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Newspaper

Silver Lake Record

Location

Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1906

Page

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Old Pioneer Passes Away After Civil War Service

Charles Wooded es, son of Stewart and Sarah Dunes, born Tees wee county, Tees, died aged 70 years 7 months 2 days in Todiana. Survived by wife Elizabeth Youur, one daughter Bets Theodore Darkerland Obie Soy, and five grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow at home, then to Mt Diansantelureti. services by Revd WesSinger and Rev Sarah with music by CC Beieh. under auspices of the I.O.Q. OL B.

Charies Woodeedes Sam Stewart Sarah Dunes Teeswee Clete Pune Seward Lownstip Woseiuskee Todiana Tie Mies Mitzabeth Youur Thea Tsen Te Tits Milion Berg Theodore Darkerlanod Silver Lake Pfe Briday Mt Diensantelureti WesSinger Westfield Sarah M.E Church Trisigand CC. Beieh

Birthday Surprise At Planes Home In Wewunna

On Dast Phur day evening neighbors gathered at Mr and Mrs J J Planes near Wewunna to celebrate Mrs Hanes 40th birthday. A surprise party formed after nine and guests enjoyed food and toasts. Plans included woodwork gifts for local carriers and a cheerful farewell as guests departed with wishes for happiness.

Jianes Tae Fuerr Jones Easter Drould The Herald Wishion

Demented William H Rhodes Jr Threatens Family

The excerpt notes William H Rhodes Jr living northeast of town, twice confined at Logans Court asylum, now demented again. He has abused his wife and two children since last fall, attempted to buy a revolver, and nearly choked his wife last Saturday before she escaped. Sheriff Mabie planned to take him to Lue asgiunt.

William H. Rhodes, Jr Here Logans Court Ife Sheri Mabie Menday Lue

Town Board Grants Franchise to S. B. Flora

In last week's ReEcoup a misprint misstated the franchise grant. The town board awarded an electric light franchise to S. B. Flora rather than a telephone concession as previously noted.

Eleectrice Light S. B. Flora

Chicago Examiner Ad Offers Old Price for 23 Cents a Month

An advertisement from L. W. Myers announces the Chicago Examiner can be furnished at the old price of 23 cents per month.

Chicago Examiner L. W. Myers

Not Many Old Engineers Left

The Wabash Plain Dealer reports only five of the original twenty plus engineers remain in active service after the takeover by the Big Four. Irene Taylor has 30 years, Billy Hayden 25, Jobin Orrence 20, Jack Gibbons 18, and Fletcher Jollitt 15 years. Jollitt to succeed the late Elijah Radabaurh, killed in a Nabibs station collision. Radabaurh’s locomotive 626 is in repair and due back in a month.

Wabash Plain Dealer Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan Railway Big Four Michigran Division Irene Taylor Wabash Louisville Billy Hayden Benton Harbor Jobin Orrence Benton Barbor Jack Gibbons Fletcher Jollitt Benton Harbor-Wabash Engineer Jollitt Elijah Radabaurh Nabibs Station Radabaurh Jailit

Big Four Wreck Near Greensburg Narrow Escape On Train

A Big Four train with a show troupe on an extra car derailed after a broken rail near Greensburg between Greenssure and North Vernon at the Hrewersville bridge. The tender and smoking car stayed upright, no injuries, speed saved a plunge off the embankment.

Notice to Secret Orders Gather for Sunday Service

The K of P Lodge No. 164 I Q O O S Lodge No 57H and D of Ri Lodge No 496 all of Silver Lake will attend services at the M M Church Sunday February 25 at 10 30 a m with a sermon by Rev A E Sarah. Visiting brethren invited. We have prepared all of the liniment prescribed by Uncle Tomy Ball at the Corner Drug Store.

K. of P. Lodge I. QO. O. S. Lodge D. of Ri Silver Lake M.M A. E. Sarah Uncle Tomy Ball Corner

Outgrown Patience Reflections On Silver Lake Telephone

A Milford Mail column laments rising impatience with telephone service in Silver Lake. It contrasts early lines and toll connections with modern irritations, condemns vulgar abuse of a switchboard operator, and argues the operator bears the burden of courtesy and restraint.

Cash Store Quietly Repairs For Spring Stock

The Cash Store is undergoing improvements including a metal ceiling and new wall paper to enhance its shop for the upcoming spring stock. The public is urged to watch for their advertisement in the Recoy once the new stock arrives.

Minister Tilman to Leave Pastoral Work Amid Sight Loss

Rev. J W Tilman, former pastor of the M E Church here and now living in Roane, is almost blind. Doctors say no improvement is expected and he will quit his ministerial duties this spring.

J. W. Tilman M. E Roane

Postmasters Must Quit Politics Policy Enforced

The Post Office Department will enforce a rule banning postmasters from active political involvement. Reports from six to seven counties in Tennessee claim postmasters support congressmen seeking renomination or mix in state committee contests. Two inspectors have been dispatched to investigate, with punishment possible if evidence confirms undue activity.

Postotice Department Taaiaiia Congress

Indiana Pastoral Move Sends Kemper from Jacksonville

Rev F M Kemper resigns after serving Snyder Memorial Methodist Church since October 1901 and will start pastoral work in Mishawaka Indiana. He cites Indiana field and proximity to his former home as reasons. Dr T Ross Parrish will succeed him, currently at Mishawaka and to assume duty in March.

F. M. Kemper Snyder Memorial Methodist Church Mishawaka Ind Indiana Snyder Memorial Church Kemper T. Ross Parrish Parish Jacksonville Florida

Zimmermans Drug Store Sells Cough Drops and Lozengers

Zimmerman s Drug Store offers cough drops and throat lozenges for relief. Customers can purchase brands and generic options during weekly specials. Local health concerns drive renewed demand for soothing remedies.

Zimmerman

Town ship Institute report covers leadership changes

The furniture business by S G Burdge and Burdge Skinner pianog and organ line will pass to Burze Son with Roy Burdge joining his father. Roy, a bright worker, is expected to succeed. next institute set for March 10, 1906, with a large attendance anticipated. The event notes program lines and highlights state consolidation as a theme.

S. GB. Burdge Burdge

Married Miss Fern Wells Weds Howard E Conn in Butter

Miss Fern Wells eldest daughter of Rev and Mrs O B Wells of Butter Indiana married Mr Howard E Conn of Fulton Indiana. The ceremony by Rev Wells at the bride’s home on Saturday Feb 10 at seven. The quiet home wedding had few guests. The bride, born in Silver Lake, is known for talent and character. The groom, a teacher from a well to do family, will reside in Fulton Indiana.

New Harmony Movement Swick Martindale Butterbaugh Correll Ferne Stauffer Kern Eschbach Lulu Sprige Silver Lake Fern Wells O. B. Wells Butter Ind Howard E.conn Fulton Tuiton

Timber buyers offer top cash for logs and timber

The Claypool Lumber Co advertises they pay the highest market price in cash for any timber, logs, or timber products and invite readers to phone with offerings.

The Claypool Lumber Co

Fay Robertson Hurt by Rip Saw at Sprigg Mill

Fay Robertson was operating a rip saw at the Sprigg mill Tuesday morning when the thumb and first two fingers of his left hand were caught in the saw. The flesh from the ball of the thumb was torn to the bone and the outside of the fingers skin was cut, but no bones were injured. He escaped a more serious injury.

Sprigg Fay Robertson

Valence of a Valentine Blessing for Getty Family

Mr and Mrs Arthur Getty welcomed a daughter on St Valentine’s Day making the couple’s day memorable. The newborn girl is described as a real live valentine and a sweet memento of the occasion.

Arthur Getty Valentine

Injured From Fall From Ladder Shifts Work

A. B. Jontz of the Leonard farm south of town accepted a salesman position at Alspaugh & Son hardware store and began work Monday morning. He will soon oversee farm machinery sales and move to town once a house is found. Henry Brenneman will occupy the farm. J. A. Meek sustained a painful injury to his left foot Tuesday forenoon while assisting with roof repairs. He fell ten to twelve feet from a ladder, landing mainly on one foot, with possible fractures or tendon damage, and is expected to be laid up for some time.

A. BE. Jontz Leonard Alspaugh & Son Hardware Jontz Henry Brenneman Jerry Kreiter Kreiter

Immortal J. N. Free Ends Wandering Life in Ohio

J. N. Free known as Immortal J. N. quits roaming and stays at his sister’s home in McCutchenville Ohio. After years of travel he rarely paid for lodging or transport and is now expected to remain until spring.

Indiana J. N J. N. Free McCutchenville Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boundary Charles W. Jones Seward To Christian Tomor Mt. Pleasant Mrs. Hanes Electric Light Greensburg Milford Mail Central Witchboard Warsaw Place Report of Township Institute Urday J. A. Meek James A. Meek
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