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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
1
Mrs. Russell of Peru died suddenly last Friday at Rose Hill while visiting her sister Mrs. John M. Poussel. She had been ill two days and died eight hours after the onset. Funeral services were held Sunday at the church with many relatives in attendance.
OCR text presents a fragmented satirical or reflective piece on rising prices and basic needs. It mentions waste, ash disposal, meals with vegetables, and a vague reference to mortgage pressures and ignorance about operating costs, ending with a critique of living costs.
Quulfering from typhoid Pricilla Hill, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A Hill, is ill with fever but showing improvement as she receives care.
Frank Lowrey died at his home in Alexandria after years of asthma. He and his wife Mrs Lowery previously lived in this town about fifteen years ago when he battled the condition yet could be active at times. He later moved to Alexandria where he remained until his death. He was stepfather to Mrs Walter Hamman of Watash.
Conway and wife from Dtue Teland arrive last Saturday with the Pearson and Uneertite families for a two week visit. The party, cousins to the Mesdames Pearson, toured the area and viewed a large assortment of books offered at three cost and other items.
A garbled regional clipping describes a summer outing and references Fort Wayne and local business life. Names and specifics are unclear, but the text hints at travel, a lake setting, and a worker taking a vacation while managing duties.
Mr and Mrs Myron Murphy of Keri e n Centre Michigan are proud parents of a daughter born last Sunday. The child was named Mary Elizabeth.
An all day quarterly Methodist gathering is planned at Silver Lake with sermons and a basket dinner. The obituary for Mrs. Elizabeth Rhodes notes her death at 73 in Whewanna and details her long local life, family, and burial at Pilcast Cemetery after a Thursday funeral in the M E Church.
Eli Getty died recently and his funeral was held Thursday. He lived near Silver Lake, married Hannah South and had five children, four surviving: Newton Arthur Frank and Mrs Elia Harvey, with Pearl dying in infancy. He was a good neighbor and a loving father.
A garbled text fragment advertises magazine subscriptions and savings. It mentions Thetis Shon and saving money, with unclear references to clubs and a place called Piacsom. The readable content is vague and lacks concrete details or identities.
A fragment lists items in a building supply catalog including shing, lath, beaded siding, drop siding, slate, sewer tile, posts, builders hardware, brick, and varnishes. It references Toe Claypool Lumber & Ucai Co as a possible supplier.
A terrier named by FLAT suffered severe injuries when a binder restrained the animal. The dog later died as authorities investigated the incident and the reader is urged to seek further updates.
The deceased, a good citizen, was mourned by family and friends. Funeral services were held at home Thursday afternoon with Rev McCoy of the CU B church officiating, and burial followed in Lakeview cemetery. The family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy and aid.
Five year old John Swihart son of Elder George Swihart died at the family home south of Roano from an ulcerated tooth. Funeral was held Sunday with burial in Odd Fellows cemetery at Roano. Elder Swihart, a Church of the Brethren minister, serves east of the area.
C E Wiltrout and family spend the season at Winona as homecoming week brings another family reunion and visits. Earnest Reveal and daughter from Charleston W Va arrived, Ralph Wiltrout and family from Chicago came, Ed Wiley and family from Bourbon visited, and Fred Wiltrout of Chicago is expected. They gathered at the Wiltrout home to rest and fish with the boys.
Heber Bros Greater Shows presents three big shows combined circus and Wild West at Silver Lake on Saturday August 9 under mammoth waterproof tents. Act features include rollers, ponies, wild animal acts, aerialists, clowns and a Russian dancer troupe with daily performances at 2 and 5. Admission 25 cents, children under ten half price.
Mr Kissinger reports Simmon as winner while Claypool, struck by stroke last week, shows improvement and visits this week at the home of its senior Windsorite.
The piece reflects on local citizens and past notices as it recalls Judge Norman and the community. It notes missed mentions of friends like Jueve and Wade J Norman moving to Silver Lake, emphasizing a reluctance to publish obituaries or praise.
The state fire marshal has inspected towns and found many old or dilapidated buildings near business centers. He ordered owners to repair or tear down within thirty days or incur fines from ten to fifty dollars per day for noncompliance after warning.
The REcorp office has completed one thousand new directories for the Peoples Mutual Telephone Company and they are being distributed to patrons of the Silver Lake Mepione Burket and Big Foot exchanges.
William Miller of the town area west of Jassa was kicked by a horse last Thursday. He has recovered enough to be about and is reported improving daily.
The article urges boys to protect birds from harm and to stop destroying nests and eggs. It states that ninety percent of normal bird life has disappeared and warns that remaining birds will vanish within five years without drastic action. Farmers suffer insect pests as a result, harming crops, unless birds are preserved.
A visiting speaker extols the town and its people, claiming steady health and prosperity for himself and his wife. He notes favorable conditions and says the court figure known as the Judge is improving and that the community can rely on him.
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