AIOKA SELECTED FOR 1926 INSTITUTE
The Three Days Farmers Institute at Salem closed amid rain. Patoka won the bid for next year and Phillip Mojonnier was chosen President. Artie Rogier named Secretary, T. E. Irvin Treasurer. In the Women’s Department Josie Simcox President, Artie Rogier Secretary, Bessie Murfin Treasurer. The event to be held early September as Marion County Farmers Institute and Patoka Fair, likely combined and run with backing from business and farming groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Rogier
T. E. Irvin
Josie Simcox
Bessie Murfin
Septembber
Marion County Farmers Institute
Patoka Fair
Blackburn
Patoka
Constable Wounded in Illinois Gun Duel
In Herrin Illinois Constable Frank Roberts and George Wood were shot while serving a clothing theft warrant on Elza Hardcastle. Hardcastle fled. Roberts suffered wounds to the left arm and right shoulder while Wood was hit in the ankle breaking a bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Ill
Frank Roberts
George Wood
Archer
Roberts
Elza Hardcastle
S. Glen Young
Wood
Hardcastle
Holds Sheriffs Must Collect Fees
Illinois sheriffs must earn their salaries by fees they collect or go without. Attorney General Oscar E. Carlstrom said a sheriff may claim the remainder of his salary if 4 percent fees were earned but not fully collected during his term. The salary fixed by the board of supervisors must be earned during the sheriff’s term or while he holds office, paid from fees actually collected during his term or later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Oscar E. Carlstrom
Board of Supervisors
Too Much Rain Halts Cinder Fires This October
The local area endures record rainfall as streets flood and cinders can not be lit. Officials warn winter prospects are dampened but residents plan to endure and, next summer, hope to resume fire work.
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Snd
Thanksgiving Day Dinner Planned by Cemetery Association
The Patoka Cemetery Association announces its annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner in the New Community Building. The event will be better organized to allow eating and ample visiting space. Proceeds benefit beautifying Patoka Cemetery.
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The
Cemetery Association
Patoka Cemetery
Counties Must Levy Road Tax in Illinois
Springfield Ill Oct 17 counties of Illinois have no alternative but to levy 25 cents of every 75 cents collected for road improvements. Fayette county asked if the 75 cent levy could be split with more for county needs. Attorney General Carlstrom said division to 60 cents for county purposes is not allowed unless the debt is for state aid roads, and the excess must go to state aid road purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
J. F. Lowry
Fayette County
Carlstrom
Beard
Real Estate Transfer and Local Social Journey News
A deed transfers Foltz 40 on the hard road south of Patoka from Chas. E. Blankinship to Ben Thalman. The Alexander Johnson Simcox auto travelled to Miami with stops in Chatanooza and Rome. Emerson visited Jefferson County business matters. Ford and wife, with Mr. Steve Legried, briefly called on Patoka friends on the return from Springfield to Pana. Harold Belcher of Lane visited home folks over Sunday. Ray Grey spent early week in Springfield. Mrs. Rosella Lovejoy of Needles, California, visiting Livesay Souter clan, heads to Chicago then Burlington Wisconsin, then home, with Mrs. Charles B. Anderson accompanying to Chicago and Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Chas. E. Blankinship
Ben Thalman
Alexander-Johnson - Simcox Auto
Miami
Florida
Chatanooza
Rome
J. M. Emerson
Jefferson County
Omer G. Ford
Steve Legried
Springfield
Pana
Harold Belcher
Lane
Ray Grey
Rosella Lovejoy
Needles
California
Livesay-Souter
Chicago
Bonds for Persons Changing Hard Roads
Corporations or individuals seeking permission to tunnel beneath a state hard road or alter it with a crossing must post bonds to repair the road and keep it in good repair for one year. The plan, intended to protect the state hard road system from damage by crossings and subways, was approved by Attorney General Carl Strom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlstrom
Funeral Notices for Marshall F. Black of Patoka Illinois
Former resident Marshall F. Black born January 19, 1848 near Salem Illinois died October 13, 1925 at 77 years. He married Ella Holland January 1, 1884 and had three children Paul Romney Beth. The funeral was held at the M E Church in Patoka with Rev. J M Smith officiating. The family and many relatives attended from surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall, F. Black
Salem
Ill
Ella Holland
Paul
Romney
Beth
Patoka
Clinton
Ilinois
Thomas J. Black
Nokomis
Tlinois
Eugene W. Black
Alma
L. M. Black
M. E
J. M. Smith
Lola Robertson
Centralia
T. J. Black
Frank
H. J. LeMay
Cara Mae
Eugene Black
Louis Black
Emmett
William Black
Joseph Black
Martha
Eva
Kinmundy
Geo. Black
Leslie
Lloyd Black
Tonti
Elmer Black
Old Time Friends Reunite in Patoka After Funeral Visit
A gathering at Sam Hudspeth's home brings forth forty relatives and friends visiting Paul, Romney, and Beth Black who stayed overnight on their way home from a funeral. They recall long-separated ties, compare Patoka memories, praise the town streets, business places, and cemetery, and depart late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hudspeth
Paul
Romney
Beth Black
Sam
Patoka
Thome
Old Patoka
Fire Alarm At Reverend Cox Home Damages Roof
A fire alarm sounded from the Rev. W. F. Cox residence early Wednesday. Neighbors responded quickly and saved the building, but the roof and upstairs were damaged. The home is owned by D. R. Livesay and occupied by Rev. Cox and family. The blaze started from faulty electric wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Cox
D. R. Livesay
Rev. Cox
Tulsa woman Lena Chilton calls home due to illness
Mrs Lena Chilton of Tulsa Oklahoma visiting relatives in Patoka departed en route home last Tuesday because a family member fell ill. She formerly lived here and was married to Mr Thalman Samt before his death. She later married Snorge Chilker Pred and departed on the B and O via St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Chilton
Tulsa
Oklahoma
A. M.gerrish
Patoka
Chilton
E. Thalman Samt
Snorge Chilker
Odin
St. Louis
Card of Thanks from Patoka Families
We express gratitude to friends and relatives for support during our father’s loss. Paul Black Romney Black Mrs Beth Allen and families and other relatives acknowledge the kindness and sympathy shown to us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Paul Black
Romney Black
Beth Allen
Well Known Odin Couple Wed in October Ceremony
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Nellie Cruse to Mr. Eugene Rippey in Odin last Saturday October 15 with Rev. Albright officiating. Nellie Cruse is the daughter of Harve Cruse and granddaughter of Mrs. T. J. Lynch. The groom is a popular Odin young man and friends extend best wishes for a long happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Cruse
Eugene Rippey
Odin
Rev
Albright
Harve Cruse
T. J. Lynch
Fredonia Youths Sentenced After Theft Case
Chester Finch and brothers Wayne Finch aged 20 and 17, from Decatur area, were arrested by Special Officer Strack of the Wabash railroad police after stealing from a car near the tracks. They pled guilty in county court, receiving $100 fines and ninety days in jail. The incident occurred about three weeks earlier and was reported in Decatur papers.
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Chester Finch
Charles Finch
Patoke
Decatur
Chister
Wayne Finch
Patoka
Oimery Strack
Wabash
Ako
Arnold to Meet Friends in Salem Wednesday
Congressman W. W. Arnold of Robinson announces a Salem visit on Wednesday October 28 to meet supporters. He plans to return to Washington soon and aims to ensure accurate work in the 69th Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Arnold
Robinson
Register
Salem
Washington
Bill
Teachers Must Stay In Town Three Weekends
Shabbona schools require five teachers at the high school and four in the grade school to spend at least three weekends each month within the village. Contracts will include this clause, allowing outside weekends only one per month. Superintendent J. B. Stout says the rule aims to strengthen community ties and improve school results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shabbona
J. B. Stout
Editor Craves Bread With Shoes On
A local joke item notes the editor needs bread with his shoes on and then with his shirt and pants on as delinquent subscribers are urged to pay up before winter. Illinois is warned no Garden of Eden in winter.
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Illinois
Garden of Eden
Dust Receives New Glove Shipment at Martins Store
Martins store reports a fresh shipment of ladies and children's gloves arriving for sale. The inventory expansion aims to meet spring needs and boost shopper options.
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Martins
Popular Young Lady Weds in Louisville
News from Patoka reports the marriage of Miss Lydia Genie to Mr. Glenn Schnarr in Louisville on October 17 1925 in a double wedding with Miss Dessie Gaskill and Mr. Jay Denny. The couple will reside in Winchester where Schnarr teaches science. the bride previously worked in Marion County and trained in Olney Sanitarium.
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Louisville
Patokas
Lydia Genie
Glenn Schnarr
Dessie Gaskill
Jay Denny
Indianapolis
Schn
County Court News Disturbance of Peace Fines in 1925
County Court handled eighteen estate cases and various prosecutions. Sherman Webb of Salem pleaded guilty to disturbance of peace and was fined 100 dollars plus costs. John Paulinski of Glen Ridge pleaded guilty and fined 525 dollars plus costs. Ricki Dorighi of Glen Ridge pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and fined 25 dollars plus costs. Dominic Berti pleaded guilty and fined 100 dollars. Estate of Goldie Lewis appointed W O Reddy as public administrator to close the estate after publication and adjustment day proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Wilson
Sherman Webb
Salem
John Paulinski
Glenridge
Mayor Suggests Shaws Park For New Right of Way
The editor notes a proposal to name the railroad park Shaws Park in honor of local Division Superintendent C. W. Shaw. The Women's Club sponsor is urged to weigh in as the park becomes a reality with improvements to shrubbery and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markhams
Shaws Park
C. W. Shaw
Womens Club
I. C
Remains of Daddy Cutshaw Brought to Local Cemetery
The remains of Daddy Cutshaw were brought here Monday after a brief ceremony led by Rev. Smith prestling. He was laid to rest in Patoka cemetery. He came from Illinois via Indiana and spent his later years with his sons Lambert and Albert at Assumption. His son Charles died about seven years ago.
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Cutshaw
Smith
Patoka
Tollinois
Indiana
Centralia
Lambert
Albert
Assumption
Charles
Local teachers visit home folks during school break
The school is closed for a week and holidays. Prof. Hall and Miss Lane spent the out of school days with their home folks in Charleston and Bloomington respectively.
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Prof
Hall
Miss Lane
Charleston
Bloomington
Fresh Oysters From Baltimore At Wasem Cash Market
Fresh oysters from Baltimore available for Sunday dinner at Wasem Cash Market. Limited calico bolts in lights darks and greys offered, regular 12e calicoes closing out at 6c per yard at Altoms.
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Baltimore
Wasem Cash Market
Altoms
September Weather Breaks Drought Across Illinois Records Warmth
Illinois climatologist reports September 1902 as unusually warm with many stations hitting 100 or higher for days on end. Cairo saw seven consecutive 100s after August 13, while statewide temperatures stayed 11 to 18 degrees above normal on several stretches. Rainfall varied, with two inch totals in the northwest to central belt and higher totals 5 inches or more near the ends. notable 3 inch-plus falls occurred at Lincoln, Edwardsville, and Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Cairo
West Frankfort
Lincoln
Edwardsville
Waterloo
First Literary Program At Local High School
The first literary program was held last Friday night by a school society with many attendees. Despite bad weather, many from Vernon and nearby districts participated, showing cooperative spirit. Students displayed varied abilities, with some presenting big league style numbers after hours of prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althout
Vernon
Vandalia suit over Salem car sale proceeds
A suit arising from a car sale to Chas A Hawley involving Hall Motor Co Illinois Bond Investment Co and a mortgage by the Bonding Co. Judge Geo Ballance set a court day October 20 with a $215 claim and costs, next move by the plaintiff in twenty days. Witnesses for the plaintiff included Wm Green Dan Colburn Fred Etchinson Newell Mabry C F Cheshier and V Tate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
A. Hawley
Hall Motor Co
Illinois Bond & Investment Co
Salem
Iainely
J. M. Albert
Geo. Ballances Court
The
Bonding Co
Wm. Green
Dan Colburn
Fred Etchinson
Newell Mabry
C. F. Cheshier
V. Tate
Birthday Surprise for Hulda Tacke on Her Fourteenth
Mr and Mrs Fred Tacke held a surprise party October 15 for their daughter Hulda to celebrate her fourteenth birthday. Twenty five friends attended with games and a social evening followed by refreshments provided by Mrs Tacke assisted by Mrs W L Perrine and Mrs David Gerrish. Guests wished Hulda many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tacke
Miss Hulda
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Aioka
Herrin Constable
Fredonia
Arnold
County Court News
Daddy Cutshaw
Vandalia Law
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