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22 May 1903
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Silver Lake Record in Silver Lake, Indiana
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1903
Page
1
Railroad rate combine threatens Cuban sugar treaty benefits
Washington reports a prospective railroad agreement north of the Gulf aims to set a uniform rate schedule to nullify Cuban sugar tariff benefits. Officials doubt immediate prosecution but will monitor for evidence. Other items discuss General Miles protest, War Department politics, and Moody’s transfer of the Hydrographic Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Department of Justice
Gulf
Washington
Miles
War Department
Root
Gillespie
Corbin
Ind ianapolis Excursion Details
An excursion to Indianapolis is planned for next Sunday May 24. The train departs at 5 33 a m from here with a round trip fare of 125 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Eighth Grade Students Take Warsaw Graduation Exam
Several eighth grade students traveled to Warsaw last Saturday to take the common school graduation examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Preaching Services Planned at Methodist Church Next Sunday
The Methodist church will hold preaching services next Sunday evening May 24. The Sunday morning service is recalled due to Union services at the United Brethren church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
United Brethren Church
South Pleasant Decoration Day Ceremonies Planned
Decoration Day observations set for South Pleasant and area with a to be announced program. Everyone invited to attend and participate as Rev Seamons Elder of the Methodist Church delivers the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pleasant
Seamons Elder
Methodist Church
Citizens urged to plan a Fourth of July celebration
A call to discuss and organize a local Fourth of July celebration appears in the message. Citizens are urged to meet soon to plan a cost effective event that will draw attendees from near and far and foster community spirit.
Brown and Oldfather Wed in Roann Ceremony
Mr. Harry Brown and Miss Hazel Oldfather were quietly united in marriage in Roann last Sunday evening. The couple is well known locally and received best wishes from friends including Howard Tilman, Floyd Zimmerman, Mary Stont, and Ruth Babcock who accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Brown
Hazel Oldfather
Roann
Howard Tilman
Floyd Zimmerman
Mary Stont
Ruth Babcock
Hog market outlook as hog supply tightens
The article notes a large drop in hogs entering markets this year, with shortages reaching hundreds of thousands. It concludes prices will stay high and advises farmers to maximize corn and hog production to capitalize on the favorable market.
Authors’ Banquet by the Y P C E
The Authors Banquet by the Y P C E last Friday evening attracted a large audience. A long table supper followed a well rendered program featuring characters like Miss Cyhells Topsy Uncle Tom Ichabod Crane Katrina Van Tassel and others. Net proceeds totaled $15.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cyhells
Topsy
Uncle Tom
Ichabod Crane
Katrina van Tassel
John Alden
Priscilla
Josiah Allen
Samantha
Evangeline
Gabrel
Rebecca
Vanhos
Headstones for Soldiers at Silver Lake Cemeteries
Call to locate unmarked veteran graves in Silver Lake area and place suitable headstones at no personal cost. Submit full name rank company date of death and burial cemetery to G A Brush at the Record office. Do not delay in addressing overlooked graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Comrad
G. A. Brush
Record Office
J.J. Bascock
James Hall 1816 1903 Obituary from Silver Lake and Goshen
James Hall born in Gurnesy county Ohio December 16 1816 lived in Knox and Kosciusko counties before moving to Silver Lake Indiana. He ran mills flouring operations and a dry goods business served as postmaster and later retired to South Silver Lake then Kansas City before dying May 13 1903 at age 87 with services held in Goshen and Silver Lake. He leaves a large family and several sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hall
Gurnesy County
Ohio
Knox County
Brownsville
Catharine Shipley
Indiana
Silver Lake
Kosciusko County
Ind
Kansas City
Missouri
Hughes
Methodisl Episcopal Church
J. N. Penrod
Blanch
Burdge
United Brethren Church
Cummins
Piercenton
Lakeview Cemetery
Hall
Pierceton
Fleming Leaves Ligonier To Join Isenberger Venture
Lon D. Fleming of Ligonier forms a partnership with John Isenberger of North Manchester. The Ligonier Banner laments his departure yet praises him as a valuable, energetic citizen and lawyer. He served as Secretary of the Ligonier Commercial Association, contributing significantly to the city. The couple will be welcomed in North Manchester and respected in both communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
Lon D. Fleming
John Isenberger
North Manchester
Fleming
Busines
Ligonier Commercial Association
North
Manchester
Burdge and Grisso Form Partnership in Silver Lake
William Grisso becomes partner in the furniture and undertaking firm of Burdge. The business will operate as Burdge & Grisso. They return from Chicago with extensive purchases and plan to feature fine musical instruments as a special line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grisso
3. B. Burdge
Burdge & Grisso
Burdge
Grisso
Silver Lake
Messrs Burdge & Grisso
Chicago
Colonists and Homeseekers Excursion Rates to West
excursion rates apply to west northwest and southwest regions for colonists and homeseekers. details outline travel options and pricing, with dates and destinations to attract settlers and anticipate interest from prospective immigrations.
Tobacco and conscience in a 19th century Christian view
The author argues tobacco use is not condemned in the New Testament and urges individuals to follow their own conscience. He contrasts personal choice with sectarian labels, noting sin requires a law, which he finds lacking regarding tobacco. The piece explores inner spiritual renewal vs outward sectarian identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Apolos
Apollos
Christ
Jesus
Bacco
Apolies
God
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Healing
An advertisement extols DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a fast cure for skin irritations from cat scratches to boils and burns. It claims scarless healing and specific relief for piles, urging purchase through Rager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Rager
Looking Into The Future A Source Of Success
Clement A Griscom is among America's wealthiest, rising from modest means through single minded purpose, business acumen, and relentless effort. A Cosmopolitan writer credits his future vision as a key factor in his rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement A. Griscom
United States
Record subscription date on name line in wrapper
Notice explains the paper marks each subscriber with the expiration date printed after their name on the paper or wrapper to keep records accurate. The policy aims to let readers know how their subscription appears in the books.
OC U BA subscriber joins the RECORD
A reader of OC U BA becomes a subscriber to the RECORD, expanding local paper circulation and access to city news. The move signals stronger community ties and increased readership for the publication.
Headstones for Soldiers' Graves Notice Encourages Marking
A long running notice urges readers to supply information so the government can furnish headstones for unmarked soldiers’ graves at no cost. The writer questions why living friends do not act and asks those with soldier friends buried without markers to address the issue promptly.
Ice Cream Social Planned for Sunday Evening
Saturday evening May 23 in Rantz's Town a church benefit ice cream social will be held. Warsay ice cream will be served. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eoyrth League of the Ifs
Bodia Wy
Rantz
Memorial Day Round Trip Fare On Nickel Plate Road
One fare for a round trip within 150 miles by Nickel Plate Road. Tickets on sale May 29 and 30, valid for return June 1. See nearest agent or address CA Asterlin TPA Ft Wayne 5-30 68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Asterlin
Tpa
Wayne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Capitol
Washingt
D.C
Havana
Cuba
Philippine
Secretary of the Navy
Moody
Hydrographic Office
Treasury Department
Isenberger & Fleming
Homeseekers
S. Morrett
Nicetrand Fresh
Bby
Smith & Pearson
W. J. Fitton
Conner Building
Silver Lake, Ind
Syracuse
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