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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1903
Page
4
Congress convenes on Monday November 9. Indiana Day at the World's Fair is set for September 15 1904. The Alaskan dispute ends with US gains on most points. A farm safe was robbed near Gosh en with $100 cash and two watches taken. reward offered for the thieves.
The piece praises Mr McClure for retiring after a clean, well stocked shop. It notes Mr Kline is well known and capable to serve the trade. Newton Getty remains at the block handling meat with the same up to date standards, preserving the best market reputation.
Mr and Mrs Charley Reed report the birth of a nine pound girl born Monday October 19 near town All are doing well Charley is adjusting to the new condition
John M. Miller, actuary for the Mutual Insurance Company, adjusted losses on Samuel Montel's barn and Hannah Stauffer's dwelling. Montel received $250 for the barn loss and Stauffer received $9 for dwelling damage from a lightning strike.
T. O. McClure disposed of the meat market to A. F. Kline who took possession last Monday morning. McClure had managed the business off and on for several years and this may be four or five sales of the business. It is not stated whether he will quit.
The paper invites readers in Silver Lake and nearby areas to contribute local news and personal items. Teachers, ministers, and physicians are urged to notify the office with announcements, accidents, or items of local interest for publication under this column.
Subscriptions and classifieds dominate the page with sale notices at Swihart’s and Shireman’s, farm sales near town, a Grand Cloak Opening, and travel plans. Notices mention Ezra Homman, Mrs. Hanes, Mrs. Self, and readers urged to subscribe and advertise.
Newspaper fragments mention asking Earl about Swihart's cigars and subscriptions to the RECORD. It notes Fred Pritchard returning from a summer trip through Ohio and Pennsylvania and inviting orders at the RECORD office for the Hick's Almanac 1904. Also references Word and Works and Maurer's Restaurant, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Landis of North.
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