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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
1
In spring heat residents ask if a city band will street perform again this summer. The piece urges organizing a band to provide patriotic music, boost morale, and show loyalty as the nation endures hardships and seeks peace. It appeals to the public to encourage youths and arrange concerts soon.
Emery Shutt attended the funeral in Huntingdon for his uncle J. C. Farmer who died in Missouri while seeking health benefits.
Mrs Charles Bowen and family from Michigan spent a week visiting her sisters and relatives including Ira Leckrone Artie Carr Cyrus Deaton and families before moving on to Washington and the Chinook state.
Verba Clinker aged 10 son of Mr and Mrs Norma Clinker living southwest of here fell at play in a Franklin school room three miles west of here and fractured his skull by striking his head on a desk He was sent home and at latest report was recovering well.
Indianapolis March 27 Farmers withholding wheat from the market were declared aiding the enemy by Dr H E Barnard federal food administrator for Indiana acting on Hoover instructions Barnard announced he would requisition all wheat held back from the mills Notice was sent to all farmers known to be holding wheat directing them to move it within a reasonable period or the food administration will take possession without delay
Silver Lake high school boys defeated a visiting team from North Manchester college last Friday after school in a close game. The final score read 36 to 5 in favor of Silver Lake.
Word arrives that Mrs. James Vanguilder is seriously ill at her home near Barket. The Vanguilder family has lived in the area for years and locals extend sympathy and hope for a full recovery.
Samuel Hohman who lived near Yellow Creek lake since last fall from Montana has moved to Packerton. He now leases a garage with Bert Reese who also resides near Yellow Creek lake and will soon relocate to Packerton.
Local residents have crowded the Warsaw courtroom this week to hear testimony in the Bartholomew murder case. The proceedings feature numerous witnesses and brisk discussion surrounding the evidence presented.
Miss Emma Wedrick, a student in South Bend, returned home last Saturday and will spend this week with her family.
Field Marshal Haig reports Kaiser's troops suffered heavy losses in violent fighting north and south of the Somme. Premier Lloyd George appeals for American reinforcements as the crisis of the war intensifies and history enters a momentous new phase.
Warsaw will host the North Indiana conference from April 3 to 8 drawing about 360 pastoral charges roughly 100000 members. An estimated 300 ministers and as many delegates will attend, with daily programs at city churches and all pulpits filled by visiting pastors.
Indiana Governor James P. Goodrich proclaims Sunday April 7 1918 as Patriotic Sunday urging ministers and leaders to launch the third Liberty Loan campaign to fund wartime needs and inspire frugality and sacrifice among the people in support of four boys fighting the Central Empire.
Last Sunday a service flag was unveiled at the Methodist Sunday School to honor Deverlle Underhill and Donald S Leonard who joined the military. The flag, purchased by the Sunday School, was presented as a tribute to boys who left home to serve Uncle Sam. Principal Hall, who taught the boys class, urged backing the fighters and keeping the home fires burning. Rev Singer then delivered a sermon and dedicated the flag with fitting remarks.
Mrs Jacob Haney came home last Monday after a ten week trip visiting daughters Mrs Charles Rager in San Antonio Texas Mrs C F Nagle in Albuquerque New Mexico and Mrs C E Herald in Miami Oklahoma and their families She reports an exceptionally fine journey with many interesting accounts.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Bowen again reside in Silver Lake and manage the Zimmerman property west of the business district on West Main Street. Bowen will work at Braude packing houses, having started this Tuesday.
Called to bedside of Son L. D. Underhill received a message Wednesday stating that his son Tony was quite bad sick at his home in Van Buren. Mrs. Underhill left immediately for Van Buren and to assist in caring for her son.
W. W. Hill delivered a 620 pound hog at the market last Saturday and received a payment of $91.80 for the animal.
Tuesday morning E B Jones was hauling cement when his mule team suddenly bolted. The mules ran down Main Street at speed, nearly throwing Mr Jones from the load. Several cement sacks were scattered but no serious injuries or damage occurred.
Devon Getty and Miss Dora Dillman were united in marriage in St. Joe Michigan last Friday. They returned to the groom’s parents’ home here and Saturday went to Indianapolis to begin housekeeping, planning Indianapolis as their future home. Mr. Getty is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Getty of this place. the bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dillman nine miles east of here. The newlyweds are well regarded and friends extend congratulations.
The Lukens hog sale held yesterday south of Disko drew many locals with large crowds and strong prices, as Mr Lukens conducts sales three to four times a year.
J J Hammer a well known farmer eight miles west of Warsaw died in Rochester hospital Friday afternoon from cancer. He was 68, survived by his wife and no children. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Mentone M E church. Hammer was brother in law to Samuel Sellers north of town.
A thrift stamp drive at Franklin School west of town reported sales totaling $367 up to Thursday morning. Most of the money was paid in cash with the balance expected in a few days, and organizers expect continued growth as sales persist throughout the year.
The RECORD reports an allotment of government garden seeds from Congressman Barnhart for free distribution to those not already supplied by mail. Call soon as supply is limited and first come will be supplied. Do not send children without an order.
Registration of voters starts Monday April 8 in Kusciuske county and runs to October 7. All who plan to vote in November must register. Primary voting rules allow those not yet 21 but reaching voting age before the election to participate, with eligibility to vote at the primary tied to precinct eligibility and party affiliation.
Glen Paulus arrives home Wednesday noon from Camp Shelby on a fourteen day furlough. He serves in the 139th Machine Gun Battalion, 38 Division, 76th Brigade and has been recommended for promotion. Silver Lake youth greeted him before he leaves Thursday for the return trip.
Aaron Leckron and his wife from Warsaw visited the J M Amiss, H Groninger and Svl Leckrone households last Sunday. They plan to move to Ohio soon where Mr Leckrone has secured employment.
A grateful note from Lizzie Whittenberger extends thanks to the people of Silver Lake and surrounding area for their generosity toward treatment costs for her son Ralph. She expresses deep gratitude and prays for blessings and eternal life for all helpers.
About a week ago the marriage of Waller HB Groninger and Minnie M Huffer both of Warsaw occurred. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Groninger who lived west of Warsaw and were residents here until a few years ago. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
Frank Tucker and family from Claypool attended the funeral Sunday with the Arthur Getty family. They joined relatives at the service held southwest of Akron and burial took place in Akron cemetery. Mrs Krouse, about 65, was the step mother to Mr Tucker and Mrs Getty.
Mrs Elizabeth Hively who spent the winter in Chicago as a guest of her daughter Mrs Ollie Marsh and husband returned home last week and has since been with her son Arthur Hively and family north of town.
Five War Savings Stamps will buy some soldier a rifle. The caption urges readers to equip troops and support war efforts by investing in stamps to fund weapons and supplies.
Parker Brothers will hold a stock sale at their location northwest of here on Wednesday April 10. The sale features cattle hogs and horses in the ring and is expected to draw large crowds. Look for the large bills posted around town.
Oliver typewriter ribbons offered for sale at the RECORD office. Items include standard black ribbons and specialty color ribbons for various Oliver models. Prices and quantities available upon request at the RECORD office counter.
Mrs. Sarah Fisher learns of the death of her son A T L Myers who passed away at his Monrovia home California after years of ill health. The Myers family once lived locally and resided on the farm now occupied by the Ed Fisher family. Funeral was held at his home and burial followed in a nearby cemetery. He is survived by a wife several children an aged mother and a sister Mrs N W Way. The community shares in the family’s sorrow.
Henry Rantz aged about 15 and brother of the late Charles E. Rantz died March 14 near Sacramento California where he had lived on a ranch for forty years. The immediate cause of death could not be learned.
A number of teachers and senior class members will take the teachers examination in Warsaw and Wabash this coming Saturday.
Citizens are reminded to turn clocks ahead one hour Sunday as the new law takes effect. All clocks must be set forward by one hour on that day.
The opening gun for Indiana's Third Liberty Loan campaign will be fired in Fort Wayne on April 2. A speaking party led by F. A. Delano, Federal Reserve Board member and acting head of the War Savings Fund, will announce the drive.
The warm weather spurs farmers to start spring work with oats sowing and imminent corn husking. Many faced a late start but now aim for bigger crops to feed allied soldiers and support the war effort, urging continued effort to help the troops.
A community gathered as revival services ended with a closing event last Saturday evening at the M church. Local attendees reflected on ongoing faith activities and the conclusion of the series.
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