Tornado toll marks farms and homes in 1920 stricken region
A devastating tornado ripped through a northern plains area last Sunday afternoon, killing Wim Doudt of Orland and injuring his son Kenneth. The storm destroyed barns and a store roof, swept away 34 farmhouses between Orland and East Gilead, and wrecked the Ovid town hall. Widespread property loss exceeds 300000 dollars with several injuries and one fatality beyond the Doudt family.
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Orland
Wim. Doudt
Kenneth Doudt
East Gilead
Ovid
Coldwater Lake
Geo. F. Harding
Dale Isenhower
Ed Isenhower
Coldwater
Perkins
William Doudt
Fremont High School wins county discussion league contest
Fremont High School students led by Lewis Straw and Imo Parsons clinched first place in the Steuben County Discussion League at the M E church last Friday. Miss Elliott will represent county high schools in the district contest at Auburn in two weeks.
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Lena Elliott
Prentice Teppainen
Helen Merritt
Flint H. S
Miss Elliott
Steuben County
Auburn
Evangelical Church Schedule for April Events
On Sunday April 4 services include Bible School at 9:30 Class Meeting at 10:30 and preaching at 7:30 with the message Lifted up and Lifting up. Tuesday April 6 offers Bible Study in St John’s Gospel and Thursday April 8 features a Prayer Meeting. The pastor O N Braun invites all to attend and study the Word.
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O. N. Braun
George R. Heller Announces Sheriff Candidacy in 1920 Primary
County candidate George R. Heller announces his bid for the Republican nomination for County Sheriff subject to the May 4 1920 primary election.
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George R. Heller
Republican Sheriff Candidate Seeks GOP Primary Support
A Republican county sheriff hopeful urges all GOP voters to back him in the May 4 primary, urging a vote for Domer.
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Domer
Amos Junod Seeks Republican Nomination for County Sheriff
Pleasant township resident Amos Junod announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county sheriff and respectfully seeks the support of Republican voters in the upcoming primary.
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Amos Junod
Pleasant Township
Pence Seeks Second Term as Steuben County Auditor
To the voters of Steuben County VIN W Pence announces his candidacy for county auditor on the Republican primary ballot. He states he believes he deserves a second term and asks for voters support.
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Steuben County
Suport
Vin W. Pence
Jamestown Candidate A R Cook Seeks County Auditor Nomination
County Auditor hopeful A R Cook of Jamestown township declares GOP bid for the nomination subject to the May 4 primary.
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A. R. Cook
Jamestown Township
Waddell Nominated in Republican Primary for State Senate
Robert M. Waddell of LaGrange is the Republican candidate for state senator in a district including LaGrange Steuben and Noble counties, pending primary voters decision on Tuesday May 4 1920.
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Robert M. Waddell
LaGrange
Steuben
Noble
Willis Seeks Nomination in Angola Race for Representative
Representative Raymond E. Willis of Angola announces candidacy for nomination. He seeks the endorsement to run for the house seat, detailing his goals and platform for local and district issues.
Plan to Lend a Hand in East Gilead Storm Recovery
A local effort forms to aid storm victims near East Gilead. Able bodied men are urged to leave at 7 a.m. next Monday to clear wreckage and assist farms for summer crops. Sightseers discouraged. questions to be discussed up town with neighbors.
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East
Gilead
Easter Dinner and Sale at Ev. Church Basement
Announcement for an Easter dinner and sale at the Evangelical church basement on Saturday April 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funds likely support church activities and community outreach.
Naples Family Arrives in Coldwater for New Home
Mrs Pietro Lopez and two daughters from Naples arrive in Coldwater to establish residence after ten years apart. A four months old child of Roscoe White and wife of Flint was found dead in bed last Monday. Sam Pence and wife of Angola visited Chicago. Pence serves on the railway mail between Chicago and Louisville. Montpelier students will have school gardens at the fair grounds with space for 100 pupils. Dr C B Jeffrey of Orland will practice dentistry in Eden. Coldwater to observe Eastern Time this summer. Will Jarrard, longtime Stiefel employee in Angola, buys Dennis Triplett stock and will assume May first. Two women aged 93 recently registered in Branch county. William Musgrove of California township gains bounty for 1326 sparrows.
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Roscoe White
Flint
Girls Band Concert Opens in New Uniforms on Street
The Girls Band will perform Saturday evening April 3 at 8 o clock on the street. The group will debut in newly issued uniforms, marking their first appearance in the new attire.
Legion Post Holds Regular Meeting at K of P Club
At the K P club rooms last Monday evening the local American Legion Post held its regular meeting. Preparations for Memorial Day exercises were discussed. Dr B A Blosser was chosen marshal. Telegrams to district Senators and Representative urged action on ex soldier legislation. Two new members joined with several more signifying intent to join.
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K. of P
American Legion
B. A. Blosser
Congress
Methodist Church Notes Easter Services In Fremont
The Sunday schedule includes 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 45 a m public worship and sermon by the pastor 3 30 p m Intermediate League 6 30 p m Epworth League and 7 30 p m public worship. Easter service opens the Conference year final five year pastorate. Esther Sunday School Class provides special music. Also, Straw Bros ice cream plant changes hands to Straw and Sidel as Straw Sidel.
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Methodist Church
Epworth
Fremont
Esther
al. Straw
Straw Bros
Elmer Sidel
H. E. Straw
Mr. Sidel
Straw
Infant Knapp Born and Died in Fremont Indiana
Infant son of Vyrle and Luella Knapp was born January 11 1920 in Fremont Indiana and died March 23 1920 at two months. Burial was in Fremont with Rev O N Braun officiating. Poem prayers accompany this local death notice reflecting sorrow and faith.
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Pearle LaVyrle Knapp
Vyrle
Luella Knapp
Fremont
Ind
O. N. Braun
Paradise
Sorosis to Sell Home Baked Goods Saturday
Sorosis will hold a sale of home baked goods on Saturday at Gier Bros. store. Shoppers will get full value for their money and support a public spirited society through the purchase.
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Sorosis
Gier Bros
Senior Notes Highlight Fremont Contest and Class Activities
Lena Elliott won in the Steuben County Discussion League Contest held in Fremont Friday evening. Seniors congratulate, study Treasure Island in English, and note Prof Leas’s absence. Juniors, baseball season begins, observers from Angola expected, and the sick list is decreasing as classes resume.
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Lena Elliott
Steuben County
Fremont
Students Named Absent and Grade Reviews Begin
DuLana Ferguson Wava Pinchon and Dale Pifer are on the absent list. Vern Porter entered the 7th grade Monday and Wava Porter and Mabel Wilson entered the 8th grade. The 8th grade begins state exam reviews ahead of the April 17 test date. Ruby Kauffman returns after several weeks away. The Sophomores show spring fever while reading Scott's Ivanhoe and Homer's Odyssey.
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DuLana Ferguson
Wava Pinchon
Dale Pifer
Vern Porter
Wava Porter
Mabel Wilson
Freshman Notes Absent List Mentions John
Freshman notes indicate an absent student list highlighting John. The fragment names John among those missing from activities or attendance, suggesting a school context and record of absence for the freshman group.
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John
Keeping Store and Running a Business Side by Side
A brief note contrasts the duties of operating a business with the older habit of merely keeping a shop. It highlights practical needs like advertising and supplier relations as key to success.
Benton County Minnesota Farm Prospect Ad
Come to Benton County Minnesota this adapted county for diversified farming. All grain crops and potatoes, root crops vegetables and garden truck can be grown. Creameries telephones markets roads schools churches. Boundless opportunity for the man with moderate means. Benton County Real Estate Co Sauk Rapids Minn.
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Benton County
Minnesota
Benton County Real Estate Co
Sauk Rapids
Minn
Star Theatre Showings Feature Marguerite Clark and Gladys Rockwell
Friday offers Marguerite Clark in Uncle Tom's Cabin with Topsy and Eva plus a Christie Comedy. Saturday presents Gladys Rockwell in Chasing Rainbows and Sunshine Comedy Her First Kiss. Big attraction Shepherd of the Hills arrives in ten reels for Friday and Saturday April 16 and 17, with a single Friday night show.
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Marguerite Clark
Topsy
Eva
Gladys Rockwell
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Steuben and
Branch Counties
Orville Miller
Faulkton
S. D
Mar
Fremont Eagle
QO. R. Miller
Evangelical Church Calendar
J. Domer Cassel
Raymond E. Willis
Angola
Pietro Lopez
Naples
Italy
Lopez
Sam Pence
Chicago
Mr. Pence
Louisville
Montpelier
Ohio
Fair Grounds
C. B. Jeffrey
Eden
Will Jarrard
Stiefel
Branch County
William Musgrove
California Township
Legion
Mississippi
Flelh
John Cudney
New Orleans
Brother Isaiah
Cudney
Tennyson
Prof. Leas
Mr. Leas
Helen Mulcahey
Helen Shutts
Treasure Island
Scott
Ruby Kauffman
Sanitary Barber Shop
Hillsdale Steam Laundry
West
Toledo St
Fremont, Ind
D. W. Gleason
First State Bank
Frank L. Adams
Robert L. Wade
Indiana
Fremont, Indiana
B. F. Chapin
Scott Bldg
Newt. G. Ball
G. Fawkes Notary Public
B. Fremont,ind
First National Bank Angola, Ind
Anaflir
M. R. Clark
E. A. Franklin Dobbs
Ray
Fred T. Hackett
B.C
C. W. Chapin
The
Chicago Veterinary College
Harper’s
West End
Harper Miller
Telephone
Sharpen
Fremont Co-Operative
Association
Morris Hanson
Co-Op
Star Theatre Program
Mary Pickford
J. C. Bailey
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