The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 10, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 April 1987 — Page 12
THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., April 22, 1987
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Mid-Lakes Hotel built in 1885
Information lor this article was provided by Mary Sullivan and Kip Sullivan’s history book of North Webster. In 1885, A. B. and Lida Warner built the Mid-Lakes Hotel on the corner that is now occupied by the Counting House Bank building The hotel burned on September 13, 19(T7. while Thomas and Lillian Warner were managers. North sesquicentennial . 1817 -1987 The hotel had 18 rooms, a lobby, fine dining room, and elaborate stables The hotel registry lists guests from as far away as Alaska and England
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’ BY MARY LEE WILLMAN . . . Readers living in the North Webster area are encouraged to call their news items to Mary liee Willman at 834-4544 for publication in this column. '1 ■ .
This seems unusual since North Webster was not located on a railroad and the last leg of any trip to the community had to be made On horseback or in a horsedrawn vehicle. After the Mid-Lakes Hotel burned, the Farmer’s State Bank was built on the former hotel site The bank was chartered in 1916 with Albert Garber as president. Being in a small community, the bank offered some unusual services. It was a common practice for people going on vacation to leave their potted plants at the bank where they would be watered and cared for by bank employees. The bank vault served as a depository for silverware, mint, canned goods, sweet potatoes, or anything that needed security, attention, and frost-free storage.
The bank was robbed during the 19305. Townspeople had notic ed a stranger loitering around the bank. When the only employee on the first floor left the building briefly, the thief went in through a side door, grabbed some money, and fled Local citizens quickly took up the chase. Earl “Peck" Gerard overtook the robber in the town cemetery and held him at gunpoint until more help arrived. The subdued thief was marched back to the bank and persuaded to return the stolen money while awaiting the arrival of the sheriff. Sometime later, Gerard was asked why he took the risk of capturing the robber. His answer was' loaded with logic. "I had some money in that bank," he replied.
Tippecanoe Homemakers luncheon/April 15
Tippecanoe, Township Extension Homemakers~met April 15 in the fellowship roonK at North Webster Church of God. There were 24 members and three guests present. Guests were Mary Crawford, Rita Slankard, • and Ruth Dunker. *A carry-in dinner was served at noon. Tables were decorated with Easter eggs, baskets, and bunnies. Hostesses for the day were Helen Wichern, Lois Feazel, and Jeanne Hamilton. Pledges to the American and Christian flags and the club creed were repeated in unison. Virginia Eisaman ndrninatecl for award Norm a Eisam an was nominated as a candidate for the Psi lota Xi of the year award. She will be competing with other Psi lota Xi Sorority members chosen from their respective chapters in Indiana. The announcement of her nomination was made April 14 when Theta Sigma Chapter met at the home of Jan Brindle. There were 17 members present for the business meeting. Betty Richcreek gave the treasurer's report. Plans were finalized for the sorority sponsored style show held April 21 at Camelot Hall. Potted-geraniums will be sold starting May 6. They may be purchased from any Theta Sigma member. All proceeds will go to charity or philanthropic projects. Mrs. Eisaman and Cyndi Heckaman were chosen as delegates to the Psi lota Xi Indiana State meeting, being held May 2 at Ball State University, Muncie. Other Theta Sigma Chapter members are also planning to attend the state meeting. Marian Breyer will be hostess for the April 28 social. A special program will be presented by Bob Ahrns. He will discuss speech and hearing. Quilt Club enjoys shopping trip April 13 Members of the Lakeland Quilt Club enjoyed an all-day shopping trip on April 13. They toured fabric and quilt shops at Elkhart. South Bend, and Teegarden. They stopped at Scottsdale Mall in South Bend for a noon luncheon. Each member carried a "city scene" tote bag made at a previous meeting. A group picture was taken. The next meeting is scheduled for April 27 at the home of Miriam Mason. Time will be spent working on the lade baby quilt club project. A review of the Cathedral Window quilting technique is planned
Kile hostess for WCTU
EvelyjjtJohnson gave devotions during the .Lakeland WCTU meeting held recently at the home of Zelma Kile with Vera Moorehouse presiding. Mrs. Johnson’s topic was "Power Os Purpose," reading from John 12:3-8. Eva Lock read minutes of the March meeting. Betty Barrett gave the treasurer's report. Roll call was answered with items of interest to WCTU.
Perry played the piano for group singing of "The Old Rugged Cross’’ and ‘‘Happy Birthday.” Those celebrating birthdays in April are Wilma Conner, Harriet Williamson, and June Miller. Minutes of the March meeting were read by Mrs. Wichern. May Grodrian gave the treasurer’s report. Mrs. Wichern also read correspondence from Harriet Hidy and Dorothy Thornburg.
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MAYORAL RACE BEGINS — The Sesquicentennial Mayoral Race is underway at North Webster. The new mayor will serve as grand marshal for the Mermaid Festival parade in June. A total of eight persons are seeking office. In front, from left, are Imogene Manzie, sponsored by the chamber; Jan Lepola. sponsored by the American Legion; and Don Martin, sponsored by the Kiwanis
Rules set for mayor's race in North Webster
The following rules have been set down for the sesquicentennial mayors race at North Webster: 1. Any resident of Tippecanoe Township can run for mayor t no age limit). 2. Candidates must have applied before April 15. I First It) accepted.) 3. Picture or pictures were to be taken on Monday, April 20. The campaign officially opened then 4. Money can be raised by any legal means and the candidate raising the most money will be elected mayor. 5. The dollar amount raised by each candidate will be announced at the end of the campaign. 6. The sesquicentennial mayor committee will make all decisions concerning this race.
It was noted that Mrs. Morehouse and Mabie Eberhardt recently attended the . WCTU State Convention held at Indianapolis. There was a lengthy group discussion about the lottery, AIDS, and drug abuse. Following the business session, Mrs. Kile served refreshments of cookies and frozen fruit gelatin dessert. Mrs. Barrett gave the closing prayer.
Pat Friddle and Pauline Gunkle reported on their recent toijr of the Byrer Home. It was announced that Mrs. Friddle, Dot Kurth; Betty Hinton, Catherine Bause, and Margaret Welker will be attending the Purdue Conference June 10-12 at Lafayette. Mrs. Friddle reported on the President’s Council meeting held
7. A banquet will be held on June 13 at the International Palace of Sports; Additional Information 8. All funds after expenses will go to the community building. 9. The mayor will be honored by having his/her name put on a w indow in an uptown office.
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BANNERS WITH .the sesquicentewiial logo will soon be put up along Main Street in downtown North Webster. Material for the banners has been donated by Jim Sroufe. Art work and printing for the banners was donated by Bill Hackleman. — oBOUQUETS TO Curtis Boggs who has been chosen for a work camp scholarship by North Webster Church of God Missions Board. Curtis will be helping to build a school on Saint Vincent’s Island in the West Indies. The trip is being sponsored by Campus Life. —o— ON APRIL 11, about 9 p m., this reporter and hubby were' returning to North Webster from Warsaw. It had been raining hard most of the evening. We were surprised to see the blacktop road covered with thousands of fish Extension agent guest of homemakers Marietta Henry, Kosciusko County Home Extension Agent, was a guest of the Pierceton Extension Homemakers when the group met recently at the home of Ruth Menzie. She presented a program on “Know Your Family” which pertained to tracing family trees and geneology. Esther English was the assistant hostess Beulah Brygider gave the meditation. Her topic was "Resolutions " There was group singing of "The Old Rugged Cross.” Roll call response was “Things April,Brings." It was announced that a cultural arts display will be featured on May 6 during Homemaker’s Spring Achievement Night. Helen Oxennd'er, cultural arts chairman, told about James Whitcomb Riley and his home at jGreenfield. Sara Scott explained how athelyne gas is used to ripen food. The health and safety lesson was presented by Mrs. English. Her topic was "Walking for health, pleasure and calories."
recently\t Warsaw,/upcoming county ancKclub trip/ programs and activities, lUWas noted that Mrs. Conner wmbe attending the ‘‘Each One Reach One” dinner and fashion show being held May 14 at Walnut Creek' United Methodist Church. Group discussion was held pertaining to the club luncheon scheduled for July. New officers will be installed at that time.
Club. In back are co-chairman of the event kichard Long; candidate Stewart Coverstone, sponsored by Heaters Inc.: Bob Goebal. sponsored by Augsburger’s; Eddie Overmyer, sponsored by the Lions Chib; Bill Metcalf, sponsored by the firemen and EMS: and cochairman Larry Stackhouse. (Photo by Carla Gaff)
10. The mayor will serve as grand marshal for the parade in June ■* 11. The mayor is strictly honorary and has no legal responsibilities except to receive complaints. 12. The three runner-up candidates will serve as city council.
worms of all sizes. It was qhite an unusual site. \ —o— N. A SMALL (about 15 pounds/ white, wirehaired, dog has been found drowned iiN. Grassy Creek. If anyone is missing a pet of this description, call 831-4210 for further information. —o— NORTH WEBSTER Pythian Sisters met April 13 at the Pythian Hail. The evening was spent finalizing plans for participation in the May 6 convention at Elkhart. -oNORTH WEBSTER United Methodist Women's MotherDaughter Banquet is scheduled for May 3.
Schedule of sesqui events
A schedule of sesquicentennial events for Mermaid Festival week and the coming summer have been announced by Mary Stackhouse, secretary of the North Webster Sesquicentennial committee. ’ At 6 p.m , June 21. there will be a gospel sing on the lawn at North Webster Church of God. A horseshoe throwing contest and ice cream social are planned for June 22. Dutch Mullett is in charge of the contest. North Webster Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a beard and vintage dress contest. Judging will take place June 23. A pioneer home arts demonstration will start at 7 p.in., June 24. at the merchants' hnildjng on the festival grounds _ The demonstration is being sponsored by Tippecanoe Township Extension Homemakers. Also on June 24, there will be first, second, and third place plaques given for the best sesquicentennial theme floats in the kiddie parade. The Chain-O-Lakes Barber Shop chorus will be performing at the festival grounds bn June 25. June 26 will be announced. On June 27. there will be first, second, and third place awards given for the best sesquicenten-
Mrs. Conner gave the gardening report. She told how to start plants. She also gave an inspirational reading during the citizenship lesson. Mary Lee Willman read an article about the Statue of Liberty. Mrs. Slankard taught a lesson and gave a demonstration on how do make ribbon roses. She was assisted by Mrs. Dunker.
These persons will also have the same responsibilites as the mayor, receive complaints. There will be a catered banquet held with a guest speaker. Information will be announced later. Only a certain number of tickets for the banquet will be sold.
DATES FOR Youth Camp at Yellow Creek Lake have been announced by Steve Fouts, pastor of North Webster Church of God. Senior high, June 8-12: 14 years old. June 22-26; 13 years old, June 'Ti-Julv 3: 12 years old. July 6-10; 11 years old. July 13-17; 10 years old, July 20-24; and nine years old. July 27-31. —o— THE CAT w ants to go for w alks 'around the yard now that we are having some nice weather. The trouble is the "big wimp" won’t go unless someone carries him. He doesn't like to get his feet in the wet grass. —o— TILL NEXT week. . .
mal theme floats in the Mermaid Parade. A fishing contest is planned that will run from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The fish must be caught 5 in Webster Lake, the Barbee Lakes or Tippecanoe Chain of Lakes. Prizes will be awarded on Labor Day. Weigh-in will be at the Tackle Box or Fisherman's Cove. The three categories are: largest fish of any species, largest large mouth bass, and largest crappie. Barbee Conservation Club is sponsoring a kiddie tractor pull on July 11 in front of North Webster United Methodist Church. Weigh-in is at 9:30 a m and program at 10 a.m. Webster Lake Association is _ planning a row boat contest The details are to be announced. A large sesquicentennial time capsule is being put together byNorth Webster Lady Lions. Items of interest are needed from iru* dividuals, as well as businesses, clubs, and organizations. Use pasta A good meal extender is the use of one of the many varieties of pasta. Pasta, served with bacon, eggs, sauces and vegetable, is a delightful way to vary meal preparations.