Ransacked Home of James F Snoke Near Claypool
James F Snoke and family returned to their East Claypool residence to find furniture removed and yard cluttered with broken items. A threatening note demanded they leave within 30 days. Sheriff said Snoke’s antiwar stance contrasted with recent patriotism revelations, including Liberty Bonds and Red Cross support.
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James F. Snoke
Claypool
Warsaw
Snoke
Frome
Red Cross
Evangelistic Services at M. E. Church Draw Crowd
Evangelistic services were held yesterday and last night at the M. E. Church conducted by ministers from several appointments in the section. There was a good attendance.
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M. E. Church
Ohio Visitors Stay With Smiths in Town
Here From Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. W S Smith of Dayton Ohio arrived Tuesday for a visit with his father Samuel Smith and wife in the north part of town and with other relatives and friends.
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W.S. Smith
Dayton
Ohio
Samuel Smith
California Trip Delays for Mr and Mrs Pierce Cauffman
Mr and Mrs Pierce Cauffman of Wabash visited the Monroe Paulus home for several days late last week. Cauffman, long roadmaster for the Big Four, takes a six month leave and plans to move to California next Monday for real estate ventures likely to keep him there until spring.
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Pierce Cauffman
Wabash
Monroe Paulus
Cauffman
Big Four
California
Paper Ceased Publication Transfers to Lagro Reviewer
The Andrews Signal ended publication with last week’s issue. The equipment was purchased by the Lagro Reviewer, a Lagro based paper that has just printed its third issue.
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Andrews Signal
Lagro
Attending Association Meeting In Crawfordsville
H G Groninger attended Crawfordville Tuesday for the National Horse Thief Detective Association annual session. He came as a delegate from the local group and Silver Lake Association members are urged to attend the town hall meeting next Wednesday evening.
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H.G. Groninger
Crawfordville
National Horse Thief Detective Association
Silver Lake Association
Town Hall
Coffetta Plant Formed in Goshen for Coffee Substitute
A new company organized at Goshen plans to manufacture Coffetta as a substitute for coffee on an extensive scale. It is claimed the product gives unusual satisfaction to users and will be widely produced.
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Goshen
Mrs John Ayers Returns to Cleveland Visit
Mrs John Ayers left for Cleveland Ohio to visit her sister Mrs W B Branson and family remaining there for some time after departing here.
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John Ayers
Cleveland
Ohio
W. B. Branson
Birth Place Visit By Mrs. Borid From Eugene Wash
Mrs. Della Borid of Eugene Washington visited the Gamble homes south of town. She is a daughter of the late Nelson Miller and was born on a farm four miles south of town. It had been over twelve years since her last visit to her birthplace.
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Della Borid
Eugene
Wash
Gamble
Man Kills Wrong Hen in Folklore Family Tale
A superstition driven man plots to kill an old crowing hen for a feast but kills the wrong fowl. He hides the mishap by claiming cholera and faces an awkward lie as the crowing persists and the wife remains away. J F Oldfather notes the betting folk tale outcome.
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J. F. Oldfather
Undertaking Business Sold to Akron Man
A deal closed Wednesday afternoon transferring S. B. Burdge furniture and undertaking business to E. T. Baker of Akron. Invoicing of stock starts today. Burdge plans to pursue future undertakings elsewhere after completing arrangements.
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Akron Man
S. B. Burdge
E. T. Baker
Akron
Burdge
Dollar Worth 35 Cents Says Yale Expert at ABA
Dr Irving Hiszher of Yale University told the American Bankers Association in St. Louis that a dollar today buys as little as 35 cents in 1896 purchasing power. He warned that inflation erodes savings and urged policy action.
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Irving Hiszher
Yale University
American Bankers Association
St. Louis
Meredith Family Sees Old Friends in Local Visit
Here From New Mexico Frank Meredith and family have been visiting relatives and friends. The Merediths once resided southwest of here several years ago.
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Frank Meredith
New Mexico
Meredith
Here
Missionary Meeting At Gemmer Home
A missionary meeting will be held at the E. J. Gemmer home on North Jefferson street this Thursday evening. A program has been prepared and light refreshments will be served.
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E. J. Gemmer
North Jeffrson Street
Thorobred Hogs Auction Set by Sherman Rhodes
Sherman Rhodes of Versailles Ohio announces his third annual fall Chester White hog sale to be held on Wednesday October 16. A 24 page catalogue features photos of full blooded hogs and lists more than fifty hogs available at the sale.
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Sherman Rhodes
Versailles
Ohio
Chester White
Stephenson's Warsaw Promotes Low Prices in County Store
The largest exclusive ready to wear shop in the county advertises lower prices than department stores and invites shoppers to visit Stephensons in Warsaw.
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Stephenson's
Warsaw
Moving Down Town Charles Snyder Family Relocates
The Charles Snyder family moved yesterday from the Yates property in the south part of town into the Lowman property on North Elm Street.
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Charles Snyder
Yates
Lowman
North Elm Street
Welcome Baber couple move into McClure residence
Mr. and Mrs. HE. T. Baber moved this week from Akron to East Main Street occupying the McClure property, formerly the Sigler residence. The Record notes Mr. Baber plans a local business soon and welcomes the couple as highly recommended newcomers.
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HE. T. Baber
Akron
McClure
Sigler
East Main Street
Baber
Baker
Visiting Childhood Home Returns to North Manchester
Mrs. Ed Creager of North Manchester visits here this week with friends from her girlhood. She is the foster daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martio Tridle and recalls early life on the farm later owned by Walter Tridle and the Silver Lake home now occupied by the Thackers.
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Ed Creager
North Manchester
Martio Tridle
Walter Tridle
Silver Lake
Pleasant Picnic Brings Argos and Columbia City Friends Together
Arrangements planned in advance brought Argos and Columbia City residents to a Lake Park outing last Sunday. Rain did not spoil the day as the group enjoyed luncheon at noon and a final afternoon of sociable time despite showers. Participants included Mr and Mrs William Stafford Dr and Mrs H H Willsty and others from Argos and Columbia City.
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Argos
Columbia City
Lake
William Stafford
H.H. Willsty
O. E. Gossman
McNear
Robert
Makemson
J. M. Maine
Ethel Kinsely
G. A. Pontius
Tom
F. W
Change of Venue Sought in Snyder Estate Will Challenge
Plaintiffs petition Kosciusko circuit court to set aside the will of the late Mahala Snyder who died at her home east of town about a year ago. They allege she was of unsound mind and seek to break a will that left about 15 600 dollars to friends churches and educational institutions.
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Mahala Snyder
Friends Churches
Undertakers Association Meeting Draws County Members
S B Burdge, wife and daughter traveled to Pierceton for the Undertakers Association of the county monthly meeting. A six o'clock dinner was served and attendees enjoyed the gathering.
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S.B. Burdge
Pierceton
Undertakers Association
Millers Visit North Manchester Couple Headed for California
Mr and Mrs D L Miller of North Manchester were in town briefly last Sunday. They once lived here and plan to move to California within a few weeks.
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Manchester
California
Mrs Esther Wilson visits Casey area with friends
Here From Illinois Mrs Esther Wilson of Casey Illinois spent several days late last week visiting her niece Mrs J L Zimmerman and husband and calling on many friends. She was accompanied by Mrs Hattix of Warsaw.
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Esther Wilson
Casey, Ill
J. L. Zimmerman
Hattix
Warsaw
State Board of Health sets October 15 special session
The Indiana state board of health will meet in Indianapolis on October 15 to review the influenza situation and address other matters including new rules on diphtheria and dairy products. No extraordinary epidemic is indicated, with September mortality not yet known as of the report.
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State Board of Health
Indianapolis
Indiana
State Board
Birthday Celebration At Newhouse Home For Two Gentlemen
John F Oldfather and George Michaels celebrated their birthdays together at the Newhouse home southwest of town on Tuesday. Attending were J F Oldfather, his son Union, Miss Madge Wisler, George Michaels, his son Noah, Noahs wife, and Ruby Michaels and her husband from near Sidney. A return gathering is planned for next year at Rubys home.
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J. F. Oldfather
George Michaels
George Newhouse
Union
Madge Wisler
Noah Michaels
Ruby Michaels
Sidney
Mrs Rachael Coppock Visits Near Dayton Actress of Overman Line
Mrs Rachael Coppock of Pleasant Hill near Dayton Ohio has spent two weeks visiting the Overman and Ed Fisher homes. She is sister to the late Curtis Overman.
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Rachael Coppock
Pleasant Hill
Dayton
Ohio
Overman
Ed Fisher
Coal Discovery Near South Whitley Prompts Leasing Boost
A high grade soft coal vein four miles southeast of South Whitley in Whitley county is seven to ten feet thick and extends three to four miles. About 2 500 acres of land are leased with machinery en route from Terre Haute to start mining pending operation. Experts deem the coal superior to Indiana’s southern field.
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Whitley County
South Whitley
Indiana
Terre Haute
Whitley
Colbert Jr. Heads to Denver for New Employment
John Colbert Jr. recently returned from Toledo Ohio after a several month period there to visit his family. He spent a short time in Bourbon with his sister Maude Colbert before returning to Toledo for a day and then traveling to Denver Colorado where he will begin new work.
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John Colbert, Jr
Toledo
Ohio
Bourbon
Miss Maude Colbert
Denver
Colorado
Rent Profiteering Probe in Wabash City Grand Jury Report
The Wabash county grand jury completed an inquiry into rent profiteering in Wabash. It paints local property owners as the most vicious profiteers in its reports.
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Wabash
Jameson Family Visits From Detroit
Here From Michigan Charles Jameson and wife of Detroit Mich were there several days last week visiting with the John Rowland family and also calling on other relatives and friends. The Jameson family resided on a farm north of here near Claypool.
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Charles Jameson
Detroit
Mich
John Rowland
Jameson
Here
Claypool
Sale of 83 Acre Farm to Norma Clinker Postponed
Last Thursday evening Rufus Snyder agreed to sell his 83 acre farm to Norma Clinker and to give possession around March first. Clinker recently sold his own property to Walter Rager who will take possession about the same time.
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Rufus Snyder
Norma Clinker
Mareh
Clinker
Walter Rager
Mr. Rager
Medina County Kin Reunite After Fourteen Years
Mrs Milla Overs and daughters Bertha Cook and Cora Funk of Medina County Ohio visited John Laughma and relatives last week. Overs is Laughma sister and the pair had not met for about fourteen years.
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Milla Overs
Bertha Cook
Cora Funk
Medina County
Ohio
John Laughma
Mr Overs
Laughma
Apples Coming With Long Keeping in Barrels Planned
Fred McKown notes two cars of long keeping apples will be put up for sale in this place within the next few weeks. Prices will include a legitimate profit above cost. He expects apples to sell cheaper when heavy movement begins.
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Aples
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North
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of State Board of Health
Enza
John F. Oldfather
George
Michaels
Newhouse
Sonora
Rexall
South
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Fred McKown
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