Man Dies in Field While Hauling Fodder
William Glasser a 65 year old farmer living near Disko was found dead in his corn field after loading fodder on a wagon He apparently suffered a sudden apoplexy while atop the fodder and fell The coroner ruled death from apoplexy The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at Bethel church with burial nearby.
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William Glasser
Here
Disko
Glosser
Glasser
Mr. Glasser
Bethel Church
Meetings Begin at Local Lutheran Church This Week
Rev. Fryberger started a series of meetings at the Lutheran church in town. The sessions will continue through the week with daily gatherings in this place.
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Fryberger
Lutheran Church
Wood Returns from Lafayette Soldiers Home
W E Wood arrived home Monday night from the Lafayette Soldiers Home where he had spent the past winter assisting and recuperating.
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W.E. Wood
Lafayette
Former Silver Lake Boy Marries Huntington Lady on Easter
Wilmer Smith former resident of Silver Lake wed a Huntington woman at her hometown on Easter Sunday. Smith is nephew of Mrs. Mont Hammon who lives in the east part of town.
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Wilmer Smith
Huntington
Smith
Mont Hammon
Enumeration to Start in Indiana Townships April 12
The Indiana enumeration of school children ages six to twenty-one begins next Monday, April 12, across all counties townships and districts. Trustee Clymer will conduct the count in this township, with completion required by May 1 to determine state school funding.
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Indiana
Clymer
Visits Old Home Town by Gene Jontz Family
Gene Jontz and family came from Mishawaka last Saturday and stayed until Sunday afternoon visiting his brother H. G. Jontz and family and sister Mrs. John Fitton. The Jontz family once resided here and is getting along nicely in their Mishawaka home.
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Gene Jontz
Mishawaka
H. G. Jontz
John Fitton
Jontz
Lishawaka
Chautauqua at Akron Sets Weeklong Program
Akron hosts the annual chautauqua starting Tuesday July 20 and running through Saturday with events planned across the week.
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Akron
Leesburg Grocery Firm Under Voluntary Assignment
Joseph L. Spitler and Son of Leesburg placed all property in a voluntary assignment at noon Saturday to satisfy creditor claims. J. L. Spitler executed the action for the grocery and general merchandise store.
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Joseph L. Spitler & Son
Leesburg
J. L. Spitler
Charity helps Drudge family after locality fire
Last Saturday a paper circulated among residents and secured a cash subscription near three hundred dollars for Albert Drudge and family who lost their household effects in a fire. The contribution, though not replacing the loss, will aid in buying essentials as the family rebuilds.
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Albert Drudge
Farm moved to Christner farm after purchase
Mrs. Alice Rager, formerly of the Thacker property on East Sycamore street, moved last Thursday to the Christner farm southwest of town, which she recently purchased.
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Alice Rager
Thacker
Sycamore Street
Christner
Found Dead in Bed and a Heavy Easter Snowstorm
Henry Hanson was found dead in bed at 5:30 Sunday at his son John Hanson's home near Packerton. Apoplexy caused his death at 81, survived by two daughters and a son. The article recalls a severe Easter snowstorm of 1920 with 5 to 6 inches on the ground and 20 degrees, noting deep drifts and travel hazards.
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Henry Hanson
John Hanson
Packerton
Hanson
Minnie Huff
Salem
Oregon
Tressa Simison
Fort Wayne
Take Up U S Land Chance to Get Farms in Ore
Ex soldiers wishing to farm can obtain government land in western Oregon as the interior department opens 4 000 tracts on April 12 with veteran preference through July 8 The 360 000 acres sit among the best available for settlement Civilians must reside on the land seven months yearly for three years and cultivate it A soldier may credit his military service toward the homestead period Three years service allows a claim pay 2 50 per acre move on and receive a deed from the government
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Interior Department
J. J. Babcock Returns to Warsaw Home
J. J. Babcock is expected to be back at his Warsaw home after months away. He spent most of the winter in California and recent weeks in Citronella Alabama visiting his brother Jud C. Babcock and wife. He planned to depart for the north yesterday.
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J. J. Babcock
Warsaw
California
Citronella
Alabama
Jud C. Babcock
J. J
North
Drama Club to Present Home Ties in Mentone
The dramatic club travels to Mentone tomorrow evening to perform Home Ties at the Crystal Theatre. Last week the company visited Akron and drew good patronage with pleased audiences.
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Dramatic Club
Mentone
Crystal Theatre
Akron
Sale At Whittenberger Farm Attracts Large Crowd
The Whittenberger farm sale is held today near Claypool drawing a large crowd. Reports say items sold so far bring fair prices and the crowd reflects strong interest spurred by recent job department bills.
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Whittenberger
Claypool
Top blown from auto in town incident
Last Friday afternoon Arthur Hir ley arrived by auto and parked across the street from this office. A gust of wind completely stripped the top covering from the vehicle.
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Arthur Hirley
Cottages Rented Early at Winona Lake Park
Winona Lake cottages fill early for summer season managers report a new record with all but five cottages already rented. The high demand marks a record pace for the popular lakeside park this year.
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Winona Lake
Grandma Christner Sells Farm Moves to Town Residence
Besides in town, Grandma Christner sold her farm southwest of town last week to Mrs. Alice Rager and moved into the Yates property in the south part of town. The aged lady, living alone for months, is now near neighbors in town.
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Grandma Christner
Alice Rager
Yates
Easter Visit By Chas Hamman Family From Fort Wayne
The Chas Hamman family visited from Fort Wayne last Saturday staying until Tuesday to see relatives and friends. They left their previous home about a year ago and Chas reports steady employment in his trade since then.
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Chas, Hamman
Fort Wayne
Here
Chas
Hand Paintings on Display at Local High School
Tuesday afternoon pupils from the high school displayed hand paintings in a furniture store. The works show the class drawing from the past winter under instructor Miss sernice Maggert. Observe student progress and art effort.
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Sernice Maggert
Cottage Owners Plan to Shield Lakes in Indiana
Lake cottage owners and summer resorters in northern Indiana push a plan to let the state conservation commission supervise all lakes of ten acres or more. They seek to prevent commercial seizure, curb wastage and boost recreational use of Hoosier waters.
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Indiana
State Conservation Commission
Rainy Easter Dialogue on Consecutive Sundays
An instruction prompting a thoughtful answer to whether a snowy Easter would predict seven snowy Sundays, framed as a playful sign enthusiast query about weather and superstition. The question invites careful reasoning before stating a belief.
Rhodes and Snodgrass Horse Sale Draws Community
A large turnout from Claypool and surrounding areas attended the Rhodes and Snodgrass horse sale Tuesday in Claypool. Local residents and bidders participated actively in the event.
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Claypool
Farm Transfer Near Claypool From Rowland to Caldwell
John Rowland will sell his farm north of town to Leroy Caldwell near Claypool. Caldwell gains immediate possession but will not move onto the property until next fall, with the sale to be completed within a few weeks.
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John Rowland
Leroy Caldwell
Claypool
Mr. Caldwell
Drudge Family Resumes Housekeeping After Farm Fire
Albert Drudge and his family, previously displaced by a fire that destroyed their home on the Stickel farm, have started housekeeping in the Summe property recently vacated by the M. D. Votter family. All belongings were consumed.
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Albert Drudge
Stickel
M. D. Votter
Mr. Drudge
Labor shortage threatens Indiana farms amid high wages
Northern Indiana farmers report a looming labor shortage as jazz, dinners, shows, and easy city jobs lure help away. Kosciusko county observers say high pay and lodging drive workers away, leaving corn planting and harvest at risk unless a remedy is found. Farm bureau members study solutions to manage the shortage and rising costs.
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Indiana
Grain
Kosciusko County
Farm Bureau
Gemmer Grocery Hires New Clerk
Donald Leonard has accepted a position in the Gemmer grocery, starting last Saturday, filling the vacancy left by Albert Ramsey. Leonard is progressing well and is expected to perform capably as a clerk.
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Donald Leonard
Gemmer Grocery
Albert Ramsey
Don
Indications
Ramsey Leaves Gemmers to Seek Denver Employment
Albert Ramsey resigned from Gemmers grocery last Saturday and started for Denver Colorado to seek work. John Colbert and Dick Jontz have been there for some time and the trio plans to conduct forthcoming sessions in the near future.
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Albert Ramsey
Gemmers
Denver
Colorado
John Colbert
Dick Jontz
Wedding in Wabash Ties Dr Snoberger to Misa Harkness
Last week in Wabash the marriage united Dr. Raatz Snoberger of Gays Mills Wisconsin with Misa Elizabeth Harkness daughter of L L Harkness of this place. The couple left for Chicago with planned stops in Milwaukee and Madison before settling in Gays Mills where they expect to reside. Dr Snoberger, a former Silver Lake resident, has run a dental office in Gays Mills for over a year. Congratulations pour in from the community.
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Wabash
Raatz Snoberger
Gays Malls
Wisconsin
Misa
Elizabeth
Harkness
L. L
Chicago
Milwaukee
Madison
Gays Mills
Snoberger
Silver Lake
Maurer Brother Dies. North Manchester Funeral Planned
Jacob K. Maurer, born March 18 1854 in Ohio, died last evening. He lived in North Manchester for many years and is survived by his wife and two brothers. Maurer's burial arrangements to be finalized as relatives in Pennsylvania gather the family.
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BE. Maurer
North Manchester
Jacob K. Maurer
Mr. Maurer
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Visiting With Parents in the Area
Claude Norman and family from Muncie visited his parents Mr and Mrs J R Norman this week. Claude has been under the weather for several weeks and has missed much of his work. the visit was hoped to improve his health.
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Claude Norman
Muncie
J. R. Norman
Claude
Communion Services at Lutheran Church This Sunday
Rev. Fryberger announces services will continue this week at the Lutheran church. Communion will be held Sunday and all Christians are invited to attend. The service will be open to everyone.
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Fryberger
Lutheran Church
Sunda
Board of Education Considers Road Work Plans
The county board of education met in War saw for its regular monthly session. County commissioners addressed the trustees and outlined plans for road work this coming summer. They directed the trustees to proceed with repairs and improvements where needed.
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County ‘Board of Education
Warsaw
Board of County Commissioners
Education for Little Fellows Sacrificed in School Year Rules
A North Manchester News opinion condemns the shift of focus to extending high school terms at the expense of lower grades. The piece argues eight to nine month high school terms undermine early education and callous funding decisions ignore the needs of younger students.
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Kosciusko County
Department of Education
Demonstration Train to Visit Warsaw in April
Plans complete for an Indiana Home special train to be in Warsaw next Saturday evening April 10. It will stay until 9 30 o clock and open to the public for 24 hours near the Big Four station with cooperation from New York Central lines and Purdue University. Three cars will display running water systems farm lighting plants power outfits and labor saving devices.
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Indiana
Warsaw
Big Four
New York Central
Purdue University
Parker Joins Warsaw Electric Store as Expert Electrician
E. W. Parker of Springfield Illinois has taken an interest in the Ray Henderson electric store in Warsaw. He arrived yesterday to begin work as an expert electrician, specializing in repairing motors of every description, and he is Henderson’s brother in law. They will surely meet success.
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E. W. Parsker
Springfield
Mlinois
Ray Henderson
Warsaw
Parker
Henderson
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Chautauqua
Leesburg Grocer
Son
U.S. Land
Gon
Old Indiana
J. E. Rowland
Dr. R. £. Snoberger
Miss Harkness
Manchester
Board of Education Met
North Manchester News
Lake Township
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