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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
1
The notice warns drivers to follow traffic rules and obtain licenses to avoid fines. It reports many cars illegal on streets last Sunday and other nights, noting escalating costs and war time price increases. Authorities may file names with fines to be assessed.
Miss Raze Brown resumes her switchboard duties after a two week visit with her grandparents Dr and Mrs Hazel in Hoopston HL. She reports a very pleasant vacation period.
Funeral services for Max Helser son of George Helser were held at the Franklin church last Sunday forenoon conducted by Mrs. Martindale. The 16 year old boy had suffered from lung trouble and been in declining health. Burial followed at Lakeview cemetery.
Miss Daisy Lattimer of Alliance Ohio arrived Monday for a two week visit with her paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs W E Wood.
A terse advertisement promises payment to respondents, urging readers to try it and respond. No further details are provided.
Our town needs a traffic officer badly, especially afternoons and evenings when many cars come to town. Last Thursday evening two autos were parked near a hitch rack on Main Street blocking space and causing a near accident.
In a letter Noah Shireman says he was severely injured while helping hang heavy barn doors near Lakeville. He tore ligaments in his left heel and expects to be laid up for two or three months.
A Montpelier Ohio couple drove to Silver Lake on Sunday to spend about ten days with relatives. Their young daughter has already been visiting her grandparents Burt and Haney for a couple of weeks.
Relatives met last Sunday at the Robert Nelson residence near Rose Hill, bringing oats for all. Attendees included Joe Kline and wife, Frank Tilly and wife of Walton, George Amiss and wife with Miss Stella Amiss of Laketon, Philip Amis and family of Huntington, Mrs. Joseph Seils of Michigan, Chas. Amiss wife and son, Dr. and Mrs. Amiss and Grandma Amiss. The meal at noon was enjoyed by all.
An authorized subscription agency advertises saving money on magazine and periodical subscriptions. Brush & Hanson at the Recorp office in Silver Lake invites readers to call for a money saving club catalogue and subscription services.
Mrs. A. H. Ellwood, about 60, died at her Elkhart home Sunday noon. Survived by husband and three sons. The Ellwood family once lived in Silver Lake and were well known locally. Funeral held Tuesday with burial at Gusben.
Clarence J. Munton, manager of the Ft. Wayne & Northern Interurban company, was named receiver for the Winona Interurban Railway Company.
The Judy family from Fort Wayne spent a week at Park For Week. Their three daughters presented a special program at the park on Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon and evening.
S. W. Smith traveled to Sidney Ohio for a reunion of the T4th Ghia War Institute veterans from the 1940s. Only a few survivors remain, but the gathering featured campfire reminiscences and stories from fifty years ago before Smith visits relatives in Piqua Troy and Dayton on his return.
Brick work on the Farmers bank building was completed last week. Carpenters are now engaged putting on rafters and laying the roof.
P. L. s party members held a surprise gathering last evening to honor Cathleen Burdger on her thirteenth birthday. Guests enjoyed refreshments such as ice cream and cake and had an excellent time.
Large crowds gather in town on Thursday evenings to hear band concerts and socialize with friends and neighbors. The band provides excellent music and listeners praise the performances.
Miss Mable Martindale has returned home after a several weeks visit with relatives in Chicago and Wisconsin. The trip included time spent with family and renewed ties in the Midwest.
Hugh Snyder’s Ford left the road late Sunday night and went into a ditch six miles from home. C. E. Wiltrout and daughter Irene, riding with him, were thrown out but not seriously hurt. Wiltrout suffered a minor arm bruise. A passing motorist escorted the trio home after the crash and later returned to collect the remaining passengers, resuming his trip to Elkhart and Silver Lake.
Whittenberger of Claypool delivered three more Fords in Monroe township on Tuesday. Purchasers included John Rhodes, W. H. Thomas, and Mat Hearn.
Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley died at his home in Indianapolis on Saturday night after a heart attack earlier in the day. The 35,000 mourners who viewed his body in the state house rotunda included many children he loved. The funeral was private at his home, then a flower lined vault at Crown Hill cemetery. Flags across the city flew at half mast as crowds reflected on the beloved writer.
A sizeable audience gathered at the park last Sunday for an afternoon and evening event. The special program drew praise from attendees and the Judy sisters received high compliments for their performance.
Advertises name cards printed at ten cents each for a short period at the Rec ORD offices. Encourages readers to bring or mail orders promptly to take advantage of the discount.
Mark Oppe aged about 69 died at his North Jefferson Street residence last Saturday morning after a weeklong illness. A bachelor who lived alone for years, he had suffered months of creeping paralysis and declined rapidly after a serious attack. He had few relatives, a Marion niece who visited when able, and neighbors cared for him in his final days. Oppe owned the home and had funds to cover his burial expenses.
Auto caravans arrived last Sunday delivering baskets for a charitable gathering at Mrs. Mary Meek’s residence. Forty guests enjoyed a noon luncheon with ice cream after social time, organized by Tucker relatives spanning Claypool Mentone Warsaw Nashville and Tiosa.
Public drinking cups must be discarded after July 31 per a state health officer order. The measure is widely endorsed and described as practical and prudent by supporters.
Charles G C Carter sustained a dislocated left shoulder Saturday while helping carry stock at the railroad. He slipped between a car and a stock chute, the arm popped from the socket and required anaesthetic to reset. He is reported to be improving.
Mesdames D F Hamman F D Hayman W H Davis and I Sneberger returned home Sunday after a week visiting in Chicago at the J S Marsh residence.
The annual meeting at Yellow Creek Lake begins Saturday August 11 and runs over two Sundays. It is expected to draw a very large crowd with many locals planning to attend the services each year adds interest and participation.
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