Levi Myers Suffered a Light Stroke in Warsaw
Last Thursday night L W Myers suffered a light stroke of apoplexy affecting his left side. He was visiting Warsaw for furnace room building business and could not walk at first. By daylight he summoned aid, was taken to Mrs Princess Oak home, and was slowly improving by the latest report. Monroe Paulus visited Warsaw Monday evening and found Myers feeling fine though unable to use his left side.
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L. W. Myers
Aken
Warsaw
Sugar profiteers arrested near Chicago last Friday
About forty grocery keepers were arrested in Chicago last Friday for profiteering by selling sugar. The action targeted stores suspected of price gouging and hoarding sugar amid shortages.
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Chicago
Roads Marked for Signals Across Twenty-Five Counties
Attention is drawn to the state where twenty-five counties have roads surveyed ready for markers and danger signals.
Census Shows More Men Than Women in U S
The census reveals a higher male population than female in the United States leading to a large pool of bachelors. The imbalance is noted as a persistent demographic fact in historical records.
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United States
Green and Buff License Plates Adopted in 1920
The first batch of 1920 automobile license plates has arrived at the state house. Plates will be green with yellow figures on a dark green background, reflecting the new color scheme.
Mentone Resident Dead at About 80
Jacob Hibschman a well known retired farmer of Franklin township died Wednesday afternoon at his Mentone home after lingering illness. He was about 80 and survived by his wife two sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held Saturday.
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Jacob Hibschman
Franklin Township
Mentone
Special election sought on Kosciusko memorial hospital plan
A petition signed by over 200 Kosciusko county residents asks County Auditor W D Mack to convene a special election for erecting a county memorial hospital at a cost not exceeding 100 000 and to levy a tax to cover the funds. The issue will be reviewed by the county board of commissioners at the next monthly meeting.
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Kosciusko County
W. D. Mack
County Board of Commissioners
Eclipse Impresses Crowd With Sun View Saturday Morning
Eyewitnesses in the area report a large turnout to witness the solar eclipse last Saturday morning. The event lasted about an hour and drew many observers who described it as a grand sight.
Thanksgiving Reflections on a Year of Freedom and Prosperity
The article looks back at the past year noting relief from influenza fears, homecomings of sons and brothers for Thanksgiving, strong harvests, and general prosperity despite price rises and industrial unrest. It emphasizes gratitude for a free, independent nation and for personal blessings.
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Hanksgiving
Miss Maxine Snyder Improves After Illness
The latest report states Miss Maxine Snyder, long confined to home due to sickness, has shown improvement in her condition and is receiving care.
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Maxine Snyder
Visitors from White Pigeon Call on Friends
Here From Michigan Mr. and Mrs. John Blue and little son Robert, of White Pigeon, Mich. are guests of Myron Murphy and wife, and calling on other friends. Mrs. Blue was formerly Miss Alda Lukens.
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John Blue
Robert
White Pigeon
Mich
Myron Murphy
Blue
Alda Lukens
Meetings at Claypool church progress with strong interest
Reverend Smith leads a series of gatherings at the Claypool church with growing participation. Local businesses close early to allow residents to attend, showing community support for the meetings.
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Claypool
Em. E. Church
Farm sale prompts relocation of Everett Jontz family
Everett Jontz who sold his farm east of town to Ross Denton moved his family and household effects over to his father in law's farm near Columbia City where they plan to make their future home.
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Everett Jontz
Ross Denton
Columbia City
Minnie Thacker Undergoes Tonsil and Adenoid Removal
Minnie Thacker of this place underwent a tonsil and adenoid operation at McDonald Hospital in Waraw last Friday. She is recovering nicely.
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Minnie Thacker
McDonald Hospital
Waraw
Homecoming for Glen Paulus From Chicago Visit
Glen Paulus returned home last night for a brief visit with his family on the farm after a six month stay in Chicago. He was accompanied by his brother Claire Paulus and their relatives.
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Chicago
Monroe Paulus
Claire Paulus
James Harter Improving at Greensburg Home
Grover Arnold reports James Harter is improving at the Odd Fellows Home in Greensburg with better condition than before. He receives constant medical attention, has a good place to stay, and is granted more privileges than most residents at the Home.
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Harter
Greensburg
Bishop visits Battle Creek with son and wife
William Bishop travels to Battle Creek Michigan with his son John and wife for a set of visits and meetings in the area.
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William Bishop
Battle Creek Mich
Juhn
Entertained Class Members at Home
Misa Kathleen Burdge entertained members of the junior class of the high school at her home Tuesday evening.
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Misa Kathleen Burdge
Many to Attend International Live Stock Show in Chicago
Local residents will travel to Chicago for the International Live Stock show opening Saturday and running through next week. Officials expect a larger turnout and bigger exhibit than any prior year.
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Chicago
Allz
Local Team Triumphs 21 30 at Sidney Rivalry
The basketball squad traveled to Sidney last Friday evening and played a strong game against the local boys. The final score stood 21 to 30 in favor of the Sidney team.
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Sidney
Death in Warsaw Carpenter Falls From Scaffold
William Foster aged 62 died Friday night at his Warsaw home after a fall from a scaffold that morning. He was a carpenter and suffered a spine injury. Survived by his wife, two daughters and three sons.
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William Foster
Warsaw
Mr. Foster
Woman Burned Preparing Moonday Meal For Tuesday
Misa Anice Holderman spilled hot grease on her right hand while helping prepare the moonday meal Tuesday. She suffered a severe burn and was kept from attending school.
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Misa Anice Holderman
Claypool Eyes Foundry Boss Plan to Boost Town
Claypool business men and farmers plan to lure a Chicago based foundry with a 17000 loan at five percent for years to move to the town. The aim is to manufacture Ford axles locally and create about fifty jobs, spurring further factory growth.
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Claypool
Chicago
Birth of a nine and a half pound baby boy
The Stork Special reports Mr. and Mrs. George Summe welcomed a nine and a half pound baby boy Tuesday morning at their home. The child is described as very strong for his age and is receiving tender care.
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George Summe
Couple Welcomes Jack Chien in Claypool Home
Mr and Mrs Carl Chien of Claypool announce the birth of a baby boy named Jack on Tuesday morning. Mrs Chien is remembered as Miss Jessie Ferree, formerly a resident here several years ago.
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Carl Chien
Claypool
Jack
Woman Mistakes Garment, Wears Husband's Trousers
A neighboring town woman in a rush to church grabbed what she thought was her wrap from a closet. She carried it to church and later found she had on her husband’s trousers instead of her own wrap.
Lodge Members Confer Ranks at Warsaw Meeting
Twenty one members of the local K of P lodge traveled to Warsaw Tuesday evening to attend the Warsaw lodge and help confer ranks on about fifteen candidates. Club officer Lobart Karr and Dr Edward Hay joined as applicants and performed the first rank work. Refreshments followed and all enjoyed a fine evening.
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K. of P
Warsaw
Fall Injury Feared, Mrs. Eliza Hively Recovers
Mrs. Eliza beth Hively slipped during Sunday chores and hurt her right side and arm. She visited her son Arthur Hively north of town on Monday and by the latest report was nearly herself again.
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Elizabeth Hively
Arthur Hively
Typo Corrected Closing Notice Clarified Hours
A typographical error in the last issue misstated closing times. The notice now states that on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings the business closes at 6 o clock.
Jaques Family in New York Visit
Mr and Mrs F M Jaques travel to New York Tuesday to visit their sons Dr S C Jaques and McClure Jaques. They plan to stay a couple weeks in the east and may call on J W Yates while there.
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F/M. Jaques
New York
Dr. S.C. and
McClure Jaques
East
J. W. Yates
Hoarded Sugar Suspected In Toledo Search
Federal officers probe hoarded sugar in Toledo amid claims of two million pounds stored there. Public notices urge compliance as investigations continue.
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Toledo
Kokomo Woman to Spend Winter with Daughter
Mrs. E. J. Clark of Kokomo is at the John Leffel home southeast of town visiting her daughter Mrs. Leffel. She will remain through the winter.
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E. J. Clark
Kokomo
John Leffel
Mrs. Leffel
They Reserve Coal to Keep Shops Lighted in Logansport
Merchants in Logansport conserve coal to keep show windows lit using candles and coal oil lamps.
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Logansport
Applications Now The Time Is At Hand For Auto Licenses
Notice urges making applications for 1920 auto licenses at the Record Office. Secretary of State data and forms are available. blanks can be filled at any time.
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Secretary of State
Wheat prospects falter as flies devastate fields
Wheat looks by many fields almost bare as the fly hits many sections. Some areas show very bad conditions with warm weather offering little hope. Farmers who sowed last fall face plans to plow up fields and switch crops next year.
Sidney Holds Special Election After November Slip
Sidney conducted a special election Tuesday to choose town officials from two nominated tickets, the Citizens and the Peoples, after letting the November 4 date pass without voting. The town board election details focused on the two competing groups.
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Sidney
Citizens
Peoples
Cowboy's cow kicks breaks man's leg near Bourbon
Ervin Dickey of near Bourbon suffered a broken leg just above the ankle when a cow he was leading kicked him last week. He was treated for the injury and remained at home.
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Ervin Dickey
Bourbon
Pontius Sentenced to One to Five Years at Reformatory
Maurice Pontius was taken to Jeffersonville Tuesday from Elkhart having been sentenced to a term of one to five years for passing worthless checks. He was also assessed a fine of 100 dollars.
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Maurice Pontius
Jeffersonville
Elkhart
Red Cross Receipts and Balance Reported at County Meeting
At the annual county Red Cross meeting the year ending November 1 reports receipts of 11093.62 dollars and disbursements of 9182.85 dollars, leaving a treasury balance of 1910.77 dollars. The report highlights sound finances and a healthy reserve for future needs.
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County Red Cross Organization
New oil well found on Zollman farm near Shoals
In Indiana oil discovery reported on the Zollman farm near Shoals at a depth of 1400 feet. Early indications point to a productive well and the opening of a new oil field in the region.
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Indiana
Zollman
Shoals
Ind
Forty First Annual Meeting Notice Warsaw 1919
The Forty first annual meeting of the Farmers Mutual Relief Association will be held in the court room at Warsaw on Saturday December 6 1919 at 1 o clock PM. Egbert Gawthrop president and Wm Shaffer secretary.
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Te Farmer’s Mutual Relief Association
Court Room
Warsaw
P. m. Egbert Gawthrop
Pres Wm. Shaffer
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