Dreamlike reminiscence and community notes mix in a paper
A reflective piece recalls a lost home and childhood scenes, with a shift to local notices about farmers and residents. It highlights Uncle George Comma’s long life on Twelve Mile Creek, the Adams and Bethlehem communities, and portraits of steady, hardworking families, church life, and regional farming activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bea
George Comma
Twelve Mile Creek
Hethlehem
Cass County
Youd
Conrad
Lepworth Leapu
Bethlehem Church
Stephen Lurit
Adams
Township
Ciounty
Heiszo
Adams Express
Loransport
Unncle
Stephen
Local Picnic Canceled At Enterprise This Year
Arrangements announced for a July picnic at Enterprise but the popular gathering will not be held this year. Names mentioned include Hugh Miller visiting from Peoria Illinois, Maud Griffith from Summitville and Mrs. Dr. Leach of Washington Duc. Several locals such as Karl Hurst and Arthur Lockwood are noted as recent visitors and guests at various households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Picni
Hugh Miller
Richard and
Melissa Miller
Peoria Mh
Frank Miller
Charles Morrett
Bertha Morrett
Akron
Maud Griffith
Summitville
Samuel Caple
Karl Hurst
Asel Dukes
Arthur Lockwood
Peru
J. H. Waite
Dr. Leach
Washington
Duc
Woolleytown Letter Describes Harvest and Local Oddities
In Woolleytown, harvest is nearly complete on the Landis farm when Willtm Landis strikes a machine and uncovers a seven foot long stake. Police chase reveals a large serpent as the day’s odd centerpiece with Merit Murphy credited for a notable snake kill. Weekend travels include Lien’s Akron trip and visits from Moody, Mrs Nake, Mrs Mert Andrews, and Edith Balsbaugh to Mexico and nearby friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Landis
Willtm
William
Deakins Arma
Tove
Edith Balsbaugh
Mexico
Programme for Epworth Sunday Evening Event
The programme lists events for a Sunday evening at Epworth with Miss Alta Robbins leading the picture lesson and Bert Smith presenting League references. It includes paper by Miss Util Stanley, recital by Gladie Newell, essay by Mrs. Emmi Woodring, songs and remarks on the topic. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Robbins
Bert Smith
Suny
League
Peutil Stanley
Lulu
J. M. Baker
Galdie Newell
Emmi Woodring
Fort Wayne Excursion to Niagara Gold Fields
A note from the Ft. Wayne Journal reports many residents plan an expedition to the land of unfathomed gold within thirty days. An Niagara Falls excursion is scheduled for Thursday August 8th, inviting interested parties to join the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anging
Ft. Wayne
Pt. Wayne
Niagra
Sunday School Picnic Set for Saturday in Grove Near Gil
A Sunday School picnic is planned for Saturday in the grove near Gil on August Aint. The committee is working to ensure a grand success with hope the event will be well attended and appreciated by the Gilead community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil
Picnic and fairs shadow a Denver era in July
Local notes report a Gilield picnic slated for July 31 and a Lake Manitou trip on July 25. Mentions of visiting relatives in Columbia City, Kessler shop listings, and multiple Denver residents traveling to Peru. Community events include Epworth League entertainment, a Universalists Walket Meeting, and a church festival with ice cream and cake.
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Thad
Ming No
Ant
Vonnich
Mary Wilkou
Church Tore
Phey
Mary Yike
Denver
Willard Belt
Adady
Promiers
Jacob
Elizapeth Fonts
Indiana
John
Sutifil
Kel ‘River
P South
Meg
Michigan
Tsryel Kisher
Elizabeth
Noah Flori
Frat
Jacube
Ohio
Acub Brower
Mescoj
Jesse Woon
Gilewd Lutter
Woolleytown
Epworth Lengo
Jn i
Prisotter of
Topic
Jesus Christ
Gilead
Vienie
Perrysburg
Kessle
Mealinge
Wm. Kessler & Eve
Messier Dros
Columbia City
Mr. Hann
Samily
Lafountaine
Mr. Kissman
Willian
Calambiy City
MLB
Victoria Strahm
Ele Tery Ford
Danser
Sylvester
Goal Shireman
Opera Drag
Edward Witter
North
Manchester
Groest
Wesley Andrews
Bette
Lake & Western Ry
Rachester
Lake Manitou
Ressler's
Gileld
John W. Murphy
Tenry South Ness
J.C. Davis
Pettysville
Win, Kessler & Bros
Meredith Grabbsy
Twelve Mile
Westey Andrews
Warrnis
Eli Paertigahars
Charley Pipers
Henry Meinhardt
Vern
Hhis Vacinian
Tives
Hak Milter
Indianapolis
Universalists
Baltimore
Chili
Sunde Army
Toughtan
Gyerly
Inberry
Wes Cruelln
W. H. Kirkpatrick
Albert Brower
Robbins
Wetan
Nat Stanley
Henry
Deaver
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