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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
1
J. W. Sisk of Sidney, age 63, died after a fall while attempting a trick on a tight wire at his daughter’s home. The clothes line snapped, he hit his neck and shoulders, and he died en route to a Fort Wayne hospital. Survived by a wife four sons and two daughters.
The Doreas Aid Society will meet with Mrs. James Decker on Wednesday of next week at her home. The gathering is hosted by the M. E. church auxiliary to share plans and community service.
Mrs. Fred Summe has been ill this week and her sister Mrs. Clara Rager has traveled from Goshen to assist in tending her.
Edna Brown returns to her Warsaw post at the Mondiay plant to resume duties after a period visiting her parents due to illness. She had been away for several weeks and now rejoins the overall factory workforce.
Dr Shock from Fort Wayne reported Mrs Shock is slowly improving at Lutheran hospital. Local residents hope for full recovery and return home soon.
The Winona Assembly opens Sunday June 29 with Billy Sunday delivering the opening sermon. Sunday is famed for drawing large crowds at Winona Lake and is described as a strong platform attraction alongside entertainment and a planned dance at the outset.
I. A. Snoberger works at the Rager and Jontz store while Mr. Rager vacations. The scene evokes twenty years ago when Snowy ran a drug store in the same room and remains full of mischief from those days.
We are informed that Miss Mable Perry at the Frank Crist home north of town is much improved and in a fair way to recovery.
The Big Four announces the season opener excursion to Benton Harbor on Sunday June 29. Round trip fare is 1.50 dollars. Many locals are expected to take advantage of the low rate for a day trip away from home.
Walter Stout returned home from Indianapolis to a farm west of town for summer. He spent four years at Indiana State University studying medicine and will study two more years. He graduated with high honors as one of fewer than thirty in the class to receive the Bachelor Degree.
Vernon Maurer aged 27 died at his parents home in North Manchester around 9 o clock Tuesday forenoon after years of declining health. The funeral was held in North Manchester on Thursday afternoon under the I O O F lodge judge. Vernon was nephew to E. E. Maurer of this place and well known locally.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gossard were in town Monday afternoon and evening because of auto trouble. They had been at Winona and were en route to their home in Alexandria.
Victoria Reading Club met with Mrs Anna Davis Monday night and will meet Miss Nellie Mc Clure next Monday evening. The event titled Benedict Night will be the last meeting until after the summer vacation.
An ice cream festival will be held at Grove Chapel next Saturday evening. Everyone is invited along with their friends to attend this community event.
Mrs. Hazel Rader of Dickenson North Dakota visits her parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Tullis and other relatives in and around Silver Lake.
Embroidery club members visited Wabash last Friday and were entertained at the Walter Hammon home. The gathering ended with all enjoying a pleasant evening.
Miss Mary Temple resigned her position in the Ira Coy store Saturday evening.
Here from Wisconsin Philip Priser of Mattoon is visiting the Dan Perry and Albert Dillman homes west of town. He is an uncle to Mesdames Perry and Dillman.
A large crowd gathered at the park Sunday afternoon and evening to view numerous foreign cars on display. Attendees traveled from North Manchester Claypool Mentone and Warsaw to attend the event.
John Goss, a prominent farmer east of town, has been adjudged insane and declared of an unsound mind by the local probate court. The ruling comes as officials assess his capacity and formulate guardianship provisions.
Sheriff and party traveled from Warsaw to the county jail where John Goss a respected farmer living two miles east of town was placed in restraint for safety as his health declined and unsound mind grew violent. He awaits admission to a state institution after medical care is pursued.
The Eel River district of the Church of the Brethren east of Silver Lake dissolves its three existing churches into separate entities. The West Eel River church is named after a meeting led by Rev. George Swihart of Roann as elder for a year. A nine member finance committee was formed to divide all real estate, while Sunday school and Christian Workers societies were organized.
T. C. McClure spent a few days in Chicago early in the week and bought a car load of cattle. He shipped them home and placed the herd on his farm to feed through the summer.
Public notice reports Mr S Tork visited the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Banes northwest of town last Friday and left a bright eyed baby girl.
Mr and Mrs Walter Kemper of Miles City Montana welcome a son named Walter W born June 18 at their home. The announcement notes the baby’s arrival at the Kemper residence and provides family context.
Authorities urge motorists in Indianapolis area to file automobile license applications with the secretary of state before the July 1 effective date, noting only a few have complied and registration blanks are available at the RECORD office.
Mrs. Charles Seward of Bloomington visited her daughter Mrs. Shock in a Fort Wayne hospital on Sunday. She traveled with her son Charlie and stayed with the Shock family during her two week stay at the hospital.
Mr. Hoffman former Lanark Illinois schools superintendent traveled with his wife and daughter to Sunnyside Washington where he has a new position. They visited F D Hayman and enjoyed a long friendly call with old acquaintances.
Notice states three trustees will be elected on Saturday July 19 1913 to serve terms of three two and one year respectively for the West Eel River church.
Dentist announces absence from office and notifies patrons of upcoming time away. No dates or location details provided in readable text. Readers are advised to check for future updates or contact alternatives.
H P Rager and wife along with Calvin Gresso and wife are at Yellow Creek lake occupying the Gaskill cottage for ten days starting Tuesday.
Mrs. Lydia Bente, 82, died after a stroke in Columbia City last Sunday. Frank Helser and his wife attended the funeral. she was an aunt to Mrs. Helser and had been in critical condition for some time.
Mrs G T Brown and Mrs Lamar and son from south of here were driven to Columbia City on Sunday by Mr and Mrs George Krieg to attend the funeral of their aunt Mrs Lydia Bente.
Citizens of Warsaw and Kosciusko county may buy Winona Lake family season tickets. On sale at C. W. Scoott's Arcade office, by calling or mailing. Price this season is 3.00 per family member with a 0.50 reduction until the assembly opens June 29. Act quickly to pay 2.50 per member within ten days.
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