Local Folks Visited Friends and Family in New Albany
Miss Hazel Loston visited friends in New Albany last week. Ed Marshall visited his brother Ezra Sunday morning. Miss Grace McKinley suffers a fractured limb. John Batter and daughters traveled to Major Buley one day last week. Golda Hottell, Bonnie Rath Karnes and Corolin Marshall spent Sunday after church with Edna Torver and Mrs Jane Bevan. Miss Antsje Loughmiller lingers at death’s door at her New Albany home. Raymond Loseon of Happy Ridge spent Saturday night with his uncle John Lassen. Mrs Minnie Feltner was a business caller at Andy Rippy’s one day last week. Mat Hero and daughter Ole spent Sunday at John Katia’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Loston
New Albany
Ed Marshall
Ezra
Grace McKinley
John Batter
Uy Town
Major Buley
Golda Hottell
Bonnie
Rath Karnes
Corolin Marshall
Edna Torver
Jane Bevan
Ants Je Loughmiller
Minnie Feltner
Andy Rippy
Mat Hero
Ole
John Katia
Rural Carrier Examination in Washington County
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examiner for rural carrier positions in Washington County to be held in Salem Imbin on October 14 1916. Open only to male residents of the county post offices who meet requirements. Forms available from local offices or the Commission in Washington D C. Submit applications promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Servic Commission
Washington
Salem
Imbiin
Tekin Ane Smedley
Furm
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Commission
Sunday Visitor Notes and Eye Injury Mentioned
Local column records visits by Mrs George Brown and Tina and others to Nic Losgon's and Dallas True's, plus church attendance and a serious eye injury from barbed wire. It mentions Mrs Ann ie Yaxter and several neighbors visiting, and notes on colds and a prior eye issue tied to catarrh with a plug for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Local Churchgoers and Visitors Reported in Salem Area
Robert Shanks and Samily plus Albert Morris and wife attended church in Salem Sunday. Q P Graves and wife visited Allen Goss Saturday. Mises Hazel Martin visited. Lora Boss came by Sunday after church. Mina Fiora Gill visited her friend Cora Tramner last week. Miss Rosa Wilson visited home folks over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Shanks
Samily
Albert Morris
Salem
Q. P. Graves
Allen Goss
Mises Hazel Martin
Lora Boss
Mina Fiora Gill
Cora Tramner
Miss Rosa Wilson
Daisy Hill School Opens Under Instructor Norris Spurgeon
Daisy Hill began Monday with Norris Spurgeon as instructor. Several local residents and families visited, with illnesses noted among children and adults. Cradle Roll plans are underway with a special Sunday program inviting all mothers to attend and bring lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Hill
Norris Spurgeon
Wm. Maharon
Misaes Bertha Crowe
Alpha Suitor Bevel
Onr
Rs Chas. Smith
Propple
Gentle But Sure Biliousness Cleanse Ad
Gentle but firm ad copy touts Foey Gathartic Tablets as first aid to digestive health without griping. Claims relief from biliousness sick headache sour stomach gas bloating constipation and dyspepsia by keeping the bowels open and regular. Sold by Markland Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markland Pharmacy
Local Notes and Community Updates From Olive Branch Area
Ducks and residents are noted as bustling while Mary Baker improves and Mrs Mary McClellan stays steady. Frances Howard buys Modern oudmen Hall. farmers begin wheat and rye. The Watson daughter visits her father as Mull, Payne, McClellan, Brim, Robison, Skelton families gather Sunday. Mrs Skelton in poor health. W O Smith’s stump mill toppled in strong wind. Schoolhouse moved back from the pike. Obituary for Mrs Mary Robison not yet printed. funeral held at Olive Branch church with Elders from Salem. Robison family receives community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker
Mary McClellan
Frances Howard
Oudmen Hall
Robi Watson
Mull
Oscar Payne
Marion R. McClellan
Ray Payne
Ed Brim
Sanmlay
W. C. McClellan
Pike
Mary Robin
Olive Branch Church
Ld Prother
Salem
Eld
Ben Taylor
Eld Johns
Moutans
Gilbert
Samue
Gertrude
Ella
Robison
Fie
Muddy Complexion Tips From Tave Chamberlain Tablety
Advice urges a vegetable centered diet and daily outdoor exercise to improve skin tone. Claims gradual improvement over months with regular use and a simple routine. Provides unclear product name and location cues, suggesting a general health guidance snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tave Chamberlain
Voters urged to register and vote at polls opening
Voters are reminded to complete registration and cast ballots as polling places open at 6:00. The notice warns that failure to register could prevent participation in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novi Ion
Ember
Theis
Harmony Teachings On Loving Enemies From A 1900s Sermon
A historical sermon argues for universal love and mercy, citing Jesus and Luke, urging communities to pray for enemies and practice kindness. The speaker claims such harmony would reduce selfishness and reflect heavenly life, noting the teaching’s potential applicability beyond Jewish law.
Cold remedies and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy ad
An old advertisement extols Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a safe effective treatment for cold symptoms. It claims long use and established reputation, notes no opium or narcotics, and asserts wide availability for immediate relief.
Local social notes from Pekin and surrounding areas
Mrs Sarah Plummer of Louisville visits Mrs India Warman this week. Ruth McKinley weekends with cousin Mrs Hugh Phillips near Pekin. Lillian Gill spends Saturday with cousins Hazel and Edin Grown. Ernest Rodman and family from North Dakota visit Walter Gray and family. Asa Waggoner and wife from New Albany stay with his sister Mrs Leo Farnstey. Lorenzo Wells visits Pekin mother Mrs Wells who is poorly. Mrs Fred Goss returns from Lafayette after two week visit. Mrs Hector Waggoner ill with typhoid fever slowly improving. Hazel Fisher of Pekin visits sister Mrs Arthur McKinley. Protracted meeting at Christita Church ends with eleven converts. Jess Heri sells his restaurant to Lee Fisher. Orleans residents Herle and party in restaurant business. Nicholas Leuthart and Frank Leuthart family weekend near Floyd Knobs. Ezra Miller and Charles Miller visit sister Mrs Freit Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Plummer
Louisville
India Warman
Law
Ruth McKinley
Hugh Phillips
Pekin
Lillian Gill
Hazel
Edin Grown
Ernest Rodman
North Dakota
Walter Gray
Asa Waggoner
New Albany
Leo Farnstey
Lorenzo Wells
Mra Wm, Wells
Fred Goss
Otto Gos
LaFayette
Hector Waggoner
Hazel Fisher
Arthur McKinley
Souder's School House Visitors and Local Happenings
Mrs Jennie Voyles and Miss Grace Colglazier visited Ella Martin's one day last week. Mae Martin has been in poor health. Helen Colglazier called on Eva Voyles while Mrs Owen Tatlock, Min Roy Nale and babe visited Naomi Nale. Fred Simpson now has workers grading for cork road. Mrs Omer Briscoe and Miss Lavinia Nale were Solem visitors last Thursday. John Voyles hauled hogs to Pekin market Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Tatlock
Min Roy Nale
Babe
Naomi Nale
Fred Simpson
Cork Road
Omer Briscoe
Lavinia Nale
John Voyles
Pekin
Money Back Trial Offer for Foley’s Remedies
Cut out this slip and mail with your name and address to Foley & Ca Chicago to receive four trial packages of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets presented as a special offer for stout persons with no guaranteed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Ca
Chicago
Foley
Markland Pharmacy
Adv
Neighborhood people note a busy week of travel and visits
Oliver Balentine and Sam Gray took a business trip to Salem on Wednesday. Lewis Davia bought a Ford last week. Mary Daily and her husband of Ili nos visited relatives nearby. Several neighbors attended Mrs Mary Robison’s funeral at Olive Branch on Thursday. Marie Wright visited her grandmother in Illinois. C B Wyatt and family spent Sunday with S C Richard and family at Seattsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Balentine
Sam Gray
Salem Wednewley
Lewis Davia
Mary Daily
Ilinois
Mary Robison
Olive Branch
Marie Wright
Ulinois
C.B. Wyatt
Unday
S C. Richard
Seattsburg
Bronchial Cough Relief Ad From Markland Pharmacy
An older advertisement encourages coughing relief with Foley's Honey and Tar. It claims the remedy soothes throat irritation, reduces inflammation, clears airways, and provides lasting relief, advertised as sold by Markland Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Markland Pharmacy
Ady
Local families gather for Sunday visits and school start
Farnbea Markland sowed wheat in the area while Lemuel Churchman spent Sunday with his parents, and many neighbors shared a weekend with extended kin. Katie Martin and va Humphrey visited Nellie Smith, with others staying and traveling between Pekin, Salem, and Markland areas. An all days meeting with a basket dinner is planned at Blue River next Sunday and church rolls will be called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Markland
Lemuel Churchman
Elijal Charghaan
Blue River
Frank Redman
Boyd
Roland Redman
Salem
Arthur Hilton
Ollie Weir
Robert Martin
Foley Kidney Pills Ad Promotes Health Gain
A vintage advertisement urges men to stay fit and seize opportunities, claiming disordered kidneys bladder and rheumatic pains hinder work. Foley Kidney Pills are pitched as cost effective by Markland Pharmacy, urging health improvement and claiming value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Markland Pharmacy
Rival at Olive Branch draws good interest
The report notes Rev. W. Hanchek and Rev. Wolfe conducting a rival event at Olive Branch with strong attendance. It mentions Mrs Hattie Motsinger suffering a severe rheumatism attack and Mrs Addie Wyatt of Salem visiting relatives in the area for the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Addie Wyatt
Salem
Pekin High and local schools update and funeral attendances
Mr and Mrs Delk Charles and family and Mr Gilbert Robison of Montana spent Sunday with Eddie Louder and family. Mrs Ela Lam Gilbert Robison Mrs Ernest Motsinger and Sane Robison of Roundup Montana came to attend the funeral of Mrs Millard Robison. Kenneth Payne entered Pekin High School. Arthur Fisher leads Pekin grades daily. Miss Frankie Tash to lead Franklin school and Merle Newton to teach Old Pekin pupils. Service at Blue River the second Sunday in October with a roll call and basket dinner at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delk
Charles
Gilbert Robison
Montana
Eddie Louder
Ela Lam
Ernest Motsinger
Sane Robison
Roundup
Millard Robison
Arthur Fisher
Pekin School
Frankie Tash
Franklin
Merle Newton
Old Pekin
Blue River
Pekin Advance Promises Comprehensive Weekly Section
The Pekin Advance invites readers to subscribe for the best weekly setter content, delivering local news, schedules, and community notices with steady, reliable updates each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
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Goss
Raymond Loseon
Happy Ridge
John Lassen
Rural Carrier Examination
Bappy Bidge
George Brown
Tina
Netlie MaKown
Nic Losgon
O. F. Graves
A.M. Goss
Riduy
Ibis
Br. Greer
Nic Losson
Juin Bello Martinsburg
Henry Westfall
Sou Desse
Joh Westfal
Campbellsburg
W. L. Green
Fifie Cooley
Barthena
Mildred Fisher
Annie Yaxter
Charles Lossan
John Bell
Nic Logson
Jess
Chamberlain
Geo
Durham
Remington
M. J. Durham
Cecil Mulla
Lark Bierly
Sor Glen
W. T. Blankenbak
Lulie Blankenbaker
Doh Packwood
W.E. Gray
Martin Mull Lave
Laura Blankenbaker
Jilpah Porter
Mra Hosea
Borden
W. B. Gray
Herman
Raymond Bankenbaker
Alva Gray
Gore T Lewis Hurst
Tor. Em
Duck
Johnny Conway
Lebert Robison
Elmer Skelton
Mrs Skelton
W.O. Smith
Fiat
Leacher
Nichalzon
Christita Church
Jess Heri
Lee Fisher
Mr. Herle
Orleans
Nicholas Leuthart
Frank Leuthart
Floyd Knobs
Ezra Miller
Charles Miller
Freit Smith
Farnbea
Katie Martin
Drisy Dalton
Melvin
Gen Wells
Family
Va Humphrey
Nellie Smith
Charley Wells
Tona Markland
John Churchman
Elijah Churchman
Bagan
Markland
Everett McCletlan
Maka
Hi. C. Sullivan
Chevrolet
A. Martin
Ind
Poultry House
B.L. Humbert & Co
Elmer G. Phillips
Hoosier
Bese
Som
Kenneth Payne
Op Ned
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