16 Nov 1905
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1905
Page
1
Azro Sehnter of Roann died at his home last Friday from blood poisoning after a scratch on a finger. He had been ill only a few days. A cousin of C. F. Manty, he was well known in Roann. The funeral was held last Sunday with many attendees.
About 24 Epworth League members prepare a humorous entertainment at Silver Lake Opera House on Thanksgiving night promising one of the season’s funniest performances.
A damaged note discusses parental involvement with a teacher, urging support for a student’s success and requesting communication about the student’s progress. It mentions visits to the school and a wish to see positive outcomes for the pupil.
The article argues 1905 will be a record year for crops with large corn and wheat yields. It notes high prices and government forecasts, linking farmer prosperity to city prosperity and national strength, while warning against overreliance on manufacturing and urban drift.
After lengthy delays arrangements are complete to admit Nathaniel Jiven, an elderly veteran, and his wife to the Soldiers Home at Lafayette. The couple, self reliant, will travel to Lafayette tomorrow to enter the facility with no outside help.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a young Indiana author Pred T Netek and references to works titled Life of Rativity Men and other phrases. The text mentions theatre, a railway station, and a birth in Chieti but details are unclear and garbled.
A damaged OCR fragment shows a drug store ad with misspelled phrases and unclear product details. The readable portion mentions a Corn Huskers free trial and a sample pie offering from Atuaternian Drug Store, with author Patton credited.
Harrison township voters rejected a subsidy measure of 14 000 for the Winona Interurban Company in Tuesday’s election. Totals show 242 in favor plus 84 against with a 92 vote majority against the subsidy. This marks the second defeat after an earlier August ballot also failed.
A revival series begins Sunday evening in Burket area with Pastor assisted by Brother McCoy from North Manchester. On the first night the pastor will outline the meeting's purpose in an address titled The Revival Thermometer and invite all to attend.
Reports from Michigan Ohio and Illinois counties bordering Indiana indicate the new Hoosier marriage rules fail to cut cross border matches. Indiana residents evade the law by marrying out of state, facing a $100 minimum penalty upon return, while county clerks question records.
Rev D F Kain spoke to a fair sized Lutheran church audience on prison reform in line with the State Board of Charities program. The sermon urged aiding the weak and erring and helping them pursue a better life.
The article notes five thousand fewer post offices nationwide in four years, driven by rural free delivery eliminating small offices. Roosevelt era post offices rise with seventeen nationwide and seven extra named Teddy, showing shifting federal postal presence.
Lake Township teachers held their institute at the designated place last Saturday with strong attendance and notable interest. The next institute is scheduled for Saturday, December 9.
An East Lynn performance is set for tomorrow night at the Akron Opera House. Local arts listings urge audiences to attend the stage production.
Deputy fish and game wardens report more than fifty convictions for game law violations in recent weeks and over four hundred for the year. Each conviction is followed by a surge of hunter license activity from the affected locality.
President Roosevelt designates Thursday November 30 as Thanksgiving. The address emphasizes personal passions as foes to overcome and calls for annual praise and gratitude for abundant crops and strong domestic prosperity. He urges national reflection and commitment to self-control and virtuous conduct.
The Winona Flyer is expected to stay on the Ble Four during winter with South Bend as its northern terminal. Michigan division officials reportedly view the venture as profitable and will seek President Van Winkle’s consent once revenue projections justify it. Despite talk of withdrawal, reliable reports indicate the train will appear in the upcoming timetable.
A brief item notes a Cinco cigar being smoked at the Corner Drug Store, capturing a small local scene with a single venue and product reference.
The December Delineator showcases Eleanor Robson on Juliet, praising Shakespearian heroines, plus Leyendecker's Twenty third Psalm, Mucha's painting with Mrs. Garrison's poem The Mother of Bartimeus, and gift subscripti
County truancy officer Mr Holloway reports inspecting parts of the county to ensure children attend school. The law requires schooling with limited exceptions for absences, and several school age pupils in the township should be supervised.
Mrs Henry Kreamer died at her Rose Hill home last Thursday evening after several weeks illness. She was over 62 and leaves many relatives. The funeral was held last Saturday at 2 o'clock with interment in Rose Hill cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. Thomas of North Manchester.
Postmaster Ferree receives order from Washington to close the Rose Hill office after November 30. Stamp and supply removal proceeds with some assets sent to Washington. patrons will use Silver Lake or North Manchester rural routes and receive daily door delivery. Henry Kreamer praised for years of service amid low local demand.
The Big Four rail line from Indianapolis to Anderson will gain a double track in the near future. A new train service is expected as part of the project, intensifying competition with the Indiana Union Traction Company for the Anderson Indianapolis route.
Former Silver Lake Boyan Author Rev. Lloyd C Douglass pastor of First English Lutheran Lancaster Ohio has written More than a Prophet. The manuscript is with publishers and expected to issue mid December. The religious fiction explores the mystery of John the Baptist life. Douglass lived here years ago and is known to many locals.
A Thanksgiving sermon will be preached in the M. E. church on Thanksgiving morning at 10 o clock inviting all residents to attend and express appreciation for this year’s bountiful harvests.
State health statistics show September personal crisis reports climbed with twenty seven self inflicted deaths. Of these eight were women and methods included guns poison hanging drowning and suffocation. Violent deaths reached one hundred eighty two with seventeen murders and rail accidents prominent among accidents.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.