31 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1905
Page
1
Silver Lake High School will graduate five students this spring four girls and one boy with May 2 commencement. Prof W W Pfrimmer of Indiana to deliver the class address at the US R Cherek venue.
Mrs. G. W. Worley has shown gradual improvement after a serious illness at the home of E. R. Worley since the death of his wife on February 27. She has not recovered enough to return to her Warsaw home as Mr. Worley stays by her side. Their children, Burl and Lucile, remain with Mrs. J. D. Kutz in Warsaw and attend school, visiting briefly over the weekend.
Trustees of the M. E. church bought the lighting plant at the Dickey Store to move to the church but sold it to Gresso and Bechleheimer. They exchanged it for the Swihart plant, avoiding moving expenses and leaving the church several dollars to the good.
William Whittridge of Decaeur Indiana forecasts the world’s end within a month. He claims 144000 chosen believers will be saved and that fire will destroy the world, after which divine justice restores order. He says he never studied the Bible until recently and now preaches revelation.
The One Dozen club was entertained at the home of Miss Georgia Leffel in North Silver Lake on last Friday. They reported enjoying a very pleasant evening.
Gresse retires from the piano business to trade in General Merchandise at Silver Lake. Edward Skinner succeeds Gresse as partner. Burdge and Skinner will run the musical instrument and sewing machine business under their firm. The Tryber instrument reputation remains strong with quality pianos and organs offered.
W A Swihart has moved his large stock of general merchandise into the former Dickey and Sons room in Silver Lake. The move occurred Monday evening with many helpers, and customers found a larger, more convenient space the next morning. Swihart, in business here two years, now operates the town’s only general store and invites the public to visit the expanded store for better selection and prompt service.
Silas Robinson died at his home west of town last Friday after a six month illness. He was operated on for cancer in Chicago six months ago, improved briefly, then worsened. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral services were held at Franklin church Sunday at 2 p.m. Burial followed in the nearby cemetery.
QO Nawkins and C B Williams of Huntington Business University visited Tuesday to recruit students for business courses. They report high demand for bookkeepers and stenographers, noting railroads increasingly hire young men as stenographers and offer strong job prospects.
A pleural effusion complication in James Harter with Brights disease prompted Friday surgery by Drs Leckrone and McDonald to remove over a pint of fluid from the left lung. The lung collapsed but is expected to reexpand. Kidney condition has improved and the patient is encouraged and in a fair way to recover.
Thomas Lawshe owner of the farm formerly held by the late Mark Smith called the RECORD office on Tuesday. He is a brother to A L Lawshe who in the postal department of the Philippine Islands holds a first audit position. A L Lawshe was editor of Converse Journal in Grant county, later sixth deputy auditor in the postal service, served on Neeley investigation in Cuba, and then took his current post in the Philippines.
A public debate at the Vance School House southeast of here this Friday evening will discuss the resolution that capital punishment should be abloished.
Mrs Nathan Way is up and about at home after four weeks recovering from an emergency hernia operation. Doctors Leckrone and McDonald performed the surgery to relieve an obstructed intestine caused by twisting. The procedure was successful and her condition has improved remarkably.
Thirty three eighth grade pupils attended the graduation examination last Saturday in the Lake township high school building. The questions were not very hard but challenged the pupils. Grading will take several days. at least twenty are expected to earn a county diploma. A second chance will be offered on Saturday April 22 for those who failed.
The new highway law sets speed limits by area: up to 20 mph on highways outside cities, 15 mph on less populated streets, and a higher rate of speed in business districts, with miles per hour specified for each zone.
The Silver Lake High School senior class enjoyed an evening at the home of Miss Fannie Shipley on Tuesday. In attendance besides the seniors were Edward Stout, Miss Mary Stout, and Professor Eschbach.
The Junior League of the M. E. church led by Mrs A E Sarah sees rapid growth with forty five members and forty present at last Sunday’s regular meeting. Leaders’ work is praised by members evidenced by high attendance.
A 780 pound carcass from the Henry Weaver farm near Rose Hill supplied tender steaks and rich roasts this week, touted as the finest and fattest beef in the market.
The town forms a baseball squad with J E Cline of Central Drug Store named as manager. Practice will start soon to prepare for games with nearby towns. Citizens pledge support and expect challenges from sister towns as the team builds.
Dickey and sons completed packing last week and moved to Warsaw to open a dry goods store about April 1 in the former Murray & Co. room. For two years they ran an extensive general merchandise business where they now relocate.
Logs totaling over a half million feet lie in the yards of the stave factory, signaling a solid start once the mill resumes. Good winter roads enabled efficient hauling as logs are stacked 10 to 15 feet high, presenting an impressive sight.
W. D. Stout and J. L. Arthur form Stout & Arthur Real Estate Brokers to sell or exchange farms and merchandise stocks for customers in Indiana and nearby states. They hold agency for lands in the northwest west and southwest and offer information and assistance. Their office is in the Robinson building over Central Drug Store.
J E Burdge reports an unusually severe winter with snowdrifts along his farm two and a half miles west of town. In 31 years he has never seen the east and west road along his place blocked by snow.
The new marriage law requires detailed applicant information including names, color, occupation, birthplace, residence and ages, and whether the union is first or subsequent. Clerks record licenses and may deny for disability or illness, with circuit court review if denied. It imposes sobriety and mental health hurdles and outlines appeal procedures.
Winona Lake Assembly announces a six week Bible Teachers Training School opening Monday July 10 under Dr W W White. Notable instructors include Dr Robert W Rogers Dr James M Gray and Dr J Wilbur Chapman with Mrs Carline L Palmer and Mrs Besserer leading Bethany work. Greek and Hebrew may be offered and the Inn will host students and events across the program.
Thomas Lawshe plans broom production on his farm three miles west of town using local resources to start manufacturing operations and supply nearby markets.
The act states that marriages performed in another state are void upon return unless bona fide residence is taken in the state of marriage. Penalties include a $500 fine for issuing a license by false statements and a $500 fine for anyone who joins in marriage with noncompliant individuals. Clerks may forfeit funds and a $20 docket fee is provided for prosecuting attorneys.
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