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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1921
Page
1
A Roanoke chronicler recalls the Vicksburg siege sixty five years ago. Union forces routed Confederate defenses after a surrender signal failed to clearly reach Deshler's brigade. Sherman’s intervention halted a potential massacre and the prize captured included cannons, horses, and vast plunder.
The article argues that Philippine homesteaders show Filipinos can prosper independently. It cites Mindanao success stories from Cebu drivers to $200,000 lands, noting government support for Filipino immigration inland. It claims Americans also prosper there and uses homesteader wealth as a case for self rule.
The Jackson township Farmers Federation will meet at the Farmers State Bank on Saturday evening. This important gathering invites all farmers to attend. Ernest Hefner, President.
Wm Gauntt spent Easter with his daughter Mrs Noble Broxon and family in Fort Wayne.
The obituary notes the marriage of dawn AN to Scott on July 18, 1550, in Wells county. Five children were born, three deceased. Surviving husband are two sons Jesse Ervin Scott and Cicla Mae, both of Huntington. Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock Friday morning with Rev. E. W. Cole presiding. Interment followed at Roanoke I O O F cemetery.
Mary Geraldine Fryback aged 22 from Union Township Wells County died Tuesday afternoon at Huntington County Hospital after an appendicitis operation. A Huntington Business University graduate, she worked at Farmers Guide. Born October 14, 1902, she is survived by her parents Charles H Kyback and Carrie Kyback and brother Ernest Dale. Funeral held at 2 pm at the family home in Huntington with burial at Mt Hope Cemetery.
St Joseph’s Catholic Church hosted a midweek Easter Bazaar that drew a large crowd and earned strong financial returns. The event also received praise for its overall success and community impact.
Herbert A. Pond purchased the interest of Mr Good in the Roanoke Baking Company. He will continue the business as before while adding improvements to create one of the best equipped bakeries in the state. Mr Good seeks a new location in nearby towns.
Miss Lillie Mooney spent Sunday with Miss Nellie Bozer in Fort Wayne social circles noting a friendly visit and companionship.
The City Trust Company of Indiana has secured a favorable legal opinion to purchase Little River ditch bonds. Bonds total about 50 000 dollars including 64 bonds due immediately and 16 per six months, funded by assessments from Whitley Huntington Wells and Allen counties. Auditors will notify 1919 1920 delinquent landowners to pay now and seek funding from the construction fund to redeem bonds.
Mr and Mrs Haley entertained at dinner Sunday for the 62nd birthday of Jacob F Feighner and the 76th birthday of Mrs Julia Frease of Napoleon Ohio who attended. A two course dinner accompanied by a large cake with 62 pink candles marked the centerpiece.
At the directors room of the First National Bank on Thursday evening the Roanoke Business Mens Association was reorganized and temporary officers elected. President H. A. Dinius and Secretary A. D. Haley were chosen. Several matters of importance were discussed with announcements to follow.
Aaron B. Koontz of Goshen Indiana and his wife on a return trip from Tampa Florida stopped to visit relatives Dr and Mrs Koontz and S H Grim. Koontz reports a fine time during the winter and plans to return home Saturday.
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