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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1904
Page
1
Special Rally Day Exercises will be held at the M E Sunday School next Sunday morning October 9. Each class will have a representative on the program and Rev Sarsh will close with a review of the day's lesson. Everybody invited.
We extend our sincere thanks through the Record to friends and neighbors who kindly gave assistance and sympathy during the sickness death and burial of our son and brother Samuel Beber and family.
The Farmers Bank of Silver Lake Indiana says it can finance Joanson real estate anywhere in northern Indiana at a lower rate. The bank approves loans in house and funds on abstract completion. They invite borrowers to call to discuss financing.
The D of R lodge held a banquet last Thursday evening with a fine program of songs recitations and addresses. Substantial refreshments followed as social games and activities continued until late.
The piece describes the corn cutting season near its end with wind damaged fields. Stacks are twisted and in knots making cutting difficult, though much fodder appears promising if it can be cut and stored. Farmers face trouble as winds bow and tangle stalks in several areas.
Dr. F M Kemper retiring pastor of the First Methodist Church and his family passed through Wabash on the Big Four Tuesday evening at 5 o clock en route from Warsaw where they spent four weeks to Jacksonville Florida where he will assume the pulpit of the First Church this Sunday. A large crowd at the depot bid them farewell as the new pastor arrives this week to preach for the first time.
A local piece notes a small hickory and walnut crop this year due to few trees and a tough season. It warns that demand will outstrip supply, and early nut gatherers may secure most winter provisions while latecomers risk going empty handed.
The law requires parents or guardians of children aged seven to fourteen to ensure attendance at public private or parochial schools for a term no shorter than local schools. A county truancy board appoints officers to notify families and prosecute noncompliance with fines and possible jail time.
O. E. Votan, chief of the Indiana mail service, adds a mail clerk to the early morning south bound train and the night north bound train. Mail will be handled to and from these trains like the others, giving three mails per day each way.
Broad nails indicate a gentle nature and modesty while narrow nails suggest studious curiosity and science interests. Small nails point to obstinacy. round nails to pride in achievement and hasty yet forgiving temperament. Long nails imply caution and low human trust. white nails show sociability, fevers, and weak constitution.
The Democrats of Koscusko county met in mass convention at Winona Park auditorium on Wednesday October 5 at 1 pm and nominated officers. For representative Stephen Fisher for prosecuting attorney Geroy W Baker for northern district commissioner Joel Hall.
Rev. H Herendeen returned from the Eldership conference in Syracuse and will remain at Auburn for another year. He is described as a young man of ability and quickly rising prominence in the Gospel ministry.
War saw yesterday reunion of Coland F of the 12th Indiana Volunteer Infantry attended by local veterans. Soldiers’ reunions have become more common recently with fewer veterans present each year as the 61 era men age.
Harley Benson Beber born April 19 1883 died September 27 1904 aged 21 years 5 months and 11 days. Survived by his parents Samuel and Ann Beber a brother two brothers and a sister. Funeral held September 29 at 1 p.m. with services at home and Germantown church. interment Germantown cemetery. Rev A J Cummins preached.
Repair and all kinds of tin work offered at the old Stout & Son's stand with prompt service and reliable craftsmanship for household and shop needs.
A social gathering at the pastor's home drew over forty Church members and friends to show support and appreciation. The donors gave what was needed, avoiding surplus, and the pastor notes the value of friendship cannot be weighed. The host family thanks all and invites another visit. D. F. Kean and family.
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