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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
6
An old advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer candy lozenges as a cure for worm infestations in children. It alleges symptom relief and restored health with a testimonial from Mrs. A. J. Brisbin of Elgin Illinois. Product is marketed as guaranteed and available at druggists or by mail.
Abe Rhoades died last Friday July 18 in the county infirmary at age 77. He and his family lived for years in Silver Lake before settling elsewhere. A longtime operator of engines and threshing gear, he retired due to infirmities. Funeral services were Sunday at Center Church north of town conducted by Rev Noah WieCoy.
Fred Walters is on the sick list. John Fruit and wife and Mrs. Lydia Hay and daughter visited at the Martin Hay home last Sunday. Rev. T D Butterbaugh delivered a sermon at West Eel River church. Gospel Hill cemetery has a new fence, gate soon. Emanuel Leckrene and whre visited his aged sister at George Isenberger home. Sister is 88. Mrs Noah Shireman of Silver Lake was buried at Middle Eel River cemetery last Sunday. Rev T D Butterbaugh conducted services.
A large local crowd gathered in the auditorium Sunday afternoon to hear Hon. W. J. Bryan Secretary of State deliver his lecture The Making of a Man. He spoke a second time in the evening. Attendees praised the eloquence and impact of the talk.
Call Rush Hanson at the Rec ord office in Silver Lake to obtain Money Saving Magazine Clubs catalogs and have subscriptions processed through Authorized subscription dealers, saving time and money on magazine orders.
Five boys from Cincinnati and Richmond fled home and rode a Santa Fe express between Chicago and Joliet. The Richland boy Halfock stood up and was struck by a bridge, likely fracturing his skull. others clung on in fear as cinders burned their faces. All escaped the worst only by stopping at Joliet.
Will Irwin recalls his dream on a parlor car where he fought a phantom band of robbers and woke to apologize to a Hebrew passenger. The passenger calmly notes even if harmed, the railroad company would likely not pay damages.
Spectators in Japan shower the winner with hats to show appreciation for skill. Attendants present the champion with hats and gifts as the owner steps forward to collect them. The custom is said to reassure the winner that enthusiasm will endure until cooler moments arrive after the excitement has passed.
The text discusses the invention of gunpowder attributed to a Cordelier monk and notes uncertainty about the first firearm. It mentions early experiments with gunpowder as a military agent and references its impact on English military actions.
Mr Sirius Barker voices concern about safety devices for the flying machine noting a parachute could be mistaken for an umbrella and borrowed. The exchange highlights practical difficulties in making new technology trustworthy.
Last week Dufford Brandenburg suffered rheumatism while Mary Petygen had a foundation laid for a new house. Ben Nehr moved and will repair his barn. Metzger Craver and Tucker threshed. farmers stored hay and grain as threshing began. Samuel Cautlman stays with daughter Mrs Bloom and remains the same in health and habits.
George A Brush and Charles C Hanson are the notaries available at the Record Office for any notary work during business hours.
On July 16 1913 a petition filed in Kosciusko County Indiana requests two free gravel roads in Lake Township. The document lists over fifty signers including E W Gresso and names the Lake Silver Lake area with roads to run four miles and forty feet wide with grading drainage and crushed stone. A hearing before the Board of County Commissioners is set for August 8 1913 with engineer and viewers to be appointed.
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