Country vs Town Pitchers Draw Crowd In Weekend Clash
A large crowd witnessed a country town basketball style matchup with rival pitcher duels. Ed Kiifner left the farm briefly, Grant Shaffer and J O Stannarland faced jury duties, and Sunderland missed the game. The town trio of Wirt Whiting and Heisty led in a tight affair, while M Whaley dominated for the country with strong pitching. Continuous play across three pairs highlighted the day, ending with a narrow town victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Kiifner
Grant Shaffer
J. O. Stannarland
Sunderland
Fred Lyons
Alva Herriman
Town
Hawa
Tra
Carroll Jr
Mayhew
Bert Ag Marlin
Ed Kuther
Martin
Statesman
Armistice Day Event at Valley Forge Park Fights for Crowd
Festival ads promote a Friday November 11 1921 program featuring infantry cavalry and artillery battles a dramatic aeroplane battle with bombs and a destroyed French hospital. If bad weather the event moves to November 12. The copy notes a quiet Halloween night with few disturbances and suggests subscribing to the Reporter.
Red Cross and Home Nursing annual meeting notes
Newton County Chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual meeting at the Brook Public Library on Wednesday October 26 1921 chaired by J F Lawrence. Three new executive committee members were elected and a year end financial summary was presented detailing balances dues refunds donations and expenses with a forthcoming election and meeting scheduled for November 6 at 2 30 PM at the Brook Public Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton County
American Red Cross
Brook
J. F. Lawrence
W E. Mitten
Goodland
M. Kilgore
BE. J. Steinbach
Kentland
Lucile McCray
J. Walgemuth
Rose Lawn
Dr. Dk
J- KH. Sigler
Vs. Ayr
W. S. Cunningham
J.P Eawreca
Train Time Change Delays Northbound C & H Train
The northbound C and H passenger train changes its time on fast Monday to align with new schedules in Chicago. Arrival now 9 53 a m instead of 9 16 a m improving transfer chances at Morrence. The Social Service Society will meet with Mrs Chris Barton next Tuesday at 2 pm at the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genger
Chicago
Mormence
Social Service Soriery
Chris Barton
Cara
Jury Sets Aside Geizelman Will in Kentlang Case
The Geizelman will case at Kentlang Court last week favored plaintiff Mrs. Ethel Shaffer, adoptive daughter of Alex and Emma Geizelman. The jury found undue influence deprived Shaffer of her rights to a life interest and a $150 bequest. estate valued around 76000 dollars, with 60 acres of land possibly reconsidered later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geizelman
Kentlang Mast
Ethel Shaffer
Clinton Shaffer
Brook
Shaffer
Alex
Emma Geizelman
W. J. Ayres
New Lock Foils Robbers At Wheatfield Bank
Friday night a third robbery attempt at Wheatfield Bank failed after robbers cut telephone calls and tried to blow the vault door. A fresh lock blocked entry, sixty cents was taken from the stamp drawer, and the Corlyss safe remained untouched. Bank officials note heavy insurance and urge drastic measures to protect bankers and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatfield Bank
Terre Haute to St Louis National Road to Open Soon
Indiana officials announce eight miles of concrete pavement between Terre Haute and St Louis will open to traffic after minor detours and bridge delays. Larry Lyons says gaps between Terre Haute and Indianapolis will soon be paved, extending to Greenfield and beyond, with further miles toward Wayne County. Meanwhile Brook city church plans a minister reception and public dinner, and land sales, a fuel fire incident, and a local bank robbery prevention note appear among local notices.
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Indiana State Capitol
Terre Haute
St. Louis
State Highway Commission
La\rence Lyons
Sinois
Clerr Creek
Lyong
Indiannapolis
Greenfield
Wayne County
Jala
M. E
Brook
Maxing Ut with Judge Anderson and the Labor Board
A fragment discusses the United Mine Workers clashing with Judge Anderson over labor disputes in West Virginia. It contrasts Anderson with Judge Landis and references the U S Labor Board and potential legal avenues, arguing about running business by law versus union influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
United Mine Workers
Judge Anderson
Judge Landis
James Jafferies
Jack Dempsey
Ivy Dempsey
Jefferies
Allway
U.S. Labor Board
Anderson
Eid
Farmers Short Course at Purdue University
The annual Farmers Short Course will be held at Purdue University Lafayette January 9 to 14, announced by Dean J H Behi ner of the College of Agriculture. The event gathers Indiana agricultural groups, including the state team show and livestock breed association meetings, drawing hundreds of farmers and their wives to Purdue to learn about university work and the Agricultural Experiment Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Lafayette
J. H. Behiner
College of Agriculure
Indiana
Foresman School Hosts Evening Basket Ball Game
On Thursday evening November 17 at the Foresman school house Brook faces Foresman in a 7 30 game. Watch for parcel post packages as popcorn and candy are sold by Foresman pupils to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foresman School
Brook
Foresman
Temple Moviegrams Selections For Thursday To Monday
Gladys Walton stars tonight in Short Skiria at Temple. Friday features Dorothy Gish in Little Milas Rebellion and May Allison in Ke Dg Game and King of The Ciyvens Saturday. Tuesday presents Select Picture Common Sense. Wednesday showcases Constance Bennet in A Plaything on Broadway. Coming specials The Ola Neat on Saturday Nov 12 and Monday Nov 14. Chas. Chaplin In The Idle Close appears in coming ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Walton
Century Comedy
Dorothy Gish
May Allison
King of the Ciyvens
Common Sense
Constance Binney
Broadway
Goming Chas
Warren T McCray Farms Trust Formed In Indiana
Indiana farm holdings of Warren T McCray aggregating 6614 acres were merged into a giant farm corporation named Warren T McCray Farms Company. Indiana securities commission approved a 650000 preferred stock issue secured by land in Newton Allen Morgan and Hendricks counties appraised at 1350000. The sale is to liquidate floating indebtedness and underwritten by Meyer-Kiser bank. Officers include Governor McCray’s associates J J Kiser Marian McCray Luete Ade McCray and W Emery Towers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Farm
Goyorane
Warren T. McCray
Warren T. McCray Farms Ftealty Company
Indiana Securities Commission
Newton
Allen
Morgan
Hendricks
McCray
Meyer-Kiser Bank
Peers
J. J. Wiser
Ella N. McCray
J. J. Kiser
Marian McCray
Luete Ade McCray
W. Emery Towers
James Hendry
Towers
Hendry
McCray Farms
Anti Tuberculosis Clinic Reports Results and December Clinic
The Anti Tuberculosis Association clinic filed results with Dr J Sytgall guiding 14 examined cases. Seven suspected cases include three children with hereditary syphilis. one active incipient case. one advanced eye tuberculosis and one gland tuberculosis. Clinic notes stress health work funded by Christmas bonds. Dr. Stygall to present another December clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sytgall
Stygall
Jesper County
Democrat
Fooling the Home People at Community Building
Arthur I Irwin wowed a large crowd at the Community Building with polished magic and impersonations that fooled the audience and earned him strong praise. The feat marks a rising stage career as he plans moves toward California and a winter in Florida after a Hazelden tour with Ray Rice.
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Arthur I Irwin
Ublic
Joe
George
P. T. Barnum
Arthur
George Ade
French Lick
Ray Rice
California
Hazelden
Florida
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Morton H
Sterner
Morton
Valley Forge Park
RED Cross and Home Nursing
Nuweon County
Hdas
Crandall
Benton County
Arnold
Arnold Crandall
Wadena
Golden State
Arnnold
Otis
Karl
Los Angeles
Mark Crandall
Jank
Clin Shaffer
Alpin
Wheatsie Bank
ST Louis
Pastor Noy
James Shaeffer
Sapp Bridge
Moser & Son
Rolland VanDerVoort
Lim
Maxing
Purdue
Community Affair
Temple Moviegrams
Toolock
Cu, McCray
Home Land and Capile Company OF Book
Kentland Enterprise
Kentland Schools
Supt. Haney
Enterprise
E. I
Willling
Te Mable
Pierre Marquette
Lacrosse
Momence
Henry Ford
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