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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1921
Page
1
Notice details sale bids for construction of the KE W Gresso road east and west five miles through Silver Lake area. Officials and attorneys expect the road to be built this summer after prior funding shortfalls. Residents view poor eastward road as a major obstacle to local commerce and travel.
Mrs J V McCoy has been visiting with relatives and friends in and around Cassopolis Michigan during the past week.
Fruit experts forecast unusually large peach harvests after favorable rains. Trees show strong bud development and good condition, with rain-rich summer and fall contributing to a bountiful season despite potential weather hazards.
The Chicago Tribune ran a beauty contest feature Sunday with a photo of Miss Beebe of Pierceton. Her image is the first from Kosciusko County to enter the competition and prompts local girls to submit pictures for a chance at the prize.
Harrison Perry, living southwest of town, led a horse by a strap when the animal kicked him. The blow shattered a rib and punctured his right lung, leaving him unconscious briefly and in considerable distress at the scene.
Mrs Monroe Kreiter has been quite sick at her daughter Mrs George Leckrone’s home northeast of here. At latest report she was somewhat improved.
Goshen manufacturers gain city approval to start daylight saving plan. April clocks advance one hour and other northern cities are expected to follow the change.
A Burket home talent play attracted many young attendees from Silver Lake and reported strong turnout and good entertainment value.
County Commissioner E A Arnold who lives northeast of town has been ill for a week but is now much improved and recovering.
Syracuse, Kosciusko county champions, defeated Crawfordsville 20 to 17 at Lafayette to earn a spot in the state high school basketball championship final, following a narrow win over Culver in Warsaw last week.
T. J. Alspaugh purchased a new one ton Ford Truck from Whittenberger. He intends to use the vehicle to haul ice for his meat market during the coming summer season.
James B. Kaler, 58, president of the Harper Buggy Co. in Columbia City, killed himself at home after the factory fire the day before. He swallowed carbolic acid following heavy worries over a $150,000 loss from the blaze that destroyed the Harper buggy plant and residences.
Mrs. Mary Helser started employment Thursday morning at the Welch bakery and restaurant, marking a new job entry in the local business scene.
Regular preaching services at the Methodist church in this place Sunday evening. Sunday school at the usual hour. A large attendance is desired at both sessions.
Frank Parker of Claypool aged 60 died at a Warsaw hospital Sunday morning from appendicitis. Taken for an operation Saturday evening his condition forbade surgery. Survived by three brothers William Andrew Parker and another in the west. Funeral services were held at Center north of Claypool Tuesday afternoon.
Scarlet fever quarantine placed on Charlies Smith household three and a half miles south of Lawn after Charlies, a Laketon High student, fell ill last week. No other cases reported yet.
The Mentone Chamber of Commerce has raised 35000 in stock subscriptions to locate the Supreme Manufacturing company. The firm will produce pumps and tools. Construction of the first plant unit is underway on the lot opposite the Nickel Plate depot.
Eighth grade examinations will be held across Kosciusko County townships on Saturday March 19. A large number of applicants for common school diplomas are expected, which will demand substantial time from County Superintendent Jesse Bruner to grade the manuscripts in the coming weeks.
John Craig, a farm hand near North Manchester, sold his small farm on the west edge of Silver Lake to Senator C. L. Leonard. possession will be given at the start of next week, the property having been leased to Samuel Reed until recently.
In recent days many residents plan to attend the box supper cake walks and fair to be held in the high school building Friday evening. Indications point to a large turnout and strong community interest in the event.
Mr and Mrs Frank Montel residing southeast of town welcomed a baby boy weighing 10 pounds born Thursday of last week.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Claire Paulus at their home north of town on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Bruce Sherbondy of Rochester are the parents of a baby daughter born last Monday afternoon. The families are known in this area, having formerly lived here.
Entertained members of the Embroidery Club Friday at Mrs J D L Cline home. Mothers Club entertained last Friday at Mrs C S Bashore home north of Ibouwa. Mazda Class of the IM B Sunday School met last Wednesday at Mr and Mrs R M Frye home. Victoria Reading Club met Monday night at Mrs Alma Yount home. Missionary Society met at Mrs Frank Getty home Tuesday afternoon. Lutheran Aid was entertained last Thursday by Mrs Martindale and this Thursday by Melissa Haney.
Mrs. Robert Owen of Mentone, aged 36, died Tuesday morning at her home after a four year battle with tuberculosis. She is survived by her husband and her father. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in Mentone.
Dr. Lunsford of Gays Mills Wisconsin, widely known here, was seriously injured in a runaway accident several weeks ago. He is now recovering and able to move about again.
Mrs. Francis Rager received word from her brother Walter Kemper and family in Miles City Montana that they are under quarantine with scarlet fever. The notice reflects a localized outbreak in the area and cites public health precautions.
Charles Kretter of North Manchester lost the ends of two fingers while using a jointer in a local mill. His hand slipped against the plane causing the injuries but no bone was exposed. He is reported as the son of Mrs. Monroe.
Wendel Werstler, about 29, collapsed and died Monday afternoon while aiding a neighbor in cutting wood in the Smalley woods north of Larwill. He is survived by a wife and one child.
Glen Paulus returned home last Saturday after months in New Orleans and other southern cities. He traveled with Rupert Davis who visited Indianapolis with his party.
Maynard Young traveled to Claypool with a new Ford to begin delivering mail on route two. He will start his duties next Monday.
Here From Ohio Frank Smith who had been near Piqua during the winter came here last week for a visit with his brother Samuel Smith and wife and also other relatives.
Local residents report a poor lake harvest after warm spell leaves Silver Lake with little ice. Ice buyers fear a June shortage as temperatures rise and artificial ice must be shipped, raising costs and risking melt losses. Residents recall earlier shortages and hope for a cool summer to curb prices.
Wade Whittenberger and George Pontius departed Claypool yesterday bound for Connecticut in a car loaded with horses.
Michigan item notes Percy Walburn and his wife ending a union in a brief, partially readable notice. The fragment mentions Michigan and related individuals, with limited context on action or date.
Madge Nanning aged 9 daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Nanning of Wabash was instantly killed Sunday afternoon when struck by an auto driven by Cory Gillispie a Lagro banker. Officials say the accident was unavoidable.
James Timberman of Paulding Ohio arrived back home Monday after several days visiting relatives. He was entertained on Saturday and Sunday at the home of his lady friend Miss Dorthy Keck.
The body of an Elkhart youth was found on a Pennsylvania track near Atwood Saturday evening. A Decker boy is accused of crime in connection with bringing the Elkhart youth to Atwood Friday night. Authorities say the murder appears to be a frameup worked on for weeks and note heavy life insurance carried by the Decker lad.
Reported in Atwood west of Warsaw a young man from Elkhart, Leroy Lovett age about 20, was allegedly murdered and his body placed on a railroad track. Virgil Decker age 19 and others are held in Warsaw jail as detectives investigate the case and anticipate further arrests.
The passage credits Dane Quay, a Motor Inspector in General Electric Shops Fort Wayne and performer in the General Electric Band. A Silver Lake native, he is a 1915 graduate who began his musical career in our town.
Four men indicted by Marshall county grand jury for robbing the Culver bank of 10000 will be tried in Warsaw. The case may bring many witnesses from Culver and surrounding areas as prosecutors seek to secure convictions in a highly anticipated court proceeding.
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