28 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1912
Page
1
Local notes report revival meetings at the M. E. church starting Sunday. The list covers meals, visiting relatives, school items, market specials at The Blue Front, and community events including a Christmas tree by the Rebeccah Lodge and a funeral attendance.
North Salem officials report a diphtheria case and institute strict home quarantine. Health officers urge parental cooperation to keep afflicted children at home, close schools, and limit public gatherings to prevent spread. Authorities warn against personal exemptions and stress rigid enforcement from the outset.
An exchange argues that patronizing distant mail order houses drains local economies, pays no taxes, and hires no local labor, urging buyers to support trusted home merchants behind goods. It warns against the lure of catalog promises offering silk at cotton prices as often too good to be true.
Those who spent Sunday with Jas Gordon and wife included Brother Kelley with wife and Francis, Doug Brown with wife and daughter Nora, Jay Brown and family, Lawson Brown and family, Joe Frazier and family, Ray Davis and wife, Mrs Roy Gordon and son Oral, Nettie Justus, Jesse Emmett and wife, and Brother Truckeess.
The rail fence, a staple of pioneer days in this county, is disappearing due to timber scarcity and changing land use. Old fences required large space, while wire fencing allows tighter cultivation of land, cutting into the traditional fourteen to fifteen foot tillable strip.
A 53 000 09 prize plan invites local representatives of Everybody's Magazine and The Delineator to recruit subscriptions and renewals. Eager participants can win monthly prizes and exclusive prize sets by signing up friends and neighbors and collecting renewals, with targets for specific towns. Write to Bastock Publishing Company in New York City to participate.
Last Saturday night the Roachdale and Advance High Schools met in a basketball game. The first half ended 9 to 4 in favor of Advance. The local team won 17 to 16 after a slow start and cautious passing.
Crowds fill North Christian Church as special meetings near close. Attendees from 30 distant neighborhoods and many locals attend, with 142 in Bible School and a mission offering around £34. Six additions reported to date. Sermons simple and practical on gospel themes. music by Prof Trucksess praised.
The Post Office Department announces a major shift to the parcels post on January first with all third class matter excluded. Public use will be limited to first class letters and cards, fourth class parcels, with stamps required on all fourth class mail and sender addresses.
The will from Jackson township authorizes widow Margaret Emmert to receive rents from the Emmert farm for life with the land to pass to children after her death. Clara Nicely Lena Shields Carry Emmert and Otis Emmert share equally. if a child dies without issue, their share goes to survivors. Executors named Ora A Emmert Roy S Nicely. Proved April 13, 1911 with John L. Thomas and William J Darnell as witnesses.
The Lebanon Daily Pioneer suspends operations due to missing materials leaks in gas pipes and a linotype break. Repairs and office reconstructions delayed the venture and led the publisher to conclude the undertaking was premature.
Mrs Emma McClaine hosted her Sunday School class at her home last Thursday evening. Attendees included Harold Caldwell, Paul Gregory, Armand Akera, Fred Sullivan, Oakley Smith, Estle Ray, Osis Ray, Cecil Wall, Lyle Johnson, Oakley Riner, Vergil Smith, Orville Riner, Ralph Smith, Elmer Smith, Oakley McClaine, Russell Denny, Roy Nicely, Raymond Lucas, Albert Proffit, and Basil Smith. Five members were absent. Refreshments of fruits, popcorn, and candy were served.
The first real winter touch appeared Saturday evening as a cold front from Medicine Hat drove in snow flurries. Sunday morning the snowfall increased and a blustery day kept many indoors.
About 25 neighbors and Focahontas lodge members gathered Tuesday night at Lodge Woodard's home to surprise Mrs Woodard. They awaited Mr Woodard’s return from Lebanon. Refreshments included apples candy cracker jack and pie. All departed late wishing them success at their new Lebanon home.
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