Local Residents Visited Oden Pekin and Nearby Towns
A roundup of local business callers and visitors across the region reports J B Churchman on a trip to Oden and Pekin a busy week. Several residents including Paul Ralentier of Old Zoor and Herman ny of Bethel are noted for business or social visits. Other figures travel between Falls Cities Lebanon Salem and New Albany while attending services and employment changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B.churcmann
Oden, By
Paul Ralentier
Old Zoor
Pekin
Herman +. ny
Bethel
Sylvester Wells
Falls Cities
Jesse Tash
Prof
Orta Hopper
Park Township
iGuy
Martineuf
Funeral and meeting notes from Pekin circuit
Funeral of Crawford McGros key conducted by Ed L. Moore at Bethel January 16 at 845 p m due to bad weather attendance was small. Ed L. Moore led meetings at Little York starting December 31 with 25 expressing the meeting blessed them. Second Quarterly meeting planned at Borden Saturday night the 20th. Pastor's wife ill with tonsillitis for 10 days. Preaching schedule Bethel first/third Sundays and Conway fourth Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Louisville Evening Post subscriptions offered with rates. Letter about a forthcoming visit to Horton Blaine town. Temperature recorded at 14 degrees below zero Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford McGros~ Key
Ed L. Moore
Bethel
Little York
Borden
Conway
Prohibition Debate Questions Local and National Trends
A local discussion argues that the current Local Option Prohibition has failed in Indiana while wider national movement pushes for state or national bans. The piece questions alcohol as a beverage, noting potential benefits as medicine but emphasizing moral and social concerns, urging readers to consider reasons against drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Thas
School Notes and Evening Classes Share Busy Week
The grade boys enjoy coasting while several students were sung bound on Monday. Manual Training class delivers new cooking tables for the Domestic Sugage Department. Mrs Uliid’s night class in cooking met Tuesday with an oyster lesson and stew. Enthusiasm ran high among students as they prepared for an entertainment by C Lawrence Abbott on January 23, 190%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugage
Uliid
C. Lawrence Abbott
Two Kinds of Religion and True Obedience
The piece contrasts two forms of religion based on fear and punishment versus love of God and his law. It cites Jesus on love and obedience, urging self-examination of one's own faith beyond rewards and fear, noting believers may find their religion similar to a neighbor’s when purity is tested.
Surprise Birthday Party For Edna Graves
Friends gathered Thursday night January 11 at Alro and Mrs Ed Graves home to celebrate Ednas 14th birthday with music games and lively gifts Miss Edna expressed gratitude for presents from Mrs Hult Melvin, Miss Gladys Matharon, Clytie Haker, Iva Martin, Lucile Wire, Helen Lucas, Tom Elrod, Irvin Weber, Carl EE, Elis Churchman, Lawrence Maharon, Glenn Hurat, Paul Lords and Harry Graves. The event reflected a warm community gathering in Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alro
Ed Graves
Ito Ren
Edmar
Edna
Local ads and tips from Bierly’s Pekin IN
A collection of classified lines and notices from Bierly's counter and local shops. Items include machine parts and repairs at Bierly's, window glass, shuttles and bobbins, sewing machine supplies, organ for sale, lost dog Spot, shoes repaired daily at The Advance Office, and Warner Bros corsets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Bierly
Bierly
Ady
H. C. Littell
Pekin
Ind
Markland
Messer
Adv
Bierly’s
Red
Warner Bros
Bierly's
Wanted Hickory Handles for Car in Pekin Indiana
Wanted ad seeks single car length hickory handles 1 5 8 inches in size 2 16 inches long for this size to each. Must be clear white without fault and no seconds. For more information call John W Fisher Pekin Ind. adv
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
John W. Fisher
Pekin
Ind
Enjoyable Evening at Motsinger Home East of Faraber
Ed Motsinger and wife hosted a pleasant party on Thursday night January 11 one mile east of Faraber. Guests enjoyed games music by Miss Elda Graves and refreshments. Attendees included Nellie Smith Elsie Payne Kate Martin Alma Maharon Della Meadors and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Motsinger
Faraber
Elda Graves
Pekin
Nellie Smith
Elsie Payne
Kate Martin
Alma Maharon
Della
Anna Meadors
Della Wells
Sarah Motsinger
Ies
Lola Hin
Ernest Brim
Charley Robison
Roscoe Mull
Thornton Skelton
Millard Nale
Charley Wells
Tona Markland
Nevil Maharon
Jesse Robertson
Herman Neidiffer
Harvey Meadors
Dennis Crowe
Everet McClellan
Wilkie Hill
Harley McClellan
Lawrence
Lloyd
Mrs Motsinger
Open Letter from G Lawrence Abbott to Pekin Readers
An open letter from C Lawrence Abbott requests support to stage readings of Aunt Jane of Kentucky and Samantha Allen for Pekin audiences. Abbott notes a twelve year to twenty five year preparation for his art and hopes for a memorable evening with local people before the great beyond, promising convivially engaging performances. He signs warmly and confirms plans to be in Pekin on Tuesday evening 23 February 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Committeeman
North Pole
Bureau
Jane
Kentucky
Samantha Allen
Apen
Two Sayings From Spain and Home Bank Appeal
A quirky mix of sayings appears alongside an appeal for courteous service from The Citizens Bank. The ad invokes frugality and trust, urging readers to bank locally and enjoy considerate assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Bank
Brother Reader
Citizens Bank Savings and Safety Deposit Offers
Citizens Bank advertises savings department interests at 2 percent and 8 am hours. It promotes safety deposit boxes for rent and mentions a Certificate of Deposit option with emphasis on customer security and accessible banking services.
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Harry Voyles
New Albany
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Ee Bierly
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Louisville Evening Post
Cincinnatti Enquirer
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The
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Cincinnatis
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Nashvilie Baduer
G. Lawrence Abbott
E. V. Bartlett
Tlrustes
Pierce Township
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