Missing Klondike Son Herman Ferree Feared Dead In Slope
Postmaster Ferree of this place learned in 1899 that his son Herman likely perished during the Chilcoot Pass snow slides while aiding in rescue work near Sheeps Camp. New clues from Toledo and San Francisco suggest Mr. Ferree may be among the many dead at Sheeps Camp or lost to the river.
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Herman M. Ferree
Ferree
California
Klondike
Kansas
Old Mexico
Alaska
Sheeps Camp
Chilcoot Pass
Hermip
Daily Papers
Fred Pritchard
Toledo
Jerreck
Mr. Anderson
Pritchard
San Francisco
Stonehouses
Birth Record for Erie Child of Dr and Mrs LaRue
A baby boy weighing ten pounds was born on October 22 to Dr. and Mrs. R. E. LaRue of Erie. Mrs. LaRue is formerly Miss Ruby Connor of this place.
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R. E. LaRue
Erie
IS A NOVEL IDEA Schools a Good Subject to be Discussed
At a Rushville teachers institute the Needs of Our Schools was discussed from four viewpoints trustee teacher parent and pupil. The idea is new yet promising and could be copied by other institutes to bring trustees teachers parents and pupils into closer touch and clearly set mutual expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Nebraska Supreme Court Rules Woman At Fault In Car Injury
The Nebraska supreme court held that a woman who stepped off a moving car backward and was injured cannot recover damages due to her own negligence. The ruling advises exiting a vehicle with the face directed in the direction of travel.
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Nebraska Supreme Court
Thanksgiving Proclamation Sets Date for National Holiday
President Roosevelt via the secretary of state issues the Thanksgiving proclamation naming the last Thursday in November as the day to be set apart. Since 1863 Lincoln started the practice and governors follow. This year Thanksgiving falls on the 25th of the month.
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Roosevelt
Lincoln
Veteran E H Wall Dies at 68 in Warsaw
E H Wall a Civil War veteran and former superintendent of the Kosciusko county infirmary died at his Warsaw home last week after years of heart trouble. He was 68.
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E. H. Wall
Kosciusko County Infirmary
Warsaw
Horticultural and Soil Improvement Special Train Planned
Fruit and Soil Special Train arrangements completed for a Horticultural and Soil Improvement special train over the B. and O. and Southern railroad in Indiana from November 19 to 22, 1907.
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B. & O. and Southwestern Railroad
Indiana
Initial Sermons by Rev Gross Open Lutheran Pastorate
Attentive audiences welcome Rev Gross in his first sermon series to the Lutheran pastorate. He preached at Rose Hill church in the forenoon Grove Chapel in the afternoon and Silver Lake in the evening. The sermons were well received and the congregations expressed satisfaction. Rev Gross and family arrived last week and are now settled in the Lutheran parsonage.
Pure Food Laws Enforced in Indiana by Chief Inspector
The Indiana drive against food law violations reports 66 arrests with 55 convictions and several dismissals for insufficient evidence. Dr. H. E. Barnard, chief food inspector, leads a firm enforcement effort, causing growing alarm among violators and a shrinking offender base.
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Indiana
H. E. Barnard
Gar land Stove or Range Promises Bright Home Comfort
An advertisement extols a Gar land Stove or Range as the best way to keep a home bright comfortable and healthy. It emphasizes durable construction efficiency and the maker’s reputation to attract buyers.
Night telegraph operators to work eight hour shifts
Big Four Michigan division enacts eight hour shifts for night telegraphers after November 1 with day men still on twelve hour duties. Starting March first railroads must employ three operators at key stations, rotating shifts to reduce accidents. Firms race to hire workers to meet the new law.
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Michigan
Big Four Railroad
Marion
Surprise Birthday Party for Col. J. D. Gill at Home
Neighbors and friends gathered at Col. J. D. Gill's home northwest of Silver Lake last Friday to celebrate his 38th birthday. Mrs. Gill organized the covert event, and the surprise included a large roast, a fine supper, and a social evening. A rocker was given to the honoree as a keepsake.
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Col
J. D. Gill
Silver Lake
K of P District Convention Set for December 4 in Columbia City
A district convention of the K. of P. will be held in Columbia City on Wednesday December 4. A large crowd is expected and a strong program is planned. The district covers Whitely Allen Kosciusko and Huntington counties.
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K. of P. Order
Columbia City
Whitely
Allen
Kosciusko
Huntington
Teachers Institute Program for Lake Township Next Saturday
A full program is published for the Lake township Teachers Institute to be held in the High School building next Saturday November 9. Activities begin at 9:00 a.m. with roll call and Shakespeare quotations followed by sessions on the state course of study American history and its geographical conditions and various chapter lessons led by Miss Sprigg Miss Martindale Miss Correll and others. At noon there is music by the Ladies Chorus and reports from the State Department of Public Instruction along with sessions on elementary education and other topics. The day includes declamation a solo and a discussion on why pupils are not promoted each term followed by miscellaneous business and adjournment.
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Lake Township
Waiting and waiting for groceries sold by a Chicago broker
A North Dakota farmer recalls a broker from a Chicago Mercantile Association who sold a $2.50 membership and a grocery catalog. The farmer sent a $14 order, was asked for extra payments as prices rose, then shipments were misdirected and the broker disappeared. The farmer sought help from the state attorney but remains unpaid and awaiting groceries.
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Chicago Mercantile Association
North Dakota
Garske
Webster
Chicago House
U B Conference Attendees Visit on Return Trip
A group led by Rev O B Wells of Butler and Mrs James Stone of Camden stopped in from Winona while en route home. The ministerial gathering at Winona, called Conference of Methods for the Bishop district, was presided by Bishop G M Mathews and included Indiana Illinois Michigan Western Ohio and parts of Minnesota.
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O. B. Wells
Butler
James Stone
Camden
Myrta Snell
Deer Creek
O.D. Barber
Galveston
Winona
Samuel Wells
G. M. Mathews
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio
Minnesota
Numerous Hunting Licenses Issued Amid Gravel Pit Fatality
County Clerk Aaron A. Rasor issued thirty hunting licenses including C. E. Rant Percy E. Ball Calvin Gresso Guy Lukens and Jim Harter. Open season begins Monday November 11 after Sunday prohibition. Rev Frank Bear collapsed from apoplexy at a gravel pit near Akron and died aged about sixty five. Survived by son Frank Bear Jr and daughter married to Rev S A Speck. Funeral held at Palestine.
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Aaron A. Rasor
C. E. Rant
Percy E. Ball
Calvin Gresso
Guy Lukens
Jim Harter
Frank Bear
Akron
Salnsts’ Church
Frank Bear, Jr
S.A. Speck
Saints’ Church
Palestine
Corporation Lines of Silver Lake May be Changed
Town board plans to alter corporation lines to extend the corporate limits. The move would add a considerable amount of territory not previously included.
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Corporation Lines
Silver Lake
Parents urged to visit schools and support education
Township officials urge parents to show interest by visiting the school and meeting teachers. The seven month term costs 7050.80 for five days per week. The article stresses education protects against ignorance and urges awakening and support for pupils and teachers. AW OFFICER.
Recovering From Operation At Fort Wayne Hospital
Mrs. Walter Zimmerman of Brimfield is recovering from an operation at Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne performed last Friday. She is reported to be recovering as rapidly as can be hoped for.
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Walter Zimmerman
Brimfield
Lutheran
Fort Wayne
Singer Building Declared World’s Tallest Skyscraper
The Singer building in New York is the tallest structure in the world at forty seven stories and 612 feet high. Its foundation extends to bedrock ninety feet below the surface.
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Singer Building
New York
Narrow Brush With Injury Hits Harry Groninger
Harry Groninger suffered a serious accident while threshing when a broom with projecting straw ends was caught by a belt and whipped into his left side near the heart. The blow loosened a rib, left him sore, and unable to move freely, but his clothing prevented a more severe wound.
Thanksgiving turkey shortage pushes price rise this year
Reports nationwide indicate a short turkey crop this year raising costs for the midday Thanksgiving meal on the 28th. Local wholesale poultry dealers say the supply is especially tight across the country, signaling an expensive holiday feast.
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Postmaster Ferree
Institutes
Lutheran Church
Henry S. Lane
Henrys. Lane
Montgomery County
Crawfordsville
Ind
ISI
Lane
New Republican Party
Oliver P. Morton
United States Senate
Morton
H. S. Building
Sprigg
Martindale
Correll
State Dept. of Public Instruction
Remoehl
Kerlin
Kline
Wagner
Lukena
Mr. Wagner
Miss Robbins
U. B
Terest
Harry Groninger
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