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Newspaper

Silver Lake Record

Location

Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1915

Page

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Dixie Highway meeting to link towns to Elkhart route

The Marion Association of Commerce plans a July meeting at Marion to push continued Dixie Highway from Cincinnati toward Elkhart via Cin erpond Gardensboro Rushville Anderson Alexandria Summitville Marion Wabash North Manchester Silver Lake Warsaw Milford Goshen with a line to the Lineate Highway. E W Gresso of Silver Lake will lead a delegation to advocate a route bringing the Dixie Highway through Silver Lake.

E.w.gresso Silver Lake Dixie Marion Association of Commerce Cinerpond Girdensboro Rushville Anderson Alexandria Summitville Wabash North Manchester Warsaw Milford Marton Griesse

Warsaw Celebration Draws Local Guests

A lively Monday gathering in Warsaw drew a diverse group from nearby areas. Attendees reported a very enjoyable time and noted the festive atmosphere and broad turnout.

Vacation visitors from Anderson stay with Smiths

A family visit from Anderson arrived last Saturday to stay with Mr and Mrs Smith Higgins. They plan a Yellow Creek hike in a week and expect to spend time at FishBay with plans to remain nearby for now.

Anderson Smith Higgits Northoef Yellow Creek

Rittenhouse Returns Home After New Jersey Visit

East Sherman resident E Rittenhouse arrived Tuesday from Bane ton New Jersey. He was called home due to the serious illness of his grandson, son of Mr and Mrs C O Martintate. Upon departure the child was described as greatly improved and doctors indicated a hopeful recovery.

Sherman E Rittenhouse Baneton New Jersey

Celebrated Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jacc Bouse

Celebration observed last Sunday as Mr and Mrs Jacc Bouse marked their fortieth wedding anniversary. The couple resided south-west of Teawu where four of their children gathered with grandchildren for a quiet home gathering and pleasant day.

Jacc Bouse Teawu Aumer

Sunday Rain Dampens Myrtle-Glenn Park Event

Rain Sunday afternoon reduced attendance at Myrtle-Glenn Park where a vaudeville troupe performed. Pearson arranged with Fores troupe for a week starting Tuesday with evening entertainment. On Sunday July 18 Rev Baber L delivered a sermon to the fore and an afternoon program followed.

Myrtle-Glenn Park Pearson Park Baber L

Milford man dies after fall from cherry tree

John Blough aged 70 of Milford was fatally injured Saturday afternoon shortly after 2:00 when he fell from a cherry tree breaking his neck. Death was instant.

John Blough Milford

Rhodes Visits Kin in Indiana During Vacation

Williamm Rhodes of Moberly Missouri stayed several days late last week at the M D Yotter home and with relatives. He works on a railroad at Moberly and is in Indiana on vacation. He traveled to Elkhart to visit his brother Charles Rhodes who is not in good health.

Williamm Rhodes Moberly

Children At Home At Miller Family Gathering

Last Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Jon Miller in North Manchester sixty seven members of the Miller family gathered for a home eating. Mr Miller aged seventy six and Mrs Miller seventy five hosted the event despite inclement weather hindering a group photo.

Jon Miller North Manchester

Barn Fork Accident Hurts 10 Year Old Swick

Miss Opal Swick aged 10 daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Swick west of town was struck by a hay fork hanging from a barn ceiling. A prong pierced her left lung near the heart doctors said she would likely recover with care. Also a skating rink mishap left Miss Sewell with a badly swollen ankle and suspected ligament and bone damage after a fall.

Laketon Opal Swick Jesse Swick

Sermon at Men’s Meeting Delivers Strong Message

Several men attended the gathering from this area to Claypool last Sunday for a men’s meeting. Rev. Strawbridge of Lima Ohio delivered an excellent sermon.

Claypool Strawbridge Lima Ofio

Back to Childhood Home Visit Noted in Old Town

Grant Melrose and his wife from Wisconsin visited their old town with friends. Melrose was born there and this marked his first return in many years.

Grant Melrose Wiibash Sunoday Mr. Melrose Ovce Old Town

Reunion at Beatie Mort home near Packerton

Mrs Princess Cook from Warsaw joined by her mother attended the Mort family reunion at the Beatie Mort home near Packerton on Sunday morning.

Princess Cook Warsaw Sirs. Myers Beatie Mort Packerton Mort

Ice Cream Social At Grove Chapel Set For Saturday

An ice cream supper will be held at the Grove Chapel Church northeast of this place Saturday evening. A large attendance is desired and the proceeds will be used for church purposes.

Grove Chapel

Celebrants Fete Fourth Across Ino North Manchester and Claypool

Residents from Ino North Manchester and Claypool gathered last Saturday to celebrate the Fourth with cheerful crowds. The day featured friendly gatherings and an excellent time for those in attendance.

Manchester Claypool

Tragic Runaway Fatality Involving Young Driver

Ten year old Harry Kintzel died shortly after a runaway hay tedder incident. Witnesses say young Kaigigi was driving when the torses snapped, throwing Kintzel from the seat. He was drawn a considerable distance before succumbing to his injuries.

Harry Kintzel Young Kaigigi Kintzel

Return of Hiawatha Draws Crowds in Winona

The play Hiawatha was staged at Winona drawing a large audience this week, with many who had seen it years ago choosing not to view it again, indicating mixed enthusiasm for a revival.

Winona

Annual Stockholders Meeting Notice

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Deeper Mutual Telephone Co. will be held at Braude's packing house in Silver Lake Indiana at Peeeeleek a.m. Saturday July 1 1915 for electing officers and directors and other business. E Braude Secretary Treasurer.

Deeper Mutual Telephone Co Braude’s Silver Lake Indiana Peeeeleek A.m Peoples Mutual Telephone Co E. Braude, Secy & Treas

On Hunting Trip

Mrs J W Ferverda left for Leesboro today to stay several days. Ste plans to go hunting for squirrels while she is away.

J. W. Ferverda Leesbore Ste

Record Office Magazine Subscription Notice

Local readers are urged to save money by subscribing to various magazines at the Record office. Tell your neighbors about the program and share the opportunity.

Catch-Me-Pal Class Urged to Attend July 11 Sunday School

U S Class Al members of the Catch-Me-Pal class of the M BE Sunday school are asked to attend on July 11 for important matters. Do not forget the day and date.

M. BE

Smith Called Home From Wellington for Mother's Illness

John Smith returned Wednesday from Wellington Colorado where he was summoned by the serious illness of his mother aged 75 who is afflicted with paralysis. He was here June 29 and on the return trip spent a few days at Elwood Nebraska where two sons and a daughter reside.

John Smith Wellington Colorado Mr. Smith Elwood Neb

Tillman's Son Advances to Hotel Position in Edmonton

Rev J W Tillman of North Manchester reports his son Howard, now in Edmonton, Canada, is about to take a higher hotel job with the Grand Trunk Railroad building a new hotel at a cost near one million dollars. He is offered assistant superintendent with a substantial salary increase. Tillman is a familiar figure in the town. The community congratulates him on this progress.

Howard Tillman Edmonton Canada Grand Trunk Railroad Company Tillman Tilman J. W. Tillman M. E. Church Howard

Meeting Called Off Owing to Severe Storm

Severe storm Friday afternoon prevented preaching at the U B Church. Mr Riggle from Axton could not arrive, so the sermon and Friday evening service were canceled.

U. B Riggle Axton

Local Fans Travel for South Whitley Silver Lake Game

A large crowd from South Whitley traveled to see South Whitley versus Silver Lake last Sunday afternoon. Rain interrupted the 00 game. The teams will meet again next Sunday.

South Whitley Silver Lake

Community soirée honors local families at DEL Mister home

A Tuesday evening gathering at the DEL Mister home welcomed the Newhouse and family, Ward Avers and family, Hansen, Ed Reosen Krantz and Earl Zile couples. Tables offered limeade, cream and cake as guests enjoyed hospitality.

Meorte Newhouse Edward Avers Famlly Areie. Hansen Ed Reosencrantz Earl Zile Del

Appendicitis Operation For Little Giordan Lambert

Little Giordan Lambert son of William Lambert near Logansport underwent an appendicitis operation Saturday morning. He became ill Thursday while visiting his aunt Mrs Slenry Hower. Surgeons were Dr G E Balshaugh and Dr Smitt. William Lambert is son of Mr and Mrs Francis Lambert, and brother to Mack Lambert of the area.

Giordan Lambert William Lambert Logansport Slenry Hower G. E. Balshaugh Smitt North Manchester News Francis Lambert Mack Lambert

Bliss Native Herb Tablets Sale Notice

Advert promotes Bliss Native Herb Tablets for rheumatism indigestion and kidney derangements. James Meloy urges trying the remedy and states sale at Recorp Office Silver Lake with a claim of great benefit.

Bliss Recorp Silver Lake James Meloy

Mrs Wiltrout Injured After Porch Stumble

Mrs FE J Wiltrout suffered a fall on a back porch while stepping onto the walk this forenoon. She was bruised and shaken but escaped serious injury with no broken bones. she will be laid up for several days and needs assistance to move about.

FE. J. Wiltrout

Ayers and Miller Families Attend North Manchester Reunion

Edward Ayers and family along with Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Miller traveled to North Manchester for a family reunion at the John Miller home. The Millers and Ayers are grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller.

Edward Ayers D. H. Miller Manchester John Miller Ayers

Family gathering at the lake with Rois Stout and others

Mr and Mrs Ben Rois Dr Trent Stout their wives and two daughters Dr Day and wife and Mrs Eugene Swartz of Upland joined the Shaffer and Miles families for a Sunday lakeside visit and day of recreation.

Ben Rois Trent Stout Day Eugene Swartz Upland Shaffer Miles Lake

Kemp Family Visit From Windfall

Mr and Mrs Sherman Kemp and daughters Mary and Helen visited their son Clell and family from Windfall. Mrs Kemp returned home Sunday, Mr Kemp stayed to Tuesday, and the two daughters remained for a two week visit.

Sherman Kemp Mary Helen Windfall Clell

Fell Into Well Dees Harshbarger Rescued From 30 Foot Drop

Dee Harshbarger son of Mr and Mrs Mark Harshbarger of Claypool narrowly escaped being trapped in several feet of water at the bottom of a thirty foot well. He was wheel ing cement blocks on a platform of an abandoned well when boards shifted and gave way. He called for help as bystanders arrived and he was pulled to safety.

Dee Harshbarger Mark Harshbarger Claypool Myers Garage Ufyon Terna Firma

Gresso Family Heads to Ohio for Visit

Mr and Mrs Samuel Gresso and their son Esta travel with Esta in his car. The trip begins tomorrow as they visit relatives in Ohio.

Samuel Gresso Esta Ohio

Visiting Haney Family Arrives in Montpelier

Here visiting parents Earl Haney and family of Montpelier Ohio come here last Friday evening and are visiting this week at the Hiram Haney and Jack Burt homes.

Earl Haney Montpelier Ohio Hiram Haney Jack Burt

No endorsement of women suffrage after study of election law

A reader notes no woman in the state will endorse suffrage after examining election procedures. The observer cites a section requiring voting booth curtains tall enough to reveal a voter's legs to election officers, implying scrutiny of law and barrier implications.

Improvement for Uncle Jono Laughman This Week

The update notes that Uncle Jono Laughman shows some improvement and has been up about the house several times this week. Family hopes he may soon be able to make a trip to town.

Jono Laughman Ben

Has Moved Here Mr Canada and Family

Mr Canada and his family have moved from Warsaw to the Hathaway property near the Big Four station and now reside there.

Mr. Canada Warsaw Hathaway Big Four Station

Roy Adams Hurt in Park Piano Accident

Roy Adams of Warsaw sustained a fractured limb after a vaudeville piano toppled onto his leg in a park. He was assisted on scene and later found to have a fracture just above the knee, yet he can move about on crutches.

Roy Adams Warsaw Adams

Norman's Ice Cream Parlor Promotes New Ice Cream

Come in and try our ice cream, a bold new flavor lineup at Norman's Ice Cream Parlor. We have changed nothing equals the classic treat, inviting patrons to sample frozen delights and celebrate updated recipes.

Norman

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