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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1906
Page
1
The article notes schools in Silver Lake and Lake Town near closing day. Attendance improved as pupils show quick interest. teachers deployed to Lake and Lake Town districts are listed with several named districts and staff.
A special Granite-Ware sale at Marsh and Hively caused a rush as customers crowded the store before opening. Demand exceeded supply, leaving many disappointed, while owners Marsh and Hively plan another sale with greater stock and no telephone orders.
The Tuesday closing saw Nillian Snyder acquire the Loomman property on Jefferson Street from AD Tlomuien. Henman also bought the south Jefferson Street property and fifteen acres north of town from his sister Jennie Hore of Warsaw.
The fragment notes Wiltrout and randpa hint at a person returning, with context suggesting a reunion or resumption of activity after a period away. The text is incomplete but indicates a naming reference and possible relocation or reappearance.
A Monday fire alarm traced to a fuel oil burner near the kitchen caused oily rags to ignite beneath the unit. Neighbors assisted as flames spread toward the floor, but prompt action by Mr. Choue helped contain the blaze before extensive damage.
Eighth grade students who took the graduation exam are listed with several names. About thirty from the township attempted the test. Twelve from Fred Stern's class and ten from Mr. Whitty's group passed. Four from Mr. Roernav's section were noted as failed. Students who were unsuccessful will have a second chance to write on Saturday, April 28, at Silver Lake.
Mrs. John Mort died at her home four miles north of Claypool after a few days illness. She was about sixty years old and left a husband and two children. The funeral was held Sunday. Mrs. Mort was a sister in law to Mrs. L W Myers of this place.
Fred Pritchard begins foundation excavation for the new Burdge and Son furniture showroom on the west side. The building will rise as the business expands, signaling a new phase for the local retailer.
A broken rail caused a east bound Nickel Plate passenger train wreck near South Whitley. Thirty two injured, one fatally, Mrs. C. M. Walker of Dubuque Iowa. Injured rushed to Fort Wayne hospital. several cars left track and plunged into a creek. Engineer Hooper halted the train after the derailment and summoned aid.
Sealed bids for a two story two room school building addition were due today at 1:00. Trustee Leonard received three bids and the advisory board opened and examined them, but as press time no decision had been made.
A court in the central state hears a case over inaccurate Chicago division train bulletins. The Big Four is pressed to mark all trains with precise on time status to avoid delaying passengers and to comply with state law.
Robbers blew open the Larwill station safe on Wednesday morning and took about $20 in cash. The crime appears to be by someone familiar with the area. Over the past four years Larwill has suffered four safe blowings including post office safes and a general store safe.
The veteran Big Four conductor Capt. Boughter told a Marion News Tribune reporter the weather makes him feel younger and recalls past winters when trains climbed to Clay Pool and snow covered boards, with workers drawing water as needed.
A town call to the council and marshal to enforce ordinances and regularly test fire department equipment. The piece warns neglect could lead to destructive fires and chaotic response, urging immediate attention to readiness and order.
Mrs J F Oldfather came home last Friday after a three week visit with relatives in Pennsylvania. She was accompanied by her niece Miss Josie Carpenter who will stay for an extended visit.
The April term of the Kosciusko circuit court reopened on Monday morning as judges and lawyers gathered to resume civil and criminal matters. Court sessions focus on pending cases, with jurors summoned for upcoming trials and scheduled hearings across the term.
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