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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
4
About $25 was raised in appreciation for local service. From 7 to 9 p.m. over 100 attendees contributed gifts. Churches, schools, and nearly all businesses sent donations. Rev O B Wells and Rev Riley added charm and hosted a well lit yard party with cards for attendees.
Five miles southwest of town P B Kreig died by suicide in a stock-well at his home after an afternoon return from Akron. He tied a horse to the buggy for his wife to drive to the school, vanished from sight, and was found standing, head covered by water but not fully submerged. The inquest noted possible mental imbalance and his death mourned by a grieving family. The piece also covers a revival at the U B church ending with about 125 at the altar and 7 new converts, noting strong community impact and ongoing efforts led by Rev Riley and others. Nearly 50 members joined the U B church. Rev Riley planned further meetings at Claypool amid continued revival enthusiasm.
Last Tuesday night the United Brethren church hosted a donation drive led by Reverend Riley. parishioners contributed funds and goods to support local families in need, with a special appeal made for winter essentials and school supplies.
Judd Babcock visited Manchester on business while Alvin Robinson of Warsaw was in Silver Lake today. Mrs. George Michaels spent Sunday with her daughter in Marion. Miss Viola Selee of Warsaw stayed with E M Paulus Sunday. Miss Blanche Cramer of Rose Hill visited friends in Silver Lake. Jack Dilsaver of Claypool took a job at Paulus Bros butter tub factory. Robert Reed of Alexandria visits this week. C L Leonard is in Delphos for Deering Harvester Co. business. Trustees Babcock and Barber attended a county education meeting in Warsaw. Dr Ira Babcock of Rochester was in Silver Lake earlier then Marion. Rev O B Wells of Frankfort visits here. Gen Reud Williams printing anniversary celebrated in Warsaw. J W Walburn and son Percy of Claypool plan to remove to Silver Lake. Joe to assist spring work. Mesdames Burdge and Terry with Daniel Terry Jr visited Mrs Dan McKahan at Wabash for a Saturday dinner party with about a dozen guests. The social gathering ended near sunset.
Rev J W Riley opened a series of meetings in Claypool and will preach in Center and later town churches inviting others to join. The Lutheran Aid Society meets March 24 at Mrs Mary Shipley’s home. Miss Roxy Terry leads Ep worth League next Sunday. Rev Mellinger’s last conference year appointment is Liver Lake and South Pleasant with Mrs Mellinger attending Hartford City. A U B church wood chopping and dinner occurred today at Epic Wells. Fannie Shipley to lead Lutheran C E on temperance topic. Bro Perry, a longtime convert to the U B church, died after thirty years in the faith. buried at Silver Lake cemetery with relatives.
The Seward town ship popular institute met in the brick church by Yellow Creek lake. Despite bad weather the large crowd filled the building as patrons and pupils discussed educational interests. Superintendent Worley and Band Officer Sellers attended and spoke.
Philip Parry, born February 17 1842 in Starke county Ohio, died in Chicago on March 6 1898 at age 56 years 19 days. He was brought here for burial March 7.
Notice from I. U. Snoheiger offering refunds for Baxter's Mandrake Bitters and Downs Elixir if they fail to cure listed ailments. Agreement covers 25-cent bottles and a 50-cent bottle, with money refunded if not satisfactory. Guarantee requires one 25-cent bottle to prove satisfaction or full refund.
The letter invites customers to inspect goods and pricing, promising bottom prices and high market rates for produce. It emphasizes ready service and reliability from I Al Jaques in Silver Lake Indiana.
An old advertisement proclaims Bucklns Arnica Salve as the best salve for cats bruises sores ulcers rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It offers 25 cents per box and lists I U Snoberger as the seller.
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