06 May 1915
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
1
Yotter received his commission from the department today and will serve as Silver Lake's postmaster. The department confirms he is the man for the place and requests congratulations from readers.
Walls at the Alspaugh meat market have been redecorated and the place looks neat. Woodwork is being refinished by Leonard, improving the storefront.
We are informed that Rev. W. J. Rittenhouse has purchased property in Bourbon and contemplates retiring from one regular ministry at the close the present year and locating at another place.
The report says fruit growers anticipate abundant harvests this year with strawberries and small fruit showing strong promise. A freeze or drought could alter forecasts, but current outlooks deem a damaging cold snap unlikely.
E. W. Gresso traveled to Chicago last Sunday for several days to attend the board of directors meeting of the LO Mercantile Company, of which he is a member.
Evangelist Baumgardeer and wife of Winona and Otis Dick and family of Claypool visited last Sunday afternoon. Rev. Baumgardeer and Mr. Dick attended a men's meeting while the ladies visited the Pearson home.
Harold Meek of Tiosa has been appointed representative of Wabash College at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. The appointment covers transportation and all expenses.
The note mentions a fisherman spending 316 on rod gear and a thousand dollars hoped for bass. It references yesterday activity and a catch of two fish. Names or places are unclear but the tone suggests a casual report of fishing progress and equipment cost.
An organizing group of school officials gathered at the Hay residence on Tuesday evening to discuss community matters.
A fire at Stephen Hill's property north east of town damaged a summer kitchen Monday. An overheated stove sparked the blaze. flames were quickly extinguished and damage described as slight.
Serene evening May 20.
The article discusses wearing white carnations on Mother's Day as a sign of honoring mothers living or deceased. It notes the national spread of the idea, calls for sermons, and emphasizes a universal observance on the upcoming Sunday.
Clell Kemp fell along Silver Creek on a Monday while catching minnows. He mis stepped and slid into about four feet of water, his clothing only lightly damp.
More than 65 stamps and post office papers linked to the Roy Minear burglary at Claypool last summer were found on John Smith’s farm. Minear identified the papers as taken from his residence in August along with $150 cash and about $300 in stamps. The stamps in the stash were all postage due and of no value to the thief.
In yesterday's local option election Wabash voted dry by a margin of 18 votes. The result ends sales of alcohol in the city, reflecting a shift in local policy and public sentiment.
The office received a communication from Robert McFarland asking to move his REcorp from McMinnville Tennessee to Peru Indiana route 2. We are glad the McFarlands have returned to the Hoosier state and wish them success.
A terse line notes asking neighbors about Adler I Ka and mentions it being for sale at the Central Drug Store, suggesting a local inquiry or item of interest in a storefront listing.
In Goshen a local option vote held Monday results in the city becoming dry by a margin of 221 votes.
Hartford City held its first option election on Tuesday with a dry result by a margin of 101 in a total of 1629 votes. The city has remained wet since 1842, marking a historic shift in local liquor policy.
Last Thursday Will Platt with Minnie Whittle and Ola Kissinger spent the day at the Atwood Elder home north-east of here. While gathering minnows along the creek Mrs. Kissinger slipped to the edge and nearly submerged herself. She removed her wet garments and wore Mr. Elder’s clothes to dry and look presentable upon returning home.
Rain forced the postponement of the boys baseball matchup between Silver Lake and Claypool scheduled last Sunday afternoon at the local field. No reschedule date announced.
The Lake Town Sunday School convention will be held at the M E church next Sunday May 9. There will be union Sunday School in the forenoon and the remainder of the program in the afternoon. A large attendance is desired.
A testimonial promotes Bliss Native Hierb Tablets offered on sale at the Recogp Office in Silver Lake. The author James Meloy urges readers to try the remedy for rheumatism indigestion and kidney derangements promising great benefit.
The trustees request all members who have not paid the full amount to promptly settle the balance to clear the indebtedness. Scott Lawrence, president, thanks supporters for past assistance.
A tarantula was found in a bunch of bananas at a store on Wednesday. The creature was not active and was captured with ease and placed in a glass jar for safekeeping.
A sizable crowd gathered at the U B Church Sunday afternoon. The concurrent Methodist church women’s meeting at the same hour also drew a strong turnout.
Nationwide reports describe swindlers moving toward California expositions. They avoid cities and pose as collectors for religious temperance or suffrage causes. Nebraska towns report phony charity workers using fake credentials. editors urge readers to donate locally.
Clarence Brill has accepted a clerk position at Hayman Bros hardware store to fill the vacancy created by M. D. Votter’s resignation as postmaster for Silver Lake. Brill began work last Saturday and is seen as an excellent fit for the job.
The regular Seward H T D Association meeting convened last Wednesday evening and admitted a number of new members during the session.
George Leffer living southeast of town sustained multiple bruises in a runaway horse incident at his residence. The report notes the event involved a young horse and occurred on a Monday.
A brief report notes Max Glacier was injured on Sanday after a runaway incident. He was unable to walk without a cane following the event.
Serena shines as she leads her team to a decisive city meet win. Officials praised her speed and strategic plays guiding the squad to top placement over rivals.
Mrs. Mary Clymer Taother of our town, mother of J Clymer, died after a brief illness. She lived for over forty years northeast of here and was well known to many in this locality. The funeral was held at Bristol at her daughter's home, Mrs. C C Wise.
Mrs Mary Landis born in Montgomery County Ohio was 86 and survived by one brother Samuel Landis of Pioneer Ohio. She married Henry Oc March 18 1843 in Dayton Ohio and joined the German Baptist church. The couple traveled from Montgomery to Richland Lafayette and Vandalia Illinois, then Indiana, and lived in Union City during the Civil War era. Seven of their eleven children died. seven survive Samuel L Landis of North Manchester Ohio John F Landis of Silver Lake and others in Lordsburg Bristol and Claypool. Four daughters and fourteen grandchildren also listed. The text notes a long life of family devotion and health decline in recent years.
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