North End South End Rivalry Revisited In County Politics
In a detailed review of Newton County's political scene, the article recalls long-standing disputes over highway appointments and county finances. It cites past tensions involving Gov. McCray, the Kentland quarry, and local candidates for district offices. Data on district expenditures, highway superintendents, and office holders from 1913 to 1924 are presented, highlighting the unilateral appointment history and key figures such as J. D. Law and A. M. Skinner, with references to the 3rd commissioners district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Morocco
Sud Commiera
Newinn County
Morneco
J. D. Law
Eboer Skinner
Hts
A. M. Skinner
Neet
Pepairs
Ar Ag
3Rd Commissioners
A. E. Purkey
B.sizelove
Drake
Revten Hess
Hosier
Wi Parkét
R.dearducf
Rail deal being consummated in New York
The McGuire Cummings group in New York and Receiver Stevens plan to close the coal railway deal. They left Chicago at noon Wednesday and expect to finalize Thursday. New owners would organize staff and begin freight traffic promptly. William Simons of Kentland said McGurrah Cummings intend to take over once legal title matters are settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGuire-Cummings
New York
Stevens
Chicago
Fred Lyons
Thom
Wm. Simons
Kentland
Brook
McGurra & Cummings
Brook Public Library Observes Library Week
Library Week runs February 20 to 23 with exhibits new books and reserveable items. Special days include Business Meal Day Woman's Day School Day and Community Day. Story Hours held each evening and specific township and school events planned with lantern slides from Indiana University.
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The
Brook Public Library
Averysne
Miss Waldl
Miss Davis
Miss Greenes
Miss Hays
Mr. Davis
Township
Indiana University
E. B. Hess
Library Board
Bingham
Bennett Lowe
Indiana
Ethel Reed
Lir
Hershman
Tippecanoe Power Faces Rensselaer Prospect
Monticello officials met with Rensselaer representatives Tuesday about the Tippecanoe electric system. The talks concerned the current supply and the city’s interest in a new generating plant at Norway.
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Tippecanoe Electric Power
Monticello
T Rensselaer
Stockton
Supt
Chamberlain
Rensselaer
Norway
Community Fair Cafeteria Supper Prices Noted In Ad
A brief community notice blends a fair cafeteria advertisement with a list of affordable foods such as cold chicken sandwich hamburger sandwich cottage cheese salad baked beans and doughnuts at promotional prices. The page also reports the obituary of Abraham Miller of Indiana detailing his death at home near Thayer and burial in Pleasant Grove cemetery with church and lodge participation.
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Abraham
Miller
Thayer
Indiana
Brook
Crowder
U. B. Church
Pleasant Grove
Masonite Lodge
Shelby
Bert Miller
Washington
Peel
Upree Brothers
Bert
Uriah
Morocco
Harvey
McTherson
Kansas
Thos
Salbraith
Pounds
Wis
John Holder
Ransselaer
Robert Small
Kentland
Bedford County
Fannsylvania
Nayton County
Lfe
Bro
Ind
Presbyterian Church
Another Big Cattle Deal in Eastern Market
Brook livestock went to the eastern market as G. M. Lyons arranged a deal with BE L. Woodward of United Dressed Beef Co. New York. Owners sold cattle with average weights and prices per hundred, including YM. EB 19 W4IG at 7.25 and others from Alvin Thayer to Streight Farm, with bids ranging from 7.00 to 7.90 per hundred. Three carloads were bought from Hazelden farm and shipped Wednesday. O M Lyons’ judgment spurred this eastward outlet for quality cattle.
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Eaton
Sam Lyons & Co
Ib, Foresman Jr
Klitner
Tae Lyons & McCray
Lyons& McCray
Hazelden Farm
Streight Farm
Hazelden
O. M. Lyons
Card of Thanks and Tragic Accident Mention
Acknowledgments express gratitude to friends and the Masonic Lodge of Brook for support at the burial of a husband and father. An accident near Kendana involves Freeman Reed driving a closed car that failed to stop at a railway crossing, injuring him and demolishing the vehicle.
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Masonic Lodge of
Brook
A. UL
Paul Weishaar
Kendana
Freeman Reed
Protest Against High Farm Land Valuations in Floyd County
A Floyd County farm bureau delegation protested before township assessors in New Albany against spring valuations that they say overstate farm land values. They argued wartime prices no longer apply as farm product prices fell to 1913 levels, urging reductions. State tax board representative Willis C. Nusbaum spoke but offered no encouragement for a cut.
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New Albany
Ind
Floyd County Farm Bureau
Joh J Brown
State Tax Board
Willis C. Nusbaum
Knights Plan Public Lodge Anniversary Gathering
The Knights announce a public gathering for the Lodge on Monday night February 20 with light refreshments and an orchestra. Knights and visiting Knights are urged to attend, with John Pence and Emery Wert billed to perform.
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John Pence
Emery Wert
Temple Moviegrams Showings Include Classic Pairings
Frail schedule lists Constance in Dangerous Business Wes Macy Myles Minter in Moonlight and Honeysuckle Friday opan Saturday Feb 18 Gladys Walton in The Rowdy Winners of the Week Monday Feb 20 Enid Bennett in Silk Hosiery Polard comedy Wad nesday Superior Screen Service presents The Handicap Thursday Feb 24 Justine Johnstone in A Home to Let Friday Mildred Harris in Old Dad Saturday Feb 25 Samuel Goldwyn presents Dont Neglect
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Constance
Nalmadge
Mildred Horria
Samuel Goldwyn
County road superintendent appointment sparks county split
County commissioners failed to agree on a road superintendent choice in regular session. Commissioner Hillis showed willingness to select from ten to twelve applicants, while south end members Slovere Staton and Dickinson blocked moves. McCray reportedly pressed for a south-signed slate and quarry favors, intensifying a south versus rest county fight. Other items note local business, sales, and farm notices amid community chatter.
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Meroces Courier
Courier
Hillis
South End
J.B. Staton
Jefferson
McCray
Kentland
Goodfard
Iman
Muncie Brothers Gift Totals 81 Million to Education
Ball brothers announce gifts totaling 81 million dollars to charitable and educational institutions. The largest share publicized goes to Indiana State Normal School at Muncie with 256 thousand, and to Michigan college at Tilisdale with 100 thousand. Riley Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis receives 25 thousand. Remaining funds distributed among Muncie institutions.
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Muncie
Int
Ball Brothers
Frank
Edmund D
George A
Dre Ball
Wil CG
Ballest
Indiana State
Norimal Balingiuere
Flila State Cote Lege
Tiilisdale
Mich
James Whitcomi Riley
Portercherath Wedding in Kentland Parsonage
Miss Gertrude Porter eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Porter of Ade wed Harold Herath eldest son of Mr and Mrs Frank Herath of Brook. The ceremony took place at the M B E Parsonage in Kentland with Rev McCloud officiating. They will establish a home on the Herath homestead west of Brook and will be home after March first.
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Gertrude Porter
Charles Porter
Ade
Harold Herath
Frank Herath
Brook
Kentland
M. BE. Parsonage
McCloud
Herath
Court Rules Farmers Cannot Form Monopoly
The Donnelly state anti trust act was ruled unconstitutional by Supreme Court Justice Pooley in the case of Huffato Gravel Corporation v Guy Moore. The decision bars further prosecutions under the Donnelly Law and finds 1918 amendments exempting farmer and dairy combine activity from the law invalid. The ruling discusses how amendments allowed farmer and dairy organizations to set prices and series tenders.
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Butalo
Donnelly State
Bet
Supreme Court
Pooley
Hutfato Gravel
Guy 3. Moore
Donelly
Statow announces candidacy for Newton County Sheriff
B H Statow declares his bid for Sheriff of Newton County subject to Republican party decision at the May election. He asks voters for support and signs the note respectfully.
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Newton County
Republican Party
B. H. Statow
Public Auction Notice in Brook Street Sale
Public auction to be held on Saturday February 25 starting 1 30 oclock on the street in Brook items include household goods and a small real estate piece a storage building behind the meat market Also advertised are bargains on unbleached sheeting muslin bleacher pillow tubing and blue striped feather bedding The notice notes Mrs William Weston rented her property to Mr Leslie Brees and mentions Merchant Bossing de.
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Pulic
Brook
C. BE. MteCarty
L. L
William Weston
Leslie
Brees
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Jackson
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Tippecanoe Power Co
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Community Fair
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el Abraham Miller
M. Lyons
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Temple Moviegrams
Phone
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Paul Hassoun
Indianapolia
Plymouth Rock
Otto Herath
Prook
Finder Novity
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Lillie Sampson
Watseka
Ray Ward
Josephine Dearduff
Gretion
George Waetshaar
Tennessee
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Henry Wolff
L. E. Lygus
Builders Magazine
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Muncia Brothers
Temple Theatre
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