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Newspaper

Pekin Advance

Location

Pekin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1915

Page

4

Wind and rain reduce corn yield. community visits noted

The week brought wind and rain that knocked the corn considerably. Ward Gray and family visited at Rags Gray's Sunday afternoon. Mrs Blanche Deitz visited her sister Mrs Lilly Tash Monday last week. Ola Curtis spent Sunday with grandmother Mrs Nancy Lidikay and family. Lewis Naugle and family plus Frank Meadors group shared Sunday with Levi Naugle. Effie Tash visited Laura and Artie Markland. Clyde Tash and family visited Ed Packwood's. Mrs Mary Tash and daughter Effie visited Mrs Bessie Gray Thursday afternoon. Ellis Motsinger attended church at Old Pelin Sunday and visited Christian Tash. Miss Steta Graves visited Mrs James Markland Monday. James Markland's wife returned Saturday after visiting Mrs Lewis Huff near Hale. Fred Etrod and family motored to W A Abbott's Sunday. his family visited until Monday and he visited his father near Martinsburg.

Ward Gray Rags Gray Blanche Deitz Lilly Tash Misa Ola Curtis Nancy Lidikay Lewis Naugle Verle Noah Naugle Frank Meadors Levi Naugle Effie Tash Laura Artie Markland Clyde Tash Ed Packwood’s Mary Tash Effie Bessie Gray Ellis Motsinger Old Pelin Christian Tash Moee Tee Steta Graves James Markland Lewis Huff Hale Fred Etrod W.A. Abbott Martinsburg

The Clerk Guaranteed It and Cures Diarrhoea

A customer asked for a remedy for diarrhoea and a clerk provided Chamber Jain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The customer returned claiming cure after taking the treatment. Available at Markland Pharmacy in Salt Creek, Virginia.

Atore J. H. Berry & Co Salt Creek Markland Pharmacy

Wind harms corn and local social visits noted

The report describes Friday and Saturday winds damaging corn by blowing it down. Several people were mentioned visiting relatives, including Nayman Motsinger, Charles Templin, Will Motsinger, Rhodes Mead in critical condition, Tona Markland, Millard Nale, Emmett Martin, Logan Sease, Rev. Thomas at Blue River, Katie Martin of Salem visiting relatives, Paul Balentine with Negil Maharan, Augustus Markland and family, Eldrn Souder with Wm. Markland family, and Elmo Motsinger of Salem visiting W. O. Motsinger.

Nayman Motsinger Charles Templin Will Motsinger Rhodes Mead Tona Markland Millard Nale Rev. Thomas Blue River Katie Martin Salem Paul Balentine Negil Maharan Augustus Markland Eldrn Souder Wm. Markland Elmo Motsinger W. O. Motsinger

Recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Remedy in Jesse Tenn Ad

Sal Williams of Jesse Tennessee praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says he sells it more than any other preparation and it gives relevant relief. Obtainable at Markland Pharmacy.

Chamberlain Sal Williams Merchant Jesse Tenn Markland Pharmacy Ady

Protracted Meeting Attendees and Local Visits Highlight Week

Skinner in Hill reports several locals at a South Liberty protracted meeting. Edith Bridgewater of Boswell Indiana visited Vida Marc. Wheat Kern, Kitye Kern, and Mrs George Hunter with child visited Linus Worley and wife. Arthur Lovell attended Liberty church with friend Orville Mis. Lizzie Wright in poor health and Loja Sohns spent Sunday away.

South Liberty Edith Bridgewater Boswell Ind Vida Marc Wheat Kern Kitye Kern George Hunter Little Son Bedford Linus Worley Arthur Lovell Liberty Orville Mis Lizzie Wright Loja ‘Sohns

Social Visits And Local Gatherings From Three Weeks

Mrs Sarah Benson visiting in the vicinity three weeks went to Salem Sunday to visit relatives. Chester Worley and wife visited. Linus Worley’s Wednesday afternoon. Orville Martin works for his uncle Ezra Wright. Herman Stein of Bradford Orwick and Cecil Syler of St Louis were at C P Martins last week and hunted. Mire Anna Worley and Mrs Grace Bugs called at Linus Worley’s Thursday morning. Perry Martin spent Sunday after church at J W Martins. Miss Vida Martin and Edith Bridgewater attended a house party at J Martins last Monday and again Monday night. Mr and Mrs Wm Platter Mr and Mrs Will Steim and son Keith were at Wilbur Sappenfield’s Rauteaus

Sarah Benson Salem Chester Worley Linus Worley Orville Martin Ezra Wright Messrs Herman Stein Bradford Orwick Cecil Syler St. Louis C. P. Martin Mire Anna Worley Grace Bugs Perry Martin Charch J. W. Martin Vida Martin Edith’ Bridgewater J. Martin’s

Local residents attend church and visit kin across towns

Iva McKinley and her husband visit Rev Fred Gass. Ottis Scott and family move to Mrs Shardine property. Cornelious McKinley and Wayne gather with Bloomington relatives. Burns visit Stalker in Salon. Smiths at New Albany. Chester McKinley born to Homer Martin couple. Charles Martin’s sister-in-law visits Louisville. Mrs John Hurle with Homer Artartinsburg. Nicolsons return from World's Fair. Borden hosts picnic in Sellersburg. Fisher family with Littell. Joe Smith returns from Chicago. Cletis Fisher ill. Nicholson family visits Chester McKinley. Marie Hedrick visits Albert Morris. Bosses to Omaha. Sam Baker visits Karnes. Angeline Hamilton with Hamilton Sisters. Alert Morris and wife noted.

Borden Iva McKinley Pleasants Ridge This Place Fred Gass Ottis Scott Sellersburg Shardine Cornelious McKinley Wayne Bloomington John Sheets Borden Lewis Fisher Emanuel A. G. Littell Chicago Joe Smith Cletis Fisher

Rumors of Nine Weddings Circling Motsinger Circle

Miss Anna Ponsford of Orleans visits sister Mrs John Callam. Families and couples including Shas Lockenour Eston Lockenour, Clarence Sullivan, Ray Pansford, Ira Gray, Win Colglazier and relatives attend Pekin church. John Callam and kin visit Frank Callam’s family. Claude Turner and kin at Pekin. Weekly notes reflect social activity and Sunday church attendance.

Anna Ponsford Orleans John Callam Shas. Lockenour Eston Lockenonur Pekin Fred Shanks Salem Frank Callam Clarence Sullivan Ray Pansford Ira Gray Roy Gray Win Colglazier Maude Grace Grace Winegar Palmyra Claude Turner

Why Automobiles Should Be Used with Care

A letter argues that cars are a luxury yet dangerous when driven fast. The writer notes personal experience buying three new autos, praising trips with friends and family, but insists safety rests on careful driving and avoiding speeds beyond twenty miles per hour on good roads. He cites frequent summer accidents from speed and carelessness and urges considerate, vigilant operation.

J.R. Rickard Mney

Local Storm Damages Then Delays Weekly Picnic

A gulf storm last Friday and Saturday damaged crops, blew down corn, and hindered a planned picnic by rains. Aug 24 pull date noted for a nearby event. town notes include Dr. Kelley visiting Mr. Ashabranner, Mrs. Baker visiting relatives, and Clyde Howard as a notable squirrel hunter with 18 kills last Saturday. Howard Motsinger and family visit L A Elliott's. Liza Beeson returns to Jeffersonville after a stay with relatives.

Cyrus Baker Farahee Clyde Howard Howard Motsinger Honey Run L. A. Elliott Liza Beeson Jeffersonville

Sprained Ankle Healing Claim with Chamberlain's Liniment

An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Liniment as the remedy for sprained ankles promising faster recovery when directions are followed and the product is supposedly available everywhere. The claim emphasizes quick relief and wide availability in period style.

A Good Citizen Gone

A gloom falls on the community as Robt I Sullivan dies at his father’s Salem home after a illness. He was known for good humor and kindness, leaving memories cherished by many friends who wished him well.

Robt. I. Sullivan Salem Bright

Church of Christ Holds Regular Services in New Pekin

The Church of Christ at New Pekin announces weekly services every Sunday morning. Omer Porter will visit New Pekin on the 4th of July weekend. Eld. J. S. Johns plans to attend New Pekin on every fifth Sunday this year. A social meeting is held each Lord's Day at 10 20 A M.

Kid Omer Porter New Pekin Eld J. S. Johns

Religious Services and Meetings Listed by Churches

Collage Hill Social meeting every Lords Day at 10 30 A M Eld J F Johns will preach on the 3rd Lord's Day each month Bible reading each Sunday night Everyone invited Social meeting every Sunday morning B Taylor at Martinsburg Whares of Christ on the 4th Sunday and Sunday night each month preaching at 2 1 st and 4th Sunday mornings Prayer meeting and Epworth League Wednesdays at 7 o'clock Conway Preaching 4th Sunday A M Borden M E Church preaching 1st and 3rd Sundays at 7 P M Shilo M E Church preaching 2nd Sunday at 10 A M Emmanuel M E Church day at 3 P M Bethel M E Church preaching 2nd and 3rd Sunday 3 P M Stand 3rd Sunday at 10 A M Rev E E Young Pastor cordially invites all to attend all services.

Johns Taylor Martinsburg Epbworth League E.E. Young

Daisy Hill Chapel U B Church Services and notices

Daisy Hill Chapel U B Church holds preaching on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays and Sundays with Sunday School at 2 PM. Pastor Eid W C Hancock of Young Creek Indiana. Mt Zion Sodom Sunday School at 2:30 PM each Sunday with midweek prayer meetings at 8 PM. Oliver Balentine, ill three months, reports rheumatism unchanged. Clyde Sleicher family, Lumna and Mabel Charles visiting northern state. L S Sanders pastor. Elpert Fitzpatrick’s and household noted. Carl and family visited by Walter H End family.

Mt Zion Sodom Oliver Balentine Clyde Sleicher Spear L. S. Sanders Elpert Fitzpatrick’a Lumna Mabel Charles Telfer Mead EB. L. Mead

Church Holds Services on Select Saturdays and Sundays

A church schedules worship on the third Saturday night, followed by Sunday and Sunday night services. Pastor Rev. Fred Goss leads the congregation in these observances.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Emmett Martin Logan Sease Skinner's Hill S. W. Burns H. C. Stalker Salon Marshal Smith New Albany Mrs. W. M. Martin Homer Martin Chester McKinley Sparksville Charles Martin Louisville Jakie Miller John Hurle Homer Artartinsburg Zaekk Nicolson Myr John Nicholson Lower Bessie Mabel Brown Terre Haute Marie Hedrick Albert Morris G.M. Boss Omaha Neb Sam Baker George Karnes Angeline Hamilton Hamilton Sisters Alert Morris Motsinger The Dase Tettortw Tha Jute Big Saw Mill Wes Heart Hupis Neas Nus Sna Dr. Kelley Omer Ashabranner Ghurgh Church of Christ Ceial A.M Old Pekin M. E. Church Conway Borden M. E. Church Shilo M. E Emmanuel M E. Church Mt Pleasant ME. Church Daisy Hill U. B. Church Primative Baptist Eid W. C. Hancock Young Creek C. W. Mead Carl Waltor Hend Morris Chapel Christian Church Fred Goss Blue River Missionary Baptist Phillip Lett Prchase H.C. Sullivan Doris Siuidems Saeeyig Chien Ruth Law Aviaton Nares J.L. Dent Paul Jones Building Louisville, Ky J. A. Zink & Son J. A. Zink. & Son
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