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Newspaper

Brook Reporter

Location

Brook, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1922

Page

4

Mrs Nancy Moorman dies after heart operation in Joliet

Nancy Aseneth Moorman born October 22 1894 at Goodland Indiana died March 9 1922 at St Joseph Hospital Joliet after heart trouble led to an operation. She was educated at Sacred Heart Academy Fowler Indiana married Charles Moorman and left four children. Funeral at Momence with Rev Crook officiating.

Nancy Aseneth Moorman Goodland Indiana St. Joseph Hospital Joliet Moorman Hinapital Mora Charles Moorman Sabe Charles Albert Wilbur Arthur Francis Allen Onaway Mich Addie Nasker Whiting Ind Mattie Harris Chicago Belle Austin Mineola Kans Allee Allen Thelton Allen Bernice Albert Allen John Allen Cheboygan Midh

Sick residents and visitors noted in brief items

James Mather is quite sick threatened with pneumonia Mr and Mrs Earl Clinton were down from Blue Grass on Wednesday visiting the former s mother. Plane News Items to 28. Word comes to relatives to the effect that Elwood Harry is quite sick at his home in Chicago. Josiah Wildason was here on Thursday visiting Ed Seand amily. -one Phone News [ters to 28.

Mrs. Earl Clinton Blue Grass Elwood Harry Chicago Josiah Wildason

RAILRAD NEWS Ben Leopold and Fred Lying re turned

Ben Leopold and Fred Lying return from Chicago last Thursday evening. Mr. Cummmers says he has nothing to offer and the bondholders have not concluded the January road purchase in court. The case remains under court jurisdiction with no obligations from bondholders until the deal is finished. The situation appears unusual to an observer. The court controls matters while the Commerce Commission and Public Service Commission have no say. Why is the road kept this way?

Ben Leopold Fred Lying Chicago Mr. Cummmers Hondsmen Stevens Commerce Commission Public Services Commission Rand

Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Six Month Earnings

Net earnings applicable to interest charges for the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad reach 3 468 715 for the seven month period August 1 to March 1 with fixed charges 2 457 051 and 6 percent preferred stock 1 333 063. The company reorganised last year and shows strong prospects with reduced fixed charges.

Wall St New York

Chemists as poets of industry amid World War rise

An essay tracing chemistry from coal tar to practical life, noting poets of science as chemists who turn lab work into national strength. It recounts early 20th century industry, German dye trusts forming in 1916 to control global chemical business, and how war spurred reliance on chemical progress.

Kaiser Perkin Sawanig Edinburgh Miifish Association For Th Advancement of Science Germany

Indiana oil shale may spark huge state industry

Indiana University geologists report oil shale across Floyd Jackson Jennings Carroll and White counties could spark a large state industry within a decade. They find shale yields about twelve gallons per ton with valuable by products, lower quarry cost than Scotland or Colorado, and potential for underground mining with steam shovels and gravity transport to retorts.

Byoomington Ind Indiana Union Geology Department Indiana University Floyd Scott Jackson, Jennings, Carrol Daaper White Dagstud Uureau of Division of Conservation Lahoratory W. N. Lofan Department of Geology Scottland Colorado Jasper County Marion County Clark County Ohio River Lake County DeKalb County Logan New Albany

Mortgage exemptions rules and soldier relief in the county

Per the mortgage exemption provisions applicants must file sworn statements with the county auditor between March 1 and May 1 each year. The claim requires mortgage details, real estate description, and the debtor’s name and residence. the board needs these to act on exemptions. Soldiers and widows with Civil or Mexican War service may deduct up to $1000 from assessed value if eligible, with Pension Certificate shown and filings within the same period.

Board of Review United States

Nothing to Look Forward To Lawson Have You Had Your

A fragmented prompt line references names Lawson Dawaon and Duro with question marks and a casual taunt. The readable text suggests a conversational exchange rather than a clear event. No concrete incident or location is established in the accessible portion.

Lawson

Shortage Claims and Auditor's Defense Explained

The document cites auditor John G. Davis and Gilbert Hendren regarding bond funds and tax levies for road projects. It states transcripts of road proceedings were paid at 5.00 and that tax reimbursements for 1921 totaled 5567.14, arguing no loss to the county despite prior publicity.

Ist Pagd Enterprise Pty. Co Brook Reporter Star Plcb. Co Kentland Democrat Indianapolis Commercial John G. Davis Board of Commissioners Gilbert Hendren

State Tourney Schedule and Results Highlighted

Morning games list Franklin against Evanagilie and Bedford vs Atwood with multiple matchups at Vincennes Manual Bloomington and Garheld Whitby. Semifinals, finals set with winners advancing, followed by results showing Bloomington morning and afternoon scores including Franklin Scottsburg Vincennes New Castle and Evansville Gonnersville Bloomington Greencastle.

M. Franklin Evanagilie A. m. Bedford Atwood Sdf Am Cutterse Vincennes o.Manual Bloomington m.Garheld Whitby Pishers Goshen Reshuille Warton Andarsyn Frankfort Wine Tedford Stoney Creek Franklin Scottsburg Vincennes New Castle Manual Pittsboro Garfield Jasper Rushville Columbus Evansville Gonnersville Blomington Greencastle

Results at Lafayette and nearby games in Indiana high school action

Goshen beat Angola 16 to 10 while Anderson edged Ping Village 28 to 19 Atwood topped South Wiltley 30 to 10 and Marion beat Huntington 22 to 12 Frankfort and Jefferson tied 14 to 14 Cutler crushed Rochester 46 to 11 Whiting lost to Decatur 6 to 2 Fishers defeated Wingate by default in a rough matchup report of local scores and standings.

Goshen Angola Anderson Ping Village Atwood South Wiltley Marion Huntington Frankfort Jefferson Cutler Rochester Whiting Decatur Fishers Wingate

Witting Stars as Decatur Fights in Rough Regional Clash

In a regional tournament finale, Witting led the opposition with six field goals and strong free throw shooting to overwhelm Decatur, which managed only a single field goal in both periods. Teeple fouled out after four personals, marking a tense, physical game. Penny Naile is referenced in the postgame chatter.

Teeple

Townsman’s First Mayoral Trip Marked by Ostrich Tree

The newly elected mayor of a country town prepared for his first journey. A floral arch and crown were arranged, but wind blew the crown away leaving a rope with a noose hanging. In Montgomery Cal there is a famed ostrich tree formed by two coast cypresses, resembling an ostrich stalking along a beach, a local centerpiece near the Pacific.

Montarey Montgomery Cal Hudson Valley

Conscience whispers amid Opportuni ty and Breath Duet Particler

A curio of mixed items recalls Conscience voices and a Breath Duet Particler test noting seventy percent dust particle retention when inhaled. The item also references Lomtoy Show and a line about Two Evil, with fragmented notes on dental matters and a New York Sin. It ties to a British Watt attic preservation tale at Teathfield Hall and a Watt centenary committee plan to protect a sanctuary of science for Britain.

Finsteen James Watt Teathfield Hall Birmingham Enstand Tim Watt Scientific American

Ward Off Evil Spirits In Algeci And Desert South

In Algeci and southern desert skirts, charms and a thumelcon expert claim to repel quantfuld evil splits that fill the air with festrel. Watch for omule skulls clamped on house tops or palm trees as signs of aid or warning.

Algeci

Is the Earth Drying Up A Longstanding Debate

A fragment discusses whether Earth is drying up with opinions divided. Some authorities argue lakes in Europe have disappeared over the past 250 years, while others say observed changes are periodic natural phenomena.

Central Asia

Oiled Axles Prevent Friction in Wheel Hubs

The article explains how ordinary axles appear smooth yet show depressions under magnification. Friction occurs if the axle and hub rub together, causing expansion and sticking, so lubrication and proper clearance are essential to allow smooth operation.

Blushes Worth Monty

A quirky note on blushing highlights a Circassian slave market belief where a woman who blushes is valued higher. The text treats blushing as a marketable trait, contrasting embarrassment with monetary worth in certain cultures.

Discoverer of Finger Print Sir William Herschel

Sir William J Herschel grandson of the English astronomer Sir William Herschel is credited as the discoverer and developer of the fingerprint identification system. He died in England in 1917 and served in India's civil service from 1855 to 1859, introducing fingerprint use for civil denotifications in Bengal in 1859.

Wiliam J. Herschel William Herschel William J. Herschel England India Bengal

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