Pioneers Honored at Double Loss in Warsaw Legend
Eliza McKrill and Mark Smith, long residents of Warsaw, Indiana, died within days of each other. McKrill, 74, born in Fosvoria Ohio, died April 10, 1904, after heart trouble. She leaves eight children and a faithful Methodist life. Smith, nearly 78, born June 26, 1826 in Ohio, died after a paralytic stroke. Surviving are his wife, three sons, and two brothers. Funeral services were held for both in Warsaw with burial at Palestine and Franklin Cemeteries respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Shoe
Fosvoria
Ileneca County
Ohio
Silver Lake
Indiana
John W. McKrill
Warsaw
Iethodist Episcopal Church
Annie Vandermark
Kansas
Milnor McKrill
Margaret R. Marshal
Fort Waynes
Jacob
Simeon F. McKrill
Katherine A. Wiltrout
Mother McKrill
Hhe
Methodist Episcopal Church
Billheimer
Sharpsville
Palestine Cemetery
Leckrone
Mark
Mark Smith
EB. Smith
Paris
Texas
aArshor
Jonathan Smith
Seward Township
Johnson, Ark
Henry Smith
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Franklin Church
Franklin Cemetery
O. J. Miner
Barket
Downing
Claypool
Uncle Mark Smith Dies at Home Near Silver Lake
Mark Smith died at about one oclock Tuesday April 12 at his home three miles west of Silver Lake. He was known as Uncle Mark Smith and his passing was noted by family and neighbors in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Smith
Silver Lake
Death of Mrs. Adila Long in Wawaka
G K Smith learned of the death of his mother in law Mrs Adila Long who died Wednesday morning at 5 in Wawaka. He and Mrs A Pearson hurried by train to attend the funeral held today at 2 PM. She had suffered a stroke months ago and was helpless prior to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. K. Smith
Adila Long
Wawaka
A. Pearson
Wawaksa
Death of Mrs Ottie Campbell Rochester Leader
Mrs Ottie Campbell wife of Peter Campbell died at her Rochester home at two o clock Wednesday afternoon. Funeral today. Campbell was known in Claypool where he grew up with the late John Boyce. Mrs Campbell formerly Miss Ottie Andrewas a niece of J O and J J Babcock who traveled from Rochester to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Campbell
Claypool
John Boyce
Ottie Andrewas
J. O
J. J. Babcock
Death of M. H. Snorf of Helm Snorf & Co
A report states M. H. Snorf of Helm, Snorf & Co., North Manchester died unexpectedly at one o'clock this morning. Snorf was well known to many residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Snorf
Helm, Snorf & Co
North
Manchester
Mrs Chips Philips Funeral Called In Ray Indiana
Mrs Flora Converse travels to Ray Indiana to attend the death and funeral of her sister Mrs Chips Philips who died there on Tuesday.
Funeral Held for Mrs Henry Cunningham in Warsaw
The funeral was held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Henry Cunningham, sister to Mrs. C. E. Rantz, died at her Warsaw home on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock from a cancerous liver growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cunningham
C. E. Rantz
Warsaw
Our New Minister Assigned to Silver Lake Circuit
The late M. E. Conference at Muncie designates Rev. A. E. Sarah to lead the Silver Lake circuit including Silver Lake Claypool South Pleasant and Mount Pleasant. Rev. Sarah comes from La Gro where he has served three years and joins with strong recommendations for ministerial and family service to the church and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Muncie
A. E. Sarah
Silver Lake
Claypool
South Pleasant
Mount Pleasant
Sarah
la Gro
Formed partnership expands piano organ sewing machine trade
William Gresso resigns from Swihart Store and partners with 8. B. Burdge to sell pianos organs and sewing machines. Gresso will tour with a wagon and first class instruments while Burdge keeps the furniture business. They ordered multiple pianos organs and sewing machines and a wagon to handle the goods locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swihart
8. B. Burdge
Gresso
Burdge
Busi
Commencement for 1904 Class at Lutheran Church
The 1904 class, five members strong, will graduate at a Lutheran Church ceremony on April 16. The article praises the value of education and the students' diligence, noting the aim of continuing success in life through learning.
House Cleaning Time Across Town Urged by Health Board
Residents begin clearing homes as mandated by the board of health and physicians. The effort aims to reduce health risks from unsanitary conditions and improve living standards citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health and
Physicians
Barley Rager Accepts Drug Clerk Post in Claypool
Barley Rager has accepted a position as drug clerk at the Scales drug store in Claypool. Harley is described as an upright young gentleman and the community regrets losing him, yet they wish him success in his new role and note he can be home almost every Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barley Rager
Scales Drug Atore
Claypool
Harley
Summer under wear line for rheumatism relief
Opened this week a complete line of light all wool summer under wear ideal for people troubled with rheumatism. Goldsmith & Boots, North Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsmith & Boots
Manchester
Minister Tillman Transferred to Roann Circuit
The report shows Rev. J. W. Tillman, previously in charge here, has been transferred to the Roann Circuit and will move his family there. He is praised as a faithful worker and leaves behind many warm friends among his congregations and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
J. W. Tillman
Roann
Tillman
Arbor Day Proclamation Sets Dates for Tree Planting
Governor Durbin proclaims Friday April 22 and Friday October 21 as Arbor Day. The state observes tree planting to beautify public and private grounds and highways and schools are urged to celebrate the second date with appropriate exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nual
Harry Luke Accepts Post at Warsaw Rutter's Hardware
Harry Luke has been given a position in Rutter's Hardware Store in Warsaw and expresses satisfaction with his new role. The notice notes his upbeat outlook on the employment move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Luke
Rutter
Warsaw
Man Injured After Falling Through Barn Floor Opening
A man suffered four fractured ribs when he fell through an opening in a barn floor. The incident prompted medical attention and an investigation into the structure.
Accident injures Prof. Aduddell at Strauble farm
Prof. H F Aduddell suffered four broken ribs after stepping into an open floor hatch while moving a wagon box at the Strauble place southeast of town. He was taken home and Dr Leckrone attended him. He had just finished a term as school principal and the accident disrupts the weekend commencement plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Aduddell
Strauble Place
Here
Dr. Leckrone
Ahaddell
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Mrs
Eliza Mkrill and
Eliza McKrill
Miner McKrill
Rose McKrill
Wesley Marshall
Fort Wayne
Ottie Campbell
Peter Campbell
Chloe Phillips
William Gresso
Ness
Arbor Days
Durbin
H. F. Aduddell
Ingrain and
Brussels
Richardson
Smyrnia
Dickey & Sons
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