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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1905
Page
4
A brief notice mentions a weekly RECORD mailed to friends away from home. It frames the publication as a cherished link to familiar voices and hometown news, emphasizing its personal value and regular cadence. The item reads like a nostalgic postcard from the paper.
The Bobbitt family of Bargarton Tenn recounts a dying relative saved by Dr King's new discovery for consumption. A first bottle brought relief and continued use promised a complete cure. Trial bottles free at the Corner Drug Store.
The Indiana legislature began its session as 1905 opened. Frances Teague, 18, of Wabash, died from a knee injury after a fall in a Westtown Pennsylvania dance hall. Noble county inmate Marvin Kuhn gains prison stake in a Columbus souvenir shop while awaiting pardon. Plymouth coroner probes death of William Mueller found bruised near a saloon. J Frank Hanly sworn in as Indiana governor with an extensive first message to the General Assembly.
The Goshen News Times notes that someone with sufficient training could serve as presiding elder and enjoy promised pleasures. It warns against gambling schemes now illegal after January 1, 1905, per U S Attorney General. It cautions against mocking religion and defends the church despite imperfect members.
A thrifty merchant in town repeatedly lowers prices and advertises, drawing bigger crowds and increasing profits as demand rises. His bold marketing drives steady daily earnings, showing higher prices pay off for printer’s ink and promotions.
John Warren, born July 13 1855 in Wabash county Indiana, died December 26 1904 at his Kosciusko county home at age 49. He married Elia Stauffer August 16 1877 and they had two daughters before her death. He remarried Jane Cuffel August 30 1883 and had a daughter and a son, both of whom predeceased him. He leaves a wife, a mother, four brothers, five sisters, and many friends. Funeral at Silver Lake U B Church conducted by Rev C J Miner of Burket. interment Lakeview cemetery.
Lush Zebrosky struck H. L. Oldfather in the head at the Flavien drug store on a Saturday morning after Oldfather ignored his demand to talk. Bystanders intervened, and Zebrosky faces possible state action for the offence.
Daniel Tuigg the insane man who shot three persons in a railroad coach near Piercetown last fall and was sent from Warsaw to Longcliff asylum two weeks ago Saturday escaped from his quarters one night last week. Police at Logansport and Warsaw and the asylum authorities are without a crew. Tuigo
A dangerous man, described as a whisky fiend who imagines enemies pursue him, is sought after for shooting at Cephas Mes who was a passenger in a coach. Police are making every effort to capture the man due to his manic tendency to shoot in crowds.
County commissioners met in special session to reconsider a petition to annex part of Seward to Lake township. After hearing both sides, the transfer from Seward to Lake township will remain as previously decided, despite opposition from residents of the affected section.
A country editor and poultry aficionado recounts overheated incubation singeing young chicks whose feathers never grew back yet reared into healthy fowls. LaPort sees birth of Easy Wagon Co as a new $1,500,000 enterprise to sell low price wagons to middle west farmers with stock limits and a western factory.
A man once a leading eider has left the business to raise poultry and small fruit near Decatur. The article notes he knows poultry details well, including tips on a breast or wing.
For sale mail boxes for rural route use. Apply to L. W. Myers. Also for sale a good carpet room. Will sell cheap. W. J. Miller R. R. No. 2 Silver Lake.
In the old joke a farmer asks for Ann’s hand with a split apple problem. He ends up bringing a single apple after performing the half and half balance with extra halves, satisfying the conditions. The final count is one apple.
A nostalgic sketch traces a man from youth through four life periods. It begins with childhood pains and petty thefts, then a teenage rise with fashion and cigarettes, bankruptcy and marriage, domestic toil, and a final fading decline as his life ends briefly remembered.
A Burlington fireman, O W Bellamy, describes a near fatal illness with pain and exhaustion. He credits Electric Bitters for restoring health and strength after use. Ad claims the remedy benefits weak and sickly people and offers a 60 cent guarantee by Zim.
Leonard and Alspaugh used Rumford Baking Powder for biscuits at their steel range display. C A Pearson of the Star Restaurant is selling the product.
J B Cullman a Potterville druggist says Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are the best remedy for stomach troubles and constipation. He notes they are easy to take and satisfy customers, with money-back assurance if not satisfactory. Sold by Zimmie.
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