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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1921
Page
1
Mrs. Mary Rantz learned her uncle John Redding, aged 103, died in Joliet Illinois last week after a short illness due to dropsy. He worked as a paper hanger until about a year ago and had lived in Akron about 35 years ago.
Last Friday night robbers stole a mail pouch from a wagon in St Charles Missouri securing cash and Liberty bonds valued at 140000 dollars. Police investigate the daring theft narrowing suspects as authorities warn of potential security lapses at mail depots.
Wesley Stemm of Goshen, a traveling salesman, was in town Tuesday and is just recovering from a smallpox attack that began about six weeks ago.
The high school basketball team played Leesburg last evening and the score ended 12 to 45 in favor of Leesburg.
The county high school basketball tournament will be staged in Milford on Friday and Saturday February 18 and 19. Besides Milford the entrants include Atwood Etna Green Sidney Claypool North Webster Pierceton Leesburg Syracuse Beaver Dam Burkett and Silver Lake.
Rev R C Dillman pastor of the Christian church at Brook Indiana is named pastor of the Hartford City church with a 2000 dollar yearly salary and furnished parsonage. He is a Silver Lake native and has about ten years in ministry with growing success. The change likely takes effect around April 1 and he may visit his father briefly.
The Rapid Rim County assets of Huntington were offered for sale in Wayne last week. Two bids were received, including one from J. A. Boreland who started the bidding. Local residents are identified as financial stakeholders in the county’s affairs.
Ralph Shepherd and family who have lived on the Jaques farm two miles west of here for three years will hold a sale in two weeks and then move to a farm southeast of Rochester which they recently rented.
Members of the Silver Lake high school senior class hosted a party in the park pavilion Tuesday evening with instructors and several guests in attendance. The event proceeded with a pleasant atmosphere and enjoyment by all who attended.
A.M. Clink and family who recently moved into the Funk property in the east part of town will move onto the Swihart farm northeast of here, having rented the place last Friday.
Mrs Dean Hill, long ill at home in this place, is reported to be improved though still confined to her room after several weeks of illness.
In the past week multiple sleeping sickness cases were reported with one case in Columbia City and another in Gushen. Health officials monitor outbreaks and urge precautions.
Over the past five years U S fire losses totaled 1.416 billion dollars. If redirected this could have built 283275 new houses for 1416375 people or constructed 141637 miles of macadam roads. The text urges careful fire prevention and habit formation among schoolchildren to save lives and property.
Lloyd Saner living west of town has been in failing health for years with dropsy and complications. His condition worsened yesterday and relatives fear he cannot live much longer. Charles Saner from Sapulpa, Oklahoma, is at his bedside and all efforts to prolong life have been made.
The following students earned perfect spelling grades for January. Grade One: Donald Kreis, Kath tysen, Janette Warner, Russell Tracy, Hloise Bouse, Harold Homman. Grade Two: Giozella Clinker, Mary Elizabeth Murphy, Burdeen Sellers, Burl Warren. Grade Three: Dorthy Barker. Grade Four: Ray Getty. Grade Five: Willodean Raget.
Eggs fell sharply over the past week as grocers moved to move stock. Merchants paid 45 cents per dozen earlier in the week, then 35 cents by Saturday, 30 cents on Tuesday, 27 cents on Wednesday, and 20 cents today with potential further declines.
A large crowd gathered today at the John Cass sale held southwest of town. The event drew many attendees as buyers browsed items on sale day.
Mr and Mrs John Cass held a public sale at their place southeast of town today and will move to a new home near Ligonier in the next few days where they will make their future home.
Mrs Hollis Tucker a well known Akron resident died Sunday evening after a short illness She was 60 and formerly Miss Nettie Alexander Survived by husband five sons Owen Marion Charles Merle Horace one daughter Mrs C M Smith four brothers Peter Alexander George Alexander Jonathan Alexander Frank Alexander and sister Mrs Elias Parker Funeral services were held in Akron Wednesday at 10:00 AM Burial followed at Palestine Cemetery
Urbana Independent basketball team travels to face the local independent squad Friday night. The Urbana boys are described as extra good players and should provide a strong test for the home team.
Mrs. E J Wiltrout 88 long in poor health improves and visits neighbors for a few hours on Monday.
Ira Pence of South Whitley dropped dead Sunday morning while building a fire in the furnace. Death was due to heart failure. He was 68 years old and in reasonably good health recently. He leaves a wife and three children.
Noah Hamman went to his son Mont Hamman's home on East Main Street and will stay there for a time. He has not yet decided his next steps following his wife's death.
Two hundred unemployed in Montreal refused work paying 32 cents an hour, preferring to parade rather than start jobs. The protest highlighted labor dissatisfaction and a push for higher wages amid economic hardship.
Fred Neff of near Warsaw broke through the ice on Winona lake Sunday while skating and nearly drowned before three companions reached him and pulled him to safety.
A revival began at South Pleasant church Sunday night led by Rev. Smith the local M E minister who is conducting the services.
John Colbert visited Minnesota for a few days with his mother Mrs. Rebecca Colbert and relatives after stopping in Boston to buy a shoe consign ment for his employer. He was en route to his home in St Paul Minnesota.
A basketball game between Claypool and Fort Wayne Independent drew a near full crowd last Saturday evening after church. The score stood 13 to 14 in favor of the Anthony Waynes at the end of the last half, making the finish highly engaging.
About forty five neighbors and friends gathered at the John Cass home southeast of town for a farewell party. Guests brought oysters and the event featured refreshments. Mr and Mrs Cass, longtime residents, are moving to a new home near Ligonier and were wished abundant success.
Levi and wife return from Verona Illinois where Ira Porter hosted a public sale. The Porter family will occupy the C. L. Leonard farm two miles west of town. Mrs Porter and her daughter stay with the Holdermans while Mr Porter arrives with household goods. Mrs Porter is Mrs Holderman’s sister.
Evangelist Yom Biliyu of Deca tur Linvis was driven from a Goshen church last week after complaints of abusive preaching. He held services in a private home as prosecutors pressed charges, offering him leaving town or risking prosecution. A sendoff at the station saw him embrace and kiss followers, insisting his teachings would remain with them.
Census data shows a statewide average of 81.3 persons per square mile. Wabash county reports 64, Whitley 46, and Fulton 47. The county in question has 50 residents per square mile, with 37 counties under 50.
Congress passed a bill in Washington to fund new hospital facilities for shell shocked and tuberculosis veterans. The measure, approved 239 to 0, authorizes the secretary of the treasury to construct hospitals at a cost of 18 million dollars.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brumbaugh of Churubusco, both blind, are the parents of a two pound baby boy born a week ago. The infant, fed with two teaspoons of milk per feeding, has a constant appetite and calls for meals day and night. Mr. Brumbaugh is a broommaker. the parents rely on nerve and trained fingers to sense the baby's appearance.
Samuel Smith visited a specialist in Niles Michigan on Tuesday and Wednesday to review eye treatment ongoing for several months. Physicians note significant improvement in his vision.
Indiana reports 2,857 accidents in January, about 2,000 fewer than the monthly average. The State Industrial Board released the data a few days ago, noting the decrease may reflect improved conditions, while wages show no decrease.
Mrs. Emanuel Leckrone returned home from Logansport after visiting her brother Joseph Anderson who had been ill for some time. She learned he had died suddenly and attended the funeral held Thursday in Logansport.
Great grandparents Mr and Mrs Rantz Snoberger of Gays Mills Wisconsin announce the birth of a daughter named Mary Sue who arrived Thursday of last week. The baby weighed 11 pounds. Mrs Mary Rantz, the great grandmother, exults though she appears unchanged and spry.
A fragmented note lists seven cent hogs and forty five cent pork with eighty cent hams, plus two coal cost per car and eleven to fourteen dollars to the consumer. It evokes the ghosts of Jesse James Jim Dalton and Billy the sporter in a streetwise aside.
A reflective piece urges urban merchants to prepare for rising farm customer power in 1921 as city layoffs mount. It contrasts farm income stability with urban job loss and predicts farmers will boost buying, prompting merchants to adapt their plans to capture rural demand.
Burglars entered the Hamilton bank in Stuben County Monday night and stole about $500 in securities including Liberty bonds. An acetylene torch was used and thirteen safety boxes were removed after the break in.
A group of prominent U S photographers have become owners of the Daguerre building at Winona Lake. The structure will house the National Photographers and a photography library will be created, with a Summer school planned at Winona.
Weesburg high school defeated Silver Lake 22 to 16 after trailing 2 to 8 at halftime. Local players dominated the second half as the home team secured the victory Friday night.
After a lively game the Kurt Wayne Independents and the local team traded no score until six minutes in. The locals led 27 to 13 at the end, marking their twentieth win of the season with four losses. The district tournament begins in South Bend on Saturday February 19.
Very ill Mrs John Adams, who traveled with her daughter Mrs Jared Harter, is reported sick after a fall. The incident occurred near War. Authorities and family are awaiting further updates on her condition.
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