Sue Died Thursday in Home After Long Illness
Mrs Walter Hormman passed away at her home after a lengthy illness. Funeral plans were to be announced by the family.
25 Oct 1923
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1923
Page
1
Mrs Walter Hormman passed away at her home after a lengthy illness. Funeral plans were to be announced by the family.
Funeral services were conducted at the United Church by Rev McCoy of Rochester with interment in Jakeview Cemetery. Mrs Walter Hamman died at her home in the northwest part of town after years of poor health and painful treatment, following a long illness requiring daily injections.
Six sheriffs and their wives from adjoining counties were entertained by the Wabash County hosts at a pleasant summer social. The event featured a cordial reception and enjoyable time for all attendees.
Mrs Mary Meek, after weeks of poor health, travels to Tiosa to spend the winter with her son L C Meek and family.
Thieves broke into three Big Four freight cars on the Warsaw siding last Friday night and stole overalls valued at about 375 dollars. Three cars were damaged, two bales of overalls were taken from one car, another bale was broken open in a second car, and part of the merchandise was recovered. Authorities believe the goods were hauled away in an automobile.
A wireless apparatus was installed at H. P. Rager drug store last Friday. Patrons can hear market reports lectures concerts and talks from stations across the United States. Chesteen Chapel, a store employee, operated the device from his home and plans to allow listeners anywhere in the store.
A. A. Barnhart of Rochester announced he will not be a candidate for governor of Indiana. The primaries are set for next May.
A small blaze Monday forenoon triggered a fire alarm at about 10:30. Fire fighters arrived quickly to find leaves burning in a chimney at the Prof Smith residence in the northeast part of town. the fire was extinguished with no other damage.
Beside Here Lee Crill, formerly a salesman for the Ford Garage, moved his family from North Manchester to the Rev. O. B. Wells place at the town's west edge.
Mrs George Ayers, previously noted for injuries from an automobile accident, has recovered sufficiently to leave her bed and move about her home. Her condition improved several days after the incident and she is feeling fairly well now.
The lighting firm announces the addition of a third wire officer and plans a full system rebuild. Details on timetable and affected operations were not provided.
J S Lessig and A M Milburn visited the Record to announce major reconstruction of the Silver Lake system and the new Warsaw to Claypool third wire to relieve overload. Patrons will receive monthly statements on the first for service through the 20th of the prior month with bills due by the 11th. unpaid service ends at month end. Problems should be reported to L G Henry who reports to the Warsaw office.
The text argues that a thing's value hinges on its service to society, not intrinsic worth. It urges individuals to maximize usefulness across roles, from business to domestic duties, and to master a single achievement rather than aim for idle luxury.
Winchester Brady aged about 66 died Wednesday noon at Logansport hospital after a year of poor health and two months of fox treatment. Funeral at Center church Friday afternoon. interment in church cemetery. He is survived by wife two daughters a brother and two sisters.
The latest report from Jacob Teeter who lives west of town says he is getting along fairly well and gaining slowly but will stay in bed for several weeks.
Mrs Arthur Getty suffered last week from an ulcerated tooth and was largely confined to bed. She is now recovering and about her home.
The daghter came to make her home with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wedrick last Friday near noon. The little one was welcomed into the home and named Ann.
Curt Fisher, a college student in Chicago, spent the weekend at home with his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Fisher southeast of town. He is progressing nicely with his studies.
John Mort residing northeast of here fell from the top of a tree while picking apples in his orchard last Friday breaking both wrists. He is a well known local resident and has the sympathy of many neighbors.
Dr. Charles Rager of San Antonio Texas writes about his herd of milk goats. He claims goat milk aids invalids and infants, and notes many Texans own goats and use the milk despite a 30 cent per quart price.
Farmers gathered in the school building Monday evening to discuss the Farm Bureau Federation. Solicitors canvassed the township Tuesday to recruit new members as drives continue across the state. D. L. Swanson has devoted time to the campaign and may speak to farmers in the county soon.
C L Manwaring of Mentone was elected president at the Indiana State Poultry Association closing session during a two day conference at Purdue University held last Friday and Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. I Bashore returned home last Friday from LaFayette where they had attended the Indiana Poultry Association meeting.
Here From Ohio J P Homman returned to Ohio City after a several days visit with his daughter Mrs E A Franks and husband and other relatives and friends. He was called here on account of the funeral of Mrs Walter Homman.
The city water in Rochester has been condemned by the state board of health indicating it is unfit for drinking purposes.
A. R. Tracy won the contract from Clarence Helvey the county highway commissioner to grade and drag the Gres 50 roads east of town. The road had been in poor condition and after Tracy’s several trips the surface shows a marked improvement.
The Silver Creek bridge a mile west of town has been rebuilt within the past weeks and now provides a safer crossing over the stream.
James Leffel of Warsaw won the 13th District vice presidency at the Indiana State Teachers convention in Indianapolis held last week.
Mrs Elmer Laughman suffered a severe heart attack last Sunday after noon and was taken to her home. She later endured another attack but is now getting stronger despite the illness.
Emery Metzger residing northeast of the place installed a radio mutase and set up a broadcasting outfit. The report notes the installation was completed locally and mentions the new radio arrangement.
Mr and Mrs Lyman Harris from Fulton visited John and George Ayers. Harris, a Standard Oil employee, sold a car load of motor oil to Fred McKown for Fora Garage during the visit.
The Missionary Society held a meeting yesterday afternoon with members in attendance to discuss upcoming outreach plans and reports.
The Sun reports Supt D B Kessinger will speak at the U B Church tomorrow morning. He will also baptize and receive new members during the service, confirming church rites and welcoming attendees.
A special service is planned at the U B Church next Sunday forenoon after Sunday School. Rev D B Kessinger district superintendent will deliver the sermon. He is a well regarded speaker and reader, and a large attendance is hoped for.
Ode Mitchell returned to Silver Lake on Saturday after a long tenure at the local creamery. He had previously driven to California several months ago and now resumes his duties.
Mrs Winona Leonard went to Elkhart Tuesday to remain until spring with her sons Donald and Leo and their families. She had been in very poor health for the past several months.
A large crowd attended the Saturday sale at the Homman home on the town’s north edge. Attics items sold well and expected to fetch fair prices while Mrs. Homman plans to live with her children Wilford Harvey and Mrs. Samuel Bush in Elkhart after leaving the town. She had stayed with her brothers Thomas and Lawrence Alspaugh and families in recent weeks.
Noah Frantz, at his home east of town, is directing rapid progress on the Pierceton school building. Windows are nearly in, plastering nearly done, and finish work underway, with crews placing casings bases and floors. If no delays occur, pupils may assemble in the new building after the holiday vacation.
Several individuals were baptized during the Sunday service held in the afternoon. The event followed the regular church schedule and drew attendees from the local congregation.
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