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Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1912

Page

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Fresh oysters and goods sold at Town Market

Local advertisements list Fresh oysters at Town Market and Fresh corn meal at A L Ashton's Mill. Mentions of Thanksgiving services at the Baptist church and various residents visiting relatives. Also notes about Lanterns gloving pegs and hooks, Mincemeat, window glass cutting, and market buys with highest price paid for hickory nuts.穿

A. L. Ashton’s G. W. ‘Gaultney Centralia The Baptist Church Blankinship F. M. Griffin Salem Jas Simcox & Son James Marshall Owa J. C. Griffin Vera Roy Harvey Hudspeth Cas. E. Buanxay

Local notes mention visits and sales in Vernon era

Vernon area notes list visits by Mrs J Riley of Clinton and Mrs E Sherman, Chas Foster from Sandy Branch, Mr and Mrs Carl Simcox of Assumption, and others. Local ads promote Burbon Red turkeys, poultry remedies, washing machines, guns and shells, with prices and vendors such as Blankinship and Blair.

Jessie Pugh Vica Hawkins Centralia J. Riley Clinton Tapent E. Sherman Chas. Foster Sandy Branch B. Beauvensure J. L. Simcox Cari Assumption Por Thompson

Irvin Returns Home After Hospital Stay In Effingham

Mrs. T. E. Irvin came home Thursday night from St Anthony s hospital Effingham IL where she had been for two months. She is able to be about again and is reported in improved health.

Cris Buanament T. E. Irvin Effingham St. Anthony’s Hospital

Drama Draws Large High School Audience at R A Simcox Hall

The Lost Mine or Drama Largely Attended played Saturday night to one of the year’s largest audiences. Despite not being the strongest offering, the performance was a grand success and raised $55 for laboratory necessities.

Nevada R. A. Simcox Hall

Notice to Hunters on Farm Premises

Notice warns trespassers and anyone hunting on the farm will be prosecuted. It states a fine from three to fifteen dollars and potential jail time from ten to thirty days for violations. Additional names added to the list cost 25 cents until January 1.

Ake H. C. Hampy

Local visits and family news from Sandoval and nearby areas

Mr and Mrs Clyde Dodds of Sandoval visit H L Ballance and family this week. Mrs H D Armstrong returns from Decatur after visiting daughter Mrs Jas Tucker. Lee Belcher from west of Patoka visits brother Ross. Mrs Carrie Stephens stays with her parents near Alma. Parcell celebrates son in Centralia. ciphering match at Chance I f House last Thursday night.

Ralph Eaglin Emry, Ill Ed. Thalman Clyde Dodds Sandoval H. L. Ballance and H. D. Armstrong Decatur Jas. Tucker Lee Belcher West of Patoka Ross Carrie Stephens Andy Willian Alma Parcell Centralia

The Consumer's Money Too Many Hands Between Farm and Table

A Farm and Home expert notes that for every 100 cents of consumer food spending only 35 to 50 reach producers as middlemen absorb transport and costs. Public markets in mid sized cities show promise, with Washington and Albany cited as long running successes, while high living costs spur new markets.

New York Washington D. C Albany

Local quail scarce after severe winter. farmers urged caution

The report notes quail in the area are very scarce due to last winter’s extreme cold and food scarcity. It recommends farmers protect the remaining quail, as hunting around Friday to Monday involved several gatherings and visits among local families.

George R Marshall obituary funeral notice

George R Marshall 1912, aged 19 years 7 months 10 days, died bringing sorrow to friends and family. Sympathy extended to his father, mother, brother and sister. Funeral services were held Thursday November 7, Rev C W Lindsay officiating. Interment in Sandy Branch cemetery.

C. W. Lindsay Sandy Branch

Pie Supper at Limecox Hall Tonight

A pie supper will be held at R. A. Limecox hall this Friday night. All ladies not bringing a pie will be charged a fee for admission.

R. A. Limecox Hall

Public Auction Notice Near Patoka Illinois 1912

Public sale of farm property 4 miles northeast of Patoka on Tuesday November 19 1912 at 10 a.m. including four horses two hogs corn oats straw household and farming implements with terms cash for small sums and credit twelve months for larger sums with notes and interest.

Patoka Ill Jack

Waterloo Farmers Market Draws Crowds Amid Free Pricing

In Waterloo Iowa a city of 30000 residents a farmers market thrives with farmers offering produce at any price. Daily crowds from 5000 to 3000 buy goods with baskets taking from quarts to half bushels. Farmers travel 7 to 20 miles while 40 stores join in. the mood is positive and voters view the plan as nearly unanimous.

Waterloo

America Leads World in Coal Output Since 1899

The United States surpassed Great Britain in 1899 and by 1911 produced 496 221 168 tons of coal, 38.1 percent of world production. Britain rose to 104 518 927 tons, while Germany increased to 258 223 763 tons. Together the US Britain and Germany produced over 80 percent of global coal.

Great Britain United States Germany

Baptists Hold Great Meeting at Pato

Evangelist Fuson preaches old time gospel during the gathering at Pato. Attendees are urged to stay for a pot of dinners and fellowship as the rally continues with strong attendance.

Baptists Pato Evangelist Fuson

Wordy Sermon Invites All to Evening Services

A church reports strong attendance at every service as it urges the community to hear a message on truth about sin and salvation and extends an open invitation to all.

Married couple celebrates 45th anniversary

Mr and Mrs J W Talbert observed their 45th wedding anniversary on Thursday November 7 in our city. The Register joins their friends in wishing them many more years of that companionship.

J. W. Talbert Our City the Register

Real Estate Transfers Record

Jesse Pierce transfers 80 acres in section 35 to Sarah Stephens for 3400 dollars. James R. Livesay conveys 107 acres in section 36 to Orvil L. Britt for 6420 dollars. Sarah A. Altom sells part lots 1 2 and 3 block 11 Patoka for one dollar.

Jesse Pierce Sarah Stephens James R. Livesay Orvil L. Britt Sarah A. Altom J. M. Outhouse Patoka

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Carl Black Yatur Town Mar Mesdames J. L. Altom Geo. Wasem Chas E. Blanxkinsnip Clara Pansy Parks M. E S.M. Spurgeon D. W. Troyer Z. F. Beck Ramsey Lee Vallow Norma Council J. E. Wasem C. A. Adams Catawissa Cras Vernon Ashton's Mill Carl Simcox Jas, Simcox & Ben Coas Fred Wasem A. Adams J. E. Stout Mulberry Grove Evangelist Stout Ira Christian Church Eureka Poultry Food Mfg. C. (Incorporated East St. Louis Cras. E. Blankinship W.H. Adams Mrs. Sunday Mms Wat Ister Henry Hines George Ray Marshall Aspreinap AG RH. Green, Vernon International Hay Press Surrey Jno Blue Ribbon America Bank of B. Altom Dean F. Blankinship Elsie Binnion
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