Death of George W. Chambers in Chicago reaches Indiana
A telephone message announced the death of George W. Chambers at 5:30 Thursday morning in Chicago. His remains were to be brought home for burial arriving on the 6:16 Saturday train. The funeral was held with Lutheran rites at the cemetery, conducted by Rev. Hoffman. He leaves a wife, a seven year old son Wayne, four sisters and two brothers.
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W. J. Fitton
George W. Chambers
Chicago
A. C. Chambers
Anderson
Chambers
Sarah Savage
Serena Gray
Bucyrus
Ohio
George Monte
T. E. Chambers
Bourbon
John Savage
Hoffman
Lutheran Church
Lutheran
Silver Lake
Wayne
Card of Thanks for Sliver Lake Friends
We thank friends at Sliver Lake for kindness and sympathy at our husband and brother's burial. Special thanks to the minister and choir for their services. Mrs G W Chamber and The Brothers and Sisters.
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Sliver Lake
G. W. Chamber
Pleasant Day at William Hill Home Receives Visitors
A social gathering at the William Hill home southwest of town last Thursday drew Mrs Esta Gresso and family, Lee Hill and family from Akron, and Otho Hill from North Manchester. Children enjoyed a turkey dinner and a pleasant day with their parents.
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William Hill
Esta Gresso
Lee Hill
Akron
Otho Hill
Manchester
Andrew Metheny Dies at Home in Tippecanoe
A notice announces the death of Andrew Metheny on a Saturday at his Tippecanoe home. The obituary notes his advanced age and passing.
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Andrew Metheny
Tippecanoe
North Town Boys Reported As Nuisance To Neighbors
A number of small boys in the north part of town are acts of mischief by ringing doors and running away, disturbing neighbors. If not stopped, their names will be published.
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Everts
Claypool Lumber Co Sells Roofing Materials Bargain
Redana White Cedar Shingles Slats Galvanized Roofing Paroid Roofing and Felt Roofing sold at discounted prices by Claypool Lumber and Coal Co.
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Redana
Claypool Lumber & Coal Co
No More Shipments of Liquor in Barrels Marked Sugar
A 1910 federal law tightens controls on liquor shipments. From January 1 1910 all liquor must be properly labeled with consignee and contents or face up to a $5000 fine and forfeiture. Revenue officers will enforce, aiming to curb shipments into dry areas and blind tigers.
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Blind Tigers
United States Revenue
United States
Pearson's Genuine X Ray Red Coal Oll
A brief note lists Pearsons offering genuine X Ray Red Coal Oll.
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Pearsons
Indiana Road Supervisor Election Set for December 18
An election will be held across Indiana on Saturday December 18 for road supervisors in each road district. Incorporated towns and cities have no vote. Township trustees oversee the election and appoint inspectors.
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Indiana
Leipzig University 1822 Burschenschaft debt limits
An 1822 Leipzig University article reports the Burschenschaft debt rules for students. Debts caps include books 12 dollars, music 4, writing materials 1, clothing 20, watchmaking 6, shoemaking 12, bookbinding 3, beer 10, other beverages 1, and luxuries limit 4 dollars yearly to remain in good standing.
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Leipzig University
Burschenschaft Bictt
Mercer Career Ends in Warsaw Freight Yard Accident
L C Mercer aged 23 a Big Four freight brakeman was almost instantly killed at Warsaw Saturday while uncoupling a car from the engine as it was being placed on a siding. He had been on the road about six months. He leaves a wife and one child. His home was at Wabash.
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Big Four
Warsaw
Wabash
Mrs W H Davis Hosts Pierceton Guests at House Party
Mrs W H Davis entertained guests at a house party held Thursday and Friday last week. Attendees included Dr Leedy, Mrs Leedy, Mrs Moser and daughters Dorothy and Margaret, Mrs Schlitzmice, Mrs Radcliff, and Mrs Brumbaugh, all of Pierceton.
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W. H. Davis
Leedy
Moser
Dorothy
Margaret
Schlitzmice
Radcliff
Brumbaugh
Pierceton
Conductor C K Hendrix Heads to Florida for Winter Vacation
C K Hendrix, the oldest remaining passenger conductor on the Michigan Division of the Big Four, will take a long overdue vacation and spend the winter in Florida.
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C. K. Hendrix
Michigan
Big Four
Florida
Third Assistant Postmaster A L Lawshe Resigns
A. L. Lawshe of Indiana resigns as Third Assistant Postmaster General in Washington. The voluntary departure follows health concerns and a desire to seek a milder climate. A former newspaper man, Lawshe served as Deputy Auditor for the Post Office, did notable work in Cuba and the Philippines, and drew Taft’s favorable notice.
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A. L. Lawshe
Indiana
Lawshe
Post Office Department
McKinley
Cuba
Philippines
Taft
Local man John Hanes Injured By Horse Accident
John Hanes, formerly of Wabash and now near cof, met an accident while harnessing a horse. The horse reared, striking him and causing two broken legs. He was nervous after the mishap and received medical attention.
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John ‘Hanes
Wabash
Priday
Hanes
Hicks Almanac for 1910 Ready November 15th
The notice announces Hicks Almanac for 1910 with original weather forecasts by mail or stand sales. It promotes Hicks Monthly Magazine Word and Works, subscriptions, pricing at 35 cents mail postpaid, 30 cents on stands, and discounts for bulk orders. Agents are sought and the genuine forecasts are stated as exclusive to Hicks publications.
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Word, and Works Publishing
Locust St
St. Louis
Farmers Mutual Meeting Set in Warsaw Indiana
The thirty first annual meeting of The Farmers Relief Association of Kosciusko County Indiana will be held in the Court Room Warsaw on Saturday December 4 1909 at 9 oclock a m for electing officers and for other business. Joel Hall President D Anglin Secretary Warsaw Indiana November 23 1909.
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Farmers Mutual
Kosciusko County
Indiana
Warsaw
Big Hats Trigger Riots At Rushville Five Cent Show
Radios and big hats spark crowds as a Rushville five cent show prompts a riot like incident. The writer notes dissatisfaction with paying to view hats and loud motion pictures, urging a manager to mirror a minister's service announcement allowing hat kept on during the service.
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Rushville
Europe
Delayed Train Service Causes Loss for Braude
A telegram reported New York bound car shipments delayed by bungling and delays in transit from Pitcairn Pa to New York. Mr Braude missed business as he traveled after learning his car had not arrived and he has not yet returned.
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New York
Pitcairne
Braude
New. York
Birthday Party Honors Royal Brown at Home
A group of young people gathered Tuesday evening at the O E F Brown home to celebrate Royal Brown turning eighteen. Music was provided by the Dobbins Brothers and light refreshments were served. Attendees from other towns included Miss Faye Sands of Toledo Miss Millie McCauley of North Manchester and Messrs Teeter and Jontz from Akron.
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O. E F. Brown
Royal ‘Brown
Dobbins Brother
Faye Sands
Toledo
Millie McCauley
North
Manchester
Teeter and
Jontz
Akron
Aid Society Sews for Orphans at Mexico Indiana
Aid Society met at Mrs. Albert Hartsaugh home on Tuesday. Twenty nine ladies attended and sewed nineteen garments two quilts and other articles. Donations included nine yards calico one quilt top and two dollars. Treasury stood at 26.00. Next meeting at Mrs. Jacob Montel’s home December 14 to sew garments for the Mexico Indiana Orphans Home. Everyone invited.
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Bel. River
Aid Society
Albert Hartsaugh
Jacob Montel
Mexico
Ind
Death Claims Many Hunters In Midwest Fall Season
The verified hunting season record in Wisconsin and Michigan shows thirty three killed and thirty seven wounded since September 1. The season closed today.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
How to Freshen 2 Shabby Gown with Ready Tucked Net
A quick guide shows a busy girl how to refresh a worn gown using yardage of ready tucked net. By matching sleeve patterns and stitching by hand, old sleeves can be resewn. tucked nets in white cream or black with dotted embroidery can adorn yokes and shirt waists and fasten with crochet or rhinestone buttons.
John Bilger and C. R. Leonard Enjoys Fair Health
John Bilger and C. R. Leonard are described as enjoying fairly good health in the report, with no current illnesses noted. The brief item records their well being as of the latest update.
Hard and Soft Goal Always on Hand The Claypool
Lumber and Coal Co announces availability of hard and soft goal oriented offerings at The Claypool. The notice highlights supply readiness and wide customer support.
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Claypool. Lumber & Coal Co
New 5 Cent Coin With Washington Head Reported
Mint officials in May announce possible new coinage bearing George Washington. Die preparations completed for a five cent piece to replace nickels now in circulation. Government stance unclear while many dies exist for unissued coins.
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U. S
George Washington
Memory and the brain’s unused potential in recall
The text argues memory weakness stems from underuse. It notes brain cells are ready to respond and that individuals tend to remember some details better than others. It emphasizes the need to actively exercise memory to improve overall recall.
End of the world prophecy warned by Indiana Seventh Day Adventists
Elder Morr dent of the Indiana Seventh Day Adventists spoke on signs of Christ's second coming. He argued modern inventions like steamboats trains planes and telephones signal the end times. Elder Lukens cited Daniel 12 4 and predicted a rapid rise in knowledge and events signaling the apocalypse.
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Morr Dent
Indiana
Seventh Day Adventists
Lukens
Daniel
Curious Barret Opening Friday Social at Lutheren Church
A fragment notes a Friday evening event at a Lutheran church featuring a social and a curious Barret Opening. Details are unclear with garbled phrasing and incomplete dates.
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Barret
Lutheren
Donation Presentation Evokes Strong Emotion
A small donation of groceries and about two dollars in dolls money was collected by S P Henman and others. The presentation to a lady moved her to tears, with overwhelming appreciation from those who contributed and the gathered gifts.
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Gisary
S .P. Henman Anc
Pearl
Right Now is the Proper Time to Subscrib the SILVER RECORD
A garbled line speaks of subscribing to the SILVER RECORD with emphasis on now being the proper time. It mentions someone who wants this but is reluctant to leave the house. The fragment lacks clear names or places.
Fall stock surge signals full lumberyard build up
Fragmentary line indicates Claypool Lumber or build stock in fall season. Indicates a complete, serial build of every description. Details are incomplete but imply readiness for autumn demand and expanded product range.
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Claypool
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Hiness
Unadertaker J3urdge
Newark
Abe” L. Lawshe
Eral
New Mexico
Hick’s Almanac
Farmers Insurance Meeting
Joel Hall
D. Anglin
Secty
Lnd
John Bilger and
C. R. Leonard
Washington
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