Brook Downs Wolcott in final League game showdown
In Wolcott last Sunday Brook defeated Wolcott 9 to 6 in a tight finish. Brook led early and built a five run edge as James, Shorty, Conn and Cary produced hits. Wolcott fought back with three runs in the seventh but Brook pitcher Staton fanned twelve as Brook tallied fourteen hits to Wolcott's three. Dyer, Murfitt and Avery starred for the locals with key scores, while Walcott’s defense collapsed late.
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Wolcott
Brook
Wolvotte
Walcott
James
Shorty
Conn
Cary
Dyer
Ness Murfitt
Dake
Walcotteers
Avery
Staton
Walter Morfitt
Walcott Jackson
Clark
W. Murfitt
Stanley
Jackson
Wm. Murfitt
Harry Lent
Local High School Results Snapshot
Last Sunday scores show Brook 9 beat Wolcott 6 while Monticello and Parr tied 6 6 Parr 2. Renselaer 0 defeated Reynolds 0 as Mt Ayr triumphed 14 to 49 over Remington.
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Brook
Mt. Ayr
Monticello
Rensselaer C
Wolcott
Remington Reynolds
Rensselaer Beats Valparaiso In Tennis at Milroy Park
Valparaiso eight man team defeated Rensselaer five matches to three with one singles match unfinished. Szold Schaenck and Goble led doubles. English and Schaerck were beaten. Dr. M D Gwin promoted the event and announced a city junior tournament next week for ages 16 to 20 in A and B classes.
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Valparaiso
Rensselaer
Milroy Park
George Ade
Washburn
English
Szold
Schaenck
Hess
Lyons
Adecourt
Floraux
Burnett
Goble
Nowels
Waymire
van Ness
Harmon
Teggarty
Schaerck
Mathews
Val
Ness
Gwin
Not a Line of Type or Two A Word From Me to You
A quirky note reflects on originality and copying, noting gratitude and a playful image of a person with gold teeth seeking polishing for toothpaste. The fragmentary text hints at commentary on originality and consumer items in a casual, colloquial voice.
Encouraging Outlook in a Young Girl’s Marriage View
A mother explains marriage options to her daughter, affirming a husband like papa but also acknowledging the possibility of being an old maid. The girl sighs, noting she is in a fix, reflecting early 20th century views on gender roles and marriage.
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Papa
Susan
Cross-eyed Judge and Three Cross-eyed Prisoners
A quirky tale recounts a judge facing three cross-eyed prisoners. The first is asked his name, the second blurts Bill Brown, the third remains silent, while the judge scolds the second. A later muddled anecdote recalls olden days of iron brigades and tailor presses.
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Bill Brown
Town of the Three Unknowns
Wilbur and John spent Sunday in Goodland on business while Ethelbert stayed home enjoying leisure. The day grew cooler, a neighbor notes.
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Wilbur
John
Goodland
Ethelbert
Silver Threads Amid Gold And Local Sports Praise
A fragment references respect for elders and silver threads and notes a humorous habit about butter and grey hair. It praises Brook and Jake State for their sports prowess in basketball and pitching, noting Brook’s playing ability and State’s pitching skill.
Fashion Soars to Purist Style in Parla Report
The Parla fashion note praises new trends with ground-length dresses, long sleeves, high necklines, and straight lines, signaling a return to pure and simple style. It laments trend excess and hints at a Paris reform influence shaping future looks.
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Parla
Paris Modiste
Old Settler Samuel W Russell Dies at 69 in Brook
Samuel W Russell born April 29 1852 in Tippecanoe County Indiana died August 7 1921 at his home in Brook age 69 with three children Charlee Foreman Pearl Graves and George and six grandchildren. He lived in Newton County most of life and spent nine years in Nebraska. He married Mary E Wilts March 30 1876 and remained an active Methodist despite ill health after a severe accident twelve years earlier. He left a wife three children six grandchildren a brother a sister and many relatives and friends.
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Samuel W. Russell
Solomon
Elizabeth Russell
Tippecanoe County
Indiana
Ale
Brook
Newton
Nebraska
Mary E. Wilts
Watseka
Illinois
Charlee
Foresman
Pearl Graves
Morocco
George
Methodist Church
Card of Thanks From Mary Russell and Family
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and help during the illness and death of husband and father. Mrs. Mary Russell and children acknowledge assistance received.
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Hheir
Cutter
Mary Russell
Suit Filed Against Bank Over 1500 Damages
Mrs. W. R. Brown via attorney Dunisp files in Jasper circuit court against First National Bank of Rensselaer for 1500 claimed misappropriation by ex cashier James N. Leatherman, alleging May 18 1921 transfer of church funds and $1500 remaining unpaid after partial settlements. Additional suits reportedly planned by Dr. W. L. Meyer and Nim Hopkins against the bank over similar cashier dealings.
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John A.dunisp
WV. R. Brown
Jasper
First National Bank of Rensselaer
James N. Leatherman
First Christian Church of
First Christian Church
Rensselaer
Indiana
W. L. Meyer
Siamese Headresses Stop Crowns From Slipping in Court
Wives of Siamese nobles fashion tall hair styles that rise about one and a half inches. The practice aims to display status and elegance, with elaborate arrangements reflecting courtly fashion.
Passion Play revival eyed for Oberammergau casting shifts
The Oberammergau Passion Play plans thirty performances in 1922 with many original cast members disqualified by age or other reasons. Villagers face high costs and political concerns as younger aspirants prepare for the roles of Jesus Christ and Mary, while veterans cling to appearance and tradition.
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Christ
Oberammercad
Bayeria
Wverty
Gast
Eraet
Jeans Christ
Omian Wiin
Germany
Cherianenga
Mary
Martha
Mary Malalene
Ehlert
Preghent's Palace
Bertin
Masson Mhiy
Yes
Anton Ng
Ome Zawink
Oberaminergau
Pauly Rendl
Peter Rendl
Joseph
Ariathen
St. Tale
Fraulein Ned Titsston
Marte Mayr
Mary Magdalene
Chicago
Marte Schmid
Veronica
Elghty
Green Apples Save Boy From Auto Accident
Charles Mabley twelve years old of Duncanville Inn escaped serious injury when a car driven by Harry Bowman Holidaysburg Ta struck him. Mobley dragged and freed him, a wheel passing over his body, a green apples in his shirt acting as a shield.
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Green Upper
Charles Mabley
Duncanville
Inn
Harry Bowman
Holidaysburg
Mobley
Serigua
Real Estate Transfers from 1921 Ledger
Real estate transfers listed include Carroll C Kent to James W Simmons and wife for lots 23 and 24 block 14 Kentland dated May 28 1921 for $1.00. Orley Archibald and partners to Harold E B Johnson for lot 3 block 2 Hopes and Morocco dated June 9 1921 for $270. James H Grantham et al to Charles W David Wig N W See 23 Lincoln two dated July 2 1924 for $2900. Frank Gravham to Charles W David for S WS W See 28 Lincoln two dated July 2 1921 for $2900. Blanche Fripimct et al to Genja Min Graves part 8 FE See 21 Beaver two dated May 70 192% for $500.
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Carroll C. Kent
James W. Simmons
Kentland
Tily
Orley Archibald
Aysbhand
Harold EB
Johnson
Hopes
Morocco
James H. Grantham
Charles W. David
Lincoln
Frank&. Gravham
Chaves W. David
Blanche Fripimct
Valuable Hands Insured Must Use Cautiously
Vacation time means little to Wille Hoppe the world champion billiardist while his hands carry a 100000 dollar policy. The contract bans tennis golf bowling catching with a ball and playing a bandolinin mandolin or similar tasks, limiting his activities while insured.
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Wille Hoppe
Witte
Hoppe
Glando Pine 15 cough remedy advertised in 1920s paper
An advertisement touts Glando Pine 15 as a rapid cough suppressant for throat irritation and bronchial congestion. It claims to destroy cold germs at first signs, cure chronic coughs, and recommends mixing three ounces with syrup to make a pint of medicine. Sold by The Grand-Aid Co Fort Wayne Indiana and Montgomery & Snyder. Subscribers urged for The Brook Reporter at $2.00 per year.
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Grand-Aid Co
Fort Wayne Ind
Montgomery & Snyder
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Brook Downs
Rensselaer Court
Eddie
Cantor
Jake State
Oberammergau Committee
Florence
South Water Street
Cassell
Ind
Karr’s Cafe
Brook Reporter
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