Burns in Explosion Report From Chicago Resident
F D Hayman of this place writes from Chicago that he was in an explosion Monday night and his arms and hands are badly burned He was rushed to an emergency hospital and will likely stay about ten days The letter notes he has lived at 2126 Washington Boulevard Chicago and correspondence continues every few weeks Hope is expressed that injuries are not as severe as first feared and he may leave hospital soon
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F. D. Hayman
Chicago
Hayman
Washington Boulevard
Mrs Sturgell Visits Relatives in Peoria Area
Mrs Sturgell spent several days visiting her daughter Mrs McQueen in Peoria Illinois last Saturday and also spent time with her daughter Miss Emma Sturgell who had been there. She was joined on the trip by her daughter Mrs Darrow of South Bend.
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Sturgell
Peora
Illinois
McQueen
Emma Sturgell
Darrow
South Bend
Mr and Mrs McCormick Move to Chicago
Mr and Mrs McCormick traveled from Webash to Chicago over the weekend visiting Mrs Ferrerda and family. They left Monday morning to make Chicago their home as Mr McCormick accepts a lucrative position there.
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Mrs. KcCormick
Webash
J. W. Ferrerda
Mr. McCormick
Chicago
Mr McCormick
Men’s clothes to loosen up as fashion journals urge
Fashion journals advise looser men’s apparel and looser fit overall. They argue that looser changes in design will benefit style, comfort, and adaptability for wearers.
Hinkle Visits Clarksville Lapsing Boyhood Ties
Arthur Hinkle of Clarksville Texas returned to town last Thursday and Friday, reconnecting with friends. He is the son of the late Samuel and Mrs. Hinkle, once residents here. The Hinckle family once lived in the northwest part of town before moving to Markle about 25 years ago. The parents are buried here.
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Arthur Hinkle
Clarksville
Texas
Mr. Hinkle
Samuel Hinkle
Hinle
Markle
The Golden Rule Exactly Measures Inches to Foot
A note states that the golden rule measures exactly twelve inches per foot, confirming a standard length conversion used in crafts and measurement practices.
Found Dead at William Shirley Cider Mill
Tuesday morning about ten o'clock John Boganwright was found dead at the William Shirley cider mill north of Burket where he had been working for several days. Mr Boganwright was past 60 years old.
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John Boganwright
William Shirley
Burket
Severy
Mr. Boganwright
Allie Scoles Plans Winter in Chicago
Mrs Allie Scoles will stay in Chicago for the winter after traveling there the first of last week.
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Allie Scoles
Chicago
Birth of Little Son for Homer and Family in Decatur
Parents Mr and Mrs Homer Baker living six miles southwest of Decatur Illinois welcomed a second son one day last week. Mr Baker is well known in the locality and his family has resided in the area for years.
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Homer Baker
Decatur
Illinois
Baker
Here
Rally Day and Homecoming at United Brotherhood Sunday School
Planning for October 1 Rally Day and Homecoming urges a large attendance. A special forenoon program is arranged and all members and former members are invited to attend and bring someone with them to ensure a big crowd.
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United Brothern
Sausamans Return to Chicago After Family Visit
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Sausaman return to Chicago after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs John Sausaman and other relatives for several days.
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Lloyd Sausaman
Chicago
John Sausaman
Larwill M E Church Destroyed By Fire
The M E church at Larwill was destroyed by a fire last Saturday afternoon. Built in 1866, officials say it will be rebuilt on a more extensive scale.
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M. E
Larwill
Death of William Caldwell at 68 in Claypool home
William Caldwell died Saturday night at about 11 o clock after a short illness. He had lived on his farm near Claypool for many years and was past 68. Survived by son L W Caldwell and daughter Clara Caldwell. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at his home with Rev. Fryberger of Warsaw officiating. burial in Claypool cemetery.
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Claypool
Silver Lake
Jaques
Warsaw
Caldwell
Arthur Hively
L. W. Caldwell
Clara Caldwell
Fort Wayne
Fryberger
Vacation Return From Michigan Visit
Ottis Dick and his family returned to their Claypool home after spending a week with relatives in Michigan during the past week.
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Ottis Dick
Claypool
Michigan
Auto Races at North Manchester Next Saturday
North Manchester fair grounds will host three auto races next Saturday afternoon with a total purse of 500. The 25 mile open race offers 150 75 and 25 dollars. the 10 mile light car race offers 100 50 and 15. the 5 mile race offers 50 25 and 10. Marion clown band will perform and proceeds fund new horse barns at the fair.
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North Manchester Fair Ground
Marion
The
Fair Association
Fair Ground
Bourbon Fair Dates Announced for October
The Bourbon fair is set for October 3 to 6 at Bourbon. The notice notes the first week in October with crowds expected, exhibits good, and races particularly strong as in past years.
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Bourbon
Argos Wins Lake Horseshoe Contest Over Silver Lake
Local players from Argos entered a Sunday contest at the lake and defeated Silver Lake by a comfortable margin while several Silver Lake participants gave a strong showing.
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Argos
Lake
Silver Lake
Hamman Family Visit Creates Pleasant Weekend in Palestine
Clarence and Charles Hamman and families visited Palestine last Saturday from Fort Wayne. They stayed at Palestine lake with their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sarber and family through Sunday afternoon, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Risch. The group reported a most pleasant time.
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Clarence
Charles Hamman
Fort Wayne
Palestine Lake
Lee Sarber
Risch
Bound and Robbed Money Tramp Tries to Escape
Mrs. Adrian Hennemeyer of South Whitley was bound and gagged by a tramp who entered her home on a Thursday evening. He searched for cash, threatened her with a revolver, and bound her with wire before slipping away as an aunt arrived and police were not yet alerted. A corn cob gag was used to silence her.
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Adrian Hennemeyer
South Whitley
Hennemeyer
They All Come Back to Sid Aker Property
Mr and Mrs Frank Barnes moved from Niles Michigan last week to the Sid Aker property northwest of town. They previously lived here then Akron two years ago and South Bend last spring.
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Frank Barns
Niles
Michigan
Sid Aker
Barnes
Akron
South Bend
Milford church dedication attended by Decker family
Mr and Mrs James Decker visited Milford last Sunday to attend the dedication services for the newly constructed M E church with their grandson Dr H C Snyder and family.
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James Decker
Milford
H. C. Snyder
M. E.church
Gresso Family Moves Store to North Manchester
Gordon Gresso and his wife relocate from Warsaw to North Manchester and will operate the Gresso store in the new location starting Monday.
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Gordon Gresso
Manchester
Warsaw
Gresso
Cline Visits Decatur Son J D L Cline in Town
Old Mr. Cline, over eighty, traveled from Decatur to visit son J D L Cline and family for several days last week. He is mobile and in better health than many younger people.
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George
Cline
Decatur
J.D. L. Cline
Mr. Cline
Warsaw Free Fair Draws Wide Attendance
Many people from the area attended the Warsaw Free Fair this week. Exhibits are numerous and livestock on display. Three free acts entertain each afternoon and evening, and attendees make a point to see all performances.
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Warsaw
Season Opens Sunday In Mentone Gridiron Clash
The football season starts Sunday with a game in Mentone featuring Fort Wayne and Huntington teams. The opener marks the start of the season for both clubs and awaits local fans.
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Mentone
Fort Wayne
Huntington
Improving The Latest Report On Glen Switzer
Glen Switzer, hospitalized in Indianapolis for weeks, shows improvement though still weak. He was badly injured last March when a log rolled from a wagon, crushing him.
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Glen Switzer
Indianapolis
Grace Ruth Howard Dies. Funeral Held for Rex Floward
Grace Ruth Howard died Wednesday at Pau nlta. The funeral for Mrs Rex Floward was held with attendees from Claypool. She was formerly Miss Grace Ruth, daughter of Eph Ruth of Claypool, and well known locally.
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Paunlta
Rex Floward
Claypool
Howard
Grace Ruth
Eph Ruth
Northern Indians Dental Society Convention at Indiana Hotel
The 33d annual convention of the Northern Indians Dental Society will be held at the Indiana Hotel in Wabash on October 2. About 200 to 300 dentists from the state between Indianapolis and the Michigan line are expected to attend.
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Dental Society
Indianapolis
Michigan State Line
Indiana Hotel
Wabash
Fort Wayne Resident Arthur Sausaman Home Visit
Arthur Sausaman of Fort Wayne returned home over the weekend to visit his parents. He holds a very good position in the city.
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Arthur Sausaman
Fort Wayne
Arthur
Local Sale At Slaybaugh Estate Near Silver Lake
A large local turnout attended the sale of the Howard Slaybaugh estate held Friday afternoon five miles east of Silver Lake. The property, sold by administrator Arthur Slaybaugh, brother of the deceased, follows the death when a tree fell on Mr Slaybaugh about three months ago.
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Slaybaugh
Silver Lake
Howard Slaybaugh
Arthur Slaybaugh
Reunion of 47th Regimental Veterans Held at Lafountain
The 47th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry reunion met at Lafountain last Friday with thirty five surviving members in attendance. The once 1100 strong unit now sees its ranks thinned by time. George Cline of Decatur and his son J D L Cline were the sole Co O members present.
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47Th Reg. Ind
Lafountain
George Cline
Decatur
Cline
Co. O
Death of Abraham Hire in Syracuse at 70
Abraham Hire, a longtime Syracuse resident aged 70, died at his home Tuesday morning from apoplexy in the hay mow. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
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Abraham Hire
Syracuse
Clay Township Opens Schools Despite Building Delays
Opened Monday in Clay township with classes in the Strayer building and the old school. Work on the new school east of Claypool is behind schedule, but the district began the term with the first two grades in Strayer and older grades in the old building.
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Clay Township
Claypool
Strayer
Europe Sees 25 Million Fewer Men Than Women
A demographic note states Europe has about 25 million more women than men. The gap exists across the region, with no immediate market premium or social disruption specified in the report.
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Europe
Secret Service Reports Flood Of Silver Certificates
Government agents say silver certificates of 5 10 and 20 dollars are flooding Indiana. The plant reportedly cannot be located but is thought to be in a nearby state. Most bills passed in the state have been given to garage and filling station workers for small purchases of gasoline and auto repairs.
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United States Secret Service
Indiana
Annual Corn Show At Lagrange Ind Announces Event
The annual corn show will be held at Lagrange Indiana on October 2 announced as a world class event featuring display and judging of corn.
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Lagrange
Ind
Home From Hospital Recovery For David Pileiderer
David Pileiderer of Claypool has recovered from an operation at a Warsaw hospital. He was brought home last Friday and stood the trip well. It is hoped he will soon regain his usual health.
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David Pileiderer
Claypool
Warsaw
Atood
Pip
Letters From Prison Warn Youngsters After Life Sentences
Charles Hanson and John Speedy Bower, aged twenty one, were sentenced to the Michigan City penitentiary for life for the murder of Charles V. Johnson of South Bend. In a letter signed by both, Hanson speaks calling for heed to mothers and avoiding bad company, urging youths to listen and learn from their crime and its consequences.
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Charles Hanson
John ‘Ss. Bower
Marshall’ County
Michigan City Penitentiary
Charles V. Johnson
South Bend
Hanson
Bower
Harve Geiger’s Family Visits North to Illinois
Miss Harve Geiger returns to Kankakee Illinois after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A S Sprigg and other relatives. She also spent a few days in Warsaw with kin before resuming her usual routine.
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Mra
Harve Geiger
Kankakee
Illinois
Dumb
A S. Sprigg
Warsaw
Henry Ford Named World’s Richest Man
The Wall Street Journal cites Henry Ford as the richest man in the world. Ford's income from the Ford Motor Company is described as the largest fortune and, with seasonal earnings, potentially unmatched in history.
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The
Wall Street Journal
Henry Ford
Ford’ Motor Company
Prayer for Mild Winter to Ease Coal Shortage
The note suggests if faith holds, people could pray for a mild winter to alleviate the coal shortage, framing prayer as a potential remedy to energy concerns.
Carrier on Route Three Takes Fifteen Day Vacation
Charles Young, a carrier on Route Three, is taking a fifteen day vacation. Royal Brown serves as substitute carrier. Patronage on the route notes Donnie, familiarly known, has been faithful in service.
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Charles .Young
Royal Brown
Carrier
Donnie
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U. B
William Caldwell
North
Palestine
Tramp
House of
Sale
Lafontain
U. S
John Speedy
Kankakee, al
Chas. Young
Royal
Brown
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