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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
3
W. C. Griffith, a railroader, was killed at Seymour yesterday. A card signed Ella on his person called him father. The Seymour sheriff sought identification from postmaster Mc Cabe, but no definite lead yet. Citizens urged to help locate the woman signed Ella.
Delilah Elizabeth Galladay born March 6 1888 died May 22 1916 at 28 years. She married Albert Hendrix January 10 1914 and their child Florence was born only to die soon after. A cheerful devoted Christian, she endured long illness since age 10 and remained uncomplaining. Funeral at Christian Church Advance with Rev Kibbey, pallbearers listed, burial Union. Obituary notes family, local happenings, and community notices.
The Methodist Epispopal Church reports a strong Sunday School with vacancies on the teaching list. The superintendent stresses that every church member must bear the responsibility, with services scheduled for next Sunday including Epworth League at 6 45 and a memorial sermon at 3 o clock.
The undersigned agree to close their blacksmith shops on next Tuesday Decoration Day. A. H. Yager Epperson Whitsett.
Mr and Mrs B S Brubeck visited Lebanon on Monday. J W James spent a few days with Harry James and family. Harry James sold his hogs at Advance on Tuesday.
The Sunday school movement has grown into a world movement with organized forces in Mexico Moslem lands China Japan and many nations. The International Sunday School association supports work in Wales Congo Free State and other regions with large memberships and long attendance records.
The piece argues merchants advertising in this paper offer up to date goods not shop worn and patrons are safe in patronizing them because their ads reflect current stock and quality.
In the Boone Circuit Court April Term 1916 the estate of Catherine Smith deceased is to be examined. Ivan Coulter as administrator filed final settlement and vouchers to be approved. The examination will occur June 10 1916 at Lebannon Indiana. heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause. Leonard Titus Clerk Harvey M Col 27 Charles D Orear Attorneys.
A long list of names appears recording stock in the community building. The page shows numerous individuals with shares noted by the figure 1 or 2, including J. A. Farrow Merrit McClaine Leota Thompson E. M. Graves and many others.
Robert Rogers and Margaret Nisely finalize a property exchange today. In September John Wells and family will move in with Mrs Nisley.
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