Old Time History Day Amazes Grammar School Crowd
The Old Time program in the grammar room drew a large audience with stories from Mrs. FM Jaques William Perry and John Fitts about pioneer life. Mrs Sarah Fisher A B Cline and others shared pictures and experiences of log buildings and early days in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FM. Jaques
William Perry
John Fitts
Sarah Fisher
A. B. Cline
Mary Meek
J. M. Amiss
J. F. Clymer
F. A. Jaques
Mrs. H. H. Shipley Dies After Fort Wayne Hospital Stay
Mrs. H. Fr. Shipley, longtime North Manchester resident, died in a Fort Wayne hospital last Thursday night after an operation. Her remains were returned to North Manchester for burial, with funeral services Sunday at the Niconza church south of Disko.
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H. Fr. Shipley
North Manchester
Fort Wayne
Niconza Church
Disko
Will Enter School Monday The Misses
Bernice Maggert and Katharine Hay plan to go to North Manchester next Monday and enter Manchester College for studies.
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Bernice Maggert
Katharine Hay
Manchester
Primary Day Near in Kosetusky County
With the election looming next Tuesday Kosetusky County prepares for its first primary. Candidates make rapid last minute visits calling on supporters and friends as the race tightens.
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Kosetusky County
Will Hold Public Farm Sale Near Silver Lake
H EB Regenos will hold a public sale at his farm two miles west and a half mile south of Silver Lake on Tuesday March 7 at 10 o clock. Items include 3 or 4 horses 10 head cattle 64 head hogs hay farming implements bee supplies with complete hives and fixtures. Usual terms with 9 months time and 3 percent discount for cash on time sales.
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H. EB. Regenos
Silver Lake
Harvey Meredith's wife postponed operation and sent home
Harvey Meredith took his wife to a Fort Wayne hospital for an operation but her condition led to a postponement. They returned home last Friday evening and she will go back for surgery at a later date.
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Harvey Meredith
Fort Wayne
Farm Sold Seventeen Acres Near Rosefin
Has sold a 116 acre farm located about three and a half miles southeast of town. The buyer is Samuel Hopkins of Rosefin. The large farm is described as among the best in the district.
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Zubrosky
Samuel Hopkins
Rosefin
The Home Beautiful: Raise Flowers to Boost Property Value
Read The Home Beautiful in this issue of the Recorp for tips on improving curb appeal. Dress up gardens and landscaping to attract buyers and increase home value.
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Home Beautiful
the Recorp
Silver Lake Man Selected as President of Association
William Wiley, former on route two, was elected president of the association at the postmasters and rural carriers meeting in Warsaw. Chester Overlees of Milford became vice president and Sam N. Garrett of Leesburg was named secretary and treasurer. The next meeting is slated for Syracuse on May 30.
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Postmasters and
Warsaw
William Wiley
Chester Overlees
Milford
Sam N. Garrett
Leesburg
Syracuse
Skinner Named to Fill Vacancy at Summe Hardware
J F Skinner is employed in the Summe hardware filling the place left vacant by the resignation of Ross Stout.
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J. F. Skinner
Summe
Ross Stout
Change Location New Quarters
Joseph Little and family vacated the George Soure farm southeast of town after two years and moved to the Mary McClure farm west of town yesterday.
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Joseph Little
George Soure
Mary McClure
Lease Secured for Ulrey Taylor Building in Manchester
E W Giggenets Co has leased the Ulrey & Taylor building known as the Heim & Snort store room for fifteen years in North Manchester. They plan to stock goods after renovations while noting no relation to current inventory. Gresso Co may close out their business here soon though they have been a ten to twelve year presence.
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Ulrey & Taylor
Manchester
Heim & Snort
A New Bridge in White County
Mr and Mrs A R Bridge near Monticello welcomed a son born last Sunday. Mrs Bridge is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Silvanus Funk living east of town.
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White County
A. R. Bridge
Monticello
Bridge
Silvanus Funk
Marriage Ties Two Couples at Hiram Buss Home
At the Hiram Buss residence near Disko, Miss Tena Buss wed Mr. Jonas Fluor in a ceremony held today. The bride, known locally for her time at Pearson restaurant, will reside on a nearby Disko farm with her new husband.
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Hiram Buss
Disko
Miss Tena Buss
Jonas Fluor
Goshen Couple Weds in Claypool Home
On Tuesday of last week in Goshen Miss Jessie Ferree and Carl Cluen of Claypool married. They went to Claypool to occupy their furnished home and are at home to friends. Both families are well known and many friends offer congratulations.
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Goshen
Jessie Ferree
Carl Cluen
Claypoool
Claypool
Exemption Notice Urges Mortgage Owners to File Blank
Authorities urge homeowners with mortgage liens to visit the RECORD office and file a blank to reduce tax obligations. The notice stresses immediate action to ensure tax savings.
Returned to Mute School at Indianapolis Monday
Abbie Whittenberger took his son Everett back to the mute school in Indianapolis Monday. Everett had visited with his parents north-west of town and enjoyed a pleasant time. He has attended the mute school for several years and is progressing well in his studies.
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Abbie Whittenberger
Indiapolis
Everett
Community turnout at Hayman sale boosts local market
In a crowded Saturday gathering, residents attended the Hayman sale where bidding picked up and goods fetched fair prices, reflecting healthy street commerce and neighborly participation.
Reopen of Lutheran Church Service with Lord's Supper
The Lutheran church plans a March 5 reopening with a guest program including organ voluntary invocation Gloria Patri confessional prayer hymns a sermon and a solo by Miss Bernice Maggart. The service will conclude with the Lord's Supper and benediction inviting all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Leonard
Glori Patri
Miss Bernice Maggart
Leo Leonard Called to Carthage for Big Four Work
Leo Leonard, employed at Carthage, was summoned to Carthage on Monday to join the Big Four. He is likely to stay for a couple of months, with the move seen as temporary.
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Leo Leonard
Carthage
Big Four
Walburns Move Into McClure Property on High Street
Percy Walburn and family relocate to the McClure property on High Street vacated last week by Ross Stout.
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Percy Walburn
McClure
High Street
Ross Stout
Burdge Family Moves to North Poplar Residence
Leroy Burdge and family vacated the Mrs. Getty property Monday and now occupy their residence on North Poplar street that they recently purchased from F. M. Metheny.
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Leroy Burdge
Mrs. Getty
North Poplar Street
F. M. Metheny
Weller family moves to farm six miles southwest
Corda Weller and family, who had lived in the south part of town for about a year, relocated last Thursday to a farm six miles southwest of town.
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Corda Weller
Local resident Bohostedt brings goods for move near town
Albert Bohostedt of South Whitley traveled to town on Monday with a load of goods for his home area southwest of the town. The family plans to move in within a few days.
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Albert Bohostedt
Whitley
Harmon Drudge Moves Family to Worley Farm East of Claypool
Harmon Drudge and his household relocated from the south-west outskirts to the Worley farm located a half mile east of Claypool today. The move comes after several years of residence in the area.
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Harmon Drudge
Worley
Claypool
Kreamer Family Moves Into East Town Property
A. J. Kreamer and his family relocated from Rose Hill last Thursday and now occupy their home in the eastern part of town.
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A.J. Kreamer
Rose Hill
Johnston family moves to new farm northwest of Warsaw
Vet Johnston and his family moved Monday and now occupy their new farm north west of Warsaw.
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Vet Johnston
Warsaw
Family moves from Mrs Hill property to Colbert residence
Oliver Grosswiiler and his family who had occupied the Mrs Hill property south of the depot for over a year left Monday and taken up residence in the Colbert property in the town's southern section formerly owned by Rhodes.
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Oliver Grosswiiler
Mrs. Hill
Colbert
Rhodes
Local Worker Relocates to Family Farm North of Town
Ross Stout, after two years at Somme hardware, leaves his post and moves with his family to his mother’s farm northwest of town, recently vacated by William Dahlen and family.
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Ross Stout
Somme Hardware
William Dahlen
Frye Family Moves to Cynthia Gene Property
R M Frye and family relocated Wednesday from the Carter property at the corner of High and Sycamore streets and now reside on Bas Street in the Cynthia Gene property, according to local notices.
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R. M. Frye
Carter
Corner High
Sycamore Streets
Cynthia Gene
Propon Bas
Visit to Elkhart Family Recounts Bancroft Move
Isaac Spangle visited his daughter Mrs. P. E. Whitmyer and family over Sunday. The Whitmyers left Elkhart at the week's start and now reside on a Bancroft Michigan farm.
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Isaac Spangle
Elkhart
P. E. Whitmyer
Whitmyer
Bancroft
Mich
Saure Farm Rented for One Hundred Acres to Marshall
On Wednesday final arrangements were made between George Saure and Allen Marshall. Saure rented his farm of one hundred acres to Marshall with immediate possession.
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George Saure
Allen Marshall
Saure
Mr. Marshall
Improving Charles Wiltrout Reported Slightly Better
Charles Wiltrout, seriously ill for over two weeks, is reported somewhat improved and hoped to be able about town soon.
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Charles Wiltrout
Seed quality worries farmers face in oats and corn
Farmers report seed shortages and poor quality for planting. Oats are defective due to wet harvests with many grains unlikely to germinate. Some growers kept using older oats last season with better results, and the coming planting season demands thorough testing of both seed corn and seed oats.
Entertainments At Local Homes Nightly Social Whirl
Names of residents invited to gatherings fill a sequence of Sunday through Monday events. Russell Jontz and sister Ethel hosted at the west home, while Mrs C A Pearson, Worcus M B church members, Mr and Mrs W H Davis, S T club, Victoria reading club, and Mrs F D Hayman hosted various ladies groups with neighbors and friends in recent evenings.
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Bernard Votter
Paul Snyder
C. BR
Budd" Jontz
Ethel Skinner
Loa McKril
Lucy Underhill
Russell “Brown
Jontz
Ethel Jontz
Victoria Reading Club
F. D. Hayman
New Babe at Brovont Home
Mr and Mrs Henry Brovont residing southeast of town are proud parents of a fine baby born Tuesday evening. The infant arrived on February 29 meaning real birthdays will be scarce even if present at the start of a new century.
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Henry Brovont
Former Silver Lake Woman in Serious Condition
Word was received here yesterday that Mrs Warren Carr of Warsaw is suffering from a stroke of paralysis and in an almost helpless condition. Mrs Carr was a former resident of this place and is well known to the older people here. She is a sister to W W Hil of this locality.
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Warren Carr
Warsaw
Carr
W. W. Hil
Illness Keeps Miss Clara Frantz Home from School
Miss Clara Frantz remains confined to her home east of town for over a week and can only sit up briefly when attempting to attend to school duties.
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Clara Frantz
Silver Lake Youth Said to Marry Indianapolis Woman
Town rumor says Chester Craig of Connersville, son of J C Craig, married an Indianapolis lady recently. Relatives here offer no details, but Silver Lake friends send warm congratulations if the marriage is true.
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Chester Craig
Connersville
J.C. Craig
Indianapolis
Silver Lake
Homecoming Delayed for Mrs. Mary Rantz
Mrs. Mary Rantz, after an extended stay in Wisconsin, did not return last Thursday as previously reported but arrived home Saturday morning.
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Mary Rantz
Wisconsin
Rose Hill Mayor George Saure Registers with Record
Rose Hill mayor George Saure visited town yesterday forenoon to handle business and enrolled his name with the Record as a new reader in the large local circulation.
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George Saure
Rose Hill
Lost Valuable Horse Saddles Loss for Lee Yount
A horse valued at 8300 dollars, owned by Lee Yount of NorthWest, died in the town area.
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Lee Yount
In Memoriam Charles B Haney We Remember You
In loving memory of our dear son and brother Charles B Haney who departed this life six months ago on February 29, 1916. The family recalls your gentle laughter and the beauty you brought to our home. We miss your footsteps and greetings and wonder why God took our treasured flower from us.
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Charles B. Haney
God
Shoe String Co Wins Connection with Warsaw Telephones
The Farmers Mutual Telephone Company known as Shoe String Co gains physical link to Warsaw Commercial Telephone Company after a Public Service Commission hearing on February 3 1916. The order requires reorganization on a stronger basis, metallic lines with two conductors, and supervised line rebuilding.
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Farmers Mutual Telephone Company
The
Shoe String Co
Claypool
Silver Lake
Barket
Public Service Commission
Commercial Telephone Company
Warsaw
Farmers Mutual Company
Shoe String Company
Mutual Company
Edwards
Employed in Warsaw Visits Family After Winter Work
Aaron Leckrone, who had been employed in Warsaw during the winter, came down Monday to remain a few days with his sisters, Mesdames J. M. Amiss and H. G. Groninger, and brother, Sol Leckrone, and families.
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Warsaw
Mesdames
J. M. Amiss
H.G. Groninger
Broher
Sol Leckrone
Doris Long and Eugene P. Smith Wed in Covington Ky
Miss Doris Long and Eugene P. Smith quietly married February 23 in Covington at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. F C English officiating. The couple, unaccompanied, returned to Piqua that night. Mrs Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Long, and a former South Street teacher, and Mr Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Frank J Smith, are now greeted by many friends.
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Piqua
Ohio
Doris Long
Eugene P. Smith
Covington
F.C English
Methodist Episcopal Church
South Main Street
South Street
Smith
Frank J. Smith
Caldwell Street
Y.M.C. A
Eugene Smith
Samuel W. Smith
C. A. Pearson
L. D. Underhill
Bashore Family Sets New Life in Dorles Colorado
C Jr Bashore and family left after weeks with parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Bashore southeast of town. They traveled to Dorles Colorado to establish a future home after residing in Maryland for a couple of years.
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C. Jr. Bashore
Samuel Bashore
Dorles
Colorado
Mr. Bashore
Maryland
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. H. Shipley
E. W. .Gresso & Co
E. W. Giggenets Co
Pearson
Sale
Worcus Society
M. B Church
Decker
W.H. Davis
S. T. Club
Mica Raber
Leonard
Brovont
Memoriam
Dearest
Charlie
Aaron Leckrone
Old
Kentucky
Colo
Rado
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