Morning talcum refrain echoes through town
A quirky verse repeats a character’s talcum habit from morning to night, ending with a punchy line about her unchanged daytime fright, capturing a whimsical local voice.
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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
2
A quirky verse repeats a character’s talcum habit from morning to night, ending with a punchy line about her unchanged daytime fright, capturing a whimsical local voice.
A reflective note on the power of a smile to ease woes beyond material wealth. The author muses that while looks and clothes vary, a smile remains accessible, offering comfort and connection across cultures.
The document lists officers including Thompson, Speer, Craver, Meleon, Craver as secretary, Ernest Beck-Ward, JB Graves-Cond, Emery Professory, Lafayette Lucas, JW Campbell, Ashwell, Brown, and Shawlley with various ranks such as treasurer, chaplain, and other roles. It presents an organized roll of members and their titles.
Louis Nisley born May 10 1835 in Jackson township near Bush school house died July 19 1915 in Jamestown aged 80 years 2 months 9 days. He married Jane Caldwell April 1 1858 who died April 20 1866 leaving two sons David C and Thomas NM. He married Lucinda Hedge April 23 1867 and she survives. One daughter Martha E Grater, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one sister Mrs Sarah Beckelhimer and nephew Charles Nisley of Terre Haute remain to mourn. He joined Old Union Church in youth and helped settle the area.
James Van Horn and Family express gratitude to neighbors and friends for support during their bereavement and for the beautiful flowers.
Lewis Nisley was killed by a fast train Monday morning while walking on the track at Jamestown. His body was brought to Advance and his son Dave Nisley received it. The funeral was held at his home with Bro Speer reading the obituary, Bro Ashby offering prayer, and Bro Greggory preaching. A union choir sang and burial was at Caio.
Jones and wife and Ralph Jones and wife spent Sunday in Greencastle at O H Bowens for the Bowen reunion. Olan Simmons rode there in his auto.
In the Circuit Court of Boone County Indiana No 76 2 John H Ho com working divorces. On the lath day of iy 1915 the plaintiff filed a complaint and the affidavit showing the defendant Elisie resided in Indiana. If she does not appear on the 13th day of September 1915 the case will be heard in her absence. Leonard Titus Clerk Jesse C Smith Attorney for Plaintiff.
A Tuesday hail storm swept from Max to Lebanon causing heavy damage. The hail intensified about ten miles north of Ladizopolis, stripping the crop to the stalk and nearly ruining the oats.
The Aid of the Advance Christian Church met on July 16 in regular session. A large Thorptown delegation visited, pleasing Marie Tuey and other members with arrangements. Mrs Pate Stierwalt led the business period. Mrs Burk was absent. Mrs Fannie Dano provided refreshments for the birth anniversary. The Dear Sister of the Aid is invited to the next meeting on August 20.
Sunday and Saturday visits span multiple families including Emmert Farrow Washburn and Buechler households. Notable stops include Miss Marcus Carroll from Illinois visiting Edd Washburns, Janice Shields from Indianapolis with relatives, and church attendance by Enoch Waiteley of Jamestown. Local markets note meat availability at McConaughy’s.
The Federation committee is requested to meet at the Christian Church tonight at 8 30 sharp. A constitution and by laws will be adopted.
CA Grizzle and family visited Harley Golladay and family near Beachdale on Sunday. Katherine Golladay returned home with them.
Wm Joseph trustee of Jackton township states he will be at the Bank of Advance in Advance every Tuesday for township business and on all other days will transact at Jamestown.
The notice states the first day of each month is collection day for electricity. It cautions customers away from home to leave the house unlocked or give a key to a neighbor. Regular meter reading prevents unsatisfactory accounts with the Electric Light Co.
A notice states an ice cream supper will be held at Mt Zion on Saturday night July 24 and invites the community to attend.
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