Pays to Fix Up Town Inspires Growth
Property owners beautify homes to attract business and visitors. The author argues improvements raise enterprise, land values, and future homeseekers with investment in the locality.
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
1
Annual Meeting of Roscius County Knights of Pythias
The second annual meeting of the Roscius County Knights of Pythias will convene in Warsaw at Castle Kathar Forrest Lodge No. 46 on Wednesday December 1. Activities include candidate examination and initiation in the afternoon and evening work in the pare esquire and knights ranks followed by a banquet and social hour. A large turnout from various sections is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosciuske
Pythias
Castie Kathar Porrest
Warsaw
Wilild
Covnty
Miller Reunion Brings Wide Attendance and New Organizer
Thanksgiving gathering at the Sherbondy home drew many relatives from Auburn Elkhart Sidney Packerton Fort Wayne Warsaw Silver Lake and Silver Lake area. Capt N E Miller was elected president and Rev J M Miller secretary historian to promote future annual reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
G.W. S Sherbondy
N. E. Miller
Auburn
J. L. Miller
Elkhart
G. W. Miller
C. F. Miller
Milton Caslin
J. M. Miller
Surprise Fifteenth Birthday Party for Miss Armey at Silver Lake
A group of young people gathered Friday evening at the home of Miss Fern Armey near East Silver Lake to celebrate her fifteenth birthday. Refreshments were served and the party concluded at a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Armey
Silver Lake
Miss. Armey
Record News Tip Request From Readers
Readers are urged to inform the Record of any visitors or news items. They should telephone, mail, or call the office to notify staff.
Personal note from Fay C Leonard on Thanksgiving
The correspondent signs off from Silver Bu with a playful claim about a money making scheme and compares it to a reporter enjoying a scoop as she extends holiday greetings to home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay C. Leonard
Hotel Changes Hands This Day In Jefferson Street Trade
Joubn Ayers and wife sever their connection with the Trively hotel today and Jacob Dianey and family will conduct the business of the hotel hereafter. Mr and Mrs Ayers will occupy the same property on south Jefferson street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joubn Ayers
Trively Hotel
Jacob Dianey
Mrs. Avers
Jefferson Street
Thanksgiving Dinner Honoring Elder Elias McClure
The children and grandchildren of Elias McClure of this locality gathered at Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Jaques home for a turkey dinner in his honor. Grandfather McClure, nearly four score years old, enjoyed the day and appeared in fair health as guests were seated to a superb meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias McClure
F. M. Jaques
McClure
Local Folks E D Hayman Move Into Flora Block
Mr and Mrs E D Hayman now occupy rooms in the Flora block. The front room serves as a milliner parlor with other rooms used as living spaces. They are at home to their many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Hayman
Flora Block
Indiana's oldest married pair claims 68 years together
Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor of near Argvos say they are Indiana's oldest married couple with 68 years of married life. Both in good health they hope to reach their diamond wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor
Argvos
Indiana
Mr. Taylor
Retirement of Grandfather McClure at Jaques Farm Home
Grandfather McClure, who stayed with Ben Platt’s family on the Jaques farm, is brought to the Jaques home south of town for care this winter. Mr Jaques and his wife added a living space for his convenience and hope he will stay if feasible as relatives offer attentive support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Ben Platt
Jaques
Death of David Melrose Former Wabash Resident
Death of former Wabash resident David Melrose is reported. A native of Scotland he moved to Silver Lake around 1876, worked as railroad section foreman for 17 years, then became roadmaster with headquarters at Wabash. The family, including wife two sons Robert and Grant and a married daughter, resides in Wabash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Melrose
Wabash
Scotland
Silver Lake
Robert
Grant
Babcock Family Gathering at Thanksgiving Reunion
A joyful Babcock family reunion was held at Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Babcock’s home on Thanksgiving day. Out of town guests who stayed overnight included William Andress and wife from Richland Center, J. J. Babcock and family from Warsaw, Ira Babcock and family from Germany Station, A. E. Babbock and wife from Argos, A. B. Babcock and wife from North Manchester, C. L. BabRaced from Alenanaete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babcock
J. C. Babcock
William Andress
Richland Center
J. J. Babcock
Ruth
Warsaw
Ira Babcock
Germany
A. E. Babbock
I Argos
A. B. Babcock
North Manchester
C. L. Bab
Alenanaete
Pennsylvania railroad eyes big transcontinental mail contract
Pennsylvania railroad officials push for the long coveted New York to Chicago mail contract. If successful they plan a sixteen to fifteen hour or faster service, challenging the New York Central and Lake Shore lines who have held the contract for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Chicago
Pennsylvania Company
Chierzo
New York Central
Lake Shore Roads
Dr Hurty Urges Fresh Air to Fight Disease in Hotels
Dr J N Hurty secretary of the state board of health spoke to Post B of the T B A in Indianapolis. He will ask the next legislature to require hotel keepers to install transoms in guest bedrooms to improve ventilation. Travelers were impressed by his remarks on preventing consumption and pneumonia by breathing fresh air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewaiy
Toe East
Sieters
Duis
Perth
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Indianapolis
Timber buyers seek logs or timber from sellers
The Claypool Lumber Company advertises it buys all timber or logs offered. Contact by writing or calling when you have wood to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claypool Lumber Company
Arthur and Gill Form New Real Estate and Merchandise Firm
Arthur J L Arthur proprietor of DVort Arthur and J D Gill auctioneer northwest of town form a partnership named Arthur and Gill. They will buy and sell real estate stocks of merchandise or anything the people have to sell or wish to buy. Charges will be reasonable and the public is encouraged to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.L. Arthur
Dvort Arthur
J. D. Gill
Arthur& Gill
Reading Club Entertained at the Shipley Home
The Victoria Reading Club met at Mrs. C. W. Shipley's home last Monday evening. The program covered Sunday School lesson study recitations current events and quotations from favorite authors. Refreshments were served. Attending from town were Mesdames L. W. Myers C. E. Wiltrout F. M. Jaques S. B. Burdge J. C. Hay C. A. Pearson A. S. Sprigg and from Warsaw Mesdames J. J. Babcock J. H. Anglin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Reading Club
C. W. Shipley
Mesdames L. W. Myers
C.E. Wiltrout
F. M. Jaques
S. B. Burdge
J. C. Hay
C. A. Pearson
A. S. Sprigg
Warsaw
Mesdames
J. J. Babcock
J. H. Anglin
Government to Distribute 38 Million Seed Packages
The department of agriculture will begin distributing 38 million vegetable and flower seed packages nationwide before planting season. Congress has appropriated 290000 for this effort, with funds also used for foreign experiments. One fifth of the total is reserved for crop reporters and the weather bureau. Distribution targets six climate based sections and localities where propagation is feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Uniou
Weather Bureau
Narrow escape as man falls onto vinegar barrel
T. J. Alspaugh narrowly escaped serious injury after a fall down a cellar stair last Friday. He slipped, toppled backward, and a vinegar barrel landed on his chest, causing a brief perilous moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Alspaugh
Election of Trustees for Silver Lake Pastorate
The joint council of the Silver Lake Pastor ate of the Evangelical Lutheran church will elect three trustees for the joint property on Saturday December 23 1905 at 2 oclock p m. Adam Stout secretary Silver Lake Ind November 30 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Adam Stout
Joint Council
Ind
Indiana Farmer Seeks Live Canvassing Agents This Winter
The Indiana Farmer of Indianapolis in its 60th year seeks a good live canvassing agent at unoccupied points. Spare time this winter can earn money working for The Indiana Farmer. Send for agents terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Farmer
Indianapolis
Lnd
Mrs Lotta Brenneman Opens New Grocery Store
Mrs Lotta Brenneman has opened a stock of groceries notions can goods candies cigars etc in her newly opened storefront just east of Leonard Als paugh hardware. Some stock delayed but expected to arrive in a day or two. She invites customers to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Regio Amusny
Lotta Brenneman
Leonard & Alspaugh Hardware
Port Arthur Use Is Mot A Scam
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Port Arthur and use claims, with uncertainty about intent and legitimacy of a proposed arrangement. No clear individuals or organizations are readable, making specifics about actions or outcomes unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Woman Suffers Broken Arm After Staircase Fall
Mrs Brush sustained a broken arm after tripping and falling on the stairs at her home last Friday afternoon. She remained unconscious at the foot for about ninety minutes before calling for help, informing the central operator, and later her husband. Dr Leckrone attended and found one bone fractured near the wrist and another dislocated. surgery was indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Lighten the load of rural mail carriers this winter
Citizens are urged to help rural mail carriers by keeping stamps ready not placing pennies in boxes, organizing boxes with stamps and letters, and clearing snow from boxes. Simple steps reduce carrier hardship and speed deliveries, benefiting both sides.
It's a Boy At Keller Family Home
Dr Leckrone reports the arrival of an eleven pound boy at the home of Mr and Mrs T S Keller yesterday morning Grandpa Snoberger is so pleased he is setting up cigars liberally at the celebration
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Leckrone
T. S. Keller
Grandpa Snoberger
Cracked Rib After Store Work Strikes W. Aeron
W Aeron sustained a fractured rib while working around the store. He suffered significant pain and only learned the extent after several days when a physician diagnosed the cracked rib. The incident recalls his misfortune and injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Aeron
Protracted Meeting Opens at Center United Brethren Church
Rev. H E Butler began a series of meetings at the Center United Brethren Church just north of town last Wednesday evening. A large number attended and the series promises to be interesting and profitable. All are invited to attend each session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Butler
Center United Brethren Church
Wedneyslay
Mrs Rantz Ill in Chicago While Visiting Daughter Over Thanksgiving
Mrs Rantz traveled to Chicago to visit her daughter Mrs Lunsford for Thanksgiving and became ill, delaying her return. She remained in Chicago as of the following Monday, with the situation affecting travel plans.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albuquer
Que, N. M
NLM
Ge Glyd
Ypheraain, Noaverdier Oo
Mamita
Peanie
County Knights of Pythias
The
G. W. Sherbondy
Bret
Jacques
Babcock Family Gathering
Arthur and
Gill
Reading Club
Shipley
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