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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1905
Page
4
Mrs L M Bobbitt of Bargarton Tennessee was near death from consumption. Doctors failed and relief came only after Dr King s new discovery. The first bottle brought relief and continued use cured her. Trial bottles free at Corner Drug Store.
Doc Reed of North Manchester, once jailed for coal theft from Vandalia railroad, was sentenced to thirty days in Wabash county jail after the factory sale. The text also contains a bizarre aside advising mirror reflections while chewing gum.
Frank Bradley 35 a Big Four brakeman from Benton Harbor suffered severe injuries at Granger when a foot was caught in the frog and a detached car ran him down. Both legs were crushed and one was amputated. He was taken to Clark Hospital in Elkhart.
A farmer returning from husting confronted a neighbor as he left a house and fired shell in the man’s Jeys. The ensuing lawsuit cost 375 with a 225 doctor bill. 1 would have saved the trouble.
The humane society calls for a public whipping post for men who defeat their wives or desert their spouses without cause. It plans to petition the general assembly to establish this remedy for offenders in this class.
The passage notes that everyone faces terrible trouble and rough roads in life. It argues troubles cannot be avoided and urges self change and proper mental schooling to keep smiling despite hard bumps.
The Indiana Supreme Court ordered the Sheriff to sell Michigan City at public auction to satisfy a judgment. Five years ago Ann Philips received permanent injuries from a defective sidewalk and was awarded damages totaling 1000 with interest. The city has no money in the treasury and no attachable property to cover the debt. The sale or court order will determine payment.
Listings show mail boxes for rural routes available via L. W. Myers. Also ad for sale of a good carpet room at a cheap price by W. J. Miller R. R. No. 2 Silver Lake.
Edward Bealer of Wabash aged 12 was sentenced to the Indiana Boys' Reform School at Plainfield for nine years on charges of vagrancy vicious conduct moral depravity and violation of criminal law.
The South Whitley News purchased a new Meikle printing press with a Dexter automatic feed. The paper has seen strong business lately and expects growth this year, prompting the addition to its already well equipped office.
A gasoline tank on a Jinotype machine exploded at the Time-Star office in Wabash. Prompt water from a nearby hydrant flooded the rear of the building, stopping the blaze before the fire department arrived.
Charles P. Monteith 78 a Civil War veteran died at his Claypool home on Tuesday afternoon after a period of ill health. He was a respected citizen and brother in law to Federick Lundy of this place. Funeral services were held yesterday east of Wersaw with Lundy in attendance.
Henderson announces a sale of buggies and farm implements started January 14 and running to March 1 at wholesale cost to make room for spring stock. New inventory will include lime hair cement paints oil whips robes horse blankets heavy harness wire fencing lawn mowers forks shovels hoes rakes and more farming tools.
Farmers in Servia say a traveling hay shipper bought hay with promises of higher returns and vanished two weeks ago. The scheme reportedly affected Andrews Roann Urbana and Wabash areas with no payments to farmers. Local paper advises trading with home dealers who pay fairly to avoid swindles.
Sylvester Barber and Henry Funk died Thursday January 12. Funerals were held Sunday January 15, with services at local churches and burial follows at the city cemetery.
Sylvester Barber son of Milo and Miranda Barber born October 21 1844 in Seward township Kosciusko county Indiana died January 12 1905 aged 60 years 2 months and 21 days. He married Clara E Stephens June 13 1870 and Abi Walter and Arthur were their children. After Clara's death he wed Minerva Calahan and Crinna A. was born who died in infancy. Barber served nearly three years in the Civil War and was one of six brothers who served. He joined the Christian faith twenty two years ago and supported the Redeemer's kingdom. Funeral at Franklin church January 15 conducted by Rev W H Rittenhouse interment in Franklin cemetery pallbearers F M Jaques Al A Ferree William Perry Nathan Perry Samuel M Smith. He leaves a companion two sons one daughter and many friends.
Henry B. Funk born in Stark County Ohio April 5 1826 died January 12 1905 aged 78 years 9 months 7 days. He moved to Indiana in 1842 married Polly Beigh January 6 1845 and had four children two sons and two daughters one son died in infancy. Survived by wife three daughters seven grandchildren and brother Samuel of Hammond. Baptised into the church May 3 1901.
A Potterville druggist, J B Cullman, endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach troubles and constipation. He says they are easy to take, give satisfaction, and unsatisfactory purchases are refunded. Sold by Zimmie.
Leonard and Alspaugh showcased baking biecuite using Rumford Baking Powder. O A Pearson of the Star Restaurant offered the product for sale at the exhibit venue.
The Resinol Art Calendar 1905 features six enamelled sheets with color baby and child designs on one side and life scenes on the reverse for noting sayings and doings. Aimed at mothers, it can be sent postpaid from the Resinol Chemical Company in Baltimore for two wrappers and 15 cents, or 40 cents with a cake of Resinol Soap.
An old established Chicago business with solid finances seeks a permanent female employee. Salary 13 to 13 weekly plus expenses, paid weekly from headquarters. Expenses advanced. Apply to Secretary 620 Monon Block Chicago. 4t 24 720.
Wanted special representative in this and adjoining territory for an old established business with solid finances. Salary 81 weekly with expenses paid each Monday by check from headquarters. Expenses advanced. Permanent position. Address The Columbia 630 Monon Bldg Chicago 4t 34t 7-18.
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