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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1920
Page
4
A jumble of local notes reports births and travels including a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gentry, names like John B. Lyons Jr. and Branson Davis, and trips to Chicago and Indianapolis. The piece rails against electrical service woes, urging immediate and permanent relief from unreliable power, with references to Montgomery Snyder’s sale and regional residents seeking better options.
The body of John W Ferguson, 75, was found cremated in his Monticello Indiana home after a morning fire believed to have started from an overheated furnace. Firefighters located his body amid ruins. he had lived in Carrell and White counties and was once a teacher. He is survived by two sisters, Maggie Connell of Lafayette and Bertha Stewart of Arlington.
Sunday church services listed for morning Bible school at 9 30 and preaching at 11 00 with communion at 10 30. Evening services suspended until December. Pastors name Foresman. Social Service Society and Ladies Aid meeting planned. Thanksgiving preparation urged.
Real estate transfer notices list Isenh D Tach to Henry B Chirk Part Lot in Rich's Add Brook Oct 11 1920 for 290.00. John Wolfs to Don R Caster Part See U2 Part See 33 Lincoln two 2pth 1920 for 16000. Joseph H Uages to Oliver L R Warden Block No 10 Thayer Oct Lith 1920 for 1.00. William J Stewart to Jus Hude yon and Win Keen Lot 23 Perrys Add Goodland Oct 11 1920 for 1860. Ti miam Koon et al to Willard MewMonk Lot 23 Perry s Add Goodland Oct Yth 1920 for 1860. Cynthia J Purkey to Daniel Wt Roadruck NE XII EB Ser 20 Beay or Two Oct 21 1920 for 3500. William C Rossell to Samuel Z Ruse B14 NOW N B See by Washington two Oct 21 1920 for 3500. Warren T McCray to John W Plummer Part Lot Adte Nov 13 for 940.
Brook Indiana fell 18 to 12 to Crown Point in a tight home game marked by limited scoring and several fouls. VanDerVoort led Brook with 12 points while Love and Hathaway paced Crown Point. The crowd praised Brook's improved play and urged continued support despite the loss.
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