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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1922
Page
1
Monday morning downpours pushed county lakes and rivers to flood stage surpassing historic highs. Bridges washed away highways blocked and thousands of acres under water as Silver Creek near the western crossing flooded. Many families evacuated and statewide flood losses ran into thousands with several deaths reported.
Conrad Malcom and Ernest Betzer of Warsaw were caught fishing with a net on Winona Lake on Sunday morning. They paid fines and costs totaling 42 dollars.
Mrs Rose Walburn moved her household effects to South Bend last week and will make the city her future home. Her brother Ed Evans will reside with her.
Norman Tucker died at his home east of here after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted Monday.
Norman Tucker of the farm east of town died at about five o clock Friday evening after a sudden illness on Thursday. He was past 54, born near Mentone, survived by his wife and three daughters Freda Ruth and Mary. Freda recently recovered from surgery but relapsed and could not attend the funeral held Monday at U S church with burial in Rennie cemetery.
Earl Cline of Dayton arrives in Silver Lake for a several day visit with his parents Mr and Mrs A B Cline. He has been away from the town for years and enjoys returning to his old hometown.
Several Masons from this place attended Easter services in Warsaw at the M E church on Sunday afternoon. Afterward the Knights and their ladies enjoyed dinner at the Masonic Temple following the services.
Isaac Bohnstedt of Naperville Illinois visited the Albert Bohnstedt home near town and his mother Mrs Elizabeth Bohnstedt south of North Manchester. They celebrated their birthday anniversary on Sunday April 9.
Trustee J F Clymer has been busily taking the school enumeration the past week. He collects names of all children of age as trustees from townships turn in their lists. The State Board of Education uses the results for reference on text books and school facilities. The process covers each township in about two weeks.
The eighth grade pupils of this section took the examination for graduation at the school building last Saturday. The commencement will be held at Winona on June 10 and it is expected that more than three hundred graduates will attend.
At the M E Conference Rev Sturgell was reassigned to serve Silver Lake Grove Chapel and Pleasant Grove, with Holbrook dropped from the circuit. He received word last Saturday of changes to preach at Silver Lake, South Pleasant and Disko, with Sunday services planned in the M E church after Sunday School and Disko in the evening.
D K Kissinger who ran a grocery business in the Rager room for six months moved the goods to the Brenneman room last week. He and his wife occupy rooms at the back part and also above the store.
Raymond Sicks son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Sicks southwest of town broke his arm a week ago while jumping rope. At latest report he was getting along very nicely.
Jacob Butterbaugh died at his Wabash home one evening last week. He married Charlotte Uplinger in 1859 and the couple resided nearby for many years.
Several typhoid cases are reported in Warsaw. Gordon Gresso, son of E. W. Gresso, is listed as ill. He has been sick for two weeks and developed typhoid fever recently with a high fever reaching 105 degrees for a time.
David Colbert purchased the Brenneman building on the south side of Main Street. The brick front property is described as a good, centrally located business room suitable for various commercial uses.
A daughter was born last Friday at the Floors home four miles east of town to Mr and Mrs Ernest Floor. Mrs Floor is the former Miss Marie Metzger, sister of Mrs Arthur Grimes.
The notice explains the March 1 to May 1 filing period for mortgage indebtedness statements in Indiana. It states deductions up to 1000 dollars reduce assessed value and warns of penalties for false sworn statements. Notaries Brush and Hanson offer exemption blanks to homeowners with mortgage debt on real estate.
Here from Iowa Miss Gladye Hamilton arrived Sunday from Clinton for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Haney and other relatives and friends.
President Harding designated April 16 to 22 as Forest Protection Week urging nationwide observance. The proclamation calls on public instruction officers and civic and commercial groups to persuade people of the need for forest preservation.
The Leesburg school building addition contract goes to Miller & Son of Stroh for 17 450. Elk Hart firms will handle heating ventilating and electric wiring for 8 242 11.
John Fitton suffered a heart attack at his home last Thursday near noon. He has not been in good health for several years but is reported to be getting along very nicely today.
Mrs E L Booster and her sister Miss Fern Winters visited their aunt Mrs Elizabeth Ganson in Wisconsin last Thursday and Friday. They had earlier transported their mother Amanda Winters’ remains to Fort Wayne for burial before continuing to Milwaukee.
Mrs Jacob Haney arrived home last Saturday after several months away visiting relatives in Iowa California Texas and other points. She enjoyed the trip and found many former Silver Lake residents in fair health and faring nicely.
Walter Tridle, in critical condition earlier at his east of town home, is reported improving and, barring unforseen developments, should recover enough to be out and around soon.
Mrs. Nellie Tucker and daughters express heartfelt thanks to all who offered kindness during the illness and death of husband and father Norman Tucker. Grateful for singers floral offerings and neighbors' aid. May God bless them all.
Relatives of Grandma Adams gathered for an Easter surprise at her home number 23. Daughters and families, grandchildren and great grandchildren attended and provided material for a good dinner.
Mrs Amanda Rhodes, previously in poor health for weeks, is much improved according to the latest report. Mrs Chloe Townsend has been staying at the Rhodes home to assist in caregiving.
A Norman Tucker funeral drew a sizable turnout Monday afternoon with many attendees from Warsaw, Claypool and Mentone regions.
Ray Henderson spent several days in Dayton Ohio last week for the national convention of the Delco Light agents. He was accompanied by his brother in law Harl Parker of Warsaw.
George Herman aged over 30 arrived at the Scott Clayton residence west of town. He spent his childhood there, then joined the navy about fifteen years ago and served almost continually in Uncle Sam’s employ. Recently discharged a short time ago, he now intends to stay civilian and look for work in a nearby city.
Mrs. Sarah Lynch of the southwest outskirts was found unconscious in her yard on April 8 and lay in critical condition for several days. Her son Jesse Lynch plans to care for her and may move to the family farm.
With about ten days left to file, homeowners must obtain an exemption on their real estate if a mortgage exists. The exemption must be renewed each year while the mortgage remains to ensure a tax reduction.
Rev. W B Freeland of Wabash, presiding elder of the Wabash district, was in town last Saturday as a guest at the M B E parsonage. He arranged for Rev. Sturgell to change his circuit as noted elsewhere in this issue.
Over the past week several candidates for county offices visited the locality. A. J. Logan of Warsaw, a Republican candidate for treasurer, was in town briefly yesterday calling on fellow Republicans.
Cards circulated Saturday in Mentone and nearby towns for Omer N. Igo, a Democratic candidate for commissioner in the middle district. The effort aimed to boost recognition ahead of the election.
Oliver C. Teel of Mentone spent a short time in town last Saturday. He is a candidate for nomination as county clerk and met a sizable number of local residents during his visit.
Miss Hazel Breading, deputy auditor, visited last Saturday as a Republican candidate for auditor. She is one of four candidates for the office.
Fred Meliencamp from Warsaw visited the town Monday afternoon as a Republican candidate for commissioner of the middle district. He spent time meeting local voters and introducing himself.
George Hartter of Milford campaigns on Monday seeking renomination as Republican candidate for commissioner of the northern district. He present commissioner urges support from voters in the locality.
Democratic candidate A D Bands toured Seward township, noting roads remain so bad that candidates cannot travel far from their homes. He spoke Monday about campaigning challenges across the territory.
Ira Gans of Warsaw, a Republican nominee for county treasurer, hopes to meet every voter in Kosciusko despite duties as county recorder. He lost both hands early in life but manages his business well and asks voters to consider his name at the primary.
Our schools near close on Tuesday next week with a baccalaureate at the U B church Sunday evening. An alumni banquet is set for Friday eve in the K of P hall with Hon. J. E. Eschbach as speaker. The high school commencement occurs Tuesday evening at the United Brothers church with details in the column.
Edwin Summe came home last Saturday from Marion where he underwent an operation for nasal trouble. He is doing well and spends most of his time at the store.
Chauncey Creighbaum and William Creighbaum arrived from Ohio last week for the funeral of their brother in law Norman Tucker. They stayed until after the service.
Mrs Emma Carter will hold a public sale of household goods at the Mia fia A walks home in the north west van of Silver Lake on Saturday afternoon April 22 at one o'clock Auctioneer Jessa F Lynch will conduct the sale.
On account of sickness James B. McCoy will sell at public sale on the public square in Silver Lake Saturday afternoon April 29 at 1 o'clock. Items include wagon almost new, dump boards, hay rack, hay fork, shovels, ropes, pulleys, harness parts, wagon pole, household goods, emery wheel, and many other articles.
A family shows a remarkable brood with a record flock as young birds mature quickly. Fowls are raised with attention and noted for rapid growth and promising early development.
Mr and Mrs Frank Sellers near town report their chicks develop unusually fast with half grown roosters crowing like older birds. Visitors arriving at the farm confirm the strange growth and growth reports persist despite skepticism.
Thad Cummins of Warsaw was arrested last Saturday for selling five gallons of whiskey. He remained jailed after being unable to post bail pending trial. He was fined and the sentence was to be noted by the Mayor.
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