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Newspaper

Silver Lake Record

Location

Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1914

Page

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Died Last Monday Mrs. Sherman Rittenhouse

Mrs. Sherman Rittenhouse, residing southeast of town, was reported dead last Monday as her family prepared for funeral arrangements.

Mrs. Sherman Rittenhouse

Death due to blood poison from finger infection at home

Mrs. Fred Wittenheese wife of Stierman T Rittenheese died at 1 30 Sunday at their home after a finger infection worsened into blood poisoning. Funeral held Monday at Rose Hill with brief services and burial in a local cemetery. she leaves a husband a daughter and several siblings.

Fred Wittenheese Stierman T Rittenheese Easp Kittenhouse O. Muartadalic Boonton Juin Mertin Tbis Airs C. C. Martindais Tere Cymer Winraribanes Tira Trothers Josey Finoudl Saud Neran Theo Piyedoaueb Cuaype Hihi

Carl of Erlaniss Remembered in Gratitude for Comfort

A tribute recalls the kindness of friends and neighbors during a time of sorrow. Hearts unite in honoring OVT precisus dead as they reflect on support and comfort that brightened a somber period.

Cofort

Died From Burns At New Paris Telephone Exchange Chief

Jasper Woritebed superintendent of the New Paris telephone exchange died at his home in New Paris Friday morning after suffering severe burns. Whitelead received fatal burns December second when kerosene was poured on live coals while building a fire in a cook stove. An explosion tore his body from the hips to the face in the incident.

Jasper Woritebed Che New

Miss Bessie Snyder Accepts Norman Store Position

Miss Bessie Snyder has accepted a job at the Norman Drug and Jewelry Store. She will welcome friends and show the jewelry and other Christmas gift items available.

Bessie Snyder Norman Drug and Jewelry Store

Returned to Home

Frank Smith, who has stayed at the Smith Pearson and Underphill homes for a couple of weeks, left this morning for Sidney and Piqua Ohio to visit for a few days before proceeding to the Soldiers home at Sandusky.

Frank Smith Smith, Pearson

Robson in Chicago Jail Awaiting Hearing on Confidence Game

William R. Robson, known locally, is jailed in Chicago awaiting a hearing. He is charged with running a confidence game and represented himself as owner of a large enterprise.

Chicago William. R. Robson Warsaw Chicao Chicago Herald Robson Sherman House Joop Manchester England Roebson Texas J.B Rbaris Waile Silver Lake AsIrs Bessie Tarver S. Ss. Robinson

Raw pork tragedy and swindle case haunt a town

A local story combines a swindle by William R Robson, once in Warsaw, now in Chicago, with a trichinae outbreak in Liberty Mills linked to raw pork dishes. A teen and several relatives died or fell ill after consuming unsafe meat while Robson allegedly sold land deeds and fled.

Finnigan's Ball Comes to Akron Opera House

The famous comedy Finnigan's Ball visits the Akron Opera House for Friday night. It is billed as a top road farce that has made millions laugh and will bring big smiles. Admission prices are 25 35 and 50 cents and seats can be secured by calling Scott's drug store in Akron.

Akron Opera House Scott's Drug Store Akron

Inspector Pratt Inspects Post Office For Permanent Appointee

Postmaster candidate search underway after W B Pratt of Wayne conducted a two day inspection last Thursday and Friday. He noted acting postmaster Harry W Kline serves temporarily while a permanent appointee is selected. Mr Pisty reviewed operations and praised Hine for energetic office management.

W. B. Pratt Wayne Harry W. Kline Wille Pisty Mr. Hine

Relapse Strikes Claypool Typhoid Patient

Melvin Minear who has been treated for typhoid fever in Claypool suffered a relapse last Friday and has since remained in critical condition.

Melvin Minear Alhis Dude Claypool

Subscriptions advance for old home paper readers

Like Old Home Paper Esta Razer of Lordsburg California sent One Recorp a dollar the first of the week on strip sign to the home paper. Silver Lake boys far from home enjoy the Recorp each week. Will Clark of Mentone sent a check to advance his subscription to a year. Many thanks Billy.

Esta Razer Lordsburg California Silver Lake Will Clark Mentone Billy

Christmas Sale and Exchange at Lutheran Church Store

The Ladies Aid Society of the Lutheran Church hosts a Christmas sale and exchange at Lie Hirnin tinger store to raise funds. Items offerings and exchanges will support church activities and community aid.

Lie Hirnin Tinger Ladies Aid Socety Lutheran Church

Lake Township Schools Close for Holiday Vacation

Lake township schools will close Thursday evening next week for the holiday break. Students resume classes on Monday January 4 after the vacation ends.

Lake Township

Lycaim Company Delights Audience at M E Church

The Lycaim Company presented musical entertainment Wednesday evening in the M E church to a delighted, full house. Patrons praised the program and eagerly anticipate Saturday evening January 16 for the next performance.

Lyca@im Company M. E

Destructive Fire Damages Goshen News Book Store

A basement fire at the News book store in Goshen last Saturday damaged the store and the News-Times office with losses estimated at 30 000 to 40 000 dollars. The newspaper plant could not operate that day and the paper was printed from the Goshen Democrat presses for several days.

News Book Goshen News-Times

Forgery Charge Arrest of Bert Boggess Near Warsaw

Bert Boggess residing west of the area was arrested by Sheriff Kintzel at his home on a forgery charge and jailed in Warsaw. An old offender on parole, he had previous trouble in February for larceny, visiting the jail to see his brother Charles. If convicted he faces a likely stiff sentence after a prior request for suspended sentence was granted in that case.

Bert Boggess Kintzel Warsaw Bowness Charles Boggess Ecourt Boggess

Union Prayer Meeting Postponed in M E Church

The union prayer meeting was postponed last evening due to Townsend Company supporting the Third partner of the high school Lyceum in the M E Church. The meeting will be held this Thursday evening.

Townsend Company M. E

Tommy Rayer Sees ReEconRD Subscription Extend

Tommy Rayer of Minister Oho remembered the ReEconRD with no remittance last Friday, advancing his subscription to the old ome paper to next September.

Tommy Rayer Oho Ome

Begress Seeks Pardon From State Pardons Board

Charles Begress, sent to the Jeffersonville reformatory last March, files a petition with the Safe board of pardons requesting release. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Begress residing west of Kosciusko, and the case was previously argued in Kosciusko.

Charles Begress Reformatory Jeffersonville Safe Board of Pardons Charles Begress Here Kosciusko

The Justice of Honest Made Pleases the Taste

A compact note praises a product described as honest in manufacture and pleasant to taste, noting its mild character and appeal to discerning consumers.

Horses Wanted for the European War Effort

Advertises army demand for 1000 artillery horses weighing 1100 to 1400 pounds. Needed mares and geldings aged 5 to 9, dark color preferred, bay acceptable. Notes autos lowering horse prices by about one third in five years and urges quick action.

Spring tree and seed orders now being taken

Notice offers spring deliveries for trees farm and garden seeds claiming superior quality. Ad touts customer satisfaction and urges readers to place orders. Includes sample Northern Russet potatoes displayed in Bank window BE EB MAURER.

EB Maurer

Record Subscription Teaser Promises Lasting Pleasure

A newspaper notice promotes a year long RECORD subscription as a source of lasting pleasure. It suggests sharing the gift with friends as a Christmas remembrance.

Fraudulent Agent Wanted Across the Country

A fraud investigation targets a man described as an assignment agent for magazines and papers. He travels widely and is sought by eastern publishers for fraud. A reward is offered for his arrest as notices circulate in various localities.

Now Is the Time to Subscribe to The Record

The piece invites readers to join The Record as subscribers for one dollar a year. It highlights cozy reading at home during short days and long evenings with the open fire and comfy chair.

Complete Mc Kinney sheet music edition at Recor'd office

Organ and piano players in this community have access to the complete Mc Kinney edition of sheet music with over a thousand sheets to choose from at the Recor'd office. Price is 10 cents per copy. song books and instruction books are also sold at low prices. Call for details.

McKinney

Pastry Sale by Ladies of Ald Society at United Baptist Church

The Ladies Ald Society of the U B church will hold a pastry sale at the church. Proceeds support local church activities and community outreach.

The Ladies, Ald Society of the. U. ‘B. Church

Double Funeral Planned for Cart Couple After Erie Train Crash

A fast Erie train struck a buggy near Servia Friday night, killing Mr. Joseph Cart instantly and seriously injuring Mrs. Cart. He was over 72, she about 70. The couple, returning from church, left three children and several relatives. The tragedy prompted a double funeral to be held Wednesday at the Servia home.

Servia Joseph Cart Reburne Cart Daniel Cart Reuben Charleston North Carolina Wolf North Manchester

Trustees Meeting Attendance Noted in Indiana Township

In Indiana the township trustees gathered for a trustees meeting with A. J. Hil listed as a trustee in attendance. The session occurred midweek with participants from the state trustees organization present.

A. J. Hil Ele Township Indi Ao the Tate-Ming the Trustees.of Indiana

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LUND Ing Cal Rose Hill Carl OF Erlaniss Albertoe Norman William R. Robson Kissinger Boy Huntington Sherman Tissinger Liberty Mills Thomas Kissingen Kissinger Finnigan Shape Mr. Kline Sale and Exchange Erie
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