Mrs George Helser Dies Sudden At Home
Mrs George Helser died suddenly at her home three miles southwest of town early Monday morning December 16. She had recently been in good health and suffered an excruciating pain before passing away before medical aid arrived. The 44 year old widow left eight children, a mother, and several siblings. Funeral held at United Brethren church Wednesday afternoon with Rev Johnston of Akron, burial at Lakeview Cemetery.
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George Helser
Cantata Planned by Methodist Sunday School Group
The Methodist Sunday school plans a cantata at the church next Tuesday evening December 24. The event is expected to draw a large attendance.
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Methodist Sunday School
Methodist Church
Victoria Reading Club Hosts Oyster Supper
The Victoria Reading Club met Monday night at Mrs Alethia Hivelys country home. Fifteen members attended and enjoyed an oyster supper and a good time.
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Victoria Reading Club
Alethia Hively
Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mr Keller at Home
A surprise party was held Saturday evening at T. S. Keller's home southeast of town for his fifteenth birthday anniversary. About twenty five people attended, oysters were served, and the group enjoyed games before departing late with best wishes for many more birthdays.
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T. S. Keller
Mr. Keller
Mr. Keiler
Summe Bros Offers Wide Line of Fine Silverware
Silverware makes a suitable Christmas present and Summe Bros list a large selection of the best makes. The notice highlights quality and variety for holiday purchases.
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Summe Bros
Indiana Red Cross Christmas Seals Hit Half Million
State managers report Indiana sales of Red Cross Christmas seals at 500 000 by December 15 from 500 communities. They estimate a total of at least 1 500 000 seals with a possible 2 000 000. Last year 1 250 000 were sold. officials hope to surpass that.
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Red Cross
Indiana
Sunday Purchases Frank Brown Farm West of Town
A. L. Sunday of Menstone visited with his father Fred Sunday and is reported to have purchased the Frank Brown farm west of town. He will take possession next spring, and he has many friends in the area commenting on the acquisition.
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A. L. Sunday
Mentone
Fred Sunday
Holiday Ads Drive Shopping Rush in Recop Issue
The Recorp issue highlights numerous merchant holiday advertisements urging readers to shop local. Prominent messaging invites Christmas buyers to browse deals, compare prices, and patronize area merchants to save money this season.
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Recorp
Sum Me Bros Offers Silverware for Christmas Gifts
A prompt urges shoppers to visit Sum me Bros to pick silverware as a Christmas gift for their spouse, promising satisfaction and a regret-free purchase.
Hurt in Runaway near South of Town
Ezra Huffman of three and a half miles south of town was injured in a runaway Saturday afternoon when his wagon drawn by mules bolted. He and his wife were thrown from the wagon. Huffman sustained numerous cuts to head and face and was treated by a doctor and was improving.
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Ezra Huffman
Manchester
Huffman
Moving to Zwalle Louisiana Hoover family leaves town
O M Hoover of Alexandria informed M D Votter he is moving with his wife to Zwalle Louisiana this week. They will visit relatives in Kansas City and Oklahoma before settling in their new home. The Hoovers are well known here and longtime residents wish them success.
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M.D. Votter
O. M. Hoover
Alexandria
Passing of the Year 1912 Reflections for 1913
A reflective piece urges readers to balance sun and shade of the past year. It wishes prosperity or bravery in the New Year and urges kindness to friends, mindful of memories and lessons as 1912 gives way to 1913.
No Record to Publish Next Week in Local Record
Notice states no Record issue next week to allow posting up books and settling accounts. The office will accept outstanding subscriptions and other payments, as the publication wishes readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Revival services at Lutheran Church end after weeks
Revival services at the Lutheran church concluded Sunday evening after a period of several weeks.
New Gas Engine Installed At Electric Light Station
A new gas producing engine has been installed in the electric light station. Burk and Kissinger erected the building for the purpose. The town was in darkness Friday night but the engine is running in good condition and the lights are improving as the operator gains experience.
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Burk and Kissinger
New Parcels Post Sets Eleven Pound Limit
The Silver Lake post office will begin a new parcels post service on January 1 1913 with an eleven pound weight limit. Current standard mail handles parcels up to four pounds at a flat rate of 16 cents per pound. under the new law postage varies by distance. Packages must not exceed seventy two inches in combined length and girth and must avoid endangering postal workers or mail equipment.
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Silver Lake
United States
RBooRD Office Offers Half-Price Sheet Music
The RBooRD office advertises half price on sheet music urging hurry. It invites readers to act quickly to take advantage of the discount before supplies run out.
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Rboord
Victoria Reading Club Year Book published
The Record Job Department released a neat twenty four page booklet for the Victoria Reading Club. It includes the coming year’s meeting program detailing locations, programs, and each member’s role.
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Victoria Reading Club
Miss Cathleen Burdge Confined With Measles at Home
Miss Cathleen Burdge is confined to her home suffering from an attack of measles after being sick there last week.
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Cathleen Burdge
Man flags stalled train. saves wreck in Ohio
An Ohio man flagged a train to avert a wreck, while H. T. Alston of Rel sigh North Carolina notes Electric Bitters cured his stomach liver and kidney troubles after severe illness. Four bottles restored his health, price 50 cents at Rager Jontz's.
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Ohio
H. T. Alston
Relsigh
N. C
Rager & Jontz’s
Notice of Lost Item for Automobile Owner Record
Automobile owner may claim lost inner tube by contacting RECORD office, describe the item, and pay the notice fee.
For Sale Good Heating Stoves At Low Price
For sale, good heating stoves suitable for coal or wood offered cheaply. Call at Rec OED office for details.
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Rec- Oed
Gresso Named Director in New L C Mercantile Co Op
B E W Gresso of the Gresso Department Store at Silver Lake attended a Chicago business men's convention where about three hundred merchants formed the tenth branch of the L C Mercantile Company. The new co op will operate across Wisconsin Illinois Missouri Kentucky Michigan and Indiana with Gresso chosen as a director. He has led his Silver Lake store from a small start to a substantial county seat business over seven and a half years.
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E. W. Gresso
Gresso Department Store
Chicago
L. C. Mercantile Company
Sherman
L. ©. Creasy
Louisville
Wisconsin
Illinois
Missouri
Kentucky
Michigan
Indiana
Gresso
Silver Lake
J. F. Holmes Dead Dies in Medina Ohio funeral in Elkhart
Word reached last week that J. F. Holmes died in Medina Ohio and the funeral was held in Elkhart last Thursday. He was son in law of Mr. and Mrs. Allen DeHaven and lived with them in their home years ago before moving to Elkhart and later to Ohio for the winter.
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J. F. Holmes
Medina
Ohio
Elkhart
Mr. Holmes
Allen DeHaven
DeHaven
Holmes
Record to Appear Thursday January 2 1913
The notice states the Record will not be issued next week but will publish on Thursday evening January 2 1913. It invites correspondents to see all communities represented in that issue and wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Record
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