Nelson Jontz Rittenhouse Annual Family Reunion
The Nelson Jontz Rittenhouse annual family reunion was held at Myrtle Gieno park on Wednesday Aug 25 with over fifty attendees. A dinner, social time, a Greenville Ohio recital by Miss Branson and a paper by Jesse Nelson were reported along with talks. Officers elected were J P Homman president Mrs Arthur Hively secretary and Mrs J A Jontz treasurer. Next reunion is set for Wednesday Aug 16 1916.
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Nelson-Jontz-Rittenhouse
Myrtle-Gieno Park
Branson
Greenville
Ohio
Jesse Nelson
Kan
New Hog Disease Called Bullnose in Illinois
A new ailment named Bullnose has appeared in Illinois hogs. The disease is said to spread by rooting and mirrors cholera with symptoms including eye whitening and a swollen sore nose.
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Illinois
Attempted death by own action thwarted by bottle knocked away
A young farmer, J red Gilliam, resident near Chapmac Lake, attempted self harm with chlorof orm and chloroform but was frustrated when a bottle was knocked from his hands late Sunday night. Domestic troubles are suspected as the motive.
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J’red Gilliam
William Gilliam
Chapmac Lake
Gratitude Expressed for Elizabeth Metzger’s Sickness and Burial
The Metzger family thanks friends and neighbors for assistance and kind words during Elizabeth Metzger’s illness and funeral. They offer to return kindness when opportunity arises from Jacob Montel and family.
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Elizabeth Metzger
Jacob Montel
Visiting Relatives From Mishawaka Arrive for Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Jontz and daughter Elizabeth visited relatives and friends after traveling from Mishawaka on Sunday morning. Mr Jontz is brother to Mrs. Jota Fitton and H. G. Jontz, while Mrs. Jontz is sister to Scott Lawrence who lives south of town.
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A. E. Jontz
Elizabeth
Mishawaka
Mr Jontz
Jota Fitton
H.G. Jontz
Mrs. Jontz
Scott Lawrence
Aaron Yates Back in Town After Ill Health
Aaron Yates, long a familiar figure downtown, was seen out on Tuesday afternoon visiting friends. He has been in ill health for several months, with two weeks since his last downtown trip, and may be regaining his strength.
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Aaron Yates
Aaron
Mr. Yates
Yellow Creek camp meeting ends after ten days
The Yellow Creek camp meeting closed Monday after a ten day session with foggy weather. Large attendance filled each service and excellent sermons were delivered daily.
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Yellow Creek Iske
Moyer Family Silver Wedding Anniversary Observed
Mr and Mrs Abner Moyer of the northwest area attended the silver wedding anniversary of his brother G N Moyer at a lakeside gathering Monday.
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Abner Moyer
Laketon
G. N. Moyer
Deweese Sells North-of-Town Property to Mel Minear
Mrs. Lucinda Deweese transferred her property north of town on Monday to Mel Minear of Huntington and will take possession in a few days. She plans to stay with her sisters Mesdames T. J. Culbert and James Decker for a time while seeking a new home.
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Lucinda Deweese
Mel Minear
Huntington
Mesdames
T. J. Culbert
James Decker
Stout Becomes House Physician in Indianapolis City Hospital
Dr. Walter Stout is appointed house physician in Indianapolis City Hospital after accepting the post last week in the capitol city. His friends extend best wishes for his success in the new role.
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Walter Stout
City Hospital
Indianapolis
Capitol City
Percy Walburn and Lela Bush Wed in Michigan Ceremony
Percy Walburn of this place and Miss Lela Bush of North Manchester were married in Michigan on March 14, 1915. The bride is the daughter of George and Mrs Bush of North Manchester, employed in Humbert store and well regarded. The groom is son of J W Walburn and Mrs Walburno of this place, recently with Jennings store in North Manchester. They are visiting the groom’s parents after the wedding. Friends extend congratulations.
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Percy Walburn
Benedict
Percy Walbur
This Place
Lela Bush
North Manchester
Michigan
George Bush
Humbert
Walburn
J. W. Walburno
Jennings
North
Manchester
Esther Wilson visits from Fulton and family to Casey move
Mrs. Esther Wilson came here last Friday from Fulton Michigan and is visiting this week with friends. Her granddaughter Mrs I W Lee and family are moving to Casey Illinois where Dr Lee has taken charge of a practice.
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Esther Wilson
Fulton
Michigan
I. W. Lee
Casey
Illinois
Lee
Reunion Today At Myrtle Glenn Park
The Hill family reunion is held today at Myrtle Glenn Park with many attendees enjoying the gathering. Theこの記事 was filed too early for a full report.
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Myrtle= Glenn park
Wei
True Manhood and How Attained address at Silver Lake
Rev. S Blough of North Manchester will speak to the young people and all residents at the United Brethren church Silver Lake next Sunday evening August 29. The talk aims to define True Manhood and how it is attained inviting both young and older residents to attend.
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S. Blough
Manchester
Silver Lake
United Brethren Church
Ninth annual Rickel and Moyer family reunion held
The Rickel and Moyer families held their ninth annual reunion on August 19 at the Beaver Dam bank grounds. Over 100 attendees enjoyed a day of renewing friendships, with three marriages and two deaths reported since last year. Officers elected: President G. N. Moyer, Laketon. Vice President Lloyd Rickel, Akron. Secretary and Treasurer H. A. Moyer, Silver Lake.
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Rickel
Moyer
Bank of Beaver Dam
G. N. Moyer
Laketon
Lloyd Rickel
Akron Sec
Treas
Miner to Move Onto Deweese Property North of Town
Mel Minear of Huntington visited Tuesday and arranged to acquire the Deweese property north of town. He and his family plan to move onto the place soon.
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Mel Minear
Huntington
Lucinda Deweese
Deweese
Sale of Barber School House in Kosciusko County
Notice is given that on Friday September 3 1915 at 2 o clock p m I will offer at public auction to the highest bidder the Barber school house in district No 9 Seward township Kosciusko county Ind with coal shed and land appurtenant Andrew J Hill Trustee Seward Township
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Seward Township
Kosciusko County
Ind
Barber
Andrew J. Hill
Teachers Institute Opens in Warsaw Court Room
Kosciusko county teachers institute opened Monday morning in the circuit court room in Warsaw. The attendance was large with the room nearly filled. The institute has been in session this week and will close tomorrow evening. A number of excellent speakers were on the program and many good talks given.
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Kosciusko County Teachers Institute
Warsaw
Hillside Meeting at Winona Lake August 29
A federation of men's clubs from surrounding towns meets at Hillside Winona Lake on Sunday August 29 starting with a 1 PM song service led by Homer Roadebeaver followed by a mission service by Rev. Melvin Trotter. Billy Sunday and William Jennings Bryan are expected on the grounds.
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Winona
Hillside
Homer Roadebeaver
Melvin Trotter
Movement For
Billy Sunday
William Jeenings Bryan
Aged Lady Hannah Holly Dies at 76
Mrs. Hannah Holly aged 76 died at her son William Holly’s home southwest of town last Saturday. Funeral held at South Pleasant church Monday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. A Z Fryberger. She had lived with William for years. husband died less than seven months ago. Survived by sons William and Charles of Knnman Indiana and daughter Mrs William Myers of Wheatfield. Born in Germany and came to this country young.
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Hannah Holly
William Holly
South Pleasant
A. Z. Fryberger
William
Charles
Knnman
Judiana
William Myers
Wheatfield
Hotly
Germany
Operator Mionie Whittle Takes Two Week Vacation
Mionie Whittle, a telephone office operator, will be on a two week vacation visiting relatives and friends in South Bend and Mishawaka.
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Mionie Whittle
South Bend
Mishawaka
Home From Michigan Trip
J. C. Hay and Francis Rager returned from a two weeks' trip to upper Michigan. They traveled with Tfrank Zimmerman of North Manchester in his car. The trio enjoyed the journey, though they were in summer clothes and felt several chilly days. They have many interesting stories to tell about the trip.
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Upper Michigan
Tfrank Zimmerman
North Manchester
County teachers attend Warsaw institute this week
Teachers from the county have attended the county institute in Warsaw this week and report gaining much from the sessions.
Garman Family Reunion Planned at Arnold Home
The Garman family holds its annual reunion at the E. A Arnold home northeast of town on Sunday September 5. A large attendance is expected.
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Garman
E. A Arnold
Heber Brothers Show Sets Two At Silver Lake
Heber Brothers plan two performances in Silver Lake on Monday August 30 with many acts including Rollo B Heber's Performing Horses and Flying LaVons and a City of Dogville playlet. Shows start 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM with band concerts. admission 25 cents, children under 9 and 15 cents.
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Rollo B. Heber
LaVere & Meag
Madame Clementia
Earl
Allen
Wizards of the Slack Wire
Heber Brothers
Dogville
Odell Sisters
Sterling
Camp Meeting Attendance Grows at Fairmount
Mrs. E. E. Martindale attended the Fairmount camp meeting last Friday and remains there as sessions continue. Officials report large attendance and growing interest in the gathering.
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E. E. Martindale
Fairmount
Will Smith Leaves Soldiers Home for National Home in Ohio
Will Smith and his wife left Monday to join the National Soldiers Home in Ohio after months at the local Soldiers Home with his father Samuel Smith. Will, a Spanish-American War veteran, spent the past few years residing there and was known as a jolly fellow who made many friends.
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Will Smith
Samuel Smith
National Soldiers Home
Ohio
Will
Suit Filed for 2000 Damages After Horse Team Incident
Thomas J. Dick of Claypool sues Edward Reese for 2000 in damages alleging injuries from being struck by a team left unhitched by Reese’s premises. Dick says the horses caused two months of medical attention and cites a town ordinance fining leaving horses unhitched.
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Thomas J. Dick
Claypool
Edward Reese
Reese
Plantiff
Haney Family Thanks For Kindness And Flowers
Mr and Mrs Jacob Haney thank friends for kindness and sympathy shown by flowers and fruits sent to their invalid son Chaley. They appreciate all it implies.
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Chaley
Jacob Haney
School Back Routes Bid Notice in Kosciusko County
Notice is given that bids will be accepted until noon September 1 1915 for school bus routes one through eight in Lake township Kosciusko county Indiana. Bids may not be submitted for more than one route by a single bidder. Specifications on file at the trustee’s office. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved by Monroe Paulus Lake Township Trustee.
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Lake Township
Kosciusko County
Banner pickle day fills station with crowding work
A rural pickle salting station enjoyed a record day with 6304 bushels collected on Monday. Bennie Drudge led operations with Miss Ethel Skinner as book keeper and two helpers weighing and packing the harvest. Cash distributed to workers ranged between $300 and $100 for the day.
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Bennie Drudge
Ethel Skinner
First Chautauqua Ends Amid Warm Community Support
The first Chautauqua ended last evening after two rainy days, drawing good attendance and strong praise. Organizers report oversold tickets, a sign of community interest in uplifting entertainment and a plan to expand next year with more performers and varied programs.
Ford Picnic to Feature Third Regiment Band from Peru
Olinger and Warvel Ford dealers announce the Annual Ford Picnic on Saturday Sept 4 at Wabash city park. The Third Regiment Military Band of Peru will provide music with a featured lady singer. A morning concert at the Court House and a parade moving picture will capture the event as a record turnout is expected.
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Olinger & Warvel
Ford Dealers
Third Regiment Military Band
Peru
Ford
Wabash
Marning
Mentone bootlegging arrest leads to affidavit filed
Prosecuting attorney Homer Longfellow of Warsaw filed the affidavit of Frank Summe a Mentone real estate dealer against Heney Miracle of Tippecanoe for selling liquor to Summe's minor son. Bootleggers from nearby towns continued activity last Saturday drawing attention in Mentone according to the Warsaw Times.
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Mentone
Homer Longfellow
Warsaw
Frank Summe
Heney Miracle
Tippecanoe
Summe
Local Couple Granted Marriage Licenses
Tuesday afternoon Albert Drudge and Ruth Leiter secured a marriage license. He is the son of Harmon Drudge living southwest of town and she is the daughter of Charles Leiter living northeast of town. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
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Albert Drudge
Ruth Leiter
Bliss Native Herb Tablets on sale at Record Office Liver
James Meloy endorses Bliss Native Herb Tablets for rheumatism indigestion and kidney derangements. He invites readers to try the remedy now offered at the Record Office in Liver.
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James Meloy
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Tenhouse
J.P. Homman
Arthur Hively
J. A. Jontz
Percy Walburn and
U. B
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Rickel and
Rickel Farm
Teachers Institute
Winona Lake
Son
The
J. C. Hay
Francis Rager
Heber Bros Greater
Lake
Claypool Man
Monroe Paulus
Salting Station
Dred
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