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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
4
Advertising rates are set on application and ads run until ordered out. Copy must reach the office by Wednesday noon. Obituaries and long announcements, plus any admission charged events, cost 3 cents per line in advance. Cards of Thanks ten lines or less cost 25 cents.
The item notes the Northern Indiana Baptist Association meeting in Golden Wednesday through Friday, discouraging fruit outlook from the Indiana Horticultural Society, concerns about St. Louis exposition branding, oil and gas land leasing near Waukursa with 5000 acres, confusion over strong willed versus stubborn, LL D honors for Mark Tsain and Mark Hanna, delayed tomato crop due to heavy rains and cutworms, Methodist United States expansion versus Unitarian opposition, and a remark on marriages tied to prospects of the wife.
A tale of a marriage begun with romance that turns legal as the couple enters divorce court. The narrative follows the breakup and the shift from idealized vows to a formal separation, highlighting the end of a hopeful journey.
The Pennsylvania and New York Central railways inaugurate a 20 hour train between New York and Chicago. On the Pennsylvania route, the shorter by 63 miles, the maximum speed is 52.6 mph and the minimum 44.6 mph.
The annual transfer of incontinent prisoners from Jefer sonville reformatory to Michigan City prison will be abandoned this year because of smallpox in the Ohio river institution. About fifty cases have appeared among inmates with some severe, but no fatalities. For over a month no released prisoners have left the walls, and most serve time in cells or light duties. The board of parole denies passes since smallpox exists at the facility.
Mrs A M Shields of Chambersburg Pa credits Dr King's New Discovery for curing severe six month illness described as Hay Fever and Asthma. She calls it the best remedy for throat and lung diseases and notes it conquers coughs colds and bronchial ailments with trial bottles offered free by C Rager's store.
A letter urges boys to greet ladies with deference and use formal titles. It notes that some youths use informal names for elders, and that respectful behavior reflects good rearing. It suggests girls should also be mindful and asserts politeness builds lasting friendships.
An odd mix of a misfitting Indian temple remark and a patent medicine pitch. The ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills at Kaver’s drug store for digestive relief. It includes a long quotation from Sam Jones about a man’s true measure being judged at home.
Local items list sick list updates and visits from Fairview area residents. Wilber Lowman was in Warsaw Wednesday. Sam Rickel and wife and Effie Hohman visited Claypool and nearby. preaching planned Sunday evening June 22. Grandma Howman of Claypool visits relatives. W P Sholtz ill but not improving. Mrs Bury Smith and her mother mentioned.
Local notes report John Price Jr in town, civic events, church meetings, and social visits. The community plans ice cream and hall use, plus updates on trains, printing, post office staff, and upcoming children day exercises.
Bucket Brieflets reports Elmer hasn't visited town recently. A birth announcement notes a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Clark Moore. Telephones arrive and daily life changes while rain feeds crops. Local visits include Mrs. Will Kern and Vera of near Silver Lake with Mrs. George Kern, and Rev. Myers visiting Miss Bertha Bush in Warsaw. Nearby families, weddings, and Sunday gatherings are mentioned along with plans to move to Catawba.
Do Scott Currin of Loganton Pa says One Minute Cough Cure beats all medicines for coughs colds and throat lung troubles. Mothers testify to its quick action and safety for children while doctors often arrive too late. It is pleasant to take and a sure cure for grip bronchitis and coughs.
The Germantown scene shows Theodore Parker remodeling a barn and farmers busy plowing corn. John Zellers observed in the vicinity Monday. Frank Flenar and Ina Homan visit Elsie Clink Tuesday. Campers near the Nilson Regents farm. Mrs. Hannah Jameson and Mrs. Lida Jameson with son Verling called on neighbors Monday. Rev. S. MoLN from North Judson visited his mother Monday and returned Tuesday.
Sisaiah Snoke born September 28 1838 in Kosciusko County Indiana died June 16 1902 in Claypool Indiana aged 63 years 8 months 18 days likely the county s first white child married to William Snoke May 10 1860 they lived on a Packerton farm later in Claypool and Michigan converted at 38 joined Pleasant Valley M E church and remained active despite illness She leaves husband a daughter Mrs Pollock three grandchildren and many friends Funeral by Rev J W Tillman at Claypool June 18 with interment at Mt Pleasant.
The Waltz Sisters present a big specialty show with Miss Sophia performing contortion and a monologue sketch burlesque by Jake the blackface comedian and Our Irish Comedian. A band concert follows on Saturday June 21 with doors at 7 50 and show at 8.
Spring fever is linked to biliousness and liver issues. The ad promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as safe pills that stimulate the liver open the bowels and cleanse impurities. A testimonial from RMEverly of Fonda, West Virginia endorses their effectiveness.
A ten day Evangelical tent meeting opens at Silver Lake with director Dr Chapman of New York. He spoke to a large Milford audience Sunday night and meetings continue each afternoon. The services are described as interesting and beneficial to all attendees.
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