Will H. Ade, Prominent Newton County Citizen, Dies in Chicago
Will H. Ade, longtime Newton County leader and Republican party figure, died at Henrotin Hospital in Chicago after complications following an operation. Born August 3, 1859, in Morocco, he spent most of his life in the county as a successful importer, breeder of horses, and community booster. He served as county treasurer from 1894 to 1900, helped steer Prohibition and Progressive causes, and left a lasting impact on local business and agriculture. He was married to Katie Shepard in 1887, with four children surviving.
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Will H. Ade
Henroten Hospital
Chicago
Mr. Ade
Aie
Newton County
Neoman
Perteiit
Ade
Lher
Ensurch
Elate
Europe
Indiana
Katie Shepard
John
Tore
Nellie Rathbun
Charles R
Miss Ardis
Kentland funeral marks civic turnout after long illness
The obituary notes the death of a local resident with immediate family and three sisters in Washington DC and Kentland. Funeral services were held at the family home in Kentland with neighbors from Alis and adjoining counties attending. Rev Briggs and others conducted the rites, burial at Fair Lawn Cemetery. The story continues with Parr fire destroying several Parr Jasper county businesses including Myers Povi room and the J S Lakin store, with Odd Fellows items lost and origin blamed on cigarette stubs.
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Anna Randall
Washington, D. C
Alice Davis
Ella Ade
Kentland
Joseph
George Ade
Brook
Alis
Briggs
Harper
Judge Vinton
Lafayette
Fair Lawn Cenetal
Parr
Jasper County
J. S. Lakin
Odd Fellows
Republicans arrange surprise party for Warren G Harding
On July 22 Republicans plan to inform Warren G Harding of his nomination for the presidency on the Republican ticket. Coolidge will not be informed until July 27. Tom Marshall, longtime vice president, sent his sympathies to Coolidge after the Chicago convention.
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Warren Harding
Coolidge
Tom Marshall
Chicago
Local Dairy Sold to Short Waling in Fall Transfer
Sherman White sold his dairy operation to Short Waling who will take possession in the fall. White retains the home and land but will rent the dairy site. Everett Halstead visited the editor in Crook on Tuesday.
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Sherman White
Short Waling
Sherman
Short
Everett Halstead
Crook
Rensselaer Population Grows Over Ten Years
A local notice reports Rensselaer in Northern Indiana increasing its population from 2393 in 1920 to 2912 in 1930, marking a 519 rise. Included are brief society notes of visits, entertainments, and travels among residents and nearby towns.
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Indiana
Price of the Reporter rises to $2.00 per year
Announcement states the reporter’s subscription price increases to $2.00 annually starting July 1, with advance payment requested. It notes only one year in advance option is available.
Local Business and Personal News Highlights
Treasurer J J Sell and wife visited from Kentland on Friday. Merlin Warr returned from Ann Arbor Saturday. J D Rien visited Monticello for turning interests. Bernard and Ernest James seen with George Day and Cliford Hawkins from Boswell. Louise Davis returned home for a visit. Mrs Luke McCarty traveled to Remington to see her brother. Waran's Study Club met with Mrs John Pence. Connells Bargain Store and Bargains featured with sales. Mrs Frank Herald departed for home. A L Sunderland visited Clinton with daughter. T L Davis and wife went to Gary. Ed Corbin family and Ford Sell family visited from Bourbon. Holstein cows for sale. John Lyons Jr Manto Sell and LaVerne Wilson improving after treatment. Look at the data on your paper.
Rutie Chapin Celebrates 90th Birthday
Saturday marked Miss Rutie Chapin's 90th birthday. An aunt of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Chapin, she taught in Lisbon public schools for many years and remains engaged in public affairs and literature. She is a devoted reader, informed on global issues, and continually active.
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Rutie Chapin
A. J. Chapin
Lisbon
Hitness
Band Con concert draws large crowd for Merredith program
A large audience gathered Wednesday evening to hear the band under conductor Merredith perform popular tunes. The crowd cheered the encore, and officials expect steady turnout once the light plant is restored.
Woman's Club Elects Officers for Coming Year
The Woman's Club met at the Library on Saturday afternoon and elected officers for the year: President Mrs Howard Myers Vice-President Mrs Lilian Foreman Second Treasurer Mrs Harry Warr The club has advanced civic work including street and park upkeep and cleanliness reflecting well on the town.
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Woman’s Club
Howard Myers
Lilian Foresman
Harry Warr
Tota
Goodland to Meet Danville Colored Team in Sunday Game
The Goodland team faces Danville colored team on Sunday June 27. The previous game ended tied 6 to 6 after seven innings when rain halted play. both teams are evenly matched and expected to deliver a hard fought contest.
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Goodland
Danville
Gar Lant Closet Meeting Promptly Sets July 2
Notice calls for volunteers to bring needle and Fable to a meeting labeled Gar Lant Closet on July 2, inviting willing workers to participate in the project.
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Needle and Fable
Contracts Signed for New School at Porksman
The Township Trustee obtained state approval to issue an additional 10000 dollars in bonds to fund the new Foresman school building. On Wednesday bidding firms finalized contracts to start construction once bonds are sold.
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Porksman
State
Foresman
Contract Set for School Building at Conrad Indiana
The article notes a contract set last Saturday for a new Conrad Indiana school building with total amounts around 12 300.00. It mentions Miss Cora Deardorff returning from Chicago University for the summer and several locals attending the State Sunday School Convention at Crawfordsville. It also reports a baby girl born to Alf and Mes and lists residents including Mr and Mrs Ed Zook Laura and Sue Lyons Miles Gladya William Yong and Mrs Howard Myers at Crawfordsville for the convention.
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Conrad
Indiana
Ed. Zook
M. FE
Crawfordsville
Laura
Sue Lyons
Miles Gladya
William “Yong
Howard Myers
Log of the Light Plant Describes Power Fluctuations
Entries recount fluctuating current at a local light plant through Saturday to Wednesday. Nurses on duty feared failures while reports mention a Ford Ure and a band concert amid weak or erratic power, with outages and relapses noted on several nights.
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Wentland
Moerocco
Governor to Call Another Session Amid Gag Rule Critique
Letter writer denounces proposed autocratic session rules and widespread commissions as stifling democracy. Mentions Governor Goodrich seeking a new legislative session and likens current state to repressive regimes. Also notes social visits among local residents, including A B Larles Ald and families.
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Goodrich
Atlaim
Sein Felnera Ly
Ireland
Temple Moviegrams Tonight and Weekend Features
The schedule lists a variety of film bills including Monree Salisbury in Phantom Melody and Norma Talmadge in The Woman Gives. Weekender lineups feature Billie Burke in Good Gracious Anabella and Two A.M. billed as a real comedy. Friday promo mentions William S. Wart in John Petticoats and Fatty Arbuckle in The Garage. Paramount Artcraft titles appear across Wednesday and Saturday with four films featured this week.
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Monree Salisbury
Norma Talmadge
Billie Burke
Anabella
Christie
Paramout Artcraft
Paramount Artcraft Picture
Harry Carey
Priday
William S. Wart
John Petticoats
Fatty Arbuckle
Paramount Artcraft
Mrs John Wildrick Injured In Auto Accident
Mrs John Wildrick sustained severe injuries in a Tuesday evening auto crash while returning from Mt Ayr with her son Frank. The car lurched when lights failed and a steering maneuver caused the coupe to overturn and burn. Mrs Wildrick suffered broken ribs and spinal injuries and was taken to her daughter Mrs Will Woolley's home.
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Juin Wildrick
Frank
Lom Mt. Ayr
William Wilson Dead After Long Illness
William Wilson aged 76 years 5 months 20 days died after illness. Born December 25, 1843 he married Sarah A Wheeler November 28, 1869 and had six children seven including George F. and Nancie A. He joined the Christian Church in 1866 and served in the ministry until retirement seven years ago. Survived by wife, six children, 27 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon with Rev. Wilson of Brook and Andrews of Kentland officiating burial in Morocco Cemetery.
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William Wilson
James
Nancie Wilsom
Sarah A
Wheeler
Wiliam H. Daniel S
James A
George F
Charles E
Nancia A Wison
Christian Church
Desense
Presbyterian Church
Wilson
Brook and
Andrews
Kentland
Marocco Cemetery
Name confusion and town band woes at Publick Service
The piece lampoons the Publick Service Company over miscalled name and worn equipment. Townsfolk pack the concert crowd and buy goods as the band practices The Moon to Shinin Bright, with Tuesday night curfews and mock outrage at the store prices.
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