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be edited in connection with Mis law practice. Sold out, and im 1900 lo- cated ia Warsaw, where he begna practicing law and conducting Ma abstract company. The title and abstract business grow to such pro- portions that it sow absorbe most of bis time as well as that of several assistants here and in a branch office be maintains in Goshen. Politically Mr. Nusbaum is a Democrat, fra- termaliy an Elk, being trustee of the order.
in 1873 he married Miss Mary Bobrock, of Elkhart county. She de- parted this life in 1889. Five chil- dren blessed the union. They are Willis C., of Indianapolis; Mrs. Dorah Each and Mrs. Rose Leman, of Chi- cago; W. B., of Indianapolis, and Otis D., of Ligonier.
Mr. Nusbaum is a hard worker and & diligent searcher of titles whose services are In demand by the mem- bers of the bar and all the large land owners and real estate dealers in this section, including all the abstract work for the Winons Assembly. His opinion on titles is regarded as Inval- uable.
F. P. BRADWAY & SON. Desisra in Staple and Fancy Gro. ceries.
An up-to-date establishment over which F P Bradway han presided for more than twenty years, and his son for eight years The store is now at 111 West Center street, and In con- nection je a first class and complete bakery, where home-made bread, rolle and pies are a specialty. This is the oldest grocery in the city, and Its reputation for fine goods is not sur- passed anywhere
THE STAR CLOTHING STORE. Syracuse's Popular Haberdashery.
The Star Clothing Store is on the main street of Syracuse, and is 10 every respect an up-to-date estsb- lishment in which you will flod a large assortment of clothing, shoes furnishings, hats and caps. Mr. J. U. Wingard is the popular proprietor. For ten years he has supplied the people of Syracuse and vicinity with the best that money can buy and taste suggest. Mr. Wingard is a large buyer and shipper of clover seed
CASUALTY INSURANCE C. P. Brown, District Manager.
of the Continental Casualty Company of Chicago, with offices in the Ikke' Temple Arcade, Warmw. Makes # specialty of nochdent, health, casualty. and liability insurance. Mr. Brown
is a member of the Coscasco Club, composed of the leading agents of the United States. Out of 5,000 agents in the United States only 116 qualified as eligible. Mr. Browa stood eler- enth, placing Indians in same He also wos in the state contest of 1904 for state leader in the production of business ia Indiana. Halls from Du- Bols county, this state. Located la Kosciuslto county on account of Its good people, its rivers and lakes. Brows says the Continental Casualty Company is the largest health and accident company in the world, and that a man's time is his most valus- ble asset and that te should protect it in the Continental. Brows mys it's vo, and if Browa says it's so, it is so.
WARREN T. COLWELL.
Is a omtive of the county, & son of WilHam and Sarah E. Colwell, and wie bora Ja Leesburg in 1873. Received ble education Ja the public schools of Syracuse. For two years he was es- caged with Cornelius & Butt, attor- neys, and In the early part of 1911 embarked in business on his own ac- count, opening a law office on the
main street, where be does a general law, collection, real estate and Insur- ance business.
Mr. Colwell takes an active interest In the affairs of Syracuse. Already be has a large and growing business. He is a Royal Arch Mason, member of the Blue Lodge and Eastern Star. In 1904 he married Miss Nora Miles. He enjoys the confidence and esteem of All who know him.
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T. J. SHACKELFORD, M. D.
The subject of this sketch, a prom- inent and successful physician of Kos- ciusko county, now residing in War- asw, was born in Clinton county, Indi- ana, and is the son of Rev. N. D. and Mary J. Shackelford. His early edu- cation was obtained in the Logansport high school, and on graduating there- from he began the study of medicine. In 1879 he entered the College of Phy- aicians and Surgeons, Baltimore, Maryland, and in 1882 graduated, get- ting his degree. Doctor of Medicine Honored with an appointment as in- terne in the Maryland Woman's Hos- pital, of Baltimore, he became real- dent physician at that Institution, re-
maining one year. He then returned to the west and in the fall of 1883 lo- cated in Warsaw, where he has ever since resided. Hla practice grew rap- idly and today is one of the largest in the county. Doctor Shackelford has ever been an ardent student in blø chosen profession, and occupies a place among its thinkers and pro- gressive membere. His post gradu- ate coursea include terms in New York, Chicago and Baltimore, to- gether with a well stocked library of medical worka of the Istest and most eminent practitionere and writers, at- test the fact that Doctor Shackelford has made himself eminently qualified io sustain the high reputation be en- joya. Notwithstanding the demands of a large practice the Doctor has taken a keen interest in our civic af- Taira Has served on the county health hoard four yeara and as sec- retary of the city health board for several years Has been president and accretary of the County Medical Society several terme and is now vice president. Is active in the work of the organization and a frequent con- tributor of valuable papers. He ia a member of the State societies and American Medical Association, and prominent in fraternal orders, being a Mason, member of the Blue Lodge. the Chapter, Warsaw Commandery No 10, and the Eastern Star, and paat eminent commander of Warsaw
EUGENE ALLEMAN.
The subject of this sketch, present postmaster at Warsaw, je a son of John B. and Caroline M. Alleman and was born in Silver Lake, Kosciusko County, March 29, 1868. His educs. tion was obtained in the public schools. Mr. Allemen's father was & well-known Methodist preacher, and in accordance with the orders of his Church frequently changed his bab- itation In 1888, however, Eugene came to Warsaw and ever since then this has been his home, and it is here he grew into the business and life of the city. For some time be assisted his brother aa clerk in the grocery wtore, and in 1893 became a partner and active manager of the business, the firm being known as Alleman Bros. For years they conducted the largest store in Warsaw. In 1906 the business was sold to H. T. Kline, and our subject Identified himself with the Winona Assembly as manager of concessions, which position be filled for about two years. He then en. gaged in building homes in Warsaw. and developing his other properties.
Always an active and ardeni Repub- lican sod serving bis party faithfully in county and state conventions, be was, on April 29, 1910, appointed postmaster at Warsaw by President Taft. He immediately, on assuming charge, injected bis able business management into the affairs of the office with the result of marked im- provement in the service, so that the Warsaw postoffice is regarded the best conducted in this section of the state. A postal savings bank has been established, and its deposits now rank sixth in Indiana
In 1895 Mr. Alleman was united in marriage to Miss Jeanle Egner, and one son, Harold Eugene, aged 12 years, blesses the union. Mr. Alle- man is prominent and active in fra- ternal orders, being & Mason. Ell, K. of P. and Redman. He la a di- rector of the Chamber of Commerce, active in all civic affairs, a constant booster and builder of Warsaw, and doing everything at every opportunity to advance its material prosperity. He is popular in all circles, and a courteous, efficient official.
Commandery No. 10. He la a direc- tor in the Lake City Bank, and thor- oughly imbued with that civic pride which improves communitiee. In ad- dition to the many and varied de- mands upon him, the Doctor has found time to indulge in his literary attainments, which are very high He has written many verses which have found their way into print, and which contain not only the true poetic prin- ciple, but are replete with sentiment and sparkle with wit. In a volume "Indiana Writers of Poems and Proge." published in 1902. and which contains selections from John Hay, Whitcomb Riley, Charles Major, Lew Wallace and many other distinguished sons of
Indiana, will be found a poem from Doctor T J. Shackelford, of Warasw, which the editors thought fit to grace one of the pages of that widely read volume. The Doctor's practice, how- ever. is so exacting that he rarely finda time to Invoke the Muse of Poetry.
In 1902 Doctor Shackelford married Mrs. Emma Irland, daughter of John Grabner, a prominent merchant of Warsaw
Eminent in his profession, and en- joying the confidence of all who know him. Doctor Shackelford represents the highest type of our best citizen- ship.
HON. LEMUEL W. ROYSE.
A prominent and successful mem- her of the Kosciusko County Bar, re- siding in Warsaw. 1s a native of the county, born near Pierceton, January 19, 1847. Left fatherless at an early age, he worked as a farm hand and supported ma mother By hard study qualified as a teacher, and read law and was admitted to the Bar in 1873. Elected prosecuting attorney in 1876, mayor of Warsaw in 1885, serving three terma An ardent Republican and a leader in the party, he was in 1894 elected to Congress to represent the Thirteenth district. and re-elected in 1896. Was a delegate to the Min-
neapolis National convention. Febru- ary. 1904. he was appointed cirenit judge to fill the unexpired term of Judge Biggs. Is an able lawyer, was faithful in Congress, and enjoys a large practice and an enviable reputa- tion. Fraternally he is an Odd Fel- low, Red Man and Knights of Pythias. In 1883 he wedded Miss Bella Mcin- tyre, of Hillsdale, Mich
POULSON'S MILLINERY ANO BA. ZAAR.
A popular and well-patronized es. tablishment at 112 East Market street, Warsaw, Indiana Mrs Ed. Poulson is the proprietor and established the business in 1900. Her specialties are fine millinery, ladles' furnishings and corsets, she being the agent for some of the most popular corsets made. She also handles an artistic stock of china and cutglass ware
LEPPER & COLE
This is a prominent firm of hard- ware dealers of Syracuse, Ind The active manager and proprietor le Mr S. C Lepper The business was pur- chased in 1909 A large and varied line of hardware implements, stoves. ranges, paints, oils and glass are car- ried The trade has grown rapidly and is now one of the largest in this section of the county.
PAGE MIXTEEN
WINONA LAKE, INDIANA, THE "WESTERN CHAUTAUQUA"
Winona Lake, situated two miles east of Warsaw, In Kosciusko county, is the only resort of its kind in the world It is a permanent community and annually its permanent citizen- ship is increasing During the sum- mer thousands of people from near and far visit it, some coming from Warsaw, some from Florida, Califor- nis, and even across the "big pond." In the winter students, and familles that have children ranging in age from the kindergarten stage to young manhood and womanhood, come to Winona Lake that their children may be educated in a community that is recognized everywhere es of the high- est standard.
in the summer Winona Assembly is in session. The best of talent seeks the Winona platform; for to appear on the Winona Assembly program is to be recognized everywhere as fore- most. The best of lecturers of au classes, the best of music and read- inga, and the best of special features, such as magic and illusion and comic skits, are seen and heard at the Wi- nona Auditorium. To Uve at Winona Lake even for a single season, to mingle with ita people from ail parta of the world, to hear a single season's program, ia in Itself & liberal educa- tion And, while the environs are being enjoyed, the Winona Lake citi- zen finda all the conveniences at hand-the postoffice, the best of rail-
road service, the telephone, tele- graph, the best of service in every respect. Winona Lake le a city with- out the city's violent moods. It Is a place for rest, uplift and inspiration to all who come
Following the Assembly conson comes the Bible Conference, which issts for ten days and which is ad-
change takes place. Winona College, Winona College of Agriculture and Winona Academy, as well as the graded public schools, open their terms. The children, no matter what their ages, find schools at hand. Growing isto maturity, they find a wide choice of study before them-44 wide and as thorough as can be
dressed by the greatest English- speaking men and Women la the world of Christian work. Here again the Winons resident fods the best of everything. He bears the men who are knowa only in print to the great majority of people. He sees them and is moved and Inspired by their personalities. With the coming of fall another
found anywhere else in the Untied States
To mention only the Assembly, the Conference sad the schools, however, would be to alight this institution, for Winoss is a place of recreation and staleties. ks lawas are dotted with fountains. Its trees are those preverved from the matural Indiana forest. Over its well-kept lewas are
statues. Birds and squirrels come to K as & refuge; for guas and dogs are under a ban. The lake, which Hos to the west, north and south, is two miles wide and three miles long. Launches and steamer ply ita waters, and during the fishing season its sur. face is dotted with smaller craft, car- rying flahermen and those who love the exercise of rowing. Bluegills, up to tea and eleven inches, crappies more than s foot long and bass as big as they grow are taken from Wi- mona waters, and there never is a gill-net mark on any of them. The Ash are protected.
Ja addition to this, there are three good bathing beaches and bath Losses. Over the lawns are tennis courte and croquet grounds as smooth as floors. To the north of the en- trance He the golf links, on which men and women dally play the great Scotch pane.
As to accommodations, there is practically no Mait. There have beea as many as 30,000 people on the grounds at Winona Lahe, and more could have been accommodated. There are hotels and boarding houses to suit the purse, and a vacation at Winona costa no more than at any other re- sort.
Kosclusko county has benefited by having Winona in increased trade, in. crossed passenger traffic, and in the general npbuilding of the county.
JACOB O. RICHER, M. D.
Dr. Jacob D. Richer, a prominent and successful physician, resident of Warsaw, was born near Peru, Ind., and is & son of John and Sarah Richer. Educated in the district schools, and at 16 was a teacher. Taught for nine years. Graduated from Lebanon (O.) University in 1889, Degree of B 8 ; and from the Habnoe- man Medical College, Chicago, in 1896, with the Degree of Doctor of Medicine Located In Warsaw the same year, and has been bere ever since. Is a member of the Indians and American Institute of Homeo- pathy Member of the U. B. Church, is a K of P. and Maccabee. in 1890 married Misa Cora L. Wilson, and three sons bless the union. Doctor Richer enjoys a large practice and the confidence of all who know him
Residence of Dr. Richer, Warsaw, Ind.
FRED S CLARK & SON.
This firm consiste of Fred S. Clark and C. D. Clark The business was established in Warsaw in 1902 Pra- vious to that time they were engaged in the contracting business They manufacture cement blocks and burial vaults These may be obtained from undertakers, or direct from the fac- tory The firm also deals extensively in lime. lath, pulp plaster, and hair Their office and factory are located at 512 North Lake street, Warsaw,
indiana, and their phone number is 205.
Messrs Clark & Son are known for their enterprise and high standing In the community. Their output le of the highest cissa, and gives satisfac- tion to all who use It
THE WINONA DRUG STORE.
One of Warsaw's up-to-date phar- macles, located near the corner of Center and Buffalo streets. The pres- ent proprietor ia Dr. C. H Metøker,
who came here from Plymouth, where he practiced dentistry for over four years. Doctor Metsker has added an entire new line of toilet articles, stationery, books and perfumes, as well as the best and purest medicines
J. B. WATSON. Proprietor of Warsaw's Popular Pharmacy.
Mr Watson is the proprietor of the well known pharmacy on East Market street. Warsaw He began clerking
In a drug store in 1886, and continued until February 23, 1897, when be pur- chased the A. Woolley and Son's store, and bes ever since conducted it In a most modern way, increasing the business year by year until now It is the largest in the county. Mr. Watson carries a splendid stock. in- finite in variety, and including nov- elties, art goods, photographera' and physicians' supplies. His long exper- lence is invaluable in selecting for bis customera the best on the market.
PAGK REVENTEEN
G. W. Elliott and Farm Residence in Wayne Township, 1 mile west of Warsaw
A successful farmer sod business man, residing in Wayne Township. Kosciusko County, Indiana, one mile west of Warmw le a native of Adams County, Oblo. Came to Kos- clusko County, Indiana, when 14 years of age and has lived here ever since Educated In the District schools and high school of Warsaw, sad for five terms engaged in teaching Was then telegraph operator and railroad agent for eight years at Syracuse and Mil- ford Junction. He then embarked Jo the lumber business and was so em- ployed for eight years lo MtKord and Warsaw Fifteen years ago be located oo hia farm near Waresw In Wayne townebip, on which he has modern buildings and a residence with all the
con rellenoes of an up-to-date city mansion.
Mr. Elliott is a high type of the progressive farmer and man of boel- Dess. He has served three years as township amesssor. He Is active in all civic and religious movementa. Is a member of the M. E. Church, and for eleven years, st Syracuse, Milford and Warsaw, served as superintendent of the Sunday schools. Eleven years president of the Warstew and Winona Sunday School Association, and two years county superintendent of the Teachers' Training Work, sod le now superintendent of the Adult Bible Class For the past year Mr. Elliott has been engaged in the Installation of acetylene house lighting plaats,
and has been so successful that his system is established in homes in nearly every township Ja Kosciusko county sod in many in Marshall and Whitley counties. Not only does he install lighting plaats, but they are used for cooking as well; and at & very moderate cost you may have your bouse, through Mr. Elbott's system, equipped with a brilliant, odorless light, and a clean, quick and certain cooling system, which will save time. money and labor. Mr. Elliott is per- manently embarked in the acetylene lighting and cooking installation busl. Dees, and to every plant installed be gives his personal attention, seeing that it gives perfect satisfaction, and continuing his care over it And he
le right bere, accessible at all times. and reached by phone in a minute Many of the pretty homes shown to this book are lighted by the acetylene system installed by him. Mr. Elliott is active in fraternal orders, being a Mason, a Maccabee, member of the Grange, and the Horseman's Detect- ive Association. In politics he is an ardent Republican, and in every for- ward movement always active and earnest.
August 23, 1883, he married Miss Allie Brown, and one daughter, Berth, now Mrs. Lawrence White, blesses the union, who, with her husband, reside at the home place. Mrs White le @ musician of talent and ability, and teaches at home and in Warsaw.
W. A. MABIE, D. V. S. a member of the health board and In the city council, also one term as sheriff
December 3, 1876, Doctor Mable married Miss Catherine M. Secrist Three children. B. O. Mable, of Elk- hart; Dr. T. A. Mable, of Kansas City, and Blanche Hasen, of South Beod. bless the union.
The doctor is one of our most genial and public-spirited citizens, popular in every circle, and an orna- ment to the profession be practices 80 successfully.
AARON ULREY.
la the proprietor of Sidney's phar- macy, which he purchased In Octo- ber. 1910. He is a native of the coun- ty and has been engaged in farming His drug store ia a modern. up-to- date one, and his line of drugs, per- fumes, tollet articles, paints and oils is full and complete
W. H. BOCKMAN.
This gentleman is engaged in the general merchandise business in North Webster, where he has resided for many years and is among the leading business men and citizens of the town
RODOL L. PLUMMER.
The subject of this sketch is a Dative of the county and was born Dear Leesburg. Jan 22. 1885. Edu- cated in the district schools and Hyde Park high school, Chicago, and took
a general course of studies in the Chicago Y. M. C A College. Is & licensed embalmer and & graduate of Barnes College nf Embalming, of Chi- cago. In 1906 established himself as a funeral director lo Warsaw, and two years later located in Leesburg,
where he has an up-to-date furniture store in connection with his business sa funeral director.
January 22, 1909, he married Miss Permella Gawthrop, of Leesburg He is prominent in fraternal orders. being an Odd Fellow and & Wood- inan of America He is rated among the enterprising business men of the county and stands high in the com- munity as merchant and citizen.
GEORGE LAUCKS XANDERS.
A young and rising member of the Kosciusko County Bar residing in Syracuse and of the law firm of Butt & Xanders Born in Gien Rock, near York Pa. in 1882. Son of Rev. W. H and Amanda Xanders Educated tn Howe Military Academy. Served as commandant at the Kearney (Neb ) Military School. Entered Isw depart. ment of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and graduated in 1908. degree of LL. B. Came to Syracuse In 1909 es superintendent of construc- tion of the Northern indiana Improve- ment Co. in the development of Lake Papakeechie Began the law prac- tice with Mr. Butt in 1910. and al- ready has a large business as well as the confidence of all who know him
A successful veterinary surgeon, re- siding io Warsaw Boro in Tippe- canoe Townabip, Kosclusko County, May 16, 1857. Followed farming until 33 years old, when he sold his farm
and moved to Warsaw In 1889 he entered Chicago Veterinary College, graduating in two years. He re- turned to Warsaw where he hes ever since engaged in the practice of his profession. Has taken a keen inter- est in civic affairs, having served as
PAGE DIGETIN
J. L. WARVEL, M. 1).
A successful and popniar physician and surgeon, residing in Sidney. In a native of Wabash county. 8om of Jonas and Elizabeth Warvel. Bora
on a farm in Chester township ia 1865. Received his early education In the public schools and North Man- chester College. Entered Hakunema Medical College, Chicago, IN Frat- usted im 1896 with the Degree of Doctor of Medicine. Located In 81- ney the same year and began the practice of Me profession. In 1907 he took a Post-Graduate course in the Eye. Kar and Nose Polyclinic, And now makes a special study of the eye with reference to glasses and the scientific fitting of the mme.
in 1898 Doctor Warvel married Miss Louise Devenney, of this county, and they reside la the handsome home shown In the illustration. Doctor Warvel is a member of the County, State and American Medical Societies, & prominent Mason, und # member of the Brethren Church, His standing in the community is very high as a citizen and physician.
Residence of Dr. J. L. Warvel, Sidney, Ind.
PROF. CHARLES C BACHMAN. Superintendant of Syracuse Public ficheols.
Professor Charles C. Bachman is a product of the county He Is the son of Levl and Jane Bachman and was born in Turkey Creek township in 1873. His education was obtained in the Syracuse schools. State Normal of Terre Haute and Wabash College. Began teaching in Syracuse schools
after graduating from the Normal. and while at Wabash College was principal of the Mills school in Craw- fordsville Returned to Syracuse In 1945 and was elected superintendent of its schools, which position be bas ever since filled to the great satisfsc- tion of the people of Syracuse and vicinity The increase in the num- ber of pupils has been very marked and there are now 378 with 10 subor- dinate teachers. In addition the standard has been greatly improved. and Professor Bachman has won the reputation of being among the lead- ing educators of Kosciusko county.
In 1906 he married Miss Dale Hilla. bold, one of Syracuse's popular teach. ers. and three children, Hilary, Vir-
ginia and Charles, bless the salon. Professor Bachman takes a keen la- terest is institute work, and is a good executive as well as a successful in- structor. Fraternally he is a K. of P., and as a citizen of Syracuse is ever enthusiastic in every plan for her ad- vancement.
H. F. RADCLIFFE
Pierceton's popolar postmaster. Na- tive of Whitley county. Came to Plerceton twenty years ago, and April 15. 1898. was appointed postmaster by President Mckinley, Reappolated by Presidents Roosevelt and Taft. Mr. Radcliffe was formerly in the mer- cantile business. He is a Royal Arch and Knights Templar Mason, an ar- dent Republican and active in the civic affairs of Plerceton.
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