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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
1
Citizens were disturbed Tuesday evening by reports of burglars in the southeast part of town. Mrs Kissinger, alone with children, saw a man near her door and fled to lock up as others investigated. Prowlers were spotted at the Meek homes and fruit trees were stripped, with gun cleaning and preparation noted for a possible repeat incident.
W C Brady who lives northwest of town was hurt last week when a ladder or support failed as he worked on the Jacob Vanzilder barn. He slid from the roof and fell sixteen feet, spraining his left ankle and receiving bruises but avoiding broken bones.
Abraham Adams of Idaho allegedly created a double head of wheat via a florist technique. From one plant he harvested seven pounds of grain, which yielded 1,545 pounds in 1906 at an estimated 200 bushels per acre, per the Illuminated World Life article.
A quip notes that in love people seek what they think they want while others try to shape what they receive, highlighting the clash between desire and perception in relationships.
Hickory nuts will command a high price this fall owing to their scarcity. Few trees are bearing and those that are bear few nuts. Boys may rely on plentiful walnuts if the moth worm does not clip the leaves before the nuts mature.
Governor Hanly issues a proclamation declaring Labor Day on Monday September 7 a legal holiday statewide. The document stresses labor as wealth and life, urges public offices closed and private business suspended where possible, and invites public appreciation of labor and its victories.
Paul, infant son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Drudge, died at their home one mile east of town on Sunday August 31. He was two months and twenty four days old. The funeral was held Tuesday at the South Pleasant church with Rev Wright officiating.
Herman Ferree, who left home over two decades ago and was believed dead by his father, resurfaced after twenty years as observed by Ray Henderson. The sighting rekindles family hopes and local interest.
The Silver Lake Record recounts a note from Gladys Henderson about Herman Ferree of Silver Lake Indiana being alive after a rumor of his death. The letter describes Ferree selling Alaska mining interests, moving to Oregon for a ranch, and planning to visit family in the winter as relatives in Indiana receive updates via mail copies.
Mrs. W. H. Kern and Mrs. Arthur Getty attended the wedding of Frances Kern to Frank Tucker at the Kern residence near Mentone on Wednesday evening.
The St. Joseph Conference of the United Brethren church will hold its annual meeting in Bourbon starting September 8 and continuing through the following Sunday.
Clarence Bennett presents The Holy City at Akron Opera House on Saturday evening, September 12. The production is described as unusually magnificent and historically themed, portraying old Jerusalem during Christ's era with many disciples featured. The author also appears in the show.
If you plan a public sale call the RecoRD. Prices are lower than rivals and the paper will advertise your sale for free if you print your bills at the Record office. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Lake township schools will begin Monday September 1. Parents urged to prepare children for the first day and continue their effort through the school year.
A. F. Meinert and his family moved from Goshen to a farm southeast of town last Friday. They plan to stay only a few weeks while Mr. Meinert makes needed improvements. Mrs. Meinert, formerly Lula Herendeen, is well known locally.
Three year old Keith Wallace died in a shed filled with straw after igniting matches during a play visit with two other children. The blaze destroyed the barn and hay, wheat, rye, and farm implements. a horse perished and another was injured. Tuesday morning searchers recovered parts of the child’s remains.
The clover crop is expected to be unusually fine with well filled heads and a prosperous maturing season. Farmers anticipate a heavy seed yield as bees are more lively than usual and overall conditions look promising.
Josep Haines will hold a public sale at his residence three miles west and one mile south of Claypool next Wednesday September 9. Items include 3 head of horses 2 head hogs chickens 2 tons hay potatoes farming implements buggy wagon canned fruit household and kitchen furniture with usual terms and 9 months time. Sale begins at 10 00 a.m. Col J D Gill auctioneer and W H Kern clerk.
Curtis Overman reports the annual Overman James reunion last Friday with more than two hundred members present. Attendees enjoyed a pleasant sociable day at the gathering.
The Needle and Thimble Club met at Mrs. Samuel Smiths home on Thursday Aug 27 1908. They quilted one quilt knitted one comfort and did other sewing. Nineteen members and six visitors attended. They plan to meet with Mrs. Carter on Thursday evening Sept 3. The program committee arranged a nice program and all members are urged to attend. Mrs E P Snyder, Sec.
The livery barn of Daniel Snell in Sidney burned down Friday night at 9 o'clock. Five horses were killed, along with four buggies and a large quantity of hay and oats. Loss estimated at $2,000 with $900 insured. Cause under investigation, possible ignition from haymow or a discarded cigarette.
A prepared record mounted above Silver Lake Indiana's town hall entry, dated August 1908, lists board officials and local laborers with party affiliations. It muses on whether future generations will classify the document as stone age or Bryan era propaganda.
A fragment mentions Sunday visitors at the Jacob Haey residence during an hour of town social activity. Other details are unreadable.
A speaker argues education should forge citizens with hearts and minds who improve society and humanity. Education's aim is moral and civic betterment, not mastery of science alone, urging teachers and communities to model honesty and uprightness for every pupil.
Dr Pritchard and his wife came back Thursday from Georgetown Kentucky after a two month stay. The doctor is greatly improved and nearly recovered from a stroke suffered while away.
A four person auto tour from WaFontaine spent Sunday at Beaver Dam Lake. On the way back they were forced to stop at Silver Lake for repairs. The engine pounded loudly as they reached town.
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