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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1904
Page
1
Miss Anna Jaques went to Hobart last Monday to stay indefinitely and serve as bookkeeper at the bank there under cashier J. O. Cavender. She will reside with her sister Mrs J O Cavender. Be sure and read Miller Bros. ad in this issue.
A series of illustrated sermons is being given at Donkard church two miles east of town by Elder Dorsey Hodgden of Huntington Indiana. The public is invited to attend and hear the illustrated sermons.
A civic column urges mothers to guide daughters away from late street roaming. It argues girls need plain clothes, home duties, and a stable home to form correct impressions and resist temptation, warning that neglect harms their future and respectability.
W D and C C E Stout expand into new fields of enterprise with a focus on high quality blooded stock. Ed Stout showcases the fine blood and judging talent, inviting inquiries to view the notable animals now in their possession.
The I O O F Lodge reports major hall improvements including re papering painting woodwork and a new gasoline light plant. The changes create a pleasant home and signal growth in membership with four initiations recently added to the order.
Rural Route No 2 carrier William Wiley has been very ill with a severe fever and lung symptoms. Deputy Frank Brown filled the post, then Wiley suffered a heart attack but was revived with medical aid. By Thursday he showed improvement though remains seriously ill.
A Lake township notice announces a Democratic meeting at Trustee Arthur’s office at 2 PM on Saturday February 6 1904 to elect a committee member for each of the township’s two precincts. By order of committee.
The government requires mail to move forward only on safe roads and rural routes must be kept passable. Five percent of road funds are set aside for this, with discontinuance of service possible if conditions are not corrected. Patrons should urge road supervisors to maintain roads and not place all risk on carriers.
The measles situation improves with about forty cases so far and no fatalities. Schools remain closed for a week but are planned to reopen next Monday as the illness runs its course. The Kern child was seriously ill but is now improving.
The passage notes a sharp, prolonged cold with zero to ten below and ground unmelted since November. It laments fuel shortages, heavy snow, and drifting that makes roads impassable while villagers regret the weather yet wait for spring.
Advertisement for Sharp's School of Telegraphy in Huntington Indiana seeks 50 young men to enroll in a telegraphy course. Positions secured. catalog available by mail from Box L.
Mary Ann Helser wife of Levi Helser died at her daughter Susan Ord's East Silver Lake home after a short illness. Cause cited asthma and heart trouble. Survived by three sons Frank Solomon James and four daughters Mrs William H Yates Mrs Wesley Yates Mrs Ephraim Drudge Mrs Franklin Drudge and Mrs Susan Ord. Funeral 10 AM Tuesday Funk German Baptist Church east of town, Rev Barnhart officiating. Interment South Pleasant Cemetery, three miles south of Silver Lake.
Mary Ann Leckrone Helser born April 24 1824 in Fayette County Pennsylvania died January 2 1904 in Kosciusko County Indiana aged 74 years 9 months. She married Levi Helser February 19 1852 who died about 24 years ago. She left five daughters and three sons all living and present at her death. A German Baptist Brethren Church member for over fifty years funeral by W W Barnhart of North Manchester.
Henry Crasher died at the County Infirmary near Warsaw on Monday evening January 25 1904 aged 81 years 2 months and 2 days. The cause was lagrippe. He lived for many years in Silver Lake and was well known by long-time residents. His funeral was led by Rev G E Luke at United Brethren church and he was buried beside his wife in Hill Cemetery. Attending were Lemias Crasher of Markle Charley Olinger Frank Stiver W H Bolinger and wife of North Manchester.
Friends hosted a farewell reception for Roy Rowland after he resigned from teaching short hand at Grand Rapids Business University. Mrs. Meyers hosted at 325 West Broadway. about sixty guests, mainly students, attended. Rowland plans to move to Grand Haven to start a new business college. He received a rocker, Mrs. Rowland a taboret, and a brief presentation by Mr. Stoner followed by Rowland’s gracious speech.
The largest and best selection of candies fruits and nuts in town is found at Maurer's Restaurant, inviting locals to shop a wide assortment.
George Hammer led changes to cases and shelving at Leonard and Alspaugh hardware store. The work was executed with precision, reflecting the contractor’s reputation for quality.
A Kosciusko County newspaper urges Republicans to nominate J. J. Babcock for county treasurer. The editorial notes his past bid four years ago, his ample qualifications, and pledges strong party support to ensure the county’s interests are safeguarded if elected.
John Colbert shows a unique timepiece with a plain white dial where hour and minute digits appear in sequence. The gun metal case houses a high grade 17-jewel Swiss movement with a cyclometer like display that updates each minute.
Russell Leonard, staying with grandparents Mr and Mrs J A Meek for six weeks, continues his pattern of sleeping on the open veranda despite recent cold with the thermometer at 15 below zero. The writer defends the facts against doubt, noting the boy’s sleeping place is visible from the sitting room window and calling the scene chilling to witness.
A St. Louis Christian Advocate piece urges country papers to warn young girls about perils in cities. It describes the Union depot gateway as full of snares and urges readers to avoid enticing ads and offers of easy work or boarding houses to protect innocence.
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