Death of Henry Kramer at Rose Hill settles a long era
Sunday nine o clock at A J Kramer home Rose Hill Henry Kramer long time resident died after heart trouble He was born June 23 1836 Stark County Ohio and died January 4 1914 at age 77 He lived in Indiana sixty years before passing away at Rose Hill He married Mary Stickler May 5 1860 and Mary Agnes Doneban Feb 23 1870 with seven children remaining He was a Reformed Church member and funeral conducted at Rose Hill church by Rev A Z Fryberger Pallbearers included six grandsons Roy Ralph Russel Kramer Charles Babney Ottis Thurman Isley
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A.J. Kramer
Rose Hill
Here
Henry Kremer
Mr. Kramer
A.j.kramer
Kramer
Ieose Hill
Henry Kramer
Andrew C
Ucatherine Kramer
Stark County
Ohio
Mary Stickler
Mary Agnes Doneban
Fron Ohi
Indiana
God
Rose Hill Church
A. Z. Fryberger
Roy
Ralph
Russel Kramer
Charles Babney
Ottis
Thurman Isley
Silver Lake Teams Sweep Sidney In Two Wins
Two high school basketball games were played in Sidney last Friday evening with Silver Lake teams dominating both contests by large margins.
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Sidney
Silver Lake
Is Now Marshal
John Leonard becomes town marshal and pledges to enforce town and state laws to improve the town. He vows vigilant policing and orderly conduct under his new role.
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John Leonard
Local Giant Harry Everett Tops Hagerstown Arrival
Harry Everett an eighteen year old who weighs 673 pounds and is described as one of the biggest men in the United States arrives in Hagerstown Maryland from the west. He is said to measure three feet across the back. The story notes a curious detail about the trousers and legs as part of the sensational description.
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Harry Everett
United States
Hagerstown
Maryland
Silage Skeptic Abe Skinner Laughed at Death in odd note
A fragment from Taylorsburg Ohio quotes Abe Skinner the silage pessimist laughing at death while reading a national magazine that claims to make greater strides than any other magazine before the American public today.
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Taylorsburg
Ohio
Abe Skinner
Biff
Fan
Oday
Cast Makes Notation From Admission Prices
The fragment notes price points of 15 26 and 35 cents for admissions and refers to the cast as a god one. The readable text suggests a pricing detail tied to a performance or show.
Mrs Percy Tullis Improves After Home Appendectomy
Report from southwest of town says Mrs Percy Tullis who had an appendectomy at her parents home last week is much improved and hopes for a full recovery soon.
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Percy
Lake township teachers hold fifth Institute Saturday
The Lake township teachers meet for the fifth Institute of the school year in the school building this Saturday afternoon January 10. The program includes opening exercises roll call on correlating geography and history in teaching and sessions on geography, history, and local conditions with debate on heredity versus environment.
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Lake Township
Bessie Carr
United States
Edward Hay
To Nappanee for Winter
Mr and Mrs W W Stauffer will go to Nappanee the latter part of this week where they will remain until in the Spring.
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W. W. Stauffer
Nappanee
Mrs G W Sherbogdy Fractures Ribs After Icy Fall
Mrs G W Sherbogdy slipped on an icy walk last week and fractured several ribs. At latest report she was recovering as well as could be expected under the conditions.
Senior Colbert Joins White Institute Near Wabash
Near Wabash, Senior Colbert accepted a position at the White Institute last week and began work immediately. The appointment came through the recommendation of Miss Emma Robinson, who has been employed at the institute for several years.
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Colbert
White Institute
Wabash
Emma Robinson
To Have Eyes Treated Mrs Te W Myers
A brief health notice reports Mrs Te W Myers of St Louis seeks eye treatment. The item notes a letter or request related to medical care. No further details are given in the readable text.
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Te W. Myers
St. Louis
Telephone Company Stockholders Meet and Elect Officers
The stockholders gathered at Mentone last Saturday for the annual meeting. Officers were elected for a six month term and the fiscal year end was set for June 30. Meetings will move to the second Saturday after the first Monday in July, with the next stockholders meeting on July 18, 1914. The group praised progress and satisfactory business progress.
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Telephone Company
Teguelar
Mentone
The
People’s
Board of the Public Utility Commission
Mrs Yotter Gradually Improves After Nervous Attack
Mrs M D Yotter, after a ten day nervous attack, is reported to be slowly recovering.
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M. D. Yotter
Odd Fellows Install Officers At Oyster Supper
At Friday lodge meeting the I O O F installed the officers for the new term and then hosted an oyster supper. A good turnout of Odd Fellows enjoyed a pleasant evening together.
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Odd Fellows
Butchered Large Porkers at Alspaugh Slaughter House
Two eight month old hogs weighing 810 pounds were brought in last Friday by Martin Hay to the Alspaugh slaughter house for his own use. Mr. Hay reports no cholera on his place and took measures to prevent it. The hogs were kept in a tight pen until time to kill.
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Martin Hay
Alspaugh
Hay
Birth of a Daughter in Indianapolis Family
Mr and Mrs Russel Sands of 1525 Barth Ave Indianapolis are the parents of a bright eight pound girl born December 29 1913. Russel Sands is a grandson of Andrew J Sands deceased an early local settler. The family once lived on a farm southwest of town. Russel’s father was accidentally killed on the Erie railroad near Laketon years ago.
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Russel Sands
Barth Ave
Indianapolis
Andrew J. Sands
Russel
Erie Railroad
Laketon
Embroidery Club Hosts New Year Eve Dinner Event
The Silver Lake embroidery club invites members and husbands to a lodge and home dinners event described as culinary perfection. The text references Charles Lamb and a playful desertation on roast pigs, noting the club's lively social scene.
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Silver Lake
Charles’ Lamb
Letter from Edwin Davis on Suwannee County farming prospects
Edwin Davis of Live Oak Florida writes from the Silver Lake Record letters page about Suwannee County land. He touts soil quality and cheap prices, describes crops and livestock potential, and cites concrete farm examples with profits from 80 and 420 acres. He urges northern and western settlers to move for higher income.
Chester Craig to Be Transferred to Oregon
Chester Craig has been summoned to the Indiana police and is arranging with the company to move to a different territory. He has traveled through the north eastern part of the state and will likely be transferred to Oregon.
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Chester Craig
Indianapolis
Silver King
Novelty
Oregon
Farmers Hear Illustrated Talk on Steel Posts and Fence Building
About 160 local farmers attended a Summe Bros special invitation. 132 of them enjoyed dinner served by the Ladies Aid Society at the United Brethren church basement. The crowd then went to the town hall for a 30 minute smoker followed by an illustrated lecture by Mr W H Greffoz of the American Steel and Wire Company on steel posts and fence building. He provided valuable information and kept the audience in good humor throughout.
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Summe ‘Bros
Uuited Brethren
Ladies Aid Society
W. H. Greffoz
Cancer Patient Under Goshen Care Recovers Hopeful
Eaton, under Dr Kauffman at Goshen, is receiving cancer treatment in the mouth. Several portions have been removed and a larger portion is loosening, with indications a permanent cure may be effected.
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Will, Eaton
Fragmentary remark on population and race attitudes
The readable text describes a divided population with half of them colored. It notes various denominations, education, and segregated facilities like waiting rooms and hotels. It mentions celebrations, with Christmas marked by firecrackers and a northern Fourth of July contrast, reflecting race and regional attitudes.
Domestic health guidelines from a historic advise manual
Readable fragments advise women on matrimony and childbearing, promoting counsel on sleep patterns seven hours nightly, daily baths, open air breathing, moderate eating, avoiding coffee alcohol and smoke, and simple exercise. The tone reflects period emphasis on routine and self care for women.
Suez Canal Proves Highly Profitable for Trade
The canal is described as one of the most profitable commercial undertakings in history, with Manchester Ship Canal also delivering more than promised. Poverty concerns arise as Chicago News notes financial chase and money movements connected to the era.
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Suez Canal
Manchester Ship ‘Canal
A Girl's Idea of Di
A girl's idea of Di is expressed as one that doesn't look at her own ben in the text, reflecting a playful or misread pronunciation feature. The fragment suggests a personal or regional spelling influenced line.
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Marshal
Tilfie
Clara Frantz
Woon
Cline
Snyder
Martindale
Sprigg
Hanes
Morrison
Elwood
Edwin ‘Davis
Live Oak
Florida
Messrs. Brosh & Henson
Silver Lake Record
Suwannee Co
Suwannee
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Altho
Mr. Johnson
Bere-R
Kansas
Chicago
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