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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
1
Roy Pottenger, 16, of near Roann, left home Wednesday for school but did not return. His alarmed parents notified neighboring towns and county officers, hoping to locate him, but as press time no trace had been found. He has a sister, Mrs Irvin Gall, living south of the Big Four station.
Mr W Williamson and family have moved from Alexandria to the Jinnie Carr place southwest of town and now occupy the property.
Albert Robinstedt sold his farm southwest of town to Harmon Drudge a few days ago and is to give possession on the fifteenth.
May dispose of store plans mentioned by Mr VanLou of Cadillac Michigan who has been in town several days attending to business. He is negotiating exchanging a residence in Warsaw for the W A Swihart stock of goods and if finalized the goods will be shipped to Michigan.
John Freverda, an agent at the Hig Four station, injured his great toe Tuesday morning when it was crushed under a heavy trunk. A physician was summoned and the nail was removed.
The eighth grade common branch examination will be held in the school building in this place next Saturday March 13. All eighth grade pupils in Security will write on that date with exams held in each township. Those who fail may retake on Saturday April 19.
Mrs William Valentine died at the home near Cla pool on Monday at age 67. The funeral was held Tuesday conducted by Rev H W.
Here on vacation Miss Tillie Leckrone formerly a nurse at a South Bend hospital arrived Tuesday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Solomon Leckrone southeast of town.
Everett Whittenberger son of Mr and Mrs Albert Whittenberger of northwest of here returned to Indiana polis Wednesday to resume studies in the mute school there after a week visit with his parents.
Victoria Reading Club met with Miss Nellie McClure. Seventeen members and two visitors attended. Papers read covered music knowledge, American songs, and singer standings. Music provided by three members. Confectionary served. praised as one of the best meetings.
Surtie Andreas aged 10 and Nona Young aged 12 escaped uninjured after a west bound fast line No 19 struck their storm buggy at the Pennsylvania tracks in Pierceton. The horse was killed and the buggy demolished as the train carried the wreck roughly twenty five feet before the horse was struck.
Samuel Hohman of near Yellow Creek Lake left the first of the week for Montana to seek acclaim and pursue making the West his future home.
Record urges readers to call at the Record during March and April to have mortgage exemption papers prepared. It stresses the importance of attending to the matter early and not forgetting the dispatch of documents.
Mrs J W Feverda hosted a Thursday card party at her home with progressive pedro prizes. First prize went to Mrs Frank Haney, second to Miss Faun Kerlin, booby prize to Mrs E E Botts. A two course luncheon followed as guests departed late.
This week features Lake Mock Trial on Thursday evening and the Summe Brothers Fourth Annual Hardware Opening Friday and Saturday. Attendees are urged to come at least one evening and be present Saturday when in-person help will be needed.
John Gill reports a busy early 1913 with daily auctions across the county. His March 4 sale of livestock and chattels fetched 5600 dollars, praising fair dealing and noting Calvin Gill, ten, as a promising new auctioneer of Kosciusko county.
Rev. McCoy led a series of revival meetings at Center church, concluding Monday night with attendees reflecting on the sermons and activities.
Word was received of the death of an infant child of Mr and Mrs Robert Zimmerman at their home in Stratfort Texas.
Henry Shireman and his wife formerly of Mishawaka visited the Douglas and Noah Shireman homes on Tuesday en route to California. They hope the trip will benefit Mrs. Shireman's health.
The University Heights News praises Mr. Metheny, college janitor, as a stellar keeper of the building and an active church worker. He is described as class leader and a faithful spiritual force in the church.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. church reports receipts from dues markets dinners work and soap totaling 332.97. Expenditures include salaries for Rev Wright Rev Ruck payment to the sexton parsonage repairs and relief amounting to 326.12. Balance on hand 86.85. Signed by Mrs Self Secretary and M F Eithaway President.
Billings owners and publishers report the death of Mr. Hopkins aged 50 after a long illness from Bright's disease. He was respected as an able journalist and held in high regard in the newspaper fraternity. He leaves a wife and two children.
Lloyd V. Hopkins editor of the North Manchester Journal died at his home Monday morning after succeeding his father as editor years ago. He was associated with H. C. in the newspaper’s early leadership.
The Ladies aid society of the A. B. church will hold an onmarket at the Fitton Hamman store on March 22. Dressed chicken, home made bread, cakes, pies, dough nuts, pickled eggs, salads, butter, noodles, cottage cheese, and many other edibles will be on sale starting in the morning until sold out.
A rear end collision between sections of Nickel Plate freight No. 38 near Sidney injures brakeman Fields engineer Boyce and fireman Mills. The second section’s caboose catches fire, several cars derail, and flames are extinguished with water from a tank and a creek. All three men are hospitalized and improving.
A Rexall Stare sale lists one hundred popular copyrights available for purchase. Legal owners include publishers and authors, with titles spanning literature and media. Open to collectors and investors seeking copy rights and licensing opportunities from the announcement.
The mock trial to recover $10,000 in personal damages from Pearson will be held this Thursday evening in the town hall. Newhouse leads the case and attendance is expected to be high.
Mr and Mrs Glen Walther are reported as the proud parents of a baby girl weighing 12 pounds at the William Butterbaugh home located southeast of town.
Silver Lake High announces its commencement to be held April 16 with a distinguished speaker secured for the ceremony.
Ten members of the Glass Rev Park will preach the Baccalaureate Sermon at the Methodist Church Sunday evening April 13. Rev L B Brown of Connersville will deliver the commencement address to the high school on Wednesday evening April 16 with a subject described as A Batch of Biscuits. Brown previously spoke here three years ago on Uncle Sam to a spellbound audience lasting about an hour and a half. The baccalaureate sermon will be given by Rev H W Park in the M E Church on April 13.
The Mesdames H P Rager and Galvin Gresso plan a Thursday evening gathering at the Gresso residence for a group of friends.
Bud Moore and his family have relocated from near Gilead to occupy the Mrs. Jane Hammer property in the southeast part of town, establishing new residence.
Mrs Lon Eaton died at her home near Palestine last Saturday at age 41. Funeral held Monday conducted by Rev McCoy of Claypool.
The Ladies of the U B Church met at Mrs Fitton’s home Tuesday to reorganize the aid society and elect new officers. President Mrs Joshua Leffel, Vice President Mrs N M Getty, Secretary Mrs Bennie Drudge, Treasurer Mrs Charles Hamman. Meeting day changed from Thursday to Wednesday to fit the occasion.
Indianapolis minister Rev A J Cummins longtime U B church leader died suddenly at home in University Heights from an acute indigestion attack while at the dinner table. He passed away after the first attack, leaving many distressed by the loss.
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