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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1919
Page
1
A suggestion from a financially capable party invites Silver Lake and nearby residents to consider establishing a flouring mill in the town. The proposal notes the current tonnage of flour and wheat shipments and urges investigation and encouragement to realize a potentially valuable local industry.
Fred Horne, long cared for at the H G Groninger home southeast of here, remains in a very serious condition as cancer on his neck continues to threaten his life. Doctors say his outlook is grave and recovery appears unlikely.
Hugh Sloan, son of Mr and Mrs Katie Sloan of Syracuse, died at Fort Leavenworth Kansas last Wednesday after a two weeks illness of influenza pneumonia. He enlisted before the Mexican trouble and served on the border. After the U S entered World War I he made several trips to and from France as a guard over court martialed soldiers.
Thieves entered the Leesburg interurban station between six and seven pm and escaped with 30 to 50 dollars. Agent Miss Lola Whitefeather was at home about three blocks away when the robbery was committed.
Rev. Biecker preached his farewell sermon to a sizable crowd on Sunday evening. He left for conference at Peru on Tuesday and his return to this congregation is not yet known.
Word from the front says Rantz B. Snobergér, with the American army in France, has been promoted to captain of the hospital dentist staff. The division he serves with is expected to sail for the United States around May 1.
Rev. J. E. Blocker traveled to Peru Tuesday morning to take part in the M. E. B. conference now in session there.
Elias Tridle died Monday after a paralysis attack at his Goshen home. His remains were brought here Wednesday and buried at Center cemetery, about 4½ miles north. He was nearly 82, once lived north of Silver Lake and ran a blacksmith shop. his wife Mrs Tridle predeceased him.
The M. E. Conference of the Northern Indiana District is in Peru this week with high turnout at each session according to reports received.
More than twenty members from the local K of P Lodge traveled to Akron for a special meeting and helped confer the 1st and 2nd ranks on several candidates. A very good time was had by all in attendance from this place.
Public sale of the late Mrs Caldwell's household effects was held last Saturday. The sale drew a large crowd and the items brought good prices, indicating strong interest and demand.
A local high school art class led by Miss Bernice Maggart will show works in a Gresso store window next week. Students include Donald Hill Dallaswood Ernest Fruitt and Hazel Deaton. The exhibit runs Wednesday through Saturday with notable progress shown over the past six months.
An elderly American appeals to generosity and duty amid war, praising financial support over combat. He shares pride in wartime bonds and charity given to the wounded and needy, urging others to back the Victory loan and proclaiming the slogan The Man Behind the Bond Behind the Gun.
Jontz resumes as assistant cashier at Commercial State Bank in Warsaw after navy service. Ernest Myers previously held the role. Myers will step aside if Jontz remains in the job. Jontz started Monday morning and will continue unless called back by Uncle Sam. A marriage license was issued in Warsaw to Harry Walter and Chloe Hildenbrand, both residents nearby. They are highly respected and receive warm congratulations for their upcoming life together.
Mrs. Robert Scott of Warsaw, a high school instructor, was surprised Friday afternoon when her husband, recently discharged from overseas service with the Army, arrived home. After obtaining an automobile, they traveled from Camp Taylor to Warsaw, where they planned to settle in for the evening.
The Silver Lake Detective Association will hold a town hall meeting this Thursday evening with a large attendance expected. The organization, less than four months old, will announce score or more new members and present new applications. all members should attend.
Urged to be present the ladies are requested to meet in the Town Hall on next Wednesday afternoon for sewing for the Red Cross.
Jones completed a Monday morning sale of his residence on East Main Street to Bennie Drudge for $1,800. Immediate possession was given and the Drudges moved to the property yesterday and today.
County plans to host April 9th and 10th sessions with a State extension man to promote the five acre corn contest. Meetings will be held across the county to boost corn yields and spread information on the program.
Mies Meta Paulus returns to her home with Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Paulus for the summer. She taught at a school near Syracuse during the past winter, and the term ended last Friday.
Arthur Tracy of Lake township has been selected to serve on the grand jury at Warsaw during the April term of court.
One high school instructor received minute pieces of steel in his right eye Sunday and a physician removed several particles from the optic on Monday. The incident prompted medical examination and care.
Mrs Minnie Rittenhouse relocates her household to the Fitton property on North Jefferson street and will reside in Silver Lake after living at her farm southeast of town since her husband died last fall.
Lee Reed and his family moved from the south part of town to North Manchester on Thursday of last week. They expect employment on the Big Four section.
Mr and Mrs Noah Hamman hosted a reunion last Sunday with all their children present Clarence of Fort Wayne and Charles and Mont of this place, along with their families. It was the first time the whole family had gathered in eight months.
A letter from John M. Bishop, a former Silver Lake youth now serving with the army of occupation in France, has arrived and will be read with interest by his many friends. He is the son of William Bishop who lives southwest of town.
Ray Henderson left last Wednesday evening for Toledo Ohio to attend a district meeting of Delco Light agents.
Eugene Hively aged 20 of Burket was arrested in Elkhart after police found a new Ford car stolen from Mentone. He admitted taking the vehicle after being questioned. the car, library book and ownership details were recovered. Sheriff Moon and Henry Meredith took the thief and car to Warsaw.
I. A. Snoberger left Sunday for Joliet with Sinvis to take up his spring trip as traveling salesman for the Star Peerless Wall Paper Co. Snoberger will promote wallpaper plans on the road as part of the company’s seasonal campaign.
The Summe household effects of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Summe were moved Monday from Mentone to Gas City as they plan to establish their future home there.
Bennie Drudge and his wife closed a deal last Saturday noon disposing of their residence at the corner of High and Sycamore streets to Jacob Bouse for 1400 dollars. Bouse will take possession within a few days.
Readable lines note the arrival of spring and start of house cleaning with strong sentiment about tasks piling up and motivation to tackle chores.
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