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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
1
A troupe of nearly a dozen colored people arrived by noon train from Marion and went to Myrtle-Glenn park for the camp meeting opening tonight. They traveled in a hack and sang stirring songs to announce their arrival, signaling a change from the earlier convention program.
A gentleman and two ladies were thrown from a buggy west of town near the A. J. Scott residence Saturday evening when a horse frightened by sewer tiles bolted. The buggy tipped but no injuries or major damage occurred. cross bar of the shafts broke. Names of the occupants were not learned.
The Kosciusko County Teachers Institute will meet in the Warsaw High School from August 24 to 28. The state law adds two percent to teachers’ general average for attending all five days. Noted instructors include Dr. William Byron Forbush of Detroit Orlin Hate Venner of Valparaiso and Prof. John J. Hawkes of Warsaw with an evidently strong daily program.
Missed names from last week’s RECORD are Mesdames Underhill Meek and McKrill. At the last meeting two more joined: Mesdames Fisher and E Gresso. The club meets with Mrs Burdge this Thursday afternoon.
George Gall of the south district joined Niagara Falls excursionists Tuesday morning marking his fifth visit to the falls. A prosperous farmer, he has toured many U S regions on excursions and enjoys the trip as much as the occasion.
Eunice Hill fourteen suffers typhoid fever with her father A. J. Hill possibly infected. Family drinks from a spring water source under analysis by a physician. Two or three cases occurred last year in the household.
The First Annual Convention of the Sunday School and Young People's Union of the St Joseph Conference of the United Brethren Church met August 3 4 and 5 1908 at the United Brethren Church in Warsaw Indiana with delegates from across the district. Sessions featured talks on Japan missions reports prayers sermons and discussions led by Rev J L Goshert Rev I N Shilling Rev J A Farmer and others. The gathering included songs by Bro Allen DeHaven and Miss Nellie Hissen and concluded with an evening adjournment to 8:30 a m Wednesday.
The convention opened Monday evening with a song and prayer service led by Rev. I. N. Shilling of Zanesville and Rev. Cosand of Japan. Rev. J. A. Farmer delivered a stirring sermon from Exodus 14:15. A short consecration, announcements, and adjournment to 8:30 Tuesday morning followed.
Tuesday morning opening with hymns led by Bro. Dickison and prayers by Albion. Talks by Rev. J L Powers and Rev. S H Yager cover seniors organized for service and adult training for teaching and evangelism. Papers by Mrs. Mary Wisner and Miss Mable Owens discuss Cradle Roll Value, Primary work, intermediates, and home department plans.
The convention named a committee on constitution and by laws a committee on nomination and a committee on resolution. Hollis Bryant of Silver Lake and Dessie F. Seaman of Zanesville were named reporters for the Silver Lake Record and Telescope and Watch word. Edgar Green of North Manchester was also appointed as reporter. Rev. O L Richart preached an enthusiastic sermon from Proverbs 11 30 and Pres Oyer appointed further actions.
Reports were read as late arrivals joined the service. Bro. DeHaven sang The Prodigal Son. Rev. J. L. Borkert was absent due to illness. Rev. Cosund spoke. Ada Shue of Warsaw sang two solos Silently the Shades of Evening and Let Thy Blessing Rest on Me. Announcements followed. Rev. Oyler gave the benediction.
Morning session of Y P C U Day began with opening services led by singing of The Inner Light. Participants gathered Wednesday for prayers and reflections before formal proceedings.
The Commercial State Bank held its third annual stockholders meeting on August 1 1908 at Paulus hall to elect a new board. New directors elected include Silvanus Funk Ira Leckrone W H Kern C E Stout Noah France J Cavender and C Carter. The prior board reported a 6 percent dividend and 10 percent of net earnings added to surplus. The new board, sworn by Notary G A Brush, organized for the coming year and re elected all officers.
Instructions from Mrs. H. RB. McCreary advising save seed beans and peas by placing them in a self sealing jar with 3 or 4 drops of turpentine. Seal tightly to deter bugs before planting time.
Sam Smith narrowly avoided burial when a cave in at the Crafg place gravel pit west of town halted his hauling. The slide crushed a wagon wheel, but his vigilance likely saved him from injury.
The U B willing workers and society hosted a Thursday afternoon picnic at the park in honor of Mrs. Ephriam Wells. Attendees included Mrs. Ephraim Wells of Haskell Texas and numerous named local residents. Refreshments featured ice cream and cake followed by a social hour.
Silver Lake beat Akron 6 to 3 in a high temp game. Fans packed the stands for the season’s largest crowd outside July 4th. Akron led early but costly errors and strong late hits powered Silver Lake to the win.
A Summe family reunion was held in a grove near the La Summe home west of August 3. Attendees included relatives and the gathering featured a shared meal and socializing around the historic family site.
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