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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1907
Page
1
Township trustee Miller announces country schools reopen Monday with no out of town hauling except last year’s riders. A new Jamestown building, condemned earlier, will be begun soon and may allow a high school if damages not paid. otherwise district costs may block expansion.
A Morris family letter from Lennie Morris recounts Navy war maneuvers near James Town Virginia and Hampton Roads. He two weeks earlier notes battleship displays with sixteen ships and eight on each side, firing four tires, and promises target practice before repairs and a voyage around the Horn. He mentions $30 monthly pay and plans to reach San Francisco by April after a December Hampton Roads departure.
Mrs. Oliver died hours after a kerosene explosion at their home on a Lew gravel road. her husband Frank Oliver was badly burned and said to be very ill. Neighbor William Knight helped rescue the couple’s two young children.
Stephen Emmert son of Simon and Mary Emmert was born September 1837 in Jackson township Soove County Indiana and died September 3 1907 at age 70. He married Margaret Airhart in 1861 and had one son J D Emmett. A lifelong Methodist was noted as faithful husband father and neighbor leaving two brothers two sisters a grandson Lowell and many relatives. He joined Mt Zion church under Rev George Boxell about 35 years ago and died peacefully in Jesus arms.
The grand jury asked for legal instructions on liquor license dating. Judge Artman ruled licenses run from the date of the county commissioners order, not from auditor issuance, and that bonds must be filed with freeholder signatures before action can be taken.
The State case against Oscar Proctor on manslaughter charges advanced at a Tuesday preliminary hearing. A motion to quash the indictment was overruled, Proctor pled not guilty, and the trial was set for Monday September 23.
Local readers report on trending events across regions with emphasis on community happenings. Out of town observations highlight notable gatherings, markets, and public notices influencing nearby towns.
Homer Dice and family of near Crawfordsville spent Sunday with Joe Whiteman. George Swisher and wife visited his son Arthur Swisher Sunday. George Sparke and family dined with his father Alvin Sparks of New Ross Sunday. June Morris called on Esther Sparks Monday morning. James Walker and wife visited their son Bill Walker Sunday. School begins at this place nest Monday.
Sunday visitors included Harry Shepherd and family Esta Starks Eva Grimes and Fern Voorhis. J E Kotts and daughter Mildred called on Henry McDaniel. Mrs Robert Cox helped Mildred Knotts Elsie Mount Allie Sharp and Alva Cory move from Dover to Lebanon High School. George Pyles and wife planned a Jackson County trip. Harry Shepherd and wife returned from Jackson County. Mrs J E Knotts attended a reunion at Zionsville.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Higgins moved to Lebanon today. Glen Graham went to Crawfords ville Tuesday. Ed Huffman sold hogs to Rott Ferguson. Ada Burcott stays at home. Earl Gray moved to Oliver Bowman's place. Glen Rhoades Fay Wilson Ray Wilson and Edith Moody went to Darlington Sunday. Joe Moody and wife visited George Stewart Sunday. James Kinger and wife welcomed a baby girl. Next Sunday is regular preaching day at Providence. Jesse Rogers returned from Jamestown. Sam Frazier and wife and Mertle Smith visited Tom Shirley Friday night. Glen Love and wife and Ray Love and wife visited Arthur Bursotie.
Attendance climbs at Lebanon High School as surrounding towns dispute school leadership. Controversy centers on the Advance superintendency and the ongoing school shutdowns and reorganizations.
The high school course at Whites Town and the condemnation of the Kirklin school building have caused many pupils to move to this city. Lebanon High School attendance now stands as the largest in its history.
A 21 year old woman Mrs O R Pauley was found dead in a cornfield five miles south of Thorntown with chloroform on her mouth and a note to her husband saying she was tired of life. She was visiting her father W H Phillips and left after dinner planning to visit a neighbor. She died at 8 pm after being found unconscious around 5:30 pm. She leaves three children.
Aid to Mr Pauley in Hillsboro N D learns of his wife’s death after she left a note for her parents and sister. Police say health motives prompted the deed. A carbolic acid bottle lay near the cornfield where she was found, the bottle broken and she had tried to cut her wrists. She leaves two brothers and two sisters with grieving parents.
A Richmond citizen Mr A Williams urges weak lungs to use Dr King’s new discovery. He claims it cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis whooping cough quinsy hoarseness and lung hemorrhages. Sold by Josephs with a trial bottle free and prices of 50 cents and 1.00.
The young people of the M. E. church held a social at A. N. Lewis residence with about one hundred guests. Music included church songs and solos by Maude Sandy and Cornelia Miller. Refreshments featured ice cream cake bananas and watermelon.
DeWitt's Early Risers are advertised as small safe pills suitable for any user. They are described as reliable and non irritating, offered for sale at Josephs Bros.
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