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Newspaper

Silver Lake Record

Location

Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1919

Page

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Fred Summe Dead

Fred Summe died at his East Main Street home shortly after one o clock on Saturday afternoon after a recent illness. A postmortem showed a perforated stomach ulcer as the cause. he was 46 years old and survived by his wife, one son, his parents, six brothers, one sister, and other relatives.

Fred Summe East Main Street Fred Jacob Teeter Summe Samuel Summe Chicago Silver Lake Orpha McClure Mr. Summe

Obituary of Frederick Summe of Silver Lake

Frederick Summe 46 of Silver Lake died October 25 1919 at his East Main Street home after a life as a farmer restaurateur and hardware partner. Born near Beaver Dam Indiana July 28 1873 he later ran restaurants in Chicago and co owned a Silver Lake hardware business with his brothers. He married Orpha McClure October 14 1908 and they had one son. Pallbearers were Amos Leonard John Frank Alva and George Summe. services were led by Rev. QO Wells and Rev. C BE Smith.

Frederick Summe Samuel Catharine Summe Beaver Dam Indiana Chicago Silver Lake Orpha McClure Fred Beyound East Main Street Amos Leonard John Frank Alva George Summe

See Downing and Tucker at Claypool for Cedar Chest

Downing and Tucker are shown at Claypool presenting a new cedar chest. The display area features handcrafted woodwork and a local retailer note highlights the chest as a featured item.

Downing & Tucker Claypool

Local residents plan to attend Akron movie event

Many locals plan to be in Akron this Thursday to view Mary Pickford's latest production The Hoodlum’s in a theater showing the new film.

Akron Mary Pickford

Teachers Attend Institute in Indianapolis

Schools in Silver Lake and Lake Township closed last Wednesday evening for the week so teachers could attend the Teachers Institute in Indianapolis today and tomorrow.

Silver Lake Lake Township Indianapolis

Thomas Johnson Returns to Silver Lake After 20 Years

Thomas Johnson of Niles Michigan visited Silver Lake with relatives and old acquaintances last Saturday and Sunday. He spent his boyhood days nearby and this marked his first return in almost twenty years.

Thomas Johnson Niles Michigan Mr. Johnson Here Silver Lake

Warsaw ice cream man John Collins Dies at 71

Prominent Warsaw resident John Collins a well known ice cream manufacturer died about two o clock Sunday morning after a stroke. He was past 71 and in good health the year and a half before. Funeral services were held Tuesday.

John Collins Warsaw Cullins

Young Family Leaves Route for Wabash Work

Charles Young and his son Maynard left for Wabash Monday to work in a service factory. They expect winter employment there and a near-future family move. Young has served on route three for 12 to 15 years and was the first carrier on the route. Paul and Russel Kerlin will run the route during his ninety day leave.

Charles Young Maynard Wabash Mr. Young Paul and Russel Kerlin

Zens' Citizens Ticket For Claypool Election

Charles Tucker Ray Strayer and D C Smith arrived from Claypool to print tickets for November 4. The slate includes Clerk Walter E Black Treasurer Eli W C Garman and Trustee 2nd Ward Hearl Beigh. With no opposition the ticket is likely to win if each party votes once.

Charles Tucker Ray Strayer D. C. Smith Claypool Walter E. Black Eli W.C. Garman 2Nd Ward

Kosciusko County Soldiers Home Coming Rouses Warsaw

Warsaw prepares a county wide veterans day celebration on Tuesday November 11 with free festivities including a 1000 pound ox barbecue in the courtyard, obelisk decorations, and city wide closures. The Warsaw Military Band will provide music, a dance at Felkner building, and a moving picture show on the courthouse lawn for those not dancing.

Warsaw Kosciusko County Felkner Lake Main Streets Court House

Sunday Evening Sermon at M E Church Promises Large Attendance

Services will be held at the M RB Church in this place next Sunday evening. It is urged that a large turnout attend the preaching event.

M. RB

Transfer Pupils to Winona After School Fire

After the Wayne school building near Warsaw burned, pupils will be transferred to Winona. Classes will be held in the Mount Memorial building with transportation arranged by the interurban for Warsaw students to travel to Winona.

Wayne Warsaw Winona Mount Memorial

Revival Services Begin at United Brethren Church

A series of revival meetings started last Sunday evening at the United Brethren church in this place with good attendance this week Rev Hutchins delivering several strong sermons.

United Brethren Church Hutchins

Clink Couple Move to North Jefferson Street Home

Mr and Mrs Samuel Clink relocate from the northeast farm into their newly purchased residence on North Jefferson street. Neighbors welcome the Clinks as fine members of the community.

Samuel Clink North Jefferson Street

Renewal of Record subscription from L A Canada

L A Canada of Rensselaer sent a renewal for his subscription to the Record. He notes the family moved there about a year ago and reports plenty of work and good wages.

L. A. Canada Rensselaer

Despondent youth and ill health lead to self inflicted shooting

Russell Alexander 27 son of George Alexander residing in Burket shot himself in the barn at his home shortly after two o clock Saturday afternoon. He was found in a dying condition by his brother Edwin and sister Wreatha as the family attended a funeral. Alexander had recently returned from nine months service in the army and had suffered poor health since a 1914 railroad accident. He is hospitalized in Rochester in critical condition with a guarded outlook.

Russel George Alexander Barket Rochester Alexander Burket Edwin Wreatha

Goshen grocer fined for selling cigarettes to minor

A Goshen grocer paid 34 dollars in fines and costs for selling cigarettes to a 20 year old. The minor allegedly exploited the grocer’s absence and bought the tobacco through the grocer’s wife.

Five escape unharmed after Warsaw auto plunge

An auto plunged down an embankment near Warsaw Sunday evening. Five people were pinned under the Ford but none were seriously injured. The car was overtaken by a larger vehicle that fled the scene as the occupants, including Russell Scruttsman and his family with his grandmother, were returning from North Manchester to Goshen. E. L. Wickhizer assisted at the scene.

Warsaw Russel Scruttsman Manchester Goshen E. L. Wickhizer

Longtime Lumberman Mr C F Yates Keeps Steady Post

Paducah Kentucky resident Mrs C F Yates says her husband has worked for the same lumber company for 25 years and remains in good health. He spends months on the road buying timber and returns Sundays. The firm has timber to operate its mill for seven years, and low river water forces use of alternative timber extending the supply for many more years.

Aircorp Mra. C. F. Yates Paducah Kentucky Yates

Notice to K ot P Members on November meeting

Third Degree work planned at the regular meeting next Monday evening November 3. A visiting team will perform the work. All members urged to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Silver Lake Halloween Party Promises Big Masked Crowd

Arrangements call for a Hallowe en celebration tomorrow evening in Silver Lake with scores of masked revelers on the streets. Prizes will be awarded for oldest masked couple best masked young couple and best comedy make up.

Silver Lake

Local High School Falls to Atwood 27 25 in Tight Gridiron Game

Local high school lost to Atwood 27 to 25 in a close basketball game last Friday evening. The halftime score favored the local team 16 to 9 before Atwood surged in the second half.

Atwood

Kreamer Family Travels to St Louis for Winter Work

Ralph Kreamer and wife visited North Manchester relatives last weekend at A. J. Kreamer's home in Juwo. They plan to move Thursday to St Louis where Ralph has a Packard Auto job and will stay through winter. Russell Kreamer will join them with a similar position.

Ralph Kreamer Manchester A. J. Kreamer Juwo St. Louis Ralph Packard Auto People Russel Kreamer

Home on Vacation For Railroad Worker In Ohio City

J P Homman employed at the railroad station in Ohio City left last week to attend the death and funeral of his brother in law Albert Miller who died in Warsaw last Friday morning Homman remained this week for a visit with his family

J.P. Homman Ohio City Ohio Albert Miller Warsaw Mr. Homman

Red Cross Meeting Set In Silver Lake Town Hall

Citizens of Lake Township are urged to attend a Red Cross Chapter meeting Monday evening November 3 at the Silver Lake Town Hall to elect new officers and increase turnout is desired.

Red Cross Lake Division La@ke Silver Lake

Disko Man Samuel Anstott Dies After Illness

Samuel Anstott, about 70, died last Friday at his Disko home after a long cancer illness. He had resided in the district many years and was known locally. Funeral arrangements were pending.

Samuel Anstott Disko

Also Mentioned on This Page

QO. B. Wells C. BE. Smith C. Young Citi Zens Citizens Ion M. E Aes En E. Ww. Gresso Co. F. & F. Hardware Sel Alexander Rexall K. Ot P Joy Makers Hallowe’en American Red Cross
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