Taken Quite Sick Not Expected
James J. Babcock of Winona visited family then fell seriously ill. He was hospitalized in Rochester where an operation revealed tumors in the bowels. The Civil War veteran, about 80, had edited the Record in Silver Lake and served as county treasurer. His daughters kept vigil as he weakened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Babcock
Winona
J. CO. Hay
Rochester Hospital
Babcock
Silver Lake
Record
Babcock & Snoberger
Warsaw
Hay
Harvey Hamman
Argos
L. AO. Meek
Tiosa
Decoration Day Arrangements Announcement Planned
Decoration Day services are being arranged and an official program will be announced once it is prepared.
Married in Rochester Sausaman and Myers wed in Rochester
Lloyd Sausaman son of Mr and Mrs John L Sausaman of this place and Miss Qolara E Myers of Peru were united in marriage in Rochester Tuesday noon. Sausaman works for the railway mail service and the couple will reside in the Windy City.
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Lloyd Sausaman
John L. Sausaman
Qolara E. Myers
Peru
Rochester
Wear a Flower for Mothers Day in Our Town
People in the locality are asked to place a flower on mothers and deceased mothers next Sunday. The item urges honoring mothers living or dead as a best friend on earth.
Keller Nash Battle Creek Sanitarium update
T. S. Keller who went to a Battle Creek Michigan Sanitarium several weeks ago is getting along very nicely. He is liable to be there for several weeks yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Michigan
Yotter thanks supporters for township trustee bid
M. D. Yotter expresses gratitude to friends who aided his nomination for Township Trustee and asks continued support at the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Yotter
You Needn't Leave Home to Find a Better Town
A reflective poem suggests dissatisfaction with hometowns stems from the thinker rather than the place. It argues the town isn’t the problem and invites self-examination before blaming the locale. Each line nudges readers toward inner change rather than external wanderings.
Sermon for Mothers Day at Silver Lake M E Church
Rev J L Sturgell preaches at 7 30 Sunday evening May 14 in the Silver Lake M E Church delivering a message to mothers for Mothers Day. All are invited with special music expected and carnations urged for attendees in memory of mothers living or dead.
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J. L. Sturgell
M. E
Silver Lake
Band to Reorganize For Open Air Silver Lake Concerts
Former band members met to reorganize and plan open air concerts at Silver Lake within weeks. An instructor has been secured and a practice meeting Friday evening will select officers and begin regular weekly rehearsals.
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Silver Lake
Pioneer resident Thomas Gamble dies near South Pleasant
Thomas Gamble died Friday evening at his home three miles south of here after years of artery disease and a stroke. He was nearly 82, born on the family farm, married to Eliza J. Hill, with four children Lula Rosa Orville and Ross and four stepchildren. Funeral at South Pleasant church with Rev. Sturgell officiating. burial in church cemetery.
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Thomas Gamble
South Pleasant
South Pleasant Church
Sturgell
O.C. Weimer
North Manchester
T. M. Hill
Albany
E. H. Hill
Stratford
Texas
Philip Hill
Logansport
Jennie Stevenson
Warsaw
Conference in Session at Wi nona Presbyterian church
The Bible Conference of the Presbyterian church is held at Winona this week with large attendance. Several sermons are delivered daily and each session draws scores of listeners.
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Bible Conference of the
Presbyterian Church
Winona
North Manchester Defeats Fort Wayne Colored Team 6 to 1
A large turnout from the locality attended the Sunday ball game between North Manchester and Fort Wayne colored teams. The visitors were defeated 6 to 11 in a decisive loss.
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North
Manchester
Frantzes Move Household to Yellow Creek Lake Cottage
Mr and Mrs Noah Frantz relocate a portion of their household goods to Yellow Creek lake for the summer. Their daughter Mrs Walter Loucks and family will occupy the cottage most of the time.
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Noah Frantz
Yellow Creek Lake
Walter Loucks
Prominent Man Dead Near Mentone Resident W J Besson
W J Besson of near Mentone died Thursday in Warsaw hospital after prostate surgery. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Harrison Center. He is survived by his widow and two children. A progressive farmer, he also raised registered prize winning spotted Poland China hogs.
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W. J. Besson
Near Mentone
Warsaw
Harrison Center
Mr. Besson
A Load of Fordsons Arrive at Local Ford Agency
The local Ford agency received a shipment of Fordson tractors on Monday. Mr. McKown has been hustling sales and has the greater part of the shipment sold.
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Ford Agency
McKown
Large Funeral Attended Eddinger Service in Mentone
A large crowd attended the Eddinger funeral in Mentone on Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs W H Kern of this place attended. Mr Eddinger was a member of the bankers association and a representative from each county bank joined the service.
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Eddinger
Mentone
W. H. Kern
Bankers Association
Militia Camps Near Gulf to Gather Three Days
Five militia companies from Fort Wayne Jonesboro Mishawaka and Warsaw will camp for three days June 4 5 and 6 at the Gulf Winona. About three hundred men in uniform are expected and many from the vicinity will visit the tented city for at least eight days.
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Fort. Wayne
Jonesboro
Mishawaka
Wolves Reported Near Leesburg Attacking Sheep
Wild wolves again appear near Leesburg and on Sunday night attacked and injured a number of sheep, prompting concern among local farmers in the area.
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Leesburg
Mrs Catherine Irvin Visits Family After Soldiers Home Stay
Mrs Catherine Irvin arrived from the Lafayette Soldiers Home for a short visit with her daughter Mrs B E Spangle and family in the south part of town. She travels to Noble County to visit her sister Mrs Rebecca Bausry who has been quite sick, accompanied by Mrs Rose.
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Catherine Irvin
Lafayette Soldiers Home
Quarterly Conference Sunday Sermon Plans
The brief fragment notes that preaching services are planned for Sunday during the quarterly conference and mentions potential activities or gatherings.
Ramsey Family Health Update Reveals Longstanding Concerns
A visit on Monday evening notes Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ramsey and their son’s health problems spanning multiple years, indicating ongoing family medical concerns.
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Je. A. Ramsey
Mr. Ramsey
Martindale Sisters Visit South Bend During Vacation
Miss Helen Martindale enjoys vacation visits in South Bend with sister Mrs. George Lamar and family. Also traveling with Eunice and Mabel Martindale, the group spends time with relatives and friends during the trip.
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Helen
Martindale
South -Bend
George
Lamar
Eunice
Mabel Martindale
Mentone Appoints New Postmaster Earl Shinn
Earl Shinn is the new postmaster at Mentone, taking charge on Monday of last week. Lloyd Dunlap, retiring after nine years in the role, leaves the office to his successor.
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Earl Shinn
Mentone
Lloyd Dunlap
Mentone Banker Elmer Eddinger Dies of Stroke
Elmer Eddinger president of the Farmers Bank at Mentone died after a stroke suffered Saturday night while returning from Akron with Omer Igo. He was nearly 58, survived by his wife and three daughters. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Mentone with the Knights Templar of Warsaw in charge.
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Elmer Eddinger
Farmers Bank
Mentone
Mr. Eddinger
Omer Igo
Akron
Charles Tucker
Eddinger
Sausaman Sickness Sends Chicago Terminal Worker Home
Lloyd Sausaman, a terminal employee in Chicago who cares for the U S mail, has returned home for a week with illness and is not on duty. He is staying with his parents Mr and Mrs John Sausaman.
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Lloyd Sausaman
Chicago
U. S
John Sausaman
Jontz Takes Lease on Mont Hamman Property
James Jontz has rented the Mont Hamman property on East Main Street and the family plans to move in within a week.
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James Jontz
Mont. Hamman
Main Street
Home for Vacation I A Snoberger Returns
I A Snoberger arrived home Sunday after several weeks away. He works as a traveling salesman for the SP Wall Paper Company and was assigned the southern Illinois territory.
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SP. Wall Paper Company
Illinois
Izaak Walton League Meeting Attended by Local Leaders
A Thursday visit to Warsaw saw A. H. Bowen and Dr. Je Oz Hay attend a Kosciusko County meeting of the Izaak Walton League. The gathering focused on conservation and community efforts.
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A. H. Bowen
Dr. Je Oz ~Hay
Warsaw
Kosciusko
Ipter
Kosciusko County Team Wins State Corn Judging Trophy
Kosciusko County trio Howard Sittler David Baker and Burl Stackhouse won the state corn judging contest at Purdue University among 40 teams. Huntington placed second Auburn third Dekalb fourth. Baker of Etna Green finished second in a 120-contestant score. The silver trophy was awarded to the Kosciusko team and will be exhibited in Warsaw before moving to the county agent’s office.
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Kosciusko County
Howard Sittler
David
Baker
Burl Stackhouse
Hina Green
Purdue University
Huntington
Auburn
Dekalb County
David Baker
Etna Green
Tom Baker
Warsaw
Court House
Mrs Laura McGlennen Visits with Leckrones in Town
Mrs Laura McGlennen and her daughter Eva visited the Leckrone family from Akron last week. Eva, who taught in Akron Schools last winter, plans a short stay to set up a Kindergarten starting next Monday.
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Laura _McGlennen
Eva
Akron
Emanuel Leckrone
Dr. Leckrone
Miss Pearl Sunday Recovers After Tonsil Operation
Miss Pearl Sunday is recuperating at her home in the northwest part of town after an operation for tonsil removal at Warsaw hospital earlier this week. She was brought to her home Tuesday evening.
Road Grading Starts on Gresso Road Through This Place
Work on the Gresso road east and west through this place has begun. The project will extend to Spangle hill and town curbing and gutters, with Thomas Bolley & Son keeping tractors busy to finish before fall.
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Gresso
Thomas, Bolley & Son
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You
Rev
M. E. Church
The
Life
Yellow Creek
Fordsons
Militia
Mentone Banker
Mr.Eddinger
Walton League
Purdue
Gresso Road
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