The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 8, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 April 1987 — Page 13
North Webster News
Boydstons arrive in North Webster
On October 14, 1837, Ephriam Muirheid (Morehead) entered 55.9 acres of land at North Webster, in Tippecanoe Township. The land was officially deeded to Muirheid on March 15, 1837, the same year North Webster was incorporated as a town. Muirheid and his descendants owned and occupied the land on both sides of the Tippecanoe River, west of the mill site, for 130 years. sesquicentennial 1837-1987 The sum of SSOO was borrowed by Muirheid which he used to build a dam and mill. The dam and mill caused the waters of several small, deep ponds to back up, creating what is today,' Webster Lake. The lake was originally called Boydston’s Lake. In December 1846, Thomas Boydston purchased the mill, dam site and water rights from Muirheid. Thomas G. Boydston was appointed as postmaster at North Webster on June 14, 1848, by President James K. Polk. The post office was established in the mill (commonly called ‘‘Boydston Mill”) from 1848 until 1861. Riders passing through the areas would bring incoming letters and pick up outgoing mail All the mail was tossed into one
It Happened in — King Arthur's Town
GOOD FRIDAY community services will be held from 12 noon until 1 p.m. at the North Webster Church of the Brethren. —o— A BENEFIT walleye fry is being sponsored April 11, from 12 noon until 9 p.m., at the North American Legion. All proceeds will be donated to the North Webster Community Day Care Center. —o— A SACRIFICAL breakfast is being planned for April 14 by the
It happened ... in North Webster
20 YEARS AGO, APRIL 5, 1967 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thomas of North Webster will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with open house from 2 to 5 Sunday, April 16, in the fellowship room of the M.E. -church at North Webster. The Herbert Kuhn American Legion Auxiliary unit at Nbrth Webster has named Mary Jo Conway as its Girl’s State candidate. This year’s alternate is Cathy Bryant. Mary Jo is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Conway. She is vice-president of the pep club, a member of the art club, is honor society president and served as class vice president for two years. She plans to go into physical therapy. Cathy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Bryant. She is a member of the swing choir, Spanish club, pep club, honor society, Wawasee advisory board and a past member of the studept council. She plans to be an elementary teacher. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Marvin Sunday were Mrs. Ada Gleb, Miss Irene Marvin and Charles Reagan all of Lebanon; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stanfield of Goshen; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Steinfield of Etna; Mrs. M: C. Stanfield of Papakeechie lake; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Coy of Wilmot; and Mr. and Mrs. George Staples and Joe. The occasion for celebration was Mrs. Marvin’s birthday. A large crowd attended the “Pops Concert” held Friday evening at North Webster. The convert was under the direction of James Turner, head of the school’s music department. Dan Kuhn received the Arion award which is presented annually by the Lions club of North Webster.
BY MARY LEE WILLMAN ) . . Readers living in the North Webster area are encouraged to call their news items to Mary Lee Willman at for publication in this column.
barrel where it was kept until someone picked it up. Boydston came to Tippecanoe Township from Ohio where he was a farmer and manufactured woolen goods. He and his wife, Jane, were the parents of eight children. Their names were Ambrose, George, Elizabeth, Clementine, Addie, Seena, Josephine and Mary Jane. Boydston operated a gristmill and sawmill until 1850 when he decided to join the California gold rush. Boydston rented the mill to an employee, Benjamin Yohn and went to California by boat, sailing around South America. He returned to North Webster in 1853. This time he made the trip by crossing the country on horseback. Upon his arrival at North Webster, he discovered that in January 1851, Elizabeth Jr.,
Present plans for library facility
North Webster Friends of the Library met at 9 a.rp. on April 1. in the North Webster Library. -Betty Clark presided. Phillip Holiday presented plans for a new library facility to be housed in the renovated Heaters building, located across the street from the present library. Money-making suggestions were considered. The funds Will
women of the North Webster Church of God. —O’north WEBSTER Senior Citizens are planning a trip to the Tulip Festival in Holland. Mich., on May 13. * --o— A PROGRAM will be presented April 12, at 2:30 p.m., in the North Webster United Methodist Church by '•Kirk,'’ a Christian Clown. There will be something
Directors awards weriTpresented to Peggy Stump and Yvonna Christner. 30 YEARS AGO, APRIL 4, 1957 Mr. and' Mrs. Robert Haines and family enjoyed Thursday evening supper with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Baugher. Mrs. Bernard Roberts entertained a group of ladies Thursday night while their husbands attended ( agriculture classes in Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Orva Miller an daughter visited Sunday afternoon with friends and relatives in Elkhart and Shipshewana. Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Kline were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and
-* Jesus teaches that a man's attitude to the kingdom of God is revealed by his attitude toward his property. ; We would like to invite you to join us this week in worship of God. 9:00 A.M. —Sunday Bible School 10:00 A.M. — Sunday Morning Worship AA M 6:00 P.M. — Sunday Evening Service 7:00 P.M. — Wednesday Evening Bible Study 5 TRANSPORTATION is provided for Sunday Mornings. Call 658-9151 or 658-4469. Thursday evening, April 16, there will be candlelight communion service in honor of Good Friday. MILFORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is pre-registering for the 1987-88 school year. The cost, if done in April, is SIO.OO per family. After April 30, the cost of pre-registering will go up. CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF MILFORD Fourth & Henry Streets l 658-9151 MILFORD
Boydston’s oldest daughter, had married Benjamin Yohn. He also discovered the mill had burned during his absence. The mill was rebuilt and Ben and Elizabeth continued to operate the business. Their son, ‘‘Billy,” operated the mill ablate as the 19205. Boydston was active in Whig politics and was elected to the Indiana State Assembly. He died of pneumonia on March 17, 1861, at the age of 54. Jayne Boydston was the sister of Elijah Hayes, Warsaw, owner of the Hayes Hotel. The hotel served as a social and business center for Warsaw until it was torn down to make way for the Lake City Bank building. Thomas Boydston and several of his children are buried in a small graveyard, located near the site of Boydston’s Mill. The headstones are dated from 1830 to 1861
be used to help speed renovation of the Heaters building. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Imogene Palmer. Ruth Dunker gave the treasurer’s report. The group voted to make a donation to the North Webster EMS. The Friends of the Library will meet at 9 a m.. May 5, at the library. Guests and prospective members are always welcome.
for •‘kids” of all ages at the combination Sunday School party and Lenten program. o - In a clumsy effort to extrqct himself from a tree in the front yard, the cat demolished the top part of a bird feeder. He wasn’t interested in a bird. He was only interested in planting ail four feet on terra firma without ending up in traction. So far. the cat is okay, but when hubby gets a good look at that bird feeder, it may be a different story. —o— TILL NEXT week . . .
« Mrs. Orva Miller and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beezley Nnade a trip to Warsaw Saturday. tended the Stagette which was held at the Legion Hall Saturday night. Members of the Hi Neighbors Club arrived for their meeting Thursday, each wearing a hat of her own making, using kitchen utensils or household articles for trimming. Mrs. Elmer Baugher won first prize with her hat fashioned from a lamp shade. Roll call was answered by naming an Irish song. Mrs. Elmer Baugher was in charge of.meditations.
Mary Strong hosts Tippy Lee Club
Juanita Allen served as president pro tern during the April 1 meeting of Tippy Lee Club held in the home of Mary Strong. Jan Barger and Joan Archer were assistant hostesses. Group singing was led by Mrs. Strong. Irene Robison gave the meditation. Her topic was “The Patience of a Hunter.” Claudia Archer read minutes of the March meeting and Mrs. Strong gave the treasurer’s report. It was announced sheets and pillow cases have been donated to the Byrer Home. Jane Kinney is to make a decorative pillow for the Achievement Night program. The club will be having a sale of books, baked goods and crafts during Leesburg Days, scheduled for July 24 and 25. The lesson, “One Day Trips Through, Michiana,” was given by Claudia ArchjSr*. Veva Shepherd read jthe gardening report. Cheryl Criswell gave the citizenship lesson, “Hoosier Farm Boy.” Pat Long told .the problem which can be caused by “Fad Diets.” Mrs. Robison presented the cultural arts report. Joan Archer reported on the recent President’s Council meeting. Due to conflicting datgs, the next meeting will be held May 5, instead of May 6, in the home of Rosemary Sellers. A combination The kitchen-den combination is very popular. Homemakers are doing more and more of their own work and it’s much more pleasant to work near family activity.
50-year share holders recognized
FN Bancorp, holding company for First National Bank of Warsaw, held its annual shareholdersmeeting oh Wednesday evening. March 25. at the Shrine at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. Highlights of the meeting included the election of directors, approval of restated articles of incorporation, recognition of original shareholders and celebration of -50 years of continuous service and growth in Kosciusko County. William Erwin; Steve Grossnickle. M.D.; George Lenke, Jr.; and J. Marilyn Phillips were elected to three year terms on the FN Bancorp Board of Directors. The remain ing directors, with terms expir ing in 1988 and 1989. are Robert E„ Boley. Neal M/ Carlson. Leon S Kubacki. Loren Miller. Noel J Perry. Donald Ring and Alvin T Rockhill. Directors emeritus are Thomas R. Walter and Charles ’Reub" Williams. The shareholders also voted te approve amending and restating in their entirety the company’s articles of incorporation as amended and to authorize the issuance by the company of 250.000
50 YEARS AGO. APRIL 8, 1937 Tuesday, May 4th, has been set by Kosciusko county commissioners as the date for residents of North Webster to vote on the incorporation of the town. A committee, appointed by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Commercial Club, appeared before the commissioners seeking the action. The question has been discussed here for some time and there had until recently been a wide difference of opinion. However many believe a majority in the town now favor incorporating and the civic organization has decided to vote upon the question.
The hostess and assistant hostesses served refreshments of angel food cake, decorated in keeping with an Easter theme; nuts; and mints. Hoosier Auxiliary members meet c The Hoosier Auxiliary of Barbee Conservation Club met ApriF 1 in the Barbee Conservation Club building/There were 18 persons present;'Lttcllle Byerly, Indianapolis, and May Grodrian were guests. A carry-in dinner was served at noon. Tables were decorated in keeping with the Easter season. Co-chairwomen of the dinner committee were Pat Friddle and Ruth Bostel. Marjorie Penrod presided during the business session. Pauline Gunkle served as secretary pro tern due to the absence of Maxine Gaston. Edna Lawson gave the .treasurer’s report. Mrs. Friddle gave the flower fund Plans were made to purchase new window blinds for the clubhouse restroom. Wahneta Gebhart was nominated to make new curtains for the restroom It was announced a white elephant auction is scheduled for the May meeting. Following dinner and the business session, the afternoon was spent playing games.
preferred shares with no par value. Loren Miller, vice chairman, >and Neal CSrlson. president of First National Bank of Warsaw, recognized the attendance of charter 50-year shareholders Ve r e Kell e y and Esther Pileiderer. Other charter shareholders not able to attend were Robert Pfleiderer. O.J Miller and Tom Walter The meeting closed with an entertaining slide presentation prepared by Raeann Hart. Al 4dirt. Judy Cole and Bob Boley which highlighted the 50 years of shared growth of Kosciusko
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Sesquicentennial Memories "’“"I ■ ■»>"**** f i , - ■' | ? jßfßh I ml ' ■ -IT r- -7 *' ■ * „ a Old Boydston Mill The old Boydston Mill which wasdocated at the south end of Webster Lake (originally called Boydston’s Lake) housed the first North Webster area post office. Thomas G. Boydston was appointed postmaster in 1848 by President James K. Polk. All mail was put in one large barrel, where it was kept until someone would pick it up. This photo was furnished by Lura Himes. p Persons with old North Webster photos for this column are asked to contact Mary Lee Willman at North Webster or the Milford or Syracuse office of The Mail-Journal. Every care will be taken and photos will be returned to their owners.
County and the First National Bank of Warsaw. Neal Carlson thanked the shareholders, employees and customers of First National Bank of Warsaw for their support and contributions to the growth of the county and the bank. Save ozone Environmental leaders in Congress warned industrialized nations that they could face tough U.S. trade barriers unless they join a U.S.-led drive against chemicals that destroy vital atmospheric ozone.
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