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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
5
The passage reflects varied pithy maxims on happiness thrift humor and social conduct. It notes the importance of spending less than one earns and the value of a cheerful disposition while commenting on editor qualifications and public road conditions. It also observes prosperous trends in rural trade and winter weather aiding work and commerce.
Heavy rain and a turning frost last Saturday battered stock, with sheep nearly perishing as ice froze in wool. Several farmers reported animals hauled to shelter on Sunday morning to survive the cold snap.
The well known Dr G V Ketchum and family plan to spend the holidays in this area with relatives and friends. They will depart their New England home this week and likely travel to the northeast part of the state before arriving here.
Parents are urged to visit schools before the holiday break. Display presence in the classroom to show children you care about their interests. Encourages education as a key form of support and guidance for every child.
Early Wednesday night December 9 a barn four miles southeast of town burned with hay wheat corn oats and farming tools inside. Two horses burned severely one killed. the other could be saved. Barn insured for 400 and contents 100 with a large loss suspected incendiary origin.
Otto Minear in Ft Wayne and several locals travel for work and social visits. Goldsmith & Boots promote Christmas gifts and new imports. Local families attend gatherings, suffer illnesses, and note weather related sleighing outings amid small town commerce.
A two year old sorrel Shetland pony named Zidro offered for sale. Described as fine form with good action and a size useful to any person. Presented by The Worley Sisters.
A group of ladies visited the home of Dr. and Mrs. Leiter on Tuesday evening. They were entertained with games music and light refreshments including candies popcorn and apples. The gathering ended with many ladies returning home late and joking about wool on their teeth.
The notice describes trains arriving and departing from LaSalle Street Station Chicago with uniformed Colored Porters assisting passengers in first or second class day coaches. It lists routes to Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York Boston and Chicago with dining services on dining stations and nickel plate dining cars. It notes lower rates and provides contact names for further information.
After a severe three day storm the city calmed and the roll call found everyone present. A young couple, Mr and Mrs J H Yeoman, opened their home to a shelter seeking family. A baby girl arrived and is reported doing well alongside siblings.
The author expresses deep gratitude to the organization for visiting during illness, praising the orchestra's talent and the excellent music performed at their home on Monday evening. He requests the group to return, noting the relief and comfort their kindness provided during confinement.
Cristy Goshert, longtime railway worker and stenographer for Probate Judge Crews, resigns in St. Louis to practice law in Seattle Washington. He was admitted to the bar in Washington DC and studied law while with the United States Fish Commission.
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