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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
2
Community announcements cover the Somner reunion and continued postings from local businesses. Vendors advertise building materials and wagon stock, while social items note gatherings, a dress cap found and claimed, and a teacher’s health keeping him home. A band plans for the Lawrence county event, and Mill Co. expands water supply for summer needs.
The Globe Mills pond killed thousands of fish in a hot morning, leaving many dead by noon as a north breeze blew them to the south end for burial. Authorities, including the Annamai club, seek causes, while water temperature and sun heat are blamed. Separately, M. E. church trustees award a $2,678 contract to J. S. Gockenbaar to remodel the brick building, adding a slate roof tower and seating, with total costs near $3,500 and work to begin within a month. Gen. C. W. Pavey plans to attend a local reunion on August 1, promising a warm welcome to all attendees.
The article notes M J Reed's superior piano sales, especially Story & Clark pianos, over rivals in Sumner and vicinity, proving growing demand and strong market presence. It mentions local dealers, bids for a new school building, and assorted real estate and trade notices, all reflecting a busy town newspaper page.
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