28 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1905
Page
1
A lengthy lecture on public schooling, rural and urban classrooms, and the role of parents and teachers. It urges patient instruction, curiosity, and support for students, stressing that education stems from guidance and consistent effort.
The Hayman Bros hardware store hosted a successful range display last Saturday. Laurel ranges and 19th Century Heating stoves sold. Art Stove Works rep Mr. Smithen explained features while Mrs. Price led biscuit baking. Misses Tressie Helser and Juna Arthur served biscuits and drinks. each guest received a souvenir.
The crop of hickory nuts walnuts and butternuts is light this fall but more trees are present than last season. Walnut trees grow rapidly and many are being planted with others maturing each season. Jack Frost will soon arrive and woods will fill with children gathering nuts for winter use.
The Great North Manchester Fair showcases larger exhibits in every department, nine horse races, daily balloon ascensions, and a Thursday football game. The fair runs October 4 to 7, promising amusements and attractions for all and a chance to reconnect with friends.
A brief notice states eggs should be taken to H Rager to obtain a payment of 21 cents per unit. The item reads as a local exchange or purchase instruction.
Last week A E Nline and Newt Getty closed a sale making Mr Getty the new owner and taking possession Monday morning. Getty brings two years with T C McClure and over ten years in the market, while Jacob Zimmerman keeps his position serving customers in his usual pleasant manner.
With the business room and hall now complete the Knights of Pythias building front has drawn many compliments. The K of P hall has been visited by scores of citizens and officials praise the improvements and lighting as they tour the three story front. Continued to Page 2 Column 4.
John Vangilder, 61, suffered a paralysis attack on Saturday September 16 and died Sunday night September 24 at 6 o'clock, remaining unconscious since the attack. He lived at the Alph Price home where he was at work when struck. Funeral held at Center A B Church at 10 a m Wednesday with Rev O B Wells of Rochester officiating and interment in Center cemetery.
Rev Butler returns to the city in a conference appointment. The article notes his reassignment and greeting by local congregants as part of church affairs.
T C McClure will continue the business as McClure alone after McClure and Getty dissolved their partnership. They shipped cattle hogs and sheep from Disko to Buffalo over two years across a 200 mile radius. Getty bought the Kline meat market and is retiring from the firm. The United Brethren conference at Huntington closed after a productive session with strong finances new members and district reorganization. Appointments list presiding elder J W Lake and numerous circuit and district assignments across Elkhart Peru Silver Lake Nappanee and other towns.
The piece compares current jail conditions with those from over twenty years ago when Perry Jaques served as deputy sheriff. It notes remodeling, improved security, and a single current prisoner, contrasting with past crowds of ten to twelve inmates and a busy court docket. Physicians praise Pool and Billiards as healthy recreation. Finest tables at Arthur's.
John P. Vangilder was born in Wayne County Ohio on December 30 1843 and died September 24 1805 aged 61. He married Armanda Lowman on April 14 181u and they had six children five sons and one daughter. His wife two sons and the daughter preceded him in death leaving three surviving sons James M Clarence G and Clark B plus five grandchildren and one brother.
A new sign reading Commercial State Bank has been placed over the doors. The sign is described as a beauty and is the work of FE P Snyder.
McClure & Getty shipped 128 hogs in good condition from the McClure place southwest of town. The hogs, fed on corn all summer, were described as in first class condition.
Tomorrow through Friday September 2 Companies I and F of the 12th Indiana Veteran volunteers meet in Bourbon at the home of Mr. Core. Local veterans and former members gather for another reunion and group remembrance.
F. M. Jaques drove to Warsaw on business accompanied by his daughter Anna visiting at home. They called on Sheriff Mabie and were shown through the county bastile. Mr Jaques noted the contrast in the situation and commented on it.
Robert Pilkington buys a large stock of merchandise and will move it to Van Buren where he has purchased more goods. A removal sale is in progress at the current store with closing out prices until Tuesday Oct 3. The move ends their stay and hopes for future business relations in town.
The article lists multiple pastors and their circuits including H. E. Butler staying in Silver Lake for another year and C. J. Miner remaining at Burket. It notes Peruvian and Frankfort circuit assignments with numerous names and locales.
Hoosier banana farmers who let pawpaw bushes stand will be rewarded this year with an abundant harvest. Some people regard the Hoosier banana as a great delicacy.
Miss Helen Gould is expected to arrive in Winona on Wednesday October 11 as a guest of the Winona Association for three weeks. She takes a keen interest in Col. Isaac W. Brown the bird and bee man of Rochester who has long been involved with Winona management affairs.
The Great North Manchester fair runs October 4 to 7 and invites all residents to a four day reunion with races and top exhibits on the grounds. Attendees are assured enjoyable picnics and a friendly community celebration this year.
Lyon, Arbuckle and Golden Rio brands priced at 15 cents per pound in local outlets as New Year promotions begin. Shoppers compare blends and find value in familiar names amid seasonal sales.
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