The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 July 1987 — Page 67

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The Grandma House is one of Syracuse's oldest

By JACK ELAM One of the oldest homes in Syracuse is located on lot 46 at the southeast corner of Harrison and Pearl Streets in the original plat of Crosson and Ward. Like many buildings in downtown Syracuse, the house was moved as the downtown business area began to grow. The original site of the structure was located on Washington Street, across from the Church of God. Around the year 1861. Evan Miles, a native of Montgomery County, Ohio, and his wife, Katherine, moved to Syracuse and began occupying this home at 200 East Pearl Street. The residence was •purchased from Martin Hili bold. The Miles family had nine living children, making a total of 11 people. The home consisted of one central living room, one bedroom and a lean-to on the east side that served as a kitchen. Evan, being

EHP guild to host ball

The Enchanted Hills Playhouse Guild is sponsoring the Sesquicentennial Ball on Friday, July 10. in the American Legion Beta Sigma Phi founded in 1973 The Kappa Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi was founded in 1973. The sorority currently has eight members, but has had as many as 20 members in the past, with membership being by invitation only. The Kappa Omicron Chapter is part of an international organization promoting friendship among women, culture, and the arts. Although it is not a philanthropic organization, Beta Sigma Phi often participates in civic causes and charities. In the past the sorority has participated in the cancer drive, WOWO Penny Pitch, community eye testing, sponsorship ot needy families, Santa Claus’ arrival, Easter visits to Goshen Hospital, and the Syracuse Elementary School Halloween Carnival. Beta Sigma Phi holds monthly business meetings, followed by informative and enriching programs from September to May. Numerous social activities are also held throughout the year.

a blacksmith and carpenter by trade, remodeled the house by replacing the lean-to with a large kitchen and added two bedrooms to the west end. He also provided a cellar. Later, bedrooms were added upstairs, and the house became the two-story structure as it is today. Evan died in 1892 and the title went to his sons. Preston F. Miles and Steven A. D. Miles. In later years, daughter Barbara Ellen Miles, who married Edwin Forrest Holloway, occupied the family home. Evan Miles, the first of this family to live in this home, was elected to the first town board and served as its president. His son-in-law, Edwin Forrest Holloway, drew up the incorporation papers for the town and served as the first town clerk. Title to this property has remained for the last 125 years in the hands of a descendant of the old couple. Eloise Holloway

Hall, SR 13S, Syracuse. The ball will be from 9 p.m. until 12 a.m. Music will be the Big Band Sound of the “Mock Twins” Orchestra. Since 1952, this group is one of Michiana’s most popular dance bands. “Mock Twins” Orchestra plays America’s bestloved showtunes, standards and good current hits in & delightful danceable style. Members of the group include Dale Mock, North Webster, on trumpet; Bob Ziems, tenor sax and clarinet; Dean Mock, alto sax and clarinet; Roxy Baker, cordovpx; and Ben Zornow, on drums. The “Mock Twins” are members of the Elkhart Musicians Association and American Federation of Musicians. Costumes are optional for the evening and if anyone is interested in dressing from the days gone by, Stoner’s Costume Shop, Fort Wayne, has costumes form 1837 to 1987 available, at a special 10 percent discount for the Syracuse Sesquicentennial Celebration. Those who plan to attend the dance are urged not to put off getting a costume because they feel they will be the only one. At least six area couples have already reserved their costumes and more are being overheard considering the idea.

Rogers became owner a few years ago and restored the home and furnished it with antiques. She is the great-granddaughter of Evan Miles and the granddaughter of Edwin Forrest Holloway. Eloise Holloway Rogers was born and raised next door to the Miles/Holloway home. To young Eloise, this was her Grandma’s house. Even though Grandma Ellen has passed from the scene, she still lives in Eloise's memory. Above the kitchen door is a sign placed there by Eloise during the restoration ; it reads “The Grandma House.”

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