Local items and ads frame a small town Journal page
News notes mention Prof Duff Piercy of Greenville schools visiting relatives in town. Fred Ratliff of Zion vicinity called on the Journal. Will Sebel and N P Levinson toured St Louis for spring bargains. An ad lists pressed brick for sale by Zimmerman Johnson at 362 Cor 9th St. and Casey. Also mentions ladies low shoes designs at the Fire Store.
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Zimmerman & Johnson
Phone
9Th St
Casey
Fred Ratliff
Zion
Journal
Will Sebel
N. P. Levinson
St. Louis
Germantown Coal and Local Goods Advertisements
Germantown Coal offers bargains via A M Strattan name appears twice with phone 333. Ads for fruit farm bargains in Ozarks by A K Wick at Jefferson House. G A R Illinois encampment to be in Rock Island May 20 21 22. Settlemire and wife visit Litchfield guests of W C Arthurs. Timothy hay grade available, sale in large lots to Watson and Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Illinois
Rock Island
Germantown & New Baden Coal Adverts Reappear
News from Germantown and New Baden coal orders are offered with prompt fulfillment and contact details. Local notices cover Sami Laird visiting from Springfield, Ralph Jackson studying at Carbondale, and attendance at the Southern Illinois Teachers Association in Centerville. Frances Atwood dies near the city after pneumonia, with funeral at Bethel church led by Reverends Kinison and Smothers. Jesse D. Jones buys land from Edith Suddoth and plans to relocate the hotel then build a two story brick business on the site north of Strattan Castlen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Jackson
Carbondale
Frances Atwood
Willis Atwood
Bethel Church
Kinison
Smothers
Jesse D. Jones
Edith Suddoth
R.L. Strattan & Castlen
North Ninth Steel
Payne's Candidacy For Jefferson Sheriff Nomination
William S. Payne announces his candidacy for the Democratic primary nomination for Jefferson County sheriff. A farmer and stock dealer born and raised in the county, he is well known and supported by his business peers and loyal party workers who expect a strong vote if nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Payne
Jefferson County
Democratic Party
Its Influence on Town Growth Through Newspapers
The article argues a thriving town paper draws business, capital, and labor to the community. It asserts newspapers guide economic development and warn that neglecting the local paper harms both individuals and the town. Wanamaker is cited as a guiding quote on newspaper impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
Williams for County Treasurer Candidate in Jefferson County
The article endorses W. B. Williams for county treasurer on the Democratic ticket, praising his honor integrity and qualifications. It notes he is known locally, a progressive business man, public spirited, and determined to win in the Democratic primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Williams
Jefferson County
Williams
Ile
Pleasant Valley School Marks Year’s End With Praise
The last day of school at Pleasant Valley praised teacher Homer Ater for tireless work and leadership. Patrons showed deep interest through prompt pupil attendance, reflecting a strong union of affection between teacher, pupils, and parents and affirming the school as the county’s most successful and engaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Homer Ater
Ater
First Excursion of Season to Chicago
The C and EIRR announces the first season excursion to Chicago at a round trip of five dollars. Tickets available at all stations from Shelbyville to West Vienna inclusive, valid for return on trains 1 and 3 from 8:20 a.m. and 11:34 p.m. through March 29, 1902. Information via company agents or W. L. Ricnarpsoy, GPA, G and L RR, Chicago, Ill.
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C. & Eirr
Chicago
Shelbyville
West Vienna
W. LH. Ricnarpsoy
GPA
G&l RR
Goina Sotiti
Southern Fast
Mt. Vertion Accom
Southern Past
Loule
Mt. Vernon
Frotgillescessis Bett Gees
Loma
Catitee
Learning and Alousey
Loul
Avis Mit Pat Ae Ohana
Examinations for teachers' certificates schedule
Examinations for teachers certificates will be held at the East Side school building on April 5 May 3 June 7 July 5 August 9. Applicants must be on hand at 8 30 am. Work provided with ink and paper. Second grades require averages 835 minimum 70 first 90 and 75. Questions will be from Roarks Method in Education and School Sanitation and Decoration. These books are the reading circle for the year. Summer Normal July 14 to August 8 Institute August 11 to 22. Instructors W Duff Piercy J Alvis Chas J Moore Jas M Ein Co Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Roark
W. Duff Piercy
J. Alvis
Chas
J. Moore
Jas
M. Ein
Coal Without Slack Numbered Order Reminder
A brief note urges customers to place orders for coal without slack, highlighting prompt fulfillment and direct supplier contact for streamlined delivery.
Missouri Lands A K Wick Talks At Jefferson House Lebanon
A K Wick of Lebanon Missouri visits Jefferson House and invites parties seeking relocation. Lebanon sits in the Ozarks dubbed The Land of the Big Bear Apple and Sun Kissed Peach with cheap lands, natural grass, fruit and timber, plus health resorts for invalids. Wick represents Stillwell Crow Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon, Mo
Ozarks
Wick
Stillwell, Crow & Co
Ladies to Sell Baked Goods Saturdays Starting April Sixth
Christian church ladies will hold weekly bake sales on Saturdays beginning April 6 at the Hawkins store. A share of housekeepers in the city is respectfully solicited to patronize the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Church
Hawkins
Wanted: Manager for New Ms Vernon Branch
A brief classified note seeks a manager for a new Vernon branch in Illinois. Alfred Morris, a wholesaler based in Cincinnati Ohio, requests immediate contact with references.
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Ms. Vernon Ill
Alfred Morris
Wholesiler
Cincinnati
Ohio
Roasted Package Coffee Sales Opportunity in Mansfield
Traveling and resident salesmen sought to sell our roasted package coffee on exclusive or side commission. Good opportunity for strong performers. Address Tuos, M. McBrer & Co., Mansfield, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrep
Tuos
M. McBrer & Co
Mansfield
Ohio
Fragmented OCR Time Fragments and Codes
Readable fragments include numbers and times with scattered letters. The piece reads like garbled timestamps and codes such as 520 pm, 84 pm, 00003327, Dm reveed, and 14 pre veeee8. It lacks clear events or subjects to summarize into a full news item.
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SANIT
Duff Piercy
Greenville
Germantown Coal
A. M. Strattan
Southwest
Missouri
A. K. Wick
Jefferson House
QO. Settlemire
Litchfield
Town
W. C. Arthurs
Timothy Day
Frep P, Watson & Bro
Germantown
New Baden Coal
Sami, Laird
Springfield
Chester
Payne
Owen’s Marble Works
Nish
W. L. Owen
Rutherford
Main Street
Mqok
Joan R. Allen
A. A. Jounsom
U. L. Bauerson
EB. Parron
Lebanon, Missouri
MT. Vernon, Ill
John R. Allen
D. H. Warren
A. @. Johnson
R. J. Bond
A L. Emmerson
H. Watkins
Morris Emmerson
I. G. Gee
the Ham National Bank
Mt, Vernon Ill
Labert Watson
Sidney K. Ham
Rufus Grant
Louis G. Pavey
Sam Cabey
Atten Anan Ee
Jacksonville
St Louis
Jacksonville and
Decatur
Centralia
Lye
Leay
Bhittuceces
Cece Ess
Binithboro
S.s
Ami Morrento
Ces Coes
Litehtleldeces Coes
Qglentdic
Cece Ees
Ah Virden
Ecocees
Waverly Coos Cooes
Reece
Mt. Vernon Air Line
Central
Northern
Illinois
J.W. Daly
Jacks
H Mn
Louisville Lines
St. Louis Mail and Express
St. Louis Night Express
Louisville Mail and Express
Louisville Night Express
Louisville
Minot
Union Station
St. Loula
Air Ling Station
F. G. Whitacre
Mt, Vernon
Texas Bousiniy
Seeceeseeceee
Mailland Express
Locil Freight
Texas Special
Tno
Ceceeosees
Cotton Belt
Hebes
Fort Worth
Texas
Traina
Thebes
W.A. Ellison
Ill
South
West Indies
Mexico
California
St. Augustine
Palm Beach
Miami
Tampa
Port Tampa
Brunswick
Thomasville
Charleston
Aiken Augusta
Pinehurst
Asheville
Atlanta
New Orleans
Memphis
Elmina
Rittenhouse
New York
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