Grace VanStuddiford Invited To Sing At St Louis Fair
Grace VanStuddiford of the Red Feather company has been invited by the St Louis World's Fair music committee to perform three solos at the opening. Mrs Van Studdiford, a St Louis society figure, may cause the group to adjust its schedule to accommodate the engagement. A cablegram from Berlin warned she could be arrested if she sang in Europe this summer due to a previous contract dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pany
St. Louis
Misa van Studdiford
Red Feather Company
Jose
van Studdiiford
St.Louis
Pittsburg
A. Herr Watchner
Berlin
Europe
Ashe
Germany
North Manchester Journal
Quotable Barum Quote on Advertising Strategy
Barnum advocates allocating 319 to invest in ad space. He contrasts paying for the article and advertising with hiring a skilled printer who can reveal to thousands, while the weaker talker reaches only one. He expresses fear and interest in befriending the capable printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum
Rail wreck delays southbound passenger train No 25
Southbound Passenger train No 25 drawn by engine 141 derailed north of Goshen last Monday afternoon after a broken rail. Engineer Hayden was thrown from the track, the engine and baggage car overturned, coaches left the rails but stayed upright, one trainman suffered a mashed finger, and wreck crew cleared the line with the help of a second engine causing a roughly three hour delay. Passengers remained unharmed and the RECORD subscription pitch closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayden
Goshen
New Reading Society Organizes in Town
A young man reports a newly formed reading society in town with rapid member growth. Married people are ineligible. Meetings occur on any even date with two members as quorum. Members read from daily papers, magazines, and books, with a member holding both the paper and the reader.
Runaway Accident Involving F M Jaques Near John Shoemaker Farm
F M Jaques narrowly escaped injury when his sleigh overturned last Saturday near the John Shoemaker place west of town. He released the lines to avoid harm as the horse smashed the sleigh into a house corner, then bolted through fields to the Gain McClure residence where bystanders helped calm the frightened animal. Jaques returned home unhurt and patched up the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Jaques
John Shoemaker
Seleigh
Mr. Jaques
Grand Haven Business College Opens February 1
The Grand Haven Daily Tribune reports the new Grand Haven Business College will open next Monday February 1. J. F. Maher will head the commercial department and Roy Rowland will lead the shorthand and typewriting programs. Both men bring years of teaching and professional experience and come highly recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Tribune
Roy Rowland
Grand Haven
J. F. Maher
Maher
Grand Rapids
Chicago
Rowland
Indiana
Indianapolis
Grand Rapides
United States
Winter Hardships Hit Birds and Small Animals
Prolonged winter weather over sixty days leaves little birds and many small animals, including squirrels, starving and unable to find food. Snow and cold weaken creatures relying on human-provided sustenance, causing increased deaths.
From Teacher to Lawyer Wagner Joins State Bar
J Howard Wagner former teacher in this locality and in Alexandria has passed the bar exam and taken the attorney oath. He studied at the University of Michigan law department in Ann Arbor and passed with high credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Howard Wagner
Alexandria
Ann Arbor
Mich
Notice to Farmers from Indiana Iron and Steel Co
A new company announces scrap metal prices for farmers in Rochester Indiana. Scrap iron at two cents per 100 pounds and rubber at seven cents per pound are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junk Deal
Era
IndiIaNa Inon & Steel Co
Rochester
Indiana
Poor Man's Trick with Rocky Mountain Tea
A terse note from C. Rager advises a bold front and hard work when broke, claiming one can “win” by taking Rocky Mountain Tea at night in a terse, cautionary line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
C. Rager
Obituary of Henry Crasher
Henry Crasher born November 25 1822 in Ohio died January 26 1904 in Warsaw at age 81. He moved to Henry county Indiana then near Akron before settling in Silver Lake for about 32 years. He married Nancy Sneade and had six sons who predeceased him with their father. He belonged to U B and M E churches for most of his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Crasher
Ohio
Warsaw
Henry County
Indiana
Akron
Silver Lake
Nancy Sneade
U. B
M.E
Card of Thanks for Sympathy in Death of Father
The family thanks friends for the sympathy shown in their father’s death and for the assistance with the burial. May God’s blessings be your reward.
Elks to Stage Warsaw Fair with Vaudeville
Preparations are nearly complete for Warsaw's first Elks fair at the Armory for February 8 to 13. The venue will host continuous vaudeville, wall booths, a square dance room, and a Hindoo fortune teller from Chicago. Raffles include a $150 diamond ring and a $500 Schuman piano among other prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Chicago
Schuman
Democrats Of Lake Township Hold Precinct Committee Selection
A Lake township notice announces a February 6 1904 meeting at Trustee Arthur’s office at 2 PM to elect a committee member for each precinct in Lake township. The session is organized by officers or Comfrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Township
Offies
Comfrey
Easter Early in 1904 Sends Palm Sunday Near
The 1904 calendar yields Easter Sunday unusually early with no solar eclipse and no lunar eclipse visible or invisible. The year is also the first leap year in eight.
A Fine Lot of Hogs Sold in Six Loads
L. B. Yount sold seventy six hogs to Rantz & Son for $750. The hogs were delivered in one lot as six loads. The procession of six teams formed a notable sight in the cold weather. Yount increased the hogs’ weight by 1860 pounds in sixteen days of feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Yount
Rantz & Son
Mr. Yount
Post Office Bans Printing United States on Private Cards
The attorney general says private mailing cards may not bear The United States of America as it resembles counterfeiting. Companies with existing stock may use them until exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
United States of America
Attorney General
Measles Persist Amid Cautions on School Opening
Measles spread continues with new town and country cases. Officials delay school reopening planned for next week. Families of Rev Tillman, J P Homman, J F Clymer, John Haney, Joseph Kerlin, Alvin Hill, Dr Hay, William Barrett, Joel Arnold, William Gresso, M D Votter, W A Swibart, C M Wedrick, Sid Aker, J L Arthur affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Tillman
J. P. Homman
J. F. Clymer
John Haney
Joseph Kerlin
Alvin Hill
Dr. Hay
William Barrett
Joel Arnold
William Gresso
M. D. Votter
W.A. Swibart
C. M. Wedrick
Sid Aker
J. L. Arthur
Wanted child to stay with us for schooling and work
A help wanted notice from E. R. Worley seeking a boy or girl to live in, attend school, and perform morning and evening duties in exchange for board. Pay offered for excess work beyond board value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Worley
Groundhog Couple Misses Groundhog Day Fashion Show
Mr and Mrs Groundhog prepared for the annual February 2 event but sunshine frightened them. A brief hint of sun led them back to their den as clouds returned and an uneasy mood spread over nature.
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Mrs. Groundhoghog
Mrs. Groundhog
Mr. QG
Sol
Sixth Joint Institute to Be Held in Silver Lake
The sixth joint institute of Lake and Clay townships will meet in Silver Lake on Saturday February 6. Events include Ivanhoe by Mr Weimer and Miss Correll, Lincoln by Mabel Kinssy and Artie Carr, Young Peoples Reading Circle by Sarah Miner, and a Theatre Party on April 14 directed by Prof. Aduddell.
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Institute of
Lake and Clay Townships
Silver Lake
Ivanhoe
Weimer
Correll
Young Peoples Reading Circle
Sarah Miner
Prof
Aduddell
Stout & Son Debt Settlement Notice
All persons knowing themselves indebted to Stout and Son are requested to call and settle by either cash or note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stout & Son
Local residents and visitors listed at homes and churches
John Warren was on our streets last Saturday. Billie McCormick visited Edward Clink last Sunday. Sylvester Johnston travelled to Palestine last Sunday. Rev. Miner of Burket called at p. W. Sooke home Monday. William Regenos Sr. visiting friends in Warsaw. Artie Carr visited Abner Meyer home. Victor Lamme and Horton Hill cutting wood for John E. Rowland. Mrs. Cathrine Hill visited with her daughter Mrs. Della Roland and family. John Olink and wife visited George Michaels home. Maud and Lillie Homan attended church at Center. Theodore Parker hauled logs for Onarley Jones. Elias Parker near Barker called on friends. Mrs. Dollie Teeter and daughter Dora visited Philip Snoke and family. Mrs. George Michaels recovering from illness. Charlie Snoke attended church at Fairview. Myrtin Dancer near Palestine visited Delphia Johnston. Henry Miller near Mentone visited Mrs. Laura Parker and family. Charlie Johnston, recent Claypool worker, returned home.
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Sylvester Johnston
Palestine
Rev. Miner
Burket
P. W. Sooke
William Regenos, Sr
Warsaw
Artie Carr
Abner Meyer
Victor Lamme
Horton Hill
John E. Rowland
Elias Parker
Near Barker
Dollie Teeter
Dora
Philip Snoke
George Michaels
Charlie Snoke
Fairview
Myrtin Dancer
Near Palestine
Delphia Johnston
Henry Miller
Near
Mentone
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Quick Health Return
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for indigestion constipation headaches backache and kidney trouble. Claims money back if it fails and offers tea or tablet form for 35 cents through CC Rager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Groundhog Shadow Signals Start Of Protracted Meeting At Fairview
Local column notes a ground hog shadow on Tuesday and reports various visitors in Fairview. Dallas Hohman and Warsaw visitors, Andy Scott, John Tinkey seen in the area, Frank Newcomer and wife, H E Lowman and son Wilber, Festus Minear and family from Claypool, Irvin Dish family, James Reed and wife with W M Hatfield and family noted over the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Scott
John Tinkey
Frank Newcomer
Warsaw
H. E. Lowman
Wilber
Festus Minear
Claypool
Irvin
John M. Miller
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Vrs
Grace VanStuddiford
Pittaborgesys
G. A. Brush
Record Office
J.C. Hay
Hendrix
Strik
Sygners
W. J. Fitton
Bus
Conner Building
Silver Lake, Ind
A. F. Kline
Silver
Ind
Snoke & Heller
Fitton Grocery
R. M. Donaldson
R. H. McFarland
ELKS
Democrats
Lake
Arthur
Lincoln
Mabel Kinssy
Germantown
John Warren
Billie McCormick
Edward Clink
Cathrine Hill
Mrs. Della Roland
John Olink
Maud
Lillie Homan
Center
Theodore Parker
Onarley Jones
Ter
Laura Parker
Charlie Johnston
This Place
Dallas Hohman
Was & Warsaw
James Reed
W. M. Hatfield
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