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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1921
Page
1
Donald Leonard and Misa Marion Stocker were united in marriage on October 18 in Elkhart in the presence of relatives and friends. The couple reside at 160 State Street and are greeted with congratulations from the Record and local community.
On November 12 in Elkhart Leo R. Leonard married Miss Mable Archer in a ring ceremony attended by relatives and friends. The couple left for Albuquerque for their honeymoon and may visit California before returning. Leonard is a son of Mrs. Winona Leonard and well known locally.
Many local businesses closed for Thanksgiving allowing clerks a holiday. Rural carrier routes did not report for duty and the post office was closed for most of the day.
The local high school team traveled to North Webster last Saturday evening and lost to the hosts by 10 to 40 scoring in a one sided game.
A son was born Friday November 11 1921 to Mr and Mrs Charles Flenar at their Mentone home. The Flenars resided southwest of town a year ago.
Following a hearing in Warsaw county superintendent Jesse Bruner ordered the Washington township trustee to proceed with erecting a new school building in Pierceton after the Thursday morning session.
Mr and Mrs Harve Brandenberg living east of here returned Monday evening from a several days visit at the Ed Gall home a few miles east of Evtinsburg Mich They report that Mr Gall and family are getting along very nicely
Alonzo Snoke of Claypool has been appointed administrator of the estate of Charles Sovike, deceased of Kosciusko County. Sovike left an estate valued at about $2,200 and is survived by a six year old daughter.
Mrs. Lloyd Sheeley of Wenatchee Washington reports that she and her son recently traveled from Minnesota to the area. She notes Mr. Sheeley is in Kansas City attending an auto school and expects to receive a diploma soon, likely returning home to Wenatchee for Christmas Day.
Robert Leckrone returned to Flint Michigan last week after a several week stay with his parents Mr and Mrs Sol Leckrone and other relatives in the city.
Charles Lindzy of four miles southeast of town suffered a broken left leg after a ladder gave way while he was repairing a barn door track. He fell eight to ten feet and remains in pain awaiting medical treatment.
Homer Kinsey aged 18 of near South Whitley died in a Fort Wayne hospital Sunday evening from wounds received Saturday afternoon when a companion accidently shot him while hunting.
A 1920s style note praises a warm sunny year and blessings for the nation. It laments ingratitude for those who find nothing to be thankful for and mentions immigrants and the gates of Ellis Island as a cultural touchstone.
Hollice Brown, who qualified in Warsaw in August, was appointed postmaster and took over the Warsaw office this week. He will retain former postmaster Votter for a few days to help him learn the duties and acquaint himself with the business.
Chas Pearson bought an electric piano recently. It arrived last Saturday and was installed immediately in the confectionery and cigar store from Pearson's old location. The instrument features separate piano drums triangle and xylophone and attracts many visitors daily to hear it perform in this section of the state.
Word reached here that Al C Chambers, a conductor on the Big Four, died at his home in Hickhart after saying he felt unwell following a regular shift on trains Nos. 39 and 40. He appeared in usual health prior to the sudden collapse at 12 10. Funeral arrangements not yet learned but likely weekend services.
Mrs Fay Kuhnt returns to her Albuquerque home after a five week absence spent visiting her mother Mrs Winona Leonard grandmother Mrs Mary Meek her uncle Mr John Leonard and wife in Tioga and in Elkhart with her brothers Levu and Donald Leonard also visiting Dr L C Meek and family in Tioga.
John Troup, 45, of Milford died after being accidentally shot by his son Irvin Troup, 16, on the Thayer farm near Milford. He died Saturday morning in Goshen hospital. Survived by his widow and eight children. The shotgun discharge struck him on the left side.
The record goes to press six hours earlier than usual to permit the office staff a half holiday on Thursday.
C S Bashore, manager of the Silver Lake Egg Farm, ordered a 2500 egg incubator but cancelled it for a 6100 egg capacity unit. This boosts total capacity to 10000 eggs, with orders already booked for over ten thousand chicks to be delivered in early spring and more anticipated by year end.
An insurance publication cites 1920 data showing 12 000 deaths and 1 500 000 serious injuries from automobile crashes in the United States prompting reflection on road safety and policy.
Silver Lake and Lake Township schools closed last Wednesday evening and will stay shuttered until next Monday to grant students and staff a Thanksgiving vacation.
The Silver Lake team traveled to Sidney last Friday evening and defeated the local high school squad by a final score of 8 to 18.
The North Dakota death report states four year old Mable Ruth Cummans died October 17 after herbal poisoning exposure while playing in the yard. Survived by parents J F Cummans and five siblings, plus many relatives and friends. The family moved to North Dakota about twelve years ago from the Webster area.
A retrospective column lists notable events from August 4 to September 1921. Items include a factory demolition for a garage site, the marriage of John Arnold and Willodean Spangle, a fall injuring Mrs. Mary Rantz, a family move to Rose Hill, the death of Mrs. Warl Haney from tuberculosis, and funeral rites in Montpelier with Rev Noah McCoy officiating.
Urbana and Silver Lake Independent teams met Friday evening with Urbana losing 7 to 41. The game outlined the visitors dominant offense and the locals struggled to score, capping a lopsided scoreline.
A new time card for the Big Four last Sunday altered only the early and late trains. The morning departure arrives 29 minutes later and the night train arrives 15 minutes earlier under the revised schedule.
Entertained members of the Imbroidery club Friday afternoon by Mrs. E T Baker. Members of the Mothers club were entertained last Friday afternoon by Mrs. Ray Henderson.
Hugo Gemmer of Huntington has bought a general store in Larwill and took possession Monday. The Gemmers previously lived in this area about a year ago and managed the local grocery before moving to Huntington. The move date for the family is not yet decided.
Otho Hill visited on Monday, arranged a rental at the Flora hotel beside Lenard Supply Co. He plans to open a dry cleaning and repair shop and will take orders for tailor made clothing. Hill has run a tailoring and dry cleaning business in North Manchester for years with many satisfied customers.
Hergchell Day and family, moving from an Akron area farm to Niles Michigan about a month ago, are now comfortably located at 504 Michigan. Mr Day is employed in the same factory where he worked several years ago.
The notice reports Mr and Mrs JF Cummons and family moved during the past week from Webster North Dakota to Bock Minnesota.
A nostalgic piece recalls a frigid morning and a lamp with a stubborn flame. It contrasts past hardships with modern conveniences like electric light, streetcars, and telephones, urging citizen support for public utilities as essential for quality service and daily life.
Mrs Elizabeth Hively will travel to Chicago Sunday to remain for the winter with her daughter Mrs J S Marsh and husband. She has spent the winter in the Windy City for several years.
A large audience gathered at the M. E. Church last Sunday evening for the revival opening. Services will run for a couple of weeks and are expected to draw big turnouts at each session.
A date of examination for selecting a new postmaster at North Manchester is set for December 13. The office pays $2,500 a year. Charles Wright presently serves as postmaster.
Ford proposes purchasing all naval forces at rock bottom prices and funding the deal. He vows to wreck ships and reuse iron and steel to manufacture cars tractors and machinery.
Edward Reed and his family traveled from Nappanee to Fostoria where he planned to be employed Monday. He anticipated moving the household goods there within the week.
Carl Thacker comes home for Thanksgiving from several months in Indianapolis where he has been attending an art school. He is progressing nicely with his work and will stay with his family during the holiday.
Herman Steman, a graduate of Silver Lake high school, returned home southwest of town Tuesday for a several days vacation after spending two months in Chicago taking electrical engineering instructions. He is determined to win.
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