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Newspaper

Pekin Advance

Location

Pekin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1917

Page

4

Sunday Visitors and a July 26 Wedding in Pekin and Salem

A list of locals visiting kin includes John and his wife of Pekin, Lemuel Churchman of New Albany, Mrs. Jane Hilton and daughter Hezel of Salem, plus Arthur Hilton’s family. Estelle Motsinger married Roscoe Mull at the bride’s home on July 26. Others note visits from Harley McClellan and Ton Alvey of Louisville, and John Blankenbaker’s family with Pekin friends. Protracted meeting planned at Blue River next Sunday.

Elijah Churchman John Churchman Pekin Lemuel Churchman New Albany Jane Hilton Hezel Salem Arthur Hilton Harley McClellan Louisville Estelle Motsinger Roscoe Mull John Blankenbaker Ton Alvey M. Shoules Elma Jane Nova Rush Charley Wells Logan Sease Wels Martin Earl Anderson South Boston Blue River

Beatrice Packwood dies at age 2 in Indiana Montana ties

Beatrice Marie Packwood born October 16 1914 died July 27 1917 at age 2 years 3 months 12 days. She was the daughter of Elbert and Dolise Packwood and among prayers mourned as an obedient child. The family recalls her sweetness and heavenward ascent with lines about angels and eternal care.

Beatrice Marie Packwood Elbert BE Dolise Alvis Packwood Happy Angels Indiana University Montana Golden Gate Angela Golden Stair

Surprise Birthday Visit Honors Johnson Lockmiller at 50

A large gathering of about 227 relatives and friends from distant places surprised Johnson Lockmiller at his home after church on Sunday for his 50th birthday. A long lawn table, ice cream, and socializing followed, with music and singing as guests departed later in the afternoon planning another such surprise in the future. The guest list includes H C Sullivan family, George Temple family, Harry Porter family of French Lick, and many others listed by last name with extended kin networks.

Johnson Lock- Imiller Mr. Lockimfler H. C. Sullivan George Temple Harry Porter Prench Lick Eeith Minnie Janice Baker Chris Temple Henry Rush A. L. Jeffs George Rettz Hamilton Baker Jane Baker O. L. Couble Pieas Nale Elan Barnett Ralph Martin Familly Addie Collier Cessie Stella Wright Chas. Evans Jeff Martin Phylis Weber Nelson Lockmiller

Reliable Chamberlain's Colic Diarrhoea Remedy Usage

Families keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home for immediate relief and view it as a good investment. It is praised for reducing suffering and is trusted by users, according to Lady Markland Pharmacy.

Ladv Markland Pharmacy

Happy Ridge Social Round From Local Readers

Very hot weather noted as Mr and Mrs John Bell spent Sunday at Nic Lossoms. Afternoon callers included Sherman Cooley and family and Dallas Trus and wife. Many locals visited the County house at Salem on Sunday with Olive Roberts Edgar Mount Daisy Roberts and others from here. Gilbert Elrod and family were at Jake Temple’s Monday and Cleon Bush visits his aunt Allie Graves. Mrs Effle Goss called at C P Graves Monday.

John Bell Nic Lossoms Sherman Cooley Dallas Trus Salem Olive Roberts Edgar Mount Daisy Roberts Ralph Turner Jessie Lovell Alf Bush Bonnie Karnes Lee Lassen Maude Cooley Walter Bell Carl Morrin Gilbert Elrod Jake ‘Temple Cleon Bush Allie Graves Effle Goss C. P. Graves

Stomach and Liver Ailments Advised for Relief

Advertisement urges relief from stomach and liver troubles with Chamberlain's Tablets. Claims long misery can end and suggests trying the tablets, noting a price of a quarter. Distributed by Markland Pharmacy.

Markland Pharmacy

Local Notables and Family Visits Highlight Weekend

Havilla McCoskey and family, Hallie Terrells, and E A Fitzpatrick with kin spent Sunday in Iscottsbore and South Boston churchgoing. Sherman Mahan and wife made a Salem trip. Dempsey Richard and wife attended New Salem church Sunday evening. George Owens and wife visited Scott county relatives. Lee Gorman drove a truck toward Louisville last week. Will Owens and sons helped C W Mead with hay. Prof 5 C Richard and Earl visited their farm last week.

Rath Havilla McCoskey jHallie Terrell Iscottsbore E. A. Fitzpatrick South Boston Morris Chapel Sherman Mahan Salem Dempsey Richard New Salem George Owens Scott County Lee Gorman Louisville Nevil Maharon Dempsey Richards Will Owens and Sons C. W. Mead C. Richard Earl

Chronic Constipation Cure With Chamberlains Tablets Ad

Chronic constipation is treated as difficult but curable in many cases by taking Chamberlains Tablets following the printed directions that accompany each package. Ad from Markland Pharmacy.

Markland Pharmacy

Ratts School House Social Notes

Mrs Gertrude Johnson visits Triends Orleans this week and Estelle Bartlett returns from Martinsville much improved. Mr and Mrs Glenn Rodman spent Sunday with Mrs Jane Boelt. Charles were callers. G P Graves attended wedding of niece Estelle Motsinger Olive Branch Thursday night. Gordon Nale was a business caller at farm last week. R R Shanks family attended Mrs Roby funeral at Be River Sunday. Roscoe Blackman passed through Monday evening. Several from this vicinity attended church Pekin Sunday and joined Johnson Lough miller for a surprise birthday dinner. Howard Nale spent Monday evening with George La Verne Retz.

Gertrude’ Johnson Orleans Misa Estelle Bartlett Martinsville Mire Glenn Rodman Jané Boelt iGharles G. P. Graves Estelle Motsinger Olive Branch Gordon Nale R. R. Shanks Roby Be River Roscoe Blackman Pekin Sundsy Johnson Loughmiller Howard Nale George la Verne Retz

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Reputation Highlighted

The article praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for its longtime good reputation and broad use in homes across generations. It warns that imitators exploit demand, urging purchasers to insist on the original authentic product for relief from coughs colds and whooping coughs.

Foley

Pleasant View Picnic Postponed to August 10

Rains cheered residents as families from Satem and nearby areas gathered with friends. Mrs Mia Wingler, and families of Wingler, Hoggatt, Kuoy, Baker, Gilstrap, Zink, and Smith shared visits and meals. The community plans a Bushs picnic on August 10 with many expected to attend.

Carri Wingler Satem Mia William Wingler Harley Harmon Alva Gilstrap's Mary Marga Lukenbill Bertha Omega Zink Harry Simpson L. M. Kuoy's P. Hoggatt Bert Baker Wm. Hoggatt John Mt. Carmel Albert Smith Big Spring Bush

Summer Complaint Remedy Ad From Scottsville

A local notice cites Mrs. F. F. Scott of Scottsville N Y saying Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy relieved a severe summer complaint in one dose. The ad urges keeping the medicine on hand during hot months for prompt treatment and relief for the family.

F. F. Scott Scottsville Chamberlain

Big Spring Bell Johnson Moves to Frederickaburg

Bell Johnson has relocated from Big Spring to Frederickaburg and will commence new duties there. The move marks a personnel change with Johnson expected to assume responsibilities in the new location.

Bell Johnson Frederickaburg

Sermons by Rev Johns Draw Martinsburg Crowd

Martinsburg parish welcomed Hid. J. 8, Johns of Salem with his wife and daughters Amelia and Marian for morning and evening sermons. Roy Zink of Pekin attended. Local youths joined Addison Miller’s ice cream social. Families visited and neighbors stopped by after church. Urban Kepley and family attended Palmyra church, and Raymond Rippey visited Albert Miller’s over the weekend.

Martinsburg Johns Salem Amelia Marian Roy Zink Pekin Addison Miller Delbert Colglazier Albert Miller John Marshall Ruby Lela Fay Emerson Wyman John Elliotts Bessie Marshall Amelia Johns Nellie Mabel Turner Katie Susie Crim Edward Gladys Turner Urban Kepley Palmyra Raymond Rippey

Indiana Man Reclaims Health From Kidney Troubles

Noblesville resident W. R. Fox reports months of kidney trouble eased after using Foln felaney pills. He cites positive results from the remedy and notes family use with similar relief. Swley Kidney Ema claims widespread success, describing how cleansed kidneys reduce backache and bladder issues.

W. R. Fox Noblesville Ind Union Union Come Imaglicized Letters Telling of Eatisfactory Results From Swley Kidney Polay Hidney

Funeral and social visits across Blue River region

Robert Shanks and family attended Mrs. Roby’s funeral at Blue River on Sunday. Albert Morris invited Albert Worthington and family at Jeffersonville on Saturday. Lawrence Martin and family and Mrs Ellis Martin with three children were in the vicinity Sunday evening. Lewis Trainor and family visited relatives at Orleans on Sunday. C P Graves attended a wedding at Ed Motsinger’s Thursday evening. Marlon Morris visited G M Bos on Saturday evening.

Robert Shanks Roby Blue River Albert Morris Albert Worthington Jeffersonville Lawrence Martin Ellis Martin Lewis Trainor Orleans C. P. Graves Ed Motsinger Marlon Morris G. M. Bos

The Speed Fiend Claims Fastest Car Title in U S A

A boastful self leak claims the Speed Fiend owns the fastest car in the nation and would discuss it anytime. He allegedly drove 12 miles in 70 minutes to demonstrate his speed and caused the wheels to scream on the highway.

Lick Branch Farm Activity and Local Visits

The report notes hay harvest activity by area farmers. Mr and Mrs Dan Hinds visit his sister Mrs Wm E Berkey and family while Misa Nora Voyles spends time with Mrs Dorothy Arnold. Mrs Charles Rosenbarger and a New Albany friend visit to see her father H C Jackson and family.

Dan Hinds Wm. E. Berkey Mable Wright Hazel Maude Brough Palmyra Alford Osborn Misa Nora Voyles Dorothy Arnold Charles Rosenbarger New Albany Sre H. C. Jackson Charles Lon Sappenfield Miller Ped. Milley

Social Roundup Near New Salisbury and Palmyra

Mr Paul Boaz and Miss Blanche Taylor attended a picnic at New Salisbury last Thursday. Charles Hosenbarger and friends visited New Albany, spending Sunday with H C Jackson and Mr and Mrs John Scharrer and daughters Pearl and Ethel at Beech Fronts Palmyra. Miss Georgia Brown visited Mildred Sappenfield Sunday afternoon. Chas Voylea attended Palmyra church and visited his cousin Arnold. Plus a Sad Fact note urging stable equilibrium in labor and warning of overwork.

Paul Boaz Blanche Taylor New Salisbury Charles Hosenbarger New Albany H.C. Jackson John Scharrer Pearl Ethel Beech Fronts Palmyra Georgia Brown Mildred 'Sappenfield Sun Chas. Voylea Sucy Rnold

Mardehip Batter Than Poverty and the Roaring Seas

A garbled maritime fragment describes a merchant fearing the southwest wind and Yoarlan waves. Retirement whispers as his shattered bark drifts, with a note about capability to endure hardship. The text references Horace and a six related detail, but readability is limited.

Praleeg Tha Reral Horace

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APPLE Albert Gray Farabee Arthur G. Littell Borden Indiana Vornight Etzler Undertakers Happy Ridge Blue River Valley Ratts School House Lower FIEND Lick Branch H.C. Sullivan Pekin Bakery E. C. Alexander White-Swan Klomayl
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