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Newspaper

Silver Lake Record

Location

Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1912

Page

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Turned Turtle Automobile Collision Narrows Escape

Mr and Mrs Harvey Hostetler of Council Bluffs Iowa were south of town en route to Peru when their car skidded on a steep hill and overturned. Mrs Hostetler freed her trapped husband from the wreck despite a torn dress and a deep arm gash. They were treated on site and then taken to town for repairs and lodging at the Star hotel while awaiting their car.

Harvey Hostetler Council Bluffs, Iowa Council Bluffs Iawa Peru Miami County Frank Helser Dr. Amiss Mr. Hostetler Helser Mrs. Hostetler Star Hotel

John Thomas dies after long cancer battle in Packerton

John Thomas, a Packerton resident, died last Saturday evening after a fifteen year struggle with cancer. He had long been tormented by the illness and his passing ends years of suffering at his home.

John Thomas Packerton

Higgins Family Stops Homeward After Michigan Visit

Fred Higgins and family, who spent time in Michigan and at the E. E. Knight home, were stopping over Wednesday night with his parents north of town before continuing to their home in Anderson.

Fred Higgins Michigan E. E. Knight Higgins Anderson

Picnic Party For Daughters At The Park

Mrs Esta Gressa and Mrs B Burdge hosted a Wednesday park party for their future daughters Chloe and Cathleen. The children enjoyed a jolly afternoon with friends and returned home early in the evening.

Esta Gressa B. Burdge Chloe Cathleen

Was Absent Three Years Hollace Bryant Returns Home

Hollace Bryant returned home the first of the week after an absence of over three years spent in New York Pennsylvania Wisconsin and Michigan. He had been away from home during a long period before his late winter return.

Hollace Bryant New York Pennsylvania Wisconsin Michigan

Gilbert Alexander Funeral Attended by Local Community

Several from this community attended the Gilbert Alexander funeral held in Palestine on Sunday. Alexander had suffered long from cancer of the face and was well known locally.

Gilbert Alexander Mr. Alexander

Call 62 for tips on news about you and friends

Readers are urged to call 62 with news about themselves or their friends. The notice invites tips at any time, emphasizing fresh, local information and community relevance.

Prospecting trip highlights from Mentone to Garden City Kansas

Frank Brown returned from a Kansas prospecting trip with Mrs. Frank Summe of the C R Circle Land Co. They toured by car with company representatives, viewing extensive wheat alfalfa and sugar beet cropland. He contracted for 640 acres and eyed Garden City as a future home after viewing a 640 acre wheat field and a seven and a half million dollar beet sugar factory.

Kansas Mentone Frank Summe C. R. Circle Land Co Garden City Perth Sec . City Mr. Brown

After Fresh Air Chicago Children Brought to Claypool Homes

Thirty four children from Chicago arrived at Claypool last Friday for a two week stay in Claypool and Silver Lake area foster homes. The United Board of Charities organized the outing calling it a kind act for Windy City urchins and offering them an experience they never had.

Chicago Claypool Silver Lake United Board of Charities of Chicago

A Wrong Idea About Silver Lake History

The article argues Silver Lake is more than a trading point stressing its social and religious role, moral climate, and well kept appearance. It notes poor Chicago origins of some fostered children and praises local merchants paying top prices, urging citizens to support town interests and improve the community.

Silver Lake

Hay plans vacation later this season

J C Hay intends to take a vacation but has not fixed the date yet. A notice will be inserted in the REcorp to announce the schedule.

J.C. Hay

Death of Roann resident Harris at home

Mr Harris Jesse Harris died at an advanced age at his Roann home Monday afternoon at 2 45 He had been a longtime resident of Roann and vicinity His son Lyman Harris married Miss Blanche Ayers of this place

Jesse Harris Roann Lyman Harris Blanche Ayers

Johnson's Wood Dye Promises Home Interior Appeal

The Claypool Lumber & Coal Co advertises Johnson's wood dye as a product to enhance and attractively finish the interior of homes.

Johnson's The Claypool Lumber & Coal Co

Nusbaum Dead Leader of Kosciusko Abstract Company

John W. Nusbaum, 58, president and manager of the Kosciusko Abstract and Title Guaranty Co., died at his Warsaw home on July 18 1912 after a long illness. He built a premier set of title records in Kosciusko County and mentored staff. successors C Edwin Stout and Carl E Kratzsch were named to lead the firm. The company had recently leased offices at 104 East Center Street in Warsaw.

Title Guaranty Company Warsaw Nusbaum Kosciusko Kosciusko County Indiana C. Edwin Stout Silver Lake Carl E. Kratzsch Bir. Nushaumion Kratesch Kratzsch

Local Attendance Excited by Joseph Opera in Winona

A number of residents watched the grand opera Joseph in Winona last Friday evening. Reports say the performance was fine and it will be presented again tomorrow evening, drawing contemplation from many in the area to attend.

Joseph Winona

Here on Vacation Daughters of Mr and Mrs Armey Visit

Miss Ruth Armey and Miss Fern Armey from Wabash visit at the Joseph Kerlin home and at the home of their grandparents Br and Mrs Monroe Kreiter east of town during a family visit.

Ruth Fern Armey Levi Armey Wabash Joseph Kerlin Mrs Monroe Kreiter

Return of Mrs. Walter Hommano from Alexandria

Mrs. Walter Hommano is reported to be in serious condition at home after a visit in Alexandria with her mother Mrs. Frank Lowery and husband. Mr. Lowery, stricken by paralysis months ago, remains in very serious condition and is gradually failing. He and Mrs. Hommano formerly lived here about twelve years ago.

Walter Hommano Alexandria Frank Lowery Mr. Lowery

Regular Lutheran Sunday Service and Lord's Supper

The Lutheran Church invites all members to attend Sunday worship next week on July 28 followed by the celebration of the Lord's Supper. Everyone is welcome to join the service.

Lutheran Church

Pleasant Day Visit Near Town

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fererda were Sunday guests at the Stickel home. They were joined by Miss Mildred Love and Miss Elouise Love of Rushville visiting their sister Mrs. Fererda.

J. W. Fererda Stickel Town Mildred and Elouise Love Rushville Ferserda

Vacation Visit From North Manchester Family

Ray Ferree and his family from North Manchester are visiting the Jack Burt and Henry Ferree homes this week. Ferree works as a telegraph operator at the Big Four station in their sister town and is enjoying a well earned vacation.

Ray Ferree Manchester Jack Burt Henry Ferree Mr. Ferree Big Four

Worthy of Praise for a Rochester Auto Owner

A Rochester columnist praises a single woman who owns an automobile and enjoys giving old or sick ladies country spins. The piece notes such selfless acts are uncommon and worthy of praise amid many car owners who share leisure mainly within their circles.

Rochester

Property Sold in East Town by Alva Brandenburg

Alva Brandenburg disposed of his property in the east part of town to T. B. Hathaway and will give possession August 3. Brandenburg will hold a sale at his residence on Saturday August 3 selling span mules huckster wagon harness household goods and some dry goods and groceries with usual terms and six months time.

Alva Brandenburg T. B. Hathaway

Pleasant Trip With Raver and Raker Family

Francis Raver and family spent Sunday in Goshen with relatives and friends while Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Raker visited Elkhart for a week with their son Kenneth and wife. Miss Mas Smalley of Mt. Vernon Ohio accompanied them home.

Francis Raver Thomas Raker Goshen Mr. Rager

Picnic Next Sunday by Kosciusko Socialists at Silver Lake

The Socialists of Kosciusko county hold a basket picnic at Myrtle Glenn park Silver Lake on Sunday July 29 1912. Rev Mr Condo of Marion will speak in the forenoon and James O Neal Socialist secretary of state will speak in the afternoon. Bring well filled baskets for all day picnic.

Kosciusko County Myrtle- Glenn Park Silver Lake Condo Marion James O'Neal

The Show Was Here Broncho John’s Wild West Exhibit

A fragment notes Broncho John’s Wild West Show exhibited here on a Tuesday evening. The readable text is brief and lacks full details.

John

Robbery at Pennsylvania Station in Columbia City

A masked robber startled agent Mosh er at 10 30 p m Monday night at Pennsylvania station in Columbia City. He entered through the freight room and forced the agent to open the safe, taking 146 dollars. The incident ends with the robber escaping.

Mosher Pennsylvania Station Columbia City Cand

Miss Vera Zellers Sends Communication From Michigan

Miss Vera Zellers, who recently left Indiana, has sent a communication from Michigan. The note references personal matters and requests acknowledgment by correspondence.

Vera Zellers Ind

Letter from Vera Zeiters on life in Trenary Michigan

A letter from Miss Vera Zeiters, moved from Indiana with her parents to Trenary Michigan, dated July 16, describes a small clean town with few bad houses, forested land, rocky bottoms, crooked roads, and nearby Lake Superior. She notes pure air, cool nights, warm days, clear drinking water, garden progress, and that their family is well aside from mamma who worked hard. The Record invites a longer follow up.

Indiana Trenary Land Company Lake Superior Mamma

Pleasant Day at the Amiss Home

Mr and Mrs Rudly Jones and Mrs George Hill of Anderson Miss Close Amiss of Charleston West Virginia Mr and Mrs Frank Amiss of Bremen Mr and Mrs R Nelson of Rose Hill Dr and Mrs J M Amiss James Nelson and wife and Grandma Amiss spent a very pleasant day as guests of Charles Amiss home southeast of town last Sunday

Rudly Jones George Hill Anderson Miss Close Amiss Chaleston West Virginia Frank Amiss Bremen R. #. Nelson Rose Hill J. M. Amiss James Nelson Grandma Amiss Charles Amiss Town

Uncle Sam Robinson Renews Motoring Philosophy After Sale

Robinson recalls enjoying a trip and a car he owned briefly but deemed expensive. He now prefers rides when desired, praising the courtesy of BE. Wn Gresso and his companions, including Mrs. Sue Sands and Miss Selah, last Thursday.

Sam Robinson Sue Sands Selah Martin BE. Wn Gresso

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Iowa Dole Mr. and Mr. Hlostetier Frank Brown United Board OF Carities Windy City Plate Mr. Harris J.w.nusbaum John W. Nusbaum Kosciusko Abstract Penn Iana Miss Zeiters Vera Zeiters Jacob Zeiters Trenary, Mich Amiss Home
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