Five Were Killed In Auto Accidents Near Rochester And Fort Wayne
Three people died when an Erie train struck a car near Rochester on Saturday night. Mrs Faulstich aged 55 her son aged 1 and daughter aged 19 perished with another daughter seriously injured. The car’s driver failed to see the train due to obstructed view. Two more deaths occurred Sunday afternoon when an automobile was struck by an Ohio electric interurban car east of Fort Wayne, one other passenger survived.
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Erie
Rochester
Albert Faulstich
Ohio Electric Interurban
Fort Wayne
Gemmer ends local store tenure and takes charge in Manchester
E. J. Gemmer, who sold his interest in the Gemmer store to his brother, now oversees the Atlantic to Pacific Tea store in North Manchester. He has not moved from the original town, but stored goods at Mrs. Hively's house where the family has lived for over a year.
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North Manchester
Atlantic
Pacific
Mrs. Hively
Wonder Who Can Guess Look Out for a Wedding
A playful notice hints at an upcoming wedding with details kept vague. The item suggests social timing and involved families without naming names or dates.
Parker Sale Draws Large Attendance North of Town
A substantial crowd gathered at the Parker sale held Tuesday north-west of town. Attendees publicly viewed auction items and watched the proceedings with interest.
Rabbit Stew Dinner Planned for N O O F Lodge
Arrangements are underway for a rabbit stew event Friday evening November 28 in the N O O F lodge room. Members and visiting brothers expected in large attendance.
Atwood Woman Dies by Own Hand in Michigan Home
Mrs. Jennie Smith of Atwood died at her daughter Maude Rose’s home in Copenhagen Michigan last Sunday afternoon. Poor health for a long time and no signs of improvement were given as the cause. The body was brought to the Smith home Tuesday and funeral services were held yesterday with a large attendance. Survived by husband James Smith five children and many relatives including Samuel Smith.
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Jennie Smith
James Smith
Atwood
Maude Rose
Copenhagen
Michigan
Smith
Mr. Smith
Samuel Smith
Bodies Arrive From Overseas for Northern Russia Dead
A large transport arrived in New York carrying American soldiers and sailors who died serving with expeditionary forces in Northern Russia. Four persons from Indiana were among the dead. Memorial services were held the next morning and the bodies were sent to relatives who had requested the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russia
Indiana
Butterbaugh Sister Spends Winter in Florida
Misa Mary Butterbaugh sister to Mrs. W. L. Miller George A. and Jacob C. Butterbaugh is in Daytonia Florida where she will spend the winter with friends.
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Misa Mary Butterbaugh
W. L. Miller
George A
Jacob C. Butterbaugh
Daytonia
Florida
Indiana Public Service Commission enforces light saving order
The Indiana Public Service Commission enforces a light saving order across the state linked to the fuel conservation campaign. Public places must maintain temperatures at fifty five degrees or lower in many locations.
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Indiana Public Service Commission
Thanksgiving Supper At Church Planned By Ladies Aid
Supper will be served at the Center A. B. Church north of town on Thanksgiving evening November 27 by the church ladies aid society. All are invited to attend.
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Center A. B. Church
Ladies Aid Society
Rager of Toledo Visits Old Goshen Aims at California Move
M. M. Rager of Toledo Ohio visited Goshen with his mother Catharine Rager and relatives. He traveled from Goshen after business and may move to California to join his brother Esta Rager. He renewed his subscription to the old home paper for 1921.
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M. M. Rager
Toledo
Ohio
Catharine Rager
Goshen
Hager
California
Esta Rager
Rager
Arcorp
Seals Urged in Indiana Red Cross Drive
Dr. J. N. Hurty state health chief pledges backing for the Red Cross Christmas Seal campaign opening December 1. Dr. Harry stresses tuberculosis prevention and urges every American in Indiana to buy Seals to support the effort.
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Indiana
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Red Cross
Harry
Camp Mills Sold on Long Island for 281000
Camp Mills on Long Island was sold last week to the Chicago Wrecking Company for 281000. Work was to begin immediately to dismantle the cantonment, one of the first in the country, where the Rainbow division trained.
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Camp Mills
Long Island
Chicago Wrecking Company
Rainbow Division
Coal cars cleared for Warsaw amid shortage
Last week several coal cars on the siding were billed to Kinsey Bros and one to Braude creamery. With fuel running low at the creamery and homes at risk, Fred McKown and others secured release of cars. Coal deliveries then resumed, easing fears that Warsaw could not fuel fires for weeks.
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Kinsey Bros
Braude Creamery
Fred McKown
Silver Lake
Warsaw
Understanding the workman's compensation law obligations
The article explains that any property owner hiring workers is liable for injuries under the law. If a contractor lacks proper indemnity insurance, the owner becomes jointly responsible for damages up to fifty percent of worker pay for ten years, except the contractor himself who cannot claim pay.
Akron News Boosts Subscriptions to Two Dollars Per Year
The Akron News announces a subscription increase from $1.60 to $2.00 annually for its weekly edition. The move affects all subscribers and takes effect with the upcoming cycle.
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Akron News
Lost Fingers in Sage Sawing at Akron Home
Ned Kinder of Akron saws lumber for a table at his home when two fingers were severed in an accident with a saw. Local report notes the injury occurred a few days ago and mentions the man’s hometown.
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Ned Kinder
Akron
Navy Enlists Local Man Paul Leckrone in Training Camp
Paul Leckrone son of Mr and Mrs Solomon Leckrone of the east part of town has enlisted in the U S Navy and is now in training camp.
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Paul Leckrone
Solomon Leckrone
U. S. Navy
Return to Washington after death in family
Mrs. Clara Rager and her daughter Erdene, who visited with Mrs Orpha Summe and T. C. McClure's families, have returned to Washington D C after a two week stay. The Ragers came due to the death of Fred Summe.
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Clara Rager
Erdene
Orpha Summe
T. C. McClure
Washington, D. C
Mr Rager
Fred Summe
Parker Weirick Nuptials Surprise St. Joe Community
Last Saturday in St. Joe Michigan Everett Parker son of Mr and Mrs John L Parker and Miss Mary Weirick of Warsaw wed in a ceremony that caught locals by surprise as Parker had recently attended high school here and planned to live with his groom's parents at the Parker home after the wedding.
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St. Joe
Michigan
Everett Parker
John L. Parker
Mary Weirick
Warsaw
Parker
Everett
Benedict
Long Family Returns to Visit Their Old Town Home
Van Long and his sister Mrs. Hattie Katz of Warsaw visited the town Monday afternoon to see the old town and reconnect with longtime residents. The Long family previously lived here about thirty years ago and are well known locally.
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van Long
Texas
Hattie Katz
Warsaw
Long
Smiths Move to Farm Near Warsaw From Akron
Residing near Akron Mr and Mrs Iris Smith moved Tuesday to a farm four and a half miles southwest of Warsaw. Mrs Smith is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Brown who live in the northern part of town.
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Iris Smith
Akron
Warsaw
Smith
Charles Brown
Farmer Badly Bitten by Horse Near Sidney
Frank Richards a farmer living northwest of Sidney was kicked in the face by a shed horse while reading it last Sunday morning. His face was severely lacerated and bruised and for a time there was fear of brain concussion though latest reports say he is improving.
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Frank Richards
Sidney
Union Thanksgiving Services Suggested in Town Churches
A letter proposes holding a union Thanksgiving service at a local church, predicting large attendance and urging arrangements before the holiday.
Atwood Holds World War Homecoming for Local Veterans
Last Saturday Atwood residents hosted a homecoming for 60 local servicemen in uniform, with about four hundred attendees enjoying the celebration. The event reflected community pride and gratitude for World War service.
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Atwood
Reverend Peter Fisher Dies During Wedding Ceremony
The Rev. Peter Fisher died at his home in Mexico on Sunday morning after suffering a stroke of paralysis while performing a wedding ceremony. death followed shortly thereafter.
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Peter Fisher
Mexico
Revival Meetings Begin at Claypool Church
A series of revival meetings opened Monday evening at the M E church in Claypool conducted by Rev. Smith. Attendance has been large and interest high as the meetings progress.
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M.E. Church
Claypool
Spending Winter in California with Clymer Family
Noble R. Clymer of Berrien Centre Michigan and his wife and children are wintering in California. They arrived safely and are staying with Aunt Mrs. Peter Tridle and family in La Verne where they have begun visiting Hoosier residents in the Golden Gate state.
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Noble R. Clymer
Berrien Centre
Michigan
J. F. . Clymer
California
N. R
Peter Tridle
LaVerne
Two Men Hurt In Corn Shredder Accident
Charles Frantz of near North Manchester was rushed to McDonald hospital in Warsaw after his right arm was crushed in a corn shredder on Thursday. Doctors said the injury was not serious enough to require amputation.
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Warsaw
Seward Man Injured In Farm Machinery Accident
Ellis Tucker of Seward township suffered a severe left hand injury when his hand got caught in a corn shredder at the Merrit farm of Q. S. Gaskell Sono last Friday afternoon. He was rushed to Rochester hospital for treatment.
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Ellis Tucker
Seward Township
Merrit
Q. S. Gaskill & Sono
Tucker
Rochester
Riley Day Observances Across State Schools
Tuesday marked Riley Day with numerous schools statewide presenting programs to commemorate the day. Students, staff, and communities participated in ceremonies and activities highlighting Riley Day themes.
Schoolhouse Sale Planned by Jackson Township Trustee
Alpheus Ulery and wife of the Sidney area visited town Friday to arrange for the sale of an abandoned brick schoolhouse in Jackson township. He, as township trustee, sought notice of the sale to be published in the Record in a separate column.
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Alpheus Ulery
Sidney
Local Clergyman Demonstrates Handsewn Kangaroo Shoes
Reverend A. Z. Fryberger of Warsaw visited Dutheran church on Saturday and displayed self made dress shoes. He notes the shoes are hand sewn from genuine kangaroo leather and cost about six dollars in material, with retail value near twenty dollars.
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A. Z. Fryberger
Warsaw
Dutheran Church
Heating Upgrade Nearing Completion at Local Garage
Workmen excavated a furnace room west of the garage to house a heating system for the garage post office and barber shop. Owner L W Myers aims for convenient dependable service and low coal consumption once the pit is installed.
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L. W. Myers
Burglary at Harvey Homman’s Store in Argos
Last Sunday Harvey Homman announced a major grocery and meat market in Argos had been entered by burglars on Saturday night. About seven dollars was taken from a cash register and eighty pounds of meat lifted from the reefer. The burglars entered through a back window and are believed to be home. They missed over five hundred dollars in the safe.
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Harvey Homman
Argos
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Manchester
E. J. Gemmer
Gemmer
Melvin Rager
The
Golden
Gate State
State of
Workingmans
Navy
Washington
E. T. Baker
E. W. Grosso Co
L. O. Henry
F & F Hardware
Summe Bros
Hugo Gemmer
Alspaugh Meat Market
Hiram Rager
Ihonor
Sonora
Rexalsl Store
Charles Frantz
Near North Man
Chester
McDonald
Riley
Postoffice Building
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