Voters urged to register before deadline in Kosciusko County
Election commissioners Aaron A. Raser Carl Stratzsch and John A. Sloane warn unregistered voters in Kosciusko County that time is running out to register for the fall election. Notaries outside Warsaw hold registration blanks and can transmit applications to the Warsaw Registration Board. Voters must submit all forms to the Warsaw board to avoid disfranchisement.
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Warsaw
Board of Warsaw
Notary Public
Aaron A. Raser
Carl Stratzsch
Poor Health Of Mrs N W Way Advances
Mrs N W Way of the southwest outskirts has been seriously ill for years and worsened in the past week. Relatives arrive as sons from Battle Creek and Grand Rapids are expected to join.
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N. W. Way
Joe
Wife
Battle Creek
Grand Rapids
Mrs Roy Carr Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs Roy Carr residing near Clay Pool is back home after a prolonged stay in Rochester hospital where she underwent an operation. She is getting along nicely.
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Roy Carr
Claypool
Rochester Hospital
Ezra Leffel Dies at 75 in North Manchester
Ezra Leffel died Monday night at his North Manchester home at age 75 after a year of declining health. He is survived by his wife, several children, and many relatives. Brother Joshua LeTel lives in this area. Funeral services will be held in North Manchester Friday afternoon.
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Ezra Leffel
Manchester
Joshua LeTel
Lieut Leonard Smith Visits Mentone Grandmother
Lieut Leonard Smith of Mentone was here last Friday visiting his grandmother Mrs Mary Leonard and uncle C L Leonard and family. He had been in training and left here for New York.
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Leonard Smith
Mentone
Mary Leonard
C. L. Leonard
New York
Boys Write Letters Home From Camps and France
Two youths recount experiences in U S and abroad. One letter from “Somewhere in France” describes life in camps and daily routines. The other letter shares impressions of travel, training, and messages sent to home folks.
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United States
France
Army Letters From Camp Apprentices Echo War Front Hopes
Readers are shown brief excerpts from letters by Orval Carr at Fort Snelling Minnesota and Dick Geiger from Camp Sheridan Alabama dated May 1918. The notes describe wartime life, inoculations, meals, health impressions, training, and expectations of deployment to Europe.
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Orval Carr
Fort Snelling
Minnesota
Resigned at Braude Packing House Moves to Michigan
Wilfred Homman resigned his position at the Braude packing house after several months of employment. He traveled to Michigan this week, where his wife’s relatives live, and may seek employment there.
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Wilfred Homman
Braude Packing House
Michigan
Children’s Day Program at U. B. Church Sunday
Children’s day exercises will be held at the U. B. Church in this place on Sunday evening June 9. An excellent program has been arranged and everyone is invited to be present as the various numbers are well worth hearing.
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DU. B
Mrs Leckrone Visits Son in Camp Sheridan Ohio
Mrs Sol Leckrone traveled to Camp Sheridan Ohio last Saturday to visit her son Robert who is stationed there. She was joined by her daughter Esther of South Bend for several days at the camp.
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Sol Leckrone
Camp Sheridan
Ohio
Robert
Esther
South Bend
Proud Parents Welcome Akron Baby Boy
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
Smith
Chloe Brown
Edward Hay to Graduate From Dental College
Edward Hay completed his course in scientistry and returned from Chicago. His commencement is set for Wednesday next week and his family may accompany him to the exercises in the city. He has led his class, will seek a license before the state board, and has enlisted in the Medical Reserve Corps awaiting further orders.
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Edward Hay
Chicago
Edward
State Board For
Uncle Sam
Noah Shireman Married in Akron
Noah Shireman and Sarah Runkle were married in Akron on Tuesday with Rev. Eshelman officiating. Shireman, a long time resident of the town, is well known locally and friends extend congratulations.
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Noah Shireman
Akron
Noah Shirman
Sarah
Keplinger Returns Home From Chicago Visit
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
Sunday School Convention At Lake Township U B Church
Large attendance at the Lake township Sunday School convention held at the U B church with 208 at the union session and a $7.52 collection. Rev T D Butterbaugh gave a sermon and speakers Adams Kern and Rev Blocker drew praise. New officers elected include President H A Moyer Vice President E M Snake and Sec Treas Catharine Hay.
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Lake Township
Union
T. D. Butterbaugh
Adams
Kern
Blocker
We Are to Have a Band May Have Concerts Soon
Interest grows in reorganizing the band. On Tuesday the boys met for rehearsal and it is expected they will soon be ready for open air concerts. The first appearance may come Thursday evening of next week.
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Indiana
Kaiser Bill
France
Rehersal
Postpone Building Question Answered for War Needs
From all parts of the state comes the query how about building this year The Council of National Defense has answered the question Don t build unless the new structure is an immediate necessity Don t build if you can postpone building The only wall which counts now is the wall which will help us to win the war.
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Council of National Defense
Silver Lake Board Set for Regular Friday Meeting
The board of trustees of Silver Lake will hold a regular session Friday evening. Expected to discuss important business matters arising in the upcoming agenda.
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Board of Trustees of
Silver Lake
Tony Underhill Enlists and Goes to Fort Harrison
Mr and Mrs L D Underhill and daughter Phyllis visited their son Tony and family in Van Buren. Tony has enlisted and was sent to Fort Harrison in Indianapolis for military service.
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L. D. Underhill
Phyllis
van Buren
Tony
Fort Harrison
Indianapolis
Dr W L Tea Rantz Called to U S Service for Medical Duty
Dr W L Rantz of Rosholt Wis a former Silver Lake boy enlisted for medical services last fall and is to report for duty this week in Portland Oregon His family will visit the Lunsford home in Gays Mills Wis then move to Indiana and stay with Mrs Rantz and Clifford in Akron
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W. L. Rantz
Rosholt
Wis
Silver Lake
Portland
Oregon
Gays Mills
Wisconsin
Lunsford
Indiana
Mrs. Rantz
Clifford
Akron
Registration drive in Warsaw on Wednesday
About 200 youths in the county registered locally, many turning twenty one since last June, with several boys traveling to Warsaw yesterday to complete the process. The event showcases a rising adult cohort in the area.
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Warsaw
Smiths to Move Into East Main Street Property
Interior refinishing at the Harry Kline property on East Main street finishes soon. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith will occupy the residence after moving from their farm west of town.
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Harry Kline
East Main Street
Arthur Smith
Mother's Bedside Call Reaches Mrs Hamman
Mrs Walter Hamman rushed to Tipton last Saturday morning as her mother Mrs Frank Lowery faced a serious illness. The article notes the family connection and the location of Tipton in relation to the event.
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Walter Hamman
Tipton
Frank Lowery
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. All members of the order and residents of the locality are invited to attend.
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Odd Fellows Lodge
Claypool
Judge Harmon
Elkhart
Order
Grant Deaton Dies in Toledo After Apppendicitis Operation
C B Deaton received a telegram last Friday announcing the death of his brother Grant Deaton aged 51 in Toledo after an appendicitis operation. 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 For Soldier Correspondence
Guidance on addressing mail to soldiers in France emphasizes using American HE. F. rather than only A. I. F. to avoid misrouting amid multiple expeditionary forces. Including American in the address helps ensure correct destination.
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France
Reed brothers relocate families to Silver Lake homes
Residents Levi and Samuel Reed moved from the countryside south of town into Silver Lake. Samuel now occupies the Hanes property and Levi occupies the Yates property.
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Silver Lake
Levi
Samuel Reed
Town
Samuel
Hanes
Yates
Minimal Table for Dinner Guests With Hoovr
A short note records a rule to keep meals sparse so no guest feels ashamed if Herbert Hoovr drops in. It emphasizes frugal hosting and casual hospitality.
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Herbert Hoovr
Dineer
Mrs J J Babcock Recovers at Warsaw Home
Mrs J J Babcock has been quite sick at her Warsaw home for a week. Latest report says she is greatly improved. Mrs Hay has spent most of the time there during the illness.
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J.J. Babcock
Warsaw
Hay
War Savings Stamps Buy rifles for soldiers in need
Five War Savings Stamps will buy some soldier a rifle. Don’t let him go unequipped as the call to support the war effort continues.
John Underhill Undergoes Operation at Ft Wayne Hospital
John Underhill of Mentone and brother of L. D. Underhill underwent an operation at Ft Wayne hospital last Saturday. At latest report he was quite poorly but progressing as well as could be expected.
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John Underhill
Mentone
L. D. Underhill
Crowds Attends Winona Lake Eighth Grade Commencement
The annual eighth grade commencement at Winona Lake drew an exceedingly large crowd last Saturday. The day was pleasant and all enjoyed the event.
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Winona Lake
Kaiser Potato Bill Sparks Tap Parody Controversy
A playful line mocks the Kaiser potato bill as a Tap joke sparking debate among readers. The note pairs the bill's concept with a pop culture nod, drawing attention to the ongoing policy chatter.
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Kaiser Bill
Former High School Instructor Goes to Camp for Training
North Canton Ohio May 27 1918 Uncle Sam calls Mr Hell former assistant superintendent and graduate assistant in the Math Department to service in the camp. He cannot return this summer and may miss next year but plans to keep in touch while serving in the colors.
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Cline
Sam
Altho
Engineer
Paulus
Hell
Colors
Showgoers Attend Wabash Circus
Several locals traveled to Wabash Monday to view the Coop and Lentz circus. Reports say the performance matched the usual run of shows with keeping the crowd entertained.
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Wabash
Circus
Coop & Lentz
Yellow Banks outing with local families
Sunday gathering at Yellow Banks northeast of Warsaw involved C. E. and E. W. Gresso with wives and the families of North Manchester BR. Hanes and H. P. Rager and wives.
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Yellow Banks
C. E
E. W. Gresso
Manchester
Ed Summe Leaves Toledo After Short Tenure
Ed Summe, who worked in Toledo for several weeks, has returned home the latter part of last week and says he has had enough of city life for the summer.
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Ed Summe
Toledo
Victoria Reading Club Holds Meeting at Burdge Home
Entertained members of the Victoria reading club gathered Monday night at the home of Mrs. S. B. Burdge for their session.
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Victoria Reading Club
Mrs
Embroidery Club Hosts Afternoon at Mrs Snoberger Home
Last Friday afternoon embroidery club members were entertained at the home of Mrs. I. U. Snoberger, enjoying fellowship and craft.
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Embroidery Club
I. U. Snoberger
Mazda class entertained at Gemmer home
Members of the Mazda class of the M. B H Sunday schools were entertained last Wednesday evening at the H. J. Gemmer home.
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Mazda
M. BH
H. J. Gemmer
Every able bodied citizen should fight for humanity
The phrase advocates that all capable citizens must commit to humanity either through active defense or productive work, underscoring a collective responsibility.
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Kosciusko County
John A. Sloane
Lieut
Columbus
M.C. A
Dick’ Geiger
Here
Roy
Silver Lake High School
Alabama
U. B. Church
Son
Dental College
Reserve Corps
Runkle
Eshelman
Shirman
U. B
Church
B. Church
H. A. Moyer
E. M. Snake
Sec
Tony Underhill
W. L. ‘Tea’ Rantz
U. S
Odd Fellows
MR. Holl
J. D. L. Oline
Die Holl
North Canton
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