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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1903
Page
4
Advertising rates are set on application and ads run until canceled. Copy must arrive by Wednesday noon. Obituaries and paid notices cost two cents per line in advance, with abbreviated funeral notices free. Card of Thanks up to ten lines costs 25 cents.
The note recounts varied items from a Palestine man Ross Goodwin 22 who nearly suffocated after blowing out an Indianapolis note, to county deeds and a state agriculture board decision. It notes the Marshall county Sunday School Association convention set for March 13 and 14 at the Bourbon Methodist church.
Hiram Biggs, in precarious health but improving, hopes to serve as judge in the Kosciusko circuit court come April. The Barnum & Bayley circus, after seven seasons in Europe, will open its season in Indiana with early April appearances in Fort Wayne. The Warsaw lodge B. BE meets Tuesday and Wednesday next.
New laws end Indiana military law control for state units. Various companies statewide will soon receive new uniforms and all necessary equipment from the government.
The Fort Wayne barbers union votes to charge 5 cents extra after April 1 for neck shaving. They may add 5 cents for combing and 6 cents to pay the barber to look pleasant, raising a respectable shave to 25 cents as tension grows after a licensing bill was killed.
Local readers note a noticeable crude oil odor in the atmosphere and argue it signals a subsurface resource. Enthusiasts predict an experiment by risk takers if encouraged and protected, claiming nothing ventured nothing gained.
Will Yocum will sell at public sale at his residence one and one fourth miles north of Yellow Creek lake on Tuesday March 17 1902. Items include 3 head horses 9 head cattle 6 head hogs binder mower lumber 200 shocks corn 50 shocks fodder corn oats hay and other articles. Sale begins at 10 o clock with J D Gill auctioneer. Nine months time terms. Remember the date March 17.
A Day Much Enjoyed recounts F. M. Jaques and wife and Jacob Leffal family with Jessie at Mr. and Mrs. Sabe Myers home for a farewell Sunday dinner. Hosts served a bountiful meal, and many local friends extend best wishes as the Myers prepare to move to Miami county.
The L. W. Witter farm sale drew wide breeder interest with a large turnout. Prices reached 12600 for a single dog while 31 head averaged 235.50. Foreign stockmen included E R Morris of Indianapolis W M Swain of Pendleton and Frank Hites of Macy among others.
Rep Kline, alone among independents, opposed the bill deeming it a business proposition not political. Speaker and allies pressed colleagues to support the measure, but Kline protested and recorded a negative vote. Other representatives may similarly resist being bought to back unpopular measures.
The Souvenir Program for the Elks Minstrels at the Warsaw Opera House on Tuesday and Wednesday March 10 and 11 is being distributed in adjacent territory. The program promises high quality costumes scenery and a grand ensemble with plans for a special Wabash train return. About 35 tickets sold with potential to reach 50 before the event.
Information arrives of John Bolin a former local resident killed by railroad cars last week in the west He was a son of Elijah Bolin of this place Mrs Nelson E Miller dies at her Auburn Indiana home February 19 1903 aged 56 The deceased and her husband were once residents here and were well known to many locals.
Samuel Rouch aged 80, a well known Bristol farmer in Elkhart County, died Thursday evening at his home. Funeral was held Sunday at 2 PM in Bristol. He was the step-father of Rev. G. E. Luke of this place.
John McCrarey an old resident died at his home two miles southwest of Silver Lake on Thursday morning after several weeks illness. He was about 76 years old. Funeral arrangements are not known at press time.
Samuel Shirk of North Manchester died Sunday evening after a protracted illness. He was a harness maker and had lived there fourteen years. He was the father of Daniel K. Shirk of this place. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the German Baptist Church where he was a member, with Elder Wright conducting services.
Isenberger and Arnold offer loans at 5 percent interest with annual payments. Partial payments of 100 or multiples are accepted at any interest date. Private money is available for quick loans and they buy notes of all kinds. If you have a farm to sell, contact Isenberger and Arnold in North Manchester Indiana.
William Harter died at his home after months of illness shortly before his 74th birthday. He served in the 87th Indiana regiment during the Civil War. The funeral was held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the United Brethren church with Rev. G E Luke presiding. interment followed at South Pleasant cemetery.
Travel advertisement for tri weekly service across the continent via Nickel Plate Road with all comforts and very low rates. Apply to nearest agent or C. Asterlin T P A Ft Wayne Indiana.
Chicago firm E. C DeWitt & Co claims a witch hazel salve specific for piles and skin diseases. The ad warns against counterfeit imitators and urges customers to ask for De Witts the genuine.
Local territory sales role inviting reliable person to travel among retail merchants and agents. Salary 034 a year plus expenses, paid weekly 19.70 in cash and expenses advanced. Permanent position with standard house at 34 Dearborn St Chicago.
Mrs Maggie McClure died at her Natchez home on March 2 at about 75. Her husband R A McClure is her widower, a brother to Elias McClure of this place. Survived by two sons Charles and James and one daughter Anna who have visited relatives here. mother visited two years ago.
Capt Eli M Rager of North Manchester dies at nearly 79 following a paralytic stroke two weeks earlier. He led Co D of the 47th Indiana Volunteers in the Civil War. Funeral held Thursday at 1 30 pm with interment at Oak Lawn Cemetery under Masonic lodge direction.
Mrs. William C Chandler died last Saturday at 11 p.m. at her son John M Chandler’s home. She was 76 and died of apoplexy. The Chandlers were longtime county residents who recently moved to Plymouth.
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