A L Cornelius Nominated for County Prosecutor in Syracuse
The Syracuse Register notes Asher L Cornelius has consented to allow his name for county prosecutor. He has drawn Republican support across the county despite time constraints from his growing legal practice. A prominent local figure, he leads the Syracuse Commercial Association and Syracuse Lincoln League and holds K P Masonic Odd Fellow memberships.
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Syracuse Register
Asher L. Cornelius
Cornelius
Syracuse
Syracuse Commercial Association
Syracuse Lincoln League
K. of P
Indianapolis College of Law
House Destroyed by Fire Near Silver Lake
A house owned by Walter Barber four miles west of Silver Lake was destroyed by fire last night around eleven o'clock. Few household goods were saved and the cause is not yet known. The property was insured.
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Walter Barber
Silver Lake
Ball Game Set at Myrtle Glene Park May 10
Liberty Mills and Silver Lake meet on the new diamond at Myrtle Glene Park Sunday May 10 for the first game.
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Liberty Mills
Silver Lake
Myrtle-Glene Park
Gill Accepts Road Man Post With Summe Bros Hardware
J. D. Gill has taken a road man role with Summe Bros. hardware company to manage buggy and implement sales. He began work yesterday.
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J. D. Gill
Summe Bros
Arranging A Tennis Court And Croquet Ground Lot
Lot 44 and part of lot 43, owned by GC L Leonard, are being graded down from 18 inches to two feet above desired level. Excess soil will be used by Lert Lukens and others to fill low lots. Leonard will pause building this season. these lots will host a tennis court and croquet ground this summer.
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GC. L. Leonard
Lert Lukens
Doctor Leckrone Treats Two Year Old Child
Dr Leckrone operated on a two year old child of Mr and Mrs Alex Miller southeast of town last Sunday. He removed about a pint of pus from a gathering in the child's side. The child had suffered for about five weeks but is expected to recover.
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Leckrone
Alex Miller
Last Day for Paying Spring Taxes Approaches
The article warns that Monday, May 4th is the final day to pay spring taxes to the county treasurer before a ten percent penalty is added. The new law requires prompt collection within the statute’s time limits. Taxpayers seeking to avoid penalties should pay promptly this year.
Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Mrs Wright Home
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church will meet with Mrs. E. E. Wright on Tuesday May 5 1908 at 2 oclock. Refreshments will be served and all are invited.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
E. E. Wright
Rural Carrier Samuel B Flora Ill With Bright's Disease
Rural carrier on route No 15 Samuel B Flora confined to bed with an acute attack of Brights disease. He felt unwell over a week, went out Thursday last week but could not relieve symptoms. Condition not dangerous but will be out of work for some time.
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Bright
Record S. D. Henderson Remittance and Family Health
Writes that S D Henderson of Beloit Wisconsin remitted two dollars for the Record. Mrs Henderson is in very poor health with little prospect of improvement. He is crippled with rheumatism and can do little work. His son Lewis, once injured at a sawmill, is improving but will have a crippled disfigured hand for life yet remains able to use it. Other family members are well. They send regards to Silver Lake friends.
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S. D. Henderson
Beloit
Wis
Silver Lake
Will Meet in County Convention at Winona Lake
The Kosciusko county Republicans plan a June 2 1908 meeting in Winona Lake auditorium to nominate county officers. Delegates to the convention will be chosen on May 29 with date variations for some townships. County Chairman Perry Smith is endorsed for the Thirteenth District chair, pending Mr Moorman’s possible nomination to succeed the late A L Brick. District Chairman Moorman attended and spoke at the close.
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Kosciusko County
Winona Lake
Perry Smith
Thirteenth Congressional District
John L. Moorman
Knox
Moorman
Old Reliable Walburn Sees Spring Papering Boom
Walburn the Paper Hanger notes strong signs the financial panic is fading as spring work surges. He cites many orders from farmers within three miles of Akron to near North Manchester, noting recent jobs for Andy Mattix John Ball Theodore Butterbaugh Silvanus Funk and others near Silver Lake.
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J. W. Walburn
Akron
Manchester
Andy Mattix
John Ball
Theodore Butterbaugh
North
Silvanus Funk
Silver Lake
Postmaster General Ends Card Postmarking Practice
A ruling ends postmarking of postal cards at the address office after widespread defacement complaints. The ruling, aimed at cards and post cards, is expected to please thousands of collectors and postal officials amid a rising card fad.
Do You Want a Nice Lawn This Summer
A pamphlet urging readers to buy lawn grass seed at Rager's Drug Store encourages summer lawn care. It highlights local availability and emphasizes convenient purchasing at the pharmacy.
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Rager’s Drug Store
Miller Announces Candidacy for Thirteenth District Congress
Former Attorney General Charles W. Miller of Goshen declares his bid to succeed the late Abraham L. Brick in the Thirteenth district. Miller emphasizes district support and a strong campaign, saying he will work tirelessly if nominated or elected. The only other candidate named is John L. Moorman of Knox, Stark County Republican editor and district chair.
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Charles W. Miller
Goshen
A. L. Brick
Miller
Thirteenth
Abraham L. Brick
Knox
Stark County Republican
Thirteenth District Republican Committee
Mary Nelson of Disko Died at 80 After Gangrene Illness
Mrs. Mary Nelson aged 80 died at home of her son Joseph in Disko Wednesday morning after a two month illness that began with a toe infection and progressed to dry gangrene. Widow of Charles Nelson she leaves four sons Jesse Robert Joseph and Thomas and three daughters Mrs Zimmerman Mrs Miller and Mrs Ulsh. Funeral at MM E church Disko Friday at one in the afternoon. Interment in South Pleasant cemetery.
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Mary Nelson
Joseph Nelson
Disko
Charles Nelson
Indiana
Silver Lake
Jesse
Robert
Joseph
Thomas
Zimmerman
Quote on mistakes, learning, and alimony debts
A speaker argues that avoiding error wastes growth and that neglecting to advertise harms a dull merchant. The text ends with a provocative suggestion to dodge alimony, prompting debate over responsibility and commerce.
Millionaire Quips On Doing Taxes With Joke About Wife
A Pittsburg millionaire quips about taxes, saying he tried it once and his wife threatened to come back and live with him. The remark highlights light humor in financial matters and domestic life.
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Pittsburg
Leap Year and One Cent Post Cards At RECCORD Office
Readable notes indicate RECCORD office carries one cent post cards and leap year cards for collectors and patrons.
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Reccord
Sermon at U B Church by Rev Mrs Martindale
The Rev Mrs Martindale preached a very interesting sermon at the U B church here last Sunday evening. Heavy rain at services end made return home unpleasant for attendees.
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Martindale
U. B
Trustee Observes Arbor Day Planting at Schoolhouse
Trustee Leonard led Arbor Day observance with twenty five maple trees planted on the schoolhouse grounds last Saturday marking a community effort to enhance the campus landscape.
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Leonard
Eight-Pound Bass Leads Silver Lake Catch
Jacob Haney landed an eight pound bass at Silver Lake, setting the pace for bass casting as neighbors celebrate reports of five pounders from nearby lakes.
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Iimrod
Jacob Haney
Death of Rev C W Lynch in Warsaw
The Warsaw Daily Times reports the death of Rev. C W Lynch in Warsaw on the evening of Thursday April 23 at the deceased’s home on West Center street. He served forty eight years in the ministry and retired in 1906. He led the Warsaw pastorate of the M E Church and spent nine years as presiding elder in the conference district.
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The
Warsaw Daily Times
C. W. Lynch
Wast Center Street
Mercury Plunges as Storms Rake the Area
The article notes a sharp drop in temperature amid wind rain thunder and lightning. The unsettled weather has kept the mercury near freezing with high winds and hail or sleet, alarming fruit growers and residents.
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Mercury
Public Sale at Samuel Beare Farm Near Silver Lake
Will hold a public sale at the Samuel Beare farm located 3 miles west and 3 miles south of Silver Lake, 2 miles north of Disko and 4 miles east of Akron. Items include livestock a driving mare two cows eight dozen chickens two buggies sleigh furniture implements tools and household goods. Terms 6 percent interest or 4 percent discount for cash on time sales. J. D. Gill auditor and Herbert Stoner clerk.
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Catharine Beare
Samuel Beare
Silver Lake
Disko
Akron
J. D. Gill
Herbert Stoner
Victoria Reading Club Meets At Mrs Leonard Home
The Victoria Reading Club gathered at Mrs. C. L. Leonard’s residence last Monday evening and enjoyed pleasant entertainment with refreshments. They plan to meet at Mrs. Pearson’s home next Monday evening.
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Victoria Reading Club
C. L. Leonard
Fence post braces offered by Claypool Lumber & Coal Co
Local ad notes a line of fence posts and new braces available with a guarantee. It invites customers to call and visit to take some braces home. Also mentions a Democratic congressional convention for the district set for Plymouth on Thursday May 28.
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Claypool Lumber & Coal Co
Plymouth
Died Thursday at West of Town Mrs Barbara Butterbaugh
Barbara Ulrey Butterbaugh died Thursday night after long cancer suffering at her home west of town aged 63 years 7 months 29 days. She born in Kosciusko County Indiana August 24 1844 married Daniel Butterbaugh February 28 1867 having four sons and three daughters. Funeral Sunday 10 oclock at Alrey brick church six miles east of Silver Lake conducted by Elder Pottinger and Rev Samuel Leckrone with large attendance.
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Barbara Butterbaugh
Barbara Ulrey
Stephen R
Mary Ulrey
Kosciusko County
Indiana
Daniel Butter,baugh
Brethren Church
Alrey
Silver Lake
Pottinger
Samuel Leckrone
Why churchgoers cling to end seats for quick exit
A humorous reflection explains why worshippers favor end seats in church pews. The writer admits the habit stems from wanting a fast exit in case of fire, noting sinners are keenly reminded of hellfire and the need to escape swiftly.
Park Opens Soon With Improvements And Fun
Myrtle-Glenn park saw scores visit last Sunday as managers rush to complete cottages hitch racks and a ball diamond for the baseball season. A well reaches 140 feet and work continues to ready the outing season.
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Myrtle-Glenn Park
Dakota farmer reports blizzard and progress on sowing
Myron Landis of Carrington North Dakota writes April 26 describing a heavy snowstorm with drifting and dropping temperatures. He plans to finish sowing 210 acres of wheat and 240 acres more in about four weeks, plus 120 acres of oats and 40 of barley, and includes two views of Garrington's business district and a fire cleanup.
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Myron Landis
Carrington
N. D
Garrington
Post Cards at the Reco
Fragmentary note references postcards at the Reco venue with unclear context and no full details available. Further readable elements are needed for a complete summary.
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A. L. Cornelius
M. E. Aid Society
Samuel B. Flora
Congress
Uit
South Pleasant
North Dakota
Reco
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