The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 28, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 August 1969 — Page 16

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Wm. Sillion First Known Resident Os Pickwick Pork

A widower, William Dillon, squatted on the land now called Pickwick Park several years ago. He was something of a recluse, but loved his life at Wawasee where he lived in a simple cabin. Two if his three grown children resided in Syracuse for a number of years. Dillon spent his final years hunting, fishing and enjoying the natural setting around him. Although he was considered a hermit he was kind and popular and had many friends.

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In the days when Dillon lived at Pickwick Park (probably named by E. W. Long who at one time owned much of the land in that area) there were two long trestles on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad where it crossed the broad, marshy channel between Wawasee and Syracuse lakes. Many persons used these trestles as bridges and one day as Dillon was walking over one he was caught and killed by a freight which immediately stopped although it was too late to save the elderly man. He was carried to his cabin and respectfully buried. The cabin became the property of his widowed daughter, a Mrs. Stewart, who lived there until the early 1890’s and took in a few boarders during the summer months. About 1897 cottages began to spring up in Pickwick Park and today many beautiful homes and cottages dot the park’s peaceful setting. Pickwick Park is located away from the main stream of lake roads on a private drive just a short distance from the beautiful Chinese Gardens of Kale Island. Each year a dinner is held for the enjoyment of the residents of the park. This year’s dinner was held on Saturday night.

Scenes from the past. . . ' v'.', -.•*«»St. S. ' jflHw < m., MH HI S lit - • ’■ *' M» THE FALCON — The Falcon was one of the many boats on Lake Wawasee in the early days that delighted the “city folks” as it toured the shores of the lake. The Falcon, too, probably stopped at Buttermilk Point to allow its passengers to rest and enjoy Betty Jarrett’s hospitality. •?L/ Bn I / 1 . >■ . 3 HMHHHHMHHHHHHHHHHHHHK THE PICKWICK CHANNEL — In our group of old pictures we found this one of the Pickwick channel at Wawasee The park is-still a peaceful place since it is not located on any of the heavily traveled roads that are found around the lake. Entrance to Pickwick Park is via boat or through two pillers that gives the name of the park and tell drivers that it is a private drive, thus eliminating much of the noise and sightseers.

INDIANA CALANDER OF EVENTS FOR ’69 August 23—St. Bernard annual picnic at St. Bernard school at Rcckport. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. k serving famous turtle soujl and chicken dinners. August 22 - September I—lndiana State fair at Indianapolis. August 23-24—Midwest Mobile home and recreational vehicle show at South Bend. To be held in the new Notre Dame Convocation Center on the Notre Dame campus. August 27-September I—National Drag Races at Raceway Park in Indianapolis. Fastest cars in the world attract thousands of spectators for this 6-day event. August 29-30—Watermelon Festival on the square in Brownstown. Free watermelon served between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. each night. I

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I T | Lakeland | I Golf ] SCRAMBLE-BOGIE HELD AT WAWASEE A mixed Florida Scramble was played on Saturday at the Wawasee golf club with a Blind Bogie on Sunday. The scramble ended in a twoway tie with a play off being held. The top two teams finished with 34.

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The team of Virgil Burns, Barry Baker, John Sawiki and Ruth Snellenberger birdied the first extra hole to win the event. Finishing in second place was the team of Jim Bauman, Dick Rider, Ginnie Baker and Donna Burns. The Blind Bogie on Sunday ended in a three-way tie at 75 with O. Z. Hawkins, Paul Michael and Leon Stoltzfus being the winners. Pro-owner Don Byrd stated another Florida Mixed Scramble will be held Saturday with registrations due in the pro shop no later than noon. Tee off time will be 5 p.m.

i e K ■ • jbj iri EL , 6 >VwA| gMjUgni PEACEFUL SETTING — The cottages and boat houses that now dot the PiCKwick channel don’t take away from the peaceful setting of yester-year. This quiet scene was snapped over the week end by a Mail-Journal photographer as he visited the park.

' '*'< UM PiCKWIL' ♦ ■ M. U AT ENTRANCE — This is one of two pillars at the entrance to Pickwick Park on Lake Wawasee. An identical pillar stands on the other side of the drive. Lakeland Youth News The Youth Center will be closed for the month of August except for two dances which will be held on Friday night, Aug. 8, and Aug. 29. Friday, Aug. 8, will feature SiF Winston and the Commons from 8:30 to 11:30. Friday, Aug. 29, will feature The Boys Next Door from 9 to 12. During the month we are closed Doug, myself and the youth board will be planning events in which we hope all the members will be able to participate in. It is with regret I have to announce that Rex Yentes will no longer be helping out at the Youth Center. His wife just recently had a baby boy and Rex feels that this, along with his busy teaching schedule will give him little free time. I know I speak for all the members of the Youth Center when I say he has been a real asset to the Youth Center and a pleasure to work with. We all extend to Rex and his wife our congratulations and invite them to stop in often.

Syracuse Lake Association Elects Officers At its last meeting the Syracuse Lake association board of directors met to elect officers for the 1969-70 year. New officers are: Dave Stoops, president, replacing Frank Putt; Lester Lung, vice president, replacing Richard Heyde; Sandy Stoops, secretary treasurer, replacing Virginia Putt. Members of the board of directors for 1969-70 are: Bill Peters, Bill Pipp and Dale Sparklin representing district I - the city shore line; Dr. C. W. Hursh, Lester Lung and Dee Stiver representing district 2 - North Shore: Jim Kroh, Dave Stoops and Jay Peffley representing district 3 - East Shore. Past

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president Putt has been asked to remain as an advisor. Following the election of officers the board commended be th Mr. and Mrs. Frank Putt for their past service and work dedicated to the preservation of the lake. Results of opinion surveys received from members attending the annual dinner meeting were discussed as giving direction to association work. It was agreed that survey results would be studied in depth after those unabje to attend the annual dinner meeting wore polled. Board members were gratified to see a positive cross-section of opinion expressed regarding association activities and feel that it will serve as an excellent guide to the future. Mrs. Ma? Rinker. Syracuse, went to Marion on Saturday. On Sunday she attended a family reunion.