28 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1922
Page
1
Saturday marked the final gathering for Troquois School with former teachers and students from 1861 to present. The event featured meals, games, musical readings, and reflections on the school’s evolution from a log cabin to a consolidated campus, ending with plans to honor the site as a park.
A Washington meeting with George Barnard focused on the railway issue. The Cummings faction offered 300000 for the road, with bondholders pressing for terms. Mr Cummings was in Atlanta. a cable said he would return early next week. The outcome remains unsettled with new rate books cited.
Foresman consolidated school marks first year end with a program arranged by Miss Sparks and Miss Cooper. Patrons express satisfaction as nine cars return to the old site and a big dinner is served. Next year adds a teacher and expands work to align with Brook school for graduation parity.
A notice invites women of the community to a meeting in the basement of the Pub No Library on Saturday April 23 at 7 30 pm to receive guidance on voting at the primary. It notes this is the first primary for women and explains the process differs from a regular election, urging attendance.
A newspaper snippet reports three newborn girls born to local couples. Mr. and Mrs. John welcomed a daughter on a Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Dowers celebrated a Sunday birth, and Mr. and Mrs. Qmar Falmy welcomed a daughter on Saturday. All families are connected to the present school. Look at the date on your paper.
Managers schedule the Newton County Fair for Sept 26 27 28 at the County Farm with efforts to enlist farmers to exhibit potatoes pumpkins grain and other produce. Premiums will be set aside and space allocated for exhibits including poultry and farmyard products.
A newspaper review lamented the Schubert Ladies Quartet and Gowllans act as dull novelty. It praised Arthur Irwin’s performance and critiqued a lackluster male quartet. The piece noted lecturing for pay from the Americanization Society and urged genuine local education efforts. Adda V. White announced her candidacy for Newton County Recorder, asserting readiness and requesting support.
The Thursday slate features Elaine Hammerstein in Handcuffs of Kisses and Alao comedy. Friday brings Tom Moore in Bealing The Game. Saturday showcases Goldwyn’s All Star cast in Al Js Fajr In Love with an Alao serial. May 2 shows Mia Dupont in Shattered Dreams and Doug MacLean in Chickens. May 7 features Thumpsy Charley Ray in Two Minutes to Go and Bain Briday in Over the Hill from Will Garleton. May 18 promises The Four Horsemen with Thomas Meighan in Frontier of the Stars.
A surprise silver anniversary observance for Rev. and Mrs. H. Crowder was staged by Forcaman and Mrook congregations at the local Methodist Church. Guests enjoyed readings, music, a one act play, and a generous silver basket. two hundred attendees celebrated 25 years of marriage and service.
A drowning accident occurred when a rope across the river failed near the dam at Wa alretching. Bolish and Charles Willems were thrown into the water as their boat capsized. Willems sank after cramps while reaching the willows. He leaves a wife and two children. Prices for men’s and boys’ work shoes listed at Leopolds.
Local and business items list political candidates and endorsements for County Assessor Sherman White, plus reports from A. St. Dillon at Rensislaer Hospital. Movers include Dr. Harry Sunderland and Mrs. Beagley. Notes include Beveridge meeting no‑show, Life of John Marshall praise, and county sheriff candidate B. Harold Staton. Transplanted produce, travel notes, and social updates fill the page.
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