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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
1
Ed Platt, James Lear, Will Logson, Jobin Thompson and many others were in Pekin town Monday through Tuesday. The notes list numerous residents visiting, shopping, or in town on business, including families from Olive Branch, Salem, Jeffersonville, and Louisville, with several church visits and local errands noted.
Thomas Gorman died at his home in Borden Indiana on Friday morning August 2 1912 aged 68 years 2s days. Born in Queenstown Ireland July 4 1844 he came to America with his parents 1848 settling in Delaware then moving to Indiana in 1852. He married Ruth Wilson and had eight children six daughters and two sons. His first wife died in 1898 and he remarried Annie Webber in 1903 who survives. He was a long time member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at dumena Chapel and funeral services were held at Bethel Methodist Church with Frank Jenner presiding. He was interred at Bethel Cemetery. The notice also mentions local society items and upcoming religious meetings in the area.
Sale notice advertising Sala My base and lot in Pekin with two good dwellings, two large barns, spring, two wells, gravel roads, telephone system, and rural route. Can sell all or part. Inquiries to Chas W Lockeion Pekin Ind. Also Dutch Creek Waller farm of 120 acres via J W H Citz Bank. Printed advertising available from ADVANCE PRINTING CO Kin, Ind.
The Harrison County Fair in Corydon Indiana runs August 26 to 30 1912 with strong patronage from local churches and families. Reports mention sermons at Shiloh Emanuel Pekin and Sunday School offerings, plus a note on benevolence funds and community social events. Local residents attended a Pekin picnic and visitors arrived for the fair week with family ties to Terre Haute New Philadelphia and surrounding areas.
Mr and Mrs John C Erixorvirle and their three children visited Oliver Wright on Sunday. Raymond Marshal returned home for the rest of the summer. Miss Reasie Wright came back last week. Lafe Nate and Pleasant Nate’s Thursd appear in a local note. Grindmia Barrett remains in care at Retith. Colglazite and children visited Thursday. George Barnett appears in the Pekin district note. A wagon with wheat was sent to Pekin. Josie Zink can be asked about the accident that occurred Saturday.
Ammended notice warns all indebted parties to settle balances by August 15 or face collection actions by R. Us Elrod as the appointed collector. The instruction emphasizes timely payment to avoid further legal steps and potential property or income liens.
A note from Mrs. Rayce Jonson expresses gratitude for the many beautiful postcards sent in honor of a birthday.
A Berden band picnic proceeded as scheduled despite a drizzly start turning to sun midday. Attendance surpassed the Fourth of July crowd by afternoon, with two bands, banners, and speeches led by Marion Brock about education. The Borden team lost to Pekin in a 2 pm match, while music was provided by the Burden and Martinsburg bands as attendees departed before evening.
The text discusses civic virtue and public conduct, mentioning alcohol influence and social behavior. It references medical thrift, quarreling, and ethical concerns tied to citizenship and governance. The passage blends garbled phrases and appears to critique societal norms and public responsibility.
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