23 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
1
Instructions urge attorneys to publish all notices in The Record for clients who fund them. Advises submitting administrator guardianship and real estate sale notices to preferred papers to avoid hidden bias. Includes call to notify lawyers to avoid reliance on county seat papers.
Mr Frank Sellers and Miss Ollie Rickel were married at the U B Parsonage in Warsaw on February 18. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Reason Rickel of Beaver Dam and the groom is described as a sterling, respected young man. The couple earn the best wishes of hundreds of friends as they begin married life.
The state spelling contest will be held in the hall of the house of representatives on Friday March 31. Thirty nine spellers will compete, three from each congressional district. Rules are expected to be similar to county contests.
Charles Hively holds a public sale at his farm four miles south and three miles west of this place on Saturday February 23. Stock includes three head of horses nine head cattle thirteen head hogs fodder core and farm implements. Terms usual 12 months time five percent discount for cash on time sales sale starts at 12.
Promoter J Drayer loses the 25 mile Wabash Warsaw line right of way asKosciusko and Wabash county tax sales transfer ownership to the farms. Daniel S Stevens acted for local farmers and secured a tax deed last week. He will soon sign quit claim deeds returning the land to adjacent owners Tale ends with Stevens strip.
The Kosciusko County soldiers home at LaFayette is practically completed and expected to be accepted by the county commissioners next month. Samuel Kreiter won the contract for 3999 dollars. completion was delayed from last December by unavoidable circumstances. J P Kebler, inspector, reports superior workmanship and materials, proclaiming a first class home for the county.
Indiana churches will observe Tuberculosis Sunday on April 30. Pastors will receive data from J N Hurty secretary of the state board of health to aid sermon preparation.
Artie Zimmerman relocated his household from Kendallville to a large farm near Helmer, northeast of Kendallville. He had long considered farming and now begins a new venture with expected success based on his past record.
A temperance lecture will be given at South Pleasant Church next Sunday afternoon at about three o clock after Sunday school. Rev. N E Tillman will deliver the address. The organizers expect a large attendance.
The notice explains where to find the paid subscription date on the paper or wrapper, urging readers to check it. It promises the same welcome at the office if the date indicates a lapse or needs renewal, implying courtesy and continued service for all customers.
A call for civic unity urges towns to unite and promote enterprise to attract residents and encourage sustainable growth. Cooperation, helping neighbors, and fostering business are highlighted as essential to a town’s prosperity and attractive appearance.
Book sellers Cline and Co list widely priced titles in a sale note. The advertisement features discounts across current popular titles with emphasis on value and accessibility for readers seeking bargains.
Earl R Wilson of South Whitley and Edna Beigh of near this place were married Wednesday of last week at the Christian church parsonage in Warsaw. Edna is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Beigh, long respected residents. The RECORD extends congratulations to the couple.
A government seed distribution offers free garden seed to residents who have not yet received a package from Congressman Barnhart. City congressmen show little demand, and Barnhart provides extra allotments to those who will use them. Children require a written parental order to receive seeds.
The first local option vote under the new law will be held next Monday in Lawrence County. Six of nine townships plus the cities of Bedford and Mitchell will vote. Campaigners seek early success as wets push for first blood in these areas. Elections also occur on the 28th in Wabash County and in portions of Huntington and Grant counties with other southern sites voting.
Garnet Mullikin two year old son of Rev and Mrs Mullikin of Claypool became ill after drinking coal oil from a can on a Wednesday evening. He was initially strangled by the exposure but improved after Dr Landis attended him and the child is now getting along nicely.
Mrs. Arthur Hively shows steady recovery after a critical week. A Chicago nurse arrived Saturday morning and has provided essential care that aided her convalescence, with her able to sit propped up in bed yesterday.
The land parcel, about 15 acres and over three miles long, sold for 26.60 at tax sale. With the right of way divided, the future of Drayer's Wabash electric line fades, and the public should expect little further news on the project.
Four week series at the Methodist church continues through Sunday evening with strong attendance. Rev Buck has delivered forceful sermons and many have responded to the altar call as seats filled and even standing room only.
A community newspaper urges local residents to share news items and support the paper. It argues readers should help the paper by providing information and reciprocate for the town’s prosperity.
The Gary paper reports a surge of 30 to 40 saloon license applications amid a heavy rush. It predicts the city will license about 250 saloons before the month ends, signaling a booming local market and crowded streets.
A total solar eclipse will be visible here in April. It starts a few minutes before six o’clock and lasts about forty minutes.
Benjamin Smith 21 a lifer was sentenced for murdering his aged father in Muncie and hanged himself with its suspenders in Michigan City prison, authorities said.
The Rev Harry M Hitchcock pastor of a Trenton New Jersey church launches a crusade against the word Hello used in telephone service. He says it incites swearing daily as the o is emphasized and Hell is implied. He argues dropping the o would not work and notes callers often end words with an o in frustration.
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