Fryberger Installed as Minister at Lutheran Church
Rev A Z Fryberger of Columbia City was installed as minister at this Lutheran church last Sunday forenoon and will preach here every Sunday. He will deliver a sermon next Sunday evening and then preach in the forenoon every other Sunday to avoid conflicting with other churches. Rev J A Kuhn of North Manchester spoke here last Sunday and installed Fryberger as regular triploister. Fryberger will not move here yet but may reside eventually.
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A. Z. Fryberger
Columbia City
J. A. Kuhn
Manchester
Kiev
Fryberger
A Valuable Present from Esta Gresso
Esta Gresso bought a piano delivered Monday as a surprise gift to his daughter Chloe. The gesture brought delight and a memorable moment for the family.
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Esta Gresso
Chloe
William Gresso Presents Piano to Vera on Monday
William Gresso gave his daughter Vera a piano on Monday and the gift was greatly appreciated by the young lady.
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William Gresso
Vera
Registration Day Encourages Lake Township Voters
On Thursday May 9 registration day, many legal voters in Lake township registered at two voting places. Those who miss today have two more chances before the fall election. Ensure your name is in the register book.
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Lake Township
Remembered on Birthday Jonas Flour Celebrates 21st
Jonas Flour marked his 21st birthday near Disko on April 36. Friends sent a card bouquet of 103 greetings from Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania and Washington thanking him for the kind wishes.
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Jonas
Disko
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Washington
Women Visit Indianapolis Ahead of Grand Jury Appearance
Miss Hazel Jentz and Miss Ethel Skinner went to Indianapolis to visit the W. J. Fitton home. Miss Skinner was summoned to appear before the United States grand jury in the Harry Folk case.
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Hazel Jentz
Ethel Skinner
Indianapolis
W. J. Fitton
Lutheran Minister Preaches at Brethren Church
Rev Fryberger, newly installed Lutheran minister, was invited by Rev McCoy to preach at the United Brethren Church Sunday evening. The congregation enjoyed an excellent sermon from the visiting Lutheran pastor.
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Unites Brethren Church
McCoy
Fryberger
Luutheran
Downing Specials on Kitchen Cabinets at Claypool
F. M. Downing of Claypool announces cabinet specials with kitchen units priced at 18.00, down from 22.00, offering savings and availability at the local store.
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F. M. Downing
Claypool
Sunday Socials Report From Local Area
Sunday visits and calls intersect many families across Palestine, Warsaw, Germantown, Mentone, Akron, Claypool, and nearby towns. Roads, homes, and shops host gatherings as the Rowland, Swick, Carr, Parker, Moyer, and Gill families share time with relatives and friends on weekend afternoons and evenings.
Oiling Main Street Subscriptions Move Forward
Property owners and business leaders on Main and Jefferson streets back a subscription to fund oiling the streets. Last season's trial pleased 80 percent of residents who want it continued amid opposition from some who question its value and overlook sanitary benefits.
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Main and
Jefferson Streets
Is Drawing Near Decoration Day Brief Notice
Short notice urges timely arrangements for Decoration Day observance as the date approaches. Local readers are reminded to prepare in advance for appropriate commemorations and ceremonies.
Smith sells residence to Thacker at Walnut and Columbia
Samuel Smith disposed of his residence at the corner of Walnut and Columbia streets to Albert Thacker on Monday. Smith will retain possession until he can secure another desirable location.
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Samuel Smith
Walnut and
Columbia Streets
Albert Thacker
Mr. Smith
Rupert Davis Visits Irvin Davis Family in Trenary Michigan
Visiting in Michigan Rupert Davis went to Trenary Tuesday to visit his uncle Irvin Davis and family. He accompanied his uncle and wife home from a several days visit here.
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Rupert Davis
Trenary
Michigan
Irvin Davis
Ill Illinois Woman Suffering From Pleuro-Pneumonia
A note from Mrs. R. E. LaRue of Erie Illinois reports her mother Mrs. Clara Conner is quite ill at home with pleuro pneumonia but showing some improvement. The Conners long-time residents of Erie.
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R. E. LaRue
Erie
Illinois
Clara Conner
Conners
la Ruwe
Visiting Old Home After Years of Absence
Frank Ayers and his wife from Catawba Wisconsin arrived Wednesday for a surprise visit to the Ayers family at Silver Lake. Frank left over ten years ago and has stayed in Wisconsin since. He and his kin were not aware of the reunion until the guests appeared.
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Frank Ayers
Catawba
Wisconsin
Ayers
Sfrank
Silver Lake
National Mothers Day urged with carnations symbolism
The editorial praises establishing a National Mothers Day observed on the second Sunday in May, this year May 12, urging children to honor mothers with acts of appreciation and a white carnation as the emblem, encouraging letters calls and visits to show gratitude across families.
Grove Chapel Social Life Notes On a Winter Weekend
Arlie Beigh spent Saturday evening in Claypool. Ellis Smith called on Tressa Cauff Sunday evening. Mrs. Botkin is improving. Ernie Carr visited Fern Deaton. Lawrence Beigh bought a new buggy. Elsa Beigh sewed for Mrs. Perry Netager. Many helped with house cleaning. Four attended the Grove Chapel S. 35 commencement at Claypool Tuesday. Jacob Baker was home sick. George Merkle lost several sheep to dogs Monday. Elsa Cauffman, Lawrence Beigh, and Jos Parker visited Bertha Metzger. Francis Rager and family plus Jacob Rager and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Pottenger visited A Metzger home. Young Peoples class of Grove Chapel S. 35 spent Sunday at E A Arnold home. Eighteen attended the Bunch. despite bad weather, it was enjoyable.
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Francis Rager
Jacob Rager
Lee Pottenger
A. Metzger
Grove Chapel S
E. A. Arnold
Bank appoints new assistant cashier after resignation
Miss Tressa Helser resigned as assistant cashier at Commercial State Bank after five years of service. Leroy M. Burdge, who has assisted in the bank for weeks, fills the vacancy, described as a model young man well qualified for the post.
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Tressa Helser
Commercial State Bank
Miss Helser
Leroy M. Burdge
Mr. Burdge
Mentone man recovering after appendectomy operation
Howard Summe of Mentone spent several days last week visiting the Summe families. He is recovering nicely from the appendectomy operation performed some time ago in a Fort Wayne hospital.
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Howard Summe
Mentone
Summe
Howard
Fort Wayne
Improving Mrs Fay Kahnt in Albuquerque
Improving Mrs Fay Kahnt granddaughter of Mrs Meek has been sick at her home in Albuquerque New Mexico and is reported to be better at last. It is hoped she will soon fully recover.
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Fay Kahnt
Meek
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Birthday Party for Mrs Floor at Disko Residence
Mrs Maggie Floor near Disko celebrated her 42nd birthday Sunday Mayd with twenty guests at home. Outside family attendees included Mrs Philip Smith south of Disko Pressa Drudge and family south of Silver Lake Mr and Mrs Gilosser near Disko. Husband and sons presented a silk scarf to Mrs Floor.
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Maggie Floor
Disko
Philip Smith
Pressa Drudge
Silver Lake
Gilosser
Floor
Chi-NAMEL Restores Woodwork at Claypool Lumber
The Claypool Lumber and Coal Co promotes Chi-NAMEL as a solution to rejuvenate old woodwork and furniture. The ad emphasizes product effectiveness and sales location.
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Chi-Namel
Steamship Repairs With Cement and Dynamite
A British steamer hit a submerged rock and was temporarily repaired with a patch of timber canvas and Portland cement mixed with ballast rock. The mixture was later removed by explosives. The repair held long enough to reach port where permanent work followed. The cement proved remarkably hard in the process.
Plans and Rates Explained by Deputy Shields in Silver Lake
Modern Woodmen conduct a meeting at the hall in Silver Lake next Wednesday evening to explain plans rates and options. District Deputy C A Shields of South Bend Ind will present and all should attend to learn the truth of the matter.
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Silver Lake
C. A. Shields
South Bend
Ind
Penny collection notes in church rings with copper caution
A brief remark on contributions to church funds contrasts copper and silver giving. The author warns against excessive copper in collection bags while stressing no objection to copper itself, noting a recent observation about giving patterns and affordability.
Silver Lake Band to Open Summer Concert Series
Arrangements completed for local band to provide free open air concerts this summer. First show set for Thursday evening May 16 with many talented musicians and a large expected turnout in Silver Lake and surrounding area.
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Silver Lake
Postmaster Ferree and Big Four agent summoned to grand jury
Indianapolis was the scene Tuesday as postmaster H. A. Ferree and John Ferrerda were called to appear before the United States grand jury. The case concerns Harry Folk who operated a Paulus building store here about fifteen months ago and is now on trial for using the mails fraudulently.
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H. A. Ferree
John Ferrerda
Big Four
Indianpolis
United States Grand Jury
Harry Folk
Paulus
Mrs L W Myers Sees Hope After Eye Treatments
Mrs L W Myers returned from St Louis Missouri after months of treatment for chronic eye disease. She underwent four severe operations in hospital for eyes and plans one more in October. Dr A W Shoemaker performed the operations and she now reads well.
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L. W. Myers
St Louis
Ste
Claypool Lumber and Coal Co Adents Offers Materials
Local notice for kitchen cabinets and building supplies including cement blocks paints oils stains and shiplap. Prices listed as 12 14 and 16 dollars with a call to work out a bill. Church societies and ministers addressed for publication.
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The
Claypool Lumber & Coal ‘Co
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Tressa Cauff
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