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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
1
Mrs Mary Jane Harter died at her home in Silver Lake after several months illness. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the U B church by Rev C A Splitter of Claypool with interment in South Pleasant cemetery.
Mary Jane Junken born August 13 1839 in Wayne County Indiana married William Harter in 1869. She survived by three sons Jared James Charles and one daughter Mrs Eilen Spyder with seven grandchildren. Died September 13 1909 aged 70 after a life of early loss and endurance.
Dr Leckrone notes births in the community this month. A boy was born August 15 to Mr and Mrs George Helser west of town. A 10 pound boy born September 13 near Akron to Mr and Mrs Ted Dilman. A 10 pound boy born September 9 to Mr and Mrs L O Jones last Thursday. A girl was born August 21 to Mr and Mrs Vernon Warren northwest of here.
The survivors of Companies 1 and F of the 12th Indiana Volunteers will hold their annual reunion at F. M. Jaques home in Silver Lake on Wednesday September 23. A good program is planned and comrades with wives and children are expected. No rations required.
Samuel R. Thomas of South Bend has been named census supervisor by President Taft. He expects to begin takings in April and plans to attend a February instruction school in Chicago with his assistants. He has not yet named aides or received formal instructions.
Lincoln Sunday School five and a half miles southwest invites all to a home coming next Sunday September 19. Rev J B Alleman of Warsaw will preach Saturday evening Sunday morning after the 10 o'clock Sunday school program and again Sunday evening. He once pastored the Lincoln charge about forty years ago and old friends are urged to attend and renew acquaintances.
The guide advises sealing new or dry pots in water before potting to fill pores and prevent soil moisture loss. Use covers or a second pot to shield roots from sun and drafts, and avoid overpotting by gradually increasing pot size as roots fill the container.
A fragment from a Russian military paper discusses a lieutenant who overheard a scene in reconstruction. The readable text is limited and unclear about specifics but indicates a wartime communication context and a focus on language use.
William W. Hill slowly recovered from a months long affliction that left him emaciated. At its peak in May his weight dropped from 205 pounds to about 99 pounds, with little pain and a strong aversion to food. After months of confinement he began to gain weight and has recently regained appetite, though few recognize him in his greatly thinned condition.
Silver Lake schools opened on Monday with bright prospects for a prosperous year. Attendance was good and higher than last year though some pupils have not yet entered and the total enrollment is not yet known.
The United Brethren holding their La Fayette session reorganized into three districts with presiding elders for Ft. Wayne Elkhart and Lafayette. A minimum minister salary of 600 dollars was fixed. Appointments list outlines pastors for Indian Village Laketon Manchester Warsaw and others plus C. Parker named Evangelist at large.
Miss Lula Gamble left Tuesday for Marysville Utah to resume nurse duties at the Deaconess home there after spending the summer with her parents south of town. She intends to be away for two years.
The excerpt notes that toads were poor and the blazed path a necessity while distant journeys meant children walked without hardship. It highlights their attention to studies and a preferred noonday lunch, implying values seen as different from modern pupils.
Post cards of all kinds and at all prices are available at the RECORD office for immediate purchase. The offer invites readers to browse a wide selection and choose suitable cards.
The piece extols midsummer beauty as corn yields promise and landscapes glow with green grass, exquisite blossoms, and golden hues along roadsides. It invites readers to enjoy a countryside drive in an automobile and admire the season's natural splendor.
Mrs J R Hoxie of Chicago died in an auto accident near Buffalo New York. Her son John R Hoxie and daughter Mrs Harry L Good, also of Chicago, were involved. The daughter died, Mrs Hoxie suffered a broken right arm, and the son was uninjured. The car, a sixty horsepower model, slid down an incline and rolled over an eight foot embankment due to muddy roads.
Sunday September 19 features Sunday school at Silver Lake and morning teaching at 10:30 with preaching at 7 30 p m Evening prayer Wednesday 7 o clock and Friday practice. Pleasant Street church lists similar services with morning Sunday School and preaching times.
The article argues that progress hinges on parental involvement and timely reporting. It critiques faulting schools when children fail, notes excessive street time harms study, and warns pupils may underperform if faculty rely on weak supports.
Neighbors and friends express heartfelt thanks for kindness shown through the death and burial of dear father William Hill. Gratitude extended to the community and those who supported the family during their loss.
Warren Hammond of Marion bought the Arthur Barber farm near the Big Four station. He plans to move onto the property around November 1.
Samuel Gresso presented a radish to the office on Tuesday from his garden. The root weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. The unusual produce drew attention for its size.
Authorities say a swindle gang is active in multiple Indiana areas. The suspects are accused of professional fraud and involve several individuals across the state.
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