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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
1
Silver Lake businesses stock Christmas seals at one cent each to aid the National Tuberculosis Association and its 1000 affiliated groups. The campaign seeks funds for legislation, publicity, school health, sanitarium beds, and a public health nurse in every community. Buy seals this December to support detection, prevention, and care for tuberculosis.
Daniel Vanness of Pierceton died suddenly on a street last week after years of good health following a paralytic stroke. He was 79 and a Civil War veteran. He is survived by his wife and three daughters with other relatives. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
Ira Burk was injured while repairing electric light wires on the street. He fell from a ladder and suffered bruises and a troublesome left foot requiring the use of a cane.
Mrs Jacob Haney is recovering from a recent operation at Huntington Hospital. Early reports indicate she is getting along nicely and, barring complications, could be brought home within a couple of weeks.
Adam Gresso's harness shop in Sidney will close as he disposes of the business due to his wife’s long illness requiring his constant care.
Mr and Mrs John Bussard hosted a surprise party at their southeast town home last Saturday evening in honor of their daughter Marie. Nearly a score attended the event and enjoyed a pleasant evening together.
A fragmented notice hints at reduced candy prices for children this Christmas while implying a cosmic urge in a young man to impress his lady with chocolates. It mentions a manufacturer and aliens in unclear context, suggesting a whimsical or speculative shopping item.
The scene shifts as sellers chase buyers and job seekers chase roles, reversing a long standing dynamic where buyers and workers chased opportunities while markets hunted them. The change ends years of a seller driven hunt and signals new competition among job seekers and vendors.
The Church of God dedicated a new church building in Huntington costing 35,000 dollars on Sunday afternoon with a formal ceremony and attendance by church members and local residents.
County health officer inspected Cianette scholl pupils and found them infested with head lice.
Revival services began last Sunday at the Methodist church in this place with Rev. W. M. Smith in charge and Rev. Ghase of Ohio assisting. The sessions have drawn a large attendance as the two pastors lead the congregation through biblical teaching and missionary experience.
The Syracuse school district purchases a 250 moving picture machine to show educational films for primary through high school students. The purchase aims to enhance classroom learning and provide visual teaching aids across grade levels.
Passed away Saturday evening after a short illness in Milford Ohio. William H Burris a Civil War veteran served 30th Indiana regiment four and a half years. Former Milford postmaster appointed 1889 served 22 years. Survived by widow and five children. Funeral services held Tuesday.
The Auditorium theatre building in South Bend burned on Tuesday. Fire origin remains a mystery and the property loss totals 131500 dollars. It was the largest theatre in northern Indiana.
V. B. Kissinger is confined to his home after an attack of rheumatism. He remains in bed most of the time and is unable to attend to his usual duties.
John Smith a farmer from south of Disko died last Saturday after months of illness. The funeral was held Monday afternoon. He was about 75 years old and survived by a son who resides in Montana.
Rumor hints at a forthcoming wedding in Silver Lake between two local residents. No names or dates given, but chatter suggests a ceremony may occur soon.
Mary Kreamer and Ray W. Hively were married at the east side residence of Mr and Mrs A J Kreamer. Rev W M Smith officiated before a small family gathering. A three course supper followed with guests including Hively Kreamer and colleague couples from Claypool North Manchester Laketon Warsaw and others. The newlyweds plan to reside in South Bend and friends extend best wishes.
In Silver Lake an outbreak of mumps leads to the temporary closure of schools. Four instructors are ill and many pupils are housed at home, preventing replacements. schools will remain closed for at least a week.
The county board of Education met in regular monthly session in War saw Monday. Trustee Clymer of this place was present.
Bennie Drudge who worked at the Alspaugh meat market for several weeks resigned his position last Saturday evening. Jacob Zimmerman fills the vacancy for now as the market adjusts staffing.
Rev. H. M. Riggle and his wife departed Akron for Syria to serve years in missions after five weeks of evangelistic meetings across Kiln land Ireland Scotland and Wales then Paris France and battles fields of France. They will hold ten days in Switzerland Essen Milan Rome Naples and Italy, then three weeks in Alexandria Egypt followed by Palestine visiting Jerusalem Damascus Lebanon Beirut and its 210000 population and large English school complex on 40 acres with 16 buildings.
Promoters announce a world heavyweight championship rematch between Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard for March 17. The bout will mark Willard's comeback effort and headline boxing from a major arena.
James Powers a Warsaw drayman pled guilty to beating his old white mule in mayor Sloan's court last week and was fined one dollar plus costs totaling sixteen dollars and fifty cents.
The article argues that middlemen bear the blame for high prices and will lose most as the current price drop unfolds. It notes that most goods are controlled by middlemen across the country.
Not Much Improved Miss Mary Ruth Meek daughter of Dr and Mrs L C Meek of Tiosa has been quite sick for several weeks and remains very ill though showing limited progress.
Trustees at Fort Wayne asked appropriations totaling 800000 dollars during a meeting with the legislative visiting committee to survey the school’s needs. The proposal aims to fund improvements and operations for the institution serving mentally challenged youths.
The War Department will accept bids by December 22 for the sale of Camp Custer near Battle Creek Michigan. All buildings and equipment except land and underground improvements are included, about 3000 structures such as barracks and power, heating and refrigeration plants. The camp cost about 11 million dollars and 9000 acres of land may be sold later. All troops except a guard battalion have been withdrawn.
L O Henry completed installing new equipment in his Silver Lake shop to recharge automobile storage batteries. Since the apparatus was attached he has received many batteries for re charging and expects to handle much more work soon.
Illinois public health officials plan a Chicago gathering on December 15 to study centenarians across the nation and their habits. Among them is John Shell, reportedly 132, whose claimed longevity is attributed to fresh air, raw meat, and white whiskey.
Senior class at Silver Lake High issues The Spot Light weekly four page three column paper ready for Friday distribution. Editor Misa Zeta Votter leads ads from local businessmen and plan to publish monthly for the rest of the term with community support encouraged.
West Wayne school near War saw closed this week after two pupils were found afflicted with scarlet fever. Other pupils had sore throats but were not yet quarantined, and students were ordered to stay home for a week or possibly longer.
William Se core and his wife moved from their Carter farm east of the Big Four station to the U B Cline farm located south west of town. The quiet relocation places them on a country Thursday of late week.
Last Friday evening in Warsaw a baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Samuel Lowman. The child is named Samuel Jr. and is the former Mrs Thelma Paulus daughter of Mr and Mrs Monroe Paulus of this place.
Evening birth of a boy to Mr and Mrs William Moore of rrgns Creek lake marks the family’s fourteenth child with thirteen surviving relatives.
Thomas Edwin Stone a Monroe township trustee and Sidney area resident died Tuesday afternoon from a skull fracture after his head was crushed between a tree and a lunging horse during highway grade work. He was 55, survived by wife and relatives, no children. He and Mrs Stone had lived near Sidney after moving from Tennessee. He died at Warsaw hospital after failed surgery and EMS transport.
In an evening matchup at the hall Silver Lake beat Claypool 21 to 9. A sizable crowd attended the basketball game featuring local independent teams.
Two Tracy children living a mile east of town fell ill late last week and were diagnosed with scarlet fever. The home was quarantined and no additional cases have appeared to date.
The House of David near Benton Harbor fields a band to accompany a foot and basketball team traveling on a percentage of receipts. Members sport long hair and refrain from shaving. They own acres local to the house, raise their own vegetables, and host a large tabernacle with services twice on Sundays.
December 15 is the last day for the fourth installment of income and excess profits taxes due this year. To avoid penalty, payment must reach the Internal Revenue Collectors office or branch by midnight.
Fragmentary notes describe a National Association effort in Seoul and other locations to print and distribute seals related to tuberculosis awareness across thousands of miles. Readable details are limited but indicate a broad outreach program and national involvement.
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