Death of Mrs K J Bilger Kezta Loop
Kezta J Loop born Wooster Ohio July 23 1834 died December 22 1912 aged 77 years 4 months 2 days. Married John Bilger December 17 1857 he preceded her. Survived by daughter Mrs C L Leonard and granddaughters Mrs Myron Murphy and Miss Leonard with other relatives. Joined Lutheran Church early and remained faithful until death.Passed to the great beyond in peace and confidence of meeting the Savior.
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Kezta J. Loop
Wooster
Ohio
John Bilger
C. L. Leonard
Myron Murphy
Berrien Centre
Michigan
Min
Mrs Bilger Dies After Prolonged Ill Health
Mrs Bilger had been in failing health for about a year and died after a sickness of five or six weeks. She and her husband were longtime members of the Lutteran church and affected friends mourn the loss. Funeral services were held at 1 p m Tuesday December 24 from the home conducted by Rev Fryberger with interment at Lakeview cemetery. Out of town attendees included Mesdames Shipley Widaman Roller and Adam Stout of Warsaw Curtis Rotler of Elkhart Mrs Willbin and Miss Amelia Roller of Goshen and Mrs Myron Murphy of Berrien Center Mich who was ill and could not attend.
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Mesdames Shipley
Widaman and Roller
Adam Stout
Warsaw
Curtis Rotler
Elkhart
Will bin
Amelia Roller
Goshen
Skating Thrives as Thebe Lake Freezes Thick
Thebe Lake forms a strong ice sheet nearly ten inches thick allowing wide use by youths for skating. Local residents report a lively scene with children enjoying the frosty pastime on the lake.
Canadian arrival returns to Stites area family notes
Mrs. Lynch and her children arrived from Canada the first of last week and are now staying with Mrs. Flora Zile. Mrs. Lynch is Mrs. Zile’s daughter and her family has lived in the Dominion for years. They are reported to be resettling in Stites.
Birthday celebrations for Mrs. Mary Jaques Garrison
Mrs Mary Jaques Garrison of Decatur celebrated her 86th birthday on Tuesday December 31 at her daughter Mrs Bell Johnsons home in Decatur. She moved from Ohio to Indiana with her parents in 1843 and remains active at her age.
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Mary Jaques Garrison
Decatur
F. M. Jaques
There
Bell Johnson
Ohio
Indiana
Death of Rev. Daniel Bolin in Severy Kansas
Rev. Daniel Bolin died at his home in Severy Kansas on December 14 1912 at age 70. He preached from 1872 until retirement and served in Co I 12th Ind Infantry from 1862 to the Civil War end. A kind hearted comrade and true soldier, he was well known to long time local residents.
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Daniel Bolin
Severy
Kansas
Co. I
Ind
Bolin
Changes at Big Four station prompt new agent appointment
From the Kilmoreville Reporter last week we note Ray Fenimore takes charge as agent at the Big Four station here and assumes telegraphic duties. Fred Furman departs for Indianapolis to manage a portion of the freight office, a move welcomed by many who recall his former service and friendship in our city.
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Big Four
Ray Fennimore
Fred ‘Urman
Indianapolis
Wir. Furmar
Capitol City
Reverend S M Hill Rushes to Mother's Bedside
The pastor of Buck Creek was summoned from his home Sunday to the bedside of his mother Mrs Cassie Hill who has been quite sick north of the town.
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S. M. Hill
Buck Creek
Cassie Hill
Masquerade at Myrtle Glenn Park Draws Large Crowd
A large crowd attended the masquerade at the rink in Myrtle-Glenn Park Tuesday evening hosted by Rager and Jantz. Attendees enjoyed a lively event with a festive atmosphere throughout the night.
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Rick
Myrtle-Glenn Park
Rager & Jantz
Jaques Presents Record of Apples to Office During Christmas
M Jaques presented the record office with a dozen or more fine apples from his farm last summer. Mr and Mrs Jaques receive thanks for the produce and generosity.
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M. Jaques
Cecil Hill Visits Silver Lake Relatives After Stratford Arrival
Cecil Hill arrived from Stratford Texas for an extended visit with relatives in and around Silver Lake. He previously lived south of town with his parents Mr and Mrs Elsworth Hill and moved with them to the South-West about four years ago.
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Cecil Hill
Stratford
Texas
Silver Lake
Cecil
Mrs. Elsworth Hill
Revival Meetings Begin at M. E. Church
Rev HR W Park started a series of revival meetings at the M. E. Church on Monday evening with large attendance. Many local businesses have begun closing at seven to allow owners and clerks to attend the services.
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HR. W. Park
M. E
Carlisle Botts Receives Stitches After Stove Injury
While visiting Bloomington last week , Mr and Mrs Botts reported their son Carlisle fell against a stove cutting a deep gash on his forehead needing three stitches. A day or two later he reopened the wound and required medical attention. He is now recovering well.
Death of Mrs. Flora Converse in Peru
Mrs Flora Converse died at the E B Flavien home in Peru on Tuesday of last week. She once lived with her daughter Mrs Flavien and family in Silver Lake and made many friends during her stay.
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Flora Converse
E. B. Flavien
Peru
Apples Picked in Fall of 1911 Sent by Mrs Wederick
We received two fine apples this Thursday morning from Mrs C L Wederick. The fruit is red and well preserved though the variety is unknown. They were picked last fall and would keep a year or two longer if not eaten. Mrs Wederick saved many at the time of picking, but now only a few remain.
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C. L. Wederick
Ideal Christian The Idea of Consecration Meeting
The Young People's Meeting at the United Brethren church next Sunday evening will discuss The Ideal Christian. I His Consecration. J. P. Homman will lead the program.
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United Brethren Church
J. P. Homman
Mrs Hill Reported Very Sick at Home
Cassie Hill, residing north of town, has been seriously ill. She was last reported resting easier but not improved, and her children were summoned to her bedside as her condition worsened last Sunday.
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Cassie Hill
Here
Illinois trip with Paulus Jeft seeks work in Steger
Cloire Paulus Jeft travels to Steger Illinois with Ervin Clink on Saturday to pursue employment opportunity and plan to remain in the area.
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Cloire Paulus
Steger Illinois
Ervin Clink
Stauffer Couple Plan Winter in Nappanee
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Stauffer leave their Beaver Dam farm and visit the Hathaway home before remaining in Nappanee for the winter.
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W. W. Stauffer
Beaver Dam
Hathaway Home
Nappanee
Gas Plant Engine Improves. Lights Expected Soon
The gas producer and engine recently installed at the electric light plant shows marked improvement and should be running in good shape shortly to provide patrons with better lights.
Miller Family Visit From Dakota Distinctive Roots Told
Here From Dakota Mr and Mrs Esta Miller and children of North Dakota are visiting relatives. Mr Miller is brother to William Miller who lives west of town and Mrs Miller was formerly Miss Blanch Richards, daughter of Mrs Levi Oldfather who resides southwest of town.
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Esta Miller
North Dakota
Mr. Miller
William Miller
Miller
Blanch Richards
Levi Oldfather
Armey Family Arrives From Clyde North Dakota
Joe Armey and his wife with children arrived on Christmas day from Clyde North Dakota and will stay with his mother Mrs Hannah Armey until early spring. Armey has spent over twelve years in Dakota and has found much success.
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Joe Armey
Clyde
North Dakota
Hannah aArmey
Mr. Armey
Dakota
Insurance resolution urged for property protection
A plea to insured property owners to secure coverage with Queen Insurance Company this year. The rate is affordable and protects against loss of property or household goods, with Brush & Hanson of Silver Lake as local representatives.
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Queen Insurance Company
Silver Lake
Brush & Hanson
Birthday Surprise for Dane Quay on December Birthday
Fourteen youths gathered at Dane Quay’s home on December 21 for a birthday party. Dane, turning fifteen, had recently returned from his grandparents’ nearby Rose Hill farm. Friends presented gifts, Gordon Gresso organized a second surprise, and twelve cake candles marked 1897 and 1912 on the large cake. The room featured black and orange class colors and a Christmas bell as the crowd thanked Mrs. Quay.
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Dane Quay
Dane
P. Leckrone
Rose Hill
Gordon Gresso
Ganger
Cathern Hay
Gladys Sprigg
Mary Clymer
Portia Flora
Ruth Leckrone
Ruth
Pauline Getty
Chester Bashbore
Adrain Mower
Milton Leckrone
Lawrence Zobrosky
Jimmie Jontz
Raymond Meckerill
Take This Year Advice and Encouragement
A dated block of moral guidance urges action and restraint for the year. It covers faithfulness in love and business, health, politeness, family outings, listening before judging, and perseverance with hopeful scripture references. The tone is exhortatory, promoting prudence and resilience.
Students spend holidays across town and region
Bernard Votter of the School of Pharmacy Indiana polis and Walter Stent of the Indianapolis medical school were home for the holidays. Vance Davis from Ypsalanta Michigan visited with his parents. Harve Geiger stayed at Milford and returned Monday to resume high school. Ervin Clink, previously with a job in Steger Illinois, was home with his parents and is progressing well in a new position.
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Bernard Votter
School of Pharmacy
Indianapolis
Walter Stent
Indianapolis Medical School
Vance Davis
Ypsalanta, Mich
Mrs
Ed Davis
Harve Geiger
Milford
Ervin Clink
Steger Illinois
Samuel Olink
Ervin
Davis Visit Tenary Brothers and Families
Michigan man Sherley Davis of Trenary traveled Tuesday to visit his uncles William H. and Edwin Davis and their families for a family gathering and reunion.
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Sherley Davis
Trenary
Mich
William H. and
Edwin Davis
West Virginia trip returns Robert Wiltrout home
Robert Wiltrout came back Tuesday morning from Charleston Virginia after four months with sister Edna Reveal and family. While east he worked in a large book store. He has changed somewhat but remains the same boy.
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Charleston
Virginia
Edna Reveal
East
Robert
Marriage Unites Miss Mable Fruit and Walter Douglas
Miss Mable Fruit of North Manchester wed Walter Douglas of Wabash at the Fruit home in North Manchester on Christmas Day. Relatives and friends in this place join the Recorgo in extending congratulations.
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Mable Fruit
North Manchester
Walter Douglas
Wabash
John Fruit
Pupils to Register Names at Sunday School Start
Edward Snake, superintendent of the United Brethren Sunday School, announces the start of the new year. He asks all pupils to attend next Sunday to register their names in the new book purchased for this purpose.
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Edward Snake
United Brethren Sunday School
Peoples Mutual Telephone to Hold Annual Meeting
The stockholders of Peoples Mutual Telephone Company will meet in Silver Lake on Saturday January 4 1913 to elect officers for the coming year and to address other business that may arise. H L Oldfather general manager.
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Peoples Mutual Telephone Company
Silver Lake
H. L. Oldfathher
New York Man John Yates Visits South Silver Lake
John Yates of New York City spent last Saturday and Sunday visiting his mother Mrs. Esther Yates in South Silver Lake. He then traveled to Bourbon and Chicago to handle business matters.
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John Yates
New York City
Esther Yates
Silver Lake
Bourbon
Chicago
Magazine Agency Seeks Subscribers for Money Saving Clubs
Brush and Hanson at the Record office in Silver Lake offer subscription services for any magazine. They provide money saving magazine clubs and catalogs to save subscribers time and money.
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Brush & Hanson
Silver Lake
Made Perfect Spelling Grades in Silver Lake Schools
Silver Lake pupils across grades show perfect spelling marks in the third month of school. Notable honorees include Second Grade performers Fanchion Kline Elred Cline James Snyder Curtis Fisher Ellen Brown Paul Park and others from Third to Eighth Grade such as Laura Grosawiler Burl Grosswiler Fern Gall Mil dred Miller Marie Smith Mae Walter Ralph Whittenberger Meta Paulus and Delbert Kerlin.
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Silver Lake
Fanchion Kline
Eldred Cline
James Snyder
Curtis Fisher
Elen Brown
Paul Park
Laura Grosawiler
Elien Dillman
Ethel Clinker
Caro Bouse
Burl Gross‘wiler
Fern Gall
Wilgerdia Kissinger
Mildred Miller
Marie Smith
Mae Walter Della Shepherd
Majorie Bouse
Dorsey Butterbaugh
Also Mentioned on This Page
K. J. Bilger
Berrien Centre, Mich
Thebe
Bere
Canada
Me Summ Tville
M. E. Church
Young Peoples Meeting
Mrs. Hill
Illinois
Summe Brothers
West Virginia
Robert Wiltrout
New York
Agency
Dewey Richardson
Maxine Snyder
Lena Hamman
Marie Carr
Ralph
Meta -Paulus
I Delbert Kerlin
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