Man Targets Robbery as Dark Streets Echo
The assailant grabbed a purse but Miss Ruffle resisted fiercely. A nearby resident rushed out, saw the struggle, and the robber fled the veranda. Despite a search, the holdup man was not found.
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1906
Page
1
The assailant grabbed a purse but Miss Ruffle resisted fiercely. A nearby resident rushed out, saw the struggle, and the robber fled the veranda. Despite a search, the holdup man was not found.
A compact verse playfully links time to life events and duties. It reflects on punctuality in paying debts, attending events, and keeping schedules with a chorus of people influenced by timely behavior.
Rumor says the Big Four railroad may run Sunday cars on the Moe between Warsaw and Goshen with authority unclear. The claim cites northern residents waiting at Goshen on Sundays and seeking connections to Wabash OG and Pittsburgh lines. A prediction says cars could run this fall and be hourly during next summer season if profitable.
The fifty fourth birthday anniversary was celebrated Tuesday September twenty fifth with a relatives gathering at the Sncberger home. Attendees included Dr and Mrs Broomfield Mrs Charles Petre Miss Pearl Loehr and Mr and Mrs Hasty Kain. Mrs Mason and Mrs Petre are sisters to the honoree. An incident was noted as Mrs Mason’s birthday occurred the same day.
A record touts a fountain pen at 60 cents as a better option than others priced at 81 dollars and 50 cents, promoting value from the RECORD Office.
A special Amusement Company train carrying about fifty people derailed while transferring at Wabash. The coach tipped over an embankment but lodged against a telegraph pole and a mile post, preventing a worse fall. Several passengers were slightly injured and cut by glass, none seriously.
The bulletin from Faussett A Cotton, state superintendent of public instruction, says schools are better in every way than three years ago. He cites six causes for improved conditions including prosperity legislation compulsory education and stronger teachers, noting a national awakening and public demand for quality education.
A Warsaw cigar dealer wrote to Elam Neal, Indianapolis revenue collector, asking about destroying cigar boxes after selling contents. Neal replied that a retailer is not required to destroy the box, only to remove stamp marks and brands. once destroyed, the box may be used for display if desired.
Cecil Linn six year old son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Linn collapsed and died at Claypool school grounds just as afternoon classes began. He had appeared in good health during noon hour. funeral set for two pm Friday at M E Church in Claypool, conducted by Rev Miner.
Notice requests buyers to leave papers where placed, avoid digging them up, and read before returning. Papers offered at a cent or two, from L. W. Myers.
A Liberty Mills ball team will play against Silver Lake on the local ball ground next Sunday afternoon.
A urging note promotes subscribing to the Silver Lake Record. It emphasizes timely access for neighbors who want the paper at home and dislike leaving it out of reach.
An annual excursion event invites people from Warsaw to visit relatives in Ohio and Indiana. Departure is set for 10:15 p.m. on October 40 with tickets sold at half fare and valid for 30 days.
After October L 1906 the Post Office will close in the evening at S o'clock prompt standard time. H A FERREE Postmaster.
Has Sold Farm Esta Bussard recently bought the Artie Garr farm southeast of this place paying 7000 dollars for it. It ranks among the best improved farms in the locality. Garr previously purchased the farm from his father-in-law Milton Ball. Carr will not take possession until next spring. Also note that one dollar covers 52 visits of the RECORD to your home.
On a Tuesday evening near Leesburg, Mr. and Mrs. Jason Jones, both over 80, were instantly killed while crossing a spring wagon road near their home. The interurban car, traveling 30 to 35 mph, could not be avoided as the horse stepped onto the tracks. The motorman signaled and attempted to stop, but visibility was blocked by trees and bushes, and no blame was assigned to the operator.
The Fox hotel at North Manchester closed its doors last week. Former boarders were turned out into the world as the property ceased operations and the building shut down.
A note indicates Bouse has been employed and will relocate his family to Claypool to establish their future home.
The North Manchester Fair Association in Wabash County Indiana plans a 1906 corn show from October 4 to 6. Prof A T Waicuo of LaFayette Agricultural Experiment Station will judge corn on October 4 and lecture on corn judging. Exhibits from Wabash and nearby counties expected with cash prizes for top displays.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a race with a seaboard location and near term event. Key names and exact details are unreadable but suggest a sporting item or race report with participants and place unknown.
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