Oak Grove Park closes season with improvements planned
Zent Brothers close Oak Grove Park for the season to add improvements for next spring. Plans include a modern cement pool bath house in the northwest area, a permanent merry go round, playground devices, and a free picture show at least twice weekly. The park has boosted Roanoke finances and community amusement, with good order and family friendly attractions.
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Zent Brothers
Oak Grove Park
Roanoke
Vicinity
Huntington Indians Defeat Roanoke 2 0 In Final Season Game
The Huntington Indians beat Roanoke 2 to 0 at the local park, scoring both runs in the fourth inning. Kestner struck out for the Indians while Reeves fanned seven for Roanoke. The contest featured three hits for Huntington and two for Roanoke, with many calling it the season’s best game on the local diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Indians
Roanoke
Indians
Kestner
Reeves
Wolfe
Strands
Burgwald
Hughes
Hoke
C. Redding
McKee
Moran
Garretson
E. Redding
L. Redding
Smith
Ritenour
Klump
Tumbert
Redding
Strands II
Redding Saueht
Strande
B. Hoke
Xavers
Local Ad Notes Box Social and Halloween Events
Read the Ads in this Paper and Save Money Rebekahs Will Give Party at Odd Fellows hall Monday evening Box Social and cake walk at Ginger Hill school house Thursday evening November 2nd Everyone invited Hallowe en Party Tuesday Evening Roanoke Masonic lodge and the Eastern Star host a Hallowe en party for members and visiting Masons and Stars
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Rebekahs
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Ginger Hill
Hallowe’en
Roanoke Masonic Lodge and the
Eastern Star
Mail held in wreck on Detroit Toledo and St Louis train
It is estimated that 1 000 packages of letters 240 sacks of papers and parcel post mail and a small quantity of registered mail for Cleveland Ohio Detroit Michigan and points east of Cleveland were destroyed by fire in the wreck of the Detroit Toledo and St Louis Railway Post Office train No 2 Wabash Railway at Williamsport Ind 11 20 p m October 19 This mail originated in Texas Arkansas Missouri and Illinois and was destined for points in Indiana Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania New York and New England states
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Cleveland
Ohio
Detroit
Michigan
Detroit, Toledo & St
Tree Cutting Injury Near Dredge on Little River
W. HH. Vanurder was injured this morning around eight o'clock while felling trees near the dredge on Little River. A falling tree struck him on the heel, cutting a deep scalp gash. Six stitches were required to close the wound, and Dr. Koontz dressed the injury.
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W. HH. Vanurder
Little River
Sunday School and services announced by church
The Sunday School meets at 9 15. Highlands superintendent leads classes with trained teachers. The 10 30 service features a patriot themed sermon by the pastor G F Byrer. The 7 30 service hosts the Woman’s Missionary Society Woman’s Day program. No youth meeting due to evening entertainment with a Thursday prayer service.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Church of the Friendly Heart
Teind
Barder
Issa
N. S. Highlands
Woman’s Missionary Society
G. F. Byrer
Library Club Meeting Held at Mr Cora Wilson Home
The Library Club met Tuesday evening at Mr Cora Wilson's home. Papers were read by Mrs Bessie Welch Clowey Goff Neva Haller and Mrs Eddingfield. Refreshments were served and the evening was enjoyed by members. Hostesses were Mrs Wilson and Mrs Florence McPherran.
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Library Club
Cora Wilson
Bessie Welch
Clowey Goff Neva Haller
Eddingfield
Wilson
Florence McPherran
Roanoke High School Alum Paul A. Wilson Excels at Purdue
Paul A. Wilson son of Elmer Wilson of Roanoke achieves an excellent record at Purdue University as a sophomore in Civil Engineering. In his freshman year he earned 13A's and 3B's, reflecting credit on Roanoke High School class of 1919.
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Paul A. Wilson
Elmer Wilson
Roanoke
Pradue University
Paul
Hartley Brothers Capture Multiple Prizes At Fort Wayne Race
Hartley brothers led by Glen and Ted swept events at Fort Wayne last Sunday winning three prizes. Glen Hartley took second in the ten mile race and likely won the 25 mile race before a broken wheel near the finish. Ted Hartley finished third in the fifteen mile event. They also won a lap prize and one elimination portion.
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Hartley Brothers
Fort Wayne
Glen Hartley
Ted Hartley
Potatoes For Sale By Jason Horn
Fine potatoes for sale at one dollar per bushel. Contact Jason Horn by phone at 2213.
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Jason Horn
Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
We thank neighbors and friends for help and floral offerings and Rev. Smith and M. E. ladies for words of cheer and songs rendered. The Children.
Ohio Woman Dies While Visiting Son in Ohio
Mrs. Ruth Seigel aged 76 died Saturday at 4 am at her son Vernon G. Seigel’s home in Roanoke while visiting from Waynesfield. Death due to complications of diseases. She was born August 14, 1846 in Shelby County and is survived by two sons C P Seigel and Vernon G Seigel and a daughter Nellie Morris of Wapakoneta. Funeral held Monday at the family home in Waynesfield with interment there.
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Elurver Uren
Elizabeth Ebersole
JSON Township
Iuntington
Sirs
Clarence Prolo
Vicksburg
Michigan
Marrial
Kecy E. Young
Bertha Coe
Roanoke
Ind
Frank Young
Columbia City
Minnie McCloud
San Francisco
Calif
Ella Prolo
Wilbur L. Young
Huntington
Mandel Sisson
Zionsville
Otis Young
Mt. Vernon
Indiana
George Christy
Mary Glock
Edith Glock
Walter Fredrick
H. E. Glock
Fort Wayne
Elmer Collins
Lima
Ohio
George Hatter
and Airs
James Minsel
Jerry Shatzer
Orpheus Slusser
Elizabeth Nussdorfer
Albert Langsdorf
Tri Lakes
Adolph Bozer
John Bozer
Jacob Schoeff
Mary Regedanz
Jacob Dellinger
Bundy
Fort Wayng
Frank Kreamer
Ray Houser
Blanche Hathaway
Elsie Dennis
C. Emery Smith
Indianapolis
Jacob Zent
Phoebe Coy
Cfreencastle
Jame
Arthur Hyser
Pearl Alcom
Barny Gray
Millie
G. S. Husband
Methodist Episcopal Church
M. Mae Johnson
Ruth Seigel
Vernon G. Seigel
Wapakoneta
Nellie Morris
Waynesfield
Thanking Friends for Kindness After Our Mother's Death
We express gratitude for the kindness shown during our mother's illness and passing. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Seigel extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for support and sympathy.
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Vernon Seigel
Drs Murray & Murray Demand Immediate Public Settlement
Notice to all who owe the firm Drs Murray and Murray to call and settle promptly by cash or note as the business has been rearranged and books must be closed.
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Drs. Murray & Murray
Murray & Murray
Community Mourns Death of Mrs Charles Orr
The Perryton Texas Herald reports the death of Grace Parmela Orr at Canadian after a sudden illness Friday morning. Mrs Orr was the wife of Charles Orr and was reported ill at Faehaw southeast of Por.
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Perryton
Texas Herald
Charles Orr
Canadian
Grace Parmelia Orr a Life of Faith Ends in Texas
Grace Parmelia Orr born August 5 1880 in Morgan County Ohio moved with family to Roanoke Indiana 1890 married Charles Orr December 25 1898. After lives in Harper Kansas and Ochiltree County Texas she died after a brave illness aged 69 with funeral services at Ochiltree Cemetery conducted by Rev W A Hitchcock.
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Chas. Orr
Eva Helene
Charles Russell
Catherine Elizabeth
Edwin Spencer
9. Spencer
Roanoke
Indiana
F. M
H. J. Spencer
Frank C. Spencer
This County
C. H. Rankin
Huntington
Methodist Church
Ochiltree Cemetery
W. A. Hitchcock
Vote for Sheriff Campaign Statement
A political advertising notice requests support for a sheriff candidate. It promises courteous treatment and faithful attention to the office and cites the speaker’s two year record as an indication of future intentions.
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Jackson Township
Livestock to New York Market This Week
Huntington County Farmers Association launches direct selling via their Producers unit. First car load shipped Tuesday from Roanoke elevator includes 76 hogs and 3 calves. Local agents list consignors John Keener Bear Brice Ferguson William Aia and others.
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Huntington County Farmers’ Association
Huntington County
St. Paul
St. Louis
Chicago
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Farmers Elevator
Roanoke
John Keener
Ga ‘Bear
Brice Ferguson
William
Aia
Receiver Appoints For Commercial Grocery
The Commercial Grocery once operated as Young Brothers is placed under a receiver on Wednesday amid complex affairs. Manager Mr Stumm had been running the store for other parties.
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Young Brothers
Stumm
Beech Grove Church of Artist Sunday Services Schedule
Beech Grove Church of Artist lists events for Sunday September 17 1922 Bible School at 929 a m Communion at 130 pm preaching at 1109 am youth entertainment at 730 pm and preaching at 800 pm Pastor FP B Durham invites all to hear the word of God and attend services.
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C. Emery Smith
Ed. Dennis
Clem Crabbs
Blanche Hathaway
Indianapolis
All State Convention of Methodist Sunday School Workers
Church Convention of
Beech Grove
Fp.b
Durham
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Roar
Oke
Gillespie
Emery Smith
Donald E. Richards
E. E. Richards
Irene Simonds
Arthur H. Simonds
Dr. Roberts
U. B. Church
DePrianno Bowe
Anyee
Mrs. Eldon Richards
Byrer
Westerville
Hattie Hoke
Carl Hoke
Burel Hoke
Glen Hire
Margaret Shroyer
R. H. Davidson
Gordon
BASE
Carne Cope
Humbert
C. Hoke
Burgwald Reeves
Williamsport
Henry Vanurder
United Brethren Church
D. H. Shell
W. E. Murray
Federal Land Bank
Cook & Kreig
Grace Parmela Orr
Abun
William E. Payne
N. Y
Producers Commission Associ
Ation
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