Steuben County mobilizes for Salvation Army home service enrollment
Steuben County citizens prepare for a county wide enrollment of Salvation Army home service supporters May 20 21 and 22 led by county chairman Guy J Shaughniss with assistance from Henry F Wells and Ford R Vaughn Ex soldiers through the American Legion back the effort noting the Army's relief work in peace and war Local organizers list township delegates and define funds to aid food fuel clothing medical care counseling and nursing for the needy The national drive is led by Franklin K Lane with state and local figures coordinating the mobilization
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Steuben County
Friends of Humanitarian Service
Salvation Army
Guy J. Shaughniss
Angola
American Legion
Shaughniss
Henry F. Wells
Fremont
Ford R. Vaughn
Hamilton
Corneal Bratton
Rolland J. Weaver
Russell Taylor
Waldo Sheffer
Clear Lake
Roy Davis
Ray
Fremortit
Ed. Myers
Millgrove
Russell Case
Orland
Jackson
Lloyd Wilson
Helmer
Pleasant
Enos Parsell
Scott
Jesse O. Covell
York
Eugene Brooks
Otsego Russell Taylor
Steuben
Harold Ransburg
Pleasant Lake
Hudson
Ford Libey
Salem
George Butler
Hélmer
Jamestown
William Knox
Richland
Owen Santer
Salvationists
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
Ralston
Beveridge
Indiana
Arthur R. Robinson
Indianapolis
Obituary of John M. Seydel
John M. Seydel of Crawford county Ohio died at his home near Ashland on April 30 at age 75 years 3 months and 1 day. Born 29 1845 in Cranberry Township he lived in New Washington and Crawford County most of his life. He married Ross Riddick in 1899 and was father to five children from a former marriage. Funeral services were held at his home and graveside in Riddle Cemetery.
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John M. Seydel
Ashland
Qannery
Crawford County
Ohio
Angela le
New Washington
Iss Ross Riddick
Fee Een
William A
Cies
Salty
Trinity
Items of Interest From Neighboring Towns
Captain Howard Long of Angola was home on a short leave last week. The Michigan Press federation will meet in Jackson on June 25. Clinton Ind had eight stills and sixty gallons of whiskey confiscated by federal officers. A marriage license was issued to Conway Garn and Esther Smith. Clinton Hilton, formerly of Fremont, graduated from Ashley high school May 6 and gave the class poem. Tri State College at Angola will graduate a class of over one hundred this year. A consignment of Dowagiac minnows and other fishing tackle is to be delivered in Coldwater today by air ship.
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Howard Long
Angola
Clinton
Ind
Michigan
Branch County Eastern Star Association
Quincy
Clinton Hilton
Fremont
Ashley High School
Tri-State College At
Coldwater
Card of Thanks for McKinney Family
We extend sincere thanks to relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of our mother Vilette M. McKinney. Gratitude for floral offerings and musicians. Special thanks to Rev. John Mumfreys for comforting words.
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Vilette M. McKinney
John Mumfreys
Evangelical Church May 23 1920 Calendar and Upcoming Events
May 23 1920 calendar notes Bible School at 9 30 service led by Rev C A Wilkie and Rev G C Murbach from Michigan for Evangelical Forward Movement. Bible study continues in St John s Gospel Thursday mid week prayer meeting aims to boost attendance. June 16 Glee Club from Naperville Illinois will visit. Pastor N Braun invites parishioners to attend.
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C. A. Wilkie
Niles
Mich
G.C. Murbach
Benton Harbor
Evangelical Forward Movement
St. John’s Gospel
Naperville
Ill
N. Braun
Scouts Plan Decoration Day March At Jamestown And Fremont
The Scout troop announces a Decoration Day march, aiming to prove their relevance to Fremont. They will order supplies soon and defend the organization against doubt, noting Scouts exist in many nations from England to Japan and beyond. Melvin Miller serves as secretary.
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Jamestown
Fremont
Boy Scouts
Indiana
England
United States
France
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Germany
Austria- Hungary
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Turkey
Russia
Africa
Australia
Brazil
Chile
Argentina
Colombia
China
Japan
Melvin Miller
The Girls Band Elects Officers for Next Year
The Girls' Band met Monday evening with twenty four girls present. They elected officers for the coming year: President Mildred Wade, Vice President Wilma Wade, Secretary Marie Williamson, and Treasurer Ida Bates. They are preparing an excellent program for May 30 and urge attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Wade
Wilma Wade
Marie Williamson
Ida Bates
Pollyannas Host Surprise Dinner for Mrs Masters
The Pollyannas gave a surprise dinner for Mrs Lisle Masters on Wednesday evening. Mrs Masters and her young son plan to move Saturday to join Dr Masters at their new Rochelle Illinois home. Mrs Harry Hann, a former member, attended.
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Lisle Masters
Obituary Note Details John Seydel Death At Home
In a note with John Seydel’s obituary Mrs. Seydel recounts his death at home after a nap with both under care of doctor. He rose for oil in the shed and died suddenly, found with his left hand warm in his pocket. Sons Ed and Will Seydel and their wives receive praise for devotion.
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John Seydel
Decoration Day plans in Fremont and Jamestown
American Legion posts prepare a fitting Decoration Day memorial for Civil War veterans and World War II comrades. Rev. L. Kemper will speak at the Fremont Methodist church at 2 pm. The Boys Scouts march in uniform. the Girls Band and chorus perform. flower girls assist. details to follow. Jamestown ceremonies begin at 10 am with Brof. J B Munn speaking and music by the Girls Band.
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Fremont
Jamestown
American Legion
Kl. W. Kemper
Methodist Church
Legion
George. Reed
J. B. Munn
Methodist Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Attendance
The Methodist church lists services each Sunday with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. preaching at 10:30 a.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. and a second preaching at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study meets at 7:30 p.m. Attendance nears 800, with 178 present last Sunday. Pastor L. W. Kemper.
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Epworth League
L. W. Kemper
Mrs James F McKinney Born 1847 in Pem broke New York
Mrs James F McKinney Vilette M Paul daughter of James and Sarah M Paul born September 3 1847 in Pem broke New York later moved to California Michigan. Married James F McKinney April 25 1867. Died May 9 1920 in Angola Indiana in her 78th year after living with daughter Effie Chase. Funeral held May 12 in Angola and California Corners.
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James F. McKinney
Vilette M. Paul
James
Sarah M. Paul
Pembroke
New York
California
Township
Branch County
Michigan
William J
Chicago
Illinois
Effie
Ashley Chase
Angola
Indiana
California Township
Josie M
United Presbyterian Church
United Brethren
California Corners
John Humfreys
Uniform cemetery care charges set for lot owners
The writer asks all lot owners to pay past due cemetery care fees. Full lots are charged $1.50 and half lots 75 cents. Payments should be sent by mail or paid in person by May 30.
Special Meeting of Cassel Post Armieri at KP Club
A special meeting of Cassel Post Armieri is set for Monday night at 8 o'clock in the KP Club Room. Members are urged to attend and discuss post affairs.
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Cassel Post Armierican Legion
K.P
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St. Joe County
Conway Garn
Esther Smith
Scout Notes
EAGLE
Fred T. Hackett
E. A. Franklin Dobbs
Fremont, Ind
C. W. Chapin Veterinary
Chicago Veterinary College
B. C
Sherts & Pifer Sanitary
Hillsdale Steam Laundry
Toledo St
D. W. Gleason
First State Bank
Robert L. Wade
Phonee
B. A. Blosser
Fremont, Indiana
DR. B. Fp, Chapin
Scott Bldg
M. G. Fawkes Notary Public
B. Fremont, Ind
First National Bank Angola
Ind. Capital
Jetna Insurance Company Fire and
Tornado Insurance
Cora A. Fox
Aluminum
Follett's Store
Fremont Co-Operative
Association
Morris Hanson
Co-Op
Harper’s
West End
Pat
Imi
Fane Ae
Home Telephone Company
J.C. Bailey
Proprietor
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