Lucky Accidents Narrow Escape on Two Train Runs
Passenger train No. 26 north delayed six hours after a derailment at the Fairmount crossing. The same train on Tuesday narrowly avoided a wreck near Rose Hill after striking a broken rail. A four and a half foot rail segment displaced the track frame but the wheels passed the gap and damage was repaired quickly. Section foreman Kerlin and crew repaired the track.
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No. 26 North
Black
Fairmount
Rose Hill
Kerlin
Grange Lodge Institute Officers Soon To Be Named
The Grange Lodge at this place was instituted and officers will be published next week. Arrangements are under way to hold Grange meetings at the K of P Hall while a suitable meeting place is arranged.
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Offic
On the Road to Fame Miss Fay Leonard Gains Notice
Miss Fay Leonard of Anderson is gaining merit as a writer of short stories and is attracting interest from top publishers. Her works are in demand with prices offered up to 25 dollars. She also shows talent in composing and arranging music, and hopes for fame in these fields.
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Fay Leonard
Anderson
Silver Lake Schools Closed Over Measles Outbreak
Silver Lake schools closed last Monday by Trustee J L Arthur due to low attendance from measles in the area. The one week closure may extend to a couple of weeks as health concerns persist.
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Silver Lake
J. L. Arthur
Netzer Buys Samuel Regenos Farm Near Silver Lake
On Friday last a deed was completed making Mr. Netzer of Missouri the owner of the 80 acre Samuel Regenos farm north of Silver Lake for 4800 dollars. Regenos plans to relocate in town if a suitable site is found, as he finds farm duties heavy at his age.
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Netzer
Missouri
The
Samuel Regenos
Silver Lake
Regenos
McKinley Day Movement Encourages Carnation Pins
The Carnation League of America established McKinley Day to honor President William McKinley with a yearly observance on January 29. The custom invites all ages to wear a carnation in memory of the late public servant, first observed in 1903 with nationwide and global participation.
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Carnation League of America
William McKinley
Will Open School of Short Hand
Roy Rowland and his wife and child arrived from Grand Rapids Michigan last Saturday for a visit at Mrs Rowland's parents Calvin Ball and his wife. Rowland has resigned as shorthand teacher at the Grand Rapids college and will soon open a school of his own in Grand Raven Michigan.
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Roy Rowland
Grand Rapids
Mich
Special January reduction sale at Goldsmith & Boots
Our notice invites a wide audience to visit the Goldsmith & Boots store in North Manchester for a January sale with reduced winter stocks. The ad emphasizes price and quality comparisons, noting an upcoming invoice next month and urging customers to act to maximize value before winter items are cleared.
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Reap
Goldsmith & Boots
North
Manchester
Electric Bitters Restored My Health Says Burlington Fireman
A Burlington Iowa locomotive fireman recounts a near collapse from pain and weakness and credits Electric Bitters with a full recovery. The ad claims the tonic renews life and vigor for weak run down people and offers a 50 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction by Rager.
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C. W. Bellamy
Burlington Iowa
Rager
Measles Surge Shuts Town Schools Likely
Measles flood the town with numerous cases and more expected as exposed children spread illness. No fatalities yet, but reopening schools seems unlikely for weeks as weather shifts threaten convalescence risks.
Mental recovery updates on E. M. Dewese and spouse
Has Mentally Recovered E M Dewese went to Logansport Wednesday morning. We are informed that Mr Dewese, who has been there for four months, is recovering rapidly. LATER, Mr. Dewese returned from Logansport Wednesday and states that Mrs. Dewese has mentally fully recovered, but physically she is much debilitated and will require some time to regain a normal condition. She is slowly convalescing and is hoped will entirely recover.
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E. M. Dewese
Logansport
Dewese
Unmarried to Pay Less at Goldsmith and Boots Ad
Goldsmith & Boots of North Manchester touts savings on up to date styles and promises lower prices than rivals. The ad invites customers to call and investigate claims and guarantees full backing.
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Mother Worde
Goldsmith & Boots
North
Manchester
Local social notes and church attendance in Germantown
Billie McCormick visited friends Friday. Stephen Hill of Mentone called here last Saturday. P W Suoke and wife were guests at Philip Long’s home. Harley Regenos of near Burket came by last Saturday. T Parker and wife visited Uncle John Parker Friday. Dr J O Hay of Silver Lake attended church here Sunday. H D Ring and wife and Miss Emma Poulston of Claypool attended church. George Bouse ill with inflammatory rheumatism. Victor Sammes and Amos Homan attended Bethel church. Rev Kain of Bristol preached a Sunday sermon. The funeral of W W Worley at Claypool last Wednesday drew many locals.
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J. O. Hay
Silver Lake
H. D. Ring
Emma Poulston
Claypool
Victor Sammes
Amos Homan
Bethel
The Walking Sick and Scott Emulsion Plea
An advertising feature argues that chronic weaklings need Scott Emulsion to restore flesh strength and appetite. It claims the product builds rich blood, nourishes nerves, and offers free sample bottles, urging readers to ensure the label is on every bottle wrapper.
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Scott
Leonard & Alspaugh Buggy and Harness Opening
Leonard and Alspaugh announce a spring opening featuring a large stock of buggies and harnesses. They offer EOK Hart Buggies, MODERN and other makes all fully warranted, plus several Harper vehicles discounted to $50 to clear space. Call for savings.
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Leonard & Alsplugh
Harper
Leonard & Alspaugh
Fight Until the End and Seek True Life Success
A reflective piece urges readers that success comes from understanding life and doing right with what one has. It warns against chasing phantoms and false gods and encourages perseverance through sorrows, chances, joys, and hope.
Monthly Report of Silver Lake Schools for January 8
The fourth monthly report shows 36 pupils enrolled, 105 days attended, 15 days absent, 98 percent attendance, 3 tardiness cases and 4 tardy pupils. Two pupils were neither tardy nor absent. First Grade names Gladys Haney Portia Flora Howard Hill Marion Swihart Bernies Bouse Ettie Shierman Gladys Sprige Devon Getty Catherine Hay Ruth Arnold Frank Barrett Mary Shoemaker. Second Grade names Hazel Kline Edith Kline Vera Kern Vers Zeiters Hagel Bonze Flossy Shierman Fern Barrett Lucy Underhill Glen Paulus. Mas Angein, Teacher.
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Gladys Haney
Portia Flora
Howard Hill
Marion Swihart
Bernies Bouse
Ettie Shierman
Gladys Sprige
Devon Getty
Catherine Hay
Ruth Arnold
Frank Barrett
Mary Shoemaker
Hazel Kline
Edith Kline
Vera Kern
Vers Zeiters
Hagel Bonze
Flossy Shierman
Fern Barrett
Lucy Underhill
Glen Paulus
School Attendance Report For Teachers Sherbcerdy Keen Aduddell
Amy Sherbcerdy records 36 pupils enrolled with 666 days of attendance and 44 days absent. Attendance 224 percent. tardiness 0 cases, 6 pupils tardy. time lost zero minutes. W H Keen reports 40 enrolled, 16 attendance days, 50 percent absence, 92 percent attendance, 2 tardiness cases, 2 tardy pupils, 30 minutes lost, none absent. H F Aduddell, teacher.
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Acs
W. H. Keen
H. F. Aduddell
Rural Mail Wagons Right of Way on Public Roads
The article warns wagon drivers that United States mail carriers have the right of way on public highways while on duty. It states drivers cannot force mail planes into ditches or delay mail, or risk federal enforcement and arrest at Indianapolis.
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United States
Indianapolis
Wanted representatives for established business in every state
Wanted persons of character to represent a wealthy house with solid finances. Salary 21 dollars weekly plus expenses paid in cash. Commission to be sent weekly by head office. Horse and carriage furnished when needed. References. Send self addressed envelope to Colonial Co. 382 State Street Chicago.
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Colonial Co
Chicago
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Optician
Central Drug Store
Ind
J.C. Hay
Indiana
G. A. Brush
Record Office
Leonard & Bowen
Prop’s
Silver Lake, Ind
General Banking
Adam Stout
J.C. Cavender
Pres Co
Stout
James A. Meek
Babcocks
Greers
W. J. Fitton
Conner Building
A. F. Kline
Snoke & Heller
Fitton Grocery
Piroxkee
Mar
R.M. Donaldson
R. H. McFarland
Grange Lodge Institute
McKinley Day
Dr. King
S.J. Self
Sid Self
Valparaiso
Sid
F. M. Kemper
Salina
Kansas
Kansas Wesleyan University
Kansas City
Kemper
Wabash Timea
Germantown
Billie McCormick
Stephen Hill
Mentone
P. W. Suoke
Philip Long
Harley Regenos
Burket
T. Parker and Wife
Uncle John Parker
George Bouse
Kain
Bristol
W. W. Worley
Pearl St
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Monthly Report
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Mas. Angein
Amy Sherbcerdy
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