21 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1912
Page
1
The Milford Mail column urges Thanksgiving on November 25 and praises farmers for their bounty. It cites Jerome Kansas where windows displayed cards reading Thanks as a civic prompt, linking gratitude to God first, community, and national unity amid political reminders.
Deputy sheriff from Warsaw arrested J. W. Walburn last Saturday on a charge of petit larceny, alleged by J. W. Adams for taking hay from a barn where Walburn kept a horse and stored vehicles. Walburn posted bail for the next court term, claiming he borrowed the hay without intent to steal and sought Adams’ permission to use it.
Rural Carrier J. F. Skinner covers route two while regular carrier William Wiley takes a fifteen day vacation.
Voters decide that Company H IT N G will join the grand inaugural parade in Washington D C for the inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson and Vice President Thomas R Marshall.
Isaac Haderman and his wife who occupied the A J Scott building north of the Recorp office have moved into a house recently placed on the lot west of the Havinan wareroom.
Mont Hammon and family have relocated from the Jacques property on West Main Heights to a newly purchased home in the town's northwest area. The move completes their transition to the new residence.
During Tuesday night a box was taken from the box supper at No. 7 southeast of here and its contents eaten in the woods. The act is described as a misde meanor and the writer urges gentleness toward any guilty party.
A box social is planned for tomorrow Friday at the Snouke school house in the German town neighborhood northwest of here. Joe Parker is expected to serve as auctioneer for the event.
T S Keller reports a standout corn yield south of town, 540 bushels from five acres on fifty one rods of ground after careful measurement. The article notes the impressive pace and hints at who might challenge the mark.
A new four mile east school building for districts No. 1 and 7 nears completion. Plastering is done. interior finishing, heating, and plumbing remain. Once finished, the modern facility will open soon and elevate the township’s educational standing.
Governor Marshall proclaims Thursday November 28 1912 as a day of thanksgiving. The proclamation emphasizes gratitude to God for mercies amid peace and plenty and urges reconciliation of charity toward the poor and distressed.
The Great American Magazine of Fun, Biff, offers a colorful, humorous national publication for the whole family. It promises top illustrators and editors, widespread color printing, and year round cheer. Subscription is 50 cents for one year via Dayton Ohio.
The Brethren Church hosts a Young Peoples meeting next Sunday evening on Christian Virtues XLII Gratitude from Psalms 147 1 20. W A Swibart leads and a good attendance is desired.
Percy Helser has rented rooms in the L. W. Myers building and installed a vulcanizing machine for tires and inner tubes. This new venture marks a first for the city with hopes of ample local work.
A J Brady died Friday at the family home northeast of Northfield after a three week illness from Bright's disease. He was born May 6 1866 in Albion Ohio and married Anna Nelson March 19 1892. Survived by wife four children three brothers and three sisters. Funeral held Sunday at home and McKinley chapel Castle Rock with ministers Shuman and Carleton.
The box supper held Tuesday night at School Number 7 collected about twelve dollars for library books. Teacher Hugh Snyder praised the turnout and thanks helpers who contributed to the event.
The article notes uncertainty about church services at three local churches next Thursday November 28. It expresses hope an arrangement can be made for Thanksgiving services either during the day or evening, with a preference for evening to maximize attendance.
Latest report before press shows Grandma Rittenhouse gravely ill and weakening. Death expected at any time as family and doctors monitor her condition.
Chasis Some Hunter Charles Shull of near Roann visited town Tuesday evening and bought a ferret to use during the winter rabbit hunt for the Silver Lake market.
Posts, Posts, Posts, get our prices before you build your fence. Claypool Lumber & Coal Co urges customers to compare fence post costs and buy locally.
Calvin Gresso and his wife were invited to a chicken dinner hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Gresso. Cal is noted as an avid chicken eater and is busy picking bones as the report goes to press. Ezra a clerk at the Gresso store is also described as a chicken lover, explained by his envious look today.
George Leckrone underwent an operation last Saturday at a Cleveland hospital. The procedure appeared successful and, in the latest report, he was getting along as well as can be expected.
At the Avon Opera house next Tuesday evening will be presented St. Elmo. The opera will be a good one.
All kinds of notary work performed at the Record Office. Deeds bonds and mortgages drafted and acknowledgments taken to legal instruments of every kind. All business given careful attention.
Word has been received that Mrs Guy Lukens died at her home in San Dimas California about two weeks ago after a lingering illness from tuberculosis. Guy Lukens is well known here as he moved to California from this place a few years ago and was married about two years ago. Friends and acquaintances in his hometown extend heartfelt sympathy in this sad bereavement.
At Braude and Ditzler packing house workers dress chickens and turkeys for shipment to the New York market. More than a dozen employees dress fowl, with daytime and evening shifts noted in the week.
Grocers began paying 34 cents per dozen for eggs this Thursday morning. The writer notes the contrast with the cold weather and asks what prices will be when temperatures drop further.
A fragmented notice highlights Ohi NAMEL offering restoration of aged woodwork and farm items. The brief reads like an advertisement noting skills in reviving old pieces for owners seeking preservation or sale.
Editor W R Goodwin of the Breeders Gazette extols the International Live Stock Exposition to be held Nov 30 to Dec 1 9 as a supreme source of instruction for American stock farmers. He argues the show surpasses institutes and stock trains for learning cattle horses sheep and swine and urges every farmer to attend.
Percy Helser held a public sale west of town last week and moved his household goods into town this week. Mr and Mrs Helser have moved into rooms at the Jacob Rager residence and are welcomed by local residents as fine young people.
The Big Four and the Erie are slashing crossings at Bolivar. The Erie cuts a deep grade toward the Eel River, requiring the Big Four track to be dropped several feet. The station is moved to clear the area and a large labor force is at work on the project.
John Rhine of Charleston Missouri reports in a letter that he is well and spending his fall traveling by car, hunting and fishing, and gathering pecans and walnuts while enjoying life. He expresses enthusiasm for Wilson and a Democrat president, noting his friendship with the writer and happiness at the news.
One of Harvey Swihart’s months old twins died Sunday morning in Indiana after a brief illness. The infant’s remains were brought here and burial occurred in Pleasant Cemetery. Mrs Swihart, formerly Miss Nellie Ot, is identified in the notice.
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