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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1913
Page
1
Mrs. Ernest Tillman was killed Friday when struck by a team while walking toward her home and the school building. The accident was instantaneous. She had lived here with her parents, Rev and Mrs Tillman, several years ago. remains were taken to Rensselaer for burial.
Information arrives on the death of Mrs. Earnest Tipilitman who was struck and crushed by a runaway draft team on Friday afternoon in Trammiond. The 25 year old native of Rensselaer died instantly, and her husband is the eldest son of Rev and Mrs J W Timan of North Manchester. The community expresses sympathy to the bereaved family.
Chester Deafenbaugh relocates his family and household east of town after two years in town He previously operated a cooperative telephone exchange and has disposed of both property and the exchange to move back to the center of town area.
Brush & Hanson at the Record Office Silver Lake offer authorized magazine subscriptions and money saving clubs. They provide catalogues listing money saving magazine clubs and invite readers to call before subscribing to save time and trouble.
The Record reports delinquent subscribers owe funds for mailed statements and postage. The note emphasizes urgent payment to keep bills paid and the business running, urging a square deal from those who owe small amounts.
Miss Corbin, a Deaconess from New Jersey, will speak Friday evening at the M. E. church in the interest of the Home Missionary Society. A large turnout is hoped for with no admission charge and no offering requested.
Mrs. Ella Craver and her children moved from the farm east of town to a Liberty Mills residence. The Craver farm was sold several weeks ago.
The Courtney Comedy Company performs in Akron tomorrow evening at the Opera House with two new plays Arrow Ranch a Western comedy drama and Qi You Kids a farce comedy plus new vaudeville acts.
Mrs. Francis Rayer reports a letter from Walter W. Kemper of Miles City Montana announcing his promotion to train dispatcher on the Northern Pacific railroad. The Silver Lake native is succeeding in his chosen career.
In a special session last evening the newly elected town trustees and marshal were sworn in to start the new year. The sworn are A. B. Cline Emery Shutt W. F. Helser as Trustees and John J. Leonard as Marshal.
William Perry to hold a public sale at his home southwest of town on Saturday November 15 starting at 12 o clock. Items include 2 horses a buggy household goods bees lumber and various articles. Auctioneer J D Gill and clerk W M Kern present with usual terms offering 9 months time.
Frank Misener of near Warsaw leased his property housing the cooperative telephone exchange to Charles Hamman. Hamman and his family moved in Thursday and will help Miss Eather Drudge operate the switchboard.
Mrs Elizabeth Ively has recovered from illness and will travel to Chicago with her daughter Mrs Marsh next Sunday, remaining there for most of the winter.
The coal bins emptied quickly as winter garments reemerged from attics. Cold settled in after a week of moderate weather with Sunday morning temperatures below freezing and snow flurries. Pedestrians endured harsher cold than usual, with continued snow and frigid conditions through Wednesday.
T R Hathaway and wife moved into their town property on Wednesday. They had lived on their farm north of town for the summer tending the fruit crop and now prefer town living as winter approaches.
Rev. H. W. Park travels to Columbus Ohio for the twentieth anniversary of the Anti Saloon League. The gathering is described as the largest of its kind in the United States with plans for a nationwide campaign to end liquor traffic. Delegates from nearly every state are expected to attend.
The high school basketball team beat Leesburg high 47 to 12 last Friday afternoon in Leesburg. It was the fourth win of the winter for our team, which plans a new basketball room and dates for future games. Claypool is expected to visit Friday evening.
Mrs. Sarah Goss widow of John Goss leaves her farm two miles east of town and now resides near Rochester with her son Obi Goss. Local residents express sorrow at her departure as continued farming became impossible after Mr. Goss’s death.
Last week we sent out Samapie copies of the RECORD and several new names were added to our readers list. We invite more residents of the surrounding territory to join the Record subscribers and extend an invitation to friends who are not yet on the list.
J W Ferverda of the Big Four station is on a fifteen day vacation visiting relatives in Leesburg and Hushville. He plans a trip to Cincinnati for an eye operation.
H. J. Shelenberger of Middlebury completed a sale of property on Sycamore street to the Sherbondy family. Einer Laughman arranged to bring Wirmoore to town as soon as possession is taken.
Last week commissioners awarded the Freck road contract to A H Fry of Bluffton for 812,890 and the Hill road contract for 212,000. Fry secures both bids in the county road program.
Election observers note many candidates have not posted expenditure or promise records within the thirty day window. Law requires each candidate to file duplicate statements with the town clerk and the county clerk.
Dr Hay sustained a severe wrist cut when a storm shattered a window pane and the sash toppled while he worked to prevent it. The injury severed an artery to the right wrist and partially severed a tendon but has since healed well. Jud Moyer brother of H A Moyer died suddenly at Bowie Texas on Nov 4 after a hearty supper at age 61 leaving a wife three sons and two daughters.
Mrs Cyrus Doub of the south side has been in very critical condition for months. Confined to bed, her health remained about the same at noon today Thursday, as she continues to grow weaker.
T. S. Keller and wife and Mrs. S. A. Snoberger were in Fort Wayne last Saturday. Mr. Keller consulted a specialist regarding a gouty condition that has caused him trouble for several months.
A notice inviting readers to call and see a collection of sheet music offered for bargain sale at The RECORD in Silver Lake. The fragment suggests a local classified item and storefront sale activity.
Mr and Mrs F M Jaques departed today by the 10 25 train to Wabash then took a Wabash line to New York City via Buffalo. They will spend ten days with their sons families Dr H C Jaques and McClare Jaques in New York and plan a stop at Niagara Falls for a day.
U B minister Rev Hindbaugh was in town Tuesday visiting parishioners. He will preach here Sunday evening in the Lutheran church and a large congregation is hoped for.
About thirty friends and neighbors gathered at A. F. Priser’s home near Liberty Mills last Sunday to give the couple and their daughter a pleasant surprise farewell. Guests arrived with baskets and shared a noon dinner. The day was enjoyed and long remembered by the Prisers.
Mr and Mrs A F Priser moved Tuesday to the house with Mat Snyder east of town to care for Mat and Mahalah who are in a very critical condition. Priser returns to the locality where he once resided on a farm northeast of here.
Interior decorating at the U B Church is nearly finished in preparation for the dedication on Sunday December 7. The Ladies aid society has bought rugs for aisles and pulpit and choir loft, and papering is complete making the interior neat and up to date.
Ray E. Ferree from Goshen serves as relief agent at the station during Mr. Ferrerda's absence. Mrs. Ferree and their son Gees accompany him. They reside at the Ferree and Burt homes.
The marriage of Mrs Orpha Butterbaugh to Rev Albert Bridge was held Thursday at the Funk home two miles east of town. Rev T D Butterbaugh performed the ceremony in a small gathering of relatives. The bride, a former teacher active in the church, now wed a Church of the Brethren minister and farmer who will live near Monticello.
The community reports widespread corn husking activity with many farmers finishing or nearly finishing. Shredders operate in every direction and soon the golden ears will be safely in the crib.
To the Public we, the undersigned will close our barber shops at 8 p m each evening except Saturdays beginning Monday November 17 Also on and after that date we will charge 25 cents for cutting hair Haney Brothers Harry Louse
The notice advises buyers to start listing items at home to avoid forgetting important goods. It also promotes writing down all sale articles before visiting the Record office for printing sale bills and careful handling.
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