Mrs. George O. Roberts 68 Dies Suddenly at Home
Mrs. George O. Roberts aged 68 died suddenly of heart trouble Sunday morning at her West Main Street home. She collapsed while walking about 11 o clock and died before aid could arrive. Born November 2 1852 in Boone County Indiana she was married December 3 1868 to G O Roberts who survives. Seven children, two sons in Danville Indiana and three other children live nearby with eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She joined Ebeneezer M E Church early and remained devoted. remembered as a faithful wife mother and neighbor. She had many relatives in Advance and the community.
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George O. Roberts
West Main Street
G. O. Roberts
Samuel H
Daniel F
Danville
Ind
Marion H
Oliver Glenn
Bertha Forter
Jamestown
Ralph
Carrie
James D
L. F. Hurt
Indianapolis
Wm. M
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Sarah Hurt
Noblesville
Ebeneezer M. E. Church
South of
Advance
Jamestown Press
Roberts
Former Citizen Called Home
Joseph Whitmer died at his daughter Mrs. Bert Batton's home in Ladoga on Thursday after five months illness from flu complications. A Civil War veteran born in Pennsylvania 77 years ago, he lived near Advance and Mechanicsburg before settling with his daughter. surviving are Cris Whitmer of Whitestown, Mrs. Grant Foster of West Springs Michigan, and Mrs. Bert Batton of Ladoga. He was remembered by many warm friends.
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Joseph Whitmer
Bert Batton
Ladoga
Advance
Mechanicsburg
Whitmer
Penna
Cris Whitmer
Whitestown
Grant Foster
West Springs
Michigan
Mr. Whitmer
Fairview Christian Church Dedication Service May 30
The Fairview Christian Church holds a dedication service for its new building replacing the fire-destroyed prior structure. Dr. W. E H. Dennison of Dayton Ohio will preach the dedicatory sermon. D. O. Coy is the regular minister. A basket dinner will be served at noon.
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Fairview Christian Church
W. E H. Dennison
Dayton
Ohio
D. O. Coy
Paper Shortage Threatens Thorntown Times Publication
The Thorntown Times reports a severe paper shortage risking suspension of publication. Editors urge subscribers to conserve paper while promising to extend subscriptions so readers receive all they paid for, if shutdown occurs.
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The
Thorntown Times
Fresh Fish Markets Open Tuesday and Thursday
The MHAT Market announces fresh fish available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Vendors offer a variety of ocean catch with steady weekly supply and curbside pickup options.
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Mhat
Indiana State Conference Keeps attention on local church programs
Christian Church notes show Sunday School attendance 140 with $5.38 offering. Lora MecClaine and Edith Morrison celebrate birthdays. Rev Rector Ernest Smith and others attend Indiana State Conference at Raintown this week. Children day material ready by early June. Missionary Society all day meeting with Rosa Burris attracted 44. Mrs Amy Debard led morning program. reception and regular program followed. Six new members joined the regular roll and 10 to Home Dept. A half time salary offer of 800 per year extended to Rev Rector for next year. decision pending.
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The
Missionary Society
Rosa Burris
Amy Debard
Philosophical Fido Elizabeth Canada Visits Greencasts
Elizabeth Canada of Greencasts visits friends and relatives in the area.
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Elizabeth Canada
Greencasts
Reuben Ailes recalled as Bean School House figure
A vault of local reminiscences honors Reuben Ailes known for enforcing rules at Bean School House. The piece cites notable locals Chas Bean Roy Ailes Sumner Owens and editor and notes Samuel Ailes living in Frankton. Also mentions visits by Mr and Mrs Robt Fulwider and Mrs Milford Fulwider with Mr and Mrs Newt Meek of Crawfordsville.
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Bean
Sandy
Bingo
Chas. Bean
Roy Ailes
Sumner Owens
Samuel Ailes
Frankton
Robt. Fulwider
Milford Fulwider
Newt Meek
Crawfordsvill
Correction of County Assessor Figures for Town Personal Assessments
County Assessor Wilson informs this office that the figures previously published were incorrect. The corrected amounts are James town personal assessment 295,670 dollars and advance personal 208,770 dollars.
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Wilson
Jamestown
Two elderly women meet and celebrate birthdays
Grandma Ross, turning 92 in June, visited Grandma Heath on Friday to help celebrate her 2nd birthday. Ross was born in Ohio and has lived in Indiana 41 years. Heath, born in Kentucky, moved to Indiana at age seven. Both remain sharp in conversation despite their ages.
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Grandma Ross
Grandma Heath
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Altho
Hustler to Receive Paper Ahead of Price Hike
The Hustler reports continued paper supply from the Western Newspaper Union alongside 3 000 editor members. A sharp price increase takes effect June 1st, yet the paper will continue with a smile and whistle.
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Papa
Western Newspaper Union
W. Newspaper Union
McDaniel and Burrin Attend Masonic Grand Lodge Meeting
Walter McDaniel and Thos E Burrin attended the Masonic Grand Lodge session in Indianapolis on Monday and Tuesday and were taken on a visit to the Masonic Home at Franklin.
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Walter McDaniel
Thos. E. Burrin
Masonic Grand Lodge
Indianapolis
Masonic
Franklin
Mrs Roy Melson and Thora Visit Bloomington
Mrs Roy Melson and her daughter Thora are spending part of the Greek at Bloomington, enjoying the campus atmosphere and local sights during their visit.
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Roy Melson
Thora
Bloomington
New Advertising Rates Announced for Sliding Scale
The paper reports new advertising rates that were delayed and will take effect after this issue. Interested advertisers are invited to visit the office for a detailed explanation of the sliding scale.
Auto Recovered From Earl Beck After Theft
Earl Beck of northwest of Advance had his Monroe auto stolen while in Indianapolis last Wednesday. Police found the car abandoned on Northwestern Avenue a few days later with no major damage. Two coats a tire a robe and some tools were taken from the vehicle.
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Earl Beck
Northwest
Advance
Indianapolis
Monroe
Northwestern Avenue
Salvation Army plans second Nation-Wide Home Service
Commander Miss Booth prepares forces for a second nation-wide Home Service Appeal to be held May 30 to 20. She praises Salvation Army efforts to aid the sick and needy and expresses optimism over the work’s impact and future fundraising across regions including New York and various states.
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Giroterh
Cosmander
New York
Salvation Army
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Ian
State Bank of Advance
Rakes, Tedders
Advance Hardware Co
Christian Church Notes
Wm. Johnson
S. S
Lora MecClaine
Edith Morrison
Ernest ‘Smith
Wm. Lucas
Raintown
Feller
Reuben
Burrin’s
Uae
Cathriey
Christina Cid
Syangelis
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