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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
1
Enumeration of the 1920 federal census for Kosciusko County starts tomorrow with 30 enumerators in the field. Elwood Kerlin will oversee Lake Township and Silver Lake, urging townspeople to prepare details on family, birth, nationality, and farm wealth to speed the process within thirty days.
McCrellus Brooks, living east of here, suffered a leg injury several days ago when a wagon wheel struck him. The leg was badly bruised with torn ligaments, and a quick stop by the team prevented the wagon from running over the limb.
Lawrence Zobrosky and Miss Esther Weitzel were married on Wednesday in Laketon. The groom is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs L H Zobrosky from south of town and local residents extend congratulations and best wishes.
The brokers at Bros ORD office offer proper registration blanks envelopes and spaces for name number and make of nearly every automobile in the locality. Owners are urged to order their 1920 number plates promptly as the new year begins.
Rural carriers describe the holiday season as the busiest period in the office's history. Incoming and outgoing mail overflowed as residents sent Christmas gifts and greetings, making the route feel like a big city operation.
William Graves of Mishawaka was arrested in the act of moonshining whiskey in his home, just after finishing a quart. Local authorities reported the arrest occurred a few days ago with Graves processing the illicit alcohol.
Wilbur and Carl Gill sons of J. D. Gill and Mrs Gill of Warsaw purchased a local restaurant. They sent town and took possession over a week ago and indications point to abundant success for the new venture in the county.
Mrs. Anna Funk is in poor health at her daughter Mrs. Bridge's home near Monticello. Though seriously ill, she is not in immediate danger and was reported slightly improved recently after an attack two weeks prior that brought her son E K. M. Funk to the residence.
C R Bud Jontz will resign as assistant cashier at Commercial State Bank after two years of service. He accepts a foreman role in the plating department of the Indiana Lamp Company in Connersville, responsible for chemical readiness and proper preparation of plating solutions. GC A Craig, another Silver Lake native, manages the Connersville plant and helped secure the position.
Mrs Lando Isley of Rose Hill broke her right arm on Christmas morning after stepping on a back porch and slipping. She is recovering well and expected to make a full recovery.
Mrs A J Kreamer and her daughter Miss Mary returned home the first of the week after a several days visit with the Ralph Kreamer family in St Louis. They were accompanied by Mina Wilma Kreamer of Warsaw.
J. W. Ferverda and family returned home Monday after several days in Chicago visiting Mrs. Ferverda’s mother, Mrs Thomas McCormick and her husband.
The Lyceum presents its fourth number in the High School building next Monday evening January 5 1920 at eight oclock The Republic Male Quartet will perform and attendance is urged.
Dean Hill proprietor of the local garage was driving a Ford across the Big Four at Claypool when a box car struck his car after he halted for an approaching engine. The crash dragged the machine several hundred feet, overturned it, and left Hill miraculously uninjured despite near-accident conditions. Wade Whittenberger rode to Claypool and returned with Hill.
Will Stickel of Allegan Michigan spent a few days in Peru after a Texas trip visiting his mother Mrs Amanda Stickel and family. He reports Allegan County business has been very heavy for the past two years.
Mr and Mrs W C Brady of Yellow Creek lake have gone to Niles Michigan to remain most of the winter with his daughter Mrs James Leach and family.
Mrs Hively, spending winter in Chicago, visited her son Arthur Hively and his wife near Claypool and spent Christmas there. On Sunday she joined Mr and Mrs Hively for a day at J S Marsh home in Chicago. She will remain there with her daughter until spring.
Roy Colbert and his father William Colbert and family from Toledo visited here for several days last week. Roy is a leading Red Cross speaker who has addressed many large congregations over the past year.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Clink came back Monday from a four weeks absence. They visited daughter Lula Kinsey and Ches ter Clink and families at South Bend and their sons Walter and Irvin Clink in Chicago Heights. Children reported in excellent health and the boys hold good jobs.
Charles Brown travels Monday to Cambridge Nebraska to visit kin for several weeks. The trip aims to reunite eight brothers with the youngest brother long unseen for thirty years.
Funeral services for Martin Wertenberger were conducted in Claypool with interment in North Manchester Cemetery. Aged over 60, he died after months of illness including paralysis Brights disease and pneumonia. He ran a local harness shop and was well known in the area.
Roscoe Self arrives home with his family just before Christmas after several months employed in North Dakota. He held a good position in the west and earned lucrative compensation.
In New York KR Braude left here Saturday for a week or more to attend to business matters.
Wood alcohol poisoned many homes this season turning celebrations into funerals as hundreds seek hospital care. Dozens are blind or critically ill while the toxin remains a known danger despite warnings.
Mr and Mrs Aaron Leckrone spent a few days with his sisters Mrs H G Groninger and Mrs J M Amiss and husbands. They came from a residence area and left on Saturday for Texas to stay through the winter where Mr Leckrone will seek employment.
Two red foxes were trapped in the locality south of here in the past weeks. Frank Tracy Ora and Ross Gamble located a den and dug out a large fox, and shortly after Clarence Siekes trapped another good fox.
A reader named Joe Shilling and wife of Solol Minnesota report severe winter weather with heavy snow and a thermometer reaching 44 below zero. The letter also mentions a remittance for the Recorp for another year.
The board of trustees of Silver Lake will meet in regular session tomorrow evening.
Citizens of Old Kosciusko consider a county hospital project costing not more than 100000. An election is set for January 13 to decide if taxpayers support the hospital and maintain the institution. Voters are urged to cast ballots for or against.
Reports indicate several score of scarlet fever cases in Syracuse with homes under quarantine. Schools closed due to the epidemic and officials debate reopening plans for the coming Monday amid uncertainty.
Mies Marie Metzger of the southeast vicinity underwent a tonsillectomy in Warsaw last Saturday morning.
The Indiana State Grange holds its annual meeting in Napanee on Monday and Tuesday. Readings, reports, and elections are expected as delegates gather to review projects and set policy for the upcoming year.
Former resident G W Worley writes to the Record from Gosport Indiana noting he and his wife visited their son Burl and family near Warsaw last week. He recalls aging locals and proclaims I am only 64 weigh 190 and can kick as high as anyone.
Miss Sleen Leffel hosted a pleasant Christmas night gathering at her southeast town home in honor of Robert Wheeler from Wisconsin visiting relatives. A three course supper followed for twelve guests including Harry Shepherd Harry Bussard Charles Moyer Mark Ogden Edith Young Mayme Swank Alice Strangler Dorthy Hathaway and others.
A short communication from Dr. Chas. Rager of San Antonio Texas notes very fine weather with temperatures near 70 degrees during Christmas week.
Dennis Dulany of North Manchester underwent an operation at his home for strangulated hernia on Thursday December 18. At latest report he was getting along very nicely.
On Saturday evening December 20 the high school held its first literary program of the year. The crowd exceeded expectations with about three hundred present and around one hundred turned away. The next program is planned for January 23 and is expected to draw another large audience.
The Stork Special on Sunday December 21 records the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lippincott of Elkhart. Mrs. Lippincott is formerly Lula Drudge and sister to Mrs. John Ayers. Merl W. Row and wife announce a baby girl born Monday December 29.
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Voters in Kosciusko county face a special election one week from Tuesday January 13 to decide on erecting a $100000 hospital at Warsaw. Taxpayers would incur initial costs and future maintenance, with the community asked to vote for or against the proposal.
On Christmas Day Blaine Warren and family from the south east area and Roscoe Keplinger and family from Fea siding north east spent the day in Warsaw with the Hemmer family and Dr Roy Keplinger of Chicago. The gathering included four brothers and sisters and their families for a very enjoyable time.
The Record force returns from a week off to resume duties with extra tasks. Staff tackle posting, bookkeeping, reports, and accounting to prepare the next issue after a disrupted production period.
Bruce Whittenberger from Claypool reports the 1920 Ford sales outlook is very favorable and dealers have a few vehicles on hand as of midweek.
Large turnout witnessed a Christmas program by the lower grade pupils in the high school assembly room. The audience praised the performances and credited Miss Swibart Swick and Cline for their guidance and effort in an elaborate event.
A preaching service is announced for Sunday evening at the U B Church in this place with a large attendance desired. Local residents are invited to attend and participate in the service.
Mrs Levi Smith aged 73 died after a three year illness at her home south of Warsaw Wednesday afternoon. She leaves her husband and four children including Altona Smith of home, Mrs Hugh Bowen of another place, Mrs Mary Tintoo of Meat aid, and Mrs Ora Sherwood of nearby area. Funeral service set for Friday at five o'clock in Palestine.
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