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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1923
Page
1
Mrs. Susan James, about 85, died at her Kaboo home after a week of illness. She was survived by her brother F. M. Jaques, three sons, three daughters and many relatives. The death leaves Mr. Jaques as the last surviving child of a family of eight.
H W Kline traveled to Indianapolis yesterday to stay for several days and attend the state legislature sessions.
Kosciusko county Knights of Pythias and visiting members will hold a meeting Tuesday night January 16 at the Pythian hall in Warsaw. Plans include a business session and it is expected to be the first of several meetings across the county in the coming months.
Fred Barr, a business visitor to South Bend, stayed Monday and Tuesday, then returned home and will be employed at the Studebaker factory at exceptionally good wages.
Orville B. Kilmer of Warsaw is named for postmaster at Warsaw by recommendation of the postal department and sent to President Harding on Tuesday for appointment.
A series of revival meetings ongoing at the Church of God in Akron has continued for a week or more with Rev. Cheppell assisting in the services.
In Silver Lake last Friday Mr. Bainter told RECORD office his daughter Ruby who had her left eye removed about four months ago is adjusting well with an artificial eye. Ruby, over eight years old, lost sight of the eye after a cat scratch four years ago and the removal helps her condition.
Health officer reports several new smallpox cases in Whitely County and confirms scarlet fever outbreak there after granting approval a few days ago.
A small pox case has developed at North Manchester College. Margaret Holland of South Whitley is the victim and the college is placed under quarantine.
A series of revival meetings began at the United Brethren Church last Sunday evening with fair attendance hindered by icy walks and streets.
The First Baptist Church at Goshen burned last Sunday afternoon resulting in about $35,000 in damage with $8,000 insurance. Replacing the building would cost near $75,000.
The local Ford agency received another load of cars and expects rapid delivery to purchasers. Last year McKown garage sold and delivered 200 vehicles including 32 trucks, plus 10 tractors, highlighting strong sales from a small town. Mr McKown and associates cover wide territory and boost business.
The week brought heavy snow with eight inches Friday night and another inch on Sunday, hiding ground and leaving icy, slippery walks by Tuesday. Temperatures hovered below freezing, promising fine sleighing though few sleighs are seen on the streets.
The Kosciusko County Jersey Breeders' Association was organized at Warsaw last Friday. It aims to promote Jersey cattle breeding to improve product markets, aid TB eradication, and support fair exhibits.
Senator LeRoy Leonard of Kosciusko and Wabash counties is named chairman of the roads committee in the state senate. He also receives seats on the claims and expenditures county and township business public morals agriculture and natural resources committees. Town and township and agriculture panels are viewed as highly desirable.
M. H. Henney who leased a garage in Akron to establish a Ford agency gave up the site last week and departed the city due to inability to secure required capital.
E Braude departed last Saturday for New York to manage business affairs including selling nearly one hundred carloads of eggs stored there. He intends to stay several weeks to oversee the transactions and related matters.
Fred Barr, employed as a lineman with the Co-Operative telephones company for over a year, resigned his position Tuesday. It is understood the Barr family will move to South Bend within months, while Mrs Barr and their daughter stay with her relatives near Rochester in the interim.
Word reached local friends that J C Babcock is ill with pneumonia at his Citronelle Alabama home. Mrs Babcock is confined to her room with a headache.
William Greenlee, posing as a worker, was hired at the John Deaton home east of Claypool for board. After receiving money and a day’s work, he vanished with about $35. Warsaw officials traced him to a clothes store and a hotel stay but could not locate him.
A countywide meeting of high school principals in Warsaw last Saturday organized a news association. Charles H Hearn of Beaver Dam was chosen president and Waldo Adams of Etna Green was named secretary and treasurer.
Many residents have secured 1923 auto plates while many will wait until the last minute. Plates can be obtained at Warsaw or by visiting the RECORD office to have the application filled, saving a county trip. State plans discussed favor two plate designs: black background with orange figures or black figures on apple green.
Mrs A L Young from Washington Iowa visits the William Wiley home to care for William Wiley and his wife who are confined to their rooms, acting as his sister and helper during the past week or more.
The state fire inspector visited Akron last week, conducted rounds citywide, and reported generally good fire safety conditions.
George Ferverda of Leesburg disclosed that on November 6 he married Lois Grant of Leesburg at St. Joseph Michigan. The wedding was kept secret and denied previously.
The closed season for taking all wild game except rabbits began New Year's Day in Indiana. The rabbit season ended January 9. It is unlawful to shoot any kind of wild game until April 1, 1923.
Mrs. Stanley spoke at the Farmers Institute in Claypool urging girls to organize a common sense club. She urged banning cigaret smoking and foreign evils while promoting education of foreigners to become 100 percent American and criticizing government allowances for cigarette shipments to soldiers near a No Man's Land.
Government report highlights growing dead letter cases due to hurried misaddressed mail. It notes 1.4 million letters mailed per hour, over 60 million parcel posts, and 19 billion stamps used last year, urging readers to check addresses and stamps.
A son was born at the Hunt residence in Kokomo. Mrs Hunt is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Snyder who reside in the northern part of town.
Mrs. Susan Kreamer died after a period of poor health with pneumonia as the cause. She lived with her daughter Mrs. Emma Lower in Roanoke and passed away at nearly 82. Survived by one daughter and several friends. nephew A J Kreamer of the local area noted.
Betty Rose five year old daughter of Sidney Postmaster C. C. Shira died after a week long illness from spinal meningitis. The report notes the death occurred in Sidney.
Post Office Department estimates show 39 letters mailed each second in the United States. About 23 334 letters each minute and 1 400 000 per hour. The annual total reaches roughly 12 000 000 000 letters.
A short aphorism notes that voting on politics harms friendships more than it changes minds, suggesting restraint in political argument to preserve relationships. The line emphasizes social costs over persuasive outcomes.
The Victoria Reading Club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. J. O. Hay’s home with strong attendance. A new member, Mrs. M. A. Smith, was admitted and the group conducted its usual business. The next gathering is set for Monday evening January 22 at the Bashore home, with an interesting program planned.
Report describes wolves east of town blamed for livestock losses and urges a coordinated drive in two to three weeks. Proposes organizing into companies with captains and officers to conduct a proper hunt and capture the animals before numbers grow.
Columbia City high school boys organize the Knights of the Fiery Circle after Klansmen stirry over the state. They hold lodge meetings and burn a barrel hoop at each gathering to mark their ranks and actions.
Two young ladies will present a two hour program at the high school auditorium next Monday evening January 15 featuring piano duets songs readings sketches and humor. The act promises a pleasant evening and to fill the auditorium. On January 31 the Colonial Trio will appear and details will follow.
D W Landis residing northwest of town shot a fox several miles southwest of Silver Lake while hunting near the Lincoln church. The fox was brought to town for inspection by many curious residents as Landis and companions chased it near the Lincoln school before the final shot felled the animal.
The local high school basketball team traveled to Burket last Friday to play the Burket boys. The visitors were defeated by a large margin with final score 18 40 61 indicating a lopsided result.
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