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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
1
A devastating blaze injures many and destroys numerous homes. Officials estimate property damage around one million. Scores of families are homeless and destitute. Relief efforts arrive from across the country to aid victims.
A severe wind storm struck central Indiana and Ohio on Sunday causing extensive damage in New Castle. Dozens killed or injured and property losses exceed one million dollars. Fire followed the collapse of buildings as streets flooded with fallen trees and downed wires. Aid arrived from Indianapolis including militia and medical staff, while supplies and money moved in to support relief efforts.
Rev and Mrs Singer Mrs John Ayers and Mrs Esta Grosso were in Warren last Thursday and Friday for the district conference of the M E church.
Buyers are invited to the Jayman Sale on March 24 offering cholera immune hogs. The event features swine prepared for disease resistance and potential buyers may inspect stock prior to bidding.
Word reached here that Mrs H A Hescock formerly Miss Sta Lowrey of this place died in Washington during a visit with relatives. She passed away Wednesday February 28 at the bedside of her husband Mr Isaac Lower of North Manchester. Daughter of Ezekiel Lowrey she leaves four children and was formerly Elizabeth Votter. Now spending the winter with relatives in Lees.
W H Kern as guardian of Hannah Getty deceased will sell all real estate of the decedent in the Commercial State Bank from 2 to 4 p m Saturday March 24. This notice invites potential buyers to purchase the property in this county.
W F Helser recovering well after an operation performed at his home last Thursday afternoon. Surgeons Leckrone Hay and Amiss carried out the procedure, which was quite tedious, but no complications are reported and he hopes to go downtown soon.
Mr and Mrs T B Evans return home Tuesday after several weeks at the Lafayette soldiers home.
The issue notes a separate page contains a comprehensive summary of laws passed by the Indiana legislature up to adjournment. The reader is urged to hoot the page and peruse every law, as many will interest residents and the page should be preserved for future reference.
Ray Henderson spent several days in Toledo Ohio last week attending a Delca convention. In recent months he has sold and installed several plants in various parts of the county.
Mrs Ross Gamble, who traveled to Warsaw to visit relatives, became ill with pneumonia. Latest reports indicate she is getting along nicely.
N M Frantz with A J Kreamer John Leonard and George Hawley went to Eaton Monday to finish the school building Mr Frantz is constructing near that place. Inside finishing will take about a month of solid work with a gang of men plus much straightening up remains.
Lyman and Fred Higgins traveled from Anderson to visit their grandmother Mrs. McMillen who had been staying at Roy Higgins home west of town for a couple of weeks due to illness.
Andrew Drudge, who has worked near Peru for months, came back to Silver Lake last Saturday and will work at the William Ebert place this coming summer.
Time and about twenty years ago she left here with little learned of her whereabouts. It appears she resided in the northwest for a number of years. Mrs. Hescock was well known by many in the community.
A literary program will be presented in the high school room tomorrow by members of a local society. A large number of patrons are expected to attend.
Word reaches this town that Mrs W E Wood has been quite sick at the Lafayette soldiers home where she and Mr Wood have spent the winter. Locals express sympathy and hope for her swift recovery.
From California John G Summe and family of Whittier arrived here last week for a visit with relatives and friends. The Summe family resided in this locality several years ago.
A dispatch from Indianapolis reports a boom for Jesse E. Eschbach of Warsaw for governor in 1920 on the Republican ticket. Eschbach, former speaker of the Indiana House, gained early support as the session closed and is well known locally for his strong record.
Valentine Hyatt, about 55, lies in McDonald hospital with multiple injuries including jaw and leg fractures and a torn tongue after being found unconscious in a vacant livery barn near the courthouse. Authorities are unsure if foul play or a fall from the haymow caused the injuries.
Editor Robert D. Higley of the South Whitley Tribune was injured week before last when his hand was caught in a newspaper press. His hand was badly cut and the wrist bones broken. He had been in charge only a few months.
A conference in New York today between railroad officials and the four brotherhoods of trainmen ends without agreement. If demands are not met, a strike will start Saturday night. Railroads order freight to be accepted with possible delay or loss due to the stoppage.
Mrs Hose AY McMillen, 83, is in critical condition after a medical incident. The notice lists no injuries but indicates she remains under hospital care with family notified. Further updates will follow as conditions change.
Revival services begin at the Lutheran church next Sunday March 18 with 10 30 a m and 7 p m sessions continuing indefinitely. Prof and Mrs W E Stratton will lead singing and assist in the services, returning to the town after previous visits. Everyone is invited to attend each evening.
Many residents attended the Samuel Beber public sale held at his residence four and a half miles northeast on Tuesday. It is reported that Mr Beber and his wife plan to move to Claypool to enjoy a quieter life after years of hard work.
T C McClure shipped a carload of fine hogs on Tuesday. The pigs were praised as fine porkers and McClure paid good prices for them.
J. W. White returns from his northwest base near Akron to supervise his peanut and popcorn business for several days starting Monday. He has been with his group for the past few months and resumes operations locally.
Homer Richer aged over thirty five, seven miles west of town, was found dead with a bullet wound in his head in his barn Thursday morning. His son discovered the body after Richer had gone to work in the barn, and the family cited wartime worries as a possible cause though they knew of no clear reason.
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