Farmers Bank Books Sold to Commercial State Bank
The Commercial State Bank acquired all Farmers Bank assets including the building after cashier Dale F. Homman’s death. The two banks will consolidate under one location in Silver Lake. Patrons express strong support for the merger and the local banking future. The Commercial State now owns both properties and equipment. future use of the Farmers Bank building is undecided.
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Farmers Bank
Commercial State Bank
Silver Lake
Dale F. Homman
Commercial Bank
Weathered Weather Near April Forth Storm Warning
A weather note warns of blustery conditions before April 1 echoing the saying that March comes in like a lamb and goes out like a lion.
Families Move to New York for Farm Purchases
Rufus Snyder and Lester Shoemaker packed household goods and farm implements at the first of the week and shipped them to New York where they have bought farms. Garrett Snyder and Mr Shoemaker will accompany the shipment as the families move to their new homes and begin housecleaning upon arrival.
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Rufus Snyder
Lester Shoemaker
New York
Garrett Snyder
Mr. Shoemaker
Warsaw Clerk’s Office Veteran Quits to Seek Bar Admission
Aaron Rasor, a 12 year associate of Kosciusko county clerk in Warsaw, resigned last Saturday. He is applying to be admitted to the Kosciusko county Bar. Known as an efficient official, his courtesy and accommodation earned broad admiration and friendship among those who dealt with the clerk’s office.
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Aaron Rasor
Warsaw
Kosciusko
Claypool Water Company Formed In Indiana
The Claypool Water Company was incorporated under Indiana laws with capital of $20,000 to furnish water for domestic use. Directors are KE Winsley, George Punti us, and Will Hattee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claypool Water Company
Indiana
KE. Winsey
George Puntius
Will Hatee
Mrs Clara Rager and Ard en Visit from Washington
Mrs Clara Rager and her daughter Ard en traveled from Washington D C to the National Capitol area and arrived in the community last week to stay at the McClure and Mrs Orpha Summe homes for an extended period.
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Clara Rager
Ardeen
Washington D. C
McClure
Orpha Summe
Crisler Joins F F Hardware Store In Town
A W Crisler has taken a position in the F F Hardware store and will be employed there while J F Skinner is engaged in assessing the township. Crisler brings about twenty five years of mercantile experience and fits well behind the counter.
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A. W. Crisler
F &F
J. F. Skinner
Mr. Crisler
North Manchester Lodge Aid At Local K P Meeting
About twenty five members of North Manchester lodge K of P visited our local lodge Monday evening and assisted in confering the second and third ranks on several candidates. A general good time was enjoyed.
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Chester Lodge K. of P
Meetings in Progress at M. E. Church Led by Rev. Smith
A series of church meetings is underway at the M E Church in this place under the leadership of Pastor Rev. Smith. Previous sessions were halted weeks ago due to widespread illness and will resume at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
January influenza toll in Indiana rising
Indiana reports 299 deaths in January from influenza and 6175 total cases statewide. Public health officials urge vigilance as flu activity remains high across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
State
Atwood Wins Kosciusko County Basketball Championship
Atwood high school captured the Kosciusko county title in Warsaw with a 37 to 10 victory over North Webster in the final, before a record crowd of over six hundred. Both finalists had played multiple games that weekend, with Webster facing tough schedules after earlier setbacks.
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Warsaw
Atwood High School
Kosciusko County High School
North Webster
Atwood
Etna Green
Webster
Claypool
Websters
Feigley Brother Visits After Twenty Years
Ross Feigley, resident of Upper Michigan, visited sisters in town over Sunday along with two companions on a horse buying trip. He is a brother of Mesdames Solomon Leckton and J. T. Keesey, and had not seen family here in two decades. The Feigley family once lived southeast of the area before moving to Michigan.
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Ross’ Feigley
Michigan
Wolverine
Feigley
Mesdames
Solomon Leckton
J. T. Keesey
Ford orders flood in from S B Whittenberger
S B Whittenberger of Claypool, in town Monday on business, reports that Ford orders continue to come in but the cars are very hard to obtain.
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S. B. Whittenberger
Claypool
Public horse and mule sale announced at Wedrick barn
An advertisement in this issue lists a horse and mule sale to be held at the Wedrick barn in town on Thursday of next week. Look for large bills issued by the Recorps job department.
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Wedrick
Recorps
Russel Rowland Dies After Illness Near Argos
Russel Rowland died at his home near Argos at about dawn on Sunday after several months of declining health. He left a wife five children and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Rowland. The funeral was held Tuesday in Argos with burial at Palestine cemetery northwest of town.
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Russel Rowland
Argos
Russel
David Rowland
Rowland
Here
Burket
Mr. Rowland
Palestine Cemetery
Martha Jontz sells farm to Charles Zimmerman
Mrs. Martha Jontz completed the sale of the Robert Jontz farm located southwest of town to Charles Zimmerman. Zimmerman, who lives on the Carter place at the town east edge, will move onto the farm this week.
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Martha Jontz
Old Home
Robert Jontz
Charles Zimmerman
Many Saw Games at Basketball Tournament
A crowd attended games from this place to Warsaw last Friday evening and Saturday for a basketball tournament with all games described as very good and well worth seeing.
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Warsaw
Pastor resigns to pursue real estate business
A Michigan minister quits his pastorate to enter real estate, arguing it may be more profitable to sell lots to sinners here below than parcel mansions for saints in the New Jerusalem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
New Jerusalem
Harris sale slated near Roann before move to Fulton
Mr and Mrs Lyman Harris announce a public sale at their farm southwest of Roann on Friday. They plan to move soon to Fulton where Harris will work for the Standard Oil Company. Mrs Harris is formerly Blanche Ayers sister to John George and Ed Ayers of this place.
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Lyman Harris
Roann
Fulton
Harris
Standard Oil Company
Blanche Ayers
John
George
Ed Ayers
Kosciusko County Dentists Hold Warsaw Meeting
The Kosciusko County Dental Association met at Hotel Hays in Warsaw last Sunday evening. The gathering was described as a very pleasant time with members in attendance.
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Kosciusko County Dental Association
Hays
Warsaw
Seven Kosciusko teams to enter district basketball tourney
Seven Kosciusko county squads Atwood North Webster Warsaw Silver Lake Milford Syracuse Etna Green head to Kendallville Southwhitley for the two day district tournament. Silver Lake opens Friday morning against Avilia boys at 8 40 and would play again at 8 30 Friday if they win with decisive games set for Saturday.
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Kosciusko County
Kendallville
Atwood
North Webster
Warsaw
Silver Lake
Milford
Syracuse
Etna Green
Avilia
Mrs Gordon Gresso Taken To Fort Wayne Hospital
Last week Mrs. Gordon Gresso of Warsaw was taken to a Fort Wayne hospital for treatment. At latest report she was some better. Her mother Mrs. A. S. Sprigg of this place was with her daughter for several days and returned home Tuesday.
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Gordon Gresso
Warsaw
Fort Wayne
A. S. Sprigg
Leckrone Reports Family Well Despite Granddaughter Illness
In a letter J A Leckrone says the family is all well except his granddaughter Mary Catharine Leckrone who has measles. He notes his recent promotion to foreman in the dipping department at Remy Electric Company in Anderson and that the plant plans a $1,000,000 year for additions, bringing work and many new homes for hundreds of people.
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J. A. Leckrone
Mary Catharine Leckrone
Remy Electric Company
Anderson
Family Zile Recovering After Illness Strikes Household
The Earl Zile family near town reports all members improving after concurrent illness. The infant, only months old, suffered pneumonia and faced a critical condition while other relatives recovered. Neighbors provided round the clock aid and the family expresses deep thanks for the community kindness.
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Earl Zile
Robins Seen In Several Localities Signaling Spring
Robins have been sighted in multiple areas over the past few days, signaling that spring may be approaching. The sightings span several localities, suggesting a broad arrival of the birds.
Wintering in Florida with Buck family in Avon Park
Mrs Ruth Kreighbaum formerly Mies Buck and her Huntington family are spending the winter in Florida with Rev and Mrs A D Buck at Avon Park. They report a most enjoyable time and plan to return to Huntington in a few weeks.
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Ruth Kreighbaum
Mies
Ruth Buck
Huntington
Florida
Rev
A. D. Buck
Avon Park
Pinned Under Ford.teenager escapes serious injury
Reese, aged about sixteen, was pinned under his Ford when the vehicle overturned west of Claypool. He escaped serious injury though the car was badly damaged and dragged to a garage for repairs. The cause of the accident remains unknown.
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Marshall Reese
Claypool
Young Reese
L J Bussard Visits Here
North Manchester resident L J Bussard toured the area on Wednesday calling on old friends and handling routine business matters. The visit recalls his long association with the Big Four line and his many years in the community.
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J. Bussard
Manchester
Big Four
Ab Milanchester ‘Muany
Laketon Resident Elias Coss Returns Home After Illness
Elias Coss of Laketon came home Monday after several weeks of illness while visiting his daughter Mrs. Alice Rager and family. He was seriously ill for a period but has improved enough to be up and about now.
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Elias Coss
Laketon
Alice Rager
Mr. Coss
Pleasant Evening at Lloyd Sheeley Home in North Manchester
On Monday evening last week, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Leffel and numerous couples from North Manchester gathered at the Lloyd Sheeley home southeast of town. They enjoyed ice cream, music, and games, with late departures expressing goodwill and best wishes for the Sheeleys’ upcoming trip west.
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Ralph Leffel
Forest Baer
Earl Johnson
Fred Eiler
Ray Marver
Ollie Miller
Esil Miller
Manchester
Lloyd Sheeley
J. W. Ferrerda
Arthur Grimes
Mrai
Sheeley
West
A. J. Scott Dies After Illness in Locality
Andrew J. Scott, a long time resident, died last Friday at his north town home after several weeks of influenza followed by pneumonia. He and his wife left the farm to retire in town less than a year ago. Funeral services are planned for Sunday.
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Andrew J. Scott
Mr. Scott
Obituary of Andrew J. Scott of Claypool Indiana
Andrew J. Scott born March 8 1842 in Ashland County Ohio died February 27 aged 77 years 11 months 19 days. He lived in Claypool and Silver Lake areas, married Emeline Brandon on November 15 1868 with three children Arville Agnes Lilla Mae Elwin Miles. Funeral in Claypool Gracelawn cemetery conducted by Rev H C Smith.
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Land County
Ohio
Claypool
Indiana
Emeline Brandon
Permament
Arville Agnes
Lilla Mae
Elwin Miles
Scott
Silver Lake
Arvilla Bruce
Huntington
Ind
E. B. Gaskell
Warsaw
Milo
Card of Thanks for Deceased Father Emeline Scott Family
Card thanks neighbors friends and S O O F lodge for help and sympathy during sickness death and burial of our dear father Emeline Scott and children.
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S.O. O. F. Lodge
Emeline Scott
A Fair Compensation for Wedding by Embarrassed Bridegroom
A young couple married by a minister at the clergyman's home after a brief ceremony. The groom, short on funds, whispered that he would pay later but asked where the electric meter was to rig it so it would only register half.
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Finnally
Death toll rises in Helser family tragedy report
Report notes four members of the Helser family died in a broader fatal incident. The article fragment mentions the Helser family and references additional fatalities beyond those four, indicating a wider scope of loss.
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Helser
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Mercial State Bank
Ion
National Capitol
North Man
County Library
American Library Association
Ross Feigley
Upper Michigan
H. S
Ft Wayne Hospital
J. A. Leckron
Robins
Ford
A. J. Scott
Claypool Cemetery
Andrew J. Scott Was
Ash
Gracelawn
H.C. Smith
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