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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
2
A truncated 1900-era Sumner Evansville region column details varied notices. It reports accidents involving Charley McDowell and George Prout, Royal Neighbors camp organization, ordinance on sidewalks, local businesses, church and fraternal events, and a balloon ascension dispute with corrections and retractions.
An advertisement extols a German syrup to treat throat and lung troubles claiming germ destruction, reduced inflammation, easy expectoration, and restful sleep. It also notes success in civilized countries and guarantees ten years.
Notices to wheelmen promote Arnica Salve sold by Dale and Sheridan. Doll Festival at Magonic Hall featured dolls in silk booths with Admiral Dewey and his bride depicted, Ice cream and cake served. Grace Corrie praised for organizing. Net receipts totaled 722.50.
Richland County Fair plans multi day events at Commodians and Shady City Park in Olney Illinois with speed ring entries drawing crowds. Premium list available from secretary Ulney, Illinois. Also a pastor from Hartwell Georgia praises Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve for curing leg sores, with Dale & Sheridan offering satisfaction guaranteed.
The P D E Ry grants a special one and one third fare from all stations August 7 to 9 with a splendid program promised to reward attendance. Contact agent ag or A G Palmer P A Evansville Ind for details. Also a testimonial letter praises Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for indigestion and constipation from Eva J Sweet Norse Soldier's Widows Home.
The first season excursion to Atlantic seashore resorts runs Thursday August 2 by the B and C S W R R. Tickets at low rates with return by August 13. Valid on all trains August 2. For fall information contact ticket agents or A G Palmer Evansville Ind. Chautauqua meetings grow and a larger program is promised.
Sumner opens a four week teacher training program on Monday with 46 enrollees and a forecast of around sixty by week’s end. Superintendent Houtettler, aided by Profs. McMeen of Lawrenceville and Atwood of Dwight, leads the session as students focus on business of study.
Thoutmad Telands Park is among the resorts reachable on a side trip rate from Niagara Falls. The P D and BK Ry offers an August 7 excursion with through coaches to the Falls and a lake trip from Toledo. The Olney to Niagara Falls round trip is eight dollars with twelve dollar limit. Reservations via ticket agent or A G Palmer Evansville Ind.
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