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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1913
Page
1
A fast moving auto struck a horse and buggy at Rager's Corner Sunday. The horse was fatally injured and later killed. The auto occupants, four people from Busey, escaped unharmed with no damage to their vehicle.
Readable fragments mention people and places in a local notice. Details are incomplete but imply an attached home coming or related event with named individuals and locations.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Virginia and a listing near Pees West Nate and Mesrs Haan. The legible portion provides no clear event or names to form a full summary. The text lacks coherent facts to describe a specific person, place, or outcome.
An early meeting at a Dupen lake camp ended last Sunday with large attendance. Ministers from various parts were present and delivered numerous sermons. One missionary to Africa from the United States announced plans to return to the dark continent in about six months.
William Rickel of Nebraska is visiting the T. C. McClure home and other locations in Indiana this week. He last visited Indiana twenty nine years ago and is making his first return to the Hoosier state in that period.
Spend Day on Bank of the Lake. No basket picnic will be held at Myrtle Glenn park Sunday Sept 14. The program is not yet fully arranged but preaching service at day by Pew Buck the subject The Fatherhood of God and The Brotherhood of Man. A feature at 1 30 in the afternoon by John Kelly of Marion subject The Signs of the Times. Bring well filled baskets.
The young daughter of Mr and Mrs Grover Dick of the south part of town has been ill for a week but is showing marked improvement today.
Residents from this place joined a holiness gathering last Sunday at Beavat Park in proagtiness near Alexandria. Several attendees traveled to the event reflecting local religious engagement.
William Brown rents the Yates property in the northeast part of town and has begun housekeeping. Mr and Mrs Brown are at home to their friends.
Frank Barnes of the northwest area traded horses with Glen Tullis last week. Residents split on who benefited but both men expressed satisfaction with the exchange.
Arther Hively and wife attended a Nelson family gathering in Disko last Sunday with 23 relatives including Robert and Jessie Nelson from the west. The reunion was described as a jolly gathering with all immediate relatives present.
A large audience attended a musical event last Saturday evening at the Scott Lawrence home south of town. The program featured students from the home and a teacher's guidance with several speakers praising the event. ice cream and cake were served after.
A reader warns of dangerous road crossings in Silver Lake with cars speeding on Main Street and Jefferson Street. The piece cites a state law banning speeds over six miles per hour in obstructed views and calls for enforcement to prevent injuries or a possible fatal accident. Town officials are urged to enforce laws within incorporated limits.
A Lutheran church in AZ lists upcoming services with preaching by the pastor after a baptism. The notice invites parishioners to attend and participate in Sunday worship at the local congregation.
A family outing to North Manchester was planned for Saturday with the Chaties Whreater and Ubivit family. The group aims to spend time together and include Uriey and Mors in the visit.
Bowen was taken ill at the church last Sunday with a heart attack and driven home by car. He is slowly recovering.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions automobiles, a bitten person, a wife, a visit to W. J. and a delivery to a party. It references a car, delivery, and a future transfer to a person named Lowe, with several unclear proper names.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a wedding notice or marriage preparation with unclear names and dates. The readable bits mention a betrothal theme and potential key participants, but specifics remain obscured.
Sprained ankle suffered by Sprashwed Ankle Miss Chips Brown at Yellow Creek Lake campground Sunday. She was seated with Mrs. Will Breano when nearby horses kicked, leading to a misstep that twisted her ankle and will require several weeks to recover.
C A Pearson of this place and Harry Hutchen of Wabash completed a recent deal for the James Nelson barber shop. Pearson now owns the shop and has engaged Harry Bouse and Pierre Underhill to operate the business.
Residents with relatives buried in Hill cemetery southeast of town are invited to meet there Thursday September 11 to clear weeds and undergrowth. Bring lunch and tools to make the grounds look well kept.
W R Wederick will teach this winter at the Blastings school five miles southwest of Milford. The school commonly hosts 35 to 40 pupils each term. He comes recommended to Jefferson township trustees as an excellent young man. The term begins Monday September 10.
Silver Lake High School opened Monday morning with 44 pupils in attendance. Superintendent Cline will lead the four schools and aims to improve conditions from the start. Principal Prof Mortison, a capable young man, is ready to meet duties. faculty fault would impede progress.
A Saturday afternoon meeting at the Commercial State Bank was postponed by the arranging committee honoring Old Settlers. They decided it was too late for this year and will reconvene early next summer to finalize entertainments and scheduling for next year’s gathering.
Roann announces an outdoor concert this Thursday evening. The band invites residents to join the crowd for a free community music event under the evening sky. The program details and times are not specified in the notice.
A notice states Miss Valera will teach at Whiting Schools starting Monday as an instructor. The appointment confirms her post and location, outlining her role in the district.
The Moyer and Rickel families held their seventh annual reunion on Beaver Dam lake farm grounds on August 28 1913. Over two hundred relatives shared a noon dinner, heard a secretary report and read family obits births and marriages, elected officers, and planned next year’s gathering.
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