Heeter-Dillman Wedding in Roann April 21
Three young couples united in Holy Bonds of Wedlock last week with Earl Heeter and Nellie Dillman marrying at the bride's Roann home on April 21. Reverend L A Hubbard officiated as a fine wedding dinner and many gifts were given. Attending were Abner Heeter Alfred Ohmart Grace Hubbard Devon Hubbard J A Meek Amanda Rhodes daughters Minnie Edith Arthur Dillman Paul Shull John Zehner Schuyler Steffey Aaron Gidley Roann residents and others. Congratulations to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roann
Earl Heeter
North Manchester
Nellie Dillman
Ernest
Wallace Dillman
L. A. Hubbard
Abner Heeter
Alfred Ohmart
Grace
Devon Hubbard
Worth Manchester
J. A. Meek
Amanda Rhodes
Minnie
Edith
Silver Lake
Arthur Dillman
Paul Shull
Wabash
John Zehner
Schuyler Steffey
Aaron Gidley
Engle and Jontz Tie The Knot In New Paris
George C. Engle of Middlebury and Lena Jontz daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Jontz were married Saturday April 21 at four p m by Rev W H Rittenhouse in New Paris. Engle a Middlebury school teacher and Jontz noted for estimable worth begin married life amid friends and good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Paris
George C. Engle
Middlebury
Lena Jontz
J. A. Jontz
Silvers Lake
Vangilder and Stookey United in Warsaw Marriage
Dr. Bert Vangilder of Mentone and Miss Cora Stookey of Leesburg were married in Warsaw on Thursday evening last. Vangilder has practiced dentistry in Mentone and Claypool for several years. The couple will reside in Mentone where their home is ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Vangilder
Mentone
Cora Stookey
Leesburg
Warsaw
Vangilder
Claypool
Helser & Son Acquire Tin Shop in Silver Lake
Helser and son have purchased the tin shop department of Miller and Zartman hardware and moved it to their North Jefferson street shop. They will run the tin business alongside their machine work and offer services at moderate prices. Silver Lake gains a new tie shop with Helser and Son operating in a satisfactory manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller & Zartman Hardware Store
North
Jefferson Street
Silver Lake
Messrs Helser & Son
Freezing Hits Fruit Crops Across State
Frosts over three to four weeks injure fruit crops including peaches cherries pears and apples. Officials say the peach crop will fail and several varieties show extensive damage to buds foliage and early fruit. Many hope for summer supplies fade as hard freezes crush expectations.
Tax Duplicate Also Available At Commercial State Bank
Persons may pay taxes using the Tax Duplicate at the Commercial State Bank. The first installment is due the first Monday in May and any remaining unpaid taxes after that date become delinquent with penalties added. Taxes for Wa bash county are also collected by Co. E. STOUT, Casbier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial State Bank
Wabash County
Co. E. Stout, Casbier
Lake Township
Silver Lake Corporation
Warsaw
Farmers Bank
Fare to Different Points on Big 4
The two cent rate law recently enacted changes fares for Indiana railroad patrons. The following lists show local point rates now in effect under the new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Woman Taken to Longcliff Asylum Over Religional Crisis
Mrs Laura Cretcher of Washington township was placed in Longcliff asylum last Friday after becoming dem ented over religion. She claims she has committed an unpardonable sin yet cannot name it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Cretcher
Washington Township
Longcliff
Doctor E T Pritchard Stricken Then Improves
Dr. E. T. Pritchard living west of town suffered a slight apoplexy last Friday evening. Fears were high through Sunday, but his condition improved and he has been getting along nicely since.
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Pritchard
Wiltrout Sells Twin Gables Property at Winonia Lake
C E Wiltrout disposes the Twin Gables property at Winonia Lake for 3300 dollars to Tobias Pugh of North Manchester. Wiltrout retains possession until the assembly closes in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Wiltrout
Twin Gables
Winonia Lake
Tobias Pugh
North Manchester
Mr. Wiltrout
Women Travelers Reminded of Bargain Days Change
The article notes the 2 cent fare law causing ticket sellers to adjust to odd cent change. Citizens welcome the shift as pennies return to the traveling public and a woman jokes it feels like bargain day with cents back from a ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Pension Increase Granted to Fred Sunday Veteran
Fred Sunday, a former soldier of Company E 12th Indiana infantry, receives a pension increase from $12 to $15 under the McCumber law. He has passed the 70th mile marker on the journey toward the veterans final camping place after the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sunday
Co. E 12Th Indiana Infantry
Fifteenth Birthday Party Entertained By Miss Keller
A crowd of young people were entertained at Miss Blanche Keller s home southeast of town last Saturday evening for her fifteenth birthday. Refreshments were served and many games were played. All departed late and reported they enjoyed themselves greatly.
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Blanche Keller
Letter from Earl Alspaugh Reports Snow for 48 Hours
Earl Alspaugh of Stratford Texas writes that it has been snowing for 48 hours and continues. The message is dated Monday the 22 and arrives too late for publication this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Alspaugh
Stratford
Texas
Aunt Polly Funk Dies After Long Illness at Silver Lake Home
Polly Funk aged wife of the late Henry B Funk died at her home one mile north of Silver Lake on April 18 1907 after a protracted illness. Funeral held Saturday at 2 PM at the U B Church Silver Lake with Rev Balsbaugh officiating. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Funk
Henry B. Funk
Silver Lake
U. B
Balsbaugh
Old German Baptist Church
Lakeview
Three Dogs Die After Sheep Attacks On Hively Farm
Three dogs were killed in Silver Lake after attacking Arthur Hively's sheep on his farm west of town. William Miller found the wounded animals and they were tracked to town but not caught. one dog belonged to Earl Cline, another to U A Pearson via a shipment from Wabash, and the third was an estray connected to the Walburns. The piece criticizes roaming dogs and calls for an assessor to inventory them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Arthur Hively
William Miller
Mr. Hively
Earl Cline
A. Pearson
Wabash
Pearson
Walburn Place
Graduation Examination Results in Lake Township
On March 15 the eighth grade pupils in Lake township schools took a graduation exam with twenty two test takers. Six students Fred Wiltrout Bernard Votter Ralph Montel Hazel Jontz Hazel McKrill and Emma Miller passed. A second chance exam was offered last Saturday in the school with Dr Hay overseeing. Fourteen attempted the reexamination and about half are expected to earn a good grade and qualify for high school next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Township
Fred Wiltrout
Bernard Votter
Ralph Montel
Hazel Jontz
Hazel McKrill
Emma Miller
Hay
Family Heads West for Summer Work in Frazer Colorado
James Colbert began work in Frazer Colorado on Tuesday for the summer. His wife plans to join him in a few weeks. Ed Wiley is also in Frazer and the couple will not be among strangers. The country is described as good with strong prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Colbert
Frazer
Colo
Ed Wiley
County Infirmary Dismisses Superintendent for Intoxication
County commissioners ousted Superintendent Mickey of the county infirmary on charges of intoxication and installed Alva Rockhill of Menton in his place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Mickey
County Infirmary
Alva Rockhill
Mentone
San Francisco man after earthquake seeks kin in Allegheny
Herman Voigt formerly well off in San Francisco lost all in the disaster and while wandering toward his old home in Allegheny Pennsylvania he fell and located relatives. Dukes took up a blue furnished hospital card found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Voigt
San Francisco
Allegheny
Aber Dukes
Obituary of Pelly Beigh Fank Pioneer of Kosciusko County
Pelly Beigh Fank born July 9 1831 in Seneca County Ohio died April 18 1907 aged 75 years 9 days. She moved with family to Kosciusko County Indiana in 1837 and lived there all her life. She married Henry B Funk in 1848 who died January 12 1905. Survived by three daughters Mrs Fannie Windigler Fulton County Anna C unmarried and Mrs Alice Paulus of this place and one son died in infancy. Also survived by brother George Beigh Sidney two sisters Mrs Solomon Yates and Mrs Fannie Adams Silver Lake. Member of Old German Baptist Church. Known as Aunt Polly to local youth. Remembered as a pioneer who endured hardships to help build the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelly
Beigh) Fank
Seneca County
Ohio
Kosciusko County
Indiana
Henry B. Funk
Fannie Windigler
Fulton County
Anna C., Uorarried
Alice Paulus
George Beigh
Sidney
Solomon Yates
Fannie Adams
Silver Lake
Christ
Old German Baptist
Polly
Card of Thanks for Friends After Illness Trouble
To the friends who came to us in our hours of sickness and trouble and contributed all that kindness and sympathy could suggest we return our most thanks. We linger around the vacant place, the brightest side humanity, and the light of unselfish friendship in a darkened home. May the day be far distant when those friends will need similar attention. The Family.
Love Feast Attendance Noted In Mexico
Attendees included Mrs Hannah Armey and Mrs Orphan Eaten at a Love Feast in Mexico with mentions of the former’s relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Armey
Orphan Eaten
Mexico
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Bata
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Cbta
Alspaugh & Son
My Harness Shop
A. J. Scott
L. O. Jones
N. Austin Cary
Alice
Newton M. Getty
Silver Lake, Ind
City Barber Shop
W. Homman
Commercial
le Banek
Capital
General Banking
Ira Leckeone
Sylvanus Park
J.C. Babcock
Mosree Paciss
J.C. Cavender
Neale Proatz
Ces
Iea. Leckrons
Prez
Silvanus Fame
G. B. Stout
Caxbler
McNeoe
Paulus
Ass’t Cash
Pictorial Review
Rehis
Broadway
New York
Heeter—Dillman
Engle—Jonvz
Vangilder—Stocery
Helser & Son
N. Manchester
Bolivar Vtheoeres
Urbana
Milford
LaFontaine
Marion
Goshen
Jonesboro
Elkhart
Fairmount
Summittville
Alexandria
Anderson
Indianapolis
Dr. E. T. Pritchard
E. G. Alspaugh
Ama
Hasimery
Hamilton Brown
Aunt Polly Funk
U. B. Church
Colorado
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