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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
1
A 1900s style editorial urges a quieter Fourth of July with home gatherings and civic decorations. It contrasts noisy displays with civically minded plans featuring parades, speeches, children's costumes, outdoor games, and a town band concert ending at midnight.
The annular solar eclipse last Sunday forenoon drew wide attention in Silver Lake with many wearing smoked glasses. Clear skies let observers view the event from 8 42 to 11 30 and the annular phase was visible along a path that crossed Tampa City of Mexico and the Bermudas, showing the moon centered with a bright solar ring.
Kromer McGinley son of Park McGinley and Lena Davis daughter of W EB Davis were married at 8 PM Tuesday in a private ceremony at 1024 East Fort Wayne Street. Rev Wright of Silver Lake officiated before close relatives. McGinley works as a clerk at Kingery Myers dry goods. newlyweds reside in Warsaw.
Silver Lake hosts a July 4 program starting at sunrise with a light artillery salute and free entertainment. North Manchester vs Roan opens at Myrtle Green park with Silver Lake to play in the afternoon. Prize contests offer cash prizes and store awards, a horse race and foot races, free moving pictures, an evening band concert, and vaudeville entertainment. No fireworks or cannon crackers allowed.
Breckenridge Colorado announces the birth of a 63 pound boy to Mr and Mrs Floyd V Zimmerman at 6 30 Saturday morning June 27. Mother and son are reported fine and the father is expected to pull through narrowly.
The Kosiusko county teachers institute will be held in Warsaw from August 24 to 28. Instructors include Dr. Wm. Byron Forbush of Detroit and O. H. Venner of Clark University.
An exchange excerpt argues for advertising over passive waiting, noting planners who advertise move goods and gain volume. It contrasts profit margins in small versus large volumes and urges patronage of firms that hustle through legitimate methods in Silver Lake.
A F Kline writes from Summerville Oregon on June 23 1908 to the Record editors about renewing a subscription with a dollar money order. He praises the healthful climate notes snow on the mountains and immense valley crops and hopes for a prosperous year.
Dr. C Norman Howard secretary of the Kosciusko County Medical association reports fifty-one physicians practicing in the county. The distribution includes Warsaw seventeen Atwood one Burker two Leesburg three Mentone four Milford five North Webster four Packerton one Pierceton one Sidney one Silver Lake four Syracuse three Winona Lake one.
The Indiana State Board of Education met in Indianapolis and ruled that teachers in training schools during Institute Session need not leave their classroom duties. It approved a four year seven month course for high schools after Sept 1, 1909, issued a commission to Alexandria high school, and opened textbook supplier competition to improve materials used in schools.
A warning advises using any non mail service person to mail letters at post offices or on trains. It cites a Warsaw incident where a driver kept and discarded letters, causing lost orders, to explain the rule forbidding mail employees from accepting items for posting.
Fredrick Hines remains unable to use his left arm after a accident while hitching a team of young horses. The horse reared at the vehicle tongue and he grabbed the bit to quiet it, causing a jarring fall that severely sprained his arm and caused continued pain two weeks later.
A statistical report catalogs a grim list of accidental deaths nationwide from careless firearm and fireworks handling on Independence Day. It notes widespread injuries and highlights the dangers of festive celebrations.
Barber shops will close at noon on Saturday July 4. Patrons seeking work along the tensorial line should keep this in mind.
In South Whitley a 14 year old boy named Rolland Keppler lost the thumb and forefinger of his left hand when a cannon cracker exploded as he picked up a fuse delayedly after a misfire. He had been lighting fireworks with other boys at the time.
Citizens marked the Declaration's anniversary with patriotic activities aimed at safety and family enjoyment. Communities promoted fireworks precautions and wholesome gatherings to protect children and prevent injuries while celebrating American history.
J Har ter and J D Harter, partners in the failed North Manchester bank, will surrender all remaining property valued at 26000 to practically repay depositors. The action ends a three year litigation and follows past indictments for embezzlement that were quashed. Lew Signs resigns as receiver. A R Howenstein named successor. About 400 depositors affected, Henry Dutton among the largest losses.
Mrs. John C. Richer of North Manchester died Sunday afternoon at her son Dr J D Richer’s home in Warsaw after arriving that morning to spend the day. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from the Brethren church in North Manchester.
Mary Grim aged 68 a long time inmate at the County Infirmary near Warsaw appeals to a visitor from Ohio to find her daughter Lizzie and tell her her mother is in the infirmary. The frail patient recalls her late husband a Baltimore and Ohio railroad dispatcher at Garrett and a son in Ohio. She weighs about 70 pounds after years of illness and weight loss.
The Warsaw Eagles face the Silver Lake Grays at Myrtle Glene Park next Sunday. After shutting out Claypool, the Eagles seek another strong showing against Silver Lake.
A satirical guide compares husbands to food and offers whimsical kitchen advice on choosing and "cooking" a husband. It cautions against haste, suggests patient, cheerful handling, and warns that overcooking or carelessness spoils the dish and happiness.
Record office promotes a sale of full dress envelopes with a focus on low prices. The notice highlights style options and affordable pricing for customers seeking dress envelopes.
Lucy Underhill, 12, broke both bones of her left arm while carrying Lois at Myrtle Glenn park last Sunday afternoon. She walked with her mother to Dr Amiss and endured the pain without an anaesthetic, then returned home where she is recovering. The Underhill family has suffered multiple accidents in recent years.
William Wiley a rural route No. 2 carrier will begin a fifteen day vacation on Sunday and travel to Fraiier Colorado to visit his son Ed and daughter Mrs. James Colbert. Mrs. S B Flora will serve as deputy carrier on route No. 2 during his absence.
A trip by Mr and Mrs Harley A Regenos and their baby near Yellow Creek lake confirms the child is deaf and dumb since birth. The couple sought specialist advice at Fort Wayne.
The Claypool Lumber and Coal Co offers shingles at 3.50 to 375 per thousand. The ad emphasizes low pricing and urges readers to buy now for best value.
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