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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
5
Attendance 82 with $2.13 collected. Total points 637. Young ladies class led in attendance and points. Brother Kibbey preached two excellent sermons morning topic He was a mighty hunter before the Lord and evening topic There is Laughter in the mouth.
A large group from this area attended the Sunday School convention at Advance Sunday afternoon. George Preston reports hogs jostled and some sick, while multiple residents such as Noble Richardson near Mace and Ralph Poynter shared visits. Albert White and family near Mrx, Manda Kleibentz, Uncle John Nicely west of Advance, Zeph Hinton, John Booker and wife from North Salem, and Mrs. Mary Heckathorn nearby spent time with local families including George Preston and Wm. Poynter.
Lebanon R. R. 18 reports Larkin agents busy with nationwide canvassing. Lydia Pratt returns from Lebanon after work in a mitten factory. O. G. Kibbey spent Sunday with Elisha Reese and family. P. J. Harmon and wife visited with their daughter Mrs Homer. Hendricks and Elizabeth visited Chas Jackson. Joe Jackson hosted J W Juczzon and wife, John Kernodle and family including Roxie and Alice Scott.
Notice to all AH country correspondents that news items must be submitted to the office by Tuesday evening each week for publication.
A Lebanon Reporter excerpt quotes a Boone county farmer's harsh analogy about putting his son to hard farm work to test athletic training. He argues the scenario would cause public outcry for cruelty, insisting the idea makes no sense.
Max George Cunningham and wife spent Sunday with Henry Sherrill and wife. Edith Campbell spent Sunday with Julia Bennington. Albert White and family visited George Preston and family near Old Union. Jennie Jackson of Advance visited her sister Mrs James Mangus. Nellie Graham returned home from Putman County after visiting her brother. Mrs Ida Sandhii visited relatives in Harlisburg. Della Lasley sewed for Mrs James Munter of Beckville. Russell Wynkoop and W H Nay with families visited C O Powell and family. George Lasley helped move for James Swindler. George Broshar and family west of Advance visited James Lasley and family.
Having sold my interest in the Meat Markets to L. C. Bowman, I request all indebted parties to call and settle at once.
Health experts from the agricultural department warn that many ice cream cones sold are unfit for consumption. Analyses of small cones show boric acid presence. Parents should know where cones are produced before children buy them.
At a board meeting on April 10 1911 the Advance Telephone Co directors order all overdue balances due within thirty days and all future services prepaid every three months. failure to comply will forfeit service. By order of Board of Directors.
Sunday School attendance was 87 with a $1.54 collection and 248 chapters read. Brother J D Emmert and wife attended and Mrs Emmert spoke. baptism was administered to Mrs Anna Morrison. Visitors welcomed and a cradle roll rally day is planned.
Attendance reached 134 with a collection of 2.43 dollars. Charles Fulwider resigned as teacher of the young ladies class. J T Jones took charge. Men drove 242 miles and women 161 miles. Total miles for men 3545 and women 3311. An Elementary Sunday School convention was well attended. A Cradle Roll was organized with twelve names on the honor roll. Mrs J D Emmett completed three years of Teacher Training and earned a diploma. Miss Temple Rettinger spoke on Beginners work at New Ross Christian church and shared a sand map teaching aid. Brother McMahan to return next Sunday. All invited.
Mack McClaine escaped serious harm Tuesday evening at six o’clock while working on a seafold at Mrs. Mary Sandy’s residence. He attempted to swing down from an outside window, slipped, and struck his left side on the door sill. He was paralyzed briefly and later returned home. injuries described as not serious.
Locals report a Saturday ice cream supper hosted by the community. Mrs. Norrissa Leeke is on the sick list. Verna Whitecotton spent Wednesday in Lebanon. John Heath and wife visited Rosesbdale on Sunday. Jennie Brown visited last week with John Heath and family. The Blue Front offers special prices on granite ware this week and advertises chick feed.
Hunters report a poor mushroom season as wet weather delayed growth. Few collectors found valuable toadstools in favorable spots, leaving most disappointed with the crop prospects for the year.
A promotional letter offering a free ten day at home treatment for in women’s ailments including leucorrhoea uterine pain and irregular periods. It claims a safe cure without doctors and offers a free book Woman’s Own Medical Adviser and a personal home treatment plan mailed to readers in exchange for name and address.
An advertisement by Artie Weldon invites interest in four five and seven power Eusblem motors with calls to lumber yard or residence for purchase inquiries.
The note urges readers to consider buying the Hustler from now to dam 1 in 1912 for a bargain price of 50e, indicating a limited time offer.
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