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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1904
Page
2
Nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upset signal trouble. Electric Bitters are advertised to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate liver and clarify the blood. The ad promises benefits for run down systems and common aches with a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee by Rager the druggist.
A two year old Shetland pony named Zidro is offered for sale by Tre Worley Sastars. The pony is described as in fine form with good action and a size useful to any buyer.
Classified notice from Colonial Co seeking trustworthy individuals in the county to advertise and represent an established business. Weekly salary 2 dollars plus expenses. includes horse and carriage when needed. References required with self addressed envelope. Addressed to Dear berasl UBicage.
A brief notice promotes subscribing to the RECORD for one dollar per year. The offer invites readers to secure access to local coverage at a minimal annual rate.
A vintage advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a powerful fattening and nourishing tonic for invalids convalescents and weak children. It claims to build bone flesh blood and nerve and offers a free sample. The label references Scott and Bowne chemists at 40 Pearl Street New York with a price of 50 cents and 1 dollar.
H O Lowman visited Akron on business while Mrs Lowman and son Wilber called on Silver Lake residents. Hohman and wives visited Ervin Ulsh family. Mabel Sholty and Stella Weaver called on Hohman family. North Manchester visitors, payee duties at ditch, and ice harvest noted. Ben Lowman funeral held at Palestine with Rev Tatman, burial in Palestine Cemetery.
A long suffering figure endured physical and financial misfortunes without a murder accusation. The funeral was held Wednesday at one o clock.
William W. Worley aged 43 years 7 months 9 days died January 10 1904 at St Clair Hospital Cleveland Ohio after surgical removal of a limb for a failed hip condition. He lived in Ashland and Hardin Counties before coming to Indiana and worked for railroads Nickel Plate Big Four. He leaves a wife Angenetta Bloom and four daughters Winnie Fran Frankie and Georgia and a large family. Funeral held at Claypool under Masonic auspices with Rev Alleman officiating.
Remains conveyed to Mt Pleasant cemetery by undertaker Downing in a sorrowful procession. Body laid to rest with a solemn Masonic burial ceremony. Community expresses deepest sympathy for the bereaved family and thanks friends and neighbors and Masonic organization members for support.
Arias Cramer on the sick list as residents exchange calls and attend church and home visits. Selah Martin and Elsie Clink socialize with Miss Mable Hill. William Haines and wife visit C W Jones. William Loehr and family near Palestine visit relatives. Funeral of Benjamin Lowman held in Palestine. Franklin Minear and wife of Claypool visit J Q Adams. Grandparents Long receive neighbor aid with wood cut for them.
Silver Creek records a Sunday visit by Jacob Weller and wife to Isaac Platt and family. Rose Hill visitors Frank Nelson and wife stop by. Rev. J F McCavely spoke at the pulpit last Sunday evening. Mrs E Heltzel of North Dakota and Mrs S Morrett visit Ed Landis family. Charles Landis recovers from lung fever. One of the Hileman boys sustains a leg fracture after a bob sled accident while riding. condition improving by latest report.
A persuasive ad extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts burns sores eczema and piles. It claims a frightened horse injures people daily and urges buying the salve for fast relief at 35 cents a bottle.
A sworn statement by Gustave Marx, a Chicago car-barn murderer, claims cigarettes idleness and whiskey caused his crime. The piece presents a moral warning to boys already forming two of the habits and likely to take the third later.
Classified help wanted notice from 1904 seeking a faithful caller on retail trade and agents for a manufacturing house with an established business. Local territory, straight salary twenty dollars weekly, expense money advanced, previous experience unnecessary, permanent position, business successful. Enclose self addressed envelope. Superintendent Travelers, 60 Moron Building, Chicago. February 19, 1904.
Charles Garvin 19 died after a shaft accident at the Claypool Lumber Company on Tuesday afternoon. His clothing was caught and wound around the shaft at 300 revolutions per minute, tearing his legs from hip to toe before emergency stops could end his life. He died around 10:30 PM. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Garvin. Funeral services were held Thursday at three o'clock.
The piece urges persistence in using Dr. King's Discovery for consumption. T. R. Beall of Beall Miss reports his wife recovered after using the medicine, with improvement after four bottles and trial bottles free offered by Rager druggist at 50 cents and one dollar.
The sale of tickets to various destinations in Maine Canada Arkansas Louisiana Missouri Wisconsin and Michigan during the coming season will be authorized the same as heretofore.
A poetic reflection praises Rocky Mountain Tet as a source of warmth and cheer, offering hope for the future while blotting out the past, credited to Bae C Rager.
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