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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
1
The paper reminds readers that Christmas falls on Sunday across the civilized world and calls for emphasis on health happiness and good cheer. It hopes Santa brings joy to all and wishes a pleasant year ahead.
Mrs. J. D. Stoneburger returned to her Kalamazoo home last week after visiting her daughters Mrs. Levi Bolderman and Mrs. Ira Porter and families. She had previously been in North Manchester for several weeks due to the illness of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Stoneburner.
After nearly three weeks in Whit ley County Court, the jury acquitted Fred Decker in a circumstantial case. Virgil Decker, serving life for murder, stood to gain about 24 000 in an insurance settlement tied to the now-freed defendant.
The RECORD announces a forthcoming weekly series titled Where Your Taxes Go. The articles aim to inform taxpayers over a couple of months and are expected to draw significant reader interest.
A reflection on shifting farming concerns from maximizing bushels per acre to finding ways to stretch gasoline efficiency. The piece contrasts past agricultural emphasis with modern efforts to improve fuel economy and public interest in energy use.
A number of diphtheria cases are reported in the Laketon vicinity with danger of an epidemic. The physician should promptly establish a quarantine at signs of the disease to check spread and prevent deaths.
The city will move from fifth to fourth class on January 2 and abolish the city marshal position. A chief of police will be appointed to oversee the police forces in the city.
The passage reflects on the year 1921 and welcomes 1922. It notes fears and kindness, shadows in homes, and empty nests, urging bravery in adversity and reflection on memory, forgiveness, and blessings as the year closes.
Last Sunday Dale Holderman, son of Mr and Mrs Levi Holderman, injured his left thumb while making a bean shooter. The accident cut the end of the thumb back to near the nail root, requiring a physician to treat the wound.
No church Christmas programs this year as pupils attend school. A Christmas tree will be held at the MEB Church with a Santa for small pupils after Sunday School. The U B congregation plans a candy and orange treat for all ages.
Christmas vacation begins at close of school tomorrow evening December 23 and ends Monday January 2 1922. Semester examinations are held this week and state examination questions are used.
Elmer Smith, trustee, announced bids for the Harrison township school project totaling about 70000 dollars. Merl P Hodges of Warsaw won with 47898 dollars. seven construction firms submitted bids. Work slated to begin February 1 1922 at Cook's Crossing on the Winvuna interurban five miles southwest of Warsaw, consolidating all Harrison township schools.
A terse remark notes ten persons killed during the football season and questions the brutality of prize fighting, signaling concern over violent sports.
The trial of Mrs. Albertson is scheduled for January 10 in the Kosciusko circuit court. She faces charges of shooting her husband, Fred Albertson, on Thanksgiving evening at their home in Claypool.
Albert J. Beveridge former senator passed through here Monday afternoon on his way to Warsaw where he delivered an address in the evening.
Visiting in Michigan Mrs Ira Porter has been in Kalama zoo for the past week visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs J D Stoneburner, having accompanied her mother home last week.
The county notes a broad upturn in trade with merchants reporting steadier orders and rising confidence. Postal data show fifty leading post offices sold over 21 million dollars in stamps in October, up from 13 million the year before, signaling stronger business activity reflected in mail volumes.
It is stated that the war tax on freight and passenger fares will be lifted January 1. Telegraph steam ship and telegraph war taxes have not yet been repealed.
Claire Wesley aged three months, son of Mr and Mrs A W Heren deen, died today at 12 30 pm after a brief illness since birth. The family resides in the east part of town. Funeral arrangements had not been announced at press time.
A little daughter joined Mr. and Mrs. James Utter last Thursday and all are getting along well. Frank Strickler was seen on our streets last Friday. Many from this region attended Sunday church and Center School. A $10 collection was noted. Willi Smith and son helped butcher a beef for James Utter on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Merrit Longbrake visited Atwood Monday with the William Ocum family. Amos Homan of near Akron was in the area last Sunday.
A daughter was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Dywis two miles north of the sixth place. A daughter was born Thursday to Mr and Mrs James Tiver northwest of town. Mrs Utter, formerly Alder Fern Gall, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gall, resides south of town.
C A Haldeman of Akron known as a time lock expert has worked for Towne Bank for over twenty five years. He has traveled across the United States and abroad to inspect locks including in Cuba and Canada. He returns home to Akron with his family every few weeks.
The Fred Decker murder trial in Whitley circuit court at Columbia City ended last Friday. Kosciusko County taxpayers must pay at least 2162.90 dollars, not including fees for 103 witnesses. Some witnesses seek payment for expenses and inconvenience despite the prosecution losing the case.
Levi Holderman, while operating a tractor at Earl Zile place west of here, stepped off the machine and sprained his left ankle. He has been using crutches as the ankle remains very sore and swollen and will likely be limited for several weeks.
Last week Fort Wayne and Indianapolis papers reported a bank robbery near Clinton Iowa with a death named Arthur Hamilton diuad. Later clarification showed the name was Harry Hamilton and not Arthur Hamilton of Clinton Iowa, removing the confusion for locals.
Auto headlight rule now in force. Drivers lacking compliant lenses face fines. State approves about thirty lens types with prices from 42.00, many owners will need new lenses or replacements.
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