Birthday Celebration for William Hill’s 84th Milestone
A home gathering of all the children marked William Hill's 84th birthday on Sunday May 12 1907 in Goshen. Attendees included Will Hill wife and daughter Ger teude W H Boulton and grandson David Bement from Goshen A E Smalley and wife Mt. Vernon Ohio A Metzger and wife near Claypool Francis Rager and daughter Lois Silver Lake host family W F Ebert and little Ebert Ferree of Mishawaka. Perry Warren served as caterer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hill
Will Hill
Ger‘teude
W. H. Boulton
David Bement
Goshen
A. E. Smalley
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
A. Metzger
Near Claypool
Mfrs
Francis Rager
Lois
Silver Lake
W. F. Ebert
Litle Ebert Ferree
Mishawaka
Metzger
Perry Warren
Frantz Plans Corn Planting on Charter Farm
In a recent chat with Noah Frantz, it is noted he prepared fifty acres on the C. C. Charter farm with 24 acres already planted. He will plant the remaining ground in a week or more, and continues to be active in farm work and building moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Frantz
C.C. Charter Farm
Frantz
The Value of Water in Daily Health
The article extols drinking water each morning and using water both inside and outside. It claims internal intake from a pint to a quart improves health, and a clear water bath aids sleep and cleansing. warns that water undermines medical colleges and undertakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical College
Pearson Bakery Specializes in Cakes and Cookies
Cakes cookies and fancy baked goods of all kinds are our specialty highlighting Pearson as the signature name and focus of the shop.
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Pearson
Business Men Support Weekly Band Concerts
Local business men and citizens subscribe six dollars per week to fund weekly band concerts. Donations are collected gratis, and subscribers are urged to pay promptly when collectors visit. Concerts will be held on Thursday evenings.
Card of Thanks for Support During Sickness and Burial
We extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who aided us during the illness death and burial of our mother Mrs Jane Warren. Mr and Mrs T J Alsopaugh and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Warren
T. J. Alspaugh
Indiana Anti-Saloon League aims for total dry state by 1912
The Indiana Anti-Saloon League announces a twofold plan to push for a county feature remonstrance and a constitutional amendment banning all intoxicating liquors. They forecast public education to build demand for a strong vote in the next general assembly and pledge funds for a robust, businesslike campaign.
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Anti-Saloon League of
Indiana
Hoosier State
Anti-Saloon League
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
Masures
Many New Post Cards At The Rec ORD Office
New postcard arrivals at the recreation department office include several varieties for local collectors and visitors.
Merchants urged to advertise to boost town business
Town business depends on collective effort by merchants to advertise and attract trade. Unity and active participation by all firms grow local commerce, while a lack of effort harms everyone as trade fails to stay in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itu
North Manchester Man Refused Liquor License
S L Heekathorn appeared before the Commissioners Court in Wabash last week to seek a liquor license for North Manchester. A remonstrance signed by about 670 voters was filed, but 619 names sufficed to defeat the applicant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Heekathorn
Commissioners Court
Wabash
Manchester
Entertained Ladies Aid Society Meeting in May 1907
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church met at Mrs. J. B. Marsh's home on May 7, 1907. After business, attendees enjoyed a two course lunch. Next gathering will be at Mrs. T. C. McClure's on May 21, 1907, with Nora McKrill as secretary.
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Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
J. 8. Marsh
T. C. McClure
Nora McKrill
Secy
Amputation Performed for William Milkce in Warsaw
Dr Leiter of Claypool and Dr Cary of Silver Lake were called to Warsaw Saturday to amputate William Milkce's leg due to gangrene. The operation, removal between ankle and knee, aimed to prevent worse outcomes. Latest report says patient was progressing as well as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leiter
Claypool
Cary
Silver Lake
Warsaw
William Milkce
Moved to Silver Lake by Summe Brothers at Meek property
Frank Summe of Summe Bro's & Co moves to Silver Lake and takes over the J. A. Meek property on South Jefferson Street.
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Frank Summe
Summe Bro’s & Co
J. A. Meek
South
Jefferson Street
Sausage McKrill Arrested in Copper Wire Theft Case
Edward McKrill known as Sausage was captured in Claypool after disappearing Thursday. He is jailed in Warsaw for entering the Winona Interurban Railway storehouse at Winona Lake and stealing copper wire. Co‑suspect William Philips fled Claypool. police continue search.
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Edward McKrill
Claypool
Winona
Haas
Officer Moon
McKrill
Warsaw
Philips
Warsaw Times
North Manchester Man Found Dead in St Joseph River
The body of William Forney formerly of North Manchester was recovered from the St Joseph River near South Bend. Authorities report a crushed skull and empty pockets suggesting robbery and murder. Forney, about 26, recently married to Miss Burton of North Manchester, had a prior theft conviction and lived in South Bend with his wife. He was a son of Mr and Mrs Levi Forney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Forney
North Manchester
St.“Joe River
South Bend
Korney
Miss Burton
Levi Forney
North
Manchester
No Printers Left In Prison The Prison Paper Suspended
The Columbus Penitentiary News stops publication due to no available printer in the Ohio prison. Bankers, lawyers, doctors, brokers and other professionals are housed there, yet not a single printer remains to operate type. The piece extols printers as informed workers and notes bankers’ presence while condemning crime among workers.
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Columbus Penitentiary
Ohio
Week Band Boys to Give Thursday Concerts Weekly
The Week Band Boys announce weekly Thursday evening concerts with a program of recitations songs duets and quartets. They have practiced all winter and expect strong town support from local business sponsors. The first open air show last Thursday drew many spectators and the group plans to continue with new pieces.
Prospectus on San Miguel County New Mexico
The Commercial Club of Las Vegas NM directs an 86 page prospectus received via Chas Walls of Las Vegas. It highlights San Miguel County NM features and potential, with numerous illustrations of public buildings residences and local scenery.
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Las Vegas
N. M
San Miguel County
New Mexico
Commercial Club of
Thomas True Becomes Cook on Steamer William G Mather
Charles True longtime Pearson restaurant baker in this place now serves as cook on the steamer William G Mather of the Cleveland Iron Cliff Navigation Co. The Mather sails between Buffalo and the head of Lake Superior, traversing the Great Lakes.
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Charles True
Pearson
Cook
William G.mather
Cleveland & Iron Cliff Navigation Company
William G. Mather
Buffalo
Lake Superior
Homeseekers Planned Ausable Michigan Excursion
J. A. Teeter leads a crowd to Ausable Michigan on Friday May 24 to view hardwood timber lands selling from 5 to 12 dollars per acre. Round trip from Silver Lake costs 8.88 dollars. Prospective travelers should see Mr. Teeter now to arrange and obtain a descriptive catalogue of the Ausable area.
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J. A. Teeter
Ausable
Mich
Silver Lake
Oliver Riding and Walking Plows at Somme Bros Co
Oliver Riding and walking plows are repaired at Somme Bros and Co in Silver Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Somme Bros & Co
Silver Lake
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