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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
1
L W Myers died at his Warsaw home Tuesday evening after a two year illness. He was over 73, previously living in Silver Lake area. Survived by wife two daughters two sons and many relatives. Funeral held at the Warsaw residence with interment in the local cemetery.
Revival meetings at the M E church ended Tuesday evening after several weeks of services. Attendance was large at each session and much good was accomplished.
Arthur Sausaman reported for railway mail service on Wednesday in Chicago following the call to serve. He expects to begin as an assistant on a train for a period before being assigned to an extra run.
Local Independent basketball team falls 12 to 16 at home to Flymouth. The contest is described as hard fought with aggressive play and close defense throughout.
The Fred Decker murder case in Columbia City continues this week as the court room fills. The state finished questioning about sixty-five witnesses last Saturday while the defense began its testimony with about a dozen witnesses. Decker testified denying involvement in a scheme to kill Leroy Lovett and mislead investigators to collect a 20000 life insurance payout.
Charles E Hess, proprietor of a garage at New Parisha, made an assignment of all his property. He owns no real estate and all his personal property is described as covered by a chattel mortgage.
Senator C L Leonard traveled to Indianapolis Tuesday at Governor McCray's call for a special legislative session. He plans to return Thursday night but may be detained until Friday.
In a brief note J L Arthur reports the family has moved two months ago to Nottawa Michigan and now lives on the lakeshore. He notes ample fishing opportunities but mentions there are quite a few challenges to adjust.
A Farmers Short Course will be held in Akron on Monday and Tuesday next week with talks by Mrs. Bertha Laws, noted for her long record in American progress.
Merl Bucher residing southwest of town lost his left hand in a corn shredder at the John Roger place near Akron Tuesday afternoon. He was rushed to Rochester Hospital where the arm was amputated above the elbow. Bucher, son of Amon Bucher, has a wife and two children and was reported resting as well as could be expected. He would remain hospitalized for several days.
Residents northeast of here report sightings of wolves or coyotes in the tamarack swamp. Descriptions say animals are about shepherd dog size with a red dish color and they bark mainly at night. No captures yet despite several attempts to trap one.
Sidney Lad Ewood Gripe, of Sidney, fractured a arm Thursday of last week while using a teeter butter board at school. New playground equipment has been added, and two recent injuries involve Sidney students.
Helen Carr daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Carr residing north of here is suffering from an airback of diphtheria. She has been quite sick yet it is hoped she will soon recover.
Ralph Smith of Warsaw admitted guilt in a Warsaw court on passing bid checks and received a prison term ranging from two to 14 years. He had been paroled from the Plainfield reformatory.
Thief removed an extra tire and rim from Ray Henderson Ford coupe at the ITC McClure barn on High Street Thursday night last week. No clues yet. the thief's motive suggests desperation rather than petty theft.
The piece quotes Charles H. Schwab urging faith in a coming boom. He cites a business spree followed by a cautious dawn, predicts younger leaders will see even greater development, and notes a NYC board meeting to expand operations at 20 percent of capacity. He argues now is cheapest for investment to reap future gains.
A lighthearted reminder urges caution near roads, noting that pausing to check for traffic can prevent accidents and save lives. The line emphasizes diligence and personal responsibility for pedestrian safety.
State officials fix December 19 as the last day old lenses may be used and require deflecting lens devices. The law aims to curb glare from headlights and reduce night accidents. Approved lenses are sold in Silver Lake at Henry Vulcanizing Shop and McKown Garage, urging owners to equip cars promptly.
A witty old saying tests moral judgments by noting it is as hard to keep a bad man upright as a good man down. The brief joke uses humor to reflect on virtue and vice.
Mr and Mrs A H hosted a dinner last Thursday evening for a group of Burket and Silver Lake guests. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Marl Van Duren and daughter. Mr and Mrs Gee Graff and son. Mr and Mrs Earl Bruner and children. Mrs John Bruner. Mrs Ollie Zoleman. from Silver Lake Mr and Mrs Joan Itton. and Mr and Mrs W A Franks.
Local women petition for state weights and measures officials to test scales in Warsaw. They argue several scales may not weigh accurately and urge nationwide standard checks to ensure fair trade.
The community prints a batch of children letters to Santa Claus for public view. Young writers request simple gifts such as handkerchiefs candy a bed of candy notes a story book and a Christmas tree. The editorial note urges readers to keep the issue as a record for future years.
A shuffled set of misspelled handwritten notes to Santa Claus expresses simple wishes. Albert asks for an air gun boots and shoes while Leslie Burgin Sellers wants a small wagon and candy. A third child requests a doll a carriage books and a doll dress as Christmas gifts.
Representatives from multiple Indiana counties attended a Kendallville district farmers Federation meeting. They discussed motor trucks competing with electric lines and railway, passing a resolution opposing bus operation until laws ensure road maintenance and funding.
Former local resident C E Weaver returned from Rose Hill area to present an evening of entertainment in the town's school building. The event drew a large crowd and rekindled memories of his early writing and teaching years in the community.
The county superintendent announces hot noon meals in the Barket and Beaverdam schools for eighteen cents. The daily menu includes a meat item vegetables bread butter and cocoa. Mothers prefer paying the small price to avoid cold lunches.
Members of the Excelsior class of Center Sunday School gave a surprise at the Barkers home northeast of town on a Tuesday evening. About thirty people attended and the couple will soon move to a new home near Wabash. They were presented with aluminum ware.
Government plan to reform taxes will cut federal tax total by 79 million this year and 900 million next year starting January 1 3922 Repeals excess profit taxes and all taxes on freight express and passenger traffic Also removes nuisance taxes on ice cream soda soft drinks drugs etc Exempts married couples from 2000 to 2500 and increases child exemptions from 200 to 400 benefiting many households.
Fire damaged the Packerton school building Tuesday evening last week but the fire was controlled before the structure burned. Officials say the blaze likely started from a stove as the door had been left open, and plans are underway to arrange temporary accommodations for the school.
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