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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1905
Page
4
Mosquito Plague Follows Wet Weather Across Town
Citizens warned of a large mosquito crop this year as ponds and low spots fill with rain. Authorities remind dog owners to pay the annual tax to avoid fines or jail. The piece laments a tumultuous figure, noting residents hope to forget the vivacious Mr. Hock.
Stand Still Work Halts on Arthur Ditch Project
The Arthur ditch project has stalled near Rose Hill due to contractor John Bushong's withdrawal for lack of funds to cover running costs. Foreclosure of an 8 mortgage halted operations last week, with creditors awaiting settlement developments. Bushong moved his family back to North Webster on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Ditch
Rose Hill
John Bushong
Bushong
North Webster
Hoch's wives set new standard for smart, stylish women
Phrase notes a shift from a old stereotype that pretty women lack sense to remark that Hoch's wives have established a higher standard for intellect and poise. The line signals evolving views on beauty and brains through a social critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoch
New Jersey Plans Million-Dollar Mosquito Fight
New Jersey aims to tackle the mosquito as a state problem with a one million dollar plan. The pests will be prepared to bite residents and visitors from July through frost, using existing resources. Thirty varieties are present in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Making a Town Prosperous Through Equal Citizenship
A pondering on how life and all environments hinge on collective effort. The piece urges residents to contribute actively to the town’s prosperity and pleasantness rather than rely on others to lead.
President uses Panama Canal order to curb rail costs
The President ordered the Panama Canal Commission to buy machinery and supplies for the lowest price available. The Steel Trust charged $33 a ton for rails needed to relay the Panama Railway while selling rails in London for 220 a ton and paying freight. Charles Schwab stated the rails cost the Trust only $12 a ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal Commission
Steel Trust
Panama
United States
London
Charles Schwab
Trust
Decoration Day Services Plant South Pleasant
Decoration Day services at South Pleasant are set for Tuesday afternoon at L o'clock with Rev. Kain delivering the address. Memorial services will be held Sunday conducted by Rev. Sarah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pleasant
Kain
Sarah
Cultivating Onion Crop Near Milford Farm
Mr Geiger owner of the John Arthur farm south of town came down from Milford Tuesday to assist in farm duties. He has under cultivation several acres of onions which when matured will bring him a neat sum of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
North Manchester Triumphs Over Columbia City in Local Ball Game
A Sunday afternoon crowd at North Manchester witnessed a ball game against Columbia City. North Manchester won by one point after a tight finish, the final score reading a narrow margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Manchester
Columbia City
Last of the G A R Col C B Ainsworth Divines Fate of Grand Army
Col C B Ainsworth predicts the Grand Army of the Republic will fade as survivors dwindle, noting mortality rates, government pensions, and old soldiers’ easier employment reduce strain and extend life. He argues pensions provide peaceful days and prolong life.
Interur ban Line for Silver Lake Area Promises Transit Growth
Silver Lake is buzzing over electric line projects with construction and condemnations across Clay Lake and neighboring townships. Indiana Northern work continues with most deeds in Clay and Lake townships and Chester township in Wabash nearly all reserved, signaling upcoming regional development near Warsaw despite past delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Clay and Lake Townships
This
Chester Township
Wabash County
Warsaw
Winona route favored for Perth extension to Warsaw
Discussion on extending Perth to Akron and Warsaw continues after subsidies were approved between Peru and Akron. Akron Mentone Silver Lake and Claypool committees met Dickey at Winona to discuss the route with Mentone backing Warsaw and a subsidy of 267000 dollars. Elections will be held in affected townships to decide subsidies, which would likely determine the line’s location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Akron
Warsaw
Winona
Peru
Mentone
Silver Lake
Claypool
Dickey
Hour Changed for Public Service by Quarterly Conference
The quarterly conference changes the service hour. Preaching will be at South Pleasent every alternate Sunday at 10 30 a m and at Silver Lake 7 30 p m following the Epworth League service every two weeks until October 1st when morning service resumes here. A E Saran Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pleasent
Silver Lake
Epworth League
A. E. Saran
Many Present at Quarterly Meeting in Claypool
A well attended Many Present from Here Quarterly Meeting at the M E church in Claypool with Co. W. Jones and wife A. Spriggs and family S. J. Self and wife A. F. Kline W. W. Hill and T. J. Gamble in attendance from here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M E
Claypool
W. Jones
A. Spriggs
S. J. Self
A. F. Kline
W. W. Hill
T. J. Gamble
Vital Questions On Fire Engine Readiness And Bells
A town letter urges more frequent tests of the fire engine and hose, better maintenance, and new equipment. It proposes appointing 12 trained volunteers exempt from street work, purchasing ladders, and installing a dedicated fire bell instead of church bells to speed fire alarms and reduce delays.
Miss Ina Stuut Ends Warsaw Term Returns Home
Miss Ina Stuut completed her Warsaw school term last Friday and returned home for summer. Her work as teacher was satisfactory and she has been engaged to fill the same position for the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Stuut
Warsaw
Employees Should Bunk at Mill Whistle Wake-Up Call
A satirical note urges mill workers to bunk at the factory to be awakened by the whistle at four in the morning, claiming they would be sounder sleepers than six hundred townspeople. The writer suggests the night watch can wake them without disturbing the rest of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tve
Night Watch
Babcocks Declared Not Related By Recorder and Treasurer
The Warsaw Union reports that Recorder Babcock and Treasurer Babcock are not related to avoid confusion for the public. The recorder notes 149 inquiries about kinship, all answered negatively, and warns the 150th interrogator faces peril after a loaded shotgun display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder Babcock
Babcock
Babcocks
Warsaw Union
Postoffice Department Ruling on Rural Carrier Conduct
The Post Office Department issued an order prohibiting rural carriers from engaging in off hour business and requiring compliance with official conduct standards. The ruling seeks to curb conflicts of interest and ensure service integrity by restricting outside work during and after delivery duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Post-Office Department
Memorial Day Excursion Rates Noted
Memorial Day excursion offer lists May 29 and 30 with a single round trip rate for travel within 150 miles. Adult fare not below 25 cents? The return limit is May 31.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Touts Best Cure
A local merchant Geof Chubb of Barlan Mich endorses Chamberlains cough remedy as the best cure for a cough. The notice claims it cures a cold quickly and should be kept at home for instant use. Sold by Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geof Chubb
Barlan Mich
H- Zimmerman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ayers
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Mans
Ayer
J.C. Elias
Leonard Hardware Store
Alspaugh
G. A. Brush
Record Office
the Record Pub. Co., Brush & Hanson, Proprietors
Ind
Mr. Hock
Eliza M Relly
East Crater St. Wansaw
Bliss Native Herbs
BON of Bliss
Anna Meloy
Agt
Milford, Ind
Alonzo O. Bliss
Washington, D. C
Moses
BLISS
Stand Still
Mr. Geiger
John
Arthur Farm
Col
C. B. Ainsworth
P Apartment
Grand Army of the Republic
Teio
Floyd V. Zimmerman
Ph. G
Aimee
Munn & Co
New York
F &T
Washington, D.G
Dr. King
Postoffice Department Ruling
Big Four Road
Chamberlains
Cline & Co
Central Drug Store
Indiana
Hayman Bro’s
Deering
Gibbs, Bryant and
Syracuse
Solid Comfort
Hayman Bros
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