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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1929
Page
4
The C. T. H. S. football squad defeated Carlyle last Friday night in a 26 to 0 rout. Mooney stood out as the standout performer amid the difficult wet conditions and crowd-pleasing plays.
A report notes Ervin D. Fox of Centralia faces a $30,000 claim in Champaign county court alleging he caused an automobile accident. The suit seeks damages from Fox as the responsible party in the collision.
The piece recounts Dr Caldwell's early practice since 1875 and the 1892 launch of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It claims the liquid laxative is a safe bowel stimulant for women, children, and the elderly and notes its then rapid sales and broad claimed benefits. It cites a point of sale in Dontib Mootivullo Illinois and references a one bottle price.
Loren Bulpitt Jr. and J H Murray of Taylorville filed separate suits for 20000 and 10000 after a night time collision on Oct 21 involving Fox and the Murray car. Fox, known locally, came from Keyesport to Centralia where his father runs a lumber and tile business and may run for State Legislature. Fox is a Centralia Township High School graduate and former CTHS basketball player now at the State University.
A collage of school life at Patoka features student protests over rising academic standards, a rainy parade disappointment, and an operetta The Feast of the Red Corn with $16.40 proceeds. Reports cover music classes, history topics, yell practices, and a 23 game 1929 1980 basketball schedule plus grade school events and local notices.
Morris Carmody from Indiana visited his mother Mrs. Sarah Doolen for several days last week as other local residents attended a community gathering.
Bud Adams is listed as sick while Clyde Modlin his wife and Mrs F W Barnett with daughter traveled to Aurora Saturday and returned.
Sunday night homecomings and visits flow through Carrigan with Jarred Rock inspections noted. Carrigan Sunday School drew thirty eight, while the Carrigan Literary Society met at the school house Friday. A Walton Hardware Co program featured high school acrobatics and readings followed by a lively debate on whether the world is getting better. The affirmative won the current topic and two weeks hence will tackle the case that pursuit surpasses possession. Freda Briscoe will lead the affirmative with Lena Craig opposing.
Myrle Snyder visited Patoka school Tuesday. A large crowd attended the masquerade party at Charlie Bopp's Tuesday night. James Snyder spent Tuesday morning with Mrs. Mat Belcher. Luther Williams and family attended the races at Breeze Sunday evening. Pearl Poole and wife visited Pete Bopp and family Saturday. Ed Belcher and wife and Mrs. Calvin Belcher visited with Mat Belcher and family Sunday. Russell Collins and family visited Frank Bradford and family Sunday. Jack Frost has got here in good shape. Frank Bradford and family visited Wash Bowen and family Sunday night.
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