Deckers in Court Separate Trial Likely for Virgil
Mrs Judia Mecker and her three sons Fred Cal win and Virgil appeared before Judge Royse in Warsaw court for arraignment on murder charges in Leroy Lovett death. The judge overruled a motion to quash and granted separate trials with Virgil Decker slated to be tried first within weeks. Virgil previously confessed multiple times admitting he killed Lovett, but now pleads not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judia Mecker
Fred
Calwin
Virgil
Royse
Warsaw
Leroy Lovett
Four Deckers
Virgil Decker
Burket High School Senior Class Play Draws Large Crowd
A large Burket crowd attended the Burket high school senior class play Friday evening. Reporters from here praised the performance as very good and well rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burket
Burket High School
Noah Frantz Builds Cottage by Yellow Creek Lake
Noah Frantz purchased land on the east bank of Yellow Creek Lake and erected a cottage. He and his wife will spend the summer there to oversee works on a schoolhouse he is constructing just north of the lake.
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Noah Frantz
Yellow Creek Lake
MANY LITTLE CHIX SHIP 2500 BABY CHICKS TO AMBOY INDIANA
Silver Cake Egg farm shipped 2500 baby chicks to Amboy Indiana. Manager Bashore reports over 7000 chicks hatched and sold this spring and more than 8000 eggs setting. He plans to keep about 3000 chicks for own use by late April or early May. Incubators at the farm are in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Cake Egg Farm
Amboy
Indiana
Bashore
Railroads must earn more than high freight to profit
The article argues that railroads need higher freight rates to make money, noting empty box cars move across the country from Pittsburgh toward San Francisco as evidence of underutilized capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Sanisco
Mrs Horne Visits Ohio Relatives in Locality
Mrs Mattie Horne widow of the late Fred Horne arrived from Toledo Ohio where she had been the past year She will visit with her sisters Mrs J M Amiss and H G Groninger and brother Solomon Leckrone and families for a couple of weeks and other relatives in this locality
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Horne
Fred Horne
Toledo
Ohio
J. M. Amiss
H. G. Groninger
Solomon Leckrone
Visitor knocked down by auto on Sunday in Warsaw
Thomas Ball visiting his nephew Charles Brown and family was struck by a Saxon roadster driven by a lady in Warsaw on Sunday afternoon. He was only slightly injured, with a fortunate outcome despite the mishap.
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Thomas Ball
Charles Brown
Warsaw
Mr. Ball
Claypool Water Co Plans Stock Sale to Fund Plant
The Claypool Water Company authorized to sell six thousand dollars of additional common stock in an Indiana Public Service Commission order. The stock will be sold at par to raise funds for completing and erecting the water plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claypool Water Company
Indiana Public Service Commission
Go To Sunday School Drive Aims To Fill Indiana Churches
A statewide effort during April 24 to May 1 urges all public school children to attend Sunday School. Indiana Sunday Association leads county leaders to boost enrollments from 129 626 in Sunday School versus 778 786 in public schools. The drive follows a similar successful effort last year increasing class enrollment and parental involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of
Indiana
Indiana Sunday Association
Arbor Day Proclaimed in Indiana for April 16
Governor McCray issued a proclamation designating Friday April 16 as Arbor Day in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCray
Indiana
Reed, 62, Dies After Stroke in Michigan
Mrs. T. C. McClure went to Battle Creek, Michigan, to be with Robert L. Reed, who died after a stroke suffered last Thanksgiving. He was 62 and had been in failing health since November. Survived by his wife, two brothers, three sisters, including Mrs. T. O. McClure, and other relatives.
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T. C. McClure
Battle Creek
Mich
Robert L.reed
Aged Lady Mrs Wuchter Dies After Week Long Illness
Mrs Catherine Wuchter died last Saturday at her home four and a half miles northeast of here after a week with pneumonia. She was over 88, widowed about fifty years, and left four children three daughters among them Mrs Mary Hildenbrand of Park Falls Wisconsin. Funeral was held Tuesday. She had lived on the same farm nearly sixty years with at least one child in residence throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Wuchter
Wachter
Mary Hildenbrand
Park Falls
Wisconsin
Housed Up With Mumps Jesse Lynch Quiet at Home
Auctioneer Jesse Lynch has been confined at home for a week with mumps. He is advancing well and hopes to return to work at the Braude packing house next week if nothing prevents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Lynch
Braude
Residence Returns to Silver Lake as Bouse Family Moves In
Now Reside in Silver Lake Harry Bouse and family, who had resided in Garrett for the past several years, moved back here the first of the week and now occupy their property on East Sycamore Street. We are glad to welcome the Bouse family back to our little city as they are excellent people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bouse
Garrett
East
Sycamore Street
Bouse
First Visit in Sixteen Years for Mrs Kline in Silver Lake
Mrs Alice Kline and her daughter Ruth visited Mrs Scott Lawrence and her husband two miles southeast of town after attending to town business. It was Mrs Kline’s first trip to Silver Lake in sixteen years due to distance and busy household duties.
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Alice Kline
Ruth
Scott Lawrence
Silver Lake
Kline
Trial awaits delay in Culver bank bandit case
Lawyers for four Culver bank bandits Art Silbert alias Abe Silver John R Burns alias Jerry Heaps Joe Beyers and Peter J Fox have gathered in Warsaw to begin trial but signal possible delays and a term while the December 29 robbery crime and murders are addressed. One bandit escaped. two locals were shot with one dying days later. Indictments allege murder in the first degree as arraignment stalls over a motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culver Bank
Art Silbert
Abe Silver
John R. Burns
Jerry Heaps
Joe Beyers
Peter J. Fox
Warsaw
Silbert
Culver
Two Cars Collide Near Warsaw In Sunday Accident
Richard Cummins from Warsaw was driving home when Joseph Swihart turned into Jefferson street and collided near the Maney hotel. Swihart’s car rear axle broke later preventing further travel. Swihart and J W Yates walked to meet Harmon Drudge as Cummins rode a passing car to Warsaw. Both cars were towed for repairs with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Will Welch
Cummins
Jefferson Street
Washbut Street
Maney Hotel
Joseph Swihart
Aubos
Local residents tour Atwood cottage linked to Lovett murder
A large group from the area visited the Atwood cottage last Sunday where Leroy Lovett was killed. Observers noted constant machine activity moving to and from the site while viewing the cottage and surroundings.
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Atwood
Leroy Lovett
Special divine healing services announced in multiple cities
Special Services E. E. Byrum will conduct divine healing meetings in Athens on April 9 at 7 30 p m Lake Bethel Burket on April 10 at 10 30 a m Akron on April 11 at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m All are invited Provisions will be made to accommodate attendees from other sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Byrum
Athens
Lake Bethel
Burket
Akronae
Busy San Antonio builder notes boom despite war
Chas. Rager of San Antonio reports selling building lots, relocating structures, and a current building boom. He says crops are thriving with ample rain, but high freight rates hurt farmers by eating into profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Rager
San Antonio
Texas
Butterbaugh Set to Preach Sunday at Silver Lake Church
Rev. T. D. Butterbaugh will preach next Sunday April 10 at the Black Church two miles east of Silver Lake. His subject is Observe the Sabbath and the sermon aims to urge faithful observance among Christians.
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T. D. Butterbaugh
Black Church
Silver Lake
Gresso Road Sale Noted After April Cost Error
A notice in this issue advertises selling the Gresso road. An earlier RECORD notice said the sale would occur April 5 but cost estimates were wrong, so the matter returns before the Board of Commissioners on Saturday April 30.
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Gresso Road
Board of Commissioners
Grover Arnold Takes Job at Norman Drug Store
Grover Arnold accepted a position at the Norman Drug Store and began work Monday morning. He is described as a cheerful, diligent worker who will be a big help in the shop while staying busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Arnold
Norman Drug Store
Grover
Deputy Harold Shepler Appointed Winona Lake Deputy Sheriff
County commissioners appoint Harold Shepler of Winona Lake as deputy sheriff to assist Sheriff Moon. The office faces a heavy workload due to numerous court cases and a need for help in handling duties.
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Harold Shepler
Winona Lake
Moon
Pupils' Art and Sewing Displays Brighten Local Windows
A fine display in the Gresso store window features Silver Lake high school art class paintings pastels and woven baskets. In the same window the furniture store shows needle work by the sewing class with aprons dresses and useful items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresso
Silver Lake High School
Funeral in North Manchester for Mrs Catherine Brane
Attendees, including Mr. Moyer and his wife, traveled to North Manchester last Saturday for the funeral of Mrs Catherine Brane who died at her daughter's home. Born in Alsace Lorraine France in February 1834 she came to the United States at eight and the service was held Sunday with a large audience.
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H. A. Moyer
Manchester
Catherine Brane
Sidney High School Plans Commencement Week Events
Seniors of Sidney High School prepare a busy week headlined by a commencement on April 21 at the Christian church with Prof. George H. Tapy delivering the address on The Spirit of America. The calendar includes a baccalaureate sermon April 17, junior reception April 19, class day April 22 and alumni reception April 23.
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Sidney “High School
Christian Church
George H. Tapy
Spirit of America
Large Ayers Barn Rises East of Town
Workmen have been busy raising the frame of George Ayers barn east of town. The main structure measures 40 by 64 feet with a 40 by 40 foot straw shed addition and reaches 40 feet high at the peak. Roof needs 61 500 shingles and 8 000 feet of siding. Mr Ayers bought the place over a year ago, found little barn space, and now plans a long lasting, ample barn.
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George Ayers
Roy Sloane sells South of Big Four station farm
Roy Sloane completed a sale of his small farm located south of the Big Four station, formerly the John Laughman place, to Mr and Mrs Solomon Leckrane. Possession will be given within the next week or so.
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Roy Sloane
Big Four Station
John Laughman
Solomon Leckrane
Noah Frantz progresses construction of school building
Noah Frantz reports foundation walls completed for the new school house north of Yellow Creek lake in Sewards township. Workers await arrival of window and door frames before masonry begins while Frantz and his crew pursue several other contracts already on hand.
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Yellow Creek Lake
Sewards Township
Frantz
Local Visitors Consider Egg Farm Venture
Mr and Mrs G W McCoy and wife of Cassoplis Michigan and Mr and Mrs Arthur Hathaway of Dowagiac Michigan spent several days late last week with J B McCoy and wife near While they toured Silver Lake Beg farm and showed keen interest in farming plans and reportedly decided to start an egg farm upon returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. McCoy
Cassoplis
Michigan
Arthur Hathaway
Dowagiac
J. B. McCoy
Silver Lake Beg
Homecoming for Mrs. J. W. Nerverda and Lore
Mrs. J. W. Nerverda and her son Lore returned home from a visit with relatives in Aurora and Cincinnati toward the end of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Nerverda
Lore
Aurora
Cincinnati
Fort Wayne man fined and jailed after long chase in Columbia City
Rebert McDaniels of Fort Wayne was fined 300 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail by Mayor J W Baker after a Saturday night chase captured by Sheriff Rupley in Columbia City. McDaniels fled from Fort Wayne driving away following the pursuit.
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Rebert McDaniels
Fort Wayne
J. W. Baker
Columbia City
Rupley
McDaniels
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Reed Dead
T. C
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Serii
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Cabin
Sidney High
Ment
Prof
Tapy
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