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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
1
Dean Hill arrived Tuesday after over a year with the American Forces in France. He is a mechanic and will soon take charge of the town garage operated under his name, resuming civilian life with stories from overseas.
Tony Underhill arrived home from France midweek with his parents Mr and Mrs Te De Underhill. He traveled to Van Buren with his wife and baby, coming here Saturday evening for a visit. He served overseas for several months in the train service and has many stories to tell.
Last Saturday Harry Shepherd arrived at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Shepherd west of town. He had served fourteen months in the U S Army visiting many states east of the Mississippi and in foreign countries. He works on the family farm but may rejoin the service and return to Germany.
E. J. Gemmer was called to Breman Ohio Monday afternoon by the death of his uncle. The funeral was held Tuesday and Mr Gemmer returned home that evening driving his car with his brother as companion.
The S. B. Burdge and Roy Burdge families enjoyed a lake outing at Yellow Creek from Saturday to Tuesday. They reported a pleasant time and caught a number of nice fish.
A gathering is planned this Saturday afternoon in Warsaw at the County Agent W R Zechiel office for all interested in breeding pure bred Poland China swine.
An inspector visited the local post office last Saturday and reviewed the accounts. He found Mr. Votter correct to date and commended the neat appearance of the books and blanks.
Akron real estate dealer E. H. Henderson was in town Monday en route north to inspect a farm. He recently dissolved his partnership with Mr. Craig and now operates his business independently, with several farms for sale and others for trade.
Both Senate and House voted to repeal daylight saving, with the new measure taking effect October 26. After that date, standard time will be in effect and federal time will become a historical matter.
Charles Alexander and family and Homer Alexander of Belzoni Mississippi visiting with their parents Mr and Mrs Peter Alexander in Warsaw were in town a short time yesterday.
Large crowds gathered last Thursday evening to hear the Silver Lake Band perform in an open air concert. Residents praise the group as among the best in the region and note the weekly summer events draw visitors from neighboring towns. The band members have invested long hours and dollars into practice, and local appreciation grows each Thursday.
A notice from the United States Railroad Administration says W H Wells of Princeton West Virginia has been appointed general air brake inspector and will supervise air brake equipment nationwide while also serving as road foreman of engines for the New River division effective June 1 1919. The Silver Lake native is transferred and welcomed by locals.
H. Snyder returned from Chicago last Wednesday after completing a dentistry course. He then traveled to Indianapolis last Saturday to undergo tests before the state board to obtain a license to practice dentistry.
Visiting in Pennsylvania Miss Helen Bohnstedt residing southwest of town went to Dunkirk Ohio last week and with a lady friend traveled to Shippensburg Pennsylvania to visit friends for a week or more.
Charles Garman of Columbia City spent last Saturday in town for a few hours visiting many friends. He was accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Sarah Garman, who lives northeast of town. Charles is well known locally despite years away.
Sid Akerand and the Warsaw group joined the Harl Zile family the Bouse families and Jacob Bouse for a Sunday drive to Huntington. They spent the day with Foster Miller and family and enjoyed a very pleasant outing.
A large turnout from the locality attended the funeral of George Isenberger at Ulery church, five miles east, held last Friday. The service drew a sizable crowd from the community.
North Manchester residents Mr and Mrs H P Rager visited Yellow Creek Lake for a week in a cottage. They report a very fine time with plenty of fish and good weather during the trip.
William Zink, a teacher of the Silver Creek Sunday School young peoples class, was surprised at his home near Silver Creek Bethel. Twenty nine people attended, light refreshments with candy ice cream and cakes were served, and the gathering was described as an exceptionally good time.
The Silver Lake Detective Association announces its regular monthly meeting date moved to Wednesday evening July 9, instead of Tuesday July 8. Members who have not received instructions should attend. important matters will be discussed.
The bank examiner surveyed the books at Commercial State Bank last Friday and reported everything in fine shape. It marked the first examiner visit in twelve years, occurring while cashier Mr. Kern was away.
Mr and Mrs A W Crisier and Mr and Mrs C C Carter visited Yellow Banks at Webster Lake for a day trip. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Jacob Schanlaub Servia Mr and Mrs Rey Flanders Pierceton Mr and Mrs George Humphry and Mr and Mrs Walter Pontzler Columbia City Mr and Mrs Jacob Glassley Fort Wayne. A basket dinner was shared at noon and all enjoyed the meal.
The three cent rate ends next Tuesday and the rate becomes two cents an ounce or fraction for all first class domestic letters. Postcards remain one cent. Three cent stamps on envelopes and two cent cards will be redeemed before August 1 upon presentation.
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Flora visited over Sunday with Mrs Lottie Brenneman then married last week at Marion. The couple travelled to Kansas for a short stay and plan to move to Colorado for their future home with their aunt in attendance.
Adam Stout of Goshen visited his sister Mrs. William Hanes north west of here for several days last week. He has fond memories of Silver Lake and its people but seldom calls on old friends now.
Samuel Reed and family visited the James Priser place north of Packerton last Sunday. Reed brought home several army worms which were shown on display for a few days.
Worden Smith departed last Saturday for Tulsa Oklahoma and plans to remain there indefinitely His family is expected to move to the southwest at a later date if circumstances allow
Bert Keller returned to Dundee Ohio last Saturday to resume work with a coal mining company. He had been in town with his mother Mrs Harrie Keller who has been in poor health and was moved to the home of her daughter Mrs Scott Clayton south of town for care.
Clarence Swihart, living east of town, purchased a Case tractor from Warsaw last Friday. The 15-27 engine is ample to run his threshing outfit this season with spare power for the boiler.
Miss Mabel Martindale and her sister Mrs Beulah Lamar arrived last Saturday to stay through the summer. They taught in South Bend during the past year.
Surprised Rev Keesey and wife last Sunday when Rev Keesey, his wife, and a group from Collins circuit visited the home of Rev and Mrs John Keesey. They arrived late but shared a bountiful dinner and brought a bushel of strawberries for the pastor.
Short note from S D Henderson of Gary says he and his daughter Miss Etta Henderson will depart late this week for a trip through Colorado and Montana. They plan to visit parks and cities and will call on relatives during the journey.
Richard Schanlaub's son Emmett has been home on furlough after a year overseas in the U.S. Navy. He expects an imminent discharge as he resumes civilian life.
Miss Verna Hoke, an instructor in Gary schools during the past term, came home last Saturday for her summer vacation.
Ernest BebeY, serving three years in the U S Army, arrived at Silver Lake to visit relatives for a couple of weeks. He has been stationed near Little Rock Arkansas and will report there mid next month. He expects to be released soon and plans to enter business in Little Rock and marry the girl of his choice.
Thieves broke a window at the Thurlo Shoemaker drug store in Claypool last Thursday night or Friday morning. They took three gold watches two silver watches thirty fountain pens jewelry trays and three dollars from the money drawer. Sheriff O B Moun of Warsaw investigated and secured fingerprints to aid identification.
William Ebert returned home Tuesday from Jeromeville Ohio where he had been ten days summoned by his father’s illness. He reached the home shortly before the aged man passed away.
Ernest Myers and family have been located at Marshall Michigan for the last week or more as he is working that territory in the interest of the school supply company with which he is connected. They expect to be with their people Mr and Mrs L G Mat son southeast of here this coming Sunday.
Miss Wilma Kreamer of Warsaw has spent the week visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kreamer, in the east part of town.
John Gill was in town a short time Monday. The family has moved from Warsaw and now reside on their farms near the county seat.
Frank Alexander took Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Morman and Mr. and Mrs. Beanie Drudg to spend the day at his country home northwest of town. The group later spent the afternoon at Palestine Cemetery.
A court in Pittsburg halted a nationwide anti tobacco campaign after Judge Carpenter refused the Anti Tobacco Corporation a charter. The judge ruled the organization was political and its petition sought laws to prohibit tobacco cultivation and use.
The fragment notes a visit involving Roabn and his wife Mrs Brodbeck, seen with their parents. Details are limited and the text appears to be an OCR artifact from a Northeastern Journal page.
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