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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
9
Orval Carr and Miss Ethel Skinner broke through thin lake ice while skating last Wednesday night. They were rescued after about twenty minutes in icy water with others aiding, and both suffered no lasting injuries.
Celebrated couple Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Evans marked their 56th wedding anniversary at Silver Lake Indiana on December 25 1917. Their family totals forty with five children twenty five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. only two members of the family have died.
A Christmas Day family reunion at the A. J. Kreamer residence in the town’s east part brought together many relatives. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William Smith and their children Devon Fay. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hathaway with Dareworud Paul Dorothy and Mary. R. T. Kreamer and his wife and daughter Wilam. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kreamer. and Russell Kreamer.
Arthur Smith departed this locale on December 21 to take a winter job in Texas, planning to work during the season.
Members of the Mothers club were entertained last Friday afternoon at the Mrs Harry Kline home in the west part of town.
Last Friday afternoon the embroidery club met at Mrs J D Cline's home for a special honor to Mrs W H Davis of Indianapolis. Victoria reading club met Monday night at Mrs C L Leonard's home. On Friday evening December 2nd the Mothers club held a party at Mrs R R Henderson's home honoring Mrs L M Burdge who will move to Tipton.
The Charles Snyder family, longtime residents of the Alspaugh farm southeast of town, relocated to Kokomo last week. They left for their new home Saturday.
Farmers in yan seek help amid drought conditions and rising costs. Local officials urge support for relief programs and crop assistance to stabilize harvest prospects this season.
One day last week Mrs. A F F Price delivered oranges to this office sent by Mr. and Mrs. F M Metheny who are spending the winter in Florida. Mr Metheny works in an orange packing plant and Mrs Metheny tends a garden.
Geo Bartholomew of Milford was found murdered in his home with three bullet wounds and signs of a struggle. Coroner and police shifted suspicion from self inflicted death to homicide, Bartholomew jailed after a preliminary hearing.
A reflective note urges facing the New Year by acting now. Time is raw material, not a prize. Be helpful to others, cultivate faith, and nurture hope to ease future fears.
The County Fuel Administrator Ker issued a six o clock closing rule to remain in effect through January February and March. Officials urge strict obedience though violations have occurred. The aim is to allow workers to be home with their families earlier.
Mrs Rosella Platt aged 63 wife of Isaac Platt died at her home southeast of town around nine on New Year’s morning after a year of declining health. She is survived by her husband a daughter Mrs Clarence Eber of Macy two brothers W C Brady and Elza Brady of near here two sisters Mrs Hatfield of Claypool and Mrs Libbie Minear of North Dakota and other relatives.
Carl Wood and his wife who attended school in Bloomington this winter spent their vacation with the A. J. Hill and Albert Wood families. They went to Casey last Sunday and Mr. Wood is teaching school there.
Paul Hathaway returned home after about four years away. He traveled through the west and to Mexico and is now employed in the Pennsylvania shops at Dennison Ohio. He arrived at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs J B Hathaway southeast of town.
Jacob Jontz aged 66 a retired Columbia City businessman and former Silver Lake resident died December 28 1917 in Blytheville Arkansas from heart and kidney trouble He had lived in Arkansas since Thanksgiving with his daughter and relatives His wife had died 17 years earlier He leaves three daughters one son a sister and two brothers Funeral services were held in Columbia City on Sunday December 30.
The board of trustees of Silver Lake will hold a regular session tomorrow evening with expected discussion of important business matters.
The United States Government offers an extensive life insurance policy for military members. Treasury Secretary McAdoo announced on December 14 that 238,924 applications have been received, representing 1,073,728,500 dollars in coverage. The average policy amount is 8,679 dollars, near the 10,000 dollar maximum, with Gen. Pershing subscribing to the full limit.
Mrs. Hayman submits a Red Cross chapter report showing funds raised for yarn and expenses for the Silver Lake ladies. Names listed include J.D. LeOling 30.00 John Summe 22.50 W. H. Kern 15.60 Masquerade 51.75, plus 14 sets steel needles 0.20 and dex cotton yarn totaling 125.56 with cash paid out 125.56.
Contrary to local belief, Navy enlistments did not close after December 15. Any applicant with a local board certificate showing no quota need is eligible to enlist via a postmaster or Navy recruiting station. Men are needed immediately in seamen, mechanics, carpenters, and musicians.
Magazine agency Brush & Hanson advertises authorized subscription services and money saving clubs. Call the REcoRD office in Silver Lake to receive catalogs and place subscriptions without trouble or time lost.
The Service Commission announced an upcoming civil service exam. Details like date, location, and eligibility are to be provided by official channels. Citizens are advised to monitor notices for application timelines and required credentials.
J J Babcock, wintering in Long Beach, recounts an 8 day journey with Mr and Mrs Denton Gaskell from Long Beach to San Diego via Old Mission and mountains. He notes mission bells, Camp Kerny, and a rugged 75 mile ascent to the valley, ending as the account continues on page five.
The Red Cross campaign ended last Monday evening in Lake Township adding 343 new members. With 93 existing members, the total reaches 4386, nearly doubling the township quota of 250.
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