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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1924
Page
1
Early returns show Coolidge and Dawes expanding leads across New England New York Ohio Indiana Illinois and Missouri. La Follette trails as Democrats struggle in key Midwest and Western states with mass support for the Republican ticket growing.
The movement led by Lia Follette Wheeler vows to remain intact for 1926 and 1928 contests. Across states Coolidge leads Davis by large margins, with Massachusetts Maine Rhode Island New Hampshire New York and New Jersey among those reporting strong Republican showings. In Ohio and Pennsylvania Coolidge holds sizable leads and the Senate balance appears Republican despite an unsettled vacancy.
With incomplete results the Republican party appears to retain majorities in both houses. Republicans gain seats in the House and likely a Senate majority, despite some losses such as Brookhart in Iowa. Current outlook shows 46 Republicans, 89 Democrats, and 1 Farmer-Labor in the next Senate, with one vacancy.
Jerseyville October 25 A 24 star oil find is reported in Otter Creek district as drillers under C D R Lorine Puryuce develop oil and gas. The Otter Creek dome spans about 900 feet with oil sands covering an area roughly three miles long and one wide. Two seeps lie near the dome east end and a Western Powder Co water well drilled four years ago yielded salt water at 600 feet. Ventures promoters include W Stutsman Aaproks on ill J T El nore Jayie C G Derleth Nicholas Callas and F M Ganen of East St Louis Illinois.
The Baptist Sunday School Young Married Peoples class met at Mr. and Mrs. W F Cox to complete organization. Twenty two members attended and Mrs Mojonnier praised the group’s progress. The class chose Bible Gleaners as its name with old rose and nile green colors. Next meeting set for Mr. and Mrs. Millard Rogier’s home.
Death came to a well known resident of Green Chapel neighborhood last Friday. A. L. Akeman, 59, was laid to rest Sunday after funeral services at Pin Hook Church conducted by Rev. Eugene Fox with interment in the local cemetery. He is survived by his companion and three children Earl of Mattoon Lester of Vandalia and Slara at home. one child predeceased him.
Ira C Land formerly of Patoka now in Sparta was summoned from Indiana by word from his parents that his father was in a perilous condition. He brought his family here and went to his bedside Thursday night as friends here prayed for his father’s swift recovery.
The Salvation Army drive led by committee members D. Bilankinship and Wm. Cain raised about $75 of the $100 goal, with funds turned over to Headquarters in Centralia.
Early returns indicate President Coolidge leading in Illinois with large margins over Davis and La Follette. Deneen leads for U S senator and Small leads for governor in Cook and downstate areas. East St. Louis and Belleville show strong Republican support amid heavy turnout.
Four hundred boys from every county in Egypt will attend a three day conference November 28 29 and 30 in DuQuoin sponsored by the State Association of the Y M C A of Illinois. It aims to discuss life problems through Christian citizenship with speakers from St Louis Muskingum College Ohio and Wesleyan University. Adult leaders must accompany seven boys each, registration ends November 15 for Southern Illinois district. limits vary by location.
Announcement of the marriage of James Omer Meyers and Frieda Hoffman with the ceremony by Hom J Stonecipher in Salem on October 31. The groom, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Meyers, grew up in local schools and has been working in Centralia. The bride is the daughter of Gregg Hoffman of Centralia. The couple will reside on a farm near Patoka.
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