09 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1905
Page
1
The entire Democratic slate won Tuesday's election by majorities from seven to thirty eight. The official results list Ward by Ward victories for trustees and officials including Andrew Charles BE Rantz, Sidnor Jo Self, and Edward MVM Snake. All winners will assume offices on January 1, 1906 for five four-year terms.
In Mentone Leesburg and Tha Tireen Republicans won most seats while Milied saw Republicans prevail except for the town treasurer. North Manchester elected three Democrats and two Republicans. Pierestown chose two Republicans and one Democrat for council with Lawn Clerk as Republican and Treasurer Democrat. Warsaw elected the full Republican slate and Rigdon defeated Wood for mayor by a large margin in seventeen years.
Brief results show CiTiEs 45.902 1.46 with Philadelphia listed as reform and Indianapolis as republican. The item notes party leanings in the cities without detailing specific races or figures.
Result notes show Pennsylvania with 160000 votes for Democrats and Ohio with 55000 for Democrats. Massachusetts reports Republican 23116. Rhode Island 4342 Republican. Nebraska 2 Republican.
President Roosevelt ends local debate by issuing a proclamation fixing Thanksgiving Day on November 30. The discussion over whether it should be November 23 or 30 has concluded with the official date set.
A local football team formed last week lists Union Oldfather as center with Guy Lukens at center and Floyd Henderson at right guard. The lineup includes Chester Craig right tackle Wilbur Jontz left end and Bernard Yotter at quarterback with Harry Haney at fullback and Keith Yotter at right half back.
The leather market faces a large shortage unseen since the Civil War era. St. Louis harness manufacturers and other regions report demand far exceeding production, driving up harness leather prices and creating a serious problem for manufacturers.
M N Loehr of Claypool lost the little finger and paint on the thumb and lacerated other fingers of his left hand when caught in a saw at the Loehr factory last Friday forenoon. He had removed his glove from his right hand and was holding it in his left hand. the loose glove touched the saw and pulled his hand in before he could stop it. Dr Leiter dressed the wound and Loehr will be laid off for some time.
Observers report abundant wildlife movement with squirrels crossing the Ohio River using wood chips as buoyancy. Large southward migration of wild ducks and geese noted. Weather signs point to a harsh winter ahead.
A souvenir post card is offered free with each tablet at the reunion on ice event. The promotion highlights a collectible keepsake tied to the gathering and its activities.
A South Bend youth claiming Warsaw ties alighted at a station last Thursday and fell gravely ill from chloral poisoning after boarding a boxcar with a gang. He recovered by morning, left with a middle aged glass blower who stayed at the depot, and the pair headed toward Marion with no identifying name learned.
Francis Rager traveled to Chicago Saturday to buy a stock of holiday goods for Rager & Son's store and returned Monday evening.
E. W. Gresso visited Chicago early this week to buy goods for the CASH STORE of E. W. Gresso & Co. The trip aimed to replenish stock and support local trade.
About 25 Epworth League members prepare a Thanksgiving night show at the Silver Lake Opera House promising one of the funniest entertainments yet.
Heavy rains last Sunday caused the M B E quarterly meeting to be postponed to next Sunday. Mt Pleasant is set for Sunday morning preaching. The usual love feast and sacraments will be administered. Officials hope for large attendance. Corner Drug Store is "1T."
The article praises the improving state of public schools and the essential role of newspapers in informing and shaping education. It urges teachers and superintendents to engage with the press to explain school work, foster community understanding, and provide English practice through school columns.
A note from the Albion Democrat explains using a watch as a compass by aligning the hour hand with the sun. By pointing IV at the sun at 4 o'clock, the dial shows south. at S o'clock align the sun with the XII to locate south, aiding navigation.
Mrs Simpson of Wabash visited her parents Mr and Mrs James Richardson over the weekend and presented a useful birthday remembrance a comfortable suit of clothes and an overcoat for her father. The gesture was warmly received as November winds foreshadow winter.
A South Bend Times column extols credit as essential to commerce and personal success. It argues use without abuse builds trust, cites honesty experience judgment and frugality as core traits, and warns that lax care of obligations leads to cash terms only.
A Thanksgiving sermon will be preached at the M E church on Thanksgiving morning at 10 oclock inviting all to attend and show appreciation for the years harvest bounty.
The Board of State Charities asks state ministers to hold a special service on November 12 at 10 30 a m addressing Crime and Criminals. If pastors can attend other churches they may take a part. D F Kain pastor Lutheran Church invites community churches to join.
The International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago December 6 to 23 draws wide support from US and Canadian stockmen and educators. Railroads offer low rates while officials tout the show as a key lesson in domestic animal production and livestock improvement at the Union Stock Yards.
Nathan Garman bought a corn shredder and unloaded it from a car at the location last week. Over the past year a large amount of fodder has been shredded and Mr. Garman is expected to stay busy for several weeks.
The Claypool Lumber Co offers all building materials and buys timber. They handle any construction needs and promise stock for every project.
Excerpt from the 1904 Report of State Superintendent of Public Instructions notes the suggestion that the school should employ every neighborhood factor in its educational work. It reflects early 20th century emphasis on community in schooling.
Rev. H. E. Butler began a series of revival meetings at the A B E church last Monday evening. Attendance has not been large yet, but interest is increasing.
Harley P. Rager prepares his new stock for an upcoming opening day. Delays in shipment prevent announcing a firm opening date, with a planned Saturday November 11 target now likely postponed to next week if goods arrive tomorrow.
John Mauzy was sent to Michigan City prison yesterday to serve life for the case of Miss Hattie Foster murdered on the evening of September 1.
A partial note mentions Etna Green flour and Empire Java Blend coffee used at a steel plant. The reference lists these items among materials associated with operations. No dates or quantities are provided.
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