22 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
1
In Thorntown the Advance section circulated claims of open betting in public view with clerks and money handling. Editor H G Hamilton defends press accuracy while the Times regrets omitting a prior longer report. Readers are urged to seek congress investigation into the alleged leak and gambling.
The Argus Enterprise editorial attacks alleged misconduct in a school history segment and urges residents to investigate to preserve youth innocence. Ora McDaniel is praised for Sunday School work while critics vow to defend virtue and temperance, with Dr. Tillotson and a sermon on "The Face of Jesus" planned.
A promotional bank ad urges readers to start saving now with one dollar opening deposits. It argues thrift builds future success and positions savings as a ready source of money when needed. The message links personal finance to broader commerce and encourages immediate action.
The undersigned sell at public auction at the late home of Perry Canada deceased located 1 1/2 miles southeast of Advance starting 10 o'clock. Items include horses a brown mare nine years old two year old mules a red cow nine years old six sows three years old 32 shoats and grain. Also listed are cattle hogs and farming gear with details on names and prices. The sale is conducted by J B Henderson auditor H C Epperson clerk Harley Golladay and family records include attendance at a funeral in Lebanon and church meetings with piano plans and costs. The auctioneers Farnest Smith and F. Epperson clerk.
Jamestown Canning Co invites tomato growers to sign contracts promptly or call to reserve. The notice states a payment rate of $10.00 per ton for the season and urges early action to secure volumes.
Benjamin Carpenter of Jamestown was sued for possession of a tenant house by owner Mrs. Margaret Cunningham of Lebanon. The case before Esq. Frazier last Friday ended with Carpenter failing to appear. Marshal Robert Rodgers executed a writ of restitution in Jamestown and obtained possession and the key before returning home.
The piece emphasizes the Sunday School worker as a guardian of youth, saying his life should be measured by deeds, lest he mislead any boy or girl and ruin their chance of heaven. It warns to avoid even the appearance of wrong.
The pastor C B Smith and Superintendent Mrs B L Smiley report attendance at 55 with unusually low collections. The Workers Council session discussed increasing promptness attendance and reverence. Superintendent aims to meet teachers before ten with special note to elementary teachers. Dr Demetrius Tillotson to lead Thursday morning service.
The Advance community reports growth in Sunday School with over one thousand chapters read and three new scholars. Church events include a quarterly communion, one morning baptism, and a February 27 church business meeting. Local happenings cover moves, marriages, sick lists, club dinners, and upcoming chicken and oyster suppers at the M E and M B churches.
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