Rose Hill Trains Resisted Stop Requests From Residents
Rose Hill, four and a half miles southwest, seeks to revive a longstanding contract requiring Cincinnati Wabash & Michigan and affiliated Big Four trains to stop there. Once a prosperous timber and grain point, Rose Hill now sees only two passenger trains daily as debates about restoring guaranteed stops continue. Leesburg, by contrast, maintains a similar perpetual agreement respected by current trains.
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Rose Hill
Here
Michigan
Cincinnati, Wabash & Michigan Company
Leesbure
Damage Suit Settled In Van Studdiford Case
A $25,000 damage suit filed by Grace Van Studdiford against her employer for leaving before season's end has been settled. The parties reportedly disagreed over performance of the agreement and withdrew further proceedings, ending the case.
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Wwen
Grace van Studdiford
van Studdiford
Ransaceon
North Manchester News
Work Rapidly Progressing on the Pritchard Building
Doty Bre s of Milford employ a gang molding cement blocks for the Pritchard business room. The structure promises a handsome substantial appearance and introduces new building material to Silver Lake. Burdge & Son will occupy the premises with furniture and undertaking stock.
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Doty Bre’s
Milford
Pritchard
Silver Lake
Burdge & Son
Married in Warsaw to Live in Menton
At the Edson B. Sarber home last Thursday evening 8 o clock Alva Pressler and Eva Friend were married by Rev C A Lemon in a small gathering. They will run Mentone telephone exchange and make it their home. Mrs Pressler is known here for years and worked at the local exchange. The Record extends its congratulations.
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Edson B. Sarber
Alva Pressler
Eva Friend
C. A. Lemon
No Sunday Burials Ordered in Beach Grove Cemetery
Beach Grove cemetery trustees in Muncie ban Sunday burials along with January 1 May 30 and December 25 dates except for great necessity or contagious disease. The rule begins next year. after that, Sunday funerals must happen in a country cemetery or another town.
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Beach Grove Cemetery
Muncie
Alabastine Nailcoating Installed by Any One
Alabastine the great nailcoating replaces whitewash paper or paint. Keeps the reading color in stock and can be applied by anyone. Call and see samples. Sold only by The Claypool Lumber.
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Claypool Lumber
Reverend Wright Delivers Notable Sermon at New M E Church
Rev. E. B. Wright of the M. E. church preached his initial sermon at this place last Sunday to a large congregation. He made a favorable impression and was cordially received by his new parishioners, with pulpit efforts showing insight and fervency.
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E. BE. Wright
M. E. Church
Local Wagon Driver Loses Horse on Weekly Visit
The Bovers' huckster wagon driver from North Manchester lost a horse during a weekly visit. The animal suffered colic Monday afternoon and died around midnight. It was the last of a pair valued at about 175 dollars. the other animal had died recently.
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Manchester
Cuiis
Doctor’s Treatment Gives Hope for Cancer Case
Drs. H. Lb. Oldfather has suffered for eight to nine months from a cancerous breast growth. It appeared months ago with unclear character but recent examination by Dr. Keplinger of Burket a skilled specialist offers encouragement and a possible cure.
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H. Lb. Oldfather
Keplinger
Burket
Dollar Sunday excursion on Nickel Plate road set for April 29
The dollar Sunday excursion will start on the Nickel Plate road next Sunday April 29. Locals take advantage of the low rates and make many trips on the road during each summer.
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Nickel Plate Road
Curtains On Sale In Bargain Week at Mrs Brenneman
From April 28 to May 5 Butter and Eggs Take Batter and Egg announces Curtain specials. Ruffled Mustin Curtains from 29 cents a pair Arabian Curtains from 69 cents a pair and Madras Curtains from 69 cents a pair. Deals emphasize low prices and trade options.
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Madras
The Situation at San Francisco
Earthquake shocks persist in San Francisco with high death toll estimates. Reports speak of 2500 deaths and vault robberies as troops guard debris. A vigilance committee forms as rebuilding begins and Governor asks for troop withdrawal. Joseph Myers, a merchant, is killed by soldiers after fires are blocked.
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San Francisco
Joseph Myers
San
Arbor Day Should Be Observed by Planting Trees
Tomorrow Friday April 27 Arbor Day is observed in Silver Lake urging citizens to plant trees and shrubs on public school and institution grounds along highways and on private property to beautify the town. Governor Hanley calls on schools and residents to join the effort and compete to improve the surroundings.
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Silver Lake
Hanley
Death of Elisha R. Worley 79 in Ashland County
Elisha R. Worley a respected resident of Ashland County died last Thursday at 7 30 p m from a stroke suffered the day before in a neighbor s yard He was 79 years 3 months 23 days Born in Pennsylvania December 26 1826 he came to Ohio as a child and lived in Silver Lake and Warsaw He is survived by a son George W Worley Warsaw a daughter Mrs B F Van Camp Indianapolis and four grandchildren He helped organize the local Lutheran church and was active in I O O F and F and A M services were held at U B church with Rev Kain and the body interred at Lakeview Cemetery under I C C F lodge auspices.
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Elisha R. Worley
G. W. Worley
Warsaw
Pennsylvania
Ashland County
Ohio
Andrew J. Sands
Peru
Charles Zimmerman
Port Angeles
Wash
George W. Worley
B. F. van Camp
Death of Kosciusko County Resident John M. Miller
John M. Miller, a longtime Kosciusko County resident renowned for his character, died suddenly at his home when a nerve neuralgia attack caused his heart to stop. He had been in normal health the previous day, declined dinner, and was found on the floor after a collapse.
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John M. Miller
Kosciusko County
Barket
Obituary of German-born John M. Miller
John M. Miller born May 30 1837 in Ober Kulbach Germany died April 22 1906 near Silver Lake aged 68 years 10 months 22 days He sailed to the United States August 2 1856 at nineteen landing in New York October 16 He went to Cleveland Ohio then Warsaw Indiana to work on railroads and wagons later moved to Fort Wayne and finally returned to the county becoming a carpenter and farmer by lifelong work.
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John M. Miller
Ober Kulbach
Germany
Silver Lake
United States
New York
Cleveland
Ohio
Warsaw
Indiana
Ft. Wayne
County
Silver Lake Grants Telephone Franchise to Ball and Associates
At the regular meeting last Saturday evening the town board granted Thomas E. Ball and associates a franchise to construct and maintain a telephone system in the incorporated town of Silver Lake.
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Silver Lake
Postoffice Extends Hours This Summer
Post office will remain open until 9 00 PM on Saturdays during the summer season.
First of the Season Big Four Excursion
The Big Four road will run the first season excursion over the Michigan Division to Indianapolis next Sunday April 29. Round trip fare is $1.25.
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Big Four Road
Indianapolis
Farmer Amos Weldy Hurt In Wagon Accident Near Napanee
Amos Weldy, a farmer near Napanee, fell from a wagon tongue last Friday and burst his windpipe. He cannot take nourishment and breathes with great difficulty with small chances of recovery.
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Amos Weldy
Nappanee
Weldy
Time to File Mortgage Exemption Notice
The assessor will soon review taxable property and owners with mortgages should secure exemptions under the exemption law. G. A. Brush, Notary Public, Silver Lake, Indiana, offers to prepare and execute the papers and solicit business.
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G. A. Brush
Notary Public
Silver Lake
Ind
Richardson Dry Goods Co. Announces Special Sale
The Richardson Dry Goods Co of Warsaw schedules a one week sale on muslin underwear and lace curtains from April 28 to May 5. The store promises notable price reductions on their already low prices during the event.
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Richardson Dry Goods Co
Warsaw
Wor Sale Heavy Double Work Harness
Set good heavy double work harness for sale. Price six dollars and fifty cents. Seller A. Kline.
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WillSell
Kline
Men in the Churches at Logansport Presbytery Meeting
The Logansport presbytery meeting at Valparaiso heard Rev. Dr. Becker report a declining interest in religion. The narrative warned of a shortage of men in the church and in ministry, with Sunday schools, libraries, and teachers waning. An overture to the Des Moines assembly sought to strike out a contested clause.
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Logansport
Valparaiso
Becker
General Assembly
Des. Moines
Has Sold His Farm and Plans Public Sale
Ephraim Wells disposed of his 255 acre farm north-west of Silver Lake, Monday, selling to Strauss Bros of Ligonier and A. H. Brown of Leesburg. He will travel to the south west to seek a healthier climate for his family and may relocate. A public sale of all stock, grain, implements and household goods will be held at the old home on Tuesday May 8. Sale bills contain full terms.
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Ephraim Wells
Silver Li Ake
Strauss Bros
Ligonier
A. H. Brown
Leesburg
Wells
Republican State Ticket Nominated at Convention
The Republican convention nominated Oscar Hadley for Treasurer Fred Sims for Secretary of State James Bingham for Attorney General James S. Stubbs for Statistician James H. Jordan and Leander J. Monks for Supreme Judges E Fitzpatrick for Clerk Supreme Court F A Cotton for Superintendent of Instruction and W S Blatchly for Geologist The platform endorses Gov Hanley’s administration and a 2 cent railroad fare.
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Oscar Hadley
Fred Sims
James Bingham
James S. Stubbs
James H. Jordan
Leander J. Monks
Supreme Court
E. Fitzpatrick
W. S. Blatchly
Gov. Hanley
Message from San Francisco on Lukins safety after quake
A San Francisco quake tale reports Flint Lukins and his son Lert feared dead. A Monday message from Lert confirms both are alive and well in San Francisco and in good health.
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San Francisco
Disko
Flint Lukens
Lert
Subsidy Vote On Interurban Rail Line Between Fort Wayne and South Bend
Turkey Creek township approved 10000 dollars and Van Buren 4000 dollars in subsidies for the Fort Wayne and South Bend Air Line Traction project. Jefferson township rejected seven thousand dollars, with a tight northern pass. The line would connect South Bend to Fort Wayne via Syracuse Milford and Nappanee.
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Fort Wayne
South Bend Air Line Traction Company
Turkey Creek
van Buren Township
Jefferson Township
Turkey Creek Township
van Buren
South Bend
Syracuse
Milford
Nappanee
Richardson Dry Goods Offer Seconds and Sets on Garments
From April 28 to May 5 Richardson Dry Goods Co advertises corset covers from 19 cents and ladies gowns from 39 cents with drawers skirts and children’s items priced low. Sample items include ladies drawers at 19 cents and children’s drawers at 10 cents, highlighting season purchases.
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Richardson Dry Goods Co
Pierce ton School History and Commencement Preview
The Pierceton Record previews the town schools with a history of the public school, prophecy of the senior class, and a retrospective of Alumni from 1895 to 1905. It lists class 1906 titles, theses, and includes life sketches of Prof. Davis and a likeness of Prof. Co. Men who will deliver the commencement address this Thursday evening April 26.
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Pierceton
Davis
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Roger
Lake and Seward
Silver Lake Corporation
Consis
Menton
Rev. Wright
Mrs. Brenneman
Francisco
Wal
Father Worley
F and A.M
Obitgary
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