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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1904
Page
1
A reflective essay argues that parents should discipline to guide children learning self restraint and responsibility. It cautions against overindulgence, urges matching praise with firm boundaries, and stresses understanding a child's individual abilities rather than forcing paths. The piece references church, schooling, and public life to illustrate parenting across life stages.
Milton Hire died after a long illness following a paralytic stroke. His funeral was held in Mentone on Wednesday. He was known across this and neighboring counties for years of careful, prudent business in buying and shipping livestock and was highly respected.
Ear Smith and Ella Roth were married at Trinity M E Church parsonage Elkhart on Wednesday evening at seven oclock with Rev Somerville Light officiating. Smith is the son of G K Smith of the area. Roth is popular with many friends and the couple will reside on 7th Street and begin housekeeping.
The text argues that posture dictates health and personality, noting that stout or slouchy people lead with the abdomen while brain workers and nervous individuals lead with the head. It urges keeping the lower limbs straight, the ball of the foot touching first, and the chest held high with head back to project confidence and ease.
Noting frequent post office trips and good mobility for a man of seventy six, Uncle Fred Wiltrout suffers a knee joint illness with a continuous sore. Doctors deem operation impracticable due to age, and no serious outcomes beyond ongoing conditions are anticipated.
The last Quarterly Meeting of the conference year will be at the M. E. Church next Sunday with preaching at 10 30 a m by Pastor J W Tillman and at 7 30 p m by Elder Seamans The quarterly conference is set for Monday March 7 1904 An invitation is extended to all to attend.
Eben Harlock of Alexandria died on Sunday February 28 from a peculiar neck gland enlargement causing suffocation. For years he worked with the Lake Erie railroad as agent at Alexandria and later as manager of the Western Union Office. He leaves a wife and two daughters aged twenty and fifteen. Funeral was held on Wednesday in Alexandria.
Suburban notes report on local activities and sightings last Saturday and Sunday. Names include P W Snake Edward Clink John Tinkey Ben Schultz and family Mrs Frank Reed and James Reed. Sales at S L Speck and Ed Hall drew crowds with lunches and dinners. Weather mentions rain and a groundhog joke.
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City writes that pneumonia and a severe cough nearly killed her little boy. After doctors failed, Dr King’s New Discovery cured him and he is now sound. It is touted as the only sure cure for coughs colds and all lung diseases with guaranteed results. Sales pitch notes price 50c and 1 and trial bottles free.
Local notes report Mrs Cathrine Hill is sick with la grippe. P W Snake made a business trip to Warsaw. Mrs Della Rowland visited her mother. William Parker won on our streets last Tuesday. George Michaels and wife visited John Rowlands. Mrs Ulsh canvassed for books. Maud Lillie Homan visited with Mable Hill. Charlie Davis and wife visited relatives near Burkett. Jacob Adama and family visited Theodore Parker's home. A reflective poem ends the snippet.
The teachers report on Silver Lake Schools for the month ending February 26, 1904. It records student attendance, lessons covered, and notable progress across classes. Reports note improvements in reading and arithmetic and cite specific pupils exhibiting commendable conduct and diligence.
The fifth monthly report notes attendance issues due to numerous measles cases. In Room 1, students listed as neither tardy nor absent include Vera Zeiters, as the school tracks punctuality amid the outbreak.
Pnedge and Dodle announce the formation of a trust to accept propositions for splitting kindling wood. Contracts will be booked in order received and work will be completed as rapidly as business permits.
Fire destroyed the depot building on the Big Four line at North Manchester last Saturday at about four in the morning. Most items were lost with only some books saved from the office. an old coach on the side track serves as a temporary office and waiting room.
Sherman VanGandy who lost his left hand at Donaldson Mill is able to travel about he visited town on Wednesday for the first time since the accident. If his condition improves he may return home to Tippecanoe County by Saturday with the wound healing well.
Mrs. C. E. Wiltrout and her son Ralph visited Warsaw and Winona Lake to arrange the opening of the Prima Vista cottage for teachers attending the Northern Indiana Teachers Association session on April 5 6 and 7. A large gathering of educators from across the state is expected.
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