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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
8
Mrs Yeager attempted to drink red seal lye in a wood shed at the Shaffer residence Friday. She burned her mouth, was treated by a physician and neighbors with milk, then disappeared until found Sunday south of town soaking wet and weak. She was brought to town by trustee Clymer, bathed by volunteers, and admitted to the infirmary for care.
Mr and Mrs Artie Swihart of Gorham North Dakota welcomed a baby boy on May 26. The Swihart family includes Joseph Swihart and siblings Mrs Henry Shepherd and Claren Swihart.
Ferm Blair and his wife and daughter from Ossian visit at the A H Bowen home during Decoration. Blair is Bowen cousin. their families lived here years ago. Also Mary Rhodes visits relatives after winter with sister Alva Johnson near Lafayette. Silver Lake Elevator promotes Flour brands and song books from Record Pub Co.
In a local dispute, Bashore reports early chick losses and trespass on his property after a lapse in fencing. He arranged 25 rods of 60 inch poultry fencing from Kitselman Fence Co and had it replaced after transit loss. Bashore says Hudnell shared costs later and he paid damages for trespass.
A discussion of common beliefs asks readers to reveal their own superstitions and notes examples from daily life. It cites a university professor and Roman era salt rites, explaining how myths persist across generations and social strata.
Frank Summe and wife from Manion visited relatives and handled business last week. Charles Young plans a south garage addition to his dwelling. Silver Lake Elevator Company urges residents who burn hard coal to buy now at 15.35 delivered and prepare for winter. Mr and Mrs B M Funk from Warsaw visited J D L Cline. Mr and Mrs J M Bloomer of Goshen visited A J Hillsho and Brush homes, attended decoration services.
Local ad notes discounts on Fleur Snow White and Competition wallpaper. Readers urged to buy for savings at Razger's, while mentioning visitors from Andrews and Wabash dropping by over the weekend. Families and residents listed as social visitors to town, plus notices of magazine orders through RxEcompD Office.
Miss Hazel Deaton and parents visited east of town over Sunday. John Fruitt and wife came from North Manchester for a short visit to the J. C. Hay home, Grandma Hay’s extended visit. Jack Burt spent time in Peru and Wabash with family. Mary Clymer returned from Valparaiso for a weekend at home. Local business notes promote feed and milling supplies.
A new auto law imposes a $1 notarial fee to fund a perpetual auto theft fund and printing costs. Fifty cents goes to abstract of title and fifty cents to a plastic receipt card carried in the car. The law imposes a $500 fine and two years imprisonment for selling or buying a car without transferring the title signed by the owner. Brush & Hassan and the Rec ord office have blanks and envelopes. bring engine and license numbers when filing.
Attended auto race events in Indianapolis with Deverll Underhill Harry Haney Delbert Kerlin and Rupert Davis. The group enjoyed the outing but suffered little sleep after arriving late Sunday night and rising early Monday for the Speedway activity.
Mr and Mrs A P Rager traveled from North Manchester to Indianapolis with Mr and Mrs Calvin Gressy. They witnessed the 500 mile auto race on Monday after visiting the city last Sunday.
Notice from the Board of Trustees of Silver Lake Indiana to receive sealed bids for a tile ditch on East Main Street. Bids due by 7 p.m. Tuesday June 7. Specifications on file in the Clerk's office. Board may reject any or all bids. J D L CLINE Town Clerk.
Notice states sealed bids due by 3:00 p m June 13 1921 at the Trustee's Office for cleaning and repairing the H A Cauffman ditch in Clay and Lake townships from Station 630 to 200 with right to reject bids. Elm er J Kinsey trustee dated May 24 1921 in Oley Township Roscius County Indiana
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