John Grock Dies at 87 in Beaver Township
Obituary notes John Grock aged 87 died quietly Sunday at his daughter Mrs. William Hintz home in Beaver township after a long life with his wife of sixty one years. Born in Mecklenburg Germany in 1820 he came to America in the 1870s and married Lizzie Wagner in 1846. Surviving children include Henry Grock, William Hintz, Minnie Ehiers, Anna Linderman. grandchildren and great grandchildren also listed. Funeral was at the German church east of town with interment nearby.
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John Grock
William Hintz
Beaver Township
Mr. Grock
Mecklenburg
Germany
America
Lizzie Wagner
Henry Grock
Francesville
Minnie Ehiers
Monticello
Anna Linderman
Chicago
Danville to permit three saloons after dry era ends
Danville Indiana will allow three saloons after years of dryness ended by remonstrance. The change followed public disgust with local drug stores operating a saloon business before the blind tiger law. Temperance activists had previously dynamited saloons. Riggs school in White Post township closed another term with a farewell dinner and a student recital. Mise Vida Wentz near Medaryville taught the term with high praise.
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Danville
Indiana
Riggs
White Post Township
Mise Vida Wentz
Medaryville
Local Borrowers Heard From About Tools and Debts
A vague note states parties who borrowed pipe wrenches will return them and pay for items from Figgins. It also mentions Pare and Clark's with strained honey, indicating unsettled debts or exchanges.
Editor Jones Retires From News In Monon
The Monon Nawa returns to owner Gre0 F Weeks after Editor E T Jones quits during a piano contest and accepts another job. Jones had sued fellow publisher F E Babcock of Jasper County Democrat for criminal libel. suit pending on venue change in Newton County Circuit Court.
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Monon Nawa
Newton County
Editorial Tone Shifts on Knowlton Survey Funding
The Rensselaer Republican laments ongoing feuds over coverage of the airline railroad project and Knowlton's preliminary survey funding. It defends its editorials as fair citations used to illustrate arguments and maintain a light editorial tone.
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Marshal
Rensselaer Republican
Knowlton
Revival At Local Methodist Church By Miss Cromwell
Methodist evangelist Miss Bella Cromwell with Miss Ella Grege arriving Wednesday evening conducts a revival at the local Methodist church. Cromwell recently finished meetings at Argosy and Monrovia where two hundred accessions were reported. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Bella Cromwell
Ella Grege
Miss Cromwell
Argosy
Monrovia
Pike McIntyre Nuptials Complete at Bride's Home
George Pike of Franceaville married Miss Gertrude McIntyre at the bride’s parents home at high noon Tuesday April 2 1967. The ceremony was witnessed by relatives on both sides. They will establish a home on a farm south of town after a brief visit here.
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George Pike
Franceaville
Gertrude Mcintyre
Hoopeston
Kesey Notices Debt Settlement Request
Notice from Dr. T. W. Kesey calling parties who acknowledge debt to him to call and settle accounts by cash or note.
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T. W. Kesey
Kialson Mines Line Up Near Blue Front Drug Store
A large line of Kialson mines forms near the Blue Front Drug Store, indicating a mining operation or distribution point in the vicinity. Local activity surrounds the scene as onlookers observe the arrangement.
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Kialson Mines
Blue Front Drug Store
Two Railroads to Eternity Sermon Prompts Attendance
Sunday morning service at Epworth church features a sermon by Evangelist Mias Cromwell with map illustration. All moral townsfolk receive a special invitation. Juniors meet at 2 00 p m and Young People's Meeting at 2 45 p m with all Epworth Leaguers urged to attend. Mortgage exemption and pension papers to be processed with notary H W Bledsoe. For sale mixed hay by Kopka Bros.
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Mias Cromwell
Epworth
W. C. Applesy
Booming Cities and the Power of Local Hype
An essay extols loud promotion as a driver of growth for towns and nations. It argues boards of trade and business clubs shape towns through bold, attention grabbing campaigns, suggesting that aggressive promotion attracts people and investment.
Why Taxes Are High in Pulaski County
County Assessor T B Hedges met with Assessor A A Carnes to discuss spring real estate assessments. He argued tax rates could drop with fair, uniform valuations across Pulaski County, citing disparities among Francesville Medaryville and Indian Creek where land values vary widely. He promised a more business like, lawful assessment to equitably place taxable property and satisfy taxpayers.
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Pulaski County
T. B. Hedges
A.A. Carnes
Francesville
Medarvyville
Indian Creek
Hedges
the Tribune
Court House Notes Marriage Licenses and Juries
Marriage licenses issued for John Roth and Gertrude Senn. Harry Wentzel and Emma Petera. Berlie Lidgard and Dollie Riggleman. Grand jury announced: Don Dweyer, August Comer, Mark Fritz, Frank Badger, Frank Comner, Theodore Wille. Petit jurors named: John W. Hahn, J. W. Burger, James Fagate, Peter T. Hedges, James Ela, Robert Walters, W. E. Busbe, John H. Colbo, James A. Engle, J. R. Korner, T. P. Concannon, L. B. White.
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John Roth
White County
Gertrude M. Senn
Pulaski County
Harry I. Wentzel
Fulton County
Emma A. Petera
Berlie W. Lidgard
McCoffy
Ohio
Dollie M. Riggleman
Grand Jury
Don Dweyer
August Comer
Mark Fritz
Frank Badger
Frank Comner
Theodore Wille
Petit
Wheatfield and Keener Townships Vote Dry in Jasper County
Temperance forces win in Wheatfield and Keener townships as licenses expire and the areas become dry. Remonstrances were filed with the commissioners court showing 94 signatures in Wheatfield and 84 in Keener, constituting majorities of 11 and 15 respectively.
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Wheatfield
Keener
Jasper County
Commissioners’ Court
Wheatfield Township
Keener Township
Prohibition On Sidewalk Bicycling Enforced
Town marshal Samuel Fleck announces new enforcement of sidewalk bicycle riding bans. Violators face the prescribed fine under town ordinances.
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Samuel Fleck
Classified ad offers chick starter and pasture rental
Chick starter for chicks from 0 to 3 weeks and Crescent Chick feed for 3 to 8 weeks available at Clark's. Pasture for 50 head of cattle for rent. Location is 44 miles north and 24 miles east of Francesville and 44 miles southeast of Medaryville. Inquire of Philip Robman.
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Clark’s
Francesville
Medaryville
Philip Robman
New Laws Take Effect At Noon Under Governor Proclamation
The last legislature's laws went into effect today with Governor Hinry's proclamation. Key criminal enactments tighten penalties and curb crime, including felonies for acid throwing and bribery of railroad workers, harsher penalties for burglary and kidnapping, and a limit of one sale per prescription for morphine and cocaine.
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Hinry
Indiana
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