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Newspaper

Pekin Advance

Location

Pekin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1920

Page

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Community Notes and Local Visitors Amid Endearing News

A jumbled advance personals page records Walter Phillips calling on friends, funeral attendance for Robert Pageant, visits by Mrs Weir and daughters in Pekin, and Thomas Karnes visiting Martinsburg with his parents. Local sermons begin in Salem while Miss Stella Graves recovers in Louisville with tongue surgery. A farmers meeting is called for Old Zimr with ads urging attendance. Thanksgiving print-day and a wedding anniversary are noted alongside community greetings.

Salem plans charity musical play Kavteha Kou for Scholarship Fund

The tri Kappa of Salem will stage Kavteha Kou at Leon Hall on Nov 19 to benefit the local Scholarship Fund aiding graduates of wealth School seeking college education. The production mixes cinema and American elements with 12 performers in costumes from the Guard company. director Jon Bowers supervises rehearsals in Salem. Miss Mabel Wright wed Monday in the county clerk's office, with congratulations from The Advance.

Tri Kappaa Salem Leon Hall Welfith School Ar County India Ars Njah Hunga Chavdl-Goddin New York Gilent Salon America Juve Jon B. Bowers People of Washington Co Mabel Wright Oscar Writ Charles Voyles San Allara Wesles Rey Hartle

Washington Co Sunday School Convention 1920

Sunday school convention gathering in Washington County with devotions led by Oliver Truebioou and Rev Leo D. Holt. The program features adult responsibility topics, committee reports, a dinner and conference, music by Albertson and Benediction to close.

Oliver Truebioou Highland Sunday School Our Asesociation Progam Tednuad TV Albeartson Henedichion Leo D. Holt Whale Tally LN Mim Viel

Daisy Hile and neighbors visit in New Albany area

Daisy Hile and family visited Sunday with John Conts and relatives. Delbert Owens and family gathered on Black Rockeys Sunday afternoon. W AV and Owens were seen with Mr. Will By waters and Mrs. George Daelgan. Cephas Jacksons were rafting from Jeffersonville, one evening, until week their car collided with another. Cephas badly bruised, Walter minor injuries. Lost key ring with keys belonging to Arthur Weller. Mrs Geo Olinick and two Chicago boys visit Bierly parents.

Will Conta New Albany John Conts Delbert Owens Black Rockeys Owens Waters George Daelgan Cephis Jacksons Ote Jeffersonville Cephias Walter W. W. Owens Bill Bywaters Mix Willard Allen Mex Gray

Salem Names and Visits Highlight Week

Bowman and family visited his wife in Louisville on Sunday while Bowman’s son in Salem helped with chores. Albert King and Roy Gray butchered a large beef last week. John Grane and wife visited at Win Messers on Sunday. Stant Phillips and family attended lectures at Old Vela. Albert King’s wife and son Mrsedai ob Rush and Wilbur Stewart and wife were at Sellershare Sunday. Otto Naugle shredding corn in the vicinity this week. John Boardman and family called on Ernest Motninger. Pekin audience desired a good clean entertainment by the Senior Class Tuesday night. Mrs. Harold Shcell spent Sunday with Mrs. andl Chessler at New bb bany and attended the funeral. John Cole.

Laughty Curtis Louisville Albert King Roy Gray John Grane Salem Win Messers Stant Phillips L'Echures Old Vela Mresdaiob Rush Wilbur Stewart Werd Sellershare Otto Naugle John Boardman Ernest Motninger Sia

DIES AT MAIMSON MISS KATE THOMPSON BURIED

Miss Kate Thompson youngest daughter of Hardin and Elizabeth Thompson formerly of Palmyra died Monday November 8 2020 at Madison after prolonged illness. Her remains were transported and buried at Barnes Chapel with service by Md. dS. Bainch. She leaves three sisters Mev James Bippy Mrs John Wire and Meadie four brothers Boyd Theury Lee and Duds. Preceded in death by a father and a sister she had been manager of a large hotel in Louisville. She was age .

Kate Tompson Hardin Elizabeth Thompson Palmyru Maudison Barnes Chapel Bainch James Bippy John Wire Anit Meadie Boyd Theury Lee Duds Migabeth Taechipsen Mautner Lawine Fathead Louisville Age Dzyrs

Weddings Reported Amid Winter Weather In Lick Branch

The fragment notes two weddings near Lick Branch and Salam late in November. Mrs Leon Shaw adel and Willard Hex wed at Jdeflersinwalle with Altes Ma big Wright and Clas Voyles officiating. Also mentioned are visits by Ada Miter, Chivey, and Katherin Wright, and Miss Kate Thompson’s death in Madison.

Leon Shawadel Willard Hex Jdeflersinwalle Altes Mabig Wright Clas Voyles Salam Kate ‘Thompson Madison Sistis John Wire Morucis Kiapel Westernwal Cass Volus Howe Tulity Useur Wright Pearence Miller Katherin Dae Ada Miter Chivey Hara Voylos

Hanover College Seeks Endowment Increase

Hanover College plans a major fundraising push to bolster its endowment by 1000000 dollars. The college, among the oldest in the state, aims to meet modern education standards and fund long term growth.

Hanover College Ute Hanover

Editor Seeks Neighborhood News From Mill

A village editor asks a mill to write for the neighborhood page. The note mentions two school marms, hog cholera, fifty bushels of potatoes, and a foolish suitor who married a clever girl with forty acres. Ex Professor Fisher transacted business in Salem Saturday. Mr Bellows visits his daughter Mrs Bierly and Mr Claud Gray.

Thomas Bellows Claud Gray

Thane Seising By Edgard Guest

Poem praising courage and sacrifice of youth in war time. Aerial zeal and gratitude to God, mothers, and nation for bravery, devotion, and love of liberty. References to war, sacrifice, and American flag imagery concluding with thanks from An American Boy.

Thane Seising Edgard, Guest Strenth Qvot Main

Republic Male Quartette Performs for Local Audience

The Republic Male Quartette delighted a crowd with their singing at a community event. They received praise for their precision and stage presence, with noted support from the Conservatory of Music and seasoned entertainers.

Republic Toy Livy Walt Ewe Via Lluss Grautigles Lombine Mone Uu Conservatory of Music

Missing text about a job opportunity and spring outlook

Fragmentary notice hints at a worker request or arrangement for long night work and spring timing. References a Jubasenatt wartier and warn of spring, with emphasis on valuable service and securing a position by a window side of a house.

Visher Family Hosts Sunday Forest Outing

Mr and Mrs Arthur Visher and daughter Rebecca hosted a Sunday afternoon gathering at the Forestry and Pigeon Roost Sentiment. Guests included Mrs Zane and her daughters PhyHis and Annie Mae, plus several young pupils of Miss Paget.

Arthur Visher Rebecca Zane Annie Mae Wid Paget

Missionary Meeting Prompts Local Charity Plea

A missionary society plans to meet at Mrs. Leary Weber Dee Zud’s helm from 2:30 to 8:80 pm urging attendance. The note laments lack of voluntary donations from coal dealers ice vendors and electricians for warmth ice cream lights and entertainment, urging community support and free notices to praise generosity. Mrs. James Corn visited sister Mrs. Ethel Harry in Scottsburg returning Monday.

Ice Many Electricau Ini Electric Light Reading Notice James Corn Ethel Harry R Scottsburg

Lyceum Course Debut Praised By School Community

The inaugural Lyceum Course received full support Tuesday night. Senior class praised the venture for its value to the school and community. Other notes include Prof. Wilson’s Indianapolis trip, Miss Frieda Kunkel’s Louisville weekend, Mr. Bristow’s successful music and hat sales near $1200, Domestic Science cake practice, and improving attendance.

Wm. E. Wilson Indianapolis Frieda Kunkel Louisville Bristow Ross Loughimiller Perry Payne Live Blood Josie Miller Esther Motsinger John Martin

Lickskillet Items from Bloomington Star

Zeke Hawkins frets over election results while Pekin expected to vote party lines. Local notes include a possum banquet at the barber shop, church floor cracks, and an eye injury after a quarrel over baptism. A Deacon’s near kiss sparks gossip as merchants in Indianapolis sell chestnuts and buttons.

Zeke Hawkins Pekin Woman's Sewing Society Dee McFadden Diet Bledsoe Pedkins Hansford Lickskiller Indianapolis North Ill Bill Cy Hawking Presbey

Zeb Stubbs Escorts Love Ann Long at Church Door

A fragment notes Zeb Stubbs escorting Love Ann Long at a church entrance last Sunday morning. Onlookers teased him about his attire, mentioning his low cut shoes and bare socks as he entered.

Zeb Stubbins Love Ann Long Zeb

Local notices and social mentions from Dell Charles area

Dell Charles and son finished sorghum making for the year. Frank Floyd took Wilbur Blanken baker to work at Salem Sunday evening. Farabee and Rickard will shred corn in the neighborhood. Henry Davis and wife and Dora Davis spent Sunday with Dempsey Rickard. James Bags and wife spent Sunday at Dell Charles. Carl Ludwig and daughter made a business trip to Pekin Thursday. Rumor spread that Rev. Newton Berrod of Linton Indiana died Saturday November 18 and will be interred Monday. Haville McCoskey and family spent Sunday at Hallie Terrells.

Dell Charles and Son Frank Floyd Wilbur Blankenbaker Salem Farabee Rickard Henry Davis Dora Davis Dempsey Rickard James Bags Dell Charles Carl Ludwig Pekin Neighbhood Newton Berrod Linton Ind Haville McCoskey Hallie Terrells

Why Indiana is Seventeenth in Education Meeting Notes

A Pierce township meeting at RATIS SCHOOL HOUSE discussed improving schools with teachers, pupils, and parents in attendance. A ciphering match followed, featuring pupils from local schools. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Gail Turner and others. C. C. Corn sale drew a crowd. Corn family plans to move to Washington DC. Albert Gray drove hogs to Louisville for Henry Rusli.

Indiana Pierce Township Gail Turner Alva Martin Ellis Marcin Solongon Loughinitter Grover Wright Corn Washington D.C Albert Gray Louisville Henry Rusli

Laurel Hill Community Notes in Cold Weather

In Laurel Hill the thermometer hovered around ten above zero for several mornings. Attendees from Morris Chapel attended church Sunday night. Gladys Jackson visited aunt Rosie Blankenbaker Saturday night and Sunday. Walter Duckenn and wife made a trip to Jeffersonville Saturday. Hernan Roerk bought a new Mord car. Ernie Coats and wife visited Sunday with John Coats, Jessie Midkiff, and Walter Wakefield at Bodine and Homer Jackson Sunday. James Deitz visited daughter Mrs Walter Jackson Sunday. Jacob Bierly hauled rabbits and eggs to Jeffersonville. Virgie Hoardman visited Campbellsburg last Sunday. Farris and Achie Jackson took a business trip to Sellersburg Sunday. The corn shredder hums in the neighborhood. Mya and Millie Schleicher visited home folks last week.

Morris Chapel Gladys Jackson Rosie Blankenbaker Walter Duckenn Jeffersonville Hernan Roerk Ernie Coats John Coats Jessie Midkiff Walter Wakefield Bodine Homer Jackson James Deitz Walter Jackson Jacob Bierly Virgie Hoardman Campbellsburg Farris Achie Jackson Sellersbuygy Sunda Millie Schleicher

Horner's Chapel Winter Weather and Local Chatter

Winter weather affects Horner's Chapel as residents note activities from the week. John L. Martins sale of tugs is mentioned, with John Elliott and family helping his father shred fodder Saturday near Heck's Hill. Amos Voyles and Mrs Purkhiser visit, and James Murtin’s hutch party is referenced after a beet Friday.

John Elliott Heck’s Hill Ira Amos Voyles Owen Purchiser Oren Purkhiser Amos Voyled James Murtin Hutchter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Herbatone Lane Winty Walter Phillips Ui New Alpany Ekin S.N. Markland Robert J. GC. Weir Maguel Bessie Mise Helen Selagel Thomas Karnes Martinsburg Tueaday Samuel Karnes John S$. Jehns Christ Mia Josie Hurst Maa Bligh Wright Orleans Cora Haye Jake Williams Moss John M Staker Borden Sheig Til Martha Prien Momia Washington, DC Old Zimr Millard Terrell Pres Washington Co. Sunday School Convension Oy Daniel Baltic A i, Chamberlain Daisy Hile Arthur Weller Geo. Olinick Chicago GC. E. Bierly Bowman J.d.bowman Harold Shcell Mra Dandl Chessler New Bbbany John Cole Maimson Lick Branch Red Jackson Dora Brown Fisher Bloomington Star Ratis Laurel Hill Horner’s John L. Martin
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