English Case Disposed In Nine Minute Senate Session
The Senate met November 10 to review Judge George Fish's meat case and delay the trial to December 13. The House Committee will decide whether to abandon proceedings as 52 senators attended. Judge English awaited results at home, while candidates for his successor included Dennison, Smith, and Rodenberg with Smith drawing endorsements.
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Senate
Prn
George Fish
House Committee
House
English
Cummings
Iowa
Fernald
Maine
Stewart
B. C. Kramer
East St. Louis
Use Managing Committee
Sae
Daw
Mative Michener
Curtis
Kansas
Michener
Dennison
Benton
June Smith
Cent Yalia
Rodenberg
Smith
Register
Marion County
Mrs O H Sweitzer Dies At Patoka
Mrs O H Sweitzer wife of Rev O H Sweitzer former Odin and Centralia pastor died after a brief illness. Burial planned in Terre Haute Indiana on Wednesday. The Sweitzers were remembered for officiating at Mrs Kate Hart Greenwood's funeral at the M E South Church and singing a duet noted as a highlight of the service.
Next Sunday Masonic Services at Local High School
The Masonic Lodge will be represented in a union service at the local High School Gym at 10 45 a m instead of 11 a m as previously announced. Rev S M Spurgeon and Rev Willis will lead, with Commandery members in full uniform. the service is open to the public and expected to draw many town residents from Centralia and Salem.
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Masonic Lodge
S. M. Spurgeon
Willis
Centralia
Salem
Alarming Illinois Cancer Trends Reported by Health News
The Illinois Health News for November highlights cancer rise with statewide death tallies by year and locality. In 1922 Marion shows 84 deaths outside Centralia, 1022 listed for other years, and Clinton County records 12 to 28 deaths across 1921 to 1925, indicating rising mortality and regional impact.
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Clinton County
Governors and Nebraska races shape midterm outcomes
The piece lists governors by state with party labels and notes Nebraska’s contest where Adam McMullen, Republican, was reelected by a small plurality over former Governor Charles W. Bryan, a 1924 Democratic vice presidential candidate. Democrats lost in all congressional contests, including the Fourth district where M. O. McLaughlin, Republican, won.
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Can
Colorado
William H. Adams
Connecticut
John H. Trumbell
Georgia
L. G. Hardman
Idaho
H. C. Balbridge
Iowa
John Mammill
Kansas
Ben S. Paulen
Maryland
Albert C. Ritchie
Massachusetts
Alvan T. Fuller
Michigan
Fred W. Green
Minnesota
Theodore Christianson
New Hampshire
Hunt Spaulding
New Mexico
A. T. Hannet
New York
A. E. Smith
Ohio
Vic Donahey
Pennsylvania
John S. Fisher
Rhode Island
Abram J. Pothier
South Carolina
John G. Richards
South Dakota
W. J. Bulow
Tennessee
Austin Paey
Texas
Dan Moody
Vermont
John W. Weeks
Wisconsin
Fred R. Zimmerman
Adam McMullen
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
M. O. McLaughlin
Community Council Formed To Aid Patoka Boys And Girls
The article explains the Community Council's purpose to solve local problems through active member effort with community cooperation. Funds from membership fees support council expenses and the gym floor fund. Next meeting is Friday night November 26 at 7 o'clock, with contestants to turn in names and fees. Katie Nattier is president.
G O P preps Marion County courthouse staff to start Dec 6
Republicans plan a four year efficiency push as they line up key posts. Richard Barnhill becomes deputy sheriff under Harv ey D Mays. Louise Davidson joins County Clerk Paul Kramer. Walter Winkler and wife assist in Treasurer’s office. Wilbur Wooters named courthouse janitor. Harve Winegarter and Charles Hicks will head heating and jail kitchen. Judge Finn to take duties Dec 6. Kinsley to begin in July 1927.
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Marion County Court House
Richard Barnhill
Romine Township
Harvey D. Mays
Louise Davidson
Paul Kramer
Walter Winkler
Winkler
Wilbur Wooters
Raccoon
Judge Finn
Revival at Zion Church Draws Forty for Prayer Meeting
A recent revival at Zion church east of town drew about forty attendees for a Friday prayer meeting. Rev Stella Gasaway preached and five prayed through to victory. Sunday services included adult baptisms and an infant baptism. Members from other churches attended and assisted, benefiting the church and community.
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Zion Church
Stella Gasaway
Honor roll additions listed in local subscription report
Since last report the Register records subscriptions paid and placed on the honor roll. Names include J. Y. Belcher Clifford Wilson William Connors A W Underwood Consolidated Press Clipping Co Lizzie Livesay Frank Ballance J W Alexander J W Meador Seth Martin H W Walker J R Carter Mrs W B Chandler Frank Brucklemeyer Mrs Wilbur McIntyre George Williams A L Irvin L F Zimmerman Mrs E N Dewey Walter Dukes Jacob Beck Amelia Purdue Ulysses Berthoux L L Newman L L Newman M C Souter Mrs J M Outhouse Mrs Bert Simcox Ed H Thalman L E Green L J Peek Ed Nattier Mrs Wm Williams Mrs W E Eagan Fred Leninger Wm Godel Roy Tarvin Jess Pugh P J Mojonnier Percy Gaston Adelphia Wilson Elmer Rogier.
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Register
J. Y. Belcher
Clifford Wilson
William Connors
A. W. Underwood
Consolidated Press Clipping Co
Lizzie Livesay
Frank Ballance
J. W. Alexander
J. W. Meador
Seth Martin
H. W. Walker
J.R. Carter
W. B. Chandler
Frank Brucklemeyer
Wilbur McIntyre
George Williams
A. L
Fred Leninger
Wm. Godel
Roy Tarvin
Jess Pugh
P. J. Mojonnier
Percy Gaston
Adelphia Wilson
Elmer Rogier
For Sale Boys Wool Sport Coat Sweaters at Altoms
Good second hand tire buggy and elevator. Dutch Jones of Rex Motor Company, Salem, visited Patoka vicinity Tuesday. Just 11. Boys wool sport coat sweaters in greys and tan all sizes, regular 2.50, now 1.00 at Altoms.
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Dutch” Jones
Rex Motor Company
Salem
Patoka
Altoms
Illinois Central Recasts Time Card Through Centralia
The Illinois Central announces a new time card on the Chicago to New Orleans line via Centralia with a single evening change the Centralia south local now arriving at 5 00 and departing at 6 10 replaced by a 6 00 departure. The Floridan is on the new card and there is talk of a radical change in Clinton district passenger runs with through heavy trains via Decatur and Clinton instead of Mattoon and Champaign. A proposed train leaving Centralia about 10 p m and a return local before daylight is discussed with Port erfield and Downs cited as favoring a main line project along the route.
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Illinois Central
Chicago
Orleans
Centralia
Assia
Clinton
Decatur
Mattoon
Champaign
Porterfield
Downs
Pie Register
Chicago Livestock Show Opens November Twenty Seventh
The Chicago Livestock Show announces the International Live Stock Exposition to convene from November 27 to December 4. It promotes broad farmer attendance and new enrollment, prompting thoughts on daily possibilities. Illinois Central transportation rates were announced by the Register.
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Register
Illinois Central
Cranberry Sale and Auto Purchase Ad Roundup
Local ad notes 2 pounds cranberries for 25 cents at Gains Store. J. R. Carter buys a Studebaker for personal use. Hats still selling at deep discounts from regular 4 to 5 dollars down to 1 dollar each at Altoms.
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J. R. Carter
Studebaker
M E Church South Revival With Rev Mrs Gasaway
Rev Mrs Gasaway of Terre Haute will preach every evening at 7 o clock in the M E Church South revival. She has led many revivals and is well liked by congregations served. Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 11 A M. Epworth League at 6 P M with evening sermon. Music by ladies and male quartets and others on most services.
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Gasaway
Terre Haute
Epworth
Patoka Students Observe Education Week With Talks
Mrs. Geo Nattier and Mrs P J Mojonnier visited Tuesday. Dean Martin was out Wednesday. English I completes letter writing and starts poetry. Ruby Cain gave a talk on Know your School. Juniors did not all speak during Education Week. Patoka basketball beat Sandoval 30 to 15 Wednesday. Deneen Smith Dorothy Logan visited Thursday. Emily Ford James Cox Deneen Smith and George Holland from Centralia visited Friday.
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Geo. Nattier
P. J. Mojonnier
Dean Martin
Ruby Cain
Patoka
Sandoval
Deneen Smith
Dorothy Logan
Emily Ford
James Cox
George Holland
Centralia
Wells Along High Ways Not Safe
State inspectors surveyed 799 roadside wells on Illinois highways finding only 71 suitable for safety seals. The Meridian Service Station well in Patoka was deemed satisfactory. most wells in schools and churches failed. This does not confirm contamination but indicates pollution risk.
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Patoka
Meridian
Illinois
Leave For California Wednesday November 24
Ira Martin formerly of Bendard Oil Co in Centralia has severed ties and, with T. M. Green and son Anderson, left for California to scout the region for possible settlement. Mrs. C A Perry and her son of Carbondale visiting Shobonier residents were Patoka visitors Monday.
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Ira Martin
Bendard Oil Co
Centralia
T. M. Green i
Anderson
California
In Memory of Rebecca Cole
In memory of Rebecca Cole a loving wife and mother is remembered with lines of faith and sorrow. F M Cole and their children mourn her passing as they reflect on her kindness and the belief that she rests with God. The poem speaks of absence and the hope of reunion.
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Rebecca Cole
F. M. Cole
Real Snow Last Saturday Night
Three snowfalls occurred that night with a three inch layer on the level and lingering for several hours on Saturday night November 20 in our area.
Bargain Coat Closeout at Al toms
Three men heavy mackinaw coats available in sizes 36 and 88. Regularly nine dollars, now five twenty five each. Great value for a warm winter coat. Al toms.
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Altoms
Patoka Defeats Brownstown 18-8 in Third Tilt
Patoka defeats Brownstown 18 to 8 in Friday night action. The game featured fast floor work and steady shooting as Patoka led 10-2 at halftime and widened the margin in the third quarter. Key scorers included Simcox, Snyder, and Forehand with multiple baskets for Patoka while Peterson and Mix led Brownstown efforts. Referee McCall officiated.
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Patoka
Brownstown
Patokas
Hall
Sall
Kious
Rode
Stosses
Peterson
Snyder
Cox
Davis
Hayes
Son
Mix
Grifith
Simcons
Eagan J
Smith
Simcox
R. F
L. F
Forehand
R. G
L. G
Firehand
Eagan
F.G
Miccum
Patoka and Sandoval Alumni Clash At Local High School Gym
The Patoka High School Alumni face Sandoval Alumni tonight at the local high school gym in what promises a hot, competitive tilt following recent strong showings by both clubs.
Brownstown Falls to Patoka in Fast Weekend Clash
Brownstown Eagle reports its second defeat this week as Patoka dominates with a fast pace. Simon leads Patoka with five field goals while Donald Mix tops Brownstown with two field goals and a free throw. Brownstown trades praise for Patoka’s clean play and notes Richard’s absence.
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Brownstown Eagle
Brownstown
Patoka
Simon
Coatch
Donald Mix
Richard
Wish
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Zion
Chicago Livestock Show
M. E. Church
M. E. Church South
Patoka High School
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Bere
Beecher City
Herrick
Kinmundy
Watson
Vandalia
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Truka
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