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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
7
A fragment shows an advertisement for a Honesty Harness seller promoting a familiar line. It highlights a sale on farm goods including wheat corn clover timothy and butter with commentary on quality. The piece urges readers to tell others about M E Hegpxer and the harness offered at reasonable prices.
AMIDURPORT notes list William Cooper with a swollen hand but not serious. travelers Henry Corrie and Maud Rodrick visit relatives. Rev. Chas Highfield arrives in Bridgeport for a short stay. Rev Bliss sermon teased as Prove Thyself a Map. Wm. McGravel to open Commercial Hotel. many local moves and visits. road conditions on the main Bridgeport south road. Catholic corner stone laying next Sunday with Lanterman dinner. Epworth Leaguers host at M E church. Little Light Bearers entertain. heat affects attendance. threshing in progress. various visits, births, moves, and farm news.
A fragmented town column notes a dinner to be served in Ganterman's grave on the upcoming Sunday the 12th. Obituaries recall Johnnle Parker who died in Kansas City and was taken to Bismarck Missouri. his brother Charlie died three years ago. The piece mentions infant Enoice Wad, plans for cemetery rites, and various local social events including ice cream socials, a Sunday school convention, and a graveyard cleaning at Brian.
Fragments report Mt Zion Cemetery Association to meet August 16 to offer plots in a pleasant location for 200 dollars while noting local news from Sumner and neighbors. The item references school staffs and town events, with various residents visiting relatives and attending meetings and reunions.
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