Bonds Sold for School Building North of Yellow Creek Lake
H B Regenus trustee of Seward township announced the sale of fifty three thousand dollars in bonds to finance a school house a mile north of Yellow Creek lake. Noah Frantz won the contract to erect the structure signing last Saturday. Foundation walls may begin soon with work starting next spring and occupancy slated by September 1 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BE. Regenus
Seward Township
Yellow Creek Lake
Noah Frantz
Whortle Berries Sent by Glenale Resident
Mrs. Samuel Rickel of Glenale Michigan sent a box of whortle berries to the Jack Burt family a few days ago. Mrs Rickel formerly Lizzie Whittenberger of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Burt
Samuel Rickel
Glenale
Michigan
Rickel
Lizzie Whittenberger
Pickpocketing in Chicago Ends in Geld Loss for Edward Bay
Edward Bay, while in Chicago on Monday, entered a large crowd where pickpockets worked. His pocket was cut and a neat sum of money was taken without his knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay
Chicago
North Manchester Defeats Warsaw 5–1 in Sunday Game
A large crowd from this place traveled to North Manchester last Sunday to watch a hard fought matchup between North Manchester and Warsaw. North Manchester won 5 to 1, with Warsaw scoring the lone goal early in the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Warsaw
North Manchester
Funeral Attendees Honor Civil War Veteran Robert Hite
Dr. L C Meek and family attended the funeral of Robert Hite in North Manchester last Sunday. Hite was a Civil War veteran and his wife, deceased, was sister to the late James A Meek, once a resident here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.C. Meek
Mary Meek
Winona Leonard
Manchester
Robert Hite
Hite
James A. Meek
Pleasant Day With Pastors and Families at Lake
Reverend Peter Lunsinger and son joined Ilarry Hagner and wife of Greentown at the Rev. Keesey home last Friday. They brought well filled baskets and spent the day at the lake with the Keesey family. Sunday School classes accompanied the group and all enjoyed the time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Lunsinger
Ilarry Hagner
Greentown
Keesey
Hunsinger
Mr. Hagner
Odd Fellows Seek Option on 544 Acre Lake Region
Northern Indiana Odd Fellows from ten counties took an option on 544 acres near Wawasee lake for 50 000 dollars with 15000 to be raised by November first. A picnic raised 1800 yesterday to hold the option. the tract includes Papakeechie lake three dams and eight flowing wells and the state maintains three dams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papakeetchie
Wawasee Lake
Indiana
Odd Fellows
Birthday dinner marks Grandma Amiss near 97
Grandma Sarah Amiss, living at the J. M. Amiss home, nears 97 on September 7. A Sunday gathering of about forty guests enjoyed a shaded yard picnic and lively conversation after a pleasant day. Attendees included multiple Amiss relatives from Laketon, Rose Hill, Wabash, Huntington, Galveston, Lafayette, Janesville, Cheyenne, North Manchester, Breman, Indianapolis, South Bend and local neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Amiss
Grandma Amiss
George Amiss
Estella
Laketon
Robert Nelson
Rose Hill
James Nelson
Wabash
Phillip Amiss
Huntington
Frank Tillie
Galveston
Estella Amiss
Lafayette
Mary Schrider
Janesville
Ohio
Alexander DeArmon
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Alva Warner
Frank Butterbaugh
North Manchester
Frank Amiss
Breman
James Hall
Indianapolis
John Koontz
South Bend
Hannah Armey
Charles Amiss
This Place
Herendeen Family Reunion Set for Myrtle-Glen Park
The Herendeen family plans a reunion at Myrtle-Glen park on Sunday August 22. Officials expect a large gathering and invite all relatives to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle-Glen Park
Many Fords at Meeting on Farmers Day
Official count of cars entering the gates at Winona on Farmers Day August 11 shows more than half were Fords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Poultry Drive Brings 1600 Pound Lot to Packing House
John Fleck and Elmer Christner delivered fifteen coops of chickens from their southwest farm to the local packing house. The poultry weighed about 1600 pounds, the largest single consignment ever received from one party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fleck
Elmer Christner
Here
Chase family visits in town from Cleveland Ohio
Tuesday the O. D. Chase family arrived in town visiting Mrs. Chase’s mother Mrs. E. J. Wiltrout at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Chase
Cleveland
Ohio
Mrs. Chase
E. J. Wiltrout
Herendeen Family Visit From Chicago at Lake
A. L. Herendeen arrived from Chicago last Saturday to stay with his sister Mrs. Mary Rantz and visit a lake cottage. Mrs. Herendeen arrived Monday for a short stay. She was joined by neighbor boy Theodore Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Herendeeen
Chicago
Mary Rantz
Mrs. Herendeen
Theodore Johnson
Visit to Boyhood Home by Voris Clark and Wife
Voris Clark and his wife visited the old town for a few days late last week. Clark, born in the town, has not returned in over twenty five years and now works as a barber in Oklahoma, catching up with many friends during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voris Clark
Mr. Clark
Oklahoma
Audrey Haney Returns Home From Visit to Montpelier
Miss Audrey Haney returned to her home in Montpelier Ohio after a week spent visiting her grandparents Mrs Melissa Haney and Mr and Mrs Jack Burt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Haney
Montpelier
Ohio
Melissa Haney
Jack Burt
Carper Family Reunion At Wachter Home Attended By 113
The Carper family gathered at Mrs. Catharine Wachter’s home northeast of town last Sunday with 113 relatives present. Guests came from Michigan Indiana and other nearby areas. Next year’s reunion will be at Mahlon Rhodes home on the third Sunday in August. Mrs Wachter is past 87 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carper
Catharine Wachter
Michigan
Indiana
Mahlon Rhodes
Here
Wadhiter
Couldn't Miss Annual Banquet
Lando Kline and family of South Whitley visited the George Newhouse home last Sunday and attended the Detetive Association picnic at the lake in the afternoon. The Klines recently moved from Silver Lake and enjoyed a brief return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lando Kline
South Whitley
George Newhouse
Detetive Association
Mr. Kline
Silver Lake
Oswego Postmaster Vacancy To Be Filled In Warsaw
Oswego postmaster plans to resign but no successor appears available. Lester Stookey has held the post for several years and seeks a successor as his salary last year was 204. An examination will be held in Warsaw on August 28 to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswego
Lester Stookey
Warsaw
Vacation visit spans two weeks for Snyder family
Paul Snyder arrives from Fort Wayne for a two week vacation with relatives, split between here and North Manchester. Mrs Snyder and their daughter have already spent a week or more at North Manchester and are now visiting here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Snyder
Fort Wayne
North Manchester
Teachers Institute in Warsaw Next Week
Kosciusko County teachers plan their annual institute in Warsaw for next week with about three hundred instructors expected. Notable participants include A S Martin of Norristown Pennsylvania J Linnwood Eisenberg principal of the Pennsylvania State Normal School and Mrs Lola R Vawter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko County
Warsaw
A S. Martin
Norristown
Penn
J. Linnwood Eisenberg
State Normal School of Pennsylvania
Mra
Lola R. Vawter
Silver Lake Detectives Hold Second Annual Picnic and Banquet
The Silver Lake Detective association and families totaling over two hundred gathered at Myrtle Glenn Park for the second annual picnic and banquet. John Oldfather opened the meeting with brief remarks before ice cream and cakes were served. A short program of readings and music followed, featuring forty five gallons of ice cream and more than seventy five cakes. Attendees included many from North Manchester and nearby areas for the Fanning family reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle
Glenn Park
John Oldfather
Manchester
Fanning
Fourteenth Rickel Moyer Family Reunion Held at Beaver Dam Lake
Families from near and far gathered on the Reason Rickel farm east bank of Beaver Dam Lake for the 14th annual reunion. About 160 attendees shared lunch, heard four deaths eight births and three marriages reported by the secretary, elected H A Moyer President and Howard Ball Secretary, and set next gathering for August 1921 in the Lloyd Rickel grove at Sevastopol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rickel-Moyer
Beaver Dam Lake
Rickel Farm
H. A. Moyer
Howard Ball
Pence
Burket
Lloyd Rickel
Sevastopol
Ohio visitors at F D Hayman home
Here From Ohio. Mr. Hughes and wife and Miss Mil dred Dannecker came there from Van Wert, Ohio, the first of the week for a visit at the F. D. Hayman home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hughes
Mildred Dannecker
van Wert
Ohio
F. D. Hayman
Woman Taken Ill While Visiting North Manchester Relative
Mrs Alfred Reed visiting her aunt Mrs Alfred Steele in North Manchester fell gravely ill and was taken to Warsaw hospital last Friday evening. Latest reports say she is somewhat improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Reed
Alfred Steele
Manchester
Warsaw
Dayton Couple Visits Marion Before Returning Home
Earl Whisler and his wife, visiting from Dayton Ohio, spent a week with his aunt Mrs J R Norman, then traveled to Marion for several days before returning to the Buckeye State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Whisler
Dayton
Ohio
J. R. Norman
Marion
Buckeye
Whisler Couple Visit Day ton Relative at Norman Home
William Whisler and his wife from Dayton Ohio spent several days this past week visiting at the J. R. Norman home. Mrs Norman is a sister to Mrs Whisler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whisler
Dayton
Ohio
J. R. Norman
Mrs. Norman
Mrs. Whisler
Attend Band Concert in Silver Lake Thursday Evenings
Don t forget the weekly band concert in Silver Lake on Thursday evenings. Your neighbor will come and meet your many friends, joining in the social gathering and music night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Mrs Anna Kurp Visits Family in Town From Adel
Mrs Anna Kurp arrived last Saturday to visit her mother Mrs Catherine Hay her brother J C Hay and family and other relatives and friends in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Kurp
Adel
Iowa
Catherine Hay
J.C. Hay
Akron Legion Field Day Highlights September 6
Akron Indiana hosts a big day on September 6 with an address by Commander EB A Whalton of the American Legion. The event features the Wabash Service band of thirty pieces and an airplane display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ind
EB. A. Whalton
American Legion
Tenth annual Hill families reunion set for next Thursday
An announcement notes the Hill families will hold their tenth annual reunion at Myrtle-Glenn Park near this place next Thursday with expectations of a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle-Glenn Park
Autos Throng Roads as Sunday Visitors Flock In
Large crowds of cars filled the routes last Sunday, many bound for Winona to hear Billy Sunday. Others returned from lake vacations or headed out for short pleasure trips, planning to go home that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Billy
Murphy Family Vacation in Michigan Resort Stay
Myron Murphy and family are spending a vacation week at a Michigan resort. They travel with Mr Murphy’s sister Mrs J A Walter and her family from Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Murphy
Michigan
Mr. Murphy
Old Settlers Picnic Announcement Sparks Local Interest
An upcoming Old Settlers Picnic is announced with plans for community gathering. Details remain unclear in the fragment but the event is expected to draw local residents and longtime members.
Sisters Help at Lafayette and Bourbon Homes
Mrs Johnson from near Lafayette and Mrs Varvins from Bourbon visited the flat of the week to assist, reporting aid and companionship.
Newhouse and Oldfather Public Sale Draws Crowd
A large crowd gathers three miles southwest of town for the Newhouse and Oldfather public sale as reporters go to press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newhouse & Oldfather
Fordson Tractor Demonstration At Medow Brook Farm
Wade and Bill Whittenberger of Claypool and John Hanes and Curt Gabel of Sidney attended a Fordson demonstration near Goshen on the Meadow Brook farm last Thursday. The event featured field work and the Fordson performing beir work on feed grinding silage cutters and a Port Huron separator. Threshing wheat was the main feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B
Wade
Bill Whittenberger
Claypool
John Hanes
Curtis Gabel
Sidney
Fordson
Goshen
Medow Brook
Port Huron
Illinois Trip Details of Sanders Family
Frank Sanders of Claypool drove to Tuscola Illinois last Friday via Indianapolis. Mrs Sanders and Mrs S B Whittenberger, visiting relatives in Illinois for two weeks, will return home with Mr Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sanders
Claypool
Tuscola
Illinois
Indianapolis
Sanders
S. B. Whittenberger
Richville Man Revisits Silver Lake After 57 Years
Jasper N Tucker of Richville Minnesota visited Silver Lake Tuesday returning after a long absence. He recalled a 1863 visit during the Civil War era when he served as drummer boy at a rally and helped remove a southern sympathizers flag from a butternut tree amid tense politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper N. Tucker
Richville
Minn
Tucker
Kokomo
Disko
Silver Lake
Record oat yields near Yellow Creek Lake farm
Harley Regenns of Seward township threshed seven acres of oats last week on the Regenos farm and averaged 105 bushels per acre for a total of 735 bushels. O B Valentine, across the road, cropped 16 acres at 80 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Regenns
Yellow Creek Lake
Seward Township
Regenos
O. B. Valentine
Earl Paulus and Family Visit Their Monroe Roots
Earl Paulus and his wife visited Saturday and Sunday at the Monroe Paulus home and called on many friends. Rev. Paulus, now living in Chicago, enjoyed returning to his boyhood hometown for a few hours despite many old associates having grown distant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Paulus
Monroe Paulus
Rev. Paulus
Chicago
Old Town
New York Visitor Eloise M Barber Visits Local Relatives
Miss Eloise M Barber of New York City is visiting here with her grandparents Rev J T Keesey and Mrs Keesey and other friends and relatives in the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise M. Barber
New York City
J. T. Keesey
Christy Family Reunion Attended by Whittenberger and Wade
Attended Reunion Sunday by B and Wade Whittenberger at the Christy family gathering. The fragment notes attendance at a Christy family reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Whittenberger
Christy
Farm Sale Moves North Manchester Residence Planned
Has Sold Farm McCrellus Brooks who resided east of this place for years disposed of his farm to Albert Neher and will give possession this week. The family will make their future home in North Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrellus, Brooks
Albert Neher
Manchester
Beigh Sings Solo in Local Band Concert
Charles Beigh and five companions from Argos attended a band concert on Thursday evening. Beigh sang a solo with the band, drawing praise from listeners. He formerly lived in Claypool and has visited Silver Lake often when his sister lived here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Beigh
Argos
Mr. Beigh
Claypool
Silver Lake
Serious Condition Of Mrs Mary Rhodes At East Town Home
Mrs Mary Rhodes, ill at the Mrs Amanda Rhodes residence in the east part of town, remains in serious condition. She has grown weaker after two weeks with little nourishment and shows no significant improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rhodes
Amanda Rhodes
Local stunt flyer thrills crowds near Wabash
Several residents rode to Wabash last Sunday afternoon to see the daredevil airman perform from an airplane. He walked on the plane’s top deck, swung on a trapeze, and parachuted down in a dramatic drop as spectators watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Public sale announced for J D Rogers farm near town
Notice states J D Rogers will hold a gate at his place east of here on Wednesday of next week and will auction his 12 acre farm. The sale will use large bills printed at this office and a notice appears elsewhere in the RECORD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reecord
J.D. Rogers
Here
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Whortle Berries
Edward
Fellows and Families
M. Amiss
Sarah Amiss
C. L. Leonard
Shorthorn Breeders Association
Fort Wayne District
Huntertown
Middle West
United States
Leonard
Chicago At Lake
Teachers Institute
Iast
The
Silver Lake Detective Associa
Moyers and Rickels
Old Settlers
Sister
Minnesota
New York
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