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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
1
David Warren of Burket was killed near Winona Lake when a construction train backed onto him as workers laid a new viaduct. He was about 54, survived by his mother, wife, two daughters, and a brother. Funeral services were held in Palestine conducted by Rev. Miner. Warren’s remains were prepared in Warsaw.
Local seller advertises old papers useful for shelves and under carpets offered at a single listing. Items described as suitable for repurposing crafts or salvage. No dates, locations, or contact details provided in readable text.
GW. Lesith suffered a sudden unusual attack affecting the entire left side and face. He awoke Sunday with numbness and prickling in the limbs and head, with no return of feeling yet, though his overall health remains stable.
A site has been purchased in Milford for a new church to be erected this fall. Members calling themselves Apostolic Christians are moving to Milford from Illinois to join the congregation.
Herbert Price seven years old, son of Mr and Mrs A F Price, has been ill for two weeks with congested liver. He improved but worsened Wednesday and his mother took him to a physician for treatment.
John A. Barnes a young farmer and stock dealer near Akron vanished from his home on Saturday night July 22. His wife received no word until midweek suggesting he was in Hammond and ready to work. Neighbors later found he was deeply in debt about 6300 and that others had letters from him asking them to handle his livestock and pay his obligations. The case has caused local concern and speculation about his fate.
Citizens credit Mayor Weed with a long running improvement while critics say party lines deepen. The mayor closed drinking dens on Sun Gav citing reform, yet supporters and opponents clash over Democratic loyalties and policy impact.
Stockholders convened in August to elect directors for the ensuing year. The board was re-elected: Ira Leekrone J C Dagesder Sylvanus Funk Jos S Metaver Noah Franty Monroe Paulus and C Babcock. Cashier C E Stout reported the bank’s condition as highly favorable with earnings exceeding expectations.
Mrs C E Berald underwent a difficult operation Wednesday morning by Drs W T Tilly J D Mitchell W J Whittaker G W Tilly and Carl Puckett. The patient stood the ordeal well and soon rallied from anesthesia under Miss Skapps supervision. Mrs Berald, formerly Maud Haney of this place, is well known locally.
A brisk note invites readers to enjoy a justice cigar as the spring season begins, framing it as a remedy for spring fever and a simple pleasure to soothe daily life.
Prof Chas M Reinoehl will lead Silver Lake schools for the coming term beginning Monday September 17. He comes from Bloomington University after four years as a teacher and arrives in town during a short layover en route home from Kendallville.
The band stand has a fresh finishing coat of paint giving it an attractive look. F. D. Hayman of Hayman Bros. hardware store donated the paint and covered painting costs, a generous act that the band boys greatly appreciate.
Notice to Farmers announcing the stave mill start around Monday August 6 percent. Timber intake ends with completion of the cut and farmers are urged to deliver timber cut to specified lengths for the stave factory by September 15. Church Cooperage Co.
The Saints will hold a camp meeting at Yellow Creek Lake starting Thursday in August and continuing for ten days, with attendees invited to participate across the full period.
A charter has been applied for to establish The First National Bank of Mentone. The new bank is expected to open for business about September 1 in Mentone. The project signals expansion and local financial services development.
Charley Young, a rural route No. 3 carrier, began his route last Monday but forgot his letters and had to turn back after several miles. The incident highlights a comical lapse as he realized the missing mail mid journey.
Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows schedules a Warsaw performance Friday August 17 with over 1200 workers and 375 artists. The Field of the Cloth of Gold is the main feature along with a large menagerie, living pirates, a baby elephant, a rhinoceros, and hippodrome races. Special excursion rates are offered to this unique season stop.
Within days ministers in Indiana will receive blanks to fill detailing church membership and property values. The census, led by State Statistician Stubbs, will be the first religious census attempted in the state.
State board of health reports for June indicate fewer deaths and less illness than the previous year. Rheumatism remains the most prevalent disease in June, as last year. Total deaths from all causes total 2,322 with a rate of 10.6, down from 2,482 and 11.4 last year.
A St. Joseph Missouri Indian named George Skidoo was charged with being drunk and disorderly. He was fined 23 dollars and ordered to leave town within one hour and twenty three minutes.
The St. Joseph district conference begins September 12 1906 in North Manchester. About eighty ministers and 200 to 300 lay members are expected with Bishop G M Mathews presiding. Speakers include Rev Dr Gable Dr Whitney and Dr Hull.
The executive committee of the International Sunday School Association will convene in Winona beginning next Wednesday August. Representatives from the United States Canada Mexico Central America and Cuba will attend. The body will set policies for Sunday school work in 14 000 schools across thirty denominations.
A citizen derides editors as unfairly treated by lawbreakers and critics, noting editors expect malignment from those ignored or avoided in public debate. The piece suggests editors justify enduring censure and even purchase a monument or collin to mark resilience.
On Monday two mail clerks Frank Snyder of Warsaw and Daniel Mellinger of Catonia Ohio were seriously injured when a door or timber from a freight car struck the south side of their mail car on Pennsylvanian line No 23 west of Pierceton. They were unconscious, brought to Warsaw, treated by Drs Shackelford Burker and McDonald. Snyder suffered arm injuries possibly requiring amputation. Mellinger has a wife and family in Datonia Ohio.
A old forecast notes the dog star in ascent signaling the August dog days. It warns that heat favors boils for children in swimming and urges muzzled dogs to stay restrained to avoid danger.
A piano recital was held last Saturday evening July 28 at the home of Mr and Mrs T C McClure given by Mr Thompsons class. Guests and parents praised the pupils including Mable Jontz Lula Sprigg Nellie McClure Cleo Jontz Lela Leonard Josephine Carpenter Trella Wise Ethel Skinner Mariam Swihart Ethel Jontz Dale Homman Verling Jameson. Tickets for ice cream were provided after the program.
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