Duroc Breed Association Formed in Brookon County
A Brookon County meeting last Tuesday started a Duroc breeders association to advance the breed. Officers named Sam Molter president, Chas McKee vice president, Meddie Sego Jr secretary-treasurer, and Glenn Reed director. Orchard care interest grew with a 75 mile drive, 17 orchards pruned or recently pruned, more needed. Egg records kept by poultry raisers show average 114.9 eggs per hen at top seven farms. 36 raisers are recording this year in cooperation with the county agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookon
Duroc Bcg
Sam Molter
Goodland
Chas
McKee
Meddie Sego, Jr
Kentland
Glenn Reed
Brock
Pig Club
Wich
Notice of Executrix Appointment for George A Merchant
Notice announces Alice Merchant appointed Executrix of George A Merchant of Newton Indiana. It states the estate is solvent and that she has qualified as executrix as of February 25 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Merchant
Newton
County
Indiana
Alice Merchant
New Law Shifts School Trustees From Appointed To Elected
In 1920 the legislature required towns and cities to elect school trustees rather than appoint them. The piece notes public concerns about the change and calls on supporters to back a new school building while revealing local tax figures. It explains a rising school levy, from prewar levels of 100 on 530000 valuation to 119 on 1.3 million, and mentions anticipated borrowing of about 5000.
Real Estate Transfers Across Iroquois County and Kentland
Notable transfers include Elam Fleming to Omar Felmy in Iroquois two on Feb 21 1921 for 29000 Clara Nelson to Isaac Gere in Iroquois two on Feb 21 1921 for 3009 Wilson Grigge to Warren McGray in Iroquois two on June 2 1921 for 2787 and Fetters to Jamies Couet in Kentland on Dec 27 1920 for 402.76 Lewis Kenoyer to Joseph M cellar in Washington two on Apr 9 1920 for 22800.90 Roy A Stanton to Nile Hewson in Grant two on Feb 1921 for 21600 W Timmons trustee to Cornelius Shue in Oakland Cemetery Feb 1921 for 74 John Gray to Cordelia and John Edmonds in Ken Kennedy Second Add Morocto on Feb 19 1921 for 4000.60 Another item notes painting work pricing and a community sale notice in Brook Indiana with standings of the Gold and Purple Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elam G. Fleming
Omar Felmy
S. W
Iroquois
Clara Nelson
Isaac W. Gererich
Wilson P. Grigge
Warren T. McGray
S. E
Fetters
Jamies
Couet
Kents
Kentland
Lewis Kenoyer
Joseph M.cellar
SB. E. See
Washington
Roy A. Stanton
Nile Hewsons
Grant Two
W. Timmons
Cornelius Shue
Oakland
John Gray
Cordelia
John Edmonds
Kennedys
Morocto
Masonic Lodge Call Meeting Mar 18 at Brook Lodge No. 670
A notice for Brook Lodge No. 670 FL & A M calling a meeting Friday evening March 18 with degree work conducted by W G Hess WM and W Cunningham Secretary. A luncheon with light sandwiches follows, featuring a humorous aside about mice shaped treats and requests from a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brook Lodge No. 670 FL
W. G. Hess
Cunningham
Man Returns License Number 13 With Letter for Safer Pick
A North Carolina man sent back his automobile license numbered 13, explaining in a letter that the first day he rode with it he lost 13 dollars and the second day he lost 13 inches of skin on his leg, requesting a safer number. The note was addressed to the secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Tobolsk City and Kremlin History
Tobolsk, a principal Siberian city and commercial hub, features a Kremlin modeled after Moscow's citadel. The fortress was built by Swedish prisoners of war captured by Peter the Great after the Poltava battle in 1702.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobolsk
Kremlin
Moscow
Peter the Great
Poltava
Relief Came at Last from Girondo Pine Cough Remedy
Mr A F Sherer of Haviland Ohio credits his son's long coughing relief to Girondo Pine. The ad touts three bottles making a pint of cough syrup and urges prompt treatment to prevent lung damage. It claims pine contains white pine and other ingredients, with easy preparation and low cost, sold by Montgomery & Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Sherer
Haviland
Ohio
Glerd-Ail Ca
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Feetas
Montgomery & Snyder
Labor Rules Burden Costs of War Rail Elevation
General W H Atterbury urges the United States Railroad Labor Board to end wasteful wartime rules and cut operating costs to save about 300 million dollars. He argues wages should fall only after broader efficiencies, and that restoring normal conditions and negotiating anew with carriers will reduce expenses and stabilize rail finances without further rate hikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Railroad Labor Board
W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago
Fonds Fyr
Railiay
Tony
Raiiriad Bank
Association of Railway Executives
War Labor Board
Local News Recap Of Health Visits Sales And Notable Moves
Fred Derger traveled from 1Goodland on Wednesday while James Shaeffer shows slow health improvement. Orpha Collier returned to Chicago on Thursday. Community Sale details with Walter E. Koon or phone 298. Rose Tyler visited with Felix and relatives earlier in the week. Mrs Verna Bishopp of Kentland visited with her parents, Mr and Mrs John B Lyons. Anna Floyd reportedly slightly better from Chicago. Gov McCray to retain Jesse Hechbach on the State Board of Accounts. Mrs Hubbard Cox left for Monon to visit daughter Mrs W J Thomas. Mr Whaley improving in Rensselaer. Atty Davia longtime Jasper Newton circuit attorney and noted singer. previously in Brookston. taught earlier.
Knights Meet at Mordoch Morocco Lodge During County Session
Knights of Pythias addressed by Atty Johnson of Chicago as about thirty five from Brook attended and brought three candidates for first degree. Morocco Lodge hosted refreshments. County representation noted. mild weather and oat sowing reported. reminiscence of 1910 March warmth and mixed spring events cited. Also mentions asbestos use by Greeks and Romans and a New Zealand related fortune letter causing a near fatal fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Brook
Atty, Johnson
Chicago
Kentland Reduction 0. Tankage for sale at plant
Kentland Indiana announces tankage for sale at the plant priced at 3.50 dollars per nondyed unit. For inquiries call 1347.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentland
Indiana
Notice to protect birds and animals on owner’s land
All persons are notified against hunting shooting or trespassing on the owner or controlled property without permission. Violators will be prosecuted under local laws. Listed names appear as residents and neighbors associated with the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hershmus
John Montgomery C
Barton Harry Wiltz
Hesa
W.D. Pence
F. A. Tyler
Lyons George & Jos
Ada
John Foresman
Jacob Bowers
Abe Dewees
Howard Grigee
Brank Ervin
Sam Odie
Martin Bros
Chas
Kindig
Harvey Waling Gee
H. Starr
Kufner
Jacob L. Bringle
Frank Herston
Jay Merchant
Harry Gerrtch
Plus Unger
Settlement of Oklahoma after Indian claims settled
The text notes federal settlement of Oklahoma following Indian claims, allowing white settlement after President Harrison's April 22, 1889 proclamation. It mentions large tracts opened in 1901 and the Cherokee Outlet, with admission of Oklahoma Territory to statehood on November 16, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Territory
Oken
Harrah O
Borth
de Hahama
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farm Page
the Brook Reporter
Farm News
S. S. Davis
Durog Association
Mary Sandmeyer
Howard Myers
Beal
Chas. E. Hosler
Brook Taxi Service
D. J. Burley
H. B. Curtis
NEW Law
Coe Wrenches
Lyons & Hershmian
Tam
Bud James
Sale Brook
Butler
Notre Dame
Earlham
Franklin
Wabasha
de Pauw
Purdue
Teant
Fe A.M
Betty
U.S. Railroad Labor Board
Atterbury
Logal News
Fred Derger
James Shaeffer
Orpha Collier
Walter E. Koon
Rose Tyler
Felix
Verna Bishopp
John B. Lyons
Anna Floyd
Gov. McCray
Jesse, Hechbach
State Board of Accounts
Hubbard Cox
Monon
W. J. Thomas
Rensselaer
Mr. Whaley
Atty Davia
Jasper Newton Eircuit
Newton County
Brookston
Rens
Mordoch
Rsbeston
B. Diller
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Panna
New Zealand
Midlands
England
SCH & Foresman
Marcus Foresman
Brook Sod
T. E. Collier, M. D
Brook, Ind
Rea
C. A. Wood
Entist
J. E. Tinder
D.V.M
Lyons & Heinman
A. M. Lodge
Walter G. Jess W
Conntary Spc
K. of P
Lodge
Castle Hall
Oscar Strole
C R. E, Cunningham, K. Offh
Farmers Mutual Indurance Association OF Newton CO
Sea Directora of Solicitors
John Lawrence
Pres
Brook, Chas
E. Hatch
John A. Wildasin
Secy
John H. Cox
Morocco
Hugh M. Light
B.S. Hess
Mgr
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