Obituary of Alvin Burtas Baker of Kosciusko and Wabash
Alvin Burtas Baker was born in Kosciusko County on September 10 1879 and died in Wabash County on September 29 1903 at age 25. He sought the Lord during illness and was converted on September 12, dying in the triumph of faith. The funeral was held Thursday forenoon at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. T. M. Hill of Burket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Baortas Baker
Kosciusko County
Ind
Wabash County
T. M. Hill
Burket
Funeral Held For Locomotive Engineer Lewis W Isley
Lewis W Isley, 51, a Wabash locomotive engineer from Toledo, died after his engine struck cattle near Defiance Ohio and toppled. He died three hours later from steam scalding. His widow and son survive. funeral held at Andrews with local attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis W. Isley
Andrews
Wabash Railway
Toledo
Defiance
Ohio
Isley
Death Notice for Shelby Arthur of Roann Indiana
Shelby Arthur born April 21 1819 in Franklin County Virginia son of John and Charlotte Arthur. He married Rebecca Neff on April 30 1846 who died years ago. He moved to Wabash County Indiana in 1849 near Roan and later Roann in 1876. He joined the German Baptist church in 1851, helped form the Brethren Church at Roann, died September 27 after a three week illness aged 89 years, 5 months, 6 days with four sons four daughters nineteen grandchildren and one great grandchild surviving. Elder Somers officiated the funeral with three sons and three sons-in-law as pallbearers.
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Shelby Arthur
Franklin County
Virginia
John
Charlotte Arthur
Rebecca Neff
James M
Charles F
Joseph
John L
Nancy M
S. J. Johnson
Sarah E
A. E. Kennedy
Julia A
Jacob Wagoner
Rosa A
B. R. Johnson
Wabash County
Ind
Roan
Roann
Arthur
German Baptist Church
The
Brethren Church
Somers
Manchester
Manager Wanted for county wide agency position
Trustworthy man or woman needed to run a well established house of solid financial standing in this county and adjoining territory. $20.00 weekly cash salary plus expenses paid by check weekly from headquarters. Expense money advanced. Permanence ensured. Address MANAGER 610 Monon BLDG Chicago Illinois.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Joint Institute Meet Schedules Next Session at Claypool
Clay and Lake townships held a joint institute at Silver Lake on Saturday October 3 led by Trustee Arthur after roll call. Mrs Anglin presided due to Arthurs illness appointing. The program featured Miss Kinsey Mort and Adaddell presenting The Life of Lincoln and Jean Mitchells school. The group adjourned to meet in Claypool on November 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Silver Lake
Claypool
Postmaster seeks correct address for Nelson subscription
A notice from the Newkirk Oklahoma postmaster states the record mailed to Mary Nelson is acclaimed and party unknown. The subscription was paid by a Nelson brother and friends are asked to provide the correct address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newkirk
Oklahoma
Mary Nelson
Nelson Brothers
Surprising Miss Carter Delights Guests With Ghost Tales
On Tuesday evening a group of Misses Mary Stout Nellie Thacker Edith Rhodes Ruth Babcock Stella Alspaugh and Georgia Leffel surprised Miss Frankie Carter. They played games told ghost stories enjoyed refreshments and departed late feeling the evening well spent.
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Mary Stout
Nellie Thacker Edith Rhodes
Ruth Babcock
Stella Alspaugh
Georgia Leffel
Frankie Carter
Strange Ground Sounds Reported in Leffel Field Area
Unexplained noises persist on the Leffel field surface and adjoining woods, more noticeable last Sunday than since first discovery. Similar phenomena are heard in the timber nearby and on a plot of land four miles east of the town.
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Leffel
Public Sales Notice at Warsaw and Packerton
Public sales listed near Warsaw and Packerton with postponed Kemper Hog Sale due to weather. October 21 1903 sale at 10 oclock includes mare and colt cattle hogs implements and household items conducted by A F Shireman. October 14 1903 sale at Packerton features horses cattle sheep hogs implements and beehives with J D Gill as auctioneer.
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Kemper
Warsaw
Packerton
J. D. Gill
Lemuel Leckrone
Sale at Oak Grove Stock Farm Near Silver Lake
At Oak Grove Stock Farm near Silver Lake the sale lists a heavy draft mare eight years old a driving horse five years old six yearling steers one yearling steer one yearling heifer and later POLAND CHINA hogs including 26 spring gilts 2 three year old gilts 11 three year old brood sows with pigs by their side described as the best blood in the land promising a rare opportunity for farmers to start a hog line capable of paying well.
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Oak Grove Stock Farm
Silver Lake
Farm Auction Notice Near Mentone
A farm auction is set two miles northeast of Mentone starting October 26 at 10 10 and continuing on after that date. The notice specifies a sale of unspecified items for cash subject to standard terms.
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Mentone
Homer Wells of Battle Creek on the Grand Trunk
Homer Wells, traveling engineer for the Grand Trunk railroad, visited Battle Creek this week. He heads more than two hundred engineers and about as many firemen, holds a well paid office, and has purchased a $3,000 modern residence in Battle Creek, signaling a rising career.
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Homer Wells
Battle Creek
Mich
Grand Tranic
Homer
Ae Erince
Liberal Subscriber Pays For RECORD Subscriptions
George Hammer visited Claypool to see his daughter Minnie Elder and paid a year’s subscription for the RECORD for his daughter and for his other daughter, making three copies in total for his family. He encourages others to be liberal and thoughtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hammer
Minnie Elder
Claypool
Elder
Hammer
Unclaimed Letters At Silver Lake Post Office
The post office at Silver Lake lists unclaimed letters for the month ending September 30. Names include Mr Edd Alger Miss Carrie Keller Mr James Wall Mr Bert Roath Miss Clara Tedlaczek. Persons calling for the above letters.
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Silver Lake
Edd Alger
Carrie Keller
James Wall
Bert Roath
Clara
Tedlaczek
Preserving Process Demonstration At Sausaman Place
A REcord representative with T. J. Colbert visited the Sausaman place east of town last Monday to observe the Banner Natural Preserving Process. They saw preserved items from this season back eight years, including corn, peaches, tomatoes, peas, strawberries, pickles, mangos and more, all in natural condition. The process reportedly preserves any perishables at low cost, is convenient and healthful, and could preserve meat butter age as well as produce. Mr. Sausaman is praised for his potential success.
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T. J. Colbert
Sausaman Place
Sausaman
Doctor Amiss and wife take three week vacation
Dr. J. M. Amiss and his wife left on Wednesday for a three weeks visit with relatives and friends in Columbus Newark and Dayton Ohio. The doctor plans to eat business out of his mind and enjoy himself like a school boy on vacation. We are confident he will come near it.
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J. M. Amiss
Columbus
Newark
Dayton
Ohio
Injury at hay baler accident at Oldfather farm
James Lundy sustained considerable injuries when he was caught between a hay baler and its engine while pushing the machine into the barn at H. L. Oldfather's farm yesterday. He was promptly taken to Dr. Leckrone's office for treatment.
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James Lundy
H. L. Oldfather
Rural Trail Routes Report for Route No. 1
Report for the month ending September 30, 1903 detailing Route No. 1 with carriers Samuel B. Flora and William Wiley. Totals show deliveries and collections: Route 1 delivered 3508 units and collected 593. Route 1 carrier earnings and totals include 227 in collected amounts for unnamed segments.
More Books for the Library Fund Drive
The school library becomes township property with access for all patrons. Efforts target raising 319 to buy 25 extra volumes of personal history and biography featuring 15 foreign and 10 American eminent figures. Young women canvassers promote the cause and seek support.
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Kos
Ciusko and
Wabash
Alvin Burtas Baker
Christ
King
Rose Hill
James Amiss
George Snare
Elsworth Bussara
Orlando Isley
William Isley
Huntington
Manacer
Joint Institute
Miss Carter
O. E. Stout
A. F. Shireman
Atlo
Poland
China
Hereford Steel
Carlin Myers
Samuel B. Flora Carrier
Doch Emer As
Eenneneesue
William Wiley, Carrier
Prigr
Goldsmith & Boots
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