Winona Interurban Campaign Aims to Stretch Line South
The Winona Interurban plans a summer construction of a line from Warsaw toward the Wabash and Peru area with routes to connect Warsaw and Wabash or both. Subsidy votes are set for Clay and Lake townships on February 14 and 28, with a $7,000 subsidy from each township sought.
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Winona
Sumer
Warsaw
Peru
Wabash
North Manchester
Drayer
Draver
Winona Line
Welrze
Miami
S.C. Dickey
Winona Assembly Association
Sharp
Clay Township
Lake Township
Messrs. Sargent & Lundy
Union Traction Company
Anderson
Coal Thief Reed Jailed on North Manchester Charges
Doc Reed of North Manchester is held on 300 bond in the Wabash jail for stealing coal from cars on the Vandalia line. He admitted it and said he boarded trains to throw off coal then retrieve it. Vandalia officials plan to press no further if violations end, with a likely jail sentence for Reed.
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Doc’’ Reed
Wabash
North Manchester
Vandalia Road
Reed
Vandilia Road
Young Reed
Marketed Fine Hogs By L B Yoast Shipment
L B Yoast drove 69 hogs to town in a single wagon train last week, selling to Rrntz & Son who shipped them to Buffalo Market. The hogs weighed 13,740 pounds in total, averaging 207 pounds per animal for a handsome return.
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L. B. Yoast
Rrntz & Son
Buffalo
Fifth Institute session held at Silver Lake on January 7 1905
Teachers from Lake and Clay townships met with C L Leonard chairing. Weimer spoke on School Management, Miss Stickle discussed The Daily Program, Mr Addable covered Economic Cooperation, Mr Caldwell on Political Reforms, and Mr Kern led a Seventh year History drill on the Stamp Act. Umbrella tribute to Arthur. Next institute planned for Feb 4 in Claypool.
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America
Addable
Caldwell
Kern
Arthur
Lake Township
Claypool
Attendance Good At Union Revival Meetings This Week
Union services at the U B church draw strong crowds despite bad weather. Reverends Sarah and Butler deliver engaging sermons each evening and will continue next week at the Methodist church with both ministers preaching Sunday to all-day events.
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U. B
Sarah
Butler
S Butler
Death of Sylvester Barber Civil War Veteran
Last roll call reports the sudden death by paralysis of Sylvester Barber an old soldier living four miles west of town. He had been ill since December but worsened Thursday morning and died after a period of unconsciousness. He aged about sixty from the 12th Indiana Infantry and leaves a widow two sons and a daughter with many relatives. Funeral at Franklin Church on Sunday with time not yet set.
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Sylvester Barber
Barber
Leckrone
Franklin Church
Eight O Clock Closing In Town This Week
Local business houses agree to close at eight during revival meetings to allow everyone to attend. Several merchants favor continuing early closing into mid March. The plan would suit winter evenings when farmers finish trading before eight.
Garnishee Bill Aims to Seize 25 Percent Wages
Retail merchants push a garnishee bill in the next general assembly to compel payment for necessities of life and grocery bills. The plan faces anticipated clashes with union labor, who blocked similar measures years ago, though merchants persist in pressing their case.
The Sick Record in the Vicinity
Local notices report several illnesses including Stella Alspaugh and Ottie Wilson both ill with serious conditions. Esther Wilson recovering after returning from Chicago. A. E. Robertson family child dangerously ill with lung fever. Sylvanus Funk's condition unchanged. S. F. Merrill homebound two weeks due to rheumatism.
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Ottie Wilson
Chicago
A. E. Robertson
Injured by Fall After Sudden Freeze Hits Jaques
F M Jaques was injured yesterday morning when a fall on icy barn area followed a rain freeze. He slipped while opening barn doors to drive to the Barber place, struck his head, and was found unconscious before Dr Flavien said he would recover once the effects subsided.
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F. M. Jaques
Flavien
Public sale of estate assets by administrator Huffman
William A. Huffman administrator of the estate of John Warren will hold a public sale at the decedent’s late residence. The sale takes place one half mile south of Yellow Creek Lake.
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William A. Huffman
John Warren
Yellow Creek Lake
Farm sale items and terms listed with officials
A sale advertisement lists horses cattle hogs vehicles farm implements grain hay and household goods. It notes nine months time with usual terms and a 10 o'clock sale start. J D Gill and Andrew Wm Hanes serve as clerk.
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J. D. Gill
Andr
Wm. Hanes
Local Conditions Worsen at Home of Robinson and McClure
Silas Robinson remains bedbound with little appetite. Mary McClure has suffered rheumatic trouble for weeks and is currently in a very serious condition.
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Silas Robinson
Mary McClure
Henry Funk In Critical Condition In Hospital
Henry Funk remains in a very critical state after several difficult days of illness. Doctors report his condition has worsened and he may not survive much longer.
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Henry Funk
Annual Meeting of People's Mutual Telephone Company
Stockholders elected and re-elected the entire official board after a thorough annual meeting last Saturday. Manager Oldfather reported strong growth and future prospects for 1905, with minor concerns noted by some stockholders. The board reorganized on Tuesday to begin the new year.
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People’s Mutual Telephone Company
Oldfather
Uncle Andrew Sands Recovers From Severe Illness
The family reports Uncle Andrew Sands has somewhat recovered from a recent severe spell of sickness. Grandfather Wiltrout, confined to home for ten days after sudden illness at church last Tuesday, has improved and can move about the house though not venturing outside. We hope to see him out again in good weather.
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Andrew Sands
Grandpa Wiltrout
Measure to end saloon treats aims to curb intoxicating liquor sales
Representative Apgar of Gibson county proposes an act to regulate intoxicating liquors and ban buying or receiving a treat at saloons. It makes accepting a treat as unlawful as giving one with shared guilt and sets fines from five to fifty dollars on first offense, higher penalties on subsequent offenses and possible county jail time.
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Apgar
Gibson County
Local mill property sold to Toledo buyer
M Donaldson has disposed of his erave mill property in East Silver Lake to John D Church of Toledo Ohio but will remain as manager for the coming year. An invoice of the stock is to be made this week and the factory will likely resume operations in a few weeks.
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BR. M. Donaldson
Erave
East
Silver Lake
John D. Church
Toledo
Ohio
Carrier Charles D. Young Begins Route 3 Run
Charles D. Young, newly assigned to route number 3, will make his first trip next Monday January 16. If cold weather persists, he may face a chilly reception from riders and neighbors.
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Charles D. Young
Mr. Young
Winter Weather Delays Traffic and Brings Slips
Snow sleet and rain followed by freezing temperatures cripple navigation and stall trains on the Big Four. Ten below readings return this week with icy ground causing many accidents from falls and difficult travel for pedestrians.
Grange Notice Calls Silver Lake Members to Jan Meeting
All members of Silver Lake Grange are requested to attend the next regular meeting on Wednesday evening January 18. The agenda includes election of officers initiation of candidates and other important business. F. M. Jaques.
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Silver Lake Grange
F. M. Jaques
Almost Killed Reed Struck by Electric Car in Jonesboro
Will Reed brother of Mrs. T C McClure was severely injured when his oil wagon was struck by an electric street car on a steep Jonesboro crossing. Reed was dragged nearly two hundred feet with a car torn and his hand mashed. Mrs McClure and T C McClure visited Marion after the accident.
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Marion
Jonesboro
Reed
M. E. Sunday School Elects Officers For Year
The M. E. Sunday School elected Supt. C. C. Carter Assistant Supt. Leonard Dickey Treasurer James Decker and Organist Lula Sprigg. The year shows strong attendance, high efficiency, and a $70 collection total. All M. E. churches support missionary work with a monthly gospel offering.
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Cc. C. Carter
Leonard Dickey
James Decker
Lula Sprigg
Epworth League Elects Officers in Silver Lake
The Silver Lake Epworth League annual election on January 1 chose President Mrs Maurer First Vice President Mrs Self Second Vice President Mrs Sprigg Third Vice President Nellie Thacker Fourth Vice President Blanch Ferre Secretary Roybudge Junior League Superintendent Mrs Self Treasurer Franc Carter The league has 32 members and is in good working condition. Great credit goes to Mrs Sprigg for supervising league work last year.
Tryber Piano Wins Favor in Local Sale
Miller the lucky purchaser bought a high grade Tryber piano from Burdge and Gresso south of Rose Hill. The sale followed a competitive race with five others and came from an inventory of three pianos in the house. The Tryber brand is praised for honest construction, finish, and rich tone, with Burdge and Gresso noting strong sales of the instrument in their musical shop.
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Burdge and
Gresso
Thybeer
Esta Miller
Rose Hill
Triber
Messrs Burdge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Interurban News
Board of Commissioners
Lake
North
Manchester
Fifth Institute
Lake and Clay Jps
C. L. Leonard
Weimer
Miss Stickle
C. L. Leonardd
Mrs. Haworts
M. E
Stella Alspaugh
Esther Wilson
Sylvanus Funk
S. F. Merrill
Will Reed
T. C. Mc
Clure
T. C. McClure and Wife
Mr. Reed
M. E. Sunday School
Epworth
Silver Lake Epworth League
Tryber
Miller the
Lucky Purchaser
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