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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
1
A reflective piece urges restraint and kindness to uplift others. It speaks of courage and shared effort to brighten the world, warning against harsh judgments. The tone is inspirational and exhortative, focusing on individual responsibility to support others.
Pexin News lists residents and visitors including Mirod, Geo Lucys, Maharon, Johnson Longhmiller in Salem, Prof John Kay in New Albany, Orr in Pekin, Homer Martin shipping hay from Pekin Saturday, Bruce C Frantz wallpaper dealer in Salem, Insane Anchener of loans in town, Druve Ct Salon, Mailef South Boston, and various social sightings. It notes standings of a local contest, returns of BR Hiestand from Indianapolis, Nellie Hedrick and Pelle Hedrick visiting, Miss Laura and Ava Markland in Borden, Vina Moss moving to Mack Overton's farm, donations to Tash Cemetery, and local business mentions. Several short items on milling Co flour, Lisle thread hose, Wm Griffin killing a copperhead, church dedication, and travels of families to Bedford, Lafayette, and New Albany.
Local notice shows The Your Bros. of Smithville Tennessee seeking ten thousand pounds of wool and other goods. Various townsfolk are noted in attendance, with mentions of meetings, shop calls, and a general sales push through Pekin Salem and Cane Bedsburg area, highlighting nursery stock and ornamental trees available by request.
The United Brethren Church on Daisy Hill near Pekin was dedicated last Sunday despite rain. About 400 attended the ceremony led by Rev. Patterson with Rev. Snyder preaching on Work and Pray. Trustees received the church keys, offering over 350 dollars funded necessary expenses, and a Sunday School organized by Rev. Caress. Attendance included ministers and residents from Pekin and nearby towns. a large meal followed the service.
Old Pekin residents and visitors are listed with daily activities last Thursday through Sunday. Names include Essie and Lianie Johnson, Mrs. Weiss, Samuel Bively, Walter Grey, John Shirley, C. W. Gray, Maud Gray, Mrs. Isaac Cooley, Rev. Joe Berry, G. M. Johnson, Tomas Fisher, Renzo Wells, Irene Sifers, Charley Russell, Sadie Metsinger, Ellen Meadors, Claude Mattox, Olive, Frank and Mattie Walker, Edgar Leonard, and others. New Richmon d reports mention Olive Branch singing and guests Irene Sifers. Old Zoar features Earl Richard, Lee Gorman, Cleo, Ben Fitzpatrick hay, Paul Balentine, Clifford Meade, Oscar Terrell, Earl Rickard, John J. Motsinger hauling sand, and Daisy Lidge dedication.
The Jeffersonville Business College reports multiple employment calls for young men and women in stenography, bookkeeping, and commercial teaching since April 1. Eleven calls have been filled with openings paying up to 80 dollars monthly. The principal notes strong demand for trained office workers and traveling positions.
A fragmented notice invites nominations and current standings for a local contest. Names listed include Phillips Burns Mann Matthews Purlee Gray, with time remaining to send in a nominee and seek information from the contest officials.
Albert Soutiers aged 62 was hurt yesterday afternoon while delivering hay to Salem. His team ran away on a downhill slope, he fell and a horse stepped on him. His son assisted, Dr Green treated deep cuts requiring stitches, and his recovery prognosis is not yet known.
There are several accounts due which must be paid. If not settled by the 15th inst will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. Arthur F. Hedrick.
Tomato Plants Red Rock My Maryland Living stone Globe at 40 cents per 100 Cabbage Plants Early York Early Jersey Wakefield Save Charleston at 30 cents per 100 Peppers Ruby Ring at 10 cents per doz Frank Foster Frabee Ind.
Peculiar Chinese Industries described with odd terms and misread phrases about Taochow Shera and machi forts, pheasants, feathers, mandaring, and timber rafted away. The excerpt reads as a garbled colonial-era vignette with unclear specifics and multiple misspellings.
The message invites readers to call and visit the stand where Curtis promises savings for buyers or browsers. It emphasizes welcome hospitality and notes modern typewriters for billing, with a Philadelphia reference.
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