This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1921
Page
8
A driver failed to clear the tracks at an interurban crossing and turned back toward the road when struck by an approaching car. The impact killed three people instantly. the auto burned and was hurled along the track.
Mrs Harry Kline Mrs Worden Smith and Smugene Way witnessed a fatal accident west of this place at the Bear Crossing. The crash killed Mr and Mrs Heighway and their daughter and left observers deeply affected by the heart rending scene.
Charles and Leonard Dickey of Warsaw have received their first government order for a patented tire and rim tool now in production. The government test is regarded as top in its class and the order requires distribution to eight points. The small order signals strong merit and promising future business.
A letter from Mr and Mrs Henry Howenstine of South Whitley Indiana praises Dr Richards Stomach Liver Kidney and Blood Remedy. They report relief after a year of use and encourage others to try it. The medicine is advertised as a doctor prescribed tonic with money back guarantee sold in Silver Lake by Rager Jontz and in Claypool by T E Shoemaker and local druggists.
New York banker Edwin M. Bulkley, elected chairman of Near East Relief, appeals for funds to aid 7,790,490 Armenians scattered from Cilicia to Persia. He warns of starvation, pestilence, and death without aid, urging $60 per year feeds a child and pledging American responsibility for the rescue effort.
Miss Stauffer died last Friday at home, one of six children with others having died young. She is survived by relatives and friends. Her family recorded a 1840 wagon trip from Ohio, camping on a hillside southeast of Wabash by the river. About a year ago she wished to return there, recalling the hill even though she hadn’t visited Wabash in years.
Hannah Stauffer, daughter of David and Margaret Stauffer, born October 20 1832 in Clumbiana county Ohio, died March 25 1921 near Silver Lake aged 88 years 5 months and 5 days. She moved to Indiana at age eight, joined the Lutheran church at thirteen after her mother’s death, was a daily reader and homemaker for her father after his death in 1882. She was valued as a neighbor with many friends and relatives mourning her passing. Funeral at United Brethren church Silver Lake and burial in Silver Lake cemetery.
The family of Hannah Stauffer expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and at the funeral. Signed by Mr and Mrs Ed Weaver.
John Weaver and his daughters Mrs Remner and Miss Cora Weaver of Goshen attended the Hannah Stauffer funeral here last Sunday. The great great grandmother of the Weavers was a cousin to Miss Stauffer. On February 7 Ed Weaver and wife attended the funeral of Mrs Johan Weaver at Goshen.
The stabbing occurred when a man attacked Hadley with a knife, the blade striking a rib and causing a minor wound. Spectators intervened and warned the assailant to back off. Keiser had reportedly sought to know the cost of delivering a severe beating. Grand jury indictments followed accusations of assault against both men, and arrests were made by Sheriff Moon.
A baby boy weighing eight pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Bury Worley of the Warsaw area. The report also notes Mr and Mrs George Worley of South Bend welcomed a son on Sunday March 20. Other announcements reference Beulah Martintetemtid and Mrs Lamar, with social notices of receptions held Monday.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.