Busy Thanksgiving events and town notes in Joppa
The Joppa column reports a Thanksgiving supper at the Christian church hosted by local ladies, plus local happenings. Mayor Bateman traveled to Chicago on business. hotel laundry rooms burned. crowds visited Belknap. Dr. Sexton of Kentucky visited relatives. Joppa Brass Band engaged for speeches. Robleds and visits from Metropolis. Shipyard work continues with barges, rail yard expansions underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
G.T Bateman
Chcago
I. R
Grandma Sexton
J .P. Willis
Metropolis
Joppa Brass Band
Q A. Ledbetter
Billy Bowerman
R. W. Hutchinson
Billy
J. E Rodgers
E. O. Leek
Jap Tower
Journal Force
Toler
Martin
Herbert Willis
Henrietta
C. E. Tucker
Rebekahs
Jess Holiday
De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad
Do not let anyone tell you that something else is as good as De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. They relieve weak back pain rheumatic pains and bladder and kidney disorders. A week’s trial will convince you. Sold at Curtis' Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Curtis’ Drug Store
Domestic Science Meeting in Metropolis Oct
The Domestic Science Association of Massac county will hold its annual meeting at Music Hall Metropolis in October. An all day program is planned with a separate room to avoid interfering with the farmer's program and a bread contest entry requiring the bread be brought Saturday morning. A basket dinner will be served and a large attendance is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Domestic Science Association of
Massac County
Music Hall
Metropolisan
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
Buros thesises and scratches are soothed and healed by DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. The best salve for piles. Be sure you get De Witt's. Sold at Curtis' Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
DeWitt’s
Curtis’ Drug Store
Community Weekend Gatherings and Local Notices
Washington Chas Neimeyer and family spent Sunday with Fritz Obermarck and family. Zion's M. and church hosted a large quarterly meeting with Salem and Waltersburg attendees. Obituary: no. Notable visits include Ernest and George Krueger's Rosebud trip to Ed Krueger home. Epworth League active at Zion's church. FOR SALE: residence on East Fourth Street Metropolis with adjoining lot offered by John N Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Neimeyer
Fritz Obermarck
Familly
Salem
Waltersburg
Zion’s M
Ernest Krueger
Rosebud
George Krueger Sr
Ed. Krueger
Will Crow
Jono Summersett
Gus Winthorst
Hazel Westerman
Carrie Summersett
Epworth League
Zion's Church
Victoria Campbell
Metropolis
Lua Summersett
Irvin Lyne
Albert Helmantoler
Andrew Summersett
Tucker’s Mill
Hermis Hall
Jobn Joyner
East Wourth Street
Waddannra
Pastor Announces Two Sermon Series for Sunday
A local pastor unveils two sermon series starting next Sunday. The morning series titled Truths From Hebrew Stories will cover The Dawn of Creation, The Story of Eden, The Parable of Cain, The Flood Story, The Patriarchs, and The Exodus. The evening series Home and the Inhabitants will explore Home, Father, Mother, Husband and Wife, The Child in the Midst, and The Ideal Home.
Oysters Offered For Restaurant Or Delivery
G. D. Zettler advertises fresh oysters available three times weekly with cooked preparations or raw delivery anywhere in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Zettler
Mission Festival at St Stephen's Church
On Sunday in October 18 the annual Mission Festival will be held at St Stephen's Church in Washing ton precinct with services starting at 10 AM and again at 2 PM The pastor Mr Streets will be assisted by Rev Mr Preu of Jonesboro All friends of the World’s Redeemer are invited to attend Ladies are invited to visit Mrs Anders Millinery at the State Hotel block Metropolis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen's Church
Washington Precinct
S Reets
Preu
Jonesboro
Cause of the World’s Redeemer
Mrs
Anders
Bock
Metropolis
Change in Northbound IC Train Time at Metropolis
The IC railroad will move the Metropolis northbound train to 10 30 in the morning starting next Sunday, replacing 1 40 pm. The shift lets Metropolis residents conduct business at stations northward and return the same day. Also promoting Foley Honey and Tar for coughs and colds with genuine yellow-packaged product recommended by Fred K Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C
Metropolis
Foley
Fred K Curtis
Milliner Mrs Eastham to Close Stock at Cost Pressed by Ill Health
Mrs Eastham a long time county milliner announces a rapid sale of hats plumes and millinery stock from actual cost to below cost to clear inventory by Spring pending sale of business. She guards against overstatement promising no dead stock and notes strong cash trade and low prices on violins guitars pianos offered by Dr Brown Liggett Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miassac County
Eastham
Removal Notice to Shirk Property Across from Copeland Hotel
My friends and patrons are hereby notified that I have moved to the Shirk property across from Copeland hotel. 2b Mrs T. E. Cooney DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous little liver pills. They are small, sure, safe pills. Sold by Curtis' Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirk
Copeland Hotel
T. E. Cooney
DeWitt's
Curtis’ Drug Store
Marriage License and Local Ads Notes
Marriage license items list James A. Davis and Myrtle Cartwright Columbus Marlow and Emeline Hackner Cleveland Ferrell and Chessie Foster D R Morris and Ollie Jenkins. Advertisements mention Curtis selling Victor talking machines Edison phonographs and Zonophone on installment plan plus a sewing machine cleaning claim and Hopkins as a provider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Davis
Myrtle Cartwright
Columbus Marlow
Emeline Hackner
Cleveland Ferrell
Chessie Foster
D.R Morris
Ollie Jenkins
Victor
Edison Phonograph
Curtis
Ladies Market at Old Copeland Hotel
The Ladies of the Baptist church plan a market next Saturday at the Old Copeland Hotel selling foods such as chicken ham cakes and pies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Copeland Hotel
Brookport Real Estate Transfers and Mortgages
Millie B Todd transfers lot 6 block 7 Brookport to Sarah J Warren for 1 dollar. Wilkie sells 80 acres 27 14 3 for 32 500 to Henry Schmidt. Emma Hatfield sells land in 23 15 3 to RB Pope for 3 500. Mary R Pennington to John B Lynn lot 1 block 4 Brookport for 2 000. John B Lynn to Geo W Garrett lot 13 block 1 Brookport for 1 450. R Pope to H V Popeland in 23 15 3 for 3 350. John Mescher to Geo W Dye tote 10 11 12 block 90 Metropolis 8155. Real estate mortgages six for 5 650. Chattel mortgages three for 39 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie B. Todd
Sarah J. Warren
Brookport
Agper Wilkie
Henry Schmidt
Emma Hatfield
RB. B. Pope
Mary R. Pennington
John B. Lynn
John B Lynn
Geo. Fi Garrett
R. V. Pope
H V. Popeland
Central Fence and Machine Co. ships first lot to Tennessee
Central Fence and Machine Company produced its first new work aside from gate making and shipped a batch to Lebanon, Tennessee. Hd. Benjamin is on the road taking orders, with high hopes for steady carload orders and continued advertising value from yesterday's shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Fence and Machine Co
Lebanon
Tenn
Benjamin
Colored Masonic Grand Lodge in session in Illinois
The Grand Lodge of colored Masons for Illinois meets at this place. Wee sell B P S paint at 1.60 per gallon, commonly 1.75 elsewhere. Curtis Drug Store offers a player piano. Liggett Hopkins can advise. Busy Bee serves fresh oysters in any style or bulk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Grand Lodge of Colored Masons For
State of
Illinois
Wee
B.P. S
Curtis Drug Store
Liggett & Hopkins
Curtis Millinery Store Sells New Style Hats
Hats buyers urged to compare prices from 25 to 86 cents more on the dollar for the new style felt and children's hats at Curtis Millinery Store. See the latest designs and shop today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Millinery Store
Walker relatives gather for funeral in Dyersburg area
W. T. Walker of Dyersburg Tennessee is visiting his cousin W. P. Walker and wife. He came to attend the funeral of Ca Loving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Walker
Dyersburg Tonn
W. P. Walker
Mr. Walker
Regular Meeting Notice of Wo mans Club
The Home Department will hold a regular meeting in the Club room Friday at 2:00 PM on October 16 1908. The program covers Domestic Science Potatoes and The Laundry with Mrs A Davisson Mrs A Z Bruner and Mrs A J Gibbons guiding the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woman’s Club
A. Davisson
A. Z. Bruner
A. J. Gibbons
Sec’y
Golightly Sells Interest in Lumber Firm to J N Green
Notice states Manuel Golightly sells entire interest in the Golightly Green Lumber Company to J N Green. Green assumes all firm duties and collects all accounts due. Golightly name will no longer be associated with the firm. Salutation and signature indicate a formal transfer of ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golightly- Green Lumber Company
J. N. Green
Igned
Wii Manuel Golightly
Mission Feast at Zion's Evangelical Church
Zion's German Evangelical Church held its annual Mission Feast on Sunday October 11. Rev August Jenorich of Marion Ill preached the morning service while Rev Ed Brink of Murphyboro Ill and Rev Jung of Brookport led the afternoon services. Both were well attended and a collection was taken for the India mission and Home Mission. Rev Hausman, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion’s
Weather hints and local notices mix a chilly day
Slightly colder with snow signals rheumatism weather and urges Ballard's Snow Liniment for aches and stiffness. Local ads promote oysters from Zettler's and news of C. H. Meyer moving to Brookport, plus a doctor forecast for Mrs. Catherine Brady and a cash giveaway at Miller's. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup advertised as cold remedy via Curtis' Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Henry J. Humma
Kennedy
Curtis
Rain Sorely Needed In Massac County
An Altoona reader notes a severe drought since June impacting Massac County crops. Wheat and grass sowing suffer from dust as farmers seek relief and rain. The letter cites Dean's Regulars for gentle bowel relief, attributed to George B. Krause of Walnut Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massac
Dean
George B. Krause
Walnut Ave
Altoona, Pa
Pumpkin Seed Guesser Charley Adkins Wins At Fair
Charley Adkins won a $70 prize at the State fair by guessing 637 seeds in a pumpkin. the actual total was 6384 but Mrs. Ora Cantrell of Buffalo correctly guessed 6384 and won a $400 W. W. Kimball piano. Adkins received a $70 check toward a plane purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Adkins
Ora Cantrell
Buffalo
W. W. Kimball
Adkin
Funeral for Calvin W Loving in Metropolis
The body of Calvin Washington Loving who died in Seattle Washington October 6 of consumption was brought here Tuesday for burial. He was born in Obion County Tennessee and lived much of his life in Metropolis before moving with his family to Arkansas until last summer. He leaves a widow, one son, two brothers Wm Walker and F B Walker, and a sister Mrs John W Peter. Funeral at the Methodist church with Rev J M Adams officiating, interment in Odd Fellows cemetery. Also a notice seeking clean cotton rags for presses and rollers to be brought to the Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Washington Loving
Seattle Wash
Mr. Loving
Obion County
Teno
Massac County
O. R and
Almira Loving
Metropolis
Arkansas
Wm Walker
F. B. Walker
Brunswick
John W. Peter
Seattle
Wash
Methodist Church
J. M. Adams
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Daughters of the American Revolution plan Fort Massac Park monument unveiling
Mrs Mathew T Scott of Bloomington and Mrs Jessie Palmer Webber of Springfield arrange for a monument unveiling at Fort Massac Park on a Sunday in November. Governor Denren and about one hundred DAR ladies will attend. Metropolis urged to host them at hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew T. Scott
Bloomington
Jessie Palmer
Webber
Springfield
Fort Massac Park
Denren
Metropolis
Fort Massad
Fort Massac
Scott
Sp.m
Business Men's Association
Merchant's Club
Woman’s Club
Legal Blanks and Printing Offer from Herald Printing Co
We advertise a supply of legal blanks including Warranty Deeds Quit Claim Deeds Lease of Personal Property Monthly Rent Mortgages Chattel Mortgages and Blank Notes Prices are 3 for 10c or 40c per dozen Notes furnished free with mortgages Cash with order Hopkins to examine old machine all work warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Printing Co
Methodist Reunion Brings Church Members and Friends Together
A Methodist church reunion hosted by F. A. Trousdale and wife drew members and friends Friday evening. The event emphasized fraternity and charity for the old and needy, with broad welcome and fellowship beyond sectarian lines, reflecting the Spirit of the Divine Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
F. A. Trousdale
Skin Disease Cure Claims by Zeno and Zemotone
An advertisement touts Zeno and Zemotone as instant cures for all skin diseases. It claims to draw germ life to the skin surface and destroy it leaving clear skin. The notice directs inquiries to E. W. Rose Med Co in St. Louis and sales through F. E. Curtis and sewing machine service by D. W. Hopkins in Metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeno
Zemotone
E. W. Rose Med. Co
St. Louia
F. E. Curtis
Two Ballots Showdown Between Brewer and Sunday School Man
In a compact parable about temperance and politics the piece contrasts two ballots cast in a local license vote. A cheerful brewer and a devout Sunday School man both tally votes, revealing shifting allegiances as weather changes and politics collide.
Indiana County Local Option Becomes Law After Dramatic Vote
In Indianapolis on September 26 the Indiana house passed county local option with a 55 to 45 vote. Four Republicans voted for the bill and six Democrats for it, amid dramatic scenes as temperance workers filled the chamber. Governor Hanly signed the bill within an hour, making county local option a law in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
House
Temperance
Indiana House of Representatives
Johnson
Vigo County
Cne
Hanly
Miller's offer tickets with every purchase
Every purchase at Miller's earns a ticket granting a chance at a five percent prize when the clock stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller's
Livestock Markets Sluggish As Cattle Demand Cools
National Livestock Commission Co reports 1500 cattle on hand with best steers fading 10 to 16 cents since last Friday. Good to choice cattle scarce. hogs steady to lower as packers buy only adequate hog supplies. Lambs and mutton steady though top lambs harder to find. feeders and grass cattle face limited upside.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Q. Connor
Upper Market Street
Joppa
Washington
Stasucuvee
John N. Weaver
Eccles’ Bakery
Congregational Church
St. Stephen’s Church
Dr. Brown’s
Hopkins
Central Fence and Machine Company
Colored Masonic Grand Lodge
J. C. Lehman
Officefover
First National Bank
Zion's Evangelical Church
Zettler’s
C. H. Meyer
Center, Mo
Meyer
Mr. West
Catherine Brady
Brady
Miller
Charley
D. W. Hopkins
E.C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago, Til
F. BE. Curtis
W. A. Ward
Schmaus Bros
Paducah
Daughters OF the American Revolution
Methodist Reunion
Ferry St
Aleen
Law
Liccett
Weat Side
Ferry
Louis
National Livestock Commission CO
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