Public Subsidy Argument for Railroad Aid in 1909 Township
Lake township and Silver Lake valuations for 1909 show three-fourths of 1 percent taxes of 4 726.95 and 1 004.25 respectively. The argument contends subsidies to the C. W. & M. rail line were prudent, noting vast public interest, tax distribution benefits, higher property values, and the proved payoff of aiding construction. It argues railroads act as public highways, with country bearing most taxes while towns receive less, urging continued support for better transportation.
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Big Four
Lake Township
Silver Lake
Sa “Wap Buren
Two Young Couple Married Near Warsaw
A marriage license issued Tuesday to Ralph Kelley of near Warsaw and Miss Lottie Garman of the area led to a marriage at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Lutheran parsonage with Rev. William Hoffman officiating. The record extends its congratulations.
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Ralph Kelley
Warsaw
Lottie Garman
William Hoffman
Public Sale Scheduled Saturday Afternoon in East Sycamore
E G Alsplugh will hold a public sale at his home on East Sycamore Street Saturday afternoon. Items include household and kitchen furniture such as beds stands chairs rockers rugs carpets tables stoves and other articles. Terms allow six months.
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Alsplugh
East Sycamore Street
Kreiter Sells Farm to Son-in-law Leckrone
Monroe Kreiter has disposed of his farm east of town to his son-in-law George Leckrone. The Kreiters will remain on the farm and the Leckrones will move into and occupy the same house with them.
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Monroe Kreiter
George Leckrone
Mrs. Kreiter
Mrs. Leckrone
Bowman and Miss Meredith Wed in Chicago Area Nuptials
Ellery Bowman of Chicago and Miss Opal Meredith were married at the bride’s parents home west of town last Saturday at noon. Only close friends attended before the couple departed for Indianapolis and then plan to reside in Chicago.
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Ellery Bowman
Chicago
Opal Meredith
H. L. Meredith
Indianapolis
Display of Young Men's Suits and Mens Fine Shoes
Conradt & Boots invites customers to view a line of Young Men's Suits and a line of Mens Fine Shoes and to call for details.
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Conradt & Boots
Merchants Urged to Advertise in Local Paper
A shopper told a clerk not to wrap with advertising facing out but to use papers to reach readers. She urged merchants to advertise in the local paper to inform intelligent customers about products and sales.
Mrs J D Cline Improves Despite Fever Recurrence
Are Improving. Mrs J D Cline is improving fully as well as can be expected though fever recurred Wednesday. The little boy is able to be up.
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J. D. Cline
Mrs William Perry Obituary
Mrs William Perry died at her home southwest of town Sunday after months of illness. A stroke paralyzed her left side a week before death. Funeral services were held at Log Bather church Tuesday forenoon conducted by Rev Wright of the M E church. Interment followed in the nearby cemetery.
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William Perry
Log Bather
Wright
M. E
Obituary of Priscilla Schrott of Wayne County Ohio
Priscilla Schrott wife of William Perry was born October 2 1842 in Wayne County Ohio. She died at her home near Silver Lake Indiana on September 26 1909 at age 66 years 11 months and 24 days. Her life spanned many years.
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Priscilla Schrott
William Perry
Wayne
Ohio
Silver Lake
And
South Bend to Host Homecoming Week in October
South Bend plans a week long homecoming during October 3 to 9 with church services, public events, and open races by the fire department. Amateurs may enter motorcycle and automobile races, and a floral parade offers prizes. The October 7 pageant is the centerpiece under the chamber of commerce direction.
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South Bend
Fire Department
Reunion of Indiana Volunteers I and F Held at Jaques Home
The survivors of Companies I and F, Twelfth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, met yesterday at Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Jaques home. About 24 veterans from each company attended with guests. A M. E. Aid Society served dinner and supper. An afternoon and evening campfire and a business session were held. a fuller report will follow next week.
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Twelfth
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
F. M. Jaques
M. E. Aid Society
Aunt Priscilla Passes After Noble Life of Faith and Family
Priscilla, known as Aunt Priscilla, died leaving a husband and three children two daughters and a son Percy Ray. She was a devoted Bible reader and prepared to meet her Maker. Survived by one son Emm e Orilla Hill a brother and two sisters and many friends.
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Priscilla
Percy Ray
Emme Orilla Hill
Card of Thanks From Perey Family
Words cannot express the heart felt gratitude toward neighbors and friends who kindly assisted in the great sorrow that has come to us. WILLIAN PEREY
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Willian Perey
Death of Mrs S M Hill in local obituary notice
Mrs Silas M Bill wife of the pastor passes away leaving a family and church community in mourning. The obituary notes her as a prominent local resident and references her late husband Silas M Bill in connection with her life and service.
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Silas M. Bill
Elkhart Man George Decker Dies at 56
George T. Decker died at his Elkhart home Tuesday morning at age 56 after paralysis struck last Saturday and subsequent strokes. He was a half-brother to James Decker and to Thomas, William Decker, and Mrs. Jacob Miller of Claypool. Funeral planned for Friday in Elkhart.
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George T. Decker
Elkhart
Decker
James Decker
Thomas
William Decker
Jacob Miller
Claypool
Time at the North Pole and the concept of a twenty four watch
A reflection on how at the North Pole all time zones converge. Any inhabitant is always at 12 o clock, cannot walk north, and every meridian meets at the pole. A person at the pole would experience all twenty four hours at once, effectively a twenty four hour watch.
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North Pole
Pole
Interurban and Railroads: Partners in Subsidy and Tax Matters
The article argues interurban and steam-road lines align with railroads, sharing subsidies and tax concerns. It notes parallel routes reduce rivalry as fares align, and observers claim same representatives lobby both sides, suggesting rail interests influence interurban control.
Aley Tours Rural Schools as Electric Line Debate Grows
State Superintendent Robert J. Aley begins a tour visiting Jasper and nearby rural schools, while local officials debate the proposed electric line route and funding. The talks center on tax levies, subsidies, and potential routes threatening existing plans near Kosciusko County.
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Robert J. Aley
Jasper
County
Rensselaer
Mr. Aley
Mrs Brush Fights and Kills Rattlesnake at Home
Mrs. Brush killed a rattlesnake Monday afternoon on the walk near the back door of her North Jefferson Street home. The snake sprang at her three times before she struck and killed it, not realizing it was a rattler. She, unafraid of snakes, used a club to finish the reptile.
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North
Jefferson Street
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S. M. Hill
George Decker
Tax Board
Indiana Union Traction Company
Board of Tax Review
Big Four Railroad
Wabash Valley
Wabash Railroad
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Kosciusko County
Barry
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Lake and
Sidney-Packerton
Asovnes
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