Kosciusko Odd Fellows Plan Warsaw District Meeting
Kosciusko County Odd Fellows hold their annual district meeting at Kosciusko lodge hall in Warsaw on April 22, 1908. An evening session will attract about 1,300 members from twelve lodges with Grand Master Elmer E. Hastings of Washington in attendance. The first degree will be conferred by the county judges, noted as a top drilled degree team in Indiana.
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Odd Fellows
Kosciusko Lodge
Warsaw
Elmer E. Hastings
Washington
Koselusko County
Indiana
Kosciusko County
Meek Returns Home From Tiosa In Improved Health
James A. Meek came home from Tiosa Saturday greatly strengthened after a procedure last weeks removed a cancerous growth on his lip and he has overcome lung issues and other ailments. His daughter Mrs Nona Leonard has asthma and may need to return to New Mexico for relief.
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James A. Meek
Tiosa
Nona Leonard
New Mexico
New Alexico
More Renters Take Tax Exemption In County
The county sees rising use of the mortgage exemption law this year with more residents applying than in previous years. Many people still misunderstand eligibility and think a single affidavit suffices, though continued annual filings are required to maintain the exemption.
Mortgage Exemption Provisions for Indiana Real Estate Tax
An Indiana 1899 act allows deductions from real estate value for mortgage debt up to 700 dollars or half the assessed value. To claim, file a sworn mortgage indebtedness statement with the County Auditor between March 1 and March 31. The Claypool Lumber & Coal Co offers coal for stoves and furnaces.
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General Assembly
Indiana
Mar
Record Office
G. A. Brush
The Boy and the Air Gun Damages
The boy with an air gun harms town property and injures birds. He is blamed for broken windows at Postmaster Ferree’s home and the Record office skylight. A $10 penalty exists for killing a robin. parents are urged to supervise to stop the nuisance.
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Robin
Ferree
Silver Lake School Recognized
Professor Charlies M. Reinoeh informed by Superintendent F. A. Cotton that the State Board of Education certified the high usehood at Silver Lake in last week’s session.
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Charlies M. Reinoeh
F. A. Cotton
State Board of Education
Silver Lake
Mrs Martindale to Preach at M E Church Sunday
Mrs Martindale will preach at the M E church Sunday April 5 at 10 30 a m in Rev Wrights stead while he attends the Conference in Anderson.
Claypool Couple to Wed Next Saturday
Otto Minesi and Miss Lizzie Lynn both of Claypool will be united in marriage next Saturday. They will reside in Claypool in a house already provided. Miss Cynon currently teaches at Mt. Pleasant.
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Iron Wood Authority
Otto Minesi
Lizzie Lynn
Claypool
Cynon
Mt. Pleasant
Time to Clean Up Yards This Spring
The article urges all citizens to haul out ashes tin cans and debris from yards to beautify the town and aid public health. It emphasizes early efforts by everyone to be first in cleanup.
Examination for Graduation in Lake Township
Eighth grade pupils of Lake township took an exam in the High School building last Saturday. Prof Reinoeb supervised the test with twenty one pupils participating. Those who pass may enter the High School at the start of next winter term, while those who fail have a second chance on Saturday April 18 to improve their grades.
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Lake Township
Reinoeb
Stricken with paralysis: Samuel Regenos
Samuel Regenos, about eighty three, suffered a stroke at 1:30 a m Wednesday at his North Jefferson street home. His left side is paralyzed and he remains unconscious with little hope of improvement. his son William was staying overnight. Regenos, a pioneer, lived on a farm north of town before moving to Silver Lake.
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Samuel Regenos
North
Jefferson Street
William
Barket
Mr. Regenos
Leckrone
Regenos
Silver Lake
Subscriptions Being Forced Ended Under Postal Rules
Beginning April 1 the paper will discontinue subscriptions more than a year delinquent to comply with new postal laws. Delinquents will be dropped unless arrears are paid, a hardship to publishers but relief from carrying nonpayers. Readers are urged to renew by April 1.
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Post Office Department
Death of Ernest Flora Aged 2 Is Noted in Obituary
Ernest J Flora the young son of Mr and Mrs John H Flora was born April 21 1905 and died March 16 1908 at age 2 years 10 months 25 days He leaves a father mother six sisters two brothers and many relatives and friends The child was bright and kind and faced illness with a gentle smile and no complaint The family recalls his courage and faith as he departed to Heaven leaving a vacant place in their home and memories of a precious little one beyond the grave.
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Ernest J
John H. Flora
Ernest
Death of Miss Wells Reported as Self Destruction
An account confirms Miss Elmira E. Wells, known as Mide Wells, died by hanging in Fairbury Nebraska on March 15 1908. She had visited Belleville Kansas, was 53, and is survived by sisters Mrs J H Geiger in Los Angeles and Mrs Perry Johnson. funeral held in Belleville.
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Elvira E. Wells
Fairbury Neb
Kansas City
ArEcorp
Elmira E. Wells
Mide Wells
Des Moines
Iown
Miss Wells
Belleville
Fairbury
Neb
William Wells
Silver Lake
H. G. Jontz
Perry Johnson
Dock
Kan
Bell
George Ruby
J. H. Geiger
Los Angeles
California
Boy Sammy Boggs Dies After Train Injury
Sammy Boggs an 11 year old boy from Mentone died at his home Friday after suffering injuries when he fell beneath a freight train on the Nickel Plate Road while attempting to ride. His left leg was amputated mid shin but he later died from lockjaw.
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Sammy Boggs
Mentone
Nickel Plate Road
Petition Circulates to Change Warsaw Train Time
Silver Lake and Claypool residents petition the Big Four to adjust trains so townsfolk can stay in Warsaw longer. The Leesburg Standard notes no prior petition exists but urges all towns from Wabash to Warsaw to push for better northbound service. Merchants fear lost out of town trade to southern routes and urge local support.
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Silver Lake
Claypool
Big Four Company
Warsaw
Leesburg Standard
Wabash
Record Post Card Station Opens for Call Service
The Record post card station now accepts calls and offers new card services. Local officials announce expanded access at the station, inviting residents to try the updated postcard system and its rapid processing.
North Indiana Methodist Conference to convene in Anderson
The North Indiana Methodist Conference will meet in Anderson for the first week of April. Beginning Wednesday April 1 and continuing through Sunday 4, about 800 ministers and lay delegates are expected to attend. The session will be at First Methodist Church, one of the denomination’s largest in the state. The conference covers 216 churches and charges in six districts, each with one ministerial and one lay delegate. A key event is selecting delegates to the Methodist Episcopal Church of America meeting in Boston in May.
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North Indiana Methodist Conference
Anderson
First Methodist
Methodist Episcopal Church of America
Boston
Aid Society Entertained at the Ebert Home Tuesday
About twenty guests from the Lutheran Ladies Aid and others gathered at Megs W. F. Ebert’s home on Tuesday in honor of Kate Boulton of Chicago. Delegates Dr. J. M. Amiss and Monroe Paulus attended the Democratic state convention in Indianapolis yesterday. Hostess Hibert’s hospitality shone as a long table offered a wide spread, and after-dinner hours featured maple taffy a phonograph and social chat before departures.
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J. M. Amiss
Indianapolis
Monroe Paulus
Ladies' Aid
Lutheran Church
Megs
W. F. Ebert
Kate Boulton
Chicago
Oregon
Merrill Boulton
Hibert
Married at the M. E. Parsonage
Clarence Sicks and Lenora Clinker wed yesterday afternoon at the M. E. parsonage in a ceremony conducted by Rev. E. B. Wright. Both are well known locally and esteemed by neighbors. Parents of the groom and bride’s father attended. well wishing from friends addresses the record.
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M. E. Parsonage
E. EB. Wright
Clarence Sicks
Lenora Clinker
Mrs. Sicks
Public sale plans promoted by RECORD Office ads
Advertisement from the RECORD Office offering public sale services with lower prices than competitors and a free newspaper advertisement to those who file their bills. Includes a satisfaction guarantee.
Epworth League Pulpit Piece Enhances Church Appeal
The papering committee of the Epworth League completed the pulpit piece in the M and church. The league did the work and the young people feel pleased with the result, noting it adds much to the church’s appeal.
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Epworth League
League
Right Now Is the Proper Time to Subde: the Paper
The fragment reads as a garbled note about timing and leaving a house. It lacks clear people, places, or events to identify a proper news item.
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Don’ Ke
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Claypool Lumber & Coal Co
M. E. Church
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IOS
Silver Lake, Ind
Ina Leckerone
Squivanus Foxx
W. HH. Ker
Cashier
Tresse Heiser, As
Cash'r
Ira Leckrone
I Sylvanus Funke
C. E. Stout
W.H. Kern
Noah Frantz
J.C. Babcock
J.C. Cavender
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Lake and
Seward Townships
Pleasant Township
Wabash County
Ernest J. Flora
God
the Star Restaurant
Parsnips
C. A. Pearson
Mike’’ Wells
The
Ebert Home
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