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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1905
Page
1
Elias McClure a longtime county pioneer died peacefully at nearly 93. He lived in the area for decades and was known for his public service and community involvement. Funeral arrangements were not listed.
Elias McClure born January 18 1813 at the Jacques home in Silver Lake Tuscany Luzerne PA. Parents Elias and Eliza McClure. Early life in New York State and Ontario county. He worked for three dollars a month rising to fourteen. Studied at Canandiagua Academy and taught seven winters. Married Mary Freeman in Rochester NY in 1840. Moved with wife and two sons to Kosciusko county Indiana in 1840 where he resided thereafter.
At fourteen he loaned 3.10 to his employer and later suffered broken legs becoming town charge. He rebuilt, earned oxen, and traveled to his purchased land via Indian trails through swamps and hills, often walking with a child. A settler named a debt of 25 cents, paid with a single coin.
Rumors of a teacher’s resignation were denied after investigations show the intermediate department teacher, Miss Wells, has performed satisfactorily. Harmony exists between Miss Wells and management.
Revival meetings at the M E church have progressed since Christmas and are steadily increasing in interest. Evangelist Mathews has delivered several sermons that have created stronger religious sentiment and promise good results.
The obituary recounts Elias McClure, an early settler who built a log cabin then a main house and barn, cleared land, and farmed 2700 acres. He died at age 92 on New Year’s Day after a life of labor and integrity. Survived by four children, twelve grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Funeral at U B Church with Rev A E Sarah. interment Lakeview Cemetery.
Paul Snyder nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Edgar P Snyder sustained fractures of both bones of the right arm just above the wrist when a garden rake hanging in a wood house fell and struck him Wednesday forenoon. Dr Amiss reduced the fracture and the lad is doing as well as can be hoped.
An oyster supper will be served at the Grove Chapel church next Saturday evening. Everyone is invited to attend and help raise funds for the church repairs.
Francis Rager suffered a deep foot gash after stepping on broken lamp chimney in the Rager hall last Saturday. The glass penetrated the shoe and cut about an inch deep.
Earl G. Alsopaugh and Ina B. Leckrone eloped December 14, traveling to Warsaw with Ina’s father where they obtained a license and were married by Rev. J. B. Alleman. They then departed for Ohio for a honeymoon trip. Details are sketchy.
Herbert Hill thirteen year old son of Mr and Mrs A J Hill near this place suffered a elbow dislocation in an accident with a grain drill. He did not seek help at first and only later revealed the injury. Doctors Amiss Leckrone and McDonald in Warsaw examined him by X Ray. The dislocation may be beyond treatment now.
Republicans of Lake Township will meet in Silver Lake on Friday afternoon January 12 1906 to organize the township. Meeting called at 2 o clock pm by order of the chairman.
The trolley line proposal for the Akron to Warsaw route remains undecided with multiple conferences at Warsaw failing to settle the matter. Locals suspect Winona used the issue to align Mentone supporters while Marion to Wabash line sale details are also mentioned.
A locomotive boiler explosion wrecked eight train cars near Disko harming the crew. Investigating authorities report on-site debris and damage to rolling stock as rescue operations continue and unclear causation is pursued.
An Erie railroad east bound freight train at Disko suffered a catastrophic boiler explosion that ripped the crown sheet, sent the boiler and engine clearance across the track, and killed engineer O’Brien fireman Cecil Oliver and brakeman Leonard Fisher. The remaining wreckage sparked fires as contents of orange cars and a poultry car scattered. Oliver, 21, had worked to support his family. The boiler was known defective but not repaired due to strike disruptions. funeral services were held at Log Bethel church.
Charles Lunsford A L Herendeen and I W Lee of Chicago visited for holidays and hunted cotton tails. They pranked Lee by removing shots from his cartridges leaving him with nearly empty shells as game remained scarce.
Arthurs offers Phos-Ferrates and Creme-Health drinks for sale. Limited stock announced for local customers.
On the Ephraim Wells farm a preholiday butchering day saw nearly all workers be seniors. The task finished by six o'clock with names and ages of the participants listed after the account.
A surprise gathering was held at Mrs. Myrtle Pearson’s home Wednesday night for Tony Underhill. He was unaware of the plan until invited by Mrs. Pearson and entered the parlor to strike a match, fulfilling the requested moment.
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