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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1922
Page
1
Fire last evening consumed the large barn on the Ellis Tucker farm west of Mentone. Livestock and machinery were saved, but all straw, hay and grain burned. The barn, over ninety feet long with two sets of doors and four bay mow, will cost several thousand dollars to replace.
Prince Albert Edwards has been named the next postmaster of South Whitley after a field of seven or eight candidates.
Mrs. Bennie Drudge reports the death of her aunt Mrs. Mary Baltimore at her Chili home after an extended illness. The funeral was held Thursday.
Pupils of the high school will render a literary program in the assembly room of the school in the near future. Preparations are being made for the event.
The Wabash railroad plans to purchase the buildings occupied by the Rapid Rim Company in Huntington for use as repair shops. Rapid Rim had aimed for a strong business but failed before operation.
At present 50 inmates are at the county infirmary. Superintendent Alva Rockhill announced that 171 meals are served each day. Six inmates are confined to beds due to illness.
A militia company organized in Warsaw now musters sixty five men and has received several machine guns revolvers and ammunition. Additional recruits are expected soon to join the unit.
A large community ice house with several hundred tons of ice has been built on the north side of Yellow Creek lake, just south of Fairview Church. The facility is filled with high quality ice to be consumed next summer by locals, though only sixteen interested families have shown interest in the building and its contents.
Rev J S McGraw national reform association general secretary begins campaign in Goshen to place Bibles in public schools extending through northern Indiana to promote school Bible distribution.
The state schools fund distributed 1,623,782.33 to 92 Indiana counties. Kosciusko County receives 14,738.60. The release lists the statewide total and per county distribution.
Judge Royse dismissed charges against Lydia and Calvin Decker of Elkhart for conspiracy in the Lovett murder near Atwood on March 12. The action followed a finding of insufficient evidence. Virgil Decker remains serving a life term for the killing, and Fred Decker was acquitted in Whitley circuit court.
The article profiles Filipino women as highly respected and influential in business, education, and family life. It notes their high public status, participation in professions, and support for modern education at the University of the Philippines, with Mrs. Quezon highlighted as a representative figure and calls for extending suffrage to women.
Pope Benedict XV, head of the Catholic Church, died Sunday at the Vatican after a week of illness. He was 66, born in Genoa, chosen in 1914 after Pius V’s death, known for wartime peace efforts. Burial rites began, body in three coffins, embalming not performed per his wish, and public viewing curtailed.
Washington announced a major national coal strike to begin on April 11. The dispute involves wage cuts, open shop policies, wage scales, coal prices, and related issues, with officials saying the strike cannot be averted and a timely settlement is preferred for the country.
Local farmers report that last fall's wheat looks strong as snow blankets fields, protecting grain during the coldest winter part. The early conditions before snowfall also indicated good prospects for yields this season.
The Lake township teachers held their regular institute last Saturday in the high school building. A very interesting program was rendered.
About fifteen hundred hunters face cruelty to animals charges after a fox round-up in Green County last week. Reported to have formed a fifteen mile square, they allegedly clubbed foxes as they fled across the area, drawing comparisons to animal abuse cases against individuals who beat horses or dogs.
George Meltzer assistant principal told the Shelbyville Parent Teachers club that 55 percent of cigarette smokers at Shelbyville High School fail in their school work. The claim highlighted concerns over student performance linked to smoking.
A crowd from this place attended the Friday game between Claypool and North Webster. Claypool won the contest with a 29 to 9 score, showing a decisive lead in the matchup.
In Elkhart last week a mail robbery snatched a registered pouch with over 100000 dollars in non negotiable securities. Detectives soon identified suspects Dan Ingram and Geo Scruggs and federal agents arrested them. Ingram diverted the delivery truck while Scruggs took the pouch and vanished. The securities were returned to the post office and other valuables were moved to Scruggs home before being handed over.
A number of children were absent from school this past week due to severe colds. Officials note many are kept indoors and exposure to the cold during illness can lead to pneumonia or diphtheria in a few days.
Many residents from this area attended the funeral of Charles Lindry held at Rose Hill last Saturday. The large turnout reflected the community's regard for the deceased and included friends and neighbors from nearby towns.
The three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Shull died Sunday morning at their home northeast of town from pneumonia after about a week of illness. The funeral was held Tuesday forenoon.
The article argues for employing a Sealer of weights for the county and city of Warsaw to share the expense. It notes a recent visit by a sealer who found eight scales short, eight long, and several correct, suggesting public support for the official.
Local independent basketball squad lost to Chester Friday at North Manchester last night. The same team suffered a defeat against Chester last Friday, with the locals returning home as losers in both outings.
A notice states a new meat market is planned to open in this place on or about March 1. The information implies upcoming local commerce expansion and job prospects.
Miss Jennie Swick bookkeeper for A. A. Gast and Son and Akron Light, Heat Power Co. resigns effective February 1 to attend International Business College at Fort Wayne for stenographic training. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Allison Swick of Silver Lake area and a Silver Lake graduate.
C. KE Brady, long with Oppenheim stores in North Manchester, will open a clothing and men's furnishings shop in the same town within a few weeks.
The county assessor will make a full appraisal of all county real estate this year under a new state law. Indiana real estate last appraised in 1919 and would not be revalued until 1923, but a change shifts the duty from newly elected assessors taking office next January.
Indiana law enforcement push proceeds quietly under the surface with county prosecutors sheriffs and police chiefs pledging closer cooperation. They aim to carry out a state resolution to run down law-breakers and may assist federal authorities as needed.
J EB Eschbach head of the state board of accounts urges a law prohibiting married women with able bodied husbands from employment in state or county offices. He also notes a frequent practice of employing relatives as deputies harming service to taxpayers. Day:
Several hundred Harrison township residents oppose issuing bonds totaling 75000 for a new school. The remonstrance has been sent to the state board and a hearing will decide whether the contractor should begin work or seek other jobs.
A fragment from a column notes a phrase about words and letters, hinting at a personal correspondence theme. The readable text presents a reflection on communication and gendered phrasing.
Thom California Pleasant Time notes Mrs. Jacob Haney has traveled from her Iowa and Santa Barbara visits with daughter Mia and sister in law. She describes good weather, ocean bathing, a 22 mile sight seeing drive, and visits with multiple relatives including Mr. Geiger and Mrs. Doutt. She plans further travel to Texas and Los Angeles.
A wholesale candy company plans to locate in Warsaw. The firm has rented a business room and the family members of several brothers will move to the county seat.
A mass meeting in Wabash formed committees to raise funds for a memorial to the late Rev. Dr. Little, the Wabash minister who died a few weeks ago. The committees will begin fundraising work soon.
Arias Kreamer, long stationed around Silver Lake, was taken to the county infirmary last week after making headquarters at various locations.
One hunter was shot in the nose with a small shot during a wolf hunting party east of town. The wound is not serious and is expected to heal. A dog valued at about $100 was shot in the neck and shoulder but remains alive as of the latest report.
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