Mrs Leffel Die at Home Near North Manchester
Mrs William Leffel died at her home southeast of town on Wednesday morning after a week long illness and years of frail health. She was born in Wabash county to Joseph and Doub and married to William B Leffel, leaving two children Otis Young of Monticello and Albert Leffel. Survived by four brothers and three sisters, the funeral is set for Friday afternoon at the brick church west of North Manchester with burial nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brights Slisease
Ceased
Ants. Joseph ‘Doub
Wabash County
William B. Leffel
Leffel
Otis Young
Monticello
Albert Leffel
Melvin Doub
Sidney
Samuel
Henry Doub
Castle Rock
Minnesota
Cyrus Doub
North
Manchester
Was a Cold Job Won by Wabash Barber
Edward Huff a Wabash barber won two $5 bets by washing the exterior of a window Friday wearing only a bathing suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Huff
Chicago Schools to Introduce Military Training
Chicago schools begin military training for boys with plans to expand it to most schools nationwide within a few years. The program aims to integrate defense education into the standard curriculum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Free Seed Ready for Spring Distribution
The department of agriculture prepares its annual free seed allotment for garden and flower use. Citizens may write to Congressman H. A. Barnhart in Washington to request packages. Small trial lots of sudan, soy bean and cowpea seed are also available while the allotment lasts. Include full name and post office address in the request.
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Department of Agriculture
Congresseman H. A. Barnhart
Washington
Tard headed men of affairs
The text refers to tard headed men of affairs without mentioning any heart or personal details. It reads as a brief, fragmented remark on leadership and character in public life.
Real Winter Returns with Subzero Morning Readings
The week brought real winter as temperatures plunged to three to twelve below zero on Sunday morning. A chilly spell continues with daytime highs around thirty as little warming occurs.
Fatal injuries kill 17 year old near Roann
John Lehman aged 17 died last Saturday at his grandparents home near Roann from injuries he suffered in an automobile crash that occurred earlier. The crash occurred prior to his death.
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John Lehman
J. G. Arbér
Roann
Wweele
Coal Famine Strikes Chicago and Silver Lake Areas
Reports show Chicago facing the worst coal shortage in history with dealers raising price to 11 and 12 dollars per ton. The mayor signals possible seizure of coal in railroad yards and transit to other points as schools close and supplies dwindle. Silver Lake similarly reports scarce fuel with transfers from Claypool and Akron, and users rationing remaining stocks.
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Chicago
Silver Lake
Claypool
Akron
Hog carcass weighed four hundred ten pounds at market
I butchered a large hog for J. E. Rowland at the meat market in this place. The poker weighed four hundred and ten pounds.
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J. E. Rowland
Admiral Dewey Dead at Washington Home
Admiral George Dewey died at his Washington home on Tuesday evening at about six o clock. He was seventy nine years old. A funeral is planned for Saturday with interment at Arlington National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and son George Dewey Jr. President Wilson and Secretary Daniels were notified and ships were ordered to half mast.
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George Dewey
Manila Bay
Washington
Arlington National Cemetery
Virginia
Puntomac
Admiral Dewey
George Dewey, Jr
Wilson
Daniels
Revival Ends at Franklin Church West of Town
Revival services at the Franklin church west of town concluded Sunday night after several weeks of meetings led by local ministers.
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Franklin Church
Magazine Subscriptions Offered by Brush & Hanson
Brush & Hanson, through the Record office in Silver Lake, invites readers to call for subscription services. They offer authorized handling of any magazine and claim to save money by providing catalogs and access to Money Saving Magazine Clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush & Hanson
Silver Lake
Town in Darkness After Gas Engine Breakin
The town lacked electric lights Tuesday night due to a break in the gas engine machinery. A bolt on the crank shaft failed, bending the shaft and damaging the engine cutting power to the dynamo. Repairs may cost at least 800 dollars, with a traction engine planned to furnish limited light while repairs proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Burk
Butk & Kissinger
Mrs Bull of Rensselaer Dies After Illness
Mrs Bull died at her home in Rensselaer after nearly two years of paralysis and complications. Funeral services were held yesterday. She leaves several children including Mrs. O. C. Carter of this place as a daughter.
Stroke Strikes Aunt Jane Robinson in Sycamore Street Home
Aunt Jane Robinson residing with Harvey Meredith on Sycamore street suffered a second stroke last week. It affected her throat and head. she remains in serious condition but could sit up and talk at the latest report. Hope for full recovery expressed.
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Jane Robinson
Harvey Meredith
Sycamore Street
Perfect Spellers from Our Schools Second to Fourth Grades
Perfect spelling honors awarded to second grade pupils Dorothy Young Mildred Tracy Mary Carr Harold Geiger Claud Kissinger Maradean Tridie Chester Laughman Mildred Tracy Trelba Meredith Mildred Grossweller Ruby Penn Ralph Meinert. In second grade twelve of fourteen earned perfect marks. Third grade recipients were Mable Carr Ruth Miller Robert Herendeen. Fourth grade honorees were Nora Shireman Edward Scherer Beulah Sunday Edward Aker Gerald Geiger.
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Dorothy Young
Mildred Tracy
Mary Carr
Harold Geiger
Claud Kissinger
Maradean Tridie
Chester Laughman
Trelba Meredith
Mildred Grossweller
Ruby Penn
Ralph Meinert
Nora Shireman
Edward Scherer
Beulah Sunday
Edward Aker
Gerald Geiger
Notice to Patrons of The Peoples Mutual Telephone Co
Notice is hereby given to patrons of the Peoples Mutual Telephone Co that there will be a public hearing at the company. The exact date, time, and location are to be announced. Officials urge attendance to discuss proposed changes and impacts on service.
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The
Peoples Mutual Telephone Co
Peoples Mutual’ Telephone Company
Death of John Widner at 63 in South Whitley
John Widner uncle to Mrs. John Summe died unexpectedly at his home near South Whitley. He suffered a severe attack beginning Friday night after tending his ailing wife and passed away Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were held with the U S minister leading at Palestine cemetery.
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John Widner
John Summe
South
Whitley
Arthur Smith Heads to Texas for Visit and Return
Arthur Smith leaves Tuesday for San Antonio Texas to stay for an undetermined period He will stop at Baris Texas to visit his brother Stearns Smith and family before continuing to San Antonio His son Warden has been in San Antonio since December 14 as shown by a letter in this issue.
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Arthur Smith
San Antonio
Texas
Baris Texas
Stearns Smith
Warden
Warsaw Forms Third Regiment Military Band
A Warsaw based military band, the Warsaw Third Regiment band, held its first practice with twenty three musicians present. Additional members will join, and a series of concerts is planned in the near future.
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Warsaw
John W Ulrey Dies After Long Illness In North Manchester
John W. Ulrey, 71, died at his home in North Manchester after more than a year of illness and paralysis. The funeral was held Sunday at the Church of the Brethren in North Manchester. He was well known in the area.
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John W. Ulery
North
Manchester
Church of the Brethren
Ulery
Man Dies From Timbering Accident Near North Manchester
Daniel Lehman of North Manchester died Saturday from injuries suffered Friday while cutting timber in a woods west of town. A fallen tree brushed a nearby limb, tearing off a dead limb that struck Lehman, fracturing his skull. He died at home after medical aid was summoned. Lehman was over 60 years old.
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Daniel Lehman
North Manchester
Mr. Lehman
Ora Armey
Visiting Sister in Hospital Arrives in Fort Wange
Mrs. Joseph Kerlin went to Fort Wange Wednesday to remain several days and visit her sister Mrs. Boyer who is hospitalized there.
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Joseph Kerlin
Fort Wange
Boyer
Community cooperation drives record road building progress
The article cites a historic peak in road construction nationwide aided by government action and strong community involvement. Citizens are urged to take direct responsibility for road maintenance, pledging one day a month of voluntary labor to improve every road and sustain the momentum.
Wabash Bride-To-Be Miss Mary McKahan Weds Ray Morgan
Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Mary McKahan of Wabash to Ray Morgan of Fort Wayne. The wedding is set for Thursday January 25. Miss McKahan is a niece of Mrs. S. B. Burdge of this place.
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Mary McKahan
Wabash
Ray Morgan
Fort Wayne
Arm Amputation After Train Incident In Hammond
John Hetler, resident southeast of here, received word last Friday that his son Walter lost an arm Thursday while working for the Erie in Hammond. He fell under a moving car and the limb was severed.
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John Hetler
Here
Walter
Hammond
The
Erie
Homemakers Meet at James Decker Home
Members of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M E Church were entertained Thursday afternoon at the James Decker home for a regular meeting and social gathering.
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Woman’s Home Missionary Society
The
M. E. Church
James Decker
Mothers club and friends host gatherings last week
Mrs. R. M. Frye entertained members of the mothers club at her home last Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Rager entertained a number of friends at their home Thursday evening of last week.
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Mrs. H. P. Rager
Theie Home
Mrs Ferrerda Hosts Reading Club At Home
Mrs J W Ferrerda entertained the Victoria reading club at her home Monday evening. Embroidery club members were entertained at the I U Snober ger home last Friday afternoon.
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J. W. Ferrerda
Victoria Reading Club
Matilda Haddix Visits Lima Kin During Texas Stay
Mrs. Matilda Haddix of Lima Ohio arrived Tuesday for a several days visit at the home of her nephew Lieutenant Wilson and his wife. She is accompanied by her niece Ella and Mrs. Srecalx.
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Matilda. Haddix
Lima
Ohio
LT. Wilson
Ella
Srecalx
Buffalo Bill Cody Dies In Denver At 80
Col William F Cody known as Buffalo Bill died at his sister’s Denver home from a severe cold he caught four weeks earlier after returning from a season’s show work. Born February 26 1844 in Scott County Tennessee he rode with his father to Missouri and Kansas where his family helped settle the region amid the border conflicts. His father served in the territorial legislature before being assassinated in the Kansas border war. Cody was 14 when left to fend for himself with his family.
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Col
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Cady, Wyo
Denver
Cody
Scott County
Missouri
Kansas
Territorial
Mrs. Fred Sunday Plans Monterey Winter Home
Mrs. Fred Sunday left Friday for Monterey to live with her son William Forsythe and family for the winter.
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Fred Sunday
Monterey
William Forsythe
Opening of Summe Brothers Plans in Mid March
Arrangements are under way for the annual opening of Summe Brothers to be held about mid March. Local boys are urged to inquire and ask the organizers about the event.
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Summe Brothers
Fire destroys Elias Leininger house near Beaver Dam
A Sunday afternoon blaze destroyed the Elias Leininger residence near Beaver Dam. The fire, believed to have started from an overheated furnace, consumed the house and its contents. insurance covered both structures and belongings.
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Elias Leininger
Beaver Dam
Iff
Public Sale Planned by Samuel Reed Near Town
Samuel Reed residing two miles south of town prepares to hold a public sale at his property in the near future.
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Samuel Reed
Otis Isley Plans Public Sale Before Move South Bend Job
On January 31 Otis Isley residing south of town will hold a public sale and it is reported he will soon relocate to South Bend for employment.
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Otis Isley
South Bend
Alvin Robinson Visits Sister in Harvey Meredith Home
Alvin Robinson from Warsaw visited his sister Jane Robinson at the Harvey Meredith home in the latter part of last week. He was accompanied by his daughter Mrs. Florance McCarter.
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Alvin Robinson
Warsaw
Jane Robinson
Harvey Meredith
Florance McCarter
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William Leffel
Dewey
Agency
Meredith
Mable Carr
Ruth Miller
Robert Herendeen
South Whitley
John W. Ulrey
Man
Embroidery Club
I. U. Snoberger
Sisters Home
Colorado
Col. Cody
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