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Silver Lake Record

Location

Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1910

Page

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Ideal Day Ends Lake Silver Lake School Year

In Lake township and Silver Lake grade schools the term closed last Friday after a happy yet somber year. Teachers listed include Artie Carr at No 1 Isenberger, Dorothy Wiltrout at Leffel, Lula Sprigz at Vance, Madelie E Martindale grammar, Opal Kerlin 2nd Intermediate, Julia Arthur Intermediate, Alda Lukens Primary. Patrons praise the corps as among the best.

Lake Township Silver Lake Poration Isenberger Artie Carr Leffel Dorothy Wiltrout Vance Lula Sprigz Opal Kerlin Julia Arthur Alda Lukens

Legal Survey Shows Minor Shift in Jaques Versus Young Line

A survey conducted last week on the disputed Jaques versus Young boundary shows results nearly identical to the prior survey. The slight variance favors Jaques by a small margin.

Jaques Young

Last Day at the Vance School Ends Term

Miss Lula Sprigg closed a rewarding term at the Vance school house five miles southeast of town. Patrons and friends hosted a large dinner for about 50 attendees. Pupils and Mrs Sprigg presented a berry set as a token of appreciation after an excellent program and souvenir handouts.

Lula Sprigg Vance Lula

Mortgage Tax Exemption Application Information

On real estate with a mortgage, apply for tax exemption within the legal window from March 1 to April 30. An affidavit can be prepared at the repo rt office by G A Brush Notary Panic.

G. A. Brush Notary Panic

Real Estate Swindler At Large With $2000 Reward

Fremont authorities warn the public and officers about the nation’s greatest swindler at large with a $2000 reward. The real estate con artist uses several assumed names and has netted about $158,000 in recent months through circulars and deceptive schemes.

Fremont Neb America Orive

Local Fisher Enjoys Sink Hole Fishing Break

George Snare, a respected mayoral figure in Ross Hill, takes rare time from duties to fish at a nearby sink hole a mile west of town. He carries a long pole, avoids danger, and nets a string of fifteen fish, some over three inches, as Charles Olinger gives him a lift home after the outing.

George Saure George Ross Hill Jonah Mr. Snare Charles Olinger Rose Hill North

Lottery Announcement Excluded From Mail By Postmaster

Postmaster in Rochester refused to admit the Sentinel to the mails if it published a missing word contest. The postal lottery statutes deem schemes for prize awards by drawing or chance as lotteries, making related matter unmailable.

Rochester Sentinel Postoffice Department Washington

Evangelical Lutheran Services Scheduled at Silver Lake and Germantown

On Sunday April 10, 1910, Evangelical Lutheran Church invites attendance at Silver Lake with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m. Y P C E and Biek cons meet at 3 30 p m. Germantown also holds preaching and Sunday School in the afternoon with Grove Chapel observing the usual hour.

Town Council Tightens Roof Fire Escape Plans

The South Silver Lake town council met in regular session with full attendance. They extended the fence removal deadline for Wiley and Yates on the Washington Street issue to two more days before marshal action. A lease cart purchase stalled without a firm decision. State law requires a second story fire escape at the town hall, and construction plans were set in motion. Several bills were approved.

West End Washington Silver Lake Messrs Wiley and Yates

Public Sale Notice by Mrs Butterbaugh on April 9

Public sale announced by Mrs Orpha Butterbaugh at her East town home on Saturday April 9. Items include carriage harness sleigh chickens corn hay wood stoves kitchen cabinet chairs tables beds carpets and many other household articles. Usual terms and 6 months time with 3 percent discount for cash on time sales. J D Gill Auditor W H Kern Clerk.

Orpha Butterbaugh J. D. Gill Audr W. H. Kern

Public sale plan urged with Advert in paper offer

A local notice invites planning for a public sale and promotes lower prices at the RECORD office. It offers a free newspaper advertisement for those with bills posted at the RECORD office and guarantees satisfaction.

The Busybody and Its Damaging Trade

A critical portrait condemns the meddler who prys into others affairs in church school home and politics. The piece claims the busybody is a hypocrite slanderer and narrow minded and laments there is no legal penalty for such conduct.

Fruit Buds Burst Open Foretelling Bumper Crop Ahead

Warm spell boosts fruit buds and general plants promising an excellent summer crop for farmers. Weather remains a risk as a cold snap could threaten ripening fruit. A cold wave is forecast, potentially altering prospects.

Spring Suit Removal Sale at Con radt Boots

Con radt Boots in North Manchester advertises a removal sale with spring suits offered at reduced prices, inviting customers to save money.

Conradt & Boots North Manchester

Silver Lake Wins Season Opener in Lopsided 15–3 Victory

A nine from this place played a Sunday afternoon game against a nine from Union Street near Warsaw. The contest drew a large crowd. Silver Lake prevailed 15 to 3, with the home team gaining early control and maintaining it throughout.

Union Street Warsaw Silver Lake

Should Take Front Seat in Possible Power Shift

The report notes a potential leadership change with key figures named, including a prominent figure expected to assume a top role. Details on timing and involved organizations remain unclear as officials weigh options.

City Dreams of Quiet Country Home

A man longs for a tranquil country life to spend his declining days in quietness. He imagines apple blossoms birdsong and bees hum soothing the home would complete life, but the thought unsettles him when he actually tries it.

Opening of Washington Street Sparks Discussion in South Silver Lake

The west end of Washington Street in South Silver Lake has generated widespread discussion. William Wiley and Aaron Yates, who long controlled the street, were ordered by the town council to remove obstructions by Monday morning or the marshal would act. On Saturday Wiley seeks relief by filing an injunction in Kosciusko Circuit Court in Warsaw.

Washington Silver Lake William Wiley Aaron Yates Wiley Warsaw Kosciusko

Man Dies Under Moving Coal Car at Mentone Plant

William Hollands owner of the Mentone electric light plant was killed Monday morning when a coal car pushed along the track by men and horses ran over him. He slipped while guiding the move, his neck and arms broken and internal injuries fatal. Hollands had moved to Mentone six years ago from Mitchell South Dakota and left a wife and child, with relatives in Sioux City Iowa. A 14 year old daughter died a week earlier. Warsaw Daily Times.

William ‘Hollands Electric Light Mentone Hollands Mitchell South‘ Dakota The Odd Fellows Yeomen Sioux City Iowa Warsaw Eimes

Arbor Day Proclaimed by Indiana Governor in 1910

The Indiana governor designates April 29 and October 28, 1910 as Arbor Days to encourage planting trees for future generations. The proclamation invites citizens to honor nature and bounty by planting trees so children will hear from them in years to come.

Indiana Thomas EB State of Indiana

Halley's Comet Visible Before Sunrise This May

The report notes Halley’s Comet will appear in the east before sunrise from mid May to late May, visible to the naked eye at 8 to 10 in the morning hours. John C. Dean of 1006 North Pennsylvania Street provided the forecast, with visibility ending around May 28 and gradually fading thereafter.

John C.dean Pennsylvania Street API Dean Yeaterday

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