Personal notices from Nappanee area residents
A long list of local travel visits and business trips among Goshen, Nappanee, Elkhart, Mishawaka, Syracuse and Bremen residents. Names include Jesse Greenawalt, J. Smeltzer, John Keck, Elmer Walkerton, W. O. Marian, Lamb Bros. Greene, Kenton Mellinger, C. F. Miller, Douglas, Thomas Masters, E. S. Lape, S. T. Miller, Lucile Eckhart, Beulah Manaham, and others with trips to Detroit Indianapolis Kokomo Eagle Lake Cuba and various family visits.
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Jesse Greenawalt
Goshen
Nappanee
Smeltzer
Elkhart
John Keck
Elmer
Walkerton
W. O. Marian
Detroit
Lamb Bros. & Greene
Kenton Mellinger
Buttermilk Point
Lake Wawasee
C. F. Miller
Douglas
Indianapolis
Thomas Masters
Syracuse
David Hartstein
Mishawaka
Mms
Elmer Kroll
Vern Brumbaugh
South of
Milford
Orville Clipp
Lucile Eckhart
Fort Wayne
D. J. Miller
Loris
Opal Kiman
Cromwell
E. E. Stillson
Indiana Harbor
W. J. Williams
Russel
Virgil Hershberger
Bremen
Philip Heinke
Sylvan Koontz
Charles
Frank Walters
Florence Miller
Stu , Mich
A. B. Wile
Vern Walters
Garrett
Harvey Hochstettler
J. J. Yarian
Henry Lavendar
Elmer Hershberger
Myrtle Carl
Vert Sechrist
Oakwood Park
Charles Miller
Perry Ganger
D. J. Mitterling
Madison
North Dakota
A. H. Kaufman
Amos Miller
Harrison Township
Cyrus Bigler
Versailles
Ohio
J. R. Miller
George H. Newbold
Robinson
Ill
George Fales
Irvin Best
Wayne
Marion
John Snake
K. A. Boyd
Oakey Landaw
H. O. Appleman
Frederick
Girard
Inlaw
J. F. Appleman
Milo Calbeck
Ligonier
John H. Calbeck
Pratt
Kansas
J. N. Calbeck
Calbeck
Washington
Church of the Brethren Remodels Edifice in Nanpanee
The Church of the Brethren reports a rebuilt edifice in Nanpanee serving a 304-member congregation. The improved plant includes a 342 pupil Sunday school with 241 average, expanded gallery classrooms, new music program under Mrs. Clayton Stahly, and active youth and prayer groups led by Rev. J. F. Appleman and elder Rev. Daniel Wysong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Society
Christian Workers Society
Clayton Stahly
Young Peoples’ Missionary Society
J. F. Appleman
Plymouth
Appleman
Weiss
C. C. Cass & Co
Ape Electric Company
District Board Returns 1918 Registrations for Deferred Classifications
The Fort Wayne district draft board sent the 1918 registrants questionnaires to Goshen for deferred classifications based on agricultural or industrial claims. The published list omits those placed in class 1. class 2 includes Noble B. Culp and Roscoe H. Wise of Nappanee. The Excelsior class of the Church of the Brethren met August 11 near town for devotional, readings, music, and a talk by Warren Heestand on the fourfold life. next meeting is September 1 at Howard Miller’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
O. P. Martin
Goshen
Noble B. Culp
Nappanee
Roscoe H. Wise
Church of the Brethren
Celesta Johnson
Celesta Johnson Victrola Music
Theodore
Howard Miller
B. J. Miller
Marshall County
Warren Heestand
Plymouth
Geneva
Wis
Lamp Posts Arrive for New Electric System on Main and Market
Lamp posts for the new electric grid on Main and Market streets have arrived and been placed around the streets for erection. City crews will install them as part of the downtown lighting project advancing upgrades to street illumination.
Eight Year Old Girl Fatally Burned at Milford
Bernice Speicher eight, daughter of Harley Speicher, of Milford area, died after her dress caught fire from a stove while she was alone at home. Mrs. Speicher heard the scream and found her daughter with flames. the child lived 24 hours.
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Bernice
Harley Speicher
Milford
Wheat Smut Campaigns to Be Conducted Here
County Agricultural Agent G. E. Metzger announced a wheat smut campaign from August 22 to September 4 across the county. Two demonstrations for the treatment of stinking smut will be held in each township. Registrants in deferred agricultural classes from the county draft board will conduct the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.E. Metzger
July 1917 saloon arrests and 1918 shutdown impact
In July 1917 there were 23 licensed saloons and the Hikhart police made 164 arrests, 65 for public intoxication. The July 1918 report shows no saloons in operation and 101 arrests, five for intoxication.
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Hikhart
Forbing Named Deputy Food Administrator in Kosciusko County
A. J. Forbing of the Milford Mail has been appointed deputy food administrator for a portion of Kosciusko county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Forbing
The
Milford Mail
Kosciusko County
Schools to Start This September in Many Districts
Most country schools will begin the new term in September, outlining plans for opening days and initial class schedules across numerous districts.
Young Men to Enter Uniformed Training by Labor Day
Washington announces that nearly all men registered on June 5 who have turned 21 since the first registration and who can pass the physical exams will be in uniform by Labor Day to assist in delivering the final blow to the Germans.
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Washington
U S Casualties Reported For Last Week
Official release lists U S casualties last week at 4916 with total to date 20112 including died of disease killed in action wounded and missing. figures reflect ongoing war tolls and ongoing reporting.
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U. S
First Home Grown Melons Arrive at Market
The first home grown melons of the season appeared at the market on Saturday. Extreme heat and dryness kept them smaller than usual, but quality remains high.
Sunday programs at East Market Street Church
Sunday school attendance peaks as Rev. Metzler leads devotion and Hitler Daniel Wysong delivers the morning message. Evening service features C W S led by Needa Mishler and Rev. Pip pin on prayer. Special choir led by Miss Heestand Bollinger Grosh from North Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Metzler
Hitler Daniel Wysong
Needa Mishler
Everett Pippin
Cora Heestand
Bollinger
Pearl Grosh
Manchester
Sisters Aid
John Boliman
J. F. Appleman
Sunday Services Reward Attendance and Cash Day Plan
The article notes strong attendance at recent Sunday services during vacation weather. It describes a Cash Day next Sunday where each class presents offerings and participates in the program. A conference year deficit exists, and the Sunday school aims to begin the new year with a surplus. A baptismal trip to Geyer's Dam is planned for next Sunday at 2 PM, and Thursday evening's lesson is John 1. J. W. Miller, Pastor.
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Geyer’s Dam
J. W. Miller
First Brethren Church Holds Inspiring Sunday Services
A good day was enjoyed by all in attendance on last Sunday with Prof J A Garber delivering two addresses at 11 am and 8 pm. The Sunday school and C E shared in messages of hope for the workers and great work ahead. Midweek services continue Thursday. Rev. C H W Ashman will lead next Sunday from 11 am and 8 pm. Cora Stuckman, Press Supt. N A Lehman’s auto funeral car assisted at Wakarusa Friday 20 with Undertaker Anthony Yoder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Garber
C. E
CC. E
C. H W. Ashman
Cora Stuckman
No Services Next Sunday Due to Oakwood Park Assembly
Announcement states there will be no church services next Sunday because of the assembly at Oakwood Park. No further details provided.
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Oakwood Park
Marriage License Issued to Hoover and Weaver in Nappanee
John B. Hoover and Cora Weaver, both of Nappanee, obtain a marriage license as recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Weaver
Nappanee
Sunday Social Roundup of Local Visits and Visits
A long list of local residents and relatives visiting in the area is reported. Names include Miss May Lutes Miss Velma Roberts and Alph Estep staff members with various family gatherings noted across Gravelton Warsaw Plymouth and Hobert among others. Numerous trips to relatives and friends mark a weekend of social calls and hospital news.
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May Lutes
Alph Estep
Velma Roberts
Ada Barnard
Orn Cleveland
Idiss Celia Jones
Anson Jones
Gravelton
Pete Malecolm
Wm. Zentz
Aleda Wile
South Bend
Wm. Estep
Chas. Edler
John Edler
Homer Anglin
Fred Anglin
Walter Estep
Harold Myers
Silver Lake
Arthur Golden
Leander Jones
Albert Miller
Hickhart
Talley Huffer
Jonathan Hopier
Maine
Rowland
McDonald Hospital
Warsaw
Daniel Ringenberg
Roscoe Huffman
George Harlan
Gale Dekter
Bourbon
Wash Anglin
Irvin Witham
Muncie
Tom Witham
Earnest Strang
Frank Sechrist
Nappanee
Wm. Hamman
Lester Rowland
John Klinehunst
Plymouth
Wavely Roberts
Hinds
Mt. Tabor
John Miller
Miller
Wilbur Chivington
Peter Ganshorn
Orville Higgens
County Defense Council to Hold Meeting in Nappanee
The County Council of Defense is expected to convene an important meeting in Nappanee on a day next week to discuss local defense measures and community safety.
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County Council of Defense
Nappanee
Nappanee Market Report Corrections August 1918 Prices
Corrected market prices show eggs per dozen at 46 cents, butter at 46 cents, butter fat delivered 46 cents per pound. Poultry prices, lard at 6.2 to 6.5 cents, beef hides 15 cents, calf skins 20 cents. Grain bids include wheat 2.07 per bushel, corn 1.50, oats 0.67.
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Nyall
Cis
Nyal
Cc. W. Johnson
Nyal Quality Store
Crystal Theatre
Empey
Himself
Motion
Brillion
J. H. Grosh
Agricultural Implements
Nappanee, Ind
Church OF the Brethen
Nanpanee
Jacob Snell
Jacob Stahly
L. D. Ulery
Joseph Armey
J. C. Mellinger
J. H. Miller
Davis Younce
Young People’s Meeting
Christian Workers
Board AT
FT. Wayne
W. M. Holderman
Creamery
Crystal Theater
House of Quality Pictures
Corinne Griffth
Mary Maurice and
William Duan
Jack Pickford
Guy Arthur Empey
East Market Street
United Brethren Church
First Brethren Church
Wakarusa
N. A. Lehman
Anthony Yoder
Evangelical Church
Council OF Defense
Nappanee Market Report
Sam Wenger
Ind
Milford Sale Company
James T. Shepard
Cal. Stuckman
L. J. Felkner
Ringenberg-Lape
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