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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
4
Rates for ads require application and all ads run until canceled. Copy must reach the office by Wednesday noon. Obituaries and long notices over thirty lines and paid entertainments cost 3 cents per line in advance. Cards of Thanks up to ten lines cost 25 cents.
Cuba fixes May 19 as Deco ration Day. Leesburg to run two rural mail routes starting July 1. Koscinski County Democra tic Convention slated for June 14 at Lake side Park Warsaw. Boston man lists what he calls the best fifty American poems. Wabash district Epworth League convention set for June 23 and 24 at Mentone. Evangelistic meetings led by Dr Wilbur Chapman begin July 1 across the county. Wisconsin hypnotist believes he can subdue a bull by gazing into its fiery eyes.
The county convention will be held at Lakeside Park War saw on Saturday June 14 as a delegate convention. It will allocate one delegate for each four votes cast for Allan Dollars the democratic presidential elector in 1900.
Martha Washington will be the first woman honored with a likeness on United States postage stamps. The article notes this historic new issue marks a milestone in the stamp program.
The piece notes a centennial death anniversary announcement and warns against leaving rotting livestock like hogs and chickens, which can spread disease such as cholera. It cites neighbor disputes and urges prudent conduct to prevent pestilence.
The article notes Vesuvius firing cinders and lava during a recent disturbance, with the Italian government urging residents to move away from the base and closing roads to the summit though visitors can still approach near the crater. It also mentions Indiana fish hatchery plans and Kosciusko county’s many lakes suitable for the site.
Geof Marsh of Necrons Texas credits Kodol with ending years of dyspepsia after trying pepsin and medicines. He says the product reproduces natural digestive juices and digests any food, restoring health after multiple bottles. Chas Rager endorses similarly.
Joel W Hawley born February 8 1835 near Oxford Ohio died at Silver Lake June 1 1902 aged 77 years 3 months and 23 days after a long life in Pleasant Township Indiana He apprenticed as a cabinet maker in 1850 and joined his church for fifty years His sudden death followed a severe cold and was attributed to heart failure after a distressing evening episode with his final request for help and a physician’s intervention.
Tuesday sightings include Snake at this place and Jonathan Alexander having his house repainted. Rev. Miner of Barket preaches next Sunday morning. Newcomer & Son ship strawberries this week. James Gill and son seen in town. Young people dined with Chas Williamson family. Sam Regenes and wife from near Silver Lake visited. Frank and Jake Newcomer hosted guests north of Palestine. Charles Adams of Chicago visited S. A. Hohman’s family. John Reed’s rubber tired buggy damaged by a kicking horse last Sunday.
The notice states time extended but May 16 would have closed the cut prices. It announces continuation of low prices on most goods, with a focus on cash or produce payments. Stock remains large, especially in shoes, while the seller, F. M. Jayguves, emphasizes cash is needed.
Mrs A M Shields of Chambersburg Pa credits six months of Hay Fever and Asthma with nearly killing her but says she was cured by Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. The advertisement claims it cures Throat and Lung Diseases including Coughs Colds and Bronchial Affections with guaranteed bottles 50c and 1 and trial bottles free at C Rager's.
The Young People’s Christian Union of the United Brethren church invites old and young to Sunday evening services. The topic is How the weak become strong drawn from 11 Corinthians 12 9. Conducted by J Burt.
An old advertisement argues that sacred cows defile temples and urges use of Dr. Kings New Life Pills to cleanse the system. It claims benefits like lively livers and good digestion, selling for 25 cents at Kager's drug store.
The article honors a longtime Silver Lake resident and Civil War veteran. It details his enlistment in 1862, a severe wound near Richmond Kentucky, discharge in 1863, and his later roles as cabinet maker, justice of the peace, and notary. It notes his church involvement, temperance advocacy, family, funeral details, and interment at Lakeview Cemetery.
We thank neighbors friends Sabbath School class and Old Soldier Comrades for kindness assistance and sympathy during the death and burial of our husband and father. Mrs M L Hawley and children.
Miss Joyce Merica and Zella Parker visited Austie Yount one day last week. The social call highlighted friendly ties among local residents and included shared news and conversations.
A Brooklyn minister queried young men across the United States about the ideal young woman. They favor Christianity and housekeeping knowledge, oppose profanity and wine, with small percentages open to slang or limited dancing and card play. On coeducation, 70 percent prefer mixed schooling.
An advertisement urges avoiding summer coughs and colds, touting One Minute Cough Cure as a fast acting remedy for coughs, colds, grip, bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. It claims safety and immediate effect with testimonials from J H Bowles of Groveton NH.
Meetings visits and social calls dominate this week’s community blurbs. Chas Snoke’s business trip to Claypool, John Rowland’s call at J. W. Clinks, and Edward Clink’s evening trip mark Monday. Mrs Kathrine Hill and family hosted Sunday visitors while the Hollman sisters toured Warsaw earlier in the week.
A claimant from Yankeetown Indiana touts De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve as preventing serious wound complications and healing a 30 year running sore after trying many remedies. The ad warns against counterfeit products and includes a customer testimonial from H. Chardly.
Market listings show sheep at 3.50 to 4.50 per head and lambs at 5.00 to 6.60, with Maurer’s offering ice cream for 60 per dish. Local dairy and meat trades reflect modest demand and stable wholesale quotes.
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