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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
1
Lemuel Ailes, once a banker from Advance, returns to Boone County after leaving town. He settled all monetary obligations before his departure, denying rumors of a partnership with Harve Day and stating he has not seen Day since leaving home. Mrs Day also denies knowing his whereabouts.
The Advance community discusses the alleged desertion of Mr Ailes and Mrs Day. People expect divorce actions, with both sides reportedly sending letters from St Louis and returning home to deny the affair. Local sentiment seeks relief from the scandal and TV days of humiliation.
Woolever, a leading merchant of Lee Raysville New York, endorses Buckley's Arnica Salve claiming it cured his piles twenty years ago. He says the salve also heals every sore wound burn or abrasion and recommends it at Burrick Drug Stores.
An elaborate three course Christmas dinner was served at the home of Mr and Mrs M P Riner. The table featured Christmas holly and a centerpiece small Christmas tree with lighted tapers. The evening included socializing and contests for the young people, ending with a remembered Christmas song.
The editor explains no Hustler issue last week due to holidays and rest then catching up on work. Readers are invited to submit news tips or items to the office or call the provided number for assistance.
A streaming list of locals visiting kin and friends during Christmas and New Year. Names include Hazel Wynkoop, J W Moreland, Mark Love, Bruce, Hezzie McClelland, Frank Sparke, Ed Herbert, Ora McDanish, Phil Pratt, Walter Hunt, Mrs Bert Lewis, Lewis Wall, James Sering, Otha Duckworth, and others. Several social events noted including weddings, church auxiliaries, poultry show, oyster supper, and a narrow escape story from Crawfordsville. Readers are urged to post farm notices at the Hustler office.
In 1881 Mr Trosper married Sarah Plunket and she survives him. He enlisted in 1861 in the Utah regiment Kentucky infantry, served over three years, and was honorably discharged. Belonged to G.A.R. Advance Post No. 324 and the Christian Church at Ward. Funeral by Rev Cornelius Airhart at Atace with burial in Knights Cemetery, Mace.
The children of Mr and Mrs Jas Hl Kibbey held a family reunion at their Advance home last Friday December 27. They enjoyed dinner and social time with nearly all children grandchildren and great grandchildren present. Mr and Mrs Kibbey who moved from Kentucky in 1803 settled on the farm 57 years ago and mark 65 years of marriage December 4. They own Union church and their large family includes 21 children 12 great grandchildren and 12 grandchildren. The event was the first time in 20 years the entire clan gathered. Each child and grandchild received a gift from the couple.
The town Board of Finance of Advance Indiana will receive proposals for deposits of town funds between 12 p.m. and 20 January. Proposals are solicited by order of the Board of Finance of Advance Indiana.
James Bowman and wife. Donald Sanford son of Robt Sanford of Lebanon has the measles at Simeon Canada home. DeWitts carbolized Witch Hazel salve advertised. Meeting of Pocabontzs Lere attended by Win Lelcher and John Everitt of Faytte attended Wednesday night. Box Ball alleys opened Dec 24 and saw strong Christmas business.
A partial report notes nightly takings just under 40 dollars with remarks about participants deserving compliments.
A brief aside in the Zionsville Times questions which town in Boone County is best for publishing a newspaper. It notes Advance as the preferred model where subscribers pay in advance, and adds a light exchange with Brother Gault about accepting money readily anytime or anywhere.
Last Friday night the local lodge installed officers for the year. Names include J. O. Graves W M Isaac Wail S W Jno Sandy J W Joe Graves S D Carl Riner J D Wm Butler Henry Frazier Stewards James Caplinger Sec Fletch Whorley treas Merrit McClaine Tylor. Rev C A Brown conducted the service and a supper followed in the Opera House for members and families.
Last Tuesday night Lyle Thompson hosted a social at his country home ten miles southwest of town inviting many school friends. About 45 youths attended, enjoying ice cream, cake, oranges and candy with games and a late return by wagon after midnight.
A man named Hershberger, reportedly under opiate influence, rushed home from shale pit when informed of an accident. He is building a new house and facing hardship. a subscription drive is active at G. W. Peyton on North Washington. The body of Sirs Heistie was taken to an older home in Eedersburg for burial at Culled Brethren church.
Public notice offers to mail a copy of the 1908 Windows of Heaven No. 6 song book by sending 12 names and addresses of music leaders and superintendent to J. B. Vaughan in Athens Georgia. The advertisement requests mailing details and promises delivery of the song book.
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