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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1904
Page
1
The Colbert Store suspended operations last Thursday due to protracted unpaid debts and growing creditor pressure. The doors were closed and keys handed to Stout & Son, the major creditors, with a receiver to manage the stock for liened parties.
The firm Snoke and Helser black smiths dissolves its partnership by mutual agreement. Snoke remains in the same shop and Hoelser works independently in the Red Shop north of the Hively Hotel.
Public interest grows in Uncle Sam's land lottery with drawings set for July and August. Applicants must register beforehand. Lands opened: Montana 1,100,000 acres Minnesota 400,000 acres South Dakota 416,000 acres North Dakota 104,416 acres.
J. H. Myers of Walcott Ind has visited Silver Lake seeking a site for his watch and clock repair business. He may take desk space at the post office lobby window and comes well recommended as the town seeks reliable full attention to the new venture.
Elias McClure, aged over 91, has been indisposed for weeks but remains remarkably vigorous for his age. Though unable to work his land, he can read for about an hour at a time without glasses and has never used therapy.
Township residents may use the Public School library from 2 10 to 4 00 pm on the second and fourth Saturdays each month starting in May. Books may be borrowed for two weeks with library rules applying. Jacob J Barret serves as Librarian at the schoolhouse during these hours. Jemry L Arthur, Trustee.
F B Farman and family leave on Tuesday for St Louis to visit the World’s Fair and other southwest stops. They expect to be away about two weeks. Ed Jones of the extra force will fill the vacancy as agent during Farman’s absence.
Frederick J. W. Skiff argues the St Louis Exposition will be a living picture of human progress, a highly classified social encyclopedia of industry, art and science. It will organize 16 departments, 144 groups and 807 classes, with Education first and Physical Culture last, showcasing civilization’s trophies.
Mentone plans a high profile game against the Nebraska Indians next Monday May 16. The visiting team, renowned across Lincoln Omaha Chicago and other cities, has played in over four hundred venues in the United States and Canada.
Bishop N Castle of Philomath Oregon, long known to the St Joseph Conference, attended the quarterly U B Church conference here last Sunday and delivered two excellent sermons one in the morning and one in the evening. Large attendance greeted his coming and the congregations were well repaid.
The Ladies Gold Watch Contest at Flavien's Drug Store closed Saturday evening May 7 with Miss Lula Sprigg crowned the winner. The gold watch valued at $25 was awarded after a final count conducted Monday morning by Samuel Smith and G. A. Brush.
Lula Sprigg expresses gratitude to friends who voted for her in the recent watch contest held at Flavien's Drug Store. The note thanks supporters and notes the event took place at the local store.
Through postmaster Ferree and J L Miller of Elkhart an arrangement provides twenty cast iron G A R markers to place one at each soldier grave in South Pleasant cemetery. Efforts aim to mark more graves in the cemetery and extend the program to other veteran graves.
Mrs. O. O. Oliver is sick this week. J. K. Bucher lays tile ditch this week. Roy Landis of Akron area visited. Israel Landis and wife visited Mose Landis home near Akron. Clarence Eber reports eight pound girl. Miss Elsie Landis working near Akron visited home. Rev. J. E. McCawly preached last Sunday evening to a large crowd. F. T. Bucher owns a new riding plow. Young men advised to have nerve when taking ladies to church. Charles Adams and Miss Blanche Frame visit Mrs. S. A. Hohman from North Manchester. Margaret Paulina Roberts born near Beaver Dam, Kosciusko Co., Ind. Sept 6 1874 died May 5 1904 aged 29y 7m 29d. Married Franklin Newcomer Sept 17 1898. Survived by husband, parents, three sisters. many friends. She kept peace with God and her last words praised Him.
Charles Johnston works for M P Sholty while Charles Adams of Chicago stays a few days for fishing. James Reed visited Warsaw last week. Ed Hobman and son Dallas paint for Rebecca Andrews. Sheriff Sant Martin of Wabash plans to fish here this week. Charles Green and Ray Frame from North Manchester also fish. Grandma Hohman returned from North Manchester last Wednesday. Newt Lautzenheiser of North Man...
In Ger mantown on Sunday Joe Parker rested at home while John Clink and his wife enjoyed the day at Joshua King’s. Monroe Rhoades from Claypool walked the streets Monday and several locals attend the Silver Lake quarterly meeting last weekend.
A herd of 25 Jersey cows assembled at the St Louis World’s Fair for a six month universal dairy test. Inspector W R Spann praised their condition after a thorough check of 40 selected animals. Cows from top US herds compete against Holsteins and other breeds, with milk fat and production costs measured. The test runs May 16 for 120 days amid model dairy barns and public viewing.
An explosion at the Swihart Store gasoline plant Tuesday evening caused wide alarm among employees and shoppers. No one was hurt though clerk Lilian Burt was struck by flying debris. the new generator and piping system failed, tearing pipes from fastenings and scattering lamps and glass while ceiling boards were damaged.
A special meeting will be held at U B Church on Sunday May 15 at 12 p m to make arrangements for decoration services. Everyone is requested to be present.
Governor Durbin issues annual proclamation for Memorial Day May 30 urging cessation of business and adornment of veterans graves with flowers. He calls for observance as a sacred holiday in harmony with its patriotic purpose.
A blaze at Etna Green destroyed Albert Wright’s livery barn last Friday night. The fire soon spread to nearby buildings causing heavy damage. Fire was discovered after it had gained headway but residents’ quick response saved much of the town. Officials suspect arson and are pursuing suspects.
McClure Jaques youngest son of F M and Mrs Jaques of our town recently passed a credible examination and was admitted to the bar. He is now a full fledged lawyer and the paper congratulates him hoping for prominence in his profession.
Delegates and alternates listed for Democratic State Convention in Indianapolis May 12 with T. J. Colbert and E. Kerlin as alternate. Senatorial Convention details pending with J. L. Arthur and Monroe Paulus as alternate. Joint Senatorial Convention names Dr. J. M. Amiss and O. W. Shipley as alternate.
The G A R encampment will take place mid June with June 18 to 15 mentioned as the meeting period. Citizens in Warsaw and Winona are preparing for a large gathering to ensure success and commendable management.
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