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Nappanee Advance

Location

Nappanee, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1918

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Liberty Guards to Train Conscripts in Nappanee

Governor orders conscripted men to report to Captain Charles C. G. Miller of the Liberty guards for preliminary training. Men in and near Nappanee should report Tuesday evenings at 8 at the drill grounds to shorten later work by at least a month. Captain Miller met Goshen officials to arrange the program.

Charles CG. Miler Nappanee Liberty Guards State Adjutant General Liberty Guards Miller Goshen Martin

Local draft registration grows in Goshen district

Twenty seven men aged twenty one since the last June 5 registration signed up at Goshen headquarters on Saturday. They received questionnaires and will be examined upon return to Clerk Oswald P. Martin. Registered from Nappanee include Ralph Robinson William Hanes Orres Mishler Lawrence Branson Forrest Postma. Future 21 year olds will register monthly.

Goshen Oswald P. Martin Nappanee Ralph Robinson William Hanes Orres Mishler Lawrence E. Branson Forrest W. Postma

Reverend Beyer Delivers Sermons in Nappanee during Vacation

Rev E G Beyer of Cedar Rapids Ir spent a week of vacation in Nappanee and preached twice on Sunday morning and evening. He left Monday evening for Chicago for a short visit with relatives on his return home.

E. G. Beyer Cedar Rapids Nappanee Chicago

Grosh Implements Sells Electric and Hand Washers at 10% Off

J. H. Grosh, the implement dealer, announces a special sale on electric and hand washing machines Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday of this week with ten percent off regular prices. See ad on page 8 for details and prices.

J. H. Grosh

Chaplin's A Dog's Life at Auditorium Saturday

Charles Chaplin's latest photoplay A Dog's Life will be shown at the Auditorium with matinee and evening showings on Saturday August 31. The comedy is billed as Chaplin's greatest hit and a strong attraction wherever screened.

Charles Chaplin Chaplin

Four Cromwell Men Take Rural Carrier Exam

Four men from Cromwell Noble county took the civil service examination for rural route carrier before M S Hoover secretary of the local civil service commission on Saturday.

Cromwell Noble County Civil Service M. S. Hoover Civil Service Commission

M. B. C. Church Announces Service Schedule

The M B C Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Prayer meeting is Tuesday at 8 o clock The pastor A Taylor extends a cordial invitation to all.

All. A. Taylor

Excelsior Class Meeting Postponed to Sept 8

The Excelsior class of the Church of the Brethren postpones its gathering to Sunday afternoon September 8 and will meet at Howard Miller's home.

Church of the Brethren Howard Miller

Hartman Family Reunion at Island Park Elkhart

The Hartman family holds its annual reunion at Island Park in Elkhart on Wednesday August 8. A large turnout from Napanee is expected to attend.

Hartman Island Park Elkhart

Ruhl Family Reunion Planned at Kiotz Home Near Nappanee

The annual Ruhl family reunion will be held at Charles Kiotz residence five miles southwest of Nappanee on Sunday September 17. Family members are invited to gather for the event.

Ruhl Charles Kiotz Nappanee

United Brethren Sunday School Elects New Officers

John L. Early named new superintendent at the United Brethren Sunday school meeting last Sunday. Press Committee report and duties were announced.

United Brethren Sunday School John L. Early

Desirable Eighty Acre Farms for Sale by J H Matchett

J H Matchett offers four eighty acre farms for sale at Bourbon. Farms described as in the right place and of the right kind with good terms available. Advertisement number 502.

J. H. Matchett

Miller Lumber Coal Co Ad Urges Quick Coal Order

An Advertisement from Miller Lumber and Coal Co urges customers to stock up coal while it is freely obtainable and to place orders promptly to secure supply.

Miller Lumber & Coal Go Miller Lumber & Coal

Military News From Local Families During Wartime

Private Ernest Vv. Dick of Nappa nee and Lester Weber arrive safely overseas with word to their families. Ray Smeltzer and J P Hughes receive call to colors and depart soon. Harvey Rose heads to Camp Custer with family from near Nappanee. Herbert Alexander visits before Camp Custer departure. Ray Warren to Camp Custer after a short visit in Osceola.

Ernest Vv. Dick Nappanee Fort Harry J. K. Rose Camp Custer Herbert Alexander South Bend Ralp Miller Mich Ray Warren Osceola Ira Heckaman Warren Battle Creek

Mrs. Miller Retires to Afterlife on Local Farm

Mrs. John W. Miller aged 59 of 6 miles south of Nappanee died Monday after a lingering illness. Funeral at Mt. Tabor Church of God conducted by Rev. Bartalbaugh with interment at Stony Point cemetery. Survived by husband and six children. two sons in the army, one in France and one in the Philippine islands. Family attendance noted from Millwood Brooklyn Mich Burling ton and Elkhart. Lived on the farm for 28 years.

John W. Miller Nappanee Mt. Tabor Wesley Miller Millwood Charlies H. Miller Brooklyn Mich Walter Mattern Burlington Albert Miller Elkhart

Fire department mobilizes for small blaze on Indiana Ave

Monday noon a small fire at J. J. Kuhns home on Indiana Ave was extinguished without the fire hose. Cloud Best was knocked down by a motorcycle while responding and suffered bruising to his right arm and left leg.

J. J. Kuhns Indiana Ave Cloud Best

Concrete Construction Company Builds New Office

The Concrete Construction company erects a new northwest corner office at its plant. Measuring about 12 by 16 feet, it consolidates operations formerly housed on the factory’s second floor to better accommodate expanding business needs.

the Concrete Construction Company

Pippen Ger Family Reunion Set for Next Saturday

The annual Pippen ger family reunion will be held next Saturday at Levi Pippenger's home, five miles northwest of Plymouth. Last year 3850 attended the gathering at the late J D Pippenger's home near Nappanee.

Thanks to neighbors for assistance after loss

We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindly help and sympathy during the long sickness and after the death of our beloved wife and mother. John W. Miller and family.

John W. Miller

New Pastor to Lead Church Services This Sunday

Regular church services resume with Rev. Mr. Detweiler preaching both morning and evening. The Pres Committee extends a cordial invitation to the public to attend all services.

Detweiler

Social club outing planned for Bremen park

Members of the social club will take their children to a Thursday afternoon picnic at Bremen park with a planned program to ensure a delightful time for all attendees.

Bremen Park

City Clerk Offers Spring Lot Rent Rebates

City Clerk Harold Weygand has a rebate ready for distribution among parties who rented city lots last spring. If interested parties do not call soon, the money will be turned over to the Red Cross.

Harold Weygand The Red Cross

Liberty bonds conversion at Farmers & Traders bank

holders of first and second issue Liberty bonds may convert to 4 percent bonds by applying at the Farmers and Traders bank before November 1.

Farmers & Traders Bank

Mrs Zook Receives Reynolds Shingle Roofing on East Market

Elizabeth Zook hires John VanDerVeen for a Reynolds asphalt shingle roof on her residence on East Market Street. The contractor outlines the project scope and completion timeline.

Elizabeth Zook Reynolds East Market Street John VanDerveen

Money loans on good farm land security at 51 percent

A local lender T. J. Prickett in Nappanee Indiana advertises farm land secured loans at a low rate of 51 percent. He offers up to twenty year terms, quick service, and favorable terms for those with current or upcoming loan needs. Call or write for applications.

T. J. Prickett Nappanee Ind

Prohibition Likely as Senate Reaches Gentlemen's Agreement

United States 1919 bone dry plan advances as both wet and dry factions in Congress negotiate. President Wilson is not opposing. the House is expected to accept the proposal amid a Senate gentlemen's agreement within days.

Washington D. C Congress Senate Wilson House

Red Cross to Assist Ladies Rest Room Purchases

A resolution authorized Red Cross involvement in buying necessary articles for the ladies rest room.

Infant daughter of Freed Miller dies at home

The infant daughter of Freed Miller died last Tuesday at his father William Miller's home. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the home conducted by Rev. Co. EB. Kolb with interment in Union Cemetery two miles west of Warsaw under the direction of undertaker N. A. Lehman. The mother died shortly after birth in Sioux City, Iowa, last spring.

Freed Miller William Miller Co. EB. Kolb Union Cemetery Warsaw N. A. Lehman Sioux City

Hickey Campaigning Across the District Opens Nappanee Meet

Andrew J. Hickey of LaPorte Republican candidate for Congress spent Wednesday to Saturday in Nappanee meeting voters and strengthening support. The campaign is described as systematic and dignified, adding strength to the ticket in every county. he plans another visit before the election.

Andrew J. Hickey LaPorte Nappanee Hickey

Red Cross Urgently Seeks Knitted Garments Shipment

The ladies of the Red Cross plan a late week shipment of knitted and sewn garments. An urgent call goes out for all items in this line as officers aim to maximize the forthcoming shipment.

Women urged to join stenographer corps nationwide

Uncle Sam seeks thousands of stenographers with emphasis on women. Examinations weekly across 550 cities and entrance salaries range from 1000 to 1200 dollars.

Uncle Sam

United Brethren Conference Set for Winona Lake

The annual United Brethren church conference will convene at Winona Lake on Tuesday of next week. Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Miller and several Nappanee church members plan to attend.

The United Brethren Church Winona Lake J. W. Miller Nappanee

Grosh sells fourth Heider tractor this season

Ohlan Smeltzer of two miles south of Wakarusa bought a Heider tractor from J. H. Grosh. The dealer reports this is the fourth Heider tractor sold this season.

Ohlan Smeltzer Wakarusa J. H. Grosh Mr. Grosh

Subscription price increase for the Advance publication

Subscribers will pay $2 per year in advance starting September 1, up from the current $1.50 rate. The price hike reflects higher costs for postage paper and publication essentials.

Personal News Notes From Napanee Area

O E Fisher visited from Gary over Sunday. Many locals hosted or visited relatives in Winona Lake Fort Wayne Mishawaka Bremen and Goshen. Travel to Chicago Minneapolis and California mentioned.

Inter-State Fair at Springbrook Park Set to Break Records

South Bend prepares for the fourth annual Inter-State Fair September 10 to 14 at Springbrook Park. Gates cost 1.10 for three main admittance tickets, with over 14,000 in exhibit prizes and daily race purses totaling 3,000, rising to nearly 5,000 on the final day. Noted acts include Ewing's Lady Military Band and Olympia DesVals with animals, while grounds stay open day and night.

Springbrook Park South Bend Indiana Michigan Single G Russel Boy Hal Boy Ewing Olympia DesVals Berclaire Brothers Riverview Park Chicago Spriningbrook Park

Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated by Shenbaughs

Mr and Mrs P H McAndrews home hosted a Sunday gathering honoring Mr and Mrs Johnshenbaugh on their fifty years of marriage. Six children and numerous relatives attended from Elkhart Mishawaka Warsaw Lima Ohio Nappanee Walkerton Wolf Lake South Bend and Warsaw. The couple received fifty dollars in gold and other gifts.

P. H. McAndrew Johnshenbaugh Mary Peoples Elkhart Sue Hamilton Mishawaka Vina Byler Warsaw B. J. Eshenbaugh Lima Ohio Ida McAndrew Edith Callander Nappanee Will Veck South Bend Allie Sheaks Walkerton Harry Benner Wolf Lake Helen Byler Shenbaugh

Nappanee Lodge Hosts Inspected Masonic Degrees

The Nappanee Masonic lodge plans a September 12 gathering for Milford and Wakarusa lodges with an Indiana grand lodge officer to inspect their work. Milford will exemplify the first degree in the afternoon, Wakarusa the second, and Nappanee will present the third degree in the evening.

Nappanee Masonic Lodge Milford Wakarusa Indiana Grand Lodge Milford Lodge Nappanee Lodge

Guth Returns From Five Weeks East Business Trip

H. L. Guth sales manager of Mutsehier Brothers returned Friday after five weeks in the east including New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and other points. Mrs Guth accompanied him and remained longer visiting relatives at her old home in Allentown Pennsylvania.

H. L. Guth Mutsehier Brothers Company East Mr. Guth New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Mrs. Guth Allentown

Red Cross event plan with Jackie’s band abandoned

The project to bring one of the Jackies bands from the Great Lakes naval training station to Nappanee for a Red Cross celebration has been abandoned. The expense was found too great to justify the undertaking.

Jackies Great Lakes Naval Training Station Nappanee

Son Born at Elgin to Elgin Couple Culp

Mr and Mrs Clyde M Culp welcomed a son named Eugene Harold born Sunday morning at Sherman hospital Elgin Illinois The baby weighed a substantial pounds and joy spreads among Nappanee friends of the family.

Clyde M. Culp Eugene Harold Sherman Hospital Elgin, Il

Deisch Moves to Portland for Shipyard Machinist Work

Wm. E. Deisch of South Bend and formerly of Nappanee has relocated to Portland Oregon. He will take a position as a machinist in the shipyards there.

Wm. E. Deisch South Bend Nappanee Portland Ore

Civil Service Exam For Nappanee Post Office

A civil service examination for a clerk carrier at the Nappanee post office is scheduled for Saturday August 31.

Nappanee

Death of Mrs Anna Hochstettler Near Nappa Nee

Mrs Anna Hochstettler aged 52 of six miles northwest of Nappa nee died Monday evening at Epworth hospital South Bend after surgery for hernia and bowel strangulation. Undertaker N A Lehman sent her body home for burial. Funeral services were held Thursday at 1 pm from the home by Revs Monroe Hochstettler and Eli Bontrager. Burial was in Burkholder cemetery. She left five sons and three daughters, four sisters and brothers, and her aged Bucklea Kansas parents. She belonged to the Amish Mennonite church of Ayr and was highly esteemed.

Anna Mhochstettler Nappanee Epworth Hospital South Bend N. A. Lehman Monroe Hochstettler Eli Bontrager Middlebury Burkholder

Open Air Services Remembered as Church Plans Rise

Pastor A. H. Doescher invites all to next Sunday worship in the church with Bible study at 9 30 and service at 10 45 on Religion in the Home. Junior and Senior Alliances meet at 2 30 and 8 00 with Bright Hour. Bishop Spreng to visit. teacher training classes starting. prayers for spiritual life.

Samuel P. Spreng Naperville Illinois A. H. Doescher

Hissong Weygand Families Hold Annual Argos Reunion

The Hissong Weygand families held their annual reunion Sunday in Argos. Jacob M. Weygand of Nappa nee was elected president and Mrs Herbert Weygand of Nappanee was named secretary. Attendees from Nappanee included Mrs John Tobias and family, Mrs Hazel Williams and daughter Josephine, Kenneth Tobias, Jacob Weygand and wife, Charles Weygand and daughter of Elkhart, and others with Weygands and Tobiases represented.

Hissong Weygand Argos Jacob M. Weygand Nappanee Herbert Weygand John Tobias Hazel Williams Josephine Kenneth Tobias Jacob Weygand Charles Weygand Elkhart Alberta Hubert Weygand Elias Tobias Harold Weygand Dorothy Beecraft

Nappanee man named to fill clerk vacancy on prohibition ticket

Jesse T. Mitchell is appointed by the prohibition state committee to fill the vacancy for clerk of the supreme and appellate courts on the prohibition state ticket. Mitchell, a prominent young businessman and Evangelical church member, has served as secretary and treasurer of the township prohibition committee and as official collector for the Defense League of Locke and Union townships. He receives congratulations from friends across parties.

Jesse T. Mitchell Nappanee Prohibition State Committee Prohibition Mitchell Evangelical Church Defense League of Locke Union Townships

Virginia Heroine caste holds pot luck for Miss Fraizer

The Virginia Heroine caste gathered Monday at Mr and Mrs H R Stauffer’s East Market Street home for a pot luck supper in honor of Miss Lois Fraizer who departs soon to become principal of the Police High School in Police Ohio. The occasion also marked Delphia Callander’s belated birthday with the troupe recalling last winter’s production.

H. R. Stauffer East Market Street Lois Fraizer Police High School of Police Ohio Delphia Callander

Elkhart Pastor Plans Year-Long Mission Leave for France

Rev and Mrs C L MacKay of Elkhart visited Mr and Mrs Charles Mutschler. MacKay departs Monday for New York to sail for France to serve soldiers on the firing line with the Y M C A. The First Presbyterian Church of Elkhart grants him a year's leave of absence.

C. L. MacKay Elkhart Charles Mutschler MacKay New York France First Presbyterian Church of

Births Reported in Local Families This Week

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Anson Lutes on Monday August 19. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Oren Cleveland southeast of Nappanee on Monday August 19. A daughter was born Tuesday of last week to Mr and Mrs Frank Rehrer of South Bend at the home of Mrs Rehrer s parents Mr and Mrs CC W Johnson.

Anson Lutes Oren Cleveland Nappanee Frank Rehrer South Bend

Good Samaritan Class meets at Strang home on Locke Street

The Good Samaritan class of the Church of the Brethren taught by Rev. Everett Pippin met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Strang on south Locke street Monday evening. Sixteen were present. The next class meeting will be held in September at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Shank east of town.

Church of the Brethren Everett Pippin William Strang South Locke Street Shank

Manitoulin High School Sees New Chemistry Physics Instructor

Herbert Neher will depart Wednesday for Manitowoc Wisconsin to join the high school as instructor in chemistry and physics for the upcoming year. He previously returned from Gull Lake near Kalamazoo where he taught several pupils during a vacation.

Herbert Neher Manitowoc Wis Mr. Neher Gull Lake Kalamazoo

Clerking Position Taken at Calbeck's Grocery

Ray Troyer has accepted a clerking position at N Calbeck's grocery store in Galbegk. The move fills a clerk vacancy and places Troyer in the daily retail operation.

Galbegk Ray Troyer Calbeck’s Grocery

Seed wheat treatment demonstrations urged for farmers

County Agent G E Metzger leads seed wheat treatment demonstrations to combat stinking smut across multiple township sites. Attendees invited, with two events in Locke township on Saturday August 31 at 2 and 2:30 PM at Owen Smeltzer and John Mattern farms. Harvey J Miller chairs Locke township proceedings.

G. E. Metzger Locke Township Owen Smeltzer Nappanee Wakarusa Road John Mattern Harvey J. Miller State Council of Defense Rufus Brown Waterford Abe Stump Ulery School Union Township Homer Weldy Union Center Wakarusa Melvin Eby J. Mattern

United Brethren Church Names New Sunday School Officers

The church announces installation of officers for the upcoming year at Sunday school next Sunday. Officers include Superintendent John Harly and secretary Sterne Dick with a full slate of posts such as treasurer Harley Feldman pianist Ursie Silberg chorister Floyd Slabaugh librarians LaMar Wehrley Esther Hartman corresponding secretary Clarence Dick temperance superintendent Oscar Reed home department superintendent Mrs Moneyheffer cradle roll superintendent Miss Mable Sloat. Rollin Stump will preach after Sunday school due to the pastor's absence, with 8 o clock preaching and 7 o clock Y P C E service led by J W Miller.

John Harly Sterne Dick Harley Feldman Ursie Silberg Floyd Slabaugh LaMar Wehrley Esther Hartman Clarence Dick Oscar Reed Home Department Wm. Moneyheffer Mable Sloat Rollin Stump J. W. Miller

Entertaining at Lake Wawasee Guests From Cincinnati

Mrs. I. N. Price and her daughter Florence from Cincinnati have joined Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Warren at East Van Buren street to take a Lake Wawasee cottage. They will entertain Mrs. Price's sister Miss Fannie Madder, Mr. and Mrs. Warren, and Miss Siler. Captain Price, Y M C A secretary, is currently in France.

I. N. Price Florence Cincinnati F. D. Warren East van Buren Street Lake Wawasee

Rupture Expert Seeley to Visit South Bend

F H Seeley, noted rupture specialist from Chicago and Philadelphia, will be at the Oliver hotel this Sunday September 1. He promotes the Spermatic Shield to cure rupture without surgery and claims awards in Europe. Charity cases may receive free examination. government documents are available for inspection.

F .H. Seeley Chicago Philadelphia Oliver Hotel South Bend Washington, D. C F. H. Seeley

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