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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
7
Struck by a Lancaster NH reader F J Green chronic indigestion and nervous debility improved after using Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with keeping his wife healthy as well describing it as a tonic and invigorator for weak women. Only 50¢, satisfaction guaranteed by Dale and Sheridan.
Mrs Chas Appelgate of Alexndris Indiana reports nearly nonstop coughing and blood spit from consumption. Three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and gained 38 pounds, a guarantee to cure coughs colds influenza bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Price 50c 1.00. Free trial bottles at Dale Sheridan’s drug store.
The Saturday Evening Post will publish bi weekly pieces by Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith on the great legislative and diplomatic questions of the day. Smith promises clear explanations of national policies and politics, drawing on his public affairs experience and sharp insight.
A Morganton Tennessee case description notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve fully cured eczema pimples sores and rashes on a child. The ad promises a guaranteed cure for eczema tetter gall rheum pimples sores and piles and lists Deky Sheridan's as the seller offering it for cents.
Upcoming teachers examinations for second grade certificates will be held at Sumner on March 1, Bridgeport on March 8, Lawrenceville on March 15, August 8, and September 6. Each examination in science will occur August 8 at 1 p.m. Pedagogy will use Roark's Method in Education, Course of Study, and relevant school law. County Superintendent H. W. Hosterrier notes this aligns with duties of teachers, directors, parents, and pupils. The Story & Clark piano advertises quality, tone, durability, and moderate price as a high value choice. NM. J. Seedrell endorses it.
The Grayville Mercury reports the small pox situation remains largely unchanged with only a few new cages noted the past week. Quarantine for several families was lifted and no public gatherings are allowed to be held. Officials believe the disease will soon be stamped out.
News notes recount a paralyzed man in New Hebeon, large revival gains in Oblong churches, and local clergy activity. Obituaries, accidents, and court stories mix with small-town chatter from Robinton, Flat Rock, and nearby towns, including a fatality in Chicago and a careless rail cut.
V.L. Tucker shows improvement after inflammatory rheumatism. Mag. Jane Nicholson, 71, mother of Wor J Nicholson, dies at Wheatland. Alice of Old Vincennes receipts near $1400, opera house second largest. William Ateop, harness shop theft case, sentenced to 1-3 years in Michigan City prison. $3,000 residence planned by Wm Ritterskamp on Sixth near Bantin. Osktown sent eighty people to Vincennes in two years, described as enterprising citizens. Smallpox cases in Westphalia Edwardsport and nearby families.
Unclear notes report track work on Southern from Walent Street to the trestle set to rise three feet in ten days. Dr Dan Emith and wife return from India arriving in America via Calcutta February 22 and expected in Wilincia in five weeks. Mrs Smith, formerly Mica Hughes, plans to visit. Ed McCormack sustains finger injury at his restaurant Thursday night. A small child of Mr and Mrs A D is mentioned.
Richland notes Chas Strand indicted for selling wine without license and transported to Springfield by US Material. a G A R hall meeting set for March 13 to organize Spanish American War veterans. Mrs Wallace’s leg injury and school closure at Franklin described. McCaw praised though absent. Lora Martin leads program with warm reception.
The Carmi Times reports a brutal case as a newborn baby is killed and hidden between a feather bed and mattress. Neighbors alerted authorities, the coroner held an inquest, and the verdict blamed the baby's parents and Mrs. Russell's mother. The case underscores ongoing fears in White County.
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