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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1905
Page
1
John Ayers has leased the Hively hotel and took possession of the property on Wednesday. The Ayers couple are described as well qualified to maintain the hotel’s excellent reputation for travelers and guests.
The class of 1965 commencement at the U B church drew a full house with W W Pfrimmer readings and a class address urging wholesome life. Prof Eschbach delivered farewell remarks, and C L Leonard presented diplomas to graduates amid decorations and praise from parents and pupils.
Taken to County Infirmary. W. Lighteap was sent to the county infirmary by Trustee Leonard on last Saturday at the instigation of Mr Lighteap himself. He feared mental decline and wished care without being a burden to friends. J F Civier accompanied him and witnessed enrollment. He had long been a well known, eccentric figure in the community and is now feeble in mind and body.
A.J. Sands and his family loaded household goods Wednesday for Peru and left Thursday for their new home. They had farmed southwest of Silver Dake since 1864 and face a difficult relocation from lifelong local ties. Mrs. Mary Stout purchased their home farm.
J D Cline and his wife arrived from Decatur last week and will occupy the McClure property when Elias Hively vacates. Cline, a member of the firm Cline & Co. at the Central Drug Store, has completed his term of school at Decatur and will devote himself to the store.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America will meet at Winona Lake starting May 18 for ten days. Indiana delegates have prepared for a transformed town with improved heating and lighting, cement walks, and new buildings. A laymen’s meeting on May 28 features ex President Cleveland and a planned union with the Cumberland Presbyterian denomination.
Rev HH Greenawalt resigned as pastor of Wells Memorial Lutheran Church after four years in Goshen and two years at the local church. He accepted a call to Uniondale Indiana and will depart May 1. His successor is not yet chosen.
A gathering of twenty six young people surprised Miss Clare Witter Saturday evening at the L. W. Witter home south of town. An elaborate supper was served and guests departed late, with a cordial air of celebration.
Carlisle Pennsylvania announces that J. H. Maice a blind evangelist will conduct services at Fairview church on Saturday evening May 6. Community members are urged to attend if possible.
Reports circulate that seventeen year locusts will return this year with an advance guard already seen in the country. Some claim the insects are edible and could affect meat prices, while others reference biblical passages about locusts. The push may descend at any time, prompting public speculation.
A new general assembly act imposes a fine of 10 to 500 dollars for selling fruit trees that prove to be a different variety than claimed. Prosecutions may be started within five years of delivery. The law favors farmers against swindlers and urges purchases from reliable home agents.
Reports from the family of Frank Wiltrout in South Bend give little hopeful detail. Since his return last Tuesday he has endured several serious attacks and his condition has worsened. His mother Mrs Fred Wiltrout traveled to South Bend to help care for him, returning Wednesday evening. he is described as somewhat improved but still critically ill.
Governor Hanley names a five member commission to study the needs of an Indiana tuberculosis hospital. The group includes two holdover representatives and one physician and plans to visit other states and consult TB experts to report to the next legislature on feasibility.
An editorial notes professional gamblers may disappear from Indiana as state law enforces ten day jail terms and fines for gambling arrests. It laments the shift from past acceptance to current punishment and reflects on the grim view from jail doors.
Mahlon L. Montel born near Silver Lake Indiana March 14 1870 died at his home April 25 1905 aged 35 years one month and 11 days. He faced death with readiness and kindness leaving parents Mr and Mrs George Mantel two sisters one brother and many relatives. Funeral by Rev J Co Miner at Silver Lake U B Church at one oclock Thursday. Interment Lakeview Cemetery.
Tochee, son of Hershell and Bertha Andereck, born in Burket February 24 1901, died April 27 1905 at age 4 years 2 months and 3 days after a three week illness. He leaves father, mother, one brother, and one sister. His siblings long preceded him to heaven. Funeral services were held at Palestine and burial followed nearby. The writer officially. Cc. J. Miner.
A new law effective May 1 bans chickens running at large. Poultry owners must provide housing and keep fowls confined. If chickens escape onto a neighbor’s property, the neighbor may kill and keep them with no recourse for the owner. Poultry raisers should comply or sell birds to dealers.
The piece urges buying locally to strengthen towns and counties. It argues that shopping at home saves money, builds the community, attracts factories, and boosts demand for homes and goods, framing loyalty to local business as patriotic.
The valuable horse named John, a nearly full blood Clyde owned by C. M. Wederick, died last week after an accident in his stall. He fell while turning and apparently sustained internal injuries, dying within minutes. The horse was valued at $500.
August Reeser purchased the Hively Hotel at Milford and moved his family there this week. The hotel is sub leased to John Ayers while Mrs. Reeser ran the Milford operation here, then they leased the property for one year. Mrs. Reeser left by train for Milford on Wednesday. The Reesers, once in the hardware trade, are leaving town but are praised as estimable neighbors and hoped to prosper in Milford.
The law forbids city workers from active participation in local politics and imposes a 500 dollar fine and six months in county jail for violations. Attending a nominating convention is also a violation as delegates or candidates to political conventions are forbidden.
A man at the Corner Dog Store asks a woman about her husband’s diligence. She replies he travels long distances carrying a shotgun, yet struggles with small tasks like walking a short distance. The fragment captures rural humor and local banter.
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