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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
1
Last Friday the national congress passed a law requiring all clocks to move forward one hour at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in March and back one hour at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in October each year. The vote was 252 to 40 with broad support from major firms who expect fuel savings and wage benefits.
The M. E. church reports ongoing weekly services drawing strong interest and sizable evening gatherings as the program proceeds.
Walter M Stout based at Fort Riley base hospital has been promoted from Lieutenant to Captain of the Corps. The announcement notes the honor and increased duties ahead as he continues in service and earns congratulations.
Spring days bring farmers to a忙 schedule as they rush to plant corn and maintain farm chores. Cold winter weather delayed harvest and upkeep, making this season busier than usual with extra tasks alongside normal duties.
James R. Frazer Federal Food Administrator for Kosciusko County notes the published mill feed price schedule. elevators and retailers must pay more than the schedule allows for retail sales. Retailers may charge cost price plus 4.08 dollars per ton in small lots and 3.00 dollars per ton in larger ton lots.
Little Love Ferverda son of Mr and Mrs J W Ferverda narrowly escaped serious harm Tuesday when a school hack hit by a passing horse knocked him down at the Self residence. The driver started the team suddenly, the horse struck the child and stepped over him, but he was not injured, though deeply frightened.
Replacing roof workmen have been busy this week. they replaced the roof torn from the Picket Salting Station at the Big Four ten days ago.
Russell Kreamer returned home from St. Louis where he was employed and is suffering blood poison on one hand. He had a relapse Wednesday morning and was very ill all day, but improved this morning and is expected to recover in about a week or ten days.
Word arrives that Captain Nelson I. Miller is seriously ill at his Warsaw home after a year of poor health. The notice notes his continued illness and records no further details on treatment or prognosis.
J W White returns to his corner peanut and popcorn stand at Main and Jefferson after spending winter at his home northwest of Akron. He has operated the stand for a couple of years and is resuming business this summer.
The Bartholomew murder case began in the Warsaw circuit court with jury selection and witness examinations underway on Tuesday. Despite usual community interest, only a small crowd, apart from attorneys and jurors, attended the proceedings as the trial commenced.
Letter from Camp Shelby dated February 22 1918 reports Corporal Glen Paulus Co B 139th Machine Gun Battalion being specially mentioned at the Divisional Machine Gun School. The Adjutant notes his excellent qualities and directs observation for future promotion. Paulus to be read at retreat. Monmouth Monroe Paulus shares his son’s honor with friends.
Last Friday afternoon the embroidery club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Muble Summe. Members enjoyed an afternoon gathering with fellowship and needlework.
Richard Prickett, residing above the Hiram Rogers store, has bought the Percy Walburn property on East Sycamore Street in the Mairview addition. He has gone to Marion to visit relatives.
Here From Colorado Lyde Kissinger of Pueblo stayed the past week visiting his brother W B Kissinger and family and sister Mrs Minnie Rittenhouse and husband.
Arrangements are completed for the high school commencement to be held on April 19 at the United Brethren church. A good speaker is being secured. Tickets will soon go on sale. secure a ticket and attend.
The Rochester council passed an ordinance prohibiting loafing during the war for anyone aged 18 to 60. Violators face up to 50 dollars and six months imprisonment.
Information received states Edward Hay, a student at a Chicago dental college, is suffering a mumps attack and is said to be progressing as well as could be expected.
State Board of Education in January 1918 approves that superintendents may release good standing high school boys and girls up to three weeks before term end to meet farm labor needs. Dismissed pupils must be gainfully employed and report weekly. credits withheld until term end. Parents urged to request releases. no pupils before April 1 1918. school ends April 19 1918.
Robert Reed and family and Edward Reed and family spent Sunday in Marion visiting Mrs. Robt Reed’s sister Mrs. Loren Henry and husband. Mr Henry has been in a hospital there three months after injuries from being caught between a freight car and a building.
Suffering with scarlet fever is Howard Dillman son of Mr and Mrs Ted Dillman eight miles east of here At last report he was improving and it is hoped he will soon fully recover
Members of the Victoria reading club gathered Monday night at the home of Mrs C L Leonard for their regular meeting.
A man appeared on the street this Thursday morning wearing his last summer's straw hat.
Members of the Mothers club were entertained last Friday afternoon at the Mrs. Frank Haney home. Members of the S.T. club were entertained on last Friday evening by Miss Hazel Brown at the Central office.
The Young ladies of the P. D. club were entertained Wednesday evening at Miss Phyllis Underhill’s home. Local members attended the informal gathering in a social setting.
Jacob Adams has rented a small farm southwest of town and plans to relocate his family there soon.
The Harvey Meredith property at the Sycamore and Columbia corner, once occupied by Lizzie Adams, was sold a few days ago to L. D. Vunderhill.
The Food Administration urges wheat conservation with weekly wheatless days and meals without any wheat. Citizens should substitute corn oats rye and barley and order bread 24 hours in advance to reduce waste. If Americans cut wheat flour intake from five to four pounds weekly per person, 220 million bushels could be shipped for soldiers and allies.
Jefferson Sausaman of Akron died instantly Friday while blasting stumps west of Rochester. His son Bert Sausaman operated the blasting business and warned moments before the charge blew. Jefferson was digging under a stump 300 feet from the blast when a root fragment struck him, breaking his arm and crushing his skull.
Word from Will Wedrick confirms transfer from the Naval Training Station at Great Lakes Illinois to the Naval Rifle Range Camp Logan Zion City Illinois. His unit and current duty location are now listed at Camp Logan with reports of reassignment to a new post awaiting further orders.
A large crowd gathered for a local horse sale on Wednesday. Forty one horses and four mules were offered and all sold quickly, with buyers eager to claim the stock.
T. J. Alspauge completed a deal early this week to buy the Sigler farm at the town's south edge. He received immediate possession and plans to begin improvements on the premises.
Here From Ohio Mrs E Mort arrived here the first of the week from Delphos Ohio for a visit with her sister in law Mrs L W Myers and husband.
A remittance from Frank Arnold of Pontiac Michigan has been placed to his credit with many banks. He is a former Silver Lake boy but has not visited the old town for many years.
A notice urges all alumni to pay 25 cents dues promptly to the secretary Gladys Sprigg. The message stresses keeping the Silver Lake High School Alumni going at all hazards and to pay this week.
Montana Wilbur Gill son of Mr and Mrs J D of Warsaw spent a time in town on Sunday after a stay in Montana for a couple of years He planned to return home soon after the visit.
Here from Indianapolis Mr. and Mrs. Willis Maples and Id Evans were Sunday guests at the Walburn home. Mrs. Walburn is a sister to Mr. Evans and Mrs. Maples.
Mrs. Ernest Reveal of Evansville renews her Record subscription and sends an illustrated folder on the Rescue Mission. The report covers one year since March 8 1917, praising the mission's progress and noting Mr. Reveal as superintendent for ten months.
J. D. Gill of Warsaw said yesterday he plans to leave the first of next month and stay in Montana for an extended period after the move.
Mrs William Brown residing north of town on the Kern farm is slowly recovering from injuries received from a fall one day last week.
The Birth Record notes Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Grossweller residing south of the Big Four station are the parents of a baby boy.
Mr and Mrs Albert Bohnegtedt of the southwest side are the panel parents of a baby boy born yesterday. The family resides in town and the birth was announced locally.
A call to support the third Liberty Loan drive emphasizes government funding needs. It warns that failure could trigger new taxes to meet demands, urging citizens to boost bond purchases to avoid fiscal hardship.
A man cutting brush near four miles south west of town struck a box with his axe and found the dead infant inside. Neighbors and the coroner were summoned but no cause of death could be determined and no parents identified. The body appeared to have been placed there during winter and children had noticed the box months earlier.
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