Voters urged to register in Kosciusko County
An urgent notice warns all unregistered voters in Kosciusko County that time is running out to register before the fall election. It outlines arrangements with notaries outside Warsaw to provide registration blanks and requires all applications to go through the Warsaw Registration Board. Aaron A. Raser and Carl Kratzsch sign.
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inCosciusko
Warsaw
Board of
Aaron A. Raser
Carl ]Xratzsch
Indiana
Married Couple Sent For Children From Nearby Town
Mrs. N. W. Way, living southwest of town, has been quite poorly for several years and worsened last week. The children have been sent for. Joe and his wife are arriving from Battle Creek while other sons in Grand Rapids are expected.
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N. W. Way
Joe
Wife
Battle Creek
Grand Rapids
Homecoming for Mrs Roy Carr After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Roy Carr of near Claypool returns from Rochester hospital after a prolonged stay for an operation. She is reported to be getting along nicely at home.
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Roy Carr
Claypool
Rochester Hospital
Ezra Leffel Dies at 75 in North Manchester
Ezra Leffel died at his home in North Manchester Monday night after a year of declining health at age 75. He leaves an aged wife, several children, and many relatives. Funeral services are planned for Friday afternoon in North Manchester.
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Ezra Leffel
North
Manchester
Joshua Le‘el
Lieutenant Leonard Smith Visits Mentone Relative
Lieut. Leonard Smith of Mentone stopped Friday afternoon to visit his grandmother Mrs Mary Leonard and uncle C A Leonard and family. He had been in training and left for New York after the visit.
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Leonard Smith
Mentone
Mary Leonard
C. AL. Leonard
New York
Boys Write Letters From Camps In US And France
Orval Carr in Camp at Fort Snelling Minnesota writes to parents describing health meals drilling and aims to join a choice squad. Dick Geiger in Camp Sheridan Alabama sends update from the sunny hot south noting plans to cross the pond after Kaiser Bill and describes tents and airships in camp.
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Orval Carr
Fort Snelling
Minnesota
Indiana
Kaiser Bill
France
Resignation at Braude Packing House
Wilfred Homman, previously employed at the Braude packing house for several months, resigned his position Saturday evening and this week traveled to Michigan where his wife's relatives live, seeking possible employment there.
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Wilfred Homman
Braude Packing House
Michigan
Children’s Day Program at U B Church
Children's day exercises will be held at the U B Church on Sunday evening June 9. An excellent program has been arranged and everyone is invited to be present for the various numbers.
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U. B
Mrs Sol Leckrone Visits Son at Camp Sheridan Ohio
Mrs Sol Leckrone went to Camp Sheridan Ohio last Saturday to visit her son Robert who is stationed there. She was accompanied by her daughter Esther of South Bend for a several day stay.
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Sol Leckrone
Camp Sheridan
Ohio
Robert
Esther
South Bend
Proud Parents Welcome Baby Boy Smith
A baby boy was born a few days ago to Mr and Mrs Iris Smith who reside near Akron. Mrs Smith was formerly Miss Chloe Brown of this place.
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Iris Smith
Akron
Dentist Edward Hay Finishes Course in Chicago
Edward Hay completed his dentistry course in Chicago and returns home. He plans a Wednesday commencement next week and his family will likely accompany him to the exercises. He has led his class, will soon face the state board for a license, and then await call to serve with the Medical Reserve Corps.
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Edward Hay
Chicago
Edward
State Board
Uncle Sam
Keplinger Returns Home From Chicago Vacation
Roy Keplinger came home from Chicago the latter part of last week to spend his vacation. He has been attending dental school in the windy city.
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Roy Keplinger
Chicago
Windy City
Lake Township Sunday School Convention Draws Large Crowd
A large attendance filled the U B church for the Lake township Sunday School convention. 208 attended the union Sunday School with a 7.52 dollar collection. Rev. T. D. Butterbaugh preached a well received sermon. Afternoon talks by Mr. Adams Mr. Kern and Rev. Blocker drew good interest. New officers elected include Vice-President E. M. Snake and Sec Treasurer Catharine Hay.
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Lake Township
Union
T. D. Butterbaugh
Adams
Kern
Blocker
Noah Shireman Marries Sarah Runkle in Akron
On Tuesday in Akron the marriage of Noah Shirman and Sarah Runkle occurred with Rev. Eshelman performing the ceremony. Shirman is well known in the locality and the community extends congratulations.
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Akron
Noah Shirman
Sarah Runkle
Eshelman
Shirman
We Are to Have a Band Reorganization Discussed
Interest grows in reorganization of the band. The group met Tuesday evening to plan a reversal. They expect to be ready for open air concerts soon and may debut next Thursday evening.
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Tuues
Postpone Building Urged as War Material Focus
A statewide query on building this year is answered by the Council of National Defense. Do not build unless immediate necessity. Do not build if postponement is possible. The wall that matters now is the one aiding victory in the war.
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Council of National Defense
Silver Lake Board to Convene Friday Evening
The board of trustees of Silver Lake will meet in regular session tomorrow Friday evening with expected discussion of important business matters.
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Board of Trustees of
Silver Lake
Tony Underhill Enlists and Heads to Fort Harrison
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Underhill and daughter Phyllis visited Tony Underhill in Van Buren where he has enlisted and reported to Fort Harrison at Indianapolis for training with his family nearby for support.
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L. D. Underhill
Phyllis
van Buren
Tony
Fort Harrison
Indianapolis
Dr W L Tea Rantz Called to U S Service
Dr W L Rantz of Rosholt Wisconsin a former Lil ver Lake boy who enlisted for medical services last fall has been called to duty this week He will report in Portland Oregon Then the family will visit the Lunsford home in Gays Mills Wisconsin before moving to Indiana to stay with Mrs Rantz and at the Clifford home in Akron
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W. L Rantz
Rosholt
Wis
Lilver Lake
Portland
Oregon
Gays Mills
Wisconsin
Lunsford
Indiana
Mrs. Rantz
Clifford
Akron
Registration turnout as youths reach voting age
On Wednesday many youths aged twenty one since last June registered, with nearly 200 registering across the county after traveling to Warsaw.
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Warsaw
Move to Town As Kline House Is Refinished
The interior of the Harry Kline property on East Main street is being refinished and will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith moving from their farm west of town.
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Harry Kline
East Main Street
Arthur Smith
Claypool Odd Fellows to Hold Memorial Services
The Claypool Odd Fellows Lodge will hold memorial services next Sunday afternoon June 9 at 2 o clock. Judge Harmon of Elkhart will deliver the address and all members of the order and local residents are invited to attend.
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Odd Fellows Lodge
Claypool
Judge Harmon
Elkhart
Return of Mrs Hamman to Tipton on family emergency
Mrs. Walter Hamman was summoned to Tipton on Saturday morning due to the serious illness of her mother Mrs. Frank Lowery. The visit reflects a family health emergency and travel to be with a relative in crisis.
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Walter Hamman
Tipton
Mra
Frank Lowery
Grant Deaton Dies in Toledo After Surgery
C B Deaton received a telegram last Friday announcing the death of his brother Grant Deaton aged 51 who died in Toledo after an operation for appendicitis. The funeral was held Monday with brothers Jacob and John, Mrs F F Hamman, and sister Mable in attendance.
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C. B. Deaton
Grant Deaton
Toledo
C. B Deaton
Jacob
John
F. F. Hamman
Mable
Address Letters Properly to Soldier in France
Guidance for mailing to troops in France advises spelling out American EH. and using the full designation American Expeditionary Forces to ensure mail reaches the correct unit amid multiple expeditionary groups. Avoid abbreviations that omit American words to prevent misdelivery.
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France
Silver Lake residents Reed brothers relocate houses
Levi Reed moves into the Yates property and Samuel Reed occupies the Hanes property as families shift from the countryside south of Jere to the town’s southern district.
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Levi
Samuel Reed
Jere
Samuel
Hanes
Yates
Frugal Dining Rule Sparks Odd Household Motto
A household adopts a strict habit of minimal table fare to avoid embarrassment if Herbert Hoover could drop by unannounced. The rule emphasizes scant, simple meals over elaborate hosting to reflect thrift and practicality.
Mrs. J J Babcock Ill at Warsaw Home
Mrs J J Babcock has been quite sick at her Warsaw home for a week with recent reports noting marked improvement. Mrs Hay has spent most of the time with her during the illness.
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J.J. Babcock
Warsaw
Five War Savings Stamps Fund Rifle for Soldier
A public appeal notes that five War Savings Stamps can purchase a rifle for a soldier, ensuring he is not left unequipped. The message urges readers to contribute and support the war effort through thrift stamps.
Mentone Man John Underhill Undergoes Operation
John Underhill of Mentone underwent an operation at Fort Wayne hospital last Saturday and, at latest report, was quite poorly but improving as well as could be expected.
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John Underhill
Mentone
L. D. Underhill
Large Crowd Attends Winona Lake Eighth Grade Commencement
The annual eighth grade commencement at Winona Lake last Saturday drew an exceedingly large crowd. The day was pleasant and all seemed to have an enjoyable time.
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Winona Lake
Holl Writes Camp Training Call For Local School Mentor
North Canton Ohio May 27 1918 Prof J D L Oline reports Uncle Sam seeks Mr Hall for camp service in June He was named graduate assistant in the Math Department of the Engineer School Next year The Dean urged country first while University plans wait pending induction A service flag bears 2640 stars signaling student response and Mr Hall hopes to stay in touch despite entering military service
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Engineer School
Paulus
Mr. Hall
Hall
Showgoers Visit Wabash Circus Coop and Lentz
Several local residents attended a Monday performance in Wabash by Coop and Lentz. They reported the circus ran as usual with its standard lineup and showmanship.
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Wabash
Circus
Coop & Lentz
Gresso and Rager Families Spend Sunday at Yellow Banks
Spent Sunday at Yellow Banks northeast of Warsaw with C E and E W Gresso and their wives and R and H P Rager and their wives.
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Yellow Banks
C. E
E. W. Gresso
Manchester
R. , Hanes
H. P. Rager
Warsaw
Resigned Toledo Post Returns Home For Summer
Ed Summe, who was employed in Toledo for several weeks, returned home the latter part of last week and said he has had enough of city life for the summer.
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Ed Summe
Toledo
Victoria Reading Club Holds Monday Meeting at Burdge Home
Members of the Victoria reading club were entertained and met Monday night at the home of Mrs. B. Burdge. The gathering focused on club activities and plans for upcoming events.
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Victoria Reading Club
Mra
Embroidery Club Entertained at Mrs Snoberger Home
Last Friday afternoon members of the embroidery club were entertained by Mrs. I. U. Snoberger at her home.
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Embroidery Club
Mazda class members entertained at Gemmer home
Members of the Mazda class of the M. E. Sunday school were entertained last Wednesday evening at the BR. J. Gemmer home.
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Mazda
M. E. Sunday School
BR. J. Gemmer
Every able bodied citizen should rally for humanity
The phrase urges all fit individuals to engage for humanity whether in combat or labor, emphasizing collective duty and moral purpose in service to others.
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Columbus
Dick’ Geiger
Here
Roy
Silver Lake High School
Alabama
U. B. Church
Son
Dental College
Reserve Corps
Church
B. Church
H. A. Moyer
E. M. Snake
Sec
Noah Shireman
Tony Underhill
W. L. ‘Tea’ Rantz
U. S
Odd Fellows
Herbert Hoour
Mr, Holl
J. D. L. Oline
Die Holl
North Canton
Supt
Cline
Sam
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