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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
1
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Advance personals list Miss Jane tinker on sick list and many visitors in Pekin and nearby towns. Names include Clara Johnson, Mrs Gevit ez, Chas Souder Sphere Hill, C B Goss Batts, Mrs R J Zink Falls Cities, C B Wyatt Bethel, Lee Gorman Old Zoar, Arley Chastain Salem, Olive Elrod Indianapolis, Emery Sanders South Liberty, Mrs W B Hedrick Bloomington, Oliver Overton, Dr Bernard Gill, Perry Martin, Mrs George Olnick Indianapolis, Mr and Mrs Owen Tatlock, Homer Martin at funeral in Conway, Byron Payne Borden, Henry Weber family, Harry and David Voyles Bloomington, Mrs Arthur Hedrick Bloomington, Heber Gill, Wm Thompson Terre Haute, John W Kay, Othu Maharon family, Mrs Carl St Elrod Glenn, A L Dalton, Walter Phillips, Dr Bernard Gill Indianapolis, Mary Graves and daughter Elda, J L Graves and family, Everett Graves Salem, Ruby McBride Shelbyville, and other Pekin news watchers.
A long letter critiques Prohibition in Indiana, arguing that saloons harm youths who witness law violations. It questions enforcement, cites minors entering venues, and urges personal responsibility while noting local travel and community updates. The piece mentions English and Orleans visits and hospital recovery.
School resumes after holiday vacation with students Claude Bagshaw and Thelma Elrod returning after illness. A good crowd attended the Parent-Teacher Meeting despite speaker absences. Demonstrations on baking and raising chickens were well received, orchestra and piano solos praised, lunch served, next meeting set for February 6 1917 with talks on Clover music and amusements. Edward Johnson, Pekin High School Class of 1916 graduate and Indiana University student, visited Tuesday.
Ezra McClellan of Conway died. Funeral at Conway December 29 at 1 pm. Pastor R L Moore led the service January 1. Second quarterly meeting began January 20 at Burden with 7:15 pm preaching by the Superintendent and a preceding Quarterly Conference. Bulgen revival starts January 1 at New Albany. Ed L Moore urges churches in Pekin to unite for town betterment.
Mrs Julia F Bierly, a long time Pekin resident, received over 100 pot records and other gifts on her 78th birthday last Wednesday December 27. Born Readford Indiana she lived near Pekin for about six decades. Her maiden name Lapping, one of 15 children, now only she and a brother survive. She married David Bierly about 65 years ago, a Pekin merchant who died about 23 years ago. She lives with her son K E Bierly in Pekin and thanks friends for the tokens of esteem while extending New Year greetings.
Miss Katie Martin of Farabee was the guest of Mrs. Harry Motsinger Monday. Mrs. Lon Lee and daughter Mia, Claude Wolfe and baby returned to Balem Tuesday after a few days visit with Win Richards and family.
Tips and Local ads list machine shuttles and bobbins at C E Bierly. Shotgun shells at Sullivans. Shoes repaired daily at The Advance Office. Lard press sold by Sullivan. Sewing machine supplies at Bierlys. Red Men Building Pekin offers shoe repair. Dandy Oil Heaters at Sullivans. Wood and coal heating stoves available at Sullivans. Lard cans at Sullivans. All kinds sewing machine and hand needles at Bierlys. Hickory handles 1 car in next 40 days. Size 1-5-8 in Sy 2 16 in long for this size to each. Must be clear white without fault. Second's not wanted. For more info call John W Fisher Pekin Ind.
The Advance notes its upcoming sixth year and explains editorial restraint, aiming to promote harmony while avoiding harmful prints. It urges timely subscription payments due to higher printing costs, asks readers to settle debts, and extends New Year wishes as it lists a few social notes about Miss Phyllis Weber and others visiting relatives.
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