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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
1
A large crowd attended the Thursday band concert and patriotic meeting. Collectors H. W. Lee, J. D. Lee Cline, and A. H. Bowen reported $38.31 donated to the Red Cross, which was turned over to the charity.
A soldier serving as mess sergeant at Camp John Son in Jacksonville Florida arrived home Monday evening on a thirty day furlough to assist in farm work south east of town.
Ethel Shilling, a Valparaiso student, was at home with her family north of town for several days late last week and returned to school early Monday morning traveling through Claypool.
Mrs Walter Homman was called to Tipton last Friday due to the serious illness of her mother Mrs Ifrank Gowery. Mr Homman and the children visited on Sunday and spent the day.
The Perry family gathered at Roann for a long awaited reunion at the home of Mrs. John Fetrow. Orion Perry and family, Sadie Friend and son, Daniel Calvin and Alvin Perry and their families, plus Mrs. John Fetrow and family attended from nearby areas, marking a memorable day for the descendants of the late Hiram Perry.
Dic L Holl writes from Camp Sherman Ohio that he is well and under quarantine. He has been “twice shot” and must remain in barracks while assisting in caring for mules during his service.
In the Center neighborhood, locals once again met at the Moyer home two miles west of town before the move to a farm. Seventy six residents attended last Tuesday evening with ice cream, sharing a pleasant communal sendoff despite earlier weather-related cancellations.
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Dewey Richardson was arrested in South Whitley on Friday evening on a charge of petit larceny. He was brought to Warsaw by Sheriff J. D. Huffer and Officer C. B. Moon. The alleged theft included a watch a scarf pin and 250 dollars from a Warsaw roommate. The watch was found in his possession at the time of arrest.
An owner advertised a lost pocketbook last week and nine dollars inside was recovered when handed to the office. The ad prompted readers to return the item, highlighting the payoff of advertising.
Tony Underhill and Leo Leonard left Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis last Saturday for New York and would be ready to sail at any time, likely already en route.
The threshing season began last Saturday and rapid processing followed. Arthur Grimes farm southeast of Dawn reported good quality wheat yielding 24 to 25 bushels per acre from 25 acres. Across the region, fields show averages above 30 bushels per acre with acres in shock, signaling a bumper crop and a call to save grain for the United States and allied nations amid the war.
Covington Kentucky clergyman Rev. Harry Little spent several days late last week visiting friends in town. He was accompanied by his mother Mrs. Emma Passman of Springfield Ohio. The Little family once lived in this area.
Ray Henderson traveled to Toledo Ohio on Monday to attend a convention of Delco Light agents.
Clarence R. Budd Jontz enlisted in the navy medical reserve corps at Indianapolis several weeks ago. He was notified last Saturday to report at Indianapolis Monday and departed for the capital city. His training camp destination was not known, but a notice of his address will follow.
County Agent Zechiel warns threshing is premature as many fields are still green or damp. Reports say wheat shock moisture and mildew may ruin quality. millers will not buy early. Farmers urged to dry shocks and store grain in tight bins, delaying threshing until markets absorb the 1918 crop. Worderal Reserve offers financial help to farmers during the delay.
Mrs. Cassie Brooks and her three children from Fresno California arrived Wednesday for a visit with relatives. She was formerly Miss Cassie Armey, daughter of Mrs. Hannah Armey of this place, and had not visited here for about ten years.
A curious claim from an obsolete report credits Indiana housewives with a major finding in 1492 style terms. The item suggests syrup can substitute for keeping the flag over wheat sugar for preservation and sale, stirring discussion about historical culinary practices.
A speaker contrasts battlefield deaths with those from famine in Europe. The piece cites 4 250 000 killed in combat and 4 740 000 dying from starvation, calling for renewed effort in food conservation to aid millions relying on aid and pleading for daily bread.
L O Isley and family from Rose Till with Fieya Rhondabaugh and wife Russel Delaughter and wife Miss Gladys Isley from North Manchester and R T Kereamer and family from Warsaw spent Sunday evening at the A J Kreamer home in Lawn East part. Music and ice cream were features of the evening.
A marriage license was issued in Warsaw last Saturday to F Harshbarger and Mother M Hill. Harshbarger is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Harshbarger of Claypool, and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jill residing northwest of the place. The couple is well known locally, and friends extend congratulations.
Mrs Smith Higgins, remaining at her son Lyman Higgins in Anderson, has been quite ill for several weeks with Brights disease and shows little improvement. Mr Higgins and their three sons have stayed by her side throughout the illness.
Mrs Mary Rantz recently returned home from a several week stay in Gays Mills Wisconsin with her daughter Mrs Charles Lunsford and husband. The visit was described as very pleasant and enjoyable.
On Tuesday, the 62nd birthday of A L Priser was celebrated with a surprise gathering of about forty neighbors and friends north-west of Liberty Mills. Daniel Perry and family, west of town, were among those present.
A public notice proclaims Americans must stand and remove hats when hearing the Star Spangled Banner. It bans placing the anthem in medleys and urges audiences to show respect by rising and removing headgear when the music plays.
Samuel Doutt wife and daughter Louis from Elkhart visited the Pearson Underhill and Samuel Smith homes from Saturday to Tuesday. Mrs Doutt is sister to Mrs Underhill and Mrs Pearson. The Doutts expect to start for California in about a week to establish their future home.
Were entertained members of the Mothers club last Friday afternoon by Mrs. Lela Murphy at the Leonard venue.
Last Friday afternoon the embroidery club members enjoyed an afternoon program hosted by Mrs J W Ferverda. The event featured sewing displays and a social gathering with craft demonstrations.
County undertakers and families attended a picnic hosted by Mr and Mrs S B Burdge at Myrtle Glenn Park by the lake. Thirty four guests enjoyed a basket supper and pleasant afternoon and evening.
Oliver Sells of south of town suffered a broken right arm when his car backfired while starting on the railroad track last Saturday. He lost no time leaving the car but the crank jerked from his hand and fractured the arm midway between wrist and elbow. He is receiving proper care and recovery proceeds.
Bernard Yotter and wife of Claypool with Mr and Mrs George Summe, Budd Jontz and Miss Iva McKrill camped at Yellow Creek lake from Thursday to Sunday. The Yotters from Kendallville joined Saturday afternoon and stayed until Sunday evening, with M D Yotter of the local area also present Sunday.
Arnold writes that he has received the second shot and is getting along fine. He notes a possible move to Camp Taylor soon.
Will Edington of Dayton Ohio, formerly of Silver Lake, spent several days here with old friends. He now runs three Dayton stores and owns a fine fruit farm in Michigan.
A Sunday gathering at the J. M. Amiss home brought together Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kline Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pilly of Galveston Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Amiss of Indianapolis Mr. and Mrs. James Nelson of Wabash Mr. and Mrs. George Amiss and Stella Amiss of Laketon Mr. and Mrs. Philip Amiss and children of Huntington Charles Amiss and family Robert Nelson and wife and Mrs Hannah Armey Guests shared a potluck Monday meal without trouble of preparation.
Mr and Mrs Albert Drudge of the north east area announce the birth of a son born June 27. The child has been named Harold Eugene.
Mr and Mrs Irvin Leckrone residing east of here announce the birth of a daughter. The couple expresses joy and pride in the arrival at their home, sharing the happy family news with neighbors.
A columnist advocates extreme thrift in hosting dinner with so little food on the table that even Herbert Hoover would be astonished by the simplicity. The piece argues restraint reflects wartime shortages and personal discipline.
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