Death of George Merchant Ends Quiet Brook Life
George Arthur Merchant 39, a Brook Indiana businessman and loyal citizen, died Friday night after a life marked by duty. He left college to help his family, led Bossang and Merchant, and supported brothers, with funeral rites conducted at United Brethren Church and Masonic Lodge honors.
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George 4
Merchant
United Brethren Church
Borkert
Ry. Longwell
Manon
Ife Tong
Masonic Lodge
Brook
Charles McClain
Kentland
W. C. Ward
Sheldon
Grand Lodge
Ross
Lockport
Dorsey
Miss Banks
Ft. Wayne
Sam Sauders
Lafayette
Charles Adamson
Goodland
George
Arthur Merchant
D¢ Joseph
Elizabeth Warr Merchant
Jagiana
Dapsin University
Ceorga
Bossang
Thartage
Altea
Bell’ Sell
State Highway Commission finances under scrutiny report
The state board of accounts details show 1920 21 spending on new construction and maintenance at 1 846 698 with salaries 986 743 while funds were deposited in Aetna Trust and Savings Bank credited to director L H Weigh and paid by his personal check. Daily balances ranged 32 000 to 65 890 with no interest.
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State Board of Accounts
Highway Commission
Aetna Trust and Savings Bank
L. H. Weigh
Ohio
State Highway Commission
Aspl
Ford
National
Lexington
Lyons
Snowy South Sympathy and Local Week Activities
A snow friendly note extends sympathy to readers in the snowy south while contrasting milder local weather. The column lists a week of community events including a Knights county meeting, M E church supper, Masons session, AB club class day, Knights anniversary program, Mrs Ransmeier recital, a Forésman and Rensselaer basketball match, a Goodland Morocco high school game, and a discussion on Harding's cabinet and living costs. It ends with a quip about shipping a snow shovel.
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South
Knights
M. E
Masons
A. B's
Ransmeier
Forésman
Rensselaer
Goodland
Morocco
Feor
Harding
Aged Woman Fractures Leg After Late Night Fall
Mrs Job English, an ailing elderly woman, suffered a fracture of the right leg when she attempted to close a store door last Saturday. Her weakened condition and age may make the injury serious. she was being cared for by her grandson at the time.
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Job English
Dollar Day Sale At Brook Promises Value On March Fifth
Brook merchants announce a Saturday Dollar Day sale on March five offering not only items for one dollar but opportunities to stretch dollars. The plan emphasizes fresh stock, value over stale goods, and aims to become a recurring event based on public enthusiasm and buying power.
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Brook
Ayl
Knights Celebrate Anniversary at Community Building
The local Knights of Pythias lodge marked its anniversary with a social gathering at the Community building on Wednesday evening. No formal program was planned, but members and wives enjoyed games, musical numbers led by Dr. Wood’s orchestra, and refreshments. The event included stories, history remarks, and songs by a male quartet.
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Knights of Pythias
Dr. Wood
K. At P
L. L. Hershmin
E. E. Hess
Nestor
Brook Lodge
Trene Heistand
Joe Badger
L. C
A. H. Lyons
Will Karr
Thos
Meredith
Glen Reed
Mys
Art. Weishaar
Darrach Elected Indiana Kankakee Drainage Commission Head
William Darrach of Kentland was chosen chairman at the first meeting of the Indiana Kankakee river drainage commission held in Governor McCray's office. The body, appointed last week under a legislative act, will collaborate with a similar Illinois commission to address Kanakakee river drainage issues. Other members are Thomas Grant of Lewell and Charles H. Hanley of Rensselaer.
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Indiana
William Darrach
Kentland
Indiana Kankakee River
McCray
Ulinnis
Kanakakee River
Indiant Commission
Thomas Grant
Lewell
Charles H. Hanley
Rensselaer
Indiana Ships First Car of Corn to Starving Europe
On last Tuesday Porter county shipped the first car of corn to starving Europe. The car was sent over the Pennsylvania from Valparaiso. Minors come next with a shipment on Wednesday.
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Porter County
Europe
Pennsylvania
Valparaiso
Knights Hold Large County Meeting In Winter Address
The local lodge of Knights held their annual county meeting Monday night with representatives from across the county. Work was done in 1st and 20d degrees as Henry Tenderson, recently returned from Greece, delivered a brief address. The next meeting will be at Moroceo.
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Jodge of Knights
Henry Tenderson
Greece
Moroceo
Hendig Whaley Marriage at Brook Church
Parsonage Brook, Ind. hosted the 1921 wedding of Curtis Bryan Kindig and Reba Whaley at four o'clock on February 22. Kindig is the son of Grant and Mrs. Whaley of four miles southwest of Pronk. The couple will reside on Mr. Whaley's farm southeast of Ade Trev. J. W. Borkert of the Brook U B Church officiated.
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UB. Parsonage
Brook Ind
Curtis Bryan Kindig
Kentland
Ind
Reba Whaley
Bentland
Kindig
Grant Whaley
Prnok
Mr. Whaley
Ade
Trev
J. W. Borkert
Brook U. B. Church
Temple Moviegrams Presents Weeknight Film Schedule
The schedule lists Frank Mayo in Hitching Pasta on Thursday with a comedy, Friday features The Mutiny of the Elsinore, Saturday shows Grace Cunard in The Woman of Mastery plus Ruth of the Borkles, Monday features Wagon Tracks with Bill Hart, Tuesday Eugene OBrien in Broadway and Home with varied pricing, Wednesday Jack Pickford in The Man Who Had Everything, Thursday Dont Ever Marry by Marshall Nellan, and Saturday Dorothy Gish in Nugget Nell and Ruth of the Rockies Episode No 5 with various prices.
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Frank Mayo
Mutiny of the Elsinore
Grace Cunnard
Ruth
The
Borkles
Bill Hart
BU Hanna Hest
Eugene O'Brien
Jack Pickford
Marshall Nellan
Wesley Berry
Dorothy Gish
Nell
News Of The Legislature
The piece critiques the Public Service Commission for serving corporate interests over the people and questions who wants rate fixing and bond power returned to the State Tax Board. It notes a garnishee bill passed the House and, if the Senate concurs, would let merchants pursue pay from debtors who refuse to settle. The Senate also passed the bone dry bill. if the House agrees, liquor purchases on premises would depend on federal law compliance.
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Public Service Commission
Newple
State Tax Board
House
Senate
Fire damages Weisshaar home in Monday attic blaze
A Monday forenoon fire started in the attic of George Weisshaar's home while the owners were away. Neighbors battled the flames as the chimney collapsed, and the fire department arrived quickly to prevent total loss. The house suffers substantial damage but is considered repairable, with waterworks again aiding in property preservation.
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George Weishaar
Afr
Resolutions on Brother George A Merchant Death
Brook Lodge No 670 FL and A S of Brook records the death of George A Merchant a true Mason who passed to the Grand Lodge of the New Jerusalem. The lodge votes to drape in mourning for thirty days and extends condolence to his family. Also notes brief items about Miss McCord’s grandfather passing and Mrs Rich’s illness plus the Seasons Courneys at Gary on March 4 and 5.
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George A. Merchant
Mason
Hfe
Tressle
Grand Lodge of the
New Jerusalem
Brook Lodge
Brook
FP. Lawrence
Diliman
B. Sitnder
Seal
Local and Business News Highlights At Temple Theatre
Elwood Harry from Chicago and Alex Castle from Ma racco visit friends over the weekend. Temple Theatre shows Don’t Ever Marry this Thursday. Weather outlook worsens. Brook Feed Mill offers special car prices on feeds. House, barn and two lots for rent with immediate possession. Louise Davis visits sister in Peru Indiana. Wind mill inquiries welcomed from Denham and Stonehill. Busketball tourney season tickets on sale in Gary. Nelsons move to Danville March 1. Bus Rock Eggs for sale. Wagon Tracks priced at 10 and 20 cents. James Sheer ill with inflammatory rheumatism. two nurses assisting. Legislature aims to adjourn by March 7. Brook Feed Mill.
Watkins Co offers farming product sales opportunity in Winona Minn
Notice advertises a sales franchise for Watkins products direct to farmers. It mentions territory authority, bond and sureties, 12 years in business, 20,090,000 users, and gives contact through Watkins Co department in Winona Minnesota. It also includes thanks from Mr and Mrs Georgy Welshaar for household goods fire department support.
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Watkins
J. TR. Watkins Co
Winona
Minn
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Rensselaer Hospital
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W. E. Harry
Tulsa
Oklahoma
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Clifford
Darrach
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Temple Moviegrams
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J. C. Rich
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Gary
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Elwood Harry
Chicago
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Temple Theatre
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Brook Feed Mill
Henry Paulus
Rensselaer, Ind
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Frank Weishaar
Peru
Inilisna
Denham & Stonehill
Temple Theater
Broadway
Glenn Reed
Difford Davis
Earl Applegate
John Nelson
Danville
Mappis
Otto Herath
Ernest James
Staten
Rich
James Sheer
Bean
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A.G. Catt
Optometrist
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Georgy Welshaar
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