Flood Devastation Sweeps Indiana and Nearby States
Relief raced to Peru and surrounding towns as floodwaters from the Wabash and Ohio rivers surged across Indiana. Cities like Peru Terre Haute Logansport and Fort Wayne faced widespread destruction with hundreds feared dead or missing. Rescue crews in Warsaw Winona and Jayshaw mobilized boats and supplies while authorities warned of vast property losses along the Mississippi and Ohio basins.
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Ludiac
Wabash Valley
Indiana
Penu
Terre Haute
Logsport
Ft. Wayne
Sanaay Fue
Peru
Pheater
Arsan Team Peru
Ssibi
Jarsaw
Reat
Wabash and
Ohio
Mississipi River
Flood Devastation Across Indiana Ohio Prompt National Aid Appeal
Reports describe extensive flood damage from Indiana to Ohio with Huntington Wabash Logansport and Lafayette among affected cities. Twenty five foot water depths in Day ton Ohio cause major property losses including fires. death toll in Day ton runs into hundreds as President Wilson appeals for Red Cross donations and local relief. Silver Lake residents fear relatives in Peru are among the dead as flood waters continue to rise and rescue efforts proceed.
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Huntington
Wabash
Logansport
Lafayette
Dayton
Ohio
Wilson
United States
American Red Cross
Washington
Indiana
Silver Lake
Peru
Death of Mrs Cauffman near here at 66
Mrs Samuel Cauffman died Monday afternoon at her home northeast of town after a pneumonia illness at age 66 years 5 months. Funeral services were held yesterday at Grove Chapel church with burial in the nearby cemetery conducted by Rev Noah McCoy of Claypool.
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Here
Will Preach Here Rev E E Wright at M E Church
Rev E E Wright, formerly pastor here, returns to speak Monday at the M E church. He has been stationed at Larwill for three years and is highly regarded on the Silver Lake charge. He will attend the Northern Indiana M E Conference after the service.
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E. E. Wright
M. E
Bernard Votter Graduates, Joins Claypool Drug Store
Bernard Votter of Indianapolis finishes the Indianapolis School of Pharmacy and is expected home tomorrow. He will work for a year at Scoles Drug Store in Claypool after graduation.
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Bernard Votter
School of Pharmacy
Indianapolis
Scoles Drug Store
Claypool
Wind Storm Wrecks Barns and Trees Across Silver Lake Area
Last Friday's wind storm caused widespread property damage in Silver Lake with barns torn down roofs ripped off and trees blown down. Several farms report severe barn damage including the Gall place where four horses were not harmed after debris was removed. Minor roof damage occurred at local utilities and stores while orchard damage appeared in multiple localities. The Sunday storm of the same system killed hundreds and injured many more in western states.
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John Gall
John Craig
W. W. Hill
Frank Hill
John Gill
John Rowland
Cyrus Deaton
Hiram Fiancy
Sylvanus Funk
Samuel Robinson
Summe
Paulus
Simplified Spelling Board Proposes Broad Revisions
The board released its fourth list with about 1000 word spellings altered. Changes include dropping silent letters and final ks, and replacing difficult clusters with simpler forms. Notable examples are chaos to caos, chameleon to chameleon, heart to harth, and cough to cof. Public figures Andrew Carnegie Theodore Roosevelt and A BC are referenced.
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Chaos
Bart
Harth
Andrew Carnegie
Theodore Roosevelt
Stroke strikes Castle Rock resident George Bolin in apoplexy
George Bolin of Castle Rock dfinn suffered a stroke of apoplexy Saturday evening and is listed in critical condition as information reached this morning. He had visited old home friends here just before the holidays.
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George Bolin
Castle Rock
Dfinn
Informa
Surprise Birthday Party For Ralph Whit Tenberger
A surprise was given Ralph Whit Tenberger on Friday evening for his sixteenth birthday anniversary. Those present included Lucile Valentine of Claypool Ruth Getty Tempe Maurer Irene Wiltrout Adrian Maurer Gordon Gresso Raymond McKrill James Jontz Delbert Kerlin and Dane Quay.
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Ralph Whittenberger
Lucile Valentine
Claypool
Ruth Getty
Tempe Maurer
Irene Wiltrout
Adrian Maurer
Gordon Gresso
Raymond McKrill
James Jontz
Delbert Kerlin
Dane Quay
Ayers Home Welcomes 74-Pound Baby Girl
The south town residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ayers received a bright 74 pound baby girl Monday March 24. Mother and daughter are doing well and the attending physician reports mother and child healthy with proper care. Mr. Ayers is expected to recover soon.
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Ed Ayers
Ayers
One hundred popular copyrights now on sale at Rexall store
A Rexall store advertises a sale of one hundred popular copyrights. The notice lists the items offered to the public with emphasis on accessibility and price promotions to attract buyers.
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Rexall
Hardware salesman dies after surgery in Fort Wayne
George Bolen a hardware salesman died in a Fort Wayne hospital Friday after an operation for bowel obstruction. He had been calling on Summe Bros at the city for years and was known by many locals who regret his passing.
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George Bolen
Fort Wayne
Bolen
Summe Bros
Old Fashion Taffy Pulling At Burdge Home
Embroidery club members entertained their husbands at the S. B. Burdge home last Thursday evening for an old fashioned maple taffy pulling. A very enjoyable time was had.
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S. B. Burdge
Graduation Exercises Set For April 16 at High School
Preparations for commencement are underway for the high school exercises to be held on Wednesday evening, April 16. Valedictorian Edward Hay carries a 92 general average for four years. Graduates include Edna Jontz Ruth Hill Will Wederick Helen Bobnstedt Orval Carr Harve Geiger Edward Hay Roy Keplinger Rupert Davis Pierre Underhill.
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Edward Hay
Edna Jontz
Ruth Hill
Will Wederick
Helen Bobnstedt
Orval Carr
Harve Geiger
Roy Keplinger
Rupert Davis
Pierre Underhill
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Winona
Warsaw
Peru Court House
Court House
Chicago
Cauffman
Samuel Cauffman
Will
Wright
Silver
Goverment Weather Bureau
Hicks
Cigar Department
Hahway
Rager & Jontz
Stork
Mr. and
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