Died in Claypool Charles Snoke Dies at Home
Charles Snoke died at his brother L D Snoke home in Claypool after a brief illness from pneumonia with complications. He was 53 and survived by a daughter, a sister Mrs J A Weeter and four brothers S E of Argus, William and E M of this place and L D of Claypool. Funeral services were held at the United Brothers church with Claypool Odd Fellows in charge. Interment followed in Claypool cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Snoke
Claypool
Snake
J. A. Weeter
Argus
William
E. M
L. D
United Brothers Church
Claypuol
Farmers Donate Corn for Near East Relief Drive
This week farmers are donating corn for Near East relief and in some localities the quota is being raised with little effort. The effort reflects broad community support for relief needs, with local donors contributing to the drive.
Advertising Pays Proven By Timely Notices
The article notes quick returns from ads announcing a found glove and a lost large doctor book. The paper came off the press only hours before the notices were restored to their owners, underscoring the value of advertising.
Going South For Winter
James J. Babcock announced plans to leave town for Citronella Alabama to visit his brother Judd Babcock and wife. He will spend several months in Mississippi during the winter and return next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Babcock
Citronella
Alabama
Judd Babcock
Mr. Babcock
Mississippi
Locals Lose to Independent Team at South Whitley
In a South Whitley game on last Coursday evening the Independent team defeated the locals by a score of 31 to 19.
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South Whitley
Akron High School Bball Team Wins At Opponent
The Akron high school basketball team visited last Friday and defeated the home school by a score of 13 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron High School
Warsaw community house planned with $6000 cost
A movement to erect a Warsaw community house gathers support with an estimated construction cost of about six thousand dollars. Supporters push for fundraising and local backing to realize the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Lake Township Teachers Institute Held at High School
Teachers and trustees met in Lake township at the high school last Saturday for a very good program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Township
Robbery at Warsaw Big Four Depot During Daylight
The Big Four depot in Warsaw was robbed on Thursday between 11 30 and two. An estimated 37 dollars was taken from the cash drawer after a jimmy was used to force the drawer open. The ticket office is unoccupied part of the day between train arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
Warsaw
Engineer T. B. Kelder at Envus Coal Co. near Oakland City
A recent communication notes T. B. Kelder now works as an engineer on a coal train for Envus Coal Co. near Oakland City. The field spans about a thousand acres and the coal is of wood quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. 8. Kelder
Oakland City
Envus Coal-Co
Decker Trial Opens in Whitley Circuit Court
Fred Decker faces a murder complicity charge in the Lovett case. The Whitley circuit court in Columbia City will hear the trial starting Friday with a special panel of 150 jurors in addition to the regular jury. The Atwood cabin killing near Elkhart last March is the central event under review and proceedings are expected to draw large crowds across multiple sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Decker
Whitley
Columbia City
Decker
LeRoy Lovett
Elkhart
Atwood
Stranger cashed worthless checks in Warsaw business places
A stranger cashed checks at three prominent Warsaw businesses last week. The amounts ranged from 5 to 6.85 dollars. Authorities advise merchants to refuse cashing checks for strangers without proper identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Auto Tax and License Crackdown Targets Warsaw Area
State trooper and federal officer patrol Warsaw county to seize violators of federal and state auto rules. Taxi drivers and others who hire rides lacking federal tax compliance, proper license numbers, or ownership certificates are under pursuit. Officers plan random visits to enforce compliance, even cars with a single license plate face scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Night Watch Organized for Silver Lake
Silver Lake forms a night watch with Elmer Christner hired to lead the effort. Christner began duties last week and is described as an upright young man ready for the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Elmer Christner
Christner
Foot Severely Injured by Horse Near Warsaw
Yared Harter, living east of Warsaw, suffered a severe foot injury last Friday when a horse stepped on his foot. One bone broke and the foot was badly cut and bruised by the horse's shoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yared Harter
Warsaw
Wreck blocks line as fourteen freight cars derail near Warsaw
Last Thursday evening a northbound freight train derailed south of Warsaw with fourteen cars piled across the tracks. Officials suspect a broken rail or wheel caused the crash, detouring No. 40 via Claypool and South Whitely to Columbia City before resuming to Warsaw. Cleanup began Friday, with burning debris Monday evening drawing many onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
No. 40
Nessary
Claypool
South Whitely
Columbia City
Pennsylvania
Will Erect New Church in South Whitley
The Church of the Brethren plans to build a new church at South Whitley with construction to begin in early spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethers
South Whitley
A Nation on Wheels: Surging U S Motor Vehicle Growth
Alfred Reeves told the National Hardware Association in Atlantic City that the United States now has over 9.0 million motor vehicles registered including 900,000 trucks and 8.3 million passenger cars. He predicted production topping 1.7 million cars this year and about 15 million motor vehicles within six years as highways expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Alfred Reeves
National Hardware Association
Atlantic City
United States
Wood in Danville Soldiers Home Report
W E Wood is progressing well after going to the Danville Illinois soldiers home several weeks ago and expecting to stay through the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Wood
Danville
Illinois
Roy Helser Leaves for I O C Grand Lodge Session
Roy Helser attends the I O C F Grand Lodge of Indiana session in Indianapolis. He is expected to return home Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Helser
Indianapolis
I. 0.C. F. Grand Lodge of
Indiana
Capitol City
Indiana Prohibition Chief Rules Beer May Not Be Brewed
R. C. Minton head of the federal prohibition department in Indiana under Bert Morgan says beer cannot be lawfully brewed for use in the state or shipment to others. He notes treasury rulings permitting beer on physician prescriptions do not override Indiana’s stringent law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
R. C. Minton
Federal Prohibition Department
Bert Morgan
Treasury Department
Attendees Reported After Public Safe Near Town
Local residents describe a safety incident south west of town yesterday afternoon involving several people from the area. No further details were provided about injuries or actions taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Walters
Knifton Family Resides near Bridge Place southwest of town
Mr and Mrs Ernest Knifton moved from Detroit several weeks ago and now reside on the Bridge place two and a half miles southwest of town. Mrs Knifton was formerly Miss Phebe Clinker daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Clinker residing southwest of here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest. Knifton
Detroit
Bridge Place
Town
Skinner Returns to Work at Braude Packing House
J. F. Skinner, confined to his home for a couple of weeks with sickness, was improved enough to resume his work at the Braude packing house on Monday morning.
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J. F. Skinner
Braude Packing House
Condition of Myers Family
Mrs. L. W. Myers of Warsaw is recovering eyesight and can read large letters and help with home duties. Mr. Myers, bedridden and weak in mind and body for over a year, is confined to his room but does not seem to suffer greatly.
Diphtheria Closes Larwill Public School Amid Outbreak
Three rooms of the Larwill public school were closed last week due to diphtheria spread. Several cases reported in the vicinity of Larwill and Lordine in Whitley County.
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Larwillt
Larwill
Lordiné
Whitley County
Funeral Attendance for Charles Snoke TM at Claypool
A substantial number from the area attended the funeral of Charles Snoke TM at Claypool, held Thursday afternoon.
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Charles Snoke
Claypool
John Sinton Returns to Fort Wayne Hospital
John Sinton, long staying near Ramsey and Sunme Grocery, has been in poor health. He previously underwent appendicitis surgery in a Fort Wayne hospital and, after limited improvement, decided to seek further treatment. He left for Fort Wayne on Tuesday to enter the hospital again.
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John Sinton
Fort Wayne
Ramsey and Sunme
Sinton
Linton
Marriage Licence Issued in Waggan to Foster Parker and Tucker
A marriage licence was issued last Saturday in Waggan to Foster Parker of Claypool and a titled dean Tucker of Mentone. The couple, among local youths, is known by many in the area.
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Waggan
Foster Parker
Claypool
Tiilo Dean ‘Tucker
Mentone
Local Happenings Summary From Aug to Nov 1921
A compilation of notable events during the paper’s off period August 4 through November 1 1921. Includes deaths marriages births and other short notices of interest to readers in the locality.
Sept news brief from Albion area residents and relocations
Sept 12 to Sept 17 notes include James Yotter minor injuries from an auto incident and visit with grandparents. Thurman Isley and wife move to Fitton property. Fred Barr joins Farmers Telephones Co. as lineman. a photo developing shop opens above Dr Leckrone’s. E Braude plans a summer resort and 100 lakefront lots. Milton Leckrone returns to Bloomington. J E Burdge moves west of town to Akron. Doll’s restaurant and bakery closes. Clerie Paulus and Chester Bashore purchase Baker garage and plan moves to Claypool with Bashore pursuing auto school in Chicago.
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J. E. Burdge
Town
Akron
Ira Porter
Pearson Building
Mr. Doll
Indianapolis
Doll
Clerie Paulus
Chester Bashere
Chicago
Ruel Baker Garage
Whittenberger
Claypool
Paulus
Bashore
Visit of Van Wert Women to the Hayman Home
Mrs M J Dannecker and her daughter Mrs EB O Hughes of Van Wert Ohio visited the F D Hayman home for several days. Mrs Dannecker is sister to the late Mrs Hayman. Mr Dannecker and Mr Hughes joined the visit Saturday and they returned home with the ladies Sunday afternoon.
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M. J. Dannecker
EB. O. Hughes
van Wert
Ohio
F. D. Hayman
Danecker
Hayman
Real Winter Grips Hoosier State Following Warm Spell
Winter arrived suddenly after a spell of milder days, catching the public by surprise. Forecasters warn the cold will persist as the season settles in, replacing the late fall warmth and transforming daily life.
RECORD Appreciation Echoes Through Town After Paper Return
Residents phoned and met RECORD representatives to praise the home paper after a temporary suspension. The sentiment shows the publication holds a prominent place in many homes with comments of being missed and missed dearly.
Reed Sells Tile Farm Near School to Heary Family
Ed Reed sold his tile farm near the school building to L O Heary and family last Saturday evening. Heary will take immediate possession and move to the new home soon, becoming permanent residents of our little city.
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Ed. Reed
L.O. Heary
Mr. Heary
Revival series ends with success near Holbrook east of Winona
Closed revival service led by Rev. Sturgell completed a successful meeting series in Holbrook located east of Winona last Sunday evening.
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Sturgell
Holbrook
Winona
Chicago case reveals children gambling house run by Mary Lewis
In Chicago Mrs. Mary Lewis admits her residence was used as a meeting place for youths aged 10 to 17 who played craps and smoked. Sue was fined $200 after the court proceeding.
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Chicago
Mary Lewis
Sue
Hunting Permits Issued As Season Opens In Local Woods
Over the past week many individuals visited the record office to obtain hunting licenses. Recipients received credentials and promptly began seeking game as the season opened Thursday in woods and swamps nearby.
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Uest
Sept 18 births at North High Street home
A note reports the birth of a child to Mr and Mrs Dean Hyp at their North High Street residence on September 18. The text also mentions an auto accident near War involving Prof Palmer with near fatal injuries.
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Dean Hyp
North High Stree
Palmer
Navy Stalwart Vernon Nelson Writes From Great Lakes
Vernon Nelson, a U S Navy member stationed at the Great Lakes training center, writes home detailing cross country travel by ship and dockside liberty. He describes destroyer service in San Diego Mexico trips, visits to Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle Canada and Alaska, and his belief he may soon be discharged from duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nelson
Vernon
U. S. Navy
Great Lakes Station
Great Lakes
United States
San Diego
Cal
Mexico
Pacific
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Calif
Seattle
Wash
Canada
Alaska
Revival Meetings Announced At Local Methodist Church
Rev Sturgell will start a series of meetings at the Methodist church this place on Sunday evening November 20 with a large attendance urged. Rev J E Lawshe of Diske will be here Monday evening to deliver a sermon and a large audience is hoped for at that time.
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Sturgell
J. E. Lawshe
Diske
New School Building Planned for North Manchester
The Board of Education announces a new school house to be erected this coming summer in North Manchester. The project will add a modern facility to the town's education system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Board of Education
Toledo Woman Visits Local Friends For Week Or Two
Mrs J D Sickles of Toledo Ohio arrived here Sunday for a visit lasting one or two weeks. She will stay mostly with Mrs Davis at the Paulus home. Mrs Sickles formerly Mrs Zoda Fitton and lived here years ago.
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J.D. Sickles
Toledo
Ohio
Davis
Paulus
Sickles
Zoda Fitton
Michigan Supreme Court Declares Man Master in Home
Opinion states a man is master in his own home as the high court issues an official decision. The piece questions the court composition suggesting many members may be bachelors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Michigan
Trial at Wabash: North Manchester Riot Verdict Not Guilty
The North Manchester and Warsaw baseball game riot near North Manchester led to a Wabash grand jury trial. After witnesses testified the jury returned a not guilty verdict in twenty minutes. Hans Lautzenheiser of North Manchester faces next week on gambling and assault charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Manchester
Warsaw
Wabash
Hans Lautzenheiser
North
Manchester
Home From Michigan. Vivell Clinker Returns
Readable fragment notes a person named Vivell Clinker returning from Michigan with unclear context. The item reads as a brief homecoming or travel note likely in a local column. No further details are evident due to text fragmentation.
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Brother Tuesday
Charles Snooke
Near East
Community House For
Ing
Liceman
Pas
Grand Lodge
James Yotter
Keith Yotter
Albion
M. D. Yotter
EH. G. Juntz
Thurman Isley and
Fitton
Elizabeth Snoberger
Fred Barr
Indiana Harbor
Farmers Telephones Co
Glenn Warner
Dr. Leckrone
E. Braude
Milton Leckrone
Bloomington
Children’s Gambling House
Vernon Nelson
Cation
Toledo, Ohio
Michigan
Vivell Clinker
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