The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 34, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 September 1977 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., September 14.1977

J % v ■ FIND PUFFBALLS — Evelyn and Albert Stricklin, Dewart Lake, found edible puffball mushrooms September 8. In tbe Dewart Lake area.

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Mosey over to Marshall, Mich, where history is still on hold

By JUNE LAUDEMAN Unlike many American towns. Marshall, Mich., was not founded by pioneers who came out with pots and pans hanging from their wagons. Marshall was founded by wealthy Easterners, Sidney and George Ketchum in 1831. They expected the town to become the state capital. It is located on Interstate 94 about 10 miles east of Battle Creek. They were celebrating their 14th Annual Historic Home tour, September 10 and 11, which was the reason for our visit. The first residents “came from upper New York State and New England, and brought pattern books of their houses with them." we were told by Norman Kinney, a history buff and restorer of some of Marshall’s historic buildings. By the end of a decade, Marshall's hopes of becoming the capital were dashed but by then, many magnificent mansions had been built in the town’s wooded hills Williamsburg Os The Midwest Marshall, a town of 7,500 is called by historic home buffs “the Williamsburg of the Midwest ” The town is an architectural feast for the eye. with a hundred stunning and unusual homes in the post colonial, eastern federal. Greek Revival. Gothic Revival. Italianate. Queen Anne, styles of the Victorian Era National House Inn The “National House Inn" has been restored to approximate the Inn as it appeared in 1835 The guest rooms, lounges and meeting room have been decorated and furnished with antiques typical of the 1800 s. Norman Kinney, the inn keeper, stated that the restoration had been completed in 1976, and is the oldest operating inn in the state This Greek Revival structure served as the focal point for the village, which in 1835 had a population of 300. In addition to being a major stagecoach stop, the "National House" was also the political center of the community It served as the Democratic headquarters and the circuit court seat. Interestingly, the grounds to the west at the Inn were a favorite resting area for —P T Barnum and his circus. Because of changing times and competition from new - er and larger hotels, the “National House” closed its doors as an inn in 1879. It was then converted into a farmwagon and windmill factory Shortly after the turn of the century it was remodeled into apartments or “flats" as they were then known, until Kinney purchased and restored it. The exterior brick has been painted red Some of the w indows had to be unbrieked and the bricks were used to build a massive fireplace in the lobby. Beams from an old house of the period were added to the ceiling of the lobby An interior designer spent

JUNE LAUDEMAN a year buying appropriate furnishings for the inn. including brass and iron and antique w ooden beds, commodes, rockers and original Currier and Ives prints. She mixed and matched them with just the right carpeting and authentic wallpaper patterns, reproduced by the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. Light fixtures were copied from old oil lamps. The inn s dining room has salmon colored woodwork, exposed brick walls, antique tables and chairs, and a carpet which is a reproduction of a 19th century folk art hooked rug. There is a gift shop, specializing in handmade baskets. Its floor is hand-stenciled There is a quaint telephone room under the stairway to the

Auxiliary committees listed, meeting held

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary’ met in the Legion home at Milford for their regular September meeting on September 6. A new program concerning muscular dystrophy was tabled for the present and will be discussed at the next Auxiliary meeting in October. Committee chairmen appointed by president Marj Coy are as follows: Americanism, Betty Scott; Auxiliary emergency fund, Rita Vanlaningham; children and youth, Joellen Free; communications, Hattie Becker; community service, Kate Davis; constitution and by-laws, Elizabeth Stienke; education and scholarship; Hilda Ruch; field service, Mary Ann Dowty; financy. Myrtle Felkner and Bea Ruch; foreign relations,„Helen Leeman; Also, Girls’ State, Betty Miller; junior activities, Joellen Free and Janet Stump; Knightstown Home, Treva Borkholder; Lafayette Home, Beulah Felkner; leadership development, Maxine Pifer; legislation, Joan Felkner; membership. Mary Geller and Mary Helene Levemier; merit system. Janet Sue Chupp; music, Glennis Stump; pianist, Marian Haab; national security, Susie Hare; past president parley, Glennis Stump; poppy. Polly Chupp with Loretta Ostendorf and Rosetta Coral; veterans affairs and veterans and rehabilitations and

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second flow with an unusual trapdoor in its slanted roof. It was prominent as a station in the underground railway which smuggled slaves north to freedom. A Willimsburg garden has been created in front of the inn, where once there was a pile of rubble. The inn has a reciprocal arrangement with Win Schuler’s to seat their guests at any time. There are many antique shops and gift shops in town as well as a couple of fine emporiums. Also a must is the Third Rail, a gallery of handmade batiks, handbags, jewelry, pottery, woodworking, weaving and macrame, open seven days a week. Honolulu House And Brooks Fountain On the northwest quadrant of the fountain circle stands the old stone barn which has been converted into the Town Hall. Also on the circle is the nationally known “Honolulu House," built in 1960 by Abner Pratt, the first US Consul to the Hawaiian Islands. This very- unique building of oriental design is owned and operated by the Marshall Historical Society as a museum. The beautiful “Brooks Fountain” located in the village circle is a colorful attraction build in 1930 by a local benefactor. Harold C. Brooks, in memory of his father. The people in Marshall are very proud erf “their city.” Without them all this could not exist. We got this impression immediately and after our visit we were convinced that Marshall truly is a "City of Hospitality.”

crafts, Hazel Charlton. Door prizes for the evening were won by Hilda Ruch and Hattie Becker. The refreshment committee served sandwiches, coffee and iced tea for refreshments at the close of the meeting. Story hour to begin Sept. 21 The first story hour of the season will begin Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 3:30 in the children’s room of the Syracuse Public Library. Held every-other Wednesday, stories, movies and other activities will be featured. All ages are welcome to attend. New books continue to arrive. Among them are “The Velvet Room by Snyder. “Fun with Art” by Mayhew. “Miss Craig’s Growing Up Exercises" by Craig. “Cheerleading and Baton Twirling” by Davis. <j“The Paper Airplane Book” by Simon “Little Boy Blue Finger Plays” by Hogstrom Once again the adult department has a beautiful floral arrangement from the Garden Club members. The latest is a school boy carrying books beside a dried flower arrangement by Mrs. Barbara Reynolds. Everyone enjoys the efforts of the club.

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By CAROLYN GROVE New books at the Milford library are: “The Rich Are Different" by Susan Howatch. “A Harder Thing Than Triumph" by Barbara Byfield. “The House on Garibaldi Street” by Isser Harel. "The Godsend” by Bernard Taylor. “The Pretty Pink Shroud” by E. X. Ferrars. “Faith and Freedom" by Mary Sennholz “Passages" by Gale Sheehy. Purdue group at Waubee Lake Professor Carole Lenbi arrived at W'aubee Lake Saturday with 30 students to study lake conditions. Members erf the Waubee Lake Association gave a demonstration on the operation of the weed cutter. Mrs. Lembi is a professor at Purdue University on plant pathology.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Augsburger's Coffee Shop NEW HOURS - MONDAY THRU SATURDAY OPEN 6:00 A.M. TILL 7:30 P.M. "Wo Specialise In Breasted Chicken" Carry-Out Too $ COFFEE SHOP COUPON $ S I OO OFF ON A URGE (16 PC.) BUCKET OF BROAStED CHICKEN Effective Through Sept. 24. 1977

Respect your organization plan. Try to make it work. If it doesn’t work, do your best to get it changed so that it will work

New Fa A Hours LUNCHEON Tuesday, Through Saturday — 11 A.M.-4 P.M. DINNER Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday — 4 P.M.-9 P.M. Friday, Saturday — 4 P.M.-10 P.M. Sunday — Noon-9 P.M. Cocktails... Daily Including Sunday CLOSED ON MONDAYS i Take Pickwick Road East Os SR 13 South I H - Syracuse, Indiana 457-2411

QUEEN REFUSES FMaahafti | of England qq Nov. 14,1575, refused to accept the sovereignty of The Netherlands.

SUNDAY SIPTtMKR IS 2 Shows — 4 P.M. & 6 P.M. (East Os Augsburger's) MILFORD EfiANZEN BROS Circus 90M1IUFFUN • No Reserved Seats • One Day Only • Rain Or Shine Tickets On Sale From Any Lion s Club Member Or At... • Doll's Decorating • Walter's Drugs t First National Bank Milford Office • Sharp Hardware • Milford Shoe & Clothing • Lavon’s Variety • Augsburger's Super Valu Milford & Syracuse