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Newspaper

Silver Lake Record

Location

Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1917

Page

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Bruner Reelected Superintendent of Kosciusko County Schools

Jesse Bruner was reelected by Kosciusko county trustees to a four year term as superintendent. Three ballots were needed with three candidates: Bruner Ray Kuhn and Homer Lucas. J D Lee Cline received two votes first ballot and three votes on each subsequent ballot.

Warsaw Jesse Bruner Kosciusko County Ray Kuhn Pierceton Homer Lucas Packerton Clay Township J.D. Lee Cline Silver Lake Bruner Edson Larber Cline

Uncle Jacob Frantz in Poor Health After Year of Decline

Uncle Jacob Frantz, living east of town, was in very poor health for about a year and has visited town only a few times during that period, worsening at the start of the week.

Jacob Frantz

Mrs. T. A. Jontz Visits Son in South Bend

Mrs. T. A. Jontz went to the Chester Jontz home in South Bend last Saturday to stay a week and seek expert medical advice for a foot problem that has troubled her for about a year.

T. A. Jontz Chester Jontz South Bend

Attempted Prison Escape by Hundreds at Joliet

Hundreds of convicts at Joliet Illinois prison attempted an escape Tuesday. Prison guards and militia subdued the mob after gunfire set several buildings ablaze and some structures were destroyed.

Joliet Illinois

Came Home to Register

Glenn Paulus, employed in Connersville for about a year, returned home last Saturday for a week's vacation. He is rooming with Chet Craig and reports their arrangement is going well.

Glenn Paulus Connersville Chet Craig

Marvin Ranch sale yields high prices for cattle near Roan

The Marvin Ranch sale of short horn cattle near Roan Monday drew a large crowd. Reported prices included over a thousand dollars for a single animal and as much as a good cow would bring in the community, with fine cattle noted.

Marvin Roan

Enlisted in Engineering Corps Ralph W Long Enlists

Ralph W Long son of Robert T Long of Phenix Arizona has enlisted in an engineering corps He is a grandson of Mr and Mrs A D Ham man of this place and Robert was a resident here years ago

Ralph W. Long Robert T. Long Phenix Arizona Ralph A. D. Hamman Robert

Peru native Everett Vangilder enlists in U S Army engineering corps

Mrs. Jacob Haney received a card from her niece Mrs Clarence Vangilder of Peru announcing that Everett Vangilder enlisted as a mechanic in the engineering corps. He passed all tests, was sworn in, and is the only volunteer from Peru so far, noted among Odd Fellows members.

Jacob Haney Clarence Vangilder Peru Everett Vangilder Odd Fellows Lodge Uncle Sam

Mrs Homman and Family Arrive From Pueblo to Stay

Mrs Wilford Homman and three children arrived from Pueblo Colorado and are at the A D Homman home. It is understood Mr Homman will join them in several weeks.

Wilford Homman Pueblo Colorado A. D. Homman Mr. Homman

North Manchester Papers Drop Monday Issue

The Journal and The News discontinue Monday editions due to rising print paper costs and extra expenses. Both plants had printed at a loss and will focus on stronger Thursday papers.

The Journal and the News

Registration Day Quietly Ends With Higher Turnout

Registration day passed quietly in Lake township with turnout higher than estimated. Lake town ship reported seventy six registrants.

Lake Township

Draft registration count in county yields 806 no claims

County records show 2053 residents registered for the draft on Tuesday with 806 making no claim for exemption. The figures highlight a sizable segment not seeking exemptions.

Regenos attends Althoff Regenos wedding in Barket

Mr and Mrs Elmer Regenos attended the marriage of Alvin Althoff to Misa Clara Regenos daughter of Wilson Regenos in Barket last evening with family presence and celebration noted.

Elmer Regenos Barket Alvin Althoff Misa Clara M. Regenos Wilson Regenos

Mrs Catherine Irvin Visits From Soldiers Home

Mrs Catherine Irvin visits her daughter Mrs Earl Spangle and family south of town. She lives at the Lafayette soldiers home on furlough and returns to the home today.

Catherine Irvin Earl Spangle LaFayette Soldiers

Cattle Sale Draws Crowd at Marvin Ranch Near Roan

Attendees at the Marvin Ranch cattle sale near Roan on Monday described a large turnout and high quality stock that brought good prices. several from this place attended and observed strong bidding and favorable results.

Marvin Ranch Roan

Siblings Visit Sister in Gosport for Sick Relative

Mrs. J. W. Walburn of this place and Mrs. Albert Moore of Akron with their brother Ed Evans went to Gosport last Saturday by car to see their sister Mrs. Willis Maples who is quite sick.

J. W. Walburn This Place Albert Moore Akron Ed Evans Gosport Willis Maples Evans Anto

Fortieth Wedding Anniversary Observed by Montel Family

On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Montel celebrated their 40th anniversary at their southeast of town home. All children and grandchildren attended, a sumptuous dinner was served, and a photographer recorded the occasion. Present were Mrs. Alice Pyle, Mrs. M Elizabeth Neher, Mrs. Edith Metzger, Charles, Albert, Emery, Ralph, Frank and Glenn, all married except Frank and Glenn. there are nineteen grandchildren.

Samuel ‘Montel Alice Pyle M Elizabeth Neher Edith Metzger Charles Albert Emery Ralph Frank Glenn Glen Ninteen

Game Wardens Arrest Two For Net Possession

Four game wardens from the northern part of the state arrested Frank Brown of Akron and Herbert Harter for possessing fist nets. A large silk net was found at Brown’s home and a big net was found on Harter’s farm. Both pleaded guilty and were fined 20 dollars and 85 cents each. Wardens say the men had been using nets in Rock Lake.

Akron Frank Brown Herbert Harter Brown Harter Rock Lake

Foreigner Made to Kiss Flag by Workers in Racine

John Robush of Racine Wisconsin allegedly refused to fight for the United States and was forced by about 300 fellow employees on Tuesday to kiss an American flag spread on the floor. He crawled on his knees, kissed the flag, and was compelled to salute.

John Robush Racine Wisconsin United States

County eighth grade graduation draws 281 graduates

A large attendance from the county joined the eighth grade exercises last Saturday with an address by Hon. Fred Landis. The Burker Palestine band provided music and about twenty graduates were from this township. The goal is to encourage all to pursue high school to better meet life’s challenges.

Winona Fred Landis Burker-Palestine Band

Despondent Texas Father Kills Wife and Two Children Then Commits Suicide

Bruno Herold, 50, of Austin, shot his wife and beat his two children aged nine and eleven to death. He poured kerosene on the bed, set the home ablaze, and then killed himself Tuesday afternoon.

Bruno Herold Austin Texas

Roger' & Jontz Drug Store Switches to Cash Basis

The Roger' & Jontz drug store announces it will operate on a cash basis from June due to rising merchandise costs. They cannot raise prices sufficiently to maintain credit accounts and seek continued patronage while handling only cash sales.

Roger’ & Jontz Drug Store

Birth of Catherine Irene Brown at town home

Mr and Mrs Hollce Brown at the west edge of town are the parents of a 74 pound baby girl named Catherine Irene born last Friday at their home.

Mrs Clink Returns From Warsaw Caring For New Baby Lydia Pearl

Mrs Samuel Clink has returned home after ten days in Warsaw with her son Chester Clink and family. She assisted in caring for a ten pound baby girl named Lydia Pearl.

Samuel Clink Warsaw Chester Clink Lydia Pearl

Banquet Attendees at Lake Wawasee Meeting

Mr and Mrs S B Burdge and daughter Cathleen attended a county undertakers association banquet at Lake Wawasee. A big cat was a main feature of the event.

S. B. Burdge Cathleen Lake Wawasee Undertakers Association

Victoria reading club meets at Mrs Hayman home

Entertained members of the Victoria reading club held a meeting Monday night at the Mrs F D Hayman home with discussions and light refreshments.

Victoria Reading Club Mrs F. D. Hayman

Revival meetings held in Laketon by Rev. T. D. Butterbaugh

Rev. T. D. Butterbaugh, living southeast of town, is leading a series of revival meetings in Laketon. A large tent seating about three hundred has been erected and the meetings will continue indefinitely.

T. D. Butterbaugh Laketon

Delinquents Should Pay For Newspaper Subscriptions

The piece urges prompt payment of subscriptions as paper costs rise and other expenses grow. It warns delinquencies strain small weekly publishers and emphasizes subscribers must keep accounts current to cover actual expenses.

Ohio visitors stay with Esco Jones family in Indiana

Here From Ohio on Visit Esco Jones wife and son of Wapa kaneta Ohio are here visiting at the home of his father HB Jones. They expect to remain in Indiana a couple of weeks visiting here and at Burket and Mentone.

Esco Jones Wapakaneta Ohio Jones Indiana Burket and Mentone

Voter Registration Opens at Court Clerk Office

All voters must register now at the clerk of court. Registration can be done in person or by mail or messenger with a properly executed form.

Three Shot in Detroit Saloon Riot Over Draft

Three men were shot in Detroit Michigan after a saloon brawl sparked by a draft topic. The clash drew over a hundred participants and left the saloon wrecked. All involved were described as foreigners.

Detroit Michigan

Hanes family visit to Eau Clair and Berrien Centre

Charles Hanes and family traveled to Eau Clair Michigan last Saturday to visit Mrs. Hanes sister Verda and family. They were accompanied as far as Berrien Centre by Myron Murphy and family for a few days of visiting.

Charles Hanes Eau Clair Michigan

Butter Output Sets Record at Local Creamery

On Wednesday the creamery churned eighteen hundred and thirty seven pounds of butter as cream supply increased. Butter fat fetched good prices while the operation reported lively activity and strong demand.

Lakeview Cemetery Lot Care Offer

Cemetery notice announces summer care of lots at Lakeview. Russell Kerlin invites owners to arrange service by sending name to the Record office with one dollar.

Lakeview Cemetery Russell Kerlin

Will Hold Children's Meeting At Local Church

The M B E Sunday school children plan a program in the church in two weeks with the entertainment set for Sunday evening June 17.

Germantown Social Roundup and Rally Day

Pearl Hill and sister Mary were on our streets Monday. Elza Heckman and son attended Monday afternoon. H. A. Moyer and wife visited Parker home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Rowland and son John visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Rowland at Nappanee Sunday. About fifty members of Center Sunday school attended a rally day at a church north of Warsaw led by superintendent William Dahlem. They were pleased with the exercises with 159 present.

Pearl Hill Sister Mary J. B. Rowland John Lester Rowland Nappanee Center Sunday School Warsaw William Dahlem

Mothers club members entertained at Mrs Frank Haney home

Members of the Mothers club were entertained last Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank Haney. The event featured social gathering and courtesy within the local community.

Mothers Club Frank Haney

Embroidery Club Members Treasured at Mrs Homman Home

Last Friday afternoon the embroidery club enjoyed a gathering at the home of Mrs. D F Homman. The event featured socializing and craft activity in a private residence setting.

Mazda class of the M Be Sunday school entertained

Members of the Mazda class of the M Be Sunday school were entertained with a program and refreshments by the teacher and class, according to a local church notice.

Mazda

Three Year Old Helen Keplinger Reunited With Family After Tracking Train Mixup

Last Saturday forenoon Helen Keplinger aged three daughter of Mr and Mrs Roscoe Keplinger went missing at the railroad station while her family waited for a Warsaw bound train. She boarded a northbound train with other passengers and was later found at North Manchester platform. Station employees notified her family then the North Manchester agent cared for her until the next Warsaw bound run when she was reunited with her anxious mother.

Keplinger Mra Roscoe Keplinger Warsaw North Manchester

Public Service Commission coal decision sparks Indiana outrage

Citizens accuse the Public Service Commission of a frameup and unjust coal shortages with high prices in Indiana. Critics claim the ruling is without cause and aimed at forcing hardship on the people.

Indiana Public Service Commission

Leckrone Family Moves to Anderson Work at Hays Wheel Works

A J A Leckrone notice states the family has relocated to Anderson. Mr Leckrone and his son Bryan are employed at Hays Wheel Works manufacturing Ford wheels by the thousands.

J. A. Leckrone Anderson Mr. Leckrone Bryan Hays Wheel Ford

Mrs Levi Holderman Heads to Kalamazoo Visit

Mrs Levi Holderman and her children depart for Kalamazoo Michigan to stay a couple of weeks visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Stoneburner.

Levi Holderman Kalamazoo Michigan John Stoneburner

Homecoming for Local Dental Student Roy Keplinger

Roy Keplinger returns home from Chicago where he attended dental college for a year. He visits family at the end of the school term and shares news of his studies and plans.

Roy Keplinger Chicago Dental College Windy City

Hugh Snyder Returns Home After Chicago Dental School Break

Hugh Snyder had been attending dental school in Chicago through the winter and came home last Sunday as the school closed for the summer vacation.

Hugh Snyder Chicago

Leckrone Family to Attend Brethren Conference in Wichita

Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Leckrone and granddaughter Ruth Leckrone plan to leave Friday for Wichita Kansas to attend the Church of the Brethren annual conference. They expect to be away two weeks and will visit relatives before returning.

Emanuel Leckrone Ruth Leckrone Wichita Kansas Church of the Brethren

Magazine Agency Offers Subscriptions Through Record Office

An authorized subscription agency advertises savings on magazine and periodical subscriptions. It invites readers to call for catalogues featuring Money Saving Magazine Clubs and notes Brush and Hanson at the Record office in Silver Lake.

Alod Brush& Hanson Silver Lake

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Koscius Ko County Schools Son Manchester Samuel Montel. Pass the Children of the M. BE Germantown Elza Heckman and Son H. A. Moyer and Parker Home Embroidery Club Manoh Easter Helen
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