This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
1
The piece urges Lake township taxpayers to show more involvement in schools, noting four thousand eighty one dollars spent over seven months and twenty nine dollars per day for teacher costs. It asks every parent to visit the schools within sixty days to boost pupil and teacher interest.
Gasoline stove leak ignited by Vera Kern as she attempted to cook candy while Mrs. Kern away. Neighbors extinguished the blaze quickly after hearing the screams of two children. No injuries or major damage were reported in the incident at the W. H. Kern residence Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Cox of Claypool suffered a broken collar bone when a blind horse she was driving veered onto Will Worley’s property east of Claypool and toppled into a creek. The buggy collapsed on the horse and Mrs. Cox and her two children were thrown clear. The children and the horse escaped harm.
After sanitary surveys of many school buildings this summer, the state board of health will enforce winter upkeep. Six rules govern pupil exposure and facility conditions, including space per child and banning attendance of children with contagious diseases or filthy conditions.
The Claypool Lumber and Coal Co promotes The Best Portland Cement at 1 40 per barrel urging buyers to act quickly before the offer ends.
Mrs Lisetta Feudner of Rushville died last Wednesday after three months in bed. She was 52. She was mother of W. Feudner, longtime railroad agent at this place. Funeral was held Friday.
The 64th annual St Joseph United Brethren in Christ conference held in Bourbon reports material gains across all departments led by Sunday Schools. Presiding elders' districts reduced to one with conference superintendent as the new pattern. total church membership and missions funding rise while property values remain strong.
A former Silver Lake resident, A. L. Sundy now a farmer near Etna Green, received a surprise birthday party from his Sunday school class on Tuesday evening last week. About forty to fifty self invited guests attended, aiming to make the occasion enjoyable. Sundy needed time to compose himself before expressing gratitude for the honor.
Saturday evening the Needle and Thimble club met at Mrs T B Evans home and gave a complete surprise in honor of her sister Mrs W M Jackson of Hillsboro Oregon. Twenty two were present. The evening was spent socially.
The Needle and Thimble club was hosted by Mrs. C. C. Carter with a fine program for twenty two members and several visitors. Attendees departed late, pleased with the evening.
Dr Pritchard announces a public sale to move to be nearer relatives due to age and ill health. Items include milk cows cattle hogs a wagon for horses a buggy or two small boat gear and assorted tools and household goods.
Mrs Anna Adams aged about 55 died Monday night at 10 at her son Lewis Adams home in Warsaw. Her husband preceded her in death years ago. Funeral Thursday afternoon at Gospel Hill church north east of here with interment nearby. She was sister to Mahlon Rhodes of the area.
A terse exhortation urges focus on one task as the path to success. The message emphasizes pursuing the expected role with unwavering commitment and persistence.
Two year old Donald Alspaugh was struck by a horse and buggy driven by Noah Shireman near the M E church. He escaped serious harm with a forehead bruise and an arm bruise, the driver unaware of the child.
A nearby resident urges timely subscription to the Silver Lake Record, noting neighbors prefer not to lend the paper and dislike leaving it out when desired.
The Otterbein University yearbook lists conference evangelists and church officers including Wells, O. B. Yager, S. H. Bishop Ameritus William M. Bell evangelists and J.C. Avis, R. J. Parrett as treasurer. Also named are C. A. C. H. Bell, J. W. Cummins, and J. Cummins with FP. Smith noted as missionary in Japan and Joseph Casand.
A Sunday School basket picnic is scheduled for Myrtle-Glenn park on Sunday September 20. Sund ay school begins at 9:30 and preaching services start at 11:00 a.m. by order of the committee.
A man sits on a veranda with a young widow and her six year old son. The child asks his name and whether the man is married. The man replies no, and the boy asks the mother what else he should ask. The scene captures a brief, intimate moment between strangers.
Mr Thompson returns from Boston School of Music with added credential and will lead a piano recital tonight at Claypool. Silver Lake pupils also perform a recital here Saturday, showcasing Thompson's enhanced teaching proficiency.
Frankie Flora gave a birthday party for her fifth birthday on Wednesday afternoon inviting several little girls. Refreshments were served and the young guests enjoyed a happy half day.
Delno and Spurgeon Bechtelheimer have purchased the Fleck stock of merchandise at Disko and will operate a general store with a meat market. They plan to take possession next week. Delno previously worked at the Gresso store, and Silver Lake friends wish the new firm success.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Evans return Friday from a three week trip to Newport Waveland Bloomingdale and Crawfordsville joined by Mr. and Mrs. Oregon. Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Evans are sisters. In Waveland they found a 1739 German Bible and an English Testament from the same era once owned by the Smith family Revolutionary era minister and soldier. The books now belong to Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Jackson and are unusually well preserved for their age. The Jacksons plan to stay through the week then head to Iowa Kansas and Salt Lake City before returning to Oregon.
Sylvester Johnston will conduct a public sale at his farm residence located 14 miles north, 1 mile west, and 4 miles north of town on Saturday, September 19 starting at 10 a.m. The catalog includes 6 horses, 6 cattle, 9 hogs, 10 sheep, and farming implements with usual 12 month terms. Auctioneer J. D. Gill and Clerk W. H. Kern.
The piece argues that spending on advertising appears wasteful yet propels success. it suggests that those who prosper use this apparent uselessness to their advantage.
The notice urges those planning a public sale to call on the RECORD Office. It claims prices are lower than any local office and offers free newspaper advertising to customers who have their bills printed there. Satisfaction is guaranteed.
A terse notice states that post cards are not kept but are sold, with reference to the Record Office. The brief highlights inventory availability and location.
A county notes large funding for school buildings and equipment that sit idle for most of the year. The author argues town schools should be used during suspensions for reading rooms or other training to better utilize assets.
Monday saw children marching to classrooms under cool skies and bright faces inspiring teachers. Enrollment filled rooms as text books arrived, with a dedicated corps of teachers for town and country schools listed: Miss Opal Kerlin, Miss Carrie Rhodes, Miss Dorothy Wiltrout, Miss Lula Sprigg, E. E. Botts principal, Miss Mabelle Martindale assistant, J D Lee Cline, J. B. Wagner, Daisy Carr, and Alda Lukens guiding grammar, intermediate, and primary grades.
William Snake visited the area Monday and the Johnston sale is set for Saturday September 19. J E Rowland seen on our streets Tuesday. A S Davis public sale well attended. Drought persists with little rain in the vicinity. Theodore Parker made a business trip to Barket Tuesday. Vic Summe busy with onion business. Morris Parker helped Clarence Warren mow corn Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Everly visited Clarence Warren Sunday. Mrs Jacob Teeter and daughter called at P W Snake Tuesday. Mr and Mrs William Warren near Burket visited their son Clarence Sunday. Mrs Charles Netzin of Claypoo visiting her parents while husband seeks work.
A notice announces a market and pastry sale to be conducted on September 19 1908 with the sale beginning at an early hour. Local officials oversee the event and invite community participation.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.