A Country Boy In Chicago at State and Madison
A narrator recalls standing on State and Madison streets in Chicago amid a bustling crowd feeling lonely. He notes a historic drug store with twenty four years of open doors and describes Chicago parks Lincoln Park Jackson Park Washington and South Park Garfield Humboldt and others offering free recreation and weekly concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Presiden Mackinley
Reys
Lincoln Park
Ita Snimala
Flowere
Lincoln Monument
Jackson Park
Weashington
South Park
Garfield Park
Humbodt Park
J.J. AM
Cleaning Eiderdown Garments For Frequent Washing
Advice on washing eiderdown garments using lukewarm water and mild soap. Do not rub soap into fabric as it causes shrinking. Proper washing preserves color and allows repeated laundering without damage.
Music and hair growth science report
A fragment notes piano music promotes hair growth on balding heads while wind instrument music is said to aid hair growth. It mentions fiddle music effect unknown and barn dances supposedly make hair stand on end.
Praise Your Town or Move Out
An exhortation argues citizens should actively support their town and institutions. It condemns indifference and those who oppose community progress, urging people to contribute to church state and school and to build rather than tear down for a prosperous community.
Change in Telephone Operators in Warsaw
Miss Pearl Garvin of Warsaw visited the local telephone exchange last Thursday. She has been hired by the People's Mutual Telephone Company to run the exchange when Mr. Leckrone resigns around early November. Leckrone will move near the railroad to tend small fruits and truck farming. The community regrets losing the Leckrones as central operators.
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Pearl Garvin
Warsaw
Miss Garvin
People’s Mutual Telephone Company
Leckrone
Principal Davis Chosen for Pierceton Schools
Prof. Davis will become principal of the Pierceton schools for the upcoming year and will move his family there next week. Classes begin Monday September 12. Officials praise his efficiency and courteous character and anticipate a warm welcome from Pierceton residents.
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W. H. Davis
Noblesville
Davis
Pierceton
Mr. Davis
Farm visit recounts high yield wheat crop near North Vernon
Robert M Farland returns from a week on his North Vernon area farm. Tenant Joseph Menges reports the wheat crop averaged 194 bushels per acre and tested 624 pounds to the bushel. Farland notes hospitality from Mr Mangos and family during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mfarland
North Vernon
Joseph Menges
Robert
Mr. Mangos
Anti-Saloon Lecture Arrives in Silver Lake by Shumaker
Rev. E. 3. Shumaker of Indianapolis representing the Indiana Anti Saloon League will arrive in Silver Lake tomorrow Saturday and in the evening will present sterootical views at the Lutheran church setting forth the evil of intemperance. All who desire a seat should come early.
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E. 3. Shumaker
Indianapolis
Indiana Anti Saloon League
Silver Lake
Luthern Church
Sealed bids for district five scholar transport
Sealed bids will be received until Saturday August 21 at 2 P M for the contract to convey scholars of district five Lake Township to and from Silver Lake schools. Right reserved to refuse any or all bids. J I L Arthur Trustee Lake Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Township
Silver Lake
J. Il. Arthur
Civil War Veterans Reunion Planned in Lafountain
Surviving Civil War veterans living in Wabash County will hold a reunion at Lafountain on Thursday August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash County
Lafountain
Lafond Takes Over Mark Smith Farm West of Town
George Lafond who bought the Mark Smith farm three miles west of town through Farmers' Bank moved his family onto the place at the start of the week. Lafond, formerly from Goshen area, comes well recommended and is warmly welcomed by the community.
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George Lafond
Mark Smith
Farmers’ Bank
Mr. Lafond
Goshen
Former Silver Lake Girl to Wed
The engagement of Miss Blanche Penrod daughter of Mr and Mrs J N Penrod formerly of Goshen but now in Kansas City Mo to Mr Ralph Jorden of Kansas City will be announced soon. Miss Penrod lived here years ago and is well known locally she is an accomplished and popular young lady.
William Drudge Improves After Illness Near Akron
William Drudge and family near Akron visited by his brothers Benjamin and Willard last Friday and Saturday. He has suffered months of sciatic rheumatism but is now able to get about. locals express hope he will soon be fully recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Drudge
Akron
Benjamin
Willard
Silver Lake
William
Editor McNabney Enjoys Summitville Outing With Wife
W L McNabney editor and proprietor of the Summitville Reporter and his wife spent several days away returning Monday. They fished most of the time with limited results as fish were scarce this season. The couple called on the RECORD office and stayed with the Pearsons, inviting a return visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. McNabney
Summitville
Pearsons
Brother McNabney
Vacation Granted for Clergy and Staff
Rev. Sarah and family depart Monday for two weeks of travel and camp meeting in Perkinsville. Rev. Smith of Warsaw will fill church appointments during the absence. Charles True, Star Restaurant baker, granted two weeks off and at Rochester. Miles Clark of North Manchester bakes during True's absence.
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Sarah
Perkinsville
Anderson
Smith
Warsaw
Charles True
Star
Rochester
Miles Clark
North
Manchester
Mr. True
Death of Mrs Della Rager Bacher at 28
Mrs Della Rager Bacher daughter of Manias and Rebecca Rager died August 7 1904 at age 28 years 5 months and 15 days. She married Amos J Bacher February 4 1892 and had two sons Myers eleven and Harley ten. She was converted at Franklin church and died trusting in Jesus. Funeral held at Franklin church with Rev Emma E Martindale and Rev Esther Dickey officiating. buried in nearby cemetery awaiting the first resurrection.
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Ammon J. Bacher
Myers
Harley
Della
Franklin Church
Jesus
Emma E. Martindale
Esther Dickey
Back to the Old Trade at Swibart Store
A. E. Jontz becomes clerk at Swibart Store and starts last Monday. Gene, well known locally, brings years of dry goods experience and is trusted to provide top service and courtesy to customers, as he returns to his familiar post behind the counter.
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A. E. Jontz
Swibart
Gene
Jontz
Swithart
Will Live With Her Son Mrs Barrett Arrives from Wisconsin
Mrs Rachael Barrett arrived last Thursday night from Lime Ridge Wisconsin and stays at her son J J Barret's home. Grandma Barrett has lived with Noah Barrett's family in Lime Ridge for nine years and plans to reside with J J Barret here. Althe Grandma Barrett is past eighty yet remains active.
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Rachael Barrett
Lime Ridge
Wisconsin
J. J. Barret
Grandma Barrett
Noah
Althe
Death of Former Resident Henery Drake Noted
A letter from a daughter of Benjamin Boyer reports Henery Drake, formerly of this place, died recently in Salem Oregon where his family now lives after moving from Wisconsin. Aunt Fannie Royer was visiting Salem when he died. The exact date of death is not provided.
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O. F. Brown
Benjamin Boyer
Henery Drake
Salem
Oregon
Wisconsin
Fannie Royer
Dickey & Sons Celebrate Successful Thirty Nine Cent Sale
Dickey & Sons report a large crowd at their thirty nine cent novelty sale, which closed last Saturday night. Visitors from surrounding towns bought many bargains, proving advertising pays as they urge readers to try it.
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Dickey & Sons
Bussard Family Plans Return Home to Indiana
Joshua Bussard and his family, who moved to Kansas four years ago, are relocating back to Indiana to settle in the Hoosier state. They arrived in Claypool last Thursday evening and were greeted by brothers Esta and John Bussard from near North Manchester. The couple has not decided where to live as household goods have not arrived yet. Mrs. Bussard is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kroft who live southwest of town.
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Joshua Bussard
Kansas
Indiana
Hoosier
Claypool
Esta
John Bussard
Manchester
Russell Leonard Dangerously III in critical condition
Russell Leonard Dangerously III remains gravely ill after a recent decline from a cold and persistent cough. His weakness intensified by diarrhoea, though he previously showed signs of improvement after arriving two weeks ago.
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Russell Leonard
Two Weeks Harvest Meeting At German Baptist Church
A two weeks Harvest meeting began at the German Baptist Brethren church two miles west of town last Saturday evening. On Sunday August 21 all day services will be held with baskets of dinner provided for those who cannot bring food. Rev Barnhart of North Manchester conducts the meeting and an invitation is extended to all to attend.
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German Baptist Brethren Church
Barnhart
North
Manchester
Mentone Athletic Day Draws Crowd for Baseball Games
The Grand Athletic and Field Day Meet at Mentone on Wednesday drew a large crowd. Burkey beat Tippecanoe 11 to 10, while Fort Wayne Shamrocks defeated Columbia City Reds 6 to 5 in the afternoon games.
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Mentone
Burkey
Tippecanoe
Burker
Columbia City Reds
Fort Wayne Shamrocks
How Sweet Girls Kiss From Indiana Towns
A light verse catalog describes girls from Packerton Mentone Akron North Manchester Warsaw Claypool and Silver Lake engaging in flirtatious kissing acts with playful gestures and varying reactions, portraying regional charm in a humorous poem.
North Manchester Railroad Station Construction Begins
Work on the new railroad station at North Manchester began this week as crews moved to lay foundations and start first phase of the project. It marks a key infrastructure upgrade affecting local transit and regional travel.
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North Manchester
The Fashionable Age for Women
The piece advises the fashionable age for a woman is between 30 and 40 and urges not to reveal age. It counsels brisk exercise and a firm voice, a half hour of midday rest, and notes exercise renews strength and complexion. It emphasizes occupation, energy, and avoiding envy to prevent wrinkles.
They Got Left By Stray Callers
Two local young men and two young ladies quarreled with strangers after a buggy ride when the ladies were out with other youths nearby. The incident ends with a warning to avoid strangers and risky outings.
Making Citizens First in American Education
The text argues that American education aims to shape citizens rather than specific careers. It states that students choose their path without bias, using their abilities and initiative. It concludes that a key test of any system is its results, noting Americans show efficiency in life and action from education.
Postmaster Surprised by Gasoline Lamp Mishap
Postmaster Ferre and neighbors escaped unharmed after he unknowingly filled coal oil lamps with gasoline. He warns merchants and customers to clearly request gasoline and verify the contents to prevent fatal accidents and property damage.
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Ferre
Public sales announced with details and dates
Public sale notices announce Hiram Miller selling items at his residence southeast of town on Saturday September 3. Fudge & Keister plan a sale August 23, two and a half miles south of Silver Lake on the Peru road, featuring a brood mare, colt, calves, brood sows, a Duroc boar, sheep, lambs, farm equipment, and other goods with 12 months terms and Christian Miller as auctioneer.
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Hiram Miller
Fudge & Keister
Silver Lake
Peru Road
Real estate transfers in Kosciusko county reported by Houton O Frazier
Transfers include Winona A and U S Association to Catharine Smiley nine acres in M M addition to Winona Park for 425 dollars. Several other parcels change hands in Winona Warsaw Atwood Tippecanoe and Harrison townships with prices ranging from 125 to 5250 dollars. Saturday evening August 20 Creatore and his Italian Band announce final season concert at Winona.
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Kosciusko County
Houton O. Frazier
Warsaw
Winona A
U. S. Association
Catharine Smiley
M. M
Winona Park
Louisa M. Zimmerman
IM. M
William L. Sipe
Simon Straus
van Buren Township
John Dorsey
Effie Dorsey
Harrison Township
John Poling
George and
Frances Huffman
Wray
Atwood
Alvin H. Bowen
John Doreey
Tippecanoe Township
Melvin H. Summy Et al
Clyde Ritter
Monroe Township
Anna Stoner
James Rafter
Washington Township
Orr W. Ford
Augustus L. Venner
Bettie Messersmith
James H
Myrtle Anglin
Miller’s Addition
William C. Brady
J. C. Brakenridge
Mary J.shackleford
Nancy Crouse
Alice M. Biggs
William D. Alleman
Kists North
Arthur F. Biggs
Caroline M. Frazer
Harriet Crazier
East Center Street
William J. Vance
George
Effie Vance
Jackson Township
Leake Township
Creatore
Winona
Four 5 Acre Tracts For Sale In Silver Lake Ind
Four 5 acre tracts advertised at 15 dollars per acre. Terms offer one dollar cash and balance at one dollar per week. Deed given after final payment. No tax, no interest. Contact J. A. Leckrone Silver Lake Ind.
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Seot
Cullen
J. A. Leckrone
Silver Lake
Ind
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State Street
State
Madigan
Prof. Davis
Miss Blanche
Della—Rager— Bacher
Manias and
Rebecca Rager
Russell Leonard Dangerously III
Packerton
Pat
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