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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
9
A Saturday evening gale struck the area with winds strongest from five to six oclock. Roofs torn from sheds and barns, a large window shattered, and several structures damaged. In Van Wert two people were killed and Lima reported six fatalities. The storm endangered many homes and caused wide property loss.
In France now, Rantz Snoberger has landed safely and relatives have received cards confirming his arrival. The issue notes his address appears elsewhere and expresses anticipation for his news as he visits sights.
Here From Michigan Mr. and Mrs. David Spencer traveled Monday to visit their daughter Mrs. Charles Hamman and family and Mont Hamman and family.
Clarence Hamman has been employed in Hammond this past week. His brothers Charles and Mont are arranging to go there as well.
The primary room of Miss Marion Swihart lists spelling perfects for last month. First Grade honorees include Magdelena Kreis Rex Carry Ray Get Harold swihart Wayne Snhydery Mary Geiger Mauric einert Opal Fisher iould Hamp0ey Herendeen Alene Seltz. Second Grade students Vera Bowen Robert Norman McClure Summe Devon Christner Howard Swihart Dorothy Aker Royal Sells Marjorie Mekhrills Weisell Hammon Kenneth Shepherdy Willodean Rager.
Entertained members of the Mazda class of the M. E. Sunday school may host at the P. F. Helser home if church meetings end. otherwise the class may postpone one week. Last Friday embroidery club members were entertained at Mrs. S. B. Burdge’s home. Victoria reading club met Monday night at Mrs. H. W. Kline’s home. Mothers club guests were hosted last Friday at Mrs. Myron Murphy’s home west of town.
Members of the S T club were entertained Friday evening at the Miss Madge Whisler home, enjoying a social gathering hosted by Whisler.
A missionary meeting took place at the home of Rev and Mrs this Thursday afternoon.
E. Martindale, appointed by the state, will speak at the town hall Friday March 15 at 10 a.m. on the swine and feed proposition and at 1 p.m. on the seed corn proposition. Farmers are urged to attend both talks.
At Camp Shelby last week the Kosciusko county boys with Battery D of the 137th Field Artillery opened the baseball season with a 6 to 6 draw. A Silver Lake youth, Deverlle Underhill, sprained a ligament sliding into second base. no other accidents were reported.
Scores of people visited the school building last Saturday as patrons toured rooms where pupils explained varied exhibits. Visitors were impressed by the youngsters' work and the annual exhibit tradition draws encouragement for students.
The article notes an unusual month with five Sundays where two have passed, and Easter lands on the 31st. Holy week will receive devotional services across Protestant churches, making each day a day of preparation until the month ends.
Russell Kreamer of St. Louis suffers a severe blood infection in his hand linked to a small abscess. He seeks medical care to prevent further complications.
The special services began Sunday evening and were very well attended. Rev. Singer delivered interesting sermons. An invitation is extended to all to attend each service.
The board of trustees of Silver Lake will hold a regular session Friday evening. Officers expect the meeting to cover important business topics and actions.
A carload of horses intended for sale today by J. D. Gill did not arrive because of transport problems. The issue notes the sale will be held next Wednesday here, with two cars of horses and two teams of mules expected.
Jury commissioners drew fifty names for the Bartholomew murder trial in Kosciusko circuit court. Next week those from the local area will be called in order drawn for examination, including J. H. Mort, HE. Kinsey, Thaddeus McClure, J. W. Pontius, Thomas Warren, Monroe Paulus and others from Lake and Seward counties.
Tracy was called to LaFayette last Saturday and Sunday to attend the funeral of a nephew, marking a family tribute and travel by car.
Elmer S. Vandermark of Burket is appointed chairman of the speakers committee for the war saving campaign. He will organize a panel of speakers to deliver brief talks wherever opportunities arise and urges all willing to aid the war effort to respond promptly.
The four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Conn died suddenly at home in North Manchester last Saturday evening. He had suffered from mumps but recovered enough to give no fear of death. death is thought to be due to apoplexy. Funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Conn is a daughter of Rev. and Mrs. O. B. Weiss of Syracuse and well known locally.
Chester Craig reports marching orders to go to the Chief of Ordnance Officer in Washington D C with seventeen others. He mentions travel by Southern Pacific via New Orleans and expresses optimism about the assignment, noting he is in good health and eager to write again.
The county registration board will soon be in session and all voters must register to vote in the upcoming election. Registration will continue for several months and every eligible voter should act promptly.
The piece urges boys at a French camp to receive mail quickly and convey support from home. It emphasizes writing cheerful letters, clipping items from newspapers, and sending daily notes to ease loneliness for front line youths, including reminders to avoid fear and preserve morale.
The L. M. Burdige household goods were moved to Tipton on Monday and the family will soon occupy a new residence. Mrs. Burdge and the children left for their new home Thursday accompanied by Mrs. S. Burdge who will stay for a week to ten days to help arrange the household effects.
Miss Reba Sheely of Warsaw visits with her brother Lloyd Sheely and family southeast of town this week. Her father Gavin Sheely has started for Joplin Montana and the wife and children will leave next week to make their future home in the stubtoe state.
The current issue’s financial statements show three local banks with combined resources totaling 374285.29 dollars, a sizable figure in the community. The notices urge residents to bank confidently, noting reliable institutions and courteous cashiers ready to assist for any transaction size.
Monroe. Wedrick disposed of his livery barn and adjoining property to Jacob Maxwell the first of the week and gave immediate possession.
Russel Self and the Misses Ollie and Valera have resumed duties in Chicago following a week away for their mother's death and funeral. The family’s delay was to attend the service and rites before returning to normal duties.
W E Wood has been housed up for a couple of weeks after slipping on a sidewalk near the first of February. He struck his right hip and has had much trouble with the limb since, leaving him with limited use of his leg.
Miss Treva Grundish of Claypool married Claude Jamison of Rochester Tuesday afternoon in Warsaw. The newlyweds will reside in Rochester where Jamison runs a telephone system.
Mrs. Iran Coy, who recently had an operation at her home in the northern section of town, has recovered enough to be up and about her house and to perform her daily duties.
Mary C Armey two months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ora Armey was found dead in bed at home east of here near Sidney early Monday. Child had been in good health and appeared well overnight. Death is suspected to be due to strangulation.
Milo Scott informs his parents that he arrived in New York and then sailed toward Panama to work for the government after passing the examination. He describes the voyage past Watlings Island and other landmarks, reports good health, and asks them not to worry as he settles at Balboa Heights with Panama Canal employment.
Employed in Warsaw, Miss Doris Meinert went to Warsaw Monday, where she has accepted a position in a restaurant.
Mrs. Monroe Paulus, residing north of town, has suffered a blood infection in her foot for about a week to ten days. Latest report shows she is improving and hopes are high for a full recovery.
Miss Lula Gamble, long employed in Detroit, spent the past week with her parents, Mr and Mrs Thomas Gamble, near town. She traveled with Mrs Ruth Williams and her son.
Interior of the Gemmer store has been greatly changed with new paint wallpaper shelves and arrangements to accommodate a large stock of groceries.
Announcement states Vice President Thomas Marshal will speech at Columbia City spring commencement exercises. Officials expect a large attendance.
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