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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
8
A vintage pitch extols a "Quick Meal" stove to spare women the heat and drudgery of old cook stoves. It argues modern stoves bring comfort, luxury, and a clear head, transforming labor in the kitchen and reducing costs.
A new resident joins editor Mrs Alverta Bristow in Browns area while Miss Mary Million teaches locally. Allen Wiley returns to West Salem to resume teaching. A fire damaged the Golden Gate store, with goods insured. J Smith of Wheatland dies at 82, other county notables include Mrs Gillum, Dr Harrison, and Deisy Jones. Local court notes list crimes and adjourned grand jury, while oil ventures and public notices headline county events and inspections.
A long illness ends for Mrs. J P Wau den at her East Glney home. Obits report the death of Wan MW Walter born January 2 16 in West Carmel and a cabinet maker who joined Walter & Sone. A lightning fire destroys a barn and a ramshackle home, with insured losses around 1900 dollars. Local couples Lewie Crum and Maggie McHair wed on Layton Rus yea’s farm. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm advertised as a remedy for aches and rheumatic pains with endorsements from locals.
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