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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1923
Page
1
Mrs. Isaac Eaton, aged over 62, died Monday at her Talma home after years of heart trouble. She is survived by her husband, son Arthur Eaton, several siblings, and other relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Mentonia with interment in Mentone Cemetery.
Mrs James Eaton died at her son Bonnie Eaton's home near Mentone after more than three months of arterial hardening illness. Widow of the late James Eaton and stepmother to Mrs E M Snake, she was 74. Survived by a son two brothers three sisters and many relatives. Funeral held in Latta and burial in Palestine cemetery.
The Shakespeare play will be presented outdoors in Winona next Wednesday after noon at 3 o'clock. Director is Prof. Irvin O. Stover.
A brief notice says Bert Evans and family moved from Ircata California to Cranwell California earlier this week. Bert Evans is son of T. B. Evans of this place and Mrs Evans is daughter of Mr and Mrs T. M. Baker who also reside here.
Large crowd attended the funeral for Mrs. Joseph Smith held at South Pleasant last Saturday forenoon. Rev. Arlington Singer of Santa Fe conducted the services with many relatives and friends in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Warren of Bucket suffered facial and head cuts from flying glass when their Ford rolled over near the G A McClure place west of town en route to North Manchester. The top and windshield were torn off the car and four children were trapped but not injured. Only the rear seat occupants escaped harm.
Next Sunday the annual training period begins at Camp Knox Kentucky. A company of soldiers from this county will depart for the camp to remain fifteen days.
Rev. H G Hamilton, pastor of the Baptist Church in Warsaw, has tendered his resignation. He has served in Warsaw for several years and delivered addresses here on multiple occasions.
Four fish hatcheries across the state are distributing stock fish to major water bodies. Large consignments are being sent to practically every sizable lake and reservoir for stocking programs.
John Dillon aged 71 died early last Saturday morning at the county infirmary. He had been crippled all his life and formerly operated a peanut wagon in Warsaw until 1915 when he became helpless and was taken to the county farm.
A large crowd gathered last Thursday for the first open air band concert of the season. The organization unveiled new selections and plans to present a new program almost every week through the summer. Main Street closures eased access for farmers from the east, improving town turnout.
Report from Noble County states many onions suffer wire and cut worm damage in low ground. Elsewhere worm activity is light and onions look healthy with expectations of a large crop.
A large crowd attended the sale at Mrs. Snare's home southeast of town last Friday. It is understood she will live with her daughter Mrs. Claude Ramsey in Wabash.
T. R. Keesey of Chicago arrived here earlier this week to visit his step-mother Mrs. Huldah Keesey. He plans to spend part of his time fishing during the stay.
Whitley County township trustees announce a coordinated campaign to eradicate Canada thistles grown in numerous locations. They urge all farmers to cooperate in the movement and advocate statewide efforts to remove the nuisance within a few years.
A farm boy and others waste time daydreaming in July heat while real work awaits. The piece warns that excessive ambition creates stagnation and envy, urging focus on current tasks and progress rather than chasing lofty, imaginary gains.
Prisoner O Gamble of Mishawaka pleads guilty to writing bad checks without funds. He receives a Michigan City prison sentence ranging from one to five years.
A new cement walk was placed in front of the Hiram Roger residence on Main street, enhancing the property's appearance and curb appeal.
Here From Michigan Mr. and Mrs. J D Stoneburner drove from Kalamazoo Saturday forenoon and visited until Sunday evening at the homes of their daughters Mrs Levi Hoderman and Mrs Ira Porter and families. They were accompanied by their son Ted.
The Egg Farm and Hatchery north of town held a chicken auction last Saturday. About three thousand chicks sold quickly with strong demand from buyers within a forty mile radius. Bashore reports high satisfaction and plans spring improvements as he expands shipments across the United States.
Mr and Mrs J A Ramsey were visiting Huntington at the A C Abbott home. Abbott, longtime Huntington city clerk and brother-in law to Mrs Ramsey, has been in poor health for years and his condition worsens while Mrs Abbott handles duties at home.
Mrs H R Barber of New York City arrived last Friday for a several week visit with her mother Mrs Huldah Keessy and other relatives and friends.
Federal officers began a raid in Fort Wayne with fifteen agents and warrants for the arrest of about a score of suspects. Several bootleggers confessed to a widespread rum distribution system operating for months. A plant manager was jailed without bond after police searched the ice plant and found three kegs of beer and three quarts of bonded whiskey.
S F MecKrill and Trustee Votter are painting window frames and sash with white paint, giving the building a cleaner, more presentable look.
Thomas Colbert fell from a tree while picking cherries last Sunday and sustained a fractured collar bone. He will be laid up for several weeks.
Officials warn of a dangerous counterfeit fifty dollar bill in circulation, mainly in the Midwest. Citizens are urged to exercise great care when accepting such notes and to stay informed.
Mrs Melissa Haney of the east part of town underwent a Rochester hospital operation on Wednesday forenoon to remove an ailment causing months of trouble. The procedure was successful and she is reported getting along very nicely. Her son Karl Haney and granddaughter Audrey of Peru, along with other relatives, were in Rochester during the operation.
Lester Regenos of this locality underwent an appendectomy at a Warsaw hospital last Thursday and is progressing well. He is well known locally.
Dale Holderman arrived back at his home last Saturday after a four week vacation with his grandparents Mr and Mrs J D Stoneburner in Kalamazoo Michigan. They accompanied him on the trip home.
A young student from Florida answered the question What is anatomy with a simple three part description. She said the head chest and stomach hold the brain liver and entrails naming vowels and sometimes w and y.
Fred McKown, a local Ford dealer, sold twelve new cars and three trucks for July. He has many waiting customers but cannot deliver due to a shortage of machines and deliveries.
A lightning strike on the Walter Rager farm, three miles southwest of town, set the barn and its ten tons of hay and farm implements ablaze. The farmer, in town at the time, had just moved the hay and horses to pasture. no livestock remained in the barn, aside from a small calf. Total loss expected to exceed estimates, with $600 insurance on barn and $600 on contents.
Herman Bruce of Vero Na Illinois visited Ira Porter home west of town during the week and last week contracted for two farms, the Monroe Paulus and W H Kern properties, closing the deals and receiving deeds for the real estate.
Mr and Mrs Monroe Paulus Samuel Lowman and family and Mr and Mrs Cheater Bashore spent last Friday evening at the Claire Paulus home northwest of town. Ice cream and cake were served and all reported a very pleasant time.
Family members H C Brown and Royal Brown tracked to Kokomo last Friday for the funeral of Abraham Spangle, whose death was noted in the prior issue.
Hohman from near Yellow Creek Lake, declared insane a few weeks earlier, was transported to Emanuel Hospital and then to Logansport last week for treatment.
Jay Yarnell and copper Yarnell of Wabash were in a south Roan county auto wreck Sunday morning. The car skidded on a sharp turn, overturned into a ditch, and gasoline ignited trapping them under the car. They broke the windshield and escaped, Yarnell suffering burns to arm and leg but expected to recover. Vehicle destroyed leaving only iron remains.
A historical note contrasts a human heart's weight of about nine ounces with a playful notion that a "sweet heart" might weigh as much as 0.300 pounds. The fragment blends medical fact with a humorous or rhetorical aside.
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