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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
1
The Main street paving has stalled due to freezing weather. A tarva operation was prepared using barrels from Chicago and a heater from Pierceton to pour tarva on the stone from the Big Four station toward Arthur Getty place, aiming to restore passable access and reduce detours.
Leo Scott 13 son of Mr and Mrs Ray Scott of Warsaw was arrested last Saturday after attempting to pass a forged 9175 check at a Warsaw bank. The check drew on Sherman White Company Fort Wayne bank, which had reported a blank checkbook theft. the forged check matched numbers from the stolen book.
Latest report on Rev J T Keesay shows he remains in very critical condition at his North High Street home and appears to be gradually failing after months of illness.
Fragmentary report notes a fall in Warsaw involving Warren Smith, a prominent local shoe cobbler, with injuries described as a broken leg and the incident tied to his home. Further details are unclear due to text damage.
Holiday displays fill the shops with many sale items ideal for Christmas presents. Plan ahead by visiting home stores to view articles and choose suitable gifts for friends.
A letter to the chief of police from Mrs. Etta Cooper Hosler of Jackson Michigan asks for help locating her sister ChiOA Elien C Cooper, last seen as a child near Silver Lake with birth family the Coopers. She recalls parents Barbara and Jacob Cooper and says they were adopted out years ago. Reaches out via the local newspaper for information to reunite the family.
Members of the Mazda class of the M. E. Church surprised Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hively on the Caldwell farm near Claypool last Wednesday evening. The Hivelys plan to move to Warsaw soon, and guests brought oysters for supper, making the gathering enjoyable.
On Friday next, December 22, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ricketta will mark their 50th wedding anniversary and Mrs. Ricketts will celebrate her 76th birthday at the Pythian Centre in Santa Barbara California. Mrs. Ricketts is a sister of Mrs. Jacob Haney, a well known resident here. Haney visited her sister in California about a year ago.
Joe McKown, brother of Fred McKown and Ford agent, plans to move from Danville Illinois this week to occupy the L M Bridge property on North Poplar Street. He will join Fred in the auto business and oversee operations while also being a talented musician who has performed nationwide at high salaries.
Abed Nine aged about 65 shot himself at his Lake Side Park home near Warsaw early last Saturday evening. He fired after aiming at his wife and endangered four children in the house amid a divorce case in circuit court. Survived by his wife and eleven children plus other relatives.
Kosciusko county earns notice in Chicago at the International Stock Show where Sylvester Essig of Leesburg wins three first prizes two second prizes and one fifth prize with six Hampshire barrows. His winnings total about 230 dollars in cash prizes.
The report notes a large attendance as the program proceeded with several speakers and activities drawing sizable crowds. Organizers credited community interest and prior promotions for the turnout observed.
Alande Wade and Misa Eva McGlennen of Akron announced last Monday that they wed August 12 in Kalamazoo Michigan. Wade, a former Army member, ran a restaurant then joined the railway mail service. Eva, daughter of Mrs Laura McGlennen, taught in Akron schools before marriage. The couple plans to live in Akron and friends extend congratulations.
Ditk Grimes arrived last week for a visit with his brother Arthur Grimes and family living southeast of town. He spent much of last winter here and says he prefers the West to Indiana.
Melvin McIntyre son of Harvey McIntyre a farmer near Barket died Saturday morning from a shotgun blast. He was hunting with neighbor Walter Howard when Howard placed the gun against a tree to move rocks. the gun discharged striking McIntyre in the right breast. Survived by parents three brothers and two sisters.
Police jailed 16 year olds Seberian Laliak and John Baran after they opened a box car in Syracuse and stole shoes. Each was fined 10 dollars and costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail. Both youths gave Cleveland Ohio as their home.
Miss Emma Sturgell, who has lived with her sister Mrs. McQueen in Peoria, Illinois, has reentered the sanitarium nearby. She reports good progress after one week, noting a gain of one and a quarter pounds and overall well being.
Preaching services listed for the Silver Lake circuit next Sunday with times at South Pleasant 9 30 a m Silver Lake 10 45 a m and Disko 7 30 p m All welcome to attend J L Sturgell Pastor.
Rev. Fryber ger his wife and daughter departed Warsaw last week heading to Florida to spend the winter season.
A collection titled Letters to St. Nicholas showcases pupil letters from Our TM Schools. The volume captures festive wishes and school life expressed in young writers voices.
Our paper reprints about fifty messages from boys and girls in the community addressed to Santa Claus. The youngsters explain their Christmas wishes and request Santa to appear in print by Tuesday of next week.
A concise reminder that disagreement does not prove fault or immorality. The quote emphasizes respecting differing viewpoints rather than asserting fault in the other person.
Officials announce owners must appear with their 1923 automobile plates by February 15. The notice states this is a longer grace period than usual and expects compliance by the date, with prosecutions to begin February 18 for those who fail to comply.
Heskel and Pearson opened a restaurant and bakery months ago but failed to open on Monday morning. The business remains closed as investigators assess the situation.
In this issue next week Silver Lane residents are urged to call Bi grocery and ask for samples of Rub No More products. The campaign promotes Rub No More Week with residents invited to participate.
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