Southern Conference meets in Silver Lake with clergy talks
The Southern Conference of the Synod of Northern Indiana held its annual meeting in Silver Lake. Sessions opened Tuesday with strong visiting minister turnout and covered sacraments catechization evangelism the Sunday School and temperance issues. Wednesday featured the installation of Rev G D Gress with charges by Rev C E Rice and Rev W H Schrock. The conference praised the welcome and expressed hopes for a lasting pastor congregation bond.
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Southern Conference
The
Synod of Northern Indiana
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Silver Lake
B. W. Zeigler
la Grange
Indiana
G. D. Gress
C. E.rice
Elkhart
W. H. Schrock
Fort Wayne
Home Rheumatism Remedy Promoted By Authority
A noted rheumatism expert offers a simple home recipe. Fluid Extract Dandelions one half ounce Compound Kargon one ounce Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces. Shake well and take a teaspoon after meals and at bedtime. Ingredients are inexpensive and safe and claimed to ease pain and swelling with regular use. Locally, drugstores confirm the items are harmless and can be bought separately or mixed by the pharmacist on request.
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New York
Meeting Called for Silver Lake 4th of July Arrangements
A notice states that citizens of Silver Lake will meet next Wednesday evening to organize preliminary arrangements for a Fourth of July celebration.
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Silver Lake
Aged Lady Taken to the County Infirmary
Mrs. Susie Shroyer at 93 was admitted to the county infirmary after leaving the German Baptist Brethren Home in Mexico Indiana. Her restlessness and unbalanced mind led friends to seek care despite offers of homes from her children and church. Longcliff was considered but not pursued.
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Susie Shroyer
German Baptist Brethren Home
Mexico
Indiana
Longcliff
Martindale To Preach At M E Church Sunday
Mrs. Martindale will preach at the M E church next Sunday morning due to Rev. Wright attending the quarterly meeting at Claypool.
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Martindale
M. E
Rev. Wright
Clay Pool
Severe Rain Storm Shocks City After Brief Sunshine Preview
After days of sun residents faced the season's worst rainstorm on Monday evening ending a spell of clear weather. Flooded streets and downed branches disrupted commutes as emergency crews responded to isolated outages.
Warsaw man dies by own action at Perry Fawley home
Jacob Roach aged 72 committed death by own action by cutting his throat at the Perry Fawley home in Warsaw Sunday evening. Temporary insanity is suspected as the cause.
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Jacob Roach
Perry Fawley
Warsaw
Opening Baseball Game Sets Silver Lake Season
The season opener between Silver Lake and Liberty Mills drew a large crowd in Silver Lake. The game ended 5 to 4 with Silver Lake matching a late rally, played on the old ball ground due to unfinished Myrtle-Glenn park diamonds. Liberty Mills players were disappointed not to debut on the new field.
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Silver Lake
Liberty Mills
Myrtle-Glenn Park
Town Board's Ordinances Fail to Meet Publication Law
A northeast state town passed ordinances but never published them in a general circulation newspaper. The railroad company challenged the measures, and the attorney showed the ordinances lacked legal force, leaving the town's actions as mere club resolutions until addressed by proper publication.
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Memphis Dispatch
Elastic bands cause clerk to recover from shock
A young woman asked a clerk in a dry goods store for elastic bands used by women to support their legs. The clerk was shocked but is now slowly recovering, and is expected to be fine soon.
Quick Fire Alarm at Earl Cline Home
An alarm sounded at 6 30 Friday evening bringing the fire department to the Earl Cline home in the southeast part of town. The blaze was only a chimney burning out with no damage. The old saying that one alarm brings others is kept in mind as a precaution.
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Earl Cline
Real Estate Man Judged Homes By Sidewalk Condition
A prominent city real estate figure notes that inspecting the sidewalk outside a house often reveals interior conditions. He observed that filthy sidewalks frequently correlated with poor overall upkeep inside the home, shaping his opinion of potential occupants.
Knights of Pythias Report Shows Strong Indiana Growth
Harry Wade grand keeper of records and seal for the Knights of Pythias reports the Indiana order in 1907 was exceptionally prosperous with 62,021 members and assets totaling 2,882,819.41 dollars across the grand lodge and subordinate lodges.
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Harry Wade
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Indiana
Supreme Lodge
Suggestions to Woodlot Owners and Forestry Practices
This article promotes woodlot management as a major farm asset and material source. It urges dedicating 1/8 of farm land to timber, using belts to protect crops and reduce frost, and using woodlots on steep slopes and barren land to prevent erosion and provide revenue. It references Circular 138 from the Forest Service, detailing woodlot models and protection guidelines.
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Forest Service
Washington
Ohio Valley
Coal supplier promises steady stock and low prices
A local coal dealer asserts ongoing in stock supplies and consistently lower prices than competitors. The message emphasizes reliable availability and affordability for customers seeking coal.
Eighty fifth Birthday Observed for Grandpa Hill in Indiana
Grandpa William Hill celebrated his eighty fifth birthday Tuesday May 12 at the old homestead two miles southeast of town. Family members from Mt. Vernon Ohio Goshen Mishawaka Silver Lake and Chicago shared in the event with grandchildren and great grandchildren in attendance. He spoke of pioneer Indiana days and recalled many scenes from that era.
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William Hill
Town
W. H. Boulton
Chicago
M. BE. Boulton
Oregon
A. F. Smalley
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Will Hills
Goshen
Frank Ferree
Mishawaka
A. Metzger
W. T. Ebert
Francis Rager
Silver Lake
Indiana
Kissing on the Back Steps Incident Report
A woman witnessed a grocer kissing a girl on the back steps as he delivered groceries. The girl vows the housewife will go out herself in future, but the grocer swears he will not kiss anyone else but her.
Some Statistics of Lake Township by M B Kline
Following are some statistics as compiled by Assessor Kline of Lake township. The brief notes list property values and population indicators for the area.
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Kline
Lake Township
Notice of Caucus for Lake Township Republicans
The Republicans of the First precinct of Lake township will meet in Wittrout hall and the Republicans of the Second precinct will meet in Trustee Leonard's office immediately after the township caucus on Monday June 1 1908 for the purpose of selecting delegates to the Kosciusko County Convention to be held at Winona Lake on Tuesday June 2 1908. W J Fitton Chairman 1st Precinct T B Keller Chairman 2nd Precinct
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Lake Township
Wittrout Hall
Leonard
Kosciusko County
Winona Lake
Wool Prices To Rise For Spring Spinners Says Market
Market notes expect higher wool costs as spring demand returns with producers signaling readiness to supply at elevated prices. Trade sources cite renewed mills activity and buyer interest to secure fiber for upcoming campaigns.
Third barber shop opens in Silver Lake
The third barber shop for Silver Lake is being fitted in the basement of the Swihart store by Harry Bouse and Roy Sprigg under the firm name Bouse & Sprigg. It is hardly likely the town can support three shops and the competitive operators must hustle for customers.
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Silver Lake
Swihart
Harry Bouse
Roy Sprigg
Bouse & Sprigg
Price case settled before trial after guilty plea
Charley Price appeared before Judge Rouse on Thursday and pleaded guilty. He was fined eight dollars and costs, but the judge suspended the penalty due to his first offence and minor status, conditional on good behavior for two years.
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Charley Price
Rouse
Seward Township Debates High School Building
Citizens in Seward Township argue over whether to construct a new high school facility. The debate centers on education needs, funding, and community impact as residents weigh the pros and cons of building versus not building.
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Seward Township
Bailiwick
Donation Party Helps Leckrone Family After Fire
A community gathering on Thursday April 30 at Jacob Montel’s home near Rose Hill produced bed clothing canned fruit and other provisions for S P Leckrone whose home burned down weeks earlier. Dozens of local ladies sewed and helped with the donation which was enjoyed by all.
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Jacob Montel
Rose Hill
S. P. Leckrone
Leckrone
Mesdames
Eli Kiplinger
Daniel Albert
Charles Montel
Charles Lindzy
Enoch Rhodes
Ezra Funk
Joshua Bussard
Abe Smith
A. G. Groninger
G. Hartsaugh
E. Pyle
Frank Drudge
John Gaul
Samuel Perry
Harry Groninger
George Montel
Noah Butterbaugh
Jackson Cramer
S. Funk
Samuel Montel
al Hartsaugh
Mrs. Wedrick
Emma
Florence
Live and Love While We Can
Poem contemplates human mortality and the futility of pride. It urges simple joys, kindness, and shared happiness as life wanes. Strong allusions to Caesar Cicero and Alexander underscore the inevitability of death.
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Jack
Caesar
Clay
Cicero
Alexander
Reflections on Happiness and Troubles in Human Nature
A philosophical musing on how troubles accompany humanity and some find comfort in misery. The text contrasts the rare few who seek wretchedness with the more common tendency to smile in clear weather and grieve at looming clouds, noting mind colors shaped by outlook.
Sale Day Benefits Merchants and Farmers in Milford Area
The Milford Mail reprinted in Goshen Democrat urges weekly Saturday Sale Day to boost town commerce. Merchants display stock in plain figures on sidewalks and buyers may gather even without purchasing. Farmers bring livestock crops and farm products for broad exposure, with an auctioneer on site for public sales.
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Silver Lake
Milford Mail
Goshen Democrat
Meeting Called For Decoration Day Program
A meeting is set for Friday evening May 15 at 7 30 to arrange a Decoration Day program. The gathering will take place in Whtrout hall and all who wish to honor fallen soldiers are urged to attend.
Trustees to Meet Friday at Burdge Store
The trustees of the M. E. church will meet at the S. B. Burdge furniture store in Silver Lake at 1:00 PM on Friday May 15. Attending trustees listed are James Decker Elias Hively S J Self J A Meek and F M Jaques.
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M. E. Church
S. B. Burdge
Silver Lake
James Decker
Elias Hively
S. J. Self
J. A. Meek
F. M. Jaques
Died Suddenly Sunday Morning in Claypool
Charles H. Cox age 48 died suddenly from heart trouble at his Claypool home Sunday at 4 30 AM. He belonged to Knights of Pythias Warsaw and I C VU F lodge Claypool. Survived by wife and six children John Cox Garrett fireman Edna Downins Nellie Shoemaker James Sadiend Lizzie Cox all of Claypool. Five brothers and two sisters including Mell H Summe Mrs Charles Bush John Robert Delmar Elze Cox Warsaw and James Cox Mentone. Funeral held in Claypool Wednesday at 9 AM with interment Mentone.
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Charles H. Cox
Claypool
Knights of Pythias
Warsaw
I. C. VU. F. Lodge
John Cox
Garrett
Edna Downins
Nellie Shoemaker
James
Tramps Reported More Numerous by Housewife Observers
Housewives near the railroad report an increase in tramps, noting more women and families wandering distant settlements. The fragment mentions growing numbers and local concern over vagrants in the area.
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Southern Conference of the Synod of Northern Indiana
E. Slater
Auburn
W. D. Zeigler
Lagranga
Simop
Logansport
R. Bowers
North Manchester
L. Webb
Camden
L. Greenawalt
Uniondale
Z. Freyberger
South Whitley
J. W. Poot
Hoagland
J. A. West
Monroeville
F. A. Dressel
Spencerville
Carunsa
C.E. Rice
H. Schrock
Fr. Wayne
R. Mohler
Will
Liberty
Fire Department
M. B. Kline
Keller
Iam
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