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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1901
Page
5
The article explains the red lantern as a railroad danger signal and cites examples of danger signs. It notes a red marked object in a pasture or on a map signaling risk and warns that a red face on a woman signifies danger, then outlines forthcoming consequences.
A compilation of party notes from multiple towns outlines Republican and Democratic nominees for local offices including supervisor town clerk assessor collector and highway commissioners. It lists candidates in Bond Denison Russel and surrounding areas, with names such as W. F. Harcroft J. Wampler John Ridgely and D. P. Hale among others, reflecting tense partisan contests.
City of Sumner schedules an election on April 16 1901 at multiple ward locations for Mayor City Clerk City Treasurer City Attorney and Aldermen for Wards 1 2 and 3. Polls open 6 am to 5 pm with results at the City Clerk's office March 20 1901.
Stiff-Lathrop wedding held at the Stiffs country home with 25 guests. Misa Lizzie Stiff married J F Lathrop in a lace draped parlor ceremony conducted by Rev. Wm Carson. Guests dined on a notable repast. couple to live two miles north of Sumner near Chauncey road.
Miss Susie Petty went to Bridgeport Tuesday. Mrs I A Bunn visits Olney and Noble relatives while Misa Dolli¢ Lent of Olney visits Sumner kin. Numerous visits from Olney, Clare mont, Washington, Vincennes, Lawrenceville, Owensboro and Evansville noted among local families. Weddings and church events mentioned including Stiff Lathrop ceremony. many brief travels and returns across Indiana.
Jeroen Wittera former citizen of Sumner died at his home near Jurdttonra Arkansen on February 2 1901. The article notes his early life near Sumner and mentions Movel to Ar canaas and a loss of credit for Beal of Arealar carer. Details are fragmented but indicate a local obituary notice with place names and dates.
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