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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1904
Page
1
A special train will run between Anderson and Warsaw on Wednesday to serve attendees of the G A R Encampment and return the same day. It arrives at Silver Lake at 9 25 a m and departs Warsaw at 9 45 a m. Round trip fare from Clagpool or Silver Lake is 26 cents.
In the last part of town last Friday morning a wagon loaded with a housekeeping outfit derailed after a Dulaney horse balked at a double pull. The team ran away, breaking the yoke and tongue, throwing Mr. 8. J. Self who was pinned under the wagon, injuring both legs below the knees but not breaking any bones.
Monday night excitement rose over a reported attempt to rob the Swihart store. Two men with a team and wagon were seen near the shop at two in the morning, arousing Mr Swihart and gathering locals before fleeing west to avoid capture. Suspicions varied on their purpose, but observers agree they sought to conceal their identity.
Our townsman J J Babcock is nominated for Kosciusko county treasurer amid widespread approval in Silver Lake and nearby areas. The win reflects strong local support from Seward township and Warsaw, with Babcock praised for honesty and capability. He thanks friends and delegates, while his departure from the village is noted as his term begins.
Arrangements are under way for an Old Fashioned Sunday School Picnic in Wells Grove on the Fourth of July. Band concert and fireworks are among attractions being considered. A fuller fall announcement will follow next week.
The Warsaw Union announces a new era as Smith Printers takes over publishing duties. The paper promises to be well dressed and well edited, a presentable visitor at readers' homes or businesses, and wishes the management success.
An enthusiastic gathering in North Webster last week organized a group to oppose the fish law and its enforcement. Officers and committees were chosen, funds raised, and plans made to continue as a permanent body to test and amend the law.
Officials of the Wabash Warsaw interurban met in Wabash to finalize a right of way between Wabash and North Manchester. The line will use gasoline motors instead of electricity reducing costs and eliminating poles wires power houses linemen and electrical staff.
The Big Four will launch summer excursions to Benton Harbor starting next Sunday June 12. Round trip fare is $1. Service will continue through the season and is expected to attract strong patronage.
Washington imposes a 200 penalty on anyone taking mail not belonging to them from the post office. Postmasters may err and place mail in wrong boxes, but recipients must check and return misdelivered mail. The law covers newspapers as well as first class mail.
Mio Scott, after a year at Valparaiso, completed studies in shorthand and typewriting with top grades in business courses. He accepted a position as assistant bookkeeper at Carson, Pierre, Scott & Co. of Chicago and began work this week.
About fifty friends from both parties gathered downtown on Tuesday evening and marched to J J Babcock’s home. O L Leonard introduced him on the veranda where brief remarks thanked him for his successful race and noted the loss of him as a citizen. The crowd ended with a cigar at a local stand.
Active preparations begin for reconstructing the Michigan division of the Big Four railroad from Benton Harbor to Indianapolis. Work will start soon and be pushed to completion as rapidly as possible.
A Roann to Elwood Kerlin telephone message reports the death of Mrs. John Bickel near Roann on Tuesday morning. Funeral held Thursday at Palestine. Mr Bickel is brother to Mrs. Elwood Kerlin and to Mrs. Samuel Kerlin.
The Henry Chipman Woman's Relief Corps No. 162 will host a reception for Mrs. John A. Logan at Mrs. Read Williams home 116 North Detroit Street Warsaw from three to five on Tuesday afternoon June 14. All Henry Chipman Post No. 442 members are invited.
William E. Billings editor of the North Manchester Journal wed Miss Pearl Leffel at the Leffel home near Rose Hill on Thursday evening. Rev F M Kemper conducted the ceremony in the presence of family and a few friends. They will reside at on Weat Fourth Street North Manchester after June 14.
On Monday June 13 Dava W Perrine and his Old Time One Ring Show perform at Silver Lake. The program features Educated Dogs and ponies the LaDeals on the trapeze Deal the slack wire king and acts by the Cheese Brothers Switzer and Jim Berger. Admission is 10 cents. a grand free street parade precedes the event.
The Winona Assembly and Summer School enter its tenth year with July 3 park opening and packed June gatherings. Notable events include GA R encampments at Winona Lake and Warsaw June 14 16 the Indiana Golden era and various church and photography conventions. Creatore Italian Band and Al Riccabono attractions run July and August as writers western association meet. A Kosciusko Lodge rail spur enhances access to grounds and facilities.
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