The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 21, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 June 1969 — Page 4

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Morrison Island Commands Full View Os Lake

About 100 yards off the eastern shore of Lake Wawasee stands Morrison Island with its commanding view of the full length of the main lake. ’ The island was at one time owned by the William T. Morrison family who sold the property when the popularity of the lake created a demand for more lake front and the value of the island rose to undreamed of figures. The island was first called Eagle Island by the settlers when they arrived at the lake because of the birds that nested there annually. It is hard to picture the Morrison Island of today, buzzing with activity, as a quiet, peaceful heavily wooded island abounding with wildlife and the majestic soaring bald eagles. It must have been a beautiful and tranquil place. The Morrisons William T. Morrison came to Syracuse at the clofee of the Civil War with his wife Lydia and their family. The Morrison children were many in number and thus far we have been unable to find out exactly how many there were in the clan. William T. had served with an

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Ohio regiment during the war and was reported to have been a noncommissioned aid to General U. S. Grant. He was in Indiana to start a new life as was the case with many of those who settled in Kosciusko county. * He taught one term at the little frame school that stood near the corner of Washington and Harrison streets in the town. When summer came he moved to the lake with his clan and squatted on what became known as Morrison Island. First a cabin was built and later a house. The story goes that when the house was destroyed by fire Mr. Morrison took the insurance money and bought a melodeon and a new shotgun and promptly moved the family into the barn. The Morrisons resided at Wawasee until the early 1900’s before selling at a handsome price and moving to Oregon. They didn’t like Oregon, however, and soon returned to Indiana where they lived a comfortable life in Noble county from the proceeds of the sale of the island and from William T’s constantly increasing pension. The best known of the Morrison

Scenes from the past. . . ■ '' : ■ THE POST OFFICE — Above is a picture of the Wawasee post office with several of its patrons. J. M. Sargent was postmaster. The picture dates back to 1910. .JU, K*. . <. ’I V jUll zl ■>(,/.] ,( . Jt PICTURE THIS — Can you picture the shores of Wawasee with no cottages? No marinas? No people? The above photo, taken from a 1910 post card, shows what was called Clark’s Needle as it looked way back then.

children was Marion who was for years one of the most productive of the lake’s fishing guides. He was fatally injured in his prime while felling a tree. The entire family made its living for the 30 some years it resided at the lake by catching and selling fish, trapping, hunting, and building boats. When the game wardens came to the lake area, the Morrisons were among those who fought to keep their fishing nets and some interesting events have been reported about the residents of that time and the game wardens who had to find the nets before they could arrest anyone for illegal fishing.

After the land was sold it was successfully developed by Elwood George, a colorful figure who sold many of the cottage sites around Lake Wawasee. When the Morrisons lived on the island the only way it could be reached was by boat or by walking over the ice when the weather permitted. Today a bridge spans the water between the main land and the island to allow for easy access to this pop-

ular place and handsome cottages and homes line the island’s shores. Syracuse Locals Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Walters of Chicago spent the week end at Syracuse and Mrs. Walters attended the reunion of the Owekonza Camp Fire group Saturday at Warsaw. Mrs. Ida Hibschman, Syracuse, spent Monday with her son and family, Mi‘. and Mrs. Herman Jensen at Garrett. Thej visited at Marion with the Jensens’ daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson, and son Eric Lynn, the great - grandson of Mrs. Hibschman who was born April 23. Mrs. S. A. Mullet and small son of Albany, Ga., are visiting her parents, Nir. and Mrs. Leonard Stump, r 4 Syracuse. Mr. and Mirs. Clarence Ganger of Goshen Mabel Wall, Marge Decker and Clarise Clark of Indianapolis, and Father Marvin Tellers of Lake Wawasee were Friday evening dinner guests of Mr and Mrs. Charles Rock of Syracuse at The Rhinelander.

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FISHERMEN OVERLOOKING GOOD BET Some fishermen are overlooking a good bet by not taking advantage of Hoosier trout fishing, it is suggested by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. According to the department’s fieldmen in the area, trout fishing is really hot at Pigeon river. (One rainbow trout measured 12-14 inches). In LaGrange county, bluegills are hitting almost anything in Big Long lake. At Silver lake, in Kosciusko county, bluegills and crappies are biting. Bluegills are hitting on Hill lake, Carr lake and Pike. Dewart Lake reports bluegills, redears and sun fish. Chapman lake reports bluegills and .some . good walleyes. Webster lake is producing largemouth bass and bluegills. At Tri-County state fishing area, bluegills and redears are biting, and crappies are hungry on West Chain O’Lakes in Noble county. Largemouth bass are good on High lake and Sylvan lake. Yellow perch are biting on minnows in Adams and Blackman lakes. Frog hunters are doing real well.

Alumnus Os Wawasee Prep Elected Prior By Crosiers

The Very Rev. David Suelzer, 0. S. C., was elected prior for a three-year term by the Crosier community at Wawasee Prep School, Syracuse, Saturday, Juno 21. As prior Father Suelzer will lead the religious community of 20 priests and brothers in operating a quality college-prep school and in serving the religious and educational needs of the wider community of Indiana and neighboring states. Father David Suelzer was bom September 19, 1931, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Suelzer, who live at 1236 W. Rudisill Blvd., in Fort Wayne. The Suelzer family is a member of the Saint John the Baptist parish in Fort Wayne. Father Dave attended the Cathedral grade school and the Sacred Heart Seminary of Fort Wayne and Our Lady of the Lake Seminary (now Wawasee Prep) in Syracuse. After his novitiate for the Crosier Order at the Immaculate Conception Monastery in Hastings, Nebr., he was professed into the Order on August 28, 1952., and took his philosophical and theological training at the Crosier House of Studies in Fort Wayne. Father Suelzer was ordained to the priesthood on May 25, 1957, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne by Bishop Leo A. Pursley. He served as prior and chancellor of the Crosier Seminary in Onamia, Minn., from May 31, 1963, to May 31, 1969. During this time he also served as a pastoral consultant at the Hazelden Center in Minnesota, an alcoholic and drug addiction treatment center. Father Dave Suelzer succeeds the Very Rev. Richard John, the newly elected provincial of the Crosier Fathers and Brothers in the United States. The Suelzer family has contributed significant religious leadership in the Indiana area. Father Anthony Suelzer, an uncle to Fr. David, is a chaplain at the Saint Catherine’s Hospital in East Chicago. Msgr. Curt Suelzer, an uncle, is pastor of the Saint Joseph church in Mishawaka. Fr. John Suelzer, a cousin, is an assistant pastor at Saint Vincent’s parish in Elkhart, and Father David has three aunts who are nuns in the Sisters of Providence. The Crosiers at Wawasee Prep are operating a college-prep boarding high school for boys. The prep school concentrates on giving the good student a strong academic program in a special environment of Christian leadership. The new prior will be ex officio a member of the Boaid of Control, which makes the policy decisions affecting the prep school. Opal Penrod of Chicago and Sylvia Folson of Hebron were Friday guests in the home of Mrs. Lydia Deardorff and Miss Ida Deardorff at Syracuse.

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FATHER DAVID SUELZER Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Bates of Chicago spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bates at Syracuse.

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VACATIONING AT LAKE TIPPECANOE Mr. and Mrs. John F. Schelli and four daughters, Frances, Maria, Ann, and Catherine, are spending a two-week vacation at X Lake Tippecanoe. The Schellis reside at 1444 Lexington Ave., Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Beer, Joe, Virginia, and Eric, and Mrs. Edwin Stoller and son Christopher, Milford, were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Herman and daughter Janice of Morton, 111. Miss Herman is the bride-e---lect of Joe Beer. Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Wagoner and family and Mr. and Mrs. William Cable and son, Edwin, _ Syracuse, are attending the Church of the Brethren annual conference at Louisville, Ky., his week. Extra house guests? That Pop-Tent you use for camping can double as a spare bedroom in your backyard.