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Newspaper

Pekin Advance

Location

Pekin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1916

Page

4

Mrs Adaline Brown Returns to Jeffersonville Daughters

Mrs Adaline Brown has returned to her daughters at Jeffersonville. Mrs Lillie Terrell and Mrs Zela Williams have about recovered from their recent illness. Protracted meeting closed last week at Bethel. Chas. Smith was elected Road Supervisor of Dist No 2 Saturday. John Mahuren, who has a position at Salem, visited his parents Supo as Clyde Schleicher is erecting an automobile house.

Adaline Brown Jeffersonville Lillie Terrell Zela Williams Bethel Chas. Smith Dist John Mahuren Salem Supo Clyde Schleicher

Danger Signal Cough Remedy Warns Like Fire Bell

A fragment discusses cough as a danger signal and promotes Chamberlain Cough Remedy to stop persistent coughing after colds or grip. It cites Mrs. Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana praising the remedy for her husband who repeatedly catches cold and coughs in winter.

Thomas Beeching Andrews, Ind Chamberlai

Souder's School House Notes and Local Moves

Local items report lack of activity at Souder's School House last week as students and teachers drifted home. Sam Allen moved to Ey.us Wright's place. Rev. John Overton led a meeting at the school house. Ruth Nate faced an injury delaying her square. Dist No 2 supervisor election drew a crowd with Oscar Nale winning 24 to 1 for Sanford amid family name mentions.

John Overton School House Oscar Nale San Po Ford Nale George Short Barney James Short

Hamilton Pianos Fame Across the World

A fragmented early 20th century style note extols Hamilton pianos as widely famous and emblematic of wealth and quality, praising their presence in many countries and their association with the top 1 percent of society.

Local Social News From Big Spring and Nearby

Sunday visits and gatherings feature Big Spring residents including Eld Joe Bunch and Pauline, Susie Crim with friends after church, and An a Turner circle at Wright WA. Wilson hauls corn to the market, with families like Smiths and Chuck Turner noted in weekend activities and travel. plus bits on Miss Bila Knickerbocker’s Indianapolis stay and a nurse’s illness sidelining work.

Big Spring Joe Bunch Daughy Pauline Arthur Turner Susie Crim Mable Elliott May Wilson Ana Gladys Turner Bes Ie Stella Wright Wilson Johu Smith W S.chuck Turner John Cron L. D. Barlee Nivistuck

Ode to a Loyal Dog and Quiet Hero

A tribute poem praises a dog’s steadfast friendship and sacrifice for his human. It lauds unspoken loyalty, guarding a friend through hunger and hardship, without boasting or ingratitude. The verse contrasts canine devotion with human criticism, highlighting a noble, faithful nature.

Neek

Notice to Hunters and Signatures at The Advance

The undersigned warn against hunting on our press and any violations will be reported to game warden. The notice will appear again next week. Signers include Frank Gray, I M Tash, Henry Rash, Blankenbaker, Claude Gray, Wyman, Etrod, Sherman Stitt, Lewis Trainer, Win McCoskey, M J Motsinger.

Weed Frank Gray I. M. Tash Henry Rash Dames Blankenbaker Claude Gray Wyman Etrod Sherman Stitt Lewis McCoskey Motsinger

The Destructive Rabbit in Australia and Here

A letter discusses rabbits as crops wreckers, noting Australia’s massive losses after release, and contrasts it with local laws that shield rabbits. It mentions bounties, fencing, and restrictions on killing, highlighting farmers’ costly battles against the species and improvised protection measures.

Australia

Local Visits Highlight Week in Community

Miss Mable Beck visited Amos Voyles for a week while Cyrus Miller and family stopped by Belle Cromer on Sunday. Miss Mabie Voyles visited home folks Sunday. Several people attended the wood chopping at Low Nowers on Wednesday.

Mable Beck Amos Voyles Cyrus Miller Belle Cromer Mabie Voyles

Winter fashions and local notes from a small town

Odor and fashion chatter mark a windy season as Ed Anderson tours Mazon Indiana for farm work at eighty five dollars monthly and board. Reports mention a pox outbreak, relatives visiting in Jeffersonville and a sudden lung congestion illness easing, plus a list of local hunters, trappers and residents including Gill Bras Johnson Loughimike Clyde Martin Dawson Souder Roy Wray and Raleigh Temple.

Ed Anderson Mazon, IN NTE Gill Bras Johnson Loughimike Clyde Martin Dawson Souder Roy Wray Raleigh Temple

May Lewis Returns to Illinois After Visit

May Lewis returns to Illinois after a two day visit with relatives here. Sydnoy comes home from own, where he has been words for Frank Zink. Miss Fern Miller spent night with Miss Edna Milly James Millar and daughter. Mr ude Strange left Saturday for a visit with his daughter Besse Sherrow. Grandmay Hoggatt is slowly recovering. Mr and Mrs Win Wingler spent Thursday at O P Zinks. Mrs Leona Stone of Oklahoma visits her uncle Wesley Luke with Lynn Smith and wife. Lynn Smith and wife spent Monday with their daughter Mrs Win Sin J 2. Hoggatt and family spent Sunday at Grandma Hoggatt s.

Elian Seeson James Jefersonville N. E. Redman Maysel Payne May Lewis Ilinois Sydnoy Own Frank Zink Fern Miller Edna Milly James Millar Mrude Strange Besse Sherrow Win, Wingler O. P. Zink's Leona Stone Oklahoma Wesley Luke Lynn Smith Win Sin

Nervous Woman Learns Constipation Relief Aid

A reader notes relief for nervousness caused by constipation through Chamberlains Tablets. The item claims quick relief and improved digestion and states the product is obtainable everywhere.

Chamberlain

Surprise Birthday Party For Harry Motsinger

Relatives and friends gathered Sunday morning for Harry Motsinger’s 26th birthday surprise at his home. About 31 guests enjoyed a hearty meal, music, and social chatter after the feast. Present were Elmer Jacobi family, John Jacobi family, John Crane, Katie Martin and Herman, Charley Motsinger, Winnie Messer, John Fisher and family, C W Johnson family, Fred Fisher and Evyln, and C A Charles.

Harry Motsinger Hoon Harry Elmer Jacobi Audra Near Galena John Jacobi Borden John Crane Salem Katie Martin Herman Farabee Charley Motsinger Winnie ‘Messer Near Bowman Atu John Fisher Chris Hazel

Local notes from Pekin and area brief update

Merry Xmas wishes from The Advance readers. Carl Stewart moved to his new Pekin property on Newtown Way. Money day, Rank Allen of Swayback, visited John Bordmand's part this week. Chas Daily elected road supervisor last Saturday. W. B. Motsinger spent Sunday afternoon with N. W. Romdan. Mrs Ora Souder remains ill with lagrippe.

Carl Stewart Pekin Chas W. B. Motsinger N. W. Romdan

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