Road Work Near Gresso and Jefferson Street Completed
Work on the Gresso road finished and machinery loaded for shipment to Upland. Paving on Jefferson Street proceeded rapidly with Sunday work and tarry poured. by Monday the paving was completed and rollers used to finish the surface, improving the overall roadway. Residents of Silver Lake and Lake Township gain a partially paved street and wood roads in the area, marking a notable improvement for the county.
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Jefferson Street
Lake Township
Class Meets In Mazda Division Sunday Evening
The Mazda class of the M. EL held a meeting last evening at the EOP Snyder home. A pleasant tie was exchanged in a friendly gathering.
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M. EL Sunday Sereod
EOP
Snyder Hom
Typhoid Patient Improves After Visit to Manchester
William Hill traveled to North Manchester on Saturday for a brief visit with his son Otho Hill who has been ill with typhoid fever. The patient is slowly improving.
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William Hill
Manchester
Othofliis
War Sidelights from Break on European front line reporting
Special Break articles present core respondents on Europe tattle lines. Civilium stretcher bearer reports from France and a sharpshooter assignment describe grim frontline duties and the grim realities of combat observed by correspondents.
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Europe
France
Soiper
Mrs William Perry Returns From Pacific Coast Visit
Mrs William Perry returns Friday from a visit to the Pacific coast including an extended stay in Osage City Kansas with time spent at her former home.
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Wiliam Perry
Pacific Coast
Osa
E City
Kansas
Eye Injury Reported For Everett Adams After Wood Cut
Everett Adams suffered a left eye wound when a stick flew up while he cut wood at home. Doctors fear possible optic damage but status remains uncertain as he recovers at home.
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Everett Adams
Everett
Two Busy Days At Local Banks For Tax Payments
Last Saturday and Monday were busy days at local banks as residents paid their taxes. Bank staff reported steady crowds and few delays as taxpayers completed payments and received receipts.
Somewhat Improved Mrs. Dennis Dulaney Returns Home
Mrs. Dennis Dulaney has returned to her North Manchester home from Walkerton and South Bend where she was treated for awhile. She stayed with her brother in Walkerton and commuted daily to South Bend for care after fracturing her leg last winter.
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Dennis Dulaney
Manchester
Walkerton
South Bend
South Sheod
Auto Crash Damages Buick Then Hurts Three People
Last Thursday William Caldwell and Samuel Haney were in a Buick when the rear axle broke near a bridge, slamming the car into the abutment. Caldwell and Haney suffered facial cuts, Mrs Halley broke her wrist, all described as doing well.
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William Caldwell
Claypadl
Samuel Haney
Manchester
O Fd
Mr. Hinevy
Mr. Caldwell
Mrs
There Are Fancier Towns But Our Own Stays Best
A reflective Scottish tone praises small towns over larger cities. It extols neighborly welcome, familiar streets, and the charm of a close community. The narrator urges readers to value their own town despite wealthier, glittering places.
Miss Maxine Snyder Hosts Friends on East Sycamore
Miss Maxine Snyder entertained a number of friends at her East Sycamore Street home Monday evening. The gathering was described as a very enjoyable affair.
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Maxine Snyder
East Sycamore Street
Pleasant Time at Rowland Home
A number of young people gathered at the home of the Misses Ruth and Elva Rowland Monday evening for a social occasion. The gathering enjoyed an exceedingly good time with refreshments served at a late hour.
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Ruth
Elva Rowland
Election Day Quietly Passes in Silver Lake
Silver Lake held a calm election with polls opening at six and closing after seven. Only 120 votes were cast though many eligible voters did not appear, and the vote count briefly listed results thereafter.
Miss Lea Miles Appointed Music Instructor at Taylor University
Miss Lea Miles of Upland has accepted a position as instructor in music at Taylor University. She had been teaching a large class in Upland before the university offered the post after faculty consultation.
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Lea Miles
Upland
Taylor University
Miles
Miss Miles
Airs
H.R. Miles
Gresso Road
Myrtle-Glenn Park
Pleasant Family Gathering at Grandma Amiss Home
A cordial Sunday gathering centered at Grandma Amiss brought together relatives including Joseph Kline Frank Tilley and wives George W Amiss Laketon Charles Amiss and family Dale Robert Nelson Peter Leckrone Rose Will Dr J M Amiss Aaron Leckrone and Catharine Lager. They arrived with abundant baskets and at noon tables were set for a shared feast enjoyed by young and old.
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Peter Leckrone
Near Rose Will
J. M. Amiss
Aaron Leckrone
Catharine Lager
Street Work Concludes Amid Community Viewing
Residents reflect on the completed Moul Street project after a summer of watching progress and speaking with contractors Messrs. Miles, Stoffer, and Williams who were noted for excellent work.
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Miles
Williams
Petersons Move to Rose Hill Property
Mr and Mrs L A Peterson have moved to Rose Hill this week occupying the property recently bought from Thomas Easter.
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Rose Hill
Bow
Uey
Thomas Easteraay
Goes Back to Farm Charles Ring Returns Home
Charles Ring returns to his home on a farm near North Manchester with his parents Mr and Mrs Evra Ring after several months away. He had been employed on the grass road since last spring.
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Hisine
Manchester
Evra Ring
Felt mattresses 25.20 at Downings
In Germantown notes Mrs Elizabeth Elder visited A J Tavier home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Netzell called on Sue Johna Hoetman. A large Young People meeting attended Sunday evening. Center folks attended Packerton church Tuesday evening. Harry Taylor moved onto the J M Miller farm vacated by A J Paylor. Mr and Mrs Frank IT and two daughters visited at the Clink home Sunday. Rev Dunkleberger preached an excellent Center sermon Sunday after Sabbath school. Mr and Mrs Hiram Parker and son Riley and wife visited Mahlon Rickel Sunday. Rev Fryberger preached an excellent sermon Sunday afternoon.
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Frank IT
Clink Home
Dunkleberger
Hiram Parker
Riley
Mahlon Rickel Home
Fryberger
This Place
Fire narrowly avoided after lamp explosion in North Manchester
A lamp explosion at Mrs. Eilen Craver's home in North Manchester last Friday evening sparked a small fire. Neighbors acted quickly to prevent major damage. Craver, recently widowed, moved here from east of town a couple of years ago.
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Eilen Craver
Manchester
Nevwa
Embroiderers Host Annual Hallowe'en Dinner for Husbands
The embroidery club ladies entertained their husbands with a three course Hallowe'en dinner at the Ezra Funk home on Monday evening. The annual event again proved highly enjoyable, perhaps more so than any prior similar affair.
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Embroidery Club
Ezra Funk
Victoria Reading Club Meets with Miss Martindale
Members of the Victoria reading villa gathered with Miss Mabel Martindale on Monday evening. The next meeting is set for next Monday at the home of Mrs. J. C. Hay.
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Victoria Reading Villa
Mabel Martindale
J. C. Hay
Oldest Known International Treaty Document
The earliest surviving treaty is the convention between Ramesses II of Egypt and the prince of Kheta. It states a permanent offensive and defensive alliance with clauses on extradition of emigrants, deserters, criminals, and skilled workers. Dated to the fourteenth century BC, it stands as the oldest record of an international transaction.
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Rameses II
Egypt
Kheta
B. C
Palmer Purchases Interest in North Manchester Journal
Harry Palmer of Wabash purchased the interest of Walter A. Ball of Huntington in the North Manchester Journal. Palmer previously served with the Plain Dealer at Wabash, including a period as business manager, and will oversee Journal management though he will not relocate to North Manchester immediately.
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Harry Palmer
Wabash
Walter A. Ball
Huntington
North
the Plain Dealer
Journal
Manchester
Palmer
Hoosier-Dixie Highway Day Draws Auto Delegation
A parade of autos from Elkhart Goshen Milford Leesburg Warsaw and Claypool joined by Silver Lake and Cincinnati Louisville crowds as thirteen hundred machines pass Marion for the Hoosier-Dixie highway celebration. Marion hosts a Made in Marion exhibit and the line of cars travels south through Indiana via Silver Lake toward the main auto highway.
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Elkhart
Goshen
Milford
Leesburg
Warsaw
Claypool
Silver Lake
Cincinnati
Louisville
Marion
Indiana
Ellis Lamb to Join Local Meat Market Partnership
Ellis Lamb and family visited Monday and plan to move here soon. He is expected to become a partner with W. W. Craig in the local meat market.
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Ellis Lamb
Mr. Lamb
W. W. Craig
Advertising Pays Off for Summe Bros Range Eternal Sale
Summe Bros. sold seven units of the celebrated Range Eternal last week after running an eye catching display ad in the Record. The previous week a display ad drew attention and produced results, proving that advertising pays.
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Summe Bros
Spent Evening at Ohmart Home
Last Saturday Mr and Mrs D H Miller Mr and Mrs C C Hanson and George Newhouse and family drove to the Union Ohmart home southeast of town The Ohmarts were away in North Mamchester but the visitors took possession of the home and returned to an oyster supper enjoyed by all Other members of the J C club planned to join but could not make the trip.
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D. H. Miller
C. C. Hanson
George Newhouse
Union Ohmart
Ohmarts
North Mamchester
Mrs Flora Zile Moves to Warsaw as Future Home
Mrs Flora Zile moved last Saturday from the country where her household goods were stored and plans making Warsaw her future home.
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Flora Zile
Warsaw
New Minister Arrives at M E Parsonage
Rev. Hardy arrives from North Dakota to occupy the M. E. parsonage with his family joining a community settling in after their recent arrival a couple of weeks ago.
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North Dakota
M. E. Parsonage
Chicago Sightseeing Trip by Local Couples
Mr and Mrs Harry Bouse spent Sunday in Chicago with Mr and Mrs Ray Lindzy as they enjoyed the sights of the city. The group traveled together for the day and were seen touring prominent downtown spots.
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Harry Bouse
Chicago
Ray Lindzy
Need a Pneumatic Sweeper Says Duntley Co Ad
Readers urged to read the Duntley Sweeper Co. ad in the Recorp. Machines are fully guaranteed and priced reasonably. The RECORD notes people use the Duntley and would not be without one. Call at the REcord office to order or arrange an agency.
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Duntley Sweeper Co
Local residents urged to subscribe to magazines at the Record
A notice invites everyone in the locality to save money by subscribing to various magazines at the Record office and to tell your neighbors about the offer.
Silver Creek Local Notes and People in Brief
Too late for last week Abe Laughman had his clover seed threshed Monday. John Meredith and Alvin Clinker were on our streets Monday. Mrs. Sadie Crome of North Dakota is visiting her father O. O. Oliver. Harry McIntyre was a business visitor at North Manchester Monday. Code Kine is erecting a new house on his farm known as the Casper Brown place. Albert Perry and Clarence Young returned from Wisconsin where they spent a few days buying land and expect to locate there. S. D Rider suffered a severe loss Saturday night when his barn filled with hay and straw and about 100 bushels of wheat burned. one horse, two new buggies, machinery, etc., were consumed. The loss about 1000 dollars or 1200 with no insurance.
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Albert Perry
Clarence Young
Wisconsin
S. D
Trains Wreck Near New Paris In Early Monday Crash
A head on collision wrecked eight passenger and freight cars on the Wabash railroad half a mile west of the Wabash Winona line junction in New Paris. The freight engineer suffered serious burns from escaping steam, while several passengers were injured though not seriously.
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Wabash
Wabash- Winona Innerurban Line
New Paris
Meetings in Yount Room Close with Conversions
A series of meetings in the Yount room led by HLM Riggle of Akron ended last Sunday with large attendance and strong sermons. Several converts joined the church and were baptized on Sunday afternoon at the lake.
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Yount Room
Hlm Riggle
Akron
Church of God
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Faithfulls Af Baka
Mazda
Rowland
Helser
D. Brown
R.ag
Snyder
D. Cline
Marshal Ayers
Haney
Miss Lea Miles
Taylor
University
Grandma
Joseph Kline
Frank Tilley
Peru
George W. Amiss
Laketon
Charles Amiss
Dale
Robert Nelson
Moul Street
Mrs. L. A. Peterson
Charles Ring
Germantown
Elizabeth Elder
A. J.tavier
Charles Netzell
Sue Johna Hoetman
Young Peoples Meeting
Packerton
Harry Taylor
J. M. Miller
A. J. Paylor
Mr. Palmer
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Hoosier-Dixie
Ohmart
Rev. Hardy
Silver Creek
Abe Laughman
John Meredith
Alvin Clinker
Sadie Crome
O. O. Oliver
Harry McIntyre
North Manchester
Code Kine
Hhis Farm
Casper Brown
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