Girl Drowns at Clear Lake Fort Wayne teen dies while swimming
Lois Green fifteen year old from Fort Wayne drowned at Clear Lake on Monday afternoon. Most probable cause is she overtaxed her strength in crossing a deep channel and went under before help arrived. The body was recovered after about thirty minutes with futile resuscitation efforts. The tragedy shocks her family and reminds bathers to exercise extreme caution at the lake.
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Clear Lake
Lois Green
Fort Wayne
Michigan news and notes from around the region
The roundup reports that Detroit grapples with diphtheria epidemic levels while Michigan pursues baby health efforts this summer. Other items note a Bronson marsh fire, a Berne Witness rate rise, a Redpath chautauqua appearance in Waterloo, and Studebaker museum plans in South Bend. plus county agent changes in DeKalb and Porter, Wilson's sheep sale, a burial of Calvin W Prather, and cross state notes from Celina to Indianapolis.
Dempsey and Miske Set Union Labor Day Clash
World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and challenger Billy Miske of St. Paul will clash at Benton Harbor Michigan on Labor Day. Miske has pushed Dempsey to the limit in two prior encounters and, after a long rest, is said to be in prime form. Critics warn Dempsey to take this challenger seriously.
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Jack Dempsey
Billy Miske
St. Paul
Benton Harbor
Mich
Labor Day
Miske
Dempsey
Jack
Fremont Township Expenditures and Tax Levies for 1920
The Trustee of Fremont Township Steuben County seeks Advisory Board approval of the 1920 expenditures and tax levies. Estimated amounts include Township expenditures 1 822.74 with 8 cents tax, Local Tuition 7 967.48 with 35 cents, Special School 15 948.97 with 70 cents, Rond Tax 988.85 with 15 cents, bond expenditures 84 with 1 cent, Rond expenditures 12 531.83. total tax 184 cents on the dollar.
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Fremont Township
Steuben County
Cole Family Reunion Marks 20th Annual Gathering
The Cole family held its 20th annual reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Kaufman northeast of Angola on August 8 with 54 members present. Ice cream and lemonade were served as attendees exchanged greetings and a business meeting followed the meal. Officers elected included Charley Cole president Frank Cole vice president Pauline Bachman secretary and treasurer. The next reunion will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Wilbur Carpenter at their home.
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Cole
Robert Kaufman
Angola
Charley Cole
Frank Cole
Pauline Bachman
Wilbur Carpenter
One Cent Sale at Rexall Store This Weekend
Rexall Store announces a one cent sale running Friday and Saturday. Shoppers can stock up on essential supplies at steeply reduced prices across a wide range of items.
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Rexall
Wade Family Reunion Holds Thirteenth Annual Meet
The Wade family gathered August 5 at the Schaeffer home for a day of visiting a large dinner for 63 relatives and friends. Officers elected include Pres A F Straw Vice Pres Frank Chambers Sec Arva Straw Treas Henry Schaeffer with Edith Kleckner Linna Straw and Josie Isenhower on the program committee. Guests from Newton Kansas Elkhart Mishawaka and nearby attended along with the Easterday and Lamon families. Ice cream and cake closed the day. next year’s reunion will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Sherley Klecknner near Page.
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Wade
Henry Schaeffer
Wm. Easterday
A. F. Straw
Frank Chambers
Arva Straw
Edith Kleckner
Linna Straw
Josie Isenhower
A. L. Harrison
Newton
Kansas
Ben Wade
Elkhart
Jane Baker
Fay Shank
Mishawaka
Frank Lamon
David Schaeffer
Sherley Klecknner
Page
Epworth League Institute Plans Lake George Site
The Epworth League Institute in the North Indiana Conference plans a new Lake George location. A committee led by W L Clear and Drs. Arnold and White reviewed Lake George, with Rev. L W Kemper and E C Duguid. Forest Park Improvement Association will donate land for a tabernacle for a 1500 to 2000 seat auditorium expected to draw from 420 to 625 attendees this year.
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Epworth League Institute
Lake Wawassee
Wawassee
W. L Clear
North Webster
W. T. Arnold
M. E. Church
Kokomo
J. C. White
Garrett
L. W. Kemper
E. C. Duguid
Lake George
Forest Park Improvement Association
United States
Lake Geneva
Wis
Barn Burned During Electrical Storm on Wolfe Property
A barn on the Wolfe land, owned by William Wolfe, was struck by lightning during a severe Friday night storm and destroyed. Two horses died in the blaze and a large amount of alfalfa hay was consumed.
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John Wolfe
William Wolfe
Steuben County Press Picnic Set at Crooked Lake
Steuben county newspaper men and their families will hold an annual picnic and meeting at Crooked Lake on Friday August 13. All county newspaper offices will be closed for the event. Patrons of the Eagle are advised.
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Steuben County
Crooked Lake
The
EAGLE
Rathbun Family Reunion Invites Members
Rathbun family extends urgent invitation to the eighth annual reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Rathbun on Wednesday August 18th.
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Rathbun
Henry Rathbun
Ford Dealer Expands Territory Including California Township
Harry L Taylor, holder of the Ford Agency in northern Indiana, adds California township in Branch county to his territory. Cars and Ford service will be distributed from the Fremont Ford Garage, giving Ford owners in California township easier access and better convenience.
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Ford
Harry L.taylor
Ford Agency
Indiana
California
Branch County
Fremont
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Michigan
Bronson
Berne Witness
Detroit
Leroy Hamp
Waterloo
Redpath Chautauqua
Swanton
Ohio
Studebaker Company
South Bend
Celina
Germany
A. Z. Arehart
DeKalb County
Porter County
Wilson
White House
Calvin W. Prather
Masonic Order
Indianapolis
U. S
Sey
Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau Federation
James R. Howard
Clemens
Jim Howard
North Indiana
Sidel & Doster’s
Fremont, Ind
Harper’s West End
Tae
Culumns
Straw & Sidel’s
Straw & Sidel
Kate R
Virginia
Father
Dad
Mother
Aluminum
Ares Lagan
Follett's Store
Fremont Station
Duguid’s Schiesser Bros
Sal
Schlosser Brothers
Ind
Veen Brunke
Ee A
Es Bagle Print Shop
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