Local Social News and Obituaries from Washington Center
A jumble of names and events from Washington Center and nearby townships includes a late April social calendar, school notes, and family notices. Residents such as Mes, Simon, Goble, and Baker link events, baptisms, anniversaries, and dinners with teachers, students, and relatives across Columbia City, Huntington, and Fort Wayne areas.
Ossian Pulpit and Social Life Highlight Presbytery Visit
Ossian and Fort Wayne residents gather for the Spring session of the Fort Wayne Presbytery. Clergy Rev. W. F. Martin visits Ossian church. Local families entertain and host, with social events, nurse guests, and community notices.
Ossian Area Casual Notices and Social Gatherings
Local residents report various social visits and church events. Mrs. Fryback's family celebrated a nineteenth birthday. Rev. Dawe preached in Murray and Selden. Miss Holland visited from Fort Wayne. numerous neighbors hosted and attended dinners and meetings. A fatal fire incident near Ossian affected the Gossard household, with wind hindering containment.
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Ware Nayaeie
Mame Fryback
A. S. Eley
Weed Linn
Sho
Ifm
Lower
Siete
Joseph Linn
Cleo Reep
Decatur
Garfield Dawe
Sarl
John E. Dean
Ve. Boone
Ae Shultz
Sarah Ac- Hide
Elizabeth Holland
Fort S Wayne
Burcay
Mire
G. G. Koons
Holland
Rope Hospital
Fear
Zeert Keltey
Robert
Fort Wayne
Ted Sunday
Sacoh Zalgter
J Beltey
Ister
Rita Valentina
Phan
Bas Orr Powell
Hass Hinzer
Zanesville
James Byrd
Ossards
Mra
Stearis
John Parkingon
Wit Cotton
Steve Cotton
Misa Crossingsborn
George Snyder
A. A. Malehinganil
Mr. Oleching
Otto Glock
Hood
Russell Jones
Ossian
Anil
Blzex
JW. Orn
ME. Speaver
Roy
Ore Powell
Mast
Tey
Garfield Dawes
Powell
Blesy
Dora Haoyez
Community Notes From Wolf Lake and Vicinity
Readable items report church matters, social visits, and farm news around Wolf Lake. Rev Turner preached at the M. E. church. Families from Burr Oak and Green township attended the quarterly meeting in Wayland. Local residents hosted and visited, with Farm news noting Emory Williams taking charge of a farm and plans to raise onions. A house burned on the Geo. Stults farm near Wolf Lake. Various neighbors from North Webster, Oswego, Syracuse, and Warsaw were seen visiting, shopping, or at social gatherings through the week.
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Kerth Manchester
Miller
Charles Delauter
Albert Kennedy
Daniel Bretdentepests
Evering
Turner
Tia M. & Church
Wawaka Charse
Waywakr
Fternoon
Wade
the Baptist
Burr Oak
Frank
Gappinger
Orsi Pressler
Green Township
Wdy
Wildeman
Lena Smith
Elkhart
A.P. Stults
Gwen Gray
Mr. Gray
Arthur Kimwhetl
Mra
Zeigler
Elgonier
theWolf Lane High School
Wills Grace Conrad
Tristes C. H. Prickett
Emory Hile
Whitey Counts
Wolf Lake
Quarherly
Sirs Uindsen McClagan
Barbee Lake News Item From Barbee Lake Area
April report from Barbee Lake area notes visits among residents including Winnie Huber of Morris and Notlie Banch Simda. Charles Bieler, Willard and Thelin Chaves, and Sunray with Trigade in Dutchtown are mentioned among callers. Numerous locals, including Mrs Sallie Cure and Mrs Fran cor, are listed with neighbors stopping by.
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Barbel Lake
Thd
Mra
Winnie Huber
Morris Eens
Notlie
Albion News Highlights and Local Visits
Albion letters report residents visiting in Albion and nearby towns. Chesson of Bewallville, Fryer and Winebrenner of wait Tale in attendance. Staund and others from Huntington bought jars in town. Kuhnt sold stock to Stamblit of Kendaille. Baker of New Mexico visits York township. St Marks Lutheran held a recital with praise for tone and memory. Rants praised. Buchanan and Mrs. Buchanan of St. Louis visit Mrs. Woyner.
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Puteake
Topeta
Sam Kuhnt
St Bort
Clas Stamblit
Sour Kendaille
Simon Schlops
Ligo
Lsu Sehtesy
Quetar
Welun Baker
New Mexico
J. MW Lplinn
York
Teuli-Wientuh Wits
Ned
J. C. Blank
Bt. Mark's ‘Lutheran ‘Church
Darylone
Walter Rants
Victor Buchanan
St. Louis
Mes
John Woyner Naae Wi Waka
Commencement exercises at Laotto High School May 20
At Laotto Indiana April 19, commencement exercises for the class of 1916 will be held Saturday evening May 20. Mrs Julia Freja Walker to deliver the class address. Graduates include Ferma Mich Teah Slotter Guthrie Paline McXamar Fern Miller Nil Jackson Fern Warner and George Gause Ralph Bilger Karl Bilger. Rev Mr Wallace to preach Sunday evening and other local items. Andrew Fulk injured in a wagon accident near Falk school convalescing at home.
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Laqtto
Ind
Laotto High School
Julia Freja Walker
Mr. Wallace
S. H. Welty
Wall Lake
Celips
Seotto
Sheldon
Wallace
Lutheran Church
Charlie Wappes
John Mendenhall
Wits and Son
Argyl
Jacob Rhodes
Fort Wayne
Tleb
Younus
Fe. Mullon
W. A. Rich
Kurt Knisely
James Wyatt Jr
Churchusee
Andrew Fulk
Garrett Hospita
Laotta
Falk School
Eva
Garrett
Folk
Uttis
Ang
Angola News Briefs From Angola Indiana
Local items report Jacob Mirughler improving after illness at home. Mr and Mrs Maxfeld to manage Lake Jamison home and boarding house duties. Mrs Sylvanus Ewert and the group returned from Lansing. A West Wayne County case of smallpox affects a Cox family member. Frank Jackson purchased 137 acres south of town, part of land once linked to Judge Gale. Capt and Mrs GW Meteridge travel for treatment. Tom Benedict injured on a ladder but not severely. Mrs Mary Brumbaugh hospitalized for possible operation. Attorney Tymes Smith attends to duties in Aubur. Democrats plan a county nominating feast as locals discuss Lake Jamison cottage property.
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Angola
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Jacob Mirughler
Erruielak
Hie
Fngo
B. Maxfeld
Lake Jamas
Snd
Maxtiell
Ure Joliswoxa
Sylvanus Ewert
Tnbe
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Lansing
Lot Bf Cox
Hla Hone
Waet Waite
Ohio
Frank
Jackson
Gale
Linge
Alnson Hendry
Mattle EB
Hendry McBride
Capt
Ars GW
Meterige
Cnnengs
Samtain
Fox Boyne
Tom Benedict
Elmar Rinehart
Critterion
Mary Brumbaugh
Fort
Churubesco
Tra Parrish
Las
Auburn
Charlia Bear
Homer Pence
Cadeaco
Tony Roniston
Gupvoit
M. Park
A. Lu. Hauaisett
Ass Croll Geleer
Collings
Edward Runnion
Garrett
Wspimenta
Insaph Runnion
Pleasant Street
Anta Coy
Ariia
Jaceph Rewland
Allen Osborne Test
Tewn
Tarvill
Nott
Columbia City
Gandy Aml
North Mary Street
Frank Pinty
North Manchester
Arthur
Lennon
Cidyar
Banany
Framgrot North
Sanford Gorden
Stown Ie
Geadhier
J. 10
Riges
Amd
Bay Stotter
Tatty
le Gat
Bert
Mies
Manitowoa
Wisconsin
Thffandater
Anita
Iatix
Seavarl
Soma
Mixa Meno Gand
North Maire
Warng
Local Waterloo Notes Include Birthdays Births Funerals And Festival
The Waterloo Chronicle records a Sunday gathering for a birthday in Angola and mentions family visits from Auburn and Detroit. Clarence Vacehn resigns. F H K Schurtz attends medical clinics in Indianapolis. a funeral for Mrs Aline Henning Duerling is noted. The community plans the annual triple syrup festival on April 22 with a short program and a homemade supper amid local events and visitors.
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Waterloo
Ind
Mia
Angola
Miser
Wareston
Sherman Kimmel
Sen
Auburn Spear
Ambeose Keanat
Wererlonna
Clarence Vacehn
Ther
Ritten
Hamile
Schurtz
Infianapalls
Rone
Paul Biyerman
Troan Hoolenillar
Vlalt— Ars
Auber Sunde
Aline Henning Duerling
Hutler
Wuerling
Detralt
Mich
Skawv
Hmithneld
Ok Henning
Mynat
Prinettala
Harry Tnca
Ba Igertan
Rome
Bargery Maria
Apremier
Nathanial Ruther
G. A. Hos
Batur Gay Exon
Readius
Mins
Fredress Frick
Ellen Waterman
Hazel Fiytth
Frances Thomas
Mary Speer
Tha “Mountain
Saventy
Decatur News Highlights Year End Study Meeting
The Decatur News reports the Decatur Research Club held its last study meeting of the year with Mrs Dan Sprang as hostess. The program covered Scotland with several members traveling to Fort Wayne for related events. Various residents, including Mr and Mrs Sir Bardyee and Mrs Roy Runyon, were noted in connection with travel and local activities.
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Decatur
Ind
Research Club
Dan Sprang
Scotland
Frenely Quinn
Goshen Ovegmy Penley
Bradwell
Mutton
Matiasa Loapworthy
Fort Wayne
Local Area News Rushes With Visitors and Family Updates
The town sees a flood of visitors and residents reporting new births illnesses and moves. Charlie Bear and Homer Pence families celebrate a new baby while several residents travel home after funerals and attendances. A child care note mentions the Gat family and other town figures amid community notices.
New Haven Folks Gather for Local Notices and Weddings
New Haven residents and visitors share news of baptisms marriages and confirmations as well as hospital and church events. Local families such as Lenhart Dawkins and Wolf attend gatherings in Fort Wayne and Wayne with guests from nearby towns. a marriage between Miss Ita Ashi and Harry Mt Curisan is announced. a missionary class and Easter service are planned, and residents visit relatives while many attend confirmations and social house parties.
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Pei Misnes Marte
Regis Stier
Fort Wryne
Aiea Gail Gerard
Rong
George Hialie
Tor’ Sery
Thelma Schwamae
Matus
U? Leirsie
Tnw
Ang Ofna
Chester Altern
Prudl
Jonh
Bigelow
Georgy Wolf
Fort Wayne
O. Wootever
Ray Wootever
Fort Waran Pyteau
Misa
Agnes Becker
Fort Weyne
New Ras Ves
Ana
William Schoenefrlat
Emma
Edward Bobeart
August Haamefeldt
Me. Boyeard Holman Sr
Mary Lugkin
Ara
George Wolf
Mrriann Startz
Eva Bong
Mary Dunlap
Helen Pra
Dorothy Monroe
Mesers
Fred Nag
Bert Glenvenring
John Aders
Wolf
Conkiss
Estella Gerantot
Henry Sider
Epworth Leave
Enworth League
Eversona
James Bannister
Abril Gsth
Cemaeternister
Bucyrus
Worn Garner
Bannister
New Haven
Methodist Episcopaly Church
Chauncey Ring
Elsie
Grant
Ais, J. Stemen
Helenan Grover Bill
Amy Richart
Mery Lenhart
Wayne
Fort
Lenhart
Claud Roberts
Aulis Evenheth Powell
Ugitt Ryan
Anon Slaven
Iss Lena Wolf
Blanche Dennis
Charles Martin
East of Ny Haven Slave Purchase
Soniny Munsts
Nua
Henn Gohen
P. Teach
Anderson
Taiksionary
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Housland
Ars Stuckman
Yoann
Bulir
Oy Devis
Bel
Palmec
Inn
Brown
Brasnac
Ars Biselaw
Hattinger and others visit in region near Kimmell
Syracuse news notes several visits and social events in the Goshen and nearby areas. Mr and Mrs W R Hattinger spent time with Chester Wiley at Kimmell while Mrs Mugene Holloway enjoyed a show with friends. Mrs Mary Wise hosted visitors at Le Grand Hotel and plans for travel to Indianapolis are shared.
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Syracuse
Jud
W. R. Hattinger
Chester
Wiley
Kimmell
Mugene Holloway
Bure Iette
Elvise
Zecha Goshen
William Hettinger
Wanstw
Widuor
Cyrds
Arteriges
Mary Wize
HLM
Hing
LeGrand
Raith
Atlin
Willa
Mais
Orley Unows
Enn Jingane
Othe Culphones
Eae
Murersbures
Miata Jaren
Pin Murae
Mary Volis
Atand
Dime
Sauna Leva
Uniianapolis
Bert Cluliad
Columbia City
O. Ly
J. Cars
Laken
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