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Newspaper

Silver Lake Record

Location

Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1914

Page

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Stolen Ford Recovered as Suspect Arrested in Warsaw Case

A Ford stolen from L. P. Urshel’s North Man barn was later abandoned near Hillsdale. Jordan Rhodes, previously missing, appeared in Warsaw to handle a wife’s fine, was jailed after Urshel identified goggles, a lap duster and an auto coat from Rhodes. Rhodes confessed to stealing the car and selling it in Chicago. He was sent to Wabash to await the September term of court.

L. P. Urshel North Man Ursehel Jordan Rhodes Arshel Ford Hillsdale Ill Gulag Warsaw Rhodes Anglin Chicago Wabash

Goshen Men Lose to North Manchester in Ball Game

Audience from here witnessed North Manchester beat Goshen 043 to 5 last Sunday afternoon.

North Manchester Goshen

Ice Cream Social by Ladies Aid at Center Church

The Ladies Aid Society hosts an ice cream social on the church lawn at Center on Saturday evening July 18. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Ladies Aid Society Center

Wheat harvest yields strong in the region

The week reports widespread threshing with crop quality described as good. Yields average twenty to twenty five bushels per acre and in many fields straw abundance suggests potential of thirty five bushels per acre.

Boy 16 Drowns Bathing in Eel River Near Laketon

Wilbur Shriver, age 16, drowned while bathing with companions in the Eel river near Laketon Saturday morning. He was from Dowagiac and worked for a Toad contractor. The boys were at a camp when he wandered into deep water and was submerged. his body was recovered about two hours later.

Wilbur Shriver Eel River Laketon Young Shriver Dowagiac Michigan Bejong

Bull chases campers near Delphos. escapes unharmed

C A Howard and his brother from Delphos were treeing near the lake when a bull chased them across a field. They escaped uninjured. The same man had previously been chased off Mrs Sigler’s farm two years ago by a bull and wonders why he’s targeted.

C. A. Howard Delphos Ohio

Sheet Music Sale At Recorps Office

Over 1,000 sheets of sheet music available at the Recorps office for sale. Priced at 10 cents per copy.

Recorps

No bids on Gress road construction as price seen too low

No contracts were set for the Gress road at War saw last week. Contractors claim the estimate is too low by a few thousand dollars and no bids were filed. Time limit extended to Friday July 18 for a special commissioners session to review and possibly re appraise and re advertise the project.

Gresso Gress Road Sion

Bowen Family Visits Lordsburg California Arrives

Here From California. C A Bowen wife and son of Lordsburg California arrived there for a visit with their people. Bowen is a son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Bowen and Mrs Bowen is a daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Ball.

C.A. Bowen Lordsburg California Bowen

Mail Route to Be Let After Bid Advertisements

The mail run between the post office and the railroad station will be advertised for bids again. Kenneth Losure holds the contract now but has resigned after selling the back line.

Kenneth Losure

Death of George Beigh at Packerton after illness

George Beigh died Sunday at Packerton after several months of illness from a complication of diseases and a bowel hemorrhage. He was over 70 years old and survived by several children and a sister. The funeral was held Wednesday morning near the church cemetery, with many relatives and friends in attendance.

George Beigh Packerton John’ “Adams

Centenarian Clark Dies at 103 in Warsaw Home

W S Clark aged 103 the oldest man in Kosciusko county died Monday night at his son Fred Clark’s home in Warsaw after a prolonged illness. Born in England February 1 1811 he married in 1833 and moved to the United States in 1862 locating at Sullivan Ohio. The body was taken to Sullivan Ohio for burial.

Trict Fred Clark Warsaw Mr. Clark England America Sullivan Ohio

Board to Meet in Regular Town Trustees Session

The honorable board of town trustees will meet in regular session tomorrow evening. Several matters of business will be brought up for discussion and action.

Honorable Board of Town Trustees

Pleasant Park Day With Local Families

A jolly crowd from Bippus visited the park last Sunday for a very pleasant day. The group included Mr and Mrs M N Knight with two daughters, Mr and Mrs BE Brechner and daughter, Mr and Mrs George Knech and three sons and nephew Otto Overholtz, Mr and Mrs J A Heck and George Clark.

M. N. Knight Brechner George Knech Otto Overholtz J. A. Heck George Clark Bippus

Akron Livery Barn Reopens Under Jack Norris

Jack Norris of Akron has rented the Getty barn to run a livery and feed stable. Norris is described as an excellent gentleman and well known to locals.

Jack Norris Akron Getty Wil Mr. Norris

Justice Sought for Perfect Satisfaction

A confident buyer seeks a guarantee of justice and perfect satisfaction from a service provider. The request emphasizes a strong expectation of fair resolution and completed promises.

Germantown Items and Rainy Threshing Notes

Weather and farm news from Germantown report a need for rain while fields thresh and oats ripen. Eliza Heckman and family were seen on the streets and Mr Vet Johnston and child visited Warsaw. Indications point to a fair crop if rain arrives soon.

Polk Livery Sale Draws Crowd. Barn to Close

The Polk livery sale last Saturday drew a large crowd from surrounding towns. Horses, vehicles, and harness sold well at fair prices. Buyers participated in bids on various items. Mr. Polk has discontinued the livery barn here.

Polk

Dinner Evening with Mrs Myers Hosts Friends

Mrs L W Myers entertained at her home Monday evening Mrs Alice Doutt of Pomona California and Mes Gunyres T C McClure and C A Pearson for tea and a six oclock dinner in honor of her daughters Mesdames Princes Cook and Myrle Anglin.

L. W. Myers Alice Doutt Pomona Cal Mes Gunyres T. C. McClure C. A Mesdames Princes Cook Myrle Anglin

Omission Highlighted Joseph Little Guest Visit

The notice regrets omitting Joseph Little and family from last week. It states they visited J. W. Walburo at the George Snoure farm near Rose Hill on Sunday and acknowledges Little as a valued citizen.

Joseph Little George Snoure Rose Hill J. W. Walburo Mr. Little

Operation for Ralph Leonard in Indianapolis

Ralph Leonard of North Manchester underwent an appendectomy in Indianapolis last week. He is recovering well after the operation and had visited the GO.L. and Thomas Leonard homes weeks ago.

Ralph Leonard North Manchester Go.l Thomas ‘Leonard Indianapolis

Leg Breaks for Gale Hervey Sliding at Second

While playing at ballast Sunday in North Manchester Gale Hervey received a broken leg when sliding to second base. He dropped for the slide and the leg doubled under him causing the fracture.

Ballast Manchester Gale Hervey

Don’t Fail to Read the Want Column in This Issue

The issue highlights the want column with several items listed for classified ads. It urges readers to browse job, sale, and service notices, pointing to affordable opportunities and local offerings. Special sections feature timely listings and reader tips for posting contributions.

Want

Turner Store to Close After Retirement Sale at North Manchester

William Turner announces retirement from his North Manchester dry goods and clothing business. A special closing out sale begins next Saturday with the entire stock to be disposed of quickly over three to four weeks. Turner cites other interests demanding attention and a desire to relieve himself of the North Manchester duties. The store has operated for several years and earned a strong local reputation.

William Turner Turner North Manchester North Manchester

Visit home from trip reports calm family update

Mr and Mrs T J Alspaugh returned Sunday from a ten day visit with their son Harry Alspaugh and family in Waterloo Town. They said the visit was very enjoyable and that the son and family are settled in Waterloo and have purchased modern property and are in good health.

T. J. “Alspaug Harry Alspaugh Waterloo Alspaugh T Son Ark

Rain Brings Benefit to Farmers Across Regions

A Splendid Rain eased conditions on Monday and Tuesday benefiting farmers. Rain over the east and south was heavier, muddying fields where toads appeared. crops show improvement and farmers estimate gains in the hundreds of dollars.

Turtle Soup Added to Fort Wayne Menu Item

A monster turtle was sent by express to Ec Schoch home in Fort Wayne as a new menu item. Mrs Schoch reportedly can prepare a soup that "touches the spoon" and compares favorably to other dishes, claiming it tastes better than an extra quart of that delicious dish.

Ec Schoch Fort .Waynerday Express Sil Yeer Mrs. Schoch

RECO Pneumatic Sweeper Ad From Duntley Co

Readers urged to try a RECO pneumatic sweeper from Duntley Co. Ad promises a fully guaranteed machine at a reasonable price. Call to arrange home demonstration and decide if the agency machine suits your needs.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Man Howard Brothers Silver Lake Boy W. S. Clark William S. Clark Kosciusko County Germantown Silver Creek Eliza Heckman Vet Johnston Charles Johnston Sale Verling W. Jamison Lebanon Valley College Annville Graton Silver Lake Jamison Lebanon Valley Glee Club Pennsylvania Maryland Jameson Telegram Harrisburg Baltimore Verling W- Jamison
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