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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
1
A 16 year old boy from near Roann disappeared last Wednesday. Authorities in adjacent counties have been alerted but no trace has surfaced. Parents fear for his safety and wonder if he is using an assumed name while wandering or employed on a farm.
Local officials push to lay paving early as ground stays workable. Davis notes timely grading to ensure proper leveling before winter.
Mrs M J Votter is recovering from the most serious nervous attack she has suffered. She remained unconscious from Wednesday evening to Saturday evening of last week, with Mrs E A Scales of Claypool staying with her during the week.
W. W. Stautler and wife of Nap panee visited the Hathaway home this week and are now in South Whitby with relatives. They plan to return to their farm northwest of here next week and remain there for the summer.
Bank issued a second run of 1013 five cent pieces with a buffalo on one side and an Indian head on the other. Visitors crowded the bank hoping to secure the new odd coins which were scarce but being distributed to the public.
The remains of George Montel who died at the Brethren home for the aged in Mexico at age 79 were brought here last Friday. Funeral services were held at the Brethren church east of town by Rev Samuel Leckrone and he was buried in Gospel Hill cemetery. Montel had long resided here and was highly respected. He leaves a wife one son and one daughter and many other relatives.
Dr. W. L. Rantz recently located at Rosholt Wisconsin is pleased with his choice. He has bought a home and reports a thriving practice with strong prospects in the community.
Ira Snoberger has purchased the Wilson property on East Main street and will take possession in June. The house is currently occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zimmermann.
Bert Keller, previously a fireman on a construction engine, has been promoted to the position of engineer on the same engine. The move updates personnel roles within the locomotive unit.
The Victoria Reading Club for an Irish program met at Mrs Myers home Monday evening. An enjoyable time was shared with an Irish program, refreshments served, and shamrock favors distributed.
Christena Clinker, living southwest of here, injured last July when her horse bolted at an Erie train and was killed west of Akron, refused to CAM Brett with the Erie adjustor for 1725 last Friday. Mrs. Clinker sued the Erie company in circuit court for 10000.
Residents urge immediate action to secure oil for street surfaces amid rising demand. They stress orders are unlikely to be filled promptly and urge placing an order now to have oil applied before mid summer.
Mrs Irene Rines aged 44 and her 5 year old daughter were instantly killed west of Elkhart Sunday evening when an interurban car struck them. The motorman did not see a flame from a newspaper used as a signal to stop. The child darted in front of the car and the mother was killed while trying to save her. Three other passengers witnessed the accident.
Anson Robinson of Walla Walla Washington arrived last Saturday evening for a visit with his father Samuel Robinson. It has been twenty five years since he left the town and many changes have occurred in the area since then.
Ira Coy and his wife, former Marion merchants, have moved to the Jacob Haney property on North Jefferson, taking possession of the Davis Brothers store Monday morning and beginning an inventory. The Coys previously ran a Marion store, later retired to a Michigan farm, then returned to Marion before relocating here.
A. Pearson announces the rink at Myrtle Glinn park opens Easter Sunday March 23 promising a good time for all.
Rev McCoy started a series of meetings at Center A. B. church north of town on Monday evening. He had just closed a prior series there a couple of weeks ago. Attendance has been large and interest is high.
Rev. Fryberger opened a revival series at the Lutheran church Monday evening. The gatherings have drawn good crowds and featured excellent sermons. Everyone is invited to attend.
A group of Mesdames including F. D. Hayman J. W. Ferrerda C. A. Pearson W. H. Davis T. B. Hathaway H. P. Rager and Calvin Gresso visited South Whitley on Wednesday. Mrs. A. L. Obenchain hosted a three course noon dinner followed by an afternoon of socializing. Refreshments were served at four o'clock and the party returned by night train satisfied with the outing.
A large crowd attended the Summe Brothers Fourth annual hardware opening last week. Patrons toured the showrooms displaying farm implements and home goods while factory staff offered explanations and souvenirs. A Friday concert by Your Band entertained visitors with vocal selections.
Samuel Robinson, confined to the house but greatly improved and cheerful, will celebrate his ninth birthday tomorrow on March 21st, which falls on Good Friday.
U Snoberger, traveling salesman for Star Wall Paper mills, left for Joliet to resume duties after a vacation of several months spent with his wife and his mother Mrs Elizabeth Snoberger southeast of town.
The town board will meet in regular session in the town hall tomorrow evening. The meeting agenda includes standard town business and public comment.
An eleven pound baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Earl Spangle residing south of here on Wednesday night of last week.
The little daughter of Mr and Mrs Schuyler Sd is ill with pneumonia at the Howard Collett home in the south part of town.
The town hall hosted a well attended mock trial last Thursday evening. George Newhouse sued C A Pearson and the Summes for 10000 dollars for depriving him of rights. the jury awarded 11000 dollars and a dollar for each penalty.
The town and country boys played basketball Friday evening in the Yount building. The town boys won the game with a score of 17 to 14 in a well played contest.
Rev E E Wright, former pastor at Silver Lake and three years at Larwill, will preach Monday evening at the M E church in town. A large crowd is expected as he is well liked and has many friends here. He will then attend the Northern Indiana M E Conference annual session.
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