Citizens Consider 24 Hour Lighting Service Plan
Local leaders discuss improving lighting since the engine damage months ago. Burt and Kissinger strive to fix outages while Burk investigates full day service with Warsaw and North Manchester plant connections. J A Brown plans to attend Sliver Lake meeting to seek a 24 hour deal.
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Burt & Kissinger
Burk
Warsaw
North Manchester
J. A. Brown
Sliver Lake
Town Hall
Play Well Rendered by High School Graduates
The class play performed Tuesday evening in the big hall to a good sized audience. It was well rendered in the various parts with clear acting and stage presence.
Township Sunday School Convention Announced
A township Sunday School convention is scheduled for April 29 with a program to be detailed in the next issue. Local churches invite all members to attend and participate in the event.
Miss Madge Whistler Joins Rager Drug Store Staff
Miss Madge Whistler of Mentone daughter of Mrs E B Jones has accepted a clerk position at the Rager drug store and is expected to arrive Saturday to begin work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Whistler
Mentone
E. B. Jones
Rager Drug Store
Braude creamery opens in Silver Lake
The Braude creamery began operations last Saturday with strong cream intake on Saturday and Monday. Tuesday saw the churn started and a batch of rice butter produced. Local farmers expect higher returns by delivering cream to the Silver Lake facility, a home enterprise operated by local residents.
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Silver Lake
Travel notes on John Colbert’s Minnesota visit
John Colbert visited Minnesota from Friday to Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs T J Colbert and other relatives. He has worked in Minneapolis for years and recently enrolled from Boston after buying a car load of shoes there.
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John Colbert
T. J.colbert
John
Minneapolis
Minn
Boston
Babcocks Return From California Winter Visit
Mr and Mrs J J Babcock of Warsaw spent Monday and Tuesday with Dr Hay. They recently arrived from Citronell Alabama after several weeks with J O C Babcock and wife. The couple enjoyed a winter in California and described the trip as most enjoyable.
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J. J. Babcock
Warsaw
Dr. Hay
Mrs. Babcock
Citronell
Alabama
Mr. Babcock
J. OC. Babcock
California
Funeral of Mrs Lucy Frederick Held at Huntertown
Attendees included A. E. Arnold and wife and Mr. and Mrs. L A Alspaugh at the funeral of Mrs Lucy Frederick in Huntertown. Mrs Frederick was 90 years old at the time of death.
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A. E. Arnold
L. A. Alspaugh
Lucy Frederick
Huntertown
Family Moves to Yates Property from Wabash
Charles Fadley and his family moved from Wabash to the south part of town and now occupy the Yates property. He will be employed at the Braude packing plant.
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Charles Fadley
Wabash
Yates
Braude Packing Plant
Soap captivity marks shift from free to controlled
A nostalgic complaint condemns modern soap as imprisoned by machines and bottles. The piece contrasts earlier liberty with present constraints, noting soaps in hotels and trains roamed freely while today they are tethered by buttons, levers, and restricted displays.
Death of Edward Jameson After Brief Illness
Edward Jameson died Thursday afternoon after a two week illness. He was about 35 years old and resided northeast of the area. The funeral and burial took place at Packerton.
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Edward Jameson
Ed Jameson
Mr. Jameson
Ape
Packerton
Mrs Frank Kesling Dies After Hospital Operation
Mrs. Frank Kesling, living southwest of town, died in a Ft Wayne hospital last Friday morning after an operation to remove a small tumor. Funeral services were held Sunday with a large gathering of relatives and friends. She was about 45 and survived by her husband several children and many relatives.
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Frank Kesling
Ft Wayne
Reading club members entertained at Kate Wiltrout home
Entertained members of the Reading club gathered Monday evening at the home of Mrs Kate Wiltrout. The informal gathering featured friendly conversation and light refreshments as members discussed upcoming activities and shared news.
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Reading Club
Kate Wiltrout
Missionary Meeting At W H Kern Home
A missionary meeting occurred at the W H Kern residence on Thursday afternoon. The Winoner class of the M E Sunday School plans a meeting at the F M Jaques home Thursday evening at 7 00 PM. Mrs Mable Summe hosted the embroidery club at her home Friday afternoon.
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Missionaary
W. H. Kern
M. E
F.M. Jaques
Living high has laid many a family low
A succinct broadside notes how wealth and luxury can strain households causing financial distress and social tension across communities. It implies warning about the perils of opulent living without detailing individuals or places.
Letter from F M Lamar notes North Carolina relocation
A 1917 letter from F M Lamar, long resident near the town, describes moving to Marion North Carolina. He praises health, climate, and local industry including two cotton mills with 600 and 900 looms, payroll about 9000 dollars monthly, land values, and wage details for mill workers. He mentions floods last July and ongoing reconstruction.
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F. M. Lamar
North Carolina
Silver Lake
Reed family moves to Thacker property on East Sycamore
Robert Reed and his family relocated from a southeast farm last week and now live on the Thacker property on East Sycamore Street. Reed works as a fireman at the Braude creamery.
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Robert Reed
Thacker
Sycamore Street
Mr. Reed
Braude Creamery
Mortgage exemption filing urged for March and April
Real estate owners with mortgages must file affidavits in March or April to qualify for a 50 percent exemption up to 700 dollars. Brush & Hanson offer the necessary blanks and filing service at no extra charge. Saturday is the last day to file exemptions. act now.
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Brush & Hanson
Rose Hill Residents Report Home and Community Events
Work on Charles Lindzy's new residence advances rapidly. Alvin and Mrs. Perry visited Arthur Grimes. Bussard school hosted a large dinner for pupils and patrons. School closed that day. Emmet Schanlaub visited Thurman Isley Friday. Lando Isley and family in Warsaw. Bonewitz and wife from North Manchester visited with Lando Isley. Jessie Martin called on George Snare. William Butterbaugh improving his home. Rev. Fryberger preached Sunday. W W Stauffer and wife from Akron called at Hathaway home. Town knocker remains fixed in residence, despite complaints.
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Bussard
Death of George Yates Brother From Church is Noted
George Yates born April 9 1853 near Silver Lake Indiana died March 23 1917 near Wenatchee Washington aged 63 years 7 months 14 days He married Della Wideman in 1882 and had six children Two sons predeceased him Survived by wife two sons two daughters three brothers and three sisters He joined the Church of the Brethren about eight years ago and was noted as faithful Services held at the Gospel Messenger clipping reports.
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George Yates
Messinger
Solomon
Lydia Yates
Silver Lake
Ind
Wenatchee
Wash
Della Wideman
Yates
Church of the Brethren
Baby Week May 1–6 Celebrates Child Welfare
The piece notes that last year over two thousand communities held Baby Week May 1 to 6 and the Baby Week celebration is nationwide in the United States. It highlights a Child's Bureau message from the U S Department of Labor titled Much Good Known to Have Been Result of Baby Week Celebration and urges readers to read it.
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United States
Child’s Bureau
U. S. Department of Labor
Barn Frame Fell at Mike Cauffman Place
A barn frame collapsed Monday while a large barn was being erected north east of town. A guy rope slipped during the last bent causing timber to fall and strike three other bents. John Deaton was knocked down and bruised but no serious injuries occurred.
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Mike Cauffman
John Deaton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tric Carent
United Brethren Church
O. L. Richhart
W. Lowther
Irene Wiltrout
Freda Tucker
Marion Swihart
J. D. L. Cline
M. Paulus
Rev. A. Singer
Rager
Minnesota
Frank Kessling
N. Carolina
Ity
Marion N.C
Franis Lamar
FXF Hardware Company
J. W. Walburn
Rose Hill
Charles Lindzy
Mrs
Alvin Perry
Arthur Grimes
Emmet Schanlaub
Thurman Isley
Lando Isley
Mr. Bonewitz
North
Manchester
Jessie Martin
George Snare
Wm Butterbaugh
Fryberger
W. W. Stauffer
Wife
Akron
Hathaway Home
Furnitura
U. S.army
Navy
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