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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
9
Remains of Mrs Lucinda Deweese widow of Eli M Deweese were laid to rest in Lakeview Cemetery after services at the M E Church. She died Monday night at about seventy five years old and had lived in the area most of her life. She is survived by a brother and two sisters. The funeral was conducted by Rev Blocker.
Many residents report severe colds and grip with scores affected and officials warning that Spanish influenza may be starting. Health officers urge caution and observance of hygiene measures amid rising illness in the area.
Information confirms Floyd Henderson was wounded in the shoulder and treated in a Paris hospital. He also suffered pneumonia but is reported to be in good shape thanks to care from physicians and Red Cross nurses.
James Beigh of Claypool started for Camp Taylor on Tuesday due to the serious illness of his son Edward who remains at the camp. Edward Beigh’s condition prompted the family to act as military medical needs arise.
Members of the Kosciusko County Medical Association were entertained at the home of Dr. J C Hay on Friday evening. The visiting dentists toured Dr Hay’s newly equipped dental parlors noted as among the most up to date in the locality.
Provost Marshal General Crowder stated that the first 19 to 36 draft class must be ready for military training within ninety days. He warned district boards to speed up classification of the 13,000,000 registrants and sent draft regulations to local boards to build the master serial list from the bowl draw to order the call.
Mrs. Amanda Sands widow of Isaac Sands died at her son A D Sands home near Yellow Creek lake on Tuesday at an advanced age. The funeral was held today at the Franklin church.
A dozen family members gathered at the Decker home Monday for a reunion. Paul Snyder was there on a furlough and Hugh Snyder planned to leave that evening for dental college.
A large attendance attended a Sunday forenoon service at the Lutheran church where a service flag was dedicated. Rev. Fryberger gave a sermon and names of local boys who attended Sunday school and church before entering the service were read as stars were attached to the flag by relatives.
The Oliver Groswiler family moved to Marion today after shipping their household goods. Mr Grosswiler previously worked for several years on the Big 4 section and recently accepted a foreman's job on the Marion section.
All veterans from wars invited to gather at the Warsaw Methodist church tomorrow Friday October 4 at 10 o'clock A M to organize a Kosciusko County Veterans Association. The meeting aims to unite veterans under a regional association and coordinate activities.
Rose Hill mayor George Snure and his wife left Tuesday for Wooster Ohio for a two week visit with relatives.
Howard Burt of Goshen son of Mr and Mrs Frank S Burt passed through on the early train Monday en route to Cincinnati where he attends a training school. He is making good grades and may “go across” this month after a furlough. His brother Russel left Goshen last Friday for Ashland Ohio to enter a training school. The Burt family resided here several years ago.
Paul Snyder returned home from Camp Taylor for a several days leave. He plans to depart today for duty at the camp, returning after Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dradve and daughter Edna visited their son Herschel at Camp Custer Michigan last Saturday and stayed over Sunday. They were joined by Miss Vevil Kern.
William Nill, long ill at his home in the north part of town for weeks, improved enough to be down town for a short period last Friday afternoon.
Silver Lake high school graduates depart for military academy training at Valparaiso Indiana and Urbana Illinois. Six boys leave Monday followed by four more Tuesday. Names include Maynard Young Russel Kerlin Albert Ramsey Dick Jontz Willie Harter Ray Hively Raymond McKrill James Jontz Gus Hill Delbert Kerlin Gordon Gresso. All under twenty one, noted for good character and industrious conduct. Friends wish them success.
A clipped mock letter allegedly from the crown prince to the Kaiser describes German troops in France on the run from American forces. It claims Americans misjudge tactics, voice of arrogance, and a chorus about not returning until it is over. The piece satirically mirrors propaganda.
Mrs A G Groninger living southeast of town has been sitting up several hours daily after an operation several weeks ago. Hope of a full recovery is voiced as she improves.
Last week the Liberty Loan campaign grew strong as subscriptions surpassed the goal. the narrative notes Old Kosciusko and nearby counties reporting progress daily. The eighth county in the state to report over the top status signals ongoing county effort and steady participation.
H C Snyder goes to Chicago Monday to enter the dental college for his last year of study. After graduating next spring he will be called into government service.
Don Herold notes a shift in wheat conservation under new rules. The Food Administration seeks gradual, long term savings to prevent a short crop next season, with allied nations adopting a common bread mix of 80 percent wheat and 20 percent other grains. We all face the same harvest risk and should follow the standardized plan.
Jacob Gulmer, a Civil War veteran, has checked into the Haney hotel after recently staying at the Marion soldiers home in Indiana. He has visited the hotel previously for periods ranging from one to three weeks.
A letter from 8S N Rickel of Glennie Michigan sends a one year advance remittance for RECORD and praises the local home news. He reports selling 126 bushels of clover seed for 17000 dollars, notes good seed crop prospects next year, plans to stock farm with sheep, and hopes for ongoing letters from Samuel, whose progress is described as interesting.
In Chicago fifty men were arrested for spitting on the sidewalk as part of a drive against the influenza spread. Thirty were fined one dollar each.
The Dean Hill garage changed hands and is now under the management of F and F Hardware Company. The deal closed Monday with Dean Bull selling the business, which Gus Hill previously managed, and W. F. Helser remaining on site to oversee operation and repair of doctor autos brought for service.
The M E church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m On Sunday October 6 the pastor will deliver a timely sermon on Our Government and a Scriptural Peace The preacher speaks from a Bible viewpoints and invites reflection from the congregation.
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