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Newspaper

Sumner Press

Location

Sumner, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1900

Page

5

Man Dies In Fire After Stove Accident In Prairie Precinct

A fire at a Prairie precinct home destroyed the building and most contents after a stov e grease flare up. The resident, 70 year old Mr. Hadley, perished as neighbors and firefighters fought the blaze. Insurance coverage was reported but did not cover all losses. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon. authorities note the victim had long served with Company C, 13th Volunteers.

Aed Vad Insurance Chet Prairie Precinct Reningtoe

Crawford residents attend twenty first reunion and deaths noted

The town marks its twenty first reunion at Mores on Saturday amid obits of two Licking township residents. Reports include the death of Calvin Dallas McNece born July 12, 134, and Riley Harris a deaf and blind neighbor found dead at his farm southwest of Colling and Baker's exchange.

Nontcomery Bij Mores Ted Licking Tower Uip Jesse Cramer Anneolis Thia Eee County L. Baker Licking Township Olive Branch Remel Calvin Dallas McNece A. J. Hackett Colling & Baker Bright Mr. McNece Lawrence County Allen G Martha McNece Riley Harris Qblong Sylvester Price

Vincennes District Conference to Meet at Bicknell

ENOX report notes the Vincennes District Conference of the M E church will be held at Bicknell starting July 31 and continuing. Paul Joice, released from Michigan City penitentiary after serving time for forging a note, has returned home. Edward Bierhana Sr. has lost sight in his left eye and is nearly blind. The body of Dr J P McCandlesa was laid to rest in a soldier’s grave with G A R honors. Rev William Noe officiated. Three local manufacturing plants are closed for repairs, leaving many idle. Charles Bishop, famed railroad conductor, visited from Cincinnati. The Olney district Methodist group plans to buy Rhode’s park at Claremont. Mrs F Gr Shelby died in Evansville at 75. A pedestrian wreck incident near Dark Bend left Fantley seriously injured, with hopes for his recovery.

Paul Joice Michigan City Ben Knichim Edward Bierhana Togo Quainian J. P McCandlesa William Noe Enterprise Stove Works Sewer Hariman Charles Bishop Cincinnati California Hong Platas Aparri Cagayan, Isabella Nueva Viscaya Ferther United States David Partie, Co. A

Aparri and Northern Luzon life described by a soldier

A soldier’s recollections from Aparri narrate Northern Luzon life, agriculture, and society. He notes tobacco and corn farming methods, Filipinos’ work patterns, women’s hard labor, local streets and churches, and the town’s moral and sanitary improvements under American influence. He describes river transport, inland duties, and the peace and health of troops, with observations on race, religion, and daily routines.

Sausage Toast and Other Meat Toast Recipes

A collage of home style recipes and fashion notes. Includes Sausage Toast Beefsteak Toast and Boiled Ham variations with breakfast puffs and meat spreads. Also mentions steak pudding mutton with tomatoes and bread crumb layering. Interspersed are fashion observations from Oklahoma Business Women and a New Yorker’s travel tale.

Ways of Carrying Money in 19th Century Pockets

The article discusses varied methods men used to organize and conceal cash. It notes folding bills by denomination, rolling stacks, keeping purses obtrusive, and distributing notes across pockets for security. It mentions misgivings about pocketbook bulk and methods to avoid passing counterfeit or miscounted bills, with casual observations on habits and risks.

Min Lake Areco London Foston Herald

Illinois Central Excursions Amid Confused OCR

Fragmentary OCR text describes Illinois Central excursions with nondescript place names and garbled phrases. It mentions springs, cities, and possible routes or stops and notes unclear details about meetings or timings. No clear events, dates, or outcomes are established.

Sooner Farmer Tricks Girl Then Marries Neighbor

A country tale from the New York Sun recounts a girl who faced two suitors from adjoining farms five miles apart. One man, a hidden sooner, confesses his illegal claim. she accepts him after learning of his past, and they now run both farms in harmony.

Oklahoma Asten N.Y. Sun

Weasel5 1 Nutrition and Hunger Sensation

Fragmentary OCR suggests a discuss of stomach nutrition and hunger. It mentions deficient B supply affecting nerve impulses and a sensation akin to hunger, with unclear context and no clear names or dates. This item reads as a fragment rather than a full report.

Ladies Draped Waist in Blue with Velvet Accessories

A fashion description details a dainty draped waist in pale blue with a velvet belt and black ribbon accents. It notes variations with yoke sleeves in mousseline de soie and options for evening corsage, plus fabric yardage for medium size and different material choices.

T.mouselline de Sofe

Advice to a Visitor During Illness at a Friend's Home

A fragment advises visitors how to handle illness while staying with friends. It suggests avoiding burdens on the host, leaving promptly if possible, and maintaining quiet to recover quickly. The text notes nerves affect sickness and mentions a remedy for cleaning patent leather with salt.

JR TOMLIN OLD RELIABLE SPECIALIS MOANDAAY AVOT

JR Tomlin is described as an old reliable specialist amid unclear OCR text. The fragment mentions a Monday avot and possible names or locations, but the readable portion focuses on Tomlin and a claim of reliability in a specialized role.

JR. Tomlin

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