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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1921
Page
1
J. D. Heighway his wife and daughter died instantly Tuesday when their car stalled on an interurban line seven miles west of town. A passerby notified authorities as the accident halted traffic and investigation began.
John D Heighway his wife and daughter Mrs Worth Long were killed when their Ford was struck by an interurban car seven miles west of here. The Heighways were en route to Mentone to attend the funeral of B F Heighway. The exact cause of the deadly crossing remains unknown.
The lower rooms of the Silver Lake schools finish this Thursday evening and students start several months of summer vacation. A large noon dinner was held in some rooms, enjoyed by all. The high school will close in about one month with the last day around April 28.
Harry Bouse and family drove from Garrett Tuesday for a few days visit with the Zimmerman family and others. They plan to move back to Silver Lake soon and occupy their Sycamore Street house.
Cloyd Sittler of two and a half miles south of town injured his right wrist last Friday afternoon while adjusting a gas engine. A belt snagged by a pulley crank struck his wrist, causing a dislocation and promising ongoing trouble.
Myron Murphy of the west side town lost his bearing while tending the barn and fell against the manger Sunday. Several ribs on his right side were fractured and he must leave work for a time.
Four miles east of town the country school ended its term last Thursday. Pupils, instructors and many patrons enjoyed a large midday dinner, a long standing feature of the closing day.
The Northern Indiana conference of the M. E. Church will be held in Elwood from April 6 to 11. The annual gathering selects ministers for the next year and coordinates services for the region.
Mrs. John Jontz widow of the late John Jontz died in Grand Rapids Michigan after a long illness. A cancer operation two years earlier preceded her death. Funeral services were in Niles Michigan on Monday attended by family and friends. Survived by three brothers Julia Olinger Lynn Olinger Ezra and one sister Ida Nelson among other relatives.
A Chicago University professor states the present of ae short aleitia a philosophical observation. The remark reflects academic discourse on time and existence and draws attention in scholarly circles.
The Rev. Robert Dillman relocated Tuesday from Brook after years there to Hartford City by truck a distance of about 125 miles.
Dr Kling head of the state bacteriological laboratory in Stockholm is reported to have discovered the microbe of sleeping sickness and shown the disease is infectious. He inoculated rabbits with brain matter from victims.
Instructors Mabel and Eunice Martindale return home to South Bend for a week long vacation after serving as teachers in local schools.
Sheriff Moon arrests Fred Decker Cal Decker Lydia Decker on murder charges connected to Leroy Lovett the case grabbing national attention. Virgil Decker had confessed to killing Lovett alone, but a five day grand jury returned two counts of first degree murder naming all four Decker family members.
C. M. Hadley, a merchant, struck J. W. Keiser, a blacksmith, with a pocket knife inflicting only a slight wound in Keiser's side. The incident details remain limited to the reported encounter.
Jury commissioners named Manuel Shilliong of Seward and W C Landis of Claypool on the grand jury and Charles Raber of this place among petit jurors for the April term. The panel will be called next Monday, promising a busy term ahead.
Farmers report a week of heavy work but limited progress due to rain soaked fields and cold unsettled weather early in the week.
Three weddings reported last Saturday with best wishes extended to contracting parties. The notes highlight new unions and the hopeful start of married life amid social pages.
William D. Brechbiel and Blanche Helser received a marriage license and wed Saturday evening at seven at Rev. T. D. Butterbaugh’s home southeast of town. The bride is James Helser’s daughter, and the groom hails from near Monticello with Montana farming experience. They plan a visit with Monticello relatives before settling on the bride’s two mile east farm.
Reverend Levi Hill performed the wedding for John H. Walker of North Manchester and Ruth Kline, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dode Kline, residents southwest of town, on Saturday evening.
The four men charged with murder were moved from Plymouth to Warsaw and placed in jail on Monday afternoon. Guards patrol the jail around the clock and the yard is illuminated for security.
A concise aphorism notes that a black eye often proves the wearer sought trouble, implying consequences follow actions and conflict. The line reflects a streetwise view on retaliation and risk.
The high school of Walla Walla in Washington votes 344 to 77 to enforce dress reform rules. Prohibited items include Suk velvet Georgette crepe silk waists, two scanty undergarments, French heels, silk hose, and elaborate hairstyles with heavy cosmetics. Violators face suspension. Colonel Bob Ryder and Dean Vivian praise apples as healthful in a separate note.
Mrs Elizabeth Hively, who spent the winter in Chicago with her daughter Mrs Qothie Marsh and husband, has returned home for the summer season.
Hannah Stauffer aged 88 died last Friday at the Ed Weaver home two miles south of town after more than two months of illness. Born October 20, 1832 in Columbiana County Ohio, she came to this locality at age eight with her parents and resided on the same farm for eighty years. She was the daughter of David Stauffer and his wife and had been in poor health for several years prior to her death.
Hobart Paxton of near Mentone was arrested by fish and game wardens and brought to Warsaw justice court on three charges. He pleaded guilty to possessing two gill nets and one fish trap. Fines and costs totaled 76.20 dollars, paid by his father.
On Saturday afternoon at the residence of Rev. Lower in Warsaw Claire Brown son of Charles and Mrs Brown was united in marriage to Cleah E Ladd of Warsaw.
Vernon Nelson, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Nelson living southeast of town, travelled to Fort Wayne yesterday to enroll in a business college. He had prior instruction last summer and plans a stay for further study.
Akron based company with capital stock of 30 000, incorporated with directors W C Miller and Roy Jones. Plans include purchasing real estate, erecting houses and then selling or renting the properties as opportunities arise.
Cardinal Gibbons, head of the American Catholic Church since 1886, died at his Baltimore home on Thursday. The long serving archbishop had guided church affairs across the United States and leaves a lasting legacy in religious leadership.
In Sidney a blacksmith J W Keiser and merchant M Hadley faced grand jury indictments for assault after a Friday afternoon confrontation. Hadley claimed self defense when Keiser approached with a knife and Hadley warded off the attack as witnesses described a tense near-fatal clash in the street.
Bert Fisher takes over the creamery role left vacant by Robert Reed and began work Monday morning.
Last Sunday a home coming took place at the A J Kreamer home in the east part of town. Attendees included Ralph and Russell Kreamer and families of North Manchester, Ray Kreamer and family of Warsaw, and Mr and Mrs Ray Hively.
Beginning next Wednesday and for several days pupils from Silver Lake High School will display art and sewing samples in two shop windows. The Gresso window will feature art including painting pastel and woven items, while the Baker furniture window will showcase sewing projects by Miss Neva Homman’s class.
Robert Reed, a long time employee at the firm, departs to pursue a country music career. Colleagues note his steady work and upbeat presence as he leaves for new opportunities.
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