Journey by rail from Silver Lake to Colorado Springs
A chronicler describes a May trip starting May 21 from Silver Lake, traveling via Nickel Plate to Chicago, then Rock Island through Iowa and Nebraska to Colorado. Highlights include W. J. Bryan’s residence, gold dome at Iowa’s Capitol, Council Bluffs’ bluffs, crossing the Missouri River, Kansas division, and arrival near Colorado Springs with Pikes Peak in sight. The account notes towns, time zone changes, Pueblo’s 50,000 population, the Pas Hamman motorman, and early 20th century railroad life.
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Indiana
Iowa
State House
Council Bluffs
Bluffs
Missouri River
Omaha
Lincoln
Nebraska
W. J. Bryan
Chicago
Fairbury
Kansas
Mahaska
Bellville
Phillipsburg
Willard
Dr. Hay
Limon
Colo
Rock Island
Denver
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Pikes Peak
Pueblo
Pas” Hamman
Arkansas River
Pites Peak
Jone
Lver
United
Canon ‘City
Winona Flyer to Enter Service After June 9
The Big Four railroad will issue a new time card effective June 9, increasing passenger trains. The Winona Flyer, running between Elkhart and Indianapolis, will be operated after the date, replacing the prior schedule.
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Big Four Road
Elkhart
Indianapolis
Claypool Band Misleadingly Placed at Silver Lake Game
The Warsaw Daily Times 1907 report claimed the Claypool band furnished music for a Silver Lake ball game on Decoration Day May 30. In fact Silver Lake has its own band and held weekly Thursday concerts. locals note the misrepresentation and clarify the true local band situation.
Livery and Feed Barn Change Hands in Tippecanoe
Getty and Jontz sold out their livery and feed barn to Harry Graham of Tippecanoe who will likely take charge later this week. Graham is an experienced livery man with years in the business at Tippecanoe and Bourbon.
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Getty & Jontz
Harry Graham
Tippecanoe
Mr. Graham
Bourbon
People's Mutual Telephone Company Expands Burket Exchange
The People's Mutual Telephone Company installed a new 100 drop switch board at the Burket exchange to handle rising patronage. They are also doing substantial work at Mentone, setting 35 foot cedar poles in cement and painting them. The company now operates 75 more phones than at the start of 1907, with demand increasing monthly.
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People’s’ Mutual ‘Telephone Company
Burket Exchange
Mentone
Sabbath School Pupils Enjoy Party At Rowland Home
Sabbath School scholars spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J K Rowland. The group included Esa Cauffman Geo Utter Pear Utter Jessie Carr Erblauem Fissi Kreiter Leora Keiter Erbca Whittenberger Elmer Girl Foster Cuffman Ervin Clink Ernest Beber Orvil Alspaugh Ellis Hill and Ivan Butterbaugh After a splendid dinner the young people enjoyed themselves with 50s and games and had a good time.
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Lars
J. K. Rowland
Esa Cauffman
Geo Utter
Pear Uter
Jessie Carr
Lauiem
Fissi Kreiter
Leora Keiter
Erbca Whittenberger
Elmer Girl
Foster Cuffman
Ervin Clink
Ernest Beber
Orvil Alspaugh
Ellis Hill
Ivan Butterbaugh
Njo
Emselves
Rager Family Reunion Draws Relatives to Kosciusko and Wabash Areas
The annual Rager reunion is held here today with many relatives from Kosciusko and Wabash counties arriving to participate in the event.
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Rager
Kosciusko and
Wabash
Lowdown Gas Store Prices Flash Bargains
Samme Bros & Co. advertises deep discounts on gasoline at multiple stations with limited-time low prices while supplies last. Local outlets promote curbside convenience and quick service as prices tempt customers.
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Samme Bros & Co
Rise in State School Children Draws Farmers to Cities
State superintendent Fasser A. Cotton reports 778,811 school children in the state this year, up 4,136 from 1906. Fewer country pupils and more city students suggest farmers sending children to urban schools for better advantages. 1905 to 1906 rise was 6,027.
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Fasser A. Cotton
Unclear Fragments from Office or Letter Snippet
Fragmentary text mentions the Grand River Valley and a note about writing more. The passage references climate and a possible eastward visit but lacks a complete event or clear subject. No identifiable persons or organizations are present.
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Grand River
Decoration Day at South Pleasant Church Observed
Decoration Day services at South Pleasant church were conducted by Rev Hidy in the afternoon before a large audience including many old soldiers. Local attendees and a male quartet plus other singers supported the program as speakers and organizers express thanks on behalf of the community.
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South Pleasant Church
Hidy
Auctioneer J J Gill Tops Season With 641 Sales
Kosciusko county public auctioneer J J Gill closes a busy season with 641 sales, a sharp rise from seven in the first year. The article notes his wide knowledge of values grades and demand across many subjects as key to his success.
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J. J. Gill
Kosciisko County
Well Known Desperado Dies Near Van Wert
Marvin Kuhns a noted desperado who once operated in Northern Indiana and served time in several prisons met his death near Van Wert Ohio after a pursuit. He fired two revolvers at officers who returned fire mortally wounding him.
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Marvin Kuhns
Indiana
van Wert
Ohio
Laketon Engineer In Critical Condition With Mysterious Illness
W. H. Fulton, an oil company power house engineer from Laketon, is critically ill at home. He fell ill at work recently and has been unconscious most of the time. Symptoms at times resemble epilepsy and baffled physicians.
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Laketon
Oil Company
Fulton
Odd Fellows to Observe Memorial Day June 16
Silver Lake Lodge No. 576 I O O F plans Memorial Day observance on Sunday June 16 instead of Tuesday June 1 with a program to be announced later.
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Odd Fellows
Oddfellows Memorial
Silver Lake Lodge No
Rochester Romps Over North Manchester In 7 0 Ball Game
Several local fans traveled to North Manchester Sunday to watch a game between North Manchester and Rochester. Rochester defeated North Manchester 7 to 0.
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North Manchester
Rochester
Commencement Exercises at Winona Saturday
The common schools of Kosciusko county will hold commencement in the Winona Lake Auditorium on Saturday June 8. The Skeke township class roll includes Herbert Hill Hazel Tullis Hazel McKrill Hazel Jontz Emma Miller Ervin Clinic Harry E. Haney Fred Wiltrout Bernard Votter Emery E. Little Rantz Snoberger Ralph Montel.
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Kosciuske County
Winona Lake
Skeke Township
Herbert Hill
Hazel Tullis
Hazel McKrill
Hazel Jontz
Emma Miller
Ervin Clinic
Harry E. Haney
Fred Wiltrout
Bernard Votter Emery E. Little Rantz Snoberger
Ralph Montel
After marriage two kinds of happiness described
The text suggests two forms of happiness after marriage. It compares material comfort with emotional fulfillment, noting difficulty in achieving both. It uses a cautionary tone about chasing impossible goals and the illusion of easily obtained bliss.
Veteran auctioneer’s seven year career noted in sales tally
The article records 72 sales with a seasonal reach from Logansport to Bremen and Warren to Coldwater. The largest sale exceeded $10,000. Over 600 horses, 1100 cattle, and 1900 hogs were sold. The auctioneer has seven years of experience and can value and describe diverse merchandise beyond livestock.
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Logansport
Warren
Coldwater
Mich
Bremen
Silver Lake Ball Team Debuts New Uniforms
The Silver Lake baseball squad revealed gray cloth uniforms and will wear them in the next home game at the ball ground in South Silver Lake next Sunday. They have limited practice with one prior game, a 10 to 9 loss in nine innings last Thursday to North Manchester, but the team shows promise for a victory if they perform as well as that game.
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Silver ‘Lake
South Silver Lake
North Manchester Boys
Silver Lake Boys
Silver Lake Greys
Epworth League to Stage Temperance Play
Epworth League plans a temperance play titled Out in The Streets performed by local talent. The event is scheduled for around June 29 with cast and parts being arranged and learned.
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Epworth League
Arley Ring Hooks Gold Rimmed Glasses During Fishing
Arley Ring cast a line with two young companions when a bite came. He reeled in a pair of gold rimmed glasses struck from a girl’s nose, making a surprising catch during the outing. The incident highlights an unusual treasure from a casual fishing trip.
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Arley Ring
Children’s Day at U B Church Evening Program
Sunday evening at the United Brethren Church a children’s day program will be held. Children are practicing their parts for a pleasant entertainment arranged for the event.
North Manchester Recital Highlights Elocution Class
A prize recital of the Elocution and Oratory class was held in the chapel at North Manchester College. Mr. Joh Wagner from our town delivered an oration, with further exercises planned for the evening.
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Manches College
Chapel Z College
North Manchester
Joh Wagner
Our Town
Friday June 14 Flag Day note unclear event
The fragment mentions Friday June 14 and a flag day reference but lacks clear details about an event, location, or organizers. No named persons or organizations are identifiable. Further readable content is needed for a fuller summary.
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J. A. Leckron
Fruita
Silver Lake
Claypool
A. A. Mendel
Iowa City
Winona Flyer
Nished
Silver Lake On
Decora
Warsaw Daily Times
Manchester
Times
Sion
Burket
South Pasant
J. D. Gill
Winona
Lake Ball
U. B. Church
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