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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1920
Page
1
Revival services under Rev. Young draw growing crowds at East Church with about 120 school members attending Tuesday. Expected to continue next week. Aid Society plans for November board meeting. Sunday School Rally Day reports 193 attendees and a $5 offering. Cradle Roll expands with new name and decorative cradle display.
Advance schools announce a community festival for Friday evening October 15 featuring a minstrel show directed by Miss Fiersell with fourteen performers, a fairy land by younger pupils, candy booths, and room attractions. Proceeds fund library books supplies and settling last year’s debts.
Last week D. G. Caplinger bought half interest in the Advance Meat Market of J. W. Newman. They then purchased the Matthews grocery store brought from Lebanon. The Meat Market moved into the Bowman & Son grocery space. The new partnership aims for a strong reliable business venture.
Sedan 865.00 Coupe 313.00 Touring with starter 568.00 Touring without starter 495.00 Roadster with starter 521.25 Roadster without starter 448.50 Tractor 825.00 OTIB WALL.
Dear Editor and Friend The writer describes a cross country trip covering twelve hundred miles. They note oil derricks near Ruston Louisiana, fruit orchards in Indiana, tobacco in Kentucky and Tennessee road conditions. They mention Memphis Mississippi plantations Mammoth Cave and plan to return via Arkansas Missouri Illinois.
A Kincaid reunion was held at the old homestead now owned by Christopher Kincaid with a pitch in dinner at noon. Officers elected for the coming year include President Christopher Kincaid, Vice President Jenior Kincaid, Secretary Mrs Alie Owens, Assistant Secretary Mark Kincaid, Treasurer Sylvia Proffitt. Attendees from Danville Kokomo Lebanon Sharpsville and more joined for talks and songs ending with a dismissal by Rev O V Rector.
School notes report the Freshmen Class elected Donald Aishart president Trene Lollar vice president and Lorene Burr secretary treasurer. Spurposes observed corn maturity and soil samples tested for acidity. Barren stalks estimated at five percent. Plans include a Christmas tree and Christmas Eve entertainment.
Listing reads names of buyers and sellers in Jamestown Indiana. Auction notice cites Arthur Shera as contact. Items include big type fol and china bears and gilts with several named families and individuals in the sale notice.
The pastor travels to Dekalb Missouri to wed Miss Callie Dunlap a twelve year old girl. A wedding is planned for October. The pastor urges attendance at a Lyceum Course and notes efforts to invite Rev Homer Dale and wife for a church meeting. A board meeting is set for next Sunday at 6 pm. Funeral services were held yesterday for Mrs Nathaniel Krauss age 84. Regular services are planned for Sunday with Rev Milo J Smith visiting October 17.
The article notes a prosperous year for the M. E. Church at Advair and New Ross, with over $3,000 collected and more than $700 given to church benevolences. Thirty new members joined, 23 received baptism, and the Sunday School is in good condition. Plans include Sunday services, a U. S. scholars program, and an all day W. F. M. S. meeting October 13 at Mrs. L. C. Caldwell’s home, with broad invitation to members and friends.
The American Legion in the Advance invites ex service men to a meeting Tuesday night October gth at the Community Building. Lebanon Fest members will attend as guests by truck arriving about 7:30 p.m. Former AEF lieutenant colonel Chute of Indianapolis will speak with music from Lebanon and local boys.
A large turnout attended the Dover Cemetery Meeting Monday with plans to beautify the ward yard. Directors elected were E. M. Smith, Carl Denny, Chas Dean, H. F. McDaniel, and John Holston. E. M. Smith named chairman and Chas Dean secretary-treasurer. All invited to assist October 20.
Lebanon lists Lyceum tickets offering four numbers for 1.65 dollars, mirroring a similar deal at 1.50 pounds for five numbers. Tickets are urged to be purchased promptly for wholesome community entertainment.
Both Providence and Ward held Sunday night and last night meetings with no additions but strong preaching and singing. Crowds were very large and interest above average. Regular services will be held at Ward on Sunday.
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