Brook Trims Emerson In Fast Game On Local Floor
In a quickly played contest Brook defeated Emerson 18 to 12 before a crowded crowd from Valparaiso Rensselaer Goodland Kentland Morocco Hammond and nearby towns. Sturtridge and Van Der Voort led Brook while Emerson battled hard yet foul trouble and off shots limited their scoring as Brook tightened defense and pulled away late.
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Emerson
Valparaiso
Donovan Rensselaer
Goodland
Kentland
Morocco
Hammond
Brooke Wiring
Brook
Steel City
Davie
Davis
Mather
van DerVoort
Sturtridge
Eshier
Thes
VanDerVoort
Trumpan
Thaak
Gary
BR. ‘Lyons
Haskefa
van EerVoort
Heiahtman
Andy Giley
Ryan
Rosa
Ogser
Frershman
Reven
Russ
Applegate
Indianapolis
Remington
Whiting
Frochel
Boone Grove
Loren Light Attends Grandfather’s Funeral Wednesday
Loren Light appeared Wednesday at his grandfather’s funeral. The Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors have rented Warner Hall and will use it as a lodge room in the future.
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Loren Light
Warner Hall
Good Wheat Prospects Across Indiana Regions
Indiana wheat prospects look strong with excellent growth for this season and minimal damage from winter conditions. Fred Lyons reports from Tarra Hato that southern Indiana shows uniformly good prospects, with wheat heading ahead of typical expectations.
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Indiana
Fred Lyons
Tarra Hato
Railroad bid promises immediate operation of line
Chicago sources report Gummings and McGuire have made a bondholders good offer and expect acceptance to run the road at once. Receiver Stevens hints the public may approve abandonment with partial operation of the line under new terms.
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Chicago
Gummings & McGuire
Stevens
Weather News and Local Births Stir Community
Great weather for girls brings two new baby girls to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Pott and later two daughters welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. John Whaley with Mr. and Mrs. Mont Dowty. The piece notes women’s voting rights and political implications, mentioning John Kline as the only Democratic candidate for sheriff and praising him as capable to discharge duties.
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Wilbur Pott
John Whaley
Mont Dowty
John Kline
Sherif
Joh
Tournament at Valpo Draws Friday and Saturday
Plans outline a two day event at Valparaiso University this Friday and Saturday featuring teams competing in multiple rounds. Organizers expect strong local attendance and televised coverage.
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Valpo
Will Brown for Senator Nomination in Local District
Announcement from Hebron for Will Brown as Republican candidate for joint senator of Newton Jasper Porter and Pulaski counties. District changes drop Lak a for Pulaski, citing Brown’s past service and experience for renomination.
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Will Brown
Hebron
Newton
Jasper
Porter
Pulaski
Laka Fog
Brown
Mallott Boy Badly Injured In Elevator Accident
On Sunday a Brook youth was hurt when an elevator hoist ran away to the top. A 27-stitch scalp repair followed after a severe scalp tear. Neighbors say several youths have been playing around the shut elevators, and parents are urged to keep children away from the dangerous machinery.
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Young Mallott
Howell Lats
Mallott
Ile
Brook Loses Aged Citizens Corbin and Lathrop
Two Brook elders, Wm F Corbin aged 85 and Mrs Frances A Lathrop aged 92, died within days. Corbin, a longtime farmer, left seven children and numerous grandchildren, with services at the U D Church and burial beside his wife. Lathrop, a pioneer resident since 1893, died after a long illness, survived by three children, with funeral at the U B Church and burial in the local cemetery.
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Brock
Wm. F. Corbin
Frances A. Lathrop
Lfe
Brook
Byrd Light
Corbin
Washington Township
Frank Corbin
Josh McCabe
Henry J Corbin Hyves
Morocco
Edward ‘Corbin
Bourton
Indiana
Belle Coovert
San Marcos
Texas
George Light
LaMar
Colorado
U. D
Iis
Brook Cemetery
White
Henry
Moroe
Edward
Bauebon
Win
Light
Attlea
Frank Wallace
Mae Collas
Chicago
Assessors Agree On County Property Value Schedule
Township and county assessors met at the Kenthind courthouse last Monday to fix assessment values for property. Cattle, horses, dairy stock, poultry, crops, and lumber were valued, with land to be appraised further at Jasper and Henson counties. best land proposed at 140 dollars per acre, others in proportion.
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Kenthind
County Farm Bureau
Jasper and
Henson County
New Poultry Buyers Take Over Main Street Firm
Clinton Schaeffer and Harvey Ruppo rent the Jas Schaffer building on Main Street and will buy poultry eggs and cream. Schaeffer, experienced in the business, will run a pickup truck route in the country as in the past. The new firm will be Schaeffer & Rupp, ready for business in a week. Sherwin-Williams Floorlac varnish is sold in Brook by Montgomery and J Snyder.
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Clinton Schaeffer
Harvey Ruppo
Jas. Schaffer
Main Street
Schaefer
Schaeffer
Sherwin-Williams
Brook
Montgomery & J Snyder
Obituary of Frances Thomas Lathrop in Brock Indiana
Frances Thomas born near Columbus Ohio on Sept 10 1829 married Daniel S Lathrop in 1859. She had one son and four daughters with two daughters predeceasing her. Survived by Dan W Lathrop Addie J Irwin and Rosa J Flowers all of Brook Indiana. Moved from New York to Goodland Indiana in 1876 then to Brock in 1892 where she remained until death Feb 25 1922 at age 92. A Baptist early life and later United Brethren member she was the community’s oldest resident and active until near death.
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Frances A Lathrop
Danielip Brook
Lesses
Walter W. Lathrop
Jain Irwin
Walter Flowers
Brook
U. B. Church
Ward
Crowder
M. E. Church
Facal Cemetery
Frances Thomas
Columbus
Ohio
Danuel S. Lathrop
Dan W. Lathrop
Addie J. Irwin
Rosa J. Flowers
New York
Goodland Indiana
Brock
Ind
The
Baptist Church
United Brethren Church
Dan. W. Lathrop
School Exhibit Draws Large Crowd At City Event
A Friday school exhibit drew a large afternoon crowd and a crowded evening crowd as students, from primary through high school, displayed maps, art, penmanship, and work from domestic science and manual training. Visitors praised the quality of papers and handwork, with notable displays in embroidery, sewing, canning, and woodwork. Superintendent Bingham and staff earned commendation for the students progress and achievements.
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Macbeth
Bingham
Notice of March meeting and sheriff candidate
A call meeting at the Masonic Hall on Sunday March at 2:00 P M urges attendance. Charles Martin of Morocco has entered his name for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Newton, noted as a capable auctioneer and farmer with potential victory to carry the banner.
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Masonic Hall
W. Msow
Hess
Cunningham
Charles Martin
Morocco
Newton
Charles
Local and business notes and county updates
Local and business news items include sales reports of Fordson tractors to John Sunderland and Mam McKinney, special carnation sale at Montgomery Snyder, and Kinder Kennedy taking a new agency for National Live Stock Remedy Co in Newton and Jasper counties. Other items note county board decisions, a man’s operation in Chicago, family illnesses, and relatives traveling for medical care.
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Brook
Fordson
John Sunderland
Foresman and Wit
Mam McKinney
Mt. Ayr
Kinder Kennedy
Newton
Jasper County
National Live Stock Remedy Co
Chicago
Long Time Parm Loans and Local News Update
Notich notes farm loans up to zero years with fast payments at six percent. McCarty Ferry Stonehill, attending Western Union Electrical School in Chicago, underwent double hernia surgery at St Joseph hospital and is reported to be improving. Interstate Public Service Co showcased a Hughes Electric Range at the schoolhouse. Bird expert John R. Nersaman reports seeing a robin in early spring. Mrs Byron Park and daughter Edith travel to Chicago for health needs. Edith to visit Atb{uggerke} N, Mf, and Phoenix, Ack wona, while family gathers near ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
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Ferry Stonehill
Western Union Electrical
Byron Park
Edith
Chicago
Southwest
Atbuggerke N
Phoenix
Ackwona
Sherman White seeks Republican nomination for county assessor
Card of thanks notes Sherman White's candidacy for county assessor on the Republican ticket. It praises his local service, recalls his prior roles, and thanks neighbors and friends for support during illness and after a death in the family. The misspelled lines reference family members and gratitude.
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Sherman White
Sherman
Gralndchildren
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