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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
1
Local brief notes a Bainbridge horse show scheduled for July 4. A flood of short items lists visits, travels, and family updates from residents in Ladoga Lebanon North Salem Jamestown Cloverdale and nearby areas. Community events church news and student notes are included.
A quirky local item notes Mrs. Martha Kersey displaying a freak potato with two new quarter sized potatoes sprouting from a burst center. The notice also lists sale prices on Victor Brand Overalls and Black Cat Hosiery across Misses, Children, and Mens items.
A farewell reception in the M E church honored Rev Speer and his family as they depart Saturday for a new home in Lamar Colorado. Despite heavy weather, attendees enjoyed music by the High School orchestra and ice cream and cake. The community and church members extend their best wishes to the Speers.
The annual home coming at Providence church last Sunday drew a smaller crowd due to rain but maintained strong enthusiasm. Sunday School and services were held in the forenook, with a noon dinner on the lawn. Homer Dale spoke on Niagara of Faith and the Dover quartet sang well while the Advance High School orchestra provided music.
An advertising brief urges readers to support the Advance campaign by purchasing Tanlac at Burrin's Drug Store. The note ties product sales to political support.
The state S. S. convention began in Muncie with unprecedented crowds surpassing Logansport. On day one 1,760 attendees registered, more than the 1,500 at Logansport, filling all buildings. Noted speakers attended. Prof. Excell and Mr. Roger provided memorable piano music. Delegates came from Jackson township Rev. Francis and Mrs. Francis with others from Jamestown Advance Thorntown and Zionsville in Boone county.
The Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday School reported 75 attendees and $1.84 in contributions. Visitors included Mrs. Wm. Martins mother from New Market. Children’s Day program on June 11 showcased harmony and cooperation. Student Loan Fund contributed $8.77, part of broader Missionary work. Morning service added three members with two more entering full membership.
Rainy Sunday drew about 90 worshippers for a splendid Children’s Day program at the Christian Church. About 30 dollars was raised for missions. Rev. O. V. Rector of Moody Bible Institute will preach next Sunday morning and evening. Superintendent elected as delegate to the convention at Muncie.
The page records visits and family plans with Jennie Ross and Mrs. Oakes Hall, Ora McDaniel hosting guests from Morristown, and Fred Riner, a Wabash graduate employed at Gary Steel Works, now at the Washington Hotel. Bert and Basil Nisley join the state militia for Mexico service, while the editor reflects on past calls to war and the desire to avoid battle.
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