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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1900
Page
4
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An unknown youth tried to assassinate the Prince of Wales on a Brussels railway train last Wednesday. The attacker was arrested after a failed strike, while the prince continued his journey. Officials link the event to anti British sentiment amidst the Boer War era tensions in Belgium and Europe.
A Syracuse area bachelor farmer plans a Eden themed garden and advertises for a wife named Eve. He aims to drive away snakes and prune apple trees, while the riddle Eve poses remains unclear. The joke hints at biblical imagery and daily farm life.
Despite General Joubert's death the Boer army continues to press the fight against British forces. Outnumbered ten to one, they strive to free themselves from what is called the giant robber of the world England, while loyal Americans pray for Boer triumph.
Rev D C Woolpert editor preacher formerly of Warsaw and Elkhart was tried by a church jury in Xenia Ohio last week for defrauding W M Petit of the Jamestown Press of 1000 dollars. He was found guilty and suspended from the church pending the North Indiana conference decision.
Washington posts warnings urging the public not to mail money or valuables in regular mail. It states registered items can be sent for eight cents extra and that indemnity up to ten dollars is paid on any lost registered packages.
The writer urges Cecil Rhodes to remain in South Africa to fight the war and avert private life indictments. He argues war creates a different moral arena and that punishment by private means would amount to an unlawful grand jury indictment.
The Civic federation of Kokomo proposes adding a woman to the three member school board. The Kokomo News argues the city should be polite and grant women two seats, suggesting one woman would run the board anyway.
Indiana railroads fix a one cent per mile charge for the state G A R encampment in Indianapolis this May aligned with the Central Passenger association rate for the national encampment in Chicago this August.
A Wa waka report describes a school girl allowing several boys to carry her dinner pail on the way to school. They later visited a barber shop and placed used lather between...
A brief note describes a woman who unknowingly consumed something contaminated, causing severe stomach irritation and leading authorities to deem recovery unlikely. The report emphasizes distress and the seriousness of the incident without graphic detail.
The Puerto Rican tariff bill passed the senate 40 to 31 and faces the house. Critics warn that if enacted it would tax Puerto Rico without representation, a situation historically linked to rebellions such as Cuba vs Spain and earlier American tensions with England.
One hundred residents left via the Wabash Railroad for North Dakota in a regular spring exodus now in its fifth year. The emigrants, largely Dun kards, carried all their personal property on the same train.
The German Baptist Dunkards will not receive a half fare rate for the spring meeting in North Manchester. The Central Traffic Association has offered half fare plus $2 for the event.
Knox attorney Henry R. Robbins files an answer to disbarment suit alleging irregularities in Dutch cases. He general denials all petition averments and will conduct his own defense.
At Kate's saw mill in Columbia City Howard-Stall Smith suffered a fatal injury when his right leg was severed by a saw. He died from excessive blood loss.
In Claypool Md on April 5 1900 an elderly man claiming Knox as home and alleging knowledge of hidden stolen goods in Kosciusko county told townsfolk he knew where thousands were secreted. He likened the treasure to Captain Kidds. He also named the Silver Lake bank raid and the Warsaw post office raid and left for Warsaw to discuss the claims with Sheriff Matthews. The writer suspects the man is crazy but warns Pennsylvania detectives may act if the tale proves unfounded. The letter criticizes Pennsylvania operatives and party nominating conventions.
Claypool notes visiting relatives and health improvements. Property trades occur between William Smith and F N Davis. Dr Leiter’s sister Mrs Thompson of Packerton visits. Reuben Ball plans to move to Ohio after selling his farm to William Botkin. William Callison, hurt on the Big Four, is recovering. Walter Black and Maude Decker wed March 28 at William Decker’s home. Miss Worthington from Indianapolis arrives to oversee trimming at Mrs Schultz’s millinery. Reuben Gresso called to South Whitley as his elderly mother’s condition worsens. Baby boy of Mr and Mrs John Tally dies. funeral at Mount Pleasant. community sympathy offered. Perry Granger of Elgin, Illinois marries Miss May Stoner of Claypool. they will live in Elgin.
Community notes record Rev Callison to preach next Sabbath morning at Cen ter. Several visits and guests are listed including Will Dahlem and family with Will Stout, Jim Vangilder with Alf Price and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hively with Aunt Susie Rittenhouse. Ora Clemmer moves into Al Carr’s property as neighbors welcome a new family.
William Simcox died Monday of consumption after several months illness. He leaves a mother brother sister wife and a little daughter and many friends. The funeral was at the U B church with Rev H L Greenawalt officiating. Interment at Lake View cemetery Silver Lake. Born Ypsilanti Michigan October 10 1856 died Silver Lake Indiana April 2 1900 aged 43 years 5 months 22 days. He married Ella Good of North Manchester about eight years ago and they had one child.
A Warrington man praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as best for bronchitis and credits it with saving his wife's life after six years of severe illness. The product is sold by Dr. Chas. Rager.
The year 1897 saw global gold output around $240.5 million. Major shares came from the United States $61.6 million, Africa $58 million, India $61.5 million, Australia $51 million, Canada $7.5 million, Mexico $10 million, and Russia £25 million.
A Cres ton Iowa man credits American Poultry Mixture from Terre Haute Indiana with doubling his hens egg production. The ad promises 100 percent production increase backed by a money back guarantee and asserts disease prevention benefits.
Gov Mount issued a proclamation calling Indiana residents to honor the state's centennial anniversary this summer. The milestone marks 100 years since the formation of the territorial government and invites a dignified observance on July.
Mrs. Fred Wiltrout departed yesterday for South Bend to spend a couple of weeks with her son Frank and his family.
Six acre homestead near Silver Lake within a mile offered at a bargain price. Inquiries directed to Arcorp office.
The blood is purified by lungs, liver and kidneys but keep these organs healthy and bowels regular. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claim to do more good than a dollar bottle of blood purifier. Price 25 cents. Samples free at Charles Rager's drug store.
Homeseekers excursion via the Nickel Plate road to the West Northwest and Southwest set for April 17, 1900. Round trip fare includes return within twenty one days plus two dollars. Tickets available from agents or C. A. Asterlin, T. P. A., Fort Wayne Indiana.
A very sightly piece of goods is warranted not to rip or rivet buttons and is well made. Other stores will lose money if they sell them for less than 1.000. We, being manufacturers, will sell them for a lower price.
Silk front shirts advertised at 50 cents during a world sale. Shoppers urged to come early to secure best patterns before they are all sold.
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