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Newspaper

Pekin Advance

Location

Pekin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1917

Page

4

All Days Singing Planned at Fort Hill Church

Fort Hill hosts an all days singing on the third Sunday of the month. Miss Rose Journell of West Baden visited home folks over Sunday. Otis Marshall and wife, Carl Colg-Jazier and families dined with Mrs. C. W. Morris after church. Press Martin dined with Claud Martin. Frazee joined him home. Miss Lillian Wright traveled to Louisville for tonsil surgery. Doris Miller and Grace visited Dan Harmon Sunday. Oren Purkhiser and wife of near Palmyra visited Dawson Purkhiser Monday night and Tuesday. Several locals attend Institute at Salem this week.

Rose Journell West Baden Otis Marshall Carl Colg- Jazier C. W. Morris Press Martin Claud Martin Brother Frazee Lillian Wright Louisville Doris Miller Grace Dan Harmon Oren Purkhiser Palmyra Dawson Purkhiser Institute Salem

Arthur G. Littell Unparenter and Embalmer in Borden Indiana

Obituary notice for Arthur G. Littell, an undertaker and embalmer based in Borden Indiana, with mention of day or night service options.

Arthur G. Littell Aner & Embalmer

Dutch Greek picnic at Bradford and local visits

Reported on a quiet Monday at Bradford with Dutch Greek visitors and Raymond Rippey at Sazt UL. John Batts and John Keffer with family appeared in Louville. Mi Chioe Weller, Aldi Meyers family, Mrs Meyers’ brother from Bedford, and Mrs Mary Sears were among visitors. Chas Wynn hosted visitors Monday evening. Emma Curtis visited her mother at Pekin. John Wyman and wife visited the poor farm Sunday. Andy Durnill works for C Weller. Mary Sears spent the day.

Bradford Raymond Rippey Sazt UL John Batts Loulaville John Keffer Mi Chioe Weller M. B. Meyers Suns Aldi Meyers Meyers Bedford Mary Sears Chi ‘Weller Chas. Wynn Emma Curtis Pekin John Wyman Poor Farm Andy Durnill C. ‘Weller

Dawalt Etzler Undertakers Salem Oddities and Visits

Fragmented local note records people visiting and traveling between New Albany Sellersburg and Blue River. Mentions Dawalt and Etzler Undertakers Salem, John Bowman, Jacob Curtis, Dr Hays, Oscar Ives and Carl Stewart, Wilbur Stewart and families, W H Markland, Frank Finan, Lula Rodman, and a meeting planned next Saturday night.

John Bowman Alba

A Valuable Health Hint for Foley Cathartic Tablets

An 19th century health note promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets to keep bowels open and regular, ease indigestion and biliousness, and relieve sour stomach with no pain or nausea. The ad claims the tablets are caring and helpful and invites purchase at Markdao d Pharmacy.

Foley Markdaod Pharmal

Farabee Howard Sickness and Local Visits Reported

Farabee Howard, son of Zella Martin, has typhoid fever. Lemuel Churchman of Orleans visited George Wella and family. Homer Ashabranner and wife with son stayed with Will Waiters and family. Ollie Wier returned after visiting Wilme Wier's family. Katie Martin stayed with Robert Wella's family. Otto Gilstrap and family spent Sunday with relatives. Jacob Curtin and wife visited David Voylen's family. Cyrus Baker and wife hosted Homer McClellan's family Sunday.

Howard Zella Martin Lemuel Churchman Orleans George Wella Homer Ashabranner Will Waiters Ollie ‘Wier Tle Wilme Wier Katie Martin Robert Wella Pekin Otto Gilstrap Mm Sa Jem

Hardest Worked Need Help First Through All The Years

Fragment describes health claims for Foley Kidney Pills as a tonic to purge impurities and aid ailing joints and muscles. Marketed as a remedy for backache rheumatic pains and sore muscles sold at Markeand Pharmacy.

Foley Markeand Pharmacy C. A. Eliza Sioux Falls 5. D Markland Pharmacy Ady

Young Officer Assigned to 327th Machine Gun Battalion

Lieutenant Roy Huckleberry of the C R C Inst reports for duty at Camp Taylor Louisville after arrival Wednesday. In steady rain officers line up for orders from the colonel and Huckleberry is assigned to lead as an officer in the 327th Machine Gun Battalion serving with the draft army assembling at Camp Taylor.

Roy Huckleberry R. C Louisville Camp Taylor Thurstday Huckleberry 327Th Machine Gun Battalion

Safe Remedy For Children Adv From Texas Seller

A fragment from a Brownsville Texas adv praises Foleys and Tar for coughs and recommends it for children. The ad mentions local druggists and references Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a reliable alternative. Other notes include family visits, church attendance, and daily life items.

Baker Brownsville Texas Marksland Drug ‘Stars Adv

Red Cross Plans Local Aid and Knitting Drive

The Red Cross Chapter aims to devote more local work for soldiers. A knitting plan was delayed for yarn. 60 pounds ordered from Boston Woolen Works and 25 pounds from Red Cross Headquarters. Once yarn arrives, the group hopes to knit 100 outfits, each with sweater muffler wristlet and socks, benefiting four soldiers. 1400 members enrolled. officers to be elected October 1.

Red Cyox C. B. Paynter Boston Woolen Works Boston Red Cross Lee Vellom Saltilia Ralph Red Cross Fundt Battalio

People Speak Well of Chamberlain's Tablets

G A McBride of Headford Ont says he has used Chamberlain's Tablets for about two years and heard good reports from customers before trying them himself. He asserts no other preparation equals them and recommends them for indigestion or constipation. Sold at Markland Drug Store.

Chamberlain G. A. McBride Headford Markland Drug Store Saa

The Traveling Man and the Rising Prices

A lurid tale portrays a man in a green hat observing passersby from a hotel window. He preaches to merchants that prices will rise, warning of higher costs each morning as he wanders town observing pretty girls and market activity.

Pipe

County Institute In Session At Washington County High School

The Washington County Institute opened at the county high school with Supt. Orra Wapper leading. First day attendance reached Ane with teachers showing enthusiasm to improve. Clara Unneweler plays piano, Prof. McDowell directs music, J. N. Hines teaches pedagogy, and Domestic Science is led by Frances L. Brown. H. C. Reuter returns to give games and recreation lessons.

Washington County Institute Orra Wapper Ane Clara Unneweler McDowell Hn J. N. Hines Frances L. Brown H. C. Reuter

South Liberty Notes of Local Visits and Church

After weeks away, Misa Hazel Purlee returns home from Pekin. Mabel and Cecil Wright visited grandmother Mrs. Sullivan. Several from town attended Martinsburg church. Mrs. Mary Sears spent Sunday with daughter Mrs. Otis Weller. John Roby and family hosted visitors including Robert Wella. Crowds attended Corydon fair last week. August Miller and son Cort were noted. Jana Frantz and Mrs A B Frantz traveled to Salem. Mrs. Henry Brough and daughter Jeanie and son Everett visited Hobert Brough family. Joseph Bunch has an appointment here next Sunday.

Misa Hazel Purlee Pekin Mabel Cecil Wright Sullivan Martinsburg Mary Sears Otis Weller John Roby Robert Wella August Miller Cort Jana A. B. Frantz Salem Henry Brough Jeanie Everett Hobert ‘Brough Joseph*Bunch Fe Reece Édeaer John 2. Smith Nelson Hosea Ward Lillie Tash Lucas Emma Curtis Ruth Elihu Shotts Miss Ola Nancy Lidtkay Elmer John Naugle C. W. Mattox W. Lucas Familly Johnson and Phillips Eils Manson Motsinger Lige Newton Christian Willie Tash Corydon Fair Pete Brown Nelson Mosen Clyde Tash Mary Tash Effe Gil Estelle Matainger Willie G Green Wille Tash William Wright Mads Janes Markland Famlly

Greenbrier News: Local Families and Daily Farm Life

Greenbrier residents recount visits, threshing, fairs, and family gatherings. Neighbors Nelson Hosea, Elihu Shotts, and the Marklands host relatives. Corydon Fair attendance noted. An appeal for kidney health mentions Foley Kidney Pills with a Sioux Falls testimonial.

Happy Ridge residents attend Corydon fair and local visits

WU Lovell and family Oll Bush and Jessie Lovell attended the Corydon fair Thursday night. Gilbert Elrod and family spent Sunday after church at Jake Temples. Charlie Baxter and family stayed at Ed Wests over the weekend. Reymond Losson is ill. James Norris went to the Indiana polis fair Thursday and Friday. O 8 Bush visited Lovells Sunday. Allen Goss and wife were at Sa jem this Saturday.

WU Lovell Oll Bush Jessie Lovell Corydon Gilbert Elrod Jake Temples Charlie Baxter Ed Wests James Norris Bush Lovells Allen Goss Sajem

The Life of the Town Booster Honored

A local booster described as the life of the town and “Jerry on the Job for the Public Good” is celebrated for his dedication. He gathers subscription papers and raises funds, essential to the community’s activities. the piece lauds his energy and public spirit.

Bin Dend Us 1 Jerry Bis Naitia Raleé

Foley's Kidney Pills Ease Eight Years of Back Pain

Alvis Souera of Ade Indiana reports suffering back pain for eight years. A single bottle of Foley's Kidney Pills brought immediate relief, with three bottles ending bloating and continued relief. This testimonial appears amid varied historical notes on public libraries and wartime diplomacy.

Alvis Souera Ade Ind Foley Haz Ense Merkland Pharmacy

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