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Sumner Press

Location

Sumner, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1900

Page

4

Newsy Notes From Neighborhood Exchanges Five Area

Fragmented notes recount local misfortunes and events including a tire incident in Third Ward, a death at a city sanatorium, heart failure deaths, long-time residents of German township, travel of J D Nichols to New York, a hospitalizing illness of Will Winter, a Denver Township Sunday School convention in Marion Chapel set for August 26 1900, a wedding near Parkersburg, the death of Mrs Matilda Thouing in Decker township, and a Bucklen’s Arnica Salve testimonial from LaGrange Georgia with a local drugstore offer.

Denver Asgovinition Corvention Marion Chapel Jake Fritchley Evith Simmons Parkersburg G. W. Fritchiey Liam

Local News Briefs and Notable Incidents in Crawford County

An elderly man, Belknap, was thrown from a buggy and badly hurt near the first ward last Saturday evening. A couple, Will Otey of Indianapolis and Stella Pasley of Palestine, married in the city on Tuesday evening. Construction crews begin work on the new Alinda Central depot with rapid progress expected. A large gathering of 99 people with blood or marriage relations to Crawford County held a reunion at Henry Grove. A revival led by Rev. B C Carlin continues with hundreds joining the church. Flora Johnson died at her uncle G B Wagoner’s home in Hardingville, aged 17, believed to have been engaged to Frank Steward. Leander Goff, son of J A Goff, shot himself and died Sunday. he was about 20 and deemed unsettled. Ira King died in a fall from his second floor, the inquest ruling accidental death. Republican.

RW. Belknap Will Otey Indianapolis Lod Migs Stella Pasley Palestine C. A. Beckett Crawford County Henry Grove Rueseleie Per. B.C. Carlin Leander J. A. Goff Honey Creek Township Goff City of David Christ the Lord Jesus Heaven and Earth Christ Mary John the Baptist Calvary Jesnua Bethlehem Egypt Herod Tate Jesus Christ Tent India

What A Tale it Taks mirror ad misleads readers

An old advertorial claims Dr. King's New Life Pills regulate the liver purify the blood and clear skin. It touts a 25 cent price at Dale & Sheridan's drugstore and portrays a jaundiced complexion as a problem cured by the product.

Wabash District camp meeting in Bellmont park

The Free Methodist Wabash District holds a camp meeting in Bellmont park from August 16 to 26. Also reported are the sale of late William Seibert estate near Coxling for 2660 dollars to John Nesler, the sudden death of Solomon Seibert from a ruptured blood vessel, a fatal accidental shooting near McClary's block on the Wabash involving James and Robert Fisher, and the death of Mrs. Margaret Ann McNair of Friendaville.

Wabash District The Free Methodist Church Bellmont William Seibert G. V. Kirach Coxling John W. Nesler

Widow of James P. McNair Laid to Rest in Wabash County

Sunday obituary notes the death of the widow of James P. McNair aged about 72, leaving son Charles McNair and sister Braxton Denison. mentions ties to Lawrence County and local figures. Other items include local notices on remedies, a brick and tile plant boiler explosion, injuries, a move to Bedford, a 50th wedding anniversary, illness, crop yield, infant death, near-drownings, a promotion to First Lieutenant, a car accident injury, and the death of Rev Joseph Vance D.D. in California returned for interment.

Illaces James P. McNair Wabash County Gne Charles McNair Robert Denivan Lawrence County Braxton Denison Register

How Mrs Gee Saved Her Daughter's Life

A mother from Liberty Rhode Island recounts how Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved her little daughter's life during a severe dysentery attack last summer. She urges mothers to know this medicine and notes it is sold by Dele Sheridan.

Mother Yani Chamberlain Kennedy Ian Mrs. Gee F. Burdick Liberty R. I Dele & Sheridan

Humorous Snippets From a Past Society Scene

A playful tale recalls an employer guiding a maid to wash her face with warm soap to become prettier. In London, Cardinal Manning meets a drunken Irishman who jokes about joining the Temperance Society. The banter reflects light social humor of the era.

Mia Bridget Anne Cardinal Manning London Patrick Temperance Society Hiaimate

Electric Bitters Prove Gift To Bennettsville Couple

Amteur de the Editor recounts how his wife, long troubled by dyspepsia, gained strength and vigor after using Electric Bitters. Four bottles restored her appetite and comfort, with the tonic and gentle laxative effects praised. Dale & Sheridan's drugstore advertises the remedy.

A. Brown Bennettsville D.C Dale & Sheridan Drugatore

Cat Brings Luck to Crew of the Thalia

Reading from Savannah News, a large Maltere cat went aboard the British steamer Thalia the day before she sailed, curling up in the officers’ lounge. The steward calls her “Shefle,” an old traveler who will visit many ships, with sailors believing a cat aboard wards off rats and brings good fortune.

Azaloon Savannah News

Unto Us A Sun Is Born Christmas Gospel Reflection

A long reflective piece on Christmas themes tied to Luke 2 10 14, praising the birth of Christ as universal salvation courage and joy. contrasts joy with mere fun and warns against dissipation. cites Luther Polycarp and a nurse or young patient story, urging personal faith, peace, and reverence for Christ in daily life.

David Howard Heaven Jesus Christ God Bethlehem Emmanuel Luther Tim “Vivir God Trex God Luther Brooklyn Polycarp Martyr

Dawes Old Mare Feigns Ice Slips at Kassel Stables

A reworkable mentageoul horse, once owned by ex Senator Dawes, caused a stir at Kassel stables when she slipped on ice en route to the depot. She vanished, reappeared at noon, was found aired and returned to her stall. The horse resumes daily trips to the station with new corks, earning praise from stable workers for timely actions.

Kassel Pittffeld Journal Dawes Dawes Usare Odin Anata Ie Dewes Sbe Clacksmith Horae Bhoer

Rotation debate on corn and oats affects soil fallow

An exchange letter discusses objections to rotating crops such as corn, oil, and wheat with bare stubble. It questions if crimson clover or rye can protect ground in winter and whether early spring breaking for oats is worthwhile, noting regional variations and risks of rye in oats.

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Winter Hands and Silk Aprons for Skin Care

The piece discusses how cold weather and heavy woolen clothing roughen hands, making them unattractive and dry. It notes the rise of coarse fabrics in fashion and suggests protecting the skin with washable white China silk aprons, which are dainty and practical.

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