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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
5
The column records dry weather, numerous local people on streets, Sunday services at 2:30 pm, and social visits. It notes Grandpa Parker's funeral, school events, and several name checks among residents from Akron Warsaw and Carrington. A catarrh ad and eagle sighting are also mentioned.
Downing specials offer kitchen cabinets at 12 dollars and 514 dollars with a 1600 price tag tied to F M Downing in Claypool. Record office advert invites readers to call and view new sheet music priced at ten cents per copy.
Record notes advertise vocal and instrumental music available at the Recreation Office for ten cents per copy.
Lures describe Ele trib Bitters as a blood purifier and regulator for stomach liver and kidneys. Claims of nerve strengthening and renewed spirits follow grip attacks. Price is 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Rager and Jantz. Also mentions subscription rates and local news submissions for publication.
Ray Mattix of Hibbard and J M Platt of Akron visited the Isaac Platt home Sunday. The gathering was enjoyed by those present and the day will be remembered.
Albert Carr and family spent Sunday at the Frank Hill home. Miss Alfretta Price visited Ruth Rowland Saturday night. Lawrence Beigh of Claypool called on Delphia Johnston Sunday evening. Allison Swick and family called at Alf Price’s Sunday afternoon. Misses Eiva Rowland and Mildred Aker spent Sunday with Carrie Swick.
Miss Chloie Hill visits with nunby friends while Mrs Silas Hill and two daughters Mildred and Lois stay in the community. Mr and Mrs Eli Keplinger of Silver Lake dine with Abner Moyer family. Oliver Grossnickle and family plus Mr and Mrs William Dablem share Sunday dinner with Ed Scherer. Misses Alfretta Price and Ruth Rowland elected delegates to the Y P C U convention at Plymouth on June 20. John Rowland and wife visit Dave Rowland near Packerton. Cal Var returns from California. Beatrice Moyer and Bessie Carr depart for Sewickley Pa to visit Miss Moyer’s sister Mrs Elza Heckman. Messers Paul and Hugh Strong near Atroo plus Alfred Ariel Wilcoxson and Miss Erba Dalhem, Alfreta Price, Ruth Rowland spend Sunday with Miss Erba Whittenberger.
On his Silver Creek farm William Croyle reports killing a genuine gray grasshopper this past Sunday. Local sources note the unusual specimen was found near the barn and identified by neighbors as a rare color morph. Authorities have not announced any further action.
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