Muskrat Killed After Infiltrating Parsonage Cellar
A muskrat entered the drain and got into the M. E. parsonage cellar damaging flower bulbs for Mrs. Wright. Mr. Wright killed the intruder.
21 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1907
Page
1
A muskrat entered the drain and got into the M. E. parsonage cellar damaging flower bulbs for Mrs. Wright. Mr. Wright killed the intruder.
Lillian Romayne Carter four years three months daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carter of West Pike street died yesterday of diphtheria. She and her younger sister had improved Saturday before paralysis of the heart caused her death. Survived by parents and one sister, the burial was private at 9 this morning. Mrs. Carter formerly Miss Estella Arnold of Goshen.
T J Alspaugh describes travel through historic Mexican towns with adobe buildings centuries old. He climbs mountains and visits monasteries watching ceremonies and devotions at the priestly throne. He notes a Texas climb that could reach into Old Mexico and New Mexico and jokes about mispronouncing Mexican names before his trip.
The Gresso store occupies its new quarters on the band stand corner and presents a neat, well lighted space with over fifty incandescent lamps. Window displays are described as the finest ever shown in town.
An effort is made to obtain statistics from the Indiana pension department on living volunteer soldiers and those drawing pensions before the McCumber act, including pension rates by grading. The report aims for public release at the Grand Army state encampment in Ft Wayne on May 21 to 23, 1907. Additional data on pensioned widows and ratings is being gathered. completion is promised. Silver Lake, Ind. T. B. Evans March 19, 1907.
KE H Rutledge moved his family and household goods from North Manchester to Silver Lake this week. They occupy the former Chester Olinger residence in south Silver Lake. He will work for E Braude who rents the old creamery and plans to buy poultry and produce this summer, with on the road pickup and payment at market price.
Van Rissinger suffered a severely bruised shin after a runaway horse kicked the buggy near the J. F. Clymer place. The horse frightened by a dog began to run and collided with a telegraph pole, becoming entangled in a wire fence. He limped for several days.
A large consignment of Hamilton Brown shoes was unloaded by dray and prepared for sale at the Marsh & Higely shop ahead of Saturday trading. The new stock joins the Racket Store offerings at standard Racket Store prices.
The Cheap Store opened its doors to the public last evening drawing a large crowd. S. B. Burdge provided Edison music while proprietor Mr. Crawford showcased a neat, clean stock of new goods.
The article notes painters and paper hangers gearing up for a busy spring season as property owners plan extensive painting and interior improvements. Last season was strong, and many signaled plans to paint and paper, with workers already booking daily.
A reader note invites shoppers to try Pearson's Home Baked Bread to get value for money, highlighting fresh-baked loaves and affordability.
Claypool ends as a dry town with the last saloon closed as license expired and no new license to be issued for two years from the remonstrance date. Residents face abstinence amid travel disruptions and cut railway passes.
Announcement that the acts passed by the general assembly will be published as law before April 10 1907. The 1907 acts volume will run about 500 pages with roughly 280 chapters each an act and most laws become effective upon publication.
Lime hair cement pulp plaster shingles lath veranda work and all bric-a-brac for a building priced right by the Claypool Lumber and Coal Company.
The swelling maple buds signal spring’s approach as blue birds and robins arrive. Early indicators suggest seasonal changes will continue to appear daily.
Infant Verl Demain son of Harri son and Lydia Bell Perry born December 31 1906 died March 4 1907 at age 2 months 7 days. Survived by his parents whose sorrow is deep as they mourn his short life on earth. Sleep on sweet Verl and take thy rest God called thee home He thought 16 best.
Citizens face enforcement of a spring chicken law as chickens must be confined to their own property. Neighbors endure winter at-large chickens, but violators who knowingly ignore the law risk trouble rather than indulgence.
The Swihart store opened this morning in the Henry Paulus store room formerly used by E. W. Gresso & Co. The stock includes many new goods across all lines. The public is invited to visit and become customers, with every effort to please the trade.
Willett Haskell, daughter of Mr and Mrs S Pikkel near Bluffton Indiana, married Jesse Vestal of Renssalaer yesterday evening. The ceremony was quiet with immediate family present. The couple will stay in Bluffton briefly then reside in Renssalaer after April 1.
J F Leckrone left Tuesday to prospect lands in Texas and Colorado under a power of attorney from Emanuel Leckrone and H A Ferree The authority permits filing a claim under the law granting a soldier a quarter section of land and deducting time from the five years residence required equal to service length In total he plans to be away about ten days.
Edward W. Maggart his wife and daughter Bernice travel to Albuquerque New Mexico to establish a new home for Mrs Maggart who suffers bronchial trouble threatening lung health. The family expresses regret at leaving Silver Lake but wishes health and prosperity in the move.
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