Mary Hannah Babcock Dies Suddenly at Home
Mary Hannah Babcock, wife of James J. Babcock former county treasurer, died Saturday evening after a brief illness. Born 1849 in Indiana she long lived in Rochester with surviving children Jessie Meek Gertrude Hay and Ruth Hamman. The family resides in Rochester and funeral services were held in Rochester after burial in Rochester.
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Warsaw
James J. Babcock
Daily Times
Mary Hannah Babcock
James J. Ahcock
Mary Hannah Brown
St. Joe County
Indiana
Elias E
Elizabeth Brown
Rochester
Jessie L. Meek
Tiosa
Gertrude Hay
Silverake
Ruth E. Hamman
Arges
Claude’ E. Babcock
Frank Babcock
Frank Brown
Huntington
Glothia N. Townsend
Ida Izzard
Homeward Bound on the Steamer Cedric
Mrs Knapp is expected to arrive at her Winona Lake home around March 36 while the steamer Cedric sails homeward. The fragment records travel notes with uncertain dates and locations.
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Cedric
Knapp
Winona Lake
Ferree Granted Big Four Agency at Letts Station
Ray Ferree visited Letts Monday and was given the agency for the Big Four company. Letts lies on the Louisville branch of the Michigan division between Greensburg and North Vernon, a thriving village near the site of Silver Lake.
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Ray Ferree
Letts
Big Four
Louisville
Michigan
Greensburg
North Vernon
Silver Lake
Post Card Album Selection at Record Office
Post Card albums are showcased at the record office and described as fine. Visitors are invited to come and see them.
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Aek
Assessors Protest Changes to State Statistics Schedule
Assessors voice strong objections to the departure of State Statistician Peetz. Many new questions added to the schedule will more than double the time required to gather facts. While acknowledging the forms are superior, assessors warn some townships may not finish work within the legal time frame.
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Peetz
Birth Record for Chester Herendeen's Family
A 9 pound boy was born yesterday March 17 to Mr and Mrs Chester Herendeen.
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Chester Herendeen
Mystery surrounds Rev. Rand disappearance from Warsaw
Nothing has been learned to clarify the March departure of Rev. A. C. Rand from Warsaw for Wabash leaving a lingering mystery about his fate.
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A. C. Rand
Warsaw
Wabash
Adjudged Insane in Elkhart Man Sent to Logansport
George W. Snake of Elkhart, once a local youth, was found of unsound mind and committed to the Logansport asylum. He visited the area a few weeks ago and was noted then as mentally unbalanced.
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George W. Snake
Elkhart
Logansport
End of an Era for Silver Lake Family Babcocks
James J. Babcock faced a devastating personal loss as his wife Mrs. Babcock died suddenly, leaving a family that had endured years of hardship with devoted support. The couple, longtime residents of Silver Lake before moving to Warsaw in 1903, inspired sympathy from friends who offered comfort amid grief.
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James J. Babcock
Babcocks
Silver Lake
Warsaw
Babcock
Town Hall Public Entertainment Planned April 10
The M. E. Sunday School class is arranging a program for a public entertainment in the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday evening April 10. The program includes musical and literary numbers and proceeds will go to church purposes.
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M. E. ‘Sunday School
Miss Roth Friend Sentenced to Reform School
Ruth Friend, about 15, of this place, was sent to the Indianapolis Reform School for girls by Judge Bowser at Warsaw. The sentence followed concerns over her incorrigibility. her mother applied for the sentence. She was taken to Indianapolis Wednesday.
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Ruth
Indianapolis
School For Girls
Bowser
Warsaw
Condition Unchanged for Grandpa Wiltrout
Grandpa Wiltrout has remained in much the same condition for the past two or three weeks. While he is not confined to his bed, he is scarcely more than able to sit in his chair.
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Wiltrout
Purdue Cooperative Tests Offer Farmers Free Seed Varieties
The Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station will provide Indiana farmers with up to four or five leading corn, oats, cow peas, or soy bean varieties to test on quarter acre plots. Each participant must report results after the season. Last year about 800 tests were conducted statewide. Interested farmers may request full details from A. T. Wiancko, Agricultural Experiment Station, Lafayette, Indiana.
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Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station
Indiana
A. T. Wiancko
Agricultural Experiment Station
LaFayette
Ind
Sloane and Eschbach Form Warsaw Law Firm
John A. Sloane and Jesse E. Eschbach, both of this city, form a partnership for general law practice in Warsaw. The firm, Sloane & Eschbach, will operate from the Sonic block area above Ruberd’s cigar store. Sloane, Indiana Law School class of 1899, has active practice experience and served as prosecuting attorney for the fifty fourth judicial circuit in 1905 and 1906.
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John A. Sloane
Jesse E. Eschbach
Sloane & Eschbach
Ruberd’s
Indiana Law School
Fifty-Fourth Judicial Circuit
Revival meetings at University church attract more seekers
Interest grows at the University church revival gatherings with five seekers at the altar last evening as attendees report rising attendance each night.
Teachers Meet in Institute at Lake Township
Teachers of Lake township gathered in the school building last Saturday March 13 for a monthly institute. All teachers attended and participated while visitors including ex-trustee Leonard were present. This was the final institute of the school year and attendees report great benefit from the series.
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Lake
Leonard
Notice to Teamsters On Illegal Hauling Of Gravel Roads
Notice declares it illegal to haul gravel on thawing or wet roads. Violators face fines from five to fifty dollars per road hauled. No notice required before prosecution. Supervisors have police power to arrest violators. NM FRANTZ, Traatee
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Frantz, Traatee
Which Is Stronger The Boy Who Resists Temptation
A reflection argues that youths mistake manliness in tobacco, swearing, and vice. It asks which is stronger: resisting temptation to live sober and useful or yielding to appetites and becoming a drunkard. The piece condemns equating immorality with strength.
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Mano
Man Recovers After Severe Leg Injury
A Grand Rapids resident, Michae roi, suffered a broken left limb in two places and severe damage to the knee ankle and foot six weeks ago. Doctors say the fractures have healed nicely and he can now walk without great difficulty.
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Grand Rapids
Michae Roi
Examination Set for 8th Grade Pupils Next Saturday
An examination will be held in the school building in the township next Saturday March 20 for all 8th grade pupils. Those successful at this examination will enter the high school next winter.
Eschbach Is Endorsed by Railroad Brotherhood Leader
In a letter to the Record Fred H. Frice, chairman of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, lavishes praise on J. E. Eschbach for his labor friendly votes during the recent legislative session. He argues the voters should support such men to place government in the hands of the people and stresses aid to workingmen beyond politics.
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The
Record
Fred Ll. Frick
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
J. E. Eschbach
Mr. Eschwach
Fred IL. Frice
Public sale ad from the RECORD office offers low prices
Advertisement promotes public sale planning and record office services. Claims prices lower than nearby offices and free ad printing for customers. Satisfaction guaranteed. Readers are urged to use the RECORD for bills and advertising in the newspaper.
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Guranteed
Legacy Oak Wedding Tale From Honeywood Park
The story recalls Reverend James Spurgeon praying under a secluded honeywood oak in a park. One night he dreamed that Satan appeared and threatened to tear him apart, a tale tied to his family and faith.
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James Spurgeon
Honeywood Park
Satan
The Objectionable Feature of Chain Letters
A damaged item reports at length on chain letters in the United States postal system. The writer notes endless chains via nine recipients and their friends causing mail trouble and possible court action. The piece warns of dire consequences if the chain is broken.
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Hron
Posta
Iit
Washington
Saa
Jetter
Save This Recife Mix This First Sign Report
The fragmentary notice notes a mix titled First Sign with a reference to Recife and a call to mix this item. No full details on date, author, or venue are readable. Further readable context is unavailable in the fragment.
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Indiana Farmers
John A. Sloane and
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Eschbach
Kosciusko
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