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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
1
Hazel Deaton, a neighborhood incident near Lima Ohio, was doused with carbolic acid by a middle aged stranger on her back porch. The liquid burned her arms face and neck and blinded her eyes briefly. A large search by armed neighbors failed to locate the assailant.
A very pleasant day was spent at the I E Jones home last Sunday with John Jones and family Vernon and Ralph, Clem Jones, Peter Horne and family, Burket's son and wife Andrew Rhine and wife, James Horne and wife from Ohio. The day will long be remembered by all present.
Samuel Hohman and family from Dooley Montana visited relatives near Yellow Creek lake traveling over 1500 miles in eight days. They used a Ford and limited night travel. The party plans to stay in the region for a period.
Trustees Paulus and Hill were in Warsaw Monday for the regular monthly meeting of the county board of education.
A very large crowd attended the Parker livestock sale held west of town on Tuesday. The event drew buyers and onlookers, with bidding activity reported throughout the day.
A large crowd gathered at the Brethren church in Warsaw last Friday for the funeral of Albert Gronin ger. Mrs. Noble led the services, with relatives neighbors and friends in attendance sharing sympathies.
Former pastor Reverend I W Singer of the M B E church died at his Anderson residence last Friday. He was widely known in this locality and connected communities.
The remains of Mrs Catherine Bell, whose death was noted earlier, arrived Saturday and were taken to the home of her sister Mrs Mary Caldwet. Services were held at the United Baptist Church.
Catherine Myers Huffman Bell, born July 23 1830 in Berkeley County Virginia, died August 29 1917 in Afton Oklahoma at age 87. She married Samuel Huffman in 1849, widowed 1877, remarried Enoch Bell in 1884 who died 1994. She lived with her niece Mrs Wm Bast and died after a long illness. Survived by one relative Mrs Mary Caldwell of Silver Lake Indiana. Funeral Sept 2 1917 at United Brethren church Silver Lake. Rev Rittenhouse officiated. interment Lakeview Cemetery.
A letter urges erecting sign boards at town entrances in all directions. It argues signs will tell travelers the town name, reduce residents' questions, and show progress. Four signs are proposed at a modest cost, already tried successfully elsewhere in the state.
Master Joe Cline, who had been visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs A B Cline, returned to his Dayton Ohio home last Friday after several weeks spent in Ohio.
Orval Carr, a carrier on route two, will be on a fifteen day vacation. Paul Kerlin will conduct daily rounds over the route in Carr's absence.
The A. D. Shireman family gathered at Lake Manitou near Rochester last Sunday for a reunion. Family members joined relatives to share memories and photos from previous gatherings and catch up on news.
Word from Mentone reports Scott Pontius broke his right arm near the wrist when attempting to crank an automobile this Wednesday morning. He will be laid up for some time.
The Hathaway and Mann families announce a reunion to be held Sunday at the T. B. Hathaway location southeast of town.
A Monday gathering hosted by the Sentz family included Mrs. LW B Shuman Jamaily of Akron Chester Jontz and family from South Bend Mrs Bernard Yotter of Claypool Everett Jontz and family Russel Jontz and Mrs T A Jontz. The day featured a basket dinner socializing and a lakeside outing with relatives from Columbia City Mishawaka and more.
Cory Raber and his family moved to North Manchester from Gary in the latter part of last week seeking a fresh start.
Haney received a letter from Harold Ilerald grandson of Mrs Jacob stationed at the naval training station in Newport Rhode Island. Due to time and space constraints the letter cannot be published this week but will appear in the next issue.
OG McClure and Irvin Parker sent two carloads of cattle to the Indianapolis market on Tuesday.
Dr J M Amiss attended an old time teachers gathering Friday afternoon at the brick church two miles west of North Manchester. Forty to fifty years ago teachers were present and enjoyed a pleasant social time with refreshments served.
Mrs. Mary Rantz arrives home after a two week trip to Gays Mills Wisconsin with her daughter Mrs. C B Lunsford and husband. The report notes the family accompanying her and the location of her visit.
The article urges all drivers to extend the hand as a signal before turning left on streets and in alleys. It emphasizes signaling regardless of a vehicle behind and notes this is a key caution even near private drives and street crossings.
Richard Davis will hold a public sale of live stock on Tuesday September 18 at his north town location. Large bills advertised. An ad appears elsewhere in this issue.
Joseph Little and Harry Kline will hold a dissolution sale at the Harry Kline place four miles southwest of town. It starts next Tuesday September 11 at one o'clock. Look for large bills. An ad appears elsewhere in this issue.
The stock of goods in the Fitton store room owned by Mr Harris of Mentone was sold last week to John Fisher of Packerton. On Tuesday Fisher moved the goods to Packerton and plans to run a general store there.
The heating system in the school is undergoing repairs this week to be ready for use when cold weather arrives.
Through the columns of the Arc orn I desire to thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the death and funeral of my dear sister for the floral offerings Mrs. Mary A Caldwell has
Local agency Brush and Hanson at the Record office in Silver Lake promotes subscriptions to any magazine. Call to receive a savings catalog and order through their authorized service to save time and money.
A workman started plastering the Charles Young house on Tuesday morning, marking the commencement of interior renovations. The project details show plastering in progress with workers on site and standard construction activity observed.
Jarry Chapman and family from Bloomingdale visited here Saturday and Sunday. They had been in Chicago for a short visit and stopped at T.B. Evans Asa Sprigg and S.F. McKrill homes.
A surprise birthday gathering was held Tuesday evening at the A J Kreamer home in the east part of town for Mary on her sixteenth birthday. Guests included Mrs Ralph Kreamer, R T Kreamer and family, Mary and Dorothy Hathaway, Fay Smith, and others enjoying music, games, ice cream, cake, and fruit salad.
Members of the A B Sunday school class and the aid society gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs Bennie Drudge’s home in Silver Lake. The event surprised Mr and Mrs Drudge and welcomed them back to the community and to the Sunday school class.
The Pontius family reunion takes place today at the park with many relatives attending. Reporters could not provide a full update before press time.
Maxine Snyder resigned from her position at the Norman store. She is visiting relatives in Mentone for several weeks.
Mrs Alpheus Hildenbrand died suddenly at her home northeast of town after years of illness and recent treatment. Funeral services were held at Claypool on Sunday for the deceased with burial following.
Edith J Correll wife of Alpheus Hiddenbrand died August 30 1917 at her home near Silver Lake Indiana aged 47 years 7 months 25 days She leaves two daughters Clea Fay and Laven Verne a husband two brothers two sisters and many relatives The funeral was held at the U B church in Claypool conducted by Rev I B Martindale and she was buried in the Claypool cemetery Ready for the resurrection morn echoes Prepare to meet thy God
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and aid during the illness and death of our beloved companion and mother.
Norman Tucker and family came home last Saturday evening after a week long car trip in Ohio to visit relatives.
A wild west show in Wabash last Friday attracted many locals who seemed pleased with the performance.
The Indiana state fair underway in Indianapolis draws many attendees from the local community as organizers report strong participation and interest this week.
An OCR fragment records a brief social note about a visit in Indianapolis. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. A T Je Alana Sat and a person named Metheny, though details are incomplete. Limited readable names and hints of a home visit appear.
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