J J Leonard Dies After Long Illness at 56
J J Leonard died at his home on Friday December 23 1921 after about two years of illness including tuberculosis He was born November 6 1865 in Alexandria Indiana and was 56 years 1 month 17 days at death Funeral services were held December 26 at the South Pleasant church three miles south of town with interment in South Pleasant cemetery Rev Levi Hill conducted the services He was one of eleven children the youngest son and his death was noted in the Record column
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Jono Leonard
John
Alexandria
Ind
South Pleasant Church
South Pleasant
Levi Hill
Card of Thanks for Mrs Effie Leonard Brothers
The family expresses deep gratitude to neighbors and friends for help during illness and at the funeral of their husband and brother Effie Leonard Brothers and Sister.
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Effie Leonard
Poison Candy Sickness In Warsaw Girl
Miss Esther Ervin of Warsaw became seriously ill last week after eating candy she received as a Christmas gift. The candy, believed poisoned, was traced to her and caused concerns for her health. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Ed Ervin of Oswego.
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Esther Ervin
Warsaw
Ed. Ervin
Oswego
Joe Garvin Near Death Amid Domestic Trouble
Joe Garvin father of Mrs. Alice Albertson lies critically ill at his home west of Claypool. Neighbors say his condition worsened after the shooting of Fred Albertson, and his age is given as more than 65. Doctors fear his recovery may be doubtful amid persistent domestic troubles.
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Joe Garvin
Alice Albertson
Fred Albertson
Claypool
Albertson
Garvin
Sandusky Man Loses Finger in Bread Mixing Machine
Clell Kemp of Sandusky Ohio had the second finger of his right hand caught in a bread mixing machine about a week ago and underwent amputation at the first joint.
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Weare
Clell Kemp
Sandusky
Ohio
New Law Firm Formed in Warsaw by Rasor and Sloce
Everett Rasor son of former County Clerk Rasor joins with John A. Sloce to form a Warsaw practice. The firm adopts the principles previously set by Mr. Sione and will continue the law offices under their partnership.
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Everett Rasor
Rasor
John A. Sloce
Warsaw
Sione
Now Reside Here Floyd Daffer and Family
The Daffer family now resides in the area moving from Worth Manchester. Floyd Daffer is in charge of the Parmers Elevator at this place and is described as an excellent gentleman.
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Floyd Daffer
Worth Manchester
Daffer
Burt Shop Work Pause After Earth Incident
In Burt shop Charles Teeter resumes duties while Jack Burt is compelled to stay away from work for a period due to an earth related incident.
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Charles Teeter
Jack Burt
Magazines Available at Hrcoxrp Office for Orders
Customers are invited to visit the Hrcoxrp office to place magazine orders. The shop advertises hundreds of magazine titles and states it is an authorized agent.
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Hrcoxrp
Vernon Nelson Arrives Home After Navy Service
Vernon Nelson, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Nelson living southeast of town, returned home last Saturday after nearly a year in the navy. He was honorably discharged and has traveled through many states during his service, with numerous stories to share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Nelson
Frank Nelson
Navy
School Reopens After Ten Day Break
After a ten day vacation, the school reopened Monday morning. Pupils and instructors were greatly recuperated from the time away from the classroom. It is believed this will be the last vacation until the end of the term.
Revival Services Begin at South Pleasant Church
A series of revival services started Monday evening at the South Pleasant church three miles south of town. Rev. McLain will lead since Rev. Smith, the regular pastor, is currently in poor health and cannot oversee the work.
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South Pleasant Church
Here
Rev. McLain
Rev. Smith
Leg Amputated After Hunting Accident Near Claypool
James Cox of Hammond was accidentally shot while rabbit hunting near Claypool. The charge struck just below the knee, and doctors later amputated the limb to save his life. He lived with his mother Mrs Sarat Cox in Claypool and planned a move to California for health reasons amid an ailing condition.
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James Cox
Hammond
Sarat. Cox
Claypool
Cox
California
Solomon Minear
Claypoul
Tonsil Surgery for Warsaw School Instructor
Misa Mary Clymer an instructor in the intermediate room of our public schools underwent a tonsil removal operation in a Warsaw hospital on Saturday December 24. The event is reported as a routine medical procedure with no complications noted.
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Misa Mary Clymer
Our Publile
Warsaw
The Year Ahead in 1921 Positive Outlook
A reflective column reviews 1921 as an overall good year with lessons learned. It urges leaving negativity behind, embracing discipline, tolerance, love, justice, hard work, and cooperation to make the coming year better for the community.
Young couple wed in Warsaw in December ceremony
Misa Anna Morrett and John Kerlin of Silver Lake united in marriage Saturday December 24 in Warsaw officiated by Rev. J. S Cain. The groom is son of Samuel and Mrs Kerlin and the bride daughter of Clarence and Mrs Morrett. The couple will reside on a farm near Silver Lake.
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Misa Anna Morrett
John Kerlin
Silver Lake
Warsaw
J. S Cain
Samuel Kerlin
Lown
Clarence Morrett
Here
Kerlin
Grandchilds Christmas Visit Stages Family Reunion
A 30th grandchild named John Gearhart and his wife, living northwest of town, shared Christmas dinner at the William Perry home. In the afternoon they visited Disko to see their 30th grandchild who arrived at the Frank Gearhart home on Christmas Eve.
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John Gearhart
Town
William Perry
Disko
Frank Gearhart
Pleasant Christmas gathering at Mrs Rhodes home
On Christmas day a pleasant event occurred at the east town home of Mrs Amanda Rhodes. Clarence Hill and family and Roscoe Self and family planned a surprise visit. Early in the forenoon Wallace Dillman and family James Needum and family and Mrs Nellie Heeter and daughter arrived from Roand to surprise Mrs Rhodes and the day continued pleasantly.
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Amanda Rhodes
Christmas Family Reunion at A.S. Sprigg Home
A family reunion occurred at the A.S. Sprigg residence on Christmas Day. Attendees included Mrs. Lulu Olds of Elkhart and families of Roy Sprigg Mrs. Velma Geiger and Mrs. Gladys Gresso of War Saw, who visited and spent the day with their parents.
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A.S. Sprigg
Lulu Olds
Elkhart
Roy Sprigg
Velma Geiger
Gladys Gresso
Warsaw
State to Widen Highways to Fifty Feet Next Summer
The State Highway Commission plans widening roads to fifty feet by adding five feet on each side. Work is to begin next summer with possibility to donate, buy, or condemn land touched by the highways. Farms benefiting from the improvements may donate land or sell at a moderate price due to increased land value and convenience.
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State Highway Commission
Warren and Jacoby U nited in Warsaw Ceremony
Miss Doris Warren of Warsaw and Wilson B. E. Jacoby of Wabash wed on Saturday morning December 24. The couple will reside in Wabash. The bride is well known in this area from years of residence with her mother Mrs. William Colbert, now deceased, and many friends extend congratulations.
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Doris Warren
Warsaw
Wilson BE. Jacoby
Wabash
William Colbert
Marriage License Issued in Warsaw to Dillman and Martin
On Saturday before Christmas, Nora Dillman of this place and Heskel Martin of North Manchester were issued a marriage license in Warsaw. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Dillman of this place. The couple has many friends who extend congratulations and plan to reside in North Manchester.
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Warsaw
Nora Dillman
Heskel Martin
North Manchester
Albert Dillman
North
Manchester
Entertained Class Hosts Friends Evening at Parsonage
The Live Wire Class of West Eel River Church hosted the True Friendship Class of Hast Eel River Church at Artie and Alva Montel's home last Friday. Guests enjoyed popcorn balls candy nuts and oranges and spent the evening in games and contests.
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West Eel River
Hast Eel River
Artie and
Alva Montel
Horseshoe Tournament Sets Championship Clash and Forts
A Friday evening horseshoe tournament unfolds at the North Manchester gym. Wabash county champions Richard and Joseph Schanlaub face Kosciusko county titleholders Harley and Alfred Sisk, with additional Kosciusko vs Wabash county games scheduled.
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Wabash
Kosciusko County
North
Manchester
Richard
Joseph Schanlaub
Wabash County
Harley
Alfred Sisk
Kosciusky
Telephone exchange changes at Disko and Akron line ties
Exchange at Disko discontinued. Patrons were transferred to the Akron line of Akron Telephone Co. and others connected with the Laketon exchange.
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Disko
Akron
Akron Telephone Co
Laketon
Silver Lake Bucks Fall at Etna Green in Close Game
The Silver Lake Independent basketball team traveled to Etna Green last Saturday evening and lost 28 to 30. The rallying effort kept the score tight through the final buzzer.
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Silver Lake
Etna Green
Our Boys
Mrs Barnes Dies After Cancer Battle Near Town
Mrs John Barnes died at her home four miles northwest of town early Saturday morning December 24 after a cancer illness. She was 43 and survived by husband six sons and several siblings. Funeral was held Monday at Nichols Chapel with burial nearby.
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Nichols Chapel
Here
New Pierceton Postmaster Nominated for Office
Elmer McCarter was nominated as postmaster at Pierceton last week and will take possession of the office within a few weeks.
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Elmer McCarter
Pierceton
Oranges Sent to The Record Office by Metheny Couple
The Record office received a box of fine oranges from Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Metheny who are wintering in Wachula Florida. The fruit was in excellent condition and the office extends thanks for the thoughtful gift.
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F. M. Metheny
Wachula
Florida
Underhill Attends Elkhart Lumber Convention
Deverelle Underhill attended the annual convention of the employees of the Isbelle Lumber Company in Elk Hart yesterday. The firm runs multiple lumber yards across northern Indiana and the local yard has been Underhill's charge for about a year.
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Deverelle Underhill
Elkhart
Isbelle Lumber Company
Indiana
Underhill
Ford plans Germany auto factory report from Detroit
A Detroit report says Ford intends to start a factory in Germany to manufacture automobiles. The plan aims to expand Ford’s European production and meet likely demand for cars in Germany.
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Detroit
Ford
Germany
Politicians Getting Busy in Kosciusko County
In Kosciusko County several candidates have announced for county offices and more names, including several women, will canvas the townships within the next weeks.
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Kosciusko
Lost Fingers by Dynamite Cap Near Akron
Fred Miller aged 14 near Akron lost a finger and the thumb on his left hand and the index finger on his right hand when a dynamite cap exploded in his hands last week.
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Fred Miller
Akron
Arbuckle Trial Set to Open in San Francisco
The Fatty Arbuckle trial is billed to begin in San Francisco next Monday. It will be his second murder slander case arising from the death of Virginia Rappe.
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Fatty Arbuckle
San Francisco
Virginia Rappe
Operation for Laughman Boy at Warsaw Hospital
Chester Laughman thirteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Laughman underwent a tonsil and adenoids removal operation in a Warsaw hospital Wednesday forenoon. The procedure lasted about ninety minutes and the latest report said he was progressing well. His mother remains with him and will stay until he can be brought home.
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Chester Laughman
Mra
Elmer Laughman
Warsaw
Post Office Changes Hands as Brown Takes Charge
Hollice Brown assumes full charge of the local post office. Marquis D. Votter, the former postmaster, remained for weeks to aid in the transition and relinquished the position Saturday evening.
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Hollice Brown
Marquis D. Votter
Doners thanked in Silver Lake Christmas message
Rev Sturgel expresses gratitude to donors for the Christmas cash gift and wishes blessings on each contributor in a note to the Silver Lake community.
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Rev
Sturgel
Farm Sale Seals 20 Acre Property Deal
Frank Nelson, residing southeast of town, bought the 20 acre farm northwest of town from James Utter. Possession transfers March 1. Utter plans to move, possibly to Michigan for work.
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Frank Nelson
James Utter
Utter
Michigan
Funeral Attendance Ties To Pottenger Family
Mrs Effie Leonard attended the funeral of Mr James Pottenger at the Pottenger home southeast of Disko last Friday. She was accompanied by Mr and Mrs Jobo Bishop.
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James Pottenger
Disko
Christmas Day at Harmon Drudge Home
A Dec 22 gathering at the Harmon Drudge residence featured a merry Christmas greeting and warm exchange of thoughts. Mrs. Drudge hosted an elaborate dinner for guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Chaplin and family from Rochester, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hiner of Wabash, Mr. and Mrs. George Stittsworth of Andrews, Floyd Drudge and family, Albert Drudge and family, and the grandmother Mrs. Chaplin. William and Clarence Drudge, of near Rochester, visited in the afternoon.
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Harmon Drudge
Wealth is a disease claim by a college professor
A college professor contends wealth is a disease with danger of catching it so small that inoculation is unnecessary.
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Jast
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Exchange
John Barnes
Jask
Arbuckle
Peru
Joseph Flitcraft
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Flitcraft
Rochester
Miami County
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Silver
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