Senator James E Watson to Speak at Silver Lake Concert
A Silver Lake business group invited Senator James E Watson of Rush County to speak this Thursday evening after a band concert. He recently spent weeks with his family in Winona and will address patriotism and the war to a large audience. The event combines the regular Thursday band concert with his address, promising a notable turnout.
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Silver Lake
James E. Watson
Winvuoa
Watson
Rush County
Washington
Senate
Senator Watson
Man to Move as Renovations Near Completion
Esta Grosso has spent the week in North Manchester for repair work on the property he recently traded for. He expects to be ready to move within a couple of weeks.
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Esta Grosso
Manchester
Uepair
Keep These in Mind The War Time Reminders Card
Keep on buying thrift stamps and write cheerful letters to soldier boys away from home. Use home grown and perishable products wisely to release food for shipment abroad. Do not waste materials with value. Put into your war work the willing spirit of our soldiers at the front.
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Europe
Germany
Awaiting Call to War: Devon Getty Faces August Draft
Devon Getty and his wife, visiting with relatives near Sidney, are among the 1918 registrants who expect to be drafted soon. Getty anticipates a call to service in early August.
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Devon Getty
Indianapolis
Dillman
Sidney
Devon
Advertising Watson Address Tuesday Meeting and Outbound Autos
Advertising notices report Watson addressed Tuesday as more than a dozen automobiles were sent to towns within a 25 mile radius. Bills posted advertise the patriotic meeting to be held here Thursday evening in connection with the band concert.
Save Food Rule Sparks Dinner Table Debate
A social note urges keeping solidite on the table as a rule to impress visitors such as Herbert Hoover, reflecting wartime era thrift and hospitality norms. The piece links practical table setting to public figures and national image.
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Herbert Hoover
Nineteen County Men Ordered to Report for Duty
The Warsaw draft board issued notices for nineteen men to report in Warsaw on Monday and then depart Tuesday morning for Fort Thomas Kentucky for training. Among the names are Arley B Vangilder of Claypooland and Dennis O Parker nearby, both well known locally.
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Warsaw
Ft. Thomas, Ky
Arley B.vangilder
Claypooland
Dennis O. Parker
Composer Dead in Dr Joseph Gilmore 83
Dr Joseph Gilmore, age 83, a noted composer associated with Gus Lanette, has died. Details on funeral arrangements and survivors were not included in the fragment.
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Joseph Gilmore
Gus Lanette
Mothers Read This And Don’t Worry About Your Boy
A wartime exhortation notes soldiers’ risks and odds, arguing medical care and training improve lifespan, comparing disease and combat mortality across wars and urging mothers to remain calm for their sons. It cites ratios of deaths from disease versus bullets and claims this war is less wasteful of life than earlier conflicts.
Mrs. John Laughman Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. John Laughman died Thursday evening after extended illness nine her faith since thirteen years old and Christian life. Survived by husband three children Mrs. Isaac Holdeman Mrs. Elizabeth Nelson and Elmer Laughman all of this place plus many relatives. Funeral held United Brethren Church Sunday at two with Rev Richhart and Rev Martindale officiating. Interment Lakeview Cemetery.
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John Laughman
Died Suddenly John Huffman Dies at Home in North Manchester
John Huffman died Sunday morning at eight at his mother Mrs. Sarah Huffman’s home in North Manchester from heart trouble. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. He was past 48 years old and survived by an aged mother three sisters and many relatives including Mrs. John Gall of south of here.
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John Huffman
Sarah Huffman
Manchester
Huffman
John Gall
South of Here
Tragic Death Of Four Year Old Run Over In North Manchester
Four year old Wilfred Oscar Scott died after a car accident at Burdge corner in North Manchester Saturday. The child crossed the street for a drink, was struck by a seven passenger car driven by Mr. Griffith of Elwood, and the right wheels passed over him. Witnesses say the boy raised briefly before the rear wheel struck. Funeral services were held Monday at Urbana.
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Wilfred Oscar Scott
Oscar Scott
Manchester
Burdge
Mr. Griffith
Elwood
Urbana
Hill Family Reunion Called Off This August
An August Hill family reunion has been canceled this year. Relatives are asked to inform others who may be interested.
War-bound Akron man and family visit with Charles Brown
Tris Smith his wife and baby of near Akron were Sunday guests at the Charles Brown home. Mr. Smith will soon report for training camp to engage in the world war.
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Tris Smith
Akron
Charles Brown
Mr. Smith
Suure
Good Sound Advice for War Effort and German Sympathizers
An editorial urges large liberal contributions to the Red Cross and wartime relief. It warns German sympathizers against laxity, praising outspoken criticism and urging loyalty to fund and support American war efforts. It cautions that spreading disloyalty will provoke public wrath and that neglecting support now will hurt later.
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Ibaaakene
America
Red Cross
Paris
Will Meet Friday Night
The Silver Lake board of trustees will hold a regular session Friday evening and is expected to handle important business items.
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Board of Trustees of
Silver Lake
Irishman’s Heaven Gate Joke Tells of St Peter’s Patience
A parish priest asks a fond of drink Irishman how he will reach heaven. The man answers that once there he will repeatedly open and close the door, testing St Peter until he finally decides to admit him.
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St. Peter
Mike
Mazda Class to Hold Hard Times Meeting
Members of the Mazda Class of the M BE Sunday School will be entertained next Wednesday evening at the Mrs C A Pearson home. It will be a hard times meeting and all members are urged to be present.
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Mazda
M. BE
One Minute Food Talks Reflect War Weights on Hunger
Don Herold argues food is a fundamental life need and that wartime disruption of farms, transport, canneries, and stores threatens access. He links allied hunger to our own and urges collective planning and sacrifice as nations like France and Italy face shortages.
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Russia
Italy
England
France
Embroidery Club Meets at Mrs Hayman Home
Last Friday afternoon embroidery club members were entertained at the home of Mrs. F. D. Hayman. Conversation and fellowship accompanied a light program in a private residence setting.
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Embroidery Club
F. D. Hayman
Mothers Club Members Entertained At Mrs Frye Home
Members of the Mothers club were entertained last Friday afternoon at the Mrs. R. M. Frye home with social activities and hospitality.
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Mothers Club
Missionary Meeting Held at Mrs Kern's Home
A missionary meeting convened this Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs W H Kern, with attendees gathered for the planned discussion and activities.
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W. H. Kern
Armey Family Reunion Planned at Myrtle-Glenn Park
The Armey family holds its annual reunion at Myrtle-Glenn park near this place on Sunday August 4. Locally many relatives are expected to attend, signaling a large gathering and communal event.
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Armey
Myrtle-Glenn Park
Lake Manitou visit by multiple couples from Rochester and North Manchester
H. P. Rager and wife, R. E. Hanes and wife, and D. Homman spent Sunday at Lake Manitou near Rochester. They were accompanied by E. W. and C. E. Gresso and their wives from North Manchester.
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H. P. Rager
R. E. Hanes
D. . Homman
Lake Manitou
Rochester
E. W
C. E. Gresso
North Manchester
Robert Wiltrout Weds Charleston Woman on Decoration Day
Word from Charleston, West Virginia reports Robert Wiltrout, longtime local employee, married a Charleston girl on Decoration Day. The couple plan to reside in Charleston and Wiltrout is slated to report to a training camp next week.
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Robert Wiltrout
Charleston, W. Va
Charleston, West
Ginia
Robert
Heat Overcomes Warsaw Worker This Week
Russel Kreamer, a Warsaw employee, collapsed from heat last Thursday. He was treated at home and could not return to work until this week.
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Russel Kreamer
Warsaw
Instructions From Higher Authorities for War Effort
The article urges strict obedience to food officials and other authorities to speed wartime goals. It emphasizes following expert guidance to save food, rush soldiers, and maximize railway use, arguing obedience accelerates victory and protects the country from defeat.
Address by Senator Watson Draws Local Crowd at Silver Lake
Many residents traveled to Winona last Sunday to hear Senator Watson speak. The audience returned home in good spirits and are invited to attend again this Thursday evening at Silver Lake to hear the distinguished guests.
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Winona
Senator Watson
Silver Lake
Bride Myrtle Keller Weds Franklin Bradway in Warsaw
In Warsaw on Wednesday at 8 p m Franklin Bradway and Mrs Myrtle Baker were united in marriage. The bride formerly Misa Myrtle Keller, a longtime resident of the area, is well known here and mutual congratulations follow.
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Franklin Bradway
Myrtle Baker
Warsaw
Misa Myrtle Keller
Hazel Brown Visits Father Hospitalized in Rochester
Miss Hazel Brown traveled to Rochester Tuesday evening to visit her father Oz Brown who is in the hospital there after an operation about two weeks ago. She was accompanied by Raymond McKrill and the Misses Iva McKrill Edn Joniz and Mary Clymer.
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Hazel Brown
Rochester
Oz Brown
Raymond McKrill
Iva McKrill
Leo Leonard Arrives Safely Overseas in World War I
Mrs. Winona Leonard received a card confirming her son Leo Leonard has arrived safely over sea. Her two sons are serving abroad in the war, with Leo sailing from the coast three weeks ago last Saturday.
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Winona’ Leonard
Leo Leonard
Underhill Arrives Safely Aboard From Overseas
Relatives reported yesterday that Tony Underhill has arrived safely over seas. He is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs L D Underhill.
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Tony Underhill
Letter from Capt Miller after Lee surrender in 1865
A Civil War letter from Capt N. E. Miller of the 20th Indiana Vol near Berksville Virginia dated April 15 1865 to his mother describes the Lee surrender and Petersburg and Richmond victories. He reflects on sacrifice loyalty to the flag and potential home discharge while noting a wounded captain and his own command.
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20Th
Indiana
Berksville
Army of the Potomac
Petersburg
Richmond
Led
Texas
Jacoob
Welson Miller
Funeral Attended by Brush and Hanson Families
The Brush and Hanson families went to Andrews on Tuesday for the funeral of Ethel Woodruff at the B. E. B. Shenefield home. Woodruff, age 32, was a granddaughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Hanson and a niece to Mrs. Brush, C. C. Hanson, and Mrs. Shenefield, with several relatives and friends surviving besides her parents who had passed earlier.
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Brush
Rain Benefits Crops Across County
Rain Friday night provided a much needed break for farmers as corn and potatoes revived. Weather across the region shows excellent crop conditions with few frost damaged areas, and growers welcomed the pause to rest after hard work.
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Eve
Little
U.S
Don Herold
N. E. Miller
Lee
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