Town Board Faces Tedious Material Selection Process
The article describes a tedious affair as the town board must decide on the material to be used. After the board makes a choice, property owners will have a say in the final decision.
12 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
1
The article describes a tedious affair as the town board must decide on the material to be used. After the board makes a choice, property owners will have a say in the final decision.
Town board debates street funding and material choice with macadam favored for its lower cost and durability. Property owners may petition if unsatisfied. final decision rests with the board after legal steps and proper construction method, including a ten inch center thickness and roller-compacted base.
In a circuit court trial ending Tuesday, the jury deliberated about an hour before delivering a not guilty verdict. Morrett was released following the judgment.
Infant Robert Shock son of Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Shock has been quite sick with measles for a week but latest reports show the child much improved.
The embroidery club hosted a party at Mrs Mable Summe's home last Friday to celebrate her birthday. She received four club spoons as a gift from attendees.
Mr and Mrs T J Alspaugh attended the funeral of H U Frame in Ft Wayne last Sunday with guests gathering after noon for the service in the local church setting.
REcord Office markets magazine subscriptions with a discount offer. Readers are urged to subscribe to multiple titles to save money and simplify ongoing delivery.
Mrs A FB Priser of the northeast of town broke her arm Sunday while walking on ice. She fell while attempting to catch herself with her left hand near the wrist. The Priser home, shared with Mathias and Mahala Snyder, is kept like a hospital. Mr Snyder is bedridden with rheumatism and a broken limp while Mahala cares for all three. The family hopes for a full recovery soon.
Mr and Mrs B E B Coxley and their little son plus a granddaughter arrived last Friday evening from Granite Oklahoma and stayed with Mrs Coxleys parents Mr and Mrs H A Ferree in St. They have not visited Oxlabowa in over thirteen years since moving there and appear in good health.
Mrs Swibart relocated her shop from the Yount room to the Fred Sum mer room north of Norman drug store on Tuesday. She has the stock neatly arranged and invites customers to call.
Home talent to present a five act play Ten Nights in a Bar Room at the hall on Friday night February 20. Proceeds go for the band benefiting from the performance. Admission 20 25 and 35 cents. Tickets available at Rager Joutz store.
Richard Wozemen and John Searross pleaded guilty to robbery and were sentenced by Judge Bowser in Warsaw to two to fourteen years in the Jeffersonville reformatory. The defendants faced charges stemming from a Syracuse incident.
A chop Suey meal was served at Roy Hanes home last Friday night. Friends attended and a pleasant time was enjoyed by those present.
Mrs. David Butterbaugh, living west of town, remains bedridden with rheumatism. The text notes no available treatment can reach her condition and she endures most days in bed.
The Valentine Social of the Victoria Reading Club met with Mrs. Hathaway Monday evening. Nearly the entire membership attended a good program and fine menu. Decorations were Valentine themed and guests wished these socials would occur more often.
Silver Lake high school basketball team faced Winona College last Saturday. The game finished 34 to 32 with Winona College edging out Silver Lake.
A patient was scheduled for an operation but the procedure was postponed to the next day to allow the patient to see his mother.
A neighboring town physician, Merlie McG, recovered his health at home in Servia before relapsing. In Manchester, two doctors held counsel and decided the operation for appendicitis should be performed and the patient prepared for surgery.
U B Church services draw many this week. Rev. O Wells visits from North Manchester to assist Rev. Hindbaugh in the meetings.
A brutal cold snap on Sunday night plunged the region to eight below zero. By seven Monday morning the temperature rose to zero as warming began. The shift confirms a temporary thaw after the deepest freeze.
Dr. Ray Lamoree, a Akron dentist, collapsed at his office on Tuesday afternoon and died from heart trouble. He was a member of the Masonic and Knights of Pythias orders and is survived by his wife and three children. He was past 42.
Word reached here Thursday evening that Horace Gresly Frame died at his Fort Wayne home after a weeklong illness from pneumonia. He was born November 13 1870 in Worth Manchester Indiana, son of Mahlon and Fereba Frame, aged 64 years 3 months. Mrs Frame formerly lived here during girlhood. Funeral arrangements set for Sunday.
Dick Geiger reports his broken limb is healing well. He moves about without crutches and the injured member nears normal condition.
A Saturday caucus in Lake township gathered many Republicans in Co. L. Leonard's office. The meeting opened with the call to order and the object stated. Nominations were made with A. E. Arnold proposed for chairman of the association.
A sale offers over 1,000 sheets of music at 10 cents per copy. Details indicate a wave of sheet music available for selection at the Rxcorp office.
Last Saturday evening Foster W. Cauffman wed Miss Vesta M Arnold in a ceremony led by Rev I W Hindbaugh. The couple, well known locally, receive warm congratulations from friends and family. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs BH Arnold who reside northeast of town.
Improving Nicely Mark Appe, who sustained a broken arm a couple of weeks ago, is able to use the member a little. It will soon be back to its normal condition.
Josiah Funk of Wasco California writes January 26 renewing his RECORD subscription. He notes repeated heavy rains and record low temperatures then, and that floods and landslides have greatly interrupted railroad traffic through mountain sections.
A preview of Charles Edmonds Walks Time Lock serial in The RECORD vows fresh unexplained events and rapid suspense to hook readers. It invites subscribers to join the newspaper's growing reader family starting February 26.
The aid society of the United Be Church hosts a pleasant day event likely including social activities and community outreach. Details mention church involvement and local participation with a focus on fellowship and service.
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