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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
1
Letters from Moyer and Bleekman of New York, leaders of the Wabash & Northern line, state that contracts for construction and equipment are practically complete. They say the grade between Wabash and Warsaw is easy to build and will be rapidly finished once work begins, weather permitting.
The International Live Stock Exposition will be held at the Union stock yards from November 27 to December 10. Advocates describe the event as essential to the industry and a leading educational institution with national and international scope free from local prejudice.
Fifty nine pupils visited the postoffice at week’s end with fewer than ten receiving mail. The event is a near daily occurrence causing minor annoyance to postoffice workers and patrons alike.
Goshen News reports fraudent belt scam targeting disease sufferers. A suave young man visits homes, gathers medical details, then peddles a so called therapeutic belt for six dollars, promising a later installment plan. Neighbors warned to beware such con artists and faulty miracle cures.
The planned re dedication of the U B Church at Claypool scheduled for next Sunday has been indefinitely postponed due to an outbreak of scarlet fever in the community.
Dr Leckrone reports three new arrivals: a son at the Zobroski home on November 2, a son at the Elias Boyer home at Disko on November 4, and a daughter at the James Cummins home on November 10.
Roxie Flohr aged 14 of six miles south west of Silver Lake sustained serious injuries Tuesday afternoon when the horses stamping to run away toppled a fodder wagon. He was thrown and caught between wagon and tree suffering two broken ribs and possible internal injuries. His left lung was congested though reports indicated some improvement yesterday.
A reception was hosted for Mr and Mrs Clarence Hill at the bride’s mother Mrs Amanda Rhodes home last Thursday evening. A three course dinner served to nineteen guests. Eighteen young friends surprised the couple later. They received many beautiful presents.
Grace Van Studdiford, noted comic opera star, was granted a divorce Monday by the circuit court of St. Louis County from Charles Van Studdiford, member of an old St. Louis family. The suit claimed nonsupport and desertion. the husband did not contest.
A large array of penny post cards is described as being at the RECORD office in a brief listing. The item highlights a sizable archival fragment and suggests ongoing availability or display for researchers and visitors.
Lake township teachers will convene an institute in the High School on Saturday November 13. The program includes opening exercises roll call Shakespeare quotations from current events nature study and agriculture short introduction to Bible literature civil government of Indiana and talks by Opal Kerlin Alda Lukens Julia Arthur Mable Martindale and J D Lee Cline.
Governor Thomas R. Marshall proclaims Thursday November 25 1909 a day of thanksgiving and prayer. The formal address urges gratitude faith and charitable giving to support the needy across Indiana.
Myron Landis of Carrington North Dakota renews his subscription and recounts fall farm activity. He notes dry cold weather not hindering plowing, having already plowed 440 acres for spring wheat and 110 for wheat and 260 for corn yet to plow. His brother Alford, recently returned from California, is in poor health and travels back there for treatment.
At the Oscar Tullis farm west of town a corn shredder injured man as he pulled fodder from clogged rolls. Hand caught in busking rolls tore first and second fingers and bruised the back of his hand. He narrowly escaped complete arm injury as the belt came off. Myron and wife send greetings.
Fragmentary OCR notes list survivors: husband and sons George Dackerton Jacob Emanuel of North Manchester and four daughters Mrs Lydia Birch Battle Ground Mrs Emma Richards South Whitley Mrs Milton Zimmer Warsaw and Mrs L W Myers of this place.
Mrs. Daniel Oren, living five and a half miles south west on the George Amiss place, was feeding hogs when a seven foot blue racer attacked. She chased it to the house, slammed the door, and escaped as neighbors found her weak and nervous after the bite on her right index finger.
Hick s Almanac for 1910 offers astronomy and meteorology content with original Hicks Weather Forecasts The booklet is mail order 35c postpaid on new stands 30c One copy free with a year s subscription to Word and Works Monthly Magazine The Word and Works Publishing Co at 2201 Locust St St Louis Mo seeks agents and bulk orders for almanacs
The Chicago Chief of Police pledges visitor comfort and orderly enforcement for the Land Exposition running with the International Live Stock Show from November 20 to December 4. He stresses the department will police the event and ensure safety.
Last week a new town board was elected to succeed the prior board that managed affairs for four years. The article notes questions about potential policy changes, the new board will qualify within ten days and take over January 1, 190. Meetings will be held in the town building with the clerk’s office.
Curtis and Wait announce a stock sale at the Palace Livery barn in Akre on Wednesday November 17. The sale includes dairy cows fresh with calves and other cattle. nine shoats around 75 pounds also offered.
S B Flora on rural route No 1 bought a motorcycle a few weeks ago. He rode it Friday and encountered many problems. He skidded in sand and had to push the machine. Rumors circulated that he was injured as the road details spread, though no confirmation is given.
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