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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
4
The North Manchester Journal and Tribune consolidate and the Tribune will cease publication this week. A reader recalls a mother’s prayer glimpsed beside her chair and reflects on the enduring power of daily devotion.
An old allegorical note contrasts a girl stepping on a snake with a man spending on a cyclone cellar while neglecting to stock Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad claims the remedy is the safest prompt medicine for bowel complaints and is sold by Dr. Chas. Rager.
Washington reports on plans to broaden Union Veterans' Union membership to all soldiers and descendants, possibly National Guard members, and to create a political unit advancing veterans' interests. General R. G. Dyrenforth leads the drive with Private Dalzell and others, while a rumored cabinet-age limit affects Civil War veterans seeking government roles. The piece also covers a Colorado saloon case and a Supreme Court ruling on women's rights and liquor sales.
A miscellaneous community note lists residents seen on local streets and visits from nearby towns. It records Grandma Regenesis, Mrs Ela Conner, H C Lowman and family, and others moving, visiting, or staying, with several church and cemetery items and a funeral noted in the period.
A wartime style ad touts One Minute Cough Cure as a necessary precaution against colds. It claims to inflame clear the head soothe and strengthen the mucus membrane and cure coughs croup throat and lung troubles with immediate effect and safety for children.
Germantown News notes Stephen Hill seen on streets Monday Bennie Beber spent Sunday afternoon with Edward Clink Sylvester Johnson and wife Sunday near Palestine Elmer Study of Claypool visited here Harley Regenos had dinner with Sylvester Johnson one day last week Mrs Maggie Homan spent one day last week with relatives nearby
O C Dick visited Fort Wayne Sundy while R Shipley C E Beigh and family toured Chicago. Miss L M Caldwell left for Fort Wayne then Buffalo and Niagara Falls. A local baseball nine beat Mentone 13 to 3. Blanche Miller of Wabash spent weekend with Lucy Heckman and friends hosted ice cream and cake.
An advertisement promotes De Witt's Little Early Risers as a liver tonic and purgative that expels poison without gripes. Testimonies from W. Scott of Milton Pennsylvania praise their portability and vegetable composition.
Last Wednesday Walter Horn sold his restaurant to Smith and Pearson. The stock was invoiced and the new proprietors took possession Thursday. Smith is Samuel Smith formerly of North Dakota. Charles Pearson, once a local resident now living in Elkhart, is also well known to the community. The pair are hoped to start strong, with Horn’s future plans undisclosed. Alspaugh buys Anglin’s hardware stake. the stock moves to Bilger Leonard building. Anglin remains in town with pending business plans.
Trustees state U B Class may continue worship at Franklin Church and Cemetery. They deny rumors of sale to another denomination and emphasize the association’s aim to keep the church with the cemetery.
Viola Iowa resident Geo W Fry credits Kodol with restoring health after months of stomach trouble and urges a neighbor with dyspepsia to try it. The testimonial notes Kodol digests all food and promotes overall strength through improved digestive function.
John Elton Baker son of John F and Rosanna Baker was born July 25 1900 and died July 28 1902 aged 2 years and 3 days. Funeral preached from the M E Church in Claypool by Rev J T Keesey Macy Ind to a large congregation of sympathizing friends. He leaves a father mother two ...
A circle of friends and relatives gathers to mourn the early departure of a local brother, remembered by brothers and a wide circle of mourners. Tributes highlight his generosity and impact on the community.
Neighbors and friends expressed sincere thanks for help and kindness shown during the illness and death of our dear boy. Mr. and Mrs. Joan F. Baxer.
T A Bussard of North Manchester was in town on Tuesday afternoon on business.
Summary of 1902 expenses totaling 5450 dollars and a tax levy of 106 cents per hundred dollars. Signed by John L. Arrhub, trustee, dated July 25, 1902.
A Sioux City family recalls their 11 year old Loy Dibble being poisoned by weed matter rubbed into his eyes during a summer picnic. After first aid and a neighbor’s recommendation, DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve eased his symptoms in days. The ad claims cures for skin diseases and wounds.
Eli Getty fell at the bay mow near the livery barn on Monday evening and escaped with only a few bruises according to local reports.
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