Mrs Chester Olinger Dies After Influenza Illness
Mrs Chester Olinger of three miles south of town died after a week long influenza illness. She was born November 29 1886 in Miami county and married Cheeter W Olinger October 19 1904. Survived by husband four sons a daughter mother three sisters one brother and many relatives. Funeral held at home and burial in South Pleasant cemetery.
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Chester Olinger
Josephine Moore
Samuel Smith
Miami County
Gilead
Cheeter W. Olinger
Herschel
Rupert
Homer
Larlis
Sue
Methodist
South Pleasant
Olinger
Bloom of Claypool Killed in Action in France
Relatives receive word from Lt. R. J. Exley commanding officer of Fred Bloom of Claypool that he was killed in action in France. The letter says Bloom was among the best in his detachment and was killed instantly while giving first aid to the wounded after being struck by a shell.
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Claypool
L Lieute
R. J. Exley
Fred Bloom
France
Mmes
Bloom
Albert Zimmerman Public Sale At Local Center
Attendance from many from the locality marked the Albert Zimmerman public sale held southwest of here yesterday.
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Albert Zimmerman
Well Known Leesburg Rural Carrier Samuel N Garrett Dies
Samuel N Garrett aged 69 died at his Leesburg home on Monday evening from diabetes. He was a well known figure throughout the county and for many years served as the Leesburg rural carrier.
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Samuel N. Garret
Leesburg
The Locust Prophesied to Return This Year
The seventeen year locust is predicted to invade this country this year. They are described as swarming in, leaving devastation similar to battles in Belgium and France, but they do not burn buildings or abduct people.
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Belgium
France
County Oratorical Contest Held in Warsaw
The county oratorical contest in Warsaw last Saturday evening featured leading high schools. Catharine Hatfield of Warsaw won first, Nettie Huffer of Burket second, and Owen Lentz of Milford third as a large crowd applauded a countywide musical program.
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Warsaw
Minnie Thacker Suffering From Rheumatism at East Main
Minnie Thacker has been laid up for more than a week with rheumatism at her home on East Main Street.
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Minnie. Thacker
East Main Street
Tragic Flu Takes One More Moore Child Near Yellow Creek
A Moore family near Yellow Creek lost another child to a flu outbreak yesterday. The entire family had fallen ill, but this child was the last to contract the illness.
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Yellow Creek
Not Improveng Influenza Wave Lingers in Region
An influenza outbreak persists with new cases reported over the past week in the region, showing little sign of abating and prompting continued concern among residents and health officials.
Man Takes Own Life Near Mentone
Lumly Myers, about five miles southwest of Mentone, shot himself in the right temple Monday morning. His body was found in his room at noon by his father. He was past thirty one and left a note to his parents explaining the reason, though details were not made public.
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Lumly Myers
Mentone
Mr. Myers
Prophecy of Rhine Crossing Fulfilled By American Troops
The Berlin Lokal Anzeiger mocked American troops as they entered German fortresses after crossing the Rhine. A year later those words prove tragically prophetic as U S soldiers breach supposedly secure holdings, meeting German resistance in their advance.
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Rhine
Germany
Berlin
Empire
Europe
Hindenburg & Co
Wilson
Wilbur Gill Receives Honorable Discharge at Home
Wilbur Gill has received an honorable discharge from Uncle Sam's service and returned to the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Gillian in Warsaw. He was stationed at Camp Taylor for several weeks prior to his discharge.
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Wilbur Gill
Uncle Sam
J. D. Gillian Warsaw
Camp Taylor
Barn Blaze Destroys Metzger Farm Barn
A large barn on the Metzger farm, six miles southeast of Lawn, burned Monday night from a mystery origin. The loss is believed substantial, with hay, grain, and farm implements consumed in the blaze.
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Metzger
Ice shortage fears loom in Northern Indiana cities
Ice dealers warn of a serious summer shortage while some optimistic voices expect a winter freeze to yield enough ice for the season.
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Indiana
Mrs Roscoe Keplinger Recovering After Surgery
Mrs Roscoe Keplinger of the area east of town underwent an appendicitis operation at Warsaw hospital last Friday. She is a daughter of Mr and Mrs George Dick who live northeast of Silver Lake. Latest word says she is progressing as well as could be expected and is hoped to make a full recovery soon.
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Roscoe Keplinger
Warsaw
George Dick
Silver Lake
Rabers Move to LaPaz Seek New Home
Mrs. Dory Raber and children arrived in Lapaz from North Manchester with plans to settle there. Mr. Raber, formerly a clerk at Vandalia station in North Manchester, will take a similar post in LaPaz. Mrs. Raber is the daughter of Mr and Mrs E P Soyder of this place.
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Dory Raber
North Manchester
LaPaz
Raber
Vandalia
Wesley Yates Secures Carpenter Work in Logansport
Wesley Yates traveled to Logansport last Sunday and will be employed in the carpenter trade for several months, signaling a steady period of employment.
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Wesley Yates
Logansport
Son Improving After Camp McClellan Report
Mr and Mrs Fred Walter of the east of town received word from Camp McClellan that their son Ford who was ill is improving and would likely be up by the coming Saturday if the trend continues.
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Fred Walter
Camp McClellan
Ford
Clergyman Leads Funerals in Whitley County
The Rev. Keesey officiated Monday in Land for D. C. White and Wednesday in Greentown for Mrs. Huntsinger wife of Rev. P. W. Huntsinger, at that locale.
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Keesey
Land
Whitley County
D. C. White
Greentown
Huntsinger
P. W. Huntsinger
Association to Meet in Warsaw February 15
The Poland China association of Kosciusko county will meet at County Agent Zechiel's office in Warsaw on Saturday February 15 at 1 PM. All members and others interested are urged to attend as many points of interest will be discussed.
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Poland
China Association
Kosciusko County
Zechiel
Warsaw
Mrs Leiter Recovers After Major Rochester Hospital Operation
Mrs Charles Leiter of the northwest of Glaypool underwent a serious operation at Rochester Hospital on Tuesday morning last week. Latest reports say she is progressing nicely and friends hope for a full recovery soon.
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Charles Leiter
Glaypool
Rochester Hospital
Silver Lake High Starters Join Practice With Manchester College
Silver Lake High School basketball players visited Manchester College for two practice games this week to sharpen teamwork and skills. Local coach praised effort and competitive spirit from both squads.
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Manchester College
Mrs. L. W. Myers Seeks Eye Treatment in St Louis
In St Louis for treatment Mrs L W Myers traveled there at the start of the week as her eyesight has rapidly worsened in recent months and friends hope restoration is possible.
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St. Louis
Barrel at Michigan Central Freight Office Yields Skeletons
A mysterious unmarked barrel arrived at the Monroe Michigan Central freight office. Workers bored a hole and found liquor flowing out. They moved the liquor in bottles and pails. Weeks later the barrel was broken open revealing two human skeletons believed shipped to a medical institute.
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Michigan Central Road
Monroe
Michigan
Unlikely Plea Frees Wife In Bowling Green Case
A Bowling Green Kentucky trial features a Black husband defending his wife against a skillet injury charge. After a brief jury deliberation the verdict becomes not guilty as the judge considers mercy and the family’s plea.
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Bowling Green
Darkey
Marie Jedge
Oman
Penitenshy
Chillun
Valentine Party Planned by S. T. Club at Underhill Home
Members of the S. T. club plan a Valentine party at Miss Phyllis Underhill’s East Sycamore street home this Thursday evening. A seven o’clock supper is planned and the program promises a very enjoyable time if the plans are carried out.
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Phyllis Underhill
East Sycamore Street
Kosciusko County basketball tourney slated at Winona Lake
Announcement says the Kosciusko county basketball tournament will be held at Winona Lake on Saturday February 22 with ten or twelve teams expected. It also notes the middle of March the County High School Discussion League of Indiana will meet in Warsaw and two weeks later the Discussion League of the Thirteenth District will hold a meeting.
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Winona Lake
Indiana
Warsaw
Took a Little Spin
Samuel Lowman decided Sunday evening to take a drive in his car. He traveled from Laketon to Silver Lake then to Warsaw, Leesburg, and Milford with his lady friend before returning home. He stayed briefly in Laketon before finishing the trip.
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Samuel Lowman
Laketon
Silver Lake
Warsaw
Leesburg
Milford
Sam
Public sales announced in Rree ORD notices
Advertisements list upcoming local public sales with dates and sellers including Albert Perry Eli Keplinger Hollice Brown Scott Lawrence Albert Drudge and Arthur Smith. Items include horses mules cattle farming implements chickens growing wheat and household goods with sale times and farm locations.
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Albert Perry
Eli Keplinger
Hollice Brown
Scott Lawrence
Albert Drudge
Mt. Pleasant
Recorp
Entertained Members of Mothers Club Host Afternoon
Members of the Mothers Club were entertained last Thursday afternoon at the Mrs P F Helser home on the town's west edge.
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Mothers Club
Victoria reading club holds Monday night meeting at Hayman home
Members of the Victoria reading club met Monday night at the Mrs F D Hayman home for a pot luck supper and free time was enjoyed by all present.
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Victoria Reading Club
F. D. Hayman
P. D. Club Young Ladies Entertained by Miss Ruth Leekrone
The Young ladies of the P. D. club were entertained Friday evening by Miss Ruth Leekrone in the telephone building.
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P. D. Club
Ruth Leekrone
Funeral attendance noted for Townsend widow
Friday attendees included Mrs. S. B. Burdge Mrs. L. K. Underhill Mrs. R. M. Self Mrs. C A Pearson and Mrs. Frank Halley who went with Frank Getty in his auto to the funeral of Mrs. Neilie Townsend as referenced in our previous issue.
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S. B. Burdge
L. K. Underhill
R. M. Self
C.A. Pearson
Frank Halley
Eina Green
Frank Getty
Neilie Townsend
Club Members Honor Mrs. Wederick at Special Meeting
Members of the 3.7 club gathered Friday at Miss Madge Wissler’s east town home for a special meeting honoring club member Mrs Edna Wederick.
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Madge Wissler
Edna Wederick
Magazine Subscriptions Offered by Local Agency
A local agency invites readers to call before sending subscriptions. They offer authorized service for all magazines and promise time and money savings. Contact Hanson at the Racorp office in Silver Lake.
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Hanson
the-Racorp
Sliver Lake
Petitions Filed for Concrete Roads in Washington and Seward
Five road petitions were filed with the county auditor last Saturday seeking construction of concrete roads in Washington and Seward townships. The filings indicate local residents pushing for durable rural pavement and improved transport routes.
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Washington
Seward Townships
Not a Record Subscriber Invitation Note
A brief notice invites readers to subscribe to the Record, framing it as an invitation to join a large family of subscribers. No specific individuals, dates, places, or events are provided.
Has Been Quite Sick William Wiley
William Wiley, who had been employed in South Bend for three months, returned home Saturday and fell ill with influenza that developed into pneumonia. For a few days early this week the illness was serious, but it is now thought he will recover.
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William Wiley
South Bend
Colorado visitor George Morr calls on Julesburg relatives
From Colorado George Morr arrived in Julesburg last Thursday evening for a short visit with his aunt Mrs Burk and her husband at the Van Kissinger home. He is a son and he gave the office a pleasant call and arranged for RECORD to make regular weekly visits to his home during the coming year.
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George Morr
Julesburg
Colorado
Ra Burk
van Kissinger
Morr
Fire at Claypool damages storage room roof
Saturday evening fire in Claypool damaged the S. B. Whittenberger storage room from an unknown origin. Firefighters and residents prevented total ruin, burning only the roof and causing no damage to autos or sale items slated for next week.
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S. B. Whittenberger
Claypool
Whittenberger
Local Man 21 Found Dead After Personal Crisis
Earl Hornaday of the North Manchester area died early Saturday in a self inflicted shooting while in poor health after a recent influenza bout. He left behind his mother four brothers and three sisters. The coroner ruled death a suicide amid personal crisis.
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Earl Hornaday
North
Manchester
Hornaday
Five Horses Die from Influenza at Concord Farm
Five horses valued at 1100 dollars owned by a Concord township farmer in Elkhart county died from influenza within a week. Two more valuable animals were ill, and other horses have perished from the disease in the area.
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Concord
Elkhart County
Paul B Snyder Receives Honorable Discharge
Paul B. Snyder, stationed at Camp Taylor, received an honorable discharge from Uncle Sam's service on Tuesday and arrived at home Tuesday night.
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Paul B. Snyder
Camp Taylor
Uncle Sam
Nome
Kin Attend Ill Father William Wiley at Bourbon Home
Mrs Sonia Hardlers from Wabash and Hd Wiley of Bourbon came this week to aid in the care of their father William Wiley who has been quite ill at his home.
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Hd Wiley
Bourbon
Sonia Hardlers
Wabash
William Wiley
Navy commended crew for daring Sea Rescue at Sea
Mrs. Jacob Haney sent clippings detailing a Marblehead rescue of a launch party swamped September 29. Seaman Orville E. Nagle wrote that eighteen of thirty five aboard were saved while others were drowned as rough seas and strong tides swept some from the craft. The act earned official praise from Secretary Daniels.
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Jacob Haney
C. E. Nagle
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Daniels
Marblehead
Orville E. Nagle
Nagle
Young Nagle
Delery
Haney
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The
Silver Lake High
Sherman
Agency
S. B
eWhittenberger
Navy
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