31 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1910
Page
1
Ethel Yates suffered severe facial burns when coal oil and live coals ignited after a match was used to start a fire in a stove at the Hzra Wood home last Thursday. Doctors say no permanent scar is likely. The incident underscores danger of kerosene with live coals in stoves.
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Congressman Barhant urges a dollar daily increase for all old soldiers noting rising living costs and greater disabilities since past pension levels. He frames the request as modest care for life after service, not a reward for sacrifice, seeking guaranteed sustenance and shelter in old age. Garden Seeds Online & Co
The Rev. E. E. Wright will deliver his farewell sermon at the M. E. Church next Sunday morning at 10 30 o’clock in this place.
A series of gospel meetings will be held at the Lutheran Church. Community members are invited to attend the services and participate in praise and revival activities.
A Wisconsin resident named Melnert died after an extended illness described as lung trouble. The report notes he passed away in the week preceding the article's publication.
C. A. Pearson landed the first season catch Tuesday with a seven bass haul weighing 18 pounds. The big fish weighed five pounds, another four, and a third nearly four as part of the string.
Miss Bessie V. Christner daughter of Mrs J W Walburn of this place married Fred M Stoner of Warsaw in a ceremony conducted by Rev F A Ainsworth of Warsaw. The vows were exchanged Saturday evening March 26 in Warsaw with only immediate relatives present.
Government authorized new five cent coins bearing George Washington. Public awaited after Lincoln cent novelty wore off. Planned release by February 22 Washington birthday miscarried.
Mrs. Sarah Denney died after a long heart illness at her Packerton home on Saturday morning March 26. She is noted as a sister of Mrs. J. M. Amiss and Mrs. H. G. Groninger of the area.
Sarah Leckron Denney born September 8 1861 in Licking County Ohio died March 26 1910 aged 49 6 18 married Francis Alvin Denny September 18 1886 five children two daughters and three sons survived by husband two daughters Mrs Dotta Miller and Mrs James Fisher two sons Burr and Frank two grandchildren three brothers and three sisters funeral Monday at ten o clock brick church five miles east Rev Wright officiated.
Summeros first annual hardware opening ends Saturday evening with record sales of buggies, farm implements and machinery. Weather kept many away until the final day, but Saturday brings excellent turnout and 35 buggies sold along with plows cultivators and hay machinery. Gifts were distributed to several attendees including John G. Smith Harmon Hire Oliver Plow Ulyssess Personett Al Carr Allen Blue and Frank Getty.
Unusual weather and farm work openings push spring labor earlier this year. Farmers in northern areas report difficulty hiring as migratory seasonal workers evade early spring vacancies, leaving crops and fields short on essential labor.
Mrs Orpha Butterbaugh to hold a public sale at her East town home on Saturday April 9 selling carriage harness sleigh chickens corn hay wood stoves kitchen cabinet chairs tables beds carpets and many other articles Usual terms with six months time three percent off for cash on time sales J D Gill Audi W H Kern Clerk
J F Cummons and family leave Thursday for North Dakota to reside on a farm east of here at the Miller place. They intend the move to be their future home.
The class of North Manchester High had pictures taken Thursday afternoon with Prof. J. D. Cline accompanying the group.
A group of youths from Claypool visited last Sunday evening and return weekly, drawn by local attractions. The piece notes sessions with two to six visitors from the sister town who come to town often.
Two fish commissioners on Beaver Dam lake near Warsaw were fired upon by violators while arresting netting fishers on Thursday night. The officers escaped unharmed, found the suspects’ horse and buggy, a quantity of fish and a net, and took the entire outfit to Warsaw.
For the first time in Wabash history the police issued move on orders. Chief directed officers to clear street corners in downtown as crowds gathered to discuss religion politics craps comets and shingles. Corner cops repeatedly urged loiterers to move as pleasant weather drew pedestrians and women to the streets.
In town, Pearson's remains the only shop offering X Ray Coal Oil, drawing customers seeking the specialized product. Local patrons note limited competition and rely on Pearson's for this specific item.
Mrs. Jane Warren will hold a public sale at her property on East Main street on Saturday afternoon and sell a lot of household goods consisting of dresser, cupboard, tables, bedsteads, Stands, chairs, carpets, dishes, and many other articles. Usual terms with 6 months time. J. D. Auett. Wm Hoffman. Clerk.
No Sunday funerals will be held in Huntington except for deaths from contagious diseases or other urgent causes requiring immediate burial for health protection.
E Richter near Akron recently sold a large hog for 61 dollars described as strong as a horse of the era and worth more than two good cows or three hundred bushels of corn in the same period.
J. A. Teeter visited Claypool last Saturday on business and has recently acquired the local telephone system. He plans many changes but will keep existing arrangements and lines the same as before.
Mrs J H Gerken died Saturday in LaGrange after nearly six years of illness from lung trouble. Her death came quietly as she rested, remembered as a kind hearted affectionate mother. The Gerken family had resided in the area for many years and moved to LaGrange recently.
Mrs Maggie Jon es Gerkin born near Bucyrus Ohio died in LaGrange Indiana aged 71 years 9 months after long illness converted in girlhood united with Angola Indiana church survived by two sons and other relatives funeral held at home then laid to rest in Lak Cemetery conducted by Rev Hoffmeir
The family of Gerkin expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy at their sad hour. They note appreciation for support as they prepare to lay their loved one to rest and return to the old home.
Conradt announces special prices on all boys suits for the month, highlighting a limited time offer.
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