12 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1914
Page
1
Several boys aged eleven to thirteen stood on a building roof opposite the Harry Bouse barber shop when a stone was hurled at a boy in front of the window. The impact cracked the plate glass near the bottom, an estimated $25 repair, and the writer urges enforcement of an ordinance against throwing missiles across streets to prevent further damage.
Elmer Banehart aged 639 from near Prerceton suffered severe injury Tuesday afternoon when his left arm was caught in a shredder tearing off above the elbow.
Mr Pattenson who came from Milford two months ago and worked on the Lig Four section last Saturday moved to Milford again and took up the lease on the Aispaugh farm at the east edge of town.
William Butterbaugh and Frank Alexander served on the grand jury in Warsaw this week.
Robert Smith sustained two upper front teeth broken at the gum and both lips cut when a bat bit him during a Tuesday forenoon play recess. He remained conscious and was among several boys of his size.
The first Lyceum entertainment last Friday drew a large crowd and praise. The Olde Town Quartette presented four selections with songs readings and impersonations to general enjoyment. next program slated for December with details announced later.
While hunting last Saturday Paul Snyder suffered an eye injury when a blackberry vine ended struck his eye. He experienced significant swelling for a couple of days after the incident.
The regular teachers institute for District 2 will be held Saturday in the district school building four miles east of town instead of the high school as previously planned.
Candidates in the county, victorious and defeated, file sworn expense blanks within thirty days of the election. Reports cover money spent and purposes, submitted to the circuit court clerk in the candidate’s residence entity as required by law.
Orders for the 1914 Red Cross Seal surge at Indianapolis headquarters. Hoosier communities raise funds to aid local cripple relief and fight tuberculosis germs, which claim more Indiana lives than other contagious diseases.
Mr and Mrs A H Shock relocate their household goods to North Manchester this week after a two year residence here. Dr Shock will continue to conduct his office locally and make calls as usual with the push.
The Chicago exposition has been postponed this year due to hoof and mouth disease now prevalent in several states.
Last week voters in Wyoming Utah Colorado Washington Idaho California Arizona Kansas Oregon Nevada and Montana approved full women's suffrage, marking a sweeping advance for voting rights across the region.
Acknowledges thanks to many friends for support in the election. Expresses intent to merit their confidence and maintain pleasant relations in the future. Signed A JILL, Trustee Elect, Seward Township.
Work on three new houses on East Main Street will be completed and ready for occupancy soon. A fourth home on West Main Street and another near the Northwest edge of town are also progressing toward completion.
The Girl and the Tramp is booked to appear in Akron on November 12. Brought by Harry Gordon, same management as The Royal Slave and The Holy City. An absolutely new production of a different type, unlike a spurious show previously seen. Don’t forget the date and attend.
A National Association report finds nearly 3,000 churches in 37 states report TB related deaths among congregants. The group urges churches to join a nationwide educational drive during TB Day in the week of November 29.
J. W. Rhine of Charleston Missouri appears in a brief item noted as remitting for the record this week. The short notice places Rhine in the local civic or civic-press context with no further details provided.
A brief note states the Justice cigar is mild and pleasant, with a suggestion to fry one next time you smoke.
Reports of hoof and mouth disease among sheep and cattle circulated last week but examination found no outbreak near Barket. Rail lines fumigate stock cars and Chicago stockyards plan reopening Sunday. Local shipper notes fat stock ready for Chicago after Saturday if rates and rules are met.
Going to live with her sister Mrs Ulsh, who held a sale of goods last Saturday, plans to move to a sister's home near Cincinnati for her future. The aged lady will rent out her property, breaking up housekeeping because staying alone in winter would be unsafe.
Clyde Hilly, formerly of Silver Lake, visited last weekend and has become a cashier at a Leesburg bank. He accepted the position recently and his advancement is noted with approval.
Several members of the W. E. Smith family near Disko are suffering from an attack of diphtheria. The illness has drawn local attention as health measures are discussed and residents watch for progress. Affected individuals include siblings and an elder relative, with immediate care underway.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis plans a broad educational drive from November 28 toward involving thousands of churches schools and lodges in a nationwide effort. The campaign centers on Tuberculosis Day with circulars explaining the movement and outlines for lectures sermons and talks offered free to ministers and others for use during the week.
A historical note argues that many rollovers stem from drivers losing head and control. It explains when skidding toward a ditch, turning front wheels to the center worsens the tilt, while an experienced driver corrects by steering toward the ditch to regain control.
Constable L W Myers qualified as constable yesterday in Warsaw and plans to enforce the laws. The announcement comes from a reliable source noting his intent to uphold law and order in the community.
John Girken who lived on the McClure property just north of the Leckrone office for a year has moved into a house two and a half miles north of town, just west of the Mrs Deweese residence.
Lake township teachers plan a Saturday meeting at the school building four miles east of town on November 14. The program begins at 9:00 a.m. with opening exercises and roll call, followed by lessons on reading, phonetics, agriculture, vocation guidance, and discussions of the state constitution.
Eph Drudge and family moved to the Harmon Drudge farm southwest of town on Tuesday. They had resided at the Kline house in the northern quadrant for about a couple of years.
Mrs Carrie Barrett Baker was taken gravely ill at the Mrs Zimmerman home in Disko and brought to J F Skinner home here last week. She remains in a very serious condition and requires constant attendance.
Readers are urged to consider a pneumatic sweeper by the Duntley Sweeper Co in the RECORD. The machines are fully guaranteed and priced reasonably. People use the Duntley and would not be without one.
A nephew, R A Olivers, writing from 37 kilometers northwest of Manila, describes his arrival in the Philippines and posting at a principal high school. He details teaching geometry and junior algebra, assisting in athletics, and supervising bus teams. Athletics are compulsory. the school uses both native and American teachers. The letter notes the limited compulsory education and reflects on student studiousness and respect.
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