Lawton Visit Highlights Growth and Rail History
A traveler writes about Lawton Oklahoma’s rapid growth in four years, starring Mr Shipley as a trusted local figure. The piece notes six rural routes, multiple banks, a planned high school, and ample funds. It also profiles Fort Sill, the Military Reservation, Apache prisoners, and J A Walters as Big Four agent, while recalling long-running train schedule tensions and past railroad practices.
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Shipley
Lawton
Shipey
Kaseiusko
Hoosier
Oklahoma
Fort Sil
The
S. Military Reservation
Geronimo
New Mexico
Interurban rail clashes in Kosciusko county showdown
The latest interurban news from Kosciusko county reports Barry facing opposition from the Winona Company as Warsaw authorities brace for competition. A Warsaw conference with S C Dickey ended with outright refusal to grant shared track privileges beyond the city franchise, signaling a heated battle between Barry’s line and the Warsaw Pern dine entity.
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Kosciusko
Barry
Wyes
Winona
S. C. Dickey
Warsaw
Indiana
New Quarters for Kelser & Soo Blacksmith Shop
In new quarters the Kelser and Soo shop has moved into the old creamery building. They have machinery in place and are ready to do blacksmithing machine work and feed grinding.
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W. F. Kelser & Soo
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Armey
Dear Sirs we sincerely thank our neighbors and friends who aided us after a fire giving about sixty dollars in cash bed clothing wearing apparel flour and fruit plus many useful articles all of which were of great use since our house and contents burned Mr and Mrs David Armey
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David Armey
Many Should Follow the Example of the German
A German father tells his son starting school that if the teacher corrects him he will intervene. After the boy reports a scolding the father recalls his promise and chooses punishment, arguing that fathers should imitate the German example to deter hoodlums and incorrigible youths.
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Idisa
Interurban Subsidy Case Weighs In Court Walk
A court has already ruled subsidies to the interurban service unconstitutional. The Winona Company stance on the Warsaw south route mirrors a dog in the manger attitude, delaying construction while issues linger.
Rural School Order Promotes Mail Security and Consolidation
The U S Post Office issued a new rule requiring mail recipients to inspect their letters and return misdelivered items under threat of a $200 fine. Indiana reports show 699 district schools replaced by 280 centralized ones, with 7 315 children wagoned to school daily at $1 68 per wagon. Supt Cotton urges boys corn clubs in several counties as a step toward broader rural agricultural education.
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Postoffice Department
Washington
Supt
Cotton
Wayne
Hendricks
Laporte
Munroe
Porter
Hamilton
Indiana
Miss Minnie Rhodes Becomes Claypool Enterprise Clerk
Miss Minnie Rhodes accepted a clerk position at the Enterprise store in Claypool and began work last Saturday morning. She will be employed there for a couple of weeks.
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Minnie Rhodes
Enterprise
Claypool
Be Jolly and Laugh Encourage Cheerfulness in Workplace
Advice urges boys and girls to cultivate a cheerful demeanor. It notes that a smiling person wins, a grouchy worker loses influence, and laughter should be hearty without giggling. The piece promotes smiling to smooth daily business interactions.
Sermon at Silver Lake Church on The New Birth
Rev Sarah will preach at the M E church Silver Lake next Sunday morning on The New Birth Its Necessity and Character. Special music will be provided by the choir and everyone is invited.
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Sarah
M. E. Church
Silver Lake
March 1906 Weather Update at Carrington North Dakota
February ended mild with a 20 mile blizzard hitting Saturday. Noon temperatures ranged from 14 to 54 degrees above as March began with rougher conditions reported by Myren Landis in Carrington North Dakota.
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Carrington
N. D
Myren Landis
Commissioners Grant Franchise to Telephone Company
A petition by Thomas E Ball and about fifty voters asked Kosciusko County officials to grant a franchise for a farmers mutual telephone company to operate and to erect poles and wires on all streets and alleys within the county's incorporated villages. The commissioners granted the franchise.
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Thomas E. Ball
Farmers’ Mutual Telephone Company
Kosciusko County
Junior League Social at Parsonage Saturday
The Junior League will host a social at the parsonage on Saturday after noon March 10. A very nice program has been arranged and all Juniors are requested to attend.
Michigan Division to receive attention from passenger depart
A Big Four official indicated the Michigan division would receive attention from the passenger department. The remarks hint at possible improvements or additions in train service and scheduling for the region.
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Big Four
Michigan
Farmers Alspaugh & Son Stock Farm Implements and Vehicles
Notice that Alspaugh and Son stock a full line of farm implements vehicles and harness with hardware for the season. They have employed A E Jontz as solicitor and salesman to cover surrounding territory and endorse all prices deals and contracts he makes. Farmers are urged to consult him for needs in their line.
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Alspaugh & Son
A. E. Jontz
Pontius Monument Co. Becomes Pontius & Sons Firm
The Pontius Monument Co. changes to H. D. Pontius & Sons as Scott and Ray Pontius join their father in partnership. The firm retains its name and address, with no change in business operations, as the Pontius family intends to give the younger generation a chance while they continue to manage the company. Mentone Gazette notes the family’s readiness and competence in the monument trade.
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Pontius Monument Co
H. D. Pontius
H. D. Pontius & Sons
Scott
Ray Pontius
Pontius
Mentone Gazette
Eschbach Seeks Representative Seat at Republican Convention
Jesse E. Eschbach principal of Silver Lake High School announced as a candidate for Representative at the Republican county convention. The letter lauds his scholarship, character, and prospects, noting a Northwestern Master’s in Constitutional Law and prior degrees.
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Jesse E. Eschbach
Silver Lake
Recoup
Eschbach
Northwestern University
Warsaw High
Otterbein University
Koscusko
Counterfeit Coin Report and Institute Program note
The article lists a school institute program for March 10 1906 with sections on Harmony Movement recitations and a State Superintendent's report. It also reports Frank Haney of Mecca Ton sorial parlor possessing a counterfeit coin resembling a dime but labeled one cent with an Indian head and requests vigilance against accepting counterfeit dimes.
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Frank Haney
Mecca
He Loves Buttermilk Prank Ends With Paste
Roy Sprigg, keen on buttermilk, grabs a gal lon pail in Swihart's store and takes a swig. Instead of dairy his mouth fills with paste as he bolts for the door. J. W. Walburn, patching walls, was nearby, and others doubt a prank was planned to trap Roy.
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Roy Sprigg
Roy
Swihart
J. W. Walburn
Fence bargains prompt spring purchases at Alspaugh and Son
Hardware store Alspaugh and Son promotes immediate fence buys with guaranteed savings. The notice urges customers to call or visit, branding themselves as The Hardware Men.
Subpoenas Issued to Hundreds in Turkey Creek Township
More than three hundred Syracuse residents from Turkey Creek township are subpoenaed to Warsaw to testify as liquor cases from the township are called. Saloon men gather remonstrants who signed the protests, with many withdrawing and several new names added. A second remonstrance listing 365 voters was filed with the county commissioners ahead of Monday’s vote.
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Syracuse
Warsaw
Turkey Creek
Turkey Creek Township
Predicting Outcomes for Prof Eschbach Sparks County Debate
Citizens clash over a saying that what the county gains residents must lose while supporters forecast success for Professor Eschbach. The remark highlights tension between local interests and academic prospects amid a broader public discussion.
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Prof
Eschbach
Trustees in Elkhart meet to discuss local affairs
A group of trustees in Elkhart convenes to discuss community matters including budget, maintenance plans, and upcoming facility repairs. They review proposals, set next meeting date, and request public input on prioritized projects.
Time to File Mortgage Exemption Reminder
The assessor will review taxable property soon and property owners with mortgages should secure an exemption under the law. G. A. Brush, Notary Public, Silver Lake, Indiana, offers to prepare the papers and solicit business.
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G. A. Brush
Notary Public
Silver Lake
Ind
Governor to appoint commission on teachers' salaries
Word comes from Indianapolis that Governor Hanly will appoint a commission of educators to investigate teachers' salaries. The investigation will be reported to the next session of the state legislature, after a resolution adopted by the State Teachers' Association this winter.
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Indianapolis
Hanly
State Teachers’ Association
Warsaw Deputy Auditor Praised in Kosciusko Nomination Campaign
Marion I Longfellow of Warsaw, present deputy Auditor, visits town last Friday with Treasurer Babcock. Longfellow, serving his second term as deputy, is described as courteous and well suited for the Auditor position and is backed by many friends seeking his nomination.
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Marion I Longfellow
Warsaw
Kosciusko County
Babcock
Longfellow
Record for Absent Friends Weekly Letter Copy
A nostalgic note describes a weekly copy of the REcoRD sent to absent friends. It portrays the item as a cherished personal communication that travels beyond the sender's home. The piece hints at the social value of newsletters in maintaining connections across distances.
Try-County Retailers Association Formed by Kosciusko Merchants
Retail merchants from Kosciusko Fulton and Whitley counties met on War Wednesday Feb 28 to organize the Try County Retailers Association with officers including President W E Davis Burker Vice President John Hall Warsaw Financial Secretary O R Scott Packerton Corresponding Secretary Charles Weimer South Whitley Treasurer Daniel Leininger Akron The group will hold regular meetings on the first Wednesday of each month.
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Kosciusko
Fulton
Whitley Counties
Try-County Retailers Association
W. E. Davis
Burker
John Hall
Warsaw
Finan
Sec
O. R. Scott
Packerton
Charles ‘Weimer
South Whitley
Treas
Daniel Leininger
Akron
Revival Meetings in South Pleasant Series Declares Interest
A series of revival meetings at South Pleasant continues with a well attended week. Rev. Titus Hill of Akron preached a very interesting sermon Monday night and sparked engagement among attendees.
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South ‘Pleasant
Titus
Hill
Akro
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Ington
Dakota Weather Report
Telephone
Junior League Social
J. E. Eschbach
the Last Teachers’ Institute of
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New Harmony Movement
Butterbaugh
Swick
Mr. Kern
Miss Martindale
Miss Robbins
Hanes
Correll
Miss Stout
Miss Wells
Stickel
Carr
Mabelle Martindale
Hardware Men
Elkhart
Retail Merchants Organize Association
So. Pleasant
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