Married Last Eve Franks and Homman in Bloomington
Estel A. Franks of Burket and Neva L. Homman of this place were united in marriage last Wednesday evening in Bloomington with Rev. J. Boyd Jones performing the ceremony. The couple will honeymoon in Bloomington, French Lick and Bedford and reside with Mr and Mrs John Fitton after their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estel A. Franks
Burket
Neva L. Homman
J. Boyd Jones
Bloomington
Indianapolis
Blooming ‘Ton
French Lick
Bedford
John Fitton
Franks
J. P. Homman
Ohio City
Ohio
Ahbright
Anglers Return to Lake After Bass Bluegill Closure
Fishermen flocked to the lake on Thursday morning as a six week bass and bluegill closure ended. Anglers wore relieved smiles and anticipated tall tales about the big catches awaiting them.
Smoking among women offers men a rare chance to speak
The remark notes that women smoking in public provides men with an occasional opportunity to interject, framing the act as a social loophole. It reflects gendered perspectives on dialogue dominance and public behavior.
Mrs Kreiter Dies After Illness of Three Months
Mrs Elizabeth Kreiter widow of Monroe Kreiter died at her daughter Mrs George Leckrones home northeast of Kosciusko last Saturday morning after a long illness with cancer. She was nearly 78 and survived by six children including Charles Kreiter Alice Armey Albert Kreiter George Boyer Ella Kerlin and Elizabeth Leckrone. Funeral at Church of the Brethren five miles east Monday afternoon attended by many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Kreiter
Monroe Kreiter
Kosciusko County
George Leckrone
Charles Kreiter
North Manchester
Alice Armey
Wabash
Albert Kreiter
Moline
Ilinois
George Boyer
Pierceton
Ella Kerlin
Leckrone
Church of the Brethren
Here
Funeral at Church of the Brethren for Mrs Kreiter
Many residents attended the funeral of Mrs Kreiter at the Church of the Brethren located five miles east of Lown on Monday afternoon.
Wabash Merchant Files Voluntary Bankruptcy
Ernest Hudderman a Wa bash dry goods and department store merchant filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in federal court assets listed at 13735 liabilities 33939.26 His filing marks a formal insolvency proceeding for the Wabash business owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hudderman
Wabash
Married Sunday Dr H C Snyder Weds Marion Swihart
Dr Hugh C Snyder of Argos and Marion Winifred Swihart wed in a Sunday ceremony at the Swihart home on North Poplar street with Rev J D Sturgell officiating. The couple will reside at 314 East Walnut, Argos after September 1, honeymooning in Chicago and Michigan City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Sturgell
M. 8
Chicago
Michigan City
Argos
Dr. Snyder
KE. P. Snyder
F.E. Swihart
Instrutton
Life term for Virgil Decker in first degree murder case
The trial in Warsaw concluded with James Virgil Decker found guilty of murder in the first degree. The jury, after six ballots, imposed life imprisonment. Judge Royse later sentenced Decker, who accepted the verdict calmly, and a 120 day extension was granted to prepare a bill of exceptions before transfer to Michigan City prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Virgil Decker
Young Decker
Royse
Virgil Decker
Young
Decker
Rouse
C. B. Moon
Michigan City
Welch Family Relocates to Warsaw, William Welch Secures County Job
William Welch and wife moved from their restaurant town to Warsaw last Sunday and have shifted household effects. Welch has obtained employment in the county seat town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Welch
Warsaw
Welch
Young artist wins John Herron Art Institute scholarship
Carl Thacker, a county drawing contest winner and recent high school graduate, received a free scholarship from The John Herron Art Institute of Indianapolis for the next school year. The award covers tuition in drawing painting composition design and commercial art. the academic year runs from September 19 to June 10. He plans to enroll this fall, having shown notable public chalk talks and steady work in art.
Is Better Again Jacob McKrill Improves After Illness
Jacob McKrill, who was very ill the first of last week, showed improvement and appeared about town on Friday. He relapsed on Sunday and was quite bad, but latest report indicates he is much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob McKrill
Miss Maxine Snyder Resigns Gressy Store Vacancy Filled
Miss Maxine Snyder, employed at the Gressy store in this place, has resigned. The vacancy is being filled by Miss Vera Kern, who began work Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Snyder
Gressy
Vera Kern
Bert McCoy Purchases Mar ion Grocery Store
Bert McCoy recently back from Kansas purchased a grocery store in Marion and took possession on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert McCoy
Kansas
Marion
Citizens Military Training Camp opens at Camp Knox for four weeks
The War Department announces a Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Knox Kentucky serving Indiana Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia in the Fifth Army Corps Area from July 21 for four weeks. Men aged sixteen to thirty five of sound character and fitness may apply. No education required. certificate of character and medical exam needed. Government covers most expenses. candidates pay their own travel up to five cents a mile refunded on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Knox
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
West Virginia
Fifth Army Corps
War Department
Loss of Seventy-Five Chicks in Storm at Bashore Farm
William Barker of the Samuel Bashore farm reports heavy rain last Friday afternoon drowned about seventy five young chickens weighing one to one and a half pounds each. The poultry house door blew shut while the family was away, preventing shelter for the chicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barker
Samuel Bashore
Tucker Accepts Bank Cashier Post After Looting
Horace Tucker and his family, residing at the Ernest Carr home north of town, have moved to Hunter town where Mr. Tucker has accepted the position of cashier at the bank recently looted by bandits. He notes the books are straightened and business is in good shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Tucker
Ernest Carr
Mrs. Tucker
Surprise House Party Honors Two Brides
Miss Neva Hamman and Miss Marion Swihart were honored at a Kern home gathering hosted by Mrs Ethel Skinner and Mrs Vera Kern last Friday. A dozen guests attended and surprised the brides to be with gifts of cut glass silverware. Light refreshments including ice cream cake and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Skinner
Vera Kern
Kern Home
Neva Hamman
Misa Marion Swihart
Franks
Snyder
Miss Swihart
Miss Hamman
Entertained Warsaw People at Six O'clock Dinner
Mr and Mrs K Braude entertained Mr and Mrs J E Headley and daughter Helen Mr and Mrs W J Pierce and daughter Mr and Mrs W S Rogers and Mr and Mrs Allen Widaman of Warsaw. They enjoyed a six o clock dinner at the Haney hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Braude
J. E. Headley
Helen
W.J. Pierce
Allen Widaman
Warsaw
Haney Hotel
Gooseberries Exhibit From Local Farm West of Town
Frank Kreis presented a liberal sample of gooseberries to this office on Tuesday showing the varieties grown on his farm west of town. Some berries measured two and a half inches around and two and three quarters inches along the long axis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kreis
Babcocks of Citronelle Visit Local Friends
J C Babcock and wife of Citronelle Alabama visited in town Monday with relatives and old friends after a Rochester visit. They plan to spend several weeks in Indiana and return for a week here to see more relatives. The family lived here 12 to 15 years ago and recall Silver Duke and local residents fondly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Babcock
Citronella
Alabama
Rochester
D Ed Babcock
Babcock
Silver Duke
Inmate Transfer Sends Ringer and Votter to Longcliff
John M. Ringer, from east of Warsaw, and Mrs. Ester Jane Votter, long confined in the county infirmary, were transported to Longcliff insane hospital at Logansport on Saturday forenoon by Sheriff C A Mollon. The journey used two automobiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Ringer
Warsaw
Ester Jane Votter
Longcliff Insane Hospital
Logansport
C.a.mollon
Mrs Lydia Decker Released From Jail On Murder Charge
Mrs Lydia Decker freed from Warsaw jail on last Saturday afternoon without bail and permitted to return to Elkhart. Attorneys reviewed the case and with weak evidence the murder charge remains on file though she may be recalled to court if advisable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Decker
Warsaw
Leroy Lovett
Elkhart
Recovery From Operation Leroy Carr Near Claypool
A patient residing north of Claypool underwent an operation in Warsaw hospital several days ago and has recovered enough to be taken home on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy’ Carr
Claypool
Warsaw
McCoys Attend Golden Wedding in Michigan Notes
Mr and Mrs James McCoy returned from a visit with relatives in Gassoplis Michigan. They attended a golden wedding of a relative with about 115 cousins present at the event and around 88 seated at a single table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McCoy
Park opening draws large crowd at Myrtle-Glenn
A very large crowd attended the Myrtle-Glenn Park opening on the previous Sunday. A very interesting musical program was rendered for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle- Glenn
Park
Deckers Bonded, Freed After Warsaw Jail Stay
Fred and Cal Becker, held for more than two months on a murder charge in the Leroy Lovett case, were released on bond Tuesday. Fred posted 4000 dollars, Cal 5000, bonds provided by neighbors and friends and approved by Judge Royse. They must appear at the opening of the September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Cal Becker
Warsaw
Leroy Lovett
Cal
Royse
Coming Wedding Invitations Announce Goshen Doctor's Marriage
Friends here report the forthcoming marriage of Dr. E. L. Hay of Goshen to Miss Angela Tyler of Council Bluffs Iowa. The ceremony is planned for Chicago on Wednesday June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. ‘Hay
Goshen
Angela Tyler
Council ‘Bluffs
Iowa
Chicago
Harrow accident injures farmer in barn
Tuesday Art Tracy, while using a harrow in his barn, caught two fingers in a rope pulley. About ten feet of rope passed over the fingers before the team could stop the rig. The fingers were badly torn and part of the second finger may require removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Tracy
Mrs Catherine Irvin on Fifteen Day Furlough Visit
Mrs Catherine Irvin arrived Thursday from the soldiers home at Lafayette and is visiting her daughter Mrs B B Spangle and family in the south part of town and her son Ed and family northeast of Claypool. She has a fifteen day furlough from the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Irvin
Lafayette
B. B. Spangle
Claypool
Painter Hurt By Falling Ladder At Bashore Place
Carl Thacker was knocked unconscious yesterday afternoon when a ladder fell about ten feet while he was moving a tresser at the Bashore place north of town. He recovered enough to return to work this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bashore Place
Carl Thacker
Long Haired House of David Team Plays North Manchester
Fans from North Manchester witnessed a ball game Friday as the North Manchester team met a whiskered House of David squad from near Benton Harbor. The long haired visitors did not push early, but with two outs in the final inning they scored four runs showing their capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
North Manchester
House of David
Benton Harbor
Fire destroys Pierceton school building after controversy
A brick school building in Pierceton burned around four Sunday morning amid local dispute over a new construction. The seven to eight room structure housed a library, laboratory, and equipment, all destroyed. Valued at 25,000 with 15,000 insurance, the loss nears 35,000. Fire marshal will investigate the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierceton
Washington
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Ington
Estel A
Mra. Kreiter
Lown
H. C. Snyder
Marion Swihart
F. E. Swi
Der
Michigan
City
Ship In Art Institute
John Herron Art Institute
Ind
Mrs. J. C. Babcock
Longcliff
Golden
Deckers
Bond
Fred Decker
Dom
Tracy
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