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Newspaper
Goreville Record
Location
Goreville, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
1
Inspect our stock of men’s boys’ youths’ and children’s suits from popular clothiers the East. No sweat shop items. We guarantee the make style fit and above all the PIRRICE of our goods.
The item notes The Youth’s Companion 1906 calendar lithographed in twelve colors and a subscription certificate for fifty two issues, with sample copies available. Special to The Record mentions Thad Proctor in Cairo, Rebekahs meeting, and various social notes from Vienna and local attendees amid unsettled weather reports.
Ordinance No 43 declares sale or distribution of temperance drinks that require a government license a nuisance within Goreville Illinois. Offenders face fines from 25 to 100 dollars per offense. Passed and approved May 7 1906. T J McCormack president and T M Jones clerk certify.
A Murphysboro peddler recounts a moonlit trip from Johnson City to Herrin in which a wagon carrying six or more men suddenly vanished after a driver was struck. He says the spectral event happened again six months later, leaving him fearful to travel that route at night.
Local retailer announces fresh line of canned goods and improved china ware glassware and hardware department. Offers harness saddles bridles team harness collars pads and other harness items with shoes being closed out at almost cost.
Notices recount Mt Zion gatherings with an all day service on the first Sunday in June and graveside memorials by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. Local visits include Josh Elkins in town, Creal Springs trips, and Betsy Carter family travels. Residents report baptisms and Sunday School efforts alongside farm and market chatter.
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