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Newspaper

Pekin Advance

Location

Pekin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1916

Page

3

Cox Wins In All Ten Counties In Primary Race

Congressman Cox carried every county in the district on March 7 with majorities listed for Floyd, Bok, Clark, Crawford, Dubois, Orange, Lad, Lawrence, Tes, Weetigton, Pers, Scott, Mh, Harrison, and Totad categories. The tally shows broad district support across Floyd, Clark, Crawford, Dubois, and other counties.

Congressiman Cox Coistriet Floyd Bok Clark Bom Crawford Dubois Orange Lad Lawrence Tes Weetigton Pers Scott Mh Harrison Totad

For Sale by Markland Mhariney Adv

Fragmentary notice offers a sale by Markland Mhariney with unclear item details. The readable portion mentions a product name Ciadubevlan and tablets claimed to correct a condition, suggesting a medical or remedy listing amid garbled text.

Ciadubevlan Markland Mhariney Adv

School and Social Visits Dominate Chester Wort Sunday

Nearly all residents attended the last day of school at Lick Brayn and Skinner Hall events. Wilbur Sappenfield and Edith and Robert visited Harless Brown, Perry Martin stayed with Jasper Martin, Orville L. Martin finished Water Creek school, Nora Brough closed a term at Skinner Hall, and a community supper followed with speeches and songs.

Uml Wilbur Chester Saturdas Ovetta Sears Bob Brough Lick Brayn Wilbur Sappenfield Edith Robert Harless Brown Perry Martin Jasper Martin S. Orville L. Martin Water Creek John Baker O. P. Martin

Foley Kidney Pills Praised by Mrs Wells

Mrs A G Wells of Hox Yi Route 6 Reel Mount writes that Foley Kidney Pills brought wonderful benefit for aches pains and stiff joints and she cannot praise them enough. Obtainable at Markland Pharmacy.

A G. Wells Hox Yi Reel Mount Markland Pharmacy

Local visitors and events fill Martinsburg week notes

Jim Sappenfield of Lake City visited Elmer Sappenfield and retired Saturday. Miss Lennie Marti Bloomington spent Sunday with home folks. School was closed Friday for a big hall event drawing a large crowd. Bruce Harris walked to town. Everett Roberts left for Lake City Saturday night. Nicholson Roberts Show drew a large crowd Saturday night. Diploma exams were taken by several applicants. Elmer Sappenfield and family planned to move to Lake City Iowa. Bro M E Apple filled his regular U S church appointment Sunday. Funeral of Mr. Fisher attended at Emanuel Monday. Lubert Karnes traveled to Falls Cities Monday. John Stepro and family visited Harrison County early week.

Jim Sappenfield Lake City Lowa Elmer Lennie Marti Bloomington Bruce Harris Burg Everett Roberts Town Dutch Creek Nicholson & Roberts Elmer Sappenfield W Iowa M. E. Apple U. S Mr. Fisher Emanuel Lubert Karnes Falls Cities John Stepro Harrison County

Proper treatment for billousness in Churchville patient

For a long time Miss Lula Skel ton Churchville N Y was ambitious and had sick headache and dizey spells Chamberlain Tableta were the only thing that gave her per manent relief For sale by Mark hand Pharmacy advl

Lula Skelton Churchville N. Y Chamberlain Markhand Pharmacy Advl

Unreadable OCR Draft Alerts Local Event Details

Fragmentary text lists multiple names and places with errors. It mentions a sale and several individuals including Dana Uotz Martha Elmer and Mrs Moline Mot neers, suggesting a local notices item. No clear event, date, or outcome is readable to confirm specifics.

Richard Fasshaw Dana Uotz Martha Elmer Fatelly Moline Margaret Moreis

Fragmented Readable Lines From A LattErsal Notice

A garbled OCR style passage mentions family ties and names such as Albedo Mes Modlie Sunt and Dessie Miller. It references visits by several individuals, including Mayo r Marshall, and hints at a Sunday sharing or gathering. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse for a clear news item.

Severn Pettyetis Jasper Martith Bodie Amayy Dessie Miller Marshall

Fragmented OCR legal notice about remedy price and court

The garbled text references a court and remedy price with mentions of a chamberlain an innereat cert and venly ey et ale Court 1 dee there ory regery ate bee meccate cers has always reveivest sy lieve diet. It notes expectations to receive payment or compensation and safety by a pharmacy or pharmacist.

Chayaberlii Od Pharminey

Local Family Attend Community School Closure Celebration

A jumble of names and places shows families and neighbors marking the last day of school at various local spots. Mentions include Farabee Jab Bianketdnizer and Asin Uasboveree with Pinells, and Everett Balun Craftey Wilh Tony Marklard at Sent Boston Tustiles, plus a large youth turnout for a year end party at Kook Martins home.

Pela An Gstalay Asin Uasboveree Pinells Mitre Aedly Ale Everett Balun Craftey Tony Marklard Boston

Has Eight Children Use Molly's Honey Aid in Covington

An elderly widow in Covington Kentucky reportedly used Molly's Honey Aid for nearly two years to treat eight children with croup symptoms. The ad notes the product as a claimed remedy and states it is available for sale by Markland Pharmacy, with the address given on Sherng Street.

Local notes and oddities from Booth Botton area

Miss Rhineleayne visits mother Mrs Payne while Dr Green and Dr Mitchell operate for rupture in Thornt Skelton. Mrs Metilebian’s misfortune, a 27 year old mare, Elder Richey funeral, Scott Co. undertaker trips, and Gilbert Robison of Montana noted in recent advance.

Richey Scott Co Gilbert Robison Montana

Fragmented unreadable note mentions various names and events

A garbled manuscript fragment references multiple people including Lew Thaw Warren and Lila, with scattered phrases about motherhood, a Sunday event, and possible legal or family matters. The text is largely unintelligible, offering few clear facts or outcomes.

Fragmented OCR notes on school spelling and social housing

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a school, lanes, kerb, a winter wait, and social housing themes. It lists names and places in a jumbled stream of words with references to dressings, pets, and spelling tests. The text lacks coherent events or dates.

Wast Bay Brod Ti Athia Luuribies Avier Avery Pleasiit Social Hous Vile Dee Sonses Beh Egies Dean Miller Chas Stiller Auguin Bert Wilton

Pekin Circuit Items Attract Parish Attention At Church

Parishioners gathered for a church meeting at the Pekin circuit center with notices of discipline and a prayer event reported. Mrsaru Gray hosted a meeting while Low Abbots hosted a gathering and Sunday offerings drew a larger than usual crowd. An obituary notice appears elsewhere in this issue, and a rural sale ad lists a residence with farm buildings and utilities for sale in Pekin Route 11.

Malaprops Noted In Baltimore Burlesque Quote

A Baltimore Bulletin item quotes a malapropary laden phrase about medical terms and social anecdotes from a Twickenbury era context. The joke hinges on mispronunciations and broken spellings, reflecting historical language humor and public conversation.

Twickenbury Baltimore

Local News Briefs From Pekin and Nearby Towns

Local notices report funeral attendances for Mrs. Fisher and others, visitors from Canton and Pekin, and a large turnout for Shaw night. News mentions subscriptions to The Advance and Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer, and depot improvements at the New Depot with crushed cock cinders for paths and platforms.

Fragmented note on marriage beliefs and second wives

A garbled passage discusses second wives and attitudes toward marriage, implying social judgments about wealth and status. The text is incomplete, with unclear references to origin and motives, offering little factual context or named individuals.

O Bannon thanks Democrats after tough primary loss

J L O Bannon writes to Democrats of the Third Congressional District that his six thousand votes and wide campaign with many friends show loyalty to the party. He pledges to support the nominee and fight for the party's principles in 1918, thanking supporters and urging unity.

Democrat Party J. L. O'Bannon

Changeable March weather spurs coughs and colds

The changing weather of March brings coughs, croup and grippe with many seeking relief. Foley'n Honey and Taria claim to safely heal inflamed air passages and stop coughing. Markland Pharmacy advertises the remedies.

Taria Markland Pharmacy

Bethel Folks Share Weekend Visits and News

Bethel residents report visits and gatherings. Chas Gray and family called on Mrs Etta Martin at Samlay. Mrs Cora Terrell and Raena spent Monday and Sunday with her, while Mrs Balentine Dennis and Bertha Crowe attended the party at Kobt Martin's neat Parades Saturday night. Elizabeth Truxtner returned Sunday from a week with relatives at Safem. Dennis and Bertha Crowe attended the Bethel party. The Mahuron move from Geo Mahuron's house near Ate Brown's property. Lew Ghitkenbaker and Grover Short were in the area Sunday. Lumna Charles spent a week with her brother Geenul and is now with Benjamin Fitzpatrick. L. M. Hurst and wife visited Mrs Jane Cooley Sunday evening.

Bethel Chas. Gray Etta Martin Samlay Cora Terrell Raena Munday SiaGoday Balentine Dennis Bertha Crowe Kobt Martin Elizabeth Truxtner Rele Atives Safem Silas Mahuron Geo. Mahuron Brown Burdon Lew Ghitkenbaker Grover Short Vekin Bethel Kev. Nockis Spuegeon Mise Lumna Charles Gee Benjamin Fitzpatrick S. L. M. Hurst Jane Cooley

Mt. Washitan and Dutch Creek Students Attend Final Day

County notes list several residents from Lower Blue River area attending the last day of school at Mt Washitan and Dutch Creek. Angie Hamilton visited Pleas Nale, while Mables Trainer Lena Oss and Susie Rush were also noted. Wilford Walls is delivering mail on Route 11 this week. Grant Shanks worked as a basing calte ler at A Ki 2 Morris Mondi.

Was Vicinity Mt. Wasehictan Robert Shanks Salem Angie Hamilton Pleas| Nale Mises Mable Lena Oss Susie Rush Dutch Creek Wilford Walls Grant Shanks A. Ki Morris' Mondi

Local Notables Update Amid Varying Health and Visits

Dobnathan Purlee and wife of Y Rey, Fulkson of Arkin reside nearby. Mrs Win Messer has been sick for a few days. Lise Newton visited Pekin on Tuesday.

Dobnathan Purlee y+ Rey, Fulkson of Arkin Win Messer

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Cox Elmer Worley Worley Nora Brough Skinner Hall Chester Worley Miller Martinesurg Mixges Ella and Olive Roberts Rlersonville Honey Eun Jase Resart Ats Farabee Wells Sadirdy Janis Kar Humphrey Et Pebio Standay Wathins Ham of Kook Martin and Wike Everett Baker Bert Foster Harry Blrwd Nevill Maburen Booth Bobton Rey Prathir Croes Roads Lew Thaw Warren Lila Dawn Sanlay Lel Wyte Conwy Aitiad Pleet Javier Hastaughe Lee Pie Peetey Walt Moat Vyoung's Wits Petia Mrsaru Gray Debi Borden Funes Grandia Christian Bisher Hee Raamael Ghoreb Monaak Amd Criensis Aya Howe John $S. Dohus Pekin Ind Gray New Albany Friends Tucady Louisville Evening Post Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer The Advance H. C. Barnett Jack Bare Joseph Tl. Graves Fisher Brontuel Mes Christen Hierly Pisher Eisanuel S.N. Markland Salent Marion Mary McClellan South Hoston Mag Clarence Heidrick Canton Gea Hedrick Grace Elrard Slater Bertha Johnson Kunamnel Emma Ducobua Lola Overton New Albany Bowers & Son Pietie Shaw Shaw Harry FE Gillis Wilford Well Christena Fisher Thos John Fisher Lon Blackman Greenville Menon O'Bannon J. B. Churchman Safe Boys Sania Bistoey Fur Iran D. Della Lower Blue River Bowman Merle Newton North Dakota Setuid Glyde Schleicher OM Aue Mary Neknel Lise Louise Newton John Berdaune Lise Newton Saint McLetu Salen Jahueh Stewart Gilbert Philips E. V. Bartlett Pierom Townshi Ente C.J. Hoyt
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