Reminiscences of the Early Days in Newton County
Jobe A. Sell recalls early Newton County life with school and teacher selection changes, Duffey College duties near Brock, and a model staff due to diligent pupils. He notes local absences for illness and a failed search for a commencement orchestra, while reflecting on anti-bragging and non use of corporal punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton County
Volero
John B. Lyons
Duffey College
Brock
Purdue Club Formed In Newton County On Purdue Day
A Purdue Club of Newton County organized at Hazelden marking Purdue Day, with officers elected for one year led by President W. W. Washburn and Vice President J. D. Washburn. The group, including alumni and boosters, discussed Purdue Union building and Gala Week, and planned future meetings and committee duties.
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Purdue
Hazelden
Purdue Club
Newton County
Indiana
John Purdue
J. D. Rathburn
Pentland
C. Starr
Brook
George Ade
W. W. Washburn
Goodland
J. D. Washburn
Kentland
Edw.in
Stalf
C.H. Hall
Dearduf
Morroco
B. ©. Constable
Goodsland
J.D. Rathburn
Edn Stair
Purdue Union
Evryone
Geogre Afle
Mr. Adeshone
Moon Phases and Catholic Priests in Early Church Texts
A mixed excerpt covers topics from Bermuda fish names and lac production to lunar phases and Catholic priestly celibacy. It notes that demoiselles include the mojarra and explains lac insect resin, along with a historical outline of priestly marriage practices mentioning Pope Sirleas and St Peter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Sirleas
St. Peter
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Huckle Berry Finn
Mark Twains
Temple Theatre
Houdini
Brooklyn Bridge
Elmo the Mighty
Jobe A. Sell
Ruth Lyons
Jane Wert
Claude Herriman
Pauline Lyone
Elmer
Elsie Barton
Kentland and Rensselaer
Sora
Universal Car
Ford
C. Rider & Son
Newton
Pertb
Cochrane & Miller
Velva Bartett
Misa Zimmerman
Princeton India
Miss Light
Sam Waling
J. M. Pendergrass
Louis Prouty
Ormond Pruett
Gil Blaesy
Lafayette
Charles Robertson
Board of Trustee
Paasags
Book Reporter
Weetly
J. N. Montgomery
E. D. Zook
Paul E. Hanson
W. R. Woolley
Kentland Overland
India
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