Hog Specialist Coming to Steuben County
Purdue University hog production expert Chester G. Starr will visit Steuben County January 16 and 17 to speak at three farm meetings. He will cover hog care, management and feeding at Saints church Clear Lake Township, Jamestown school, and Orland Grange hall Millgrove Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester G. Starr
Purdue University
Steuben County
Starr
Missouri
Clear Lake
Saints’ Church
Jamestown
Jamestown School
Millgrove
Orland Grange Hall
H. R. Smalley
Buffalo Bill Dies in Denver After Noted Career
William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill, plainsman and showman, died yesterday in Denver Colorado. Also noted is the death of William T. Clark last Wednesday in Clyde Ohio, with funeral held here Saturday. he was a Civil War veteran and Odd Fellows member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bill
William F. Cody
William T. Clark
Clyde
Ohio
Mr. Clark
Odd Fellows Lodge
Railway Mail Clerk Exam Sets February 10 Test in Angola Indiana
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for railway mail clerk on February 10, 1917, at Angola Indiana. Men 18 to 34, 5 feet 5 inches tall, 130 pounds, no defects, and U.S. citizens may apply. Kenneth Miller at the Angola post office provides blanks and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Angola
Ind
United States
Kenneth Miller
Angola, Ind
Obituary Notices of Bessie Schaeffer McElhenie and Barbara Greaser
Bessie Schaeffer McElhenie born Sept 13 187 in Scott Township Steuben County Indiana died Jan 1 1917 aged 29 3 18 married Henry McElhenie Apr 7 1908 with twins Willard who died at birth and Wilms who died at four months survived by husband parents Roy and Carl Schaeffer and many relatives funeral Jan 4 Evan gelical church Rev O P Schleicher. Barbara Anna Greaser born June 23 1839 Germany died Jan 3 1917 near Jamestown Indiana aged 77 6 10 came to the U S at age two with parents Blair County Pa married Peter H Lytle Oct 13 1867 eight children five sons and two daughters three predeceased with husband, five sons, five grandchildren, one sister, and many friends remaining. formerly New Lutheran Church member. Subscribe for The Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie
Christopher
Caroline Schaeffer
Scott Township
Steuben County
Indiana
Henry McElhenie
Willard
Wilms
Roy
Carl Schaeffer
Pythian Sisters
Evangelical Church
O. P. Schleicher
Barbara Anna Greaser
Germany
Jamestown
Ind
Blair County
Peter H. Lytle
New Lutheran Church
Bucklen Dead Ends Builder of Valley Line Railroad
Herbert E. Bucklen, noted Valley Line railroad founder and owner, died in Chicago at age 68. He rose from poverty to wealth, greatly aiding Steuben County as his line passed through, with the community owing much to his enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert E. Bucklen
Valley Line Railroad
Chicago
Mr. Bucklen
Steuben County
Emmersonians Plan Jun 17 Evening Program
School notes mark a fine term program planned for Wednesday night June 17 with entry priced at 10 cents. Mid year exams are scheduled for Thursday and Friday this week as students prepare for a grand showing of their knowledge. Senior notes report three students on the honor roll and absences for Kathryn Taylor Clarence Clark. The tardy list includes Kathryn Taylor Lyle Jones Clarence Clark and Winifred Wells. Final exams in arithmetic are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Fremont
Cora Taylor
Maud Michael
N. G
Liss Bevier
Anna Wells
Anna Taylor
Vina Taylor
Treas
Mary Bassett
Inez Abbott
Mary Fetterhoff
Co. Association
Hamilton
Angola
Emmersonians
Kathryn Taylor
Clarence Clark
Lyle Jones
Winifred Wells
Arlean Pifer
Conn Smith
Clarence Isenhower
Brotherhood Meeting Delights Fremont With Notable Program
About three hundred members of the Methodist Brotherhood and their wives gathered at the M. E. church for the January meeting. A mixed chorus led by Harry Ling performed, Forsland played violin solos, and Rev. C. Claude Travis of Fort Wayne delivered the address "Happy Valley." Refreshments followed in the basement dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Brotherhood
M. E
Fremont
Brotherhood
Harry Ling
Forsland
C. Claude Travis
Fort Wayne
Happy Valley
Loans on Farm Lands by The Straus Brothers Company
The Straus Brothers Company offers five percent loans on productive farms meeting their requirements. Loans run five years with liberal prepayment privileges. For details, write or visit their office at Ligon Ter, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straus Brothers Company
Ligonter
Indiana
Brng
Midweek School Notes Highlight Exams and Incidents
In a snapshot of school life, students face upcoming exams on Thursday and Friday. Tardies and absences are reported among juniors, freshmen, and sophomores. An ice incident injures two students and a stray poem from a sophomore reflects on their fall.
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Pythian Circle
Carrie Chapin
Ida Hall
Elmer Wood
Ralph Follett
Berea
Berea Bible
Sarah Shatenberger
Ella Duguid
Vina Rathbun
Alma Clark
Ida Grim
Ella Pinchon
Linnie Brown
Laura Straw
H. E. Bucklen
DAD and the Eagle
Dad
Eagle
Lydia M. Heller
Steuben
Michael
M. E. Church
Metic
U. S
Delcie
Leta
Tennyson
Elvin Clark
Mousie
Thadella Hackett
Goldie Fink
June Allen
George Ball
Olive Strang
Eva Meeks
Otto Schleicher
First National Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
New York
St. Louis
Lawtol Reserve
Wees Redemption Fund
U.S
Bent
State of Indiana
Noor. Thompson
Hove
Thompson
Suhday
Fred W. Peerson
Fred. Baker J. de Caswell
B. McNaughton
Rexall
Welch
Rose Talcum &c
Lee Caswell
B. F. Chapin
Scott Ridg
Fred T. Hackett Ray
C. E. Chapin
The
Chicago Veterinary College
Edison
America
Caswell's
S. C. Wolfe
Zipfel Block
Taylor
First State Bank Capital
G. A. Moore
Robert L. Wade
Alexander M. Duguid
Clyde A. Duguid
D. W. Gleason
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