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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
1
A historic blizzard swept the central region last Sunday bringing zero temperatures and heavy snow. Traffic halted on steam and interurban lines. trains disrupted, many canceled. cities nearly paralyzed as sleet and ice damaged telephone poles and long-distance lines, crippling service for weeks.
Dr and Mrs I W Culp of Adel Iowa arrived last Friday to visit the Hay family. They traveled to North Manchester Monday for a brief stay at Jono Fruitt's residence with J C Hay and relatives in the area.
The Frank Kreis family, just west of town, faced several weeks of illness. Mrs. Kreis and two children suffered tonsillitis and stayed in bed for days, while their three month old infant has been ill for about three weeks with indigestion.
Warsaw heard the Kosciusko county grand jury investigate George Bartholmew of Milford held in jail on a murder charge. His wife was found dead in her Milford home during the morning of December 27.
Kendallville sends word Monday that Walter Zimmerman, son of Has Smallpox, is suffering from a case of smallpox. He is progressing as well as could be expected.
Mrs Esta Miller of Moose Jaw Canada visits with her parents southwest of town. Miller was formerly Miss Blanch Richards daughter of Mr and Mrs James Richards.
Silver Lake grocers are invited to Warsaw this Thursday evening to meet with local grocers and the county food administrator to discuss methods of food saving and cooperation.
A tile load upset during a Wednesday forenoon haul injured Charles Hanes who was knocked unconscious briefly. His right foot suffered an injury but he continues his regular work duties.
Uncle John Jones of near Burket has been bedbound for about two months and shows no material improvement in recent days. He is past 83 years old and has suffered poor health for several years.
Ernest Myers, a grammar room instructor, has accepted a clerk job at E J Gemmer grocery store. He will report to duty on Saturdays and during evenings after school hours.
War Savings headquarters will mail to county chairmen asking ministers to observe a thrift day on Sunday February 3rd in Indiana. The move seeks a formal proclamation and related services and ceremonies to promote thrift.
The note states that President Wilson requested substituting the term our associates in the war for tour allies in printed matter and official patriotic literature. This guidance aims to standardize language in federal and other communications.
Braude traveled to New York City at the start of the week to attend to several business matters.
Chas Roger of San Antonio sends a note to the RECORD describing 100000 troops stationed in camps near the aviation field and 40000 at another camp. He notes daily air activity and claims the U S has spent 12000000 on camps with 3000000 more each month, praising the impact on the city and region.
William Bishop, visiting Michigan, left for Camp Custer near Battle Creek to stay a couple of weeks with his son John. Upon arrival he learned John had been transferred to Camp McArthur near Wasco Texas and had just left for that camp.
B F Hill is on the sick list. Fred Davis was putting up ice last Saturday. Meritt Longbrake made a trip to Warsaw Monday. Harry Taylor lost a valuable cow one day last week. Morris Parker was in this vicinity on business Monday. No Sunday school at Center Sunday due to bad weather. Sleet Sunday and Sunday night damages to apple and peach trees.
Victoria members of the reading club entertained at Mrs. S. B. Burdge home Monday night. Embroidery club members were hosted at Mrs. J. W. Feryerda home Friday afternoon. Mazda Class of the M. HE. Sunday school will meet next Wednesday at R. M. Frye home after postponement due to illness and bad weather.
Fragmentary notice hints at selling or trading items and trade desires. No clear entities, dates, or locations readable.
John Lawrence of Hebron Nebraska received a telegram from William Hill stating Wesley Lawrence died suddenly in Hebron on Sunday. Wesley, brother of John and Martha Lawrence, had gone West in 1883 and had not returned. a long correspondence was kept but traces were lost and his fate was uncertain for years. He was about sixty, with unknown family. further details expected by letter within a week.
The 1906 U S Department of Agriculture yearbook reports Prof M E Jaffa of California finds peanut butter provides 2 825 calories per pound versus 950 for round steak 1 215 for bread 1 605 for potatoes and 680 for eggs. It suggests peanut butter yields over twice its weight in bread and more than seven times potatoes.
Mrs. Hannah Armey travels to Huntington at the start of the week to reside for a few months with her daughter Mrs. Phillip Amiss and family.
The Peoples Mutual Telephone Company petitions the Public Service Commission of Indiana for approval of a new rate plan. It would charge 1.25 dollars monthly for private residence lines and 1.50 dollars for business lines, plus a 10 cent toll for three minute calls between Silver Lake Sidney Laketon Mentone and other listed towns.
At the I. G. O. F. lodge last Friday officers were installed including N. G. Grover Arnold and V. G. C. L. Leonard with C. C. Lawson as secretary and M. D. Yotter as treasurer. An oyster supper followed and a membership drive is underway with initiatory work slated for tomorrow evening.
The 1917 auto license tags are void and may be used only with police approval until 1918 tags arrive. The secretary of state lags in 1918 tag distribution, but cars may not run on old plates unless proof of applying for the new issue is held. Brush and Hanson have blanks and knowledge to issue new plates and provide a prepared receipt if desired.
Phil Tolman of Fort Wayne spent Saturday night and Sunday as a guest of Miss Dorothy Dando at the Mrs. Paulus home. Tolman has joined the aviation corps and left yesterday for San Antonio Texas to join the squad there.
Farmers advertise for suitable young mares or geldings for upcoming work. Substantial listings seek reliable stock and offer details on contact and purchase terms for interested buyers.
Brush Hanson at the Recored Office Silver Lake offers authorized subscription services for any magazine. They provide money saving clubs and catalogues to reduce time and cost for subscribers. Call to obtain a copy of their catalogue and start saving.
The Record extends an invitation to subscribe, inviting readers to become part of a large, loyal community and enjoy full access to the paper’s coverage and features.
Charles Saner of Sapulpa Oklahoma writes from the railroad frontier recounting family visits weather war impact and rising prices. He notes accidents on the Frisco lines including several fatal derailments adds his work between Sapulpa and Oklahoma City plans annual passes after the First and mentions his mother’s California longing.
Field Seed For Distribution Representative H A Barnhart has a limited supply of four pound Dakota alfalfa, two pound Haberland soybeans, and one pound Sudan grass seeds for farmers. Requests sent to Washington DC receive a package with cultivation instructions. Orders should be placed before February to ensure timely planting.
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