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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1913
Page
1
Mrs. Ellen Ayers died Monday night at 13 30 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Blanch Harris southwest of Roann. She had lived in the community all her life and was devoted to helping others. her death ends a long record of motherly care amid illness and distress.
Eilen Ayers daughter of George and Elizabeth Lightcap born near Silver Lake Indiana June 9 1858 died February 24 1913 at her daughter Mrs Lyman Harris home near Roann aged 54 years 8 months 15 days She married Caleb Ayers in 1874 and had eight children seven sons and one daughter Walter died in 1886 husband died December 1900 She is survived by six sons George W of Lebanon Charles A of Weldon Illinois Frank of Catawba Wisconsin John Sidward and Henry of Roann and daughter Mrs Lyman Harris plus four sisters and three grandchildren The obituary notes her nursing kindness and devoted motherhood with a two week illness from pneumonia and peritonitis Remains were moved to Roann by Undertaker Burdge to her late home.
Abel Shireman aged 96 died Monday at his daughter’s home in Servia after a brief illness. Funeral held in Akron with burial north of Beaver Dam. He was uncle to Noah and Douglas Shireman of this place.
M D Yott was in Indianapolis last Sunday visiting his son Bernard Yotter who is attending a school of pharmacy in the city.
Ray Henderson of Beloit Wisconsin has been visiting friends here this week. He recently returned from Alaska after several years away and now plans another trip to Alaska in March.
The Tullis Brothers who ran the dray and livery business sold their team of mules to Max Glacier who shipped them to the eastern market. The mules were brought to this place by George Votter, deceased, nearly twenty years ago and had provided steady service on the dray since.
Mrs Walton, who escaped a deadly attack by her husband at Mentone last week, is recovering and expected to recover fully.
J H Girken has recovered at home after two weeks with a severe appendix issue. He thanks visitors and neighbors for support and notes Brother Odd Fellows watched over him. Earlier reports suggested surgery, but he recovered without an operation.
U B church Sunday school boys will play M E church Sunday school boys Friday evening in town. Both sides have practiced a great deal and expect a good game.
Silver Lake high school basketball team traveled to Mentone to face Beaver Dam high school. Silver Lake secured a 27 to 25 win in a closely contested game last Friday evening.
The deceased was laid to rest in the Rose Hill area after a funeral at United Brethren church. Rev A Z Fryberger of the Lutheran church led the service as six sons carried the mother beside the father to the final resting place under snow.
Visitors include George Ayers and wife Lebsman Charles Ayers and wife Lewis Ayers and wife from Weldon Illinois Frank Ayers from Catawba Wisconsin Lynan Harris and wife near Roane Mrs Harry Carter and children Goshen Mrs J H Hi i and daughter Elkhart plus relatives from Claypool and North Manchester.
The children express sincere gratitude through the Record for the kindness and assistance shown during illness and at the death and funeral of their mother Mrs. Ellen Ayers.
A freight wreck near Claypool caused a passenger train to run three hours late on Wednesday evening. A coal car with defective brakes ran onto the main track and collided with the engine, injuring the fireman while the crew jumped. Wabash wrecking crew sent to clear the line.
The ladies of the M. E. Church hosted Mrs. S. F. Grossoon last Thursday. Thirty four attended a quilting session to make comforters. A chicken dinner was served at noon and the group enjoyed a good social time. Five dollars was raised for the new church building.
Revival meetings at Center A. B. Church continue this week drawing strong local attendance with many residents listed among participants.
A Cosmopolitan writer emphasizes discipline in the modern circus with rules against swearing, gambling, and drinking. The text notes German Emperor interest in the German army adopting circus methods and describes logistics, individual initiative, and child education within circus culture.
Summe Bros announces its annual hardware opening set for March 13 14 and 15 with specials and demonstrations planned across the three day event at the store.
The annual government garden seed program is now open with a liberal supply from Congressman Barnhart for distribution to those who did not receive mail packages. Parents must provide written orders before children receive seeds to ensure proper delivery.
A. L. Sunday, living north of Mentone, was in town Wednesday arranging to occupy the Frank Brown farm west of town that he purchased last fall.
While playing basketball last Saturday in the Yount building Deverle Underbit was kicked on the left leg and suffered a slight fracture in one bone between ankle and knee.
To the Public Ladies Especially You are invited to attend the milliner opening of Leonard and Zile in the Somme building on Jefferson Street Saturday March 8th.
Snowy, nicknamed for his straw hat, was seen crossing the street with eight hats in hand last Friday. The sight sparked talk that hot days were near or that winter was lingering to mislead passersby.
Levi Fruit has been appointed administrator of the estate of Daniel Thompson, deceased, who lived north east of here near Packerton.
T. B. Hathaway traded a residence in North Manchester to Join Fruit Monday and received a twenty acre tract of land northwest of town in exchange.
Monroe Paulus will hold a public sale at his farm residence one mile north of Silver Lake on Saturday March 1 1913. Items include 5 head of horses 1 cow farming implements hay in mow 200 bushels corn and Big 4 seed oats. Sale starts at 1 o clock with auctioneer J D Gill and clerk D Ff Hommaano.
Brash and Hanson at the Racoup office in Silver Lake advertise as an authorized subscription agency. They claim to save money by handling subscriptions to any magazine and offer catalogues for Money Saving Magazine Clubs upon request.
The notice urges sellers to prepare early for sale season and lists articles to sell from home. Readers are advised to compile a complete list at home, bring it to the Record office, and be assured careful handling of their sale bills.
Notary work including deeds bonds and mortgages handled at the Records office with acknowledgement by Watson Ang.
Emmett Schanlaub of southeast of Silver Lake suffered a severe injury when his left hand was caught in a buzz saw while helping cut wood. Three fingers were badly lacerated but were properly treated and are healing as expected.
A baby boy named Raymond Leffd Butterbaugh born Sunday February 24 1913 to Mr and Mrs George Butterbaugh southeast of town. Both mother and child are doing well and the physician expects a full recovery for the father.
Mr and Mrs Carl Sylvius living west of town are the proud parents of a baby girl born last Saturday at their home.
Call the Record office during March and April to have your mortgage exemption papers prepared. It is in your interest to attend to this matter early. Mon warns not to let this memory slip.
Rantz Snoberger, a student at a Chicago dental school, spent last Friday and Saturday visiting relatives in the Windquitz area during a short sojourn.
Boyd Thomas son of Rev Thomas and elder in the U B church died in a blaze and his remains were taken to North Manchester for burial according to local notices.
Harve Geiger sustained severe finger injuries when a south door at Corner Drug Store slammed shut by a gust of wind. The second finger nail and back tissue were removed by a physician as healing failed. He returned home to Milford for rest.
Moving to Town O. F. Brown and family who held a public sale Tuesday moved to town today Thursday and now occupy the Albert Thacker property.
Women of the M E B Church will hold a chicken dinner at the parsonage next Wednesday. The meal costs 15 cents plus 5 cents for a drink. All are invited.
A. H. Bowen and his wife moved to Warsaw on Monday. Mr. Bowen has joined a tomsorial parlor in that city and they plan to stay there for some time.
Rural carriers from across the county attended a banquet in Milford last Saturday. Flora of Milford was present and a good time was enjoyed by all attendees.
Mrs. S B Burdge joined her sister Mrs. John Flora in North Manchester last Thursday with sisters Mrs. McKahan of Wabash and Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Parker of Beans. The gathering honored Mrs. Charles Douglas of Cleveland visiting the Fiera household.
Mr and Mrs Bert Keller moved to Disko on Monday and will reside there for some time. Mr Keller works as a fireman on an Erie railroad construction engine. Their farm will be managed this summer by their son in law Lloyd Shesly. We regret losing them but recommend them to Disko residents.
On Saturday March 8 Levi Rast administrator of the Daniel Th son estate will hold a sales at the late residence of the deceased mile south and 11 2 miles east of Packerton. Items include 4 horses AL head of cattle 7 hogs chickens buggies harness hay 0 der wheat in the ground farm fig implements and kitchen furniture. Numerous other articles.
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