Wiltrout Dies After Illness in Chicago
Charles E. Wiltrout of Silver Lake dies in Chicago after a months long liver and dictac illness. He was born December 17, 1856 in Monroeville Wisconsin and leaves wife Kate McKrist, eight children, his mother, siblings, and K P and I C C F dodges associations. Funeral set for U B church with K P lodge and I O C F Page in charge.
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Wesley Hospital
Chicago
Charles E. Wiltrout
Irene
Ralph
Eleleven
Wiltrout
Frederick Wiltrout
Monroeville
Wis
Kate McKrist
K. of P
I.C.C. F Dodges
Silver Lake
Greenwood
Fred Wiltrout
U. B
Palestine Cemetery
E. E Wright
K. of P. Lodge
C. F. Page
Lyceum Course at Silver Lake Winter Entertainment
Arrangements underway to bring top talent to Silver Lake during winter months. A suitable venue is secured and season tickets offer clean moral uplifting performances at a cost less than single-evening prices, supporting the school.
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Silver Lake
Farmers Mutual Relief Association to Meet in Warsaw
The 38th annual meeting of the Farmers Mutual Relief Association of Kosciusko county will be held in the court room at Warsaw Indiana on Saturday December 2 1916 at one o clock. Wm Shaffer secretary.
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Farmers Mutual. Relief Association of
Kosciusko County
Warsaw
Ind
Wm. Shaffer
Sec
Live Stock Exposition Solition ae be diom ee utilitarian stand
This incomplete clipping notes a live stock exposition with a utilitarian stand. Readable items mention exhibitors and possible dates but lack full details. The fragment hints at agricultural showcases and vendor demonstrations within a fair setting.
George Saure Improves After Illness at Rose Bill Home
George Saure known as Sick George Saure has shown improvement after a period of illness at his residence near Rose Bill, south of here, according to latest reports.
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George Saure
Rose Bill
South
Jonas Eaton sale draws many attendees west of town
A large crowd gathered at the Jonas Eaton sale held west of town yesterday with visitors from this place among the attendees.
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Jonas Eaton
Line Lukens Hog Sale Draws Large Attendance
The Line Lukens closing out hog sale Wednesday attracted a large crowd with many attendees from the area.
Claypool Drug Store Robbery Details
Scoles Drug Store in Claypool was burglarized overnight or early Thursday. Thieves broke a front door glass and stole morphine, fountain pens, and other items totaling about sixty dollars. Bernard Votter, in charge, learned of the break as he left home about six o clock Thursday morning. No suspects or clues are yet identified.
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Scoles Drug
Claypool
Bernard Votter
Votter
Public Sale West of Disko Near Silver Lake
Albert Hoagland announces a public sale one mile east of Disko five miles south and one mile west of Silver Lake on Tuesday November 98 at 10 00 am. Includes 2 head horses about 20 head cattle 35 head hogs farm tools and 150 bushels corn. Auctioneer notes.
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Disko
Silver Lake
Horges
Albert Hoagland
Parker Brothers Public Sale Of Livestock Planned
Parker Brothers arrange a public sale of livestock at their place north west of town on Tuesday December 5 1916 Watch for large bills.
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Parker Brothers
Mrs Wilford Oldfather In Huntington Hospital Care
Mrs Wilford Oldfather of Huntington has been hospitalized for ten days. She is reported to be improving but will remain in the hospital for a couple of weeks longer.
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Wilford Oldfather
Huntington Hospital
Mrs. Perry Returns From Osage City Visit
Mrs. William Perry arrived home yesterday afternoon after spending several weeks with relatives and friends at her old residence in Osage City Kansas.
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William Perry
Osage City
Kansas
Elected County Clerk W H Stickel to Take Office
Was elected clerk of the court in his home county at the recent election and will assume the office January 1, 1917. Mr Stickel, a former Silver Lake boy, won by about two thousand one hundred votes more than his opponent and his friends wish him abundant success.
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Stickel
Silver Lake
Have Moved to Town Mr and Mrs Wilson
Mr and Mrs L T Wilson moved to town on Wednesday and settled into the Rager property on East Main Street. We welcome them into our midst.
Local man F M Lamar relocates to Marion North Carolina
A note from F M Lamar reports he has moved from his former community to Marion North Carolina about ten days ago and will post his address for updates on activities near Silver Lake.
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F. M. Lamar
Marion
North Carolina
Silver Lake
Red Cross Seals Fight Tuberculosis Campaign Begins
The Red Cross Christmas Seals sale starts in Indiana with doubled orders and statewide distribution. Seals cost one cent each and funds support tuberculosis work after printing, advertising, and mailing costs are covered.
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Red Cross
Proclamation designating Thanksgiving Day by President Wilson
President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation designating Thursday November 30 as a day of national thanksgiving and prayer. He urged public worship and urged aid for victims of world war, calling on citizens to donate generously to relief efforts. The proclamation was signed in Washington on November 17, 1916.
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Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
United States
Washington
Visit to Chicago With Dr Hay Family
Dr Hay his wife and daughter toured Chicago from Saturday to Wednesday visiting Edward Hay who is pursuing a dentistry course there They spent time with friends and toured various places of interest.
Mothers and clubs hosted gatherings at local homes
Members of the mothers club were entertained at the Frank Haney home last Friday afternoon. The embroidery club was entertained at the home of Mrs. J. D. Lee Cline Friday afternoon. Members of the Victoria reading club were entertained at the home of Mrs. Fred Summe Monday evening.
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Mothers Club
Frank Haney
Embroidery Club
J. D. Lee Cline
Victoria Reading Club
Fred Summe
Keller and Smith Head to Texas for Belt Line Project
T S Keller and Worden Smith left Thursday morning for Akron and then proceeded to San Antonio with a construction firm. The company holds a belt line railroad contract around the city expected to take about one year. Keller will stay until completion while Smith plans to stay only a few months.
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T. S. Keller
Worden Smith
Akron
San Attonio
Texas
Mr. Keller
Mr. Smith
Embroidery Club Members Visit J W Ferrerda Home
Last Friday evening several embroidery club members visited the home of J W Ferrerda for a few hours. The report notes Mr. and Mrs.__. details are brief and non-descriptive.
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Embroidery Club
J. W. Ferrerda
Ty Mr. and. Mn
Literary Program At High School Wednesday
An interesting literary program will be rendered by the students of the high school on Wednesday afternoon November 29. The patrons and public generally are cordially invited to attend these exercises.
Silver Lake Band Plans Thanksgiving Masquerade Fun
The Silver Lake band will host a masquerade box supper and cake walk at Roger Yount Hall on Thanksgiving evening. Prizes will go to the oldest masked person and the best masked lady and gentleman. Proceeds support band expenses for winter practice. Admission 25 cents for masked gentlemen, 25 cents refunded with a box. 10 cents for spectators. Masked ladies free. Children under 15 will not be admitted.
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Silver Lake
Roger & Yount
Be Gresso & Co Clerks Enjoy Supper at Crown Hotel
The BE W Gresso & Co clerks were treated to a delightful supper at the Crown hotel Tuesday evening in North Manchester. Thirty two plates were laid and the gathering produced much laughter as clerks shared humorous store anecdotes. Mr Gresso plans for employees while diners appreciated the hospitality, with sixty nine meals served that day.
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W. Gresso & Co
Manchester
Crown Hotel
Gresso
Becks Purchase Park Lot for Cottage Next Spring
James Beck and wife of Wabash visited Tuesday and bought a lot at the park. He stated plans to erect a cottage there next spring.
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James Beck
Wabash
Rose Hill House Burns Down After Train Sparks
The Jacob Kreamer house at Rose Hill burned to the ground on Tuesday. Sparks from a passing train are blamed for the fire. The property was previously owned by L. A. Peterson, who sold it to Kreamer a few weeks ago. Kreamer had recently returned from Florida.
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Jacob Kreamer
Rose Hill
L. A. Peterson
Mr. Kreamer
Florida
Visit to Logansport Ends for Mrs Getty
Mrs Frank Getty returns home Tuesday after a week visiting her father James Richardson in Logansport. She traveled with her niece Miss Ethel Richardson of Warsaw.
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Mra. Frank Getty
James Richardson
Logansport
Ethel Richardson
Warsaw
Killed in wreck near Minneapolis claims Guy Rager
Guy Rager son of Samuel Rager near Laketon died in a freight train collision while traveling from Montana to Akron. He was reportedly sleeping in the caboose when the rear of a fast train struck the freight, killing him instantly and injuring him before he died hours later. His remains were returned to Indiana for a Christian church funeral near Laketon. He leaves a wife a son a daughter his parents three sisters and four brothers.
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Guy Rager
Samuel Rager
Laketon
Minneapolis
Montana
Akron
Mr. Rager
Rager
Indiana
Christian Church
Light Patrons Notified of Lengthy Evening Hours
Notice to patrons informs light users of extended hours and expectations for responsible use. The message emphasizes compliance and courtesy during late operating times.
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CE Wiltrout
Chicago Hospital
Lyceum
Scoles Drug Store
Huntington
W. H. Stickel
T. S. Keller and
South-West
Roe Yj
Gresso Stores
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