Aged Lady Sarah Amiss Dies at 98 in This Place
Mrs. Sarah Amiss died at the J. M. Amiss Home in This Place after a long life at age ninety eight. The passing ends a long residence in the community and follows years of devoted family service.
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1922
Page
1
Oldest Local Resident Mrs Amiss Dies at 93
Mrs. Sarah Good Amiss longtime resident born in Ohio in 1823 died Tuesday afternoon at the Dr Amiss home. Funeral held at Rose Hill Church with Rev Sturgell officiating. She survived by son Miles Keamer of Phoenix and many relatives. Burial followed at nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto
Jacob Reamer
Philip M. Amiss
Here
Mr. Amiss
Grandma Amiss
Jefferson Street
J. M. Amiss
Sycamore
High Streets
Rose Hill
Sturgell
Ice Harvest Begins As Lake Ice Proves Thick and Good
Ice packing started at the lake on Monday as residents prepare for summer needs. The harvest yields ice about seven inches thick of high quality with many planning to store ample supplies for July and August heat.
MetzgerWedding For Granddaughter Mildred Metzger
Mr and Mrs Abe Metzger attended the wedding of their granddaughter Miss Mildred Metzger to Ray Merkle at the Ezra Metzger home northeast of Claypool last Thursday evening. The newlyweds will start housekeeping on the old Dave Clymer place northeast of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Metzger
Mildred Metzger
Ray Merkle
Ezra Metzger
Claypool
Dave Clymer
Here
Bussard Child Dead After Illness in Elk Hart
Francis Bussard, young son of Mr and Mrs William G Bussard of Elk Hart, died last Saturday from pneumonia following typhoid fever. He was known in the area as an agent for the Big Four railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Bussard
William G. Bussard
Elkhart
Bussard
Milo Meloy Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Milford Visit
Milo Meloy of Milford campaigned in town on Monday for the Republican sheriff race. He is a candidate on the party ticket pending the May primary decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Meloy
Milford
Friends Weis
George B. Williams Dead in Mishawaka
George B. Williams son of Reub Williams of Warsaw died in Mishawaka last Friday afternoon. Remains were brought to Warsaw and burial occurred Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Williams
Reub. Williams
Warsaw
Mishawaka
Trial Attendance Draws Local Crowd to Warsaw
A large group from this area traveled to Warsaw for the ongoing trial Thursday through Saturday last week.
Chas Lindzy Dead After Ill Health and Injury
Charles Lindzy died after a broken leg sustained two months ago and ongoing health decline from stomach and bowel troubles. The report notes his worsening condition and death.
Warsaw Farmer Charles Lindzy Dies After Hospital Operation
Charles Lindzy a respected farmer four miles southeast of Warsaw died in Warsaw hospital following an operation on November 17 after a previous accident left a broken leg. He had ruptured for years and died under anaesthetic. funeral planned for Rose Hill Church at 1:30 Saturday afternoon. He survived by his wife and three children Nettie Swihart Roy and Stuart Lindzy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lindzy
Warsaw
Lindzy
Rose Hill Church
Indiana Hunting Season Closes January 10
The hunting season in Indiana ended last week on January 10 and it is unlawful to shoot game of any sort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Americans See Armenians as Victims of Circumstance
An American Commission reports Armenians are starving due to wartime occupation and chaos, not indolence. It cites widespread displacement, failed crops, and reliance on Near East Relief, warning that without swift aid 3,000 of 20,000 orphans may die and relief programs must continue into next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Levant
Near East
Syria
Caucasus Mountains
Chas. V. Vickrey
Relief Organization
Armenia
Russian
Caucasus
Anatolia
Cilicia
America
Life term for Peru man in Christmas murder
Joseph Flitcraft, 39, pleaded guilty in Miami circuit court at Peru to first degree murder and was sentenced to life in Indiana State Prison at Michigan City. He confessed to killing his wife Margaret, 35, on Christmas Day, saying his great love for her spurred the act. He buried her in the basement after she played Santa Claus to neighbors' children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Flitcraft
Miami
Peru
Indiana
Michigan City
Fitlcraft
Margaret Fitlcraft
Fiitcraft
Easter Date Shifts to April Sixteenth This Year
Easter occurs on April sixteen this year later than last year when it fell in March. The holiday moves across the calendar with the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Dick to Manage Yard for Isbell Lumber Company
O. G C Dick from Claypool attended to business at Farmer's Lumber & Coal Co. He returned from Mississippi where he worked for Isbell Lumber Co. He is expected to take charge of the local lumber yard, though De serle Underhills will remain on as yardman according to current plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. GC. Dick
Claypool
Farmer’s Lumber & Coal Company
Mr. Dick
Mississippi
Isbell Lumber Company
Isbell
Deserle Underhills
Two Diphtheria Cases Reported in North Manchester
Two cases of diphtheria have developed in North Manchester during the past week and precautions are being taken to prevent the spread of the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Young Peoples Class Entertainment At Lawrence Home
Members of the United Brothers church young peoples class were entertained by Carl Colbert at the home of Mr and Mrs Scott Lawrence Wednesday evening. A very pleasant time was had.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples
The
United Brothern Church
Carl Colbert
Scott Lawrence
Auto deaths rise in United States in 1921
Officials at a National Safety Council meeting estimate 1921 automobile fatalities at 12 000 to 13 000, likely near 13 000, up from about 11 000 in 1920. If the higher figure holds, a death from an auto accident occurred about every 35 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Public Safety Section
National Safety Council
Chicago
Garages Usually Found Hazardous Writes Up Local Garage
The assistant state fire marshal inspected several garages in the region and found many in dangerous condition due to wiring and other hazards. In town he visited Fred McKown's garage and found it in first class condition aside from a fireproof door between the furnace room and the garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Fred McKown
Farmers Institute in Mentone at Methodist Church
The Franklin Harrison township farmers institute of Kosciusko county will be held at the Methodist Church in Mentone January 16 17. Local farmers and community members are invited to attend sessions on agricultural practices and cooperative programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin-Harrison ‘Township
Farmers’ Institute of
Kosciusko County
Methodist Church
Mentone
Hays to resign from cabinet March fourth
Postmaster General W. H. Hays is expected to resign March 4 from President Harding's cabinet and will become legal advisor to the moving picture industry in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hays
Harding
Moving Picture
United States
Prohibition Raids Target South Bend Area Under Agent Mathers
Federal agent Harry Mathers directs large scale raids in South Bend and nearby areas, following previous activity in Kosciusko county. Recent arrests made and substantial quantities of liquor seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Harry Mathers
Kosciusku County
New Club Formed For McTown Automotive Group
A new automotive club is being formed by solicitors who are securing members. The club plans to open its business here in a couple of months. The effort aims to foster local automotive interests and provide a community hub for enthusiasts.
McKown Automotive Supply Club to open in Silver Lake
The McKown Automotive Supply Club formed by Fred McKown will offer auto tires tubes accessories and oils to members at cost plus freight and drayage. Keith Votter to manage the venture with a ten dollar annual fee starting April 1 and a refund if $25 in purchases is not reached within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKown
Votter
McKeown
Beaver Dam Schools Reopen After Diptheria Scare
Beaver Dam schools closed midweek due to several cases of severe sore throat and concerns of diphtheria. Notification says the schools are now reopened and normal classes resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Dam
Jury Pool Returns Home After Quiet Fort Wayne Session
Clarence Swihart of the southeast of town was called to a Fort Wayne federal jury panel last week but no cases came up. He was permitted to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Swihart
Fort Wayne
Jude Andergvir
Mr.Swihart
Edward Reed Purchases Oswego Garage for Future Home
Edward Reed and his family have purchased a garage in Oswego Illinois and plan to move there to establish a future home Mrs Rea’s parents live in Oswego and residents describe the city as pleasant with friendly people Edward aims for success in his new business venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Reed
Oswego
Illinois
Rea
Edward
State Fire Marshal Speaks to Pupils on Hazards
The Assistant State Fire Marshal visited town this week and spoke to local school pupils about fire safety. He identified several hazards during the visit and urged students to take precautions at home and school.
Gasolene Greatest Hazard In Town Warns of Strict Enforcement
South Whitley assistant state fire marshal C M Graham inspected the town at the start of the week and urged that all gasoline be kept only in prescribed automatic closed cans. He warned of $10 per day fines for noncompliance and promised a return for a full survey, including at the high school, to remove hazards and improve safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Bashore to Speak at Purdue and In Albion and Warsaw
C I Bashore of the Silver Lake Poultry Farm spoke at the Purdue short course in Lafayette on Wednesday and addressed a large crowd in Albion on Thursday. He is billed for an address in Warsaw Friday afternoon as his poultry methods attract nationwide interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Bashore
Silver Lake
Circuses Plan Union and Peru Winter Quarters
A movement aims to unite five major circuses under one management and set winter quarters in Peru, where the Wallace circus formerly housed its winter operations for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Wallace
Autoists Careless At Sharp Corner End Of Road
A periodical note reports frequent automobile accidents at the road’s end five miles south of town. Drivers admit they approach the corner too fast and fail to realize the turn, leading to wrecks when the road does not continue straight.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sarah Amiss
J. M. Amiss Home
Ohio
Sarah (Good) Amiss
Gate
Dr. Amiss
Chas. Lindzy Dead
Erivan
Farmers Institute In
Hays
Bers
Mctown Automotive
K. G. Votter
C.M. Graham
South Whitley
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