Camp of Modern Woodmen Forms in Silver Lake
The Modern Woodmen of America organization plans a new camp in Silver Lake with 25 charter members. Frank Summe, local organizer, has secured the charter and preparations for a February instituting event are underway. District Deputy C. H. Shields of South Bend will attend, along with delegations from Akron and Mentone camps, with a banquet to follow.
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Silver Lake
Woodmen of America
Frank Summe
C. H. Shields
South Bend
Akron
Mentone
Letter from James A. Meek to N A Ferree on illness
A day or two ago James A. Meek writes to comrade N A Ferree describing intense cancer pain, lung and stomach trouble, and sends greetings. He expresses patience and faith, quoting a biblical passage about walking through the valley of death with God.
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James A. Meek
N. A. Ferree
Honorably Discharged from U S Cavalry
Donald D. Conner recently received his honorable discharge from Troop K 5th U S Cavalry stationed at Ft Wingate New Mexico. He is visiting his mother and sister in Erie Illinois and will not return after three years in service. He qualified as a sharpshooter and was expert horseman riding at the State Fair in Albuquerque New Mexico last fall.
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Donald D. Conner
5Th U. S. Cavalry
Ft. Wingate
New Mexico
Erie
Albuquerque
N. M
McGlennen Opens Grocery and Restaurant in Former Flour Exchange
McGlennen has opened a new grocery and restaurant in the room once used by the flour and feed exchange. The owner promotes a fresh line of goods and invites public support, with an advertisement appearing in this issue of the RECORD.
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McGlennen
Feed and Exchange
Lester Row Land Undergoes Third Major Operation
Reports say Lester Row land underwent his third operation at Ft Wayne hospital last Saturday. The surgeries aimed to remove pus on the right side. Doctors expect a rapid recovery from this latest procedure.
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Land
Ft. Wayne
Meinert in Goshen to tend Herendeen farm interests
A. F. Meinert of Goshen visited early this week to look after the property interests of the former Herendeen farm east of town. He is assistant superintendent for Metropolitan Life Insurance, based in South Bend.
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A. F. Meinert
Goshen
Herendeen Place
Mr. Meinert
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
South Bend
Resolutions Call for Music Teachers in Indiana Schools
The State Trustees' Association passed a resolution urging the legislature to require or permit township trustees to furnish music instructors in public schools. The group plans a bill in the coming session and notes County Representative Eschbach should support the measure.
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Association
Indiana
Friends of Music
Eschbach
Protracted Meeting at Methodist Church Draws Interest
A prolonged gathering at the Methodist church engages attendees as Rev. Wright delivers strong nightly sermons attracting close listening and growing interest.
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Methodist Church
Wright
Tennessee Doctor Will Landis Takes Crestview Post
Dr Will Landis arrives in Crestview Tennessee after arriving weeks ago to begin practice. He is described as a promising young man whose future hinges on perseverance and hard work.
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Will Landis
Tennessee
Crestview
Tenn
Will
Spelling School Lights Up District No 1
An old fashioned spelling school was held at the schoolhouse in District No 1 last evening with tall candles providing light. The event recalled traditional times and showcased local participation.
Peerless Steel Woven Wire Fence at Alspaugh & Babcock
Call and look at the Peerless Steel Woven Wire Fence touted as the best fence that ever struck the town at Alspaugh and Babcock's store inviting buyers to inspect.
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Alspaugh & Babcock’s
Two Aged Gentlemen Run a Foot Race on the Square
Grandpa Wiltrout and Dr Pritchard ran a foot race on the square recently. They were near the same age and not as spry as 70 years ago, so the race was short and slow, though the doctor posted the better time. Grandad joked his feet could go up and down but not forward.
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Grandpa Wiltrout
Dr. Pritchard
Granda Wiltrout
Obituary of Lawrence Meredith
Lawrence Meredith son of Harry and Anna Meredith was born February 2 1902 and died January 24 1908 aged 5 years 11 months 23 days He leaves a father and mother a brother and many relatives and friends The funeral occurred at Palestine last Sunday at 12 o clock Services were conducted by Rev E E Wright of this place
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Lawerence
Harry
Anna Meredith
Palestine
Sundy
E. E. Wright
Rev Gross Remembered by Rose Hill Congregation
Rose Hill Lutheran church members of the North Pleasant or Rose Hill congregation donated two wagon loads of farm produce and horse feed to their pastor Rev. Gross and his wife expressing deep gratitude. A restaurant sale deal between C A Pearson and Sid Aker has stock invoiced this week, status unclear.
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North Pleasant
Rose Hill
Lutheran Church
Gross
C. A. Pearson
Sid Aker
Farmers' Co operative Telephone Co completes first year
The Farmers' Co operative Telephone Co reports year ending January 11 1908 with 24 miles of wire 20 miles of pole line 30 phones in use 3 temporarily discontinued 1 discontinued. Expenses per phone per month 25 18 cents and total indebtedness 661 55. Officers elected for the year are T E Ball president J J Wideman secretary John Ball treasurer J L Paxton trustee two years H B Day trustee two years Joseph Funk trustee three years.
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Farmers’ Co-operative Telephone Company
T. E. Ball
J. J. Wideman
John Ball
J. L. Paxton
H. B. Day
Joseph Funk
Death of Mrs Lukens After Long Illness at Silver Lake
Mrs Alice Lukens born August 15 1857 in Wa bash county Indiana died at her Silver Lake home at 3 15 a m Saturday January 25 1908 aged 50 years 5 months and 10 days She had been an invalid for fifteen years and death resulted from a complication of ailments Her daughter Alda and brother Guy cared for her with help from her son Leri who remained in California The family includes two sons Leri and Guy a daughter Alda and three sisters and two brothers The funeral was held at the U B Church at ten o clock this forenoon with interment at Log Bethel cemetery Rev G D Gross officiating
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Alice Lukens
Wabash County
Indiana
Silver Lake
Alda
Guy
Leri
California
Lert Lukens
U B
Log Bethe
G. D. Gross
Lutheran Church
Public Sale near Silver Lake Items and Livestock
Delno Bechtelsheimer holds a public sale four miles south of Silver Lake on Monday February 10 1908 at 10 a m. Items include animals a Norman filly three years old driving filly yearling standard bred trotting colt yearling draft colt team mules a Jersey cow 3 years giving milk brood sows a Duroc male hog shoats chickens Timothy hay fodder corn potatoes and farming implements. Cash terms with four percent discount for on time cash. Auctioneer J D Gill and clerk W J Fitton.
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J. D. Gill
W. J. Fitton
Delno Bechtelsheimer
Silver Lake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ferree
U. S. Cavalry
Lester Row
the State Trustees’ Association
Spelling School
Hayman Bros
Lawrence Meredith
Lawrence
Golden Stair
Rev. Gross
Farmers’ Co-operative Telephone Co
Treas
I. J. Wideman
Kokomo
Hayman
Nevy
Micglennen
Lukens
Winfield T. Durbin
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Washington County
Indiana Volunteers
Anderson
Mount
One Hundred and Sixty-first
Indiana Regiment
Cuba
James T. Lynch
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