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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
1
Voters turnout was low with 6 AM to 6 PM polling. Kenny Graham won the prosecutor race by 17 votes over William G. Loehr. County results list Warren G Harding Hiram Johnson Lowden Wood Fesler McCray Toner Graham Loehr McConnell and others with various tallies. Local representatives and commissioners are named with vote counts for the county race.
A roster lists Representative George Y Hepler and Ralph M Smith Co for the 13th district with tickets 257 and 488, Rolla Anglin 520, M P Kirkpatrick 200, and Theodore Parker 456 with J Wesley Swick 269 as Southern District commissioner.
Miss Dorthy Young entertained seven of her girl friends at her home Wednesday afternoon in honor of her twelfth birthday anniversary. The children enjoyed a pleasant afternoon of games and refreshments.
John Burns died on Sunday at his Hobart home, where he had lived for years. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 in Hobart, conducted by Rev. O. B. Wells. Burns and family lived in this town over twenty years ago, when he worked as a miller at the Silver Lake flouring mill and resided in the house later occupied by the John Summe family. He had planned a visit back but was prevented.
A devastating storm in Peggs Oklahoma left a toll of over fifty people killed and about two hundred injured as reports describe widespread destruction across the town.
Mothers and Fathers Day will be observed at the M. E. Church next Sunday evening. Rev. Smith will deliver a sermon prepared for the occasion with special music. Everyone is invited to attend and participate.
The New World Movement of Northern Baptists plans a $100 million drive from April 25 to May 2 adding chapel cars to the seven on the road. The cars serve towns without churches, holding services en route and at stops. Since inception, the effort has established 218 churches and 358 Sunday schools, built 179 meeting houses, settled 272 pastors, reported 24,919 conversions, 8,530 additions by other means, and 18,727 Scriptures distributed. The Evangel car reports 2,188 sermons, 3,993 families visited, 2,975 Scriptures distributed, 892 conversions, 596 baptisms, 490 church additions, and 5 churches built with 19 pastors settled.
Northbound freight No. 42 derailed six cars rolled into a ditch near the Big Four passenger station at Goshen after a hopper dropped from a freight car late Friday. The wreck damaged the interlocking system and halted traffic pending investigation.
Will work at Park Ben Gertsch, previously employed at Sidney, returning home early in the week to join C. A. Pearson at the resort this summer. He cared for the resort last summer and his performance pleased all parties involved.
Clothing dealers nationwide complain about customers wearing overalls, but the group aimed to force squealing from these same sellers.
A reader asks editors to extend the gun permission ordinance from stray hens to dogs that trespass in yards, debating what is more valuable a good hen or a worthless dog.
The record notes too many dogs at large and awaits a town ordinance forcing owners to pen their pets and ensure the law is obeyed.
A exhortation calls all citizens to observe Mothers Day by wearing a carnation and showing appreciation for mothers living or deceased. The piece urges letters calls or visits to honor mothers, noting mothers deserve recognition for selfless care and sacrifice in raising children.
The Christian Endeavor society was reorganized at the Center A B Church last Sunday evening and expects large summer attendance. The next meeting will be Sunday at eight o clock followed by preaching by the pastor with a strong urging for a large turnout.
Julius Magnin of the north town received a telegram last week announcing that his brother Charles Magnin had died in a San Francisco hospital after several weeks there following an operation for bowel trouble. Charles Magnin, 58, born in Switzerland, had lived in San Francisco for 33 years and was regarded as one of the city's best engineers. He is survived by two children and a brother in California. his Swiss sisters are not known to be alive.
Miss Ellen Dillman, employed at Brook, Ind, visited Sunday where she will be employed. Her uncle, Robert Dillman, and family reside at that place.
The article notes a plentiful rain pattern in April across many regions, suggesting that plentiful showers will yield a robust bloom season in May for numerous areas and communities.
Mrs F M Hinman has traveled to Roanoke for over a week due to her mother Mrs David Spencer being critically ill.
Congress is asked to appropriate money to cover the cost of returning the bodies of 50000 American soldiers killed in France. Relatives have seen the returns. About 25000 American dead will remain in American cemeteries overseas.
Announcement from Indianapolis reports Mrs Zoda Fitton widow of W J Fitton was married recently to J D Sickels. They will reside in Waupaca Wisconsin.
The Northern Baptists aim to raise 100 million dollars from April 25 to May 2 with 76,191,929 to be spent in America. Of this 30,010,000 goes to Baptist schools and colleges while 28,808,071 funds foreign work. The plan marks a record high in home and foreign benevolence and a sixfold increase over prior annual contributions.
Three residents near Pierceton were caught Sunday night with a gilt net in illegal fishing. Each pleaded guilty and paid fines plus costs totaling 61.50 dollars. one offender previously convicted received an additional 5 dollar surcharge.
In Warsaw the County Board of Education session refused to approve the reappointment of County Agent W. R. Zechiel for another year. Only fifteen trustees attended. Parts of the county oppose the agent while others favor keeping the office and Zechiel, but the board did not approve the renewal.
Mrs. Mary Rhodes returned home last Friday after a six week stay with her sister Mrs. Alva Johnson and family near Lafayette.
Last week Mrs. Hively moved from the Mrs. Catharine Roger house on Jefferson Street into a portion of the Mrs. Townsend property with Mrs. Townsend.
A total lunar eclipse occurred last Sunday evening with many witnesses, though some missed it due to no newspaper announcement. The eclipse began around seven o clock and lasted for several hours, offering a beautiful sight.
Shoemaker’s Pharmacy announces a new Claypool location at 5 6 with plans to expand service hours and offer medication counseling. The store aims to serve residents with prescriptions, health screenings, and over the counter products.
Miss Erica Ayers came to her home in this place for summer vacation after completing the school term. Her parents Mr and Mrs George Ayers had moved here from West Lebanon a couple of months ago and she remained to finish the term before joining them for the summer. She will attend school here next winter and be a senior at the high school.
Several cases of smallpox have appeared in the community south and east of North Manchester. Officials suspect the new cases developed from last winter's epidemic and are monitoring the area for further spread.
Members of the Kosciusko Hoosier Dixie Highway Association met in Warsaw at the call of C Leroy Leonard to celebrate the adoption of the Hoosier Dixie route through Kosciusko county. The group noted opposition from Anderson Marion and Wabash interests but confirmed state and national support for a durable eighteen foot wide road costing 600000 to 700000 dollars. Leonard was named toastmaster and P Rager elected secretary to replace the late D F Homocan. signposting lakes and promoting tourism were urged as priorities.
L. W. Myers, long in Warsaw for several months, shows great improvement and walks on the streets with crutches. He remains paralyzed but is described as generally well and recovering in notable health.
Samuel Hopkins died Monday morning at the home of his son George Hopkins southeast of town from stomach cancer. He was nearly 70 and survived by ten children and two wives, the latter married about four years ago. The Hopkins family once resided south of town and were well known locally.
Employed in Ft. Wayne. Miss Phyllis Qoderbill went over. Fort Wayne list Sunday to accept a position in a store at that place.
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