25 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1910
Page
1
Historian account recounts J D Gill in Montana near Glassdow meeting a creature described as a badger like animal with uneven leg lengths to walk hillside safely. Gill planned to shoot it but learned from Samuel Gill it was a curious side hill jobber and ultimately spared the animal.
The Rev C A Spitler will preach his farewell sermon at the United Brethren church this place on Sunday evening August 28.
Zeph Rogers, one of the county’s oldest residents, died at his Pierceton home Sunday night at age 77. He had lived in the county for about 60 years.
Arrangements made for the 30th Indiana Regiment to hold its 27th annual reunion in Warsaw Indiana September 13 and 14 1910. The piece recounts its Civil War service from 1861 to 1865 under Col S B Bass and Buell's army, noting battles at Shiloh Stone River Kenesaw Mountain Atlanta Nashville and more, along with Marshal praise from General Carrington.
Last week Roann citizens voted 92 for and 15 against on a waterworks proposition yielding a 77 vote majority in favor. The result surprises neighboring communities and suggests strong local support for infrastructure progress. The town previously discussed waterworks and encouraged the effort.
A local notice urges readers to stop borrowing neighbors while promoting home newspaper subscriptions. It advertises a one year rate of $1.00, highlighting a low weekly cost.
Ketura and Blonde Mollenhour daughters of H H Mollenhour near Sevastopol were in a buggy with R Teel when a car passed and spooked the horse causing the rig to overturn. Both women suffered bad bruises while Teel was unhurt.
The Lake Shore Air Line placed its telephone dispatching system in service and will likely test it before permanent adoption. The system will be adopted entirely on the Lake Shore and its branches in the near future.
Miss Carrie Barrett thanks the Silver Lake community and especially the ladies who arranged the matter and supervised the setup with time and labor. She notes the liberal remembrance including money and eatables given last week and wishes enduring health and happiness for all involved.
The piece criticizes domestic strife and public criticism, arguing family unity shapes a nation. It laments harsh public fault finding and urges temperate, constructive discourse to prevent social decay.
A fund of 16 dollars and 59 cents plus edible supplies was presented to Miss Carrie Barret by friends and neighbors. Mrs. Sarah Iusher and Mrs. Samuel Smith organized the collection and achieved notable success.
Myrtle Glenn park hosts boats for hire under C A Pearson ownership. Patrons can rent by day or hour, with Pearson managing access and operations at the park facilities.
Reflections speak on how sorrow clarifies the mind and steadies judgment, weighing truth as tears feed the seeds of understanding. The text treats loss as a tutor, yielding lessons that endure beyond grief.
Miss Anna Switzer of Warsaw sues Nickel Plate Railroad for 1900 dollars claiming injuries from a fall at Mentone station over a year ago.
In a letter from Harvey Homman of Argos a check was enclosed advancing a one year subscription to the Record. The note thanks the staff and asks who will be next to subscribe.
The Wicesceinsko County Sunday School Association will hold its forty third annual convention at the UW Boechurch in Warsaw on September 9. Ed Telser serves as association president. A strong program is planned this year.
At the home of Mr and Mrs Elias Tridle in Packertem a family gathering for elderly relatives occurred last Friday. Mrs Tridle’s brothers and sisters and other relatives enjoyed a very pleasant time and the couple received many presents with thanks.
A heavy rain on Tuesday morning broke a long drought, soaking the land and bringing relief after ten dry days. Pasture and corn will benefit as rusted areas recover and farmers express satisfaction at the improved conditions statewide.
A rear end collision between sections of an extra freight train on the Pennsylvania railroad in Plymouth injured four men and killed Joseph McFarland of Warsaw. Conductor Jack Hailey of Fort Wayne suffered a broken leg and head injuries. engineer Charles Moore of Fort Wayne was head injured. Clyde Falkner of Fort Wayne sustained slight injuries. Thirty freight cars piled up in Plymouth yards.
A local venue known as Hop-to-It sold a soft drink misrepresented as an intoxicant. Patrons tried the sample, boosting trade and drawing attention from authorities who sent a drink sample to Tri-State College for analysis, leading to prosecution under the Blind Tiger Act.
Charles McClure, about 10, died after being struck on the Winona interurban line south of Gilead Friday night. He is believed to have fallen asleep at the crossing and stepped onto the track when the car approached, resulting in his instant death.
Mrs. Hannah Armey traveled from Warsaw to attend Grandm a Kemper's 85th birthday celebration. The centenarian received 132 post cards from friends nationwide and is greatly pleased. She has nearly recovered from recent illness and can move around with a cane.
A. D. Buck returned from Poneto near Bluffton after closing a revival series described as wonderfully successful. The local pastor kept records and reported 150 conversions.
An exchange alleged a local resident must stop kissing the hired girl or be exposed. Twenty five married men protested to the editor next morning, accusing him of meddling in private matters.
The notice urges sellers to list all items at home before visiting town to print sale bills. It emphasizes thorough preparation, avoids forgotten articles, and promises careful handling at the Recomp office with reasonable pricing.
Scientists announce a new bacterium named grouch believed widespread in hot weather. Reports indicate some people may harbor high levels, with potential health concerns rising as temperatures rise. Further study and monitoring urged.
The piece mocks rising costs and scarcity, depicting a nation once cheap now burdened by inflation. Citizens crave simple provisions like a single fresh egg while resource strains spark calls for relief and reform. The poem parodies ethical and political phrases to critique daily hardship and policy.
The Claypool Lumber & Coal Co advertises paints oils varnishes and brushes in any quantities for builders and homeowners. The notice emphasizes broad stock and ready availability for projects of any size.
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