Local Lad Suspected in Silver Lake Theft and Flight
Glen Lister sixteen years old entered the William Snake home while the family was away. He stole about 25 dollars, bought a suitcase and shoes and a watch, and plans to go to North Manchester. Police pursue him toward Mishawaka with possible Reform School disposition anticipated.
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Snone
Snake
Lister Boy
soGo
Snok
Silver Lake
The
Grosso Star
Mishawaka
Manchester
North Manchester
Snoke
Reform School
John Rowland
Snake Place
Family to Stay All Summer at Winona Cottages
Witrout and family arrived in Winona Tuesday to remain through the season. They own two cottages and are prepared to feed and house a number of visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. E
Witrout
Winona
Home Visit of Everett Whittenberger from Mute School
Everett Whittenberger, who has attended the mute school in Indianapolis since last September, arrived home at noon for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Abbie Whittenberger northwest of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Whittenberger
Indianapolis
Abbie Whittenberger
Mrs Lb W Myers Attends Warsaw Commencement
Mrs Lb W Myers visited Warsaw with her daughter and family for the Friday and Saturday commencement exercises. Her granddaughter Miss Elsie Cook was among the graduates, a notable local connection highlighted during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lb. W. Myers
Warsaw
Incess
Was Here on Visit May Become a Tiller of the Soil
J M Bloomer his wife and daughter Margaret of North Vernon visited here Wednesday with A J Hilland at the G A Brush home. They traveled from Warsaw in the morning and back in the evening. Bloomer is on a fifteen day vacation and visiting friends at Warsaw Goshen Rochester and other points. He is also negotiating real estate in Elkhart county and may decide to become a farmer later.
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J. M. Bloomer
Margaret
North Vernon
J. Hilland
G. A. Brush
Warsaw
Change in Time Card At Michigan Division Of Big Four
A new time card will be implemented on the Michigan Division of the Big Four Railroad and patrons are advised to watch for the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Big Four
Fishing Trip Pastime By McNabney And Spaulding
W L McNabney and Mr Spaulding of Anderson visited last Friday and stayed through Monday enjoying a vacation and time spent fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. McNabney
Mr. Spaulding of
Anderson
Girl drank acid Miss Hazel Foster near Warsaw death
Miss Hazel Foster 25 employed at W R Thomas store in Warsaw died after likely ingesting carbolic acid at home of her parents. She had suffered facial neuralgia and was to marry Floyd Alexander soon. Funeral set for Friday at two o'clock.
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Hazel Foster
Warsaw
William Foster
Floyd Alexander
West
Dentist J C Hay to Vacation in Iowa
Husband in the West J C Hay will visit Adel Iowa with sister Mrs Anna Kulp and husband for a few days then travel to additional points. He plans a hunting trip before returning and resumes his office duties refreshed after the recreation.
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J. C. Hay
Adel
Iowa
Mrs
Anna Kulp
Hay
German Baptist Brethren Hold Annual Meeting at Winona Lake
The annual meeting of the German Baptist Dunkards Brethren is held at Winona Lake this week. Representatives arrive from all parts of the United States and attendance is estimated between fifty thousand and one hundred thousand people. Next Sunday is expected to be the largest day with excursions from many states bringing thousands.
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Baptist
Brethren
Winona Lake
United States
Decoration Day Message Echoes Across Nation
A 1913 editorial observes Decoration Day on May 30 as a solemn national ritual. It honors soldiers and sailors who died for the Union, urging reverence, memory, and flowers laid on graves to keep the nation united and free.
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Love
The
Republic
John A Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Visit to Sick Brother Brings Hill and Stickel Home
Mesdames Alice Hill and H. A. Stickel returned from New Waverly where they had visited their brother James Sebring who is quite ill with a complication of diseases.
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Alice Hill
H. A. Stickel
New Waverly
James Sebring
Home From the East Employed at Winona Lake
Robert Wiltrout returned from Charleston West Virginia where he worked in a store for several months. He arrived in Winona Sunday and began work Monday morning for the Winona Mercantile Company for the summer.
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Robert Wiltrout
Charleston
West Virginia
Robert
Winona
Winona Mercantile Company
Railroads to Start Summer Excursions Next Month
North state railroads announce the kickoff of summer excursions starting next month. Officials say expanded schedules and special trains will cater to tourists and residents seeking scenic trips.
Girl Stricken With Mumps During North Manchester Visit
Hazel Brown, visiting the Ray Harter home near North Manchester last week, grew sick and was taken home by H. L. Oldfather in his car. Upon arrival she worsened and was confined to her room with an attack of mumps.
John Gollmer Dies at 86 in Local Home
John Gollmer died at his daughter Mrs. Alex Netzen’s home southeast of here at age 86 after long illness. Born in Germany in 1826 he came to America over fifty years ago. Funeral services were held in Claypool Tuesday and the remains were taken to Ohio for burial. He is survived by five sons and four daughters.
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John Gollmer
Alex Netzen
Here
Mr. Gollmer
Germany
Chicken supper planned by Aid Society in Robinson building
The Aid Society of the United Brethren Church will serve a chicken supper with all the trimmings in the Robinson building on Saturday evening June 7 starting at 6 o'clock. Proceeds support church activities.
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Aid Society of the United Brethren Church
Robinson Building
Obituary of John Gollmer of Claypool and family ties
John Gollmer born August 22 1826 in Württemberg Germany died May 26 1913 aged 86 years 9 months 4 days. Survived by nine children four daughters and five sons and two granddaughters one grandson and a great granddaughter. Burial in Fostoria beside wife Elizabeth Dieabl who preceded him 28 years earlier. Funeral in Claypool at 10 am Tuesday conducted by Rev. McCoy. body sent to Fostoria for interment.
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John Gollmer
Wurtenberg
Germany
Elizabeth Dieabl
John Albert
Charles E
Lansing
Mich
Louisa C. Nelson
Silver Lake
John A
California
Hattie B. Taylor
Claypool
William H
Elkhart
David E
Granite City
Mary L
Fostoria
Ohio
Joseph K
Warren
Emma R. Pore
Cleveland
Jacob
Marion
Ind
McCoy
Card of Thanks for John Gollmer
Through this paper we express heartfelt thanks to the community for kindness and sympathy during his illness death and funeral. The children thank all who aided and supported them during this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gollmer
J D Lee Cline to Lead Silver Lake Schools Next Winter
Announcement states J D Lee Cline will be superintendent of Silver Lake Schools next term. He replaces six year head E E Botts and brings Olin D Morrison as principal assistant. Trustees Frantz and Jarrett settled release from Claypool contract to allow the move.
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Silver Lake
Frantz
Jarrett
Cline
Claypool
Botts
Olin D. Morrison
Winona College
Park to Open Sunday for Myrtle-Glenn Season
Myrtle-Glenn park opens for the season Sunday June 1 with a band concert in the afternoon. The event marks the start of summer recreation for residents and visitors in the area.
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Myrtle-Glenn Park
Warsaw Triumphs 3–1 Over Kendallville In Ball Game
Large crowd attended the Sunday ball game in Warsaw where Warsaw defeated Kendallville 3 to 1. The match drew many local attendees and highlighted Warsaw with the winning score.
Vacation Visitor Sparks Small Town Welcome
Rantz Snoberger, a Chicago student, visits his relatives on Sunday. The note says Jerry is progressing well with his studies and enjoys the work.
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Rantz Snoberger
Chicago
Jerry
Skating Rink Opens Season At Myrtle Giena Park
Myrtle Giena Park welcomes skaters as the rink opens for the season drawing a large crowd. The event marks the start of skating activities with families and enthusiasts enjoying the first day.
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Myrtle-Giena Park
Eri
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Glen Lister
William Snake
North
William
Stoke
Town
Claketon
Miss Hazel Foster
J.C. Hay
Tion
Sister
Husband
Red
Hazel Brown
Ray
Alex. Netzen
Gresso’s Department Store
J. D. Lee Cline
Erintendent
Prof. Botts
Sistant
Mr. Cline
Clay Township
Kendallville
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