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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1900
Page
5
A local incident at the Record office ends with a threatening visitor demanding the identity of the author of last week's article about a town woman. The printer avoids violence, while the defendant offers $5 in gold for clues, ending with a moral about restraint and justice.
About twenty members of Mt Pleasant church visited Rev and Mrs D S Jones at Silver Lake to honor them with gifts totaling 28 dollars. The pastor's salary was paid in full, Mrs Jones received a blue serge dress pattern, and Mr Jones received useful items. They also toured the bank robbery scene and the Salvation Army service nearby.
Report details three nitro glycerine safe crackers in Quincy Illinois who were shot by police. two died and one wounded. Commentary compares safe blowing to other hazardous trades and notes detectives chase the bank loot suspects. Post office address of suspects remains unknown.
Rev B R M Sheeder formerly of Williamsburg retires from service here after a nine year nine month ministry. The Lutheran World notes his address move from Williams burg to Mechanicsburg Pa where he has accepted a call. The Williamsburg farewell drew full seating with many standing to hear the respected pastor’s departure.
A note to the people of Silver Lake and vicinity expressing gratitude for support received during a recent misfortune. The signatories William Price and Friank Burt pledge readiness to protect life and property in the future.
Local news notes residents visiting towns and counties. Mentions include John Clymer visiting Claypool, Scott Lawrence to Warsaw, J. W. Walburn to Akron, and C. W. Shipley to the county seat. Advertisements offer cheap house and lot for cash and wood for sale. Community updates cover schools, businesses, Salvation Army meetings, and upcoming term at Bourbon College.
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