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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1922
Page
8
Community notes from Brook list the Ladies Aid meeting with Mrs. VanDerVoort on March 15, local sales including sweet cream delivery Wednesdays and Saturdays, farm for sale inquiries, and various local notices. Mentions illness at a resident's home, dinner hosting, hunting for a farm owner, and several social updates from Brook and nearby areas.
The 1920 county audit reveals irregular payments, including $3,262.25 for per diem engineers and helpers, totaling $6,729. The report discusses large attorney fees to G. I. Sammons and others, notes excessive charges paid before bond proceeds, and questions whether fees to S. Sizelove belonged to his term or his successor. The piece cites specific road and transcript fees and calls for legal action to resolve disputed items.
William F Corbin, aged 84, longtime Indiana resident, died February 28 1927 after moving from Virginia. Survived by eight children, 32 grandchildren, 75 great grandchildren. Widow Nancy D Meyer predeceased him. Funeral at Brook Church conducted by Rev H W White.
John R Lewis & Son announce a March 15 sale at their Rensselaer farm on Giffard stone road 14 miles north of Barkley church. 34 head of tied sows and spring gilts will be offered, with credit terms of 1 to 9 months and 5 percent interest. The bloodlines are strong and the stock comes from award winning lines noted at the International Stock Show.
The March National Geographics features Alexander Graham Bell on his Scottish boyhood and early life. The Century runs Edward Hungerford’s third Railroads article. Hutchinson’s If Winter Comes ranks among top fiction. The Fourth Six-Weeks Report lists standings and births, and Fred Williams, Phillies outfielder, signs a $6,000 raise in this Goodland Herald note.
BH Staton announces candidacy for sheriff of Mewton County subject to Republican party decision at Meyer marlen. He solicits voter support respectfully.
John W. Kine announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Newton County subject to the Democratic party decision at the May primaries. He solicits voter support as he seeks the party nomination.
C M Martin of Morocco Indiana announces his name as one of 33 Republican candidates for Sheriff of Newton County subject to the will of Republican voters at the primary election to be held May 2 1922.
James R. Whiteakker announces candidacy for sheriff of Newton County subject to Republican party decisions at May primaries and solicits support from local residents and voters in the county.
J Chester Dicksen of Goodland announces candidacy for Newton County sheriff on the Republican ticket and respectfully asks all voters for their support at the May primary. The letter emphasizes commitment to public safety and community service.
Will Brown declares candidacy for renomination as a Republican for State Senator from the district comprising Porter Newton and Pulas Kei counties subject to voters at the primary on May 2.
To the voters of Newton County, Sherman White announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Assessor of Newton County, subject to the May 2 primary.
Jacob D. Rich announces candidacy for re nomination on the Republican ticket for Joint Representative of Newton and Jasper counties subject to voters at the primary on May 2, 1922. Bonebrake family notes include a journey home after a visit with a sick father and plans to stop in Hannibal Missouri where relatives reside. EM Bonebrake long associated with C and E I and is now with the Burlington.
August Hanson his wife and son Edward and Oscar Hanson of California were guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Hanson on Monday.
An inventive breakthrough from Engle ammunition labs introduces a stain resistant stainless steel claim. The science promises corrosion resistance even when needles and common steel are exposed to harsh conditions, suggesting durable properties under stress.
A quirky note from Carlooes Magazine highlights Pollysyllable as a long word and playful example. The piece reads like light wordplay and a teaser about language peculiarities.
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