Local Families Attend Visits and Farm Purchase
Farabee Arthur Fisher and family joined Will Motsinger and relatives Sunday. Ideo Gilstrap and wife with son Otco Gilstrap and Miss Estelle Motsinger visit Pekin this week. Winer McClellan stays with grandparents Charley Skelton in South Boston. Nova Rush visited Mrs Voyles Friday evening. William Walters and wife, formerly Charity Richards, buy Clyde Richard farm at Sharptontville. Freerett Baker spent Tuesday night with Millard Nale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Fisher
Will Motsinger
Ideo
Gilstrap
Livonia
Apent
Otco Gilstrap
Estelle Motsinger
Pekin
Winer McClellan
Alr
Charley Skelton
South Boston
Voyles
Wm. Walters
Charity Richards
Sharpetville
Clyde Richard
Frerett Baker
Millard Nale
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised in Testimonial
J R Moore of Lost Valley Georgia says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured his hacking cough and cold each time after taking several bottles. He notes the remedy makes the cough disappear and claims it to be most effectual. Obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Moore
Lost Valley
Ady
Local social notes from Pekin area gatherings
Last Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Owen Tallock hosted the bride and groom. Alva Hobson and spouse wed quietly that afternoon. James Smith of Salem visited with his children and friends here. Marion Tash visited Granty Blackman and family last Friday. Frank Dalton visited his sister Estes Callahan in Salem Saturday. Ray Nale's young son is ill. Mrs James Jackson visited her daughter Bernice Smith. Owen Tatlock and Albert Grinmie took a business trip to Salem last Saturday. Mrs Mary Gray visited her aunt Mary Johnson and daughters Saturday. Mrs Owen Tallock and daughters Bessie and Mabel spent Saturday with her parents near Salem. Supt. Hopper visited the school last week. W J Johnson spent Friday with home folks. Roy Sullivan and wife visited with her parents near Wyman Elrod last Sunday. Mats H Phillips called on John at Sisters Wednesday afternoon. Ed McClellan and Milburn True of Salem, with Owen Tatluck and family, spent Sunday at Ray svatea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Tallock
Alva Hobson
James Smith
Salem
Marion Tash
Granty Blackman
Frank Dalton
Estes Callahan
Ray Nale
James Jackson
Bernice Smith
Owen Tatlock
Albert Grin
Mary Gray
Mary Johnson
Bessie
Mabel
Holigur
Roy Sullivan
Wyman Elrod
H. Phillips
John
Local families report measles exposure and visiting kin
Measles exposure concerns locals as John Naugle and family Noah Nagle and son Ralph Willie Tash W Johnson C W Mallox and others are noted Salem visitors Saturday Christian Tash and wife visited Cycle Tash and family Sunday Chas Smith and wife with his mother at Mt Washington Tuesday Pete Brown reported two cows that week Warder Bierly and wife and Zink and wife spent Wednesday at Chas Smith's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Naugle
Noah Nagle
Ralph
Willie Tash
W.¥. Johnson
C. W. Mallox
Jobn
Salem
Christian’ Tash
Chas. Smith
Mt Washinton
Pete Brown
Local social notes from Pekin area visitors and visits
Gilbert Phillips digs as well. Zley Hin visited Emanuel Hurst and wife Saturday night. J. Hugh Phillips with wife and child spend a few days in Pekin. Geeil Johnson visited home folks. Pete Brown called. W. Mattox and Charles Smith with wives visited Gilbert Phillips. Emanuel Hurst and wife visited Pat Wilkie Hill on Sunday. Wer Gray butchered hogs again Pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae ‘Gilbert Phillips
Zley Hin
Emanuel Hurst
J. Hugh Phillips
Pekin
Pat Wilkie Hill
Fort Hill advises on breaking the habit of catching colds
The article suggests a cold sponge bath every morning and sleeping with the window up to reduce colds. It notes a 90 degree bath temperature and recommends Chamb erlain's Cough Remedy to recover quickly if a cold occurs, claiming it is available everywhere.
Lane's School Visitors Fill Friday List
Henry Brown visited John Lovell near Martinsburg bridal shower. Friday visitors included Supt Orra Hopper August Miller and son Court Clayton Voytes and Miss Adie Loughmiller. Mary Sears stayed with daughters near Burden. Addison Miller family in Salem weekend. Estelle Miller and Portland Ind. brother Chas. and family visited. Edna Turner, back from Wilbur Keehn household, returned home. Loughmiller couple made a Pekin trip. Ben Sraves on business to Salem. Odus Weller family spent Sunday night with Lon Sears. No church at South Liberty due to Fain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orra Hopper
August Miller and
Addison“Miller
Salem
Estelle Miller
Portland
Ind
Chas
Henry Hertel
Edna Turner
Wilbur Keehn
James Loughmiller
Pekin
Ben Sraves
Odus Weller
Lon Sears
South Liberty
New Barber Shop Opened in O W Hurst
Rain ruined the weekend with high river levels and minor flood concerns. Local residents report several family illnesses with heart troubles improving slowly. Ed Anderson returns home from Mazon for a few days while Mrs Rodman and Mrs Thompson's mother receive care. Laura Callahan returns from Bloomington Greensburg and Indianapolis visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Rodman
Ed Anderson
Mazon
Charley Thompson
Puhkin
Thompson
Hdna Rodman
Laura Callahan
Bloomington
Greensburg
Indianapolis
Hamilton Pianos Reach Global Homes as Embodiment of Quality
Hamilton instruments grace nearly 30000 homes for the wealthy and cultured worldwide today recognized as the embodiment of all that is best in pianos.
Local Jeffersonville Social Roundup and Illness News
Local Jeffersonville notes report callers visits including Miss Ella Roberts and Mrs John Elrod. Many kept sick lists with lagrippe and pneumonia. Olive Coe and Anna Morris family news appear. A Michigan to Florida travelers delay due to high water and several Salem visits are noted along with church appointment misses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Morris
Bernice
Wilma
Lagrippe
Olive Coe
Worth Attention of Women Kidney health tip ad
When you feel tired, wake up weary, backache or rheumatic pains may indicate disordered kidneys. Fay Shelbure of All, Missouri says kidney trouble two years cured by Foley Kidney Pills. Two 50 cent boxes. Sold by Markland Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Shelbure
All
Foley
Markland Pharmacy
Local notices from Big Spring and Pekin district
Big Spring A C Turner traveled to Salem and Albert Miller visited Pekin during the last week. Albert Smith sold a mare to John Stepro of Martinsburg. Alva Lane and family were in Pekin last Saturday. Rain reduced church attendance there last Sunday, though evening services proceeded. Lorain Bush bought the Halo store from Givin Wingler and took charge last week. Wingler plans to move to Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Turner
Salem
Albert Miller
Pekin
Albert Smith
John Stepro
Martinaburg
Alva Lane
Lorain Bush
Halo Frm
Givin Wingler
Wingler
Iinois
Signs of good health from clear eyes to bright skin
The notice claims health signs include bright eyes, clear skin, alert minds, and energetic movement. It warns digestion issues cause distress and promotes Ole Cathartic Tablets sold by Markland Pharmacy as a painless remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markland Pharmacy
Saw mill dispute and local social notes in James Hardy woods
Grass Roads John Hedrick and Otto Naugle settle their saw mill in James Hardy's woods to saw a house and barn pattern. Earl Hedrick makes a Boston trip. A surprise party at Wilkie Hills draws a large crowd Friday. Lizzie Hedrick visits Stella Naugle Friday. Otto Naugle travels to Pekin Wednesday. Cross Roads attendance noted Saturday night. Par Hedrick absent from school due to sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hedrick
Otto Naugle
James Hardy
Earl Hedrick
Boston
Wilkie Hills
Lizzie Hedrick
Stella Naugle
Pekin
Cross Roads
Par Hedrick
Public Auction Of Personal Property Notice
Public Sale to be held at Johns farm three miles northeast of Palmyra and eight miles southwest of Pekin on Friday January 26 1917 starting at 1 PM. Twogood draft horses one mare three cows two wagons one almost new two sets work harness log Bursters and chains one buggy one set buggy harness and one set double buggy harness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns
Palmyra
Pekin
Terms of Sale for Graves Credit and Cash Discounts
A notice states terms of sale offering a six month credit on balances over five dollars, cash payment for five dollars or less, and a three percent cash discount on balances over thirty five dollars, attributed to Ben H. Graves.
Oak Ties Sought by Townsend Freeman Bierry Agency
Notice advertising a purchase market for oak ties. Townsend Freeman and C. E. Bierry, agent, solicit suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towsend & Freeman
C. E. Bierry
Pekin Circuit Items Meeting at Borden Draws Attention
The Pekin circuit reports a successful quarterly gathering at Borden last Saturday night. Plans are set to begin meetings January 29 at 7:15 p.m. with services at Bethel Conway and Pekin, inviting residents to attend and bring others. Pastor Ed L. Moore notes spiritual drive and personal testimony events, including Bertha Glaze visiting Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borden
Bethel
Conway
Pekin
Andrew
Philip
Cleaning and Pressing Service Seeks to Restore Old Suits
The notice reports O. W. Hurst of Lower Blue River handling cleaning and pressing to make old garments look new. Dr. Green visited Robert Shanks' home Monday to check their son Grant on the sick list. Also mentions Alva Martin working for Albert Morris, Mrs. O. P. Graves visiting Allen Goss, and Sam Karnes from Palmyra attending his father Nathan Karnes's funeral at Mt. Washington. Lewis Trainer and family listed as sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Green
Robert Shanks
Grant
Alva Martin
Albert Morris
O. P. Graves
Allen Goss
Sam Karnes
Palmyra
Veo
Karnes
Nathan Karnes
Mt. Washington
Lewis Trainer
Indigestion Cure Advice in Daily Habits
A health notice advises avoiding meals closer than five hours apart to prevent indigestion. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy, claiming they strengthen the stomach and restore natural function with regular use. The ad-like text urges readers to purchase the tablets as a recovery aid.
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Farabee
Ed McClellan
Milburn True
Blond
Owen Tatluck
Ray Svate
O. N
Markland
Irernehier
Warder Bierly
Nergon Zink
Nés
Chas. Smith's
Geeil Johnson
W. Mattox
Charles Smith
Gilbert
Phillips
Fort Hill
Lane
Henry
Brown
John Lovell
Martinsburg
Come
O. W. Hurst
Henry Asherbranner
Hazel Cu
Mae McCoskey
Earl Anderson
Ne Hospital
Hamilton
BAEKACHE_KIDBEYS
Burg
Ear
Léla Durnil
Jeffersonville
Aid
John Elrod
Ella’Roberts
Lucile Karnes
Russell Martin
Omer Martin
Salem Friends
Mrs Durnitg
Ruth
Glen Karnes
Tina Karnes
Anna Morris
Michigan
Fla
Emmett
Will Morris
Edgar Mounts
James Roberts
Ford
Marion Morris
Claude Martin
Lovell
gHev
M. I. Apple
U. B
Festige
Carl
LaFayette Brock
Lubert Karnos
Ethel Blackman
Ben HH. Graves
Bertha Glaze
Elizabeth
Ed L. Moore
Lower
Blue River
Arthur G. Littell
Indiana
Brin Us Out
H. C. Sullivan
N. Markland
Purlee & Phillips
C.D. Chandler
Purlee Building
Nezx Old Depot
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