Pearl City June news notes crops church events and visits
The Pearl City column reports the week’s rains benefiting crops though yields are lighter than last year. Revivals and baptisms occurred at the Brethren church and Yellow Creek. Children’s day program at the M E church drew large crowds. Local events include a July 4 celebration planning, a photo tour, and various visits by residents to Chicago Freeport Elgin and Stockton. A lightning-struck pine tree near Robert Geise’s home left a seven-foot stump and scattered debris. Other items mention trips to Chicago, potato growing, farm purchases, graduates, and social gatherings with neighbors and relatives.
Local Tidbits From Ridott June 25
From Our Own Correspondent Ridott June 25 Mr and Mrs Wim Bennett are the proud parents of a baby girl Miss Elsie Lamb of South Haven Michigan visits at W T Lambs John Miller spent Thursday at Davis Rev Brook of Chicago was at Ridott last week Rev Donovan attended the True Blood-Fearer wedding last Wednesday at Oregon Miss Mamie Cotherman of Berlin spent a couple of days at Ridott L M Hiatt and family of Bloomington Ind arrived to spend the summer Mr Heilman and Miss Susie Heilmann spent Sunday at Freeport James Webb of Freeport was a Ridott visitor Miss Ethel Wagner visited her parents Sunday at Pecatonica Miss Bertha Dickover of Freeport spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lease The children's day exercises held last evening at the F M church were a success Mrs Gertrude Welk and daughter of Pecatonica are visiting at the home of Louis Welk Ed Wolfe and family of Berlin spent Saturday evening at Ridott Mrs Lawson and daughter Iya of art visited McGilligan and Bo Sunday John Miller returned home Dayls last week end Mrs Jake Scheffner and eae
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Ridott
L. M. Hiatt
Bloom‘ington
Ind
Lease
F. M
Gertrude Welk
Pecatonica
Louis Welk
Wolfe
Berlin
Lawson
Iya
Art
McGilligan
John Miller
Jake Scheffner
Local residents share Sunday visits across towns
My and Mrs Chames Cotherman spent Sunday with D Cotherman and family at Berlin. Mr and Mrs Brown entertained Oscd Ritzitian and family of Freeport on Sunday. George Sibert and family of Castlewood D are visiting Ridott relatives. Several from Ridott attended the graduating exercises at Freeport on Saturday afternoon. W Crosby of Freeport called at the home of B Boyer on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Walter Shockey of Freeport visited Ridott friends yesterday.
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Chames Cotherman
D. Cotherman
Berlin
Brown
Ritzitian
Freeport
George Sibert
Castlewood
Ridott
W. Crosby
B. Boyer
Walter Shockey
Buena Vista Gossip and Local Visits Summary
Buena Vista residents report steady rain and improved health as Walt Bolander recovers from a windmill accident. The community notes visits by N D to mobility, Lula Bolander at Red Oak, Fred Maska’s new buggy, and gatherings with neighbors at Afalkey Monroe and Orangeville. Local travels include Elmer Korth starting creamery work and Miss Ermald’s Red Oak call. village socials span Bellview, McConnell, and various Sunday visits.
Two Merry Tramps advance man visits and school changes
From Our Own Correspondent Winslow June 26 J K Vetter advance man for MecVenn Vetters company was guest of Sherman McVenn. Board of education dismisses teacher and hires three new ones Prof Hatchet named principal Miss Lydia Wohlford intermediate Miss Schaper primary. Berlin notes with social calls and visits including H H Deery Clare Smith D Burgher and gatherings. Berlin M E Sunday school picnic planned July 6.
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Winslow
J. K. Vetter
MecVenn & Vetters
Sherman McVenn
Board of Education
Hatchet
Durand
Lydia Wohlford
Schaper
Ken” Wire
California
J. M. Gordon
Stockton
Mr. Miller
Platte
South Dakota
Charles Ho
Bessie Fuller
Blanche Martin
Chicago
Pleasant Hill Picnic at Damascus Sees Good Attendance
From Our Own Correspondent Pleasant Hill June 25 A Damascus picnic drew strong turnout despite poor weather. Attendees report an enjoyable event with residents Mrs Elizabeth Fetzer visiting inlaws Mesdames John Murphy and James Fogel. Nearby visitors include Misses Amelia Swartz Barbara Nuss Henry Kratzer and families.
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Pleasant Hill
Damascus
Elizabeth Fetzer
Mesdames
John Murphy
James Fogel
Thomas Kahl
Aaron Kahl
Warren
Victor Solace
Fair View
Amelia Swartz
Barbara Nuss
Henry Kratzer
Joseph
George Sprague
Reliable remedy for colic or diarrhea promotes trust
A long standing quarter priced remedy boasts extensive dealer recommendations and thousands of testimonials. Claimed to be prescribed by physicians with satisfactory results and capable of saving lives before medical help arrives. Ends with urging to buy now despite unclear product name or sourcing.
Local Social Notes From Lena And Nearby Areas
Daughters and relatives visiting Lena residents over the weekend include the Murphy and Kratzer families with Joe Kratzer hosting a gravel hauling bee for a cement walk project. Visitors from Freeport and Louisa join regional families at Gillette and Murphy homes as graduation events and a Woodvien festival draw local attention.
Quiet Socials and Baseball in Clarno News
Scioto Mills on June 26 reports Harry Angle of Freeport and N H Angle of Whiterock Kansas visiting E D Baker and family. Various locals, including the Clarno baseball team defeating the home squad 15 to 7, are noted with gatherings and visits by several residents over the weekend.
Centennial notes on local visits and Independence picnic
From Our Own Correspondent Centennial June 25 reports Mrs Will Uhe and Mrs Lewis Uhe of West Point visiting relatives. Henry Schling returns from Warrenton Mo. Altenbern of Lena visits Rohland Goethe and wife. Oscar Ortmeier of Freeport at Geiser home. Charles Liebhart and daughter Hazel of Freeport visit family. A Bushman of Pearl City visits Mrs Koertner. German M E Sunday school Epworth league plan July fourth picnic. August Hoefer and family of Freeport spend day with Theodore Koerner. Ernst Silberman sawing wood for Lou Herbrick.
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Will Uhe
Lewis Uhe
West Point
W. W. Schling
Warrenton
Altenbern
Lena
Rohland Goethe
Oscar Ortmeier
Freeport
Geiser
Charles Liebhart
Florence Station News Roundup June 25
Wm Otto returns from German Valley after a week of work. Alma Otto and Kate Wirtjes graduate at Freeport. Margaret Mitchell visits Dubuque. Ang Sites visit Freud family. Burton family from Freeport visit Meyer family. Gerkie brothers tour west. Albert Sullivan of Lena visits Wall family. Last dance slated for Friday night June 29 at the hall. Children’s program draws good attendance.
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Florence Station
Wm. Otto
German Valley
Alma Otto
Kate Wirtjes
Freeport
Margaret Mitchell
Dubuque
Iowa
Ang
E. F. Freud
R. Burton
J. W. Meyer
William and
Ed Ge
Desirable city lots offered on High Street
Lots for sale along High Street between Empire and Ghas shown by Meyer and Wor AED Gi Baee G zidlw at 46 Stephenson Street. Read as an old classified brief promoting prime plots in a central location with parcel highlights and contact lines.
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High St
Emepire
G¢has
E. Meyer
Stephenson St
Humility the Foundation of Virtue in Faith
Christian sermon outlines virtue as essential to faith, citing Love as the supreme grace. Humility anchors strength in God, guiding believers to endure doubt and resist pride, with biblical cross-references urging meekness and trust in divine providence.
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Doyle
I Petry
Peter
Jesus
James
John
Brooklyn to Host New York State Christian Endeavor Convention
William R. Hassell of Brooklyn was named chairman of the convention committee for the New York State Christian Endeavor Union biennial event in Brooklyn on Oct 9 10 and 11. The gathering is expected to draw several thousand delegates and surpass prior conventions in scale and planning. Hassell has long service as a Brooklyn City union president and will shape the event.
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New York State Christian Endeavor Union
Brooklyn
Willam WR. I Lassell
Hassell
Brooklyn City Union
Christian Endeavor's Principles and Future Outlook
The article outlines Christian Endeavor’s core principles Deep religious devotion service for all and all for service fellowship with fidelity and brotherhood with all It notes a bright outlook as the society nears its second century with expanding scope and a hopeful base of youth and supporters led by Dr Francis B Clarvoie.
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Christian Endeavor
Christian
Francis BE. Clar’ Vole
Very Low Excursion Rates to State Epworth League Convention
Ex cursion tickets will be sold at reduced rates June 28 to 80, inclusive, limited to return until July 2, inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Ry. Danville via the North Western Line.
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Epworth League
Danville
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western R’y
0. M. & St. Paul Excurison Tickets To Denver Trip
The 0. M. and St. Paul will sell round trip excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 24 dollars and 40 cents from July 10 to 15. The sale is limited to August 80 in connection with the annual Elks meeting. Agent J B Sweat, 417 Dewtd.
Danish plans for unemployment insurance funds advance
The article notes Denmark’s social provisions and state aid for the needy, praising Danish old age pensions and public insurance. It outlines a three-year commission proposal to create unemployment funds with state and municipal support, where the exchequer would cover one third of annual premiums and members cover the rest, with eligibility at two thirds of average wages.
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Denmark
Funeral rites of Cambodian king amid long pyre ritual
A picturesque account describes the Cambodia capital Pnom Pen ceremony for the late King Noro dom of Cambodia. King Sisowate and his priests lay prostrate for hours as the urn is burned on a grand pyre watched by 5000 warriors and dignitaries. The pyre burns for a full day with prayers and a loud royal vigil. Conchtelli insect concerns and China population figures follow. Oldtown Maine boasts a longtime houseworker in a 35 year family. A three cent Washington toll coin is noted from Valley Forge.
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Norodom
Cambodia
Pnom Pen
Sisowate
Conchtelli
Texas
China
Oldtown
Fred Fifield
Manchester
N. H
George Washington
Valley Forge
Low Excursion Fares to San Francisco and Los Angeles
North Western line offers a limited round trip fare from all stations June 26 to July 7 with favorable return limits. Three fast daily trains to California include The Overland Limited and The Los Angeles Limited electric lighted, plus The China & Japan Fast Mail with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. For itineraries and full details, contact Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
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San Franisco
Los Angeles
California
San Francisco
Salt Lake
Chicago & North-Western
R'v
Oldwi
New Homes in the West by Chicago Northwestern
Chicago and Northwestern Railway announces a round trip excursion from all points July 12 to 29 with one way fare to Shoshone Wyoming reservation border. Registration dates July 16 to 31 at Shoshoni and Lander. Pamphlets and maps available free on request to W. S. Skern, P. T. M., Chicago Ill.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Shoshone
Wyoming
Shonshoni and
Lander
lXniskern
Chicago
Ill
Special Summer Tourist Rates to Canadian and New England Points
Nickel Plate Road offers summer tourist rates from Chicago with a fifteen day limit at one fare plus two dollars and a thirty day limit at one fare plus four dollars. For date of sale and sleeper reservations, contact city ticket office No. 107 Adams St Chicago.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Adama St
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