17 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1910
Page
1
A. A. Mendel has exchanged his telephone interest in Claypool for a farm located near the town. This device swap shifts property holdings as Mendel converts communications assets into rural real estate.
A large group of young people and some older residents skated on the lake last Sunday afternoon. They report a very enjoyable time and say they had a time of their lives.
The post office department in Washington DC issues an order to consolidate the Winona and Warsaw offices effective March 16 1910 and to establish a branch at Winona Lake on the same date.
Miss Mable Leffel a schoolteacher in Alabama suffers a smallpox attack. The outbreak extends to about 60 cases across the schools she is connected with. This is her third year teaching in the South after two years in Mississippi.
Rev E E Wright conducted a wedding in Darling ton Indiana on Wednesday at 12 30 PM uniting Mr Charles Bechtold and Miss Martha Neander. Bechtold is the son of Peter Bechtold living southeast of town and is a nephew of the officiant.
Arthur Barber, who swapped his local livery business for a livery stock in Wakarusa, moved Monday and sent his household effects there. His wife and son will join him later this week, and townspeople regret losing the Barbers and commend them to Wakarusa.
Frederick Wiltrout records a serious knee injury after a fall on an icy spot while hanging clothes in the yard. The slip caused ligament damage and a severe sprain, deemed more serious than a broken bone.
Thieves visited the Kosciusko county infirmary over a weekend night and stole about 200 fine fowls. Hinrposts across the county have been hit in recent weeks and efforts to catch the culprits have been ineffective. The pharmacy robbery is framed as more than petty theft and may prompt a stronger manhunt.
B Rantz was knocked senseless Monday afternoon by a fall from a cow and fodder. He sustained injuries described as a mishap from farm work, and the incident was reported in the local notes.
Public sale at the farm residence one mile east and two miles south of Silver Lake begins at 10 o clock. Items include 3 head horses 7 head cattle 12 head young ewes 24 white leghorn and Plymouth Rock chickens plus corn hay fodder 8 to 10 bushels potatoes 3000 bricks stoves and farm implements. Usual terms with 9 months time 3 percent off for cash on time sales. David Rowland J D Gill Auditor W H Kern Clerk.
The note places a point miles south and 14 miles east of Silver Lake on the Kerlin home farm. It provides a geographic reference likely for a land description or local property context. No other entities or events specified.
On Thursday March 3 a sale of horses cattle hogs farming implements hay corn fodder and a coal burner will be held at one o'clock in the afternoon. Terms eight months time two percent off for cash on time with J D Gill auditor and W A Kern clerk. Alex Netzen.
Lloyd Sheely and Blanche Keller wed in Warsaw last Saturday at 1 o'clock under Rev. Neal. They are respected locals who received many well wishes. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs T S Keller, upon their return Saturday evening.
Reverend Wright conducts a successful revival at Mt. Pleasant church six miles north of here. Through Sunday night eight conversions and four additions have been recorded, with meetings continuing this week and growing interest anticipated to bring further good.
Harry and John Dobbins were surprised Monday evening when 35 to 40 of their young friends visited them at their west of town home. The gathering lasted a pleasant few hours. The family plans to move to Warsaw soon.
Cromwell News editor R B Wood and Miss Anna B Thomas of near Wolf Lake were married Thursday evening last week. Wood also served as a Presbyterian minister and helmsman of the Wolf Lake Trolley.
Aubrey Fisher of Sidney and Little Gross of Warsaw were married in Warsaw last Thursday.
A marriage license was issued in Warsaw last Saturday to Chester Ray Metzger and Edith M. Montel of Claypool.
James G. Kingsbury of Indianapolis aged 79 and editor of the Indiana Farmer has taken out his fourth marriage license to wed Anna E. Rish, 62, of the Indiana Orphans' wives.
Indiana representative Cullop will address the house this week with a calculation claiming annual congressional appropriations equal $1 per minute since Christ was born, plus 50 million in pocket change. He will also allege Bible prices rise 20 percent on March 1 due to leather and print paper tariffs.
Elkhart county farmers report widespread ice damage from a thawing deluge. Wheat leaves frozen under one to six inches of ice threaten prospects for next year with March and April winds likely to hinder recovery. Opinions split on potential crop success amid widespread frost injury.
The Chicago Tribune asked editors west of the Ohio and Pennsylvania stateline two questions. Is Cannon your choice for the next Speaker and Do you endorse the Aldrich Cannon Tariff. Voting results: yes no 577 3,194 and yes 50 839 3,463 respectively.
Advertisement from the Record Office urges readers planning public sales to call for advertising in the paper at no charge if their bills are printed there. It asserts lower car prices than nearby offices and guarantees satisfaction.
The only local spot offered the X Ray Ooal Ollie at Pearson's, highlighted as the town’s exclusive source. Pricing and availability unspecified in the fragment.
Government issues an order directing that all stamps sold at post office windows be given to the purchaser with the gum side up. The rule is intended to benefit public health by ensuring proper handling of stamps.
Dr W W T Gott secretary of the state board of medical examiners says many Indiana physicians in dry counties face license loss and possible criminal liability for prescribing liquor. He cites heavy pressure from sick relatives and friends urging whisky, noting law allows prescriptions only after patient examination to justify need. The interview, conducted in Indianapolis, outlines the moral and legal hazards for doctors amid liquor prohibitions.
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson argues high meat prices arise from insufficient farm labor. He notes many migrants head to cities, not farms, worsening food production. He cites ongoing immigration and urban feeding demands as factors, and quips about urban bakery needs.
Victoria reading club members and their husbands were entertained by Mrs. Jaynes at their West Main street home. The parlors were decorated in pink and white carnations with a special program and dainty refreshments, making the evening unusually pleasant for all attendees.
Jacob Leffel a farmer living four miles southeast of here has contracted for an automobile to be delivered early in April. The brief notice records the purchase and expected delivery date with limited details.
Ancil Zimmerman was arrested for attempted assault on Ruth Wright nine near Mentone. Officer Earl Beebe detained him Saturday night after a six month warrant, bond set at 500. Zimmerman had evaded pursuit near Warsaw last month. He faced imminent court action.
A guide to correcting a poorly fitting yoke. Use a fitted lawn lining with a waist buttoned seam, or add a horizontal seam near the bust. Alternative harness from belt tape with vertical straps, or sew small tabs to the yoke bottom and pin to the corset with safety pins ready.
Advice on reseating old rush bottom or cane chairs at home. Cut away old caning, install tightly nailed girding across the opening, cover with fiber matting or burlap larger than the seat, fold edges under, and tack with brass headed nails. Clean woodwork with a preparation to remove garnish and finish.
Cor F. D. Hayman attended yesterday as part of the ongoing Men's Convention meeting this week.
A church notice states there will be no preaching next Sunday at the M E church and the U B church announces a pause in meetings for that day.
Several men were summoned by grand jury authorities to appear Monday to answer a few questions. The notices were issued to ensure the panel could proceed with its investigative process.
William Dahlein attended his mother’s funeral in Cleveland Ohio last week after her death. The notice confirms the family’s sorrow and the funeral events near northwest area.
Mrs. R. A Collett of Silver Lake fell on icy pavement Friday at Leesburg, breaking her arm while visiting her daughter Mrs. J. D. Belt.
J F Myers son of I W Myers of this place has been transferred from Pittsburg Penn to Chicago where he has been employed as a government meat inspector for some time.
Mrs Charles Lindzy hosted a quiet gathering at her residence last evening and expressed pleasant feelings about the occasion. Neighbors noted her warm reception and the friendly mood throughout the visit.
James Decker and his wife attended the funeral of Mrs Thomas Decker in Claypool last Saturday. She had been ill for several months and died early Thursday morning at that place.
The report notes a rural route carrier on a difficult path describing an encounter with unusually heavy showers of post cards. The item mentions a carrier named Flora and references Merl Alexander Delpha and Lillie Robinson in connection with a 190 amount.
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