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Newspaper

Silver Lake Record

Location

Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1920

Page

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M B Kline Dies. Local Township Assessor

Martin B. Kline died at his home southeast of town after a short illness from cancer. He was about 61 and served as Lake township assessor. Survived by wife Alice, son Robert, daughter Ruth, brother George Kline, sister Mrs Jeanie Carr, and other relatives. Funeral at Rose Hill church with Rev J T Keesey officiating.

Kline Lake Robert Ruth George Kline Jeanie Carr Martin B. Kline Kasciusko County Ind Penrod Martin Jennie Carr Alice Wright

Teen Robber Confesses to Goshen Office Safe Theft

Frank Flowers seventeen year old assistant at the Winona Interurban ticket agency in Goshen confessed to robbing the office safe of 350 dollars early Friday morning. He telephoned Goshen police claiming a robber had taken the New Year’s receipts while he was in another room.

Frank Flowers Winona Interurban Goshen

Warsaw Man Found Dead in Bakeshop

Sherman East of Warsaw was found dead in a local bakeshop where he was repairing a boiler. He had been in his usual health and was working alone when a proprietor discovered the body.

Sherman East Warsaw

Man Is Reported Improving After Appendi citis Operation

Word spread Friday that Harry Bouse of Garrett was taken to the hospital for an appendectomy. At latest report he was doing nicely and expected to fully recover. Mr. Bouse, known to local society, lived here until moving to North Manchester, then to his current home.

Harry Bouse Garrett Mr. Bouse Manchester

For Sale Forty Shoats Farrowed Sept 1 in Silver Lake

For sale forty shoats farrowed Sept 1 averaging sixty to seventy pounds. Another twenty head farrowed last October and of similar quality. A good outlook in these shoats and worth your look. Contact R. H. Snyder Silver Lake.

R. H. Snyder Silver Lake

Atwood Schools Closed Over Scarlet Fever Fear

Authorities ordered Atwood schools shut amid fear of scarlet fever outbreak after one confirmed case and widespread exposure among students and staff.

Atwood

Akron helper assists in local furniture store

Thomas Wade from Akron has been at the furniture store assisting Ted Baber over the past few days.

Thomas Wade Akron Ted Baber

Large Lyceum crowd at high school venue

A Monday evening Lyceum program in the high school building drew a large audience. The show was well received and it was noted this was the last winter performance. Uncertainty remains whether a Lyceum will be held next winter.

Lyceum

Oyster Supper At G A McClure Home West Of Town

An oyster supper at the G A McClure home west of town was enjoyed last Saturday evening with attendees from Yale College New Haven Conn Alva Sholty and Miss Ruth Cauby from Johnstown Penn among the guests.

G. A. McClure Alva Sholty Yale College New Haven Conn Ruth Cauby Johnstown Penn

Hospital Election 10 Be Held Jan 13

Southern portion of county strongly against the proposition. Every voter should go to poles and vote his sentiment. Voters are urged to participate in the January election to determine health facility funding and governance.

Taxpayer Ola Kosciusko

County Hospital Vote Questioned in Kosciusko County

A 1920 Kosciusko County election asks taxpayers whether to fund a $100000 county hospital in Warsaw for soldiers and sailors. The piece urges voters to decide firmly next Tuesday January 18 and to consider maintenance costs and regional opposition.

Kosciusko County Warsaw

Coal Gas Fatality in Elkhart Roundhouse

Phillip Emanuel Whitmyer 51 a night foreman at the Elkhart Big Four roundhouse died after inhaling coal gas in a cab near the roundhouse. Found unconscious an hour after entering the engine cab he left behind a wife Anna Spangle, five sons and three daughters. Funeral held at his home yesterday afternoon.

Big Four Roundhouse Elkhart Phillip Emanuel Whitmyer Whitmyer Round House Roundhouse Whismyer Anna Spangle Earl Spangle

New Board Organized In Town Sworn In At Noon

The newly elected town officials were sworn in and the board reorganized. Due to illness T C McClure could not attend the short session at his home. The first meeting of the reorganized board is set for Friday evening January 16 in the town hall.

T.C. McClure

Juntz Starts Duty at Indiana Lamp Plant Connersville

R Juntz left here last Sunday morning for Connersville where he entered his duties on Monday in the Indiana Lamp Company's plant.

Co. R. Juntz Connersville Indiana Lamp Company

Funeral Attendance Noted for Elkhart Figures

Hollice Brown his wife and son Lester attended a funeral in Elkhart with Earl Spangle and wife. They left Tuesday afternoon and returned home Thursday morning.

Hollice Brown Lester Earl Spangle Elkhart

Re-Elected Akron farmer to State Board of Agriculture

A. A. Gast of Akron has been re elected as a member of the State Board of Agriculture.

A. A. Gast Akron State Board of Agriculture

Bank Robbery in Churubusco Ends with Escape

Five men in a car entered Churubusco at dawn Tuesday and robbed the Gandy State bank of about $50,000 after binding the watchman. They fled before reaching a second safe containing additional currency and tribunes.

Churubusco Gandy State Bank

Birthday cake lights for 66th at Haney home

On New Year’s Day Mrs. Gladys Hamilton of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. A. Price and son Gail spent the day at the Jacob Haney home. Haney celebrated his 66th birthday with a cake bearing 66 lighted candles at noon.

Gladys Hamilton Marion A. &. Price Gail Jacob Haney Mr. Haney

Molasses Mix Added to Ground Feed at Kinsey Elevator

A note suggests improving feed by mixing molasses with ground feed and offers guidance at the Kinsey elevator. The idea promises cheaper, potentially better nutrition for livestock and invites inquiries at the local elevator.

Kinsey

Mrs Funk Visitation at Monticello Bridge

Mr and Mrs Ezza Funk visited Mrs Funk's mother at the A R Bridge near Monticello last Friday. Mrs Funk was not well but hopes to recover and return home soon.

Ezza Funk A. R. Bridge Monticello Mr. Funk

Changes At Baker Furniture Store Impress Customers

Last week the Baker furniture store added a ten foot balcony along the west wall. Small articles are shown on the balcony while the main room holds new goods, creating an elaborate display.

Baker Furniture Store

Local Couple Relocates to Yates Property

Mr and Mrs Jesse F Lynch moved from near Disko to the Yates property in the south part of town last week. Lynch is an experienced auctioneer and available for calls at his expense.

Jesse F. Lynch Disko Yates Lynch

Secretary of Agriculture Blames Sugar Shortage on Candy Eaters

The secretary attributes the sugar shortage to candy and ice cream consumers. He says quitting eating would boost supply beyond demand.

Secretary of Agriculture

Visit Draws Iowa Woman to Town for Family Reunion

Mrs. Anna Kulp of Adel Iowa traveled here with her mother Mrs. Catherine Hay and brother J C Hay and family for a family reunion with relatives and friends visiting during the latter part of the week.

Anna Kulp Adel Iowa Catherine Hay J.C. Hay

Funeral attendance at Rose Hill church for Martin Kline

A large crowd from the area attended the Rose Hill church service last Sunday for the funeral of Martin Kline.

Rose Hill Church Martin Kline

1920 Auto Licence Deadline Published by State Authorities

State authorities notify automobile owners to file 1920 license applications before January 1 or soon after. No late fines but delays may occur due to the busy Federal License Office. Brush and Hanson at the Record office in Silver Lake provide blanks, envelopes, and personalized service to complete filings for local cars.

Brush and Hanson Silver Lake

Townsend Bill Would Create National Highway System

George Diehl of Buffalo explains the Townsend Bill which would set up a Federal Highway Commission to assemble and maintain a nationwide network of 50 000 to 75 000 miles of roads built and funded by the federal government Indiana would gain 1500 miles linked to other states and the plan aims to curb abuses through strict accountability while boosting national commerce and prosperity.

Townsend National Highway Commission Indiana Federal Road Commission Commission of Federal Projects

Warsaw man injured in interurban auto collision

Interurban struck Ed Gaskill of Warsaw last Saturday morning. He suffered two broken ribs, cuts and bruises to head and body and was dazed. He is son in law of Mr and Mrs A J Scott and is reported to be improving.

Ed Gaskill Warsaw Mr. Gaskill A. J. Scott Aes

Obituary: Harriot Keller 79 Died at Daughter’s Home

Harriot Keller died Monday at her daughter Mrs. Scott Clayton’s home southeast of here after months of illness. Born in Wayne county Ohio, she was 79. Survived by seven children including S. M. Keller and Mrs. John Lowery, with services held Wednesday at South Pleasant church conducted by Rev. Fred Feighner.

Harriot Keller Scott Clayton Keller Wayne County Ohio Jacob Keller Milford Here S. M. Keller John Lowery Huntington T.S. Keller Dundee Perry Keller Roanoke Burley Idaho John Croft South Pleasant Church Fred Feighner Laketon

Hospital Question Seeks Voters In Ola Kosciusko

A public inquiry asks taxpayers in Ola Kosciusko county to vote on a county hospital project not to exceed 100000 dollars. An election is scheduled for January 13, and every voter is urged to cast a for or against ballot.

No Indiana bank failures last year reported

Reports show no state banks failed in Indiana during the previous year and only four banks closed in the three years before that.

Indiana

Minnie Richards Suffered Stroke at Warsaw Home

Mrs. Minnie Richards experienced a stroke of paralysis at her Warsaw home a few days ago leaving her in a helpless condition. She was well known locally for teaching school here for several years and had visited friends in this area on multiple occasions.

Minnie Richards Warsaw

Mrs Dayton Cline Dies of Diphtheria at 26

Mrs Dayton Cline formerly Bertha Sellers died Saturday near North Manchester after a diphtheria illness of six weeks. She was 26, born in North Manchester. Survived by husband, Simon Sellers of Muncie, and three brothers. Funeral held at the church near North Manchester Tuesday afternoon.

Dayton Cline North Manchester Cline Bertha Sellers Simon Sellers Muncie

Warsaw Woman Dies Suddenly at Home

Mrs. S. D. Anglin, 12 years of age, died suddenly at her Warsaw home on Monday afternoon while talking on the telephone.

S. D. Anglin Warsaw

Also Mentioned on This Page

M.B. Kline Rose Hill J. T. Keesey Taining P. E. Whitmyer Ter National Commission Interurban Ing
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