William Bishop Dead at South-West Home After Long Illness
William Bishop died at his son Simon Bishop’s home four and a half miles southwest of town after months of illness from hardened arteries and related diseases. He was over 72, born in Pennsylvania, and had lived here fifty years. Survived by two sons John M. of Battle Creek and Simon. brothers and sisters in Pennsylvania. a son and daughter died in infancy. wife died twenty five years ago. Funeral Thursday at South Pleasant church with burial nearby. Rev. Smith conducted services.
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Pennsylvania
Here
Bishop
John M
Battle Creek
Simon
South Pleasant Church
Rev
Smith
Will Open Store in Warsaw Delco Light agent opens shop
Ray Henderson of this place will open a Delco Light store in Warsaw and conduct a general electric business along with his farm lighting plant agency.
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Warsaw
Delco
General Electric
Flu outbreak claims many in Wabash town
Union Oldfather reported from Wabash that about fourteen hundred flu cases were listed there that morning, indicating a significant local illness level.
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Union Oldfather
Wabash
Wiley family travels for flu illness in Bourbon visit
William Wiley, employed in Wabash, went home Tuesday and with his wife visited their son Edson and family in Bourbon who have been ill with the flu. The trio traveled to be with them as the sickness spread through the household.
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William Wiley
Wabash
Mrs. Wiley
Bourbon
Edson
Deaton Family Heads Home From California After News
Mr and Mrs John Deaton returned from California where they spent the winter after learning of Dale Deatons critical condition via their daughter Mrs Luda Homman They arrived in Indiana on Tuesday evening hoping to reach him before the worst.
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John Deaton
California
Luda Homman
Dale
Indiana
Mrs Parmelia Wallace Dies in Valparaiso
Mrs Parmelia Wallace died last Friday in Valparaiso after an operation. She was sister to Samuel Calvin and Alvin Perry and to the late Daniel Perry whose funeral was held here Monday. She is survived by her husband and five children.
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Parmelia Wallace
Valparaiso
Samuel
Calvin
Alvin Perry
Daniel Perry
Mrs Dode Kline Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Mrs Dode Kline of the southwest of town underwent an appendicitis operation at Wabash hospital on Monday. At latest report she was resting nicely and hopes to soon recover enough to return home to her friends.
Reverend Wells Absent From Dale Hamman Funeral
Rev O B Wells was taken sick Wednesday morning and could not officiate at the Dale Hamman funeral held in the afternoon.
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O. B. Wells
Dale Hamman
Bank Remains Open After Cashier’s Death
The Farmers bank has operated sporadically over the past two weeks due to the illness and death of cashier Dale F. Hamman. Management states the bank will continue business as before with a thoroughly competent cashier in charge.
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Dale F. Hamman
Eternity's Veil Pulled Aside in Local Death Toll Rise
In the past week many residents of the locality have died, with reports indicating a surge of funerals as people respond to the summons and cease labor on Earth. Authorities note continued observance of rites as communities cope with loss.
Two-Father And Son Die In Same Home
In Silver Lake area a grim pattern of illness and death grips the community. A father and son die within days in the same house, illustrating the relentless reach of illness as families cope with multiple losses and shared sorrow. The piece reflects on mortality with verses about going to the grave and comforting images of rest.
Dillman family members aid sought for ill relative in Indianapolis
Word from Devon Getty in Indianapolis reported that his wife was very ill and desired help from her relatives. Mrs. Frank Getty traveled to the capital city to care for her daughter-in-law as other Dillman family members were sick and his mother could not go.
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Devon Getty
Indianapolis
Dillman
Frank Getty
Capitol City
Minister Officiated Funeral for H. H. Williamson
Rev. J. T. Keesey traveled to South Whitley to officiate at the Sunday funeral of H. H. Williamson. Williamson was more than 76 years old and had been a United Brethren church member for over thirty years.
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J. T. Keesey
South Whitley
H. H. Williamson
Mr. Williamson
United Brethren Church
Silver Lake Schools Closed Due to Widespread Illness
Silver Lake schools were closed last Friday for a week because many students were absent. The spread of flu is tied to continuing cold weather, and a return on the following Monday is not certain. Superintendent J D L Cline fell ill yesterday and remains home in Jefferson Street.
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J.D. L. Cline
Jefferson St
Mrs Lizzie Shireman Sends News From VanCouver
In remitting for the RECORD Mrs Lizzie Shireman of VanCouver Washington sister to B E Spangle says the home paper is essential. She notes fine weather farmers plowing planting and hauling vegetables to the city. Fruit was plentiful last fall and apples are hauled to the cider press selling at a quarter cent per pound. She reports little rain this winter and good sunshine.
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Lizzie Shireman
VanCouver
Washington
B. E. Spangle
Sickness Hits Elkhart Worker at Meek House
From Elkhart comes news that Leo Leonard, a local employee, fell ill Tuesday and is staying at the Meek home. He is described as sick in Elkhart.
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Leo Leonard
Elkhart
Meek
From Chicago Glen Paulus Returns to City
Glen Paulus employed in Chicago was at home Sunday with his people and returned to the city Monday afternoon.
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Glen Paulus
Chicago
Public sale planned by Lloyd Sheeley near town
Lloyd Sheeley announces a public sale at his southeast of town location on Thursday of next week. Items include horses cattle hogs and farm machinery with large bells to draw attention.
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Lloyd Sheeley
Guy Mechiling Public Sale At Rock Lake Bank
On Saturday February 7 Guy Mechiling will hold a public sale at his place on the bank of Rock Lake at 12 o clock and sell 15 head of cattle a dozen chickens some farm implements household goods and other articles.
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Guy Mechiling
Rock Lake
Public Sale At Francis Lamar South-West Of Silver Lake
On Tuesday February 10 Francis Lamar will hold a public sale at his place 5 miles southwest of Silver Lake. Items include a team of 9 year old horses 15 head of cattle 4 broad sows three to farrow in March 5 dozen pullets farming implements harness cider vinegar a 6 foot table meat lard corn fodder oats straw and numerous other articles. Usual terms with 9 months time Lynch Brothers auctioneers. Sale begins at 10 a m.
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Francis Lamar
Silver Lake
Farrow
Lynch Brothers
Sad community mourning many sudden passings
The community shares a deep sadness as many local residents, well known in and around the area, are called to the other world suddenly leaving bereaved spouses with small children to comfort and care for.
Aged Local Farmer Jonathan P. Robinson Dies at Home
Jonathan P. Robinson, a prosperous farmer aged over 66, died Friday at his home west of town after a short illness that began with a cold and progressed to pneumonia. He is survived by his wife, daughter Elzadie, and son Ray, plus other relatives. The funeral was held Sunday at Franklin church three miles west of town with burial nearby.
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Jonathan P. Robinsoo
Robinson
Elzadie
Ray Robinson
Franklin Church
Death of Maurice Lippley Shocks Local Community
Maurice Lippley died Sunday night at his home west of town after a period of illness. He leaves a wife and children along with many friends. his death comes as a shock to locals who had learned he suffered from pneumonia prior to passing.
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Maurice Lippley
Obituary for Mr Lippley of Ohio and West of Town
Mr Lippley, born in Ohio and aged over 33, died after influenza illness. He married Anna Ring about twelve years ago and lived west of town. Survived by wife, three sons, several brothers and sisters, and many relatives. Funeral Tuesday at 1:30 pm from the home with burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Rev. J. T. Keesey officiated.
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Lippley
Ohio
Anna Ring
Ezra Ring
Here
Lakeview Cemetery
J. T. Keesey
Father and Son Die in Same Home at Same Hour
A family tragedy unfolds at the Solomon Helser home near town as father Solomon Helser and his son Joseph Helser die within the same hour after a bout with severe colds. Funeral services are planned for Tuesday and the loss is described as one of the saddest in the family’s history.
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Solomon Helser
Joseph Helser
County Bids Finalized for Four Concrete Roads
Special session bids from Warsaw show one bid per road for four concrete roads totaling 262000 dollars, about 21000 dollars per mile. Roads include segments in Clay township and Jackson township.
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Warsaw
Clay Township
Jackson Township
Classified Ad Tips Open Column Prompt
If you have anything to sell or trade or desire to buy anything, or if anything is lost or found, try an ad in this column. Readers can place notices to buy sell trade or locate items through the local classifieds.
Tramps No Longer Seen in This Land of Opportunity
The piece notes a disappearance of itinerant beggars with months since a hungry man knocked for aid. It credits labor demand, prohibition effects, better charities, and police vigilance as factors, wishing the trend lasting.
Alleged suicide attempt near town leaves Mrs Milo Scott gravely ill
Friday evening Mrs Milo Scott reportedly drank about an ounce of miratic acid at her home two miles west of town. Physicians administered antedotes and she remained in serious condition though resting better by the latest report.
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Milo Scott
Record Force Suffered Illness Delays Issue
Senior editor George A. Brush fell ill and missed duty, so the Record was issued under difficulties with Flossie Yates at home. The note explains shortages of wheat pork and sugar drove American wartime food relief efforts and global kinship.
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Geo. A. Brush
The
Record
Flossie Yates
Isue
Silent Messenger Claims Two Souls In Friday Night Tragedy
On a Saturday evening worsening conditions led to a fatal result with the death toll rising as night fell. By early Sunday morning investigators noted the arrival of the death angel as the incident broadened to a second loss on the scene.
Services Held Sunday for S J Self
S J Self died Friday morning in Chicago after a fall injuries in a week long illness. An aged resident of the locality for over twenty years, he was well known in town and had recently moved to Chicago for medical treatment following his wife’s death.
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Chicago
Ment
Sidnor Jennings Self dies in Chicago after long illness
Sidnor Jennings Self born Norwich Muskingham No on April 6 1841 dies January 30 1920 in Chicago aged 78 years 9 months 24 days. He married Louisa Oldfather February 17 1876 at Milford Indiana. Survived by five children Sydnor Russell Roscoe Ollie Valera. Remains taken to Amanda Rhodes home before funeral at Methodist church with Rev. Smith and Rev. Wells officiating and Lakeview Cemetery interment.
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Sidnor Jennings Self
Norwich
Muskingham No
Chicago
Louisa Oldfather
Milford
Indiana
Sydnor
Pueblo
Colorado
Russell
Roscoe
Ollie
Valera
California
Methodist Episcopal Church
Amanda Rhodes
Roscoe Self
Lakeview
Smith
Wells
Thanking Friends After Father’s Death in Obituary Columns
Through the columns of the Ruce ORD we wish to thank the many friends for their kindness during the death and funeral of our dear father The Children.
Sunday Gatherings Called Off In Local Revival
There was no Sunday School nor church last Sunday due to widespread sickness and deaths. The revival meeting has also closed.
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Reviva
Captain John C. Smith Civil War veteran dies in Des Moines
Samuel Smith receives notice of his brother Captain John C. Smith death in Des Moines Iowa. He died at about 3 o clock the day before after long treatment in a hospital. He was past 90 and served 1861 to 1865 as a captain in the 25th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He leaves a son two brothers Samuel of this place and Frank of Piqua Ohio among other relatives.
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Samuel Smith
John C. Smith
Des Moines
Iowa
Mr. Smith
Samuel
Frank
Piqua
Ohio
Bishop Family Attends Father's Funeral
John Bishop and his wife travel from Rattle Creek to attend the funeral of William Bishop, the father of John Bishop, on Tuesday here.
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Father
John Bishop
Rattle Creek
William Bishop
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Mr. Self
Qur
Townsman
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