Made a deal Saturday in Silver Lake telephones
Howard Johns sold his interest in the Disko Laketon and Akron telephone systems to Edward Braude of Silver Lake. The three men previously owning and managing the systems were Johns E L Harmon and Frank Zimmerman. Braude will work with the original owners to maintain the company’s past standard, as reported by the North Manchester News.
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Howard Johns
Disko and
Laketon
Akron
Edward Braude
Silver Lake
Mr. Johns
E. L. Harmon
Frank Zimmerman
Brude i
North
Work Rushed on Mary McClure House Frame
Carpenters began yesterday on the Mary McClure house framework in the west part of town. A brick car has been expected daily and masons will finish soon after its arrival.
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Mary McClure
Grosso Purchases Lot for New House Near Thacker Farm
Esta Grosso bought a lot last Wednesday evening near the Thacker farm east of the Methodist parsonage and began preparing ground materials this morning to build a residence. Subscriptions for magazines or newspapers can be renewed at the Record office.
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Esta Grosso
Thacker Farm
Demand for a New Indiana Constitution in Modern Growth
The piece argues for calling a constitutional convention as Indiana modernizes. It cites population shifts from 1851 to 1910, urban growth, industrial expansion, increased manufacturing, railroad development, and evolving public utilities. It emphasizes adapting governance to complex personal and property rights amid rapid change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
New Albany
Madison
Indianapolis
Irself
Penitentiary term for stealing Urschel car
Jordan Rhodes waived further action and was sentenced to one to fourteen years in Michigan City penitentiary for stealing Daniel Urschel's automobile. He is to be sent there this week, likely tomorrow, and has prior experience at the same facility. A guard previously spoke of Rhodes in town during the fall.
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Michigan City
Rhodes
Manchester
Excellent Sermon by Rev Bumgardner at Claypool Tabernacle
Last Sunday forenoon Rev Bumgardner preached an excellent sermon in the Claypool Methodist church to a large audience. He is an excellent minister and is accomplishing much good in Claypool. Attend the Claypool tabernacle meetings before they close and you will be well repaid.
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Gardner
Claypool
Bumgardner
Much Improved Miss Sylvia Nelson Recovers at Home
Sylvia Nelson, once ill at the Elmer U Laughman home for weeks, shows marked improvement in recent days, signaling a recovery. Family and friends express relief as her condition stabilizes and health returns.
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Sylvia Nelson
Elmer U Laughman
Gamble Daughter Lula Gamble To Visit From Great Falls
Mrs Thomas Gamble and Mr Thomas Gamble expect their daughter Miss Lula Gamble to arrive home for a visit from Great Falls Montana. She has worked there for two years and has not visited in that period, with arrival anticipated today or tomorrow.
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Uat
Thomas Gamble
Lula Gamble
Moving Picture Show Planned in Silver Lake Hall
Samuel Fiora and William Wiley spent Sunday in Chicago where they bought a moving picture machine. They will install it in the town hall and stage a moving picture show with an advertisement noted elsewhere.
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Samuel Fiora
William Wiley
Chicago
Town Hall
U B church Ladies Aid to Host Thanksgiving Dinner
The Ladies Aid society of the U. B. church reports a well patronized chicken supper a week ago and plans a Thanksgiving dinner in the church basement with a hearty selection of foods to eat for attendees.
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Ladies Aid Society
U. B
Livery Stable Changes Hands in Akron Area Sale
Under New Management the livery and feed stable run by Jack Norris of Akron was sold yesterday afternoon to Miller Brothers of North Manchester who have taken possession and may move to this location if a house is secured.
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Jack Norris
Akron
Miller Brothers
North Marschester
Rowland Family Joins Town After Farm Sale
John Rowland and family moved to town this week after selling their North of town farm to a man living near Etna Green. The Rowlands are described as excellent people and neighbors welcome them to the community.
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John Rowland
Etna Green
Rowland
Roxie Linn Weds Dennis Andrews in Local Ceremony
Last Saturday a marriage license was issued for Dennis E. Andrews of Burket and Roxie Linn of Claypool. The bride, known in the community for her work at Pearson restaurant years ago, married in a small local ceremony as friends extend congratulations.
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Dennis E.andrews
Burket
Mins Roxie Linn
Clayypool
Pearson
Family returns from North Dakota visit to LaFontaine
J A Leckton with wife and son Bryan visited relatives in the area over Sunday and planned to resume their homeward trip to LaFontaine after a two week absence in North Dakota. Ecca, once a Silver Lake boy, now works as an agent for the Big Four at LaPoutain.
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J.a.leckton
Bryan
LaFontaine
North Dakota
Ecca
Silver Lake
Big Four
LaPoutain
Harter Receives Letter From Brother Charles Describes Montana Work
James Harter reports a letter from his brother Charles mentioning a move from North Dakota to Moccasin Montana. Charles works on a large farm and notes recent rain and snow causing dull conditions, with plans to seek timber region work later.
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James Harter
Charles
North Dakota
Moccasin
Montana
Eightteen year old Groninger wounded by rifle discharge
Albert Groninger narrowly escaped death Sunday evening when a repeating rifle discharged as he cleaned it thinking it unloaded. His left hand bore the bullet while the gun was held at an angle that prevented bodily injury. The Groninger family, long known in the War- Raw area, received sympathy from neighbors.
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Albert Groninger
Young Groninger
Thomas Groninger
War- Raw
Groninger
Leonard Farm
Teeter Family Welcomes Baby Boy Born Thursday Evening
A new son and heir to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Teeter residing with Sue William Miller family west of town. The baby boy arrived Thursday evening of last week.
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Charles Teeter
Sue William Miller
Mageert Attends Synod at Auby This Week
E. W. Mageert attended the Lutheran Church synod gathering in Auby this week. He joins other members for meetings and services scheduled Tuesday through the week.
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E. W. Mageert
Auby
Synog
Lutheran Church
Resolution of Respect for Monroe Kreiter Comrade
A committee from Companies I and F of the 12th Indian Volunteer Infantry drafts a resolution of respect for Monroe Kreiter who died on April 9 1914. The text expresses mourning by the wife and family and lauds his noble qualities as a husband and father and a good Christian man.
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12Th Indian& Volunteer Infantry
Warsaw
Monroe Kreiter
Kreiter
Barn Fire Destroys Willard Farm and Livestock
Early Friday a blaze destroyed a 40 by 60 barn on the Willard Hatfield place north east of town. Four horses died, pigs perished, and farm implements hay oats wheat rye corn harness buggy carriage and other items were consumed. Insured losses reported. plan to rebuild barn soon.
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Willard
Hatfield Place
This Place
al Hil
Silver Lake
Cape Field
Hill
Preachers Fill Evening Gap at Local Churches
No Lutheran service Sunday night due to power failure. Rev. Fryberger spoke at the United Brethren church while the Young People's group delivered an excellent sermon.
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Lutheran Church
Fryberger
United Brethren Church
Sale of Road Postponed
The Gresso road did not sell last Friday as advertised after commissioners ordered its sale. Remonstrators appealed and the road must go to court before it can be advertised and sold.
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Gresso
Stickel Family Relocates to Peru This Week
The Stickel family from south east of town moved to Peru with their household effects the first of the week. The Silver Lake community regrets their departure and warmly recommends them to the people of Peru.
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Stickel
Peru
Mary
Silver Lake
Chicago Visit By Summe and Wiltrout Family
Fred Summe and his wife and son traveled to Chicago Sunday to spend the week visiting friends and seeing the sights. Mr. and Mrs. OC E Wiltrout also went to Chicago Sunday for a weeklong visit with relatives.
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Fred Summe
Chicago
OC. E. Wiltrout
Move House to Town Percy
Belser is preparing at his house from the Thomas Bali west of town onto his jot.
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Percy
Belser
Thomas
Bali
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SAT
Silver Lake Man
Laketon, Disko and
Akron Telephone Lines
Jordan Rhodes
Urschel Automobile
Daniel
Urschel
M. E
Bum
Moving Pictures
Roxie Linn
Guckarla, Sara & Co
Michaels-Stearn
al Hill
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