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Newspaper

Silver Lake Record

Location

Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1915

Page

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Gressy Road Grafting Nears Completion Despite Flawed Specs

Miles and Shaffer finish grafting nearly two miles of the Gressy road with better grade than the cited specs. Work lags over ruptured timbers and delayed equipment delivery. one section remains rough with rutting and missing steam roller arrivals. The Center Church area is a week from progress with crews ready to finish the southern stretch.

Miles & Shaffer Gressy Road Dfonme Omao Adib Peaeple Eto Ureerand Hk Sifsau

Mrs Cass Died Monday

A brief death notice reports Mrs Cass passing away on Monday. No other identifying details are legible in the fragment.

Cass

Mary Were Here Concert Night Echoes In Town

A fragment describes a late evening concert at home with residents noting unfamiliar faces from neighboring towns. It mentions crowds, a seasonal mood, and a welcoming invitation for visitors to return with friends as summer winds down.

Thiers Seevier Pius Maya

Ford Purchase Ties Snyder to Decker and Marion Swibart

H. C. Snyder and Decker are linked to a Ford purchase during a Ment one last i Sunday evening. Snyder was accompanied on the trip by Miss Marion Swibart.

H.C. Snyder Ment Decker Marion Swibart

Mrs Ode Landis Taken to Fort Wayne Hospital

Mrs Ode Landis of North Manchester was taken to a Fort Wayne hospital last week to be operated on for the removal of gall stones.

Ode Landis North Manchester Fort Wayne

Back From Vacation Miss Azel Brown Returns Home

Miss Azel Brown, operator in the telephone office, returned Sunday from a two week vacation. She visited her parents in Claypool and her grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Hazel, in Huppeston, Dilingis.

Azel Brown Claypoo Mrs Hazel Huppeston Dilingis

Community gathers for Sunday services and talks

A large crowd attended the men’s meeting at United Citizen Church last Sunday afternoon. Reve Overmyer of Warsaw gave an engaging talk. Prof. Bain of North Manchester College delivered a sermon to the ladies at the Luther Church.

United Dretizen Shurch Reve Overmyer Warsaw Bain Manchester College

Correction of Tarai Salesire Report on June Contracts

The notice discusses corrections to an earlier Tarai sales report noting a teen-year pattern of contracts with various parties. It mentions June activity, the Petite Petit case, and asserts ghost results affecting acreage and contracts, with weather affecting sailings and a busy season at the sailing station.

Petite Petit

Harvest Season Sparsely Described In Fragments

The fragment mentions harvest timing and unspecified activities. It references cutting and a vague schedule, noting a shift toward a broader period for activities. No clear names, places, dates, or organizations are present in readable text.

Local Family Seeks News of Missing Boy in New Jersey

A message from Mrs. 2 at Pocamteo New atte requests help locating her son believed missing after a disturbance. The note comes from the daughter claiming a distressing event tied to Mr. Rittenisuse and the Gaugsters in Mburtinad Martinis.

Pocamteo New Mr. Rittenisuse

Big Day at Moertietzlenun Park Sunday

Manager C A Pearson announces Sunday July 1 at Moertietzlenun park a vaudeville program with singing dancing and music plus skating boating and swimming. The park sits by a lake with breeze and good water. Admission is 15 cents at the gate.

Moertietzlenun Park C. A. Pearson Black Face

Victoria Reading Club Members Visit Akron Event

Nearly a score of Victoria reading club members attended a gathering at Mrs. W. W. Stauffer’s Akron home last Monday evening. A two course lunch was served and the house was decorated with roses, daisies and ferns. Attendees included Mesdames C. BE, SB Burdse, T. B. Hathaway, Fred Sutmme, L. W. Myers, ALS Sprige, Stroest Reveal, WW. FE. Davis, Gd. Ferverda, C. A. Pearson, 2. A. Snow helper, FL fiavyman, ALC. Hively, J.C. Hay and Miss Mabel Martindate.

W. W. Stauffer Howe Mesdames C. BE SB. Burdse T. B. Hathaway Fred Sutmme L. W. Myers Als. Sprige Stroest Reveal WW. FE. Davis Gd. Ferverda C. A. Pearson 2. A. Snowhelper FL Fiavyman Alc. Hively J.C. Hay Mabel Martindate

Carrier William Wiley Plans State Convention Attendance

William Wiley on route No. 2 is making arrangements to attend the first annual state convention of the national association of letter carriers post entel clerks and rural carriers in South Bend on July 3 4 and 5. An excellent program is planned and about seven hundred are expected from all parts of the state plus several notable men and officials from the United States.

William Wiley South Bend United States

North Stanchester Hosts Major Fourth of July Celebrations

Two big shows feature horse and matar evere races, a balloon ascension, and a baseball fate at North Stanchester's Saturday celebration. The community enjoys a general good time with events planned for July 3.

North Stanchester

Embroidery Club Honors Mrs. Hunk on Birthday

Members of the Embroidery club gathered at the home of Mrs. I. M. Hunk last evening to celebrate her birthday anniversary. An excellent time was had and refreshments were served.

Hay crop being cared for by local farmers

Local farmers report busy week tending hay crops with good yield prospects. The crops look to be worth considerable value for feeding stock as weather favors growth.

Roller Rink Opens at Myrtle-Glenn Park

The roller skating rink at Myrtle-Glenn park opens to the public and draws large crowds. It will be open each Tuesday evening and next Tuesday is expected to attract a big turnout for a good time.

Myrtle- Glenn Park

Adjudged Insane Elmer Pyle Near Warsaw

Elmer Pyle living southeast of here was adjudged insane last Saturday and confined in the county infirmary near Warsaw where he is being cared for. After a bout with mumps he grew progressive in his illness and became violent at times. an inquest was held when he was taken to Warsaw. Pyle, 33, has a wife and five children. The community extends sympathy to the family and hopes for his full recovery.

Elmer Pyle Here Warsaw Dyie Pyte Mr. Pyie

Telephone linemen repair lines in Central Caidw area

Repair crews from the Central Caidw Telephone Company work on lines in and near this place. They replace poles and repair the system to restore service.

Guiz Central Caidw Telephone Company

Children’s Services Stirs Crowd at Church Meeting

A large crowd gathered at St Church last Sunday evening for a children’s services program. The wet program numbers drew particular attention to performances by Miss Leah Mile and Miss Morris Mile, who received praise from attendees.

Childrens the St. Church Leah Morris Mile

Night prowlers smear walls with white paint

Sunday night a group of youths sprayed white paint on several walls creating unpleasing figures. The oil in the paint spread, requiring scrubbing to remove stains from the walks. the culprits should be severely punished to deter further acts.

Alfaretta Price Weds Seth H Taylor in North West Home

The marriage of Alfaretta Price to Seth H Taylor of Akron was held Tuesday evening at the Price home to the west of town. Rev Noah McCoy presided. immediate family and a few guests attended. A three course supper followed. The couple will live in Akron with the groom’s mother.

A. L. Price Alfaretta Seth H. Taylor Akron Noah McCoy South Whitley

Bertha Rhodes Weds Hurl Helser in Private Rural Ceremony

Last Saturday at 8 PM at the Mahlon Rhodes home north-east of town, Bertha Rhodes married Hurl Helser. Rev. T D Butterbaugh officiated in a family only setting. The couple will decide on their future residence.

Mahlon Rhodes Bertha Hurl Helser Soloman Helser Here T. D. Butterbaugsh

Birthday Surprise For John Laughman At Home

John Laughman celebrated his 78th birthday with a surprise arranged by his children Elmer Lauehman and Mesdames Nelson and Helderman. About fifteen family members gathered at the parental home in the east part of town for a pleasant afternoon as John, frail and bedbound, enjoyed visits from neighbors and friends.

John Laughman Elmer Lauehman Nelson Helderman Macle John

Alspaughs Return From Ten Day Visit in Brazil

Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Alspaugh returned home last Thursday evening after a ten day visit with their daughter Mrs. F. O. Zimmerman in Brazil. They called at Indianapolis for a day at the P. M. Metheny home and were joined by Mr. Metheny for a short visit at Silver Lake with relatives and friends.

T. J. Alspaugh F. O. Zimmerman Brazil Indianapolis P.M

Farmers urged to paint barn flags across Ohio

A traveling salesman proposed farmers paint large American flags on barns to create a constant flag day effect. He cited a northern Ohio barn visible from afar that inspired admiration and suggested farmers near Silver Lake adopt the idea, prompting a question of who will be first to comply.

Ohio Indianapolis Silver Lake

Attended the Nagle Funeral There were several from this place

The note records a funeral attendance with several people from the local area traveling to Northran yesterday for the service.

Nagle Northran

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