Jontz Nelson Rittenhouse Family Reunion at North Manchester
About one hundred members gathered at the fairgrounds in North Manchester on Thursday August 19 for the Jontz Nelson and Rittenhouse reunion. Attendees traveled from Columbia City Loraue South Whitley New Paris Middlebury Elkhart Claypool Silver Lake Rochester Peru Macy and other points. Mrs Susan Rittenhouse widow of one of the founders attended at seventy four. Officers elected include Mrs Wesley Ream president Mrs Harry Kinsey vice president W H Rittenhouse secretary and treasurer. The group planned to meet again at North Manchester on the fourth Thursday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Loraue
South Whitley
New Paris
Middlebury
Elkhart
Claypool
Silver Lake
Rochester
Peru
Macy
Joseph Jontz
Charles Nelson
William Rittenhouse
Ohio
Itrliana
Nosciusko County
Susan Rittenhouse
Wesley Ream
Harry Kinsey
W. H. Rittenhouse
Treas
Ain
North Manchester
W. Ream
W. HA. Rittenhouse
Obituary for Fanny C Boyer, Bend resident dies at 57
Fanny C Drake Boyer, aged 57 years 1 month 27 days, died at her daughter's home in Bend. She was born in Silver Lake Indiana in 1842 and married Benjamin E Boyer in Warsaw Indiana in 1865. Survived by daughters Florence Chamley Staples Minnesota Luella Griffin Bend Oregon and son A G Boyer Salem Oregon. Funeral held at home with Rev Lowther. interment planned in Wadena Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny C. Boyer
Errnest Griffin
Bend
Lowther
Silver Lake
Ind
Benjamin E. Boyer
Warsaw
Indiana
Florence E. Chamley
Staples, Minn
Luella S. Griffin
Bend Oregon
A. G. Boyer
Salem
Oregon
Claypool Lumber & Udal Co Builds Fair Trade Stock
The Claypool Lumber and Udal Co announces a full stock up of building materials of every description aimed at fair trade and complete availability for contractors and homeowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Claypool Lumber & Udal Co
Indian born Rev Myattway dies of pneumonia in Akron
Native of India Rev A K Myattway from Winona a Burma India native died in Akron Ohio from pneumonia after brief illness. He contracted a severe cold on a trip to Akron from Winona Lake and died Thursday. Remains taken to distant Iowa home for burial. He leaves a wife and two children.
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A. K. Myattway
Winona
Burma
India
Akron
Myattway
Winona Lake
Rmer
Iowa
Teachers Attending Institute in Warsaw this Week
Silver Lake and Lake township teachers attend the annual institute in Warsaw this week. Instructors are present and programs run daily at the new county seat high school building with strong attendance at all sessions.
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Silver Lake
Lake Township
Warsaw
Indiana to revive old time spelling bees in schools
The new Indiana plan from R. J. Aley, superintendent, proposes reviving the spelling bee with participation from parents and relatives to judge pupils and improve spelling. The initiative targets 18,000 teachers statewide after August 20 and aims to boost community involvement and school social life.
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Indiana
R. J. Aley
Dr. Aley
Evangelical Lutheran Church Schedules Services
Rev William Hoffman pastor preaches on Remember the Sabbath Day to Keep It Holy at Silver Lake with Sunday school and C E society meeting. Germantown service at 2 30 pm and choir practice weekly. Record office advertises postcards for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Society
Colored Camp Meeting Closes at Myrtle Glenn Park
The Colored camp meeting at Myrtle-Glenn park ended last Sunday night after strong attendance. The troupe will travel to Lukens Lake near Roann to conduct meetings through September 6.
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Myrtle-Glenn Park
Lukens’ Lake
Roann
Death of Mrs Aaron Boyer Mars
Mrs Aaron Boyer Mars dies at home near Packerton last Friday evening at age 33 years 9 months and 15 days after a year long battle with lung trouble and several months bedridden.
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Mars
Aaron Boyer
Packerton
Anable
Holy Rollers of Eastman Springs Near Benton Harbor
Warsaw Daily Times describes a religious group near Eastman Springs Michigan known as the Holy Rollers. It reports their wealth building, land holdings, park with lakes and a miniature railroad, distinctive long hair, vegetarianism, and ritual avoidance of burying the dead, with visitors called to see the commune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Michigan
Eastman Springs
Holy Rollers
David
Ruth
Jesus
Warsaw Daily Times
Botts and Leonard Lead Michigan Lake Outing Party
Mrs. E. E. Botts and Miss Lela Leonard enjoy a ten days outing camping by a lake near Dowagiac with a Berrien Centre crowd. Mrs. Walter plans to join the party before they break camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Botts
Lela Leonard
Dowagiac
Mich
Berrien Centre
Walter
Mrs. Willis Huffman Undergoes Apppendicitis Operation
Mrs. Willis Huffman of near Yellow Creek Lake underwent an appendicitis operation at Hope hospital in Fort Wayne Tuesday. The operation was successful and she was rapidly recovering at the latest report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Huffman
Yellow Creek Lake
Jolia Summe
Hope Hospital
Fort Wayne
Huffman
Richest racing program at Indiana State Fair set for Sept week
The Indiana State Fair schedules a record $37,600 purse across 14 races in the week of September 6 with entrants from Kentucky Tennessee Missouri Michigan and more. Hedgewood Boy and Lady Maude will chase new records under contract with Rushville rider Dick Wilson with substantial rewards for meeting or beating specified times and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Fair
Charles Downing
Kentucky
Tennessee
Missouri
Michigan
Colorado
Ohio
New York
Illinois
Wisconsin
California
Indiana
Dick Wilson
Rushville
Hedgewood Bay
Lady Maudel
Wilson
Hedgewood Boy
Lady Maude
Star Pointer
Lady Maud C
C. H. Anthony
Work on New German Baptist Church Progressing Rapidly
The New German Baptist church two miles east of town is rapidly advancing with basement walls completed sleepers in place and masons starting yesterday. Three men can lay cement blocks quickly and the roof and interior finishing should follow in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New German Baptist Church
Automobile Accident Near Atwood Injures Sundy Family
A. L. Sundy of near Atwood and his wife were in a wreck while en route to a camp meeting at Yellow Creek Lake. Mrs Sundy suffered a broken shoulder and both were bruised. Report says another car collided with Sundy’s after he stopped for an unknown reason.
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A. L. Sundy
Atwood
Yellow Creek Lake
Purdue Demonstration Meetings Planned For Indiana Fruit Growers
The Purdue Experiment Station announces a series of neighborhood demonstrations to show up to date orchard care for Indiana fruit growers. Horticulturists will conduct hands on sessions on spraying pruning San Jose scale remedies and operating a spray outfit. Interested locals should write Dr. G Woodbury Associate Horticulturist Lafayette Indiana to arrange a meeting in their area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Department of Horticulture
Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station
San Jose
Dc. G. Woodbury
Purdue Experiment Station
la Fayette
Ind
Government Inspector J. F. Myers Visits Local Family
Has government position meat inspector J. F. Myers of Pittsburg Pennsylvania spent part of his vacation here last week with his father L. W. Myers and wife. The trip was for family time during a work break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Myers
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
L. W. Myers
Mr. Myers
Pullis Wins Mail Carrying Contract At Local Post
Percy V. Pullis has been awarded the contract to carry the mail between the Big Four station and the post office at this place starting September 1. The annual contract price is $84, a sum small beside the service demanded and the time required, which would be worth about $300 in a man’s time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy V. Pullis
In a Runaway Accident Curt Over
In a runaway incident on a Monday afternoon a team of horses bolted driving a wagon or buggy out of control. Passengers and bystanders blocked the road as the team slowed and the wagon finally came to a stop after striking a fence. No major injuries reported.
Have you seen those postcards at the record office
A brief note asks if readers have viewed postcards displayed at the record office and hints at a forthcoming exhibit or retrieval event.
Governor Marshall Highlights Child Care Conference
The report from the Washington conference on dependent children shows about 100,000 children in orphans' homes seeking family homes. Governor Marshall notes Indiana's active role and the Board of State Charities work in placing children with families, with 659 placements last year and 360 of about 400 visits in family homes indicating strong results. A letter to the Board in Indianapolis will receive immediate attention.
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Marshall
Washington
United States
Indiana
Board of State Charities
Indianapolis
Church Decorated For Services By J W Walburn
J W Walburn decorates the walls of the South Pleasant church three miles south of town this week with a handsome paper design as preparations for services continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Walburn
South Pleasant
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Nelson-Jontz- Rittenhouse
Fannie Boyer
Bend [Oregon
Aley
Evangelical Lutheran Church
William Hoffman
Germantown
Saaee
Pacers
Fruit Growers
Purdue
Experiment Station
Myrtle
Glenn
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