Public Farm Sale At Sphor Farm Near Mace New Ross Beckville
A general farm sale by Emomett Thompson Col T B Hamilton and Son will be held Friday February 6 starting at 10 oclock. The sale takes place on the John Sphor farm 3 miles east of Mace 4 miles north of New Ross and 3/4 mile west of Beckville. Aud H C Epperson Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sphor
Mace
New Ross
Beckville
Emomett Thompson
Col
T. B. Hamilton & Son
H.C. Epperson
Nicely Nicely Couple Wed At Central Christian Church
Nicely-Nicely John Nicely and Emma Nicely traveled to Lebanon and obtained a marriage certificate with Rev. A. L. Ward assisting. Monday night a surprise celebration was held at their home west of Advance organized by their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nicely
Emma Nicely
Lebanon
A. L. Ward
Central Christian Church
Advance
Layman's United Missionary Campaign in Thorntown Indiana
A two day missionary campaign proceeds February 1 and 2 1914 in Thorntown Indiana under united churches. Speakers include Dr Tibbit Friends Church Rev Puddefoot Congregational Rev John P Hale D D Lafayette Ind and Rev B L Kershner Manila Philippines. Program covers Sunday mass meetings and form for men women and children with a Monday conference and banquet.
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Thorntown
Indiana
United Churches of
Tibbit
Friends Church
Puddefoot
John P. Hale
D. D
Lafayette
Ind
B. L. Kershner
Manila
Philippine Islands
M. E. Church
Enviable Marks Across High School Classes
School announces class averages from four main subjects plus shop and domestic science. Seniors lead with 86.2, Juniors 85.5, Freshmen 84, Sophomores 76. Lutha Yager tops the school with 96, Mary Graham 93.5, Clare Purdue 92.1, Exeter Whiteley 90. The top twelve honor roll includes Ruth Owens and Irene Caldwell among others. Mary Graham leads scholarship for two months at 93, with Midge Ballard and Lutha Yiger next at 92-plus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutha Yager
Mary Graham
Clare Purdue
Exeter Whiteley
Ruth Owens
Irene Caldwell
Everett
Grace Pointer
Orphi Swindler
East Canada
Reuben Burrin
Sylvan Yagee
Walter Caplinger
Twelvth Forest Bowman
Midge Ballard
Lutha Yiger
Clara Purdue
Newt Meek Named Special Subscription Agent
Newt Meek receives a permanent post as special subscription agent for the Crawfordsville Review. He secured over forty subscribers in one canvass. Meek, formerly of Advance, served as town marshal for two or more years.
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Newt Meek
Crawfordsville Review
Newt
Review
Meek
Excellent Advance Band Show Delights Local Audience
The Advance Band’s Thursday concert drew full houses and high praise for trained players. Highlights included the girls’ chorus, Doty the humorous monologist, and the Deatrick brothers on stage. Patrons urge a second performance, with proceeds funding new instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Doty
Straude
Wilbur Deatrick
Doty
Advance
Deatrick Brothers
Denny
Commercial Club Forms From Basit Nil Meeting
A professional men’s organization formed at a Monday evening gathering. About forty members attended and the number grew to thirty four, with eight to ten more expected. Officers elected include President Carl Bowman, Vice President F A Doty, Secretary Herbert C Epperson, Treasurer Marion Craver, and directors T E Burke James A Bowman William Caldwell John Weldon and D G Caplinger. The club aims to advance cooperative business and professions with monthly meetings.
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Thppi
Wbave
Wagr
Geof Advance
Twices
Carl Bowman
F. A.doty
Herbert C Epperson
Marion Craver
T E Burke
James A. Bowman
William Caldwell
John Weldon
D. G. Caplinger
Death of Mrs Fannie Hooker at New Ross
Mrs Fannie Hooker died at New Ross after about six months of illness. Born Fannie Ellis near Danville Indiana she married Philip Hocker thirty one years ago. They lived on a farm southeast of New Ross. One child Miss Goldie survives with her father. Funeral Monday was conducted by Rev P J Lough of Waynetown and burial was at the IOOF cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Hooker
New Ross
Fannie Ellis
Danville
Indiana
Philip Hocker
Goldie
P J Lough
Waynetown
I OO F
Banner Year For State Bank Of Advance Directors Elected
The annual stockholders meeting of the State Bank of Advance last week reported 1913 as a banner year with strong gains across all departments. Directors elected: W. J. Devol A Wysong B F Coombs J. S. Weldoo M. P. River R. D. Billingsly and C. M. Day. Officers chosen: President W. J. Devol Vice President Sheldon Cashier Herbert C. Epperson Assistant Cashier Fred Tompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank of Advance
W. J. Devol
A Wysong
B F. Coombs
3. S. Weldoo
M. P. River
R. D. Billingsly
C. M. Day
Vice Press
Sheldon
Herbert C. Epperson
Assimant Cashier
Fred Tompson
Notice to sign electricity contract at Advance Bank
All persons expecting to use electricity must call at the Advance Bank during banking hours and sign consumers contract. Fred Thompson Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Thompson
Medals Offered for Grammar Declamation Contest
Mr. F A Doty of Advance presents to fund two gold and two silver medals for the grammar grade declamation winners at Advance School. Professor Pointer accepts. The event, Feb 19 in the high school assembly room may need a preliminary to trim entrants to twelve or fifteen for the final. It aims to prepare pupils for future high school oratorical contests and shows parents that scholastic effort has value beyond athletics.
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F. A. Doty
Pointer
Surprise Wedding Unites McDowell and Ashwell in Danville
Mark McDowell and Miss Ashwell wed in Danville Illinois last week in a private ceremony. Rev Wood of Danville officiated with Artie and Mrs Brown in attendance. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents near Shannondale after the ceremony.
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Mark McDowell
Oakes Ashwell
Danville
Artie Brown
Wood
James Ashwell
Grant McDowell
Shannondale
Steady Club Holds Chaotic Officer Election
At the Steady Club meeting the annual officer election was held with Zeke Neverwork named President amid chaotic remarks. Members debated club rules and a treasury audit as Bill Weatherly and Ezra Socezerum spoke while the president promised a week to review standings.
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Offisera
Zeke
Alex Fishback
Treasury
Ed Snailer
Bill Weatherly
Hero Club
Alec
Ezra Socezerum
Deacon Ellis
Matilda Ann
Ford
Hezzie Simson
Ris
School Notes Report Absences and Activities
Miss Iva Owens and Mary Hunt were absent due to sickness and sore throat. Four New Ross visitors in room 3. Mr Dale from near Old Union visited. Grades prepare for Feb 19 speaking contest with gold and silver medals. Attie Douglas tops exam with 99 in room 8. Brown’s Institute notes spark lively story ideas. Boys and girls clubs host at Eugene Yager’s home. two boys injured en route to program. Rollie Dean absent. Opal Warwick and Fern Whorley dine with Lucile Roark. 7th and 8th graders to take part in upcoming practical. A spelling match between 7th and 8th on Friday.
Advance Wins In Fast Game
Advance defeated Jamestown by ten points in a brisk, hard fought matchup. The early scoring drought broke when Yager converted a free throw in the sixth minute, after which Advance pulled ahead and held off Jamestown’s late surge, finishing strong to secure the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advance
Jamestown
Yager
Jamestown Boys
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Layman’s United Missionary Campaign
Presbyterian Church
M E. Chorch
Victor
Bowman Sullivan & Co
THE
Basitnil
Men Ct Organization
Noe Commercial Club
KMS
Nyals
Aynon Aremedy
Gladis
U.S
Burrins Drug Store
Nyal Store
Iva Owens
Mr. Dale
Near Old Union
Mary Hunt
Attie Douglas
Brown
Teachers Institute
Eugene Yager
Rollie Dean
Opal Warwick
Fern Whorley
Lucile Roark
Yager Y Bennett Scots
Bowmano Shion Young
Burra
Hallery Waters Thompson Aierre Mei
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