Burket man dies by suicide in barn
Vernon Warren about 27 committed death by own action at his Burket home early Wednesday. He shot himself in the right temple with a .32 revolver. The body was found in the barn by his mother in law, Mrs Henry Clinker, during a visit. Coroner Henry Kelly held an inquest as financial and domestic troubles are cited as likely causes. He leaves a wife and two children, a daughter six and a son four, and is a son of Mr and Mrs Sylvester Warren of near Burket.
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Vernon Warren
Burket
Geath
Henry Clinker
Here
Warren
Mr. Warren
Sylvester Warren
Roann Man Killed in North Sea Mine Sweeper Destruction
On July 12 the American mine sweeper Richard H. Buckley was destroyed in the North Sea. One officer and six enlisted men were killed. two officers were injured. Among the dead is Floyd Harmon engineman of Roann.
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Richard H. Buckley
North Sea
Floyd Harmon
Roann
Centenary Visit Noted by Rev Smith to Columbus
Rev C E H Smith of the M E church attended the Columbus centenary from Thursday to Monday calling the event a grand affair. He traveled from Centenary to participate in the milestone celebration with local church leaders and congregants.
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C. E H. Smith
M. E. Church
Columbus
Ohio
Silver Lake Board to Meet Friday Evening
The board of trustees of Silver Lake will hold a regular session Friday evening to discuss municipal matters and plan upcoming actions.
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Board of Trustees of
Silver Lake
Fire at Miner Lumber Company in Warsaw Destroys Building
A lightning sparked blaze during a heavy storm early Monday morning wiped out the Miner Lumber Company main building in Warsaw. The loss is about $8,000 with no insurance.
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Miner Lumber Company
Warsaw
Dayton region tops Delco-Light sales in six months
Henderson reports a convention in Dayton Ohio with Delco-Light salesmen from across the United States. He notes the district covering northeastern Indiana and northwestern Ohio won the prize for selling the most lighting plants in the past six months.
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Bay Henderson
Dayton
Ohio
Delco-Light
United States
Indiana
Died in Buffalo Former Silver Lake Resident Catharine Whittenberger
Catharine Whittenberger died Friday evening in Buffalo New York at the Home of relatives after two months there An attack of heart trouble caused her death She was nearly seventy six husband predeceased her and she was sister to Mrs John Fitton and H G Jontz of South Whitley The funeral was held Monday afternoon in South Whitley with Mrs John Fitton H G Jontz and Mrs John Haney in attendance
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Catharine Whittenberger
Buffalo
John Fitton
H.G. Jontz
Commercial State Bank
Silver Lake
South Whitley
H. G. Jontz
John Haney
Sudden Death of Arlo White At Eight Miles West
Arlo White aged about nine, son of Mr and Mrs John White, died suddenly Wednesday morning just as dawn broke. The boy had been in good health, played Tuesday, and fell ill after a scream woke his mother. Coroner ruled death caused by overheating resembling apoplexy.
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Arlo White
John White
Here
White
Wheat Yields Fall Short Across Region
Reports indicate very low wheat yields per acre after a wet spring and extreme heat. Observers note some growers see six bushels per acre, while others report higher but still well below expectations from earlier in the season.
Miss Mary E Miller Dies After Operation At Warsaw
Mrs Mary E Miller of near North Manchester died in Warsaw hospital Sunday from lockjaw after an operation on July 30 to remove a tumor She was past 39 years old.
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Mary E. Miller
Manchester
Warsaw
Sunday outing of Mazda Class at Lake Manitou near Rochester
Members of the Mazda Class of the M. E. Sunday school enjoyed a pleasant afternoon outing at Lake Manitou near Rochester last Sunday. Few members attended.
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M. E
Lake Manitou
Rochester
Electric water well gains electric pump near public square
The corner well beside Rager drug store was fitted with a motor last week and now pumps water electrically. It remains a convenient source for quick drinks, especially on busy days and during band concerts, improving access to sparkling water without manual pumping.
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Rager
Preacher Keesey to Deliver Homecoming Sermon at Washington Center
Rev. J. T. Keesey, former pastor at Washington Center for seven years, will travel Saturday and stay until Monday. He will preach the homecoming sermon at the U B church on Sunday, drawing many old acquaintances who will welcome him back.
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J. T. Keesey
Washington Center
U. B
J. D. Coverstone
Rev. Keesey
Seminary Student Miss Butterbaugh Returns Home
Miss Marie Butterbaugh daughter of Rev and Mrs T D Butterbaugh has returned home from Bethany Seminary Chicago where she studied for the past year in a south east location readers note her return from the seminary program with emphasis on religious family ties
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Marie Butterbaugh
T. D. Butterbaugh
Here
Bethany Seminary
Chicago
Home from California trip reports healthy journey
Momoe Paulus arrived home Monday afternoon from a month long trip to California with his sister Mrs Kreiter who had stayed with relatives for several months. He traveled much ground and saw many sights noting Silver Lake residents faring well in the Golden Gate state and in good health.
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California
Daylight Saving to Continue Indefinitely
The president vetoed an agricultural appropriation bill over daylight saving repeal and the House refused to override. The plan to move clocks forward in March and back in October will be continued indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Visiting Brother C G Smith Returns from Camp Travis
Here Visiting Brother. C G Smith is here visiting with his brother Rev C E Smith and family. Mr Smith has just returned from Camp Travis Texas where he had been doing Red Cross work in the army camp. He will remain here for some little time with his brother and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.g. Smith
Rev
C. E. Smith
Mr. Smith
Camp Travis
Texas
Indiana's Auto Count and State Per Capita Atlas Lead
Indiana has 227 160 automobiles, about 1 car per 12.7 people, with population estimated at 2 353 000. The West dominates per capita atlas with Nebraska Iowa South Dakota Montana Kansas North Dakota Arizona Minnesota and Michigan, the latter tenth overall and highest east of the Mississippi.
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Indiana
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
Montana
Kansas
North Dakota
Arizonia
Minnesota
Michigan
Mississippi
Miss Vera Carlin Accepts Pear son Restaurant Post
Employed in Restaurant Miss Vera Carlin near Sidney has accepted a position in the Pear son restaurant and began work Monday morning.
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Vera Carlin
Sidney
Pearson Restaurant
South Whitley Cha tauqua and Homecoming Planned
South Whitley promotes a five day Cha tauqua and Homecoming event from July 31 to August 4 featuring local activities in the small town setting.
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South Whitley
Scouts Visit Lake for Short Marion Outing
About twenty Boy Scouts and a scout master arrived at the lake from Marion for a brief outing. The party was described as well behaved and courteous.
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Marion
Stork Special: Mr and Mrs Emerick welcome baby girl
The Stork Special notes the birth of a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Orville Emerick of North Manchester. Mrs. Emerick was formerly Miss Etta Shireman of this place, and the birth occurred one day last week.
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Orville Emerick
Manchester
Emerick
Etta Shireman
Albert Ramsey Joins Rager Drug Store Staff
Albert Ramsey began work Monday at the Rager drug store filling the position left vacant by Artie Rhodes resignation. Ramsey is described as a lively man and is expected to adapt well to the duties.
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Albert Ramsey
Rager
Artie Rhodes
Albert
Loy
Visitors Stay With Haney Family in Montpelier
Here on vacation Earl Haney and his family from Montpelier, Ohio are visiting the Hiram Haney and Jack Burt homes for a brief stay and social visits.
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Earl Haney and
Montpelier, Ohio
Hiram Haney
Jack Burt
Hare and Weiner families visit lake for ten days
Charles Stover and family from South Bend along with Mr. Weiner and family from Mishawaka are staying at the lake for a ten day visit.
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Charles Stover
South Bend
Mr. Weiner
Mishawaka
Quarterly Meeting Preached by Rev Freeman in South Pleasant
Reverend Freeman district superintendent of the M B church will preach at South Pleasant church on Saturday evening July 26. The quarterly conference will be held there on Saturday and a large attendance is desired at both day and evening meetings.
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Freeman
M. B.church
South Pleasant
Letter from Wilbur W. Miller Postcards Home
A note from Wilbur W. Miller, a former Silver Lake boy, reports landing at Camp Mills New York on July 5 and being stationed there to help discharge soldiers. He plans to visit Webster North Dakota and hopes to return home to aid in the harvest, though no relatives can visit him until fall.
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Wilbur W. Miller
Silver Lake
Camp Mills
New York
Wilbur
North Dakota
Webster
Baby Born to Kansas City Couple July 8 1919
On July 8 1919 an eight pound baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs J Frank Myers at their home in Kansas City. Mr Myers is a son of Mr L W Myers of this place and J Frank Myers is well known to many here.
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J. Frank Myers
Kansas City
Mr. Myers
Grubb Family Vacationing at the Lake
Dr Grubb and his Marion family visited the lake last Sunday. In earlier years the Grubbs spent weeks each summer at the outing and greatly enjoyed the time.
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Dr. Grubb
Marion
Grubb
Dillman Family Visits Park for Weeklong Outing
Robert Dillman and his Brook family visited the park on Monday for an outing and are likely to stay a week or ten days.
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Robert. Dillman
Brook
Pickle Salting Station Manager Takes Roann Job
Roann resident Artie Rhodes, recently employed at Rager drug store for six weeks, resigned last Saturday to become manager of the pickle salting station in Roano this summer.
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Artie Rhodes
Rager
Roaano
Camping at Yellow Lake Brightens Week
Camping at Yellow Lake reports George Summer and wife and C BR Budd Jonts occupying the Downing cottage at Yellow Creek lake for a pleasant week and good weather.
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George Summer
C. BR. (Budd) Jonts
Yellow Creek Lake
Downing
Humman Family Weeklong Stay at Burdge Cottage
The Walter Humman family spent last Saturday at Yellow Creek Lake for a week long outing and are occupying the Burdge cottage.
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Walter Humman
Yellow Creek Lake
Burdge
Will Undergo Operation for Walter Hettier
Walter Hettier of the southeast town vicinity will return home from Fort Wayne where he was hospitalized for a couple of weeks. He plans to have an operation as soon as his farm affairs are arranged.
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Walter Hettier
Fort Wayne
Mr. Hettier
Magazine Agency Savings on Subscriptions Offered
Magazine and periodical subscriptions available through Brush & Hanson at the Record office Silver Lake. Authorized subscription agency can save you time and money by handling subscriptions and sending catalogs with Money Saving Magazine Clubs.
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Brush & Hanson
Silver.Lake
Local Ad Solicitation Promises Pay For Quick Record Insert
An advertising notice urges readers to join a paid insertion opportunity in the Record. It promises compensation for placing an ad and claims quick earnings with minimal effort.
Indiana Crop Report Warns Of Widespread Damage And Losses
The first Indiana crop report from the cooperative service notes diseases insects and weather hurting farm output. It cites lower condition figures than a month ago, reduced corn potatoes and timothy hay acreage, and millions in potential losses from army worms and disease. The report estimates about 51 million bushels of winter and spring wheat with 840 thousand bushels on farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Road Meeting Held in Warsaw Promotes Yellowstone Trail Projects
A road meeting was held in Warsaw on Tuesday to boost the Yellowstone Trail and other highway projects. Officials and residents attended to discuss improvements and funding options for regional transportation development.
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Warsaw
Frost hits low land with May frost last July night
A frost on July 10 1919 damaged crops in the low lands around town affecting corn and truck farms. Farther north the frost caused greater losses while a June frost last year killed acres of corn. this year the impact is not yet fully known.
Hotel Clerk Resigns. Accepts New Job in Elkhart
Miss Cecil Meinert resigned her position at the Haney hotel last Sasl day evening and is taking a short vacation. Next week she will go to Elkhart where she has accepted employment.
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Cecil Meinert
Haney Hotel
Elkhart
Will records show Fredrick Hines land bequests
The will filed in Wa late last week names heirs and properties. Fredrick Hines bequeaths 40 acres to his son Lemuel and 40 acres to his son Quinter. An 80 acre grant goes to Russel X. Quinter Hines qualifies as administrator.
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Jyn
Lemuel Hines
Quinter
Russel*x
Quinter ‘Hines
Cleveland resident Homer Baker guest at home visit
A Cleveland man named Homer Baker appeared Tuesday as a guest at the home of W P Baker. Homer has spent the past year in Cleveland in a favorable position and is now in town for a brief stay.
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W.P. Baker
Cleveland
Homer
Zimmerman Visit Promises Local Family Reunion
Ten are expected here tomorrow from Brazil to visit Mrs. F. V. Zimmerman with their parents Mr. and Mrs. T. Zimmerman plans a local gathering at the Zimmermans home marking a family reunion set for the day.
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F. V. Zimmerman
Tom Day
Brazil
Zimm
Zimmerman
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Vern Warren
Schlosser Bros
Claypool
Burker
Baldwin
Baldwin Hamilton Ellington Howard Monarch Pianos & Players
F. BP
Gump
E. Main St
Manchester,Ind
Mrs
John
the Mazda
Keesey
Momoe Paulus
Boy Scouts At
Lake
Hare At
Wilbur Miller
Mel” Trotter
Homer A. _Hammontree
Mr. Hammontree
Ed Clark
Fred Becker
Milwaukee
Yellow Lake
Agency
Co-Operative Crop Reporting Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Fredrick Hines
Tk Ord Office
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