Mrs S J Self Dies After Breakfast at Home
Mrs S. J. Self died suddenly last Saturday morning at her home after preparing breakfast for her family. The community mourns a longtime church worker and helpful neighbor who cared for her ailing husband. Her family planned to visit Uniondale after she had intended to attend a convention in the M. E. church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Self
Roscoe Self
Mr. Self
Uniondale
M. E
Self
Milford
High Street
Obituary of Louisa Oldfather Self in Bluffton Indiana
Louisa Oldfather Self was born April 16 1886 in Bluffton Indiana and died March 2 1918 at age 31 10 16. She married Sydnor J Self in Milford Indiana in 1876. Five children survive including Sydnor Russel Roscoe Ollie and Valera. A Methodist Episcopal active worker she aided in sickness and distress. Funeral Monday afternoon at the M B church with burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Rev Singer officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Oldfather Self
Bluffton
Indiana
Sydnor J. Self
Milford
Sydnor
Pueblo
Colorado
Russel
Chicago
Roscoe
Ollie
Valera
Methodist Episcopal Church
M. B
Lakeview Cemetery
Rev
Singer
Card of Thanks from S J Self and Family
In grateful acknowledgment the records express appreciation for kindness shown during a recent sorrow. S J Self and children thank those from out of town who attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.J. Self
Rockhill Seeks Relief From County Infirmary Post
Alva T. Rockhill, longtime superintendent of the county infirmary, asks county commissioners to be relieved from his contract due to his son's health. Attending physicians state the boy needs a change of surroundings as he suffers severe nervousness linked to proximity to county farm inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva T. Rockhill
Will Brown Moves to Kern Farm In Disko Area
Will Brown and family who lived southeast of Disko for over a year moved to the William Kern farm north of town in the latter part of last week. Will is described as a hard worker and suitable for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Brown
Disko
William Kern
Will
Don Leonard
Unicle Sam’s Army
School Exhibit Displays Student Work Across Rooms
Next Saturday March 9 the school will open all rooms for a public display of pupil work. Everyone is welcome to view the projects and learn about local school life and community effort. Doors open 9 a m to 3 p m and neighbors are urged to attend.
Letters From War Fronts In France And Great Lakes Camps
A compilation of excerpts from soldiers letters dated January 23 1918 in France and March 3 1918 at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Don Leonard writes from France noting health and good spirits while William R Wedrigle reports camp life at Pearl Harbor? Great Lakes Detention Camp details describe smallpox typhoid vaccination and hammock living plus military drills and food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
KF. D. Hayman
William R. Wedrigle
Great Lakes
Silver Lake
MS "Hayman
Huffy
School Children Own Liberty Bonds at Silver Lake
A census of funds loaned to the United States Government by Silver Lake school children shows about 660 dollars raised. The activity highlights the community’s participation in Liberty Bonds and Thrift Stamps drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Silver Lake
Sam
Barber Shop Moves Into Central Haney Space
The front section once used by the Fitten store has been renovated and will host the Haney barber shop, locating the business more centrally in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitten
Haney
Heiser Resigns from Braude Trucking to Farm
About ten days ago P. B. F. Heiser resigned his position with H. Braude and will devote his time to raising chickens and farming on his place west of town. Heiser had been employed for a year as a Braude truck driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Braude
Mr. Heiser
Braude
Whittenberger Wins Claypool on Busy Ford Business Day
Grandpa Whittenberger in town after a Claypool victory last Friday on business. He notes he will hustle and sell more Fords. The Wade Whittenberger home welcomed a little girl early that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Whittenberger
Claypool
Wade Whittenberger
Man Killed by Train near Laketon. Drudge Funeral Held
Marion Drudge of North Manchester died Sunday afternoon after a passenger train struck him while he walked between tracks west of Laketon. He suffered severe injuries. the body was taken to Newton for a coroner’s inquest. Funeral services were held Tuesday at South Pleasant cemetery. he leaves a wife Sebring, three children, two brothers, a mother, and other relatives. Indianapolis report notes Indiana Red Cross Seals drive raised five thousand six hundred thirty-five dollars with fifteen percent allocated to the state campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Drudge
North Manchester
Laketon
Newton
Drugde
William Drudge
Akron
Miss Sebring
John Sebring
Here
South Pleasant
Indianapolis
Indiana Society For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Indiana
Red Cross
Claypool Doctor Receives Army Medical Corps Commission
Dr. G C Taylor of Claypool recently earned a commission as first lieutenant in the Medical Reserve Corps of the U S Army and was ordered to report to the Army Medical School in Washington D C on Monday following his orders issued last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Taylor
Claypool
Medical Reserve Corps
U.S. Army
Army Medical School
Washington D.C
Accepted Position Wilford Hamman Joins E Braude Truck Fleet
Wilford Hamman has accepted a driver position with E Braude and began work Monday morning driving one of the trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford. Hamman
E. Braude
Patriotic Meeting Draws Large Crowd At U B Church
A large attendance gathered at the U B church Sunday afternoon for a patriotic meeting. Judge Herman F. Willkie of Elwood delivered the address and shared experiences from Germany before emigrating, discussing the warring nation from first hand insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Shurch
Herman F. Willkie
Elwood
Notice on Genuine Northern Russet Seed Potatoes
A brief notice directs readers to CO. A. Pearson, Silver Luke for genuine Northern Russet seed potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CO. A. Pearson
Silver Luke
Ministers Attend District Conference in Uniondale
Rev and Mrs Singer departed Wednesday for Uniondale to attend the district M E church conference requested by the local church board and expected to return after the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Uniondale
M. E. Church
Indiana Faces Flour Shortage For Eight Days Supply
The Indiana flour stock covers eight days demand and may stretch with substitutes and economy to March 15. Federal Food Administrator Harry E Barnard says 50 counties reported eight days supply, with farmers allowed to buy up to 50 pounds if they bake their own bread. He warns only a few weeks of shipment after depletion and an absolute absence before the new harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Barnard
Indiana
Barnard
To Move to Wabash Mrs Gladys Hamilton Plans Move
Mrs Gladys Hamilton, from North Manchester, came up on Wednesday and arrangements are made to move to Wabash next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Hamilton
North Manchester
Wabash
Meshedist Church Opens Evening Services Series
Special services begin at Meshedist church with no forenoon preaching next Sunday. Evening sessions mark the start of a series led by pastor Rev Singer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meshedist
Rev Singer
Chameleons Delivered to Pearson From Mississippi Camp
C A Pearson received a box containing four chameleons Tuesday from Deverlle Underhill who is in camp in Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Pearson
Deverlle Underhill
Mississippi
Local Families Gather for Weekend Visit from Chicago and Bluffton
John Oldfather of Bluffton and half brother to Mrs Self along with Mr and Mrs Albert Horner of Chicago join Mr and Mrs John Hall John Wagner and family and Mrs Ralph Nusbaum of Warsaw. Russell and Misses Ollie and Valera traveled from Chicago for the weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oldfather
Bluffton
Self
Albert Horner
Chicago
John. H. Hall
John Wagner
Ralph Nusbaum
Warsaw
Russell
Ollie and
Valera
Sydnor Eblo
Colo
Return of Miss Elva Rowland From Detroit Visit
Miss Elva Rowland who had been in Detroit for some time returned home last Saturday to visit her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Rowland
Detroit
Junior Red Cross Seeks U S School Dues Push
Across the United States school children are urged into the Junior Red Cross by 25 cent membership dues. Each room in the building aims to perfect its local unit and it is expected that every school child will join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Red Cross
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Collett Near Here
A baby girl was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler Collett who reside southeast of town.
Baby Boy Jack Jr Born to Mr and Mrs J A Walter
Mr and Mrs J A Walter of Hik hart are the proud parents of a baby boy born on Monday. The newborn has been named Jack jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Walter of
Hikhart
Jack Jr
Kosciusko Ag Agent Takes Mercury Poison in Desperate Act
D V Williams 28, new Kosciusko County agricultural agent and Purdue graduate, swallowed two grain mercury tablets in Warsaw after leaving his courthouse office with plans to visit Milford. He was found at Eagle Lake ice house and rushed to medical care. Doctors say recovery depends on poison quantity. condition described as "dying by inches" with no antidote. his wife and infant reside in Warsaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. V. William
Kosciusko
Williams
Court House
Milford
Eagle Lake
Warsaw
Date For Hearing Changed In Mentone Case
The Peoples Mutual Telephone company case scheduled for Friday March 8 in Mentone has been postponed. It is now set for April 12 at 10 a.m. in Mentone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Mutual Telephone Company
Mentone
Visit Brings Will Grant From Camp Shelby To See Mother
Will Grant arrived Tuesday from Camp Shelby for a visit with his mother Mrs. S A Canada. Willis a member of Bat OC 137th Field Artillery had been in the hospital about three months for ear trouble and underwent an operation removing part of the bone from behind his right ear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Grant
Camp Shelby
S. A. Canada
Willis
Bat OC 137Th Field Artillery
Home Return for Mrs Lena Souers from County Infirmary
Mrs Lena Souers returned home to this place Monday after spending the past winter at the county infirmary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Souers
Anglin Visit to L. W. Myers Home Reported in Local Note
James H. Anglin of St. Louis arrived Sunday for a visit at the L. W. Myers home. Mrs. Anglin has been in town for about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Anglin
St. Louis
L. W. Myers
Mrs. Anglin
Funeral attendance noted for Mrs. O Chambers
A fragment notes Mrs. O Chambers attending a funeral on Bikbart 1 Tuesday alongside her spouse. The text shows limited readable details about attendees or the event.
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Kern
Uncle Sam
Donald’s. Leonard
Camp Decatur
P. BF. Heiser
Grandpa Whittenberger
North
Manchester
Indiana Society For Prevention of Tuberculosis
Claypool Doctor Reports
Ind
Junior Red Cross Organization
D. V. Williams
Our Agricultural
Vas O. Chambers
Bikbart
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