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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1921
Page
1
Indications point to a band in Silver Lake to perform open air concerts this summer. An experienced musician from the east has been engaged as instructor for evening practices and on concert nights. The boys show growing interest, have ordered new music, and plan to appear early in June as a strong band in this section of the state.
A fragmented quotation contemplates not judging the living harshly, noting that if we valued the good in both the living and the dead we would spare many heartaches. It cites unnamed figures and unclear dates, inviting cautious reading.
Miss Fredx Tucker returned to Madison Wisconsin the first of the week to resume her studies in college there after visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Norman Tucker residing southeast of this place.
Frank Timberman and wife arrived last week from Oakwood Ohio and are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs H D Timberman west of town. They also visit sisters Claire Paulus and Mrs Roy Little and families residing north of here.
The item places Dick Jantz in Omaha Nebraska as he writes about people there. It notes his alignment with Horace Greeley era phrases and his presence in Nebraska during that period. The report hints at his interest in regional perspectives and public opinion.
A railroad company agreed to pay 250000 to settle all claims. The settlement resolves outstanding disputes and avoids further litigation.
The Rev. W. M. Smith, former pastor of the MB church, relocated with his family to Liberty Mills last Friday to take up assignment for the upcoming year.
William Welb went to Pierce ton to see his mother Mrs Totin Harris who has been in a critical condition for weeks. She has suffered from a complication of diseases and had been in failing health for several months.
Arthur Saussman, senior at Silver Lake high school, passed a civil service examination for railway mail clerks and is likely to report for duty soon. He will start with about 1800 dollars a year and has strong local recognition as son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Saussman, formerly from Shaywood days near Silver Lake.
The article discusses a $15,000,000 casino project aimed at serving thirsty clientele in the United States and Europe. Brazilians claim the venture will attract many visitors, justifying the build as a rival to Monte Carlo and far finer than any European palace.
The elderly Mrs Williamson perished when a Dodge auto was struck by a train near Burket. Her husband and children Barry and Faye mourn at home. Survived by father Alonzo Study and brother Earl Study of Burket. Funeral held Saturday in Burket at Palestine Cemetery.
Local readers warn of prophecies of a terrible accident in town with potential fatalities. Citizens report frequent vehicle spins through the business district and praise stricter enforcement of traffic laws and turn restrictions. Residents urge drivers to keep right and follow crossings to prevent fatalities.
The text notes a wife from Mailon preparing a cottage at Parast Falls to occupy early summer. It mentions Mr Akrected and a plan to spend the season at the dwelling.
Word reached Monday of the death of Lawrence Haddix in Akron Ohio. The Rad dix boy died at six. Funeral services were held yesterday in Lima Ohio with E. A. Arnold and Mrs Weldon Williams of Claypool in attendance.
Hugh 5 Hill of Niles Michigan visited here with his mother Mrs. Alice Hill and his brothers Alvio and Clarence Hill and their families during the latter part of last week.
A card from Chas Sauer of Sapulpa Oklahoma states the family had been under smallpox quarantine from March 23 until last Sunday when the quarantine was lifted.
Oleg Gorda recently arrived from the East and has stayed with the Teeters ten days. Dora Teeter and Mrs. Gor rly are mentioned. Gorda has not decided where to settle yet, though several good positions have been offered.
Mrs. Denser of Claypool has returned home from a Fort Wayne hospital where she received cancer treatment. She is sister to J. F. Clymer who lives west of the area and is known to many residents.
Sheriff Mooh of Warsaw arrested Emma Tompkins of Sidney on a bigamy charge. The complaint by James Madison alleges Tompkins married him in South Bend on October 28, 1915 and later wed George C. Garvin in St. Joseph County Michigan on September 29, 1920 without divorce. She is jailed in Warsaw awaiting hearing.
Word received from Indianapolis says Mrs. S. C. Hanes fell ill Monday at her home with appendicitis and was rushed to a hospital where an operation was planned for Tuesday. No word has come yet on whether the operation occurred.
Here from Illinois Henry Clink brother of Samuel Clink has been here from the Danville Illinois soldiers home assisting in caring for Mr. Clink.
The article notes money in circulation stands at 56.60 per bead, a figure far above the old greenback era which rarely exceeded about 20 dollars per person.
Senior classes across the section are busy arranging the closing day and commencement. Dates and locations are being set with the number of graduates at each site to be confirmed, including April 21 for 8 graduates and April 22 for 575 graduates.
Sunday School figures compiled by Misa Nellie C Young show thousands of Hoosier children in public schools lack religious education due to not attending Sunday School. Of children six to twenty, 129626 are in Sunday Schools while public school enrollment is 778786. A statewide Children's Week starts April 24 with song festivals parades and house-to-house visits to boost parental interest and get families into Sunday School and related classes.
The Lake Township Sunday School convention will be held at the ME Church in this place on Sunday May 8. The program is being arranged and will be announced later.
Inventory filed for the late Solomon C. Dickey listing real estate and personal property valued at 24916.40 with debts of 10014.09 leaving a net estate value of 14904.01. Dickey was general manager and founder of Winona Assembly and Bible School.
In Wabash on Saturday April 9 a marriage joined Misa Aletha Flitcraft of the southwest to Gilbert Layroo of Marion. Rev. D. B. Buffington officiated at the courthouse with several courthouse officials witnessing. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Louisa Flitcraft and friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
Sunday commemorated Mrs Zimmerman turning 65 with a planned surprise by her children. Family members Blyod Zimmerman from Brazil and others attended at the parental home, sharing a filled dinner and enjoyable moments among those present.
F J Gibbard founder of the Leesburg Journal in 1908 and long time editor has accepted a new post as superintendent of the mechanical department at Evangelical Visitor Publishing House Napanee. He leaves Leesburg after demanding hours and confinement. Gibbard built a splendid local paper and deserves success. he is succeeded at Leesburg by B H Agnew.
William Colbert reports his wife fell very ill at her home last week with a serious condition. An operation was performed in Rochester on Tuesday after she was moved there on Monday. Latest word says she is getting along as well as could be expected and recovery is hoped.
A partial OCR fragment mentions mumps cases and rising health concerns, prompting officials to monitor the outbreak and urge public vigilance while awaiting clearer reports.
EH A Franks, a high school instructor, will depart as schools close to begin a hunting expedition in British Columbia. He plans to spend some time there before returning.
A report states George K Garvin was arrested Monday evening by Sheriff Moon on a warrant charging him with assault and battery. The affidavit alleges Garvin assaulted his mother at their home near the locale referenced in the document.
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