Reunion September 28 at Myrtle-Glen Park Indiana
The second Herendeen reunion and basket dinner will be held at Myrtle-Glen Park Silver Lake Indiana September 28 1919. A short literary and musical program follows lunch with Rev Herman G Herendeen of Columbia City to give a brief address. Old friends and acquaintances are invited to attend after luncheon and renew acquaintances. The five remaining Joshua Herendeen family members are listed with locations. Shelter will be provided in case of bad weather.
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Myrtle- Glen Park
Silver Lake
Indiana
Herman G. Herendeen
Columbia City
Joshua Herendeen
Mary J. Rantz
W. E. Herendeen
Fredericktown
Ohio
A. L. Herendeen
Chicago
Los Angeles
California
Mattie Niccodemus
Goshen
Red Cross Roll Call Seeks Renewal of Allegiance
In the Third Roll Call on November 2 the American Red Cross asks the public to renew their allegiance to future service and aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Men Begin Sewer Installation on Main Street
Wednesday workmen started laying sewers across Main Street for property owners on the north side to connect to the existing large sewer along the street installed a few years ago.
Local resident L D Keller visiting after Columbus encampment
L D Keller of St. Petersburg Florida arrived Monday for a visit with friends. He previously attended a soldiers encampment in Columbus Ohio and then stayed a few days in Alexandria before coming here. The Keller family lived here years ago and Mr Keller is well known to older residents.
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L. D. Keller
St. Petersburg
Florida
Columbus
Ohio
Alexandria
Keller
Mr. Keller
High School Students Fined for Whiskey Sale
Phillip Wassman Gerald Cassady and Robert Conner all of Wabash faced a 100 dollar fine plus costs after attempting to sell two quarts of whiskey on Saturday. Each was fined 109 dollars per quart.
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Phillip Wassman
Gerald Cassady
Robert Conner
Wabash
Dies and Leaves-No Heirs Local Mayor Alfred Lowrey
Alfred K. Lowrey former Goshen mayor and wealthy Elkhart county resident died suddenly last week leaving no will and no survivors. His estate valued above $75 000 likely to escheat to the state. he was prominent in early Republican politics in northern Indiana.
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Alfred K. Lowrey
Goshen
Elkhart County
Lowrey
Purdue speaker cancellation changes Claypool event
Rev Hall of Purdue was to speak at the M E Church in Claypool Saturday evening but unavoidable occurrences prevent his presence and the speaking date is cancelled.
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Hall
Purdue
M.E
Claypool
Percy Warburn to Manage Buchanan Cooperative Store
Percy Warburn, longtime manager of the Atlantic and Pacific store in Niles Michigan, has accepted a post in Buchanan Michigan to run the Cooperative store operated by Clark Equipment Company. The move increases his salary and places him in a larger town, rewarding his Silver Lake roots.
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Percy Warburn
Atlantic and Pacific
Niles
Michigan
Bucanan
Clark Equipment Company
Walburn
Percy
Silver Lake
Soldiers Day at Wabash County Town Event
Wabash County will host Soldiers Day on October 2 with a large barbecue menu including 400 pounds of beef 40 gallons of baked beans 2000 hot biscuits and hundreds of pounds of other foods for attendees.
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Wabash County
Wabash
Water Pump Restored at Rager Corner After Repairs
The Rager corner pump is back in operation following weeks of closure for repairs. Water drawn from a depth of 158 feet is described as very pure and better than before.
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Rager
Sparks Sues Railroad Over Brother Death Damages
Frank Sparks administrator of Charles Sparks estate sues the Pennsylvania Railroad in Kosciusko County Circuit Court for 2975 dollars for damages after Charles Sparks was killed by a Pennsylvania train on March 12, 1918.
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Kosciusko County
Frank Sparks
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Sparks
Charles Sparks
Pennsylvania
Mrs. Abe Kline Die. Paralyzed for Weeks
Mrs. Abe Kline died at her home three and a half miles south of here after several weeks of paralysis. She was nearly seventy and survived by son Dayton Kline and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Swihart of Akron and Mrs. Harvey Swihart who cared for her. The funeral was held at South Pleasant church with burial nearby.
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Abe Kline
Kline
South Pleasant Church
Wabash A A opens season against Congerville pro team
The Wabash A A football team will open the season next Sunday at Wabash against the Congerville Indiana professional club. Several former all western stars will play on both squads.
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Wabash
Congerville
Ind
All Western Stars
Silver Lake High to Host Laketon in Friday Basketball
The Silver Lake high school basketball team will play Laketon at the Silver Lake venue tomorrow Friday evening after school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake High School
Laketon
Local vendor opens in Scott Room at Gemmer corner
Frank Verrier, who ran a street peanut and popcorn stand near Gemmer grocery, rents the A J Scott building just north of the Agecamp office. He will operate his business from there and also sell daily and Sunday papers and plans to add candies cigars and tobaccos.
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Frank Verrier
Gemmer
A.j.scott
Agecamp
Rally Day Planned at Methodist Sunday School
Plans are under way for a Rally Day at the M. E. Sunday School in this place on Sunday October 5. The program begins at 9 30 o clock and organizers expect large attendance as in past years. All who attend will hear a worthwhile program.
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M. E. Sunday School
Proclamation Declares Fire Prevention Day Oct 9
Governor Goodrich proclaims Thursday October 9 as Patriotic Fire Prevention Day urging schools churches civic bodies and citizens to focus on fire prevention with proper exercises and ongoing efforts to reduce needless fires across the coming year.
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Goodrich
Chicago
Dr Myers Returns to Silver Lake Office Reopens Practice
Dr F P Myers who came to Silver Lake for two weeks to treat an ulcerated tooth returned Monday and reopened his office above the post office offering chiropractic adjustments. He and his family plan to move to Huntington to establish a permanent chiropractic office and home there.
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F. P. Myers
Huntington
Silver Lake
Mrs Ferrerda To Move With Son From Wabash To Chicago
Mrs J W Ferrerda and her son visited in Wabash with her mother Mrs Thomas Mc Cormick and family this week. The McCormick family plans to move to Chicago within the coming week to establish Chicago as their future home.
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Wabash
Thomas McCormick
McCormick
Chicago
Opening Day At Gemmer Brothers Store
A large crowd gathered Saturday evening for the Gemmer Brothers store opening. An orchestra provided music as many customers received a celebratory treat.
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Gemmer Brothers Store
Noted cancer specialist in critical condition at Goshen home
Dr. Anna Grover Kaufman Kreuger a renowned cancer specialist is reported in critical condition at her Goshen residence after months of confinement to bed. She is widely known in the locality and by many in the community.
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Anna Grover Kaufman-Kreuger
Goshen
Flowing Well Struck at Dorsey Clinkey Farm
Workmen at the Dorsey Clinkey place southwest of town drilled to fifty six and a half feet and hit a flowing well. Water rose a foot above the pipe, making water access easier and increasing the farm’s value.
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Dorsey Clinkey Place
Homecoming and Old Peoples Day at Mount Pleasant Church
Mount Pleasant church six miles north will host Homecoming and Old Peoples Day next Sunday September 28. The event invites all former members and their families and expects a large attendance.
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Mt. Pleasant
Mount Pleasant
Good Weather Boosts North Manchester Fair Attendance
Exceptional calm and sunshine draw large crowd to the North Manchester Fair with many farmers busy sowing wheat. Exhibits this year exceed previous years and stock entries are strong.
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Manchester
Miss Wissler Returns From Ohio Visit
Miss Madge Wissler came home Sunday after a week’s visit with relatives and friends in Ohio.
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Madge Wissler
Ohio
Public Sale Planned by Abe Miller and William Staver
Public sale announced for the Miller home two miles east and two and a half miles south of Silver Lake on Tuesday September 30 starting at 10 30. Auction offers 5 horses 9 head of cattle 24 head of hogs chickens corn hay farming implements vehicles and miscellaneous items.
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Abe Miller
William Staver
Silver Lake
Public Sale By Mrs Lynch and Son
Mrs Lynch and Son announce a public sale at their residence six miles southwest of here on October 22. Livestock and farm implements will be offered.
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Sarah Lynch
Public sale announced near Silver Lake by Charles Deafenbaugh
Charles Deafenbaugh will hold a public sale at his place five miles northeast of Silver Lake on Thursday October 8. Large bills to be printed by the Axecorp job department observed nearby.
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Charles Deafenbaugh
Silver Lake
Axecorp
Pleasant time at Glosser Home on September 14
A gathering at the William Glosser home southwest of town included Mr and Mrs Joseph Keck of Middletown Ohio Elmer Keck and family of Huntington EzraP Floor family from Disko Ezra Ring and family and Morris Lippley and family from nearby. In all twenty five guests attended.
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William Glosser
Joseph Keck
Middletown
Ohio
Elmer Keck
Huntington
Ezrap Floor & Family
Disko
Ezra Ring
Morris Lippley
West Virginia visitors from Princeton
Mr and Mrs W H Wells of Princeton West Virginia visited relatives in town over Sunday. Wells works as a General Air Brake Inspector and had been in Chicago for a convention before stopping by his old home town for a short visit.
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W. H. Wells
Princeton
West Virginia
Mr. Wells
Chicago
Welcome for former residents features guest of honor
Former residents attend a cordial welcome with all guests aged sixty and over invited as honored guests. The day’s program includes music provided by Mr. and Mrs. Bimer Funk of Warsaw.
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Bimer Funk
Warsaw
Church Morning Schedule Briefly Outlined
Forenoon sessions include 10:00 address by Rev. Smith 11:10 brief session of 8S S 11:30 roll call of church members and 12:00 basket dinner.
Red Cross Juniors Boost Membership Drive
The Lake Division calls for 200000 school children to join the Junior Red Cross during September as part of a post war effort. Junior Membership costs 25 cents and is collected in school rooms to reach children everywhere including Hawaii. The National Children's Fund supports relief for suffering children and fosters community activity and international understanding through Junior Red Cross programs.
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Red Cross
Lake Division
Hawaii
National Children’s Fund
American Red Cross
Junior Red Cross
Storm Death Toll Report From Texas
Mrs. Jacob Haney received a letter from her daughter Mrs. Chas. Roger of San Antonio describing a recent Texas storm. The letter says hundreds died, cities were wrecked though San Antonio had minimal losses, and intense winds plus six inch rains caused floods. Oil tanks exploded and burning oil marred the dead beyond recognition.
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Jacob Haney
Chas. Roger
San Antonio
Texas
Rager
Mt Pleasant Society Preaching Place Since 1840
Memorial services at Rev Palmer’s grave at 2:145 followed by a Love Feast and Experience Meeting at 2:30 and an address by Rev Scotten at 3:185. The Mt Pleasant society organized in 1840 by Rev Lemon, part of the War saw circuit then Palestine, now Silver Lake charge, with regular preaching by the local minister.
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Palmer
Mt. Pleasant
Lemon
Warsaw
Palestine
Silver Lake
Local Masons Attend Warsaw Meeting Saturday Evening
A number of masons from the locality traveled to Warsaw Saturday evening to participate in a gathering of their organization.
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Warsaw
Hoosier Health Herald Opens With Tuberculosis Article
The Hoosier Health Herald from Indianapolis announces its first issue featuring Dr J N Hurty chief of the state health board authoring The Healthy Individual Protecting Himself from Contracting Tuberculosis Readers are urged to read this item in the new monthly magazine. Subscription is 50 cents per year.
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Hoosier Health Herald
Indianapolis
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Little Magazine
Rev O B Wells and wife take residence near town
Rev O B Wells and wife moved to a farm west of town late last week. A longtime minister in the St Joseph district, Wells has decided to quit the ministry and settle near his old home town within a mile of his birthplace. The community welcomes him as a Silver Lake native and an upstanding citizen.
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O. B. Wells
Rev. Wells
St. Joseph
U. S
Silver Lake
Attending School at Valpo
Misa Hazel Deaton daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Deaton left the area to attend Valparaiso University and will stay through the winter for schooling.
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Valpo
Misa Hazel Deaton
C. B. Deaton
Valparaiso
Bourbon Fair Set for October 1 3 With $2000 Purses
Local residents plan to attend the Bourbon fair running October 1 to 3. The three day speed program includes trotting and pacing races with total purses of $2000.
Stores Draw Crowds During The Range Sale Event
The N and F Hardware store reports strong attendance this week for the Many Visit Store The Range sale with several ranges already sold.
No Caucus Yet Deliberations Face Town Election
Discussion about the street and town election has occurred but no caucus has yet been held to select candidates. The matter demands immediate attention if an election is held this fall.
Meat Market to Close On Three Weeknights Until Further Notice
T J Alspaugh announces his meat market will close Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings until further notice. The notice specifies temporary hours disruption and advises customers to plan accordingly.
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T.J. Alspaugh
Brothers Visit Old Home Town Reunion Notice Sets Plans
W B Herendeen and Freder ictown Ohio with W E Herendeen and wife of Los Angeles California arrived last week to visit sister Mrs Mary Rantz and relatives. Born and raised here they left in the nineties and will enjoy a reunion. A notice in this issue calls for the Herendeen family reunion at the lake Sunday.
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Ictown
Ohio
W. E
Los Angeles
California
Mary Rantz
Lake
Roosevelt Memorial Americanization Day Observed in Indiana
The Indiana State Board of Education sets Friday October 24 as Americanization Day. Public schools will hold an appropriate program, with teachers and students contributing to the Roosevelt Memorial fund to earn enrollment on memorial medallions in Washington D C.
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Indiana State Board
Roosevelt
Washington D.C
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Buchanan
The
Wabash A.A
Methodist Sunday School
Dr. F. P. Myers
J. W. Ferrerda
Bran and Midlings
Gressos
Glosser
C. E. Smith
Rev. Smith
Rev
Scotten
Old Home Town
W. B. Herendeen
Freder
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