D H Clymer Writes from Westfield Mass about Massachsu s economic circulars
A lengthy letter from D H Clymer to the Record’s publishers recounts his trip from the lakes to Massachusetts. He notes Westfield as a population hub with a mix of manners, jokes about being the “black sheep,” observes local geography and mountains, praises Purity in foods, and mentions plans to run a subscription voting contest with the Journal. He references the world series and a trip to Huntington and speaks of Hoosier identity and local brands.
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Journal Office
Huntington
Mohawk Trail
Palk
Palestine
Warsaw
Boston
Brooklyn
Move to Wabash Reshapes Nichols Family Plans
Robert Nichols and his family, recent park residents for several months, moved to Wabash on Monday to take a job at the Hutchens laundry. They relocate following transfer decisions and new employment opportunity in the town.
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Robert Nichols
the Park
Wabash
Hutchens Laundry
Ed and Paul Snyder Return Home From Carthage Work
Ed and Paul Snyder came home last Saturday night from Carthage where they had been employed for the Big Four painting project and had not been at home for two weeks. Ed returned to work on Tuesday while Paul stayed two weeks longer to carry mail on route three.
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Paul Snyder
Carthage
Paul
Townsend family moves into Harry Bouse property
Now Reside in Silver Lake Frank Townsend and family have moved into the Harry Bouse property. Townsend is a teacher in the grammar department of our school. We gladly welcome them to our little city.
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Frank Townsend
Harry Bouse
Townsend
Cottage Under Construction At Park Visit
Mrs Curt Conway from Chicago visited Pearsons and oversees the erection of a cottage on their park lot during a one week stay with the Pearson family.
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Curt Conway
Chicago
Pearson
The
Leo Leonard Registers at Carthage Station Visit
Leo Leonard, long employed at the Big Four station in Carthage, returned home over Monday night to visit his mother Mrs Whoona Leonard and to register. He is reported to be getting along nicely.
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Big Four
Carthage
Whoona Leonard
Leo
Farmer Charles Joutz Visits Home to Register
Charles Joutz employed on a farm near Warsaw visited his mother on Monday and returned home to register.
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Charles Joutz
Warsaw
Missionary Rally Circuit Schedule At Local Churches
A series of missionary services will be held next week at Methodist churches on the circuit. Rev Hughes of Akron Rev Newton of Mentone and Rev McNary of Barket will preach at Mt Pleasant Silver Lake South Pleasant and Claypool. Everyone is invited to attend each evening.
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Mt. Pleasant
Silver Lake
South Pleasant
Claypool
Hughes
Akron
Newton
Mentone
McNary
Barket
Mrs Perry to Visit Kansas Relatives and Attend Business
Mrs William Perry travels to Kansas for several weeks visiting Osage City and Wichita to see relatives and handle business.
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William Perry
Kansas
Osage City
Wichita
Dinner Honors Birthdays at Noah Michaels Place
J B Oldfather and wife entertained at dinner Saturday at the Noah Michaels place north of Sidney. The meals celebrated the birthday anniversaries of George Michaels and Mr Oldfather, whose birthdays fall on the same day.
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Noah Michaels
Sidney
George Michaels
Mr. Oldfather
Charles Young Takes Fifteen Day Vacation
Charles Young goes on a fifteen day vacation and Paul Snyder acts as substitute carrier handling his route during the absence. Young has served as a mail carrier for about twelve years and is difficult to persuade to take a vacation yearly.
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Charles Young
Paul Snyder
Young
From Ohio Man Visits Montpelier On Brief Business
J. D. Craig, staying with his son Orville Craig and family in Montpelier Ohio, was here several days during the past week to attend to business matters.
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J. D. Craig
Orville Craig
Montpelier
Ohio
Elkhart Visit Highlights Brown Family and Whitmyers
O F Brown and Hellice Brown with family visited in Elkhart Sunday at the Royal Brown residence. They also called on the P B E Whitmyer home. The Whitmyer family recently moved back from Michigan after about a year away.
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O. F. Brown
Hellice Brown
Elkhart
Royal Brown
P. BE. Whitmyer
Whitmyer
Michigan
Birth of Sarah Agnes Eschbach in Warsaw
Announcement records the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Eschbach of Warsaw on September 27 1916. The child is named Sarah Agnes.
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Jesse E. Eschbach
Warsaw
Sarah Agnes
Local Snake Killer Claims First Prize Title
David Armey of the west of town earned bragging rights as a top snake killer after plowing a low ground near the lake and killing eighteen rattlesnakes that had settled near the surface for winter.
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David Armey
Dar
Remains Moved to Ohio For Mrs Bricker’s Father
Mr and Mrs Carl Bricker of Orville Ohio visited at the H W Kline and H L Oldfather home and took with them the remains of Mrs Bricker’s father Robert Sands 37 years after his burial in Lake View cemetery. Sands died at St Joe when caught in a water wheel of a mill.
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Carl Bricker
Orville
Ohio
H. W.kline
H. L. Oldfather
Invitation to Subscribe to the Record
A notice invites readers to subscribe to the Record, highlighting access for a large reader family and continued newspaper service.
Lutheran aid society hosts chicken dinner at country home
Mrs. Ebert entertained the Lutheran aid society ladies at a chicken dinner held Wednesday at their country home southeast of town. The event netted $3.15 for the society. Members of the M E church aid society gathered yesterday afternoon at Rev. Singer's home.
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Aid Society of the
ME Church
Singer
Victoria reading club gathers at Mrs Harry Kline home
Members of the Victoria reading club met at the home of Mrs. Harry Kline Monday evening for their regular gathering. Attendees discussed recent selections and planned upcoming meetings.
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Victoria Reading Club
Mrs
Harry Kline
Public Sale Planned by Jerry Frantz
Jerry Frantz residing 24 miles east will hold a public sale on Tuesday October 17 selling one horse 16 head cattle 30 head hogs farming implements some household goods hay and wood. See bill for further details.
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Jerry Frantz
Here
Bill
Public Sale Set by Francis Lamar October 18
Francis Lamar to hold a public sale at his place five miles southwest of here on Wednesday October 18. Sale items include 5 head horses 15 head cattle 49 head hogs farming implements household goods hay fodder corn in field and many other articles Watch for large bills.
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Francis Lamar
Here
Public sale of goods from estate of William T Little
Administrator J. Be Rowland announces a public sale at the deceased's late residence two miles north of town on Thursday October 19. The sale lists horses hogs cattle sheep and farm implements. A full list appears in the large bills.
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J. BE
Rowland
Wells
Wabash Railway Promotes Earl Haney to Trainmaster
The October 5, 1916 bulletin by Superintendent A. F. Hill announces Earl Haney’s promotion to trainmaster with headquarters in Montpelier Ohio. Son of Mr and Mrs Hiram Haney of Silver Lake, he previously served as chief dispatcher and began telegraphy with W O Feudner in this place.
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A. F. Hill
Wabash Railway Co
Earl Haney
Montpelier Ohio
Earl
Hiram Haney
Silver Lake
Haney
W.O. Feudner
Home For Short Visit
Russel Self returned home for a brief Sunday visit with his parents Mr and Mrs S J Self after a month in Chicago where he works. He spoke highly of his time in the Windy City and plans to return.
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Russel Self
Chicago
S. J. Self
Charles Raber Returns After Week Away
Charles Raber spent a Sunday in Gary visiting his brother Dora Raber and family. He traveled back with his wife who had stayed a week, saying the Gary trip and two nights without sleep made the journey feel exhausting and unlikely to repeat.
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Charles Raber
Gary
Dora Raber
Charles
Hotel Jacob Haney Expands North Jefferson Building
The hotel owner enlarges the North Jefferson street building by tearing away part of the east wall to extend the dining room and add another upstairs sleeping room.
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Jacob Haney
North
Jefferson Street
Swihart House Adds Addition on High Street
Joseph Swihbart proceeds with a new addition to his house on High Street as work moves rapidly forward.
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Swihart
Joseph Swihbart
High Street
Voters Register Solidly in Township for November Vote
In the township, a large portion of eligible residents registered on Monday signaling strong turnout in November. The registration drive boosted participation and reflected broad civic engagement among residents.
Wiltrout Family Returns from Chicago Visit
Mr and Mrs C E B Wiltrout return home from Chicago after two weeks with their sons Fred and Ralph and families. Mr Wiltrout had hospital treatment and is somewhat improved.
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C. EB. Wiltrout
Chicago
Fred
Ralph
Mr.Wiltrout
Chicken Dinner Served By Ladies Aid Society
The ladies aid society of the M. E. church will serve a chicken dinner on election day. Watch for further announcements about event details.
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Ladies Aid Society of
The
M. E. Church
Visit of Mrs Beck and sister to Nebraska town
Mrs W H Beck of Gering Nebraska has been visiting with her sister Mrs J J Kraft southwest of town for the past couple of weeks.
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W. H. Beck
Gering
Nebraska
Republican candidates to speak on district justice issues
Hon Andrew Hickey Republican candidate for the 13th district and Senator Br A Dausman Republican appellate judge candidate will speak Friday evening October 13 at Liver Lake. Citizens invited to hear the two gentlemen discuss the issues and view their positions.
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Andrew. J
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H. Clymer
D.H. Clymer
Davies
Westfield, Mass
Brush & Hanson, Publishers
Record
Silver Lake, Ind
Mr. Brush
Record Publishing Company
Massachusets
Liam
Gulf
Westfield
Paris
Monarg
Berkshire Range
Southwicke
Conneticut
Per
Great ‘Manufacturing News Agland
D. H. Clymer
Leo Leonard
M. E
J. B
Oldfather and Wife
Eschbach
Chas. Haufman & Eres
Kaufmen
Purefort
Gresso & CO
Manchester
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