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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
1
Silver Lake lights up as S. B. Flora promotes an electric lighting plant after months of quiet work. The town is urged to connect buildings and streets, with a call for broad adoption to support progress and a July Fourth celebration inviting neighboring towns.
Judge Kinkade of Toledo demonstrates impartiality by jailing five ice trust members, asserting he is not influenced by trusts in interpreting the law.
Theodore Braude, youngest son of Mr and Mrs E Braude, narrowly avoided serious injury when a horse stepped on or near him on Main Street. Bystanders at the Braude and Oldfather homes watched in shock as Abs Carr rushed to assist. the child was uninjured.
At Peter Leckrone's home near Rose Hill on June 27 a Kline family reunion gathered about fifty relatives. The gathering honored Mrs. Joshua Kline, aged over 82, and her ten children, five sons and five daughters, plus thirteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Visitors arrived from Los Angeles, ONeil Nebraska, Fremont Nebraska, Omaha Nebraska, plus Bun ker Hill, Columbia City, Roann and Packerton.
After weeks of devastation from a grasshopper pest in Australia, a farmers wife finds a solution using soft soap. Trains deliver soft soap across regions while government authorities burn the dead insects in heaps with rejoicing.
Harry Brown and his father from Lyons Indiana sold their Lyons property interests last week and plan to relocate to Silver Lake. Harry has practiced as a veterinary surgeon and will pursue the profession here. They also bought the Methodist parsonage.
Estel Study of Fort Wayne a street railway conductor and son of Alfred Study died suddenly at his home in Fort Wayne about four o'clock last Saturday morning after a late night on his car. The funeral was held at Palestine with Rev. C J Miner officiating. railway employees presented a broken wheel floral emblem.
North Manchester will celebrate Independence Day at the Fair Grounds directed by the Fair Association. Four horse races including a 2 29 pace with twelve starters, a Logansport vs North Manchester ball game, balloon ascension with parachute drop, and various shows will entertain. The grounds are praised as among the state’s best and the association is noted for delivering on its advertisements.
A group of about twenty youths gathered at the Rhodes residence in east Silver Lake last Thursday evening and reported a good time by all attendees.
The interurban rail project linking Wabash and Warsaw gains momentum with increased interest from regional planners and potential investors. Officials highlight improved feasibility and expected regional impact on transport and commerce.
Farmers report a severe cut in hay with about a half crop of clover hay in the past ten days and oats also proving short, signaling tighter supplies for feed.
Farmers report a large wheat crop this season as heads are long and grains well filled. A Tuesday thunderstorm struck the T. A. Jontz farm barn southwest of town, causing substantial damage and knocking down two horses inside the building.
A safe blowing damaged the general store of H. B. Whittenberger early Saturday costing $300 in property and $14.25 in cash. This marks the third blast in the past year and the eighth in several years in the Larwill area.
Fire from an unknown origin struck Thos. O. McCoy's livery barn in Pierceton on Wednesday morning last week, reducing the building to ashes with its contents except horses and two buggies. Loss estimated at 32,000 with about 14,000 insured.
A large barn belonging to A. J. Pittinger Jr. located just south of Warsaw burned Monday afternoon with all contents and nearby stock sheds. Loss estimated at 3000 dollars with 1550 dollars insured by Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. Cause undetermined and considered a mystery.
An old storefront ad urges readers to buy salicylic acid and parafine at the Corner Drug Store. The message emphasizes routine household remedies and product availability in a small local shop setting.
The firm of Homman and Babcock dissolves by mutual consent and the business will be conducted in the name of J. C. Babcock. Debtors should settle with J. C. Babcock and all accounts owed by Homman and Babcock will be paid by J. C. Babcock.
The Michaels family held their eleventh annual reunion at Leonard Matson’s country home with a large tent and long tables for a bountiful dinner. Rev. Yager gave a talk on the association and Peter Michaels, a German immigrant, recounted family history from 1720 through pioneer migration to Indiana. Officers were re elected and next year’s meeting set for Canton Ohio on June 15 1997. attendees from Ligonier and Huntington areas were listed.
An order from Washington expected daily will reinstate Guy Boulton and Lamar J. P. Croop as clerks in the Goshen post office to their former positions. Their ranks were reduced by ex-Postmaster Sherwin, triggering a prolonged dispute that led to the postmaster's removal. Salaries stay unchanged.
Residents report a new pest called the rose bug is damaging grain fruit sowers and vegetables in Monroe and Washington townships. The brown insect with a yellow back streak has killed chickens and ducks that ate it and threatens broader crop devastation across northern Indiana counties.
An order requires rural route patrons to place signs on mail boxes to notify carriers when mail is deposited for collection. The policy, effective July 1, states carriers are not obliged to check boxes without signs and may pass by without liability for neglect of duty.
Local brief notes an ice cream counter activity at Zimmermans Drug Store. Details are sparse with no full event or dates provided.
Ephraim Wells has prospected in Texas for weeks and instructed his family to reward themselves by moving there. He plans to locate temporarily in Texas while deciding their future course.
Officers and employees held their annual picnic on the north bank of Yellow Creek lake last Sunday. Attendees from various towns and exchanges enjoyed ample refreshments. The Silver Lake Cornet Band provided music and several voluntary talks and recitations were shared with general good feeling.
A clipped note reports Hugh Hill, after a long period of residence and work in several Northern Indiana cities, returning to the area. Details remain sparse in the fragment.
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