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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1924
Page
8
Vernon residents and visitors share visits, church gatherings, and club activities. The column lists numerous calls on relatives, school events, a pie fundraiser, band practice, baptisms, and local meetings noting attendees from Vandalia Centralia Patoka and Stringtown with names such as Danbury Hathaway Freyer and Wilson.
Public financial report as of October 10 1924 filed with the Illinois Auditor shows total resources of 120 562 50 and total liabilities of 120 562 59. Cashier L B Green certifies accuracy and Notary W Epps confirms sworn statement in Marion County Illinois October 1924.
Fred Hassebrock visiting from Florida for several weeks. Mrs. Edd Meseke and son Marvin spent Thursday with T. Sasse family. Ella Knecht to Vandalia for house work with Mrs. Wagner. Frank Sasse family visited Fred Hearmier. Wm. Ehrat, J. Metzger, Fred Rubin families with Chas. Gable Jr. Geo. Meseke Hy Knecht families with Albert Ehrat. Wm. Gable, wife, Tillie Rebbe to see new baby. Mrs. Louisa Meyer ill with unnamed condition.
A group including Pred Hatmier and colleagues Koy, Richter, Prof Kiehl, and Em Sehukear departed Tuesday for Rock Eland to attend a conference slated for the coming week.
Word arrives Friday that Lem Lake badly mashed his ankle at the J C Car Shops in East St Louis and was taken to St Mary's hospital. Local threshing near Red Top completes as beans and peas follow in a near 100 day run. Many social visits and trips to Altamont Decatur Boody and Walker noted along with family gatherings and baptisms.
Last Saturday evening the Vernon and Patoka charge churches held a social at the church with a large crowd. Mr and Mrs George Walton invited the pastor and family to the parsonage. A pile of food and goods was shared with attendees including dress goods for Mrs Cagleton and children. Rev Spurgeon from Patoka spoke on church social aspects. Services are set for Oct 19 at Patoka 10 45 am Mound Chapel 2 30 pm Vernon 7 00 pm with the first quarterly conference at Arnold Chapel Oct 31 1924.
Administratrix Ethel Johnson seeks approval of her final report and discharge in Marion County Court at the November term 1924. Objections may be filed. notice dated September 22. Also mentions a community supper at Round Top and a lost blue baby blanket near Patoka to Elliot Belchers.
Local ads from Patoka feature Sweaters mackinaws and hats at low prices from Altoms. Mentions visitors from Vandalia Salem Vera and Decatur, school events, and area shoppings. Also notes Christmastime footwear shelves, farm goods, poultry prices, and new book arrivals for sale.
EAGLIN G. W. Perkins and family visited with J. B. Hunter. John Thalman and family attended baptizing at Shebonier with an estimated crowd over a thousand. William Perkins and friend were visitors from Shebonis. Tred Take and wife visited with G. W. Perkins. Edd Payne visited G. W. Perkins Friday. Mrs. Ruby Gerrish visited with W. D. Linton. John Thalmans threshing machine is in the neighborhood. Mrs. Forest Jarret is on the sick list.
The Weekly Telegraph notes a visit by Mrs Blank and mentions an intended call long overdue. The fragment hints at a personal exchange and plans that were postponed.
A simple silver plating method, devised by an ant like inventor, is described as easy to apply at home to silverware. The technique has entered the market as a convenient new option for hobbyists and households.
French investigators rate a boring man style laborer at roughly one seventy percent horsepower and an efficiency near eighty percent.
Instructions for cleaning cane seated chairs. Soak in ammonia and water, scrub with a stiff brush, rinse in cold water, and air dry. If cane is moldy or damp, wet the underside and treat as described.
No hunting or trespassing allowed on Pope Sisters lands. Warning posted to protect property rights and deter unlawful entry.
Dr J H Hudspeth announces his office has moved a half block east and one block north of the former location.
Local Republican committee chose Ed Anderson to fill the vacancy left by Dr. McLeod who moved away. Anderson, a former county supervisor and IC0F member, is urged to voters across the county with a hard working, community minded profile and a 15 day campaign window.
Report of the condition of the First State Bank of Patoka Illinois as of October 10 1924 to the Auditor of Public Accounts. Total resources 229582.06 with loans on real estate collateral and other items, and total liabilities 229582.06 including deposits and capital. Dean F. Blankinship cashier signs the sworn statement and Mac Kagan notarizes.
Divisional County Council plans a Sunday afternoon session at Arnolds Chapel beginning at 2 90 led by James Meridith. The program features creational exercises Morris Lone Carrigan Quartette Duet Sites Twins Young Peoples Conference and talks with a closing prayer.
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