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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
1
Indiana Fire Marshal warns against retail sale and use of fireworks on July 4. Section 45 bans retail sales. Section 46 prohibits discharge within cities unless authorized. displays require municipal supervision and 1000 feet from buildings. toy balloons and skyrockets forbidden.
A note recalls a sudden frost on Tuesday June 21 three years ago that devastated most local cornfields. The frost hit when the crop was developing well with heights from twelve to twenty inches, leaving lasting damage in the section.
About three weeks ago J. W. Clink and his son began moving their barn north-west of town and found many rats beneath. They started killing the rodents and have slain three hundred seventy five so far.
An open air band concert is planned for this Thursday evening on our streets. Officials expect a sizable crowd to attend the first performance and spend a short time in town.
Leroy Scoles former Hamilton school principal in Fort Wayne and Pierceton teacher was appointed assistant school inspector for the state board of education in Indianapolis on Tuesday. His salary is 2500 dollars. Mrs Scoles formerly Anche Tridle sister to Walter Tridle resides east of town.
Rev. Smith of Claypool, pastor of the local M E church, spent Friday afternoon in town calling on friends. He was accompanied by several evangelists and a tent meeting may be held here in the near future.
Announcement in this issue of the Recorps outlines an administratrix sale of general merchandise at the Strayer store in Claypool. The sale begins Saturday and continues until all stock is sold with many bargains offered.
Mrs Amanda Rhodes was taken to the Wabash Valley Sanitarium at Lafayette on Monday to remain for some time. She was accompanied to Wabash by her daughter, Mrs R M Self.
Mrs Kate Roller of Elkhart fell from the top of a six foot ladder while washing windows last week and suffered severe bruises. No bones were broken. Mrs Roller is well known locally and visited Silver Lake recently.
Mr. Wood and his wife returned from Jerseyville Illinois where he served as a school instructor. They plan to stay in this area for the summer vacation.
Community paper invites notices of family reunions for a news item. Send details so friends and relatives can share the event in the RECORD.
Sylvester Warren aged over 72 suffered a broken leg when a fall of dirt at a Rice pit gravel operation crushed him against a wagon wheel. Claypool resident Charles Tucker helped move him to Warsaw hospital where the fracture was reduced and his condition stabilized.
A complaint filed in Kosciusko circuit court seeks the appointment of a receiver for Farmers' Hierator Company of Sidney and others. The suit asks for an accounting, wind up of the business, and distribution of assets and funds to settle the corporation's affairs.
Here from Chicago Mrs Bessie Roof has been here the past week visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Solomon Leckrone in the east part of town and other relatives.
McKown and Hill, Ford agents here, received seven Fords yesterday including five touring cars and two sedans. The majority of the group are already sold or under contract.
A new Indiana law effective June 1 requires warning signs at 7,000 railroad crossings, funded by counties at an estimated total cost over 100000 dollars. Railroads install the signs, 100 yards from each crossing, while counties handle maintenance. About 14,000 signs are expected, each a metal disc with RR R in white on black.
A chemical expert of the internal revenue bureau warns that ninety percent of home brew in the country is poisonous. He says most samples are green concoctions likely to cause gastritis and stomach inflammation and other disorders. The bureau has received many physician reports linking illnesses to home brewed beer.
Ed Irvin and family from north east of Claypool visited the south part of town last Sunday. They were joined by his sister Mrs. B. E. Spangle and family and by his mother Mrs. Catherine Irvin who had been visiting there for several days. She is a Lafayette soldiers home member on a fifteen day furlough and returned today Thursday to the institution.
The Warsaw post of the Travelers Protective Association will hold an all day picnic at Myrtle Glenn park on Saturday next week. Members and families will travel by auto and bring the Warsaw Boys' band to provide music for the day with an elaborate program promised.
Mr and Mrs Shadrick Lawson of Dear Marion visited Tuesday to manage property interests in Fairview addition. The tract was purchased Tuesday by Ben Platt who plans to occupy the premises soon.
Tuesday forenoon H T Baker sold several furniture pieces to Mr and Mrs Ray Hively and delivered them to Claypool where they will begin housekeeping.
Chauncy Tucker son of Mr and Mrs Charles Tucker of Claypool has been discharged from Fort Wayne hospital and is home after an earlier accident near Chicago and subsequent operation.
A Sunday ball game drew Laketon fans to Warsaw as Laketon defeated Warsaw on Warsaw’s home ground in a fast contest. The Laketon offense proved too strong, leaving Warsaw with a decisive loss.
The Misses Eunice and Mabel Martindale have returned to their home after spending the past winter in South Bend where they were employed as instructors in the school.
Grosso stores in North Manchester Warsaw and nearby close all day Tuesday June 28 to allow employees and families a holiday. A Lake Manitou picnic with a planned program includes a ball game expected to draw about one hundred attendees.
Lee Harshbarger of Claypool broke his left leg and sprained his back during a ball game between U B and M E teams last Saturday afternoon in Claypool. He ran into a opponent, fell, and sustained the injuries.
Last week a carload of construction material arrived for G. A. McClure three miles west of town. His farm home burned months ago and the plan is a larger modern brick villa on the old site. Noah Frantz has the contract for the erection of the building.
Dr. and Mrs. H. Snyder arrived last Saturday. Mr. Snyder stayed until Monday and then left for Argos to resume dental work. Mrs. Snyder remained with her mother. They plan to move to Argos in the fall after he rents property there.
Mr and Mrs E A Franks were united in marriage in Bloomington Wednesday last week and returned home Sunday evening to host friends. They spent several days touring the southern part of the state.
Washington Gall was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon near Nappanee after a long illness. He was over seventy and survived by several children. George John and Roy Gall attended the funeral along with many locals who knew him.
Sunday June 26 schedule invites all to Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30 with topic Confidence and Trust. Rev Sturgell minister invites community to spend a profitable hour in the sanctuary of the Lord.
Farmers in the area harvest hay amid a dry season yielding a smaller crop. Reports note the weather has limited hay production this year, affecting yields across multiple farms in the locality.
Scouts from Marion with fifty eight Y M C A boys camped at Newcomber's landing on Yellow Creek Lake. They were a jolly group and spent about an hour in town Monday enjoying the day.
Miss Estella Growcock visits her aunt Mrs. W. E. Helser and husband at the Helser home. She previously lived here for a long period and spent time with her father in Columbia City before returning for her annual summer visit.
Word from the north part of town says W F Helser, once in a very bad condition for several weeks, has shown some improvement the past few days.
Last Saturday near North Webster Morris Aker of Warsaw was struck by lightning when a bolt hit a tree beside the road and glanced to his truck. The young man recovered in time to steer away from a ditch and avert a wreck. He is the son of Mr and Mrs S M Aker and grandson of Jacob Bouse.
A Drudge and Fike family reunion drew over two hundred members from Elkhart Warsaw Claypool Rochester Wabash Anderson Alexandria Jonesboro and other places. The day included socializing fishing bathing and music with a noon basket dinner. Officers were elected and the next reunion is set for the third Sunday in August 1922.
Floyd Townsend of Los Angeles County, first deputy sheriff, traveled to Saint Louis to transport a forgery suspect, visiting Etna Green to see his parents for a day before continuing to his relatives. He is noted as a cousin of Charley Rhodes of the area.
Lou Henderson of Beloit Wisconsin spent several days last week visiting his brother Ray Henderson and family at the T. C. McClure home. He traveled from Wisconsin to Gary with his family and has been in Warsaw and around Palestine with his father.
David Timberman and Ellen Dillman were married in Warsaw after a license was issued there. The couple will live with the Timberman family. Edward Hay and Angela Tyler also wed in Chicago on the same day.
Yesterday in Chicago the marriage of Dr Edward L Hay son of Dr and Mrs J C Hay to Miss Angela Tyler daughter of Mrs M T Tyler took place. Dr Hay has operated a dental parlor in Goshen for six months and the couple plan to reside in Goshen and be at home to friends in a few days.
Mrs L W Myers of Warsaw formerly of this place underwent an eye operation at a Fort Wayne hospital a few days ago. She had been practically blind for several years and, at the latest report, was getting along very nicely.
Government publishes the latest slacker list with no Kosciusko county entry though neighboring counties are represented. Local officials note absence of any from Kosciusko and await revision or clarification.
Charles Evans and his family returned to their Newport home last Saturday morning after a weeklong visit with his father T. B. Evans and sisters Mrs. S F McKrill and Mrs. A S Sprigg and families.
Residents report impostors posing as Salvation Army workers in Silver Lake and nearby towns. A man and two women went through the business district with a tambourine, soliciting donations, raising questions about how funds are used and whether the group is legitimate.
J D Ragsdale, who recently relocated and has run a shoe repair business in the Hiram Rager room, moved today to Bourbon where he will open a new shop.
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