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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
1
The Rec ORD under new management explains the delay due to a hotel fire and relocation of the Rec ord plant. The publisher vows editorial and typographic improvements, aims to raise circulation, and thanks readers for subscriptions and advertising support in Kosciusko area.
The M and church held a new installation of Sunday school officers and teachers last Sunday with a sermon from John 1 1 and an installation service. Officers named include Superintendent F M Jaques, assistant Luosia Self, secretary Blanche Tridle, treasurer A T Kline, organist Edna Wiltrout, chorister Verna Hoke, librarians Blanche Ferree Nellie Thacker, and teachers HH A Ferree J W Hawley Nerva Maurer Phabe Jaques Louisa Self Laura Coxley Katie Burdge. The piece notes the service and its solemnity and cites Moody as inspiration.
The Indiana Teachers' Association meeting in Indianapolis urged teaching more American history in public schools. They argued Americans should know their country and people first before studying foreign lands. The piece ties education to national identity and critiques foreign influence.
The Civil Service Commission announces the annual examinations for classified service will be held nationwide in March and April. Last year over 8 000 appointments were made, with expectations of about 10 000 this year. Anyone may apply without cost and free details about dates, locations, and exam scope are available by writing the Cadmium Correspondences Colonel.
A social musicale at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Wiltrout in Silver Lake drew about sixty guests, with performances by Miss Messmore and Miss Edna Wiltrout on piano, young Ralph Wiltrowe and Dot Wiltrowe in duet, Grace Switzer delivering elocutions, and local praise for the hosts and J. J. Babcock.
John Cauffman contracted to bridge the Claypool sink hole for 450 dollars. Treasurer Magee paid out on war warrants on Saturday December 30 over 8300 dollars. Warsaw Gaslight and Coal Company contracted to furnish coal for the court house and jail for 817 dollars. All proceedings will be placed on record in the official books by the book typewriter. Trustee Barber of Seward Township instructed to extend aid of 15 dollars to a poor family. Four Warsaw firms awarded contracts for dry goods shops clothing drugs and groceries to the county hospital for the current year. Kosciusko county now has 129000 dollars in its school fund, all loaned except 700. Applications are in for more than the amount on hand. Dr J A Chandler awarded contract for medical and surgical treatment to inmates of the county infirmary and jail for the current year at 380 dollars.
Observers predict the Anderson to Marion line will soon connect with Goshen Elkhart and South Bend. If the Big Four is paralleled Marion to Goshen, Silver Lake could hear the trolley. Electric lines cost less to build and operate than steam roads, prompting many lines soon. Some argue interurban lines divert trade from small towns to larger cities.
A belligerent figure calling himself Immortal J. N. reappears in Warsaw disrupting the newspaper fraternity. He has not been seen in Northern Indiana for years, and locals fear further interruptions as he invades the Stroosier domain once more, evoking memories of Rip Van Winkle.
The article comments on Mezina seeking office and the Mo rocco Indiana marshal’s salary fixed at $1 per month. It argues the lure of official life makes rejection of office unlikely and notes the unattractive pay and lack of perquisites.
The piece asserts onions serve as universal medicine including curing severe colds, reducing inflammation and hoarseness, and calming nerves. It describes onion juice as a potent smelling compound that can induce sleep and compares the onion to opium as its active property.
Bertha Crall sues John A. Pittenger Jr for breach of promise and the Sosci usko temple of justice last week saw a large crowd. After nine hours deliberation jurors award the plaintiff 1650 dollars to compensate for broken hearted affections.
E. H. Gray was badly injured at the Lesh Manufacturing Company's Warsaw yard last Friday evening while unloading a monster log from a wagon. The log rolled over him, breaking his right leg in two places above the knee, crushing both hips and breaking the left ankle. The misfortune followed the recent burial of his wife.
Government adopts correct spelling Puerto Rico to replace Porto Rico. The term means rich port in Spanish. Officials urge newspapers schools and educators to consistently use Puerto Rico in all writings.
Postmaster Meek recalls a collision near Lagro pike when a runaway team struck the Big Four passenger train as it passed near Wabass. One horse was killed, the other unharmed, and the wagon box flew forty feet before overturning with the driver uninjured.
A crowd gathered at the M. E. parsonage after evening lights. Dr. Leiter announced Mrs Jones sharply turning 35 and presented a rocker and table linen worth 25 dollars as guests enjoyed a musical program and shared popcorn and apples.
The piece reports a debate among local scholars over how to count a century. Washington correspondent Wm. Curtis cites naval observatory views that a century runs from year 1 to 100, implying shifts in the 1800s and 1900s depending on whether counting starts with one or a zero.
Paulus Bros saw mill resumed operations last Monday with full force of workers but shut down the same day due to a burst pulley. Repairs finished Wednesday, belts reattached, machinery started, and the town reports the best mill of its kind in Northern Indiana is again active.
The Victorian Reading Club will gather next Monday evening January 15 at Mrs John Fitton's home. The program includes Preaching of John the Baptist Zoda Witton on The Physical Side of Human Life Clara Leonard Current Events Quotations Carlton and a Critic's Report.
T. J. Cole extended his trip to Ware, visiting key sites and meeting local officials. The visit focused on community projects and potential collaboration for regional development.
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