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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
1
Henry Tholke Jr. of Wabash, about forty, drowned at Lukens lake last Sunday evening five to six. Divers recovered his body from twenty feet of water. coroner’s findings say heart failure caused death, not drowning, as lungs contained little water. Local party present with wife and daughter amid cold water and emergency grappling attempts.
George Coe killed himself at his North Manchester home last Friday by cutting his throat with a razor. He had been in poor health for several years. Survived by a wife four sons and other relatives.
Mrs. Ann Lippley, employed at a Warsaw hotel, arrived home Saturday to spend a period with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ezra King who live west of town.
Mrs Mary Rantz leaves for a several weeks visit in Wisconsin with her daughter Mrs C B Lunsford and family in Gays Mills. She will also visit her son W L Rantz and family at Andrew before returning home and Mrs Lunsford will accompany her.
Notice to all persons trespassing on the east side of the railroad south of the Big Four Station without permission. Trespassers are liable and charges may be preferred. By Mrs. Hannah Armey.
Federal officers in the southern Indiana district seized corn mash molasses and raisins for whiskey production in May. The haul included 350 pounds of raisins 31 quarts of bottled whiskey 133 gallons of raisin brandy 164 gallons home brewed beer and 162 gallons grape wine.
Injuries sustained when David Leedy 18 of near Pierceton was thrown from a motorcycle Sunday evening as he turned to pass a buggy. He was rushed to Warsaw hospital in unconscious condition and died.
Page two covers the recent Republican National Convention held in Chicago last week. It includes photographs of the nominees and related scenes from the event.
Frank Summe and Mrs Summe traveled from Gas City last Saturday to attend the funeral of his niece Mrs Orville Royer in Palestine Sunday afternoon.
Game wardens in northern Indiana since April 26 have arrested offenders and collected fines totaling 1975 dollars. Most violators were fined for possessing gill nets.
A motorcycle officer patrols highways to catch speeders around Goshen. The officer emphasizes traffic safety and enforces speed limits in the area for road hazard prevention.
Marvin J. Ranck of Roann has been named president of the Indiana Polled Short Horn Breeders Association formed in Indianapolis last week. Other officers for the first year were named, Ranck a leading breeder with cattle known nationwide.
Police in Warsaw detained several men Monday morning for gambling. Each man was fined plus costs totaling 11 dollars.
The Taylors and Mrs. Smalley of Ohio along with W. F. Kert and wife and Mrs. Francis Rager and daughters spent Tuesday at the A. Metzger home in the country. Will Hill and wife of near Goshen were also present.
Mrs. Orville Royer died at her home west of town last Friday night after a brief illness from double pneumonia. She was twenty five and survived by her husband a two year old daughter Wilma her parents Mr and Mrs Leon ard Sammy two brothers Lloyd and Maynard and one sister Alta Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 30 at Palestine and burial followed in the Palestine cemetery.
The season opening band concert was held Thursday evening on our streets with several hundred attendees. The crowd praised the musicians and noted the instructors efforts as bandsmen showed rapid progress since spring practice. Traffic and parking were tight as electric lights failed briefly but the joy and anticipation of larger crowds next concert were clear.
Rain fell Monday with two showers, one around 1 30 AM and another in the evening. Ground depth remained shallow but beneficial for crops as vats and small fruits needed moisture while dry heat caused some damage.
Reminder announces weekly Thursday evening band concert in Silver Lake inviting neighbors to attend and meet friends.
A large crowd attended the park opening last Sunday with over a thousand people enjoying the day. The band performed a varied program with guests from Warsaw including Prof Tremain and the Warsaw Quartet contributing several numbers. Cottages were occupied for the summer and the park appeared bustling as in past years with visitors from across the country.
Mentone prepares a large Fourth of July event organized by World War veterans who promise an extensive celebration with meticulous planning to ensure nothing is overlooked.
A large gathering attended last Sunday’s decoration exercises for local K of P and IOOF lodges. C. L. Leonard delivered a cemetery talk, and about two dozen graves were decorated with flowers.
Mrs Nora Winfield and Mrs Al Grimsley both of Bushong Kansas visited the A B Arnold home northeast of town. They are sisters and daughters of the late Joshua Bowersox who lived near the Bowersox schoolhouse. The Grimsleys last saw the old home place forty two years ago while Mrs Winfield visited less than thirty years ago. They plan to visit relatives in Claypool before returning home.
Grandma Sarah Amiss returned to the James Amiss home after a three week country visit to the Charles Amiss home. She reported a very pleasant time and cheerful travels.
The city announces the annual appeal for a safe and sane Fourth of July celebration. Organizers urge residents to follow safety guidelines, bring family and friends, and report any hazards to local authorities.
A large crowd attended the Lake township Sunday School convention at the Church of the Brethren two miles east of town last Sunday. The program was engaging and participants performed well with full representation from all township schools. The secretary did not provide a public report for this issue.
In a blunt reflection of supply woes, circus animals now receive meat regularly only after demanding it, with trainers noting other animals also growling for sustenance as the market tightens and food prices rise.
Page three carries the full G O P platform announced at the National Convention in Chicago last week.
A quarterly meeting is announced at the M. E. B. Church in this place for next Sunday June 20. An excellent sermon is expected and a large attendance is hoped for.
Miss Sicks who lives southwest of town had a surprise party Saturday evening in honor of her fifteenth birthday. About twelve friends attended, and a very delightful time was enjoyed by all.
Miss Hazel Brown, formerly employed at the local telephone office, came from Hammond for a several days visit with friends. She and a group of girls stayed in a lakeside cottage from Saturday until Sunday evening and enjoyed a pleasant outing.
From Chicago A KL Herendeen arrived in the latter part of last week to visit his sister and spend a few days at his cottage outside town.
Here From Ohio Zenna Taylor wife and two daughters and Mrs. A. F. Smalley of Mount Vernon Ohio arrived here Monday by motor for a several days visit with relatives here and at Goshen. Mrs. Smalley is a sister to Mrs. W. FE. Ebert and Mrs. A. Metzger.
Silver Lake now hosts a moving picture show in the Yount building. John Swain, who runs cinema in North Manchester, installed the machine here and plans to run entertaining programing with extra good shows at all times.
John Warring aged 46 from Sidney disappeared for days after warning his physician he might murder his wife. His condition worsened and after a failed suicide attempt he was sent to Warsaw, declared insane, and jailed awaiting transfer to Longcelliff.
Mr and Mrs Tony Underhill welcome a baby boy born at their Van Buren home on Thursday of last week. He is the eldest child of L D Underhill. In Indianapolis a nine pound baby girl named Bert was born to Mr and Mrs E J Kohl on June 9 with Mrs Kohl formerly Miss Ath Getty longtime resident of this place.
The attorney general rules that auto makers must attach a distinctive number plate proving compliance with the state where built. Signs reading in transit are not acceptable under Indiana law for indicating vehicles are lawful to move through the state.
Ernest Haney, while helping remove a large ice cake from a wagon last Friday morning, accidentally stepped on his right great toe with about a hundred pounds. The injury caused severe pain and discomfort.
Mrs. B. F. Neher has been quite ill at her home northeast of town for three weeks or more. Latest report indicates no material improvement. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Frantz who live a mile east of town.
Indiana recorded 3131 deaths in April per the state board of health monthly report released here. The data detail tolls by age and cause, underscoring public health trends for the month.
Darl Wood and his wife arrived for the summer with the A. J. Hill and Albert Wood families in Jerseyville Illinois after spending the winter there. Wood, who taught in the Jerseyville schools, adapted well to the work.
A Pittsburgh scientist claims to have developed a process to convert sawdust into sugar for under a nickel a pound and has demonstrated a sample. The article skeptical of the claim mocks fears for trees and sugar barons, urging caution until proven and warning against chasing hype.
The annual convention brings together a large group of telephone men from the United States and Canada in session at Winona Lake. The gathering emphasizes professional exchange and industry updates among attendees.
Emanuel Leckrone reports a fine dinner Tuesday featuring new potatoes and fresh peas picked from his own garden. The tasty harvest highlighted a simple, wholesome meal.
About thirty members of the I O O F gathered in Warsaw for the county meeting with a parade drawing close to a thousand in line. The Moose hall hosted the session where a class of over fifty candidates received first degree work by the Warsaw degree staff. Grand Master Will Ehrhardt Grand Secretary W H Leedy and Past Grand Master J T Arbuckle spoke. Rev Naftzger of Warsaw M E Church also attended and spoke.
Here from Michigan Ton Pearson and his wife visited with Edwardsburg native Jagt his brother. The fragment notes a family association and travel context with no further detail.
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