Fatal Burn Accident Claims Five Year Old Max Willis
Five year old Max Willis son of Mr and Mrs Don Willis of North Manchester died after a coal oil spill on a hot stove at a restaurant on Tuesday morning. The boy, playing on the second floor, was engulfed in flames and his clothing burned away. His mother Mrs Georgia Hinkle Willis witnessed the tragedy as the child died soon after. The funeral was held at the family home with many friends in attendance.
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Max
Don Willis
North
Manchester
Liver Lake
Willis
Georgia Hinkle
Henry Hinkle
Entertainment at High School Next Wednesday
An entertainment program is planned in the high school building for next Wednesday afternoon. A good program has been arranged and all are invited.
Christmas Bazaar Planned by Lutheran Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of the Lutheran church will hold a Christmas bazaar. Further announcement will be made later.
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Ladies Aid Society
The
Lutheran Church
Builders at Rich Valley Erect New School
Noah Hammond and sons lay brick for a new school on Rich Valley street and hold the mason contract for the structure.
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Noah Hammond and Sons
Rich Valley
Winter Weather Brings First Snow Squall
The article notes an early winter snowstorm Monday with light snowfall and very low temperatures. A brief Tuesday snow squall lasted under an hour before sun returned and pleasant weather followed.
Entertained S. T. Club At Home Social Evening
Risa Iva McKirill hosted members of the S. T. Club at her home last Friday evening. The main feature of the evening was four taffy pullings.
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Risa Iva McKirill
S.T. Club
Primary Election Set for March in U S Congressional Race
The primary election to nominate candidates for Congress the United States Senate and county offices will be held Tuesday March 7 1916. Interest grows with candidates signaling a full campaign by January 1. This year all candidates except state offices will be chosen at a direct primary giving voters the same opportunity as in a general election.
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Congress
United States
Thanksgiving masquerade and box supper at Silver Lake Band
The Silver Lake Band hosts a Thanksgiving masquerade and box supper on Thursday evening November 26 in the Roger and Yount hall. Proceeds will benefit the band. Everyone is invited.
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Roger & Yount Hall
Golf Rivalry In Engagement Sparks Funny Tiff
Anita plans to break off her engagement with Ned over his golf habit, confessing the issue to friend Margaret. Ned rises early to practice in the park, while Anita frets over his routine and sneaks out with Jimmy Dobson for a car ride, only to return to find Ned still asleep.
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Margaret
Rockies
Anita
Ned
Dreamland
Jimmy Dobson
Jimmy
Will Hold Public Sale On Stickel Farm
Edward Drudge will hold a public sale at his home on the Stickel farm southeast of town Monday November 29 beginning at 10 o clock. He will sell four head horses two ten cattle farming implements woven harness corn in crib feed in shock and other cattle and many other articles. Usual terms with nine months time.
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Edward Drudge
Stickel
Mayor Spohn awards paint contract for Hoosier-Dixie Highway
Goshen Mayor Spohn awards a contract to furnish 125 gallons of extra quality paint for marking the Hoosier-Dixie Highway from Goshen to Cincinnati about 220 miles. Elkhart county will mark from Goshen to Milford Junction nine miles and Kosciusko will mark Milford Junction to the county line.
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Spohn
Goshen
Hoosier-Dixie Highway
Cincinnati
Elkhart County
Milford Junction
Ixuosciusko County
Silver Lake
Warsaw
Old Fashion Supper by Ladies' Aid at U B Church
The Ladies' Aid of the U. B. church will host an old-fashioned supper in the church basement starting at 5 30 p m on Saturday Nov 20. It will not be a chicken supper but will feature plenty of other foods served until all are fed.
McClures Return From Western Trip
Mr and Mrs G A McClure came home last week from an extended trip to California and several western states. They enjoyed several weeks at the Panama exposition and reported an excellent time.
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G. A. McClure
California
Panama Exposition
Injured in Fall At Local Bar
John Haney slipped and fell while working last Saturday injuring his left hip. He was confined for a couple of days but has since recovered enough to move about town.
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John Haney
Ada Schaplaub Weds William Groninger Near Laketon
Miss Ada Schaplaub daughter of Richard Schaplaub from the south-east area married William Groninger son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Groninger from near Laketon. Local friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
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Ada Schaplaub
Richard Schaplaub
Here
William Groninger
Samuel Groninger
Laketon
New Classified Ads Debut This Week
New advertisements appear in the classified columns this week featuring listings across goods services and job opportunities. Read through for quick deals local contact details and sale terms.
Booker T. Washington Dies At Tuskegee Institute
Booker T. Washington founder and longtime president of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama died at his home near the institute after a vascular ailment. He was born into slavery in 1857 and became a leading educator and civil rights figure, survived by a widow and three children.
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Booker T. Washington
Alabama
Tuskegee Institute
Tuskegee
Ton
New York
Washington
Slavery
Great Negro School
Subscriptions Received for Record from Various Donors
Samuel Gill of Glasgow Montana sent a remittance for the Record noting his west years and home paper reading habit. Mrs A I Kulp of Adel Iowa, daughter of Mrs Martin Hay, prepaid to Jan 1 1916. Others paying include H W Kline Verna Hoke Robert Dillman Charles Rager and Ed Schock.
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Samuel Gill
Glasgow
Montana
Record
West
A. I. Kulp
Adel
Iowa
Martin Hay
H. W. Kline
Verna Hoke
Robert Dillman
Charles Rager
Ed. Schock
Home for Vacation I A Snoberger Arrives for Holidays
I A Snoberger arrives Saturday to stay for the holidays. He has been traveling on behalf of the Star Peerless War Paper Company of Joliet Illinois, continuing work on the road.
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I. A. Snoberger
Star-Peerless War Paper Company
Joliet
Illinois
Maurer Youth Finds Steady Work at Brown Laundry
Adria Maurer visited with his father E. E. Maurer and friends. He recently moved to Marion, securing an excellent position at the Brown laundry and is getting along nicely with the work.
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Adria Maurer
E. E. Maurer
Adrian
Marion
Missionary Meeting Attendee Mrs Hathaway Traveled To Wabash
Mrs M F Hathaway who lives north of town attended the district meeting of the women's missionary society of the M E church in Wabash last week.
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M. F. Hathaway
Town
Wabash
Womens Missionary Society
The
M. E. Church
No Chicago Live Stock Show This Fall
Foot and mouth disease fueled by the Chicago live stock show last year will not spread this fall as there will be no major exhibition in Chicago this year.
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Chicago
Silver Lake Seniors Feted at Tempe Maurer Home
Members of the Silver Lake High School senior class were entertained at Miss Tempe Maurer home last evening. Several invited guests attended and the gathering was enjoyed by all.
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Silver Lake High School
Tempe Maurer
Family car talk sparks a boy'srollicking fight
In a domestic scene the Cookbank family argues over why Gertrude and Uncle Tom do not buy a car. Willie presses to drive it, but the father bans him, citing laws and car damage fears, while the mother cautions restraint and hints the plans may still change.
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Cookbank
Willie
Uncle Tom
Willie Cookbank
Gertrude
Flinders
William
Tom
Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Wilson Declares Thanksgiving
The 1915 document designates November 25 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. Wilson cites wartime strain and national blessings, urging Americans to cease work and give thanks to Almighty God in homes and places of worship. Robert Lansing signs as Secretary of State.
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Woodrow
United States
Washington
United States of America
Woodrow Wilson
Robert Lansing
Odd Fellows Delegate Attends Indiana Meeting
J. F. Skinner traveled to Indianapolis Tuesday for the semi annual gathering of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Indiana. He attends as the representative from the local I O O F Lodge and expects to return home Thursday evening.
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J. F. Skinner
Indianapolis
Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Indiana
I. O. U. F. Lodge
World’s Greatest Cave Awe for Kentucky Visitors
Readers explore Bai moth cave in Kentucky hailed as a world wonder. the article invites first time visitors to witness the impressive natural formations and cave features.
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North Man
Chester Restaurant
S. T. Club
U. B
E. W. Gresso & Co
Are U
Wilson
Europe
Grand Lodge
Baimoth
Kentucky
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