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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
1
Ezra Homman died suddenly at his North Elm Street home Friday evening after a day of normal activity. Born north of here in 1846, the longtime resident had battled high blood pressure in recent years but remained active in town. Funeral services are planned for Monday afternoon after a day spent in town with friends.
The annual Kosciusko county basketball tournament will be held in Pierceton this year after a decision reached at a Warsaw meeting last Saturday.
Edward Stockberger of the Mentone area died from injuries suffered last Saturday when caught in a sorting machine at a gravel pit. His body was crushed through a four inch square opening. He died Sunday morning. He was about 40 and survived by his wife and one child.
A year end tally shows 19 552 firms failed, entering the list of failures as the second highest count and the largest indebtedness at 627 401 883 dollars. The data marks a peak for liabilities among the sector.
Walter Black of the Claypool Machine Company visited town for a few hours Monday forenoon to handle business. He said the factory, specializing in automobile axles, has been very busy with some machines running night and day to fill orders, though orders are not arriving as quickly now.
Urbana Indiana postmaster Mrs Bernice Beeks has been appointed postmistress. The Senate, before adjourning for the holidays, ratified her appointment.
Birth notice reports Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Harris of Fulton welcomed a daughter on December 21 1921. The mother formerly Blanche Ayers.
Young people and some older folks enjoy good seating on the lake as skating remains popular and the ice holds up well.
Aircord department completed the Victoria Reading Club year book detailing this year’s meeting program. The booklet lists scheduled meetings and activities for the club in this locale.
A state game warden reported last year 104 arrests yielded fines totaling 2504.50 dollars. The report details the amount collected from these arrests and the overall enforcement activity.
Mrs Sturgell returns from Peoria Illinois after two weeks aiding her daughter Misa Emma in a sanitarium there. She reports her daughter is somewhat better and back home from Peoria for now.
After wartime social leadership, many women turn to commerce. They have embraced steady effort and found notable success in various business lines across the country, leaving behind social whirl for professional achievement.
Loren Adams came home last Friday after several months away traveling through the south-west states. He spent time in Nebraska visiting his uncle Ira Nagle and family and has many stories to tell about his experiences.
Mrs. Jane Yotter former resident of this place died in Logansport last Friday after a period of frail health. An arm injury led to erysipelas and gangrene, with death occurring shortly thereafter. Remains were brought back Saturday to the M. D. Yotter home on North Jefferson Street. Mrs. Yotter was the widow of George W. Yotter, who died earlier, and the family lived in Silver Lake for many years.
Wsther J Elder Yotter born August 6 1840 in Ohio died January 6 1921 aged 81 years 3 months. She married George W Yotter May 24 1863 four children born two preceded her in death. Survived by Aliie Scoles Claypool and Marquis D Yotter this place a brother Lafayette Eider Bignel Nebraska and many relatives. Funeral Sunday afternoon at U B Church with Rev Sturgell officiating remains laid beside husband in Lake View cemetery.
Sunday School will be followed by regular preaching at Center U B Church. Evening services will be held at the U B Church here.
A new Indiana seed law took effect January 1, 1922 to shield farmers from impure seed. Purdue seed experts say Indiana has long suffered seed dumping from surrounding states, while the Midwest largely has pure seed statutes in place.
Mr and Mrs J C Hay visit Goshen Tuesday to see their son BE L Hay. They spend Wednesday with a district Dental Association meeting in South Bend and return to Goshen to stay overnight. They depart for home today.
At Grand Rapids Michigan last Sunday morning eight elders were poisoned and became seriously ill after drinking varnish by mistake instead of wine during a church service. Police and medical teams responded as chaos spread at the church. Authorities investigate how the mix up occurred and residents seek word on the healing of the injured elders.
Clymer of Pleasant Day Township joins Warsaw trustees for the regular monthly meeting. During noon, the group shared a dinner hosted by County Agent Parker at the hotel.
A new factory will open in Warsaw within thirty days to manufacture electric drills. It will occupy the Black Hawk Tire building and employ thirty men.
W S Felkner of Warsaw bought the assets of the Black Hawk Rubber Company Monday for 8312 dollars. The purchase included tires tubes raw material equipment furniture and fixtures.
Henry R. Helfrich of Kosciusko county and Avanelle Rager of Whitley county received a marriage license at Columbia City. The bride is a granddaughter of Mrs. Samuel Smith and has relatives and acquaintances in and near town, with family ties to the former residence area.
John Adams died Monday afternoon after being at the county infirmary since December 10. He was born in Ohio and lived in Silver Lake about twenty years with his wife. Survived by four daughters Sus an Walters Burket Frances Fuller Niles Mich Polly Sands Alena Mich and Emma Hufter of this place plus other relatives. Funeral held Wednesday in the U E Guard. Burial Lakeside Cemetery.
Mary Colbert has spent the past couple of weeks visiting relatives in and around Bradford Ohio as part of a family visit.
Ross Feigley and wife of Berthold North Dakota arrived here last Friday to visit sisters Mrs J T Keesey and Mrs Sol Leckrone and families. They are joined by sister Mrs Sarah Browmiller of New Carlisle Ohio for a several week stay with local relatives and friends. The Feigleys once lived at Rose Hill southeast of here before moving to North Dakota in 1901 taking a quarter section. This is their first trip back to Indiana except six years ago for a funeral.
The ceremony took place Saturday in Warsaw with Rev Cain officiating. Artie Rhodes, son of Mr. and Mrs. J C Rhodes, and Mies Florence Linn are said to reside in Warsaw and are at home to friends.
A large gathering at the Sol Leckrone residence in the east part of town featured Mrs. Leckrone hosting her siblings and their spouses from North Dakota Ohio Michigan and nearby. The gathering marked a reunion after about thirty five years with many life changes noted among the family.
We thank the neighbors and friends who helped at the death and burial of our mother Esther Jane Otter M D Yotter Allie Scoles
A large crowd attended evening preaching services at the Methodist Church in this place. The event drew a substantial turnout, reflecting strong local interest in the sermon and gathering.
Ben Leckrone and his wife and baby visited his parents Mr and Mrs Sal Leckrone and other relatives from Buffalo N Y, staying briefly with family.
Clarke Hippensteel, nephew of Mrs. Harris, died after surgery for intestinal adhesion last Wednesday night. His funeral was held in North Manchester Sunday afternoon with attendance from KR Harris and family and A M Clink and family. He died in a hospital within twenty four hours of the operation.
The Goshen District Conference of the M E Church will meet in Mishawaka February 20 21 and 22. All ministers and officers of each local quarterly conference are expected to report for the year's work. About 200 delegates will attend.
Fred Badskey and neighbors tracked and shot a timber wolf southeast of town near Tucker Farm on Monday. A second wolf was wounded in the same area as hunting tales grow about wolves in the tamarack swamp east of here. The mounted animal will be displayed then kept at Badskey's home.
Eugene Way suffered a severe left thumb laceration at Arthur Smith & Co. portable saw mill on the Hines place northwest of town after trying to put a belt on a fast revolving pulley. The end of the thumb was torn off and he experienced intense pain.
A large sack of mail was thrown from train 39 going south at 7 21 AM. The sack rolled under the wheels and was badly torn with contents mutilated and spread along the right of way for some distance. Agent Ferrada conducted an inventory and a claim will be presented to the Big Four for settlement.
T. O. McClure finishes interior of a new house he built on his farm southwest of town. John Miller and daughter Mrs. Elsie McFarland reside there and plan to move in soon. Noah Frantz and his crew erected the structure this summer, making a neat and comfortable home.
Ralph and Russell Kreamer sons of Mr and Mrs A J Kreamer living in the east part of town have completed a deal to acquire a two thirds interest in a local Akron garage. The brothers are experienced mechanics and are expected to make good.
A shoe cobbler announces a new shop at this place will open within the next week or two. The brief notice confirms the forthcoming business setup in the area.
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