Brook Indiana Post Office Subscriptions Mention
Local brief lists a Brook Indiana Post Office matter, visits to Goodland Indianapolis Chicago and Lafayette, plus family travel notes. Mentions Mrs LaVerne Wilson, M J Thornton family, Fred Lyons, John Lyons, Calla Wayhinger, W C T U institute, and Carl Henry death. Lyons Hershwan building roof and footprint described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lyons
John Lyons Jr
Chicago
Fred
John Lyons
Reneselaer
John
Martinsville
Indiana
Calla J. Wayhinger
Goodland
W.C.T.U. County Institute
FLY IN WHEAT Affects Fields Varying Severity
Report notes Hessian fly damage in many fields with heavy top growth. Some plots plowed for corn while risk of soil deterioration this season is discussed. If dry, ground suffers. if wet, straw may sour. Ruth Beagley visits Williamsport with cousins Dorothy and Virginia Dicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Beagley
Williamsport
Dorothy
Virginia Dicks
Notice to Hunters Protects Birds and Animals on Private Lands
Notice to hunters warns against hunting shooting or trespassing on lands owned or controlled by the signatories without permission. Violators will be prosecuted under state law. Listed names include R Hershman John Montgomery C J Barton Harry Warr Hess W D Pence F A Tyler Lyons George Jon Ade John Foreaman Jacob Bowers Abe Deween Howard Griggs Freak Ervin Sam Odle Martin Bros Chas Kindig H M Light Harvey Waling Geo B Stair Ed Eilmer Jagob L Bringle Frank Herath Jay Merchant Harry Gerrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hershman
John Montgomery C
J. Barton
Harry Warr
Hess & W.D. Pence F. A. Tyler
Lyons George
Jon Ade
John Foreaman
Jacob Bowers
Abe Deween
Howard Griggs
Freak Ervin
Plant badly overloaded sparks local demand for change
Residents blame overloaded transformers and poor street lighting on the current utility setup. They urge more help, a city plant, or independent inspection, noting service worsened last Wednesday night and a single transformer on Main Street. The group calls for state or independent expertise to assess lines and prevent continued outages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Troughton
Hue
Brook
Main
State Public Service Co
Church News Special Program Draws Large Audience
Church news notes a Sunday program by children that pleased a splendid audience. The committee impressed with smooth execution. Sunday school at 9 30 next Sunday with communion and preaching to follow. Epworth League meets 6 15. Children day services on the 18th at 7 30. Ladies Aid gathers with Mrs Forsman next Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B
Epworth League
Childrens
Ladies Aid
Mark Forsman
St. Joseph Conference Branch C E Meeting in Ft Wayne
Sunday school at 9 30 preaching 10 30 C E 6 30 and preaching 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday evening Miss Jennie Gaines Charlotte Borkert and Rev J W Borkert to attend June 15 17 at South Wayne Church Ft Wayne Indiana Also notes on Miss Evelyn Hinkie visiting Iroquois Illinois and references to Menevia pilgrimage tied to St David patron saint of Wales and early pilgrim practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
St. Joseph
Queensland
St. David
Wales
Menevia
Wiliam the Conqueror
Henry I
Edward I
Rome
Where Hoe Slips: False Knowledge and Wood Alcohol Dangers
A cautionary note on overconfidence and the risks of wood alcohol, detailing blindness risks from ingestion and absorption through the skin or lungs via products like tonics and varnishes. The piece warns that even small exposures can be dangerous.
Local News and Community Updates From Attica Area
Miss Elizabeth Hays visited Moroco on Wednesday to see friends. Allen Harris traveled to Pentone Illinois for his grandmother’s funeral on Tuesday. A shower Tuesday night left fields too wet to plow north of town. Miss Lizzie Bunwell visited Ren Seelaer on Monday. J W Hogg returned to Attica to resume visiting there. Bossing and Merchant Don Berlin returned from Purdue for summer vacation. Mrs Charles Berlin visited relatives in Indianapolis and Spencer Indiana. Chase and Sanborn tea advertised as best value at D Hess Sous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Harris
Pentone “Ilinois
Pentone, Ilinois
Charlea Berlin
Indianapolis
Spencer, Indiana
Movie Exchange Owen Moore and Doug Fairbanks in Debt Swap
Owen Moore is described as in debt over losing his best asset while Doug Fairbanks is portrayed as now well off, having acquired what Owen Lost, with the phrase So Long, Mary indicating a parting or farewell context. The brief notes a contrast between the two actors and their fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Moore
Doug Fairbanks
Owen
Mary
Notice of Filing Re Estimation Report for County Road
Newton County Indiana announces that on June 7 1920 the Viewers and Engineer filed a re estimate of the cost for improving a noblie highway between Jackson and Iroquois Townships. The estimated total cost is 25294.00 including location expenses. The Board of Commissioners approved and confirmed the report and ordered it recorded unless objections are filed by law. Dated June 7 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ulyatt
Jackson
Iroquois
Newton County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners of
George H. Corbin
Troquois
Sqnth
Lafayette Friends Attend Ekstram Funeral
Ralph Morrish and Byron Lockhart of Lafayette attended the Ekstram funeral on Tuesday as personal friends of George Ekstram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Morrish
Byron Lockhart
Lafayette
Ekstram
George Ekstram
Notice of Filing Report of Re estimate for County Highway
Notice records the Newton County Indiana Auditor filing June 7 1920 a re estimate of 5695 00 for public highway construction between Jackson Troquois Townships. The Board viewed approved and confirmed the report and will act on objections if any.
Doge Feat a Dalicacy in Formosa Talends
A brief note on Formosa delicacies mentions dogy and a dalicacy as highly regarded treats. The text suggests unique regional foods in the area, highlighting local tastes and culinary style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formosa
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Brook Reporter
Rach & Foresman, Publiahens
Marcus Foresman
Editor
Brook Ind
C. A Wood
Annie Reed
M. J. Thornton
Mrs. Gorman
Chicaga
M.J. Thornton
Fowler
George
Victor Ekstrom
Geo
Carl Henry
Lyons & Hershwan
W. R. Woolley
Farm & Town Real Estate General Insurance
Temple Theatre
the Virgin
Stanboyl
Universal Jewel Production
de Luxe
Sari
Siam
Black Horse
Paris
Priscilla Dean
GD. Varrison
T. E.collier
M .D
Brook, Ind
J.e.tinder
D.V.M
Lyons & Hershutan
Steve Calle
M. Res
Kentland
Hentland
E.S. Hess, Mer
Church News
M.E. Church
Evelyn Hinkie
Iroquais
Minois
Knights OF Phyticas
Supreme Lodge Knight of Phyticias
Minneapoli
Minnesota
United States
Canada
Lana
Order
Uniform Bank
Cleveland
Ohio
Insurance Department
Knights of Khorassan
Supreme Lodge
Asaeble
Hoe
Dickinson
Chas. Russell
Logal News
Elizabeth Hays
Lizzie Bunwell
Renseelaer
Jack Boyer
J.w.hogg
Attica
Bossing & Merchant
Don Berlin
Purdue
Chase & Sanborn’s
D. Hess’ Sous
Montgomery and Snyder
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