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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
1
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The column records births and visits around Pekin and nearby towns. Notable items include a daughter born to Mrs Manson Martin last week, social visits by Mrs Ruth Olinick and family in Indianapolis, Miss Lissa Collier visiting from Paris Illinois, and several locals traveling or hosting guests. The piece also notes a bank board meeting and a somber accident where a 12 year old boy died after a hitrun.
The Pekin 4th of July event at Our Great National Holiday drew one of its largest, most orderly crowds. Spectators arrived early, with rail coaches bringing visitors from Salem and nearby towns. Devotional services, speeches by Asa Elliott, and patriotic musical performances highlighted the day, followed by afternoon dining and return visits from numerous relatives and guests from Paoli, Louisville, and Indianapolis.
A local piece argues for licensing beer saloons under strict law, citing public sentiment, enforcement issues, and potential benefits to schools. It notes past raids, mentions Ambrosia beer, and ends by reserving the right to change the opinion. The column also reports Chas Huff in Louisville and Parnell Gill's arm injury.
A jumble of ads promotes Sherwin Williams paint, summer fashions, linoleum, fertilizer, hats, and drinks at Sullivan's. Notices mention a missing white sow and local visits and illnesses. Nearby residents and families from Pekin, Salem, Lafayette, and Jeffersonville are noted on a busy local day.
The State Bank at Pekin Indiana reports closing June 1 1916 with total resources including loans and discounts bonds and securities and cash items. It lists capital stock deposits and liabilities such as demand and time deposits cashier's checks and other obligations. The statement is sworn by cashier W Hiestand and witnessed by Arthur H. Weller on July 11 1916.
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