Worley Shipley Nuptials at Claypool Home
On Saturday evening July 20 at eight o'clock, Walter F. Shipley and Winnie W. Worley were married at the bride's mother's home near Claypool. The ceremony was small with immediate friends, followed by a serenade. The couple departed on the Sunday evening train for Milford and Nappanee amid rice showers and good humor, and will reside in Claypool. The Revorp extends congratulations.
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Milford
Nappanee
Claypool
Revorp
Saints Prepare for Annual Meeting at Yellow Creek Lake
Preparations for the Saints annual meeting at Yellow Creek lake begin August 22 with water works system installation and improvements to sanitation. Officials anticipate the event will be the most largely attended in the church's history.
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Yellow Creek Lake
Old Conductor May Soon be Reinstated
Word from Benton Harbor says Conductor Chas. Hendricks, who recently had eye surgery in Cincinnati to remove a cataract, continues to improve and may be able to resume his run on the Michigan division. The operation aims to fully restore sight.
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Benton Harbor
Chas. Hendricks
Cincinnati
Michigan
Wabash Times Star
Lakes in Indiana and Michigan Beset by Dead Fish
Many lakes in northern Indiana and southern Michigan suffer a fish kill due to a suspected disease linked to late summer. Speckled bass, perch, and sunfish are reported affected across numerous lakes in the region.
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Indiana
Michigan
Claypool Plans Addition to School Building
The Clay township trustee Heisler reports near completion of arrangements to add a room to the Claypool school. Construction will start soon as the crowded building from last winter is to receive an enlargement costing about £2 to increase capacity.
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Heisler
Clay Township
Claypool
Seven Baptisms Performed at Silver Lake
Rev. S. A. Rhodes of the U B church conducted immersion baptisms at Silver Lake last Sunday afternoon for seven members of his church. None belonged to the immediate charge. Post cards of all kinds and at all prices at the Recorp Coffee.
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Lake
S. A. Rhodes
U. B
Silver Lake
Committees Appointed at a Silver Lake Business Meeting
A Silver Lake business men meeting held July 12 appointed committees to oversee free entertainments and business promotion. Finance members include E. W. Gresso Walter Homman Harley P. Rager and F. D. Hayman. Arrangements include J. S. Marsh Frank Summe Dr. N. A. Cary J. P. Hommana W. A. Swibart J. J. Leonard and others. The stage committee lists Francis Rayer Bua Jontz Frank Helser A B Chine C A Pearson S. B. Burdzga Frank Haney Starry Bouse Hugh Hill. The concert evening marshal and electrician were J. J. Leonard and Dr. N. A. Cary with President Dr. A. Brush and Secretary/Treasurer also noted.
Teeter Opens Real Estate Office in Silver Lake
J. A. Teeter, a real estate agent, has opened an office in the same room as Trustee Leonard in Silver Lake. He has made several land deals recently and lists numerous bargains in this issue of the REcorp.
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J. A. Teeter
Leonard
Teeter
List of Subscribers Toward the Cemetery Fund
A published list shows donors supporting the cemetery fund aimed at cleaning burial lots. For three years J. J. Barrett supervised the work and charges one dollar to maintain a lot for those unable to attend. Many graves lack someone to pay the small annual sum to keep them tidy in summer.
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J. J. Barrett
The Ten Commandments Compared to Game Rules
A reflection on how strict attention to the Ten Commandments would elevate global piety and morality if as rigorously followed as card or rummy rules, suggesting a surprising moral landscape.
Fourteen Birthday Surprise For Miss Hazel Jontz
Fourteen girl friends organized a surprise birthday party for Miss Hazel Jontz in Lake Park on a Thursday last week. Ethel Skinner guided Hazel on a pretend fishing trip while others prepared a substantial lunch in the grove. Attending were Mabie Haney Ethel Yates Weva Homman Ruth Simcox Bessie Spyder Marie Zimmerman Velma Sprigg Rosalyn Arnold Iva McKrill Vaca Graham Ethel Skinner Marie Rager Mildred Coutt Treva Evans with Marie Rager of Goshen Mildred Coutt and Treva Evans of Elkhart as out of town members.
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Hazel Jontz
Lake Park
Ethel Skinner
Miss Hazel
Marie Rager
Goshen
Mildred Coutt
Treva Evans
Elkhart
Which Are You A Moral From A Civic Monologue
An observer contrasts two men walking home with fruit and candy. One man spends on a costly cigar while another cherishes small treats that spark joy and memories of home. The narrator asks which type the reader is, pondering character and kindness.
When Death Invades the Home and Tests the Living
An earnest meditation on mourning after a fatal loss. The article argues grief can birth rebellion against fate and society, yet urges survivors to find purpose through service to humanity. It portrays death as a crucible refining resolve to live for the common good.
The Girl of Today Is A Hustler Of Modern Times
A dated sample praises the modern American girl as versatile and busy. She does clerical work, teaching, and college study while supporting homes and churches, leading social activities, and caring for the sick. The piece argues she outpaces past generations and man features.
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America
Civil War Veteran Andrew Makemson Dies at Warsaw Home
Andrew Makemson, a Warsaw resident and Civil War veteran, died at his home near midnight Sunday from heart failure. He leaves a wife and four grown children, plus three brothers, a half brother, a sister, and a half sister.
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Andrew Makemson
Warsaw
Promises of Record Whortleberry Crop in Kosciusko County
The whortleberry harvest in Kosciusko County is expected to set county records this season. Berries will be ready for picking around mid August with hundreds of bushels anticipated to be gathered.
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Kosciusko
Last Thursday Evening's Concert-Entertainment
A large crowd attended the free concert with high class singing by the Leininger sisters from Winona and recitations by Miss Lillian Chapman of Chicago. Vivian Yates of Paducah gave a good blackface sketch, home talent stunts impressed, and Miss Lucy Underhill substituted for her ill brother with a pretty song.
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Leininger
Winona
Lillian Chapman
Chicago
Vivian Yates
Paducah
Polly Jontz
Mildred Coutt
Mr. Johnsing
L. D. Underhill
Lucy Underhill
Piere
Mentone Ball Team to Play Silver Lake Grays Here
A Mentone ball team will cross bats with the Silver Lake Grays next Sunday afternoon. The contest is expected to be a close game and a nice clean affair. Free admission. Committee invites spectators to witness the match.
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Mentone
Silver Lake Grays
Storm Ravages Elkhart area with factory damage and fires
A severe wind and electrical storm swept Elkhart Sunday afternoon and evening. Several large factory buildings were wrecked and one residence destroyed by lightning caused fire. Wires and fire alarms were knocked out of service and damage spread across the region into Michigan.
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Elkhart
Michigan
Noble Clymer Visits Old Home
Noble Clymer station agent for the Big Four at Sodus Michigan returned home for a several days visit with his parents Mr and Mrs John F Clymer west of town. He is described as industrious and ascending his career lap the ladder. He also had dental work done by Dr Hay during the stay.
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Noble Clymer
Sodus
Michigan
John F. Clymer
Noble
Hay
Real Estate Transfers in Kosciusko County Weekly Report
The Honiton O. Frazier abstractor from War saw lists weekly transfers across Kosciusko County. Transactions include Jesse L Heefner to Austen L Winters for Lot 64 in Wood & Moore's South Park at 3350. Harri son to $300. multiple parcels in Lakeside Park and Winona Park with prices ranging from 100 to 32 600, including parcels to Abel Misard Reinhart and David Ulery to Ed Collins. Other transfers cover Mentone and Etna Green areas with sums from 100 to 30 000 and farm acreage noted in several townships.
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Jesse L Heefner
Austen L Winters
Wood & Moore's
South Park
Man to Move and Till Soil in Oklahoma
A. K. Denney of North Manchester will leave next Tuesday for Oklahoma. He has leased his North Manchester feed barn and bought land there to engage in tilling the soil.
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Olkahoma
A. K. Denney
North Manchester
Oklahoma
They All Come Back to Illinois Family Returns from Fruita
J. A. Leckron and family arrived this morning returning from Fruita Colorado where they had planned to settle but changed plans. The elder Leckron preferred an older home life and prompted the move back. They expect to resettle as Hoosier residents though no location is fixed yet.
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J. A. Leckron
Fruita
Colo
Mr. Léckron
Eeca
Altho
Oliver Riding and Walking Plows at Samme Bros Co
Oliver Riding and Walking Plows and repairs at Samme Bros & Co in Silver Lake describe shop services and maintenance offerings for farming implements and equipment.
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Oliver
Samme Bros & Co
Silver Lake
Two Winona Boys Reach Careers From Indiana Roots
The Warsaw Daily Union reports two Winona boys born near Silver Lake have progressed to promising posts. Lauren Kemper, a Winona Agricultural Institute student, becomes farm manager and instructor in Utah’s Indian service with a 720 dollar salary, quarters, and a paid vacation. Lloyd Isenberger, another graduate, will farm two properties for Mrs. Younts near Brookston earning 1200 to 1500 dollars yearly.
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Warsaw Daily Union
Silver Lake
Winona
Lauren Kemper
Winona Agricultural Institute
Indian Service of Utah
Mr. Kemper
Iowa
Indiana
Warsaw
Loren
Winona Lake
Lloyd Isenberger
Brookston
LaFayette
Wreck at Salem Michigan Kills Many on Pere Marquette
Thirty three deaths have been recorded from the Pere Marquette wreck at Salem Michigan on Saturday. Officials blame the disaster on the dispatcher’s negligence and the freight train engineer’s carelessness.
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Salem
Mich
Town Board Installs Additional Electric Lights
Town board approves installation of a number of electric lights over the main square for decorative purposes.
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Town Board
Meek in Very Serious Condition, Cancer Afflictions Update
Mrs. J. A. Meek, visiting from Winona, reports that Mr. Meek remains in a very serious condition and suffers continually from his cancer. The couple may have to abandon their cottage and return home due to his illness.
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J. A. Meek
Winona
Record
Meek
Place Change for Nelson Jontz Rittenhouse Reunion
The Nelson Jontz Rittenhouse family reunion location moved from Silver Lake wall to North Manchester fair ground on the same date August 22. Local organizers announced the new site and urged attendees to note the change.
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Wall of
Silver Lake
Fair Ground
North
Manchester
Postal Schedule Clarified for Rural Carriers
An order from the postal service directs Postmaster Ferree to fix the carrier schedule. The instruction, though partially garbled, requests adjustments to routes and timing for rural delivery to ensure efficient service.
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Ferree
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Worley-Shipley
Nie W. Worley
Mr. Shinney
Miss Worley
Angynettie Worley
W. W. Worley
Saints
Committee On Finance
E. W. Gresso
Walter Homman
Harley P. Rager
F. D. Hayman
J. S. Marsh
Frank Summe
Dr. N. A. Cary
J. P. Hommana
W. A. Swibart
J.J. Leonard
J. C. Babcock
N. A. Cary
A. Brush
Treas
T. C. MacClure
Knoop
Jaques
J. W. Rhine
Mattie Drown
Death
Terrible
Kosciusko County
Honuton O
Alpheus R Smith
Fred W
E Eherenman
Harrison
Jas R Frazer
Ten Thousand Club
Lota
Lakeside Park
Jerome H G
Jennie Lones
Abediah
Harriett
Reinhart
Winona Park
Plain Township
Minnie Vanator
Plain
David Ulery
Ed Collins
Wim Buren
Mollie C Truesdell Et al
Elwood George
Cottingham Beahn
Earl H Logue
Mary P Logues
Etna Green
Gertrude B
Helser
Jease Helser
Scott
Market St Warsaw
Eli Turnbull
Sarah Long
Town
S & Catharine Bryant
van Buren
David L Guiter Et al
Wm Town
J Wilbur Chapman
David L Cutler
Wayne
Mellville C
Cutler
Etta Coplin
Joseph Bowman
Bowman’s
Ad Mentone
Beyer Bros
Yarnelle
Yarnell Point
Levi Bortz
Preston F Miles
Merrick’s
Jas H Matchett
Benj A Thomas
Asec
Etna
Winona A and SS Association
Morris Webb
Prudence O
Joseph P Stoye
H. DB
Rager
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