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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
1
For everyone who sews a treasure for those with weak eyes. The self threading needle threads easily, even by the blind, with no practice required. Distances buyers pay 10 cents per package postpaid from Lock Box 33 Silver Lake Indiana. Agents terms available.
Residents recall the January 18 1900 bank robbery at the Commercial Bank in Silver Lake. Cracksmen escaped after firing on watchmen Frank Burt and William Price wounding Price in the hand. one robber was wounded. The big four hand car aided the getaway. searches failed to locate the outlaws and banks reopened within days.
Forecasts warn of a warm upcoming July and August with continued heat and dry conditions. Officials urge residents to prepare for higher temperatures and plan activities accordingly.
The text extols enthusiasm as a multiplier for effort, promising tenfold outputs and one-tenth fatigue. It claims enthusiasm is the greatest, most affordable aid, describing it as a universal, costless asset anyone can access.
A. A. Howen, formerly employed in a Warsaw barber shop for six months, plans farm life with his wife. They are moving their household effects from the county seat to occupy the Braude farm north of town, recently vacated by the Zeiter family.
Mrs N N Boydston wife of Major Boydston of Warsaw died Tuesday afternoon at her home in Warsaw aged sixty four. She is survived by her husband two sons and two daughters.
F F Burns writes in Chambers Journal praising salt as healthful. He adds a habit of adding salt to all drinking water and to tea or coffee, claiming long tropic residence and years without doctor visits or medicines. He urges a tumbler of salted water each morning to improve health and reduce medicine use.
Thomas Evans conducted a public sale a week ago last Saturday then departed with his wife for Centralia Washington to reside there for an extended period. Their son Bert Evans and his family live in Centralia.
Dr F C Tucker from Claypool visited his sister Mrs Arthur Getty and family Tuesday. A veterinarian and dentist, he recently moved from South Whitley to our sister town and opened an office there. The RECORD notes his business card appears elsewhere in the issue.
Farmers in southern Indiana report rabbits harming crops on state game preserves. They appealed to State Game Commissioner Miles seeking relief. Killing game on preserves is banned for five years, but farmers want control over rabbits.
Orel Green will hold a public sale at his residence one and a half miles southeast of town on the Calvin Ball farm. The auction lists 5 head horses 7 head cattle 11 head hogs 16 head sheep 8 dozen chickens farm implements and more. Usual terms with 9 months time sale begins at 10 o'clock.
The State Bank of Akron will begin business in the nearby town to the south west with 25000 dollars in capital. Stockholders include influential citizens from Akron and the region, and the new bank expects strong patronage from day one.
Public notice advises potential sellers to prepare a full list of items at home before visiting the Record office. Early sale season expected and printing service for sale bills available. Plan and list to avoid forgetting important articles.
The message urges readers to call in with self related news and items about heads of state or leaders, inviting tips and updates at any time. It emphasizes fear not and staying engaged with timely information through phone contact.
The six month old twin son of Mr and Mrs Earl Spangie was found dead in bed Sunday morning in the south part of town. The death, believed due to a bursting blood vessel, occurred without prior illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 PM at the U B Church, with interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Rev. McCoy presided.
Residents of Silver Lake, Jacob Zellers and his family, moved Wednesday from the Braude farm north of town to the Jameson property in the northeast part of town, vacated by Thomas Evans.
A J Scott living about a mile and a half from town underwent a strangulated hernia operation performed by Dr Leckrone of this place, assisted by Dr SirDonald of Warsaw. The procedure occurred at the patient's home and was entirely successful. A trained nurse from Warsaw assisted by Dr McDonald administered anesthesia.
L.B. Oldfather of near Roanon writes from Doniphan Missouri detailing a 2000 mile plus expedition from Wabash county starting December 18. He describes scenic routes and rough terrain in Southern Missouri and Arkansas and expects to reach his Renan home by February 10 after a cold spell and eight inches of snow.
We express gratitude to the neighbors and good people of Silver Lake for the assistance and sympathy shown during our loss and funeral. May the Lord bless you for your kindness.
Local residents report the ice harvest is nearly complete as they prepare for next summer’s supply. Workers wind down storage tasks and finalize slabs for storage houses and delivery.
Ed Sherer and family left Thursday for a visit with relatives in Illinois and Iowa. They plan to be in Freeport, Illinois Friday to assist in celebrating the List birthday anniversary of his mother Mrs Agnes Sherer, who lives there with a daughter.
A communication from Wilbur Miller describes his move from Silver Lake to North Dakota three years ago. He worked on a farm and studied briefly, then spent six weeks with relatives in Moose Jaw, Canada. Now back at 223 5th Ave Valley City he has enrolled in a large school with 650 students, 85 percent girls. the note praises his effort to succeed.
A young married woman visited a furniture store seeking a winter mattress. The proprietor presented the top spring mattresses and was asked if winter options existed, prompting a brief exchange about product offerings.
The North Manchester Journal notes several flocks of robins seen lately in Wabash county. Farmers Charley Carter and Bert Keller report groups of these spring harbingers around their farms, suggesting an early spring may be on the way.
Mrs. Jack Burt reports her daughter Lillian Burt is slowly improving from illness at the Earl Haney home in Montpelier Ohio and hopes for a rapid recovery.
For sale notice offering a house and lot in Silver Lake. Inquiries at this office for details and terms.
The Kosciusko County Farmers Institute meets in Warsaw on Wednesday and Thursday January 24 and 25 with a strong program. Prominent speakers will deliver several addresses. The event promises valuable discussions and multiple beds for best entries.
Rev Noah McCoy delivers nightly sermons to large attentive crowds despite ten days of near zero weather. Services continue through Sunday night with several conversions and hope for lasting good from the series.
In Steuben county the Farmers telephone system has been sold to the Home company. The lines will be repaired and put in good condition as the Farmers exchange is discontinued and lines operated from the Home offices and exchanges.
Milford awaits a postal savings bank as the government system widens to fourth class offices across the United States. Officials note many towns will likely see a bank within a few years, reflecting broader financial access.
Mrs. Mary Armey visiting daughter Mrs. John G. Summe north of town and Mrs. Hannah Armey south of the Big Four station. The two ladies share stories by the fire during cold days recalling incidents of years past.
Mrs. Frank Summe of Mentone was rushed to a Cleveland hospital for removal of a tumorous growth. The operation was successful and she was progressing well at the latest report with hopes for a full recovery.
The Ohio editor offers a witty definition of a newspaper as a thing everyone in town can run except the editor. It suggests open roasting of all but a few friends who receive praise and hints at settling with police justice the morning after.
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