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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1904
Page
1
The Warsaw Winona Electric Company plans a southern connection route through Silver Lake and Wabash or via Akron and Peru. The push emphasizes improved power access and regional development potential for the community.
The Warsaw area debates a $7 000 subsidy to attract a rail route via Akron Peru. Proponents cite tax gains, lower rates, faster transport, and regional growth. opponents warn of costs and risk. A special election may be held after local meetings and petitions.
A post election wager between J C Jabcoek and H G Groninger saw Groninger wheel a defeated candidate supporter around two Silver Lake squares in a decorated wheelbarrow. The crowd cheered as the procession began with Zobo band leading and bunting and candidate images displayed. The ride went off smoothly with a restart rule if the barrow tipped, keeping the lighthearted stunt intact.
The Warsaw-Winona Electric Railway Company advances its project by constructing a line between Warsaw and Goshen and plans a further southern route next summer, aiming to extend tax-supported transit amid cautious public support.
Mrs Henry Hower of North Manchester was assaulted again last week as she stepped from her door. A man grabbed her and attempted to choke her. her screams likely saved her life. The motive remains a mystery and the case has the city on edge.
Fort Wayne’s Hon. T. E. Ellison discussed alfalfa culture noting its fragility and need for early care. He advised sowing with oats, cutting oats in blossom around June 10, then harvesting alfalfa late July and in September, curing in cock. From 31 acres he harvested 170 to 175 tons this year, and calls alfalfa a protein rich feed replacing bran with good cattle results.
Rural Route No 3 is granted and will start from Silver Lake on Monday January 16. The carrier is not yet decided as the Warsaw examination report from last Saturday has not been received.
Elizabeth Patterson widow of D B Patterson born January 14 1840 in Wayne County Indiana died December 9 1904 at her sister's home near Silver Lake aged 64 years 10 months 25 days She united with the M E Church early and died in the Lord after a long asthma illness The services were held at Roana M E Church conducted by Rev E E Martindale Interment followed near the church The deceased leaves a sister four brothers and many friends
Bargains linger as Bowen and Colbert extend closingout sale. Shoppers urged not to miss remaining discounts and stock.
A letter from Santa requests a report on the number of grand little children on mail route 2. He is busy now but will cover the route on Christmas Eve if the count is favorable.
Pactus and Groninger's large corn shredder and husker reached Claypool Monday after a week’s delay. It was unloaded and put to work Tuesday, running smoothly and processing corn as fast as a dozen teams could bring it in.
A crowded Gaantist church held a solemn service for the victims of the Gillie Burns tragedy. Rev. Ghdin Weals and Rev. W B Switzer praised the deceased and urged brotherhood while noting the impact of birth and environment. The bodies of Mrs. Lucinda Burns and Joseph Cripe were buried at Old Citizens' cemetery, followed by Gillie Burns. The Rochester Daily Republican reflects on the enduring influence of the bloody tale in Fulton county.
Rev. Tatipan holds evening services in the hall drawing comment from the community. His sermons reveal truths about evils not compatible with Christianity and expose social masks, prompting debate as sessions continue for a couple of weeks.
Iose Swank, 19, of North Manchester, shot Bonnie Alber, 16, after pleading love refused. He then wounded himself in the temple and died Wednesday morning in Vo'cluck. Alber’s condition later improved. Funeral set for 10 in Oaklawn cemetery.
The Rochester teacher Gilbert Buea killed his wife at Joseph Crip's home with a shotgun last week. Crip died aiding the wife and Burnssee then shot himself. Reports say Burnsse e was six years old and had earlier driven his wife from the home by cruel treatment.
Guarantee on service and price for men’s overcoats with twenty styles to choose from all new. If you find a better price elsewhere you can return to get your money back. Goldsmith and Boots.
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