Local Player and Heller Die After Illness
JV and Heller died at home west of town Tuesday night after a short illness. Heart trouble developed from the flu, ending the life of the two individuals.
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James V. Helser
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
1
February Five Sundays Rare Occurrence Message
A note asserts February this year has five Sundays, a rarity not seen for forty years and not to recur for twenty eight years. The fragment emphasizes the unusual calendar event and its infrequency.
James J Babcock Visits Citronelle Alabama
James J. Babcock of Warsaw spent a couple of months in California and went to Citronelle Alabama to visit his brother Jud. He and his wife planned to return to their home in Kosciusko county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Babcock
Warsaw
California
Citronelle
Alabama
Jud
County Teachers and Trustees Meet in Warsaw
About 300 teachers trustees and advisory board members gathered in the Warsaw court room last Saturday to discuss rural Kosciusko county schools. County Superintendent Braner led the meeting with numerous state speakers delivering addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Kosciusko County
Braner
Returns From Hammond Family Reach Silver Lake Home
Walter Homan and his family returned from Hammond where they stayed since last fall and are now at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Ezra Hamman at Silver Lake. Walter is undecided about his future location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Homan
Hammond
Silver Lake
Ezra Hamman
Walter
Funeral for Mrs. James Cox in Claypool Monday
Mrs. James Cox died in Hammond last Saturday from pneumonia after influenza. The remains were brought to Claypool Monday for interment. She was 27 and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Minear of Claypool. Her husband and two children were ill at the Minear home earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cox
Hammond
Claypool
Cox
Solomon Minear
Minear
Major Marion Fire Destroys Bank Block. $500,000 Loss
A Sunday fire ripped through the Marion Block four story building and the nearby First National Bank, damaging surrounding downtown structures. Winds hindered firefighters, flames started in the Woolworth Five and Ten store, with plans to rebuild a seven story structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
First National Bank
Woolworth Five
Ten Cent
Pians
Ayers Family to Occupy John Ayers Property
George Ayers of West Lebanon arrives with a truckload of household effects and plans to move his family here next week to make the place their future home. John Ayers and wife will move to George's property east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ayers
Lebanon
John Ayers
George
Influenza Epidemic Improves In Local Area
The influenza situation in our town and surrounding territory shows marked improvement with most homes visited by sickness now recovering. While some cases still develop, the author notes many patients are already up and about and urges endurance as the disease continues to affect other parts of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemisphere
Elizabeth Wood dies at Lafayette Soldiers Home
Mrs Elizabeth Wood passed away at the soldiers home near Lafayette Tuesday night and her body will be brought home on Thursday evening. She and husband had wintered there for care and had long residency in the locality. Survived by husband, a daughter Mrs Mary Hill of Goshen, a son Alvin H Bowen of this place, a granddaughter and many relatives. Funeral services likely Friday at the M B Church with interment in Lakeview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wood
Soldiers Home
Lafayette
Assessor Lists All Household Furniture This Spring
An information handout from the assessor’s office outlines items exempt from taxation this spring. It specifies furniture categories and eligibility criteria for homeowners to claim exemptions.
New Tax Roll Demands Itemized Household and Farm Lists
Kosciusko county assessors prepare to begin March 1 listing all household goods farming implements and personal belongings down to handbags and lawn mowers. Taxpayers must disclose debts owed and names of creditors. The duty extends to listing disabled individuals for state charities records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko County
Board of State Charities
Nice Weather in Louisiana Note from Shreveport
A brief note from O. M. Hoover of Shreveport reports fine weather in the area. Flowers bloom, gardens grow, and children go barefoot. Hoover, once a long time resident, visited the locality last fall and is remembered by many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Hoover
Shreveport
Louisana
Aloover
Mrs J W Montel Dies After Illness In Atwood
Mrs J W Montel died Sunday morning at her Atwood home after several months with heart trouble and complications. She was over 74 and long resident of Atwood. Survived by husband and several children and sister Electa Snyder of this place. Funeral held yesterday in Atwood and was largely attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Montel
Atwood
Montel
Electa Snyder
Fined For Train Riding In Warsaw Incident
Two youths aged about 23 and 20 were charged with train riding in Warsaw on Monday and each fined $3 with costs totaling $11.70. The pair gave their home as Kenosha Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Kenosha
Wis
Income Tax Proposal Sparks Riff at Springfield Convention
In Springfield Illinois a constitutional convention proposed a 30 percent income tax aimed at bachelors described as old maids. The plan drew criticism and debate among delegates as a test of reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Larwill to Hold Election on Incorporation
Larwill voters will decide next Thursday whether to incorporate. The town has 342 residents with 110 eligible voters, and supporters plan improvements if incorporation passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larwill
Work resumes in Wabash as Wiley returns to restaurant
William Wiley, employed in Wabash, went to the city Monday morning to resume work at a local restaurant after a two week stay with his wife in Bourbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wiley
Wabash
Bourbon
New Instructor in Our School Hires Miss Bridge
Miss Bridge of Manchester College has been secured to fill the high school vacancy caused by Miss Freda Tucker’s illness. She arrived Monday to take charge of the classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bridge
Manchester College
Freda Tucker
Miss Tucker
Mrs Ed Wiley Improving After Illness
Mrs William Wiley returned home from Bourbon where she had visited two weeks aiding her daughter in law Mrs Ed Wiley who was quickly sick. She was greatly improved and able to sit up a while each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wiley
Bourbon
Ed Wiley
Funeral visit for Electa Snyder after sister Moatel's death
Mrs Electa Snyder traveled to Atwood this week to attend the funeral of her sister Mrs Moatel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa Snyder
Atwood
Moatel
Yard Has New Owners
A lumber yard at Silver Lake changed hands last Wednesday evening when the Isbell Company, owner of Claypool yards, gained ownership. O. J. Cripe of Urbana started the business five years ago, with Bennie Drudge managing the past two, and operations will continue as before with offerings in building supplies available at Silver Lake or Claypool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isbell Company
Claypool
Silver Lake
O. J. Cripe
Urbana
Bennie Drudge
Public Sale Announced by Mrs Helser Near Here
Mrs Mary Helser will hold a public sale at her home a mile and a half east of here on Saturday February 21 beginning at 10:00. The auction will include horses cattle hogs farming implements and various household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Helser
Here
Tullis and Rader Public Sale At Tullis Farm
On Saturday February 27 Tullis and Rader will sell at public sale at the Tullis farm 32 miles west and mile north of Silver Lake. The sale starts at 10 30 a m with Jesse Lynch as auctioneer. Nine head of horses 15 dead cattle 2 shoats and other articles are listed. Large sale bills will describe the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tullis & Rader
Tullis
Silver Lake
Jesse Lynch
Public Horse Sale Announced in Silver Lake Early March
A large post lists a public sale of horses to be held in Silver Lake in early March. The notice names the sale as public and indicates horses will be offered to bidders at the venue. The event is expected to attract local buyers and horse owners seeking bidding opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Blanche Helser Public Sale Set for Feb 26 at Home
On Thursday February 26 Blanche Helser will hold a public sale at her home a mile west of town. Horses hogs cattle farming implements hay carn fodder and numerous other articles will be sold. Sale begins at 10 30 with Jesse Lynch as auctioneer and W H Kern as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Helser
Jesse Lynch
W. H.kern
Young Wife Esther Day Dies at 24 After Illness
Mrs Esther Day died at home southwest of town after a brief illness including influenza and pneumonia. She leaves a husband and two young children aged six and two, plus her parents Mr and Mrs William Snake and other relatives. Funeral arrangements were not yet completed as of press time but services were expected Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Day
Town
William Snake
Here
Silver Lake
Oil Boom Hits Wabash County Townships
Wabash County residents go oil mad after discovery in Liberty and Waltz townships. Indo Oil Co. leases two thousand acres of farmland to drill micre wells, signaling a rush to extract oil across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash County
Liberty
Waltz
Indo Oil Co
Akron Woman Pleads Guilty to Assault on Neighbors
Mrs A White of Akron pleaded guilty before Justice Monroe Morris to assaulting Mrs Perry Staffer over gossip and a dispute about lending a crock for home brew. White allegedly beat Staffer severely in the quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. White
Akron
Justice of the Peace
Monroe Morris
Perry Staffer
White
Staffer
Kinsey Brothers Sell Grain and Coal Business in Manchester
Kinsey Brothers, longtime grain and coal dealers in North Manchester, sold their business to Farmers' Elevator Company for 30000 dollars. Possession transfers March 11, with Kinsey Brothers reserving the clover seed operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsey Brothers
Manchester
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Young Life Cut Short in Influenza Pneumonia
Mrs Clarence Young dies at home southwest of town after brief illness Tuesday night from influenza pneumonia. Formerly Miss Mercy Coffin she was over 25 at death and wife of Clarence Young. Survived by four children husband and extended family including brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Young
Here
Also Mentioned on This Page
Heller
Church of Brethern
Solomon
Helser
Mr. Helser
Perry County
Ohio
Indiana
Adda B. Chaplin
Miss Blanche
W. I. Helser
William Yates
Frank Drudge
Burket
Weslley Yates
Sussanna Card
Church of the Brethren
South Pleasant
T.D. Butterbaugh
Solomon Helser
Dis
West
M. B. Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Informa
Tion
Louisiana
J. Montel
Ting
Silver Lake Record
Record
Esther Day
Tives
W. W. Snake
Akron Lady
Manchester Elevator
Clarence, Young
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