Bank Bandits Get Life in Culver Bank Robbery Trial
In Warsaw Indiana on May 20 a jury convicted John R Burns Arthur Silbert Peter J Fox and Joseph Byers of first degree murder for the Culver Exchange Bank robbery on December 29. The verdict carries life imprisonment after jurors split on the death penalty. The case followed a gun battle resulting in the death of J Russell Laine Culver hardware merchant. Additional local crime notes describe attempted robberies at Denham and Stonehill hardware and school building break ins with youths identified by witness IL A Sunderman and janitor W McClintock. The report also covers other property thefts and county federation club plans for Kentland meetings May 27.
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Indianapolis News
Warsaw
Ind
John R. Burns
Arthur Silbert
Peter J. Fox
Joseph Byers
Culver Exchange Bank
J. Russell Laine
Culver
Marshall County Grand Jury
Buffalo Bill Thrills Brook Folks With Wolf Chase Prank
A Wednesday countryside stunt near Brook drew farmers merchants and families into a wild hunt after two gray shapes appeared in a pasture. Armed locals including Ray Hershman and Gene Thayer set a high powered rifle and shotguns to deter presumed wolves while autos sped to the scene. Spectators watched from a distance as the gaunt animals were tracked from silo to windmill amid heat haze and dry air.
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Ulyatt
Central
Lyons and Hershman Hardware
Ray Hershman
Tllinois
Billy
Lizzies
Uult
Abe Dewees
Billy Ulyat
Gene Thayer
Abe
Decoration Day services urged for Sons of Veterans
Notice asks Sons of Veterans to attend Decoration Day services and participate. J B Lyons Sr serves as treasurer of the Local Organization Committee and to remember dues.
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J. B. Lyons, Sr
First Band Concert Marks Start Of Summer Series
The first band concert of the year will be on May 30. From the following week, concerts occur weekly on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. Conductor Meredith promises a new set and has invited Dr. Wood to assist. Brook band enjoys strong support after a local tax boost, aiding funding for the season.
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Meredith
Wood
Brook
Flower Girls Decoration Bay E Breagrant Procession
The procession forms at Parl Ka at 1 30 p m with Band March to the Community Building. A Bard Call to the Colors precedes the march to the Cemetery for a service by the Gun Squad. Soldiers of all wars and Sons of Veterans are asked to attend. automobiles will be provided for the old soldiers and Flower Girls. If weather is unfavorable, the meeting shifts to the Community Building at 2 p.m.
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Sons of Veterans
County School Commencement in Newton County
The ninth annual Newton County common school commencement will be held in the immunity building at Brook on Thursday afternoon June 2 1921 at 2 30 o clock. The program includes invocaton by Rev N V Andrews vocal solos Bandolero and My Love is a Muleteer, class address by Dr Frederick F Shannon, vocal solo As Deep on the Deep Blue Sea, saxophone sextette Lucia al Lammermoor, presentation of diplomas, and benediction by Rev J J Wiledn. Seating up to twelve hundred, admission is free. A rain event preceded other notes and local updates follow on page 5.
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Newton County
Presbyterian Church
Kentland
Uetselao
Lillian Gay Berry
Indiana University
Brook
Offenbach
N. V. Andrews
Charles Hall
Frederick F. Shanno
Chicago
Deep On the
Petrie H. D. Yokum
Lucia al Lammermor
Dontzett
J. C. Tranberger
Rey
J. J. Wiledn
Poatlude
Mrs Walter Murfitt Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Walter Murfitt passes away after months of illness. Funeral services were held at 2180 the home with Rev Dill and former pastor now of Hartford City. Burial followed in Brook Cemetery. A large crowd attended to honor her memory. She spent most of her life in the community and was active in social civic and church work. She leaves a husband and young son. Her parents Dr and Mrs Osborn of Anfiene Kangas were with her near the end. Relatives from a distance attended including Ches Murfit Leitera Ford Thos Davis Jack Davis and James Davis. Continued on Page 4.
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Walter Murfitt
Brook Cemetery
Dill
Hartford City
Brsband
Osborn
Anfiene
Kangas
Knesa
Ches. Murfit
Leitera Ford
Thos. Davia
Jack Davia
Jamea Davis
Temple Moviegrams and Serial Features At Fairbanks Theater
The theater presents a week of programing with Garden variety films and serial episodes. Highlights include The Nut and The Lost City episodes, Fatty Arbuckle in The Life of the Party, Harald Lloyd in Hig Royal Shyness, Justine Johnson in Blackbirds, and upcoming Chaplin in The Kid. Additional bills feature Ethel Clayton Others Mens Wives Enid Bennett Hairping and Women and Money with Comedy acts and Buster Keaton Homespun Folks. Prices range from 10 to 26 cents depending on seating and showtime.
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Douging Fairbanks
Fatty Arbuckle
Harald Lloyd
Justine Johnson
Chas. Chaplin
Ethel Clayton
Enid Bennett
Paramount
Frank Mayo
Buster Keaton
Bebo Danielan
Commencement Exercises Draw Large Local Crowd
A packed Community Building heard Commencement exercises as Brook Orchestra played. Superintendent Courtney introduced the speaker Prof. Tapy, who traced American life’s changes from pioneer independence to modern interdependence, noting factory work and distant continents shaped daily life. The talk explored home life’s shift, then praised community progress, with Courtney awarding parchments and Rev. Wilson delivering invocation and benediction.
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Brook Orchestra
Courtney
Tapy
Ufe
Commonwealth
Jather
Ife
Family Council
Wedding announced at Shaffer home by Florence Shafer
A country house party for six teen invited guests at Mr and Mrs Grant Shaffer’s home ended with a three course dinner and games. Little Ruby Ricker announced the forthcoming wedding of hostess Florence Shaffer to Perry Whaley on Saturday May 28 at high noon. Congratulations followed the enjoyable evening. Gold Medal Flour $1.40 and Brook Feed MNL $2.70 listed.
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Grant Shafter
Ruby Ricker
Florence Shaffer
Perry Whaley
Snes
Local and Business News Highlights in Rensselaer Area
Local notes report visits among residents from Gary Purdue Kentland Joliet and Indianapolis. Mrs. Byron Park returns from Joliet while Mrs. and Mrs. Beasley visit Orlando. Ads note Best 60% heat meal tankage price at Brook Feed Mill. Community events include Mu Gams gathering at Mrs. John Pence home and Social Service Society meeting at Mrs. Arthur Weishaar’s. Office locations updated in New Bank Building with Dr A G Catt optometrist.
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Bank
A. G. Catt
Optometrist
Rensslaor
Ind
Crops Look Fine Along the Kankakee
A visitor party including John B. Lyons and J D Rich toured Bluegrans and John Wentworth farms. Crops in the area look well with corn as far advanced as in the writer’s region. wheat good, oats not as strong. Drier conditions due to a low river and dry spring, plus many acres of virgin sod being prepared for corn. Nearby activity includes heavy plowing by Jack Lawler and assorted local notices such as cabbage and tomato plants for sale and a memorial sermon at the Christian Church.
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John B. Lyons
J. D. Rich
John Foresman
Chester Besse
Oliver
Fred Lyons
Bluegrans Farm
John Wentworth
North End
Jack Lawler
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Denham and Stonehill Hardware
Helroot
IL. A. Sunderland
Wo. McClintock
Enogh
Yale
Buffalo Bill
Arthur Lyons
America
J W. Berkert
Quartette
M A, Jones
Geo M Barnard
Indianapolis
Lincoln
Grav
Flower Girls Gun Squad
Luther Lyons
County School Commencement
Bandolero
Stuart H. Q. Yocum
Line Light
Plainfield
Indiana
Temple Moviegrams
G. H. Tapy
Wilson
Earl Kile
Gary
Ron Berlin
Purdue
Don Washburn
White Orphkington Eges
Wm. Beasley
Orlando, Alindg
Ieedore Lyong
John Pence
Bert Grifin
Rensselaer
John Connell
James Helstand
Social Service Society
Arthur Weishaar
Allie Odle
Sheldon
Fred Snyder
Lowell
ER. N. Gragg
Detroit
Bernard Gragg
Auto
B. F. Warr
Borkert
The
Christian Church
Aigna
Paul
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