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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
1
Lois Murphy four years old, only child of Mr and Mrs Charles Murphy, died Tuesday night after a week of illness. Five doctors treated her before infantile paralysis set in. Funeral held Thursday afternoon at the home with burial in Akron cemetery, a severe shock to her parents and neighbors.
A.J. Platt of Pueblo Colorado has been visiting relatives in the area for a week. He previously lived here for several years and served as an instructor in the Pueblo schools manual training department.
Roann boy Warren Gece Warren, son of I. Warren, was married last week to Misa Rose Fuller of Chili. The couple will live in Roann where Warren serves as advertising manager for the Roann Clarion.
Julius Magnin sold his farm north of town to parties living west of Warsaw. Possession will be given soon. Magnin is undecided about his future plans and location.
Miss Eloise travels from Chicago to spend time with her sister Mrs. J. W. Ferverda and relatives during a weekend visit adding a touch of city flair to a local gathering.
Drs Hay and Hay led a county Dental Association gathering at Lake Wawasee Monday. A chicken dinner topped the agenda along with several talks deemed beneficial to members of the fraternity.
Royal Browo of Elkhart purchased the Lippley farm west of town Tuesday. He plans to live in Elkhart for now while Percy Ring will farm the property.
A patriotic Fourth of July message celebrates the hundred fifty fourth independence anniversary. It urges unity, pride in American rights, and resilience through challenges, praising Old Glory and the nation’s enduring love of liberty. It calls Americans to celebrate on the Fourth with faith in progress and prosperity.
Donald Alsbaugh of Kansas visits his GA families the T. J. Alsbaugh and Emanuel Leckrone clans. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Alsbaugh and spends time with grandparents this month.
Mrs. Emma Rowe widow of the late James Rowe died at the home of a daughter in Lansing after a year of poor health. Born Emma Spangle she spent most of her life in this locality and was well known here. Funeral was held in Lansing with burial there.
Last Friday evening Samuel Lowman and wife were given a joyous city tour. An old buggy was hitched to an auto and about twenty merry makers assisted in the unusual display through town.
Warsaw authorities order strict enforcement of vehicle license compliance. The marshal will arrest anyone operating autos without proper licenses amid frequent public complaints.
Mrs. A Metzger and her sister Mrs. A F Smalley from Ohio visited Chicago last week to spend time with their sister Mrs. W H Boulton who has been in declining health for several months.
Large crowd from North Manchester lodge attended a Sunday picnic at the park. Members and friends enjoyed a basket dinner at noon and a Wabash service band concert in the afternoon. Hon Fred Bowers of Huntington delivered an excellent address replacing Rev Jaynes of Wabash who could not attend due to a Chicago call.
Mr and Mrs Scott Clayton of a nearby locale attended the funeral of a relative in Syracuse last Thursday.
The marriage of Miss Ruth A Deat of Claypool to Mr. Glen A Miller of Mishawaka occurred at the M E parsonage in Warsaw last Saturday with Rev Naftzger officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Jacob Deaton, taught in Claypool schools for three years. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs Joseph Miller of North Manchester, is a World War veteran who served overseas. They will reside in Mishawaka where Miller is employed. the bride is sister to Mrs Ernest Carr who attended the wedding.
Crumrine and Young families met at C T Sittler home two miles south of the area for a reunion with about ninety members. A grove noon hour and an excellent program followed. They planned the next reunion for the last Sunday in June 1921 at the Charles Melock home near Bracken. New officers were President Theodore Parker Vice President C M Thompson Secretary Treasurer Glen Grump.
Mort Frye and Myron Murphy families spent two days in White Pigeon Michigan visiting Mr and Mrs John Blue. They reported a very pleasant time. Mrs Blue was formerly Miss Alda Lukens of this place.
Emanuel Leckroner is the first in the locality to report eating this year s green beans. A few days ago he had green beans for dinner gathered from his own garden with some reaching six inches in length.
A North Dakota paper jokes about frugal habits of newly married women kneading bread with gloves and the editor needing bread in odd clothing states. It laments delinquent subscribers and hints at harsher times in winter life in the state.
State entomologist warns growers to watch for cinch bugs in corn fields and to take steps to prevent pest migration. Notes that soil absorbing oil barriers is often ineffective for containment.
Miss Blanche Ellwood of Roanoke Virginia visited here with Miss Effie Leonard in the latter part of last week at her home on East Main Street.
Relatives of John Waring of Sidney brought him home Friday from the War Saw jail where he had been confined for several days due to mental derangement. He refused food and had fasted for over a week. He will receive care at a sanitarium as doctors believe the trouble is temporary.
Mrs. M. D. Votter has been ill for several days with a heavy cold and bronchial affection, keeping her at home and under care.
Clarence Thompson of Claypool won a court settlement against William H. Cook after filing a damages suit. Thompson received 100 dollars following an injury attributed to an employee.
Several locals attended the Monday service for Martin Enger at the Masonic Home in Franklin where he had resided six months in ill health. Rev. A. Z. Fryberger of Warsaw led the funeral rites.
Mr. M. F. Erwin and his wife arrived Monday to settle in our town. He bought the Hiram Rager store last week and the family moved in Tuesday. Their household goods arrived by wagon and they occupy the Scolett house, while the store is open to the public in the north part of town.
Callers at the John Fitton home last Sunday included Mr and Mrs O C Bell, Mrs Jennie Leffel, Mr and Mrs W Ream of North Manchester, and Mrs August Erdman among others.
Ebert and ACEI DES Ferree Frederick Boulton Harry Saxon and Clarence Bowdee came down from Chicago last Saturday and are spending the week out at the park. The Ferree boys are sons of Mr and Mrs Franklin Ferree formerly of this place and Frederick Boulton is a son of Rev and Mrs Boulton, Rev Boulton residing here years ago.
H C Snyder from Argos spent a brief Saturday evening in town and traveled to Vincennes to attend the state American Legion convention held Monday and Tuesday. He then returned home for a short visit with his people.
Plans advance for Pierce ton Fourth of July events with attractions including a high dive and balloon ascent already secured. Additional acts are under negotiation and organizers aim for continuous activities. A fuller program announcement will follow.
A brief note records a visit to a boyhood home with last stops mentioned at Clyde's and Ba Leininger. The entry provides a concise glimpse of personal itinerary without additional context or dates.
Russel Self once a Silver Lake boy now works in Chicago and lies in a hospital with a fractured leg after being thrown from a rail car brake wheel. He grabbed an iron rod as the car stopped and his right leg broke just above the knee. He has been recovering for over a week and is expected to remain in the hospital for several weeks.
Kosciusko County prominent resident BE. W. Higbee of Milford died in Warsaw hospital following a spinal meningitis illness. He fell ill Thursday night, was rushed to the hospital, and a brain operation was performed Saturday morning, but he did not regain consciousness.
Dr. Chas Rager of San Antonio reports crops thriving with ample rain. He notes exceptionally good corn, a wagonload of watermelons arriving, and cantaloupes being shipped from farther south with many more expected.
Tidward Hay returned home last week from Adel Iowa where he visited his aunt Mrs Ansa Kulp and her husband. He was accompanied by Miss Tyler of Council Bluffs who will stay at the Hay home for a time.
J C Babcock of Citronella Alabama writes that both he and Mrs Babcock are well and enjoying the climate. He says his wife was bitten by a snake a few days ago but is recovering nicely.
The Delta new potatoes sell around 7 dollars per hundredweight, down 50 cents from a week ago as growers box them for market. Potatoes see slow shipments with most used for home consumption. Onions trend downward with Reds at 35 cents per sack and Early Yelows 60 to 75 cents. ice-packed shipments may rise later.
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