Fire Hits National Mill in Angola Causing Major Loss
Around 9 am Saturday a blaze on the second floor of the National Mill near the New York Central station in Angola swept the upper levels. Firefighters saved the Indiana Utilities plant and some flour and feed from the mill. Owner E. J. Page faces estimated losses of 12 000 to 15 000 with a 5 000 insurance estimate. The Utilities plant kept power and water for nearby towns. A smaller side-fire at Thomas Tasker’s home was extinguished quickly by bystanders. no fire department response was needed.
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National Mill
New York Central
Angola
Indiana Utilities
Utilities
E. J. Page
Pleasant Lake
Ashley
Hudson
Waterloo
Thomas Tasker
Herman Albright
Ralph Follett
Holstein breeders plan Steuben county dairy center
About twenty Holstein breeders from Steuben county met at the library with Indiana Holstein Breeders Association secretary Charles Kurtze and Dr. S P Sherer of Indianapolis. Sherer urged dairying as a stable, growing industry and praised Holsteins while noting good cheese prospects under a proposed Steuben County testing association. A second meeting was planned for early April to form the cow testing group and boost county dairy business.
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Steuben County
Charles Kurtze
Indiana Holstein Breeders
Asa’n
S. P. Sherer
Indianapolis
Indiana
National Holstein Ass’n
Dr. Sherer
Sherer
H. R. Smalley
Change in Business at Baker Steffey Firm
The firm of Baker and Steffey becomes Burl Baker after Burl Baker buys Steffey's interest. For now Steffey remains in the store as a clerk.
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Baker & Steffey
Burl Baker
Steffey
Needlecraft Club Hosts Anniversary Celebration
The Needlecraft Club met with Mrs Ida Grim last Thursday with twelve members and four guests. Four members celebrate birthdays March 4 to 7, prompting extra refreshments and decorations with national colors. Members not celebrating presented carnations to honorees in playful inauguration ceremonies. The hostess and assistants Mesdames Rathbun and Ritter wore national colors, and a festive supper followed. The next meeting will be with Mrs Hall for officer elections. The club has fifteen members and is noted for its good times and good eats.
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Needlecraft Club
Ida Grim
Mesdames Rathbun
Ritter
Pleasant Anniversary Surprise At Hufnagle Home
Mr and Mrs Harold Hufnagle and son Richard Jr were surprised by relatives Thursday evening March 1 to celebrate their second wedding anniversary. The event also marked the Schaeffers 30th anniversary with a mantel clock and gifts. Attendees included Daniel and family, Richard and family, Henry and family, Earl and son Dean, Louis and family, and Mrs John Schaeffer.
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Harold Hufnagle
Richard Jr
Daniel Schaeffer
Hufnagle
Richard Hufnagle
Henry Schaeffer
Earl Schaeffer
Dean
Louis Schaeffer
John Schaeffer
Literary program closes season at high school
The last literary program of the season was held in the high school assembly room on Wednesday evening February 28. A large crowd attended and was pleased, with thanks extended to all who supported the year’s literary work. Junior notes report no absences or tardies, and a board writing exercise replaced oral recitals. Amos Michael chaired the parliamentary drill, while sophomores note they imitate juniors and announce forthcoming domestic science cooking instruction.
Brotherhood Meeting Promises Musical Program
The Methodist Brotherhood plans a large meeting Monday night at Auburn. Rev. Freeland A. Hall of the First Methodist Episcopal Church will deliver the address. Organizers urge full participation of all members.
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Methodist Brotherhood
Freeland A. Hall
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
Auburn
Brotherhood
Prohi Party Convention Highlights Indiana County Rally
The Prohibition party held a three session convention at Angola U Church on February 24 1917 with speakers Daniel Clark and Rev G S Seiple unable to attend. J W Huddleston entertained the crowd and State Chairman J Raymond Schmidt urged a middle of the road approach while stressing enforcement of Indiana law.
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Angola U. Church
Lynn C. Bisbee
Daniel Clark
Hudson
G. S. Seiple
Metz
Basso
J. W. Huddleston
Indianapolis
Lida Duguid
Aim
Angola
W. O. Bailey
Pres. L. M. Sniff
Tri-State College
J. Raymond Schmidt
Indiana
Hudson U. B
Hamilton U. B
Baptist
Pleasant Lake
Guy R. Bangs
Fremont
Mortgage Exemptions Affidavits Due in March or April
M. R. Clark announces affidavits for mortgage exemptions must be made during March or April. Office with Dr. Moore in Fremont Indiana. The Secrets of Success advises early to bed and early to rise and to work hard and advertise.
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M. R. Clark
Moore
Fremont
Ind
Cickens
Loans on Farm Lands Offer At Local Company Office
Loans on farm lands announced with terms and repayment details. Prospective borrowers may secure information by letter or visit the local office. Contact area company in the region for specifics and eligibility.
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Mvs
Areas Pet Company
Igonier
Tana
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Bisbee
Cal Bisbee
D. A. Schaeffer
Misa Rice
Amos Michael
Fred
Prohi Party Conference
B. F. Chapin
Scott Bldg
Phone
Fremont, Ind
Fred T. Hackett Ray
Home Telephone
C. E. Chapin
Chicago Veterinary College
First National
Bank Angola
CAVER
Oup Ad
Yasser
S. C. Wolfe
Ziple
Bleck
Aysy Py No Fon Sipak Bape Bank Fremonting
Capital
Tianedal Foundation
Sheets & Rinehart Sanitary
Hillsdale Steam Laundry
Best End
C. A. Moore
Robert L. Wade
Srings Indiana
B. A. Blosser
Dr. Burnham
Sanyak
J.C. Bailey’s
Zimmerman’s
Ray, Ind
Eagle Advertising
First State Bank
Fremont, Indiana
B. C. Gibbon
Straw's
J. A. Watters
East Market
Sidel & Son
Bake Abt Ade
Harper Miller
Telephone
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