Disappearance and Beating of Lena Buss Shocks Fulton County
Miss Lena Buss fifteen is missing from her home near Disko after an early Sunday morning departure to tend cattle. Neighbors conducted a night search. she was found in a garden with severe bruises and a two and a half inch head gash. Parents blame an abusive neighbor and stories of parental mistreatment circulate. bloodhounds and a nurse aided examination. Authorities consider legal action.
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Lena Buss
Here
Disko
Miss Buss
Buss
Ullis
Boss
Missa Buss
Odge
Fulton County
Fishing Trip Guests Lon Howe and Edwards Visit
Lon Howe and a Mr. Edwards arrived from Chicago on Wednesday for a brief fishing stay and to spend time fishing during their visit.
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Lon Howe
Mr. Edwards
Chicago
Francis Rager Family Moves Into New Summer Home
Francis Rager and their family have moved into a newly built house this summer. They report the residence as an excellent home and a fresh start after the move.
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Francis Rager
Resigned Position in Jack Burt Blacksmith Shop
Charles Teeter who had worked ten months at the Jack Burt blacksmith Shop resigned on Wednesday due to failing health He will seek treatment and it is hoped he will soon recover.
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Charles Teeter
Jack Burt
Sign Boards Suggested To Welcome Tourists From Goshen
The Hoosier-Dixie highway now marked with yellow and black. Goshen sees growing traffic and good road condition. Tourists pass through and find routes to Cincinnati. poles show color markers. Call for city to advertise with sign boards at road exits to guide visitors.
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Goshen
Cincinnati
When Riley Died Poem Reflections at Winona Park
The speaker recalls a poet named Riley and the reaction to his death. They describe attending a refined gathering of writers including Jim Mary Catherwood and Clarke Ridpath at Winona Park, with emotions intense as headlines loom. The verse links Riley to biblical imagery and to a celebrated, prim figure, pondering mortality and memory.
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Riley
Jim
Mary Catherwood
Clarke Ridpath
Winona_park
Big Four Station Chester Bashore Accepts Bill Clerk Role
Chester Bashore accepted a bill clerk position at the Big Four station here and started work Monday morning.
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Chester Bashore
Bill
Big Four
Auto hits buggy injuring Mrs. Perry on dirt road
J F Oldfather riding behind a buggy on a gravel strewn road failed to see the rig after signaling to pass. The auto struck the buggy and overturned it injuring Mrs Percy Perry who suffered a sprained knee and bruises while both occupants escaped broken bones.
Uncle Dies in Ohio Prompting Family Visit to Springfield
Cyrus Deaton and brothers Jacob and John Deaton of Sidney were summoned to Springfield, Ohio, Monday due to the death of their uncle John A. Deaton whose home was in Springfield.
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Cyrus &. Deaton
Springfield
Ohio
John A. Deaton
Mr. Deaton
Jacob
John Deaton
Sidney
Sister Died in Ohio in Ashland Onterna Swineford
Mrs Elnara Worley Swineford wife of Curtis Swineford of Ashland Ontie died Thursday afternoon at her family home from paralysis after years of illness. She was 64 and survived by her husband and three married sons. She was sister to G A Brush. The funeral was held Saturday.
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Elnara( Worley) Swineford
Curtis Swineford
Ashland
Ontie
G.A. Brush
Illinois visitors from Rockford stop at Wood home
Mrs Vida Finney and her three daughters Elizabeth Frances and Gertrude from Rockford Illinois visited Tuesday at the W E Wood home Mrs Wood is an aunt to Mrs Finney.
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Vida Finney
Elizabeth
Frances
Gertrude
Rockford, Ilinois
W. E. Wood
Wood
Fenny
The Annual Picnic at Kosciusko County Infirmary
The eighth annual picnic at Kosciusko county infirmary will be held on Friday August 4. Superintendent A T Rockhill invites every resident of Kosciusko county to attend and spend the day with friends from across the county. Bring baskets and enjoy a noon picnic dinner on the infirmary lawn under a large tent with an arranged program.
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Kosciusko County Infirmary
A. T. Rockhill
Kosciusko County
resignation of Big Four agent Leckrone and return of McKown
J A Leckrone resigned as agent at the Big Four station last week and on Thursday evening Fred McKown was brought in by road officials to replace him. McKown had been in town earlier in the year and is welcomed back, while residents regret Leckrone’s departure and wish him success.
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J. A. Leckrone
Fred Mckiown
Ferrerda
Mr. Leckrone
Mr. McKown
Old Town
Babcock Relatives Visit Alexandria Affected by Asthma
J C Babcock of Citronelle Alabama and his sister in law visit Alexandria as J C Babcock and wife stay a couple of months. Asthma troubles threaten to force their return south sooner than planned, reported by J C Babcock of Warsaw.
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J.J. Babcock
Warsaw
J. C
Citronelle
Alabama
Alxandria
Astuma
Mr. Babcock
Mrs Sigter Suffers Suspected Stroke In Serious Condition
Mrs. Mary Sigter remains in serious condition after a possible light stroke this week. Her niece Mrs. William West of Angola is by her side to care for her as doctors monitor her right side weakness and brief speech impairment.
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Mary Sigter
William West
Angola
Mazda Class Social at Parsonage Hosts Evening
Members of the Mazda class of the M. E. Sunday school met at the Rev. Singer home Wednesday evening. A pleasant program was presented and refreshments were served.
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Mazda
M. E. Sunday School
Singer
Annual camp meeting at Yellow Lake Creek area begins
The annual camp meeting near Yellow Creek Lake north-west of here starts Saturday August 11 and runs two Sundays. A large crowd is expected as each year draws more interest and many locals plan to attend the services.
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Yellow Creek Lake
Miss Valera Self Returns Home for Vacation
Miss Valera Self, who had been attending college in Chicago this summer, has returned to her home in this place for a vacation visit.
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Valera Self
Chicago
Snyder Family Visit Spreads to Park Outing
J L Kelly wife and sons Walter Herald Raymond and Ralph and Mrs A Kelly of Fort Wayne visited cousins Mat and Mahala Snyder east of town last Sunday. In the afternoon they in company with Ralph Shepherd and family spent several hours at the park.
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J. L. Kelly
Walter
Herald Raymond
Ralph
A. Kelly
Fort Wayne
Mat
Mahala Snyder
Ralph Shephern
The Home Paper Labor Behind Producing a Local Issue
The piece reflects on readers who scorn the local paper yet crave its contents. It notes the labor and expenses involved in producing even a small issue and the unseen perseverance required by publishers.
Elkhart Visitors Visit Pearson Home After Move
James Jordon and his wife son Byron with Mr and Mrs Mert Hopkins travel from Elkhart to stay several days with the Pearson family. The Jordons were former neighbors of the Pearsons in Elkhart.
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James Jordon
Byron
Mra
Mert Hopkins
Elkhart
Pearson
Mra. Pearson
Jordon
Funeral Held for George Leighty at Cooks Chapel
The funeral for George Leighty, age 53, son-in-law of Hugh Bowen, was held last Friday at Cooks chapel near Warsaw. He had been in poor health for more than a year and endured prolonged illness. The service was well attended by many mourners.
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George Leighty
Cooks Chapel
Warsaw
Mr. Leighty
Hugh Bowen
Tucker Rejoins Burt Blacksmith Shop in Burt
I M Tucker arrived from Elkhart on Wednesday and accepted a position at Jack Burt’s blacksmith shop. He previously worked for Burt a year ago before leaving to Charles Teeter, and now returns to Burt’s shop.
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I. M. Tucker
Elkhart
Jack Burt
Mr. Burt
Charles’ Teeter
Record Heat Stuns Indiana Amid Deadly Weeklong Heat
The text notes extreme heat over the Midwest, with many people in the middle states prostrated and numerous deaths. It calls the period the hottest harvest season in Indiana in years, suggesting it exceeds even past records.
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Middle States
Indiana
Ohio visitors share Brush and Hanson visit
Mrs. Flora Myers and her sister Miss Jennie Conger of Cincinnati arrived Monday for a several days visit at the Brush and Hanson homes. Mrs. Elizabeth Hanson is an aunt to the visitors.
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Flora Myers
Jennie Conger
Cincinnati
Brush and
Hanson
Elizabeth Hanson
Fisherman Conways Visit Pearson Home in Town
Chicago visitors Mr and Mrs Curt Conway spent ten days in town last Saturday at the Pearson home. Conway enjoys fishing and takes pride in hauling in small catches with evident delight.
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Curt Conway
Chicago
Pearson
Wabash Woman Killed by Car on Lagro Hill
Mrs Louise Weisner of Wabash was fatally struck by an automobile Friday near Lagro when the car rolled backward on a steep hill as her daughter drove it. The engine stalled and she jumped from the vehicle. a front wheel passed over her, causing instant death.
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Louise Wweesner
Wabash
Lagro
Weisner
Public Fountain Gets New Pump At Rager and Jontz Corner
A new pump has been installed at the Rager and Jontz corner to replace the old unit. The modern pump is arranged for a hose connection and aims to improve service previously hampered by the worn-out device.
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Rager & Jontz Corner
Unclear Visit Figures From Rural Ledger Entry
Fragmentary note records visitors E B Flavien of Logansport and Dr Fs Smith of Fort Wayne visiting after many years. Details are garbled with missing context and dates.
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de E. B. Flavien
Logansport
Dr. Fs. Smith
Fourt Wayne
Fourth quarterly communion services announced
The United Brethren church of the Silver Lake charge will hold the fourth quarterly communion in the U B church next Sunday August 6 immediately after Sunday school. Everyone is invited to attend.
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United Brethren Church of the
County Education Board Meeting Attended by Trustees
Trustees Monroe Paulus and A J Hill attended the county board of education meeting held in Warsaw on Monday. The session occurred one week ahead of its usual schedule.
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Warsaw
County Board of Education
Campers Enjoy Weekend at Yellow Creek
E P Snyder J C Hay and J M Amiss camped at Yellow Creek last Saturday through Monday and reported a very nice time.
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E.P. Snyder
J. C.hay
J.M. Amiss
Yellow Creek
Traveling Salesman Henry Taylor Enjoys Lake Fishing
Indianapolis salesman Henry Taylor visited this week and spent hours on the lake fishing. He claims his luck is unusually good and he attributes it to the pastime.
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Henry Taylor
Indianapolis
Guilg
Farm Owner Acquires Eighty Acres In Three Cornered Sale
Sunday disposes of his farm west of town and gains possession of eighty acres of prime land two miles west of Warsaw. He will give possession of his present farm on March first next year. Line is ready to sell at his price and always makes good. He now owns his last eighty acres and owes nothing on it.
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A. L
Warsaw
Norman Family Visits Dayton Vacation Week
Claud Norman, formerly employed in Dayton Ohio, is visiting with his parents Mr and Mrs J B Norman this week.
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Claud Norman
Dayton
Ohio
J.B. Norman
Sharp Razor Incident Injures Local Worker
Last Saturday R Norman suffered a severe cut to the second finger of his left hand while sharpening a razor. The tip of the third finger was also severed. Members remain sore but report no serious trouble.
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R. Norman
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Prim
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Rosholt, Wis
J. F. Oldfather
Percy Perry
Illinois
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J. A. Leckron
Big Four Station
Fred McKown
J.C. Babcock
Alexandria
Yellow Lake
Snyder
the Home Paper
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Monroe Paulus
A.J
Rasor
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