Sleet and Snow Paralyze Northern Indiana Telegraphs
Northern Indiana endures a decade worst storm of raion sleet and ice with rain turning to snow. power and telegraph lines hit hard. Damage to Peoples Mutual Telephone Co. pegged around 25000 to 50000 dollars as five car loads of poles were ordered for repairs. Mentone and Burker exchanges cut off. Silver Lake limited.
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Indiana
Peoples Mutual Telephone Co
Oldfather
Mentone
Burker
Silver Lake
Claypool Lumber & Coal Co Promises Fair Billing
The Claypool Lumber and Coal Company invites customers to bring in their bills to settle accounts. The message emphasizes fair handling from cellar to garrett and promises satisfactory service.
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Garrett
Claypool Lumber & Coal Co
Misery in Stomach: Digestive Relief in Minutes
A vintage ad promises quick relief from indigestion and stomach misery using Pape's Diapep sin. It claims five minute cure for dyspepsia, belching, heartburn and nausea, with a 50 cent price at local drug stores.
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Piupe
Tere
Kosciusko K of P County Meeting at Leesburg
Kosciusko county meeting of the Knights of Pythias will be held in Leesburg on Friday February 19. A large number of visitors is expected with the session opening in the afternoon and ending in the evening featuring degree work by the North Webster lodge.
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Kosciusko County
The
K. of P's
Leesburg
North Webster
Big Four Road Sees Surprising Earnings Rise
The Big Four report strong monthly earnings growth on the Louisville to Benton Harbor line. Management notes the division shows unsurpassed improvement and highly satisfactory operating results.
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Louisville
Benton Harbor
Grace Parker weds Arley Ring at Claypool home
On February 10 at the Andrew and Grace Parker home west of Claypool, Grace Parker married Arley O Ring in a ceremony conducted by Rev. McCoy of Burket. The couple will reside with her parents until spring when plans are finalized.
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Arley O. Ring
Miss Grace Parker
Home of Bride, West
Andrew Parker
Claypool
Miss Grace
Ezra Ring
McCoy
Burket
Summe Family Moves to South Jefferson Street Home
John Summe, partner in Summe Bros hardware, relocates his family to the Silver Lake property on South Jefferson Street recently vacated by the Brown family. Town welcomes the Summes and wishes them abundant success in their new residence and business pursuits.
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John Summe
Jefferson Street
Brown
Mr. Summe
Summe
Inaugurations From Washington to Madison Chronology
A historical survey recounts early U S inaugurations from Washington to Madison. It notes processions crowds and ceremonial developments including Jefferson Adams and Madison inaugurations and the shift to grand pageantry. It mentions Philadelphia Independence Hall and the old Capitol hall.
Lots of Sickness Grips County Doctors Busy
Reports from across the county show widespread illness with physicians working day and night. Grip is the most prevalent disease, and weather changes are blamed for a majority of cases along with other less serious maladies.
Hathaway Honors Daughter Clara with Valentine Party
On February 12 Mrs. T. B. Hathaway hosted a Valentine party west of town for her daughter Clara turning eighteen. The evening featured heart decor, music, games, and gifts. A three course luncheon followed as twenty three guests departed with birthday wishes.
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T. B.hathaway
Clara
Swi harts Trade Hub Highlighted
A brief note touts Swi harts as the best place to trade promising strong options and favorable terms for buyers and sellers.
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Swiharts
Should B Stop The Practice At Church
Church attendees report that some youths disrupt services by talking and not listening to sermons. Complaints urge immediate action to stop the behavior for others to gain from the discourse.
Telephone lines worker injured by pole breakage on ice
Clark Paxton suffered a gash on the forehead when a pole top and cross arm broke off at work on telephone lines. The incident occurred as icy conditions hampered crews from untangling wrecked wires and poles. New post cards at RECOED office.
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Clark Paxton
Obituary Notes Beloved Citizen and Kind Father
Obituary text honors a man described as a kind father and good neighbor and a beloved citizen. The notice recalls his character and his restrained temper earlier in life and notes admiration from the community, reflecting on his role before his death.
Interior details of new hall and facilities description
The second story hall is fitted with a roomy auditorium and seating for about thirteen chairs. It includes a heated rear apartment and a front space for public meetings. A lower floor houses compartments for a fire engine and furnace, with cement walls and first class carpenter work by George Hammer.
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Wa George Hammer
Good Price for Calf Seals Eight by Keller
T S Keller sold an eight to a buyer from Durham last week. Keller, a prosperous farmer southeast of town, raises thoroughbred stock and got a good price for the calf.
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T. S. Keller
Pole Durham
Claypool
Keller
Simple Home Made Mixture Promises Cures
Druggist touts a very simple home made mixture claimed to cure rheumatism and kidney trouble. Read like a recipe with steps and dosages including fluid extract and syrup, suggesting take by teaspoon and at bedtime with water.
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Philadelphia
John Adams
United States
James Madison
Old Hall of Representatives
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Monroe
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Hurt
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