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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
9
Silver Lake residents plan a calm Fourth of July with several stores shutting for the day. No park celebration is held and residents expect little turnout except for the Thursday band concert and Friday Specials at Gresso's.
Mrs. Edo Drudge visited Elkhart last Saturday to attend her son Charles Drudge and Miss Aldie Mack wed in a noon ceremony Monday.
A pleasant gathering occurred last Sunday at the Earl Spangle home south of town to celebrate the eleventh birthday of Witodean Spangle. Attendees included Cuaries Walters Wind and Oliver Sells families. ice cream was served and all enjoyed the event.
Carl Wood and Eunice Lill were united in marriage in Warsaw on Saturday. The newlyweds arrived on the 10:30 train and spent the day with their respective grandparents, Mr and Mrs William Perry, before attending a wedding supper at the Jackhill home. Present were both families and Miss Florence Gall.
Here From the East Mr and Mrs Ernest Reveal came here the latter part of last week from Charisston West Virginia Mr Reve al returned home the first of the week while Mrs Reveal and daughter remained at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs C E Waitrout Mr Reveal expects to return to Winona about the first of August and remain about a month and Mrs R and daughter will join him there
People learn that Silver Lake is a mighty good place to come to and a good trading point. On Thursday evening last week ore were more people in town for the band concert than in summer. Walking about town Saturday night many autos and rigs were hitched to every available place.
T J Alspaugh and wife plan to depart tomorrow for Waterloo Iowa to visit their son Earl Alspaugh and family for a week.
LL B. Yount a north western farmer bought a new Apperson automobile last week. He and his family deserve some pleasure after years of faithful work on the farm.
Retired Methodist minister Rev. S. J. Mellinger died Tuesday afternoon at his Logansport residence. He once served the Silver Lake church for about fifteen to twenty years and was well known in the locality.
Interested readers are urged to read the Duntley Sweeper Co. ad for pneumatic sweepers. Machines are guaranteed and priced reasonably. The Record notes many use the Duntley r and promises to order for you if you visit the ReEcrop office, warning you will not want to be without one after trying it at home.
A large crowd planned to attend the park opening on Sunday but rain drove many to stay home. The entertaining program was canceled due to bad weather, a recurring issue on opening days in recent years.
The Record reports a previous plan to bring Mrs Hazel Nocom from Fort Wayne to her parents Mr and Mrs S F MeKrill was mistaken and the trip could not be made. It now plans to bring Mrs Bloom home next Sunday July 5 with hopes no further changes.
The government has released a new series of postal cards which will be available soon.
Ezra Bloom died from blood poisoning contracted after a small hand scratch while painting and papering. The 56 year old Claypool resident was honored in a Brethren church service led by Rev. Noah McCoy and Rev. Park. He left a wife, two sons, a daughter, and many relatives and friends.
Prohibitionists in Jackson Township held a caucus at Sidney last Saturday evening and nominated a complete township ticket to be placed on the forthcoming November ballot.
The garage changed hands Wednesday and is now run by Kirkpatrick and Kirkpatrick who arrived from Van Buren. O F Brown and W F Helser ran it for nearly two years and provided solid service. Finley Kirkpatrick moved from Van Buren two weeks ago to operate the vulcanizing outfit, with his uncle joining last week. They leased the building from September and took possession yesterday, planning to grow business while Brown and Helser seek new employment.
Self Velera came home Sunday after a wintry trip and is now enjoying a vacation period.
Marshal Leonard and a force of men spent the past week fixing up Elm street behind the Brethren church. The improved street is in good shape for traffic and will be heavily used once work begins on the macadam portion of Jefferson street.
Mrs O A Pearson and Mrs L D Underhill with Miss Phyllis Underhill and Master Robert Smith attended the wedding of Mildred Dout and Albert E Johnston at the Johnston home Tuesday eight o'clock. The bride, a niece of the two ladies, is well known locally. The couple will reside in Detroit after a several week wedding trip.
Bids for traver roads and macadam streets in Lake township and Silver Lake will be opened in the auditor's Warsaw office. The contract is expected to be let and work on the roads to begin within ten days after letting, per specifications.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Sheeley departed Tuesday for Colorado where they will stay some time. Mr Sheeley has accepted a good position with an automatic signal company.
Enjoying a regular summer vacation, S. B. Flora on route 1 and William Wiley on route 2 started their time off yesterday morning from this place.
Mr and Mrs Frank Yeager of the Hannah Armey property near town traveled to Columbia City last Friday due to the death of Mrs Barbara Busbey mother of Mrs Yeager. The funeral occurred Sunday and the couple returned Monday evening.
The S. T. Club enjoyed a Sunday evening gathering at Miss Ethel Skinner’s home. A large turnout shared fellowship and a substantial meal as the main feature of the event.
The Coy and Gressa stores will be closed all day on July 4. Customers are advised to plan accordingly and conduct any necessary purchases before the holiday.
Hiram Rager collapsed while mowing in his back yard last week due to heat. He suffered chills and fever for days, resting at home Friday and Saturday, with gradual recovery by Monday when he returned to the store.
Mr and Mrs John Harden and their son from Wabash joined Hutchins at Lake Barry for a two week stay. The couple and their two sons are occupying two cottages at the park along with Hutchins and family.
The article notes whortleberries are beginning to ripen and a large crop is reported. After years of scarcity pushing prices beyond many families, it is hoped this season will yield berries at affordable prices for all.
Farmers report Canada thistles growing across the region under a statute that fines those letting thistles exceed six inches. Inspect your land, as some farms harbor dense thistle growth that could spread to neighbors. The plant bears a cottonlike pod when ripe and can be carried by light breezes.
A communication arrived from J C Babcock of Citronelle Alabama enclosing a remittance. He states that he and his wife are both involved in an unspecified matter and the record indicates a claim or acknowledgment.
A large nationwide wheat crop this year leads to ample supply and low prices. Market reports indicate new wheat will fetch about seventy to seventy five cents per bushel, the lowest in over a decade, despite high yields and good quality.
Here from California Wilbur Fisk of Ontario came Wednesday for a short visit with his half brother William Wiley and family. Fisk is known to local older residents from his years near Yellow Creek Lake. He will travel to Wabash tomorrow to visit the Hanes families for the day.
Gov. Ralston says aid books must not be used or sold in future school budgets. The new arithmetic readers and copy books are said to be a great improvement over the old ones, and patrons should welcome the change despite expense.
Mrs. Charles Rager of Walkerton underwent an operation in a South Bend hospital on Tuesday. Dr Charles Terry led the procedure and Mrs. Rager withstood it exceedingly well. A message received Thursday noon said she is getting along nicely and hopes she can soon return home.
The annual meeting of Peoples Mutual Telephone Company will be held in Silver Lake Indiana on Saturday July 18 1914 for electing officers for the ensuing term and transacting other business.
The fragmentary item mentions a thief detective association and names Reid and Plone with unclear context. No clear event dates or outcomes are readable. Further readable details would be needed to produce a coherent summary and headline.
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