Pioneer Samuel Robinson Dies at 89 in Silver Lake
Samuel S Robinson a longtime resident of Silver Lake Kosciusko county born March 21 1824 in Kentucky died Friday June 27 after a gradual decline He lived in Indiana since 1829 and in Kosciusko County since 1836 He married twice and had seven children four of whom survived The funeral was Sunday July 29 at his home conducted by Rev W J Rittenhuse and Rev McCoy Interment in Franklin cemetery three miles west
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Samuel S. Robinson
Silver Lake
Hosciusko County
Altho
Susie Sands
Samuel
Reubinson
Franklin County
Kentucky
Indiana
Lafayette
Kosciusko
Eliza A. Paxton
Slarriott F
J. W.lyons
Minneapolis
Kansas
Millard F
Rubhama Brown
Aboosh
W. J. Rittenhuse
Bourbon
Summe Buys Corner Lot for New Home Next Summer
George Summe purchased the corner east of the telephone bedding from Rey Leonard and will build a dwelling on the lot next summer.
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George Summe
Rey Leonard
Ankle Sprain Reported After Fall From Hay Mow
Miss Haze fell from the hay mow while helping haul hay on Wednesday afternoon overbalancing and spraining her right foot.
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Letter From Mrs Moor of Stevenville Montana
Mrs Phillip Moor of Stevenville Montana sends one dollar to the RECORD. She notes a late cool damp spring with much rain in June. Fruit prospects look good with strawberries ripening for a solid crop. Mr Marr runs a second hand store in Stevenville and another business is slow. The Marrs have not been in best health but can still work daily.
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Marr
Stevenville
Canadian visitor Ila Wertenberger and kin visit Mentone
Mrs Ila Wertenberger from Canada visits with her sister Mrs Chester Jantz and family southeast of town. She is formerly Miss Illa Herendeen, daughter of Mrs Alten Rybee of Mentone and niece to Mrs Mary Rantz of this place.
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Lia Wertenberger
Canada
Chester Jantz
Wertenberger
Illa Herendeen
Alten Rybee
Mentone
Mary Rantz
Ghostly figure terrifies town residents at midnight
Reports from the northeastern town area describe a lady dressed in white seen at midnight. Several families report tapping on windows and a sliding figure. T. J. Alspaugh recalls an intruder at his screen door who vanished after he stumbled at the door.
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T. J. Alspaugh
Boosters Set to Visit Winona for Band Concert
Winona boosters led by Motto and Hatfield visit Thursday evening with the Gate Quartet to perform during the band concert. Jesse E. Eschbach arrives to speak on Winona attractions booked for the summer, likely drawing a large street crowd and concert listeners.
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Gate
Jesse E. Eschbach
Boosters
Winona
Boys Play Ball On Street Evening Fun
A humorous scene unfolded Tuesday evening as W H Kern and John Leonard played ball with Master McClure Summe. Billie pitched Felix caught and Mack batted with surprising power, drawing cheers from the trio.
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W.H. Kern
John Leonard
Flora Takes Fifteen Day Vacation Amid Route One Tour
S. B. Flora goes off duty for fifteen days and a deputy named Paul Snyder escorts the man along route one.
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S. B. Flora
Paul Snyder
Man Leaves Blacksmith Shop for Farm Work
Charles Teeter who spent a year and a half at the Jack Burt blacksmith shop quit last Saturday and now works on the Will Miller farm west of town. He says he is helping a neighbor with harvest and nothing is wrong despite suspicions.
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Charles Teeter
Jack Burt
Will Miller
Charles
Snyder Declines Dairy Offer After Weekend Visit
Paul Snyder traveled to Winona Sunday night to accept a dairy position but declined after reviewing the job and returned home Monday.
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Paul Snyder
Winona
Band Concert Next Thursday Evening
Local band invites the community to a Thursday evening concert for music and social time with friends. The event promises lively tunes and a chance to enjoy fellowship in a casual setting.
Fort Wayne Visitors Visit Ed Schoch Home
Roy Hanes and wife Frank Haney and wife E W Gresso and Faun Kerlin visited Fort Wayne last Sunday and spent hours at the Ed Schoch home. They reported Mr Schoch is making great vacation plans at the park.
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E. W. Gresso
Faun Kerlin
Ft Wayne
Ed Schoch
Mr. Schoch
Park
Benedict Night Reading Club Glows With July Fourth Flair
The Victoria Reading Club met at Miss Nellie McClure’s home on Monday night for Benedict night the last gathering before summer vacation. About thirty five members attended an excellent program of music recitations readings and contests followed by two courses of refreshments. Rooms were decorated in red white and blue and the group planned to resume on September 1 with a pleasant note before the break.
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Victoria Reading Club
Nellie McClure
Lake Manitau visit by local party on Sunday
Edward Hay and Hugh Snyder with the Misses Neva Hammao and Marion Swibart motored to Lake Manitau near Rochester and spent several hours Sunday enjoying the outing.
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Edward Hay
Hugh Snyder
Neva Hammao
Marion Swibart
Lake Mantau
Rochester
Fire Marshal Isaac Hahn Inspects Silver Lake Buildings
Assistant State Fire Marshal Isaac Hahn of Portland conducted a general inspection of all structures at Silver Lake to identify hazardous fire risks. He noted the law's stringent provisions and the marshal's authority to remedy unsafe conditions where carelessness and neglect are evident.
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Issaac Hahn
Portland
Silver Lake
Rec ORD Office Seeks News Submissions
Community participants are urged to send their news items to the Rec ORD office for potential publication. Submissions should include clear details and relevant names or events for accurate reporting.
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Record Office
Calls For New Declarations Of Independence In American Life
A historical essay urges fresh independence in politics business industry society and religion. It argues individuals and groups must challenge constraints, pursue arbitration, and seek genuine self reliance to improve government labor capital and social equality. It envisions future broad reforms toward fuller manhood and womanhood.
Bedside Visit For Aged Father In Rensselaer
Mrs. C. C. Carter was summoned to Ren sselaer on Thursday last due to the serious illness of her father William Bull who is past eighty six. Bull suffered paralysis four years ago and has endured poor health since. He was a soldier in the Mexican and Civil Wars with a life of hardships and experiences.
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C. C. Carter
Rennselaer
William Bull
Bull
Opal Spangle Hurt After Fall Into Water Tank
Opal Spangle, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Spangle south of town, fell about three feet to the cement tank bottom while sitting on the edge. She struck her head on the cement and now has difficulty walking and feels dizzy when standing. Recovery hoped for soon.
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Opal Spangle
Earl Spangle
Married in Grace Lutheran Parsonage
Hazel Wynkoop of Columbia City and Rosswell R. Stout wed Wednesday at the Grace Lutheran parsonage with a small ceremony. They left for a wedding trip and will reside on the Stout farm southwest of Silver Lake, near Logansport relatives. The couple are highly regarded and expect a long, happy life together.
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Grace Lutheran Parsonage
Columbia City
Gilbert
Hazel Wynkoop
Rosswell R. Stout
Here
Logansport
Stout
Everett Jontz
Silver Lake
Baptism at Lake by Rev McCoy Seventeen Baptized
Last Wednesday evening Rev. McCoy led a baptism at the lake with sixteen converts.
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McCoy
Sprain Ends Gall’s Duty After Track Lift Incident
Irvin Gall suffered a badly sprained back while helping lift a hand ear off the track on Tuesday. He mis stepped and has been unable to be on duty since the injury.
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Irvin Gall
Pastry Sale By Ladies Aid At Fitton & Hamman Store
The Ladies Aid of the U U Church will hold a pastry sale in Fitton and Hamman store on Saturday July 12 featuring cakes bread chicken and other edibles.
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The
Ladies Aid of the
U. B. Church
Fitton & Hamman
Condition Of Patient Goss At Loganspor Hospital
The latest report from Mr. Goss confined in the hospital for the insane at Loganspor states he is gradually growing worse mentally but talks less than before. It is hoped he will soon fully recover.
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Mr. Goss
Loganspor
Harvest Time Press: Hot Days Slow Farm Work Across Regions
Harvesting runs this week in earnest with hay making and wheat cutting under extreme heat. Farmers endure long hours from dawn to dusk as crops crave rain. Pastures are drying in many areas, and a timely rain is urgently needed to sustain growth.
Mrs Shock Improving at Fort Wayne Hospital
Latest report says Mrs Shock is recovering and able to sit up in the Fort Wayne hospital. If improvement continues she may be brought home before many days. Doctor Shuck prepared to transfer her home this morning. On the 6 o'clock train to Claypool this evening.
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