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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
1
Governor J Frank Hanly proclaims Saturday May 30 as Memorial Day a lawful state holiday. The document urges respect for the law and calls for solemn ceremonies with song speech flowers and reverent acts to honor the soul's highest feelings.
Cabbage and tomato plants can be safeguarded against cutworms by a circular paper fence around the stem. Each fence should be about one and one half inches above and at the same distance from the plant. A gentleman who tested the method last season endorses smooth balls to keep striped beetles from cucumber, melon, and squash vines. The remedy is inexpensive and easy to apply, needing only one ball per hill.
Mrs. J. T. Dickey of Warsaw Mrs. Hessel of Argoy and Mr and Mrs Jacob Zellers with children visited Sunday at the H A Martindale home. The gathering brought together four sisters in a pleasant reunion enjoyed by all present.
A memorial sermon by Rev. Gross of the Lutheran church was delivered at the U B church last Sunday morning to a fair sized audience. The piece reflects on aging veterans present and notes time’s toll on soldiers and rebels. The Claypool Lumber & Coal Co promotes coal sales with in stock availability and competitive pricing.
A runaway horse at a Claypool location inflicted severe injuries on Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Smith and their two children after the couple tried to water horses at the Minear home. Mrs. Smith suffered serious internal injuries and spinal concerns, while the father was bruised but recovering. The two children escaped with minor injuries.
A terse note asserts the brand will gain recognition without outside advertising. The statement emphasizes automatic awareness and suggests confidence in word of mouth and product quality. No specific dates or figures are given.
Dr. N Austin Cary, a Silver Lake physician with a growing practice, announces candidacy for coroner in Kosciusko County. His supporters praise his medical experience, genial and hustling nature, and indicate he is well qualified for the duties of the office.
An annual Memorial Day reflection urges unity and gratitude for those who died or served. The piece lauds patriotism, the flag, and the enduring lessons of sacrifice, noting the shrinking ranks of veterans and the call to pause and remember.
The Ft Wayne Eagles defeated the Claypool Grays at Claypool by a score of 8 to 0 last Sunday. The Claypool boys failed to get a hit during the entire game.
Miss Muriel Edna Love married Albert Romey at Rev. J Simons U B parsonage in Simons neighborhood Hunting ton county last week. Officiating was Rev. J Simons. Guests dined after the ceremony before the couple departed for a ten day trip to Chicago and other western points. They will reside in Columbia City.
An ordinance bans throwing stones and missiles in town limits yet youths continue the practice. A stone broke the plate glass at Swihart store recently, illustrating ongoing violations and enforcement concerns.
Notice shows Lake township Republicans meeting in Wiltroat hall at 1 30 p m Monday June 1 2008 to nominate one Trustee and one Assessor all Republicans urged to attend signed by chairmen w J Fitton T B Keller
Lake Township delegates for the upcoming county convention are corrected. Precinct no 1 with 83 republican votes for secretary of state earns 21 delegates, precinct no 2 with 99 republican votes earns 25 delegates, and delegates are to be selected as directed by the secretary. War Co. Geroy Leonard saw.
Cement sells at 21.60 per barrel, touted as best brand and at a low price. The ad urges buyers to start cement projects while costs are cheap, noting the rate may not last.
North Manchester edged Silver Lake 13 to 10 last Sunday in a low excitement ball contest. Score by innings shows NManchester leading 5 in the first and final 13 to 10 victory with Silver Lake trailing.
Adam Stout administrator of the G. K. Smith estate sold the dwelling and a half acre in Warsaw to Charles D. Young for 400 dollars.
At the Ladies Aid Society meeting Mrs Samuel Smith resigned as president due to ill health. Mrs F M Jaques was appointed to fill the vacancy. The next gathering will be at Mrs S J Self’s home.
Orly Brenneman and Lydia Karos, both of North Manchester, were married on Saturday evening May 16. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Brenneman and the bride is the daughter of Samuel Karn. They are regarded as excellent young people and have many friends who wish them well.
A city physician denounces the custom of handshakes among Americano people as dangerous and a likely transmitter of foul diseases. He urges a strict law making handshaking a penal offense citing daily handling of contaminated bodies and public cups spreading illness.
A devotional exhortation urges lifting eyes to God for hope and courage. It describes how looking upward reveals mercy forgiveness and light, easing sin and despair, and guiding hearts to cheerful, purposeful living beyond earthly concerns.
Kosciusko County common schools hold graduation at Winona Lake on Saturday June 6 1908 with a 248 pupil class. Rev. L E Brown to deliver the address. Graduates from Lake township include Ethel Skinner Roy Lindzy Bessie Snyder Vernon Rix Leora Kreiter Ivah Meckrill Neva Homman and others.
If this RECORD reaches you and you are not a subscriber it is a specimen copy offered to entice a subscription. The offer invites one year six months or a three month trial trip to test the paper.
Robert Dillman and wife drove from Warsaw to visit the William Dillman home west of town. Mr Dillman preached an excellent sermon in the U B Church Sunday evening to a good sized audience.
A neighbor urges timely subscription to the SunverR Lake Record noting he dislikes leaving the paper out of the house and prefers delivery when desired.
Charles E. Rantz announces as a candidate for Commissioner in Kosciusko county's Southern District. A previous close run for the seat by thirteen votes followed earlier sheriff campaigns, with Rantz described as a conservative business man committed to honest, capable county service if nominated and elected. Bronson Portis
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