21 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1915
Page
1
At United Brethren church powerful sermons energize revival with crowds swelling nightly. Claypool and Center residents attend from nearby areas with autos arriving from Claypool. More than a fifth of attendees express desire for a new life and the meetings continue under three ministers who preach roughly every third night.
A communication from F M Metheey of University Heights near Indianapolis says Mrs Methey and he will travel to Wanchula Florida for a two week visit. They expect pleasant weather there while facing snow and freezing conditions at home.
James Hopkins married Ruth Blecher at Rev Izaiah Butterbaugh’s home near North Manchester last Saturday. Hopkins is son of Samuel Hopkins of the southeast of town and Ruth is daughter of Methias Biecher of Laketon. The couple plan to move to Michigan for their future home.
Hundreds of copies of sheet music are available at the Record office with a price of ten cents per copy. Call to make selections and secure favorites before stock runs out.
A fragmented notice notes many readers seek cheap periodicals and magazines in town. It suggests saving a few pennies by avoiding subscriptions and questions who purchases where discounts may exist.
The latest medical update shows her condition remains critical following the operation. She underwent surgery earlier with authorities confirming the procedure proceeded without immediate complications.
William Bussard, formerly agent for the Big Four at this place, has been honored by election as assistant secretary of the Citizen's Trust Company of Eikhart, an organization capitalized at one million dollars.
Ode Landis, after nine years in U S Army service and visits to 83 states and foreign countries, returns to North Manchester to settle with wife and two sons in his father Jacob Landis's west town property. He is well known locally and is uncle to Carl and Donald Thacker who live nearby.
The note advises tracking weekly free advertising given to concerts and entertainment, multiplying by the paper’s regular ad rates, and comparing with any favors from other businesses. It argues advertising and circulation are the paper’s main sales, and questions how much should be given away amid rising prices.
E L Mort of East Side Fruit and Berry Farm advertises apples and beans for sale in Silver Lake on the first warm days. Samples available at L W Myers home or the Commercial State Bank. Orders or calls to North Manchester via Rex phone.
A reflective piece urges personal responsibility to shape the town. It argues that individual effort can revive a community and that neighbors share in this transformation. The tone is exhortative and civic minded.
Mh Kester, a well known figure in the locality, passed away at eighty two years old. The community recalls his long-standing presence and ties to the area.
A state factory and public building inspector touring towns warns violators will be prosecuted by the state not locally. He promises jail terms of 60 to 90 days for smoking in public halls, urging an end to a practice seen as dangerous and annoying to many.
John Colbert, now a sales manager and purchasing agent for a large shoe firm, was in town Tuesday and Wednesday visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Colbert. Based in Minneapolis for about two years, he makes semi annual trips to Boston to purchase shoes and often stops here on his return trip. He is in excellent health and unchanged from years past.
The article notes pleasant winter weather with sleighing for weeks. Snow fell briefly then rain, leaving bare ground before more snow increased depth. Farmers who planted wheat last fall benefit from renewed sleighing and favorable conditions.
Motorists are urged to visit and file automobile and motorcycle registration applications promptly. The office announces available supply of registration blanks and invites the public to come in and have their applications filled.
Kathleen Burdge from Wabash fell ill Monday with a severe attack. Mrs Walter is again sick at home in Wabash but improving.
A spirited clash unfolds as the American Fashion League pushes to ban shirtwaists, while supporters claim practicality and style favor the garment. Womanhood resists, arguing the shirtwaist remains essential to modern attire.
William Denny and his family stayed at the G W Denny home and near Jacob Rhodes north east of town for the past week. Denny, a Nickel Plate trackman, has sold most of their personal property and remains undecided on a new location close to work.
A local fair featured an auction of various items with buyers and sellers attending. Attendees browsed goods and participated in bidding, highlighting community interest in the event and its fund raising aims.
Partial OCR passage notes demand for lumber in Hau Lee and neighboring towns. Mentions fever and early summer period, with emphasis on supply needs and yard capacities. Details are unclear but reflect a construction materials shortage affecting local communities.
Fragmentary report notes a meeting at an unspecified Meena location where the rival group closes the club and plans to resume gatherings. No dates, names, or places are clearly readable.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a public sale notice with scattered references to town, office, printing, and cautionary language. Core facts are unreadable. no clear dates, names, or objects are discernible.
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