Passenger Found Dead Along Road After Threshing Day
Wesley Ferree aged 55, a neighbor and threshing helper, collapsed and died Tuesday afternoon while walking home along the road between the John Ohm place and his residence near Disxo. His body lay by the highway for hours before discovery near the Arnold schoolhouse. He leaves multiple siblings and relatives in Washington, Iowa, New York, California, and Oregon, with funeral plans pending relatives' arrival.
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Wesley Ferre
Ferree
Disxo
John Ohm
Arnold School
Wabash
Seattle
Wash
Des Moines
Iowa
New York
H. A. Ferree
A.hoower
Ruann
Regon
California
Died in Dakota Edith Oliver Passes Away North West
A telegram from Rock Lake North Dakota reports Miss Edith Oliver formerly of Disko area died there after leaving North Dakota months ago in poor health. Isaac Platt of Silver Creek received the notification. Goldsmith and Boots promote premiums and piano tickets.
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Isaac Platt
Silver Creek
Rock Lake
N. D
Edith Oliver
North Dakota
Disko
U. S. Convention Of Lake Township Held Here Sunday
The Lake Township Sunday Schools Convention gathered at the M. E. church with modest turnout. Officers for the coming year were elected amid reports and talks on near term work and progress.
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Lake Township
M. E. Church
M. E
Rural Delivery Service Drops the Word Free
The government orders that the word free be dropped from Rural Free Delivery. The service will be known simply as Rural Delivery and mail matter can be marked R D. The change reflects the service’s general adoption and eliminates the need for the Free designation.
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R. D
Township School Openings Fight for Education Promise
The district announces renovations and a new fire escape as schools reopen Monday September 13 for the winter term after a five month break. It urges pupils and parents to value education, attend diligently, and pursue learning to prepare for life, noting education beyond basic schooling is essential.
North Pole Discovery by Dr Gook and Commander Peary
Two American explorers claim to have found the north pole. A forthcoming display by a New Englander is planned for a dime museum exhibit.
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Commander Peary
North Pole
Will Soon Leave for Texas Zimmerman Family Heads South
Mr and Mrs Robert Zimmerman who have stayed with relatives this past week depart for Kendallville and Brimfield to visit until next Tuesday then proceed to Texas to establish their future home.
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Kendallville
Brimfield
Texas
Notice to Delinquent Tax Payers from 1909 Treasurer
Notice warns delinquent taxpayers to pay within fifteen days to avoid added costs. Treasurer George W. Irvine cites sections 71832 7333 7334 10324 and 10325 Burns Revised Statutes of 1908. Dated September 4 1909.
Reverend Kline-Heard Moves Address to Thunder Idaho
Rev A F Kline formerly at Summerville Oregon informs readers of a relocation to Thunder Idaho. He will send the Record to the new address and promises to write again once settled. Cement brick red brick cement blocks ornamental brick advertised by Claypool Lumber & Coal Cap.
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A. F. Kline
Summerville
Oregon
Thunder
Idaho
Tragic Milford Motorcycle Race Fatality
A life ending accident occurred during a Milford street race when spectators blocked a narrow course. Eight motorcycles raced a mile with a crowd close to the track a girl named Jessie Lysitt was struck from behind by Pearl Pough at speed and died twenty minutes later. The remaining races were canceled and prize money given to the girl's parents.
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Pearl Pough
Open Season Rules for Ducks and Wildlife in Indiana and Michigan
Indiana and Michigan hunters face broad seasons and strict limits for ducks geese and other game. Deer and turkey are always unlawful to kill while quail and woodcock have specified windows. Daily bag limits exist for geese ducks and other species with possession caps. fines apply for violations and some fish rules vary by water body.
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Indiana
Turkey
Lake Michigan
Ohio
White
Remodeled Bank Building Could Add Opera House Space
A plan to remodel the bank property to add a second story for an opera house gains support from stockholders and local business leaders. Promoters seek to form a stock company with ample capital, expecting the project to boost town business and meet a long felt need despite inevitable critic concerns.
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Ion
Gresno
Public Sale of Live Stock and Cattle
Public sale lists 35 to 20 head horses including a bay mare in foal and assorted geldings with weights. 10 to 15 Milch Cows Jersey Durham and Holstein with ages 3 to 7. 28 head good young cattle with steers and yearlings. breeding ewes. Terms: a year’s time.
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Jersey
Durham
Holstein
Education for All: finish the course and improve opportunities
The piece argues that every child has a right to the best education and urges common school graduates and high school students to continue their studies despite some believing work yields more immediate income. It notes some doubt the value of further schooling and the need to balance work and education.
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United States
Teachers Hold Joint Institute in Claypool School
The teachers of Lake and Clay townships met in the Claypool school building for a joint institute. The next institute will be held here.
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Lake and
Clay Townships
Claypool
Walter and wife depart for vacation with friends and Bay View camp
J A Walter of the Big Four and his wife leave today for Berrien Centre to spend several days with friends and enjoy a camp stay at Bay View. Clyde Bryant will fill Walter’s position as extra operator during his absence.
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J. A. Walter
Berrien Centre
Bay View
Mr. Walter
Clyde Bryant
Claypool Lumber Promotes Red Barn Paint Line
The Claypool Lumber & Coal Co advertises tablets pelts pencils linseed oil turpentine and Devoe and Varmah paints as the best red barn paint sold, highlighting a full range of painting supplies.
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Devoe
Claypool Lumber & Coal Co
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Dakota
North West
Goldsmith & Boots
U. S. Convention
Sim
Silver Lake High School
Mrs
Robert Zimmerman
George W. Irvine
Kline
Claypool Lumber & Coal Cap
Milford
Jessie Lysitt
Thursos
Michigan
Thed Bank Building
Silver Lake
Roger’s Drug Store
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