Charity Show Tour Sparks Local Skepticism in Orphans’ Home Claim
The North Manchester Journal warns that a travelling group claiming to support a Seattle children’s industrial home may be a charity fraud. Two men two women and seven so called orphans tour in Michigan built auto car, perform in churches and opera houses with an admission fee. Residents doubt the group’s origins and fear proceeds fund travel rather than a real project, urging local charity to help children at home.
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The
North Manchester Journal
Seattle
Washington
Michigan
Mattoon
Illinois
Oddfellows Lodge Formed On Board a Battleship
The crew of the battleship Virginia formed an Odd Fellows lodge aboard the ship and seek permission from Secretary of the Navy Boneparte to hold meetings there. The lodge has forty members with many more applying, previously meeting secretly in the magazine due to lack of authorization. This marks the first reported secret order on a U S Navy ship.
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Virginia
Odd Fellows
Secretary of Navy
Boneparte
Finest line of ties and vests at North Manchester store
North Manchester Goldsmith & Roots unveils a new display of ties mufflers and fangy vests. The ad highlights a refined collection aimed at style conscious shoppers within the town.
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Manchester
Goldsmith & Roots
Pioneer David Teeter Dies at Elkhart Home
David Teeter an elderly pioneer died of heart failure at his daughter Mrs William Flennars Elkhart home. He lived near Silver Lake before moving to Elkhart 1900 and leaves his wife nine children thirty grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Funeral held at Progressive Brethren church Elkhart with interment at Grace Lawn cemetery.
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David Teeter
Silver Lake
William Flennar
Elkhart
Tle
Mr. Teeter
Ohio
Ele
Elkhart County
Ind
Montgomery County
Susan Lean Cain
Altha Cochren
Dayton
Kosciusko County
Iod
W It. Flenar
Jacob
Libby Montana
Samuel
Daniel
Akron
J. W. Teeter
Nappanee
L. A. Teeter
W. A. Ilenar
C. L. V. Teeter
Rawlins
Wio
J. A. Teeter
A. C.teeter
North Manchester
E. J. Nelson Viela
Kansas
L. Frantz Rye Patch
Nev
L. A. Bolin
Cheyenne
Wyo
Progressive Brethren Church
Eli. Heestand
German Baptist
Yoder
Ab Grac Lawa Cemetery
Obituary: David Teeter 1825–1996 Lancaster County
David Teeter born December 2 1825 in Lancaster County Pennsylvania died December 8 1996 at age 81. He lived a long life in the region and is remembered by family and community.
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David Teeter
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
Etek Kbarh Tad
Sheriff Takes Possession Of Meek Home In Surprise Visit
Sheriff Martin and his wife moved into the J. A. Meek residence while the owners were absent. Mrs. Martin cooked supper as the couple settled in. The Meeks were summoned as witnesses in the McClure case, and a postal card notifying them failed to reach in time.
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Martin
Wabash
J. A. Meek
Mr. and
Public Sale Planned by M Nine at Epic Wells Farm
M Nine, resident of the Epic Wells farm now owned by Strauss Bros, announces a public sale on Thursday December 20. Items include 4 head horses 1 cow 12 head hogs 10 dozen chickens corn hay fodder potatoes wheat in ground and farm implements. Sale starts at 10 oclock with usual terms. Auction by J D Gill. Nine has bought a Sidney meat market and will relocate.
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M. Nine
Epic Wells
Strauss Bro’s
J. D. Gill
Mr. Nine
Sidney
Eclipses for 1907 Almanac Forecasts Four Eclipses
The 1907 almanacs predict four eclipses for the year two solar and two lunar. An early January pair occurs on the 14th and 27th with the second possibly observable at dawn. A mid July lunar eclipse is set for 9 04 PM and visible locally.
Pearson's Home Baked Bread Deal
A local bread vendor promotes value with Pearson's Home Baked Bread promising good quality at a favorable price. The notice emphasizes affordability and household use.
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Pearson
Towns slow pace irks youth craving more doing
A columnist lampoons the idea of moving to a bigger city for excitement. The piece notes many restless youths lack employment, live off parents, and would barely be missed if they left. It argues towns are dull for those with no tasks, yet fine for neighbors with their own concerns.
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New York
Silver Lake
Will Organize a New Club Glee Club
A group of young girls plans forming the Glee Club. Members include Bertha Ferree Gladys Haney Gladys Sprigg Catharine Hay Bernice Magert and Miriam Swihart. They will meet at Gladys Haney's home next Saturday afternoon to organize.
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Glee Club
Bertha Ferree
Gladys Haney
Gladys Sprigg
Catharine Hay
Bernice Maggert
Miriam Swihart
Farm Exchange Between Rhodes and Kreiter Lives Up to Promise
William Rhodes and Charles Kreiter residents east of town completed a farm exchange last week. Kreiter traded his twelve acre tract to Rhodes for Rhodes forty acres, with Rhodes paying the difference. Both families have since moved and are settled on their new properties.
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William Rhodes
Charles Kreiter
Mr. Krieter
Mr. Rhodes
Wabash County Lawsuit Seeks Recover of Misused Funds
A suit filed in the Wabash commissioners court seeks about $8 000 allegedly taken from the county treasury without due process. William H Sharpe acts for the taxpayers to compel county officials to follow statutes. Separately Heber Hare of North Manchester sues for 5 000 in circuit court over alleged false imprisonments and reputational damage stemming from a 1905 arrest.
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Wabash County
William H. Sharpe
Supreme Court
County Council
Estella Hower
Jonas Grosswsckle
North Manchester
Wabash
Hare
Jonas Grossnickle
Hower
Henry Hower
Death of Levi Jetmore in Churubusco at 80
Levi Jetmore died Sunday evening December 2 at age 80 in Churubusco. A former Pleasant township resident of Wabash county he leaves relatives in the area and was an old soldier. He was the father in law of Samuel Rager. The funeral was held in Churubusco.
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Levi Jetmore
Churubusco
Pleasant Township
Wabash County
Samuel Rager
Court at Warsaw hears McClure heirs case grows lengthy
In Warsaw yesterday the McClure heirs case was called in court and remains unfinished. A large number of witnesses have been summoned by both sides.
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Warsaw
McClure Heirs
Appraisement of Swihart Bankrupt Stock Completed
The Swihart bankrupt stock was invoiced and appraised by trustee Bennett of Warsaw assisted by EK W. Gresso and E. Braude. The work was completed last evening.
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Swihart
Bennett
Warsaw
W. Gresso
E. Braude
Diphtheria Concern Urges School Health Vigilance
Giles Miller suffers a paralytic bowels attack after a diphtheria outbreak, with his condition improving after a day of unconsciousness. The report notes illness near Silver Lake and advises mothers to daily inspect children’s throats before school to curb disease spread.
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Miller
Silver Lake
Masquerade Oyster Supper Set by Silver Lake Young People
Bills announce a Masquerade oyster supper to be held Thursday evening December 20 by Silver Lake Young People. Everyone is invited.
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Silver Lake
Sprigg Brother Visits Silver Lake From Montana
John Sprigg of Montana, brother to A S Sprigg, arrives this week to visit his brother after more than fifteen years. He owns a stock ranch in Montana and recently sent a stock consignment to the Chicago market, plans to come to Silver Lake to meet his brother.
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John Sprigg
Montana
A.S. Sprigg
Bret
Chicago
Silver Lake
Pool Room Sold by Je and Li to Thomas Boyer
Arthur sold his pool room business to Thomas Boyer. The transaction includes transfer of ownership and related assets.
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Arthur
Thomas
Boyer
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