English speaker at patriotic meeting draws crowd
A large crowd filled the U B church Thursday evening for a patriotic talk by Dr. Richardson of Peru. Born in Sheffield England, he recounted World War I experiences and German actions, stressed the growing American army and gun power, and argued victory is certain against the German forces.
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Dr. Richardson
Peru
U. B. Church
U. B
Sheffield
England
United States
Home furlough returns Grover Arnold from Camp Sherman
Grover Arnold, at Camp Sherman Ohio for two months, came home Thursday morning on a thirty day furlough. He is reported looking well and in good health.
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Grover Arnold
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Training Camp at Winona Lake Contracts Signed
The government and Winona Lake signed a contract to prepare training grounds for soldiers. The site will be arranged for training with about 1,200 expected to arrive within a few weeks.
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Winona Lake
Getting Along Nicely After Major Operation Report
The latest report from Mrs. H. G. Groninger states she is doing very nicely and recovering rapidly from the operation. She expresses gratitude for support and anticipates a swift return home.
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H.G Groninger
Family ties return to Albuquerque after winter visit
Mrs Fay Kahnt came back to Albuquerque New Mexico on Monday after spending about a week with her mother Mrs Winona Leonard and grandmother Mrs Mary Meek. Mrs Leonard and Mary Meek will stay through the winter with Fay. Mary had been in poor health and was in Chicago for several weeks at a health resort.
Mrs. Charles Snyder Visits Grandson in Ko komo
Mrs. Charles Snyder traveled to Ko komo yesterday to visit her daughter Mrs. Carrie Hunt and help care for the newborn grandson who arrived Tuesday at the Hunt home.
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Charles Snyder
Kokomo
Carrie Hunt
Hunt
Do You Want to Vote Register by October 7th
A local notice urges residents to register to vote by October 7th to exercise voting rights in November. It warns that unregistered residents will not be able to vote and encourages timely registration at the appropriate office.
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Election Registration Board
Riiconp
Debs Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison
Saturday the court fixed the sentence of Eugene Debs at ten years and ordered imprisonment, marking the first time a former presidential candidate was sent to the penitentiary.
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Eugene Debs
United States
Armless Wonder Kittie Smith Marries D P Mann
Kittie Smith, known as the armless wonder, was united in marriage to D P Mann a couple of weeks ago in Toppenish Washington. The note recalls past wrestling in South Whitley.
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Kittie Smith
Armless Wonder
South Whitley
D. P. Mann
Toppenish, Wash
Special Services Held For District Methodist Meetings
SPECIAL SERVICES and All Invited. Today at Wabashi a preparatory service precedes district meetings next week. Special services in Claypool Monday, Silver Lake Tuesday, Pleasant Tuesday, South Pleasant Friday with seasoned preachers and open to all.
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Wabashi
Claypool
Silver Lake
Move to Marion Oliver Grosswiler Chooses Foreman Post
Moving to Marion Oliver Grosswiler accepted the foreman position on the Big Four section Tuesday morning. Ale previously took the examination but learned the result Monday evening and must report for duty Tuesday. The family plans to move next Monday to their new home.
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Oliver Grosswiler
Marion
Positor
Ale
Attorneys Organize Class Aid for Registrants
Kosciusko county attorneys arrange a new plan to aid registrants with questionnaires. Five lawyers staffed daily in the circuit court room will guide filling in forms, with 2 700 registrants and 150 questionnaires handled each day. Questionnaires sent to 123 of September 12 registrants aged 19 to 36, about 10 percent, with daily mailouts likely to continue.
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Kosciusko County
Circuit
Evanses Join Soldiers Home for Winter Stay Near Lafayette
Mr and Mrs Thomas Evans left town late last week to reside at the Soldiers Home near Lafayette and plan to remain until early spring. They say the home is an excellent place to stay and they were there briefly last winter.
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Thomas Evans
Lafayette
Samuel Lowman Joins Gemmer Store as Clerk
Samuel Lowman has accepted a position as clerk in the Gemmer store and commenced work the latter part of last week. Samuel is a hustler and there’s no reason why he will not make good.
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Samuel Lowman
Gemmer
Samuel
Seward Township Red Cross Chicken Drive Yields $343
In Seward township last Thursday a Red Cross drive raised 343 dollars in clean cash. The committee collected 300 chickens and 42 dollars in money, selling the fowl for 801 dollars, with proceeds credited to the Seward township Red Cross chapter.
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Red Cross
Seward Township
Onions Brought By Jacob Adams From Local Farm
Jacob Adams of a southwest locality delivered several large onions to the office. He described a varied crop grown on his acre and a quarter, with seed planted and field work mostly done by his two daughters who managed care for the crop except hoeing. The onions measured 144 inches in circumference.
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Jacob Adams
Indiana TB Sanatorium Shortage Strains Returnees
The Indiana Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis reports 161 Indiana boys with tuberculosis discharged from the army, the largest single return, bringing total to 565. Officials warn that sanatorium space is scarce as Rockville and other facilities are overcrowded with long waiting lists.
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Indiana
Rockville
Meetings at Church East of Here
A series of services is being held at the Church of the Brethren two miles east of town led by Rev. Charles Oberlin of Hartford City. Sermons are described as very interesting and no invitation is extended to all to attend the services through Sunday, September 28.
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Church of the Brethren
Charles Oberlin
Hartford City
Takes Charge of Cream Station in Silver Lake
O M Wade of Hicksville Ohio arrived last week to assume control of the local cream station formerly run by James Harter. Wade plans to move his family to Silver Lake and make it their permanent home. The community extends a warm welcome.
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O.M. Wade
Hicksville
Ohio
James Harter
Mr. Wade
Silver Lake
Peter Clemmer Dies at 73 in Warsaw Home
Peter Clemmer died at his Warsaw home Sunday at age 73. He served as county commissioner for several years.
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Peter Clemmer
Warsaw
Proclamation Declares September 22 as Heroes Day
Governor Goodrich proclaims Sunday September 22 as Heroes day to honor Indiana men who gave their lives in World War I. He notes Hoosiers in battle and casualty lists and praises wartime service with plans for observance managed by the War Camp Community Service.
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Goodrich
Indiana
Europe
Shepherds Visit Olney Family in Illinois
From Olney Illinois Mr and Mrs William Shepherd of Olney Illinois arrived here late last week to visit their sons Ralph and Henry Shepherd and families. Grandma Shepherd fell ill on arrival and remained bedbound for several days. They were joined by granddaughter Miss Bessie Ferris.
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William Shepherd
Olney
L Ilinois
Ralph
Henry Shepherd
Grandma Shepherd
Miss Bessie Ferris
Teachers Sent to Atwood Schools This Winter
Dr and Mrs Hay took their daughter Miss Katharine to Atwood Monday morning where she will teach in the Atwood schools this winter Miss Vera Kern will teach in the Atwood schools all Rome City this winter and her parents accompanied her to that place late last week
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Hay
Atwood
Katharine
Vera Kern
Rome
Sunday School and War Service Flag Unveiling Service
The M E church plans a 9 30 Sunday School followed by a sermon by Rev Blocker on Two Tasks of the Church in the War. A special service will honor flag stars added since its unveiling. Attendees are urged to attend and show appreciation for those serving or in training. Stars listed: Grover Arnold Roy G Helser Leo R Leonard Wilbur W Miller Tony Underhill Harry Shepherd Sherman A Joutz.
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Blocker
M. E
Severa
Sta
Grover Arnold
Roy G. Helser
Leo R. Leonard Wilbur W. Miller
Tony Underhill
Harry Shepherd
C. BR. Joutz
Creamery manager resignations and staffing changes
James Harter who had ducting the cream tation at the Nappanee Creamery for three years gave up the post this week and is now taking a much needed rest. Charles Jontz who had played in the Gemmer store several weeks resigned his post a week on account of not being physically able to stand the work.
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James Harter
Nappanee Creamery
Charles Jontz
Gemmer
Veral
Fort Wayne Hospital Report on Mrs William Callison
In Ft Wayne hospital Mrs William Callison is reported well and recovering. Ok Price is listed among nearby patients as part of the hospital's latest updates.
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Ft. Wayne Hospital
William Callison
Miss Marie Buissard Continues Farm Work Despite Snake
A resident living east of town named Miss Marie Buissard kept working on her farm all summer despite a snake presence nearby. No harm occurred and she proceeded with her tasks as usual.
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Marie Buissard
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