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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
1
The article extols the human body as superior to any man-made device, detailing bones, muscles, the alimentary canal, blood volume, heart size and output, lung capacity, breathing rate, brain weight, nerve count, skin layers, atmospheric pressure effects, and skin pore surface, illustrating extraordinary internal scales and functions.
Ray Bashure will hold a public sale at his residence second house north of the livery barn Silver Lake on Thursday February 27 1908 at 2 pm. Items include Garland heater ideal creek stove wood or coal 3 burner gasoline stove dining table and chairs rocker bedroom suit bedstead springs and mattress etc. Six months time. J S Marsa auctioneer W H Kern clerk.
Mrs. D Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite. She says it gives quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervous debility and strengthens blood. Sold with guarantee at Rager’s drug store for 50 cents.
Morrett and Paxton conducted the Ikron stock sale last Friday with a large local turnout and strong bidding yielding good prices for the cattle on offer.
J C Babcock has accepted a traveling salesman position with Miller, the Akron hardware man, to handle implements and buggies. The change takes effect March 1, following Miller purchasing the Zartman interest in the Akron business and offering inducements to persuade the move.
A. iH. Bowen has fitted a room in the Alspaugh and Babcock building next to the Commercial State Bank and will reenter the barber business in Silver Lake.
Miss Alphine Butterbaugh of Goshen announced her coming marriage to Mr Scott Nicewood of Roselawn California during a Sunday dinner at her home. The couple plan to wed in March and Butterbaugh will travel to California in about two weeks.
A column notes multiple residents including Miss Mary Stickel and Mrs. Ezra Hamman recovering from illnesses. Rev. Luke and Gresso foes are mentioned as sick, with others like Mr. and Mrs. Leffel and the Craig family improving. Marie Dowling of Claypool ill with scarlet fever prompting a quarantine order by Dr. W. Burker.
Weather hits chip pile as residents note snowbound Riley and ongoing revival at Center church. Frank Hill sale set for Feb 25 amid talk of a new telephone system and pole lines ready for wiring. RB McCutchen of Chicago visiting. Warren attends Slife sale near Barket. Roving Rastus jokes aside, lake lid traps drinks.
A New York daily cites a well known rheumatism authority prescribing a home remedy using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to be taken after meals and at night. The mix is claimed to ease pain and swelling after a few days with no stomach harm. drugs are said to be harmless and available at prescription pharmacies.
Local business leaders react as the first assistant postmaster general proposes removing stamps from the back of letters to record receipt time at distribution offices. Proponents cite savings and clerical wage cuts while critics warn it hinders tracking mail and addressing delays.
The democratic state convention will be held in Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis March 25 and 26. The republican state convention will be held in the same building April 1 and 2.
A dated moral editorial warns girls against socializing with young men unknown to their parents. It condemns flirting and idle parlor activities while mothers work hard. The piece urges daughters to cherish mothers and help at home before it is too late.
Notice of election for three trustees at Silver Leaf Lodge No 496 D of R to be held at the regular meeting on Thursday evening March 5th 1908. Elect one trustee for three years one for two years and one for one year by order of committee.
E W Gresso is seriously ill with typhoid fever after several days of illness. The physician confirmed typhoid last night or this morning and a trained nurse from North Manchester has been secured to care for him.
A report notes Mrs Solomon Yates has not materially improved since a prior mention a couple of weeks ago. It states her mind is occasionally deranged and she experiences very little sleep.
There is a strong probability Sidney may have a new public school building before year’s end. County Superintendent Edson B. Sarber and C. W. Burker, secretary of the county board of health, both of Warsaw, investigated concerns about light and heat in the present structure during a Sidney visit.
The quarterly conference of the Methodist church met Saturday at 1 30 PM with presiding elder Rev Hellipeter from Wabash delivering two strong sermons one Saturday evening and one Sunday morning.
State tax commissioner John C Win gate explains that dog tax cannot be transferred. When a dog changes owners, each new owner must pay the tax. Delinquent taxes go to the township trustee and may be turned to the prosecutor. The trustee has no mandatory notice obligation.
The House passed a bill to pension every widow of Civil and Spanish War veterans at eight dollars monthly. The sponsor said it adds about 12.7 million dollars in expenditures but helps destitute widows blocked by technicalities. Senate opposition is unlikely and the measure is expected to be signed into law.
Sophia Fruit aged eighty lived between Silver Lake and North Manchester. She died last Friday after a brief illness. Neighbors were alerted by a dinner bell. Clayton Miller arrived first to find her on her deathbed. Funeral services were held Monday from the Lower Union church.
A telegram to Mrs Burt informs of the serious illness of her daughter Mrs Earl Haney of Montpelier Ohio.
Easter falls on April 19th this year and local millinery shops prepare for spring openings. Shipments of goods arrive as milliners showcase stylish hats with high prices, yet buyers may delay purchases as Easter comes late this year.
Promises land at low price near Las Vegas New Mexico with monthly excursions on the first and third Tuesdays. Ads trip to Silver Lake offered for $30 round trip and invites readers to visit and arrange to go with the agent.
Call and see them and get prices for the largest collection of Post Cards in Silver Lake offered by RECORD.
The author argues that covert dishonesty in charitable acts harms all, stressing that betraying trust in promises to merchants farmers printers doctors or others is a form of theft and degrades character more than common theft.
The piece asks how many persons, when moving away, promised to write regularly but fail to keep in touch after the first letter due to time or other reasons. It suggests leaving 31.00 at the office to have the Record mailed for a year, promising reliable communication to absent friends.
Kosciusko county Odd Fellows plan a district gathering in Warsaw at Kosciusko lodge hall on Wednesday April 8. Twelve lodges with about 1200 members will be represented. Grand Master Elmer E Hastings of Washington will attend and speak. The Kosciusko I C O F team will exemplify the first degree in the afternoon and the second degree in the evening. Attendance is expected to exceed 400 visitors.
The president of the Sunshine Band of Fairview Society reports a fine 8350 piano purchased for the use of the Society, reflecting enterprising effort by the local class.
George Kessler and his wife of Gering Nebraska began their return trip Tuesday after spending about three months visiting relatives and friends in Indiana.
F. D. Hayman of Hayman Bros and Frank Summer of Summer Bros traveled to Indianapolis on Tuesday to join the Hardware Men's Association annual gathering.
Telephone companies issued orders effective February first cutting long distance call time limits from five to three minutes and ending the reduced night rate without consulting smaller firms. Managers of various exchanges statewide express indignation over the action.
The Victoria Reading Club with twelve members met at Mrs. Pearson’s home Monday evening. Guests included Mrs. W H Davis of Pierceton and Mrs. J C Hay of the area. Refreshments were served. The group will gather again next Monday at Mrs. Henry Paulus's residence.
Rural carriers faced long days as last week’s weather halted work. All post routes ran in heavy rain Friday and limited snow Saturday. Routes 2 and 3 reached only a few miles while route 1 covered about half. Monday and Tuesday worsened road conditions with 10 to 12 inches of drifting snow delaying complete trips.
Local publisher seeks a representative to handle renewals and boost subscriptions for a prominent monthly magazine. Salary and commission offered. Experience preferred but not required. Address Publisher Box 59 Station O New York.
A brisk public PSA urges readers to subscribe to the Record for full access to local news. The message emphasizes ownership of the paper through ongoing subscription and supports supporting journalism.
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