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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
9
The letter asks if a community band will perform on streets this summer and urges existence of a band for patriotic music during trying times. It notes no recent band meeting and calls on people to encourage the youths to arrange concerts soon to boost morale and loyalty to the country.
Emery Shutt attended the funeral of his uncle J. C. Farmer in Missouri last Friday. Farmer had died there after going to the state to improve his health and was buried or laid to rest following the visit.
Mrs Charles Bowen and her Michigan family have spent a week visiting her sisters and relatives including Ira Leckrone Artie Carr Cyrus Deaton and families and Hugh Bowen before relocating to Washington. The party traveled from Michigan to visit the Chinook state ahead of their move.
Verba Clinker aged 10 son of Mr and Mrs Norma Clinker residing southwest of here fractured skull when head struck a desk at Franklin school three miles west of here. He was removed home and at latest report was getting along very nicely.
Dr. H E Barnard federal food administrator for Indiana said wheat withheld from markets will be requisitioned. Notices were sent to farmers holding wheat directing them to move it within a reasonable period or the food administration will take possession without delay.
North Manchester college players came after school to face Silver Lake High School boys. The game was close early but ended with Silver Lake leading 36 to 5 in a decisive win.
Word reaches town that Mrs James Vanguilder is seriously ill at her residence near Barket. The Vanguilder family has lived nearby for years and is well known. locals extend sympathy and wish for a full recovery.
Samuel Hohman who has lived at Yellow Creek lake since last fall from Montana moved to Packerton where he and Bert Reese have leased a garage Reese also plans to move from Yellow Creek lake area to Packerton.
The Warsaw court heard extensive testimonies this week as residents from the locality filled the courtroom to follow the Bartholomew murder case. Citizens described the proceedings as highly engaging and informative.
Miss Emma Wedrick, on vacation from South Bend where she attends school, arrived home last Saturday and is visiting this week with her family.
Field Marshal Haig reports German troops have again suffered heavy losses in violent fighting north and south of the Somme. Premier Lloyd George appeals for American reinforcements as the war enters a momentous new phase.
Warsaw Methodist plans for April 3 to 8 as the North Indiana conference gathers in the city. About 360 pastoral charges and 100000 members form the core, with roughly 300 ministers and as many delegates plus hundreds of visitors expected, lifting daily attendance beyond a thousand.
Governor James P. Goodrich of Indiana proclaims April 7, 1918 as Patriotic Sunday. He urges ministers and community leaders to use the day to launch the third Liberty Loan drive to fund the war effort and convert home savings into assets against the enemy. The message frames sacrifice, frugality, and national duty in the wartime context.
A service flag was unveiled at the Methodist Sunday School for Deverlle Underhill and Donald S Leonard who left the Sunday School to serve Uncle Sam. The flag, purchased by the Sunday School, honors their willingness to defend the nation. Principal Hall spoke urging support for the fighting boys and keeping home fires burning. Reverend Singer then preached and dedicated the flag with fitting remarks.
Mrs. Jacob Haney comes home after ten weeks visiting daughters in San Antonio Texas Albuquerque New Mexico and Miami Oklahoma She reports a very nice trip and an exceptionally fine visit with many interesting accounts to share from the journey.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Bowen become residents on west Main street occupying the Zimmerman property near business blocks. Mr Bowen starts work Tuesday at Braude packing houses and will be employed there.
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 brought a hog weighing 620 pounds to market last Saturday and received a check for 91 dollars and 80 cents.
Early Tuesday morning E. E. Jones was hauling a cement load when his team of mules bolted and sped down Main Street at speed. Jones narrowly avoided being thrown from the wagon as sacks of cement spilled along the street but no serious injuries or damage occurred.
Congratulations are extended to Devon Getty and Miss Dora Dillman who were united in marriage in St Joe Michigan last Friday. The couple returned to the groom's parents home and then went to Indianapolis to begin housekeeping hoping to make it their future home. The groom is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Frank Getty and the bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Dillman who reside nine miles east of here.
Attendees from the locality flocked to the Lukens hog sale held yesterday south of Disko. Mr Lukens conducts bog sales three or four times yearly with strong crowds and solid prices.
J J Hammer a well known farmer eight miles west of Warsaw died in Rochester hospital Friday afternoon from cancer after several months illness. He was 68 and survived by a wife with no children. Funeral services were held at the Mentone M E church Sunday afternoon. He was brother in law to Samuel Sellers residing north of town.
A thrift stamp drive at Franklin school, west of here, raised $367 by Thursday morning, with most proceeds paid in cash and the remainder promised soon. The drive continues throughout the year and is expected to grow.
The RECORD announces an allotment of government garden seeds from Congressman Barnhart for free distribution to households not yet supplied by mail. Call soon as supply is limited and first to respond will be supplied. Do not send children without an order.
Registration runs from Monday April 8 to Saturday October 7 for those planning to vote in November. Primary voters may skip registration. Eligible voters for November can vote in the May primary. Young men turning 21 before election day may vote in the primary. Each voter must cast a ticket aligned with their party affiliation.
Glen Paulus arrived home Wednesday noon from Camp Shelby on a fourteen day furlough. He is a member of the 139th Machine Gun Battalion, 38 Division, 76th Brigade and has just been recommended for promotion. Glen is a Silver Lake boy and his friends greet him warmly before he leaves next Thursday for the return trip.
Aaron Leckron and his wife, from Warsaw, were guests at the J. M. Amiss, H. G. Groainger, and Svl Leckrone homes last Sunday. They plan to move to Ohio soon where Mr. Leckrone has secured employment.
Lizzie Whittenberger extends thanks to the people of Silver Lake and surrounding area for their kindness and generosity in contributing money for her son Ralph's treatment. She expresses deep gratitude and prayers for blessings and eternal life.
About a week ago the marriage of Waller HB Groninger and Minnie M Huffer, both of Warsaw, was celebrated. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Groninger who lived west of Warsaw, and previously resided in this locality. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
Frank Tucker and the Getty family attended the funeral of Mrs. Emma Krouse southwest of Akron on Sunday afternoon. She was about 65 and the stepmother to Mr. Tucker and Mrs. Getty, with burial in Akron Cemetery.
Mrs Elizabeth Hively returned home late last week after a winter in Chicago with her daughter Mrs Ollie Marsh and husband. She has since been with her son Arthur Hively and his family north of town.
A brief urging readers to purchase War Savings Stamps to equip a soldier with a rifle. The message emphasizes arming a service member through thrift drives and national solidarity.
Parker Brothers will hold a stock sale at their location northwest of here on Wednesday April 10. The sale will include cattle hogs and horses in the ring and is expected to attract large crowds due to their well known selling methods. Look for large bills.
Oliver typewriter ribbons are available for purchase at the RECORD office. Buyers may select from standard black ribbons and specialty colors while supplies last.
News of A L Myers death reached Mrs Sarah Fisher after a tele gram last Friday He died at his home in Monrovia California Following years of declining health The Myers family formerly lived here and occupied the Ed Fisher farm Burial followed at a local cemetery The survivor count includes a wife several children an aged mother and a sister Mrs N W Way and the Fisher family extend sympathy
Henry Rantz, about 15 and brother of Charles E. Rantz, died March 14 near Sacramento California after forty years living on a local ranch. The 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 urged to set clocks forward one hour Sunday marking the start of the new law. All clocks must be advanced at that time to align with the change.
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 a Federal Reserve Board member and acting head of the War Savings Fund will announce the drive.
Farmers in the locality hurry spring work as oats are sown and corn husking delays push planting. The piece urges supporting bigger crops to feed Allied soldiers and aid the war effort, highlighting national resolve and patriotism.
Revival services at the M B Church concluded last Saturday evening as attendees gathered for a final close. The event drew local worshipers and featured finishing remarks from church leaders.
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