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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
4
Local notices describe a social gathering on the lawn in Bridgeport with visitors from Vincennes and Lebanon. The piece also covers county politics, a court case led by Attorney Lackey, and discussions on poor farm management and proposed land sales, with names like Dr. Alay, Rufus Cilleet, and John L. McCleave appearing in context.
Milton Chauncry Newell greeted old friends Thursday and Friday while visitors from Indiana and nearby towns joined events. A large crowd gathered to support a local sale and hay auction with proceeds around twenty five dollars, amid scattered social visits and church activities.
Miss Carrin McDowell of Samer and Miss Cora Legg of Bouyer attended Mins Florence Mosbroch. Marion Williams of Landes died Thursday and was buried Friday in Wag ner cemetery. Landes post master Sherman Poland of Weetport lies in state for interment Saturday, noted as a well known resident who suffered for months. family expresses community sympathy.
Local items report Uncle John Wingart improving his farm, visits by residents from Mickstull and Chauncey, and various social events. Clara Gibney of Valley Junction finished her visit, while Eugene Howell’s illness worsened. Peddler incident and a window accident caused a scare in the community. a church supper and a planned sermon at Gilead are noted.
Frantic neighbor notes list of visits and gatherings around Wear Salem including Miss Mary King from Franti, Mrs M D Sunder from Suumoer, and numerous relatives visiting in the area. mentions at least one ice cream supper and several trips to nearby towns for church and school events.
A July 21 birthday celebration for Wik Smith of Hazel Dell featured a roadside gathering with neighbors and family. Ice cream was served in the afternoon to the delight of attendees including David Smith, Nowh Centers, Spring HM, and several named relatives.
A romance based on a Chicago Board of Trade deal opens in an early Saturday Evening Post issue. Will Payne crafts a striking wheat pit drama with a lively leve story and stirring frontier tone.
An old ad copy touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for sores fever sores boils ulcers and felons with a guarantee of vanishing blemishes and fast relief. It claims use on corns burns and piles and lists Dale and Sherman as sellers in Juliet.
Obituary notes Susan Diabong born Susan Young in Harrisburg Pa on Feb 23 183 and widow since 1898 died July 29 at her daughter Mrs Walter Gillespie home near Bridgeport. She had nine children six daughters living, united with the M E church in 1881 and lived as a consistent member. Funeral at Walter Gillespie residence July 20 officiated by Rev D W Baker. Interment at Soaner cemetery. Also mentions an unrelated medical ad and city ordinance item.
Lawrenceville announces teacher examinations or second grade certificates on June 22 August 10 and September 24. Oral work starts at 7 50 am and written work at 9 00 am. Science exams scheduled for June 21 and August 9. oversee by H W Howerrer es Co Supt of Schools.
Lexington man M A Hogarty turns yellow from jaundice and finds relief only after trying Electric Bitters, praised for stomach and liver relief. Also notice of Sumner B L Association stockholders election July 29 1901 at 3 50 p m with officer signatures. Dr Kings New Life Pills touted for appetite and digestion with money back guarantee.
The notice lists adjustments to schedules and services for the Montgomery Express line and regional stops. It references specific figures, locations, and dates connected to mail and passenger operations, including exceptions for holidays and altered pickup times.
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