Decoration Day Quietly Observed at Silver Lake
A quiet Decoration Day in Silver Lake saw many away from town while others attended services at South Pleasant and Palestine. Civil War veterans placed flags on graves at the cemetery, honoring thirty-one soldiers from Mexican, Civil, and World War eras. Chas Olinger of North Manchester organized programs at South Pleasant with a firing squad and drum corps as featured elements.
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South Pleasant
Palestine
Chas Olinger
North Manchester
Timberman Family Visit From Ohio Noted
W F Timberman and wife of Oakwood Ohio visited here from Sunday until Tuesday with his parents Mr and Mrs H D Timberman west of town and also with his brothers James and David and sisters Mrs Roy Little and Mrs Oloire Paulus and families.
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W. F. Timberman
Oakwood
Ohio
H. D. Timberman
James
David
Roy Little
Oloire Paulus
Name Omitted Soldier Wilbur Amiss Added to Lakeview Burials
The paper corrects an earlier omission by including Wilbur Amiss in the list of World War soldiers buried at Lakeview Cemetery. The update confirms a total of thirty one soldiers interred there.
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Wilbur Amiss
Lakeview Cemetery
Swain Purchases Bremen Picture Show. Moves Family
John I Swain of North Manchester has bought the Bremen picture show and will relocate his family there. He ran the North Manchester theater for three years and previously operated the Bremen venue part of that period.
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John i Swain
North Manchester
Bremen
Swain
Crowds Pack Courtland Park Opening Day
The lake area hosted a large Sunday crowd estimated over three thousand, with Myrtie Glenn park’s pavilion active for dancing and concerts. Conn's Orchestra from Elkhart joined regular Metropolitan Orchestra for an all day event drawing about a thousand parked cars.
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the Lake
Courtland Park
Metropolitan Orchestra
Conn’s
Filkhart
Myrtie Glenn Park
Warsaw Seniors Enjoy Lake Picnic
Sixty members of the Warsaw High School senior class spent Tuesday afternoon and evening at the lake. They were chaperoned by a faculty member.
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Warsaw High School
Ohio Man Returns Home From Visit
An Ohio man arrived back in Ohio City on Tuesday morning after several days of visiting relatives and friends.
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J. P. Homman
Ohio City
Ohio
Summer Home Residents From Columbia City
Here at Summer Home Rev. and Mrs. O. B. Wells have been here from Columbia City this week and occupying the house on their farm west of town.
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O. B. Wells
Columbia City
Senator Leonard visits hospital to check on Raber
Senator Leonard improving Charles Raber traveled to Indianapolis Monday to visit C LeRoy Leonard who is in a hospital there. Mr Leonard is getting along nicely and better than he had been for several days. Mrs Myron Murphy of Mishawaka accompanies Mr Raber to Indianapolis and remains there this week with her father.
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Charles Raber
Indiapolis
C. LeRoy Leonard
Mr. Leonard
Myron Murphy
Mishawaka
Mr. Raber
Indianapolis
Children’s Day Exercises At Center Church
A Children’s Day program is being prepared for Sunday evening June 3 at the Center Church north of town. The public is invited to attend the exercises and enjoy the planned program.
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Center Church
Memoral Day to July Fourth Joyful Progress in Nation
Yesterday many paid tribute to fallen heroes in American wars while awaiting the July Fourth celebration five weeks ahead. The piece reflects on joy following sorrow as the nation marks Memorial Day and anticipates a rejoicing Independence Day.
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Flanders Fields
Mrs. Floyd Neff Undergoes Elkhart Hospital Operation
Mrs Floyd Neff formerly Miss Sarelda Brandenburg of Syracuse underwent an appendicitis operation at an Elkhart hospital last Wednesday evening. She was rushed from her home east of Silver Lake and reported in serious condition, but has shown signs of improvement.
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Floyd Neff
Elkhart
Neff
Sarelda Brandenburg
Silver Lake
Syracuse
Indiana University Commencement to Bestow 450 Degrees
Kosciusko county students at Indiana University will receive degrees at the commencement program. The ceremony opens last week with daily events leading to the graduation on Wednesday June 6. Milton Leckrone and Dave Wood of this locality are among those to receive degrees and will return home for summer vacation after the spring term ends. Milton has been at home this week with his family.
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Kosciusko County
Indiana University
Milton Leckrone
Dave Wood
Milton
Divorce Petition Seeks Alimony and Support in Kosciusko County
Kittie Metzger files for divorce from Ezra Metzger in Kosciusko County Court seeking separate maintenance 2500 alimony plus weekly 25 after a year 5000 and 25 per week for two periods. couple from Clay Township northeast of Silver Lake married 1898 with three children.
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Kosciusko Airnucit
Kittie Metzger
Ezra Metzger
Clay Township
Silver Lake
Flohr Family Reopens After Farm Home Fire
Several weeks after a blaze destroyed the Flohr farm home southwest of town a new residence has been completed and the Ezra Flohr family has moved in joining the community in celebrating the rebuilt home.
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Ezra Flohr
Fortgang Visits New York Broker at Braude Home
Adolph Fortgang of New York was visiting at the E. Braude home from Saturday to Monday. Fortgang is a city broker who handles eggs and butter shipped by Braude to the east.
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Adolph Fortgang
New York
E. Braude
Mr. Fortgang
Mr. Braude
Marriage of Mabel Rickel and Jack Engle in Warsaw
Miss Mabel Rickel daughter of Loren and Mrs Rickel of near Burket and Jack Engle son of John and Mrs Engle of Seaver Dam were married Sunday noon by Rev O B Croxall at the Warsaw Methodist parsonage.
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Mabel Rickel
Loren Rickel
Burket
Jack Engle
John Engle
Seaver Dam
O. B. Croxall
Methodist Parsonage
Warsaw
Price Family Host Birthday Supper for Herbert
Mr and Mrs A L Price hosted a Tuesday evening birthday supper for their son Herbert. Desert Kerling attended, sharing the birthday with Herbert as they are the same age.
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A. L. Price
Herbert
Kerling
Paving Delayed by Tarva Shortage on Main Street
Material stone and tarva have been laid along several blocks and the east section will soon be open for general use. A shortage of tarva held up paving on Monday while cement crossings are being built in the interim.
Stockholder Seeks Sale of Silver Lake Elevator Assets
A stockholder requests a receiver for the Silver Lake Elevator after managers closed it two months ago. The firm failed to collect subscriptions to cover roughly 7000 dollars in debts, and the receiver is sought to sell the property and pay creditors.
Races Draw Crowd From Locality to Speedway
Many residents traveled to Indianapolis for speedway racing Wednesday. Autos were seen passing through the area Tuesday from southern Michigan and northern Indiana toward the capital city to attend the events.
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Indianapolis
Speedway
Michigan
Indiana
Undertaker John B. Hoover Found Dead in Rochester Store
John B. Hoover, 54, a leading furniture dealer and undertaker in Northern Indiana, was discovered dead last Thursday inside his Rochester shop. Local authorities investigate the death as a possible natural causes case.
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John B. Hoover
Indiana
Rochester
Wabach High School Seniors Enjoy Myrtle-Glenn Park Picnic
Members of the senior class gathered at Myrtle-Glenn Park last Friday evening for a picnic. The event featured a weenie and marshmallow toast among its highlights.
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Wabach High School
Myrtle-Glenn Park
Death of Farmer Rudolph Engle Near Beaver Dam
Rudolph Engle about 60 a well known farmer north west of here near Beaver Dam lake died suddenly Monday morning after breakfast. He had suffered several heart attacks in recent months and died shortly after seven. He leaves a widow several children and many relatives. Funeral Wednesday morning was largely attended.
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Rudolph Engle
Here
Beaver Dam Lake
Children’s Day Exercises Planned at Methodist Church
The community is informed of Children’s Day programs at the Methodist church this Sunday evening June 10. Local children have spent the week rehearsing for the event.
Kinsey Son Goes to Chicago for Eye Operation
Leland Kinsey son of Elmer Kinsey of Claypool traveled to Chicago last week for an eye operation after suffering with a chronic condition. The procedure was advised after consultation with specialists.
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Leland Kinsey
Elmer Kinsey
Claypool
Chicago
Home For Summer In Silver Lake Mr and Mrs Franks Return
Mr and Mrs E A Franks have taken up residence in Silver Lake for the summer. He taught in Argos schools this past winter and with the schools closed last week they returned to spend their vacation in their old town.
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E. A. Franks
Silver Lake
Hard to parse loyalty through newspaper subscriptions
A quip asserts subscriptions reflect honesty, claiming dishonest men hit printers and showing no escape from vice. It reads as a satirical social observation on press relations and character.
Services at M. E. Church on Silver Lake Circuit
The Silver Lake circuit holds preaching services next Sunday at South Pleasant 9 30 a m Silver Lake 10 45 a m and Disko 7 30 p m Everyone is invited to attend and support with your presence Pastor B S Young delivers the messages at these Methodist churches.
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Silver Lake
B.S. Young
Franks Plans Summer Radio Setup for Nationwide Signals
With E. A. Franks at home for the summer, he will rearrange his radio outfit and soon be ready to listen in on any circuit. He aims to receive the latest market reports, concerts, sermons, and lectures from all parts of the United States.
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E. A. Franks
United States
Cline Family Attends Warsaw Baccalaureate Celebration
Mr and Mrs A B Cline visited the J D Cline home in Warsaw as their grandson Eldred Cline graduates from Warsaw High School this week and attends the baccalaureate services held Sunday.
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A. B. Cline
Warsaw
J. D. Cline
Eldred Cline
Indiana to End Teacher License Examinations After December 1 1928
Examinations for public school teachers licenses will be discontinued in Indiana after December 1, 1928, per a ruling approved by the state board of education in Indianapolis. Licenses will be issued only after the new provisions become effective.
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Indiana
State Board of Education
Indianapolis
Aliag
Pte
Future Worries Loom Larger Than Past for Public
A reflective piece questions dwelling on past trouble while highlighting the anxious focus on forthcoming challenges and events shaping society. It urges attention to upcoming issues rather than clinging to bygone concerns.
Accident at saw mill leaves man missing finger
Eugene Way suffered an accident at the saw mill in the east part of town last Thursday forenoon while operating a 4 gang rip saw. His left little finger was amputated at the third joint and the adjacent finger sustained a laceration. He was brought to town for treatment and is progressing well.
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Way
Lights For All Vehicles Urged On Night Horse Drawn Runs
A. H. Hinkle, superintendent of maintenance, urges night drivers of horse drawn vehicles to display a light on the left side so approaching motorists from either direction can see it.
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A. H. Hinkle
Has Sold General Store at Servia
A. D. Shireman, in town last Saturday, announced the sale of his general store at Servia and said possession would be Monday. He and his family will move to their farm near North Manchester to reside there.
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A. D. Shireman
Servia
Mr. Shireman
North
Manchester
Entered College at North Manchester by Misa Fanchon Kline
Misa Fanchon Kline traveled to North Manchester Monday and entered the local college there, marking her enrollment.
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Misa Fanchon Kline
North
Manchester
Man Sues Nickel Plate Road Over Flooded Land
Jacob Deaton of Claypool area sues Nickel Plate Road in circuit court seeking 600 dollars damages for flooding of his land. He claims an obstructed drain by the railroad caused the damage.
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Jacob Deaton
Claypool
Nickle Plate Road
Railroad
Graduates to Receive Diplomas at Winona Lake Ceremony
About 157 common school graduates in the county will receive diplomas on June 9 at the annual commencement exercises in Winona Lake. County Superintendent Jesse Bruner announced the event last week, noting it is the smallest class in years. Township trustees and the county board of education plan the usual entertainment and program.
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Winona Lake
Jesse Bruner
County Board of Education
Chicago couple visits Ferverda family for weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Tom McCormick drove from Chicago last Saturday for a day visit at the Ferverda home. Mrs. Ferverda and her children, who had been in the city for two weeks, accompanied them. The McCormicks returned home Sunday evening.
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Tom. McCormick
Chicago
Ferverda
New Gasoline Pump Installed At L O Henry Shop
L O Henry installed a new gasoline pump last week at his tire vulcanizing shop. The updated pump is described as more convenient than the previous unit.
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L. O. Henry
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South Pleas
Ant
Our Resorts
Leonard Improving
Children’s Day At Center
B&bae
Elkhart Hospital
Vd Ab
IND. University
Carl
Occupy
Real
Tate
Undertaker
Mr. Engle
Beaver Dam
M. E. Church
Disko
Eugene Way
Sues Nickel Plate Road
Winona
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