Students Attend Varied Programs Across School
Many patrons visited school yesterday afternoon to observe programs rendered in the various rooms, with a notable turnout across departments and activities.
25 Nov 1915
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1915
Page
1
Many patrons visited school yesterday afternoon to observe programs rendered in the various rooms, with a notable turnout across departments and activities.
Young people and older residents in and around Silver Lake plan a masquerade with a box supper this Thursday evening at the Roger and Yount hall, hosted by the Silver Lake band. Preparations expect attendees from nearby sister towns.
An order has been issued to prohibit card playing in pool rooms and cigar stores in Elkhart as the city attains a high rating status. The move aims to curb gambling and promote orderly business conduct.
Farmers report horses and other livestock dying after eating shock corn fodder contaminated by a fungus grown in the wet summer. Several cases of spinal meningitis and other deaths have followed exposure to the feed. Frank Plummer near Eikwart lost five fine horses this week.
The article notes farmers often overlook the large sums paid annually by fur houses for skins of farm yard pests. It details mink, skunk, muskrat, weasel and other fur bearing animals as nuisances yet emphasizes their intrinsic value and potential profit.
Hunting party guest Harry Taylor of Indianapolis arrived Monday for a week long stay and plans to spend most of his time in the fields.
Aaron Yates died at his home Friday morning after an illness lasting over a year, with recent months marked by dropsy. He was born March 9, 1853, the oldest of eight, and survived by two sisters Libbie Watson and Jessie Lackey and three brothers William C., Charles F., and John W. The funeral was Sunday afternoon at the U B church, with burial in Lake View Cemetery.
Clarence E. Baker 66 passed away at 2 30 am Wednesday at his farm home six miles southwest of town after a heart related attack following a rheumatic spell. He is survived by two sons William P and Homer of Topeka. Services set Friday at the Disko Methodist church with burial in Roann I O O F cemetery. Rev J M Stuart to officiate.
Thomas Leonard, formerly quite ill, showed some improvement in the latest report but is believed to be gradually failing with the end not far distant.
Holliee Brown was on crutches this week after accidentally spraining his right ankle while at work.
Edward Drudge will hold a public sale at his Stickel farm home southeast of town on Monday November 29 starting at 10 am. The auction lists four head horses two head cattle farming implements a wagon harness corn in crib fodder in shock hay wheat in the ground and many other articles with usual terms including nine months time.
Thanksgiving services held at the M E church this Thursday forenoon were well attended by a large congregation. Rev Hardy, the M E minister, conducted the program.
Francis Lambert residing southwest of town butchered a hog and made sausage for winter use. The sausage was placed in casings and measured forty feet four inches in length.
The Silver Lake schools closed last evening for a Thanksgiving vacation with students not returning until Monday.
Uncle Sam orders new rural route mail boxes to be larger with minimum dimensions of 184 inches long 64 inches high and 74 inches deep. Parcel post users must have boxes 234 inches long 11 inches wide and 14 inches deep. The requirement starts next July for boxes placed into service thereafter.
Confined to her home for a week Miss Mina Leonard has shown meaningful improvement in the latest report.
Samuel Henderson and his daughter Etta from Gary arrived Thursday morning for a brief visit at the T. C. McClure residence with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Henderson.
Edward Hay, a dental college student in Indianapolis, came home last evening for a brief visit with his family. This is his first trip home since starting school in the fall.
Mrs Bennie Drange was taken seriously ill last Friday night with an attack of gall stones but by Monday she was much improved and able to be about her home.
A surprise gathering at the T. S. Keiler home southeast of town honored Miss Hazel Wiltrout of Logan Kansas who has been visiting relatives here. About fifteen local youths attended, sharing a joyful evening with light refreshments before departing late.
A special illustrated title on Crater Lake National Park appears in this issue of the Recrop. Mark Daniels, general superintendent and landscape engineer of the National Parks, discusses the grandeur and beauty of western parks and recommends the piece for readers.
Rev Irl Hicks 1915 Almanac touted as finest and largest almanac printed. Advertises weather and arm forecasts proven true with sales aimed at homes and offices across America.
The Rec Ord notes classified columns gain popularity with new weekly ads. Editors urge readers nationwide to try the Rec Ord for buying and selling any item.
Brush and Hanson at the Record Office in Silver Lake advertise as an authorized subscription agency. They claim to save subscribers time and money by handling subscriptions to any magazine and offering a Money Saving Magazine Clubs catalogue upon request.
Dode Kline will move onto this farm in the near future. Harry McIntire and family visited in North Manchester. There was some snow Tuesday morning and the boys were moving some after the cotton tails. Samuel Broom and wife of Claypool and William Zellera and wife of Center spent Sunday at the F P Bacher home.
An old criminal recalls the first step to his downfall, noting he cheated an editor out of two years of subscriptions. He says that act granted the devil a grip he could not shake off, illustrating how small deceptions can lead to ruin.
The thirty seventh annual meeting of the Farmers Mutual Relief Association of Kosaiusko county Indiana will be held at court room Warsaw Saturday December 4 1915 at 1 oclock p m. Egbert Gawthrop President William Shaffer Secretary.
The piece discusses American plowmen backing sea commerce protection and opposition to saluting foreign flags for export. It cites the Seaman's Bill, defining crew requirements and its impact on U S and foreign ships, noting competitive imbalances with Japanese and European crews and rising wage costs as drivers of shipping policy.
Charles Wiltrout fell seriously ill last Friday night and remained in a critical condition for a couple of days. He has since improved significantly and is able to be about his home.
Mrs. O A Cook of Franklin Mrs. C E Viers of Rochester Mrs C M Smith of Mentone and Miss Ada Leonard of Warsaw arrive this week to be with their father Thomas Leonard who is seriously ill.
Proud parents announce a son born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs J W Ferrerda at the Big Four station office. In a separate note, a daughter was left at the home of Mr and Mrs Percy F Helser and is expected to be cared for by the Helser family.
A fragment describes the first day of school with a teacher arranging classroom records and asking students a question about who is present. The readable text emphasizes early classroom activity and student participation.
Fifty years have passed since Mr F M Jaques and his wife united in wedlock. They planned a celebration for the anniversary but postponed due to not all children being present. The couple recalls many early life incidents around Silver Lake and enjoy good health, hoping for more anniversaries.
Vivian Yates of Paducah Kentucky son of Mr and Mrs Charles F Yates attended his uncle Aaron Yates funeral last Sunday. He also visited aunts Mesdames A Pearson and L D Underhill and families. He has been in Chicago months attending veterinary college and is making rapid progress.
Joseph Flitcraft of a southwest town home is gravely ill after toe amputation recently. The severed part developed gangrene raising concern for his health and treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sheely visited Argos on the day of the funeral for J. W. Finney. Finney was a close friend of the Sheelys and his funeral was held there last Sunday.
Charles McColly of Disko and Beatrice Fanning of Nappanee were married in Columbia City on Tuesday of last week. They will reside in Disko where McColly operates a blacksmith shop.
Mrs Cavender and Mrs Leroy Caldwell with families came from Hobart and spent Thanksgiving day at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Fo Jaques of West Main Heights. The group gathered for a day together and shared holiday moments.
A brief notice reports a communication now in Cleveland Ohio with details read as received. The text indicates an administrative or official message entered into records in the city. The fragment suggests a local filing or notice without complete context or names.
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