Sunday
Roy Jones and his family were kin murdy visitors on Sunday, stopping by the Murdy household for a friendly visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jones
Kinmurdy
Illinois Will Ship 1936 Auto License Forms Nationwide
Secretary of State Edward J. Hughes started distributing 1986 license registration forms to city and county officials and outlets across Illinois. Forms will be available Monday at stations, garages, and clubs. drivers are urged to apply promptly and mail notarized forms with proper fees to Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Hughes
Hughes
Springfield
Secretary of State
Motor Vehicle Department
Illinois
Fes
News of Brothers Death in California
Mrs. William Rogier received word Wednesday of her brother Ed De Moulin’s death in Los Angeles California. He formerly lived near Greenville Illinois before moving to California. Cause of death is not known at this time. News will interest friends and relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rogier
Ed de. Moulin
Los Angeles
Calif
Ilinois
Greenville
Birth Announcement for Ott Wadkins Girl
A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Ott Wadkins on Tuesday October 29 in the local hospital. The birth adds a new member to the Wadkins family, described as a healthy infant.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pinochle Club
Christian Science Churches
Hayes-Carlyle
Indianapolis, Indiana
Amy Bradley
Elizabeth Meador
California
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