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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
1
A railroad worker died after being found on a track by freight train crew. The incident occurred on the Company Line near the yard, and authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to the worker sustaining fatal injuries.
George Shutt about 30 was found by a Nickel Plate crew near South Whitley in an unconscious state with head injuries. He died at Claypool station despite medical efforts. Coroner says injuries suggest assault not train impact. his brother arranged transport to Lima for burial. A letter with his mother’s address helped locate relatives.
Mrs Laude Herald and her two sons of Pryor Creek Oklahoma arrived Tuesday for an extended visit with relatives. She was formerly Miss Maude Haney.
A very large crowd gathered Thursday evening to enjoy music provided by the Silver Lake band in town.
A baby boy named Rupert Stanford Hill was born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Hill of East Silver Lake on Friday morning July 12. Mother and child are doing well and Clarence is expected to recover from a recent illness.
Mr and Mrs Ottis Dick welcome a bright thirteen pound baby boy born Tuesday July 16 at their home in Claypool. Mrs Dick, formerly Miss Florinn of Claypool, is well known locally for working at the Pearson restaurant years ago.
A ten pound baby boy named Robert Wayne arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Lackey in Kansas City Missouri. Grandson Mrs Yates of the south part of town extends hearty congratulations to the family.
Master Hallie Shutt son of Ed Shutt of Fort Wayne returns home Wednesday evening over the Nickel Plate after a trip of more than a month staying at the Pear sons. The youngster greatly enjoyed the vacation.
Mr and Mrs Gresse and Miss Faun Kerlin visited the Charles Schull home near Roann last evening driving the Gresse automobile. They enjoyed a pleasant few hours in the area and returned after their visit.
H P Rager, a druggist, and guests stayed at Leiter cottage Yellow Creek Lake. Friends rigged a string under the porch to strike a block causing noises. Rager hunted the sound with lamp in nightlong antics, finally sleeping when the string broke, then learned it was a prank.
Mrs. Alice Doutt and her daughters Mildred Vera and Lois visited from Elkhart for ten days at local homes. The Doutts will move to Pomona soon, joining relatives, with Mr Doutt already there three months. they expect Pomona to be their future home.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Reveal and baby from Charleston Virginia arrived Monday for a several weeks stay with relatives and will also spend time at Winona. Mrs Reveal was formerly Miss Edna Wiltrout and is known by all the Silver Lake people.
Ira Burk W B Kissinger and son Ira visited Laporte and Wakarusa with Frank Zimmerman to inspect oil engines in operation. They contemplate installing a new engine soon and are undecided on the electric light station details.
Rehearsals for Joseph by William D. Chenery wrap up as the sacred opera premieres Friday night and repeats next Friday. The production features new scenery costumes and straightforward music and lyrics.
The Indiana National Guards began a camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis last Monday and will remain until July 25. They join the 23rd regiment U.S. Regulars for a strenuous ten day training course. A Silver Lake contingent from Warsaw did not all travel with the company, riding a five coach special through with detachments from Warsaw Goshen Elkhart South Bend Waterloo and Auburn. Those who went included Lieut. N. A. Cary Serg. Major E. EB. Botts W. W. Homman Dale Wood Austa Clinkc KE. B. Carr and Robert Leckrone.
Mrs. Henry Clinker sues the railroad company for 20000 dollars through Akron attorneys after being knocked down by a horse frightened by a C. and E. train about four weeks ago.
John L. Sausaman became owner of a White steamer automobile in a trade with Joseph Metzger last Saturday. Levi Halderman delivered the vehicle to town in the afternoon.
Mrs. Chester Bouse, who lives north of town, suffers from blood poisoning after a finger cut treated at home led to serious infection. The wound worsened despite early care.
Samuel Gill writes from Glasgo Montana about farming becoming common, grazing lands shifting to crops, and land unsurveyed delaying deeds. He details 50 miles from town, near Ft Peck reservation, six to seven miles between neighbors, cattle thriving, mosquitos and range horses, and his plan to write again if readers stay subscribed.
A stereoptical show on the street and a dramatic company under canvas on the Thacker grounds provided entertainment for the town last Monday evening.
The Claypool Lumber and Coal Co offers Johnson's wood dye as a solution to enhance indoor appeal, highlighting easy application and durable finish for homes.
J H Sullivan known as Broncho John, a veteran cavalry officer, explorer, and noted orator, will lecture in Silver Lake on Our Great West of the Past on July 23. The event, organized by the Silver Lake Cornet Band, features his tales of Geronimo campaigns, frontier warfare, and US Army scouting, plus demonstrations by cowboys and clowns.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Center U B Church plans an ice cream social on the church lawn north of town this Saturday evening July 20. Everyone is invited to attend.
Grandma Susan Rittenhouse residing with her daughter Mrs Arthur Hively and family west of town is reported quite poorly with heart trouble over the past week. The bulletin notes her serious medical condition and ongoing care.
An obstruction placed on the Big Four line near Wabash narrowly failed a north bound passenger train. The engineer spotted the hazard about a half mile north, applying brakes to avert a possible catastrophe and loss of life. A strict investigation by Big Four officials is underway to identify the saboteurs.
M. P. Sholty and Everett Adams, residents near Yellow Creek, came to town briefly on Tuesday. Sholty had been confined at home with sickness for over two months and this trip marked his first outing since recovering.
A pleasant Sunday gathering occurred at Grandma Amiss on North Jefferson Street to honor Miles Beamer, a Smithville Missouri businessman and postmaster, who visited with his mother and relatives. The attendees included Miles Beamer, George Amiss and wife, J. M. Amiss and wife, Charles Amiss and family, Robert Nelson and wife, James Nelson and wife, Hannah Armey and two granddaughters. Grandmother Amiss, near 90, remains active in managing her home.
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