Sudden Death Shocks West Brook Community
Mrs. Webb Sell died suddenly at her West Brook home on a Thursday morning. Despite prior heart disease she appeared well. Mr. Sell sought assistance with Mrs. Enton, but Mrs. Sell was found in the bathroom. Indications suggest death occurred without a struggle. The Sells, long-time Growk residents, were active in local affairs and are mourned by husband, daughter Ars, Quince Hood, and son Roy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Sell
West Brook
Funeral of William Weston in Brook Church
The funeral for the late William Henry Weston was held at the M E Church on Friday afternoon. He lived in Brook since 1889 and left a wife Jane, two children Henry Weston and Mrs. Oren Maple, plus nine grandchildren and several stepchildren. Born in England in 1845, he immigrated at eleven, farmed in Illinois, moved to Indiana, and died November 24 1920 after a long illness. Burial was in Brook Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
M E
Fatur
Brook
Oren Maple
Laird
Colorado
D. 5. Fletcher
Kentland
A. B. Maple
Logansport
Eugene Hoover
Kathlem Workinger
Mtiea
Harry Sharpe
Indianapolis
Wiliam Henry Weston
Hdward
Charlotte Dumbrell Weston
Sussex
England
America
Will County
Ilinois
Jane Howden
Kolon
Henry
Lottie
Elizabeth
Lattis
Indiana
Tlinois
Clinots
Jane Weston
Mr. Weston
Henry Weston
Laird Colorado
Grace Pumphrey
Harry Sharp
Ev. Wilson
Borkert
M. E
Brook Cemetery
Beaver City Woman Hangs Self
Last Saturday Beaver City reported the death of Mrs. Wm. Bassett of that village. It is believed she may have been in poor health for some time. Mr. Bassett and their children were away when they returned to find her hanging herself by a wire on the stairway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver City
Wm. Bassett
Bagsely
Confectionery and News Stand Sold to CN Berlin
Last Friday the B. M. James Confectionery and News Stand was invoiced and sold to CN Berlin, who has taken possession. Negotiations had been pending for some time and were not concluded until Friday. Mr Janns says he has not yet decided what he will do, chair H Templin will continue his Shot Shining business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. James
CN. Berlin
Janns
Cha Air
H. Templin
Red Cross Roll Call Progress in Brook Branch
The Brook Branch of the American Red Cross reports $253.73 collected so far in the Roll Call and notes more funds are still arriving. Citizens are urged to contribute at the Library for credit toward the relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brook
American Red Cross
Y Brook
Surprise party honors Brook residents at Clark home
On Tuesday evening last the Rebekahs visited Mr and Mrs H M Clark uninvited but received warmly. They expressed appreciation for the couple’s service to the lodge and planned for their continued presence in Brook. Games followed by refreshments concluded a pleasant social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
H. M. Clark
Rebekah
Clark
Brook Forein
Confectionery and shop advertises goods and services
After purchasing its DeLuxe Confectionery from B. M. James, the business pledges first class service and invites patrons to buy tobaccos, camries, fountain specialties and periodicals. It also features a wool dress goods line, promising good prices and inviting customers to visit Bossung and Merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. James
Theal, Bossung & Merchant
Morocco Defeats Kentland in Snappy Football Clash
Morocco beat Kentland 14 to 0 as Red Ringer kicked goals and Milligan scored touchdowns in a lively Thanksgiving weekend game. The town notes wedding anniversary celebrations for Mr. and Mrs. J B Foresman, with relatives hosting a large gathering at the Sunderland home. Numerous local families, including the Sunderdands, Lowes, and Heehs, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Foresman
Sunderlands
Lowes
Moroccn A. A
Kent“land
Kent
Valparaigo
Morocco
Tucky Milligan
Occassia
Shorty Rust
Mid- Weaworth
Milligan
Red Ringer
Middleswarth
van Aradales
Public Service Company
Bennie Marcie
Valpo
Log Of The Light Plant Clash At Monticello Meeting
The Monticello gathering on the light plant discusses Atwater and Broughton testimony. Observers note voltage issues and judge the plant’s health. Citizens fear outages if the commission mandates costly fixes or a private plant takeover.
Pardy Conn Miss Pauline Cony Marries Albert Pardy
Miss Pauline Cony daughter of Mr and Mrs L B Goh of Arosk united in marriage with Mr Albert Pardy at Watseka Illinois in a Catholic ceremony. After the ceremony they visited the bride’s parents in Brook for a short hour moon. The bride has lived in Brook and spent time in Rennselaer and Watseka earning recognition with her grandmother Mrs Madison ityah. The groom is a stone road roller operator with strong business prospects. A shower and luncheon for the bride followed by gifts from guests. The couple have many well wishes from Brook and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Cony
L.B. Goh
Arosk
Albert. Pardy
Watseka
Iuinels
Brook
Rennselaer
Madison Ityah
Cent
Brook and
Vichulty
Deer taken by locals return from Michigan
Frank Kennedy and F Little brought home a deer and Paul Hanson of Brook in the northern Michigan hunt. Hanson expected his deer for the Thanksgiving spread. Deer were reported plentiful in northern Michigan and Wisconsin. Note: name correction Victor Borklund replaces Paul Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodland Herald
F. Little
Frank Kennedy
Clly
Paul Hanson
Brook
Michigan
Temple Moviegrams Weekly Showings and Cast
Temple Moviegrams lists films for Thursday through Saturday with titles stars and ages. Pavlus Fredrick appears in Homan Desire with 19 and 20 year old casts. Henry B Walthall stars in Confession on Tuesday. Bryant Washburn leads Mia Temples Telegum on Wednesday with 10 and 20. Nazimova stars Heart of a Child on Thursday with 15 and 36. Robert Warwick appears in Secret Service on Saturday with 10 and 25. Christmas Day features Nurse Marlorle from Maury Mes Mintern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavlus Fredrick
Atar
Henry B. Walthall
Bryant’ Washburn
Mia Temples Telegum
Nazimova
Secret Service
Robert Warwick
Maury‘ Mes Mintern
Marlorle
Educational Campaign Promotes Indiana School Reform
Newton County held thirty asceings as part of a state wide push to raise Indiana schools from seventeenth. Speakers included ministers doctors farmers wives business people and trustees. Programs blended music scripts and contests with refreshments, urging state aid while preserving local initiative and stronger laws for school health and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Intana
Fara Bureau
Dursé
Isehool
Indiana
Washington
Iowa
Utah
Massachusetts
Michigan
Connecticut
Ohio
New York
Colorado
North Dakota
Nevada
Ordp
Kindiana
Aindisy
Triana
Union
Thos
Local and Business News From Indiana and Nearby Areas
A jumble of social notes and small ads recounts visits among relatives in Mosticetla and Kiwana Indiana, Thanksgiving gatherings in Argos and Goodland, sales on candy and tankage, and local commerce. Names include Harry Harris Frank Sawyer Art Weishaar and many households in Clinton Brook Feed and nearby towns.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Webi Sell
Mira
RED Cross
C.N. Bertis
Joe Badger
Chicago
Carl Doty
Purdue
Truman Clinton
R. T. Clinton
Grace Forsman
J. B. Forsman Jr
Broomster
Hoopston
Ulinary
Beecher
Louis Beecher
Rensselaer
Caesar
Veni
Vidi
Iviel
Mr. Atwater
Johnson
Ily
Arty Davis
Broughton
Athwater
Croughton
Atwater
Hensland
Hive
Serrione i
Monticello
Fowler
Manois
Inter State
Pardy—Conn
Elena Ashby
Logal
Business ‘News
Park
Mosticetla
Harry Harris
Kiwana
Quince Hood
Goodland
Glen Staton
Buller College Nerve
Frank Sawyer
Mis
Art Weishear
Mrs. Hatt
Clinton
Mrs Oita Hood
Montgomery and Snyders
W. S. YauTarVoort Ispont
Argos, Indiana
Bossing & Merchant
Leoy Gridley
W. A. Gridley
Roy Bowers
Chesney Hatch
Don Burley
Chas Adamson
Aent
Lloyd
Ralph
Mrs. Gee
Mr. and
Mra
Ray Hershman Andtomuy
Younts
Mrr
Mrs
Lloyd Hershman
Pouting Lyons
Gladys Ellis
Northwestern
Chad Russeell
Art Weishaar
Perry Reed
Paul Weishaar
Ben Leopold
Simon Leopold
A. Leopold
Gertis
Roussalasy
Liggetta
Montgomery and
Snyders
Brook Feed
Luther Lyons
Annie Reed
Grace
Glen Reed
Milas Elizabet Zack
Clifford Davis
H. A. Lyons
Jed Snyder
Lyons Sr
Lyons
Gon. Lawrence
Arthur Bishop
Charles Lyons
Coovert
Mr. Stucker
Mr. Ayr
Otto Hood
Biro
Otto ¥Rauenhoff
Boswall
Louis Cory
Frank Turner
Cory
Homer Taylor
Turner Place
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!