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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1919
Page
1
Thieves entered the William Strayer general store at Claypool Sunday night or early Monday, damaging a basement window and taking sugar, flour, gloves, canned goods, and other items. A suitcase with gloves and bread was found near the Nickel Plate line, suggesting an escape by freight amid questions about the suspects.
The two Pierceton banks have merged into a single institution and Monday morning operations began under the name State Bank. The consolidation unites assets and staff, signaling a new era for local banking services.
Clem Teeter arrived home Tuesday on a 12 day navy furlough and spends time with his parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Teeter west of town. He has served almost seven years with his first visit home in nearly three years. He has been in Ireland eighteen months and came from Portugal. he is to report at Panama for duty.
Mrs Clymer residing west of town has been quite sick for a week or more and in the last days her condition grew serious.
Last Friday morning Mort Frye driving toward Claypool met a slippery road accident near A Carr farm. He tried to pass a buggy but could not stop the auto. The rig upset the horse, buggy damaged, but miraculously no one was hurt.
A special program will be rendered at the Y P C E meeting at Center church one and a half miles north of Silver Lake next Sunday evening. The event is expected to be interesting and a large attendance is desired.
The Slammaan families, long residents of Hamraand since last fall, plan to move back this week as Walter Hamman returns from Hamraand the first of the week.
LC B Sittler attended a tractor meeting and then traveled to South Bend for several days last week. The event highlighted local farming concerns and industry updates.
Poem by Jean Mahan Plank reflects wartime reverence for heroes and calls readers to back prayers with Liberty Bonds. It urges devotion and public support through financial contribution and moral stand.
Frank Miller died at his home north of Claypool last Thursday night after a kidney illness. He was over forty six and had lived in the Claypool area most of his life. He is survived by his wife a son and many relatives and friends. The funeral was held in Claypool Sunday afternoon.
Norman Tucker and family east of town visited his father Albert Tucker near Mentone on Sunday. Albert, aged 88, celebrated his February 21 birthday with the combined families of his three sons for a joyful reunion and anniversary gathering.
The Record received a souvenir booklet from Mrs. Mary A. Meek who is wintering in Florida. The booklet features many Miami views and the paper extends thanks for the gift.
In Warsaw last Saturday the Etna Green high school basketball team won the Kosciusko county championship. Nine teams competed with tight games as Warsaw beat Silver Lake Leesburg beat Atwood Milford beat Clappot Etna Green beat Syracuse Pierceton beat Warsaw Seesburg beat Milford and Etna Green defeated Pierceton and Leesburg to claim the title. The event was praised as one of the county’s most successful school tournaments with strong effort from all squads.
Goshen paper reports Mrs. M. M. Rager underwent an operation in a Toledo hospital a week or ten days ago and her condition was described as very serious. Local readers know Mrs. Rager and hope for her speedy recovery.
Gerald Holle returned to his southwest home after a year in the army and several months overseas though not on the front lines. He shared many sights and incidents from his overseas experience with local readers.
Robert Leckrone arrived home last week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Leckrone in the east part of town. He had been overseas for many months and saw many sights and places and plans to tell many stories. He brought home many interesting souvenirs.
A birthday anniversary for Mrs. Jaques was celebrated at her home with family from Hobart and near Claypool. Attendants included Mrs. Cavender and children and Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell with their children, a large cake with 71 candles marked the event. The absence of two sons in New York remained the only somber note.
Walter Chapman and wife stayed last Friday night as guests at the Sprigg Evans and McKrill residences. Chapman, recently discharged after stationed at Camp Custer for months, was en route to Bloomingdale. He is grandson of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Evans and nephew to Mesdames McKrill and Sprigg.
James Sunday spent part of last Sunday west of Warsaw with his brother A. L. Sunday and wife. A. L. Sunday will hold a public sale next Monday before relocating to Warsaw.
Virgil Clinker, previously employed by a Michigan construction company, arrived at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clinker, southwest of town for a short vacation.
Mrs Manuel Shilling who lives north of town was treated for appendicitis at Warsaw hospital. She was operated on Monday morning and, at the latest report, was getting along very nicely.
A baby boy was left at the residence of Mr and Mrs Frank Kreis just west of town on Saturday evening in a traveling delivery by stork.
Do you owe on a mortgage or have a mortgage on real estate You can save paying taxes by filing an affidavit of existence of such mortgage These affidavits must be made each year until the debt is cancelled Blank forms are at the Recorder's office Those who owe on a mortgage should attend to this matter promptly to save dollars
A vintage tone extols saving with the fun of a game. It highlights competition, planning, and steady effort as paths to success, urging starting, setting goals, and beating records, noting Uncle Sam as a partner and low costs to begin.
Mrs Julia Ketchum of Stantons Mich arrived last Saturday for a week’s stay with her cousin Mrs Mary Rantz. Formerly Miss Julia Williams she lived here years ago near the Butterbaugh farm west of town where James Helser and daughter now reside.
A large local crowd gathered last Friday for the St Wnnttenberger sale with many residents traveling as far as Claypool. The lively turnout reflected strong community interest in the event.
Last Saturday afternoon the Hollice Brown sale drew fair attendance though buyers paid strong prices for the articles listed.
A. W. Crisler, living northwest of town near Beaver Dam lake, held a public sale Monday and will move with his family to the Regenos property on North Jeffrson Street. City residents welcome the Crisler family as excellent newcomers to Silver Lake.
Mrs Ed Lape, wife of Samuel Smith's daughter, died at her home in Piqua Ohio on Monday. Samuel Smith notified on Tuesday, saying he was at his daughter's bedside when she passed away after illness mentioned in the last issue.
Moyne Clymer of Granger and Noble Clymer of Berrien Center were summoned last Saturday due to their mother’s illness, called to her bedside.
Robert Leckrone returns home with many souvenirs including a U. S. Hamlet, a gas mask, French wooden shoes, a French dagger, shrapnel shell, and a havernack. They are on display in a window at the Rager drug store.
Herbert Hill was honorably discharged from U S service and returned home from Camp Custer Michigan after several months away, marking a formal end to his period of service.
Secretary Glass frames the Victory Liberty Loan as a patriotic issue and a business proposition. He argues that borrowing from banks would inflate credit and hurt ordinary business, while individual savings can fund the loan without inflation, urging the public to join and finish the job.
Saturday in Squire Snideman's court eight men appeared and each paid fines and costs totaling 9.55 for driving an automobile without a 1919 license. The report notes similar auto law violations fined in other localities.
Floyd Drudge and his wife, living on a southwest farm, will move this week into the Zimmerman property recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Bowen.
Iris Smith, stationed at Camp Quster for months, arrived home southwest of town Tuesday after receiving an honorable discharge. His wife, formerly Miss Chica Brown of this place, and their baby stayed with his family during his absence.
Part of the proceeds of the Victory Liberty Loan are to be used to bring our soldiers and sailors back and restore them to useful occupations of peace. Every true blue American should have a part in this work.
Warden Smith and his family have relocated from the farm west of town into a portion of the L. W. Myers house. The community welcomes them as residents of the place.
Verling Jameson of Detroit, recently discharged after months at Great Lakes, visits the Rowland home north of town. He had been in the navy before his discharge.
W H Kern of Warsaw narrowly escaped a collision at Nicke Plate crossing when a freight train stopped for water. With his daughter Misa Vera Kern and Miss Catharine Hay, the car struck the train and was dragged before being freed by another vehicle, leaving the party shaken and the car abandoned for the night.
John Ridgley aged resident of North Manchester died Monday at his son’s home in Chicago. He had lived in North Manchester for many years and moved to Chicago two years ago after the death of his daughter Audrey Haney. A Civil War veteran, he was blind for over fifty years.
Mrs Dillman of Brook Indiana underwent an appendicitis operation in an Indiana hospital last Friday. At latest report she was recovering well with every indication of a speedy recovery.
Parker Bros plans a public sale of five stock in the first half of March based on past records. The firm holds sales about twice a year and is noted for fair dealings and honorable treatment of bidders. Advertisements will announce the sale with notices of live stock above average.
The past month lists perfect spellers in first grade Kenneth Zimmerman Irene Shepherd Joe Rouse Albert Roof Burt Warren and second grade Deloris Sausaman Magdelene Kreis Ray Getty Doyal Spangle Rex Carr Marion Swihart. Teacher.
Fragmentary text shows names like Alene Self Kenneth Shepherd Devon Christner and Harold Geiger alongside grade listings. Readable items indicate elementary class groupings or columns with several individuals per grade.
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