Levi Rhoades Died After Illness in East Town
Levi Rhoades died Wednesday at 4 30 a m after a several weeks illness at age 60 3 7. He was born near town on April 11 1857 and lived here most of his life. He married Mary Fisher on September 19 1886 and is survived by his wife four brothers Michael John William and George and one sister Barbara. Funeral Friday at 1 30 p m at the U B church with Bor Singer officiating and burial at Guakeview cemetery.
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Leys
John Gall
Mary Fisher
Michael
Elkhart
John
Gary
William
George
Wenatchee
Washington
Barbara
U. B
Bor
Singer
Guakeview Cemetery
Couple Plans Short Vacation to Pennsylvania Home
Hey and Mrs Singer arrange to leave next Monday for a three day trip to Rev Singer's old home in Pennsylvania. Rev Singer has worked hard since moving to this charge over a year ago and deserves a vacation.
Embroidery Club Meets at Mrs Summe Home
Last Friday afternoon members of the embroidery club were entertained at the Mrs Mable Summe home.
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Embroidery Club
Mothers Club entertained by Mrs. Lela Murphy
Members of the Mothers club gathered Friday afternoon at the C. L. Leonard home for a social event hosted by Mrs. Lela Murphy.
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Mothers Club
Lela Murphy
C. L. Leonard
Free vaudeville on street next Thursday with band concert
Public notice announces a free outdoor vaudeville event in Silver Lake on Thursday evening July 26, tied to the band concert. The Clip p er Trio of Chicago will perform, and organizers expect a large crowd. Citizens are urged to invite neighbors and attend.
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Chicago
Silver Lake
Rumor of Local Wedding Sparks Social Buzz
Rumors circulate about an upcoming wedding in the community with speculation about who is involved and where the ceremony might take place. No official confirmation has been made by the couple or their families.
Silver Lake Trustees Meet Friday Evening
The board of trustees of Silver Lake will meet in regular session tomorrow evening. In all probability there will be some important business matters discussed.
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Board of Trustees of
Silver Lake
Injured in Runaway Near Town
John Smith of the southwest side was injured in a runaway accident last Saturday while driving home from Mrs. Meredith's funeral. A bolt from the buggy shaft caused the horse to bolt, throwing Smith to the road with a black eye and multiple cuts and chest injuries.
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John Smith
Mr. Smith
William Warren Dies After Short Illness
William Warren died Monday at his home southeast of town after a few weeks with complications. He had lived in the area several years and was regarded as honest and a good neighbor. He is survived by his wife and several children. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Palestine church with Rev. Richhart presiding.
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Warren
Draft Lottery Set for 687 000 War Volunteers
Plans for drafting America's new army are ready. Secretary Baker announced a lottery to mobilize 687000 fighting men after registration lists are completed. The drawing will number 9658382 registrants from June 5, with about 1.5 million to be called for examination. The event will be nationwide and results will be publicized by newspapers.
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America
Baker
Wilson
Schedule change affects Big Four No 27 and No 34
Alteration in time for the Big Four passenger trains went into effect last Sunday. Times: No 39 at 6 40 a m No 46 at 10 56 a m No 21 at 9 40 a m No 34 at 6 35 p m No 27 at 2 38 p m No 40 at 9 25 p m.
Two Die In Auto Tragedy At Columbia City Crossing
At 8:30 Saturday evening a Ford car carrying P. Binshoe of the Al pionary detachment and Guy Moore of Battery B Fort Wayne was struck by Pennsylvania Limited No. 2 at the Line street crossing in Columbia City. Barbier leaped to safety. the two occupants were killed instantly.
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P. Binshoe
Al‘pion: Infaroury
Guy Moore
Battery B
Fort Wayne
Line Street
Columbia City
Ford
Pennsylvania Limited No.2
H. Barbier
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Onstott held at Disko
Former resident Mrs. Frank Onstott died July 10 after a year of illness. Funeral services were conducted Friday at Disko at 2 o'clock with burial in North Manchester cemetery. She lived five miles south of the locality about fifteen years ago and died at her son Clarence's home in Kenmore North Dakota.
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Frank Onstott
Disko
North Manchester
Man Suffers Foot Injury From Falling Cream Can
Last Friday Fred McKown sustained a severe injury to his right foot when a ten gallon cream can fell from an express car door and landed on the top of his foot. Despite the pain he continues to work.
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Fred McKown
Ada Meredith Died Following Illness at Home West of Town
Mrs Ada Meredith aged 31 died July 12 1916 after several months illness at her home southwest of town. She married Harvey Meredith February 4 1902 and leaves four children Opal Reno Tresby Lonzo and Donivan, plus a mother three sisters a brother and other relatives. Funeral services were held in Palestine with burial near the church. services conducted by Mrs Martindale.
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Ada Paxton
Harvey Meredith
Opal
Reno
Tresby
Lonzo
Donivan
Jane Robinson0
Meredith
Jane
Miss Hazel Brown Leaves Silver Lake for Hammond Visit
Miss Hazel Brown, longtime operator in Silver Lake's telephone office, departed Monday for Hammond to visit her parents and will later return to collect belongings. She is expected to start a position with the Hammond telephone company, and patrons regret her departure.
Baptism at Lake Services for United Brethren Church
Seventeen probationers were baptized last Sunday at the lake with Rev. O L Richhart presiding. Most originated from the Packerton charge, the rest from Center.
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United Brethren Church
Packerton
O. L. Richhart
Aged Residents Share Averages At Local Bank Meeting
Last Saturday forenoon a group of six local seniors gathered near Farmers Bank. Each declared ages of 80, 81, 81, 76, 76 and 80 years, totaling 474 years and averaging 79 per person. The meeting was accidental, not scheduled.
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Farmers Bank
T. J. Colbert
Fred Hines
David Metzger
Samuel Clink
John Fitton
Isaac Spangle
Miss Iva McKrill Appointed Telephone Operator
Miss Iva McKrill has taken a position as operator at the Peoples Mutual Telephone Co office, filling the vacancy left by Miss Hazel Brown’s resignation.
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Iva McKrill
Peoples Mutua Telephone Co
Hazel Brown
Medal Contest at Baptist Church Warsaw Friday July 20
A medal contest at the Baptist church in Warsaw on Friday July 20 at 7 30 sharp hosted by five prominent Warsaw young ladies features a fine musical program. Proceeds fund comfort bags for soldiers and recreation rooms for enlisted men. No admission but a silver offering requested.
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Baptist Church
Warsaw
Here After Years Harry Austin Visits Local Town News
Harry Austin of Detroit has spent several days this week as a guest at the E P Snyder home and visiting old acquaintances. He once lived here about twenty years ago and is remembered by longtime residents. He and Mr Snyder once worked at the Chandler paint and repair shop.
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Harry Austin
Detroit
E.P. Snyder
Harry
Mr. Snyder
Chandler
Indiana Tennessee Oil and Gas Company Organized
Will drill for oil as Claypool and Packer ton men form Indiana Tennessee Oil and Gas Company with officers G W Denny president George Pontius treasurer Roy Scott vice president W C Landis secretary Eph Ruth general manager The firm leased 1700 acres in Kentucky and 4000 acres in Tennessee for oil and gas wells in specified districts.
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Claypool
Packerton
Indiana, Tennessee Oil & Gas. Company
G. W.denny
George Pontius
Roy Scott
W.c.landis
Eph Ruth
Kentucky
Tennessee
Secret marriage shocks Elkhart couple tied in Michigan
Lester Shoemaker and LaVon Snyder wed last week after obtaining a license in Michigan at the start of March. A local bell ringers’ crowd abducted Shoemaker and took the couple to the Snyder home for a rustic ceremony. The groom works in Elkhart and the bride will move there with him for their future home.
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Lester Shoemaker
LaVon Snyder
Shoemaker
Snyder
Lester
Isaac Shoemaker
Here
Rufus Snyder
Michigan
Elkhart
Birthday Surprise Honors Peter Alexander in Warsaw
Mrs Mary Caldwel visited Warsaw over Sunday to attend a surprise party honoring Peter Alexander for his birthday anniversary. Relatives joined the celebration during the weekend gathering.
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Mary Caldwel
Warsaw
Peter Alexander
Alspaughs Return from Iowa Trip After Pleasant Visit
Mr and Mrs T J Alspaugh returned home last Saturday after a ten day auto trip to Waterloo Town to visit their son Earl Alspaugh and family. Accompanied by Mr and Mrs C C Carter they traversed fine country and saw excellent crops. They avoided accidents aside from a couple of tire punctures one near a farmer's home south of North Manchester where they shared a cordial visit.
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T. J. Alspaugh
Waterloo
Earl Alspaugh
Iowa
North
Manchester
Quarterly Meeting At South Pleasant Church Next Sunday
The quarterly meeting will be held at South Pleasant M. E. church next Sunday. A large attendance is desired.
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South Pleasant M. E. Church
Supreme Court Rules Registration Law Unconstitutional
The attorney general announced the Supreme Court found the registration law invalid and ordered a halt to voter registrations for the special election. No one will vote, and no constitutional convention or election will proceed as planned.
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Supreme Court
Attorney General
Supreme.court
Moving to Kendallville family relocates amid change
A fragmented notice notes a family plans a move to Kendallville. Details on origin, members, and timing are unclear, but the intent to relocate is stated.
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Levi Rhoades
Hoff
Wii Rhoades
Mazda
M. EB
Band Con
Jocalit
Runnaway
William Warren
Palestine
Eve
Ada Meredith
Martindale
Hammond
F. McKown
Darling
Fred Summe
D. F. Homman
Quarterly Meeting
Kendallville
His
Kendall Ile
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