Weddings During Holiday Season In This Locality
Several weddings occurred over the holiday period with many friends extending congratulations. The note lists the newly joined couples and records jovial community goodwill.
06 Jan 1910
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1910
Page
1
Several weddings occurred over the holiday period with many friends extending congratulations. The note lists the newly joined couples and records jovial community goodwill.
Arthur C. Paulus and Miss Goldie L. Hartsock were married Christmas day at the bride's parents home in Sidney. A four course dinner followed. About twenty relatives attended. Rev. D. W. Sanders officiated. The couple will reside in their new Sidney home and have many friends' best wishes.
Cecil Martindale of Keunion New Jersey and Hazel Rittenhouse of North Manchester were married Friday afternoon December 24 by Rev J J Fred at the Methodist church in Wabish. The bride is Sherman Lichtehouse's daughter employed at A Gault- Maiser's store in North Manchester. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs H A Martindale and an electrician with a home at Boonton. The couple plans to live in New Jersey after a short honeymoon.
Roscus Keplinger and Gertrude Dick, both from nearby areas, were married in Warsaw on Friday afternoon December 24 by Rev. James M Lakin. The couple are highly esteemed with many friends here and at Claypo.
A marriage license was issued at Warsaw last week to Edward M. Clink of near this place and Miss Lottier Shoemaker of Claypool. The couple are highly respected and have many friends who wish them happiness and prosperity.
James Hollie Hill and Rosalyn Arnols of Elkhart wed on Christmas Eve in a modest ceremony. The couple exchanged vows in a local town church with family in attendance.
A line from an old lyric or saying links a white Christmas to a bleak outcome with a lean graveyard image, reflecting grim folk sentiment about winter and death.
A defendant pleaded guilty to a charge identified as gearge apd with a fine of 300 dollars. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail. Miller began serving the sentence Monday and is set for release next Thursday.
The piece reflects on death, life, and planning for the year 1910. It urges definite resolutions, conscientious honesty, and prayerful reliance on God, noting life’s uncertainty and the need for spiritual dedication. It emphasizes gratitude, bearing losses, and seeking divine guidance for prosperity and happiness.
New town officials were sworn in at noon Monday January 3 with L. O. Jones F. D. Hayman and W. F. Helser serving as trustees for wards one to three respectively. W. H. Kern was named treasurer J. D. Lee Cline as clerk and S. W. Smith as marshal. the town awaits the new board meeting Friday night and a separate notice confirms the marshal is still to be appointed.
Rev Wright started a series of protracted revival meetings at Claypool last Sunday evening, drawing locals to the church and expecting continued services this week.
Rev. C A Spitler conducts revival meetings at the Center church just north of town inviting locals to attend routines of prayer and preaching through a multi night series.
Christmas entertainments at the churches proved successful despite disagreeable weather. An attentive audience filled the venues and the program showcased varied performances across multiple churches.
J A Walter, longtime Big Four agent at this place, has been transferred to Carthage in a higher paying role. He is praised for his satisfactory service to company and patrons. Mrs Walter is noted for tireless church and club work. They will be missed by the community as they relocate.
Stockholders of Mutual Telephone Company held their annual meeting to review finances, elect directors, and discuss network improvements. Officials reported solid revenue, outlined upcoming service expansions, and emphasized community outreach and member benefits.
The People Mutual Telephone Company annual meeting in the Central office drew a large turnout with the old board reelected. Secretary’s report shows about 72000 spent on repairs and improvements last year including 4100 for last February’s sleet storm. Board weighs metathrough long distance upgrades and all day Sunday service. A New Year watch party and farewell for Mrs. J A Walter was held at Mrs C A Pearson and Mrs E M Funk’s home with contests music games and leaf resolutions. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lee Cline Hurley Rayer Clarence Hill Chester Jontz N A Cary C A Pearson and Mrs J A Walter plus several young guests.
Entertained at Country Home Sunday December 26 1909 the H E Repenes family hosted friends with a noon meal and music. Attendees included Mr and Mrs A E Cline Mr and Mrs J E Cline and son Mr and Mrs J D Cline and son Mr and Mrs A C Hively and son and Mrs Susan Rittenhouse. Mr Regenes provided transportation both ways.
A 1905 letter from Stevensville Mill Dae says warm greetings to Old Indiana friends. The writer notes a cold November, high living costs, good wages, a long life and happiness in a heavenly home, and mentions health issues preventing full replies.
Lake Township teachers plan a meeting at the high school Saturday next January 1910. Program includes opening exercise roll call quotations nature study agriculture Opal Berlin Bible introduction Alda Lukens Julia Arthur discussion on examination tests reports marks prizes and medals model recitation by J D Lee Cline afusic query box Lula Sprigg recitation Mable Martindale and a debate on whether a child’s destiny is more by environment than heredity with Edgar E Botts and Artie Carr as speakers.
Mr Charles Roger and his wife are traveling through Texas southwest region savoring the scenery and favorable climate. They report enjoying the pleasant country as they continue their journey.
Akron residents rejoice after last week’s election results. Officials congratulate the community on the peaceful turnout and affirmed the victory as a democratic milestone.
The Claypool Dramatic Company staged WAS A SUCCESS last evening to a largely attended audience. The performance pleased attendees and drew strong appreciation from the crowd.
Perry R. Metzger announces a public sale at his home five miles northeast of here next Thursday. He plans to move to Elkhart and will market his Wagner motorcycle agency once weather improves. Auction items include horses, two buggies, wagon, harness, plows, fodder, corn, hay, and various other articles.
Mrs. Hannah Armey received a Tuesday communication from her daughter Mrs. Philip Amiss in Huntington reporting that her two young daughters are suffering from pneumonia. The children had been ill but were somewhat improved at that time.
J. P. Hamman resigns to join Le Sunday as a salesman for a wholesale establishment serving agents and furnishings. The move details his career shift and new post.
A fragmentary report notes Mrs. Re and M. Rowland returning to a Western home, with garbled references to Siecintt and ast bores, suggesting a disrupted scene and unclear ownership or operation of property in a Manchester area.
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