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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
1
Miscellaneous local notes from Pekin area include notices of arrivals and travel, a funeral, and social events. Terrell Bros plan garage work in coming days while Mrs. A. R. Martin seeks eye care in Indianapolis. Local residents and families visit relatives in Pekin, Fort Hitt, and nearby towns. aviator Ernest Mason mentions a July Pekin event.
An obituary notes the birth of a son to Joseph and Stella Canbgll on April 23 1920 and his death six weeks later, describing his brief life, the family’s grief, and prayers for comfort. The funeral service was led by Eld E G Phillips at Olive Branch Cemetery on a June Sunday, with thanks to those who assisted in sickness, death, and burial.
The infant Zanna Isabelle Chasyain born May 10 at Omaha Nebraska to Virgil F Edna It and Maxine passed after bronchial pneumonia June 2 1920. She is mourned by four grandparents Lafe Chastain and others, and a large family. Funeral at West Salem home of grandparents conducted by Rev W D Bartle with burial at Crown Hill. Pallbearers were four little cousins Ollie Coigingier Olive Martin Phyllig Evelyn Frankie May Markland.
Obituary notes Ranson Shepard born 1838 to Thomas and Nancy Shepard. Married Nancy Markland in 1860. Joined Caist church in October 1861 under W. H. Frantz. Funeral conducted at Martinsburg by Evangelists Hottell and Scott. remains buried nearby. Local items include Salem music class, a strike by Hoosier Telephone workers, and various visits and decorations in Martinsburg and Pekin.
An editorial column argues readers will eventually need editors to publish notices and name placements. It warns that harming an editor can rebound on the reader, and stresses the value of fairness and maintaining good relations for future favorable treatment in the newsroom.
Government bonds offer steady interest and safety. hold until maturity for full face value. Do not sell cheap when market dips. prudent investors keep and even buy more during present opportunities.
A rambling antiquated critique argues that calendar reform failed to improve life. It mocks old timekeeping using sundials and candles, complains about February and shortened days, and disparages legislative attempts to impose a busier, more divided day with trips to town and work bonuses. It reflects nostalgia and satirical tone toward time regulation.
Mr Eugene Crowe his wife and son of Beatard visited at Newt Spurgeon last Sunday. Farmers report rain delayed corn planting last week but activities resume this week. Local farmers hang dead crows in fields to deter pests and Havida McCoskey topped fourteen crows in ten shots. Charles Rickard and Pekin family attended Bethel Sunday Sauo. Clement Rickard drove to Pekin on Saturday business. Readers asked two questions for next week and notes comment on advertising and competition with a moral quip about undertakers and the dead level.
Pekin South and Hedrick residents spent weekend visiting relatives including Wyman Elrod, Bob Wells, and the Gesa family. Several attended Decoration services in Martinsburg. Wyman Elrod reported the loss of a valuable cow during a recent electric storm. Tony Hedrick made a short visit to Cloud Hedrick Saturday.
Mr Curtis Kay called at O P Wright Monday. Charley Kay and baby of Pekin visited Mr and Mrs O P Wright Sunday. Fred Voyles spent weekend with Miss Eulah Purlee. Galen Gibbon and wife visited aunt Mrs J S Purlee Thursday. Mrs R A Purlee stopped by sister Mrs J S Purlee Tuesday. Lotus Purlee visited home folks Sunday. Mrs d B Purlee and daughter Gala called on her daughter Mrs Sibert Purlee Friday afternoon.
Farabee Ben Hilton and family spent Sunday with Arthur Hilton and family. Homer Motsinger spent last work with his brother Raymon Motsinger and wife Ola Nale spent Saturday night with Della Wells. Mrs Ed Humphry and daughter Iva spent Thursday evening with Lida Weills and daughter. Mr and Mrs Strein spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Peter Harle, Walter Hilton spent Saturday at George Wella.
Local residents from the Ratts area joined a Sunday decoration exercise in Martinsburg last weekend. Reports note visits by the Kenton Tash family, Dempsy and Karnes households at church and dinner, and teachers from Bloomington traveling for training. A new-born boy arrived to Gail and Gail Martin, nine pounds. Uncle Rangom Shepherd, aged 83, died after a stroke, with Otis Scott conducting funeral services in Mortisburch. Daisy Hill mourns. Mild weather spurred berry picking as families visited relatives and checked in across the area.
Mr. Wilford Allen and W W Owens plowed for Delbert Owens the past week. Mrs. Sarah Owens, son Gert, her niece and nephew visited Sunday with Wilford Allen.
Fine weather described as the day but local readers share Sunday visits. Steven Armstrong and family and John Lofton visited Beach Arm strong. Amos Voyles and family spent Sunday with Jesse Miller and family. Childrens exercise at Palmyra noted. Ora Voyles staying with Jesse Miller. Gerald Loyd works for James Bishop near Fredericksburg. Sunday School gatherings reported at this place. Cyrus Miller and family attended Decoration at Martinsburg. James Martin and family visited George Martin near Palmyra. Geach Armstrong reports a cow lost Monday. Geyena and Kermit Martin Caiting on Miss Stella Voylea Monday evening. Alice Jackson called on Miss Stella Armstrong Monday afternoon.
Sunday gatherings show Rev. Hatfield dining at Aus tin Rippeys and visiting uncle Marion Wright who is very poorly. Oren Paynter of Oklahoma visits W. B. Wright family as Purkhiser and kin spend Monday in Pauli. Calglazier, Purkhiser, Dawson Purkhiser families appear at various Sunday visits with local residents including Emmet Allen and Naomi Mitchell hosting.
A Sey mour merchant allegedly sold a lad four pairs of shoes for 12 dollars. The purchaser returned them for misfit and ordered another pair. When delivered, the parcel contained a 4.50 dollar bill. After calling on the merchant, she received a refund for the second pair.
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