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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1898
Page
4
A historic note advertises a broad stock from brooms and brushes to extracts, coffee and canned fruit. It promises a complete line of nickel, galvanized and copper ware and invites future patronage.
Hiram Rager editor promises a special Easter number with wide distribution in Silver Lake and vicinity to boost advertiser reach. The issue aims to place copies in each family and promote local business. The article also lists Methodist Warsaw district appointments and notes several clergy moves and welcomes.
In Dayton Ohio on March 24 and 25 relentless rain caused widespread flooding. Residents fled by boat as water surged through Main Street six feet deep and even submerged a police wagon horse. Trains halted and a Troy bridge floated downstream after being blown to allow floodwaters through.
J F Clymer remains in Warsaw this week while Fred Tipton of Mentone called on Silver Lake residents. Mentone and Akron guests appear throughout as residents visit families, attend funerals, and move households from Mentone to Silver Lake.
Last Saturday Silver Lake Lodge I O C F met in regular session but a social interruption occurred as visiting Rebekah members burst in with baskets to host luncheon. The editor attended as guest as the two secret orders enjoyed a pleasant evening and planned forward-looking events.
The 55th session of the North Indiana Conference wrapped up in Hartford after a week of deliberations. Delegates approved a loan repayment plan and set priorities for regional ministries amid ongoing church needs.
After rising waters, the next morning saw the river drop three to four feet easing danger. Much of the city remained flooded with extensive property damage but no loss of life was reported. Susiz Clymer.
A party from North Manchester and Roann departed by train toward North Dakota on Thursday. The group traveled together, occupying an entire coach. Frantz, Rager, and other local residents were among those joining the expedition.
The Lutheran sid society meets with Mrs. C B Leonard on April 7. Rev F M Keimper preaches at the M E church next Sunday. Christian Endeavor at the Lutheran church next Sunday evening led by Miss Lulu Babcock on The Grace of Hospitality. Y P C U at the U B church next Sunday evening on The Grace of Hospitality. Social business meeting of Christian Endeavor at Mr and Mrs Adam Stouts this Friday. Epworth League April topic The Christian Inheritance and discussion The Preciousness of Salvation with L L Kemper leading the devotional. A local business protest against advertising and stale goods ends with customers seeking other stores.
Mrs Abe Dillman aged about sixty seven died at her home five miles southwest of town from a tumor. She had lived most of her life in the community. The funeral was preached from Silver Creek Log Bethel church Tuesday morning by Elder Swihart. A large crowd attended.
Notice declares refunds on Baxter's Mandrake Bitters and Downs' Elixir if they fail to cure listed ailments. Guarantee offers money back for either 25 cent bottle after proof of unsatisfactory results. Signed by I. U. Snoberger.
An advertisement invites customers to inspect spring merchandise and pricing at I M Jaques Silver Lake Indiana. It promotes high market values for profits and urges bringing brokerage to secure top prices. Also mentions W H Kingery Co in Warsaw with a new store selling cheaper foods.
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