Patoka Social Notes and Local Visits Grow Busy
James McCallen of St Louis visits his sister Blanche and kin. Coroner Ed Anderson held an inquest in Raccoon township over Mr Dawson who died from a fatal injury July 18. Numerous Patoka residents and visitors are listed, with travel to Peoria Casey Bloomington St Louis and Chicago. County races include Paul Chance for Superintendent and Wayne Young for County Clerk campaigning in Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McCallen
St. Louis
Blanche
Ed Anderson
Raccoon Township
Mr. Dawson
J. M. Emerson
Centralia
J. W. Alexander
Wayne Eagan
Clinton
Mindora Eagan
Roger Peek
Chicago
A. M. Peek
Lester Belcher
Minn
Les
Mollie Belcher
Virgil Cox
Salem
Harry Duncan
Patoka
Thelma Walker
Winton Wright
DuQuoin
Leo Walker
James Doty
Harry Dawson
James Jr
Elva Towler
Shobonier
Kelly Martin
Decatur
Harvey Munger
Munger
Dr. Garrison
Galatia
J. W. Delassus
Glen Spicer
Denver Adams
Dupo
Ill
Charles Adamss
L. F. Zimmerman
Mildred
Denver
Colo
Ralph Stephens
J. T. Stephens
Texas
E. E. Johnson
Casey
M. O’dell
Breese
W. J. Schroeder
Dorothy Wasem
Trenton
Stanley Wasem
Charleston
Louie ‘Wasem
Paul Chance
Wayne Young
Death in Patoka prompts distant relatives to attend
Monday reports describe Harold Pugh and his wife from St. Louis Darrell Pugh and his wife from Decatur Miss Reba Gray of Indianapolis and Mrs Denver Adams of Dupo traveling to Patoka because of the death of Jesse Pugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Pugh
St. Louis
Darrell Pugh
Decatur
Reba Gray
Indianapolis
Denver Adams
Dupo
Patoka
Jesse Pugh
Fairman Man in Jail Charged with Stealing
Boyd Steele from west of Fairman jailed in Salem on a theft charge after admitting guilt to officers. Ten sacks of red top seed stolen from Allen Fulton east of Fairman led Fulton to alert dealers and a St Louis dealer. Steele offered seed for sale. seed was bought, check issued, and auto license used to block payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Steele
Fairman
Salem
Allen Fulton
Fulton
Patoka Elevator Company
St. Louis
Steele
Seed purchases and sales noted for Steele
The report states Steele took seed at different times and sold it at various locations, typically taking only two or three sacks for any single party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
Local filling station and restaurant change hands
W. H. Adams leases the filling station and restaurant to Mr. Noah Swain and wife of Centralia. The Swains took charge on Monday and are well known and recommended. They will operate the general restaurant business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Adams
Noah Swain
Centralia
Local repairs shift as Adams relocates shop near Elevator block
Mr Adams moved his repair business to a new shop just south of the Elevator building and will continue repairing watches clocks and spectacles. Frank Brokelmeyer planned a surprise dinner for the occasion. Upon returning from church the family found a table full of food and many relatives and friends. A May Tag washer had been hidden in the barn and brought out Sunday morning Father and son assisted in the reveal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Goodwin
Edward Dean
Adolph Mieglay
Sacramento
Patoka Telehone Co
Patoka
Nicolay
Chicago
Etheline
Vivian Goodbrake
Vandalia
Eagan
Charles Goodbrake
Eureta
Ben Livesay
Jack Gil
Lincoln
Louisa Livesay
Johnnie Wasém
B. S. Livesay
Evansville
Ind
Gas and Oil Service
Adams
Frank Brokelmeyer
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Frank Brokelmeyer
A local birthday surprise marks Mrs Frank Brokelmeyer Sunday as her family plans a quiet celebration at home. Neighbors join in a small gathering to honor her milestone with cake and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Frank Brokelmeyer
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S. Locust Street
Illinois
Mirror
FOX Illinois Theatre
George O’brien
Great North Timber Regions
Moran
Mack
Milton Sills
Egypt
Mr. Pritchett
Maxwell House
MTI Tapioca
Aco
Tin’s Cash CO
Gabe
Liberty Theatre
Joan Craw
SATUR
Rin Tin Tin E
Lone Defender
Chas. Ie
SEA Bat
Rex Beach
Gary Cooper
Kay Johnson
Harry Green
Betty Compson
Ming
Crawford
Vernon, Illinois
John, Chance
Patoka, Illinois
Goodyear
Bird
Globe Lumber CO
Ford
REX Motor CO
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