Local News items from Sumner and vicinity
A collage of notices and ads across Sumner highlights: piano sales by M J Seed, building materials from H F Comba and G W McNece Co, fertilizer and coal offers, a sale of the Sawyer Disbon residence on Christy Avenue, and local events. Community notes include infections of sickness recovery, a marriage license notice for Roy Petty and Esta Barrett, W R C oyster supper, a Sunday school convention, church services, and a proposed auction. Readers are urged to visit local stores for cash wheat, coal, and groceries, plus upcoming lectures and entertainments.
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St. Ouia
Roy Petty
Migs Esta Barrett
Sumner
Paras
Fox Sauz
T. H. Seed
Sawyer Disbon
Christy Avenue
Aoki
Mrion Mays & Sons Big New Winter Stock Sale
Cold weather prompts Mrion Mays & Sons to feature a wide winter lineup including clothing, shoes, caps, jackets, overcoats, heavy underwear, hose and flannels. With shelves full, customers are urged to browse the big stock and take advantage of low prices across every department.
Stoves Offer Stewards Price Sale At Sumner
Complete lines of Steel Ranges Cook Stoves Heating Stoves in Oaks' and Air Tights priced below competition The best Ten-Dollar Cook Stoves on earth A 26 inch Planished Steel Air Tight Heater for 4 00 a beauty The handsomest and best 14 inch Steel Body Oak Heater for 10.00 shown in Sumner A number one good Steel Body 26 you to see it You cannot afford to pass our stock
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Sumner
Sewing Machines Fall Sale Ad Preview
An older newspaper ad touts New Goodrich Sewing Machines praised for easy fall sewing. It notes a long‑reliable model and a lighter machine guaranteed for 25 years priced at 14.00.
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Goodrich
New Lot of Silk Plush Ladies Capes Arrives
The shop announces a fresh selection of elegantly trimmed Ladies Capes in silk plush and Astrachan with prices from 1.75 to 7.50. Infants' cloaks range from 0.85 to 1.25.
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Astrachan
Clothing sale offers Men Women and kids suits caps
A local retailer advertises a large stock of Heady to Weak Chae Centre items with men's suits from 3.50, school and boys suits 3.00, children’s 1.00 to 2.50, heavy work coats 0.75 to 3.25, overcoats from 4.00, caps 0.15 to 0.50, boys and girls school caps from 0.15 to 0.25.
Best Factory Yarn Offers Guaranteed Full Weave Quality
Best Factory Yarn promises full weave quality with guaranteed yarn strength and thread wool excellence. Consumers are urged to compare weights and certifications while noting competitive pricing and durability claims across multiple colors and finishes.
Rugs and Accessories Deal with New Wool Rugs
Rugs Etc announces new all wool rugs in floral patterns at 1.50 to 2.25 with cheaper options and stand covers priced from 50 to 75 cents.
Those Housecleaning Days and a Dickens Guest
A fragmented tale likens housecleaning to ruin of home life with a pipe dreaming man discovering a soiled wife after a dusty visit. The piece leads into Epworth League events at West Christian church with Dickens readings and local notices including a party and a medical testimonial.
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Epworth League
The
West Christian Church
Dickens
H. EL. Keasler
Miasea
Jennie Panobaker
Alina Freese
Ina Piper
Joy Scott
Mies
Eva Saxton
Mra
Jellyby
J. J. Wagner
Maaic
Dickena
Clarence
Halloween Maga Story Opens Holiday Pen Number
A Halloween tale titled Superstition Trail by Owen Wister opens the Halldayp'en number in the October 26 issue of the Saturday Evening Post. The issue also features The Love Affairs of Patricia, a poem by Holman Day, and Day's ballad The Night of the White Review about a Gloucester fishing yarn.
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Owen Wister
Remington
Saturday Evening Post
Patricia
Holman F. Day Mer
Day
Gloucester
Mr. Kipling
Face Worth Question Prompts Skin Care Advice
A health ad suggests men and women can improve their complexion with Dr Koga Sew Life Pulls at Vale and Sheridan's drug store. It glances at facial changes like rosy cheeks and skin patches, warning against rough skin or blotches and promising tips for a clearer look.
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Koga
Vale & Sheridan
Buying in Titles for Cash Advertises Grocery Prices
An OCR fragment lists staple and fancy grocery prices for cash purchases. Items include 18 lbs granulated sugar for 1.00, 20 lbs extra light brown sugar for 1.00, all package coffees per pound 10c, 3 cans tomatoes for 10c, Carolina Rice per lb 6c, California plums per lb 5c, and 8 bars Lenox Soap for 25c.
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Sane Cn
California
Staples offer Canton Flannel and fabrics price list
The ad touts a Canton Flannel at 6c versus 83c elsewhere and a heavy LL Muslin at 4c compared with 5c by competitors. It also lists Full Standard Gingham at 5c, Heavy Outings at 5c, Full 16-07, and Cotton Batting at 83c.
Gloves and gloves prices in vintage listing
Men’s heavy gloves horse hide well lined and waterproof work gloves priced at 50c. Unlined work gloves at 25c. Finest kid dress gloves for boys listed at 25c and up, with multiple sizes and styles noted in the catalog.
Conman in Salvation Army Uniform Seen in Carmel
The Mt. Carmel Register reports J. H. Evans wore a Salvation Army uniform and claimed service in the 30th U S Volunteer Infantry and later the 35th. He solicited rides to Lawrenceville, gave a false military story, and left at 10 33 after failing to show discharge papers.
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Mt. Carmel
J. H. Evans
Salvation Army
Mrs. Carmel
Josh” Bichatan
Lawrenceville
Evans
30Th U. S. Volunteer Infantry
New York
Manila
Absalom Loos Born on White Eyes Plains in 1836
Absalom Loos was born December 1, 1836 at White Eyes Plains in Oxford Township Coshocton County Ohio. He moved to Illinois in spring 1861 and married Emafine Lewis March 3 186 at her father’s home in Lawrence County. They had three sons and two daughters one daughter died before him. He suffered paralysia February 15 1898 a second stroke on Election Day in April and a third on October 17 1901. He died October 18 1901 aged 63 years 10 months 10 days.
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Absalom Loos
White Eyes Plains
Oxford Township
Coshocton County
Ohio
Illinois
Emafine Lewis
Lawrence County
Bro Loos
Paralysis Cure Claims From Local Liniment
Stricken resident Henderson Grimett of this plate is reported to have partial paralysis and loss of use of an arm and side. A Richmond physician failed to help, then Chamberlain's Pain Bath was recommended by a wife, with two bottles yielding near full recovery. Also touted are cures for rheumatism sprains and bruises. Sold locally by Dale Shendan Seed and others. Four vacant lots west of City Park for sale.
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Henderson Grimett
Chamberlain
Gno
R. McDoxato
Man
Logan Condly
W.va
Dale & Shendan
The Heat Is the Cheapest in News Purchase Offer
An advertisement extols the value of reading a daily newspaper year round to stay informed on important events. It promotes consistent readership as the best way to access fresh news, urging subscription to The Revery at St. Louis, Missouri, with mail options for direct delivery.
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Raheny
Molesene
Coadh
Salwerpty Nm
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H. F. Comba
Mitleit
G. W. McNece
Weatall
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Corre Lewin
W. i. Brian’s
Grevley Willer
W. EB
Baian
W. &. Brian's
Washington
H. F. Comzs
Dirordaat Notrey
C. Lawis
Sutmoer, IL
Foucaut
Wagin
Team
D. B. van Sexoc
Chiriity Township
Prubhe Seriou
Bell
W. E
Iran
Shich
Sumer
Kanes
Brian & Couclman
Cnei
Richard Carvel
Epworth League Library
Bonn
Iuillranta
Ed Marcis
Link Piper
Prissy
Maria
Martin
Story & Clark
Mr. Seed
Olney
Republican
Foss
Rosilla
Bakin Townshy
Treenss
Lawrence County Teachers’ Association
John W. Watts
A. BR
West Christie
Towsty Pagsrogyt
Joe
Weatall's
Globe Mile
G. W. McNece & Co
New National Dictionary Row
T. F. Combs
Washington Coal
Union Presbyterian Church
Daria Baers
Lou Musarvsae
Chauncey, Ill
Dan's
Baseze
L. J. Bowman
Commercial Tribune
Lincoln
Garfield
McKinley
Hoopes
Roy Phillips
Greeley Miller
Dale & Sheridan
B.A. Pierce
Carmi
N. Holderby
G R. Dunphy
Interasia
McCormick Machine Co
Cave In Rock
Ohio River
Caleb Hoopes
Org
Alchohol
Anarchy
Shakespeare Circle
Jennie May
John BE. Watts
Berlin Pitzer
Mias Lilly Wood
Eugene Field
Mre
T. F. Hoopes
M. J. Progh
Tooaday
Mrion Mays & Sons
Ladies’ Capes
Therme Elven
Giscovera
Charles Dickens
Sumner Paraiseat
W.S. Hoopes
Sopper
Ark
C.F. Collier
Cherokee
Iowa
Neys
Staples
Josh
Pins
Asl
Paese
Arthur Hayes
Odd Fellows Building
People’s Drug Store
Sunner
Ill
Kees Re
Hawks Nursery Company
Milwaukee
Wis
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Pam
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