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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1913
Page
1
In Mentone a laborer Charles Walton attacked his wife with an ax as she slept, then shot himself in a barn after the struggle. His two sons Wilbur and Clemamia, aged about fourteen to eighteen, freed the weapon and summoned help. Mrs. Walton survived, Walton died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, age about 53, described as temperate with no prior signs of insanity.
The high school basketball team travels to Mentone Friday evening to face Beaver Dam. A likely crowd from here will accompany the squad.
Revival meetings led by Rev. McCoy at the United Brethren church closed last Sunday night. Over the three weeks there were several conversions and new members joining the church. Rev. McCoy delivered many sermons and left hope for further good.
The firm Braude and Ditzler dissolves its partnership. Mr Ditzler now runs packing houses at Markie and Huntington while Mr Braude controls houses at Wabash and Silver Lake. The firm conducted a large business for several years and paid good prices for country produce.
Mrs Zile has moved from the Beber property on Sycamore street to the back part of the Fred Summe room. She and Miss Leonard will open a millinery store in the front part of the building in a short time.
The quarterly gathering took place at Center U B church on Monday and Tuesday. Rev. McCoy will start a series of meetings there next Sunday evening.
Bernard Yotter of Indianapolis earned a state license to practice pharmacy after passing the Indiana state board exam with the highest class average of 844. He will graduate soon and has arranged a one year engagement with E Allen Scoles at Claypool. He was elected class president and leads a drug store temporarily run by classmates while in school.
George Newhouse sued J F Skinner for a small account settled as a joke. Trial opened at Summe hardware with H A Ferree for the plaintiff and E E Maurer for the defendant. Witnesses examined, case ended in Newhouse’s favor with costs of 2.90.
O M Hoover, now in Zwolle Louisiana, writes of a sunny climate, good soil and water, and favorable conditions for a home. He recalls travel from Alexandria via Kansas and Oklahoma, notes rocky land and large jackrabbits, and describes a January 14 arrival and a simple dinner at Mr Miner’s before continuing on to Page 5.
Monday ceremony at U B chapels in Claypool united Merlie McGlennen and Jes Rossetta Sebring. Bride is daughter of John and Mrs Sebring, groom a former Silver Lake resident. The couple plan to live near North Judson after a week at Oval Green.
A marriage license was issued Saturday to Irvin M. McHatton of Claypool and Eva Florance Swick of near this place. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alison Swick who reside northwest of Silver Lake.
A county case involving Walter Sunday ended with a jury verdict of guilty on Tuesday. Sunday had been arrested weeks earlier on charges of stealing fur from a livery barn owned by a South Whitley buyer. He received 90 days in jail, three years disfranchisement, a $10 fine, and court costs.
John W Craver died at his home north east of Silver Lake Indiana after a lengthy stomach cancer battle. He was born March 9 1868 near Baltimore Maryland and died February 16 1918 aged 44 years 11 months 7 days. He married Ellen Neher on Christmas day 1890 and they had six children Ray Roy Mattie Mary Joseph and Clara. Funeral services were held at the brick church west of North Manchester conducted by Rev Theron Buterbaugh.
Frederick Sunday received a pension increase of one dollar, bringing his monthly total to 21 dollars. The adjustment raises his benefit as recorded.
Clell Kemp traveled to Elwood Monday to attend the funeral of his Aunt Mrs Ab Collins held there Tuesday forenoon.
North Manchester announces the engagement of Mary Quivey youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Quivey to Mr Harry E Gregory of Santa Barbara California The couple plan a March ceremony at the Quivey home in North Manchester Locals extend congratulations to the couple
A Kosciusko reader commends Graft J E Eschbach for opposing the Keegan amendment aiming to abolish the Indiana National Guard. The letter asserts voters can rely on Eschbach to act in constituents best interests amid ongoing legislative salary grab concerns.
The embroidery club held a surprise birthday gathering at the home of Mrs. Calvin Gresso last Saturday evening. Members enjoyed a chaffing dish spread in honor of Mrs. Gresso's birthday anniversary.
A five o'clock Tuesday fire bell alarmed residents but proved a scare. Smoke filled the Jack Burt home when a kitchen stove pipe section fell during early use. the cause was found and residents were dismissed as the scene cleared.
The wife and children express sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindness and help during Jo Craver’s last sickness and at the funeral.
Urbana defeated the local boys 16 to 10 last Friday evening after a tight contest. Both teams played well with Urbana holding the lead into the final minutes.
Pallbearers H A Ferree F M Jauves Smith and William Perry attended Daniel Thompson's funeral in Packerton Monday. Thompson was a Civil War veteran who served in the 44th Indiana regiment. The four veterans traveled from here to act as pallbearers.
An infant child of Mr and Mrs Charles Rickel of Brethren Michigan died Wednesday while the family visited relatives in Elkhart. Funeral services will be held at the Fat church north of here Friday. Rickel is a brother to Mrs Sellers who resides 28 just north.
Clarence Bryant testified in court as a witness. The proceedings referenced his statements and the ongoing case in the courtroom setup.
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