Frederick Wiltrout Dies at Age 80 in Silver Lake
Frederick Wiltrout born January 10 1829 in Somerset County Pennsylvania died April 20 1909 at his home in Silver Lake Indiana aged 80 years 3 months and 10 days He lived in Ashland County Ohio where he learned tailoring He married Elizabeth Smith and two sons were born one died in infancy The first wife died and he remarried Emma O Sue Cutcheon in 1857 They moved to Silver Lake in 1858 He helped found the local churches and worked as a tailor for years He is survived by his wife two sisters son and three daughters and several grandchildren Funeral was held at his home at two o clock Wednesday with Rev E E Wright officiating and burial at Franklin Cemetery three miles west of town
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Frederick Wiltrout
Somerset County
Pennsylvania
Silver Lake
Indiana
Ashland County
Ohio
Ashland
Savannah
Elizabeth Smith
Thomas Wiltrout
Logan
Kansas
Emma O'Suecutcheon
Cme
Wiltrout
U. B. Church
Methodist Church
Mary Paxton
Ellow Creek Lake
Eliza‘beth Snoberger
Charles and
Harriots
Ollie Chase
Berea
Sibble Greenwood
Chicago
Aimbereo
E. E. Wright
Franklin Gemeteer
Time to Spray Trees Says Local Farmer
A prominent farmer and fruit grower urges spraying trees at key times to protect them after blossoms fall. He argues this method is most effective when trees are bloom or just after, to guard yields from losses.
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Froitier
Oman
Examination Held for Local Pupil Readers
There were 20 pupils who took the examination. Trustee N M Frantz conducted the examination.
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N.M. Frantz
Time to Pen the Chicks and Neighborly Chickens
A local note urges immediate penning of garden fowl to prevent roaming chickens. It warns wandering fowls annoy neighbors, even if they cause no direct harm, and cautions that a chicken that refuses to stay could provoke a Sunday dinner consequence.
Ferree Burt wed at Burt home in Sunday ceremony
Hay E. Ferree and Ruth Burt married Sunday at the Burt home with Rev. C A Spiller officiating. The couple will reside in Letts where Ferree serves as station agent, following a small gathering of relatives and friends. Out of town guests from Warsaw attended.
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John Burt
Hay E. Ferree
Ruth Burt
C. A. Spiller
Claypool
Henry A. Ferree
L. E. Dickey
Floyd Burt
Warsaw
Letts
Greensburg
North Vernon
Decatur County
Ferree
Surgeon operates on local man for appendicitis
Dr Leckrone assisted by Dr McDonald of Warsaw operated last Friday afternoon on Jacob Weller who lives southwest of town. The operation for appendicitis was successful and he was reported last to be getting along nicely with a speedy recovery hoped.
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Leckrone
McDonald
Warsaw
Jacob Weller
Weller
Summer Opening Hats At Low Price This Saturday
On Saturday April 24 about 50 new hats in latest shapes and colors will be available. Shoppers may buy now or lay away for later. Hats will be sold at an exceptionally low price. Edna Swick invites customers to come in and see them.
Barry Line Franchise Prospect At Warsaw Meeting
Surveying party for the Barry line arrived last Wednesday evening and Mr Barry came from Warsaw where the city council met to consider the franchise. Absence of Attorney Brubaker delayed action and the meeting was continued to Friday when final action is expected. Rival faction representatives attended but withdrew after Barry appeared with support and the council granted the Wabash Warsaw interurban line franchise at Friday's regular session.
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Barry
Brubaker
Mr. Barry
Wabash
Warsaw
Third Alarm Fire at Getty Home on East Main Street
Fire officials responded to the third alarm of the series at 3 pm last Thursday. Arthur Getty improvised by dousing a gasoline stove fire with water before neighbors aided, preventing major damage. Loss estimated at $40 with insurance coverage.
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Arthur Getty
East Main Street
Mr. Getty
Stamps and Pennies At The Post Office Riot
A young woman at a post office buys two one cent stamps using a dime and receives five pennies in change. She places coins and purses within her handbag and exits as others wait in line for stamps, creating a small scene.
Board of education weighs public sentiment on school books
The board stands between publishers and agents and the people. Gov Marshall and State Supt Aley are cited as officials who will do the proper thing. Members of the board are trusted to know public feeling on the book question.
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Marshall
Aley
Post cards at all prices at RECORD office
Post cards of all kinds and at all prices advertised for sale at the RECORD office.
Indiana marriage trends show fewer licenses in 1908
Figures from the State Bureau of Statistics show 2814 fewer couples and 5628 fewer people obtaining marriage licenses in 1908 than 1907. The year also saw 120 more divorces and 18 more wives divorcing, total 4253, far below marriages.
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Indiana
State Bureau’ of Statistics
Last Brother Passes After Prolonged Illness in Peru
The obituary notes the death in Peru on September 20 of Anne Sands widow of Andrew J. Sands. She was the last of seven brothers and one sister, survived by Zimmerman of Port Ang, and left behind five children Asher Samuel R Joseph A and Sarah M. She joined the United in faith in 742 and passed away after a long illness near Silver Lake Indiana with neighbors noting her devout life.
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Zimmerman
Port ‘Ang
Andrew J. ‘San
Peru
Silver Lake
Rlage
Andrew J. Sands
Tive
Asher
Samuel R
Joseph
Will Preach at U B Church Next Sunday Evening
Rev. C. A. Spitler will preach at the U B Church in this place next Sunday evening. All are cordially invited to be present.
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C. A. Spitler
U. B
Ayers Sells Sycamore Property to Fisher
George W Ayers sold his Sycamore street property to Sarah Fisher and the two will move into the Mrs Metzger property in East Silver Lake.
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George, W. Ayers
Sycamore Street
Sarah Fisher
Local man reported after Sunday visit
Sherman Hilderbrand of near Packerton was a guest of a friend Sunday night. On Monday police questioned him about his early morning appearance, noting he had just breakfast and appeared to have lost a night's sleep while near his home.
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Sherman Hilderbrand
Near
Packerton
Morelog
Ion
Welle
Bilda
Death of Civil War Veteran Aged 81 Residing Locally
An 81 year old Civil War veteran, longtime resident, has died at home after a lingering illness. Funeral arrangements are pending with local undertakers as the community mourns a veteran who served in the war and witnessed pivotal moments in American history.
Livery and Feed Stable in Bourbon Sold
A. E. Graham has purchased a livery and feed stable in Bourbon and plans to move his family there next week. The community expresses regret at their departure but cheerfully recommends them to Bourbon residents.
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Bourbon
A. E. Graham
To Convert Lincoln Farm Into a Park
Fundraising by popular subscription aims to convert the Lincoln Farm into a national park and erect memorial buildings. Each contributor will receive a certificate of membership in the Lincoln Farm Association.
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Abraham Lincoln
Woma
The
Lincoln Farm:Association
Elijah Bolin obituary born 1818 in Wayne County Ohio
An obituary notes Elijah Bolin born January 5 1818 in Wayne County Ohio. He later moved to Wabash County Indiana where his death is recorded.
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Elijah
Bolin
Wayne County
Ohio
Wabash County
Indiana
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Derick Wiltrout
Pio
Neer
Arthur
Getty
Postoffice
Hus
Sey
Lincoln — Farm
Elijah ‘Bolin
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