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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
1
Many weddings are noted in this locality with couples joining hands and hearts in holy matrimony. The office reports several ceremonies from the past week and extends congratulations to those wed.
The marriage of Miss Lena Zobrosky and Hugh Weitzel occurred at St Joseph Michigan on Wednesday last week. They came from South Bend where both were employed and will reside there after visiting their parents five miles south of here.
Herschel Drudge son of Mr and Mrs Frank Drudge of Burket married Miss Vevil Kern daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Kern near Burket on last Sunday afternoon. The bride is a niece of W H Kern of Burket and Mr Drudge formerly drove the local dray line.
Nell Staver and Emet Schanlaub were married at Rev. Charles Little's residence last Wednesday morning. Schanlaub, son of Richard Schanlaub, recently returned from navy service, will reside in North Manchester where he works in a factory after the wedding.
Miss Mae McFarren and Harry Zellers wed at high noon on Thanksgiving Day in Packerton. Rev. O C Hutchings officiated at the ceremony held at the McFarren home, with immediate family present and a large wedding dinner served afterward.
At Rev J T Keesey's home in this place Miss Ruth Rowland of Silver Lake married Lavon Lester of near Wabash yesterday at high noon. The ceremony was witnessed by a few friends and the couple are to reside in Wabash where he is employed after a wedding dinner at the bride's parents on Main Street.
The marriage of Mrs Ethel Nichols and Chester Olinger took place Thursday at noon at the home of Mr Olinger near the local area. The ceremony was a small private affair with family in attendance.
On Wednesday morning last week a son was born to Mr and Mrs Hanson who reside northeast of town. Mrs Hanson was formerly Misa Faw Canfinansy.
The high school team travels to Warsaw tomorrow evening to face Leesburg at Moose Hall in a fast paced matchup. Friday night they host Sidney on December 12 with a 15 cent admission.
Prof Albert F Porta forecasts unusual planetary grouping unseen in a score of centuries will bring a severe weather catastrophe to the United States starting December 17, described as the most terrific natural upheaval in history by the noted sun spot forecaster.
Pupils at the high school formed two literary societies recently and one society will present a program in the school assembly room on December 20. A large attendance is expected as the community shows strong interest in school activities and student progress.
The local lodge reports an oyster supper planned for a forthcoming meeting. About twenty members attended a rabbit stew gathering last Friday evening, and all members are urged to be present when the supper is served once the date is announced.
Electrical display in the skies seen Wednesday night will reappear after December 16 and run through January 3 state scientists. Named “Aurora Magnetism” as the cause the phenomenon should be more vivid this year due to parallel planetary positions with respect to the sun.
Jesse Lynch and his wife plan to reside in the town soon and stay at least until next spring. Lynch is an auctioneer with a broad reputation as a sale crier, having officiated at many sales recently. If he becomes a resident, he will handle all future sales in town and those planning sales should consider him.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. Samuel Frantz three miles south of this place with only immediate relatives and friends including Miss Gertrude Dicks and Ralph Collins of Marion. A wedding dinner followed and the couple visited Marion before returning home Sunday evening.
On Thanksgiving afternoon at the David Fitton home near Claypool the marriage of Joe D. Fitton and Miss Pearl Zentz occurred. The bride resides in Etna Green and the couple will reside on the Fitton farm.
The past week saw several marriage licenses issued at Warsaw. Among the couples are Howard D. Strong of near Akron and Emma Sebring of this vicinity, Lewis Holsinger near Goshen and Leoma Minear of Claypool, Harry Zellers north-east of here and Edith McFarren of Packerton.
County officials warn that many poultry dealers and junk men operate without licenses under state law. Only 21 poultry dealers and 28 junk dealers are licensed, with an estimated many more unlicensed. Any firm buying or selling poultry apart from the raiser and marketer requires a license.
T C McClure and C L Leonard traveled to Chicago yesterday to stay several days and join the ongoing Live Stock Show event.
The board of trustees of Silver Lake will meet in regular session tomorrow Friday evening to discuss routine matters and plan upcoming items on the agenda.
Dr Walter Stout arrived from Indianapolis and spent several days with relatives around Silver Lake. Mrs Stout had been visiting for weeks and joined him in Indianapolis to begin housekeeping in the capitol city this week.
On Thanksgiving day the Ohmert family reunion was held at Norman Ohmert home near Ro ann with about sixty present. A weigh-in showed Oh mert wife son and two daughters totaled over fourteen hundred pounds. The group planned next year’s gathering at Gus House home. Local attendees included Mr and Mrs John Oldfather George Newhouse Gus House Union Oldfather and Miss Madge Wisler.
J J Babcock formerly of War spent the latter part of last week as a guest at the J C Hay home. He departed Tuesday for Long Beach California where he will reside for the winter.
A series of meetings began Monday evening at the U B Church in Packerton led by Rev. Hutchings. The gatherings attracted local residents seeking guidance and community engagement in the small town setting.
James Jontz accepted the position of assistant cashier and bookkeeper at Commercial State Bank and began work this week. He reports good progress and expects to quickly learn the business.
The REGORD office offers ready data required by the Secretary of State for 1920 auto license applications and can fill in blanks for applicants at any time.
Mrs Charley Snyder and Miss Doris Meinert traveled to Kokomo on Wednesday last week to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs Snyder’s daughter, Mrs Hunt. Unannounced plans brought Mr and Mrs John Snyder and Mr and Mrs Snyder to dinner, delighting the host family. A cousin of Mrs Hunt from Indianapolis and spouse joined, making a very pleasant day.
A strong wind storm last Saturday afternoon and evening caused limited damage in parts of the county. Roofs were blown from several buildings and trees uprooted, with the north county seeing worse effects including overturned small structures and collapsed poles. Telephone and electric service were crippled, and interurban cars were stopped as lines and poles fell.
The third Lyceum program will be held Tuesday evening in the high school assembly room. J Vincent Cooms will lecture on topics including Mind and Money Strange Things and Funny People and more. He has spoken widely across the nation and is noted as a college president and Chicago University graduate.
Notice to patrons urges guardians to review report cards with their children and discuss any failures promptly. It emphasizes investigating causes such as study time, outside activities, or attendance irregularities and requests signatures from parents, plus occasional school visits to support pupils and teachers.
Jacob Landis former resident dies at his daughter's home in North Manchester after months with cancer of the stomach. Funeral Friday at North Manchester. Survived by daughter Mrs Grace Bollinger and two sons Dr Landis of Claypool and Ode residing west. Wife and a daughter Mrs Albert Thacker preceded him in death. Grandsons Carl and Donald Thacker also noted.
The dedication of the new Methodist church in Pierceton is set for Sunday December 7. A basket dinner will be served in the church basement as part of the dedication activities.
Mrs. Portia Haman and Miss Frankie Flora have been seriously ill several days this week from smallpox vaccination. They were vaccinated just before arriving for a visit at the S. B. Flora home.
William P. Shepherd died at his Olney home on November 26 1919 aged 80 years 6 months. He leaves a wife eight children and many relatives and friends. Sons Ralph and Henry Shepherd attended the funeral held Sunday afternoon amid a large gathering of relatives and old acquaintances. He had visited his sons here about a year ago when his health began failing.
Last Friday evening a pleasant oyster supper gathering occurred at the Samuel Smith home in the north part of town. About a score of friends attended including Mr and Mrs Chester Olinger who were married on Thursday.
Mrs Portia Haman from Mansfield Ohio visited her childhood home this week. She traveled with her father 8S R Flora and wife and was joined by her sister Miss Frankie Flora who has been living with the Haman family.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Shepherd and Henry Shepherd returned home Tuesday from Olney Illinois where they were called by death of their father William P Shepherd who died at his home there last Wednesday at the age of eighty and a half years.
Construction of the Pierceton to Winona electric line has progressed rapidly in recent weeks with poles set cross arms in place and current expected to be turned on in a week or two.
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