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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1904
Page
4
Last May Charles Hager sold the Corner Drug Store to Dr. Zimmerman who has taken charge. His brother Robert Zimmerman works as a clerk and may later adopt the Ph G initials. Dr. Leckrone says the practice is satisfactory and promising for the young physician.
C. A. Pearson runs a thriving restaurant and grocery that plans to grow further. He branched into transient business and boards, having arrived from Elkhart two years ago and purchased a small stand that had been con.
A brief notice highlights a young man with rapid career progress. He is a member of the K of P lodge and the Modern Woodmen of America. His school time portrait is reproduced in these columns.
Dr Ira Leckrone a Rush Medical College graduate 1896 returns to Silver Lake area to set up practice. He notes growth of his business and plans for larger quarters to serve double the current trade. The firm also carries cigars tobacco ice cream oysters and groceries in stock and hints at expansion to improve convenience for patrons.
A physician who began practice in Pakerton, then returned to his hometown, opened an office and built a fine residence with office property. His hospital experience at Rush College prepared him for general practice, and his amiable wife helped care for guests, endearing the home to many visitors who ate at their table.
A. F. Kline operates a key Silver Lake meat market with 24 years of residence in the community. He is described as well known locally and not a pioneer in business, having prior experience before his current venture.
The proprietor farmed until October 19, 1903, when he bought T. C. McClure's market. He added a light plant and grew the trade offering fresh and salt meats poultry game fish, paying top prices for hides. Jacob Zimmerman, an experienced assistant, aids in the meat market with courteous service and many friends.
J. T. Dickey a northern Indiana farmer for 30 years turned to merchandising in July 1902. He traded his Wabash county farm for F. M. Jaques’s stock in Silver Lake, forming Dickey & Sons. The firm grew in Huntington, with Dickey serving on the town board twice and once as town clerk.
Over two years of improvements and open public engagement define Dickey and Sons firm. Managers support churches and schools and aim to serve community needs with up-to-date retail offerings. They stock dry goods boots shoes hats groceries hardware and offer made to measure clothing.
Citizens around Silver Lake welcomed Dr J C Hay who opened a dental office in 1896 after graduating from the Northwestern dental department.
The narrative describes a graduate from the class of ’96 who opened a local dental office, replacing distant or traveling dentists. Demand grew, leading to an assistant and then a long term female staffer, as the doctor aimed to establish a permanent local practice.
C L Leonard of Leon ard & Alspaugh left the farm 22 years ago to become a printer in Silver Lake. He worked in a newspaper office, married, then clerked in his father in law John Bilger’s hardware store for seven years. He spent 12 years with a harvesting machine company before taking a half interest in the family hardware business in 1899 and dedicating himself full time to local affairs. He is described as a conservative, trusted in all transactions.
The article notes Mr. Leonard’s conservative Republican stance and his nomination by the party to fill the town trustee seat. He is described as having supporters who believe his fitness for the trust will satisfy the constituency and uphold public confidence.
A Lake township trustee candidate argues that strong business qualities will persuade voters. He emphasizes financial stewardship, practical management skills, and community service to guide local governance.
A. Reeser of Stout & Son’s old stand runs a thriving hardware business with a complete stock. The shop includes a full tin shop by W. C. Hamman and a line of blankets, robes, and horse collars. Cooking ranges feature Bement and Baxter lines.
Re knowned art garland reports numerous sales in ranges and heaters. He also sells the time tried New Era Brand of Paints across the market.
Leonard and Alspaugh the hardware men have run 24 years. They succeeded Anglin and Leonard in 1899 and moved to a new brick building in 1902. Since the move their stock has expanded to the largest in the area.
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