A Lucky Accident Near Wabash Street Ford Crash
Mr and Mrs Bennie Drudge and Neo One were involved in a Christmas season wreck on Wabash Street while traveling to Marion. Their Ford skid onto the interurban track, tipped over the curb into a building area, but no one was seriously hurt though the car sustained damage and the steering wheel fender and body were affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Bennie Drudge
Wabash
Marion
Ford
Mra. Drudge
Devugo
Hugers
Has Snap at Atwood In Atwood Opens Blacksmith Shop
Howard Bifar of Warsaw opens a blacksmith shop in Atwood and is remembered for earlier work in Burt’s shop here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwood
Howard Bifar
Warsaw
Fiter
Burt
Schools in Silver Lake and Lake Township Open After Holiday Break
The Silver Lake and Lake Township schools reopened Monday morning after the holiday vacation. Most students returned to class though some were out with colds or chicken pox. All instructors except Miss Wilsrout, who has pneumonia, are back at their posts and the school is moving on smoothly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Lake Township
Wilsrout
In Memoriam John J Leonard Remembrance Verse
In loving remembrance of my dear husband John J Leonard who departed this life December 23 1921 We cannot say that John is dead He s just been called to a brighter world The Golden Gates were opened wide A gentle voice said come And angels from the other side welcomed our loved one home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Leonard
John
Two Distant Daughters Attend Berea Funeral
Mrs. O. D. Chase of Berea Ohio and Mrs. Elizabeth Greenwood of Washington DC returned home early last week after being summoned two weeks earlier to attend the funeral of their mother Mrs. Be J Wiltrout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Chase
Berea
Ohio
Elizabeth Greenwood
Washington, D. C
BE. J Wiltrout
Christmas Visit Highlights Bennie Drudge Family Tour
Spent Christmas with relatives as Bennie Drudge and family visited the Harry Roberta home in Marion and the Wilber Brown and William Lewis homes in Alexandria. A Christmas dinner followed at the Wilber Brown residence. The Drudges were en route when an accident occurred. On returning Tuesday they called on sister Mrs. Brose Butterbaugh southeast of Wabash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Drudge
Harry Roberta
Marion
Wilber Brown
William Lewis
Alexandria
Lewis Brown Roberts
Drudge
Mrs. Drudge
Brose Butterbaugh
Wabash
Ohio Children Killed Returning From School
Catherine Hull 14 and Emerson Hull 16 were killed near a railroad crossing when a buggy carrying three children was struck as a car crossed the track. Irma Hedrick 14, their neighbor, survived. Mrs. Bashore, aunt to two victims, traveled to Ada for funeral and sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Bashore
Ada
Ohio
Catherine
Emerson Hull
Irma Hedrick
Small Pox Cases Rise in Columbia City
A number of small pox cases are reported in Columbia City and the disease is spreading as mildly affected individuals fail to report to physicians. The city is said to be under quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Sausaman Buys Pearson Restaurant Building
John Sausaman purchased the C. A. Pearson restaurant building on a Wednesday and took immediate possession. He also acquired the fixtures of Duhamel & Carpenter and the place is ready to occupy again though his future plans remain undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sausaman
C. A. Pearson
Sausaimen
Duhamel & Carpenter
Sausaman
Carl Thacker Visits Old Home Town Over Christmas
Carl Thacker of the Art Crayon Company in Sandusky Ohio spent Christmas in his home town with relatives. He holds a strong sales position, being the youngest salesman in the firm by ten years, and will cover Illinois and Kentucky showing to school boards in major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Thacker
Art Crayon Company
Sandusky
Ohio
Carl
Illinois
Kentucky
Fastest Pursuit Plane in World Gives America Sky Mastery
The Curtiss Pursuit Plane test performance astonishes both Army and Navy. Built on the Detroit race motor, it features wing radiators reducing air resistance and a twenty year storage capability, assembling to flight on twenty four hours notice. Early judgment holds it as fastest and most powerful American fighting ship to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Detroit
Disko Foreman Receives 150 Dollar Christmas Prize
Charles Yates, disk o, a long time section foreman, earned a $150 cash prize from the Erie railroad for having the best kept section between New York and Chicago. The award follows a prior year’s prize, though this year's amount is larger, reflecting the honor he has earned through his careful track maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Yates
Disko
The
Erie Railroad
New York
Chicago
Yates
Funeral trip to Findlay for cousin Darland’s obsequies in Ohio
G M Alexander of Barket visited and said he would travel to Findlay Ohio on Thursday for the funeral of his cousin Jonathan Darland aged about 70. He planned to be joined by his brothers Johnathan and Frank Alexander for the trip.
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G. M. Alexander
Barket
Findlay
Jonathan Darland
Mr. Alexander
Johnathan
Frank Alexander
Miss Wiltrout Contracted Pneumonia After Tonsil Surgery
Miss Mildred Wiltrout near War saw had tonsils removed at Warsaw hospital the day after Christmas. Pneumonia developed soon after and her condition was critical for several days before improving. Paul Sittler fills her school room vacancy.
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Warsaw
Paul Sittler
Death ends Wiltrout home as Harriet moves to Ohio
After Mrs. Wiltrout dies the Wiltrout home closes as Harriet goes to Berea Ohio for a few months while preparing for admission to the Warren home for the aged in Indiana. Harriet had always cared for her mother and grandmother leaving the house for the first time in over fifty years.
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Berea
Ohio
Cleveland
Warren
Ind
Harriet
Wiltrout
Newly Elected Officials Take Their Places in Warsaw Court House
Warsaw officials elected November 7 assumed duties Monday in the county courthouse. New recorder Mabel Stewart and sheriff Mila Maloy will be supported by deputy Horton Huffer. Other posts include prosecutor Morrison Rockhill and state representative Ezra Graham. Hazel Breading becomes county auditor January 2 1924 and Russell Butler begins a second term January 1.
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Warsaw Court House
Mabel Stewart
Ira Gans
Stewart
Misa Hazel Breading
Hazel Breading
T. J. Nye
Russell Butler
Golden Wedding Celebration in Santa Barbara
Mr and Mrs Lee Rickets celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Santa Barbara California on Friday December 22 with about two hundred guests. Refreshments included tea coffee and cake. Mr Rickets is sister to Mrs Jacob Haney of this place and she visited there a year ago.
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Lee Rickets
Santa Barbara
California
Mr. Rickets
Jacob Haney
Revival Services Across Silver Lake Circuit
The Methodist Silver Lake circuit announces preaching Sunday at South Pleasant 9 30 a m Silver Lake 10 45 a m Diskoy 7 30 p m with revival services at the U B church. Silver Lake M E Church hosts 10 40 a m services and all are invited to attend Pastor J L Sturgell invites community presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
U. B
Silver Lake M. E
Farm owner bans hunting on Timberman land
To The Public all persons are warned that hunting trapping or trespassing on my farm 10 36 H D Timberman is not allowed. The notice asserts property rights and enforcement.
Notice to Hunters on E Braude Farm
Farm owner E Braude prohibits hunting on his property to protect sheep and prevent danger. Readers are requested to honor this private notice and avoid entering or hunting on the premises.
Send the Record to a Friend Better Than a Letter
A concise note urges sharing a record with a friend as a superior alternative to sending a letter. The message frames the item as a thoughtful keepsake and a quicker way to convey news or sentiment.
Juniors Stage Colonial Play to Sold Out Audiences
The high school junior class presented a two night December performance in the auditorium. The Spirit of Old Salem witches and witchcraft were evoked as actors in colonial costumes carried their parts well. Decorations and costumes enhanced the event coached by Silias Mattie Hardin the Maglish teacher.
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Old Salem
Silias Mattie Hardin
Whit tenberger heads south on extended tour
Bill Whit tenberger, son of Mr and Mrs B Whittenberger of Claypool, leaves for an extended tour in the south for several months. For sale a 117 acre stock and onion farm with ample water, 41g miles south of Silver Lake in Wabash county near Hoosier Dixie Highway. Call at Recorp office or see Mrs Mary E Meek, Silver Lake. Hunting licenses available at the RECORD office in Silver Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill? Whittenberger
8. B. Whittenberger
Claypool
Silver Lake
Wabash County
Hoosier Dixie Highway
Road 27
Mary E. Meek
Is Now with U. S. Navy Ralph Gill Joins Navy Service
Ralph Gill formerly employed at the George Ayers place east of town last summer has enlisted in the U S Navy and is now stationed at a Pennsylvania training center. He had joined a traveling show after leaving the farm and finally met an enlistment officer to place his name on the roll.
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Ralph Gill
George Ayers Place
U. S. Navy
Pennsylvania
Birth of Barbara Jean Ferrerda in South Jefferson home
A baby girl named Barbara Jean Ferrerda was born to Mr and Mrs John Ferrerda at their home on South Jefferson Street last Saturday afternoon. both mother and daughter are doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ferrerda
South Jefferson Street
Barbara Jean
Embroidery Club Enjoys Afternoon by Mrs Pear eon
Members of the Embroidery Club were entertained by Mrs C A Pear eon last Friday afternoon. The gathering featured informal sewing and social conversation among attendees.
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Embroidery Club
C. A. Peareon
Mazda Clase Members Entertained at John Ayers Home
Members of the Mazda Clase of the M. E. Sunday school were entertained last evening at the John Ayers home. A good time was had and an excellent program carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazda Clase
M. E
John Ayers
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Mrs. Bennie Drudge
Neo
Bertram Shane
Indiana
Farmers Bank
Rapid Sales Company
Box 215
Ohio Town
Bashore
Crayon Company
Old Home Town
Glenn Curtiss
Curtiss
York
Mildred Wiltrout
Harriet Wiltrout
Grandma Wiltrout
Court House
Mila Maloy
C B. Moon
Horton Huffer
Sheriff Maloy
Morrison Rockhill
H. W. Graham
Ezra Graham
C. W. Harlan
Clyde Hill
Ed. Poulson
Leonard Huffer
J. 8. Smith
Charles A. Kelly
S. Boggs
Himself
S. V. Robinon
Clark Hatfield
Northern District
Charles D. Beatty
George Hartter
County Council
Earl C. Williams
Lomen Iden
William Hartzell
Richard Guy
Ollie Miller
B. V. Brady
Charlies W. Shaffer
Fred Mellencamp
C D. Longnecker
M. E. Chuher
Ssouth Pleasant
J. L. Sturgell
E. Braude
Ipiren
Chas. M. Dickinson
Silver Lake Elevator Co
aSah
Ligonier
Israws Bros Company
Straus Brothers Company
S. LaSalle St
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