Community Church Notes and Upcoming Cooperatives Meet
A Sunday filled with fellowship and service at Advance church includes Bible school attendance of 154 and a $6.85 offering. Brother Ora McDaniel delivered the evening sermon at his home church with a strong reception, despite stage fright. A cooperative gathering with Providence, Jamestown, Ward and Advance is planned for Ward with an open air service in late August, aiming for September in the Community Hall. Mrs. Ivan Wall and Mrs. Faulkinbury of Max are reported doing well. An upcoming Berean class social featured music and reading by Mrs. Bertha Hall, with a 35-strong turnout and a focus on an old hen day for the Ladies Aid of North Christian church next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora McDaniel
Brother McDaniell
O. K
Brunswick
Providence
Jamestown
Ward
Advance
Brooks
Cocomever
Christian Fellowship
Bertha Hall
Bulah Riner
Versa Reese
Mollie Brown
Lulu Hendrix
Neva Burris
Ladies Aid of the North Christian Church
Nancy Epperson
Maud Melson
Grace Wall
Emma, Bowman
Alice Yeager
Hettie McClain
Zoda Weldah
Lillie Steirwalt
Clara Jones
Martha Ashwell
Lucy Whitecotton
Fries
Honest Thief Desk Sargent Exchange
A prisoner reports his occupation as a thief to an officer. The desk sergeant notes the thief is honest. The text adds a quip about young men in love being tongue tied to tell a girl what she already knows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desk Sargent
Bridge Crib Notes Spark Casual Exchange Miscue
A fragment shows a casual remark about bridge play and social banter. It hints at a tense or humorous exchange where one person notes they avoid playing with a specific partner, while others discuss unrelated tasks and tensions.
Obituary of Albert N Lewis Civil War Vet of Boone County
Albert N. Lewis a civil war veteran and longtime Boone County resident died July 2 1923 at Methodist hospital Indianapolis after a long illness He was born February 14 1846 near Jamestown He married Mary C Hurt in September 1874 She died in 1917 They had three children one Edgar M Lewis survived to age 15 who drowned May 10 1896 The couple were active in church and charity He served in the 11th Indiana Regiment and left a substantial estate including funds for hospital care and church work The funeral was at Advance Methodist Church with G A R honors and burial at Jamestown The will dated December 14 1921 left major gifts to Floyd Hurt Lillie Hurt and Clyde Hurt and created the Albert Newton and Mary Caroline Lewis Fund for Methodist Hospital care The estate benefited the Northwest Indiana Conference Preachers Aid Society and Deaconess Home of Indiana The document named executors Thomas Demaree and William A Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert N. Lewis
Boone County
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Jamestown
John
William
Lottie
Indiana
Kansas
Oregon
Mary C. Hurt
Edgar M
Lewis
Albert Lewis
Thorntown Academy
Thorntown
Wagash College
Methodist Church
Advance Methodist Church
Hall
Evans
Harrold
Leonzenby
Tillotson
Howard
Floyd Hurt
Lillie Hurt
Clyde Hurt
Preacher's Aid Society
Northwest Indiana Conference
Albert Newton and
Mary Caroline Lewis
Methodist Episcopal Hospital and Deaconess Home
Earnest C. Hurt
John W. Hornaday
Leatha Young
Thomas Demaree
William A. Lane
Smileograph Susie Tumult Over Doll Mishap
A child narrates a domestic incident where Susie asks her mother to whip Tommy after her doll is broken. Susie reveals she struck Tommy on the head with the doll, prompting the mother to inquire how it happened.
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Susie
Tommy
Cured Man Quits Smoking With Clever Xmas Trick
A lighthearted exchange shows a husband claiming he quit smoking by placing Christmas cigars from his wife on the dress er to tempt him. The wife questions the method, while the husband insists it cured their boy of smoking.
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Hubby
Marie
Wéte
Out of Style Exchange on Weddings
Dialogue fragments show a mother and daughter discussing emotion at a wedding. The daughter pleads to cry while the mother insists tears are unfashionable. The exchange hints at social expectations and gender norms of public display.
Pa and son debate money and happiness
A brief exchange appears to reflect a sentiment: money alone does not bring happiness, while a slim majority of people reportedly prefer poverty for other reasons.
Temporary weight gain during hunting trip questioned
A brief exchange notes a temporary weight increase during a hunting trip. The speaker says the gain occurred while a shot was in effect and that weight returned once the doctor removed it.
Speaking Right Then A Quip On Life From Grimpson
The exchange features John J Med dling asking a question about viewing life as a blessing or bore. Mr. Grimpson rejects the query with a sharp remark that life feels 100 percent boredom at the moment.
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John J. Meddling
Mr. Grimpson
Surprise Birthday Dinner For Geo Broshar At Advance
The Geo Broshar family and friends gathered Sunday noon near Advance for a noon dinner in honor of his upcoming 51st birthday. Attendees included DeBard and family, Broshar relatives, Riner families, Emmert, Whitsett, Wills families, Pansy Broshar, Heffner and others from nearby Lebanon and New Brunswick. The event featured pictures, games and a cheerful time.
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Geo. Broshar
Wm. DeBard
Wm. Broshar
Cicil Broshar
Amos Broshar
Austin Emmert
Okla Riner
Cleo Riner
Cleo Broshar
George Broshar
Near
For Sale Master Pointer Range Cook Stove
Master Pointer Range Cook Stove offered for sale at 40 dollars for immediate sale. Located at the home of Mrs. Laura Hedge in Advance, owner C. O. Caplinger states the stove is in good condition and available now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Caplinger
Laura Hedge
Dear Doctor Sleep Question Narrowly Answered
A reader asks if eight hours of sleep suffice after long office hours. The doctor responds by noting that eight hours may be adequate but individual needs vary and routines, activity, and rest quality matter for overall health.
John W Forbes Civil War veteran dies at grandson's home
John W Forbes a Civil War veteran and leading Jackson township citizen died after a night of illness at his grandson Paul Lucas's home in Indianapolis. Born June 27 1844 in Rockbridge County Virginia he was 79. He married Jennie Carty in 1867 and had four children and five grandchildren. He served in the Fifty fourth Indiana and later the 68th Indiana before discharge. Funeral held at Advance Methodist Church with G A R ceremony and burial at Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Forbes
Jackson Township
Paul Lucas
Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis
Mr. Forbes
Rockbridge County
Jennie Carty
Acena V. Lucas
Near Advance
Mary E. Lewis
Lebanon
Dora B. Spohr
Advance
Charles Forbes
Forbes
Fifty
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Vicksburg
Sherman
Indiana
Advance Lodge
Chas. Forbes
Odus Spohr
Coal Surge Drives Urgent Buy Now Appeal
Advance Hardware Co reports plentiful thrashing coal on hand and in transit and warns prices may rise later. Several cars of good heater and furnace coal are on the road, encouraging customers to buy now.
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Advance Hardware Co
Resigning Rev Hartley Leaves Advance Church for North Manchester
Rev Hartley, who planned to serve Lebanon church full time next year, resigned that pulpit Sunday night and accepted the North Manchester church. He will pursue a course at the United Brethren school there. A Lebanon member called the move a shock, noting Hartley had built up the Lebanon church. He will close his Advance work the last Sunday in August.
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Rev. Hartley
Advance
Lebanon
Puulpit
North Manchester
United Brethren School
Hartley
Fragmentary Dialogue Reveals a Haunted Marriage Plot
A terse medieval dialogue reveals fear of a former wife and a burial claim. The speaker warns of a haunting if remarriage occurs while another character laments being dragged into the matter.
Your Value to Humankind Sets a Personal Standard
The text urges recognizing one’s own Value to others and choosing a personal standard over imitation. It emphasizes living up to that standard rather than tearing down others or copying others in daily work.
Local Socials And Fire Update In Advance
Mrs Lyle Matthews of Lafayette visited Chas Airhart and family Sunday. Joe Smith and family from Indiana polis were Sunday visitors here. Kenneth Frazier and wife welcomed a baby girl. Henry Proffitt and Sam Frazier hosted Crawfordsville visitors Sunday night. Mrs Frazier's health is poor and she returned home with them for a few days. A hotel fire call Thursday led to a quick ladder wagon response and quick extinguishment. A grand missionary meeting with Mrs Lulu Thompson drew a large crowd and marked Mrs Wyatt's first presidency start.
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Lyle Matthews
Lafayette
Chas. Airhart
Family
Henry. Proffitt
Crawfordsville
Sam Frazier
Lulu Thompson
Canada and Sandlin Reunion Set for Lebanon Park
The Canada and Sandlin reunion will be held at Lebanon Memorial Park on Sunday July 22. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and bring heaping full baskets.
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Canada and Sandlin
Lebanon Memorial Park
Mrs Francis E McClaine 87 Honored With Out of Town Guests
Mrs Francis E McClaine celebrated her 87th birthday on Sunday with out of town guests including Mr and Mrs Edd Bean and family of Crawfordsville Mr and Mrs Claud Bean of Indianapolis Mr and Mrs Bert Davis of Ladoga and Wm Douglas and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis E. McClaine
Edd Bean
Wm. Douglas
Crawfordsville
Claud Bean
Indianapolis
Bert Davis
Ladoga
At Tend Church Sunday Slogan Marks Return to Worship
The piece notes a nationwide rise in church attendance as slogans urge readers to attend services. It observes newspapers printing the message in large type and reports churches welcoming back congregants who had been absent.
Passing of J. W. Forbes Loyal Subscriber and War Story
The Hustler records the death of J. W. Forbes a longtime subscriber since 1899 who paid multiple subscriptions yearly and visited the office often. Forbes shared a vivid Civil War memory of General Sherman rescuing a baby and two orphans after a tavern battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Forbes
Sherman
Mr. Forbes
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Streets of Advance
Church News
North Christian Church
Bible School
Brother Graves
Ivan Wall
Williams Hospital
Epitaph
A.N. Lewis Will
A. N. Lewis
Methodist Episcopal Church of Advance
Methodist Episcopal Hospital
Citizens Loan & Trust Company
Elmon L. Walker
Albert Kenneth
Gilbert Wayne
Lonnie Okel
Elmon Earl Walker
Oakel F. Hall
Methodit Episcopal Church
L. Lewis
John N. Lewis
The
Boneheead
Kirklin
First Christian Church of
Republic
Deep Sea
Three Mile
Our Health Column
Church
Lissen
Joe Smith
Family of
Kenneth Frazier
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