Tribute to the Memory of George W Yotter
Fraternal tribute from Silver Lake Lodge No 5761 I O F praising the late Bro George W Yotter. The writer recalls Yotter as reserved yet kindly, a steadfast Old Fellow and counselor who supported lodge growth, opposed superstition, and embodied brotherhood and humanitarian ideals. The piece honors his life, regrets his flaws, and urges members to emulate his virtues and uphold Odd Fellowship principles.
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Grand and Brethren of
Silver Lake
Odd Fellows of
Indiana
Barke Cochran
George W. Yotter
Bro. Yotter
Gay
Br. Yotter
Bro. Votter
Odd Fellowship
Satan
Bro ‘Yetter
God
Business Men of Silver Lake Agree to Close July 4 1903
Local merchants of Silver Lake announce the closing of their places of business on Independence Day July 4 1903 reflecting a coordinated observance. The notice lists participating merchants and notes time to prepare for the holiday.
Businesses to Close July Fourth All Day 1903
The undersigned firms of Silver Lake announce a 10:00 a.m. July 4 1903 closure for the rest of the day to allow clerks and proprietors a day away from business. Restaurants pause 12 m to 5 p.m. Please complete business before 10 a.m. The notice lists participating firms and banks including Farmers Bank Commercial Bank Dickey Sons Swihart Stout Son Hiram Rager Edson Wiley and others. A marriage occurred at the United Brethren parsonage in Burket between Orange Minear and Carrie Little officiated by Rev O J Miner.
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Silver Lake
United” ‘Brethren
Burket
Orange ‘Minear
West
Claypool
Carrie ‘Little
O. J. Miner
Excursion Season Opens With First Summer Trains
The excursion season of 1903 opened last Sunday as the Big Four operated the first Sunday trains to St Joseph Michigan. Cool weather kept initial business light though both trains were loaded to the platforms. Next Sunday June 21 the Big Four will run special trains to St Joseph and Indianapolis.
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Big Four
St. Joseph
Michigan
Indianapolis
Sabbath School Convention at Fairview Church
Seward township Sabbath School Convention met at Fairview Church on Wednesday June 10. The program published in the RECORD was carried out successfully with good attendance and helpful acts for Sabbath School work. New officers chosen for the coming year were E. A. Blue as President and J. E. Foreman as Secretary and Treasurer.
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Seward Township
Fairview Church
E. A. Blue
J. E. Foreman
Correction names added for Winona Lake graduates
A correction notes Hazel Tucker and Myrtle Shireman were omitted from the list of common school graduates published in connection with the June 6 exercises at Winona Lake. The oversight was not intentional. The Lake township total now stands at twenty five graduates.
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Hazel Tucker
Myrtle Shireman
Winona Lake
Lake Township
Appalling Record of Railroad Casualties in 1902 Editorial
An editorial highlights alarming railroad accident figures from Interstate Commerce Commission Accident Bulletin No 6. It cites 266 passenger deaths and 2 788 injuries in Oct to Dec 1902, with total casualties of 12 811 and yearly rates of 3 752 deaths and 47 492 injuries.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Guyin
United States
Daily Record
Mammoth Cave Excursion Offer From Wabash
Silver Lake residents and nearby residents may join a Mammoth Cave trip leaving Wabash on Tuesday June 23 at 7 a.m. For $11 they receive railroad fare hotel stay meals and guide services. Report to F M Keecher pastor at Wabash for details and enrollment.
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Silver Lake
Mammoth Cave
Wabash
Louisville
Cave Hotel
Cave
Scarcity of Birds Prompts Timber Preservation Scheme
The article outlines a new timber economy due to scarce valuable timbers in the United States. It reports on methods to prevent decay by thorough drying and treating seasoned wood to resist moisture. The Agriculture and Forestry Bureau tests substances to extend wood life, noting even cheaper timbers may surpass denser ones when properly treated.
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United States
Bureau of Forestry
New King’s New Discovery touted for lung and throat healing
Fresh testimony pours in praising Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. A Virginia man claims bronchitis lasting three years was cured after using the remedy. Also advertised as effective for constipation pneumonia and grip. Trial bottles offered free with regular sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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C Rager
Eagles Carnival at Fort Wayne Event Ticket Sale
One fare for round trip June 22 to 27 via Nickle Plate Road. Tickets on sale at Mortimer and stations west to Argos, Ind. Includes inclusive travel dates.
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Nickle Plate Road
Mortimer
Argos
Ind
One Train Changed Eighteen Minutes
A new time card took effect last Sunday on the Big Four to reduce travel times. Train No 25 southbound now departs at 3 55 PM, eighteen minutes earlier, while No 34 northbound shifts to 3 22 PM from 3 24 PM. No. 22 and No. 42 were renumbered with no time change. H E Merril of Newman Ga visited town and planned a drive to Akron.
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Lee
Jastana
H. E. Merril
Newman
Reo-Ord
Akron
New Swindling Scheme Targets Express Firms
Local express agents report a swindler posing as a jewelers’ buyer. The man registers at a leading hotel, uses a jeweler’s business stationery, orders jewelry, and claims a pending consignment. He adopts a dealer’s name to gain trust, then empties the package on bill arrival.
Boy's Essay on the Duck
A boy writes about a duck describing it as a slow heavy bird with meat and feathers. He notes the duck’s hoarse voice from “frogs in his nec” and a toy balloon in its stomach to stay afloat. He contrasts ducks and drakes and muses he would rather be a drake.
Miracle Cure After Intense Pain Promises Relief
Mrs S H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of agony from indigestion and bowel trouble as doctors failed. She credits Electric Bitters with a miraculous recovery and endorses it for liver kidney and stomach issues. Only 50 cents and guaranteed by C Ragett druggist.
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Decatur
Ala
C. Raget
Excursion to Boston by Vis Nickel Plate Road
A planned excursion to Boston organized by First Church of Christion departs with the Vis Nickel Plate Road offering train travel. Participants expected to gather at the church venue before departure.
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Vis
Nickel’ Plate Road
Church of Christion
Mentone Band Offers Modern Selections For Engagements
The Mentone Band presents new uniforms and up-to-date programs with marches overtures and solos and draws large crowds at Wednesday concerts. They are ready for engagements at reasonable prices and invite organizers to write to W Scott Pontious Mentone Ind. Corresponding Sec.
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Algment
Mentone Band
Oestor
Eendor
OrrmEns' Bann
W. Scott Pontious
Mentone
Ind
How Cheap Baking Powder is Made
A neighboring city seized a lot of so called cheap baking powders exposing their low quality. Samples showed alum powders containing alum sulfuric acid and rock powder. The report called them dangerous to health and thousands of pounds were destroyed. Cream of tartar powders are cheaper in the end and safer.
I O O F Decoration Services At M E Church
The I O O F Decoration Services at the M E Church last Sunday drew about fifty members. They formed in procession from their hall to the church where Rev Fox of Akron delivered the address. After services the procession reformed and marched to the cemetery for ceremonies and benediction.
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M. E
I ‘Bt
Fox
Akron
I. O
Houses in town scarce as rental demand rises
The town faces a noticeable shortage of rental houses. Mr Forman, the Big Four Agent, seeks a suitable dwelling for his family, but no empty house in town meets desirability for living.
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Forman
Big Four
Communion Services At Lutheran Church This Weekend
Communion services will be held Sunday morning at 10 30 at the Lutheran church in this place. Preparatory services are scheduled for Saturday afternoon June 27 at 2 30.
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Lutheran Church
This Place
Colbert and Son's Store Coffee at Eight Cents a Pound
A note directs obtaining a pound of coffee priced at eight cents per pound from Colbert and Son's store. The guidance appears as a short instruction on shopping at the listed merchant.
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Colbert & Son’s
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Geo. W. Yotter
Lees
C. Leroy Leonard
Silver
Lake
Farmers’ Bank
John Fitton
Charles Rager
Rager & Son
Leonard & Alspaugh
Smith & Pearson
Commercial Bank
Dickey & Sons
W.A. Swihart
Stout & Son
Hiram Rager
E. B. Flavien
Edson Wiley
ED Snoke
Brush & Hanson
Eagles
Fort Wayne
Boston
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