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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1903
Page
1
Rebecca I Philips, born September 2 1884, died September 23 1923 aged 79 years 41 days. Wife of H T Walker born June 5 1862, mother of nine children eight sons and one daughter. Funeral at M E Church led by Revs H Murphy and J M Smith. Card of Thanks from Co N Walker and family.
Vernon t Oats leaves for university while Mabry of Vandilia conducts business here. Quayle heads to a geo stay in Decatur, Reynolds of Almais visits friends. Jones of Decatur on fay business. Danbury buys a g from Pfeffer Motor centralia. Florence Sprinkle visiting with her mother in Vernon. Miss Ruby Cain of Patoka visits with Mr and Mrs Jim Smith. Mrs Katie Metzger of Shobonier visiting in St Louis with Mrs Jales Ehlers. D W White and Gladys Thompson’s family spend Bundy in St Elmo. Hathaway, Jones and Berson were in ler on business. Supper last Friday raised near 50 dollars for the school.
The decapitated body of Mrs Thomas Wyren of this city was found along the Pennsylvania railroad tracks near the railroad bridge Friday forenoon. Sheriff officials removed the body with skull fragments and hair switches to the sheriff s office, where hundreds viewed it. Wyren identified the clothing worn and said his wife left home Thursday evening for church and did not return, later believed to have gone to Effingham to relatives.
Murfins and Cain’s advertise stove pipe, blankets, and second hand drills while Patoka Hardware promotes bids on Sellers Cabinet and Kitchen Cabinet. Salem visitors, local students, and school clubs in Patoka area discuss basketball, societies, and plans for a high school annual as Odin High School defeats Patoka High.
An annual bazaar will be held on Thanksgiving Day under the auspices of the Christian Church. Watch for further announcements.
Wm Templeton and family with Fred Copy enbarger and family from Clinton visit Ed Payne and family. Wilma Payne stays with grandmother Aunt Fanny Jobert. A J Kinney and wife visit Ira Kinney and family. J T Bilankinship and Mrs Mae Simcox of Patoka visit John Anderson and family. George Payne and family and L Knight and family from St Louis visit Wes Oats and wife. Ted Shannon visits WwW and family. Various neighbors host Sunday gatherings with Albert Brown family and Clinton guests. Fd Payne builds hen house. Barbara runs a chicken business. Aunt Jane Christie sick. Grandma Olmstead with W. W Olmstead’s family. Frank Benefiel Vendalia and Walter and sons visit from Stringtown. Elmer adds a new chick going in. Residents visit with Jasper Benefiel and family. Katherine Don and Genevieve San Arlene Lake visit Ballance.
Addis Walton claims the champion soybean stalk carrying 761 pods, a record that appears unlikely to be surpassed.
Community event invites locals to a pie supper in Round Top on Friday night October 5. Organizers say everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy homemade pies and hospitality.
Frank Perry and family of Centralia visited parents Albert Perry and wife. Effie Lloyd left for Carbondale Normal School. J C Lloyd and Effie attended Carbondale arrangements. Miss Effie Lloyd to Carbondale. Rev Fox and Rev Kelley preached. John Metzger considered Wood River job. Annie Henry birthday gathering. Margaret Finkbone of Centralia visited Enlow relatives. Marion Enlow and family of Centralia visited here Sunday.
In Fostersburg, Mrs Pierson and her son with Ora Green and family visited Eli Morgan and kin last Wednesday. Nearby, Arnold Chapel School opened with Edwin Walker as Jeems Arnold. Herman Torbeck plans to keep dry this winter after building new roofs. Various relatives and neighbors are mentioned across state lines in social updates and harvest chatter.
A Patoka man and several area visitors are noted in a record of social movements. M. L. Watson of Mulberry Gree, Francis and Wil Fern Watson, and others are listed as Vernon visitors and guests, with mentions of visits to Vandalia Springfield and Centralia.
In a liberal move Goodyear announces new low prices on Good year Tires the lowest in tire history. Materials costs drive this offer which may not last long and urges buyers to purchase now for a new casing at a bargain versus inferior unknown makes. F. J. Rogier Hardware.
I. B. Livesay and his mother joined relatives for an anniversary observance and attended a Wednesday and Thursday event at Centralia. The fragment mentions a March or date nearby and attendance at a local play but details are incomplete.
Chance School hosts a pie supper on Wednesday October 3 inviting all to attend. The community event promises refreshments and a social gathering for residents and families.
The State Blue Book shows fees collected rose from 1.82 million in 1916 to 11.92 million in 1928 with total revenues now over 13.5 million and expected to top 14 million by year end. Costs shrank from 16.5 percent of receipts in 1916 to 7.45 percent in 1922, with automobile fees alone rising to 7.8 million in 1928. The office added two departments for the blue sky law and Capitol telephone exchange, and libraries were placed under the secretary’s control.
M E South Church announces services next Sunday at Zion at 11 A M and 7 P M and at McHaney at 8 P M. The first conference service invites all members and others to join as they begin a new year with prayer meetings every Thursday evening. All are cordially invited to attend.
Mrs John Pugh invites readers to view her new stock of fall and winter hats at her residence. The notice requests a visit to inspect the selection and browse the millinery offerings.
A compact primer on operating a local newspaper from shop floor to front page. Emphasizes sourcing both local and general news, prioritizing coverage of prominent figures, and maintaining timely money collection and bills. Stresses consistent inclusion of key names in proper spots.
A weather storm affected the area last night while a billing notice explains payment due dates shifting to Monday if Sunday is last day. It notes that Patoka Telephone Exchange customers may be unable to reach offices Saturday. Mrs. Cecil Martin has been ill for a week.
The Centralia Christian Church Orchestra, scheduled to play in Patoka tonight, has been postponed to next Thursday night. The Centralia Orchestra in Patoka opens Thursday night.
The death of a bright and gentle ten year old girl named Helen Lavoune Lawson occurred at home on September 21 1922. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Millie Jimme and left behind a father mother relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church with Rev H Murphy conducting. The little body was laid to rest in Patoka Cemetery. The family recalls her angelic sweetness and divine outlook as a bud of life now in Heaven above.
We thank all who assisted during illness and death of our darling babe. Grateful for floral gifts and kind words. Sincerely Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lawson, Mrs. Millie Jimmerson, Martin and Howard Nelson.
Cracker Neck residents report a busy weekend with numerous visits and travels. William Hawkins visits his sister while Lon Belcher and wife spend time with relatives south of town. J A Shepard and wife host visitors including Charlie Rickey and grandma Wall. Mary Belcher and son Geo transport poultry to Patoka. B Lawrence reports sheep losses to dogs. Walter Enloe plans to move to Decatur. Community notes end with a boast of a free country and neighborly aid.
Verne Davidson pitched Van to a 7 to 6 ten inning win over Pittsburg last Sunday. The game featured steady hitting and a decisive late surge by Van to clinch the contest.
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