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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
12
A bold tribute to the flag that symbolizes liberty for nations, as soldiers express resolve to uphold its blessings. The language reflects strong patriotic sentiment and commitment to freedom in a wartime context.
The elevator at Bippus burned to the ground last Friday evening, destroying about 10 000 bushels of oats stored inside.
The 14th Miller family reunion was at South Pleasant church three miles south of town on Sunday August 18 1918. Members shared social time, generous noon baskets, and a business session elected Otto Sherbondy as president Chas F Miller as secretary treasurer with plans for 1919 at George W Miller’s home in South Whitley.
F L Moore and family visited from Chicago for two weeks at the Lloyd Sheely home. Etta Henderson of Gary visited relatives Ray Henderson and T C McClure. Silo for sale a 10x36 Bourbon triple wall, never erected, stored dry. Various residents from Andrews South Bend Huntington Montpelier Ohio and Winona attend visits and events in town. Onions wanted by Fred McKown. Bible conference at Winona concludes with families returning home.
U S Food Clubs hunt for disloyalty as war mobilization tightens in Indiana. Articles urge joining food clubs, report on German spies, and outline Slacker Committee reporting unpatriotic conduct. Notices mention local moves and social visits while promoting war bond support and Red Cross.
The Massachusetts Constitutional Convention voted 107 to 43 to refuse to delegate authority to the Legislature to establish social insurance and a living wage. Charles G. Washburn of Worcester led the opposition, arguing the move would cede legislative control and hinder future oversight.
Elkhart on August 15, Warren G. Hill a respected business man died at his home. His estate is valued at about $100,000 with probate to follow.
Capt Nelson E H Miller enlisted July 1861 as a private in Co H 20th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He served from Maryland to Pamlico Sound and Cape Hatteras, fought at Chickamauga, Virginia battles, Gettysburg, and through many Civil War engagements until discharge as captain. He never missed a roll call in over four years of service.
George Harman of Roann and Bessie M. Miera of near this place received a marriage license on Wednesday. George Baker and Ella C. Parker of near Claypool were also granted licenses the same day.
Mrs. Gertrude Wilson came from Elkhart for a Sunday visit. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Rittenhouse and others visited in Detroit at the Hilder home. Roy Keplinger, studying in Chicago, spent the weekend with relatives. Mrs. Josephine Underwood traveled from Fort Wayne for several days with the Oldfather family. Rev. and Mrs. Singer of Point Isabel visited friends here. The Sundays and children returned from Elk hart last Friday after two weeks away. Kemper Ferree left for Chicago after weeks with relatives. A nickel ring was lost from a car headlight between town and the Rittenhouse place Wednesday evening.
Short notice ad style invites readers to place or respond to ads for buy sell or trade. Encourages listing items wanted lost or found and directs readers to the column for placing notices or inquiries.
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