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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
3
The text presents a devotional poem by Hattie Whitney praising white lilies pansies hyacinths heartsease heliotrope lilac jonquil and almond blossoms. It celebrates sunshine rain earth awakening and the offering of flowers in gratitude and sympathy for a new risen king.
A romantic tale set in Devon recounts John Maddock a first mate on the Serapis and Esther Wooding lovers separated when the vessel sinks off the African coast. After shipwreck four survivors endure days of peril on a Plymouth arrival fate reunites Esther with John at Plymouth Quay as he returns from sea and they marry with an Easter welcome in Bideford. Ralph Colwell prior suitor and Esther’s father’s death frame the emotional arc as a resurrection of the dead. The couple wed with an Easter air and village rejoicing.
The beloved grandfather hosts a yearly gathering where grandchildren sit to hear his story. The quiet family moment centers on shared memory and storytelling across generations.
Nat Wetzell keeper of a bear named Brain in St Louis housed a grizzly sent by friends in the Sierras. The animal stole corn then dragged chickens into its cage, piling feathers as bedding. After weeks of poultry losses, Wetzell plans to donate Brain to Forest Park zoological department if the city accepts.
The Washington Star reports on glass runners in new skates used at a New York rink. Glass edges stay sharp against hard ice, and the colored runners resemble metal. The design features a high back laced shoe that supports the ankle for smoother motion and added safety.
A lioness in a wooden cage, shipped by Francis Ferrier for a local show, rode in the baggage car of Baltimore and Ohio No. 6 from Chicago. Baggage master G C Lapham spotted the animal on top of bags at Cayuga, fled as the lioness leaped, and she was recaptured in Pittsburgh after eighteen hours of damage to baggage and items in the car.
A column advises that when hair tends to fall out the best remedy is abundant genuine olive oil. Saturate the hair for a week until the dry scalp absorbs all the oil, then wash with pure soap and water. Repeating this operation every three months is said to yield marvelous effects.
The North Indiana Teachers Association held its sixteenth annual gathering in Kokomo with record attendance. Grace Methodist Church hosted the united sessions as Mayor Sirkpatrick welcomed attendees and Emma Montcrae of Purdue gave the response.
Short items report a run away accident injuring John Bowman and family at Bethlehem, a sidewalk contract awarded in Hagerstown, a train crush injuring Amiel Franklin of Covington, and $12 000 plus judgments against Steel Casting Co. of Montpelier. Tony George acquitted of murder in Marion, Spaulding and Faucett wedding announced, Tipton woodwork fire with rebuilt plan, gas line breaks during high waters near Shelbyville attributed to a cut with tools.
The House and Senate spent days debating Cuban policy and military reorganization. Amendments on armor plate costs failed as lawmakers moved toward approving the army reorganization bill and private pension actions. Leaders pressed for decisive action on Cuba while routine business dwindled.
A collage of brief items reports Bombay plague deaths rising to about 1,100 weekly, political shifts in Ohio, Spain negotiating with Austria for a navy vessel, a fatal buggy accident in Wynne Arkansas, and Russian ice cruiser plans. Also noted: horse breeding group formation in Chicago, New Jersey saloon proximity law, a Woodbury man killed in Port Chester, a Mount Vernon divorce request, mistaken arrest in Michigan, San Diego defense activity, a Sherman Texas fatal target rifle accident, and Britain’s stance on China's dismemberment amid broader spoils concerns.
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