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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
1
In Warsaw last Saturday E W Gresso and E A Scoles were named as delegates to attend the Dixie Highway meeting in Wabash next Wednesday. Local boosters plan a twenty five car procession and many residents may attend. Lake township has shifted to a stronger road program and hopes Silver Lake joins the Dixie Highway route.
A large crowd attended Sunday entertainment at the park with high attendance noted each evening this week. Organizers reported strong turnout and continued interest from local residents.
Mr and Mrs Ed Resenerance hosted Ed Avers and family, George Newbrouse and family, and Mr and Mrs Jeani Vite, along with Mr and Mrs C C Wauseon and others at their home Tuesday evening. Guests enjoyed an enjoyable time with ice cream and cake served.
A visitor named William Perryieft arrived last Friday and plans several days of travel through Kansas and Utah. He will visit Isleage City, then Lerest, then Wichita to see a senator before continuing to Price for a stay.
A letter from Ernest Reber requests his name be entered into the Record for one year after sending a one dollar remittance. Reber, now in the regular army with the 69th Infantry Company A, is on guard duty in the Canal Zone Panama and well remembered by locals.
Mrs. W. H. Kern entertained members of her Sunday school class at the park Tuesday afternoon. A very enjoyable time was had.
Charles Ward of Sidney is jailed at Warsaw charged with five robberies of the Nickel Plate Station in Sidney. He allegedly marked bills and took $39.50 in three months, with $17.50 the largest single haul. He may stay jailed until September term for hearing.
John Colbert of Minneapolis Minnesota spent the past week visiting with his people. He has worked in Minneapolis for several years and holds a lucrative position with an excellent firm.
While working on the road north of town, George Hudneli and Russell Self clashed after a water joke. Hudneli threw clods then a stone struck Self above the right ear, making a roughly two inch cut. Self returned to town for medical care, needing stitches.
Mrs Fay Kalint of Albuquerque New Mexico arrived there last Sunday for several weeks visit with relatives She is a daughter of Mrs Winona Leonard.
Pontius family reunion at Yellow Creek Lake Tuesday drew Mr. and Mrs. James Decker E P Sovyder and families Mr. and Mrs Trsstuas Culbert their son John and daughter Mrs Scott Lawrence and family from this place and Mr and Mrs Ti DO Pontius and Mr and Mrs Scott Pontius of Mentone They took dinner and enjoyed an exceedingly good time.
Mr Kern's class of the U K Sunday school will host an ice cream social on Lizzie Whittenberger lawn this Thursday evening.
Ora Wialyworth of North Manchester sustained a left leg fracture in an automobile accident on the streets of North Manchester. Halgarth, a Franklin school building worker, rode with several colleagues and was injured when the car slipped on a wet street, his leg crushed between a telephone pole and the vehicle below the knee. He was taken to a sister’s home for care.
Contractors accelerate activity on the Gresso road with a dozen teams hauling gravel since yesterday noon. Curbing began in the north part Tuesday morning, about three hundred feet laid so far, and if weather holds paving could start within weeks.
Former Silver Lake girl Estell Kline wed Saturday. A license was issued at Warsaw to Estell Kline and Bessie L. Hinsey both of Warsaw. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hinsey who once lived nearby, is well known locally. Felt mattresses sold for 580 at Downings.
Mr Monrove Paulus and Jack Hill reported their Ford stolen after business in Warsaw. A young man Gordon Creeratt of Liberty Indiana admitted taking the car to Marysville Ohio, abandoning it, and was arrested in Warsaw. The car was recovered and Hill returned home relieved but wary.
The supreme court once ran from noon to 4 PM with lawyers and justices often stepping out for lunch. After a protest noting the bench’s distraction, the court announced a daily 2 to 2:30 lunch recess and a later 4:30 PM adjournment to continue sessions.
The Indianapolis Newsboys band of fifty talented youths will give an open air concert in North Manchester on Wednesday July 28. Organizers plan races contests and other attractions to make the day the town’s biggest event with a free band concert as the centerpiece.
Telegram received by T. J. Alspaugh from Thorntown announces the death of his last surviving uncle Charles Alspaugh in Thorntown Ohio. He had visited him last summer during an automobile trip through that region.
Isaac Holderman fell while adjusting a rope on a hay sling at the Ed Scherer place north west of town. He struck his head and shoulders, suffered a deep cut above the left eye, and was rendered unconscious. Dr. Leckrane treated him at home and he remains bedridden.
Charley Baker of North Manchester and Edward Flay traveled to Yellow Creek lake last Saturday and are spending the week at the Hay cottage near the lake.
A large crowd attended Sunday services in Claypool with Miss Miller of Baltimore giving an address to Lue women at the U B church and Rev McNeely of Tiosa speaking on The Battle of Life and How to Win to men at the M E church. Veterans from Warsaw G A R and the local area joined a post service campfire with war memories shared. Palestine orchestra and chorus performed before the services. The next men’s meeting is set for August 1 with Rev Overmeyer of Warsaw delivering the address.
State Fire Marshal officers report many inquiries as dealers respond to wholesale orders requiring gasoline storage tanks over ten gallons to be buried underground. Forty days notice has been given and prosecutions are planned if orders are ignored. Many dealers comply after mail and deputy visits, others heed newspaper warnings and install underground tanks.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. church will hold a pastry sale in Mrs. Switart store on Saturday July 24 beginning at 10 a.m. Proceeds support church activities and community aid.
Stockholders met at the Braude Packing house to review a report that pleased all. Officers were re elected with Howard John as President F J Zimmerman as Vice President and E Braude as Secretary Treasurer. Zimmerman remains general manager. Linemen work on new lines east of town and additional phones are rapidly installed in Burket Mentone and Big Foot as growth continues and hundreds more phones may be added by year end.
Late Saturday an auto race near South Whitley left three injured, including Levi Platner with a chest injury, and Lyman Compton ahead of the crash. Carl Bowdy died Monday night, while Platner remained in serious condition as Frank Fisher suffered a broken leg in the collision.
Robert Wiltrout, long employed in Charleston West Virginia, came home yesterday morning for a vacation and to visit family.
Mrs. S. B. Burdge entertained embroidery club members at her home Tuesday evening to celebrate her birthday anniversary.
Embroidery club members were entertained at Mrs Ferrerda’s east town home last Friday evening. Dainty refreshments were served and a good time was enjoyed.
Mrs Lillie Hawley has been quite sick the past week at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Jack Burt. She is a little improved and it is hoped she will soon recover.
Local notice urges trials of Bliss Native Herb Tablets for rheumatism indigestion and kidney issues available at the Record Office in Silver Lake. Endorsed by James Meloy with promise of benefit.
Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Johnson of Laketoo visited town yesterday. Mr. Johnson is finalizing plans to open a harness shop locally and will relocate here soon.
North Manchester invites residents and visitors to a summer welcome event on Wednesday July 28 featuring community stalls and local performances aiming to boost town spirit and tourism.
Doc Murphy formerly employed at the Myron Murphy place west of town resigned yesterday and returned to his home in Berrien Centre.
The brick work on the Franklin school building three miles west of town has been finished by Uam man and sons. The structure is excellent and, once interior work is done, will rival any local school building. Gast and son of Akron held the contract and are delivering a up to date job. Trustee Hill deserves praise for securing a new schoolhouse this summer, boosting educational advancement and consolidation in the township.
Alvin Blood aged 16 drowned Thursday afternoon in the river at North Manchester while crossing with a boat aid. His companions watched as he failed to reach the far bank and sank. A crowd gathered, doctors attempted revival, a pulmotor from Claypool was sent but failed to help.
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