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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
5
Sunday and Monday social visits across Lebanon, Thorntown, Jamestown, and nearby towns are listed with families, guests, and sick lists. Local business updates mention Advance Hardware Co promotions, Lumber Co shipments, and new real estate deals. The High School events include a baccalaureate sermon, a county oratorical contest, and the upcoming commencement address by H G Hill.
Jackson township Sunday School convention scheduled at James Town M E church next Sunday at 2 p m. Activities include audience song devotional Rev Margrave reading of minutes and report of Schools departmental workers teacher training and a sermon The Home its Duty and the Sabbath School by Prof Frank McGeath with miscellaneous items and dismissal officers J D Emmert Ida Buechler listed as Tp Pres secretary treasurer and organizer
The Boone County Oratorical program at Lebanon High School is set for Friday night with a large delegation from each school. Students will perform in a three minute yell sequence for Zionsville Whitestown Lebanon Advance Jamestown Thorntown, followed by a program of orations music and glee club numbers.
Notice to nonresidents in Boone County Indiana of a quiet title complaint filed April 2 1912 in Circuit Court Boone County by John F Riner against James A Walker et al. Defendants must appear or answer by May 28 1912. case to be heard at Lebanon court.
The Juniors of the A Hi 8 held a manual reception for the Seniors last Saturday night in the school assembly hall. Brother Kelley spoke briefly and was enjoyed by all. Guests enjoyed a two course supper after stunts, with sandwiches ice tea fruit salad and wine. About 75 attendees.
Mark Wall promotes rugs and home goods with deals on large Hartford and Smith's Axm rugs priced at 25 dollars each. Local residents relocate homes including Mrs. Katherine Thompson and Mrs. Mary Pittenger moving into new properties on North Maine Street and nearby blocks. The Rebeccah lodge schedules an ice cream supper for May 4 with public invitation.
Attendance at Sunday School last Sunday was 123 with a collection of 3 dollars 2 cents. Brother Kelley led the regular service to two large audiences. Teachers conferences will be held on the second and fourth Saturday evenings each month for Brother Kelley to meet with them.
A call urges Advance merchants to publicize offerings and actively attract customers. It argues that hiding publicity harms business and that persistent, attractive appeals win trade, warning that money leaves town for goods bought elsewhere. It stresses farmers and merchants should boost local promotion to gain customers.
A collection of wry observations on success status and social pretensions. The pieces humorously critique press influence, wealth signals, cosmetic culture, and the vanity of public figures, noting how appearances and money shape reputation.
The M. E. church baccalaureate service Sunday afternoon drew a large crowd from miles around to hear Brother Kelley deliver an impressive sermon. The Dover quartet performed two songs and Verna Cornelius sang a solo. Graduates listed include Maude Wall Mabel Ross Esther Sparks Chester Demaree Ross Caldwell Walter Davis Oris Ashwell Emerald Whorley Vergil Mangus Artie Brown.
A collection of aphorisms linking faith, luck, and social norms. The speaker argues that belief in God aligns with personal success and warns against hypocrisy. It condemns brewery branding with the American eagle and praises a hopeful view of tomorrow.
The Advance High School Alumni Banquet was held Tuesday night in the school assembly hall. About fifty attendees enjoyed a four course supper and a piano program after the meal with Chas Rogs as toastmaster.
Trade leaders warn of a sharp egg shortage next winter with prices rising beyond reason. Storage eggs will be scarce as April eggs store best, affecting bakery hotel and restaurant supplies. April shipments may ease but overall supply will shrink amid severe weather and high costs.
Friends report Joseph Frazier is improving gradually after a concussion and was brought home Tuesday afternoon. Doctors express cautious optimism for a full recovery despite continued symptoms.
A humorous reflection on keeping cheer when daily mishaps pile up. The speaker contemplates a string of misfortunes from a cold morning to a sick mother in law, asking who could stay sunny under such pressures.
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