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Warsaw la located near the center of the county, In Wayne township, thirty -nine miles west of Fort Wayne and 108 miles east of Chicago. It is surrounded by several beautiful lakes, and, until its course was diverted, by an artificial ditch, the Tippecanoe river fowed by Its northern limits
The town Improved steadily, and In 1856 was the largest village between Fort Wayne and Chicago. In 1854 there were 752 Inhabitants, and a legal locorporation was effected. In April. 1875, it was organized as a city, and at an election held May 4, 1875, the following were elected off !- cers: Mayor, Hiram S. Biggs; clerk. C. H Ketcham; treasurer, S. B. Clark; marshal, J. A. Wright; city attorney, E. J. Greene; assessor, James Wynant; engineer fre depart- ment, J. A. Funk; civil engineer,
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Caleb Hughes; board of health, Dra. J. H. Carpenter. I. B. Webber and C. W Burket; councilmen, S. W. Chipman. T. C. Stuart, A. J. Balr. D. R Persbiog. Nelson Nutt and James McMurray. The city's popula- tion at that time was about 2,000. At the present time the population is Dearly 5,000.
The city is noted for its imposing public buildings, beautiful private rea- Idences, shaded, paved streets, up-to- date fire and water systems, hand- some church edifices, and progressive, enterprising people
A free public library is one of the city a popular institutiona Nearly all religious denominations have bouses of worship in the city, and the fra- ternal societies are represented by many influential lodges. The Elka'
pretty and prosperous village with a population of about 800. It has a news- paper, bank, electric lights, fouring mill, and many handsome private res- idences
WINONA LAKE.
About two miles east of Warwww. on the banks of Lake Winons and ou the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago tallroad, is the town of Winona Lake, famous the world over for its splendid chautauqua enter- tainments during the summer months. It has a general store, postoffice, and about 1,000 permanent residents. Its public buildings, including high school, Winona College, and large auditorium, Its shaded avenues. beautiful vil'as and picturesque location, Its flowing springa of the purest water, and the
that one may ride by trolley, launch, or rowboat from bris cottage in Wi- Dona to the metropolis of the county.
SYRACUSE.
la & towo of 1,000 population, in Turkey Creek township, on the B. & O. R R. and Syracuse lake, within a mile of beautiful Lake Wawasee. Hos One churches, new high school build- ing. a bank, newspaper. and a large cement factory. There are many pretty homes, botela, electric lights, and all of the accessories to an up-to-date, thriving village.
MENTONE
One of the Important and growing towas in Franklia towadip. Has a population of 1,000, a substantial bank. new and imposing business
milla, and grain elevator. It is a prosperous and growing town, a te- vorite summer resort, and bes hand. some brick business blocks, pretty homes. and a weekly newspaper.
CLAYPOOL.
A prosperous village al the junction of the Big Four and Nickel Plate railroads. eight miles south of War- saw, in Clay township. Has several industries, bank, hotel, good stores, many pretty homes, and about 400 people.
PIERCETON.
la a towa of 1.000, ten miles cant of Warsaw, on the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad. It la la Washington township. Has two
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FOURTH REGIMENT BAND Picture Taken on the Morning of Departure far Spanish.American War
temple and the Eagles' hall are among the new buildings of the city noted for their imposing appearances and up-to-date appointments
The city now has four solld and prosperous banks, miany industrial es. tablishments. electric lights, tele- phone. several fine hotels, no saloons, and Is no doubt one of the cleanest. most attractive, most prosperous and most healthy cities in the state of Indiana
LEESBURG.
The oldest town in the county is Leesburg It Is the metropolis of Plain township. Mix miles north of Warsaw on the Winona Interurban lite and the Big Four railroad A
three miles of beautiful lake expanse. combine to make it not only the ideal place of Kosciusko county. hut a de- lightful test retreat where from ten to twelve thousand people spend their annual vacations The town of Wi- nona Lake in a beautiful. well-culti- VA'ed park of more than 1,000 acres in Area It has all of the serene charm of ile rountry and all of the conveniences of a city. without its noises, toar or bustle In many re- A]wrts it Is the most unique. most attractive and mnat wonde ful place In the world today
The Winona Interurban railway op- Plates a branch Hne to Winons, and a navigable canal connects Winona lake with the city of Warsaw 80
blockø. a weekly newspaper, several industries, schools churches and pretty homes It is on the Nickel Plate and interurban railroads. ten miles southwest of Warsaw Is an important trading center. and aur- rounded hy rich and highly productive farms
Beaver Dam and Sevastopol were former postoffices in Franklin town- ship, but they have long since ceased to lay claim 10 stich distinction
SILVER LAKE.
Is the only village in Lake town- ship It is located on the Big Foult railroad and Silver lake The populus- tlon is between 300 and 600 There are two hotela. two banka lumber
banks, fine eburches. schools, newa- paper, and business blocks
A large preserving factory gives employment to many people. and makes a home market for farm pro- duce of all kinds It hen an extensive trade from the aurrounding country.
MILFORD.
A village of 800 people, in Van Buren towoship, on the Big Four and Winona Interurban railroads. Haa bank newspaper. so're industries. and 18 surrounded by a rieb agricultural section.
NORTH WEBSTER.
A village of 300 people. in Tippe- canoe township. it is a very pretty
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town, located on Webster lake, aine miles east of Leesburg, the nearest shipping and banking town. It is the center of much business, and during the aummer has a large colony of vacation tourista.
CLUNETTE.
Is a email village of about fifty people, in Prairie township, elght miles northwest of Warsaw, and four miles west of Leesburg. The town
First Presbyterian Church, Warsaw
was known as North Galveston One general store doee all the commerce of the place. The postoffice has been diacontiued.
ATWOOD.
A properque village of 300 people. in Harrison townahip, on the Pitts- burgh. Fort Wayne and Chicago rail- road. eight miles northwest of War-
saw, and 100 miles east of Chicago. An Important trading point, mod in the center of a rich farming country.
PALESTINE.
Is another village in Harrison town- ship. It has one store, and about fifty Inhabitants The only Industry is the Palestine fouring mill. The town has reached the reminiscent period, and will soon be "the deserted village" of the county.
ETNA GREEN.
la a town of 600 inhabitants, in the weet end of the county, in Etna towa- abip. it has a fine bank, many Dew business blocks, several Industries, ia on the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad, and enjoys an ex- tensive trade.
BURKET.
la an Important trading center in Seward township. The present pop- ulation le about 300. There are sev- eral stores. fine brick school build- ing. bank. elevator, and creamery. it is on the Nickel Plate railroad, eight miles south of Warsaw, and about forty-five miles west of Fort Wayne
BIDNEY.
la In the northern part of Jackson township on the Nickel Plate railroad. twelve miles southeast of Warsaw. Has about 300 people, bank, etores, pretty homea, grain elevator, and la in the center of a fine agricultural region.
PACKERTON.
la a small village of about seventy- five inhabitants, on the Nickel Plate
railroad, ten miles south of Warma w Has no industries, two stores, and a grain elevator. It occupies a plat of ground part in Monroe and part in Jackson townships. This is the only village in Monroe township
KINZIE.
A small village in the eastero part of Jackson township, about ffty in- habitants. one store, no industries. and unimportant as a trading center. in on the Nickel Plate railroad. als- teen miles southeast of Warsaw, and thirty-five miles west of Fort Wayne.
MILLWOOD AND HEPTON
Are unall villages in Scott town- ship. They have each about 75 in- habitants, few stores, and are con. nected by telephone to all parts of the county. Their nearest railroad la the Baltimore and Obio at Nep- panee.
OSWEGO.
Oswego is a village two and one- half miles east of Leesburg; bas @ atore, postoffice, new high school building. and about 100 population
GRAVELTON.
le a small village in Jefferson town- ship, fifteen miles northwest of Warsaw, on the Baltimore and Obio railroad, five miles west of Milford Junction It bas no industries. a few stores, and is not important as a trading center.
There are other villages in the county indicated by the maps, such as Wooster, Monoquet. Angleton. Stony Point, etc, but these have
maloly lapsed Into "innocuous des- uetude." Ja the daye of the "Star Route" postoffices they had the vil- lage postmaster, the country store, a .mithy, etc., but the building of good roads and the establishment of rural mali routes robbed these places of their cause for existence, and they are not now discernible to the casual observer.
LAKE WAWASEE.
This Is the other famous lake re- sort of Kosciusko county. Here there is a postoffice, but no stores, and
United Brethren Church, Warsaw
very small permanent population. Many large and modern hotele, pri- vate cottages and handsome villas ado, a the lake chores, and the sum- mer colony le a populous one
For more detali and specific in- formation of Kosciusko county the reader is referred to the articles, portraits and sketches in the subse- quent pages
DUKES & ZIMMERMAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS
C. C. DUKES.
Member of the firm of Dukes & Zimmerman. prominent undertakers. located at 207 W. Center street. War- saw, Ind. Was born in Peru, Ind .. Nov. 27. 1879 Educated in the Peru high school, and for five years was with Lenhart & Co .. funeral direc- tors of that place After two years with J C. Burnece. of Plymouth. Ind. he purchased the old R. C. Smith un- dertaking stand in Warsaw, and con- tinned alone until the firm of Dukee & Zimmerman was formed in 1909. Is a licensed embalmer, holding Cer- tificate No. 540, issued by the state board Mr Dukes is one of the pro- gresalve citizens of the town and prominent in fraternal orders
C. C. Dukes
C. R. Zimmerman
C. R. ZIMMERMAN.
The subject of thie sketch was born near Leesburg, Ind., Nov. 9. 1877. Ed- ucated lo Leesburg and Goshen high schools. Began business in Leesburg io 1899 as undertaker and furniture dealer. In 1909 formed a partnership with C C. Dukes in Warsaw, in the undertaking business Mr. Zimmer- man ie a licensed embalmer, and a graduate of the Clarke School of Em- balming His license is 361. issued by the Indiana State Board of Em- balmers He is prominent in frater- nal orders. being a Mason. Odd Fel- low. Elk and K of P. and has been District Deputy Grand Master of the 1. O O F since December. 1906 is one of Warsaw's progressive and popular business men
Short Sketches of County and City Officials
CONRAD D. LONGENECKER. County Clerk.Elect.
A popular farmer of Tippecanoe township, elected circuit court clerk in 1910 Born in 1859, and with the exception of a few years In Lawrence
County, Illinois, and Southern Ohio, has lived all of his life In Kosciusko county Farming and carpentering have been hia business Married Miss Amanda Street, of Elkhart, in 1884, and nine children bless the union, five sons and Tour daughters. Has served on the School Board and as Road Supervisor. Active in Republi- can politics, and a hard worker, he was elected county clerk by a large majority He is a member of the Dutchtown Brethren Church, and a trustee of the same A hard work. ing. hig minded citizen, who will ad- minister the duties of his office with fidelity and impartiality.
J. G. CALVERT.
Merchant and Councilman from the Second ward First appointed to Bil the vacancy caused by the death of Alderman Nye. and in the fall of 1909 was elected to the place He has lived
in Warsaw 10 years Is a Republican in politica, but all parties joined in electing him to the council He is an Odd Fellow and & member of the Brethren church
C. EDWIN STOUT. Circuit Clark.
Is a native of the county, son of Adem and Sarah Stout, and was born in Silver Lake, May 19, 1880. Edu- cated in the Silver Lake schools, and at 15 was learning the pharmacy bus- ineas in a local drug store. At 18 was cashier of the Commercial Bank of Silver Lake, and is now a director of the Commercial State Bank there, and a director of the Indiana Loan and Trust Company of Warsaw. Was
elected circult clerk In 1906, the youngest man in the state aver elect- ed to that office. Has made an ideal official, courteous, able and correct. Mr. Stout is the only Democratic clerk ever elected in Kosciusko coun- ty. February 8, 1910, be married Miss Ethel H. Dickey. Ha is an Elk, Odd Fellow, K. of P. and among the most enterprising of the citizens of the city and county.
VICTOR DEMENT MOCK.
A successful business man of North Webster Son of John A and Hattie Mock Born in Huntsville. Alabama, In 1873, and when 6 weeks old came with his father to Kosciusko county, Indiana Hse lived in or near North Webster ever since Educated in the public schools, and early in life took a position as clerk in the village store. In 1898 embarked in business on his own account and now has one of the largest atores in the northeast sec- tion of the county, la an extensive buyer of produce and s large shipper.
Married Miss ida Middleton la 1893, and to thie union one daughter. Ethel, was born. Mrs. Mock died In 1901. and in 1903 Mr. Mock was united in marriage to Miss Nelile Pierson
An active, hard-working Republican. bia party in 1910 nominated him for county auditor, and his election fol- iowed by a majority of more than 600 Mr. Mock is a progreselve and public-spirited citizen For 14 years be has been leader of the North Web.
oter hand Is & K. of P., baving passed all the chairs of thet order. Is a member of the Sons of Veterans, and the M F. Church.
In order to give all of his attention to the duties of the auditor's office, Mr. Mock and family will realde In Warsaw, where their advent will he welcomed by all who know them.
J. 8. WYNANT.
County Assessor.
Was born In Champaign county, Oblo, Februray 11, 1839, and came to Warsaw In 1862, and with the excep- tion of 4 years In Kansas, bas Hved
here ever since. Spent some years as a druggist. and for nearly 20 years was employed with "The Indianian" and "Daily Times" In 1910 Was elected assessor of Kosciusko county. Is a high-minded, conscientious offi- cial with friends wherever known. Mr. Wynant has been twice married, and has three children by his drst wife. He is a member of the M. E. church, and active In the organisation.
FRANK T. WEBB. City Clark of Warsaw.
Is a native of the county, son of James and Mary Webb. Born March 11. 1868. Educated in Warsaw schools,
and the "School of Watchmakers," graduating In 1892. Opened a jewelry store in Milford, where he remained 1212 years, serving one year as city clerk Sold out his Milford store and returned to Warsaw. In 1909 wLS elected city clerk and has made a careful, efficient official. Is a Repub- Ilcan politically and fraternally an Elk. K of P and Odd Fellow. Mr. Webb is a faithful party worker and his friends are everywhere.
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EMMETT MILLER Treasurer of Kosciusko County and City Treasurer of Warsaw
Mr. Miller, present efficient and popular treasurer of the county, la a
native son & home product-wbose
parents were Daniel and Nancy Miller. His birth occurred on the farm in 1868, and his education was obtained
bad served in the legislature as roll clerk one term. His father was a prominent member of the Assembly. Mr. Miller ban served as delegate to state and county conventions.
in 1891 be was united in marriage
PROF. EDSON B. SARBER County Superintendent of Schools.
Undoubtedly one of the county's most successful educatore and most popular superintendents of her schoola wbo bas ever been honored with the office. He is now serving his third term, having been elected in 1903,
Sept 16. 1883. married Miss Olive A . daughter of George W. and Mary Rickel Served as assessor of Seward townabip from 1895 to 1900, and its trustee from 1900 to 1903. Held the following honorary positiona' Treas-
in the public schools. Thirty-four years of his life were spent in farm- ing. He then embarked in the mer. cantile line, engaging in the hardware business in Sidney At the expiration of four years he sold his store and resumed farming An a:dent Repub- lican and a hard worker, bis party in 1910 named him for treasurer, and he was elected by s large majority. He
JOHN C BEAGLE. Auditor of Kosciusko County.
A successful farmer, a brave sol- dier and a conscientious county offi- cial is the subject of this sketch. Born In 1840, mon of Calvin and Jsabella Beagle, he spent hia Ille on the farm, and when of age married Mise Phoebe Weber. Six children blese the union At the breaking out of the Civil War he at once responded to the call of his country and. leaving his young wife and two-month's old babe, marched to the field of battle He waa a member of Company H. 129th Indi- ana Infantry. He fought in the bat- tles of Ressca, Atlanta, Nashville. Kingston. Goldsboro, and was mus. tered out Sept 12. 1865. Returning to the farm he continued at that and as a merchant in North Webster. Polit- ically he in a bard working Democrat, but his great popularity in a Repub- lican county is seen when it is known
to Mias Demma Tennant, and two children. Hazel and Quentin E, bless the union He moved to Warasw in 1910 and ia prominent in the civic life of the city. He is also treasurer of Warsaw. He is an Elk fraternally and very popular with all the people, Irrespective of party affiliations. As an official he is courteous and accom- modating
re-elected in 1907 and agaio in 1911.
Born in Allen county. March 11. 1864. Came with his parents to Kos ciuako county in 1865. Educated ip the public schools. Graduated from. the business department of the Val paraiso University in 1891. Began teaching, and for twenty years pur- sued bia calling with signal success. For seven years be waa principal of the Burket high school
urer Indiana State Trustees' Associ- ation. 1900 to 1903; vice-president Indiana County Superintendents' As- sociation, 1903, and its president in 1910; appointed by State Board of Education as Member of the Board of Official Visitors to the State Nor- mal School. Professor Sarber ia a Democrat politically, but his popular- ity extenda and includes all party affiliationa
that in 1906 he was elected the firat Democratic auditor the county ever had by a majority of 300 in a county
normal. 900 to 1.000 Republican He Is a Baptist in religion, an ardent Sunday school worker, and a gentle-
man of most pleasing personality. He has served his country, bis county and his God with zeal and fidelity. Hia goodness is known far and wide. and his lame is fixed in the hearts of an admiring constituency
GEORGE W. M'KRILL. County Surveyor.
A popular and courteous official Born in Wayne Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, in 1874, son of Ben- jamin and Mary McKrill. Educated in the Warsaw high school, and Northern Indiana University. Taught school in Harrison township thirteen years. Took a special course in civil Engineering at the Valparaiso Uni- versity. In 1908 was elected county aurveyor, and re-elected in 1910 and has made a most competent officer. In 1897 married Miss Mattie A Smith, of this county. Is an active Republi-
can, and has served in county aod state conventions Owns a fine larm
in Harrison township. la a member of the K of P lodge. Atwood. and very popular in all circles
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GEORGE W. McCARTER, City Engineer
Residence, Corner Indians and South Streets
George Wilbur MeCarter was born in Leesburg, Kosciusko County, Iodi- aga, July 26. 1859 He is a son of Alfred G and Sarah A Stinson Mc- Carter. His father was a Methodist preacher of the North indiana Con- ference His mother was among the oldest settlers in Washington town- ahlp, having, with her father. Jacob Stinson settled on Section 8 In 1838
Our subject ia the eldest of five children His brothers and sisters are Elmer E McCarter. Luella MeCaster
Little, William A. McCarter, and Har- riet M. McCarter Rainier. His father departed this life Janundy $, 1899, and his mother ja 1900. He has re- sided and attended school In Lees- burg. Fishersburg, Castleton, Albany, Middletown, Columbia City, Coemse, Bourbon, Muncie, Dunkirk, and on the home farm In Washington township. where he worked for years as a farm Is borer Later he attended Fort Wayne College and Ashury (Dow De- Pauw) University. at Greencastle. Taught school in Jay and Kosciusko
counties. In 1834, when only 24 years of age, he was e'ected surveyor of Kosciusko county, and beld the posi- tion for ten years. In 1904 was ap- pointed city cagineer of Warsaw, a place he still fils with ability and satisfaction to the people All the paved streets in the city have been constructed under his supervision He has also had charge of the Nap- panee. Ind., paved streets, and Is also an exte uve bridge and ditch con- tisctor He is now operating dredges in lowa. Sept 12. 1895, he married
Miss Florence M Robinson, daughter of Alvia and Mary J. Robinson. Four children, Helen I., John W., Mary E and Roth E. bless the union. Mr. McCarter is Republicao politically, and frateraally is a K. of P. and a Redman. He is a member of the M E. Church. in addition to the bandsome residence shown bere, Mr. McCarter owns five good farme In the county. He owes his fortune and po- sition in life to his own efforts, and is a popular, progressive, high-minded citizen
R. J. ROBERDS. Councilman-at-Large.
A native of the county, born in Pierceton, Son of es-Recorder J. D. Roberds Is engaged in the cigar and tobacco business Elected member of the council as a Republican in 1909, and is one of its most practical and valued members. Is pledged to the policy of city improvements, and linea up with the progressives on ail mu- nicipal advancement.
CHARLES B. MOON. City Marshal and Fire Chief.
Is the son of Edward and Isabella Moon and was born in Warsaw, Ind in the house where he now lives Served on the city police force 16 years and as deputy sheriff Elected marahal in 1x98 served 4 years Ap- pointed in 1910 Has served as chief of the fire departowent ; wars Dis- tinguished for his effe ient service and br.\r \ Won the D'arnegie medal
and $1,000 for his daring effort to aave the lives of J. V Godman and W. H. Funk
Married Alma LeHew in 1893, and five children bless the union. Mar- ahal Moon is an ardent Republican. & Mason and Elk fraternally
WILLIAM H. H. BENNETT. Councilman.at.Largs.
A resident of the First ward City of Warsaw Born in Plain township in 1841, son of Benjamin and Susan Bennett Worked on the farm till 21. then. August 9 1862. enlisted In Co. I, 12th Indiaoa Infantry Served in the Army cl the Tennessee and fought In the battles of Missionary Ridge, Vicksburg Jackson. Resaca, Dallas Ga , New Hope Church, Keneesw Mountain. Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta. Ezia Church Savannah, Rentonvilla and many others; was with Sherman In the Ma'ch to the Sea. and for 90 consecutive daya was constantly un- der fre Marched in the Grand Re- view in Washington, and wsa honor-
ably d'acharged June 20, 1865, at In- dianapolis Entered the army as pri- vate and was mustered out a sergeant. Returned to the farm lo Kosciusko county, and October 10, 1867. married Miss Mary M Paul, and five children
bless the union. 18 a prominent Re- publican and a member of the G. A R Has lived in Warsaw since 1870. Elected to the council in 1909 and has made a valuable member of that body.
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RENO HAMLIN. Recordar.
Born la Starke County, Oblo, Nov. 21. 1839, and with his parents, Wil- liam P. and Rebecca Hamiin, came to Indiana in 1851, to Marshall county. When the rebellion broke out be wes among the firet to enllat. He served
four yeare, one year In Company E, Twelfth Indiana Infantry, and three yeara In Company F, Seventy-fourth Indiana Infectry. He was twice wounded, once in the battle of Chick- amauga. Ga., and again at Jonesboro, Ga After the war he settled in Koa- ciusko county, and served three terma as trustee of Exna township, and four yeara as postmaster of Etna Green. With his family he moved to Warsaw in 1900, and was elected recorder of Koacluako county in 1910. Mr Hamlin haa made & careful and courteous official and is very popular in all sections of the county
ALVIN T. ROCKHILL.
The present efficient superinten- dent of the Kosciusko County In- firmary is Aivia T. Rockbill, and the matron ia his wife, Mrs. Stella E. Marehall Rockhill. They were ap-
pointed April 27, 1907, and have proven themselves capable in every partic- ular Mr. Rockhill is a native of Marshall county, and was born in 1867. Came to Kosciusko when 12
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