Local News and Personal Mention from Silver Lake 1904
Miss Verna Hoke returns to Anderson school. J E Eschbach visits friends over holidays. Miss Mabel Gingrich of Warsaw guest of Enoch Rhodes family. Earl Haney and wife of New Paris visit. Oysters, candy and nuts advertised at local shops. Prof W H Davie of Merton visits Davis family. O B Wells and sons visit Rochester relative in poor health. Maurer promotes oyster bulk and restaurant goods. Oma Burke special case moved to Long Cliff after attempted suicide. Frank Arnold from Auburn visits. E M Scott home from Valparaiso. Milo pursues business studies. December 23 Christmas notes and subscription push for RECORD. Holiday excursion bustle and looming North Manchester electric line debate. January clearance sale by Goldsmith & Boots. Alf Price hosts Christmas dinner with extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Wells
Rochester
Samuel Wells
Goldsmith & Boots
Manchester
Oma Burke
Ed Burke
Silver Lake
Longcliff
Frank Arnold
Auburn
Frank
E. M. Scott
Valparaiso
Milo
North Manchester
Sidney
Packerton
Winona
North
Alf Price
Mary Price
Plymouth
Cole
Grandma Yotter
Logan Hill
Jacob Haney
F. M. Metheny
William Price
Charley Price
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Endorsed for Cough Relief
The advertisement urges readers to treat persistent coughs with Ayer's Cherry Pectoral before consumption. It promotes immediate purchase with three bottle sizes available from druggists: 25 cents, 80 cents, and one dollar.
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Ayer
D. P. Jolly
Avoca, N. Y
Granger visitors and holiday travel notes in local column
Local brief records guests from Granger visiting George Montel and family. Frank Ferree and family returned from Michigan City after a ten day visit. Wealthy Clymer visited north east of town, recently employed in Alexandria. A C Chambers and wife from Greensburg spent holidays locally and in Elmart. Winter sale ads from Stockdale Flour and Goldsmith & Boots. Ina may transfer to Michigan Division. Stout & Son robes and blankets promoted.
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Frank Ferree
Michigan City
Smith & Pearson
Clymer
Alexandria
A. C. Chambers
Greensburg
Ind
Elmart
Ina
Michigan
Stout & Son
Wanted faithful person to call on retail trade and agents
Advertisements seek a faithful man to call on retail trade and agents for a manufacturing house with a well established business in the local territory. The position offers straight salary paid weekly and expense money advanced. Previous experience unnecessary. Enclose self addressed envelope. Superintendent Travelers. 5 Monon Building, Chicago. February 19, 1904.
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Travelers
Monon
Chicago
Store Closes Out Stock in Silver Lake by March First 1904
Local merchants announce liquidation of all goods in a large Silver Lake store. The sale covers dry goods notions boots shoes groceries and other items with a deadline of March first 1904.
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Silver Lake
Genuine Sale Promises Prices Below Manufacturer Costs
An advertisement touts a real sale claiming you can purchase every item in the store for less than the manufacturer’s cost. The copy urges shoppers to rush in and take advantage of the discount.
Silver Lake Store Offers One Chance to Save Big
A large stock of goods is set for sale and customers are urged to visit the Silver Lake store now. The ad promises strong values and invites a phone call to complete purchases, claiming this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for a dollar to stretch further.
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Silver Lake
Cash Sale Notice Demands Prompt Settlements and Premiums
This sale will be for cash. People with book accounts should call and settle at their earliest convenience, and those holding tickets must bring them in to collect premiums, as no tickets accompany this sale.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Verna Hoke
Anderson
J. E. Eschbach
Mabel Gingrich
Warsaw
Enoch Rhodes
Earl Haney
New Paris
Smith & Pearsons
Charles Lunsford
W. H. Davie
Mentone
B. F. Vancoamp
Kikhart
Minnie Elder
Claypool
George Hammer
Maurer’s
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
the Record Pub. Co., Brush & Hanson, Proprietors
Jjannares
S. B. Flora
Jasper Smith
Granger
George Montel
Alfred Babcock
Stockdale Flour
Swiharts
Walla
North Manheater
Garo
Buckingham
Ale Oie
Silver Lake, Ind
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