Town Market ads and local notices mix in clutter
Local column lists fresh oysters new corn meal and mealside ground today at Altom s. Shoppers see prices on flour coffee cabbage raisins and dug nuts, plus telegraph operator returns and church news. Several Centralia and Patoka residents visit, with farmers advertising remnant counters and farm equipment offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Quayle
Nelle
Centralia
Carrie Hostlar
Vernon
Winnie Hatch
Alcom’s
Fred Wasem
Breese
Til
Noted Evangelist W A Fason Holds Revival at First Baptist
An evangelist described as a modern John the Baptist, W A Fason of Casey, preaches revival at the First Baptist Church. He preaches salvation by grace through faith in Christ’s atoning blood and denounces sin in all forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macelis
Pason Uotil
Uinois Baptist
Atale
W. A. Fason
Casey
Church of
Batel
Feick van Vaalt
John the Baptist
Town Board Meeting Minutes From Village Hall Friday Nov 2
The Town Board met in regular session at the Village Hall on Friday at 7. Councilmen Haley Pugh and Butler were absent. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Treasurer Ashton reported 92.75 in general fund and 15.99 in cemetery fund. resignation of Ashton accepted. FP W Davis appointed to fill vacancy. Bills read and approved with payments drawn, including for lumber lighting nails clerk and stationery and street work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. PF. Haley
John Pugh
CL. Butler
C. M. Ashton
C. M Ashton
W Davis
Geo. I. Ballance
Peepetenee de
A. T. Stilley
Special Afternoon Service for Young People
Tra W. Stout son of Evangelist J. J. Stout will hold a special meeting for young people at the Christian Church on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra W. Stout
J. J. Stout
The
Christian Church
Old Resident Mrs Mary E Newman Dies at Home
Mrs Mary E Newman longtime city resident died Wednesday morning in Centralia at her son David’s home after a fall injury and a recent hospital stay. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church with Rev J H Wiley and Rev S M Spurgeon officiating, burial in Patoka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Irvin
Effingham
Mary E. Newman
Our City
Centralia
David
Nevada or The Lost Mine drama noted at church
A school column notes Francis seen with a lady friend at Sunday church and recalls Saturday night drama titled Nevada or The Lost Mine. Peck smiles. English III wrote president descriptions. Millards absent. Pearl Chilton begins first year. Scott attends church nightly. Mae joins the Heart Crusher's assistant. Harriette and Bernece socialize. girls basketball likely to play Vandalia on November 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Nevada
Millards
Pearl Chilton
Scott
Mae
Democrats Elect County Ticket in Marion County
The entire Democratic ticket won in Marion County with John Shidiz as Clerk, Samuel Finn as State's Attorney, and Phank Pelman as Toromee J WiressStirvayer, marking a full party sweep in local elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demeecrin
Marion County
John Shidiz
Samuel Finn
dPhank Pelman
Toromee J WiressStirvayer
Halloween Party Hosted by Fancy Work Club Couples
The Fancy Work Club ladies hosted their husbands at a Halloween party for Mr. and Mrs. Dean F. Blankinship. The home was decorated with autumn leaves jack o lanterns and witches. Games included guessing and an apple parsing contest wheel of fortune and a fortune chase. Refreshments featuring oysters sandwiches gherkins pumpkin pie doughnuts and coffee were served. Attendees included multiple couples led by Ernest Simcox James Wasem J W Jassus A L Ashton D B Blamkinship B W Davis and G M Ashton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean F. Blankinship
Fancy Work Club
Ernest Simcox
James
J. W. Jassus
A. L. Ashton
D. BF. Blamkinship
B. W. Davis
EB 1
Thalman
Evangelist Stout Reports Eight Additions to Church
Evangelist Stout announces eight new members at the Christian Church with six baptized. Meetings will continue indefinitely while interest remains strong. Services are held nightly and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Stout
Copp enbar ger Pugh wed in Clinton Illinois
At Clinton Illinois on October 380 at 5 o clock p m Olive E Pugh of Clinton married J Coppenbarger of Waynesville The bride oldest daughter of Ed and Mrs Pugh formerly of Patoka Mrs Coppenbarger sister Ethel and Nona Pugh brother of the bride with Bell Chandler witnessed The couple will live on a Waynesville area farm awaiting friends at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Olive E. Pugh
J. Coppenbarger
Waynesville
Ed. Pugh
Patoka
Ethel Coppenbarger
Nona Pugh
Bell Chandler
Revival Services at M. E. Church Begin January 1
Rev G A DeFlone will hold revival services at the M E Church starting January 1 1913. He could not finish last year due to illness and will lead another meeting this year. S M Spurgeon Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. DeFlone
M. E
de Flone
S. M. Spurgeon
Scarcity of Bob White Hunters Face Slim Quail Season
Hunters in the vicinity will be disappointed when the quayle season opens next Monday to find there are few birds. The severe winter of 1912 damaged crops and the birds, leaving sportsmen with a poor outlook and scarce opportunities for hunting quail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quayle
Loli
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Altom
the Walker
Altom’s
Willie Simcox
Ramsey
J. Cruse
Sandoval
Clarence Porter
Vera
W. le Denieth
Elsie
Tta Belcher
Mrs. Bell
Taes¢ Peralia
McOx
Ces
Ohn Ashton
St. Louis
Giras
E. Blannkin
Hazel Doty
Glen Quayle
Carlyle
B. O
Dunbar
JG. Wooters
Family
Clara Parks
Etta Clank
G. 'T’. Wooters
Frank Black
Quincy
James &. Wasem
Laura Davis
Mahalia Eaglin
C. N. Cruse
Stella Pease
West Liberty
Ill
Chas. Catshall
Josse Vallow
Tfl
Jesse
C. A. Adame
Catayissa
Cnas
E. Biaykrysair
Stella Jett
St.Louis
Mary E. Newmhan
Bert Simcox
J. Ll. Davidson
Z. Palmer
John” Blankinship
Breeze
Floyd Englin
Floyd Carter
Lil
Ralph Baglin
Jimery
Eh.thalman
Roman Hutter
Lincoln
Mollie Belcher
J. Simdox
Oftr Holland
Normal
M.E. Church
Max Conrey
Metcalf, Til
A. A. ‘Griffin
Binnie Chandler
Carrie ‘Hostlar
Geo
Jas
Lincox & Son
Eugene Gray
Argenta
Jas Simcox & Son
Eld
W. A. Fuson
Marshall
Eld. Fuson
Baptist Church
Eli. Katlor
First Baptist Church
W. A. Ruson
Patoka High School Dramatic Club
Opera House
Vermont
Tom Carew
Dick Silas Steele
Jerden
Jube
Win-Kye
Merton
Agnes Fairlee
Moselle
Howard Pontina Millaro
Roarer
Ruric Pippin
Francis Rocrer
Allie Gray
Bernie Griffin
Clark Simcox
Vapa Gray
Epna Peew
Silas
Mosey
Julie
Mudder Merton
Agnes
Tom
Dan
Dandy
Relen
Tender-foot
Actie Win-Kye
Denxeon
Tout
Old Pick
Mosey Texmis
Lisa Murdock
AT & P
PB. A. Simesx & Ces
H. S. School
Peck
Harriette
Bernece
Democrats
Hallowe'en Party
Evangelist Stout
Coppenbarger
Pugh
M. E. Church
Bob White
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