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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
4
The Massachusetts Constitutional Convention votes 107 to 43 against granting the Legislature power to establish social insurance. Charles G. Washburn argues the defeat limits legislative authority and signals opposition to compulsory health insurance.
A patriotic message extols the flag as the emblem of freedom and victory for all nations. It praises the banner as inspiring liberty, courage, and blessing for those serving in defense.
An elevator in Bippus burned to the ground last Friday evening destroying about 10 000 bushels of oats. Fire crews fought the blaze but the structure and its grain contents were consumed. No injuries reported.
The Miller family reunion met August 18 1918 at South Pleasant church three miles south of town. Attendees enjoyed social hours and a bountiful noon meal. Officers elected: President Otto Sherboody Rochester Sec Treas Chas F Miller Sidney. Next meeting set for August 1919 at George W Miller's home South Whitley. Captain N E Miller Civil War service noted.
Capsized in his four years of service private to captain of Company H 20th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He enlisted July 1861 and served in many major battles from Maryland to Virginia and North Carolina including Chickamauga Gettysburg and Petersburg. He never missed a roll call and served until the surrender of 1865.
Warren G Hill an aged businessman of Kikhart died at his home on August 15. He left an estate valued at 100000.
George Harman of Roann and Bessie Miora of near this place were issued a marriage license Wednesday. George Baker and Ella O. Parker of near Claypool also received licenses on the same day.
Mrs. Gertrude Wilson from Elkhart visited relatives. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Rittenhouse L. G. Kissinger and G. L. Jones spent Sunday in Detroit at the A. H. Elder home. Roy Keplinger, studying in Chicago, visited from Friday to Sunday. Mrs. Josephine Underwood came from Fort Wayne for days at the J. F. Oldfather home. Rev. and Mrs. A. R. Singer of Point Isabel visited this week. Mr. and Mrs. James Sunday and children returned from Elkhart after a two week visit. Master Kemper Ferree left for Chicago after weeks here. Lost nickel ring from auto head light between town and the S. T. Rittenhouse place. leave at RECORD office.
F L Moore and family visited from Chicago at the Lloyd Sheely home southeast of town for a weeks visit. Miss Etta Henderson from Gary stayed several days visiting her brother Ray Henderson and family at the T C McClure home.
War era county newsletter reports U S Food Clubs hunting disloyal acts, slacker committees to flag noncompliance, and efforts to curb German sympathizers. It notes teachers at a Claypool institute, local visits, and calls for joining Food Clubs while listing regional movements and residents.
Invites readers to place ads for buying selling trading or seeking lost or found items in the classifieds column. Promotes using ads to reach neighbors and clear out or acquire goods. The note emphasizes community commerce and notice in a concise call to action.
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