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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
5
Local notices highlight fresh oysters at L T Ballance and the Town Market offerings including Concord grapes and assorted fruits. Residents and visitors share travel, visits, and minor events from Patoka, Ramsey, Centralia, and nearby towns with dozens of household activities and social plans noted.
Samuel Betts aged 86 died at his Vernon home Saturday night after a long illness. Born in Bond county Ohio he served eight years as Vernon postmaster and was a prominent Odd Fellow. Funeral Monday at 1 30 from M E church with Rev. Crouse officiating. Interment Tillman Cemetery Vernon lodge officiating last rites. He was brother of former Marion County Circuit Clerk Betts.
Fancy Work Club members spent last Friday at Boss form in East Fork bottom enjoying a nut gathering day. A luncheon was served at noon and all attendees reported a very pleasant outing and a time to be remembered.
Auction notice offers a No 1 Bradley piano unused since factory with trade for a horse or team. Also offers a good four year old Jack for trade and mentions desirable snaps in farm property within the county.
A note urges readers to check the registration book and register if not already listed so they can vote on November 5.
The Cowden Will and Elevator Co. warehouse owned by Orville and R Hawkins burned last Thursday afternoon, destroying about 75 tons of hay and a large quantity of wheat and oats. Insurance coverage was about $200. Arthur Carter, son of Mrs. M. J. Bright, secretly wed Dorothy Root in Chicago on September 7 and plans a future with her after visiting her Ohio relatives. The couple will reside at 5143 Evanston Ave, Chicago after November 1.
Mrs Barbara Pippin slipped on the Steadl store stairway while descending from the second floor in Centralia Tuesday evening and severely sprained her ankle. A physician provided temporary care and two salesladies assisted her to the train.
The Patoka High School Dramatic Club presents Nevada, or the Lost Mine on Saturday has a public performance. The notice also advertises a new high grade flour shipment offered at low cash prices with sacks available.
Mrs R N Gray arrived home Monday after visiting Effingham where her daughter Mrs Fred Freyer lay ill at the bedside.
Dr. T. J. Foster is urged as a strong choice for coroner of Marion County to save expenses and ensure quick availability. Born 1871, he trained at Ewing College and St. Louis University, has practiced medicine since 1903, and has served as coroner since 1910. Voters are asked to support Foster in the November election for the county’s advantage.
The Marion County Circuit Court grants a decree for the partition of the Griffin estate. The sale occurs at the east door of Bank of Patoka on November 2, 1912, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Real estate to be sold includes parts of Section 27 Township 4 North Range 1 East. Terms: cash with twelve percent interest. mortgage held by purchasers. CHAS. A. Holt, Master in Chancery. October 1912.
Betty Darnes Barnes was born January 25, 1898 near Greenup and died October 14, 1912 in Mattoon at age 14 years 8 months 20 days. Her father died about twelve years earlier. She is mourned by her mother stepfather four brothers Eddie Patoka Ether John Mattoon two sisters Carrie Belcher Patoka Ethel Barnes Mattoon and many friends. The family recalls a beloved child and a voice still, a vacant place in their home, with faith that she rests in heaven.
The seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Badin had a needle in her foot four months. The missile entered the bottom of her foot and moved upward where it was located and removed by the physician. Read the new story Stingaree on page 3.
A notice invites attendance at a church meeting at the Christian Church next Sunday with plans for two weeks after. Bro Stout will bring his gon and a cornet soloist plus another young man to lead singing.
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