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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
1
Our town council votes to replace the old wooden town building with a neat substantial cement block city building to house the fire engine and officials. Critics urge delaying construction to first improve water supply by adding cisterns or wells to better fight any future fire.
Silver Lake town hosts the final quarterly meeting of Silver Lake U B church on Saturday and Sunday August 1 and 2 with Rev. L O Oyler preaching. The Sunday School and Y P C U convention follows August 3 to 5 inviting all Sunday schools. First service Monday evening with Rev J Farmer preaching and Rev C A Spitier assisting.
A large assortment of Post Cards is available at the RecogrD office in Silver Lake. Call to view the collection and learn prices.
Miss Minnie Rhodes traveled to Williston North Dakota to wed Roscoe Self at high noon with a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. The couple planned to reside in Williston. Mrs Rhodes and Mrs Self accompanied the bride as far as Milford and visited friends before continuing their journey.
Hayman changed owners of the Red Front Restaurant and Grocery to M. McGlennen. The S. E. Aker business also changed hands, with Mr MecGlennen as proprietor. An invoice of stock was made yesterday and McGlennen plans to continue supplying groceries meals lunches baked goods and fresh bakery items.
The Akron ball team will cross bats with Silver Lake at the Silver Lake diamond on Sunday August 2. Akron has a strong team and the local boys, fresh from a team reorganization, aim to prove they can give Akron a challenging game.
G. W. Lightcap adjudged insane at an inquest by Drs. Leckrone and Sherbondy and Justice Barrett on Friday July 17. He was removed to Logansport hospital last Saturday by Deputy Sheriff George Minear.
The Elkhart Driving Club organizes an Automobile Day in Elkhart on Saturday August 15. Barney Oldfield is engaged to participate in four events on that day.
A group of ladies formed the Needle and Thimble club at Mrs. Samuel Smith home on July 16 and set July 23 at Myrtle Glenn park to adopt a constitution by laws and rules of order. Officers elected were Mrs. Samuel Smith president Mrs Virgil Lawerence vice president Mrs E P Snyder secretary and Mrs A S Sprigg treasurer. Twenty members attended the July 23 meeting joining with Mesdames Smith Lawrence Snyder Sprigg Burdge Carter Decker Evans Hively Hively Marsh Ferree Snoberger Paulus and Misses Jessie Ferree Hazel McKrill Bessie Snyder.
Charles Hill of Kansas City Missouri known as Painter Charley Hill visited town for the first time in twenty three years. He formerly resided in Silver Lake and appeared with friends at local gathering early this week.
Rev. Clarence Brooks and Mrs Brooks announce a colored camp meeting at Myrtle-Glenn park in Myrtle, starting Thursday August 6 and running through August 16. Rev J Russel Harvey will lead with Rev Calvin Brooks assisting, featuring Jubileee singers and a concert, with all-day services and an evening program.
William Wiley returned Sunday evening from Frazier Colorado after a three week visit with his son Edward and daughter Mrs James Colbert and husband. He reports good health and says they are pleased with the country and climate. The snow capped mountains offer a beautiful view. On a mountain trip he made a snow ball with one hand and picked a bouquet with the other. He plans to visit Colorado again next summer.
A local citizen denounces a six foot man described as a depraved criminal who has damaged Maple Shade trees and the schoolhouse lot with a knife. The writer urges detectives to hunt the suspect, protect the community, and bring the guilty to justice.
Robert Jennings writes from Sugar City Idaho July 21 1908 about a thriving town sugar factory beet trains and Japanese workers in the fields He praises local scenery rail access and proximity to Yellowstone Park noting free company housing electric light coal and oil and sends best wishes to friends in his circle.
Charles W. Lukens and Miss Elnora Lukens of Topeka Kansas visit relatives near Disko with a Lukens lake reunion held Wednesday drawing a large attendance. Miss Lukens returns from an eastern trip and Mr Lukens formerly resided in the locality and Silver Lake.
A visiting War team defeated Silver Lake 8 to 5 on Sunday. Warsaw led 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 1 for Warsaw and 0 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 for Silver Lake. final score 8 to 5.
Brick suppliers tout Cement Brick as a superior option available on demand, outperforming common red bricks in durability and reliability.
A pleasant birthday surprise party was held at the Thomas Gamble home south of town last Friday evening in honor of their daughter Rosa. Fifty three guests attended and the time was spent playing games as the evening ended with all feeling they had enjoyed a very pleasant occasion.
More than 100 Lukens relatives gathered at Lukens lake park on Wednesday July 29 for the first Lukens reunion. Attendees included R. G. Arnold aged 91 2 months and 21 days representing four generations and Mary Lukens aged 30, with others from Topeka Kansas and nearby towns joining in a day of handshakes and newly formed connections.
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