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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
8
Fragmented school notes describe Saturday dramatization and credited performances by students. Vague names and details are partially legible but emphasize a theater event and student recognition.
Lavon Snyder shows drawing talent in the grammar room while Silvia will be presented by high school students on New Year’s Eve. Tuberculosis Composition Contest prize winners to be announced this week under the Indiana Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. Educational exhibits arrive daily and display plans are unsettled. A Carnegie Library building near the schoolhouse could ease the problem.
Pupils present an entertainment show on Friday as part of school activities. The program includes science segments and performances by students including Geiadie Dennych and others led by teachers Mark and Stevens Teh Podm in a light community event at the school.
Reader notice lists students receiving perfect spelling grades by grade level with numerous names across Second through Twelfth grades. The document also includes an unrelated medical advertisement urging use of Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation and general health.
The Clerk of Rosciusko Circuit Court appoints Wol Bh. Bern as administrator of the estate of the deceased in Rosciusko County. The estate is described as solvent and the administrator's appointment is dated December 1913.
Mrs. J. S. Kendrick of Jonesville South Carolina recounts severe pain and a threatened operation for cancer. She credits Cardui, a vegetable tonic, with improvement allowing her to work and end pain after hospital treatment failed. Chattanooga Medicine Co advertises guidance and a 61 page home treatment book.
Mrs. Charles Evans dined with Mrs. Brenneman on Monday. Mrs. Josephine Underwood, from Fort Wayne, visits at John Oldfather’s. J. W. Yates rebuilt a large bank barn on the Smith Higgins farm west of town after a summer fire. Nelson Miller returns to Warsaw after visiting here with his sister. Lewis Long visited from Elkort to attend his niece’s funeral near Yerlow Creek. Mrs. Lillie Hawler improves after a week of illness.
Until January 1 1914 the J R Norman store will give a box of candy with every $1 000 purchase. The misspelled notes reference local events and travel with mentions of people visiting relatives and attending a show in Akron.
Local notes mix family visits and illness reports in Mentone and surrounding towns. Mrs Est er Yates resided nearby and felt better after a recent illness. Mrs Hirabeth Franson and Mrs Elizabeth Votter spent the day with the Wates family. Mrs Charles Evans returned to Newport after being called for a death in the family. Miss Elsie Batz of Pierceton visited the Martindale home. Mrs Samuel Smith visited Peru to see relatives. Notary services continue at the Record office with deeds and mortgages handled.
Mrs. J. W. Ferverda stayed in Warsaw for treatment at the city hospital while Mr. Ferverda visited the county seat. A group including the Metzgers Eberts Haney Raver and children visited Hirman Haney. Indiana Central University students spent an evening at F. M. Metheny’s home with lap luncheon. Mrs. Henry Rager traveled to North Manchester to stay with her daughter Mrs. Dennis Dulany during the winter season.
Mr and Mrs Josiah Grogs and daughter Louis of Disko spent Sunday at T S Keller home southeast of town. Dr W Johnston of Warsaw was in town Wednesday for Shrock cleaning works. Laura Cuffel returned to Warsaw last Saturday after a week with sister Mrs T M Baker and husband. Mrs J T Dickey from Warsaw visited Mrs H A Martindale and family. Horlace Bryant, recently employed in Chicago, is home this week with his parents Mr and Mrs Isaac Bryant.
Mrs A F Shock and her young son visit Tipton relatives and will stay until late next week. Mrs M D Yotter was ill early this week but is improving, with Mrs E A Seales visiting recently. An ad encourages self threading needles from Lowealdn's via RECORD office for 10 cents.
In Kosciusko Circuit Court December Term 1913 Etta F Parker administratrix of Charles W Jones deceased filed final settlement and vouchers. The court will examine the account January 5 1914 at Warsaw Indiana. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Conrad D Longenecker Clerk A Rasor Deputy.
In Kosciuszko Circuit Court December Term 1913 F Parker administratrix presents final settlement accounts for Elizabeth Jones deceased The court will hear them January 7 1914 at Warsaw Indiana All heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the accounts should not be approved Dated December 1 1913 Conrad D Longenecker Clerk Deputy A A Rasor
Mrs Silvanus Funk plans a visit with her daughter Mrs A R Bridge and family near Monticello. Minnie Whittle visited Warsaw Tuesday. Thomas Groninger from north of Warsaw visited the Stickel home southeast of You. A fire escape was added to the Rager Yount ball venue. high school basketball team preparations noted.
Depew Oklahoma resident Ihza Pool reports Electric Bitters lifted her from sickness and suffering. The ad claims the remedy heals stomach liver and kidney trouble, weak nerves and back pain and is guaranteed with bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar, sold by Rager and Jontz Druggists.
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