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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
5
Attendance at Sunday School last Sunday was 187 with a collection of $849. Bible class had 65. Wednesday Workers meet first Saturday noon each month. Sunday School every Sunday at 16 o'clock and preaching every second and fourth Sunday both morning and evening. Revival begins in six weeks and members urged to prepare. New members welcomed and a picnic planned for the Sunday School. Choir rehearsals Thursday nights directed by B. M. Denny.
Across central Indiana apple trees are loaded with fruit and cider for next fall. Southern Indiana orchards had a strong year while central regions saw a rebound after last year. The cherry crop set records this year and peaches and grapes show strong prospects with favorable conditions.
A three to four day Home Coming will be held in Jamestown in early October. The Commercial club approved the plan to showcase local farm products with liberal premiums for top displays. The event will feature a prominent farm department following last year's carnival success and include a Boys' Band providing entertainment.
Locals report Henry Proffis sold two Cherry street lots to Marion Craver and Craver then sold them to Elmer Hinkle near the Hinkle home. Outings and visits include Rev O E Kelley family in Indianapolis for six weeks at Bethany park Vergil Mangus from Indianapolis visited early in the week and Mary Sanzford from Lebanon staying with relatives here Ice cream socials by the Christian Church and Ward church raised funds with net proceeds about 46.00 and 30.05 for the Ladies Aid. many neighbors listed visiting, hosting, or staying with local families during the week
Keifer Bronaugh and Mies Salome Cox, both of New Ross, joined in marriage at Rev Francis home at four o clock on a Wednesday afternoon. The event follows Joe Wall's business trip to Lebanon and prior gatherings with family and friends across the region. An ice cream supper and church activities mark community events across the week with notices of sales, visits, and social gatherings in the area.
A rustic poem describes the Panama Canal project with humor and pride. The narrator notes the canal’s reach and naval benefits, mocks critics, and recalls a recent day with a companion. Weather and heat are invoked as a backdrop to the discussion of engineering.
Sealed proposals for electric lighting and power equipment for the Town of Advances Indiana will be received by Clerk Fred Thompson until 12 00 noon August 4 1913 and opened by the Board. Divisions cover Dover Station 2300 volt line to Advance city limits and distributing system for the town. Plans may be obtained from Foxworthy Electric Company for 5 00 with plans returned upon submission of bid. A certified check and non collusion affidavit accompany each bid. The Town Board may reject any or all bids.
Mrs. Algie Kincaid Mrs. Susie Jackson and Jennie Jackson hosted a Sunday School class gathering at Jennie Jackson s North Main Street home Tuesday evening. A two course luncheon followed by music and games featured a Clara Jackson Crawfordsville solo and green and white color souvenirs for members.
All persons knowing themselves in arrears with The Advance Tele phones Company are urged to pay promptly to fund improvements in town and cover the cost of electric lights.
Blackberries arrive this week with a heavy crop and fine quality. Demand remains strong so prices hold. Pickers assess costs by hour and skip picking if profitable. Raspberries tighten as season nears end. Large late cherry harvests bode well for canning bargains. trees brim with fruit, while peaches show potential for a good crop and apples pears remain abundant.
Notice states T. E. Brown of Brown and Bowman has sold his interest to Sullivan and Co. All parties knowing themselves indicted to Brown and Bowman are urged to call and settle at the store at once.
James N. Caplinger died at 8 o clock Monday morning at his home one and a half miles west of Advance after a year of ill health aged 73. A paralytic stroke a year earlier left him frail. he died while in an easy chair. He leaves a wife and seven children Dudley G Daniel Francis James G Amanda Shelley Carmen Caplinger and Laura Hedge. Funeral services were held at the Christian church at 1am Wednesday. interment at Old Union.
Special services at Advance Christian Church drew 187 in Bible School and an $8.49 collection. A married folks program featured quartet and declamations with orchestral music. Brother Elley's discourse on The Symbolism of the Marriage Tie attracted attendees, and plans for Young Peoples Day were announced.
The guidance favors washing floors or wiping carpets with a damp cloth over sweeping to avoid raising dust. It emphasizes cleaner methods for dust control and hygiene.
A collection of wry maxims on egotism wealth and human foibles. It cites fashion as the greatest slave owner and notes men cling to comfort while danger lurks in quiet manners. The piece mocks false brilliance and urges caution in self regard.
Wets of Lebanon circulated an option election petition gaining 462 signatures. Ten to twelve signers admit signing, while others clarify they support the dry side. A Lebanon High School student’s name allegedly appeared on the wet list without consent, as the campaign began after Rev. Tildan spoke at the Coral Christian church last Sunday.
A collection of aphorisms on women and gender roles quotes a mother’s reverence, social virtue, and a cynical view of romance. It contrasts solemn respect with instrumental use and warns of deceit in love.
Pale green Beech blooms and catkins decorate birch trees. Stonew foliage adds green and brown tones across the grove.
A historical line records second class mail matter for March 3 1911 at Advance Indiana post office under the 1879 act marking a formal mailing classification.
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