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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1903
Page
5
Readers are urged to contribute notices and reports of local interest to the office. Physicians and reporters are especially asked to notify the publication of all accidents announcements and news items for inclusion.
The column lists promotions from Colbert & Son and Swibbart on coffee and coal oil, sale chatter about lace curtains and pies, plus travel notes about residents visiting relatives and local events like a teachers institute and a protracted Franklin church meeting. Notable names include Colbert & Son, Swibbart, Maurer’s, and Mrs. Ball funeral coverage.
Auctioneer L. T. Wilson promotes stock sales and building work at Claypool Indiana with notices to write for dates. Fresh oysters advertise Maurer’s. Two weddings in Rochester unite Miss Maude Izzard and Lee Cole, and Miss Janie Izzard with Frank Cole before joining in a neighbor’s home ceremony. A small fire at Prof. Davis’ home prompts quick use of Will Clark’s chemical engine. Mr. and Mrs. O L Leonard travel to Van Wert Ohio for Perry Zimmerman’s funeral in Fort Wayne, Zimmerman’s age about fifty eight. Isenberger & Arnold offer loans at five percent with short notice and note purchases.
Mrs Ruh of Baltimore declares she has seen 78 summers and boasts of three elderly friends each over a century old.
Report notes coal price worries persist while violet bouquets remain affordable at fifty cents per bunch in urban markets. The contrast highlights small comforts amid broader economic concerns.
A witty comparison portrays the United States Senate as a boy kept after school for failing to learn on time. The remark mocks aging legislators who doubted Teddy could enforce discipline.
The twenty first annual meeting will be held in Richmond on April 2 3 and 4. The first day focuses on inspecting the manual training exhibit and visiting Earlham College. Headquarters are at the Commercial club room. An informal reception at Earlham College follows Friday afternoon. Leading educational figures from the United States will attend as instructors.
A farmer near Indianapolis reported a cow killed by trains and sought fair damages. The railroad claim agent sent a $100 check with praise for honesty and asked for a photograph to be framed in appreciation.
A new law sets hunting seasons and penalties for game crimes. It imposes fines for shooting squirrels, deer, wild turkeys, and pheasants, and requires licenses for waterfowl with photo ID and applicant details. Non-residents pay 25 for a license and operating without a license carries fines. all licenses are revocable.
Old residents report roads in poor condition with heavy wear cutting up paths. Rural mail carriers have abandoned parts of their routes, hurting country trade. The road law limits hauling on wet roads by tire width and vehicle weight, with fines for violations.
The notice explains how readers should check the REcoRD subscription expiry date printed after their name on the paper or wrapper. It states the method helps subscribers verify how their subscription appears in the records.
Advert reveals chronic cases and thin weak people need Scott Emulsion to gain flesh and strength. It promises new blood, stronger nerves, and appetite, noting doses can continue through sickness and that free samples are available with a labeled wrap from Scott and Bowne.
James A. Reed and his family plan to relocate to North Dakota in April. A public sale is scheduled for April 2. The community expresses regret at their departure and wishes them success in their new home.
A testimonial states a toddler with cramps and spasms improved after using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. The mother, Mrs Uriah Nelson of Lansing Iowa, says prior doctors failed but one half bottle stopped fits and a full bottle cured him. All druggists carry the remedy and a free book on nervous and heart diseases is offered by Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
A for sale notice lists the Gibson improved account file offered at the record office. The advertisement notes location and sale terms.
Three Poland China male pigs offered with weights around 109 pounds. First choice price is 9.00, second choice 80, and third choice 700. Contact Jay Ault located one mile west of Center Church.
If any one in need of good young farm mares or driving horses, see me for prices right. J. W. Walburn.
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