Fourth of July Celebration Draws Large Delegations and Joy
The 4th of July celebration drew large delegations from Center United Brethren Sabbath School Grove Chapel Packerton and Laketon with banners flags and a noon program of talks songs and a ball game. Rev. O B Wells and Rev A E Sarsh spoke and the Hobo Zobo band performed. Laketon lost 10 to 22 to Silver Lake, rain interrupted the afternoon program and fireworks drew a major crowd despite weather concerns. Grove Chapel won first prize for largest delegation with 155 members. Center Sabbath School took second with 148 members.
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A. B. Sabbath School
Grove Chapel
Packerton
Laketon
Marshal Jaques
Grove
O. B. Wells
Rochester
F. B. Furman
G. E. Luke
Grove Chapel Sabbath School
D. F. Kain
Packerton Sabbath School
Union Sabbath School Choir
Babcock
A. E. Sarsh
Union Sunday School Choir
Silver Lake
Center Sabbath School
Train Kills Man at Akron Crossing. Wife Survives
Frank Powell about 35 was instantly killed when his buggy and he were struck at a Erie Railroad crossing one mile west of Akron around 10 30 Monday night. His wife escaped unharmed and helped summon aid as Powell remained missing until his body was found entangled in the wreckage.
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Frank Powell
Erie
Akron
Powell
Ing
Mr.Powell
W Y D Stout Accepts Superior Sales Post
W Y D Stout has joined Western Supply Company of Chicago as general agent for Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. The firm, a large maker of steam and gas machinery with offices in Chicago Peoria Madison Kansas City, assigns him full territorial authority. He will oversee all staff in the region and work from home with a liberal salary.
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W. Y D. Stout
The
Western Supply Company
Chicago
Indiana
Peera
Madison
Wis
Kansas City
Missouri
Stont
Wills
Lake Township Democrats Convene in Silver Lake Hall
The Lake Township Democrats meet at Roger's Hall in Silver Lake on Saturday July 23 at 2 PM to nominate a Township Trustee, Township Assessor, and three Advisory Board members. Monroe Paulus and J L Arthur serve as Township Chairmen.
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Lake Township
Silver Lake
Roger’s Hall
Monroe Paulus
J.L. Arthur
Ice Cream and Tropical Fruits Offered by Mrs Rose Fiona
Ice cream and small tropical fruits will be available starting July 4. Mrs Rose Fiona invites patrons to her stand located first door south of the post office.
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Rose Fiona
Convention Of Lake Township Met in Session in This Place
The Lake Township convention met in session on June 29 in this place. New officers were elected and Miss Watson delivered an interesting address.
Injured Boy Burns Hands On Torpedo At Play
A 13 year old Laketon boy, son of C. M. Ulsh, suffered severe burns to both hands after holding a torpedo in an explosion. He was treated by Dr. Amiss and sent home. An exchange urged a simple home remedy of smoking wounds to ease inflammation. The Lake Township Sunday School Convention opened with talks on the model teacher and Sunday school work and concluded with an evening session and a deaconess lecture and collection.
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Charles Ulsh
C. M. Ulsh
Laketon
Sarah, Luke and
Wiltrout
Hoke
Luke
Bryant
T. M. Hill
A. E. Sarah
D. F. Kain
W. E. Davis
Burket
Self
Messrs
Helser
Jaques
Davis
Stout
Sarah
Committee On Nomination
F. M. Metheny
Chicago
P. E. Jaques
Leo
Woman Injured by Lightning During Storm
During a Wednesday thunder storm Mrs Henry Clinker living southwest of town was struck by lightning. She was knocked unconscious but, at the latest report before press time, her condition was much improved.
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Henry Clinker
Here
Funeral for Mrs. E A Willis Held in North Manchester
The funeral for Mrs. E. A. Willis who died at her home in North Manchester occurred Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. Relatives Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Brande attended from this locality.
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Manchester
Carr
Mra Brande
40 Acre Farm Near Silver Lake For Sale
For sale 40 acres one and a half miles from Silver Lake. Includes a six room house with good cellar two wells a small barn and other out buildings 130 fruit trees cherry peach plum pear prune and apple. Can sell 20 acres with improvements or the whole 46 acres cheap if taken soon. Gravel road to the farm corner telephone connection. Call at REcorp office.
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Silver Lake
Fairview Social Roundup Reflects Community Travel and Visits
Claypool residents spent the 4th at Fairview while Theodore Parker and family were seen in the vicinity Sunday. Mrs M P Sholty and son Lloyd visited Warsaw last Saturday. Mrs S A Hohman hosted Lucian Gallaher of Chicago visiting her family also joined by Laura Munger from Lauro. Grandma Hohman lies ill but improving. Daniel Norris journeyed from Milford to spend the weekend with the William Wire family. A J Scott and wife were seen on the streets after visiting their daughter Mrs Ed Gaskill in Barket.
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Mises Lucian Gallaher
Chicago
S. A.hohman
A. J. Scott
Barket
Ed Gaskill
Corner Drug Store Debtor Notice
Notice that all persons owing accounts at Corner Drug Store must settle within thirty days after sale of the store. Charles Rager states the books are to be closed.
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Charles Rager
Wells and cisterns cleaned and pumps repaired
A. D. Shierman offers cleaning of wells and cisterns and repair of new or old pumps. Notice dated June 16.
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A. D. Shierman
Plan to Organize a Band at Silver Lake
A proposed plan aims to form a substantial band at Silver Lake. Members would subscribe to raise funds and then each would contribute toward instruments owned by the band. If a member leaves, the instrument stays with the band, ensuring continuity. Michigan City Excursion July 13.
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Silver Lake
Michigan City
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the Con
the Center
United Brethren Sabbath
Claypool
Dr. Haworth
Fittons
Eli Keplinger
J. F. Skinner
Nelson Beigh
Southern Michigan
Miss Hoke
Miss Gamble
Warsaw
J.P. Honiman
Mrs. Japues
J. O. Hay
E. A. Willis
Fairview
Theodore Parker
M. P. Sholty
Gon. Lloyd
S. A. Hobman
North
William Wire
J. Miner
Baorket
Mr. Jones
Wabash
Laura Munger
Lauro
Daniel Norris
Milford
Irving Drew
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
E. P. Reid
Brooks Bros
Dickey & Sons
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