W. G. T. U. Hosts Anti Narcotic Meeting at United Brethren
The Sunday gathering focused on anti narcotics with a strong anti cigarette program. Teachers and temperance workers prepared the program as Girls Glee Club performed. Superintendent Court ney and Mr Applegate spoke on cigarette harms to body and mind and minors. Indiana law bans giving or selling cigarettes to under 21 with penalties for buyers and minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Courtney
Mr. Applegate
Indiana
Last Day at Scheutte School Homecoming
An invitation to the Home Coming at the Scheutte School marks its final curtain on April 22. The reminiscence recalls starting with 13 pupils, noting John Weiss as a standout character who always smiled during events. The author recalls earning $40 per term teaching the school and having more real money at the end of term than since, recalling good old days when eggs were cheap enough to throw at neighboring chickens.
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Old South School
Scheutte School
John ‘Weiss
John
Streets Being Improved Under Marshall Deardorff
Under Marshall Deardorff management streets in the residence district are being graded to curb line and dirt filled in. May Street shows about fifty percent improvement and Jefferson Street from Main to the alley is being deepened with crushed rock edges. A move toward cement work could make this section one of the town’s best streets.
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Marshal Deardorff
May Street
Jefferson Street
Main
Indiana urged to support famine relief efforts in China and Armenia
Governor Warren T. McCray calls Indiana residents to action through Near East Relief and the China Famine Fund. A meeting in Indianapolis set April 24 to May 7 for the humanitarian drive, urging churches schools lodges clubs and communities to spread the appeal and inform every citizen of the suffering in the affected nations.
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China
Indiana
Near East Relief
China Famine Fund
Indianapolis
Warren T. McCray
Lyons Could Be State Highway Chief Says Brook Folks
Brook Indiana residents urge Governor McCray to appoint Lawrence Lyons to head the Indiana State Highway Commission, hoping his business acumen and regional connections would benefit road building. Lyons, a Brook native, has large Chicago and Mecca interests and co-owns a 3400 acre farm with Warren McCray, with ties to Chicago Fire Brick and Indiana Sewer Pipe ventures. He has not decided whether to accept the post.
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W. H. Blodgett
Stat
Indianapolis News
Brook
Ind
Lawence E. Lyons
Basfe
Indianapolis
McCray
Lyons
State Highway Commission
L. N. Wright
Warren T McCray
Chicago
Brazil
Mecca
Chicago Fire Brick Company
Indiana Sewer Pipe Company
Mocca
Chicago Sewer Pipe Company
Lyony Fireproofing Company
Brook Terra Cotta Tile and Brick Manufacturing Company
W. J. Gilbert
T. H. McFarran
J. H. Krelter
Mr. Lyons
D. D. Davis
L. H. Krefter
Thomas H. Mcfarran
Simon Labold
Scioto County
Ohio
Evan J. Davis
Edward P. Davis
Jackson County
Parke County
Indiana
J. H. Haynes
D, D. Davis
Arthur L. Alllas
C. M. Moderwall
Lucius F. Teter
Farmers Donate 500 Bushels of Corn to Relief
Tuesday and Wednesday brought in over 509 bushels of corn for relief of starving people in Europe. The local elevator accepted the grain without charge and distributed gifts ranged from one to forty bushels. Several principal contributors are noted.
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Ape
County Council Sets Funding For Prosecuting Attorney Help
The Newton County Council on Tuesday appropriated 3500 for the Prosecuting Attorney’s use. The salary is 500 per year, so aid is needed. From the county health fund 200 was authorized for the Red Cross Home Service. A further ten percent was approved for the Kent Ditch bridge construction to cover labor, beyond the material.
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Newton
Home Service of the Red Cross
Kent Ditch
County Road Superintendent Elmer Skinner Dies Sudden
News arrives of the sudden death of Elmer Skinner of Morocco on Tuesday night. The long serving County Road Superintendent, born in McClellan township, aged 57, leaves a wife six children and a mother. Funeral at Christian Church Friday at 2 40 PM.
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Elmer Skinner
Morocco
Edminston
Skinner
Appointment to Board of Review Names William Martin and Mark Foresman
Judge Williams names William Martin of Kentland and Mark Foresman of Brook on the Hoard of Review effective April 13 18. The move appears in old Reporter Office papers, listing appointees and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Wm. Martin
Kentland
Mark Foresman
Brook
Davis Murler trial dates set at Rensselaer
The Davis case chronology places murder trial to begin Monday April 25 followed by embezzlement case on Monday May 2. Defense led by Halleck Hanley & Hanley, prosecutors by Murphy with Chas Hallar of Huntington assisting. Citizens of Morocco reportedly fundraising for prosecution.
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Ralph Davis
Rensselaer
Halleck
Hanley
Gypsys in wreck near Cedar Lake claims two young lives
Harold Fitzpatrick of Chicago witnessed a fatal railroad crossing crash as a Gypsy car wrecked near Cedar Lake. The southbound flyer struck the party, killing the two Hitle children instantly. The incident involved the same group reported in Brook last week.
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Harold Fitzpatrick
Chicago
Cedar Lake
Brook
Fyer
Snow and frost injure fruit blossoms and oats
Last Friday a light snow, followed by a brief early morning frost, damaged blossoms on plums and pears while oats and grass remained in fair condition. A Saturday night snow did not harm fruit, but Sunday night clear skies led to hard ground frost, likely injuring blossoms still in bloom.
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Fee
Notice to Aut Drivers and Local News Items
Notice to aut drivers urges steering into sidewalk to widen spaces for parking and easier entry. Water may be shut off Sunday for plant repairs. Surgeon’s verdicts in Chicago indicate Little Jack Wilson has spinal cancer with no recovery expected. Ot ae Marconn Davis in Chicago as battery expert student. Miss Orpha Collier home from Chicago for visit. Mrs. Ed Zook back from Denver and to remain there. Chas Murfitt and family from Lester's Ford visit. Pauline Ulyat joins them for a week.
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Chicago
Jack Wilson
Ae Marconn Davis
Chas. Murfitt
Familly
Lester's Ford
Pauline Ulyat
Place of Better Entertainment at Temple Moviegrams
Temple Moviegrams lists a weekly lineup with stars in Love Honor and Obey and The 14th Man. It includes Robert Warwick, Bebe Daniels, Madge Kennedy, Ruth of The Rockies, Dorothy Gish in Out of Luck, Marion Davies The Dark Star, Mary Miles Minter in Sweet Lavender, and Mary Pickford in Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm with various 10 and 20 cent showings and related comedies and reels.
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Robert Warwick
Bebe Daniels
Barelay
Madge Kennedy
Dorothy Gish
Cosmopolitian
Marion
Davies
Dark Star
Mary Pickford
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Gladys Walton
Rich Giel
Mary “Miles Minter
Floyd Garret Sentenced in Indiana Penitentiary
Rensselaer representative Floyd M Garrett began a life term in the Indiana State Prison at Michigan City after Judge George A Williams sentenced him Saturday morning. Sheriff Earl Gardner and deputies escorted Garrett to Michigan City. The condemned man visited his Wheatfield area home briefly, shown kindness by neighbors and relatives as his wife and two children faced hardship. Garrett’s brother expressed belief in his innocence and was profoundly affected by the verdict.
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Floyd M. Garrett
Indiana
Michigan
George A. Williams
Earl Gardner
Kentland
Michigan City
Gardner
Garrett
Woodworth
Yar County Steel
Wheatfield
Lee Jennings
H. M. Marble
Wheat
Marian
Malcol
Woodward Reports Pack ers Returns On Cattle Shipped
Mr Q M Lyons of Brook Indiana receives Woodward results on 325 cattle with figures 38 39.40 57.61 62 9.65 59 12 100 9.90 62 78 84 9.90 51 33 40 9.50 60 16 a y 9 15 57 00 40 3 70 58 39 The note says 88 yearlings break even and outside the 40 cattle at 9.70 dress value was poor. The writer invites further sales by phone.
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Q. M. Lyons
Brook
Indiana
T. Woodward
J B Loughry Noted Miller Passes Away
Joseph E Loughry a White County resident since 1859 and a leader among Moanticello business people died at St Vincent hospital Indianapolis after a brief illness. He was senior member of Loughry Bros Milling Co a major Indiana milling firm founded in 1872 and operated continuously since.
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Joseph E. Loughy
White County
Moanticello
St. Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis
Loughry
Local and Business News Highlights from Brook Township
Local brief notes show several residents visiting Chicago and nearby areas including E M Thayer Alvin Thayer and Mrs G D Larrison. Fence work quoted 20c per rod 40 per hour by Jones and Schaeffer. Barred Rock eggs offered at 2.00 for 15 with 38 09 for 100 from pen mated stock. Lawn mower sharpening and cultivator shovel blade sharpenings advertised. One entry notes M E Lawson Aid meeting with Mrs John Haynes next Wednesday. For sale Soy Beans Holly Brook variety dried on vines inquiry to Frank L Strole. Dr Collier Fred Snyder and Herman Plautz linked to local travel and visits.
DeLuxe Confectionary sale and new office location
Bunte Gottman and Schraie Chocolates go on sale this Saturday at Skeper Tb DeLuxe Confectionary. New office locations announced in New Bank Building with Dr A G Catt Optometrist at Renserlaer Indiana. Also notices include farm ads, relief benefits, and entertainment at Tempis Theatre featuring Lora Honor and Obey.
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Bunte, Gottman and Schraie
Skeper Tb
Bank Huilding
A. G. Catt
Renserlaer
Ind
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Proply
Lyons, Rich & Light
Ed. Hess
Joe Ade
Static
Makea
Davis Murler
Henry Deardorff
Louis Bracksman
Orpha Collier
Ed. Zook
Denver
Colo
Mr. Zook
Temple Moviegrams
Floyd Garret
Northern
Rensselaer Rep
Woodward
New York
J. B. Loughry
E.M. Thayer
Cicago Heights
E. M, Thayer
Alvin Thayer
Imm
G. D. Larrison
B. L. Gilbert
Mrs. Win, McMiNen
Mills Mildred Shiltz
Schneider, Indiana
Oscar Strole
D. L. Ross
Lafayette
Wim, van DerVoort
Ray Ward
M. E. Lawion Aid
John Haynes
Frank L. Strole
George Bartley
Logansport
Henry Spitler
Dr. Collier
Fred Snyder
Herman Plautz
Goodland
E. L. James
Candy Sale
Sam Souder
Charles Adamson
Poland
Hampshire
Brook, Ind
Masonic Protective Association
Goo
Wilmette
Tnesa
Haols
Stata Price
W. Booth
Tempis Theatre
Lora
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