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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
1
Our town board debates street lamp types with trials of arc and incandescent lamps. Arc lamps offer higher candle power and metropolitan look but higher cost and limited placement. Incandescent lamps are cheap to install require little upkeep and can be placed at every crossing and alongside churches for broader light coverage.
Police report rising horse thefts across Indiana and other regions as high prices for horse flesh tempt desperate individuals. The text notes thieves target pastures and hitching racks and that some cities host safe stables to move stolen animals without inquiries into ownership.
A local plea urges readers to subscribe to the Silver Lake Record, noting that neighbors value timely access and dislike lending the paper sparingly. The message stresses timely delivery and regular readership in the community.
Residents report incorrigible town youths throw green apples and missiles at teams and Bupgies leaving town on Saturday nights. Officials should act swiftly, arrest known transgressors, and apply the full force of the law. Some locals are fit for reform school if needed to curb such acts.
Elizabeth Jones widow of Charles W. Jones, residing north of town, has been granted a pension of 38 per month through attorney W. H. Eiler of War saw.
The readable text hints at a claim that smoking Justice relieves an irritated feeling, but the fragment provides no verifiable details or context.
A young boy, son of Mr. Fred Furman, narrowly escaped death Tuesday when he fell before a loaded hand car at the Big Four station. The car stopped just in time and the boy was injured but not seriously. The Furman family once lived here when he was agent at Hig Forrr.
The Burdge & Son furniture store has moved its stock into the new Pritchard room. They will offer a large display of goods with conveniences and room for arrangements. The public is invited to visit the new location.
From 24 acres on the C. C. Carter farm 815 bushels of wheat were thresh ed an average of 34 bushels per acre. Ten acres planted by Mr. Haskell yielded 350 bushels, averaging 35 bushels per acre.
Northern Indiana orchardists report San Jose scale in apple limbs. State entomologist Mr. Troop urges summer and winter treatments and notes 42 counties already affected. He calls for a higher year appropriation to inspect nurseries and fund spraying teams to halt the pest.
J. D. Webb, a well known Warsaw druggist, died at his home on Thursday forenoon after a long illness. He had conducted business for more than twenty years in the county capital and his name was familiar throughout the county. The funeral was held on Monday.
The Claypool Lumber and Coal Co advertises the best linseed oil at 50 cents per gallon and 46 cents per barrel, emphasizing low prices for essential building supplies.
Nostalgic reminiscence of hometown friends and school days invites readers to recall neighbors, classmates, and childhood scenes. The piece reflects on how time changes towns and people while memories of orchards meadows and old meeting spots endure.
Clinton Powers a 35 year old plasterer and son of Jeff Powers of Warsaw attempted suicide by taking morphine Friday evening around six. Doctors administered an antidote and he was removed from danger as family troubles were cited as the cause.
Handsome 64 page booklet from Ligonier Banner press by Straus Bros. & Co. bankers and real estate dealers of Ligonier. The Red Book is a comprehensive guide for home seekers in Northern Indiana Southern Michigan and Western Ohio with descriptions of hundreds of improved farms and illustrated farm residences and public buildings.
Miss Pearl Elder aged 17 of Etna Green was found guilty of assault and battery on Mrs. D M Copeland. She received a $1 fine and $13.70 costs but could not pay and the judge suspended sentence with a stern lecture. She then urged all to get drunk, prompting a warning about possible reform school action.
Postmaster General Cortelyou weighs a proposal to supply farmers on rural routes with up to date forecasts. The Weather Bureau in Washington would telegraph morning forecasts to postmasters who would stamp the weather indication, date, time, and receipt place on each letter.
The text calculates dimensions of a celestial city using biblical measurements and derives enormous figures for volume rooms and inhabitants. It supposes 100 worlds of equal population and duration, concluding more than 100 rooms square for each person.
In Packerton a one armed youth named Comer lost a wager in a prank to be dunked head first into a rain barrel. The butcher dunked Comer and the crowd feared death but a Claypool doctor declared the danger a false alarm. Comer sprung up laughing and fled. Mr Fisher paid the doctor and lost the stake.
A brief cigar lore line notes preference for the Justice brand with a decisive demand to smoke no other cigars. The fragment hints a strict personal rule or toast-like remark referencing a specific brand.
Telegramy rumors swirl as John Flora real estate man is said to be under treatment after a beating by Will Runyon Lumber mill worker in North Manchester. The town's prominent citizens are among those discussing the incident.
Congress passes a rate bill prohibiting railroad passes for public officers. All officials from judges to sheriffs must pay fares starting January first. Even the president is funded by a $25,000 traveling allowance.
T. C. McClure praised a carload of steers shipped last Saturday calling it the finest lot and noting it brought top prices in the Buffalo market, higher than any car he had previously sold.
In Carroll circuit court at Delphi Mrs. H L Moyer won a divorce and two thousand dollars alimony. The 13 year old son will receive two hundred dollars a month until age 16 when custody passes to his father. Mrs Moyer is daughter of Judge Gould and they had been separated for years. Moyer rose from teacher to bank executive, today president of Merchants and Traders Bank in New York City.
A subscriber receives a postal notice and confronts the editor who shows him duns for paper type and fuel. The editor explains he can settle them by asking reliable gentlemen to help, leading the subscriber to renew for another year after paying up.
We thank friends and neighbors for their kindness and assistance at the death and funeral of our son Kenneth. Cu UD Bascocy and wife
In a spirited appeal the writer praises free semi weekly street band concerts, noting band members donate time and cover costs for lights and stands. They urge the town to offer substantial weekly funding rather than token sums or licensing fees, warning against cutting the concerts.
Reports from county areas indicate a better than expected wheat crop. Farmers threshing and getting results with yields testing fifty eight to sixty two pounds per bushel and straw quality described as fine.
An item described as among the best available on the market is highlighted as a top choice. The note implies strong value and quality without citing specific model details or seller.
Kenneth Leroy Babcock of Alexandria died Thursday July 12 1906 at five in the evening aged 1 year 3 months and 16 days. Cause given congestion of the bowels following burns from an accident at Ephraim Drudge’s home earlier in the week. The child’s remains were buried at home with services conducted by Rev Wright.
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