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Newspaper

Pekin Advance

Location

Pekin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1916

Page

4

Local Farmers Report Planting and Harvesting Actions

Sherman Stewart and Alber Gray traded horses Saturday. Arnie Richards harvested wheat for W. W. Crow Saturday. Several farmers of this vicinity were planting beans last week. W. W. Crowe planted 14 acres the most acres of any farmer heard of, Emmett Martin of Farabee, was in this vicinity Sunday evening. Albert Martin of Pekin, was thru this vicinity last week buying stack.

Sherman Stewart Alber Gray Arnie Richards W. W. Crow W. W. Crowe Emmett Martin Farabee Albert Martin Pekin Stack

Foley Kidney Pills Ailment Relief Story Ad

Green Bay Wisconsin man Joseph G Wolf credits Foley Kidney Pills with ending a months long severe backache and sleepless nights. The testimonial notes backache relief and urges use for weak backs and rheumatic pains. Sold by Markland Pharmacy. ada

Joseph G. Wolf Green Bay Wis Foley Mark- Jand Pharmacy Ada

Souder's School House Residents See Frequent Visitors

Grover Wright called on Oscar Nale on Wednesday while last week Jaeper Nale and Terman Bowers aided Frank Schocke in harvest. A Pekin visitor Jolin Voyies stopped Tuesday. Naomi Nale with children, Ethel Callam and her daughter, visited. Oscar Nale shucked apples with Grover Wright last week, with Win Collier helping. John C. Voyies visited Omer Miller near Salem on Sunday. Ray Nales visited Owen Patrick at Old Pekin Sunday.

Grover Wright Oscar Nale Jaeper Nale Terman Bowers Frank Schocke Jolin Voyies Naomi Nale Ethel Callam Neilie Short Win Collier John C. Voyies

Taking Big Chances on Travel Without Cholera Remedy

A traveler warns against moving without Chamberlain’s Soluble Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as it cannot be obtained en route. Bouts of bowel trouble are sudden and severe, so travelers should be prepared for such attacks during journeys.

Wonderful Hot Weather Prompting Digestive Aid Endorsement

An advertisement from Mrs. Elizabeth Slauson of Norwalk Connecticut promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a remedy for digestive issues worsened by heat. The testimonial claims the tablets cure constipation sick headache biliousness and other stomach related complaints, praising their effectiveness.

Elizabeth Slauson Norwalk Conn Marki Pharraey

Local Notes From The Vicinity Sunday Evening

Clyde Martin courted his best girl in the area Sunday evening. Absrdrain fell in this vicinity Sunday night. Cleon Bush visiting at O P Graves. Lewis Trainer and family visited Claude Gray Sunday. Albert Morris and family with O P Graves and wife visited Pekin Saturday night. Robi Shanks and family and Pleae Nale and family visited Pekin Sunday afternoon. Pleae Nale is paying his house plastering.

Ed McKinley Grace Alien Goss Jean Bush Oll Graves Merle Losgon Everet Brown M. Goss Charles Williams Jennie Georgia Chester Williams Marths Sherman Conley Roger Newmean Philip Msher Dallas True Harvey New Albany Clyde Martin Cleon Bush O. P. Graves Lewis Trainer Claude Gray Albert Morris O. P Graves Gleon Bush Robi Shanks Peas Nale Pleae Nale

Honey Hun Wheat Harvest Nears In Neighborhood

Harvest reports show wheat nearly finished with a good Sunday night shower aiding crops. Local families including the Martins and Motsingers visited Mollie Motsinger. neighbors attended Pekin's fourth.

Chamberlain’s Colie Cholera and Diatrhoea Remedy

A promotional note extols Chamberlain’s Colie Cholera and Diatrhoea Remedy as an essential summer preparation. It urges families to keep the remedy on hand during hot months, claiming it is invaluable and worth its cost when needed.

Local Notes From Big Spring Area Show Town News

Big Spring residents report moves and visits including Srank Brough planning a rapid move to Alva Lane area south of town. Smith from Kennard Indiana visits family in the city. Carl Wilson and Roscoe Hertel report returning from Kansas wheat fields with good wages. Delbert Davis and family spent Sunday with Glazier in Benton County. Chester Temple and children visit Albert Smith. Lorain Bush and Arthur Spurgeon worked at Kepley saw mill recently. Albert Rickard recovering at home. Mollie Smith returns after visiting grandson doble Smith recovering from typhoid fever.

Srank Brough Alva Lane Smith Kennard Ind Carl Wilson Roscoe Hertel Kansas Wheat Welds Delbert Davis Benton Colglazier's Lorain Bush Arthur Spurgeon Kepley Albert Rickard

Moley’s Honey and Tar Relief Remedy

Summer trouble hay fever sufferers endure torture as Moley’s Honey and Tar offers relief. It claims to ease inflammation coughing rasping throat and restores comfort. Marketed by Markland Pharmacy as a wholesome sanity remedy with opiate components.

Moley Markland

Palmyra Visits and Dixie Highway Boosters Stop

Fredericksburg residents spent Sunday visiting Palmyra and Salem with relatives including Mr and Mrs Wm Martin Mrs Chas W Martin and daughter. Families of King Black Cadre Ragains Daleryan Trinkle joined activities. James Bishop and family of Orleung visited. Dixie Highway Boosters will pass through Sunday July 9 with a short stop.

Roy Martin Ralph Paul Mollie Motsinger Dempsey Motsinger Mice Martin James Borkey Salem Emma Parkthiser Fredericksburg Palmyra Wm. Martin Chas. W. Martin Eldon Marshall Grdle Chas M. King Mas. W. Black James Bishop Orleung David Bishop Dixie Highway Boosters

Local notes from Bouth Boston area visitors and illness

A bulletin from Bouth Boston notes summer heat hindering chores like corn plowing. Several locals are mentioned visiting relatives, including Ray McClellan and family, Mrs Ann Saul, Millard Robison, Roy Norris and family, John Bowers and wife, Mrs Edward Gorman and daughter Lelah Payne, and Blanche Payne in Salem. Virgil Stewart and Howard Motsinger are also referenced with work plans. A Sunday visit by a black neighbor during a wind and lightning storm is noted.

Roy Norris News Albany John Bowers Edward Gorman Lelah Payne

Chantwins Tablets For Constipation And Indigestion

A reader testimonial from Pagene Knight of Wilmington, NC praises Chantwain's Tablets as a gentle laxative that relieves constipation and indigestion. The ad promises noticeable relief and broad availability.

Pagene Knight Wihnington Noc Chantwain

Local Residents Share Weekend Notes Across Areas

The report lists several families and individuals visiting or returning home. Hick of Jeffersonville spent time with relatives including Sarah Meal and Alpine Plowman at Ross Weir's in leech Grove. Garl Mew and family from Walton visited Pekin. Mainie Davis returned from Marion to her home. Lillie Mead returned from Danville to resume school. Dennis Williams bought the farm known as the Ide Williams place from Eva Floyd. Hallie Terrell and Teena Martin family enjoyed Sunday in Albert Mead’s.

Sarah Meal Alpine Plowman Ross Weir Leech Grove Garl Walton Pekin Mainie Davis Marion Lillie Mead Danville Schonk Dennis Williams Fae Snown Ide Williams Eva Floyd Hallie Terrell Teena Martin Fromily Albert Mead

Two riders injured in Pekin road crash near Poa curve

Arthur Moore and Hoy Ro Gray suffered severe injuries when Moore on a metal cycle collided with Gray’s auto on Pekin ind Satem road near Poa. Moore was thrown about 20 feet, sustaining a broken leg, while both vehicles showed damage.

Arthur Moore Hoy Ro Gray Moore Gray Pekin Ind Satem Poa Purlee

Capture of four barrels at picnic grounds by marshal

The marshal and deputies seized four barrels believed to contain bottled beer at the picnic grounds on the fourth. The barrels remain locked at the town jail as investigations continue and efforts to identify the contents proceed. The capture was quiet with no public excitement and authorities await developments.

Babys Picture Now Seeks Pekin Photographer for Hire

Community notice urges readers to settle debts with J B Churchman at once. Classified ad lists a rental: a large 64 by 21 foot store room in Red Men Building Pekin Indiana with trustee address Red Men Pekin Ind.

J.B. Churchman Red Men Pekin Ind Red Men Pek

Advertised Letters Pekin Post Office Notice

Uncalled for letters include Mra Maggie Jones Hall W Rogers Pence and Pekin Indiana entries. If not claimed before July 32 they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office in Washington DC.

Maggie Jones Hall W. Rogers Ithe Pekin Ind Washington, D.C Rickard, P

Pastor conducts Sunday round to Mt Pleasant Emanuel and Borden

The Pekin circuit notes a Sunday circuit stop with a children’s exercise at Mt Pleasant and Emanuel and a Sunday night visit by Mrs Young and baby to Borden, sheltering briefly at Albert Gray’s home during a storm. Miss Irene Young of Louisville visits the Parsonage. Mrs Samantha Mead and daughter Lillie visit Pekin area. Sunday School at Mt Pleasant at 1:30, Bethel at 2, Pekin at 3, preaching to follow. Quarterly meeting at Emanuel Friday night led by Rev J M Walker. District Conference next week in George Town during Wednesday to Thursday events.

Mt Pleasant Emanuel Borden Young Baby Albert Gray Irnce Young Louisville Samantha Mead Mast Pols Lillie Danville Waflermen Greely Elrod Phelma Jay John Belenti W. A. Abbott Bethel Pekin J. M. Walker D. VW New Albany George Town

Foley Kidney Pills Offer Quick Relief For Ailing Kidneys

Consumers are informed that Foley Kidney Pills provide prompt action for health issues linked to weak or overworked kidneys. The pills claim relief from rheumatic pain, sore muscles, aching joints, backache, and sleep disturbing bladder troubles, with Marklund Pharmacy listed as a point of purchase.

Foley Marklund Pharmacy

Dear Old Mother Honor the old mother timeless tribute

Poem-like tribute laments aging mother with steadfast love. It speaks of her snowy hair furrowed face but enduring beauty and unyielding care. The speaker urges honoring and comforting the mother in declining years with tender devotion.

Earth

Lost Rings and Handkerchief In Pekin Road

About three weeks ago a lady lost two rings and a handkerchief on the road between John Naugle's and Pekin. One ring was gold with a set. it was a keepsake and the owner is anxious for its return. The finder does not wish to keep the items and is waiting to identify the rightful owner. Bring them to The Advance Office to receive $1.00 reward.

John Naugle Pekin

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