Died in Mentone Pontius Funeral Attends Mentone
Scott Pontius died at his Mentone home last Saturday after a long illness from kidney trouble. He was forty, son of H. D. Pontius, raised in Silver Lake, and later moved with his family to Mentone twenty five years ago. He is survived by his wife and relatives. funeral held Tuesday afternoon at the Mentone Methodist church with burial in Mentone cemetery.
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Silver Lake
Mentone
Mr. Pontius
Mesdames
Rebecca Colbert
Sarah Decker
Mentone Methodist Church
Mrs Floyd Myers Dies After Pneumonia Battle
Mrs Floyd Myers died from pneumonia last Sunday at the home of her father Homer Hathaway near Long Lake north of Laketon. She is survived by her husband an infant daughter the father several brothers and sisters.
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Floyd Myers
Homer Hathaway
Long Lake
Laketon
Post Office at Collamer to Close After February 28
Washington issues order closing the Collamer Indiana post office in Whitley County. After February 28 patrons will receive mail via rural routes. No further details on rerouting provided.
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Washington
Collamer
Whitley County
William Adams Named District Secretary for Shipping Committee
William Adams of Claypool has been selected as district secretary of a committee to work out the problem of arranging a terminal shipping association for cooperative shipping of live stock.
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Adams
Claypool
Toll Rate Request By Farmers Co op TelePhone Company
The Farmers Co-Operative Telephone Company filed a petition with the Public Service Commission seeking toll-rate changes. If approved, River Lake exchange patrons would pay 5 cents for messages to Akron and Mentone, where service has been free.
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Mentone
Burket
Public Service Commission
River Lake
Akron
Death of Noble Oldfather in Southeast Town
Noble Oldfather aged about sixteen died at his home three and a half miles southeast of town shortly after one o'clock Monday night after several weeks with pneumonia. The funeral was held today at the South Pleasant church four miles south of here with interment in the nearby cemetery.
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Noble Oldfather
Wilford Oldfather
South Pleasant
Preaching Sunday Morning at M. E. Church
A preaching service is scheduled at the M E church next Sunday forenoon. Everyone is invited to attend the services and Sunday school.
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M. E
Funeral Attended by Mentone Families at Scott Pontius Rites
Attendees from the Decker Snyder Colbert and Scott Lawrence families gathered in Mentone for the Scott Pontius funeral. Pontius was a nephew of Mrs Decker and Mrs Colbert, with family members present Tuesday.
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Decker
Snyder
Colbert
Scott Lawrence
Mentone
Scott Pontius
Mr. Pontius
Drive to Raid Liquor Violators Hits Northern Indiana
Federal prohibition agents plan a intensified drive against liquor law violators in Northern Indiana. Bert Morgan, a state agent, said units will be drawn from other regions for the campaign following a visit by Roy Haynes to Indianapolis for a law enforcement meeting called by the Anti Saloon League.
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Indiana
Bert Morgan
Roy Haynes
Indianapolis
Anti-Saloon League
State Auto Show Opens March 6 in Indianapolis
The State Automobile Show of 1922 will be held in Indianapolis on March 6 at the State Fair Grounds for all Hoosiers.
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Indianapolis
State Fair Grounds
Dangerous Saw Injures Farmer Near Sidney
W. B. Seyers, a farmer about five miles south of Sidney, had his right hand badly cut by a buzz saw last Wednesday afternoon while trying to throw the belt from the pulley. No fingers were amputated, but recovery will take months and the hand may recover with some impairment.
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W. B. Seyers
Sidney
Kosciusko County Highway Sign Plan by Warsaw Men
Warsaw men plan attractive entry signs on state highways entering Kosciusko County. Large tan pole signs will arch over the road, highlighting lake region wonders to travelers. If carried out, similar signs may be placed at county entrances.
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Warsaw
Kosciusko County
Ibis
Revival Progressing at Pleasant Valley Church
Rev. Sturgell reports strong attendance at revival meetings east of here with seven conversions and seven new members so far. Indications suggest more people will join before services end.
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Sturgell
Pleasant Valley Church
Here
Bible Volumes Still Lead Best Seller List
The American Bible Society reports that in the past year 4,206,380 Bibles testaments and portions were distributed worldwide including materials for the blind. Output exceeded the previous year by 380,579 copies.
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American Bible Society
Indiana bank deposits fall in 1921 report by state official
The State Bank Commissioner Samuel Camp's annual report shows deposits declined by 24 243 424 dollars across state private and savings banks and trust companies in 1921. Three fifths of the drop occurred during the year's last six months.
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Indiana
Samuel Camp
Local Worker Injured Hands in Buzz Saw Incident
Charles Wise, resident east of Claypool, was operating a buzz saw Monday afternoon when his right hand was caught in the machine. The injury cut a gash on the back of his hand and severed two tendons.
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Charles Wise
Claypool
Families Move Into Rooms Above Summer Hardware
Beside Here the C. E. Duhamell and D. Carpenter families moved here Thursday of last week from Zanesville and occupy rooms above the Summer hardware while a house is secured.
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C. E. Duhamell
D. Carpenter
Zanesville
Sunday School Class Entertained At Alvin Hill Home
Members of the Live Wire class of the A. B. Sunday School were entertained at the Alvin Hill home east of town by Chestine Chapel and Robert Hill on Wednesday evening.
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Live Wire
A. B. Sunday School
Alvin Hill
Town
Chestine Chapel
Robert Hil
Lew Shank to Speak in Warsaw Kiwanis Meeting
Indianapolis mayor Lew Shank will speak at a Friday Kiwanis Club meeting in Warsaw. A large crowd is expected to attend the event.
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Lew Shank
Warsaw
Indianapolis
Kiwanis Club
Eating live rats tested manhood in Andaman Islands
In the Andaman Islands a custom permits a man to marry only after eating a live rat as a test of manhood. The practice is described as a rite indicating readiness for marriage and community approval.
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Andaman Islands
Will Walk Niagara Mile by 17 year old tight rope walker
Eleanora, a 17 year old English tight rope walker, plans to cross Niagara Falls on a tight rope next June.
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Mile
Eleanora
Niagara Falls
Commercial State Bank Installs New Officers
Directors elect C. LeRoy Leonard as President and H. G. Jontz as Vice-President. Cashiers Mr. Kern and James Jontz are retained. The bank reports strong earnings, a neat surplus, and dividends paid to stockholders, with steady growth since organization.
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Commercial State Bank
C. LeRoy Leonard
H. G. Jontz
Maple Syrup Campus Planned at Hanes Farm
C A Pearson has spent much of the last week near the Charles Hanes place northwest of town as plans to open an extensive sugar camp take shape on Hanes land and adjoining fort lands. They tapped over 400 trees last Friday and Saturday. sap flowed freely and buckets filled as cold moved in. Hanes and Pearson will continue gathering sap and making syrup as warm weather returns.
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C. A. Pearson
Charles Hanes
Hanes Place
Mr. Hanes
Mr. Pearson
Public sales draw large crowds and fair prices
Many attended today’s public sales for Frank Nelson and G A McClure with reports that items sold brought fair prices.
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Frank Nelson
G. A. McClure
Local Attendance Noted at Mel Mioear Sale Near Claypool
A sizable crowd from the area attended the Mel Mioear sale held Tuesday just west of Claypool, with residents and collectors among those present to bid on items and observe proceedings.
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Claypool
Debate at School Pits Rhoquova Over Lunalite in Immigration Question
Two high school debating teams, the Rhoquova society and the Lunalite society, faced off in a recent debate on immigration. Rhoquova won the contest, prevailing over their rivals.
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Rhoquova Society
Lunalite Society
State Trucks Proposed Lease by Highway Commission
Kosciusko county commissioners may use extra state trucks on county roads under a proposal from the State Highway Commission. The state highway department would lease one or two trucks to the commissioners for use on roads connecting with state highways.
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Kosciusko County
State Highway Commission
State Highway Department
Clas Elects Officers and Members of U B Sunday School
The adult class of the U B Sunday School was entertained last Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Bennie Drudge on East Main Street The class organized with Mrs Jessie Fisher as President Mrs Ola Kissinger as Vice President Mrs Alvin Hill as Secretary and Treasurer Fourteen members attended for a pleasant social gathering.
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Elags
U. B
Bennie Drudge
East Main Street
Jessie Fisher
Ola Kissinger
Alvin Hill
Escape from Columbia City Jail By Breaking Through Plaster
Paul Warpup who had been confined in Columbia City jail for several weeks on a charge of stealing an automobile escaped last Saturday by kicking a hole through the plastered wall.
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Paul Warpup
Columbia City
Revival Meetings Set At United Brotherhood Church
A series of revival meetings begin Tuesday evening at the United Brotherhood church in this place. Revii Grubbs of Warsaw will preach and Prof Virgil Grubbs will lead the singing. Everyone is invited to attend the services.
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United Brothern Church
Revi Grubbs
Warsaw
Virgil. Grubbs
Now is the time to do things by and by may be too late
A short reflective line urges timely action before opportunities pass. The phrasing evokes urgency and caution about delaying essential tasks.
Washington Letter From Nora Keller Hints At Crop Prospects
A letter from Mrs. Nora Keller of Wenatehe Washington reports a remittance for the Record and notes anxious readers in that area who receive the paper on Mondays. She mentions unusually cold weather easing by February 6 with melting snow and forecasts a bumper fruit crop amid railroad shop shifts and land sale activity nearby.
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Nora
Keller
Wenatehe
Washington
Great Northern’ ‘Railroad
Leavenworth
Wilson Creek
Trial Hastened in Albertson Divorce Case
Albertson, connected to the sensational attempted murder case of Mary A. Albertson in Warsaw, declares eagerness to bring the long-pending divorce suit to trial.
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Red Albertson
Mary A. Albertson
Warsaw
How to Get Drunk in Denver per a Waitress Recipe
A Denver waitress claims a home method to intoxication without liquor. Eat raisin pie and yeast cake, drink a pint of water, then sit near a hot stove. In ten minutes test the kick, rise and try to walk with the chair.
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Denver
Auto Tires at Low Prices in February and March
The McKown garage offers automobile tires at savings during February and March. With each tire purchased, customers receive a free Goodrich or Goodyear tire.
Mrs Louisa Reed Breaks Arm After Fall on Icy Sidewalk
Relatives report Mrs Louisa Reed of North Manchester fell on an icy sidewalk near her home last Tuesday and broke her left arm near the wrist. She is sister to Jacob and John Haney, and friends here express sympathy.
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Louisa Reed
Manchester
Magazine Subscriptions Offered At Local Office
Several residents seek to subscribe or renew magazines published in the United States. We offer savings on subscriptions and renewals and invite the public to visit the ReconD office to arrange memberships.
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United States
Recond
Sale Directory Notice of Lindzy Estate Auction
Levi Fruitt as administrator of the Lindzy estate will sell at the Lindzy farm southeast of here Saturday February 18. Horses cattle hogs farm implements torn oats and some household goods. Auction begins at 10 o'clock.
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Levi Fruitt
Charles Lindzy
Lindzy
Auction Notice Near Claypool and Silver Lake
On Saturday February 25 Caldwell and Hively will sell a team of mules 14 head cattle 26 head hogs farm implements and other items at a location half a mile south of Claypool thirty four miles north of Silver Lake. The sale is announced in a local notice with details readable in the page fragment.
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Claypool
Silver ‘Lake
Caldwell & Hively
Fires Cause $1.67 Billion Loss in 1915–1920, Board Finds
The national board of fire underwriters reports 1915 to 1920 U S fire losses at 1 672 722 677 from 3 000 000 reports. Matches and smoking hazards account for 90 million. electricity 86 million. stoves boilers 63 million. chimneys 61.6 million. Sixty seven percent of losses were preventable. New York state 164 million lead, followed by Pennsylvania 97 million and Illinois 88 million.
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United States
National Board of Fire Underwriters
New York State
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Big Four resumes two passenger trains Elkhart to Benton Harbor
The Big Four has resumed running two trains between Elkhart and Benton Harbor. Train No 33 runs southbound and No 34 runs northbound. The line had tested Hilk hart as a northern terminal.
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The
Big Four
Elkhart
Benton Harbor
Hilkhart
Auto License Numbers Due by February 15
Officials from the automobile department have notified police and state representatives to enforce the ruling that all vehicles display this year’s license numbers by February 15. Sufficient time remains for owners of all cars to comply.
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Automobile Department
Methodists Plan Epworth League Site at Webster Lake
Indiana Methodist leaders met in Mariow and decided to buy 100 acres on Webster Lake for Epworth League headquarters. Plans include a large auditorium and hotel with cottages and summer homes to be built in spring. The site will become the central gathering point for western Methodist events.
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Methodist Church
Indiana
Mariow
Webster Lake
Epworth League
Man Arrested on Assault Charge After Beating Girl
Mace Warren of near Beaver Dam was jailed in Warsaw Friday on criminal assault charges against Mildred Sieger, 13. He confessed to parents, sheriff, and reporters, engaged lawyers next day, and was released Tuesday on a $1000 bond posted by his brother.
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Mace Warren
Beaver Dam
Warsaw
Mildred Sieger
Warren
Municipal Court Justice Farrar Sixth District
Fragmentary municipal court note lists Justice Farrar seated in the Sixth District Court. No further details readable.
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Farrar
Sixth’ ‘District
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Tution
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National Fire
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