Decoration Day exercises at Lake Church Observed
The Lake ceremony drew a small but appreciative crowd aided by good weather. D. Buck gave a strong address about a crisis in 1861 and the role of churches in national unity. Rev. Spitler offered closing prayers as a nine to ten member procession, veterans, and citizens marched to the cemetery to place flowers on A. E. McClure’s grave.
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D. Buck
Leffman
Spitler
A. E. McClure
McClure
Memorial Services at Pleasant Church for Veterans
A May 30 program at Pleasant church featured songs Praise our Heroes and At Rest where the Violets Grow, prayers, and a Lords Prayer service led by H. A. Ferree and Capt. N E. Miller. Rev. A D. Buck gave an address Our Heroes Camping Over Yonder, with a Home Beyond the Vale finale. A procession to Pleasant cemetery followed, veterans and flower girls decorating graves as soldiers in the chill weather.
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H. A. Ferreeng
Capt
N E. Miller
A D. Buck
Miller
Buck
Leasant Cemetery
Spyasipebi
Donation to Rev Spitler by Claypool charge
A donation was given to Rev. Spitler of Claypool on Wednesday afternoon by the members of his charge. A number from here were present.
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Spitler
Claypool
Railroad Installing Telephones On Big Four Lines
The Big Four railway is installing telephones on several divisions replacing telegraph service. Trials have proven satisfactory and the entire system will be equipped with long distance instruments for train dispatching.
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Big Four
Cline and Company Install Modern Soda Fountain
Cline and Co. installed a splendid new soda fountain in their drug store. The unit is up to date with improved devices designed for convenience and sanitation.
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Cline & Co
Warsaw man killed in runaway as wife injured
Alex Cripe, 56, longtime Warsaw resident, died after a runaway accident while driving to decorate his son's grave. His wife Mrs. Cripe was seriously injured when the borrowed horse frightened by a flag in front of C. W. Scott’s home on East Ft. Wayne street. The collision caused a severe skull fracture and death within minutes.
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Warsaw
Alex
Alex Cripe
S. L. Blue
C. W. Scott
East Ft. Wayne Street
Mr. Cripe
Bkull
Memorial Day Tribute to Civil War Veterans
The piece recalls ancient and modern honors to fallen soldiers, detailing Grand Review parades of 1865 and ongoing yearly processions. It emphasizes the national debt to Union soldiers and the enduring memory of veterans who march with dignity, flowers, and flags each Memorial Day.
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Greece
Armies of the Union
Wario Washington
Army of Potomac
National Capital
Sherman
Capitol
Quarterly Barrel Opening at Lutheran Hall
Fire prelude marks the quarterly barrel opening set for Friday evening June 3 at the home of Mrs. Myers. The event gathers community members for a traditional Lutheran gathering and social.
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Lutheran 8
Silent drummer: newspaper ads work while you sleep
The ad makes its silent impact as readers study the newspaper in hundreds of homes after store hours. A well crafted ad draws trade by night, doing quiet but real work for your business.
Mad Hog Sequel to Mrs. Clymer Dog Bite
A hog owned by George Newhouse, south of town, went mad after being bitten by the same dog that bit Mrs. Clymer two weeks earlier. The animal developed hydrophobia earlier this week and died on Tuesday.
Sunday School Convention at U B Church
Lake township Sunday school convention was held at the U B Church last Sunday drawing many attendees from across the township. The program proceeded as planned with all numbers well rendered. E M Funk was re elected president Edward Hay Was elected secretary and FR M Metheny was elected treasurer.
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Lake Township
U.B
E. M. Funk
Edward Hay
Fr.m. Metheny
Surprise Birthday Notes for Levi Hill at Akron Area
A pleasant social day honored Levi Hill on his twenty sixth birthday near Akron last Sunday. A splendid noon dinner, a prooup photograph by Akron photographer Mr Kinder, and warm good wishes marked the event. Attendees included Charles and wife, Frank and family, West Rader and family, David Wertenberger and family, Walter Vickery and family, Homer Clark, Moses Flohr and family, Charles Floir and family, Dear Disky residents, Jacob Flohr and family, W W Hill and wife, Jack Hill and daughters, Otho Hill and wife, North Manchester, Miss Dessie Flohr, Elkhart, W S Brandenburg and wife Huntington, Fern Huffman, Esta Gresso and daughter, Silver Lake.
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Levi Hill
Akron
Kinder
West Rader
David Wertenberger
Walter Vickery
Homer Clark
Moses Flohr
Charles Floir
Dear Disky
Jacob Flohr
W. W. Hill
Jack Hill
Otho Hill
North Manchester
Dessie Flohr
Elkhart
W. S. Brandenburg
Huntington
Fern Huffman
Esta Gresso
Silver Lake
Death of Mrs Sophia Alspaugh at 78 in this locality
Mrs Sophia Alspaugh aged about 78 died this morning at 8 15 at the home of her son Lawrence Alspaugh two miles northwest of this place after recent illness and a stroke. She leaves two sons Thomas and Lawrence and three daughters Mrs A D Hamman Mrs J D Gill and Mrs John Teeter. Funeral Sunday at 10 from home then at C B church conducted by Rev C A Spitler with interment at Lakeview cemetery.
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Sophia Alspaugh
Lawrence Alspaugh
A. D. Hamman
J. D. Gill
John Teeter
Tear
C. B. Church
Rev. C. “As Spitler
Lakeview Cemetery
Rev T M Hill Named Pastor at Trinity Church
In Ft Wayne the Rev T M Hill arrives to take charge at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church succeeding the late Rev William Pope Herron He formerly led the Pennville church and began in the north Indiana conference in 1903 He will preside at tonight's midweek prayer service and succeeds Rev Hill at Penville Fort Wayne Journal Gazette June 1
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T. M. Hill
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
William Pope Herron
Hill
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pennville
North Indiana
Burker
Ind
Penalty IncreaseOutlined for Improper Siting in Pack
A new penalty was issued for placing siting in a pack. The rule targets improper placement and increases fines to deter violations. Officials emphasize enforcement and compliance steps for affected parties.
Ball Game Between Business and Mill Men Postponed
A charity ball game between the business men and mill men on the new south side diamond was not completed due to a misunderstanding. Receipts were allocated to the charity fund.
Cemetery upkeep and proposed new tool house plan
Mr DeHaven is praised for improving the cemetery but critics urge a maintenance fund to cover work on neglected plots. The article discusses adding a small building as a tool house, noting dual ownership by the U B church and the K P lodge and the need for a mutual agreement before construction.
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DeHaven
Uv. B
The
K. of P. Lodge
Tragic Loss In The Dalles Family
Florence Catherine Boulton eight year old daughter of Rev M E Boulton and wife of The Dalles Oregon died at home after an unsuccessful appendicitis operation. Funeral held last Saturday. relatives extend sympathy to grieving parents in Oregon and this locality.
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Florence Gatherine
M. E. Boulton
Dalles
Oregon
Tennis tickets available at Pearsons restaurant
Notice invites players to secure tennis court tickets at Pearsons restaurant. C Bub.
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C. Bub
Rager Family Reunion Held Here Today
A Rager family reunion is underway today with members gathering at a local venue to reconnect and celebrate. Attendees from nearby communities join relatives for meals, shares stories, and plans future reunions.
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Rager
Eing
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Mrs. Clymer
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U. B. Church
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Trinity M. E. Church
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Miho E Steie
Allen DeHaven
Rager Hall
Bishes
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