Souder School House Sam Baker Makes Pekin Trip
Souder School House Sam Baker made a one day business trip to Pekin last week. Thawing weather melted coal piles at Simpson Brothers. John C. Voyles and Oscar Nale visited James Short. James Nale and family visited Ray Nale at Old Pelly. Oscar Nale called on Omer Brisene. Sugar camp run full at Pa Sehocke’s. Dr WL Green called to see Mrs Martha Quinn at James Short’s. Ray Nale called at James Nales. Barney Ruppold recovering from measles. Mae Martin staying with James Shans. Elmer sick briefly. Snogger Wright absent from school due to sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Baker
Pekin
Simpson’ Bros
John C. Voyles
Oscar Nale
James Short
James Nale
Ray Nale
Old Pelly
Omer Brisene
Pa Sehocke
WL. Green
Martha Quinn
Barney Ruppold
Mae Martin
James Shans
Martin
Elmer
Snogger Wright
Local News and Social Notes From Salem Area
RR 13 Marv Thompson returns to Salem from E. J. Meads and visits Oliver Balentine. Reymond Rickard, ill two weeks, shows slow improvement. Q. W. Mead family and E. L. Mead travel to Salem. Luke Davis teaching Goas school two weeks due to lagrippe. Parthena Davis learns brother-in-law Jos Laughorn died at New Albany. Arthur Matthesis of New Castle, Ind., visits sister Dora Jeffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marv Thompson
E. J. Mead
Salem
Bamuel Cray
Oliver Balentine
Reymond Rickard
Q. W. Mead
E. L. Mead
Luke Davis
Goas
Eparthena Davis
Jos, Laughorn
New Albany
Arthur Matthesis
New Castle
Ind
Dora Jeffs
Public Sale Notice at Pekin Farm Auction
Public sale of personal property to be held at my farm 2 miles south of Pekin on Friday March 2 1917 at 10 o clock a m. Items include 1 good horse 1 goat mare 3 Jersey cows 1 Jersey heifer 200 bu corn threshed oats Timothy and clover hay many household goods a piano mowing machine rake and various farming tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Terms of Sale as Listed by Blankenbaker
Terms of sale state cash payments up to five dollars, funds on day of sale, items over twenty five thousand credited for nine months without interest, buyer to provide bankable note, waiving valuation and appraisal laws, covering collection costs including attorney fees, and six percent interest from date of maturity if unpaid. No goods may be removed until terms are met. James F. Blankenbaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albaumas
Gale
James F. Blankenbaker
South Boator News Snaps of Illness and Local Happenings
Most residents report a bad cold while Ancle Wiley Anderson remains very ill. Gladys, daughter of Willie McClellan, and Mrs Scott Applegate are also sick. S. C. Payne and Jason McCoskey attended Olive Branch church and heard Rev Hancock. Mull brothers bought an Inter-State tractor at Waterloo. Naugle & Hedrick salvaged James Hurry's house and barn patterns. The switchboard moves to new headquarters but not yet in service. The scribe visited Pekin and bought a full blood Jersey. School spelling teams and spring weather are noted, with Mary Elliott and George Carsop in Class A, Alberta McCiellar and Willie Payne in Class C, preparing to attend the Township spelling at the Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Little
Willie McClellan
Scott Applegate
S. C. Payne
Jason McCoskey
Olive Branch
Hancock
K.J
W. B. Mull
Waterloo
Iowa
Naugle & Hedrick
James Hurry
Pekin
Mary Eliott
George Carsop
Mary Elliott
Willian Watson
Alberta McCiellar
Willie Payne
Hie Grove
Wo. Brown
Ire Mery Smith
Arthur G Littell Unprrptaker and Embalmer Note
A historical notice lists Arthur G Littell as undertaker and embalmer with an entry indicating day or night service. The fragment suggests roles in funeral services and may reference operating hours or availability. Further readable details are limited.
Local social and timber work notes near Salem
The report lists residents attending a carpet sale at Mes HK and timber work led by E Packwood with attendees including Mrs Ben Newby Miss Edith Sherwood Miss Lula Packwood and several Hall family members. Other items mention visits, relocations, a Kansas City talk of Alva Hall, a child named Winnie Sherwood and Ethel Wright of Salem, plus a funeral at a nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Een
Wby Tas
Moling
Mes HK
E. Packwood
Ben Newby
Zre Hauger
Sue Harmer
Edith Sherwood
Miss Omlanger
Lula Packwood
Derman Gross
Luke Barrett
Meet Kirk
Richard Barnard
Harveane
James Hall
Harrison Hall
Ismerson Hall
Heber Hall
Janet Moore
Mra Eli Hall
Carl Money
Glen Foster
Borden
Ben Sherwood
Edish
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Indiscretion in Dress Sparks Health Crusade Debate
A city businessman condemns immodest dress by women and girls as a health risk linked to tuberculosis and other diseases. He urges a public discussion with brothers, asks for heavier garments, and cites examples of exposed hosiery and short sleeves. He recalls readers stressing red cross efforts and laments fashion’s peril to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Red Cross
Betow
Christina
Thia
Horse trades and family visits reported in quiet county notes
Bethal George Charles sold a horse to Noah Martin. Hobson and wife of Honey Xun were in the vicinity on a sunny evening. Willard Terrell traded horses with Hugh Phillips. L M Hurst and wife visited the County Asylum Sunday. Everett Terrell purchased 80 acres from Al Lee. Dirt Charles, wife and daughter Yuthy visited his son George and wife Sunday. Williams works for Benj Fitzypatrick. Nangle and wife of Olive Weach were in the vicinity Sunday. Williams is clearing land for Terrell. Wm Gray and wife of Daisy Hill called at W. W. Crowe's Sunday evening. Mrharon is cutting wood. Benton Tash and John and Dan set up ven for Sherman Stitt. Oss Gray sold pigs to Geo. Bo ers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Honey Xun
Willard ‘Terrell
Hugh Phillips
L.M. Hurst
Everett Terrell
al Lee
Charles
Yuthy
George
Les
Y Williams
Benj Fitzypatrick
Nangle
Olive Weach
Hn Williams
Ett Terrell
Wm. Gray
Daisy Hill
W. W. Crowe
Mrharon
Ecutting Wood
Benton Tash
John
Dan
Sherman Stitt
Oss Gray
Geo. Bo Ers
Local Social Notes From Period Chronicle
Skinner's Hill and Mrs Ralph Martin avid ’hte. Wittha spent one day ane d last week with Chester Wore Hazel Keasel and Oydtth Sears wed Edna Martin Sunday afternoon. Chester Worley and wife were waiting in Pekin one day last week. Vda Martin visited Mrs Grace Bugs a few days ago. Several from here attended the ferici sale last Friday. Margaret Davis visited her grater Mrs Florence Marshalls few days last week. Siren Martin and Cecil Russell have been cutting wood for Arthur Beaven. Wilbur Sappenfield and wife and daughter Edith spent Sunday at Will Smith's.
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Ralph Martin
Wittha
Chester
Oydtth Sears
Edna Martin
Rippy
Hazel Fessel
Chester Worley
Pekin
Vda Martin
Grace Bugs
Margaret Davis
Florence
Rank Foolishness About Colds and Weather
A letter argues that colds are not caused by cold weather. It asserts the germ thrives in damp, cold conditions and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and widely recommended. The writer urges readers to obtain it wherever available.
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Vression
Horner's Chapel and Nearby Visits Reported
Mr Lewis Loughmnister is on the ek list at this writting. George Loyd returned home from Portland Monday. Those that visited at Belle Crem ier's Sunday were Webster Arms trong, Elmer Voyles, Ora and Nora Yoyka from near Luck Branch, Cyrus Miller and family visited at Walter Armstrong's Sunday. Geo. Armstrong left Monday nite for wa, where he will work for a while. Alvawatts will leave this week, for bankfort where he will work at his sisters, Mrs James Morris' . Mr and Mrs Edd Miller and baby visited from Saturday until Sunday at John Crim's. When the child is subject to at tacks of croup, see to it that he eats a light evening meal. as an overloaded stomach may bring on an at tack, also watch for the first symp tom hoarseness, and give Chamberlains Cough Remedy as goon as the child becomes hoarse. Obtaiine able every Where.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Loughmnister
George Loyd
Portland
Belle Cremier
Webster Armstrong
Elmer Voyles
Ora
Nora Yoyka
Near Luck Branch
Cyrus Miller
Walter Armstrong
Geo. Armstrong
Alvawatts
Bankfort
James Morris
Edd Miller
Baby
John Crim
Chambrlain
Fire damages Martinsburg businessman's residence
Lightning struck Lubert Karnes's Martinsburg home early last Friday morning. The fire spread rapidly with most belongings lost, including clothing. Loss estimated around 2000 dollars, with over 1000 dollars insured.
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Lubert Karnes
Martinsburg
Los
Coming Gibsons vaudevillian to appear at Red Men Hall
A high class vaudeville show is billed to appear at Red Men Hall from March to March 10. It advertises new acts new faces and new features with one continuous round of pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibsons Vaudevillian
Red Men Hall
Salem Indiana Children Health Conference March 12 1917
Residents of Washington County invited to bring children to a health conference in Salem. Rules require the child be free of communicable disease and exposure to contagious illness. children under six eligible for examination. Fill coupon with child and parent details and mail to Mrs Geo H Tele for an appointment card.
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Children's Health Conference
Salem
Ind
Washington County
Geo. H. Tele
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Souder School
South Boator
Ancle Wiley Anderson
Arthur G, Littell
Calle
Texas School
John Packwood
E. Id. Packwood
HE. Harmon
Mon- Jay
A. M. Wright
Packwood
Heber Harmon
Louisville
J. W. Moore
Ben New
iJomn Ihn
Salem Satur- Jay
Alva Hall
Kansas City
Towsend & Freeman
E. Blerly
Hamilton
Bethal
George Charles
Noah Martin
O. W. Hurst
Wilbur Sappenfield
Edith
Wili Smith's
Horner
H.C. Sullivan
Lin
Washington
Purlee & Phillips
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