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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
5
Announcements urge insurance for fire and tornado through Brush and Hansen with favorable rates. Also notices a sale on Sycamore Street with a house described as S room tense and a street address. Squire at the RECORD office.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo swears as senior partner that the firm will pay $100 for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn December 6 1886 before A W Gleason notary public. Sold by all druggists. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mothers should prevent disease in babies by regular use of Grando Gargle an antiseptic containing Eucalyptus. It helps teething colds sore throat and sore mouth while reducing germ spread in the mouth and nasal passages. Sold by druggists or direct from Grand-Aid Co Fort Wayne Ind price 50 cents.
Report of the condition of the State Bank of Claypool Indiana as of December 31 1917. George Merkle President J W Kinsey Cashier Mattie Dick Assistant Cashier.
The document lists assets including loans and discounts 93 205 74 overdraft 270 66 U S Bonds 3 000 00 other bonds and securities 1 847 00 banking house 1 500 00 furniture and fixtures 2 175 00 other real estate 4 784 34 due from banks and trust cos 41 771 27 cash on hand 4 784 34 cash items 114 69 current expenses 2 143 70 interest paid 710 16 total 149 522 46.
Capital stock paid in 25000.00 Surplus 500.00 Exchange Discount and Interest 4344.93 Demand deposits 62122.23 Demand certificates 57555.30 119677.53 Total 149522.46 State of Indiana Kosciusko County I E W Kinsey cashier of the State Bank of Claypool swear the above is true January 9 1918 Notary EPH Roth seal commission expires 1919.
Indiana food administrator George W. June urges strict adherence to food conservation rules by hotels, restaurants, and boarding houses. He notes meals should not be subsidized where federal rationing is not in place.
Clarence Ousley of the US Department of Agriculture urged farmers to expand acreage and learn new production methods to ensure sufficient food for the war effort and warned that a German victory would suppress American markets.
Mrs. Frank H. Buss of the National Committee of One Hundred speaks on Americanization. She urges using English as the common language, especially for children of aliens, and calls women to focus on duties aiding the war effort.
Report of the condition of the Commercial State Bank a state bank at Silver Lake Indiana at the close of business on December 31 1917. President I A Snoberger Vice President W H Kern Cashier OG R Jontz Assistant Cashier.
The ledger lists resources totaling 175 192 09 including loans and discounts 136 953 94 overdrafts 1 425 38 U S bonds 150 00 other bonds and securities 3 000 00 banking house 9 000 00 furniture and fixtures 1 817 00 due from banks and trust companies 11 402 08 cash on hand 4 975 06 cash items current expenses 2 574 03 taxes paid 847 82 interest paid 3 046 78 total resources 175 192 09
I W H Kern cashier of the Commercial State Bank swears the statement is true. Liabilities show capital stock 25000.00 surplus 2350.00 undivided profits 0.00 exchange discount and interest 8093.65 profit and loss 167.40 dividends unpaid 0.00. Demand deposits 67184.06 demand certificates 72396.98 cash over total liabilities 175192.09.
The Indiana statewide conference in Indianapolis drew federal officials including Thomas Arswall and George Creal, with Governor Goodrich success, and featured a mass meeting in Tomlinson Hall and a Sousa concert. Red Cross head Bishop Williams praised relief work. Dr. Wilbur warned that food conservation underpins Allied victory amid a national drive.
Governor Goodrich presides at Tomlinson Hall opening session with Notre Dame's John Cavanaugh invoking blessing. Medill McCormick calls for cannon and coalition, stressing speed and minimized loss, urging rapid weapon and ammunition supplies to support Allied offensives.
Rosalee Brady born February 5, 1856 in Henry county Illinois moved with family to Ashland Ohio then Indiana. Married Isaac Platt December 24, 1878 and had two children Leitha died in infancy. She died January 1, 1918 at age 61 years 10 months 26 days leaving husband daughter three grandchildren and siblings. She was known for amiable disposition and care for others as the community said farewell with a prayerful epitaph.
We thank neighbors and friends for aid during illness and burial of our dear companion mother and sister. Gratitude for floral offering from Emanuel church and for choir and all who assisted. Isaac Platt Liethia Brady Mra L V Hatfield Elza Brady Mra J S Minear
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