Warning on Opera Hall safety in Silver Lake town
A public warning urges protective repairs at the Opera Hall east wall in Silver Lake to prevent a potential collapse harming crowds at gatherings. The note questions whether iron bracing and a sturdier stair entry are needed, citing past calls for safety. It also mentions a gift cane from Dr. 8 C Jaques of New York tied to King Edward’s coronation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Edward
Robert Wills
Jaynes
Africa
Asia
Queen of Sheba
Australia
Sealed bids sought for wood for Silver Lake Schools
Sealed bids will be received to 12 oclock noon Saturday January 16 1904 for seventy five two foot wood cards for use in the Silver Lake Schools. Wood must be cut and split from hard body timber. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. J L Arthur Trustee Lake Tp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ncoon
Silver Lake
J. L. Arthur
Fourteen Recruits Mustered by Henry Chipman Post G A R
Henry Chipman Post G A R of Warsaw escorted a delegation to Conrad Babcock's office last Wednesday and mustered in fourteen recruits. The ceremony included ritual work followed by campfire talks and Civil War songs. Returning to Warsaw, the visitors expressed satisfaction with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Babcock
Henry Paulo
Samuel Odgen
Aaron Baker
Benjamin Boltinger
James A. Meak
Nathaniel Perry
J. E. Bardge
Francis Lambert
Milton Ball
John J. Kraft
G. K. Smith
Samuel W. Smith
G. A. Brush
Curtis Overman
Warsaw
Comrads
Ood
Jaques
Robinson
Boydston
Jambrum
Cook
Blackford
Smith
Morrie
Markwood
Razek
Annual Meeting of The Citizen s Mutual Telephone Company Directors Elected
Stockholders of The Citizen s Mutual Telephone Company met at Silver Lake on Saturday January 2 1904 electing Arthur Smith H L Oldfather of Silver Lake and Omer Igo of Mentone to the board for the year. The secretary reported the financial condition and toll line connections. About fifty stockholders attended representing all exchanges and 528 telephones were in use including 185 installed that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Smith
H. L. Oldfather
Silver Lake
Omer Igo
Mentone
Ora Anderson
John Swick
Fred Swick
Allen Black
Franklin Long
Big Foot
James McFarland
James Eaton
J. E. Foreman
Burker
George W. Dick
George W. Irvin
Claypool
J. Fisher
Packerton
Peter Clemmer
Sidney
Uncle William Hill Injured in Bad Fall
Uncle William Hill suffered a severe fall last Sunday while trying to sit in his chair after dinner. He struck a stool during the fall and endured painful bruises, later resting better though still ill and stressed by the shock to his nervous system.
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William Hill
Public Sale Near Silver Lake January 21, 1904
Three miles south and one half mile east of Silver Lake on Thursday January 21 1904 sale begins at 10 o clock with J D Gill auctioneer. Horses milch cows heifer and steers calves sheep bread sows pigs farm machinery implements hay and corn. Mrs Lucinda Olinger.
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Silver Lake
J. D. Gill
Lucinda Olinger
Ann Baked Biscuits Puzzle at Steel Range Exhibit
During a three day exhibit by Leonard & Alapaugh the question of how many biscuits Ann Baker baked is posed as a puzzle. If she baked 200 more, ate 385 less, 125 more people came and ate 3 each, the total would be 2284. Solve how many biscuits Ann baked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard & Alapaugh
Ann Baker
Ann
Messrs
Leonard & Alspaugh
aAnn
Big Pythian Jubilee Opens In Indianapolis Hall
The Knights of Pythias of Indians hold a grand jubilee on January 28 1904 in Tomlinson hall Indiana polis. A large class of candidates will be initiated and other exercises will accompany the gathering, expected to be the largest ever in the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Knights of Pythias of Indians
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
Visits His Old Home by Dr J O Jaques to Hobart
Dr J O Jaques of New York visited Hobart to aid his sister Mrs J O Cavender who was ill. His wife, a trained nurse, joined him earlier then he went to Silver Lake to see parents and relatives. He reported his practice prospering and returned to Hobart and then New York.
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J. O. Cavender
Ice Makes Many Fall Victims in City Streets
Icy conditions before Christmas caused numerous accidents with several serious injuries. Samuel Odgen of the town's west side broken left arm above the wrist in a fall. Mrs. Monroe Kreiter of the east side also fractured her left arm above the wrist in a separate incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Odgen
Town
Monroe Kreiter
Frank Bacher
Narrow Escape Under Engine 613 On Passenger Train
A fireman narrowly escaped death last Monday at the depot when No. 33 began to move with him beneath the engine. Mail carrier Leckrone cried to stop, allowing the fireman to crawl free from the overhead machinery. The incident involved engine No. 613 and prompted questions of negligence. Separately Solomon Helser reported a child injury from a fall east of town resulting in a broken leg near the hip.
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Terrence
Leckrone
Solomon Helser
Rural service patrons express gratitude for broad farm help
Patrons thank the rural service for tokens of appreciation from nearly every farm department. They invite all to request accommodations and note improvements in roads. Supervisors Hively Swick Parker and Little are praised as Mr Hively reports no delinquent taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hively
Swick
Parker and Little
Fiona
Reasons Why Men Should Swear Freely
A lighthearted list outlines ten reasons to swear often arguing it expresses thought, signals taste, pleases friends, shows literary acquaintance, trains boys, pleases mothers, looks good in print, boosts self respect, aids manhood and virtue, and improves chances in the hereafter.
Death of Ben Lowman near Claypool
Ben Lowman died at nine o'clock Wednesday morning four and a half miles west of Claypool after prolonged consumption. The funeral is set for today Friday at ten o'clock.
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Ben Lowman
Claypool
Unsound Mind Declared In Sanity Inquest For Rhodes
William H. Rhodes is ruled unsound minded after a sanity inquest. The proceedings named Rhodes Jr. as subject and cited periodic derangements with violent temper and jealousy toward his wife. Physicians from Claypool Silver Lake chaired by Dr. Leiter may order removal to Long Cliff hospital.
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William H. Rhodes Jr
Here
Leiter
Claypool
Amias and Leckrone
Silver Lake
Rhodes
Longcliff
Ash Timber Deal Sets County Record in Wabash
Robert McFarland closed a two thousand dollar ash timber transaction in Wabash county last week. It is the largest such deal in twenty years and involves Thomas Daugherty & Son with Marion Handle Works as the recipient.
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Wabash County
Thomas Daugherty & Son
Marion Handle Works
The Masquerade Oyster Supper Delightful Community Event
The Masquerade and oyster supper last Friday drew about thirty attendees from Claypool. Guests enjoyed masked guessing and went on to relish oysters in a festive, sociable evening.
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Claypool
Colbert and Son Close Out Stock in Silver Lake
The RECORD announces Colbert and Son will close their Silver Lake general merchandise business and move stock to Macy. The owners plan to leave town soon, and the paper expresses regret while noting dates are not yet known.
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Colbert & Son
Silver Lake
Macy
Child of Poor Woman Burned as Doctors Refuse Aid
A severely burned child of a poor Anderson mother faced sixteen physicians who refused treatment unless immediate payment was made. With no funds, the mother yielded and cared for the child herself as its condition remained critical.
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Anderson
Health forces reappointment at Smith and Pearson
Daniel Shirk was compelled to resign his baker position at Smith and Pearson last week due to failing health. Charles True of Rochester has been hired to fill the vacancy, and comes well recommended as a capable replacement.
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Daniel Shirk
Smith & Pearson
Charles True
Rochester
Precinct Meeting Reminder
Reminder notes a precinct meeting today on Friday at 1 p.m. with participants urged to attend and discuss local matters.
A Costly Mistake and Easy Health Remedy
An admonition on costly blunders contrasts with a suggested cure by Dr King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles sold at Rager's drug store. The tone promotes the product as gentle yet thorough.
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Dr King
Rager
A Sensible Present to Uncle Fred Wiltrout
Uncle Fred Wiltrout received a New Year gift of ten dollars from his brother J J Wiltrout of Logan Kansas. The note says such a present adapts to any condition and carries comfort and appreciation. Fred, aged beyond the usual span, can still visit the post office but cannot work and often suffers from an affected limb.
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Fred Wiltrout
J. J Wiltrout
Logan
Kansas
Fred
Advertisement Wisdom for Shoppers
A compact guide advises readers to compare ads to locate best prices and deals. It stresses checking multiple sources to ensure value and timing for purchases.
Why not subscribe for the RECORD instead of borrowing
A concise query framing the choice between subscribing to the RECORD newspaper and borrowing it from neighbors, highlighting the value of a personal copy versus shared access.
On The Road and Local Business Moves
On The Road Benson Rager visited Goshen area last Saturday with samples from Goshen Shirt Factory and traveled through nearby towns from Mentone, placing orders with merchants. A. H. Bowen launches a sealer line with Asa Sprigg to scale timber. HQ in Wabash, serving a 75 mile radius.
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Benson Rager
Goshen Shirt Factory
A. H. Bowen
Asa Sprigg
Sprigg
Wabash
Christmas turkey roast invitation surprise
An elaborate hand-painted invitation for a Christmas turkey roast was sent to A. L. Herendeen of Chicago as a joking caricature. Ali responded in person, ready to attend, and the goblet remains unfound as of the latest report.
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A. L. Herendeen
Chicago
Ali
Estella Jones Survives Ill Fated Iroquoise Theatre Fire
Mrs Estella Jones of Chicago formerly Miss Estella Boulton of Closh en and her young companion escaped the Iroquoise theatre fire in Chicago after flames and sparks first appeared on stage. They moved quickly, were separated in the crowd, but both survived with only minor injuries and some lost wraps.
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Merly Miss Estella Boulton
Closhen
Chicago
Sparks
Obituary for Martha Leckrone of Silver Lake Indiana
Martha Leckrone born February 20 1844 near Mt Mount Sterling Ohio died December 21 1903 at Silver Lake Indiana aged 59 years 10 months 1 day She moved with her parents to Brownsville Ohio at age seven married Jonas Leckrone October 17 1869 Then moved to Indiana near Silver Lake then Knox County then East Silver Lake She was mother of J A Leckrone and member of the German Baptist Brethren Church The verse notes her death and the void in the home with hopeful farewell.
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Martha Leckrone
Flowers
Mt. Sterling
Muskingum County
Ohio
Silver Lake
Kosciusko County
Indiana
Brownsville
Licking County
Jonas Leckrone
J. A. Leckrone
Leverings
Knox County
Sophia Leckrone
East Silver Lake
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F. M. Jaques
8. C. Jaques
New York
England
Trustee Lake Tp
Henry Chipman Post
Henry Chipman
the Citizen’s Mutual Telephone
People’s Mutual Telephone Company
Anno
Leonard & Alepaugh
J. O. Jaques
Hobart
Squire Dillman
Willian H. Rhodes
Robert McFarland
Irs
Estella Jones
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