Rev Kemper Will Leave Wabash September 1
The well known Rev Kemper of Wabash announces he will depart the town on September 1. He has served the local church for many years and plans to relocate to pursue new duties.
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1904
Page
1
The well known Rev Kemper of Wabash announces he will depart the town on September 1. He has served the local church for many years and plans to relocate to pursue new duties.
Rev F M Kemper of First M E Church in Wabash announces he will transfer to Snyder Memorial Methodist Church in Jacksonville Florida effective September 1 1904 due to health driven move to milder winters. He built a strong program at the First M E Church increasing membership to over 700 and expanding facilities. The Jacksonville church plans to bring Rev William J Harkness to Wabash. The notice notes Kemper’s departure as surprising to his congregation and praises his leadership.
Married by Rev. D. F. Kain on Saturday evening July 9 the couple James Colbert and Sonia Wiley exchanged vows. The wedding was kept private within the minister’s family and guests later dined at Enoch Rhodes home. The Record wishes them happiness.
Open air services at the corner of Main and High Streets last Sunday evening drew steady attendance. Rev. G. E. Luke delivered a sermon that was listened to with close attention. The event is praised and urged to continue through the warm months.
Notice of election at the German Baptist Brethren Church East of Silver Lake on August 6 1904 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Enoch Snell.
The ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a busy little product that changes weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. It claims mental power boosts and overall health benefits, selling for 25 cents a box by Zimmie.
Mr and Mrs F M Metheny hosted a Thursday evening gathering for Miss Lena Goshere and Miss Estella Shinneberger of Warsaw. Attendees included Ed Stout Harvey Hammon Ed Wiley Roy Carr Ezra Funk and several young ladies. Light refreshments were served and guests departed expressing gratitude for the pleasant social event. William Grease and family visited William W Hill’s country home Sunday. Will Hill praised his ice cream. James Colbert Charles Lunsford Roscoe Self and Miss Fannie Shipley were Sunday guests of Minnie and Edith Rhodes in East Silver Lake.
The Meeks returned the latter part of last week from Chesterfield where H. J. Leonard and family are spending the summer. They report Russell is in poor condition with several hemorrhages and great weakness.
Mrs. Rose Flora advertises ice cream and small tropical fruits beginning July 4. She invites patronage and notes her location as First Door South of the Post Office.
Corner Drug Store accounts are to be settled within thirty days as the owner CHARLES RAGER has sold the store and intends to close the book.
A dialog notes why jurors are twelve based on biblical and historical symbolism. It mentions prophets patriarchs tribes and gates of Jerusalem along with early practice of cart juries and penalties for nonagreement. The fragment closes with a rhyme about Mary and a fair-faced lad and a nightly drink at Rocky Mountain Tea.
A notice warns landowners of potential fines for failing to control Canada thistles on their properties. It outlines penalties for noncompliance and reminds owners to manage noxious weed growth to avoid legal action.
A wartime style notice urges immediate action against Canada thistles warning of fines for landowners and road supervisors who let thistles grow beyond four inches. It links weed enforcement to public welfare and contrasts with other laws. The piece also notes a Washington college training Catholic missionaries for domestic work and cites urging graduates to favor spiritual conversion over wealth.
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