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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
1
Schools plan a Thrift Day with a reading of Secretary Glass's message urging children to save and build thrift. The letter calls saving a foundation for personal happiness and a stronger America, linking thrift to opposed ideologies and better public finances. It argues thrift habits in youth influence parental spending and public money management.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Rhodes of Erie Pennsylvania visited at the A H Bowen home and with other relatives and friends during their recent trip to Silver Lake They are Silver Lake natives who return to the old town at least once or twice yearly.
James Penn of Illinois spent several days last week visiting his brother Theodore Penn and family southeast of town. It was his first return in twenty four years and the visit was described as very pleasant.
The season opens with a strong high school team ready to compete and schedule multiple games with other schools. An independent squad is also organized, with its manager planning numerous contests this season.
Mr. and Mrs. J N Penrod of Kansas City Missouri and daughter Mrs Ralph Jurden of Memphis Tennessee spent Monday visiting G A Brush and Hiram Haney homes and several old friends. Penrod had not visited the town in fourteen years and praised Silver Lake as well kept and cheaply attractive while returning from New York where his lumber business kept him for months.
On Saturday evening October 18 Republicans of Silver Lake will meet in the town hall to nominate a ticket for the upcoming November election.
Alarming reports based on inside information claim President Wilson’s condition is more serious than doctors acknowledge. The assertion emphasizes potential impact on leadership during a critical period.
Hiram Rager was taken very ill at his home Tuesday shortly after noon. His condition was critical for a time but later improved and he is hoped to recover speedily.
The board of trustees of Silver Lake will meet in regular session tomorrow Friday evening to discuss agenda items and official actions.
Notice that several parties will bring apples for sale locally. Upward of six cars will supply fruit, and prices are described as reasonable so residents need not go without apples during the winter.
Mrs EF A Arnold of the northeast outskirts reports a three week visit to Kansas. She describes very dry weather with sunburned grass and no visible life in the Sunflower State.
The corn crop is exceptionally good despite dry weather with many farmers regretting not planting more acres. Large quantities sit in cribs and fields ready for hauling, indicating a strong harvest across the area.
Attendees from Peru watched the Chicago Cubs play a fast paced game against the local Peru team last Sunday. The encounter featured quick exchanges and lively pitching as spectators enjoyed the match.
Dr. Walter Stout from Indianapolis visited last Saturday evening with his relatives. His wife stayed several weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A M Carr, north of town. They plan to move to Indianapolis soon and he will continue medical practice there.
Mr and Mrs Levi Helderman left for Kalamazoo Michigan for a short visit with Mrs Heldermans parents Mr and Mrs Stoneburner John Laughman accompanied them to Warsaw and will stay at the home of his grand daughter Mrs Roy Sloane until their return
The Tri-State Forestry Conference will be held in Indianapolis October 22 and 23 under the direction of the Indiana Department of Conservation. Noted speakers will attend and many species will be showcased with a banquet to follow.
Mr and Mrs Hanes moved to Warsaw Bay with plans for their future home. Mr Hanes will assist in managing E W Gressy Company stores in the county seat town. They sold High Street property to W R Wedrick who will occupy the place later.
A committee appointed by Indiana's state superintendent is to investigate the public health situation in schools across the state. The plan, backed by the Indiana Tuberculosis Association, aims to raise 270,000 dollars from selling 27,000,000 Red Cross Christmas seals to place a public health nurse in every community.
Mrs McNames of Council Grove and Mrs Almira Douglas of Winona Lake left Council Grove after visiting sister in law Mrs William Perry. Sanford Jones and wife Mrs Whitcraft and Mrs Almilda Pearson and Mrs Ella Cup pack of Wabash joined at the Perry home for a nostalgic afternoon and a hearty noon dinner. Several attendees had not met for years.
Northern Indiana postmasters warned to watch for counterfeit war savings stamps rumored to be circulated in this region. The notice urges scrutiny of stamps, envelopes, and resale channels to prevent losses and protect collectors and the public.
The $75,000 estate of the late Mayor Alfred Lowery, who died intestate in Goshen, will go to the Indiana common school fund. Thirty-eight claimants from 18 states dispute the estate. most have no foundation. Lowrey, born in Ireland, was taken to the U.S. as an infant and raised in an orphanage. One claimant, Mrs. S A Bostick of Lorane Georgia, says she is glad to hear from her long lost brother even though he is dead.
Miss Phyllis Underhill has accepted a job at Gemmer grocery and will work there when not in school.
John F. Oldfather chairman reports for Lake township Red Cross year ending October 15 1919. Christmas Roll Call yields 131 annual members 13100 96 magazine members 85 19200 52 children members 250 13.00 total 33600. Funds paid 28600 to County Chapter 5000 to Township Treasurer. Treasury balance 25938.
A reflective plea urges readers to value neighborliness and consider their own acts of kindness. It invites self examination on whether one contributes to a caring community or merely absorbs goodwill, ending with a call to be a neighbor and not a sponge.
Mr and Mrs John Deaton of Sidney travel plans for winter in California include a stop in Nebraska and other points before reaching the Golden Gate state.
Jacob Landis has been gravely ill with stomach trouble at his daughter Mrs. Orville Bolinger's home in North Manchester. He was briefly at a Fort Wayne hospital then moved home where his condition has worsened. Grandsons Carl and Donald Thacker reside locally.
Mr and Mrs Will Smith visited with his father Samuel Smith and wife in the north part of town before traveling to Michigan for a several days visit with relatives and then returning to Dayton.
Teli Keplinger and his wife depart Warsaw for California with Mr and Mrs Pierce Cauffman of Wabasa. They plan to met in Chicago Monday evening and remain in the Golden Gate state until early spring. On return they will visit Kansas Nebraska and other possible points.
Issauac E. Shoemaker of Wabash, Indiana faced a choice between returning to his wife who had deserted him ten days after their marriage and paying her $20 monthly support or serving one to three years in the state prison. He chose the prison term last week.
A Red Cross meeting will be held here within the next couple of weeks to elect officers for the coming year and prepare for the Red Cross membership drive, which begins in November.
Wild ducks and geese have been seen flying south since August 1 in Kansas. Mallards are common among the birds. Opinions differ on cause with some blaming Northwest drought and others predicting a early severe winter.
A historical reflection notes that 427 years ago Columbus reached the Americas and imagines what he would think of today’s United States, comparing 1492 to present day changes and new landscapes.
A brief notice from Ford Station in Claypool invites customers to bring repair work. It emphasizes complete service and reliability as the core expectation for customers seeking vehicle repairs.
E. T. Baber takes charge of the Burdge store furniture and undertaking department after recent invoicing. He brings years of experience and will associate with C. C. Dukes of Warsaw and E. L. Scott of Akron. The combined team promises prompt service and up-to-date equipment for local patrons.
Jack Frost appeared with a three cornered hat on Saturday night and again on Sunday night leaving a white coat. Crops were damaged by frost none, corn heavily in shock and many farmers report abundant golden ears in cribs with quality higher than in years past.
A series of meetings will begin at the United Brethren church in this place on Sunday evening October 26, with a large attendance expected.
Samuel Beber and his wife, living northwest of town, returned home in the latter part of last week after a two week visit with relatives and friends in Michigan.
We weld broken casting steel brass or copper parts you bring us. Earl W. Conrad Warsaw.
The note advertises York Imperial apples of fine quality, screened and packed in barrels at eight dollars per barrel. Each barrel holds three bushels and the apples are described as long keeping and guaranteed top quality with specked or rotten specimens removed during screening. Prices are cited from Cleveland wholesale and auction sales for context.
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