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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
4
Fragmented local notes report Vincennes visits by Ridgeley Rolla Sunth and others, a chicken pie social upcoming, multiple travel messages, a funeral procession for Ira McCleave, a marriage notice for John BR. Mail and Ella Rubimeon, and condolences for Mrs Barnett.
A partial Lawrenceville article reports Vera James Philbert found dead in her bed amid years of illness, mentions smallpox case in Seon tawe and Morton James residence, notes ice men improving town weather, lists bond candidates for treasurer and several marriage licenses in Francisville, Cloyd, and Bridgeport with ages and locations.
The W. F. M. 5 held a pleasant meeting with Mrs. Grenat visiting. Twelve members attended as the roll call asked for the greatest need of the auxiliary. The lesson Paul to Constantine sparked reflection. A quartet and readings followed, with five new members welcomed. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Alta Travis in March. A separate anecdote recalls a judge’s earlier medical tale, ending with a quip about charges. An advertisement touts a salve with world wide fame for various ailments.
Kentuckian John Kinkead earns notice as a gifted speaker in a courthouse dispute over a will. Judges and lawyers laud his logic while a sarcastic jab from a critic stirs debate about judicial strength. Plus scattered updates on smallpox, quarantines, and community social events in Bealal and nearby areas.
A. A Correll runs a Chauncey blacksmith and repair shop with plain horseshoeing priced at one dollar. The notice asserts his ongoing presence for keeps and lists miscellaneous ad text from a local paper, including subscription offers and local political notes, reflecting small town business and civic chatter.
A Friday evening party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Neeley celebrated Miss Etta’s sixteenth birthday. Attendees included teacher O. Petty and classmates Louisa Sumer Mabel Diver Pearl Holliday Bertha Holliday Mionte Sears Cisrence Gleo Lucas Willie Sumner Joe Diver Pam Diver Aaron Scuges plus others Clem Malone Robert Heath Della Clark Blanche Clark. Games and music filled the evening as refreshments were served to honor the milestone. A note of warm wishes was extended.
The undersigned stockholders of the Sumner Building and Loan Association state that, after examining the books and vouchers of the Secretary and President, all statements are correct to the best of their knowledge and belief for the year ending January 4, as of February 00, in Sumner.
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