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Newspaper

Brook Reporter

Location

Brook, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1921

Page

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Marshall Rues Drift of Churchs in Politics

Ex vice president Marshall protests against church involvement in government urging Christians to be citizens first. In Presbyterian New Era he argues the kingdom of God is within, not in Washington, and calls for church reform away from political power. He urges members to act as Americans, not church spokesmen, and warns against church meddling in civil affairs.

New York Thomas St. Marshall United States Presbyterian New Era Magazine Washington Congress Marshall Christ Mr. Marshall America American Republic Senser Caeser Gofi Kingdom of God Heaven Presbyterian Church General Assembly Congres

Law Firm Fitzpatrick Sells Brook Office to Babcock Duo

The firm Lawrence and Fitzpatrick ceases as Fitzpatrick sells the Brook office to A. D. Babcock and son Carr of Goodland. Barr will manage the office with Carr while the elder Fitzpatrick spends three days weekly there. Tals will provide Brack the aer, awyera.

Lawrence & Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick A. D. Babcock Carr Goodland Barr Tals Brack Awyera

First Brook newspaper recaps its founding era and local trades

A historical note on Brook's first issue recounts Wil iam Hammond Robinson as the young editor who launched the paper. It lists early merchants including D Hess and The Gem, Jos Merchant, M J Bailey and others, plus school closures, a play, and community figures like Art Babcock and Edward Wilson, as Brook begins to take shape.

Brook Wiliam Hammond Robinson Evansville Indiana Metropolia D. Hess The Gem Warner, Head & Dobbins BG. Turner Joseph Merchant A. N. Bailey E. Hesa M. J. Bailey J. W. Bond W. RB. Roberta M. D. Jacob D. Rich J. F. Goble G. 0. Hambridge Drayman AM. Bailey George Dobbins George Brock Brook and Foresman Arthur Lyons Kellenberger B. G. Jones Celia (McChesney) Powell B. W. Pumphrey Flora Lyons R. E. Cunningham Bohr Brook Improvement Association L. L. Hershman John Schub Lew Prouty Buckeye Thad Pences

Notice for Brook Lodge past chancellors gathering

All past chancellors connected with Brook Lodge are asked to attend on Monday evening September 5 to settle matters of vital interest. The W M of the U B Church has postponed the annual picnic until further notice. Committees.

Brook Lodge Howard Myers W.M. A U. B

Wreck at Temple Theatre Corner Injures Car in Minor Accident

Last Monday a collision occurred at Temple Theatre corner involving Arthur Wentley and another Ford. Wentley, traveling north and turning east on Main, paused as the other car approached from the west. The other driver misjudged the turn, struck Wentley’s left front hub cap, but no one was injured. Carroll’s car escaped undamaged while Wortley’s sustained a broken spindle. The law states cars from the right have right of way at intersecting roads.

Temple Theatre Arthur Wentley Main Street Wortley Frank Carroll

Sam's Curts Sr Narrowly Survives Vehicle Break Down

Last Sunday Sam's Currts Sr met with a near-disaster near the Raymond Seioot House. He stopped to fill his radiator when his radiator hose broke and his car veered toward the ditch. He managed to regain control and was uninjured.

Sam Curts Sr Raymond Seioot

How Come Verbalizes a Threat on a Night Drive

A Rose Lawn Indiana family visiting Clarence Pruett report they were startled when a lone driver in a high powered car blocked their path. The man brandished a shotgun and sped away after glancing at Earl Clinton, his wife, and their child, leaving unclear whether it was a mistaken identity or a menacing confrontation.

Earl Clinton Famly Rose Lawn Indiana Clarence Pruett Karl Earl Clintor

Horrific Farm Accident Leaves Child Ground To Pieces

A three year old girl died in a manure spreader at a farm near Wolcott. The child rode with Sam Stingent, was left unattended as cattle disturbed the fence, and the machine’s gear tore her body in a shocking, fatal incident. Burial followed Tuesday.

Sam Stingent Wolcott Stinson

Corner Stone Laid for Kent Land School

A Friday crowd in Kentland attended the laying of the cornerstone for the new high school. The Masonic Lodge from across the county led the ceremony under Grand Master Omar Brown. Ex Grand Master Judge Orbison spoke on citizenship and four cornerstones for society. Governor McCray praised educational progress. The Kentland band and a double quartet provided music.

Kentland Masonic Loge Omar Brown Orbison McCray Kentland Band

Farewell Reception for Mr and Mrs Wie Karr

About 150 friends gathered at Hazelden home to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs William Karr. They depart for a new home at Golf Club in Kankakee Minnesota. The Karrs have long been linked with Brook and Feresman and their exit leaves a loss to the community. Mr Tyan Bowers accompanied them to Kankakee to stay a few days.

William Karr Hazelden Kankakee Mads Karr Brook and Feresman Tyan Bowers

Notice Fastern Stars Meeting Next Tuesday Evening

Chapter members are urged to attend the meeting next Tuesday evening. Ida Bowers W. M. Dr. Tinder states he is ready to answer all calls anytime for patrons.

Ida Bowers W. M Dr. Tinder

The Sand Dunes of Indiana Seated in Debate

The piece discusses preservation of Indiana sand dunes with speculation on state control and possible commissions. It notes dunes’ wild beauty and questions owners' options beyond selling sand as ballast. Leo Hamacher and family moved into the Martin home to care for Mrs. Hamacher's mother, ending a months-long stay.

Indiana Leo Hamacher Martin Home

Temple Moviegrams Extravance Extravance and Lost City

Cinema listings show May Allison in Extravance and the final episode of Tha Lost City on Thursday. Friday features Bucking The Tiger with Conway Tearle, comedy. Saturday presents She Couldn't Help It with Bebe Daniels, and Larry Simon comedy. Tuesday offers Rex Beach's Going Some and a comedy. Wednesday includesDorothy Dalton in Romantic Adventure and a western. Thursday Madge Kennedy in Dollars and Sense plus comedy. Friday Rex Beach special The Girl From Outside and a comedy. Saturday Louise Hoff in What Women Want and Eddie Polo serial The King of The Circus with first night at 10 and 20 cents.

May Allison Conway ‘Tearls Bebe Daniels Larry Simon Dorothy Dalton Madge Kennedy Rex- Beach Bangain Louise Hoff Eddie Polo

Hazelden Three Ring Tourney Promises Golf Record

Hazelden Country Club recalls two shocks in Newton County. Ray Rice sets a course record with a 21 total over four holes, prompting a three ring tournament announced by the Committee on Events and Entertainments.

Hazelden Country Club Newton County Daffy Doland Ford Dolahd Daffy Ray Rice Ray Marelden Tim Jock Hutchinson Chick Evans Hazelden

Biggest wheat yield in state this year

Ernest Forest raised the finest field of wheat in the state on the S. D. Patton farm northwest of Veedersburg. The crop averaged a fraction over 41 bushels per acre by machine measurement. A 32 bushel load weighed more than 35 bushels. Patton expects an average nearer 45 bushels per acre. Purdue experts observed the field.

Ernest Forest Purdue S. D. Patton Veedersburg Patton Bellieves

Brook delegation visits Fountain Park closing a record season

A large Brook delegation attended Fountain Park on Sunday marking the final day of the Assembly's most successful season. More cottages and tents were occupied than ever, with crowds regular in the evenings. Brook members attended both cottages and hotels, and Fountain Park's varied program continues to attract crowds.

Brook Fountain Park Assembly

Big Barn Dance at Splitwood Ranch Friday

At Splitwood ranch nine miles north of Morocco on Friday evening September 9 music by the Walker Sisters of Chicago Chautauqua entertainers and a moving picture show on the lower floor by Western Electric Company. Everyone invited.

Splitwood Ranch Morocco Walker Sisters Chicago Western Electric Co

Horseshoe Pitchers Tryout Set for September in Troquois

The Troquois Farm Bureau invites all horseshoe pitchers to a September 5 elimination contest at Foreman to earn a place at the Big Farm Piente in Hazelden on September 17. The best pair will represent the township at the county event.

Foresman Hazelden Troquois

Local and Business News Roundup from Monticello and Nearby

R H Crowder of Monticello visited town on Thursday while Peter Wolfe of Kenton Ohio toured with his wife and daughter. Eunice Park returned from Wisconsin, Detmar Martin and Leeland Hess attended Fountain Park session, Cassie Weaver and Carrie Sunderland journeyed for business and family visits. Lost purse reported near Connell’s and Basaung Market, Lincoln area. Sold items include millinery fixtures and display cases for Beaver board and stands. Families from Aaron Lyons and related spouses organized a dinner. Grace and Flora returned to Indianapolis from Kingman Clinton.

Washington Township Roads Turned Down

Davis notified by the State Tax Board that all roads in Washington township were rejected. The G A R Post of Fowler surrendered its charter last week as 132 members dispersed. Orel Clarke reports ongoing recovery from a back injury. John E Lyons Fred Lyons and Dr Coler visited Chicago for gallbladder X rays. Lyons feels unwell since summer and missed work at the ban. Harry Lent and family returned from Eastern Indiana with praise for a bountiful corn crop and low meat prices. land offered at 150 per acre with potential yields.

Davis State Tax Board Washington Township G. A. R. Post of Fowler John E. Lyons Fred Lyons Dr. Coler Chicago Lyons Harry Indiana

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