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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
1
Washington Post Office Scandal Rife With Ring of Fraud
Regular correspondent reports rapid Post Office scandal developments in Washington. Machen and two subordinates indicted on multiple counts for defrauding the government in rural free delivery mail bag purchases. Smith of Baltimore received commissions as kickbacks. Bristow and other officials faced pressure as investigations widen. Roosevelt returns to Washington amid public cheers. Navy and Army report limited resources and ongoing misconduct amid broader reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August W. Machen
Thomas W. McGreghe
O. Elsworth Upton
Machenang
O. E. Smith
Baltimore
Smith
McGregor
Upton
Doctors remove arm tumor at Mrs Drudge home
On Thursday last week Drs Flav ien and Amiss removed a tumorous growth from Mrs William Drudge of near Akron. The operation occurred at the home on the south hill and was successfully accomplished. Dr Flavien followed with an X Ray treatment.
Sewer Outlet Construction Under Way on East Main Street
Work to lay a sewer outlet along east Main street is in progress to prevent water accumulation that threatens health during hot weather. The project will also provide drainage for cellar water common in wet seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main Street
Mrs J T Dickey Relapses After Brief Recovery
Mrs J T Dickey who had recovered from illness was struck by a sudden relapse last Saturday. Suffering a faintness she was helped to a chair and became unconscious. She was moved to bed and a physician called. Her condition remains serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Dickey
The American Boy Seeks Plumber Trade
A columnist notes that Ed ward Everett Hale cites a survey of fifty boys asking their desired handiwork. Every boy chose plumbing, the only practical mechanical art they had seen in modern life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Everett Hale
Jane Cosmopolitan
Wheel comes off buggy on trip to Sidney
A buggy ride ended in a tumble when a wheel detached near Sidney last week. No injuries occurred but the passengers found it very inconvenient to walk and keep the remaining wheel on for miles until they borrowed a bar to replace the lost wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Decoration ceremony at Silver Lake lodge on June 14
Silver Lake Lodge No. 575 I O O F will observe the decoration ceremonies next Sunday June 14. Members meet at the hall at 1 30 p m and proceed to the church where an address will be given. After services they form in column and march to the cemetery to place flowers on departed members graves. KEK of P Lodge invited to attend in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake Lodge No
KEK
P. Lodge
Elderly farmer suffers two broken ribs in rails accident
On Thursday Christian Frantz, 86, fell over a pile of rails at his farm six miles northwest of town. Doctors found two broken ribs with one end piercing the lung. He's in serious condition despite best care from Dr. Shoemaker, the first bed illness or accident in his long life in North Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Frants
Butterbaugh Brothers
Shoemaker
Frantz
North Manchester Journal
Quick Arrest Report Missing Context
Fragmentary note describes a person named Gulledge of Verbeng in a hospital with ice present. Details about arrest, charges, location, or timing are unclear in the text fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Common School Graduates Class of 1903 at Winona
Kosciusko county historians record Lake township supplying the largest class with twenty three graduates for the Lake township exercises at Winona on Saturday June 6 1903. The list includes Julia Arthur Harry Bouse Roy Burdge Ruth Burt Frankie Carter Noble Clymer Sanford Clymer Lula Drudge Lloyd Frantz Frank Haney Onlos Haney Tressie Helser Opal Kerlin Florence Leckrone Mina Leonard Jennie Long Effie Montel Ina Price Ethel Prizer Carrie Rhoades Lula Sprigg Everette Shipley Emma Ulery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Township
Julia Arthur
Harry Bouse
Roy Burdge
Ruth Burt
Frankie Carter Noble Clymer
Sanford Clymer
Lula Drudge Lloyd Frantz
Frank Haney
Onlos Haney
Tressie Helser
Opal Kerlin
Florence Leckrone
Mina Leonard
Jennie Long
Effie Montel
Ina Price
Ethel Prizer
Carrie Rhoades
Lula Sprigg
Everette Shipley
Emma Ulery
Annual Dunkard Meeting Held in Ballfontaine Ohio
The Annual Dunkard Meeting concluded last Thursday in Ballfontaine Ohio with large attendance and high interest. Brethren transacted business thoroughly and raised mission funds totaling 5515.00 for this session. Next year the meeting is planned for Carthage Missouri in the southern district. The old order branch met at WakARosa with attendance higher than in recent years and the next site was not final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballfontaine
Ohio
Missouri
Carthage
Wakarosa
Flag Day Observance Calls for June 15 Celebration
The American Flag association formed in 1897 appeals to mayors newspapers patriotic societies and school officers for a fitting Flag Day 1903 celebration. This year the event falls on Sunday and the observance will occur Monday June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Flag Association
United States
Etta Henderson Completes Ninth Term at Hobart
Miss Etta Henderson returns home from Hobart after completing her ninth term of school there. The length of service is notable as few teachers stay with one school that long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Henderson
Hobart
Tuberculosis Patient Seeks Relief via X-Ray Therapy
Bert Baker, long plagued by tubercular illness and now in alarming condition, is undergoing X-Ray treatment after friends urged him to try the method. He was taken to Dr. Haworth in Claypool for examination and potential relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Baker
Haworth
Claypool
Dore
Subscription expiration noted on Record paper
The notice instructs readers to check the date of expiration for their subscription to the Record by looking after their name on the paper or wrapper. It explains the method to keep subscribers informed about how their subscription is listed in the system.
Tile stock for sale at reduced prices
Short sale note lists tile stock with 20 rods of 16 inch tile 20 rods of 12 inch tile and 40 rods of 10 inch tile offered by L. Artaub. Provides no contact details or location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Artaub
Mentone Citizens' Band Praised For Uniforms And Music
The Mentone Citizens' Band comprises eighteen members noted for good manners and deportment. Their uniforms are new and up-to-date, and they play the latest styles of music, reflecting pride in the town and band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentone
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Capitol
Washington, D.C
Jones
Machen
Bristow
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Hay
Cortelycu
Naval General Staff
Alls
Navy Department
Winona
Kosciusko County
Dunkard Meeting
E. P Reed
Dickey & Sons
Sratt
Manis
W. J. Fitton
Conner Building
Silver Lake, Ind
The
Mentone Citizens’ Band
Smith & Pearson
SUND
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