26 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1905
Page
1
The 80th birthday of Samuel Regenos was observed at his home last Thursday with family gathered, twenty guests, and a generous repast. Father Regenos and his wife received many gifts as relatives shared well wishes for many happy returns. One who was there.
A guidance note urging patience with hello girls who do not respond immediately. Emphasizes the hard work and nerve strain on these young women and advises giving them ample time to answer.
The article advises men to secure a license a day or two ahead and bring the bride to the clerk’s office to answer required questions. It notes many men cannot fully answer family history questions and jokes that courthouse staff may use the process to see the bride. It urges applicants to be prepared under current law.
Tax receipt located at The Farmers Bank. Call to collect it and avoid trips to Warsaw and waiting in the treasurer's office.
A. B. Babcock and family have relocated from Alexandria to North Manchester this week. Alfred Babcock, son of J. C. Babcock, now works as a clerk at Shelter grocery. Alfred's wife is a daughter of Samuel Clymer. the family is well regarded by local residents.
A Las Vegas author recounts a humorous telephone exchange about meat pricing and quality. The quirky dialogue covers beef pork mutton veal and liver with jokes about tender steak and legal tender. The writer signs as Ros Lone from Silver Lake Indiana.
Reports indicate track laying on the Warsaw Goshen interurban line will start within a week or ten days. The construction gang will push northward, with final grading between Leesburg and Milford set to finish in time for the steel gang.
Local stove dealers report strong demand as winter nears. Coal stoves lead sales over other types, suggesting residents plan to heat homes with coal this season.
Mrs Grace Van Studdiford a North Manchester girl formerly Miss Grace Quivey brings the leading role in Red Feather to the Masonic Temple Fort Wayne on October 31 She stars this season in Lady Teazle a light opera based on A School for Scandal Known acquaintances in Fort Wayne accompany her biography notes her theater prominence.
A. O. Marsh of Indianapolis prepares the November pension payments for Indiana veterans. The office handles about 62,009 veterans with 3,000 in Indianapolis. checks go out starting Saturday, November 4. Marsh notes long records of paid stubs and estimates total disbursements at 240 million dollars, with the largest pensions reaching 100 dollars per month for the totally disabled.
Tuomas LawsHee offers broom corn work at a shorefront site three miles west of Silver Lake. Ready to process quality material and handle production using Mutual 2 S 8 phone contact.
Notice to voters of Silver Lake Corporation that an election will be held Tuesday November 7 1903 to elect one Trustee for each of the First Second and Third Wards one Treasurer and one Clerk. Votes cast at the usual places. Jacos C. Hay Clerk of Silver Lake Corporation.
Relatives and neighbors totaling thirty three gathered last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Michaels northwest of town. Attendees included families from Macon county Missouri and several local towns. A large repast was served and a stereoscopic group photo was taken by D. H. W. Clymer.
Charles McClure and family left for Natchez Mississippi today following a several week stay with relatives in Silver Lake area. The yellow fever outbreak has subsided and no personal danger is expected this season.
Z T Sweeney Indiana State Commissioner calls attention to strict enforcement of the game law this year. Anyone hunting outside their own township will be severely dealt with and penalized.
The Synod of Northern Indiana met in Columbia City for its Jubilee anniversary marking fifty years since organization in the same city. Jubilee Day was observed yesterday, and Rev. Kain planned to deliver the opening address on the Organization of the Synod before being absent for the coming Sabbath.
Good propositions of special merit to stimulate interest in dress goods and cloaks. Four specials offer reductions on dress fabrics from 43 to 89 cents, plus traveling man samples of cloaks at wholesale prices. Buy Thursday to Saturday.
The Warsaw trial concluded with the jury returning a verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree. Judge Royse sentenced John Mauzy to imprisonment for life at Michigan City prison.
The Bob White quail of Indiana is praised by the agriculture department as a boon to farmers for consuming weed seeds. After extensive study, the department will release the investigation results in a forthcoming bulletin.
A historic note extols kerosene as non explosive and highly effective for cleaning bathtubs zinc porcelain and greasy kitchen sinks. It advises applying oil at night rubbing rusty areas then rinsing with hot water next morning until residue vanishes. An old clock is cleaned by placing absorbent cotton soaked in kerosene inside, yielding dust-filled results after weeks.
S B Flora rural carrier takes a two week vacation while Mrs Flora his deputy covers the daily rounds, maintaining punctual and satisfactory service to patrons on route one.
L. F. Pritchard returned home last Tuesday evening after a summer spent in northern Indiana and western Ohio. He reports fair business in his line but decided winter would soon arrive and to pull in until next spring.
Charles McClure and family were guests of honor at a Home party hosted by Mr and Mrs W J Fitton. Attendees included T C McClure Nellie McClure John Fitton J P Hamman Neva Hamman Orpha McClure. Mr McClure planned to return to Natchez Miss soon as yellow fever danger eased with cooler weather.
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