Oldfather Family Reunion Held At Oldfather Home
More than fifty Oldfather relatives gathered at the A. & Old father home one mile west of town for the first reunion. A noon dinner, ice cream, cake, and social talks followed by officer elections with H. L. Oldfather as President and Elmer Kinsey as Secretary-Treasurer. Future meeting planned for September likely at the same west town site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. &. Oldfather
Oldfather
Ed Byers
Rochester
H. L. Oldfather
Elmer Kinsey
H. L. Oldfaater
Here
World War I Service Flag for Kosciusko County
Warsaw marks World War I service with 1,143 county men listed on the flag. Twenty two stars made of gold honor those who died in the line of duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Kosciusko County
Miss Mary Clymer Leaves Creamery for Valparaiso School
Miss Mary Clymer is off to Valparaiso to attend school for the coming term. She recently resigned from her job at the local creamery after more than a year of service to pursue her educational plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Clymer
Valparaisa
North Manchester fair banners with races and floral exhibits
The issue highlights a five day North Manchester fair starting next week with floral hall exhibits and auto horse and motorcycle races. Warsaw and Bourbon fairs are also advertised in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Floral Hall
Warsaw
Bourbon Fairs
Gresso Couple Relocate to Warsaw for Store Employment
Mr and Mrs Gordon Gresso moved their household effects from North Manchester Monday and are now residents of Warsaw where Mr Gresso will be employed in the Gresso store there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Gresso
Manchester
County
Mr. Gresso
Gresso
County Council Defers Future Appropriation for Agent
At the session on Wednesday the county council decided not to make any appropriation for the county agent next year. An appropriation was made only to cover unpaid bills. A similar action occurred in Marshall and Whitley counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Whitley
Pleasant Evening at Swihart House Social
A social gathering occurred last Saturday at the Joe Swihart home at High and Walnut Streets. Guests included John Landis and family, Roy Zellers and family, Robert Warren and family, Asa Dirck and family, Alvin Perry and family, Mrs. Glen Walther and children, William Butterbaugh and family, and sisters Mrs. Butterbaugh, Mrs. Landis, and Mrs. Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Swihart
Walnut Streets
John Landis
Velma
Cary
Roy Zellers
Everett and
Howard
Robert Warren
Earl
Asa Dirck
Charles
Alvin Perry
Paul
Elienese
Glen Walther
Louise
Maurice
Darkis
William Butterbaugh
Grandma Dirck
Butterbaugh
Landis
Warren
Swihart
Local visitors Wilbur Amiss and wife brief Texas trip
Wilbur Amiss and his wife arrived last Friday from Fort Worth Texas to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Amiss southeast of town. Wilbur has recovered from influenza and will take a short vacation before returning to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Amiss
Fort Worth
Texas
Charles Amiss
Wilbur
Ed Leininger Visits Old Community After 25 Years
Ed Leininger and his wife Mrs Elias Leininger of Angola called at the Mrs Rantz home Sunday evening while returning from Akron where they visited relatives. The Leiningers lived here about twenty five years ago and are remembered by older residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Leininger
Elias Leininger
Angola
One Hundred Indiana Physicians to Organize for Influenza Fight
A force of 100 physicians will be organized to combat a potential influenza outbreak in Indiana this winter. The effort, directed by the State board of health, will begin immediately with doctors drawn from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
State Board of Health
Salem youth visits home after G.A.R. encampment
Grant Boyer of Salem Oregon, son of Benjamin Boyer, returned from Columbus Ohio where he attended the G.A.R. encampment as a delegate for Sons of Veterans. He served as Clerk of the Marion County Court and spoke of his childhood in Silver Lake before moving to Nebraska in the 1870s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Grant Boyer
Salem
Oregon
Columbus
Ohio
G.A.R
Boyer
Sons of Veterans
Benjamin Boyer
Silver Lake
Nebraska
Marion County
Army recruitment train touring Indiana to boost enlistment
A convoy of four Liberty trucks an ambulance and touring car from Camp Grant Illinois will pass through Warsaw and Wabash on a tour of Indiana. The train carries signs promoting service in the Sixth Division and will exhibit war trophies including shell casings trench knives bayonets and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Camp Grant
Illinois
Warsaw
Wabash
Indiana
United States
Ailing Mrs. Abe Kline Severely Ill At Home
Mrs. Abe Kline residing three and a half miles south of town remains in critical condition. Her daughter Mrs. H. F. Swihart and family attend to the elderly woman who has suffered years of mental ailment and recently a stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Kline
H. F. Swihart
Kline
Parker Brothers Sale Attracts Large Attendance
A large crowd attended the Parker Brothers sale last Thursday with all stock selling at fair prices. On Friday many locals joined the Albert & Son public sale five miles southeast of town where articles also brought fair prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Brothers
Albert & Son
Markle Journal Revived After Suspension
The Markle Journal is revived after a months long suspension. The plant was purchased by W. H. Wampler of Chicago who took over operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markle Journal
W. H. Wampler
Chicago
Delegate named to national TB convention in Des Moines
Mrs. W. B. Siders of Warsaw is appointed by Governor Goodrich to represent Indiana as a delegate to the national convention of the Societies for the Prevention of Tuberculosis to be held in Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Siders
Warsaw
Goodrich
The
Societies For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Des Moines
Iowa
Has Opened Up Dental Parlor
H C Snyder moved to Argos last Sunday to reside with the Harvey Hamman family. He plans to open a dental office soon after the rooms are furnished, likely by the end of the week, in a convenient location expected to attract a large patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Snyder
Argos
Harvey Hamman
Dr. Snyder
Conference closes at Winona with ministers assigned
The 75th annual session of the St. Joseph conference of the United Brethren church concluded at Winona with a large gathering from northern Indiana. Ministers assigned include Atwood S M Hill Ambia J D Coverstone Bremen W H Rittenhouse Burker H G Pence Claypool Clayton Hutchins Columbia City J L Speicher Decatur C J Miner Frankfort N McCoy Pleasant Lake A M Cummins South Bend C A Sickafoose Twelve Mile C A Spitler Warsaw J W Lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Atwood
S.M. Hill
Ambia
J. D. Coverstone
Bremen
W. H. Rittenhouse
Burker
H. G. Pence
Claypool
Clayton Hutchins
Columbia City
J. L. Speicher
Decatur
C. J. Miner
Frankfort
N. McCoy
Pleasant Lake
A. M. Cummins
South Bend
C. A. Sickafoose
Twelve Mile
C. A. Spitler
Warsaw
J. W. Lower
Allen Cauge and bride wed after army discharge
Mr and Mrs Allen Cauge of Fruitdale Alabama were guests at Emanuel Leckrone home late last week. Mrs Cauge is Leckrone's foster granddaughter and the couple wed last July shortly after Mr Cauge left the American army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Cauge
Fruitdale
Alabama
Emanuel Leckrone
Furlough Brief for Soldier Howard Summe
Private Howard Summe recently enlisted for a year of service and spent the past week on a fifteen day furlough. He is temporarily at home before resuming duty with Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Summe
Uncle Sam
Zimmerman Purchases Jontz Farm Near Town
Charles Zimmerman buys the Jontz farm southwest of town from the Ben Jontz and family who have lived there, after occupying the Carter farm just east of town for the past couple of years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Zimmerman
Carter
Jontz
Ben Jontz
Miss Maxine Snyder Takes Fort Wayne Department Store Job
Miss Maxine Snyder, employed in Fort Wayne, traveled there Saturday to accept a position in a large department store. She will also attend night school during the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Snyder
Fort Wayne
Devastating Texas Hurricane Raises Death Toll and Damage
A Sunday hurricane in Texas caused widespread destruction to buildings and crops. Officials report more than two hundred deaths and damage estimated at five million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Appointed Memorial Committee Named for Kosciusko County
A seven member committee was appointed by the Kosciusko County commissioners to study a soldiers and sailors memorial. The group will investigate, report within six months, and includes T. C. McClure from this place as a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko County
T. C. McClure
Epidemic Flu Hits Chicago With Deaths and Quarantines
Influenza appears in Chicago with multiple deaths and numerous cases under quarantine. Officials warn the epidemic will be prevalent this coming month and urge the public to take precautions to avoid infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Election Drawing Near in Silver C3
Citizens urged to consider candidates for multiple offices as election day approaches. The notice stresses voter activity and timely selections amid a lack of candidate information.
Indiana Allotment of 597 Trucks to State Highway Commission
The federal government has allotted 597 trucks and motor cars to the Indiana state highway commission. Vehicles will be used at state institutions and by state officials for official duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Highway Comission
John C. Peterson Post of Legion Formed in Warsaw
A John C. Peterson Post of Legion has been formed in Warsaw. About thirty charter members are already enrolled and a membership drive will be conducted shortly to recruit all World War I veterans who served the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Peterson
Legion
Warsaw
U.S
Warsaw Mayor Charles Rigdon Dies After Heart Attack
Warsaw mayor Charles Rigdon died Thursday night after a heart attack following indigestion. A lifelong resident, he previously worked as a dentist and later ran a jewelry and optician business. Funeral services were held Sunday. Walter Kintzel was elected interim mayor until September 22 when a new mayor will be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rigdon
Warsaw
Rigdon
Walter Kintzel
Davis Couple Relocates to Rice Institute Houston
Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Davis departed for Houston Texas last week where Mr. Davis accepted a position with Rice Institute. They had resided with Mrs. Davis's parents Mr. and Mrs. G. A. McClure west of town after returning from Philadelphia where they held a demanding role for over a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Davis
Houston
Texas
Davis
Rice Institute
G. A. McClure
Here
Phildelphia
Leckrone Leaves for Bloomington Medical Course
Milton Leckrone son of Dr and Mrs Lackrone left here last Sunday morning for Bloomington to enter the State University and begin a course in medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Leckrone
Lackrone
Bloomington
The
State University
Miller and Smith Visit Old Town for Lake Cottage Plans
Zimri Miller of Indianapolis and his half brother Claud Smith of Wabash spent Sunday at the park in the old town. Smith contracted to buy a lot and plans a summer cottage on the lake, marking Miller’s first return to the town in sixteen years, as he is son of Silas Miller formerly living north of here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimri Miller
Indianapolis
Claud Smith
Wabash
Mr. Smith
Mr. Miller
Silas Miller
Here
Old Town
Senior Class to Present Lyceum Course This Winter
The Senior Class of our high school has closed a contract to present a Lyceum course this winter. It will consist of four numbers and begins in October in the assembly room of the high school building.
Local Couple Alice Rager Moves to Thacker Property
Now Reside in Silver Lake Mrs. Alice Rager and family have moved from the Hill place three miles south of town and now occupy the Thacker property on east Sycamore street. We welcome them into our midst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Rager
Hill Place
Thacker
East Sycamore Street
To Reopen Office Here
Dr. F. P. Myers plans to return from Huntington next Monday September 22 and reopen his office in rooms above the post office. He went to Huntington for treatment after complications from an ulcerated tooth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Myers
Huntington
Redhead Society Holds Annual Meeting in Broad Ripple
The Indiana Society of Redheads met at Broad Ripple near Indianapolis for its annual gathering on Sunday. Members described the event as a celebration of flaming foretops and Indiana pride with fellowship among participants from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Society of Redheads
Indiana
Broad Ripple
Indianapolis
Ball Game Sees Columbia City Defeat Local Team 5 to 13
Spectators from this place traveled to North Manchester last Sunday afternoon to watch the ball game between the local team and Columbia City. Columbia City won the contest with a 13 to 5 score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Columbia City
Public Sale by John W Fuller Near Yellow Creek Lake
John W Fuller announces a public sale at his place west of Yellow Creek Lake near Stoners station on Saturday September 20 starting at 1 o'clock. Items include a horse two cows sow with eight pigs several chickens hay wood potatoes farming implements and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Fuller
Yellow Creek Lake
Stoner
Public Sale Near Here September 23
On Tuesday September 23 Ray Yeater holds a public sale three miles north of here. Items include 2 horses a cow 7 Belgian hare farming implements hay corn in shack chickens and household goods. Sale starts at o o’clock with usual terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Yeater
Here
Franklin Fuller Public Sale Notices
Franklin Fuller will hold a public sale at his residence 2 miles north of this place on Friday September 26. Items include 3 horses 5 head cattle 8 head hogs farm implements household goods hay chickens corn and other articles. Sale begins at 10 oclock with usual terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Fuller
New Hunting Law Sets Bird Season Dates Across Federally Regulated Areas
Federal and state legislation changes open duck and goose seasons from Sept 16 to Dec 31 under new licenses issued around Oct 1. Bag limits include 25 ducks, 8 geese, 25 jack snipe, 25 Wilson snipe. quail season runs Sept 1 to Nov 30 with 25 birds allowed Oct 1 to Nov 30 and a daily limit of 6. Licenses available at the RECORD office to save trips to the county seat.
Leana Summe Sees Health Improvement After Illness
The latest report from Miss Leana Summe states her condition has greatly improved after several weeks of illness and it is hoped she will soon fully recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leana Summe
Colbert Takes Norman Drug Store Post After School Hours
Colbert has accepted a position in the Norman drug store and is employed there outside of school hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car] Colbert
Norman
Snyder couple to establish home in Fort Wayne
Mr and Mrs Paul Snyder traveled to Fort Wayne on Sunday to begin their new life there The husband has accepted a factory position said to promise a bright future for the couple and their family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Snyder
Fort Wayne
Snyder
John Snyde Buys Teeter Property on East Sycamore Street
John Snyde has purchased the Charles Teeter property on East Sycamore street and will occupy it at a specified show time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snyde
Charles Teeter
East Sycamore Street
Stork Special Delights Vetor Illinois Family
Mr and Mrs Ira Porter of Vetor Illinois welcomed a baby girl last Friday. Mrs Porter formerly Miss Julia Stoneburner and sister to Mrs Levi Holderman of place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Porter
Vetor
Illinois
Porter
Julia Stoneburner
Levi Holderman
Place
Dr Walter Stout Moves to Indianapolis Practice
Dr Walter Stout travels to Indianapolis on Monday to establish a medical practice. Mrs Stout plans to visit the capitol and soon join him as they arrange their future home in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Stout
Indiapolis
Stout
Capitol
Organization to Meet in Town Hall Monday
Lake Tow farmers Organization members will meet in the town hall on Monday September 22. Important business will be transacted and all farmers urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Tow Farmers Organization
Ning
County S S Convention to Meet at United Brethren Church
Kosciusko county plans a school convention at the United Brethren church on September 19 and 20. Speakers include Dr. L N Beeler of Chicago Mi Hs Dietz of Chicago and W Hill of Indianapolis. Each delegation should send at least four members and attend all sessions with a report from their respective schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko County . So
L. N. Beeler
Chicago
Mi Hs. Dietz
W Hill
Indianapolis
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Dents
Hood
Mrs. Kline
Lysis
Winona
Clayton Hutchens
Jontz Farm
Windy City
Houston Texas
Medical
Redhead Society
S. S
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