30 Mar 1911
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Newspaper
Hobart News
Location
Hobart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1911
Page
1
The editorial marks the Hobart News first anniversary praising its growth and civic boost. The piece urges readers to “throw down the hammer and take up a horn” and tout Hobart as thriving, inviting industry, homes, and modern amenities with optimism.
Col Hord of the Railroads will address Hobart citizens at Stratton's opera house Saturday night April 1. The talk targets electric railroads and the audience should include all interested. The report also notes a basketball doubleheader in Hebron with Hobart girls winning 14 to 8 and Hobart boys losing 29 to 27 amid a mixed audience and slippery floor.
The Hobart News celebrates its first year, praising readers and advertisers for the paper’s success in Lake County. It urges continued subscription, renewed cooperation, and adds that Hobart and surrounding areas should have the News weekly to stay informed about local happenings and business ads.
Across the country postal workers press a coordinated drive to secure a designated holiday. Organizers cite public goodwill and staffing relief as key motivations while unions seek legislative backing.
A general order by Postmaster General Hitchcock closes all post offices on Sundays going forward. The decree takes effect April 2 and ends Sunday operations.
The J will undertake extensive work in the region with new tracks added in multiple spots. Most of the double track route was finished last season. remaining small sections will be completed, freeing yard space at several points along the line.
About 500 feet of the Baltimore and Ohio tracks near Woodville in Porter County sank to 38 feet deep Saturday noon. Some 450 feet of new track and part of the old track plus a new bridge disappeared from view. Traffic used Wabash and Grand Trunk routes until repairs were finished.
The High School Auditorium hosted a Thursday evening performance of Mrs Briggs of the Poultry Yard by students. The colorful scenery showcased community pride and the students earned praise for their convincing portrayals and stage presence.
Opinion pieces praise Al W. Martins production of Uncle Tom's Cabin to be shown Monday evening April 3 at Strattan opera house. The piece notes crowded houses and strong vitality of the play with a lavish production and esteemed cast.
The dedication service led by Rev. Nelson H. Trimble and Rev. Sharp saw 575 dollars raised in 24 minutes with seats sold at 15 25 35 and 50 cents. Despite stormy weather four new converts joined, and Rev. Benjamin Borton was ordained pastor to oversee the church’s affairs.
In loving remembrance of our dear husband and father John F Papka who passed away one year ago today March 31 1910 We often think of you when we are all alone For memory is the only friend that grief can call its own Like ivy on the withered oak our love for you will still keep green and never fade away His loving Wife and Children
The Glen Park Christian church, erected in a day on Saturday March 18, received a fresh lustre addition enhancing its appearance. Community members gathered as workers installed the new lighting, marking a bright update to the parish landmark.
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