Piney River area advance personals brief
A string of social notes recalls visits and stays across Pekin, Salem, Louisville, New Albany, and nearby towns. Names include Ray Martin, Clair Philips, Augustus Johnson, Mrs Wat Purlee, Wilbur Jerry, John W Kay, Arnie Rickard, T Hamilton, Edward Packwood, Wm Owens, Samuel Walker, Millard Robison, Noah Rush, Jacob Rush, Ray Jeffs, Frank Meadors, Ellis H Motsinger, Kilmer E Thomas, Jacques Hardy, Homer Martin, James Blankenbaker, Marshall Johnson, Harry E Gill, and Lafe Nale among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wat. Purlee
Pearl Chastain
Salem
Wilbur Jerry
New Albany Friends
John W
J. A. Kay
Salem Friends
Arnie Rickard
Honey Run
T. Hamilton
Louisville
Edward Packwood
Daisy Hil
Wm. Owens
Daisy Fill
Pekin
Samuel Walker
Mt. Zion
Millard Robison
Olive Branch
Noah Rush
Jacob Rush
Bowman
Ray Jeffs
Bunker Hill
Frank Meadors
Ellis H. Motsinger
Louisville Dental College
Homer Martin
Falla Cities
Herman Gray
Danville
Norm’ College
James Blankenbaker
Remington
Marshall Johnson
Ind
Normal College
Harry E. Gill
Lafe Nale
Near Hale
J. A. Zin
Prohibition Debate Urges Citizen Action on Enforcing Law
A sermon on Prohibition urges readers to take responsibility for local option laws, condemning illegal sales and urging citizens to testify against “blind Tigers.” It notes officers may be lax or swayed by friends, but insists public help is essential to enforce the law and protect temperance efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viwalekey
National Prohibition to End Local Enforcement Handicaps
The text argues that local officers are often handicapped by local influences when enforcing laws. It predicts national Prohibition will fix this by deploying government agents not swayed by local pressures.
School Notes Marks Start of Term and Activities
The first term exams are over and the second term begins with renewed energy. Herman Bowers has been absent due to illness and is wished a speedy recovery. Four new pupils enrolled Monday. Due to a Modern Woodmen entertainment on Feb 6 1917 the next Parent-Teacher Meeting is moved to Jan 30 1917. The next Entertain course number is Jan 28 1917. Miss Genevieve Gill stayed overnight with Miss Edith Hill. The night cooking class met Tuesday. The Juniors organized with Lafayette Jackson as adviser Arthur Lucas secretary and Elven Baker treasurer. Class colors chosen orange and lavender. Four months’ attendance in High School was 98.91 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Bowers
Genevieve Gill
Edith Hill
Lafayette Jackson
Aewt
Arthur Lucas
Elven Baker
Indiana University Alumni Meeting in Salem Library
The Washington County Association of the IU Alumni will hold its annual meeting in the Library Auditorium in Salem on Thursday January 11 at 8 00 p m Prof Petijohn from the Extension Division will deliver an address followed by a musical program and refreshments All former Indiana students and Alumni urged to attend with families High School seniors and teachers invited too
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Association of the Alumni
Indiana University
Salem
Petijohn
Extension Division
Indiana
Telephone Company seeks six months in advance payment
New management warns patrons that Sunday service may raise rates and urges settlement of all due amounts for 1916 and the first half of 1917 by February 1. Operating costs at the exchange show a $9 monthly surplus if Sunday service is adopted, and $5 otherwise. Albert Gray appeals for funds. Various local social notes follow including Mrs. Fanny Overton visiting Pekin, Mrs. C. W. Johnson with Martha Duncan in Salem, Elmo Cauble visiting Henryville, and Lina Malone of Louisville visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone Company
Albert Gray
Bierly’s
Fanny Overton
Republican
Vas
Pekin
C. W. Johnson
Martha Duncan
Salem
Elmo Cauble
Henryville
Lina Malone
Louisville
Nancy Lidikay
Local Ads and Tips Highlight Shop Specials
Local notice style lists machine shuttles and bobbins at Bierly's and window glass sold there. Sullivan's advertises shotgun shells while The Advance Office offers daily shoe repair in front. Bierly's promotes sewing machine supplies and needles, with Keil Men Building and Gierly's offering sewing items and corsets from Warner Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. &. Bierly’s
Bierly’s
Sullivan's
Adv
Bierly
Keil 'Men
Pekinaly
Gierly
S. Warner Bros
Wanted Hickory Handles for sale in Pekin Indiana
Classified notice seeks white 1 5 8 inch size Hickory handles 3 year old with 2 16 inch length for size 1 priced 1 cent each. Immediate purchase, no seconds. Require clear not faulty. Call John W Fisher Pekin Indiana for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Fisher
Pekin
Ind
The Love of Money and Its Temptations
A reflective critique on money’s lure, citing scripture. It argues money corrupts faith, prompts war profiteering, price gouging, and betrayal, and warns that love of wealth leads to ruin while urging righteousness and contentment. The piece cites biblical verses and laments social harms caused by wealth-seeking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apostle
Tts
Hog shipment to Louisville market reported by A. Martin & Co
LaFayette Scott of Greenville arrived Wednesday and said he had just returned from Rising Star Texas where he was impressed by the Gulf country. He noted the climate and fruit crops thriving, with twenty eight varieties mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Martin & Co
Louisville
LaFayette
Scott
Greenville
Rising Star
Texas
Gulf
Arm of a settee hides money from mice in a hollow
In a cleaning, a woman found $150 in bills tucked inside the hollow of a settee arm. She planned to add more, but mice had nested in the money. She remarks on the bank as a safe place and mentions a street name clue while urging action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hye
Citizens Bank announces high yield savings and CDs
Citizens Bank offers 3 percent interest on savings and certificates of deposit. Safety deposit boxes available for rent.
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Ray Martin
Clair Philips
Louis
Ditors
Ell. W
Kilmer E. Thomas
Honey Bar
Galleria
Jaques Hardy
Son
Sant! Boyton
Estelle Cailak
Ad Baby
Ida Dalton
Old Pekin
Wm. Griffin
H. Martin & Co
Lebanon
Aizale
John Fisher
Indianr Pal’s
SE “Highter
Frank Oliver
Dnd
Charley’ “Huff
Aly
Citizens Bank
H. C. Sullivan
C.E. Bierly
E. V. Bartlett
Etruster
Pierce Township
T. A. Smut
Geo. Smiti
Phos, A. Stith G Son
Embalme PT. S
Chicago
Cureas
Bauavar
French Lick and
West Baden Springs
Corman
H. Glittell
Agen
Eagger
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