District Meeting of Odd Fellows in Warsaw Draws 400+ Members
More than four hundred Odd Fellows from twelve county lodges attended the district meeting in Warsaw. Grand Master Elmer E Hastings and District Deputy Grand Master C R Zimmerman spoke as Claypool and Kosciusko lodges displayed degree work. The event showcased parade, ceremony, and countywide representation.
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Odd Fellows
Warsaw
E. E
Silver Lake
Kosciusko County
Claypool
Kosciusko Lodge
Elmer E. Hastings
Washington, Ind
C. R. Zimmerman
Leesburg
Thorsand Odd Fellows
Arbor Day Reflections on Tree Education and Conservation
Arbor Day on April 26 is a Sunday this year. The Forestry and Irrigation magazine urges teaching children the value of native trees, how they grow, and how to plant them. The goal is conservation mindedness and reforestation awareness for future generations.
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United States
Forestry and Irrigation Magazine
Mortgage Exemption Provisions Under Indiana 1899 Law
Indiana law allows mortgage debt up to 700 dollars or half the property's assessed value to be deducted from real estate assessment for tax year. Property owners must file a sworn mortgage indebtedness statement with the County Auditor between March 1 and May 1, and have the exemption executed for recording with the Auditor.
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General Assembly
Indiana
G. A. Brush
Local Representative Wanted for Silver Lake Magazine
Wante Local representative for Silver Lake and vicinity to soon after renewals and increase subscription list of a prominent monthly magazine, on a salary and mission basis. Experience desir able, but not necessary, soes oppor tunity for right person. Addesa Pub lisher, Boze 59, Station O, New York.
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Silver Lake
Addesa
Station O
New York
Residence Trade Sees Homman Sell To Hayman
A. D. Homman sold his residence property last week to F. D. Hayman. Homman acquired the Leonard building formerly used as the post office and plans to move it onto his land north of town. He will convert it into a home and relocate there next month.
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A D. Homman
F. D. Hayman
Victoria Reading Club entertains husbands at Myers Cary home
Members of the Victoria Reading Club hosted an evening for their husbands at the Myers Cary residence on South Jefferson. A floral decorated open setting showcased a program by club members followed by short husband talks praising the club. A two course luncheon completed the event with pink and white carnation accents.
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Myers- Cary
Seouth Jefferson Street
Victoria Reading Club
Mina Leonard
Josephine Carpenter
Nellie McClure
Dorothy Wiltrout
Public Sale Ad Offers Low Prices and Free Newspaper Ads
A local notice promotes public sale billing with low prices at the RECORD office. It guarantees advertising in the paper free to customers who print their bills there and offers satisfaction guaranteed.
Adding Line of Clothing Opens Locally at Low Prices
E. W. Gresso & Co. has purchased a line of men’s youth’s and children’s clothing at a low price and expects to display it in a week or ten days. The stock will be sold in town at low prices, saving trips to neighboring towns. Watch for the opening notice.
Obituary of Sarah A Denny Cornwell Died Friday
Sarah A Denny Cornwell born December 23 1827 in Delaware died April 17 1908 at her daughter Mrs Robert Jontz home near Silver Lake Indiana aged 80 years 3 months 24 days. She married Fenry L Cornwell April 10 1845 and had thirteen children. She leaves 2 sons 4 daughters 31 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She joined the Methodist church in 1857 and remained faithful. Funeral held at Roberts Jentz home at 1 40 pm with Rev HE Wright of the Silver Lake M E church officiating. Interment Akron.
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Sarah A. Denny
Delaware
Robert Jontz
Silver Lake
Indiana
Fenry L. Cornwell
Methodist Church
Grandmother Cornwell
Roberts Jentz
HE. E. Wright
M. E. Church of
Akron
Card of Thanks for Mrs Patty Jontz
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during the sickness and death of our dear mother Mrs Patty Jontz.
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Patty.jontz
Minister Remembered by Germantown Church Parishioners
Germantown Lutheran members visited their pastor Rev. G. D. Gross on Tuesday with a generous delivery of farm provisions for his family. They supplied feed for his horse as well. Rev. Gross expressed clear appreciation for the kindness noting a pastor also needs food and shelter like everyone else.
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Germantown Lutheran Church
G. D. Gross
Roofing by Claypool Lumber Co
Claypool Lumber Company offers galvanized steel roofing and will supply or install it for customers.
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Claypool Lumber & Qoal Oo
Mrs. J. R. Frame Dies Suddenly at North Manchester
Mrs. J. R. Frame, about 67, died Wednesday afternoon at her North Manchester home after a sudden illness. Officials suspect a paralytic stroke caused death before aid arrived. She leaves her husband and several children, including a daughter, Mrs. S. A. Huhmon, who lives near Yellow Creek Lake.
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J. R. Frame
North
Manchester
Cement Deals and Lumber Supplies from Claypool Co
Claypool Lumber and Coal Co promotes cement as now the cheapest in town and offers beet grades with canners for customers when others are out.
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The
Claypool Lumber & Col Co
Kidney Health Tonic Prescription Promoted in Print
A 1906 notice promotes a home remedy mix of Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla as a remedy for kidney weakness backache and urinary trouble claiming benefits before Brights disease. It cites Scranton Times as first to print the prescription and notes wide newspaper adoption.
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Bright
Scranton Pa i Times
New York
Heston
Philadelphia
Public Bure
Last Day for Paying Spring Taxes Approaches
The article warns that Monday May 4 is the final day to pay spring taxes to the county treasurer without a 10 percent penalty. The new law requires timely collection, and those who wish to avoid penalties should pay promptly this year.
Surprise visit honors cousin on a Missouri trip
Mr and Mrs Clinker hosted a surprise for cousin Christian Smith of St Louis at their home southwest of town. Thirty five guests attended an evening of music and games, ending after midnight with guests calling the Clinkers royal entertainers.
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Henry Clinker
Mrrs. Clinker
Christian Smith
St. Louis
Mrs. Clinker
Right Now Is The Proper Time To Subscribe
A neighbor urges subscription to the Silver Labs Record noting reluctance to lend the paper and the desire to have it available at all times. The message emphasizes convenience and timely access to the publication.
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Silver Labs
Claypool Lumber and Coal Co Coal Availability Ad
The Claypool Lumber and Coal Co advertises constant coal stock and consistently lower prices. Customers are assured they will always find coal in stock and offered at competitive rates.
Charles Baker and Ada Scoles Wed at Silver Lake Parsonage
In Silver Lake at 3 pm Saturday the marriage of Charles Baker and Ada Scoles took place at the M E Parsonage. Rev E E Wright officiated, uniting the Mt Pleasant district couple for life. Friends wish them prosperity ahead.
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M.E. Parsonage
Silver Lake
Charles Baker
Ada Scoles
Mt. Pleasant
Rev. E. E. Wright
Ray H. Ferree Appointed Urbana Station Agent
Ray H. Ferree, after thirteen months as an apprentice at the Big Four office, has been appointed station agent at the Urbana office. He is described as industrious and intelligent and worthy of the confidences placed in him.
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Ray E. Ferree
Urbana
Ray HE. Ferree
Big Four
Ray
Death of J. F. Snow at about 93 years
J. F. Snow aged about 93 died Saturday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Hathaway two and a half miles southwest of Silver Lake. The Hathaways moved here only weeks ago. A brief funeral was held at the Hathaway home Monday morning by Rev. Wright, after which the remains were taken to South Whitley for church rites.
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J. F. Snow
Leap Year and One Cent Post Cards at Record Office
Readers are invited to view a collection of one cent postage cards at the Record office along with special leap year cards. The display highlights small historical ephemera and local postal history for curious residents.
Brakeman Killed by Nickel Plate Train at Claypool
William Trowbridge of Fort Wayne, a Nickel Plate brakeman, died after being struck by his train at Claypoollast Saturday. The death was not witnessed and the cause remains unknown. His mangled remains were found by two tramps and the body sent to Fort Wayne. he left a wife and no children at about 28 years old.
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William Trowbridge
Ft. Wayne
Claypool
Burket Doctor Weds Mentone Girl in Furnished Home
Dr. S. J. Snodgrass of Burket and Miss Della Cox of Mentone were married last Sunday and moved into a newly furnished house in Burket prepared for the occasion.
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S. J. Snodgrass
Burket
Della Cox
Mentone
Big Four to Use Chicago Cement for Repairs
A Chicago cement firm reports the Big Four railroad has contracted for 17 000 barrels of cement to be used across divisions. The visitor indicated the deal was closed several days ago and will support maintenance work at multiple locations.
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Chicago
Warsaw
Big Four Railroad
Easter Sunday A Glowing Ideal Day Forecast
Easter Sunday proved ideal with bright sun from morning to night. Believers say signs foretell seven consecutive sunny Sundays ahead.
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Hastings
Ezra Funk
W. &. Wood
W. A. Swihart
C. L. Leonard
F. M. Jaques
S. B. Burdge
C. E. Wiltrout
C. A. Pearson
L. W. Myers
Cary
Henry Paulus
Orpha McClure
E. W. Gresso & Co
Sarah A. (Denny) Cornwell
Claypool Lumber & Coal Co
M. E. Parsonage
Swihart’s
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