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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
1
Col David Rowland writes from Stonington Colorado describing climate wheat crops and stock on the range in Bacca county. He notes land prices water depth wells and new settlement while reflecting on mothers and family in a monologue included with the letter.
A reflective poem extols a cheerful man who notices kindness, praises good habits, and brings light to dreary days. It praises praise over blame, a warm voice and hopeful greeting that help forget troubles amid a grim future. The passage contrasts joy with widespread dying ahead.
The funeral for Andrew J. Snoberger, who died at Ft Wayne on January 14, was held at the U B church at 11 30 a m Friday January 17. Attendance included twelve John A Logan Post members from North Manchester and guests from Warsaw, with local veterans and members of the I O O F and K P witnessing the rites.
The Kosciusko County Medical Association prepares a monthly program for 1908 with four to five doctors presenting talks and leading discussions. Dr Cary of Silver Lake chairs the program committee and meets with Norman Howard and others to finalize speakers. Future meetings will be held at the courthouse with Edson B. Larber offering a room for sessions. printing of the program is underway by the Record job printing department.
The Mount Pleasant revival led by Rev. Wright concluded last evening yielding 19 conversions and 27 accessions to the church. An Epworth League was formed at the close and a benevolent collection totaled $115. Wright to start new revival at the M E church next Sunday evening with services also planned for Sunday morning.
Auction listing includes livestock like Norman filly three years old, driving filly twelve, coming yearling trotting colt, draft colt, team mules, Jersey cow, Duroc sows and hog, chickens, Timothy hay, fodder, corn, potatoes, farming implements with eight months time, four percent discount for cash. auctioneers J. D. Gill and W. J. Fitton.
Special Pension Examiner Paul of Marion inspected W E Wood’s pension increase application last Monday. Officials say the claim rests on aggravated disabilities, and a special examination is deemed necessary.
Getting Ready For Business details McGlennon fitting up a business room with shelving and counters for a forthcoming restaurant and bakery. The work focuses on preparing the space for service and operations.
A laxative cough syrup recommended for children and claimed to drive the cold from the system. It contains no opiates and is pleasant to take. Sold by Rager.
John Brown rebels against his father's ruling and leaves home at nineteen seeking independence in New York. After a week of job leads and a near-disastrous stay, he returns home to reconciled family ties. The piece notes similar paths for some girls who leave and later reflect at home.
The third case of a broken arm among schoolchildren this winter occurred Friday when twelve year old Willie Wederick fell and broke both bones of the right arm above the wrist while skating at the old tile mill. Dr Cary reduced the fracture and sent him home eased by the recovery.
The wife and children express warm thanks to the citizens, Grand Army comrades, and judges for kindness and sympathy during illness, death, and funeral of their husband and father. Special thanks to the officiating minister and choir for their consoling words and music.
Resolutions from Hall of Silver Lake Lodge No 576 I O O F express heartfelt sympathy to the family of Andrew J. Snoberger. The lodge decrees mourning drapery for 30 days and orders minutes to reflect the tribute with copies sent to the widow and children.
Castile Hall Lakeview Lodge No. 164 Knights of Pythias Silver Lake Ind January 20 1908 notes the death of Andrew J Snoberger on January 14 1908. Resolutions express loss to lodge wife and community and request copies of the resolutions be filed and the charter draped thirty days. Committee member A Brush signs.
Road Supervisors post notices in Lake township demanding strict adherence to hauling laws on gravel roads during freezing and thawing. Trustees Leonard and John Black, an elderly resident near Pettysy in Miami, are cited in the fragmentary text.
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