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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
4
Subscription prices set at 1.00 per year as published by Middleton and C C. Entered at Silver Lake Indiana postoffice as second class matter. Friday December 21 1900.
The post office department directs post masters to install secure weatherproof rural mail boxes to protect mail from weather and tampering. Metallic boxes are preferred and should ideally be of uniform make with postmaster general approval under postal law protecting mail matter.
In any letter box pillar box or other receptacle established by authority of the postmaster general shall be liable to a fine of not more than fifty percent and imprisonment for not more than three years.
A new push for public school bathrooms aims to improve cleanliness. The plan envisions school facilities with built in bath rooms and rules requiring students to bathe once or twice during the term.
John L Arthur trustee states he will be in his office at the rear of Hay's Dental Parlors each Saturday to conduct township business transactions.
C. L. Leonard spent Sunday with his family at Foster's where Bible prices were noted as down.
Miss Iva Groninger wed Mr J C Butterbaugh Wednesday at 1 pm on a farm near town. The bride and groom, both well regarded, will reside on a farm and begin married life with good wishes from neighbors and friends. The Record also extends congratulations to the couple.
On Wednesday evening December 19 at the home of Rev. C J Miner in this place the marriage of Otis Miner and Clement Wheeler both of near Warsaw was held. The groom is Rev C J Miner’s brother and an enterprising young man. The bride is a highly respected young lady. The Record joins friends in extending congratulations and best wishes for a promising future.
William Young and Miss Ida Farley were married near Disko on December 12. The Record extends congratulations.
Tuesday evening December 11 at the home of Squire Cauff David Smith and Miss Gertie Holmes were united in marriage. Congratulataions were extended to the couple.
G W Herald and son Calvin were driving a colt and cart when the horse frightened and bolted near Akron. Mr Herald suffered two broken ribs a badly bruised leg and possible internal injuries. Calvin escaped with minor bruises.
David Blair, 64, a former resident of Marion, died Sunday at his home from paralysis. He was uncle to Alvin Bowen. Burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery after services at the U B church conducted by a Marion pastor.
Special for Saturday and Monday ads list granulated sugar 54¢ per pound, four crown raisins 9¢ per pound, oranges 15¢ a dozen, dates 6¢ per pound, best flour 50¢ per sack, and Foster's baking powder 7¢ per can. Also features solid gold costume items at cost to close out, fresh cranberries, and discounted canned fruits. Warsaw store promotes economical drug prices and produce pricing.
Notice that dental work will be available only by appointment from December 24 to 28 as Dr. J. C. Bay plans a brief vacation. Patients seeking procedures should schedule during the holiday period to ensure service.
Last Monday evening a fast freight train on the Wabash railroad near South Whitley struck and killed Fred Rufle who was riding the train. His coat caught and he was ground under the wheels, his body torn in pieces. He was taken to Gara Wise’s undertaking room in North Manchester. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Adamar Rufle. The funeral occurred Wednesday in North Manchester.
U B meeting still in progress. Earl Kilmer spent a few days with friends this week. Martin Swank of North Manchester visits his niece Mrs L N Lucas. Dr Leedy and wife of Pierceton and Dr Warvel of Sidney were in town Monday. Mrs S N Lucas goes to Chicago to visit daughter Mrs C J Renn. Chester A Leedy of Pierceton visits aunt Mrs Scott. I N Lucas and family with Mr Rusher near Pierceton attend Leroy Scott and Mildred Harter wedding at North Manchester on Thursday Dec 6. Mrs Josephine Scott hosted a reception Monday Dec 10 for the newlyweds back from Chicago. The celebration was well attended and all wish the couple happiness.
EK E Maurer shows an outstanding display of nuts fruits and candies in Silver Lake with expanded shelving and an emphasis on quality products for holiday shoppers. Call ahead before buying your holiday sweets.
D Henning Herrson of Silver Lake defends his feed mill operations and corn buying. He states he runs daily at the old creamery, pays city-scale weigh bills, and offers the highest market price for corn, denouncing circulating rumors as malicious lies.
Washing crocks and milk vessels relies on prompt cleaning. Rinse with cold water, wash inside and out with hot water and dissolving Gold Dust Washing Powder to form suds, rinse with scalding water, wipe dry, and air dry right side up in sunshine for clean, sweet gear.
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