Twelfth Indiana Holds Twenty-Third Reunion at Rittenhouse Home
The Twelfth Indiana Companies land and Fleet held their 23rd reunion at Rev. and Mrs. W H Rittenhouse home in North Manchester with sixteen members and families attending. John Linger elected chaplain replacing the late Rev McCarter. Warsaw named future permanent meeting site. Campfire program featured war stories, addresses by local ministers, a recitation, songs, and a solo.
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Companies Land
Indiana
W. H. Rittenhouse
North
Manchester
William Rittenhouse
Company I
W.H. Rittenhouse
G. A. R Hall
Rittenhouse Home
John Linger
McCarter
Henry Cochran
Lamkin
Ferree
Boulton
Warsaw
G. A. R. Hall
J. A. Palmer
Kuhn
Keecham
Goldie Oberlie
Wesley Jontz
The
Christian Church
North Manchester
Companies Land Fleet
Rittenhouse
Horse Paralyzed By Coffee Prank On Street
On a Wednesday morning at the Pearson restaurant a horse hitched to a vehicle stood in the street. Dr. J. C. Hay drank from a canteen and spilled coffee into the boat supplies causing the horse to falter and the vehicle to break a shaft while onlookers laughed at the odd scene.
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Pearson Restaurant
J. C. Hay
O. A. Pearson
Leckrones Buy 155 Acre Silver Lake Farm for 8000
Purchased farm owner Asa Leckrone of Warsaw and Dr Leckrone acquired the Gabriel Swihart 155 acre property four miles northeast of Silver Lake for eight thousand dollars.
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Asa Leckrone
Warsaw
Dr. Leckrone
Gabriel Swihart
Silver Lake
Poisoning by Canned Corn Hits Mishawaka Family
The Joseph McHenry family in Mishawaka suffered ptomaine poisoning after eating canned corn. Physicians report numerous similar poisonings from canned vegetables and foods in the region.
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Joseph McHenry
Mishawaka
Farmers in Jackson Township Ban Game on Lands
In Elkhart county nearly all farmers in Jackson township sign a pledge to prohibit gaming on their properties. The tract includes more than five thousand acres.
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Jackson Township
Elkhart County
SELECT SEED GORN
The farmer should select seed corn from the stalk before cutting, choosing ears that meet a defined type and are free of crooked or damaged stalks. Early husks turn yellow. hang selected ears to dry in an airy place before freezing weather, then plant next spring for better yields.
Six Die in Interurban Wreck Near Tipton
Six people were killed and several badly injured when a Fort Wayne limited traction car collided head on with a southbound freight car near Tipton last Saturday morning. The wreck was caused by a motorman violating right of way orders. Joseph Baker, a motorman and former Warsaw boy, was among the dead.
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Fort Wayne
Tipton
Joseph Baker
Warsaw
Second Growth Berries Brought From Yellow Creek Area
Samuel Heehman of the Yellow Creek lake region presented a sample of Anhan variety second growth strawberries to this office last Saturday.
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Samuel Heehman
Yellow Creek Lake
Percy Ball Marries California Woman in San Dimas
Word reached this week that Percy Ball son of Mr and Mrs Milton Ball of this place married a young lady in San Dimas California in July. Ball left here over a year ago and settled in California. The Reecorp extends congratulations and best wishes.
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Percy Ball
Milton Sal
San Dimas
California
Mr. Ball
ReEecorp
Veterans and Friends Speak at Warsaw Event
Speakers included Comrades Jaques Ferree Runyan Boynston Peterson Bennett Lamkin Catshall and others. Survivors listed for Company F include Bowen Boulton Jaques Lingle McKeehan Willard Peterson Kyle. Company I survivors named Snake Montel Perry Catshall Bennett Ferree Kobser Lamkin Sherbondy.
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Jaques
Ferree
Runyan
Boynston
Peterson
Bennett
Lamkin
Catshall
Company F
W. H. Bowen
T. R. Boulton
F. M. Jaques
Jobo Lingle
John McKeehan
Juin Willard
J.A. Peterson
David Kyle
Samuel Snake
John Montel
William Perry
Leonard Catshall
Harry Bennett
H. A. Ferree
Charles Kobser
L. L. Lamkin
George Sherbondy
Warsaw Daily Times
Noble Clymer Sells Three Acre Farm for 800
Noble Clymer sold his three acre farm to W L Cunningham for 800 after purchasing it last spring from W R Wilken who had paid 1400 cash and added improvements. The property was previously owned by L P Bay, who built the house and barn and was said to be worth 1500 to Cunningham. Wilken offered 8800 last spring, prompting Clymer to act quickly. Wilken’s sudden offer followed his plan to return to Illinois.
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Noble Clymer
W. R. Wilken
W. L.cunningham
L. P. Bay
Cunningham
Illinois
Berrien County Journal
Eau Claire
Michigan
Hickory and Walnut Hunters Face Scarce Fruit
The Wabash Plain Dealer notes a severe nut shortage as hickory and walnut trees produced little fruit. Last year a grocer received twenty bushels from one picker. this year twenty people will only yield one bushel due to a harsh winter harming budding trees.
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Wabash Plain Dealer
Books Latest copyrights Cline and Co
The item notes latest copyrights handled by Cline and Co with emphasis on current book rights and publication timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline & Co
Power of the Age Public Press Praises National Papers
A Shirley News opinion extols the country newspaper as a public benefactor and tutor for every household. It argues the press educates, informs, and unites society, spanning hovel to home, and predicts the country press will endure and uplift all races.
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Age
Shirley News
Charles True Suffering From Erysipelas After Burn
Word has been received that Charles True is suffering from erysipelas on his left hand. He burned his hand with hot grease at Star bakery a couple of weeks ago and then went to his mother's home. It will likely be several weeks before he can return to work.
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Charles 3 True
Star Bakery
True
Mr. True
Miller visits Ohio relatives after long Hoosier exile
John Miller, born in Ohio, attended a Miller family reunion in his birthplace state a few days ago. He moved to Indiana with his family about forty eight years ago and enjoyed meeting many relatives he had not seen since leaving Buckeye country.
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John Miller
Miller
Ohio
Mr. Miller
Indiana
Hoosier
Hominy Feed and Various Feeds Market Update
A brief market note references hominy feed and other feed varieties. It notes pricing or supply chatter affecting local merchants and farmers. Details are sparse but indicate ongoing trading activity in the feed sector.
Marriage Unites Clarence D Gregg and Opal Hively
Clarence D. Gregg and Miss Opal Hively were married at the bride’s parents home four miles south of Silver Lake. The ceremony occurred Wednesday evening of last week with a small gathering. Rev. A. D. Buck officiated.
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Clarence D. Gregg
Miss Opal Hively
Silver Lake
Rev
A. D. Buck
Bryan to Speak in Indiana Across Six Days
Colonel William Jennings Bryan will tour Indiana for five days starting October 15 with a possible sixth day. Bert Hendren says assignments are being set, with plans for at least two speeches daily, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, to meet widespread requests across the state.
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William Jennings Bryan
Indiana
Lincoln
Nebraska
Bryan
Bert Hendren
Butterbaugh Installs Hot Water Heating at Milton Ball Farm
David Butterbaugh, who bought the Milton Ball farm just west of town and recently moved in, is busy with improvements. He is currently installing a hot water heating system in the house to make the home comfortable during winter days.
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David Butterbaugh
Milton Ball Farm
Butterbaugh
Thousands of Fish Die at Tippecanoe Lake
Thousands of fish are dying over several weeks at Tippecanoe Lake. Early theory blamed gar fish but investigations show starvation rather than predation, with no evidence of gar bites.
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Tippecanoe Lake
Double Feature Set for Nickel Theatre Saturday
A big two act show headlines the Nickel Theatre this Saturday night. Performers include featured acts with local crowd appeal and a concluding spectacle to close the week. Tickets available at the box office.
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Nickel Theatre
A Penalty for Missing a Sunday Service
A Milford Mail opinion urges everyone to attend at least one church service on the Sabbath. It argues missing services injures community life and faith, likening the cost to a hidden penalty and praising the businessperson who attends weekly.
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Milford Mail
Counterfeit Ten Dollar National Bank Note Warned
The Treasury Department warns the public about a new counterfeit ten dollar note allegedly drawn on the Home National Bank Staunton Texas with a 1902 1908 series and check letter D. The note is described as a poorly executed photo etched production with silk thread fragments.
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National Bank
Treasury Department
Home National Bank
Staunton, Tex
American eagle measures five feet two inches
A genuine American eagle stands five feet two inches in length according to observers noting its impressive wingspan and overall size.
PRACTIC KINDNESS AND HOME LIFE VALUES
The piece extols kindness as the core of love and social harmony. It argues that consistent benevolence transforms even stubborn natures and strengthens home, family, and business life, calling for steady cultivation of home affections as sunshine for the heart. It links kindness to virtue and Christian uprightness in daily relations.
Woman Declared Insane to Be Committed to Longcliff Asylum
Mrs Jennie L Smith of Harrison township will be sent to Longcliff asylum at Logansport for alleged religious dementia. She is over 42 years old and has eight children.
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Jennie L. Smith
Harrison Township
Longcliff Asylum
Logansport
The Contentment Paradox in Labor and Poverty
A reflective piece critiques widespread pursuit of cheap labor and bargains. It argues that contentment eludes many workers and housewives who toil daily, while cheapness hurts thousands. It warns that even those who endure poverty push for higher prices in exchanges.
Telephone Plant Changes Hands in Claypool
The Claypool Telephone Company plant, previously owned and run by Jacob Teeter, was purchased by Wallace J. Dillingham of Warsaw. Silas Myers of Warsaw is expected to take managerial duties at the operation.
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Claypool Telephone Company
Jacob Teeter
Wallace J. Dillingham
Warsaw
Silas Myers
Place
Adjourning Forever Ends Mexican War Veterans Meet
The National Association of Mexican War Veterans closed its Indianapolis session with an adjournment that marks the end of the national body The Indiana branch under retiring president George T Barney of Elkhart vows to continue until the last member is counted The youngest attendee was eighty years old yet the Indiana group pledges to endure beyond the national end.
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National Association of Mexican War Veterans
Indianapolis
Indiana Association
George T. Barney
Elkhart
National Association
Public Sale by W. A. and Ottis Dickey at Will Naber Farm
The Dickeys will auction five miles west of North Manchester and five miles south of Silver Lake on Oct 5 starting at 10 a.m. Items include 6 horses, 3 cows, 2 calves, 43 hogs, 49 Shropshire sheep, 60 tons hay, grain, implements, tools, vehicles, dairy goods and household items. Ed Bowers and John D. Grossnickle are auctioneers.
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W.A. and
Ottis Dickey
Will Naber
North
Manchester
Manchester and
Disko Pike
Silver Lake
Ed Bowers
John D. Grossnickle
Public sale on Mary A Meek farm near Silver Lake
Orel A. Green to hold a public sale on the Mary A. Meek farm 43 miles southwest of Silver Lake on Wednesday October 13 starting at 10 o'clock in the morning. Items include 3 horses, 1 mule colt five months old, 6 hogs, 2 milch cows, 9 dozen spring chickens, hay in the mow, 15 cords of wood, farming implements. Usual terms with 9 months time.
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Orel A. Green
Mary A. Meek
Silver Lake
Nelson Family Reunion At Pioneer Home
On Sunday September 25 the Nelson family relatives gathered at the old pioneer home, now occupied by A. J. Hill and family. A noon picnic was served and enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nelson, the Zimm ermans, the Ulshs, the Minears, the Rings, W. W. Hill, William Perry, A. J. Hill and Aunt Susan Rittenhouse.
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Pioneer
A. J. Hill
Joe Nelson
Rena Zimmerman
Frank Zimmerman
Disko
Irvin Ulsh
Frank Ulsh
Fess Minear
Claypool
Charles Ring
W. W. Hill
William Perry
Susan Rittenhouse
All Should Boost Their Town for Growth and Pride
The piece urges every resident to be a booster for their hometown. It compares a town to a brass band where one out of many players can spoil the music by discord, stressing collective support over knockers and silence.
Renovation at Lutheran Church Draws Attention
Local Lutheran church completed a thorough renovation of its interior walls, sparking discussions on design and craftsmanship. Parishioners praise the updated space for its cleaner, more welcoming appearance and improved acoustics.
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