24 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1910
Page
1
The Frank Hill horse sale drew attendees from the surrounding territory and nearby locality. About 50 horses were sold, but bidding was less spirited and prices were not up to expectations.
The state chemist will perform an additional analysis of cider samples collected from various regions. Authorities suspect the cider sold in dry areas contains significant alcohol content.
Foster Miller and his sister Mrs. Robert McFarland of McMinnville Tennessee arrived last Saturday for a visit with their father J. J. Miller and other relatives. Mrs. McFarland and brother have been in Tennessee for three years living on a farm and may move to Indiana if Mr. McFarland decides to relocate there after selling his property.
L W Mers F D Harman and Monroe Paulus went to Chicago last Sunday for the third annual cement show held this week there More than 300 concerns attended the event with displays illustrating recent industry developments Farmers are using more cement today than any other item in the field
Rural mail service costs the United States 120 000 dollars daily or 336 million yearly yet benefits 20 million rural Americans. It reduced personal crises among farmers wives raised farm values by 25 to 45 percent improved crop yields created 41 000 rural mail carriers and spurred thrift and artistic surroundings.
State board of accounts sent two examiners to audit county clerks books in Warsaw. They have worked about a week and expect another week or ten days. Cost to townships nears 81000 and may rise to about 3000 for taxpayers. Each examiner earns 10 dollars daily, pays own hotel, and receives round trip mileage.
Dr F C Tucker was brought from St Joseph hospital in Fort Wayne to his home Wednesday afternoon. He is improving and no further complications are expected if conditions remain stable.
E E Maurer was summoned to North Manche last Friday morning due to his father Mr Maurer being seriously ill for several weeks and expected to die within days.
W L Miller was summoned to North Manchester last Friday because his father Giilés Miller, staying at the Henry Hinkle home, suffered a third stroke of paralysis after the first stroke earlier in the week.
Brooms may cost housewives a dollar within months as southern Indiana manufacturers warn of a price spike. Evansville plants are paying three times the normal rate for broom corn and report broom scarcity even at that premium.
The piece urges charity and patience before judging others and warns against gossip that distorts events. It emphasizes avoiding hasty conclusions when reports about young people arise and urges treating others as one would wish to be treated.
State Senator Proctor of Elkhart says if the supreme court rules Sunday baseball unconstitutional he will introduce a bill for local option on baseball in the next legislature. He argues communities should decide by ward or county whether to allow Sunday games, and many communities may vote in favor at option elections.
Governor Marshall will attend a Democratic love feast in Albion on Friday evening February 25 and deliver an address. A banquet will follow with tickets priced at 50 cents each.
Mr and Mrs Fran cis Rager welcome a 9 pound girl born last Saturday morning at their home. Mr Rager appeared on the street with a serene pleasant expression after the event, sharing the proud moment with passersby.
County auditors data compiled by state statistician J L Péetz shows figures on reelection trends and county performance. The fragment highlights gaps and suggests further detail is needed for complete interpretation.
The article reports Mr. Barry asserting readiness to start work on the interurban line as soon as weather permits amid rumors. It notes a rail shipment dispute with Bethlehem Pa over pricing and freight, causing alleged delays and denials of plans while Barry remains reachable at telephone 140 in Wabash.
The second quarterly meeting of the OU B church for the Silver Lake circuit will be held at Packerton on Saturday and Sunday March 5 and 6.
Mel Minear of Warsaw lost three valuable horses to horse paralysis over the past two months. The animals were valued at over $600 and Minear spent about $200 on nurse care and veterinary services.
Homeowners with mortgages must apply for tax exemption within the legal window. Applications must be filed after March 1 and before April 30. Affidavits may be prepared at the RECORD office by G. A. Brush Notary Public.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Silver Lake holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m with preaching later in morning. QU E society meets at 6 30 p m. Germantown preaching at 9 a m and 7 30 p m with a 10 30 a m subject Rel igious Gadders and Other Gadders. Rose Hill Grove Chapel Sunday School at the usual morning hour.
A boys brotherhood has been organized at North Manchester with about 40 members aged 9 to 16. The group aims to provide a moral, beneficial feature for the youth and is non denominational, drawing boys from diverse church homes of their parents.
Rural letter carriers in the area enjoyed a holiday Tuesday in observance of Washington’s Birthday, a legal holiday.
Information from Washington indicates Warsaw and Winona Lake post offices will not consolidate as rumored. both will remain operating independently in their current locations.
The court ruled that treating diseased persons by suggestion with rubbing and accepting pay, while styling oneself as a doctor, is unlawful. Practitioners must obtain a physician's license.
H. E. Barnard state food and drug commissioner will alert city and county health officers to butter dealers using moulds that fail to yield sixteen ounces per print. A State department of weights and measures is urged.
The town board enacted a sports and games device tax charging 335 yearly per table or device with an extra 5 for each additional device. A 50 fine applies to owners lacking a license. It unclear if card parties or grounds are included, but the ordinance aims to cover many games and sports.
The Department of Agriculture conducts a bird census across the United States to estimate total bird numbers and identify species that aid crops versus those that harm them. The goal is to reduce harmful birds and boost insect eating varieties.
Rev H E Pontius departed for Saratoga Indiana after a fairly successful revival at the U B church in this place. The meetings yielded 27 conversions up to Pontius leaving home and Rev Spitler closed the series Wednesday evening.
Arthur Lemar aged 24 from Disko arrived in Rochester this morning over the Erie from Chicago in charge of his aged father and was placed in jail. He had previously gone insane while working in Illinois and was placed in the Dunning hospital for the insane in Chicago. An insanity commission is composed of Justice.
A historical note praises a woman who preserved her hips in anticipation of fashion returning to favor. Her restraint is highlighted as a forward looking act aligning with evolving dress trends and social expectations of her era.
Democrats in Lake township held a caucus last Saturday selecting precinct chairmen. Artie Carr was chosen as chairman of the 1st precinct and Samuel Kerlin was chosen as chairman of the 2nd precinct.
A neighbor urges readers to subscribe to the Silver Lake Record now, noting reluctance to lend the paper and a preference to keep it at home when desired.
Rev. Wright conducts a series of revival meetings at South Pleasant Church. The schedule and community interest are noted as the event draws local attendees to revival services.
The Record received government garden seed for free distribution directed by Congressman Barnhart. Seed will be given to grown people at his office to reach families overlooked in the seed program. Children should not come without a written order to avoid crowds and unwanted seeds.
Ezra Funk formerly of his property in east Perry Metzger moves from Chester House to a par house occupied by Smith Higgins. Chester House and wife relocate a farm two miles northwest of town. Samuel Cobb and family move from a farm southeast onto a farm nine miles east. They made the change that day.
C O Herendeen, who resided on his Madison County farm near Mentone, has moved his farm to a new location west of Mentone. The community wishes him abundant success in his new location.
Everett Jontz, resident of Columbia City, moved last week to the T. C. McClure farm south of town with his wife. Neighbors describe him as a reliable worker and expect the couple to perform well on the farm.
S J Dobbins and his family moved from the S S Robinson farm west of town to Warsaw yesterday. They expect Warsaw to be their future home as they settle in with their household goods and moveables.
Alva Summe and family move from Silver Lake farm to Stockhot on West Main. Lindzy family leaves East Sycamore for a southeast farm. Butterbaugh moves onto the farm vacated by the Shay family near Warsaw. David Rowland plans to move into Warren property on East Main after his public sale.
The new Methodist church was dedicated with the total edifice cost at 34770 dollars. Two thousand seven hundred dollars had already been raised prior to the ceremony.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a conditional scene likely from a Southeastern conference item. No clear names or dates are readable. The readable fragments hint at political or electoral content but lack concrete facts to summarize.
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