Holden Wedding Anniversary Celebrates Golden Tie of Snokes
Mr and Mrs Philip Snoke marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a home gathering on November 2. Eight children and numerous relatives attended, the first time all siblings were together in years. A family photo by Warsaw artist Mr Houser capped the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Snoke
J.T. Keesey
Logansport
A. S. Davis
Claypool
Lorenzo Snoke
Sylvester Snoke
Akron
J. A. Teeter
Silver Lake
E. M
Willam Snoke
Charley Snoke
Houser
Warsaw
Farmers Bank Loan Offer In Silver Lake Indiana
Financial note advertising real estate loans in northern Indiana at low rates. Bank approves loan locally and funds on completion of abstract. Call to discuss financing options with Farmers Bank Silver Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanes
Indiana
Farmers Bank
Good Potato Yield Report From Samuel Clymer Farm
Samuel Clymer reports a north east area yield of 242 bushels per acre this season. He sold surplus at 36 dollars and 4 cents per bushel. Potatoes were unusually large with many two pounders. A pumpkin near sixty pounds was also grown on the same land.
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Samuel Clymer
Here
Public Sale Notice At Sands Farm November 10 1904
Andrew J. Sands will hold a public sale at his residence three miles southwest of Silver Lake on Thursday November 10 1904 starting at 10 o'clock. Items include head milch cows two-year old steer two-year old bull two broad sows one male boy one McCormick mower two seated survey and various farming implements household goods and other articles. Auctioneer J D Gill and clerk A J Scott. Usual terms nine months time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Sands
Silver Lake
J.D. Gill
A. J. Scott
A Run Away Bicycle Leads to Ulcer Cured by Arnica Salve
A boy named J. B. Orner of Franglin Grove suffered a stubborn leg ulcer after a bike accident. Four years of doctors and remedies failed until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it. Also advertised as good for burns eczema skin eruptions and piles at Corner Drug Store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Orner
Franglin Grove
Bucklen
Pleasant Day at Methenys with Young Guests
A group of local youths gathered at Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Metheny's home last Sunday for a hearty dinner and an afternoon of music and singing. Attendees included Artie Carr Roy Carr Amster Kinste Ezra Funk Daisie Carr Hazel Ball Clee Carr Edna Keplinger and Lulu Clink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Metheny
Artie Carr
Roy Carr
Amster Kinste
Ezra Funk
Daisie Carr
Hazel Ball
Clee Carr
Edna Keplinger
Lulu Clink
Notice to all debtors to settle accounts
Getty & Sons asks all persons owing money to call and settle at once to close out the accounts.
The Band Question Taking on New Life
A town seeks to organize a band, arguing it signals progress and enterprise. The piece urges support for the project, comparing life without a band to lacking lighting, order, sidewalks, or improvements, and claims the band would unite and raise the town with neighboring villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Getty & Jontz Take Over Local Livery Barn
The Getty & Son livery changes hands with Eli Getty selling his share to H G Jontz who takes immediate possession. The firm operates as Getty & Jontz and promises improved service under Jontz, who will move his family to town and occupy the Horn property on South Jefferson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getty & Son
Getty & Jontz
Eli Getty
H. G. Jontz
Getty & Sons
Jontz
Horn
South
Jefferson Street
Self Respect and Moral Conduct in Life
A compact denunciation of debauchery and lust as eroding self respect. It argues that self regard binds a person’s powers and enables action endurance and bearing, and warns that deliberate wrongdoing strips away self respect and weakens life force.
Promotions of Big Four Agents Signal Moves
We lose F B Furman who transfers to Milford within two weeks and J H Pepper moves from Milford to Carthage to fill Tillman’s vacancy due to ill health. Will G Bussard succeeds Furman at our office and previously served as supply agent, pleasing patrons and promising harmony with the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Furman
Milford
J. H. Pepper
Carthage
Tillman
Will G. Bussard
Mr. Furman
Bussard
Last day to pay taxes at Farmers Bank list
Monday November 7 marks the final day to remit tax payments. The Farmers Bank holds the list of accounts and offers a place to pay on or before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Bank
Serious Injury To Morris Aker After Tile Misses Eye
Morris Aker three years old son of Mr and Mrs Sid Aker sustained a severe cut above the eyes when a broken tile thrown by his sister Mildred struck his forehead. Dr Flavien attended the child at noon on Sunday. Mildred was frightened by the accident but relieved when she learned Morris was not fatally hurt.
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Morris
Sid Aker
Flavien
Mildred
Daughters of Rebekah Entertained at North Manchester
Fifteen members of the Daughters of Rebekah from this place traveled to North Manchester on Tuesday evening to witness special lodge work. The South Whitley team performed splendidly and hosted a magnificent banquet. Forty one guests from the South Whitley lodge attended, and the home lodge did all it could to ensure a pleasant evening.
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Manchester
South Whitley
South Whitley Lodge
Serial Story The Sorceress to Debut in Chicago American
A new serial titled The Sorceress will begin in next Monday evenings issue of the Chicago American. Based on Victorien Sardou's play, the drama promises love romance and adventure. Mrs Patrick Campbell stars in the production. Readers are urged to order the paper from L W Moyers for the first chapters debuting November 7.
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Chicago American
Victorien Sardou
Patrick Campbell
Ainglish
News Dealer
L. W. Moyers
Proposed Plan of Removal Indiana Buildings at the World's Fair
Indiana officials consider moving structures from the World’s Fair to the state capitol after the event. The plan contemplates transporting key buildings to showcase the exposition’s legacy and boost state prominence.
Law Against It Too on Public Street Swearing
The Muncie Herald argues for a law against profane language on the public street. It urges authorities to crack down on persistent swearers by calling them in or assigning labor on the stone pile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pupire
Muncie
Noted tenor Harold Gordon Stars in North Manchester Concert
Harold Gordon of St. Louis headlined a North Manchester musical concert on Tuesday evening. He was assisted by violinist Miss Mary Quivey and Miss Maud Quivey, with Prof. Arthur Hale Keeney as reader and impersonator. The entertainment was described as high-class and well patronized.
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North Manchester
Harold Gordon
St. Louis
Mary Quivey
Maud Quivey
Arthur Hale Keeney
Dinner Planned by Silver Lake M E Aid Society
The ladies of the M. E. Aid Society at Silver Lake will serve a warm dinner on election day in the Flora room beside the post office. Everyone welcome. Adults 15 cents Children 10 cents.
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M. E. Aid Society of
Silver Lake
Akron man seeks X Ray relief for dropsy at Gerkin home
William Johnson and his Akron family visited J. H. Gerkin last Tuesday for an X Ray treatment by Dr. Flavien to aid dropsy. Johnson plans a second session on Friday after prior tapping for relief, reflecting ongoing efforts with this illness.
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William Johnson
Akron
J. H. Gerkin
Mr. Johnson
Flavien
Sudden Death Reported of Mrs Ollie Ferree
A telegram notified post master H A Ferree of the sudden death of Mrs Ollie Ferree wife of Charles Ferree of Michigan City. Relatives here were informed by the message and Mr Ferree left on the first train for Michigan City Wednesday to join the family.
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H. A. Ferree
Ollie Ferree
Charles Ferree
Michigan City
Ferree
Tax Payers Advised At Commercial Bank
Notice to taxpayers that taxes will be received at Commercial Bank until Monday November 7. Unpaid taxes after that date become delinquent with a penalty. C. E. Stout cashier.
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C. E. Stout
Indiana Governor Mansion Plan From World’s Fair Pavilion
Indiana may move the state building from the world’s fair to Indianapolis to serve as the governor’s mansion, fulfilling a legislative appropriation for a suitable residence. The pavilion, designed as a club house for Indiana visitors, sits on the plateau of states and cost 250000 with furnishings at 210000, and Governor Durbin supported the idea.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Hoosier
Indiana Commission
Indianpolis
Durbin
Stones Thrown at Dr Shoemaker Residence Window
On Tuesday night between eight and nine unknown individuals threw stones through the plate glass window of Dr Shoemaker in North Manchester. The force tore a curtain and caused no injuries as the family was absent. The act is blamed on anti saloon forces though the assailant remains unidentified.
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Dr. Shoemaker
Manchester
Altho
Better than a letter from home a RECORD for absent friends
A short description notes that a weekly RECORD copy serves as a substitute for letters sent to friends away from home, highlighting the connection and sentiment of keeping in touch through printed pages.
Helliater's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Sleep Aid
Dayton notice touts Helliater's Rocky Mountain Tea in tablet form for babies with claims of improved sleep and growth. Product attributed to Zimmerman. 35 cents per package.
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Dayton
Ohio
Mra
Mary Simpson
Baby
Helliater
Zimmerman
Indiana 1904 05 Course of Study Issued for Schools
State Superintendent Cotton releases a practical revised course for Indiana schools for 1904 and 1905. It emphasizes real life experience, updated arithmetic, natural reading, home based geography, elementary science, and an agronomy focus to connect schooling with community life and encourage farm life.
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Cotton
Killed in Big Four Wreck Near Jogeboro Yard
A Big Four wreck in the Jogeboro yards last Wednesday evening killed brakeman Harry Talman and injured engineer Nicely and fellow worker Meyers. Talman was in the cab when the engine backed and struck a caboose projecting onto the main track. Despite rescue efforts, Talman died ten minutes after reaching the depot two blocks away.
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Harry Talman
Nicely
Meyers
Jogeboro
Mr. Talman
Tasman
New subscribers and delinquents offered Record deal
The Record announces a subscribe and arrears clearance offer running from now until January 1, 1906. New subscribers and those who owe back payments can pay only one dollar to gain access.
Corner Drug Store Sells New Fall Stock Wallpaper
A Fall Stock wallpaper collection arrived at Corner Drug Store priced from 10c to 25c per roll. Discounted sale offers entice customers to refresh rooms with period patterns and colors.
Joint Institute of Clay and Lake Townships Held Tomorrow
Teachers from Clay and Lake townships will assemble at the high school in this place tomorrow, Saturday November 5, for a joint institute. The meeting aims for practical aims this year and invites all interested in the schools to attend.
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Clay and
Lake Townships
New Telephone Operator Arrives to Lead Local Office
Miss Pearl Garvin begins duties as the new telephone operator arriving Tuesday to manage the switchboard and answer calls. Her mother, recently ill in Fort Wayne, is reported to be recovering. Mr Leckrone and wife assist this week before moving to their East Silver Lake home next week.
Wabash Schools Require Plain Sewing Through Eighth Grade
A school board order in Wabash enforces plain sewing in grades one through eight for both boys and girls starting this week. Pupils bring cloth and tools daily for a 30 minute lesson. Some parents fear embroidery and drawn work may follow in high school.
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Wabash City
Time To Call a Halt on Halloween Mischief
The article condemns Halloween vandalism and dangerous acts that block highways and endanger life. It argues authorities must restrain youths who treat the town as their playground and warns of potential damage suits from injuries to unsuspecting residents.
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Hallowe'en
Biscuit Eating Contest at Silver Lake Draws Crowd
Report notes a biscuit eating contest at Silver Lake last week with final score 36 to 30. No deaths announced. The defeated contestant nearly sick after hearing biscuits, while the winner kept eating and planned a repeat menu.
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Silver Lake
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