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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
8
The film Bella Donna starring Pola Negri drew a large local crowd at the Silver Lake show last Friday and Saturday. It is noted as Negri's first American picture and praised for its Paris gowns. Future pictures are booked with dates to be announced in the RECORD.
John Hill aged 14 and Paul and Donald Armey aged 8 and 11 sons of local residents underwent tonsil removal operations in Warsaw last Thursday. The Hill family lives southwest of town and the Armey family is described as residing west of town.
Mr and Mrs F M Metheny arrived Tuesday night from Wauchula Florida where they spent the winter. They plan to visit relatives and friends in Indians for a few weeks then return south before school time as they own a confectionery and stationery business near the school building and the place is cloned this summer.
Prof. M. A. Smith and his family spent Sunday in Chicago visiting relatives. During the trip he toured Chicago University and is likely to enroll there within a few weeks.
Helped celebrate Mr and Mrs W H Kern in South Bene on Sunday at Mrs Alice Bryant home assisting in celebrating Hollica Bryant s birthday anniversary. In the afternoon the two families drove into Michigan for a pleasant time.
MIZEMORIAM. In memory of our dear husband and father, William F. Helser, who passed from this life June 23, 1922. In life we loved you dearly. In death we do the same. We often sit and think of you, and wish you were here again. We think of you in silence. No eyes can see us weep. But many a silent tear we shed.
A plea urges readers to publish legal notices in The Record at their cost. It explains that appointment notices for administrators executors guardians surveys roads ditches real estate sales and other legal actions should be sent to their chosen paper. It warns attorneys may use political county seat papers if not instructed.
Mia Worden Smith and her daughter Vaunita visited Chicago with her sister and family for a two week stay starting last Sunday observing family time and city sights.
The community around the lake enjoyed annual outings with sermons by Rev. Pence. Local residents visited Warsaw and Lafayette, hosted visitors from Indianapolis, and attended the Parker reunion at the Theodore Parker home with a large crowd and a noon meal.
A family gathering was held last Sunday at Mrs Alice Hill’s home in the easy part of town. The hap py event was enjoyed by the children and their families with Hugh Hill and family from Niles, Florence Bouse and family from Argos, Amy Hatfield and husband from Claypool, and Clarence and Alvin Hill with their families from here.
Elijah Drudge of North Manchester and Miss Elnora Hoover of Claypool were granted a marriage license on Monday in Warsaw.
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Larrison of Indianapolis spent the past week at the A. L. Herendeen cottage near the lake. They bought a lot in Myrtle-Glenn park and plan to build a cottage there soon. Mrs. Larrison is Mrs. Herendeen’s sister. They are currently occupying a tent while construction proceeds.
A compilation by Zachariah T. Dunngan shows one lawyer for every 700 residents in Indiana. Marion County leads with about 900 lawyers, followed by Lake 207 St Joseph 136 Allen 135 Vigo 184 and Vanderburgh 94. Union County has the fewest with 5 and Ohio 7 Brown 8.
Wabash county Masonic lodge members plan a picnic at Lukens Lake southwest of town on Friday July 20. Local lodge members from North Manchester are arranging a large gathering likely to draw many attendees.
A public notice states that anyone needing legal work including deeds contracts mortgages wills or other papers written or acknowledged should call at the Record office for assistance. The item directs readers to seek official services for completion and attestation of documents.
A notice urges guests to wait for invitations printed on special stock at the Record Office Silver Lake before visiting. It invites the bride and groom to view specimen cards to make a selection and notes that prices are very low.
Bashore advertises a baby chick auction at the Egg Farm north of town. On Saturday afternoon July 7 at 1 o clock about 3 000 baby chicks will be sold along with some Leghorn hens and roosters. It is the first auction of baby chicks and is heavily advertised in the area.
Mrs Bert Fisher living east of town brought the Record a box of choice strawberries last Friday. The berries were fine and the newspaper expresses thanks.
Here from Michigan Miss Helen Louise, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Hill of Niles, is visiting her grandmother Mrs Alice Hill and other relatives.
Miss Dorothy May Day of Niles visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs H A Moyer just west of town for a short stay with family.
Mrs Frank Haney and her children traveled to Dowagiac Michigan on Tuesday for a week or ten days visit with her brother Percy Helser and his family.
Mrs. Charles Sloan of Dallas Texas reports that using Lucky Tiger made her hair grow rapidly from scanty length to almost waist length. She notes neighbors were astonished and her hair now thrives with continued use. The ad claims a money back guarantee and urges readers to ask their druggist.
Locals defeated Rochester 9 to 2 with Ferrerda striking out 16 and Racher fanning 4. The game drew a large crowd as Rochester led 2 0 after five innings, then Silver Lake pulled away with seven runs in the final innings. Pierceton is set to visit Sunday for what’s billed as an interesting contest.
Walter Brubaker named as Receiver for Silver Lake Elevator Company by Kosciusko Circuit Court in Kosciusko County Indiana. Claims must be filed with the Receiver or Kosciusko Clerk. Dated June 9 123 Allison W Orisler Receiver’s attorney lists Silver Lake Indiana.
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