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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
1
Jacob Zimmerman was thrown from a truck carrying eggs from the Braude packing house to Big Wour station when a wheel dropped into a hole. He suffered a head bruise and a sprained wrist but recovered and walked home after treatment, narrowly escaping a fatal crush.
R. B. Frye and son R. M. Frye with family paused in Colorado for months then departed last week to their Pueblo home in Colorado.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Myers moved their household goods to Warsaw Tuesday to establish their future home. Mr. Myers is employed in a bank there.
Dr Charles H Duncan of New York warned the Allied Medical Association of America that a larger influenza epidemic is likely this year. He disputed claims no effective measures exist and said some members using a method have treated many cases without losses.
The Holliness Camp meeting is in session at Alexandria. Several locals are arranging to attend for several days before the close of the services.
Local residents attended a Red Cross meeting reaching to Winona on Monday. A sumptuous banquet was served at noon, with excellent addresses and a very enjoyable time for all attendees.
Summer fades as winter nears and the township prepares for fall and winter term. Teachers and pupils enjoy vacations while administrators finalize staff and expect a large enrollment. School buildings will be renovated to ensure proper conditions for opening day and a strong term ahead.
Chicken thieves have struck Lagro area farmers over the past week. More than 100 fowls were stolen from three local properties, prompting police to investigate and farmers to heighten security.
Samuel Rickel of Glennie Michigan has traveled to town several times after the death of his father Reason Rickel. He plans to stay through the Rickel Moyer family reunion next Thursday before returning to Michigan.
About a score of Camp Fire Girls came up from Wabash to spend a week at the park. They are a jolly group and are having an extra good time.
The Frank and Arthur Tracy families drove to the Otho Habe home near Pierceton then to Yellow Banks and Wawasee, continuing to Ligonier before returning late that evening.
Clem Teeter reports from U S 8 Crosby that the fleet is anchored in San Diego California after a long Atlantic voyage. He says he is fine and enjoyed the trip though he had traveled these routes before.
Moved remains of Mrs. Knoop’s husband were removed from Lakeview cemetery near Silver Lake to Claypool cemetery that week.
Phillip Hill and family traveled from Logansport for a short visit at the Gamble homes south of town. Hill works at the Logansport railroad shops and was laid off briefly due to the strike.
Federal authorities prepare to prosecute profiteering in Indiana. The Indiana State Chamber of Commerce launches a state wide probe, with investigators claiming all violators will be handed to federal powers for enforcement under the so called sympathy act.
R J Colbert of Cleveland Ohio spent a few days in Winona this week visiting relatives and friends. He delivered an address at the Red Cross meeting Monday and took the chance to visit his old hometown.
The Reel entertainment company pulled into town Monday and set up tents a merry-go-round a shooting gallery and a hundred foot high dive ladder. They will remain the rest of the week for performances and attractions.
Miss Catherine Speicher of Ohio stayed with the Ralph and Henry Shephard homes over Sunday. She plans to leave the United States this fall for India to pursue missionary work.
War department endorses a three month universal military training system for all eligible youths in their 19th year. Secretary Baker presents a General Staff bill to Congress outlining a regular army of twenty one divisions, 510000 in peace, 1250000 in war, with reserves via a modified elective service act. Pershing not yet consulted. plan considered tentative.
A special meeting is called for Friday evening August 15 for work in second and third ranks. Refreshments and a smoker follow. Come out and assist in the work and enjoy the evening.
Andrew Carnegie world renowned philanthropist died suddenly Monday morning at his Lenox home. Valued around 360 million dollars at death, he gave vast sums to libraries nationwide and began his gifting campaign at age 65 in 1901. He was born in Scotland in 1835 and settled in Pittsburgh after emigrating in 1848. He is survived by his wife and one daughter.
Jack Burt celebrated his birthday anniversary yesterday and renewed his subscription to the Silver Lake RECORD. He has a regular time to pay this account, though some people forget they owe even a cent.
A Sunday gathering near Monument City honored Mrs. Drudge on her birthday with noon meals and afternoon entertainment by Mrs. Davis. Attendees included the Eckelbargers Stittsworths Davises Helsers and Drudges with family members from Andrews and nearby areas.
C M Regenos trustee of Seward township works hard to ready the district for opening day. He hauls coal to Franklin school and plans a coal car for Barket school. He reports the teacher roster nearly complete with highly regarded instructors from the region.
Ten beginning August 10 and continuing two Sundays will bring 115 members of the Church of God to Yellow Creek Lake camp ground northwest of town. The notice calls attention to daily services and evening sermons, with crowds and travel by auto from across the country. Attendance is expected to exceed previous years as worshippers gather for this year’s camp meeting.
Shoemaker's Phatn Olaypooh promotes a beverage line described as SOCALICIOUS. The quirky slogan and product branding suggest a bold marketing push aimed at distinct taste appeal.
A special message addresses President Wilson attacking the cost of living as advisers warn it may peak amid proposed legislation.
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