Fire destroys Lewis Fisher home near town
A winter blaze on the C. L. Leonard farm two miles west of town consumed the house occupied by Lewis Fisher and family. Neighbors saved some belongings while most of the contents burned. the family is staying with neighbors as they seek new accommodations. The fire started from a defective chimney. Leonard held $400 on the house but Fisher had no contents insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Leonard
Lewis Fisher
Mr. Fisher
A. J. Scott
Myron Murphy
Leonard
Fisher
Men to report to Camp Taylor from Wabash County
Fifty two men from Wabash county are set to report to Camp Taylor on Saturday February 23. Among the registrants is Union Oldfather of this locality.
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Wabash County
Camp Taylor
Union
Claypool Young Man Dead After Surgery
Oscar Yarman of Claypool died in Warsaw hospital Saturday after an operation for perforated ulcers. He was a little over 20, son of Mr and Mrs Lincoln Yarman, and survived by his parents a brother and two sisters.
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Oscar Yarman
Claypool
Warsaw
Lincoln Yarman
Walter Hammat Stricken by Lumbago Seeks Restore
Walter Hammat suffered a lumbago attack last Friday and could not come downtown until Tuesday morning. He required a cane to walk and hopes to be himself again soon.
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Walter Hammat
Lumbago
January 1918 Coldest Month In Local History
January 1918 will be remembered as the coldest month in years with record lows. Indianapolis records show a low of 19 below zero on January 12 and a high of 43 above zero on January 6, marking the extreme temperatures of the period.
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Weather Bureau
Indianapolis
U S Ship Torpedoed Near Irish Coast
This morning papers report the sinking of an American troop ship off the Irish coast while bound for France. Of more than 2000 soldiers aboard, over 200 are missing after a German U boat torpedoed the vessel. Wisconsin troops were on board and Floyd Henderson, brother of Ray Henderson, may have been among passengers.
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France
U. S
Wisconsin
Floyd Henderson
Ray Henderson
Ordnance Detachment Stationed at San Antonio Arsenal
J. C. Craig reports his SOO Chester A. Craig is now stationed with the ordnance detachment at the arsenal in San Antonio Texas. News note adds Nu is getting along fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Craig
Soo
Chester A. Craig
Arsenal
San Antonio
Texas
Mrs S P Neher Dies After Surgery at Huntington Hospital
Mrs Elizabeth Neher formerly Miss Elizabeth Montel died two weeks after gall stones and appendicitis surgery in Huntington hospital. Funeral held Tuesday at Church of the Brethren in North North Manchester with burial west of town. She was born July 5 1880 the daughter of Samuel and resided southeast of town. Married Simon P Neher August 22 1903 and had four children.
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Ington Hospital
Neher
North Manchester
Church of the Brethren
Elizabeth Neher
Samuel Montel
Simon P. Neher
License Plates Delayed By Metal Shortage
Metal shipments used for manufacturing automobile plates are delayed holding up plate issuance. Owners have on file applications for several weeks but are unable to receive plates due to the production bottleneck.
Fractured Ribs Follow Fall At Home
Samuel Smith suffered fractured ribs and a bruised side after stumbling on cellar stairs last Friday evening. Mrs. Smith helped him to the bottom of the stairs and a physician found the injury on examination. He is recovering and plans to avoid cold exposure for several weeks.
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Samuel Smith
Noath
Smith
Subscription Drive Aids Fisher Family After Fire
A Tuesday morning subscription paper circulated to raise funds for Mr and Mrs Lewis Fisher who lost much of their edibles clothing and household effects in a Monday evening home fire. Donations brought in over 0.00 with new names being added.
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Lewis Fisher
Fire Destroys Metzger Home in January Blaze
A January 12 fire completely destroyed the Albert Metzger residence in Knox. The blaze consumed furniture and household effects, with the couple escaping in only a few clothes. Loss estimated at 4000 dollars, 2000 of which is insured. Metzger, a well known local figure, was raised on a nearby farm and once a frequent Silver Lake visitor.
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Albert Metzger
Knox
Suffering With Rheumatism In Town Resident
Arley Ring of the town's west edge was struck by rheumatism Thursday last. Confined to his room he has little use of his legs. Last report said he was improving and hoped for a full recovery.
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Arley Ring
House Came Near Burning in East Town Home
Last Sunday afternoon smoke issued from the basement at the F. M. Hamman home. Clarence Hamman his wife and son were present when a small blaze broke out near the furnace and drying quilts. A couple of buckets of water saved the house and no major damage occurred.
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F. M. Hamman
Clarence Hamman
Ham
Economy Opens Door to Thrift and Self Denial
The maxim links thrift as a path to frugal living and self denial as the discipline to achieve it. It emphasizes prudent spending and personal restraint as core economic virtues.
Very Cold Weather Then Thawed For Wednesday
The report recalls a deep cold spell with Groundhog Day shadow forecasting six weeks to spring. From Saturday to Tuesday temperatures plunged to 10 to 17 below zero with a brisk wind, then by Wednesday the mercury rose sharply to 50 and snow melted while sleighing remained good.
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Groundhog
Great Prize Fighter Dead in Abington Mass Home
Former world heavyweight champion Joan L. Sullivan died at his Abington Massachusetts home last Saturday at age 60. He was suddenly ill around 11 o clock, suffered a fainting spell, and collapsed. Reportedly he felt better just before death, but the veteran fighter fought to the end.
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Joan L. Sullivan
Abington
Mass
Mr. Sullivan
Will Hold School on Saturdays in Township
Schools in this township will hold sessions each Saturday until term end unless an institute or examination is held. The arrangement will let students finish earlier and is praised by pupils and teachers, including country boys who benefit from the schedule.
There is something in a flag says a passing poet
A poet notes the flag carries a hidden meaning while some bystanders with hats on fail to grasp what that Something is as the scene comments on patriotism and perception.
Child Burned When House Caught Fire
Mr and Mrs E M Funk traveled to Monticello after the Bridge family asked for aid as their two year old son suffered severe burns from a Sunday fire. The child was left sleeping in a room with an oil stove burning and sustained arm and face burns though doctors expect no serious complications. The origin of the blaze remains undetermined.
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E M. Funk
Monticello
A. R. Bridge
Pug
Effort Called for All in Hard Times
The piece urges every man and woman to do their part during difficult days and to contribute to relief efforts for the worsening situation.
Be Patriotic to Your Old Uncle Sammy Kitchen Clip Card
A promotional kitchen clipping urges strong wartime patriotism for the Great War effort. It invites clipping and pasting as a simple support gesture and references Uncle Sam as a symbol of national mobilization.
Public Sale At Robert Haines Farm
Robert Hanes and D E Loehr announce a public auction at the Robert Haines farm located 28 miles west and 1 mile south of Claypool and 14 miles north and 1 mile east of Yellow Creel Lake. The sale is set for Wednesday February 20 beginning at unspecified time.
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Robert Hanes
D. E. Loehr
Robert Haines
Claypool
Yellow Creel Lake
Jones Takes Sick Trip to Mentone to Visit Daughter
EB Jones traveled to Mentone the first of the week to visit his daughter Miss Mildred who has been ill. The trip was taken due to her illness and family concerns.
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EB. Jones
Menton
Bee
Mildred
Notice to Restaurants and Boarding Houses Wheatless Meals
Government warning to restaurants and boarding houses in Kosciusko County to observe a single wheatless meal each day, preferably breakfast, to avoid patrons choosing establishments based on which meal is wheatless. James R. Frazer, Federal Food Administrator.
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James R. Frazer
Kosciusio County
Publisher Change At South Whitley Tribune
Ralph Cunningham, long time linotype operator of the Worth Manchester Journal, has purchased the South Whitley Tribune and will assume control of the paper.
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South Whitley Paper
Ralph Cunningham
Worth Manchester Journal
South Whitley Tribune
Surprise visit ends with a long hosts’ night of feasting
Mr. and Mrs. Myron Murphy of the west were treated to a late night gathering when eleven couples arrived as casual visitors and stayed through the night. A plan to depart at five in the morning failed as breakfast and a hearty lunch were prepared by Mr. Murphy. The guests included J.D. Cline and wife Ezra Funk and wife C. A. Pearson and wife J. W. Ferrerda and wife R. M. Brye and wife Clarence Hill and wife and John Cass and wife.
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Mr. Murphy
Thei Ab N O
Pat
Murphy
J.D. Cline
Ezra Funk
C. A. Pearson
J. W. Ferrerda
R.M. Brye
Clarence Hill
John Cass
Archie Lowman Returns to Downtown Life After Illness
Able to be About Archie Lowman who had been confined to his home since November 26 suffering from rheumatism has practically recovered and is able to be downtown.
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Archie Lowman
Do Not Talk Too Much About Good Things To Eat
A cautionary note warns against excessive discussion of food as it relates to restraint and conservation. The guidance suggests moderation in discussing meals to support broader preservation aims.
Sprigg Leaves Leonard Supply for Bourbon Silo Co
A. S. Sprigg resigns from Leonard Supply Company after years as a traveling salesman and accepts a general agent post for Bourbon Silo Co. He will oversee salesmen across twelve counties seven in Indiana and five in Ohio and plans to implement a new systematic approach.
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A. S. Sprigg
Leonard Supply Company
Bourbon’ Silo Co
Sprigg
Indiana
Ohio
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