Pioneer Mother Called to Her Reward in Brook
Obituary notices honor Mary Ann Warr who died at 83 in Brook on September 2. Born in Drayton England, she moved to Hillsden with her parents, married Benjamin F. Warr in 1858, came to America in 1872, and settled in Brook. She raised eleven children, joined the Episcopal church as a girl and later the Methodist Church, loved working for her faith, and leaves a husband, three sons, three daughters, twelve grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Local friends and out-of-town visitors attend the service and share memories of a long, devout life.
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Brook Cemetery
William
Mary Ann Hedges Warr
Brook
Drayton
Buckinghamshire
England
Hillsden
Benjamin F. Warr
America
Jallet
Bandits Steal Buick in North Indiana Robbery
A burglary report describes Harris and Kanakee forced from a Buick after an ambush by bandits traveling in two cars near Crown Point. One suspect was shot by Sheriff Olds’ team. pursuit continued as three license plates on the Buick suggested theft. Harris and Kanakee later appeared at nearby homes but failed to answer for the crime. The Buick and Hudson were held by Lake county police pending investigation.
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Harris
Kanakee
Lowman
Rensselaer
Lotman
Crown Point
Jesse Wilcox
G. M. Wilcox
Rensguiner
Olds
Sherif
Sherif Olds
Kanekee
Hudson
North Dakpeta
Lake County
Billcoots
Local News Highlights From Indiana and Nearby States
Local items include Mrs. Joseph Brunton attending the State Fair in Indianapolis this week and We Art Primers moving to a new Wisconsin home. Notes mention various visits, reunions, and teaching plans in Elkhart Gary Hinsdale and Lowell. A Second Annual Sterner reunion at Woods home drew eighty guests with a vote to make it annual. planning for 1922, chaired by Maurice Stenner and Mrs. W. H. Sterner Jr. Also listed are road projects, bond notices, and a Valley Forge Park race program announcement.
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Art Primmers
Wisconsin
Sterner
John Scholl
Stemart Arentz
Paul Vie
Hanover
PanaPe
Siamese Headrest Hair Fashion Among Noble Wives
Describes Siamese noblewomen who fashion their hair to stand erect as a sign of status, noting average height around one ney and taile in a curious traditional style.
Drookites Names In Print In Brook Park Walk
In early Brook days a page of misread names recalls a pleasant day at the Park. The party unhitched a horse, climbed a hill, crossed a stream, and encountered a mix of locals and curious terms as they wandered toward a Ferris wheel and a forested area.
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Roganbrook
Wright
Hayworth
Wasworth
Cory
Turner
Krider
Lone
Tyler Sneevin
Cusin
Hershman
Taylor
Parry
Wilson
Peterson
Hudson
Adamson
Martin
Litte Cunninghamson
Belm Ant Winehman
Adair
Nowell
Williams
Otter Erice
Gome West
Howes
Onion harvest and mint distillery bustling at Newland
Report from Newland Friday details heavy onion harvesting with field crews active and cars on the Monon branch loading sacks. Near Jasper County Farms, a newly built mint distillery runs at full capacity turning mint into peppermint oil through a steam powered process in brick and cement tanks. The operation covers 20 to 25 acres with expansion planned, supported by the distillery. Also notes social visits, a beach party, and local ads including Duroc boar sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newland
Bury
Monon
Jasper County Farms Company
Jas. Co
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Leopolds
Leopo
Hart, Schaffner
Marx and
Society Brand Clothes
A. Leopold & Son
Leopold
Chevrolet
L. L. Lowe
Kabo Comfort
D. Hess Sons
Jacob Bringle
Ipke
Millers Beach
Fred
Hannah Kilffner
Lena Sayer
Edith
Greenville
Migs
Claire Meyers
George Frauenhoff
Aurora
Clifford
Frieda Myers
Irwin Lentz
Nelson Conn
Otto Herath
Ormand Pruett
Kieln
Mias Deardarff
Elmer Skiver
Kentland
Indiana
Stewart Yuill
Gary
Joseph Brunton
Indianapolis
Jackson
Morocco
Ind
S. R. Rolle
Hastings, Neb
G. BR. West Home
Dan Meyers
Walter
Clalives
Hinsdale
Fred Hamacher
Leo Hanacher
Hamacher
Lowell
Cora Deardurst
Elkhart
Temple ‘Theatre
Delmar Martin
Turkey
Uneion City
Edth
Eunice Park
Eunice
Teemestic Service Department
Mnss
Mann Spitler
Baie
Thayer
Henry Spitler
M. J. Thornton
Simon Horned
Ina. Talbert
Russiaville
Bert Topp
Tipton
Charles Molder
Mussiaville
Miss Molder
Kokomo
Frank Brewer
Peter Miler
Croak
Valley Forge Park
Commissioners Court
John W. Ulyat
Levi H. Dirst
Wm. Shaw
Edward Long
W. W. Miller
W. C. Davis
Fred Richmire
Treasse
Drookites
Fred and
Hanah Kufner
Lena Snyder
Miss
Claire Alvers J
Miller's Beach
Labor Day
Orton
Scissors
Loa Liskey
Brook, Ind
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