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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
4
The annual Michaels family reunion is set for tomorrow at George Michaels home northwest of Lowa. The note mentions local happenings including a new fire engine test and townspeople seeking fire company exemptions.
A Georgia incident ends with a man dead after confronting a newspaper over an article he disliked. The paper continues to publish each Saturday, and readers are urged to be cautious about grim violence in response to printed content.
The legislature allocates 35000 dollars for a memorial to Governor Oliver P. Morton and authorizes the board to raise more through private subscriptions.
A churchgoing mother and her son joke about tithes while contrasting the givers with a famous criminal. The column hints at Kid McCoy's upcoming marriage to a wealthy widow and jokes about Indiana Governor Hanly's possible move to end capital punishment. It notes eleven bankers and sixteen preachers in Ohio’s penitentiary and oddly mentions a delinquent editor subscriber.
Jacob Rager and Dr. Sherbondy spent an afternoon fishing when their boat suddenly toppled. Rager towed the doctor to shore after the craft capsized, while the doctor claimed he did not get wet.
The author muses on human knowledge of many fields and our partial grasp of nature. He contrasts our understanding of elements and power with our ignorance of animal instincts and plant behavior, noting vines often wind left and that climbing plants choose rough supports.
Miss Mary Howe, famed as the American Nightingale, returns to Indiana at Canton musical contests after a decade away. She recently sang in Germany at the Royal Opera in Berlin where the imperial family praised her, drawing large crowds and earning royal recognition. She has been abroad for several years, including performances in Berlin.
An elastic stick form repair compound that never dries out and seals leaks permanently. It fixes leaks in tin iron steel felt slate tiles shingles skylights dormers pipes tanks troughs and many other places. No heating or preparation needed and it is inexpensive and efficient. Price 25 cents. For sale by Claypool Lumber Co.
Ezra Ring and his daughter Miss Anna returned Saturday from a two week visit to Seneca County Ohio the birthplace and former home of Mr Ring They enjoyed a pleasant stay in the Buckeye state on their homeward trip
The Big Four announces two Sunday excursions next week heading to Indianapolis and Benton Harbor. Travelers can board at designated stations for these planned trips.
A storm last week sent a lightning bolt through the Underhill family kitchen as Mrs Underhill and children were inside. They escaped with only minor shocks and no serious injuries. The writer recalls other local lightning incidents and warns that beauty may invite frequent visitations.
The funeral for Mrs. Thomas Rhodes occurred Tuesday. She was 41 and lived near the county corners southwest of Silver Lake. Ill health and poverty marked the family’s situation for some time.
Due to Children's Day exercises at Claypool several ministers alter locations. Rev A E Sarah preaches at Silver Lake on Sunday June 14 at 3 p m. Rev H E Butter holds evening services at Silver Lake A E Church. Rev Kain conducts Lutheran church services at Silver Lake instead of Rose Hill in the morning with Rose Hill events planned for the evening.
Community items note cement work replacing old wooden approach at the M E church. The Gospel Hill ice cream social drew few attendees due to bad weather. Wabash District Epworth League Convention planned for Thursday and Friday at Stuntington with a good program. Lutheran and South Pleasant church services and events described with charitable fund-raising for Rose Hill church re-roof project.
Winona Lake hosts a June Music Festival from June 26 to July 1 featuring soprano Miss Mary Howe in three concerts. The Roberts Park Choral Society of 74 voices from Indianapolis will sing twice daily, accompanied by the Winona Ladies' chorus, which recently won prizes totaling over $900.
Interurban News reports North Manchester delays on granting a franchise for Indiana Northern Traction Co line due to one council member's absence. The Drayer company also seeks a franchise with a settlement hoped for next week. Similar delays affect Warsaw and Winona with no council action taken Wednesday.
An Egg Social on the street Wednesday evening drew a large crowd by seven. Stars Earl Cline and Rose Jantz performed boldly as eggs and water flew, the playful chaos ending in cheers and laughter from spectators.
The notice invites readers to subscribe to REcoRD for one year at the price of 1.00. It emphasizes affordability and urges action to join as a subscriber.
In Milford residents urge legality as town council passes ordinances without publishing them. They argue no law can be enforced until properly published and formal notice is given.
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