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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1904
Page
1
The Farm and Fireside Road Drag Method
A feature explains D Ward King of Missouri pioneering a road care system using a simple split log drag to keep earth roads smooth, elevated, and well drained. The method spreads moist soil evenly, reduces ruts, and improves travel. many farmers adopt after seeing the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Ward King
Missouri
Missouri State Board of Agriculture
King
Aim
Ohio
Ohio State Farmers’ Institute
Mr. King
Couple Weds Wilford Homman and Misa Meda Paxton
Wilford Homman and Misa Meda Paxton married last Saturday evening. Homman has accepted a tinshop job in Peru and the couple will move there soon, currently staying with Homman's parents in the town's north side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Homman and
Misa Meda
Homman
Peru
Mrs. Homman
Mr. Homman
The Measuring Party at Leffel Home Draws Guests
North Manchester residents Misses Graos and Georgia Hinkle attended a Measuring party at Joshua Leffel’s home Friday evening. Guests paid two cents per foot of height and one cent per extra inch, yielding receipts of 7.31 dollars for the UPLC U.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graos
Georgia Hinkle
North
Manchester
Joshua Leffel
U.plc.u
Reverend Tillman Suffers Two Mishaps Moving Appointment
Rev Tillman encountered two mishaps last week while en route to a new appointment. A large coal stove was knocked over and broken in a car by an engine, and a horse became seriously ill after he left on Saturday, forcing him to stop at Hiram Miller’s place and continue to Roann with a replacement horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Tillman
Hiram Miller Place
Roann
Pleasing Program at Lutheran Church Commencement
The commencement exercises last Saturday at the Lutheran Church drew a large, appreciative audience. Prof. Eschbach delivered a grand address filled with wholesome advice as graduates, young women in white and young men in black, wore carnations and beamed with pride at reaching their goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Eschbach
Quotable Advice on Manners and Morals from an Old Saying
The excerpt offers social maxims on attire, humor, and gender roles. It notes women’s wit and courage, comments on marriage naming, and suggests uplifting acts as a cure for melancholy. It reflects traditional views and the idea that women influence men’s behavior.
Class of 1904 thanks Juniors for commencement help
The 1904 graduating class expresses thanks to the Junior Class for aiding in arranging and conducting the commencement exercises and takes this opportunity to show appreciation.
Card of Thanks for Lucy Little Burial Support
The family thanks friends who aided and assisted at the burial of their dear daughter Lucy. May heaven bless you and protect you from a like experience. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Perry Little
Professor Adaddell Recovers From Rib Fracture
The article reports Prof. Adaddell’s rapid recovery from injuries two weeks prior a four rib fracture. He is up and around slowly and must take great care during the long recovery ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Adaddell
Enterprising Isenberger Freming Firm Praised in North Manchester
The North Manchester Journal on April 7 highlighted the Isenberger and Freming firm in law loans and real estate. Senior member John Isenberger, born August 7, 1868 near Silver Lake, settled in North Manchester twelve years ago and built a wide, profitable business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isenberger & Freming
John Isenberger
Silver Lake
Manchester
Boys wearables offered at low prices by Goldsmith and Boots
In North Manchester Goldsmith and Boots promote affordable boys wearables as never before with bargain prices aimed to attract shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsmith & Boots
Manchester
Charley Price Near Recovery After Illness From Injury
Charley Price, long troubled by a foot injury, suffered a bout of tonsillitis from cold exposure. The illness left him in critical condition briefly due to a weakened system but he is now improving and hopes for continued recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Price
Death of Lucy Little in Hamilton at age 11
After three weeks sickness Lucy Little daughter of Perry and Mrs Little died at home in Hamilton Ohio She was born January 16 1893 in Elwood Indiana and died April 18 1904 aged 11 3 2 The remains arrived Tuesday afternoon with her parents and brothers Bryan and Andrew and were taken to Mr and Mrs Gerkins home The funeral was held the next day at 2 pm at the M E Church conducted by Rev G E Luke and burial followed at Lakeview cemetery The family receives community sympathy for their loss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Perry Little
Hamilton
Ohio
Elwood
Ind
Bryan
Andrew
Gerkin
M. E
G. E. Luke
U. B. Church
Lakeview
Pioneer Mark Smith Died At 77 In Kosciusko County Indiana
Mark Smith born June 27 1826 in Jackson township Wayne county Ohio died April 12 1904 at his Kosciusko county Indiana home aged 77 years 9 months 15 days He came to Kosciusko in 1843 married Nancy Garvin October 12 1850 had five children Stearns E Arthur Jonathan and others one child and one daughter died in infancy His first wife died June 12 1864 He later married Nancy Liggett He was a pioneer of the era fostering a prosperous farm community His funeral was held April 15 at the Franklin Church Reverend C J Miner and W H Rittenhouse spoke of his Christian character and the large turnout reflected community esteem
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Smith
Jackson Township
Wayne County
Ohio
Kosciusko County
Ind
Nancy Garvin
Stearns E
Texas
Arthur
Jonathan
Yellow Lake
Mr. Smith
Nancy Liggett
Mark
The
Baptist Church
Old Franklin
C. J. Miner
Barket
W. H. Rittenhouse
Buy from Advertisers for Value, Says Local Column
A compact column urges readers to support advertisers to maximize value. It argues that purchases through local ads benefit both shoppers and merchants, highlighting trust and community ties.
Goldsmith and Boots presents boys and children suits line
Gold smith and Boots in North Manchester advertises a large complete line of representative styles for boys and children. It promises styles appealing to buyers with quantities and prices arguing the improvement of an opportunity that offers an actual advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsmith & Boots
North
Manchester
Democrats to Convene in Lake Township Trustee Office
The Democrats of Lake township meet in the Trustee's office on Saturday April 30 at 2 p m to elect delegates for state conventions on May 12 and July 30 1904 One delegate to the Joint Representative and one to the Joint Senatorial Convention Monroe Paulus Joan L Arthur chairmen.
Let the New Pastor Learn
A Peninsular Methodist admonishes with counsel to welcome a new pastor. Focus on unity and support, avoid gossip about congregants or the former preacher, and pray and attend services to help the minister learn the community’s needs.
Banquet Planned by I O C F Lodge for 86th Anniversary
The I O C F Lodge of this place will host a banquet in their lodge room next Tuesday evening to mark the 86th anniversary of the order. An interesting program will be rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. 0.C. F. Lodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paxton
So and So
Mr. Adaddell
the North Manchester Journal of
Two Gentlemen
Miss Lucy Little
Democrats
Lake Township
Monroe Paulus
Joan L. Arthur
E. P. Reed
Irving Dra
W.L. Douglas Shoes
Dickey &Sons
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