18 Jun 1920
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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
1
A rambling reminiscence notes a stormy night when electricity flickered and returned in Brook and Kentland. The piece blames the Interstate Public Service Company for errant power, recounting misdirected currents, failed fuses, and community efforts to restore light while urging brighter wiring and better coordination.
A reader notes late paper delivery due to printing issues. The note mentions attempts to publish, weather affecting the press, and concern over timely distribution. No specific dates, names, or locations are provided.
The article details ongoing disputes over whether The Light Plant operates in damp weather and notes a period of outages and weather impacts. It also reports Methodist Sunday School Children’s Day exercises led by John D. Rockefeller, followed by a patient’s failing pulse and a current escape by attendants during a damp night, with hopes for recovery.
In Goodland A D Lincolnock runs a growing relic museum that preserves old family keepsakes with proper credit. He urges families to send out of use items like spinning wheels and stone hatchets to his collection for safe housing and future preservation.
The 4th annual A B Sunday School Picnic of Newton Co. will be held at Myer's Grove on Friday June 25. Attendees are urged to bring dinner family and neighbors for an outing with programs from different schools a ball game and other amusements. Everyone is invited.
New York and Chicago Athletic Clubs met in Chicago for their annual intercity automobile run and contest. They planned a route via Hazelden to Indianapolis, stopping for a noon meal and dinner. The visitors, hosted by local members, were fed a chicken dinner and the group donated over $300 to the Help chest in appreciation of hospitality.
After a week of effort the Republican convention chose Warren G. Harding of Ohio for president and Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts for vice president. Delegates favored Harding as deadlock broke with the old guard shaping the outcome. Coolidge was selected as running mate to represent the party’s other wing.
A pretty wedding occurred Wednesday afternoon at 4 40 at Ape of Mr and Mrs Joseph Park as their daughter Cecile Oléna Park wed Walter Aiken Wright of Chicago The Rev Witton of the M E L Church performed the ceremony in the presence of close family The best man was Brother Jerome Smith and bridesmaid Miss Mary Wright of Chicago After a lavish dinner the couple left for a honeymoon visiting Niagara Falls and New York before settling in Chicago The bride and groom are noted musicians with strong local support The ceremony was witnessed by the groom’s parents and other relatives of Chicago and by Mrs Smith and husband and Jay Park of Chicago and Miss Gunnerson of Foresman
Don Burley, once a hall owner, will take over the Temple picture show from Allen Robertson. He arrives Sunday and begins Monday. Harrison White, local manager, leaves for Attica to join large project at the National Car Coupler Works. A Clyde Herath’s son shot a boy after a quarrel over four rat caps. the other boy attacked with a potato masher, prompting Herath to shoot as he escaped. Clyde Horath was once a resident of Brook and Foresman. Check date in paper.
Last week Goodland Herald reported H T Griggs of Goodland would donate a hospital site and a 28 acre farm to the county for building a hospital, with sale proceeds to aid construction, provided the county supports the project and later equips the facility. Community leaders already offer room spaces, and residents urge prompt consideration.
Knights and Odd Fellows held their annual Decoration Day services on Sunday. Rev. Harper of Kentland gave the address due to the illness of a fellow member. After gathering in the park the group moved to the cemetery where each participant performed rituals and decorated the graves of deceased brethren.
Public notice states supplies lamps irons cord plugs tied with John Connell for gate 5 28 Interstate Public Service Co. No further action specified.
Committees from the Knights of Pythias lodges at Kentland Brook Morocco and Goodland met in Brook to plan the annual order picnic. The event will be held on Wednesday September 1 with program details to be announced later.
Will H. Ade of Kentland underwent gall duct drainage surgery at Henrotin Hospital last week. He tolerated the procedure well and showed decided improvement. Surgeons expect his health to steadily better with further recovery.
Notes from Denbsay s stonehill to Danville Round Up attendance by Jon Ade and Rev Borkert return from War saw Ind Conference Council. Fred Longwell and family visited from Moaon. New Bee supplies for sale by Denham & Stonehill. Calorie furnace featured. Mrs Mark Foresman M B EB Ladies meeting. Miss Erma Ellis from Chicago visits. W Gull from Spokane visiting Frink Herath family. Elizabeth Lowe to Marion then Frankfort for relatives. Peaches selling 4c 50c and 5c. Gladys Hinchman home from Purdue. Wilson of Aite recovering after foot amputation. Red Cross Nurse Miss Carpenter aids and trains at Rose Lawn and Lake Village. Changes organized at Thayer and Colfax townships.
Misc items for sale include a fireless cooker a small cedar chest and an electric library lamp. Dr Tinder traveled to Martinshire on Saturday and hosted Sun day with the Crook Colony and family. Chase Sanborn coffee promotes quality and consistency sold by D Hees Sons. Manny Lewin visited Mrs Lewin and her parents Mr and Mrs Bohannon.
Local grain shipping breakdown forces trucking of oats from Toresman Sleater to Goodland bound east via Pennsylvania. Two trucks haul 5 and 1250 bushels per trip, costing about four cents per bushel. Critics say rail failures burden producers and raise risks as new crop moves. Farmers may need to carry or hedge grain if service does not improve.
Luke McCarty died after long illness at his home in Brook and Sheldon Illinois. He was fifty two, moved to Brook years ago to work in real estate, known for his quiet nature and many friends. He is survived by brother Charles McCarty and Mrs Irngh Light of Brook.
Luke McCarty born November 2 1868 in Traquets County to James and Nancy McCarty passed away June 10 1920 at his sister’s home after a long illness. Survived by widow Luella Smith two brothers Clayton and Charles and five sisters Myra Jennie Hull Ella Priest Katherine Murray Margaret Light. Funeral held at Iroquois United Methodist Church with interment Morris Chapel Cemetery.
Acknowledges deep appreciation for acts of kindness shown during the long illness and death of a husband and brother. Mentions Mrs Luke McCarty and brothers and sisters in Brook and surrounding community. Expresses heartfelt thanks from the family for prayers sympathy and support received.
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