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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
9
Provost Marshal General Crowder announced changes to the new draft. He said 18 year olds and men over 36 will be called later and a questionnair mailing will start after registration day. By September 15 states should report registrations and serial numbers will be assigned as questionnaires go out.
The ReEGcorp issue includes reports on the two local banks and the Claypool bank. Combined resources of the three banks exceed 300000 dollars, reflecting rapid growth as they conduct extensive business.
Neighbors gathered at the Wal ter Tridle place last Saturday to plow a sixteen acre field for harrowing and sowing wheat. Thirteen plows, drawn by thirty horses, completed the job in hours, aiding Mr. Tridle who has been homebound with inflammatory rheumatism. The volunteers include Albert Beber Ransom Harris George Leckrcone Clarence Hill Steve Hill Chester Rouse William Secore HWiza Brady Ernest Carr Solomon Helser Earl Zile Robert Warren and Arthur Tracy.
Rev and Mrs A D Buck of Avon Park Florida spent several days this week visiting friends. Rev Buck served as pastor of the M E church in this place eight years ago.
An authorized subscription agency from Brush & Hanson at the Record office in Silver Luke invites readers to call for catalogs and money saving magazine clubs. They promise to handle all subscriptions and save time for customers.
Mrs. H G Groninger is recovering at home after an operation last week and is hoped to be up soon. Her niece Miss Esther Leckrone, a trained nurse from South Bend, is helping care for her.
William Hill, long in failing health, was taken to Rochester hospital Friday for a minor operation. He was returned home the same day and is progressing as well as can be expected given his serious condition.
Mr and Mrs Allen DeHaven of Elk hart spent several days the first of the week visiting friends. They were joined by their grandson Arthur Holmes and family. The DeHaven and Holmes families once lived in Silver Lake area and are well known nearby.
Dennis Parker writes from Camp Sherman Alabama describing tents, dirt floors and rain flooding floors. He mentions new camps Camp Sherman and Camp Custer and a rifle range drill upcoming for two weeks. He notes no drill recently and jokes about not having a rifle. He highlights cotton fields and a field meet between the 67th and 45th regiments and hopes Silver Lake friends visit Monday.
Sunday marked the second gasless observance with far fewer departures than the first. People stayed home or limited travel, facing mild scrutiny but largely complying to conserve fuel for the army.
Don Herold notes 4,750,000 Europeans died of starvation since the war began, with 4,250,000 killed in fighting. He recalls lack of casualty lists and criticizes wartime perspective, citing Hoover's shift from relief abroad to action where food is. He warns Americans about food shortages at home versus those starving abroad.
An aged resident of the locality died last Saturday in a Warsaw hospital after ten days of treatment. She had lived east of town at the Snyder home for years and had been an invalid, cared for like a child. Her funeral was held Monday in Claypool with a large attendance.
Dr Hay relocates his dental parlors from above Somme hardware to the rear of Farmers Bank. Once settled he will offer pleasant quarters and invites patrons to visit the new location.
A large crowd attended the Parker Brothers livestock sale held at their farm north west of town yesterday. Buyers lined up for bids as the boys continued their established sale method attracting many interested participants.
A short Record notes Verba Tullis enlisted in the aviation corps, went to Fort Wayne then Jefferson Barracks Missouri, entered detention camp, received a uniform, and was discharged after two days due to physical disability. He appeared with his parents last week and is now employed in South Bend.
Five War Savings Stamps will fund a rifle for a soldier, ensuring he is equipped for duty. The appeal urges readers to contribute to the war effort by purchasing stamps.
The U S Food Administration announced that after December 1 beer and other malt liquors cannot be manufactured. A conference with President Wilson and officials from the fuel food and railroad administrations and the war industries board led to this decision. Immediate suspension of grain purchases for malt making was ordered.
A group of youth gathered last Sunday afternoon to form a team and wagon and visit Yellow Creek lake. They spent a few hours enjoying the trip and reflecting on the tiresome overland journeys of their forefathers. The youths remain strictly patriotic and would avoid using an auto on a gasless Sunday unless absolutely necessary.
Governor Goodrich appointed Mrs W B Siders of Warsaw to represent Kosciusko county in the sixth annual Mississippi Valley Conference on Tuberculosis. The meeting will convene at the Planters Hotel in Saint Louis on October 24.
Newton county residents gathered at the park last Saturday for their annual meeting. The event drew many families from the area and attendees reported a very good time.
The funeral for Mrs Amanda Yo cum was conducted in Mentone on Wednesday. Aged about 75, she was sister to Uncle Fred Hines who lives northwest of town. Mr Hines is now the sole surviving family member.
In this region a large quantity of corn is present both in fields and shocks. Within six to eight miles of Kosciusko the crop is very good and may be ready to husk and crib when conditions favor the season.
The St. Joseph conference of the United Brethren church closed its Winona session after reading the year’s appointments. Rev. Dickson is assigned to the This Charge for the coming year. Reports show growing church strength with appointments including Atwood S M Hill Atwood, W A Rittenhouse Bremen, C A Sickafoose Claypool, J W Dickson Columbia City, H R BeBruler Frankfort, N McCoy Fulton Circuits, O L Richhart Laketon, F B Feightner North Manchester, D Robinson Plymouth, A M Cummins Rochester Circuit, H K E Butler Solomon's Creek, O B Wells Twelve Mile, C A Spitler Twelve Mile, W P Noble Warsaw, Alice Noble Warsaw Circuit, J W Lower Warsaw.
Last Friday afternoon embroidery club members were entertained at the home of Mrs. C. A. Pearson. The event featured socializing and light refreshments in a informal gathering.
Members of the Victoria reading club held a meeting Monday night at the Mrs J C Huy home. The report notes discussion of club activities and upcoming events with no disruptions.
By order of the Postmaster General a fee of $500 will be made hereafter for the installation of all telephones for the Peoples Mutual Telephone Company.
The notice warns readers in arrears on subscriptions to pay by October 1 or have the paper ceased to their address. It urges those owing to settle promptly to avoid being dropped from the list and reported to the U.S. War Board.
The conference at Winona drew a smaller crowd than expected last Sunday due to a gasolineless day. Few machines were present and travel by railroad or Interurban was too inconvenient.
Registration boards began work at seven o'clock Thursday morning and have been busy all day registering male citizens between 18 and 45 years of age for military service.
State department launches seed corn campaign this fall to gather store and select seed. Meetings start Monday Sept 16 in Seward at 3 p m and continue Tuesday Sept 17 in Monroe Clay Franklin Jackson Luke and Leonard Murphy farms with brief one hour sessions inviting all farmers to attend.
Wilbur Amiss arrives from Indianapolis on Sunday evening to stay a month or more with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Amiss southeast of town. He will help with fall work and his wife has already been here for a couple of weeks.
A Sunday afternoon crowd of local youngsters attended the baseball game between Claypool and Mentone teams at Claypool. The event drew many from the area to watch the matchup and support their teams.
Kosciusko County voters must register by October 7 to vote next November. The registration board began work Monday at the courthouse in Warsaw. Those unwilling to travel to the county seat can obtain blanks at the RecorRpD office in Silver Lake and complete them at home.
Misa Thelma Paul entertained about thirty young friends Tuesday evening at her home just north of town. The gathering included a marshmallow toast and a weenie toast and was described as an exceptionally good time.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Teeter and Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Aispaugh attended the funeral in Napanee for John W. Teeter eldest brother of J. A. Teeter. He was over sixty six and had been ill at home for about two years.
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