Fitton Firm Sold. John Harris Takes Over Silver Lake Store
John Harris of Mentone has acquired the Fitton and Flomman grocery store in Silver Lake by exchanging a Mentone residence for the stock. J. P. Hamman will run the store until Harris, a real estate dealer, finds a purchaser. Senior partner John Fitton retires after forty one years in the business.
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Fitton & Flomman
John Harris
Mentone
J. P. Hamman
Harris
John Fitton
Silver Lake
Farmers Bank
Fitton
Mr. Fitton
Hamman
Scrap Iron Wanted by Fred McKown
A buyer, Fred McKown, seeks several tons of scrap iron. He asks for a phone contact at 59 to arrange purchase and states he will pay the asking price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McKown
Swihart Reunion Planned for Silver Lake Next Year
Mrs. F. E. Swihart and daughter Marion attended the Swihart family reunion at the Eli Swihart home in Roann with about forty relatives. The group enjoyed the event and decided to hold next year’s reunion in Silver Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swihart
Roann
F. E. Swihart
Marion
Eli Swihart
Silver Lake
Alabama letter from J. Babcock reports heat and dry spell
J Babcock of Citronelle Alabama writes of enjoying life despite trying times. He and Mrs Babcock say they have plenty to eat and find a fig leaf to wear. He notes extreme heat and drought with no rain since April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Co. Babcock
Citronelle
Alba‘ama
Ruth Leckron Becomes Clerk at Gresso Store
Miss Ruth EB Leckron has accepted a business arrangement as a clerk at the Gresso Store. The move places her in a customer service role within the shop’s daily operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth EB. Leckron
Busines Ag
Gresso
Famous American Flags feature in Fourth of July issue
The Record presents a special illustration about famous American battle banners in this Fourth of July issue. Old Glory is hailed for history and honor and is expected to gain more recognition on European fields this year.
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Record
Milford Interment for Samuel Clayton 80 Longtime Kosciusko Farmer
Samuel Clayton aged 80 died Saturday after a long illness from hardening of the arteries and gangrene. He lived most of his life in Kosciusko county near Milford, staying with his son Scott southeast of town recently. He leaves two daughters Mrs Hill of Milford and Mrs Himmel of New Paris and four sons Huott Clayton Syracuse David Clayton Milford James Clayton Milford and Scott Clayton near this place. Funeral services were held at Grace church Milford Monday afternoon with interment in Milford cemetery.
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Samuel Clayton
Scott Clayton
Clayton
Kosciusko Couny
Milford
Here
David Hill
J. Himmel
New Paris
Huott Clayton
Columbia City
David Clayton
Syracuse
James Clayton
Grace
Funeral for Mrs Shultz Held in Delaware Ohio
Attending the funeral of Mrs Daniel Shultz in Delaware Ohio were relatives among them Mrs F D Hayman who was called there on account of the death of her aunt. Mrs Shultz was about seventy and had suffered ill health for some time. The service was held today Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.D. Hayman
Delaware
Ohio
Daniel Shultz
Manifold Attendance at Rev Billy Sunday Sermon
Large crowd gathers in Winona as Rev Billy Sunday preaches from Be thou strong therefore and show thyself a man. A significant portion cannot enter the vast auditorium seating thousands.
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Winona
Billy
Letter from San Antonio writer on Army buildup and aviation post
C Rager writes from San Antonio Texas praising summer weather and the influx of soldiers. He notes plans for 40 000 more troops and the establishment of a large aviation training post with frequent aircraft noise and aeroplane stunts. He says the spending will benefit the city and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arc- Ord Charles
Rager
San Antonio
Texas
U.S
Opening at Myrtle Glenn Park Draws Big Crowd
Hundreds visit Myrtle Glenn Park for the 8th annual opening day. Mozart orchestra performs with vaudeville acts from a touring troupe. Automobiles pour in from across the country and nearby towns. The pleasant weather boosts attendance and organizers plan a two hour vaudeville show next Sunday if skies stay clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle-Glenn Park
Mozart Orchestra
Mr. Pearson
Pearson
Judge Rules Convention Call Valid but Women Vote Vetoed
Judge W. Thornton of the superior court ruled that the legislature's call for a constitutional convention is valid but its attempt to enfranchise women to vote for delegates and for submitting a constitution to the people is invalid.
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W. Thornton
Superior Court
Beulah Martindale Returns Home From Regan Winter
Miss Beulah Martindale came home last week for summer vacation from Regan North Dakota where she worked as an instructor in the schools during the past winter. She enjoyed her duties and has many interesting stories about life in the northwest.
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Beulah Martindale
Regan
North Dakota
Northwest
Died at Home of Dropsy Herbert H Stiver 1908–
Herbert H Stiver died at his home eight miles southwest of Roann last Thursday from dropsy and heart leakage. Born October 29 1908 near Akron he was the son of Mr and Mrs Harry Stiver. Funeral services were held at North Manchester on Saturday afternoon. Mrs Silver is a daughter of Mrs Ed Drudger of this place.
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Roann
Akron
Harry Stiver
North Manchester
Silver
Ed Drudger
Street Paved with Tarvia Completes Jefferson Street
Citizens praise the finished Jefferson street paving with tarvia and anticipate removal of surplus material in weeks. They hope more streets in the city will receive similar paving in the future.
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Tarvia
Jefferson Street
Raecorp Office Sells Wide Range of Magazines
Enter the Raecorp office to place your magazine order. Authorized agents offer hundreds of magazine titles for customers seeking diverse selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raecorp
Myers Sells Warsaw Store to Smith and Lamb
Tuesday morning a deal completed the sale of H. Myers store to Warsawmen Smith and Lamb. Myers gave immediate possession and exchanged an automobile. he plans no immediate move and is undecided about future steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Myers
Smith & Lamb
Warsaw
Mr. Myers
Forgetful man misses bank directors meeting after detour
A man, after visiting a country brothel seven miles from town, hurried back to town thinking bank directors would meet that evening. He then forgot the meeting and spent the evening puzzled at his hasty trip, realizing there was nothing to hurry about.
Hail Storm Strands Two Men Near Big Foot
Tuesday afternoon Emery Shutt and Jacob Zimmerman were caught in a rain storm near Big Foot. They describe hail as large as a hen egg and torrential downpour lasting for a while.
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Emery Shutt
Jacob Zimmerman
Big Foot
Quite Sick in Detroit
Charles Jamison is reported very ill at his home in Detroit. Susie Jameson sister of Claypool and Mr and Mrs John Rowland were summoned to his bedside Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamison
Detroit
Susie Jameson
Claypool
John Rowland
Nic Tracy Recovers After Horse Kicking Incident
Improving Nic Tracy returns to town for first time since being kicked by a horse two weeks ago. He arrived in town last Saturday and has been recovering steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Tracy
Mob Destroys Jail Over Powerless Guard in Galveston
A mob of about 100 in Galveston Texas overpowered a jail guard early Monday, seized Henry Sawyer a Black man charged with confronting a white woman, placed him in an auto and drove toward the scene of the alleged crime where he died in the related incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Henry Sawyer
Peru couple welcome baby girl Wilkerson born June 20
Mr and Mrs John E Wilkerson of Peru announce the birth of a daughter on June 20. Mrs Wilkerson is formerly Miss Mary Stickel and is well known to residents here.
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John E. Wilkerson
Peru
Wilkerson
Mary Stickel
Open Air Band Concert Opens Summer Series
The first open air band concert of the season drew a large crowd on Thursday evening. Concerts are planned for each Thursday during the summer, inviting residents to town to enjoy new selections and socialize.
Civil War Veteran Phillip Morr Dies at Roann
Phillip Morr, a Civil War veteran and past 75, died in Roann after a short illness. He and his wife once lived here, later moved west, returned to Indiana to care for his sister, and served in the 12th Indiana Infantry with Comrades Jaques and Bowen. Funeral held in Roann last Saturday. Mrs. Morr is sister to Mrs. Ira Burk.
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Phillip Morr
Roann
Morr
Indiana
Ind
Comrads Jaques
Bowen
Ira Burk
Whitley County Trustees Annual Picnic Attended by Spriggs
Mr and Mrs A S Sprigg attended Whitley county trustees and ex trustees annual picnic at Loon Lake on Wednesday. Sprigg, a traveling representative for Leonard Supply Company, was welcomed and urged to attend by the trustees, who know him well from years of calling on the northeastern part of the state.
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A. S. Sprigg
Loon Lake
Whitley County
Sprigg
Leonard Supply Company
Whitley
Montana letter from Dooley resident reports good rains
S A Hohman of Dooley Montana dated June 22 sends a letter noting a fine rain and ideal weather for crop growth. He mentions light hail causing slight damage and says he has arranged plans for a land trip by auto to Indiana to visit friends.
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S. A. Hohman
Dooley
Montana
Indiana
Cherries Offered for Self Pick Market Price Lease
Advertisement invites individuals to pick their own cherries at Claypool Indiana with pricing tied to market and lease terms. Interested parties should contact GO W Ford in Claypool to arrange pickup.
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GO. W. Ford
Claypool
Indiana
Lucky Accident Near Park Injures Four In Buggy
Sunday afternoon about 5:00 a buggy from the park was upset after a tarvia barrel with a drive slow sign was struck. Mrs Hamilton Ethel Sausaman Virgil Hire and Mr Hamilton escaped serious injury though the ladies suffered bruises and fright. The driver admitted speeding and the horse fell but no bones were broken.
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Arthur Hamilton
North
Manchester
Ethel Sausaman
Akron
Virgil Hire
Palestine
Rxeconpd
South Bend School Closes for Summer Break
Miss Mable Martindale closes her school in South Bend and remains with her group for the summer vacation, as local families seek respite and travel plans unfold.
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Mable Martindale
South Bend
Deverlle Underhill Passes Final Exam for CoH
Deverlle Underhill completed the final examination in Warsaw Monday evening and becomes a full member of CoH. He will enter training camp in a month or two.
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Deverlle Underhill
Warsaw
Coh
Lake Subscriptions to Red Cross Totaled About 650
The Red Cross receipts from Lake township total about 650 to date with more expected daily. About 400 in cash, 150 pledged for the regular fund and 100 collected on membership. A detailed report will be issued later.
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Red Cross
Lake Township
Masons to Picnic at Myrtle-Glen Park in North Manchester
North Manchester lodge members plan a July 1 picnic at Myrtle Glen Park. A large local Masonry membership is expected to attend. Judge Charles Orbinson of Indianapolis will deliver an afternoon address as part of the event.
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Masonity Lodge
Manchester
Myrtle-Glen Park
Charles Orbinson
Indianapolis
Grand Lodge
Leckrone Family Returns from Church Brethren Meeting
Ruth Leckrone returned home last week from Kansas where he and Mr and Mrs Emanuel Leckrone attended the annual meeting of the Church of the Brethren held in Wichita.
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Emanuel. Leckrone
Mies
Ruth Leckrone
Kansas
Church of the’ Brethred
Wichita
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Judd Babcock
the Southland
Son
C. Rager Writes
Stiver
Herbert Harold Stiver
H. Myers
F.E. Swihart
Charles
Philip Morr
Samuel Hohman
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Masons
Picnie
North Manchester ‘Lodge
Lake Sunday
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