Death of Basil Caldwell 14 Buried in Springfield
An obituary notes Basil Caldwell the fourteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Burl Caldwell died October 1 1925 at Lamar hospital. Born March 4 1911 near Springfield Colorado he was remembered as loving obedient and cheerful. Funeral services were by Sunday school teacher J W Stuart and he is interred at Springfield cemetery with family and friends mourning the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil
Burl I. Caldwell
Springfield
Colorado
Baca
Republican
Little Basil Caldwell
B. I. Caldwell
Lamar Hospital
J. W. Stuart
Springfield Cemetery
Thanksgiving Dinner for Cemetery Fund Set Next Week
A community Thanksgiving dinner will be held in the Gymnasium one week before Thanksgiving to support cemetery upkeep. Dinner costs 25 cents and proceeds go to the fund, with baskets welcome and committees listed for solicitations and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Rogier
Eli Logan
Oscar Davis
Roy Malan
Patoka
East Side
Place
R. Alexander
Wilma Alexander
West Side
Ira Caldwell
Roll of Honor Subscriptions to the Register Listed
A roll of honor lists numerous subscribers who have paid their subscriptions to the Register since the last report. The long roster includes Karl Patton Dale Altom Chas Adams Jr Clifford Belcher Luther Paine James McNichols J B Crawford Geo Willett Jr Hiram Morey Elza Sharp Clarence Forehand Russell Collins and many others. The names span individuals with varied initials and surnames, indicating broad local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Karl Patton
Dale Altom
Chas, Adams, Jr
Clifford Belcher
Luther Paine
James McNichols
J. B. Crawford
Geo. Willett Jr
Hiram Morey
Elza Sharp
Clarence Forehand
Russel Collins
E. M. Bricker
John Stone
L. W. Ballance
I. W. Nattier
Nellie Kelleher
Harry Farmer
Lawson
Mojonnier
E. &. Hamilton
Harley Cole
Joe Wickenhouser
O. L. Doolen
John Bagsby
W. G. Gray
Wilma Delassus
Incola Reed
Laura Minador
J.A. Gry
Ray Howkins
Kiste Simcox
Geo. Purcell
Fr. H. Broek
W. H. Pugh
A. I. Ingold
J. B. Matheny
Alice Caldwell
Moridecai Lee
Joe Yardley
Kate Leninger
C. S. Smith
A. R. Brummitt
Rev. Carleton
Herman Hassebreck
Chas. Hintz
Opal
BE. R. Caldwell
J. C. Caudle
Clyde Pratt
T. T. Cox
Percey Lester
W. F. Cox
Jas. Nichols
L. J. Peek
Mrs. L. Delassus
Marion Ellis
Roy Malan
Sophia Pratt
Lyde Porter
Jas. Humes
Marion Evans
Ann Cole
J. L. Simcox
G. R. Thalman
G. W. Garrett
Rosa Chandler
Tom Altom
Jobe Murray
E. J
Former Patoka resident Clara Rodgers McNeill dies at 76
Clara Rodgers McNeill a former Patoka resident died at her Alma home on Tuesday November 10 1925 at age 76. She was born in Ohio oldest daughter of Dr and Mrs B F Rodgers. She married John Emery McNeill who preceded her in death. Survived by six sons Thomas and George of Champaign John of Salem Sam of Centralia Virgil of Florida and daughter Lois Shreffler of Alma. Funeral from Alma Methodist Church Wednesday November 11 with interment in Alma cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Rodgers McNeill
Patoka
Alma
Ohio
B. F. Rodgers
John Emery -McNeill
Thomas
George
Champaign
John
Salem
Sam
Centralia
Virgil
Florida
Lois Shreffler
Railroad News Notes Labor and Route Changes Stir ProSpective Crews
Howard Button Riley is summoned from Hunters Regalia to Clinton to join a coal hauling run between Centralia and Peoria in 1974. Harry Reed and Tommy Clifford handle flagging and 51s as speculation grows on mainline passenger crew rotations. Unnamed sources hint Clinton based crews may replace Centralia runs and a B&O S W acquisition of C S & W could boost Decatur. Detours occur due to Panama area congestion on the Nickel Plate line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard “Button” Riley
Clinton
Centralia
Peoria
Harry Reed
Tommy Clifford
Stewart
Roy Tarvin
Brather
Boyle
Decatur
Panama
S. C
Bon March Wins Free for All Pace at Alabama State Fair
Walter Nixon and Bon March claim victory in the free for all pace at the Alabama State Fair in Montgomery. Bon March clocked 2 08 1 2 in a seven-horse field, earning the Alabama Supply Co. silver trophy as Judge Schulyer praised the fair and pledged future racing with Nixon before 15 000 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Nixon
Dothan
Alabama
Florida
Red Timber
Bon March
Montgomery
Alabama Supply Co
Schulyer
Mr. Nixon
Corn Yields Reported From Local Farms
A. Adams shows 888 bushels and 50 pounds of corn on 9 acres. E L Sharp and J A Shepard reportedly produced 180 bushels and six loads of pumpkins on 2 acres on J C Lloyd land in the river bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dc. A. Adams
E. L. Sharp
J. A. Shepard
J. C. Uoyd
Armistice Day at Local High School
A schoolwide Armistice Day program featured a 11 o clock parade with every pupil carrying a flag. School dismissed for the evening. Reading circle books arrived for English classes with three titles per pupil. The new gym floor began last Monday with a target opening by mid December. Dennis Lyceum Bureau plans three programs this month with tickets at 1.25 each. No literary program until after Christmas due to the Operetta supervised by Miss Smith and Miss Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Stonecipher
Dennis Lyceum Bureau
Thanksgiving posters and classroom activities noted
Bettie Simcox reports classroom progress with Thanksgiving posters in construction classes and dramatization of The Three Little Pigs by the second year Reading class. Second grade pupils make spelling booklets and the second year number work class studies subtraction facts. Second perfect spelling certificates awarded to Helen Nattier Clyde Walker Roy Ballance Alice Anderson Wallace Alexander Lowell Gaston Trene Martin Violet Nattier Mildred Walker Paul Belcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Walker
Leon Hurt
Helen Nattier
Clyde Walker
Roy Ballance
Alice Anderson
Wallace Alexander
Lowell Gaston
Trene Martin
Violet Nattier
Mildred Walker
Paul Belcher
Bettie Simcox
Toy orchestra organized in Room Two
Wilson Harper spends the week in Missouri. Margaret Ballance and Dale Walker return to school. Third year Language class studies the Pilgrims. Myrle Bricker, Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Harper
Missouri
Margaret Ballance
Dale Walker
Myrle Bricker
Room Three News from Our School
Enoch Parker returns after nursing a broken arm. Iris Ellis and Rex Gaston visited last week. Sixth graders study outlying possessions of the United States in Geography while fifth graders study the New England states. Eon Hurt visited Monday. Edith Gray was absent one day. Some boys went hunting on Armistice Day afternoon. Parents invited to visit our room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Parker
Iris Ellis
Rex Gaston
United State
New England
Eon Hurt
Edith Gray
Seventh Year Class Debates Country Life Versus City Life
Absent students listed include Francis Walker Helen Cargal Doyle Outhouse Lucas Walker Lucille Walker Edward Johnstone Lillian Carter and Charlie Pugh. The seventh year class drew maps of South America and its Grammar class held a debate on the statement that country life is more pleasant than city life. Eighth grade pupils acted as judges, voting ten to four for the affirmative. Homer Potts, Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Walker
Helen Cargal
Doyle Outhouse
Lucas Walker
Lucille Walker
Edward Johnstone
Lillian Carter
Charlie Pugh
South America
Ulster Ballance Comes To Town On Annual Leave
Ulster Ballance visits during his annual leave from Decatur this week for a brief sojourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulster Ballance
Decatur
Important Post Office Changes Effective November 8
The local Post Office announces changes to mail handling with a 5 30 p m outgoing dispatch close on Sundays and a 6 p m office close. First class mail arrives at 6 14 p m and is distributed. lockbox holders can collect mail. The general delivery window stays closed until distribution finishes. A poster warns the office does not lend money and advises using banks. Employees receive extra holidays. Xmas mail will be lighter this year. mail early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Sam
Illinois 2099 Corporations Fail to File Reports and Taxes
Secretary of State Louis L. Emerson certified 2099 Illinois corporations failed to file annual reports and pay franchise taxes. Most failures are in Cook county. dissolution proceedings follow publication and court action if no response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Louis L. Emerson
Illinois
Secretary of State
Cook County
Patoka Visitors Mention Local Moves and Work Shifts
Sehren Lape and Peter Oldham of Shobonier visited Patoka on Tuesday. Edwin Gray recently sold his Assumption barber shop and traveled to Alton for a week then worked for Bines Johnson in Decatur and now resides in Decatur while returning to his old town.
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Sehren Lape
Peter Oldham
Shobonier
Patoka
Edwin Gray
Assumption
Alton
Bines Johnson
Decatur
One of Communitys Best Young Men Is Summoned
Archie C Arnold a Marine Corps veteran who fought in World War I died at his home northwest of Alma on November 14 1925 aged 35 years 6 months and 6 days He was born May 8 1890 in Kinmundy township and enlisted January 23 1918 serving on Champaign Belia Wood and Argonne fronts He earned three bravery citations and rose to sergeant His death follows long illness with lingering health problems after war He leaves wife Anne Mazanek a father Ras Arnold a mother and siblings Funeral at Alma M E Church on November 15 with military honors by local legions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Arnold
Alma
Arch Arnold
America
Archibal C. Arnold
Kinmundy Township
Ras
Minnie Arnold
Germany
Marine Corps
U. S
6Th Marines
Champaign
Belia Wood
Argonne Forest
Army
Norfolk
Anne Mazanek
James
Salem
Mildred Walton
Near Patoka
Eva Ballance
Patoka
France
Tesus
M. E
Mr and Mrs Irvin Begin Western Journey to California
A letter to the Register from Arthur Irvin and his wife describes their westward trip from Patoka on November 12 with family. they visited St. Louis Elsberry and St. Joseph, Missouri, plan travel by day and rest at night, aiming to reach California by Christmas Day after an invitation to a million table. They report good health and no illness.
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The
Register
Arthur Irvin
California
Patoka
Belle Simcox
Vandalia
James Odell
St. Louis
Shaws Garden
Eadsbridge
Elsberry
Marsh Livesay
Marsh
St. Joseph
Omaha
Irvin
A Young Lifeat Shoe Mrs Florence Arnold Passes
Mrs Florence Arnold died Sunday night after tuberculosis at age 20. Born May 39 1905 she left a one year old daughter and husband Rollin Arnold Foster township. Survived by parents George and Mrs Carter a sister Mrs Andy Allender. Funeral Tuesday evening conducted by Rev J M Smith.
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Florence Arnold
Rollin Arnold
Foster Township
George Carter
Andy Allender
J. M. Smith
Hug Plant to Build Factory in Florida Ocean City
The Hug Company will open a branch plant at Ocean City Florida with the city furnishing the site and building. The company will take title after paying a sum in wages, following reports of a fleet move to Florida from Highland. The news notes broad local sentiment in favor of Hugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Highland
Hug Company
Ocean City
New Merchant at Fairman Joins Local Trade
James Hill, a veteran merchant long established in the heart of Faiman, has re entered commerce after retirement. He has thrown his hat into the ring and is already pursuing city-fied ambitions, with James Troutt and family on the Hill farm while Hill sells goods with his familiar trusted calibre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jims
James Hill
Faiman
James Troutt
Hill
Jim Hill
Thanksgiving Copy Deadline Misworded Note
A newspaper column urges submission of all copy by Monday next week ahead of Thanksgiving Day on November 26. The notice stresses timing for the regular press day and mentions a shift to Monday rather than Friday, but the guidance ends abruptly.
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Buries Son
Railroad News Notes
Room
Homer Potts
MR. and
Mrs. Irvin
Onner
Earth
HUG Plant
Fairman
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