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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
1
Mrs Amos Seitner residing five miles south of town suffered a stroke of paralysis last Saturday while on the bank of a small lake with her daughter. She was taken home in a very critical condition as darkness and a queer sensation came over her, with her daughter summoned by her husband working nearby.
E M Funk has bought the Jacob Rager property on North Jefferson Street now occupied by the E W Maggert family. He plans remodeling soon and will move in afterward.
Residents report the Silver Lake band, after a winter of practice, is ready to perform outdoors. Attendees anticipate a public rehearsal and likely street appearances as officials await a formal announcement.
A small sack of government seed was sent by Hoo. HW. A. Barnhart to be handed out to readers who did not receive a test shipment. If you have not received a package, call this office at once.
Charles Jameson and wife of Annville Pennsylvania have spent the past weeks visiting relatives and friends in the locality. The Jameson family once lived on a farm three miles north of here before moving to Elkhart. They have since resided in Pennsylvania for the past couple of years.
Lloyd Saner, living six miles north west of here, suffered a paralysis stroke Tuesday. It affected his entire right side and left him in critical condition. He had kidney trouble weeks earlier and has not been well. his mother and sister live in California and his brother in Oklahoma. An update before going to press says he is slightly improved.
Mrs. E. E. Martindale will deliver a sermon at the Franklin church three miles west of town next Sunday. A large attendance is desired.
In New Fi jd of Labor residents report Rev. E. E. Wright has moved from Larwil to a small place called Santa Fe and now receives mail via Route ment of Peru. Wright says the new location is pleasant and he likes the work there.
Rev Fryberger filled the pulpit at the United Brethren church last Sunday due to Rev McCoy’s absence, serving the congregation in this place.
Henry Fisk and George Johnson traveled from Wabash on Saturday and remained through Sunday with the Pear brothers. They spent most of their time at Myrtle-Glenn Park.
Frank Zimmerman and his wife will relocate to North Manchester after purchasing property there. They plan to make the new home their residence, and locals express regret at their departure, praising their friendly presence and friendships formed.
A social uplift program urges formation of village to city groups with church school press and fraternal members. Emphasis on simple living Sunday instruction domestic science patriotism and practical occupations to spur nationwide uplift and wiser public action.
Rager and Pearson have led extensive work at Myrtle Green park over the past weeks. The grove has been raked, trees trimmed, new saplings planted, a wall being built around ground for a future fish pond, and buildings will be painted white to improve appeal for summer visitors.
Frank Smith, who has stayed with his brother Samuel Smith for over a year, left today for Piqua Ohio to visit relatives and friends for a period.
A telegram from Charles Saner of Sapulpa Oklahoma says he is en route to Indiana to be at his brother Lloyd’s bedside. He is expected to arrive Friday.
The family of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stiver held the infant’s funeral yesterday afternoon in North Manchester. Attendees included Ed Drudge and his sons Charles and Ray and daughters Luta and Mrs. John Ayers with her husband.
Mr and Mrs Esta Baker visit Indiana this week with Mrs James Nelson. They wed in Michigan last Wednesday and traveled to Indiana for a wedding trip. They previously visited the groom's parents in Laketon and plan to reside in Kalamazoo Michigan after their trip.
Mr and Mrs J D Cline were in Winona Monday arranging a summer cottage as Mr Cline will be employed as instructor in the college there.
Last Sunday brought a cool air but sunny skies as Myrtle-Glenn Park welcomed a large crowd all day. Many visitors from nearby Claypool joined locals to enjoy skating at the rink and youth activity.
At work in a drug store Miss Iva McKrill began duties at Rager and Jontz store last Friday and will care for the soda fountain this summer.
Professor E Botts travels to Marion Tuesday to take up summer teaching duties in the local school. The move follows prior appointments and aims to support the summer session program in the town.
Newt Lautzenheiser of North Manchester moved several loads of goods to Yellow Creek Lake for summer residence. The Lautzenheisers recently returned from Florida where they had been since last fall.
Ed Davis and his wife left last Friday for Erie to visit for a few days before continuing to Trenary in the upper peninsula where they once lived before moving here over a year ago.
A fire Monday morning consumed the house and contents at the Jack Hill farm south west of town. Will Johnson occupied the dwelling but was away when the blaze started.
Information reached us last Saturday stating Mr and Mrs Vernon Goss of Marion are proud parents of a seven pound baby boy born Friday April 18 at their home.
A four member committee from three local churches met last Friday at J. P. Homman’s home to discuss a union Sunday school and township convention. The plan calls for a May 4 union Sunday school service at the United Brethren church in the morning followed by an afternoon convention with an expected sermon and a strong program.
Mr and Mrs Bud Moore are the parents of a ten pound baby boy. The newborn arrived at their home Tuesday night.
Warsaw marshal Moon issues a notice to all poultry owners to pen up their stock. Many chickens run free have already been pinched, and owners who let fowls roam face fines. The town needs tools to curb the widespread feeding by fowls in various parts of town.
James Harter Mrs Ellen Snyder and Jared Harter attended in Warsaw Wednesday for the funeral of Thomas Harter son of Thomas Harter aged 17 years and 1 day. The father died seventeen years ago last November from injuries after being shot in the back while rabbit hunting.
Magazine clubs and subscription services available through Brush and Hanson at the Record office Silver Lake. Authorized subscription agency can save customers time and money by handling subscriptions and providing a Money Savino catalogue.
Elia Alice declares devotion to her art while Cora says any suitor could persuade her to end it. The witty social note portrays two women differing on marriage and ambition in a concise domestic vignette.
Harve Geiger of Milford, who finished high school here last week, left last Saturday for New Richmond to canvass that territory selling a book on livestock diseases and their treatment. He plans to return the first of July for a short visit.
Notice seeks those intending to file mortgage exemptions at the office to come in by April 28 to allow filing with the auditor before month end. Exemptions will not be executed on the last day of the month.
E W Gresso Fann Kerlin Roy Hanes and wives Ed Botts and wives Noah Frantz and wives attended a surprise at the Fred Hipskind home in Wabash last Thursday honoring Charles Hipskind on his 39th birthday. The gathering of four local families enjoyed a grand evening that will not soon be forgotten.
Mrs Calvin Gresso was taken quite sick at her home a week ago and remained in critical condition for several days. The latest report states she is much improved now.
Miss Bessie Snyder traveled to Sodus Michigan last Saturday to visit friends for several days. She plans further visits to Goshen and Mishawaka before returning home. She returned home on Wednesday.
Ralph Hively his wife and two children visited with grandmother Mrs. Elizabeth Hively and uncle Arthur Hively in Silver Lake on Monday. The family, formerly from Silver Lake and now in Laporte, is arranging to relocate to Montana.
A brief classified style notice from Claypool Lumber and Coal inviting customers to call for any building needs and promising prompt attention to orders, regardless of size.
The Winona Quarterly for 1913 arrives with the complete program of the Winona Assembly and Bible Conference. It highlightsBethany girls meetings Home Mission conference Winona’s schools and three local extravaganzas Ahasuerus The Lost Princess and Venetian Night. The introductory piece proclaims Winona holds the key and presents word pictures of the resort’s natural beauty amid lush groves on Winona Lake.
The newly organized Dorcus society of the Methodist church met at Mrs. Wood's home yesterday Wednesday. A chicken dinner was served.
Lumber orders invited by phone or mail with prompt attention and quality guaranteed. Prio is quoted at once on anything without obligation. Claypool Lumber & Coal Co.
A local plea urges residents to join a fund at the Grosso store to purchase oil for street dust control. Property owners on principal streets are asked to contribute a small annual amount to ward dust and improve sanitary conditions, with urgency to sign up soon.
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