Died Sunday Eve M N McGlennen Former Local Man
Michael McGlennen a former Silver Lake and North Manchester resident died at his home in North Manchester Sunday evening at 6 45 from a stroke of cerebral apoplexy after days of illness He had run a restaurant and bakery in Silver Lake and had lived in Delphi Akron South Whitley and other places Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the United Brethren Church conducted by Rev T Butterbaugh Burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery.
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Michael McGlennen
Manchester
McGlensen
Mr. McGlennen
Delphi
Akron
South Whitley
Victoria Reading Club Delegates Attend Warsaw Convention
Several members of the Victoria Reading Club traveled to Warsaw today to participate in the Federation of Clubs convention. A banquet at noon was followed by an excellent program.
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Reading Club
Warsaw
Federation of Clubs
Soil Survey In County Begins by U. S. Department
W E Tharp of the U S Department of Agriculture has arrived from Jackson Mississippi to begin a soil survey of the county. He and a Purdue University assistant will spend the summer studying soils to every section and will complete a report with soil analyses and crop adaptability. Kosciusko is the first county in the North Central States to be surveyed and the work may take two years to finish. Each square foot will be surveyed for top and subsoil with a map showing roads railroads rivers lakes highways streets public buildings and farm structures.
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W.E. Tharp
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Jackson
Mississippi
Purdue University
Department of Agriculture
Kosciusko
North Central States
Tharp
Auto Rules in North Manchester
Drivers in North Manchester must observe auto laws and keep mufflers closed. Park vehicles square to the curb to maintain orderly streets according to local regulations.
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North
Manchester
Unusual Dandelion Bloom Covers Lawns This Year
The writer notes an unprecedented dandelion bloom with lawns nearly all yellow. A reader quips that while this would be a fine time to make dandelion wine, obtaining enough sugar for the stunt poses a challenge.
Blessing for Some People in a Traveling Era
The piece reflects on high gasoline costs and a culture of frequent travel. It notes that a quarter of spending goes to cars and many must drive long distances, even on Sundays, to attend events. It warns of worsening road conditions and a future of higher speeds with bad roads.
Wash Ogden Dead at Laketon
Laketon resident Wash Ogden died at his home near noon last Thursday. He was about seventy five, long time in the community, and is survived by his wife a son and a daughter.
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Wash Ogden
Laketon
Milford Church Burned In Fire Destruction
The Methodist Church at Milford was destroyed by a fire about ten days ago causing an estimated loss of $15,000. Fire officials arrived to find the flames well advanced and the building unsalvageable. A movement to rebuild the church is under way once materials are secured.
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Milford
Crisler Takes Clerk Job at Gemmer Grocery
A. W. Crisler has joined the Gemmer grocery store as a clerk, starting Monday. He brings several years of grocery experience from running a general store in Illinois.
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A. W. Crisler
Gemmer
Illinois
Roann Editor I E Warren Visits Roann in Town
I E Warren of Roann, reared on a nearby farm, visited with W H Kern and friends last Friday afternoon. Warren recently bought the Roann newspaper plant and, with his two sons, runs the business and reports heavy printing. He and his sons called at the Record office during the town stop.
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I. E. Warren
Roann
Mr. Warren
Here
W. H. Kern
Gunshot Death of Boy After Wound at Claypool Area
Guy Shultz aged 20 son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Shultz east of Claypool died at Warsaw hospital after a shotgun discharge wound to his right arm. He had shown improvement but developed complications and passed away Tuesday evening. He is survived by his parents a brother Royse Shultz and a sister Mary Shultz. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the U B church in Claypool with burial in Grace Dawn cemetery.
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Guy Shultz
Jacob Shultz
Claypool
Warsaw
Young Shultz
Royse Shultz
Whittier
Cal
Mary Shultz
U. B. Church
Grace Dawn Cemetery
Zimmerman visits old Silver Lake friends after 30 years
Charles Zimmerman of Columbus, Ohio, stopped in Silver Lake last Friday to visit former residents tied to the 1880s flouring mill era. He planned a brief stay with his two sisters in South Whitley and noted town changes since his last visit decades ago.
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Charles Zimmerman
Columbus
Ollie
Silver Lake
Zimmerman
Charles
Detroit
South
Whitley
Swain to Open Local Moving Picture Show
John Swain of North Manchester closed a deal to lease the Yount business room and plans to install a moving picture theater within weeks. The operation aims to be ready by the first of next month with hope for strong local attendance. Swain already runs two successful shows in North Manchester.
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John Swain
North
Manchester
Yount
Swain
Pension Increases for Civil War Veterans and Widows
President Wilson signed a bill on May 1 raising civil war veterans pensions to 50 dollars a month and widows to 38 dollars monthly. Amendments extend the increases to Mexican war veterans and their widows, plus 73 widows of War of 1812 veterans. Average pensions before were 37.50 for veterans and 25 for widows.
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Wilson
Senate
Aged Wabash County Woman Dies at 89
Mrs John Miller longtime Wabash County resident died last week at her North Manchester home at age 89. She was married to John Miller for sixty seven years and they raised eight children who survive.
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Wabash County
North
Manchester
John Miller
Keller Family Travels to Chester Montana
Mrs Nora Keller and her son Leonard left for Chester Montana for a visit. The Lloyd Sheeley family had earlier gone there and have been getting along nicely.
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Nora Keller
Leonard
Chester
Montana
Lloyd Sheeley
Family visit brings good health news from Galveston
Last Sunday J. M. and Charles Amiss and Mrs. Robert Nelson visited the Joseph Kline home near Galveston to spend the day with their ailing sister Mrs. Kline who had been in poor health. They report Mrs. Kline is feeling much better than expected.
New Train Service Promised on Big Four Route
Railroad men report a new Sunday service on the Big Four with a southbound train to Indianapolis arriving around 6 30 a m and a northbound run near 10 p m. The fast train will make few stops and carry no mail or express. Sunday mail may be suspended. A mail and passenger train is planned for southbound departures at 10 30 a m and 3 30 p m.
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Indianapolis
Odd Fellows visit Warsaw member amid illness
Several members of the Odd Fellows lodge from this place went to Warsaw last Friday evening and called on L. W. Myers, a lodge member here, who has been in poor health for several months.
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Odd Fellows Lodge
Warsaw
L. W. Myers
Bad Mix: Hurry and Worry Threaten Health
A reflective note warns that constant hurry and worry create a dangerous blend harming well being. It emphasizes that many feel this tension, yet enduring it regularly can be deadly over time. The piece urges calmer, steadier routines to avoid such risks.
Memorial and Decoration Day Arrangements Set
At a meeting last Friday citizens formed committees to arrange Memorial and Decoration services. Memorials will be at the Methodist church Sunday forenoon with Rev. Smith directing and Rev. E. A. Thomas of Warsaw delivering the Decoration Day address. Bands speakers flowers and programs to be organized.
Sugar Prices Soar Amid Pro Profit Reports
Reports from Washington accuse profiteering in sugar with present prices around 25 cents a pound and potential yearly costs totaling 600 000 000 dollars. The 1917 tax era showed sugar producers earning over 40 percent on invested capital as sugar sold at 7 to 8 cents per pound.
Joint Decoration Planned by Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias
A proposal to unify the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias decorations in early June. Previously each order held separate observances and laid flowers on members’ graves. A single service would allow all members to attend without preference. Date to be announced if joint exercises proceed.
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Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Crops Show Decrease in Indiana and U S Wheat
The monthly Indiana crop report from the cooperative crop reporting service notes a sharp decline in wheat and rye conditions from last year. Hay acreage is steady, while livestock mortality and overall condition remain near typical levels.
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United States
Co-Operative Crop-Reporting Service
Indiana
Dunkard church to hold national meeting in Hoover
The Dunkard church plans its annual national communion and council meeting beginning May 23 in Hoover, a small town eight miles northwest of Peru. Hoover was chosen as the 1920 meeting place. Expecting at least 10 000 attendees with delegates from across the United States and many bringing families.
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Dunkard
Hoover
Peru
Pittsburg
United States
birth record William Gordon WeFord born in Warsaw
Mr and Mrs Augustus WeFord announce the birth of their son William Gordon born Thursday morning at their Warsaw home. The mother is the daughter of EB W Gresso of Warsaw and well known in the community.
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Augustus WeFord
Warsaw
William Gordon
Children's Day at Center U B Church
A program for children is planned at Center United Brethren Church one and a half miles north of this place on Sunday evening June 6. Organizers expect a large attendance and an excellent program is being prepared.
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U. B
For Sale Milk by the Quart Ad
Milk by the quart offered for sale with contact Mia and Ed Reed and phone 04 for details.
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Mia
Ed Reed
Babe Left At Door Baby Found Near Claypool Doorstep
A seven week old baby boy was found left on the doorstep of Lawrence Detterman’s home north of Claypool at about midnight Sunday. The child was warm and well clothed, and Mr and Mrs Detterman have taken the infant in, citing a birth date of March 27 1920. A note on the clothing suggested possible adoption.
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Lawrence Detterman
Claypool
Robbery Attempt at Urbana Bank Fails to Open Safe
An early Friday morning break in at Urbana Bank failed to open the safe. attackers gained only a few hundred dollars in liberty bonds from deposit boxes. The vault door was blown with nitro glycerine and all 100 deposit boxes rifled. No suspects are found. investigators think the thieves left by car.
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Urbana
Pass'd Away Monday Kosciusko County Elder Napoleon Weirick
Napoleon Weirick aged 84 one of Kosciusko county's oldest residents died Monday evening at his daughter Mrs Ray Parka's home in Burket from a brain blood clot. He came to Kosciusko in 1838 settled near Warsaw and lived there most of his life. Survived by his wife five children Walter Will Nellie James J F Skinner and others. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon.
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Napoleon Weirick
Kosciusko County
Ray Parka
Burket
Mr. Weirick
Pennsylvania
Cook
Warsaw
Parks
Walter Weirick
Near Palestine
Will Weirick
Mentone
Nellie Stuckum
Dowagh
Mich
James Stoneburner
Dutchtown
J.F. Skinner
This Place
Mrs Catherine Irvin Visits From Soldiers Home
Mrs Catherine Irvin is in town this week visiting her daughter Earl Spangle and family. She has been at the National Soldiers Home in Lafayette for years on a fifteen day furlough and will also visit her son Ed Irvin and family northwest of Claypool.
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Catherine Irvin
Earl Spangle
Summer School at Winona Opens July 10
The summer school for ministers and religious workers begins in Winona on July 10 for a four week term.
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Winona
Nona
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N M. McGlennen
NO. Manchester
Rev
T. Butterbaugh
Lakeview Cemetery
The
Victoria
Soil Survey
Old Town
North Manchester Man
Galveston
J. M
ADS New Train Service
Washington
Nizations Contemplate Holding
Dunkards
Children’s Day At Center
Babe
Mrs. Detterman
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