Pekin Advance Notes Local Life and Sales
Pekin readers hear of visitors and neighbors in town, including Carl Bleed, George Curtis, and Kamwed Tash, with reports of outings to Louisville and Salem. The piece covers Hoyt sale advertisements, local canning, and a fire loss to Jol. at Rid mornings. It notes new subscribers, church programs, and a Benevolent meeting schedule with speakers from Paoli, French Lick, and Brazil Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jol
C Ochs
Joe Wright
Lingle
Progress
H. G. Skiles
Johnson Lochmiller
Hoyt
Ray
Virgil Chastain
Loungville
Sayard
Chastain
Salem
Krank
B. Pippen
Pekin
J. L. Shanks
Mr. Pippen
Notes from the Church of Christ on Unity and Plans
The note critiques a misprint about apostolic doctrine and thanks Bro W J Johnson and wife for a gift of 50 sane hooks. It cites Hebrews 6 10 and Psalm 133 urging brethren unity. A preaching is planned by L W Prather. Residents discuss electric lighting plans for Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J.johnson
Paul
Christ Jesus
Bro
L. W. Prather
E. G. Phillips
Bey
Pekin
Local Folks Attend Spelling Bees and News of Tragedy
Honey Run and Old Zoar spelling events draw residents from Pekin and Honey Run. Frank Wade. Grant Creamer. Raymond Gorton. Foiner Campbell. Howard Mutsinger attend church or visit friends. A traveling salesman Charles Bartle from Lindley dies in bed. marital disputes surface during divorce testimony. Saw mill operation halted by bad weather. Pekin families reconnect at various homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Thomas
Alonzo Bagshaws
Tivant Creamer
Jas
Bagshaws
Pekin
Raymond Gorman
Howard Motsinger
Earl Miller
Arthur Jacobi
Pekin Advance community notes and train queries
A dense local snippet from Pekin area items lists residents and visits, train schedules and delays, wood cutting, and social chatter. It mentions Mrs True, Levi Tresner, Pearl True, Louis Hipps, and others, with questions about train times and a prize event at Woodford House School and an English prize gift. It ends with a note encouraging subscriptions to Pekin Advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monaren
Woodford House School
Croydon
England
Ian Malcolm
Addres
Malcolm
Thoresghimal
John
The Truth About the Ring in Washington County
Sober minded taxpayers denounce a ring of county officials aiming to control key offices including Circuit Court Judge, Prosecutor, Auditor, and Board of County Commissioners. The writer asserts the ring’s influence crosses Salem lines and affects elections, with past gains tied to the Treasurer’s office and public depository law. A follow up promises to explain why the ring sought those posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Fellows
Denyin Ous
Washington County
Salem
Ring
Circuit Court
Board of County Commissioners
Ransom Purlee
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Pekin Rews
Loustville
Rts
Will Kus
Phe Sunvestor Bituer
Hialsen
Carl Bleed
Louisville Munflay
John T. J. Greves
Kamwed Tash
Geo. Curtis
Elixirville
Walter Elliott Tom
Ha Haws
South Bos
Son. Elliot
South Boston
Wim
Lene
Nelson Johnsen
Sherman Stiles
Zea
Barden
Satel Duchrea
Sacel
Leden
May
Ghia S
Heir Adare 2Statin
Lwe
Teameioes
Pekin Canning Co
H.G. Skiles
Hoyt’s
Pekin Advance
Rolla Rodman
Salen
Skiles
Frankfort
Harmon
Arcola
Aba
Bexin
Hindslie O
Jaddard
Kan
Campbellsburg
Sahiei
Jessune
Amon
Janie Biurly
Candle
Edith Hall
Mazel
Willig Green
Ul and
Arthur Luwi
Frank Jenner
Whitsitt
Mt. Pleasant Atdo
Neko
Freedmen's Aid Society
R. W. Raaf
Paoli
Ind
FE. B. Caldwey
D. D
Peki
R. W. Raf
O. J. Haley
French Lick
Caldswell
Dr. Caldwell
CG. Wareing
Pirst MB. Chureh
Brazil
W. M. Whitsitt
H. Jos
The
Church of Christ
Frank Wade
Grant Creamer
Raymond Gorton
Bunker Hill
Foiner Campbell
Howard Mutsinger
Old Zoar
Honey Run
J. R. Matsinger
Sarah
Mary Bagshaw
Chas. Bartle
T. 4. Lindley
Bardon
Roa
GLD
Zoar
Pekin Lee Gopnam
Jacob Vellie
Chas Wilson
Louisville
Mrs. As
Hoes Gray
Sherman Stewart
Mandy Lee Garren
Edward Brim
Thoms
Haply Ridge
Pearl True and Son
Hardy
Louis Hipps
Tiv 'Tresner
Pekiin
Tresner
Bedford
Levi
Cecil
Jessie Russell
Lafes
Olive
Daisy Roberts
Zettie True
Dave Fisher
Allen Goss
Law Ye Roberts
Win
Martinsburg
Nick Losson
Elmer Fisher
Louis Hips
Simpson Martin
Talimyra
Wallas
Prue
Sherman Cooley
H. Miestand
Cat
Bink
Tex
Fihy Land
Ame
Jay
Citizens Bank
Indiana
Ullskiles
Curtis’ Store
Markland Pharmacy
Pelan, Indiana
G. M. Johnson & Sons
Pekin, Ind
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