Mrs Sebring dies at home west of town aged 65
Mrs John Sebring aged about 65 died at her home four miles west of here on Sunday night after a short illness. She leaves husband James of near Micy a son six daughters Rose Green Akron Haz2 Wolpert Ella Luellen Emma Strong Flossie Sebring all at home. Funeral held yesterday at Franklin church interment nearby. Miss Sebring sister to James Funk residing east of here.
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John Sebring
Here
James
Near Micy
Rose Green
North Man
Qnester
Haz2
Wolpert
Ella Luellen
Akron
Emma Strong
Flossie Sebring
Franklin Church
Mia
Sebring
James Funk
Harkness Visit Ties Hudson Home to Michigan Business
L. L. Harkness spent several days last week at his Hudson Michigan home tending personal business before returning to his family. His wife remained with her parents aiding Mrs. William Wiley who has been ill for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Michigan
Alabama visitors from Mobile holiday stop here after Christmas
Here From Alabama R. K. White and sister Miss Ina F. White of Mobile visited here after Christmas with their grandmother Mrs. f manu Leokrone and husband. They attended Ketheny Bible school in Chicago and came for their vacation.
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R. K. White
Ina F. White
Mobile
Alabama
Manu
Leokrone
Ketheny Bible School
Chicago
Wilbur Wright Wins European Music School Scholarship
In Fort Wayne the Rotogravure page features Wilbur Wright son of Rev and Mrs E Wright. He earned a scholarship at a European music school as a talented pupil. The award covers piano study with Ruth Lane May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne New Sentinel
Wilbur Wright
E. &. Wright
Fort Wayne
Wilbur
European School of Music
Ruth Lane-May
Pleasant Christmas Day at Jacob Teeter Home
A pleasant day was enjoyed at the Jacob Teeter home west of town. Oleo Gorda and family of Elkhart L. D. Snake and wife of Claypool and Charles Teeter and family were guests. A sumptuous dinner was served at noon to which all did justice.
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Jacob Teeter
Oleo Gorda
Elkhart
L. D. Snake
Claypool
Charles Teeter
Mrs Gresso Rites Held After North Manchester Death
Mrs Gresso died at her North Manchester home after an illness of weeks. Burial was in Roann Cemetery on Sunday afternoon prior to Christmas. Funeral services were held in North Manchester with interment nearby. She is survived by her husband three sons Esta William and Calvin three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The family had lived in this area for years before moving to Manchester.
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Christ Mets
Samuel Gresso
Manchester
Jan
Janitor H. B. Little Takes Post at Wabash County Court House
H. B. Little and his North Manchester family have moved to Wabash. He began his duties Monday as custodian of the Wabash County Court House.
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Court House
H. B. Little
North Manchester
Wabash
Little
Wabash County Court House
Harrison township dedicates new community school building
The Harrison township community school building between War saw and Mentone was dedicated Wednesday evening last week. A large crowd attended with cafeteria style dinner and an excellent program. County officials and their families were among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Township
Warsaw
Mentone
Former Fort Wayne singer visits Silver Lake
Mrs. Bernice Maggert-Sallisbury of Fort Wayne appeared at the high school play on Thursday afternoon and evening December 2. A longtime resident and Silver Lake graduate who once taught in the local schools, she rendered several vocal selections.
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Bernice Maggert-Sallisbury
Fort Wayne
Road I. A. Snoberger Leaves for Joliet Duty
On the road I. A. Snoberger departed Tuesday for Joliet Illinois to resume duties as a sales man for the Star Peerless Wall Paper Co. He anticipated a absence of about two months.
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I. A. Snoberger
Joliet
Illinois
Pauline Visits Parents in Home City During Week
From Chicago Glen Pauline, who has worked in Chicago for years, spent several days last week visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Monroe Paulus and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Pauline
Chicago
Monroe Paulus
Funeral December 22 Services Held in M E Church
Remains of Mrs. Wiltrout were buried in North Manchester Cemetery after funeral services held at the Methodist Episcopal Church on December 22. Local mourners attended the rites.
The Year Ahead in 1923 A Spiritual Reflection
A reflective essay on the coming year 1923 urges optimism amid life’s ups and downs. It contrasts pessimists and optimists, urges focus on toleration, love, justice, hard work and cooperation, and calls for purposeful effort while leaving outcomes to God.
Funeral held for Mrs. E. J. Wiltrout at local Methodist church
Mrs. E J Wiltrout, aged over 90, died recently after residing about seventy five years in the area. Rev Stuart conducted the service at the local Methodist church with interment in North Manchester cemetery. Survived by daughters Mrs Ollie Chase Berea Ohio and Mrs Elizabeth Greenwood Washington DC and Harriet at home, stepson T W Wiltrout Logan Kansas, sister Mrs Ayers Toledo Ohio and granddaughter Miss Verna Hoke plus other grandchildren.
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E. J. Wiltrout
North
Manchester
Stuart
Warsaw
Wiltrout
Pennsylvania
Ollie Chase
Berea
Ohio
Elizabeth Greenwood
Washington D. C
Harriet
T. W. Wiltrout
Logan
Kansas
Ayers
Toledo
Verna Hoke
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Emma J. Wiltrout
The family extends heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the death and funeral of Mrs. Emma J. Wiltrout. Signed by Ollie Chase Elizabeth Greenwood Tommy W Wiltrout Harriet Wiltrout and Vorna Hoke, May God bless one and all.
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Emma J. Wiltrout
Egg Farm and Hatchery announces chick supply
Recorp job department completed catalogs for C. I. Bashore advertising his Egg Farm and Hatchery. He will supply baby chicks of a half dozen breeds in any quantity. Nearly twenty thousand orders contracted. more arrive daily.
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C. I. Bashore Advertising
Theodore Braude Returns to Ithaca After Holiday Visit
Theodore Braude returns to Ithaca New York after spending holiday vacation with parents. He studies at Cornell University taking agriculture landscape gardening stock raising and several other subjects and is progressing nicely.
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Theodore Braude
Ithaca
New York
Theodore
Cornell University
North Manchester Names New Fire Department Driver
Mack Lambert of North Manchester has been hired as driver for the city fire department, starting Monday. The post pays 60 dollars monthly plus housing, light, fuel, and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Lambert
North
Manchester
Fire Department
Milford to Host 13th District American Legion Conference
The 13th District American Legion Conference will be held in Milford with the Ancil Geiger Post as host. The meeting is set for January 19 at 3 p.m. and will run through the day and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Conference
Indiana
Milford
Ancil Geiger Post
American Legion of
Surprise Birthday Gathering For Arthur Grimes
Twenty two neighbors and friends gathered Friday evening at the Arthur Grimes home southeast of town to remind him of his birthday anniversary. He had been away from home most of the day and was surprised upon return, enjoying a pleasant evening with guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Grimes
Mr. Grimes
Michigan man visiting Hanes homes over Christmas
John Wertenberger of Niles Michigan stayed with the William and Charles Hanes families during a Christmas visit near town. He holds a good job in Niles and earns very good wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wertenberger
Niles
Michigan
William and
Charles Hanes
John
Ford Day Services At M E Church Draw Large Attendance
Last Sunday marked Ford Day at the M E church with 10 30 a m services well attended. Rev Sturgell delivered an excellent sermon to a full house of worshippers.
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Ford
M. BE
Sturgell
Senator Leonard Heads to Capitol for Assembly Session
Senator Leonard of Kosciusko and Wabash counties travels to Capitol City Indianapolis to attend the General Assembly session. Many bills are expected with an estimate of six hundred new measures to be presented to both house and senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. IL. Leonard
Indianapolis
Kosciusko
Wabash
House
Senate
Bakery Owner Swain Buys Fanning & Ruse in North Manchester
John Swain of North Manchester who ran the local moving picture show has bought the Fanning and Ruse bakery in North Manchester. He will take possession March 1 and the Fanning and Ruse partnership will retire to farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swain
North Manchester
Moving Picture Show
Fanning & Ruse
Silver Lake Routs Etna Green In Local Basketball Game
On Friday evening December 22 the Silver Lake high school basketball team played at the community building in Barket against Etna Green. Silver Lake won the game by a score of 21 to 20.
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Silver Lake
Barket
Etna Green
Outbreak of Chicken Pox Hits Silver Lake Town
Several cases of chicken pox reported in Silver Lake over the past week with more cases developing each day, sparking health concerns in the community.
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Silver Lake
Here From Ohio J P Homman Returns Home
J P Homman returns to Ohio City Ohio Monday after a visit with relatives and friends spanning several days.
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J. P. Homman
Ohio City
Ohio
Wiltrout Returns to Kansas After Indiana Death
T W Wiltrout returned to his Logan Kansas home last Saturday after a ten day stay in Indiana due to the death of Mrs BE Wiltrout.
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T. W. Wiltrout
Logan
Kansas
Indiana
Mra. BE. J. Wiltrout
Grandson Shot While Hunting Hospitalized in Knee Wound
Rev Sturgell reports Russell Walker, grandson, was wounded in the left knee by a companion during a hunting outing. He is confined to a hospital and expected to remain for a week or more.
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Sturgell
Russell Walker
Many People Wed in Silver Lake Church Ceremony
On Saturday December 23 1922 at high noon in the United Brethren church Silver Lake Dr Warry R Kerr wed Vera A Kern. The ceremony by Rev A R Sheets featured a double ring rite with music by local singers and a groom’s sister as maid of honor.
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United, Brethren
Silver Lake
Warry R. Kerr
Vera A. Kern
W. H. Kern
John F. Kerr
Indianapolis
A. R. Sheets
North
Manchester
Florence Byers
Lucille Brownell
Lowell
Delta Zara Rose
Marie Shirley
Princeton
Mendeluobn
Louise Kerr
Lucile McKown
Marion Snyder
Milford
Elelen Wortman
Marion
Chloa Jordan
Muncie
Evelyn Cox
Huntington
Gladys Carr
Eildora Haney
Returned to Iowa Home After Visit
Mrs. Anna Culp has returned to her home in Ade after a several week visit in Iowa. She was here with her mother Mrs. Catherine Hay and brother Dr. Hay and family.
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Anna Culp
Catherine Hay
Dr. Hay
Ade
Warner Gill's Christmas Visit Spotted Near Newton
Warner Gill, employed in Chicago for months, stayed several days at the Newton Herendeen home south of town during Christmas. He is said to hold a good position at Marshall Field store and visited the Samuel Bashore home and the Win Warner home in Mentone.
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Warner Gill
Chicago
Newton Herendeen
Warner
Marshall Field
Samuel Bashore
Win Warner
Mentone
New Trustee M D Votter Takes Office
M D Votter, newly elected trustee, assumed duties Monday morning. He faces unfamiliar responsibilities but is expected to adapt quickly and learn the new duties.
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M. D. Votter
Post Office Posts Record Cash Receipts in 1922 Q4
Postmaster Brown reports the 1922 fourth quarter cash receipts topped 650 dollars, a record high for the office. Holiday rush was vast with hundreds of parcels and about one hundred special delivery letters received in the last three months. Total quarterly business surpassed 4000 dollars.
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Brown
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L. L. Harkness
Chester
Roann Cemetery
M. E. Church
Chester Cemetery
Ae Nam
Neen
Tommy W. Wiltrout
Harriet Wiltrout
Miss Vorna*Hoke
Uw “A
C. I. Bashore
the University
Cor
Nell University In
Senator Leonard
Capitol
General Assembly
Cupid
Iowa
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