Germans Fail Move as Crown Prince Troops Hold Champagne Front
An undated AP report states German attempts to oust French forces at Chemin des Dames failed and attention shifted to Champagne where Crown Prince troops were repulsed near Bullecourt. Russian activity in Galicia and Mesopotamia reports note Turkish reinforcement and Sakkiz fighting. Italians launch surprise northwest of Selo.
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Chemin Des Dames
Aisne
Champagne
Loudon
France
Bullecourt
Lemberg
Mesopotamia
Sakkiz
Tigris
Selo
Cigarette and Playing Cards Ban Declared in Winona Lake
At the Christian Endeavor convention in Winona Lake on July 6, members moved to rally 1,000,000 supporters for patriotic service by supplying comfort boxes to soldiers. The ban on cigarettes and playing cards was announced, and Rev. Francis E. Clark, founder of the society, was re elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Lake
Christian Endeavor Society
Francis E. Clark
No Trace of Hostile Submarine Near Fortress Monroe
Naval patrol boats continued the search for an enemy submarine sighted late yesterday in the waters near Fortress Monroe. No trace of the craft was found as observers doubted submergence possible in the shallow Chesapeake Bay roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortress Monroe
Chesapeake Bay
Pierceton Woman Attacked by Unknown Man at Home
Miss Kate Humphreys living alone at Pierceton was attacked when an unknown man tried to enter her residence. Hearing a noise she investigated, was seized by the arm, and dragged before her screams deterred the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Humphreys
Pierceton
Daniel Lower Loses Fingers At Goshen Ve Reen Cleaner Plant
Daniel Lower, an employee of the Goshen Veener Co for more than two decades, lost the first three fingers of his right hand yesterday afternoon after they touched a running machine he was operating at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Lower
Goshen Veneer Co
Amputation for Blood Poison in Columbia City Man
William Robbins of Columbia City had his right leg amputated due to blood poison. He is a patient at St. Joseph hospital in Columbia City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robbins
Columbia City
Robbing
St. Joseph Hospital
Pickpockets Active on Interurban Cars
Pickpockets operate on trains between South Bend and St. Joseph Michigan. Losses reported for July through July 4 exceed $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
St. Joseph
Mich
Wreck Near Michigan City Hurts 20 Investigated
An inquiry is opened into the C. B. & N. L. wreck near Michigan City in which about 20 people were injured. Officials gather facts and review causes as investigators work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Long Lost Child Believed Located In Chicago Suburb
After seven years and 32 moves in search of their son, Mr. and Mrs. Kaminski of Detroit believe they have found the missing boy, now said to be adopted by a wealthy Chicago suburb family. Juvenile court will review records of a boy left at a children's home four years ago as part of the Kaminskis' effort to reclaim their child.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Joseph
Philip Kaminski
Detroit
Mich
Kaminski
Kaminskis
Canadian House Adopts Conscription Bill in Commons
Ottawa July 6 The Canadian house of commons passed to second reading Premier Borden's bill for compulsory military service. Exciting scenes marked the vote with 118 for conscription and 93 against it as the measure moved forward in the chamber.
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House OF Commons
Ottawa
Can
Borden
Wick
Retailers in Chicago mull consolidated delivery system
The Retailers association of Chicago met to study adopting a consolidated delivery system to avoid duplicate routes and reduce costs. A new delivery schedule will be discussed at the meeting held in Chicago on July 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Retailers Association of Chicago
Red Cross Forms in Harrison Township Meeting
A Red Cross organization took hold in Harrison township with a meeting at the Harrison Center school house seven miles west of Goshen. Mayor Spohn and Sol Dem Dbufsky addressed the gathering called by Noah Dausman, with attendance surprisingly large. Harrison township aims to raise about 500 dollars for the Red Cross war fund. A Benton meeting tonight will perfect a Red Cross organization, with Mayor Spohn to speak at James Brown’s urging.
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Harrison Township
Harrison Center
Goshen
Spohn
Sol Dem Dbufsky
Noah Dausman
Benton
Red Cross
James Brown
Benton Township
Lost is Strike Leader Shine Returns to Boston
Thomas F. Shine of the Amalgamated Union of Street Car Employes of America, who had been in South Bend since April 12, left for Boston. The strike's fate has been sealed as most strikers have found other work, though Shine kept the ranks firm to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Shine
Amalgamated Union of Street Car Employes of America
South Bend
Boston
Shine
Elks Leader Parker Departs for Grand Lodge Trip
Charles R. Parker exalted ruler of the local Elks lodge leaves for Boston as the lodge representative to the Grand Lodge. He will be away about two weeks.
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Meeting of
Elks
Charles R. Parker
Elks Lodge
Boston
Grand Lodge
Fishing at Constantine Nets Bass To Four Pounds Each
Iver Hennings and associates of So Bend fished the St Joseph river at Constantine and landed 36 black bass including four over three pounds, plus 25 red eyes in a single outing.
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Constantine
Iver Hennings and Associates
So, Bend
St. Joseph
Selig Leaves Ligonier to Live With Sons in Seattle Duluth Minneapolis
After forty years in Ligonier, Joseph Selig has disposed of his interests there and will reside with his sons in Seattle, Duluth, and Minneapolis.
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Ligonier
Joseph Selig
Seattle
Duluth
Minneapolis
Giant Strawberries Backed by South Bend Lawyer
South Bend attorney Alex Greer grows unusually large strawberries measuring seven inches in circumference. The plants were imported from Colombia, South America, adding to the unusual hobby of this local lawyer.
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Alex Greer
South Bend
Columbia
South America
Alleged Bad Berries Shake South Bend Market
In South Bend authorities allege berries sold as fresh produce were adulterated. Grower Jacob Snyder faced charges but was acquitted after trial.
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South Bend
Jacob Snyder
Coffee Roasting Plant Planned for South Bend
A coffee roasting plant is to be established at South Bend. The project involves setting up industrial facilities to roast coffee beans, creating local employment and contributing to the regional economy. Authorities indicate regulatory approvals will be pursued.
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South Bend
Mrs Catherine Casey Dead at 70 in Goshen Home
Catherine Casey 70 widow of John Casey died at 8 30 this morning in Goshen at her brother John Rigney’s home after 18 weeks with stomach cancer. Born Rockport New York she moved to Goshen with her parents in 1861 and married in 1865. Survived by brothers John and Henry Rigney and sister Mrs Peter Trainor. funeral at St John’s Church Ligonier with burial Oak Park.
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John E. Rigney
Catherine Casey
John Casey
Ligonier
North Seventh Street
Goshen
John
Ann Rigney
Casey
Rockport
N. Y
Michigan City
Henry Rigney
Peter Trainor
St. John's Catholic Church
Halpin
Kendallville
Oak Park
Rigney
Cygsey
Goeshen
Edward Payson Weston
Weston
Elkhart
Clifton Hotel
Conservation push aims at higher 1918 food production
The state council of defense emphasizes conserving food and notes production must come first. Increased grain acreage and better fruit and vegetable crops promise a larger supply. Plans for 1918 call for even greater production.
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State Council of Defense
Worker Injuries Reported At Goshen Plants
Clarence Schrock suffered severe injuries to his right hip after a fall at Goshen Dairy Co. plant where he works. Ho ward McBride sustained a severely mangled right hand while operating a machine at Goshen Sash & Poor Co. The index finger was severed.
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Clarence Schrock
Goshen Dairy Co
Goshen Sash & Poor Cos
Howard McBride
Four youths killed or severely injured in Toledo & Indiana cars crash
Hazel Balsby 18 Bryan and Alva Coy 21 Stryker died from injuries after two Toledo and Indiana electric cars crashed two miles east of Strycker. Agnes Kuhns 18 Bryan and Geo Martin 16 Stryker were gravely hurt and many others were injured in the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Balsby
Bryan
Alva Coy
Stryker
Agnes Kuhns
Geo. Martin
Strycker
Minooka man held after DUI crash injures Foster Mac Co. car
An auto driven by J. H. LaStell of Minooka Illinois ran into a Foster Mac Co. vehicle at Elkhart and caused 25 dollars of damage. Police hold LaStell on drunken driving suspicions.
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J. H. LaStell
Minooka, T
Foster Mac. Co
Elkhart
LaStell
Fort Wayne man killed in hotel elevator fall in Grand Rapids
James W. Hunter aged 60 formerly of Fort Wayne died in a Grand Rapids Michigan hotel elevator after attempting to exit without the operator's help. The cause is listed as a fatal elevator incident. Hunter had moved to the area earlier in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Hunter
Fort Wayne
Grand Rapids, Mich
Hunter
Wages Raised for All Section Men in New York City
All section men employed on the New York Central here have been given a wage increase to 2.25 dollars per day from 2.10. Organisations say it was impossible to obtain labor at the old rate.
Cards Lost in Mail in Indiana Draft Records
About 2,200 registration cards for men from Wabash County under the selective draft have been lost in the mails somewhere in Indiana, delaying official processing and county records.
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Wabash County
Indiana
Escapee Frank Newell Captured at Warsaw
Frank Newell, who escaped from Putnamville penal farm, was captured at Warsaw. He will be sent to Michigan City. Newell committed a theft at Warsaw.
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Warsaw
Frank Newell
Putnamville
Michigan City
Newell
Meeting of Tik hart Township Sunday School officers
Officers of the Tik hart Township Sunday School association will convene this evening in the parlors of the First Reformed Church for a church meeting.
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Tikhart Township
First Reformed Church
Attempt to Restore Monarchy in China Faces Failure
In China the attempt to restore the Manchu dynasty seems near collapse as republican forces mass around Peking. Tian Chi-Juni leading about 20,000 troops between Tianjin and Peking, with 50,000 total converging from the south, while General Chang Hsun retains roughly 3,000 men.
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China
Tian Chi-Juni
Tien Tsin
Peking
Hankow
Chang Hsun
Auto turns turtle in Union township
Ford roadster owned by Beyer Bros. and driven by George O. Miler, a packing house employee, turned turtle late yesterday afternoon about a mile east of Whitehead cemetery when trying to avoid a deep rut. Miller suffered a severe injury to his left leg. car damage estimated at $50. He was en route to Goshen.
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Beyer Bros
George O. Miler
Union Township
Whitehead Cemetery
Miller
Goshen
Kohler kin aware cousin in serious condition in Atlanta
Charles Kohler was told his cousin L. J. Rehter, formerly of Millersburg and Goshen, lies in a perilous condition at his Atlanta home after a year with paralysis. Al Kohler and Mrs Marvy Niner of Chicago, his brother and sister, have gone to Avanta.
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Charles Kohler
L. J. Rehter
Millersburg
Goshen
Atlanta
al Kohler
Marvy Niner
Chicago
Mr. Kohler
Avanta
Child Rescued From Drowning In Christiana Creek Tale
Evelyn Sellers, nine, nearly drowned in Christiana creek Tetkhart when two girls failed to help. Ernest Crouch, a Conn factory employee, rescued her after she was swept into a swift current above a water depth of 24 feet.
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Evelyn Sellers
Christiana Creek
Tetkhart
Ernest Crouch
Conn
Subway desired by Nappanee residents on Nappa nee Bremen road
Nappanee residents press county commissioners to authorize a subway crossing at the B or O railroad crossing on the Nappanee Bremen road amid local traffic concerns and town growth. The call reflects anxiety in Nappanee and surrounding areas about improving transportation infrastructure.
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Nappanee
Bremen Road
Barney Iield To Enter Wisconsin This Fall
Gary High School star Barney Iield plans to enroll at the University of Wisconsin this fall. He reports that nearly every school in the middle west courted him with offers to enter their programs.
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Barney Iield
Gary
Wisconsin University
Middle West
Wilson hints Kern too old for interstate post
A Washington dispatch reports President Wilson told Kern supporters that Kern is too old to serve on the Interstate Commerce Commission. Kern is 67 and linked to political friends seeking the appointment. The brief note notes the age as the barrier to the nomination.
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Kern
Washington Dispatch
Wilson
John W. Kern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Near Electrocution At Garrett Pole Incident
Albert Shoemaker aged 16 was almost electrocuted at Garrett when attempting to climb an electric light pole. The pole had been energized through crossed wires, creating a dangerous fault.
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Albert Shoemaker
Garrett
Green Apple Contest Fatal At Bedford Event Ends Life
Mariel Ferguson an 11 year old died after convulsions in Bedford following a green apple eating contest attended by several participants. The incident occurred after the contestants endured a 48 hour period of participation. Authorities investigated the event for safety concerns and possible negligence.
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Mariel Ferguson
Bedford
Burro Attack On Farm Injures Local Farmer
Frank Johnson, a farmer on the Sam Moist farm south of the Elkhart hump, was severely bitten by a vicious burro owned by Mr Moist.
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Frank Johnson
Sam Moist
Elkhart Hump
Mr. Moist
Secretary of State Jackson Resigns to Enter Officers Training
Indian apolis July 6 Special Federal Jackson secretary of state handed his resignation to Gov Goodrich today and will enter the second officers Reserve corps training camp at Ft Benjamin Harrison if he is accepted Aug 27 Otherwise his resignation will not be effective Gov Goodrich will appoint Pliny W Wolford of Newcastle as chief deputy as Mr Jacksons successor
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Indianapolis
Fed Jackson
Gov. Goodrich
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Goodrich
Pliny W. Wolford
Newcastle
Next Sunday Morning New Time Table On Big Four Rail
A new Big Four railroad timetable will take effect on the Michigan Division next Sunday morning. Goshen schedules show southbound trains changing times with No 39 arrival moved to 3 35 am and through chair car to Indianapolis. No 21 to 8 27 am renamed Indianapolis Express. No 27 to 1 34 pm through Louisville. No 46 to 12 09 pm. No 34 to 7 37 pm through Louisville to Benton Harbor. No 40 to 10 30 pm. Nos 21 and 46 will connect at Anderson for Indianapolis.
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Big Four Railroad
Michigan
Goshen
Indianapolis
Louisville
Benton Harbor
Anderson
Osolo Construction Co Organized In Elkhart
A citizen group in Elkhart forms the Osolo Construction Co with 10000 capital to build roads at reasonable cost. Organizers include Senator A R Beardsley FE I Arnold Dr C F Miles and D M Click. Stockholders list several local names and firms. The firm wins Adamsville road improvement contract from Bristol street to the state line four and a quarter miles for 12750 dollars.
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Elkhart
Osolo Construction Co
A. R. Beardsley
FE. I. Arnold
C. F. Miles
D. M. Click
W. H. Winship
J. 7. Littren
Bristol Street
State Line
Mortuary notices for Adeline Gilbert and Carlton North
Adeline Gilbert age 52 wife of William H. Gilbert died suddenly at her East Goshen home from heart ailment. Survived by husband, one son Albert and seven daughters including Mrs. Elmer Cooper and Mrs. John Taggart. Also two brothers James Notestein and G Notestein. Carlton North age 90 longtime Elkhart resident died at daughter Mrs Rex Buell’s home after three months illness. Survived by two daughters. born Fly Creek NY 1826, came to Elkhart 1856, hardware dealer turned real estate and insurance.
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Gilbert
Adeline Gilbert
William H. Gilbert
East Goshen
Albert A. Gilbert
Elmer Cooper
John Taggart
Isaac Miller
South Bend
Charles Wyatt
Elkhart
Harry Pierson
To- Wa
John Knapps
Golf Club Opens With Fresh Beautification On Course
The local golf links present a beautiful appearance with greens and fairways in prime condition. Courtesy of Harry R. Whitmer, sand and water pail retainers and comfortable tee seats have been donated for all nine tees. Boxes and settees are painted white, contrasting with lush green foliage for a pleasing effect.
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Harry R. Whitmer
Indiana Masons urged to donate for Franklin home debt
The drive asks each Mason in Indiana to contribute one dollar toward wiping out the seven thousand dollar indebtedness on the Franklin home valued at three hundred thousand dollars. C. B. Grove, Mrs. J. D. Hebert and Mrs. J. M. Dale of Goshen are at the home.
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Indiana
Franklin
C. B. Grove
J. D. Hebert
J. M. Dale
Goshen
Wanted travelers and beginners for sales work
Help wanted ad seeks travelers and beginners aged 27 to 60 for a position in Chicago. Salary, commission, and expenses offered to the right candidate, with J. E. McBrady listed as contact.
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J. E. McBrady
Chicago
Indicted Hatch and Gillette in Elkhart gravel road case
The Elkhart superior court grand jury indicted Walter W. Hatch Goshen highway contractor and Willard M. Gillette former county surveyor on three counts each for fraud connected with the Elkhart Mottville gravel highway project contract price 30890. The road in Washington township near the St Joseph river has been nearly paid for except 4881 40 and some allege insufficient gravel was used. Hatch now at Chicago Junction and bonds of 3000 for each man were reported. L L Burris represents Hatch & Sons Co.
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W. W. Hatch
W. M. Gillette
Superior Court
Grand Jury
Elkhart
Walter W. Hatch
Goshen
Willard M. Gillette
Elkhart-Mottville
Washington Township
Concord
St. Joseph
Bristol
Hatch & Sons Co
Hatch & Sons
Hatch
Harrison Township
Chicago Junction
Goshen Society News Details Several Local Weddings
Marriage announcements from Goshen Indiana cover Ralph Rood son of Mr and Mrs Wilson H Rood and Miss Fero King of Akron Indiana with ceremony at Akron on Monday June 11. Rood worked for Packard in Detroit after service on Mexican border with Michigan national guard. Other notices include weddings of Mary Hartman and Homer J Beery near Seville Ohio, Ruby McMahon of Goshen and Suh street party for 15th birthday, Stitch and Chatter Club hosted by Mrs FEM Whirledge, Earl Myers of Redwood City California and Helen Wilkins of Bolinas California, Calista V Banker of Laporte and John C Shigley of Elkhart Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rood
Wilson H. Rood
South Six’ Street
Fero King
Akron
Ind
Rood
Goshen
Packard Motor Co
Detroit
Michigan National Guard
Ie Earl Myers
Redwood City
Cal
Lagrange
Helen Wilkins
Bolinas, Cal
Death of E. J. Lockrider at Ligonier
E J Lockrider 57 died at his Ligonier home after paralysis that began with a stroke a year earlier. He was in his cigar store when illness struck. Survived by wife a daughter and two sons. Funeral at 2 pm Sunday. Burial in Oak Park Cemetery Ligonier.
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Ligonier
E. J. Lockrider
Giis
Oak Park
Iemetery
Farmer dies at crossing flagged by lighted match
William Depew a 70 year old farmer from near Garrett was killed at the Baker Street crossing in Altona when he stooped to light a match to flag an interurban car. The impact hurled him several feet and he was dead when rescuers arrived.
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William Depew
Garrett
Baker St
Altona
Depew
Walters family reunion near Nappanee attended by 100
The Walters family reunion near Nappanee drew about 100 attendees with representation from Goshen, reflecting a regional gathering of relatives and local ties.
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Walters
Nappanee
Goshen
Chicago Man Drowned in Flint Lake Incident
Charles Perze aged 22 of Chicago drowned in Flint Lake north of Valparaiso. His body was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles Perze
Flint Lake
Valparaiso
Democratic State Central Committee Spots Convention Election
The Democratic state committee met to plan a full Democratic ticket for next year’s constitutional convention. Charles A. Greathouse chaired with outstate leaders, urging early party involvement in the convention preps. A special election is set for Sept 18 with registration underway. Greathouse may resign as state chairman to join a federal board, with no immediate successor named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Charles A. Greathouse
Indiana
Citizens’ League
Democrats
Chas. A. Greathouse
Northern Indiana Deaths Report
Drowsy and Brights disease caused the death of Mrs. H. H. Hillery at Warsaw. For six years she had been in serious condition. The remains of Mrs. John Shively, who died at Oxnard California, were interred at Servia Indiana. Mrs. Zipporah Kist, 83, pioneer resident of Kosciusko county, is dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hillery
Warsaw
John Shively
Oxnard
Cal
Servia
Ind
Zipporah Kist
Kosciusko County
Bullet hits moving train in Lo Bend incident
A revolver discharged at Lo Bend struck a car on eastbound New York Central passenger train No. 64, breaking two windows and prompting an investigation into the incident.
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Lo Bend
Band Concert Tonight At Rogers Pavilion
The regular Friday evening band concert will be given at Rogers band parp tonizh followed by a dance in the pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Band
Marriage Notice From Sturgis for Blossom and Peckham
Harold L Blossom aged 20 and Alice D Peckham aged 16 both of Sturgis were married at Lagrange in a ceremony recorded in the local notices. The couple's union is listed among recent marriage records, with no further details provided in the available excerpt.
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Lagrange
Harold L. Blossom
Alice D. Peckham
Sturgis
Ice team social at Indian Creek Saturday evening
Community notice invites everyone to an ice team social at Indian Creek on Saturday evening July 7. organizers urge attendance and friendly gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek
Topeka couple wed in city ceremony
Adrian B. Carpenter age 20 and Lizsie Burns age 19, both of Topeka, were married in a local ceremony. The announcement notes the couple’s Topeka residence and union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Adrian B. Carpenter
Lizsie Burns
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State Board
Tien Tsen
Geo. O. Miller
Wisconsin
Secretary OF State
Jackson
Officers Training School
Mortuary Record
Gillette
L. L. Burris
Society News
Mary Hartman
S. S
Homer J. Beery
Chris and
Mary Beery
Seville, O
Ephraim Markley
Seville
Ruby McMahon
Suh Street
Stitch and Chatter Club
Ter
Calista V. Banker
Laporte
John C. Shigley
Vention
Greathouse Con
Fers
Gates
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