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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1908

Page

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Local Notes Highlight Sales Travel and Events

St. Louis buyer R A Simcox in town buying goods while J W Storment of Fairman visits. Fresh Baltimore oysters arrive at Town Market. Many residents travel and visit relatives, with many social calls, a football game planned between Patoka and Sandoval, and upcoming sales and auctions including F G Lett sale near Patoka.

R. A. Simcox St. Louis J. W. Storment Fairman Baltimore Virgil McNeil B. F. Rogers Lawhead Alcom’s I. S. Morton E. N. Norris Oscar Davis T. E. Irvin George Porter Rutland Buss & Craig W. T. Clark C. E. Eaglin Ball Park Patoka Sandoval Lillian Vail Centralia Ledderman

Almos Strikes Market in Boulder Sudden Incident

A serious incident occurred in Boulder, twelve miles southwest of here, last Sunday when Almos struck the Market area causing damage and raising concerns among residents. Local authorities initiated inquiries and residents reportedGuests witnessed the aftermath and described a tense scene.

Boulder Here Almos

Bought Ranges At Jas Simcox & Son Sale

Last week buyers at Jas Simcox & Son's store purchased malleable ranges. L. P Sharp, Mrs. W. W. Murfin, Mrs. S. Farmer, Mrs. B. N. Decker, Mrs. A. Wernsman, J. H. Wiley, Ransom Farmer and O. H. Gray all expressed high satisfaction with their new ranges.

Jas Simcox & Son L. P F. Sharp W. W. Murfin S. Farmer B. N. Decker A. Wernsman J. H. Wiley Ransom Farmer O. H. Gray

Notice to subscribers to renew expired subscriptions

Notice to subscribers that expired subscriptions will be stopped with this issue and requests renewal to avoid service interruption.

Notice Declares No Hunting or Trespassing on Land

Property owner Mrs. Martha Bright posts a formal notice restricting hunting and trespassing on her land. The notice asserts exclusive rights and warns that violations will be pursued.

Miss Mayme Murfin Dies in St. Louis Hospital

A message from Vernon reports Mayme Murfin died at 5:00 a.m. in a St. Louis hospital after a long illness linked to a Kentucky streetcar wreck. She had undergone an operation after an extended period of suffering and was accompanied by Drs. W. W. Murfin and J. S. Morton and Mrs. Dick Murfin on her final journey. F. M. Smith traveled to St. Louis to view the body and arrange return to Vernon.

YS Shasay Alma Mesdames J. I. Buss A. L. Ashton Grandma Buss W. D. Linton Henry Church Assumption Jeff Smith Frank Simcox Ramsey Belle Simcox Deane Edward de Lassus Nellie Glenn Quayle Owen Lewis Salem Henry Clark Babe Harriet Wasem Decaur Oirs C. V. Farmer Clark Vanda- Tia J. A. Smith Baptist Church R. O. Kelley DeWitt Jennings Texas Joe Hayden Russel Simcox Anna Marsh Illiopolis Loyal Temperance Legion Christian Church Frank Taisenerbar Macon Letha Cothern T. F. Haley Lloyd Haley Rose Haney Noble Cruse Alfred Thalman Louie Wasem Maud Underwood Inez Ruth Wheeler Sandoval Centralia Harry Zollar Milton Elefritz Okaw Dee James Simecox Carlyle Edwards Altom Geo. Walker St. Louis Mr. Walker George Walker Bud” Walker Mayme Murfin Vernon Kentucky W. W. Murfin J. S. Morton Murfin

Death brings sorrow as faith upholds hope in God

The report speaks of her passing and the community’s mourning, noting that despite grief, faith affirms that God’s will prevails. The message emphasizes trust in Him who does all things well.

Baptist Revival Brightens Patoka with Growing Attendance

The Baptist Church revival in Patoka continues with excellent attendance and crowded services. About twenty five conversions and twenty united with the Baptist Church mark the event as the best revival in town in years. The effort gains support from town and country churches with Rev. Butler and Messrs. Harshbarger recognized for their labor.

Baptist Church Patoka Rev. Butler Messrs Harshbarger

Business Men's League Meeting Notice

The Business Men's League calls all members to meet at Dr. W. W. Murray's office next Thursday evening December 3rd at 7 00 o clock. The note urges attendance as the group begins its year’s work.

W. W. Murray T. E. Irvin

Notice to keep hunters off premises in Vernon Illinois

J. H. Walker of Vernon Illinois states that all hunters and trappers must stay off his property and not Trespass.

J. H. Walker Vernon, Ill

No hunting on my farm warning from W B Chandler

Farm owner W B Chandler warns against hunting shooting or trespassing on his property in Patoka and promotes subscribing to the Patoka Register with a free wall chart offer.

W. B. Chandler Patoka

Also Mentioned on This Page

James Simcox & Son’s F. G. Lett G. A. Jennings Knight Foster Cooper Olney John Pugh Clifford Vandalia Kate Scott Hardesty Mound Chapel Bob Eaglin Allie Blankinship Breese W. P. Sullivan John Crawford Carl Simcox Decatur Chicago Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church Miss Johnson A Clergeman F. L. Huggins Kent Farm Buss & Craigs Jay Sackett J.C. Hudspeth Elena Gray Thomas Pugh Phillip Brown Neoga Martha Bright Business Men’s League Lenox Enterprise J.H. Davis
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