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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1915
Page
1
Saran Rowalt, longtime resident, dies after weeks of illness at her sister’s home. Her niece Della Krieg, a nurse from South Whitley, cared for her in the final days. Remains to be buried in Ohio.
Mrs Sarah Rowalt born near Steam Corners Ohio September 41 1831 died in Silver Lake Indiana September 12 1915 aged 84. She married Conrad Rowalt June 4 1856 and had one son and one daughter both preceded her. She joined Evangelical church in youth and remained faithful. Survived by sister Mrs Mary Sigler and several nephews and nieces. remains interred at Pleasant Hill cemetery Ontario with rites in nephew's presence.
We express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness and help during the illness and death of our dear sister Mrs. Mary Sigler.
C Johnson relocates his harness shop from Laketon today and will occupy the A J Scott room just north of the Recorp office. The move takes place Thursday.
The event highlights McUray's Hereford cattle as the main draw, promising a premier exhibition at the North Manchester fair with cattle worth the admission.
Mrs. Charles Snoke died suddenly at her home northwest of town Monday evening after giving birth to a daughter that afternoon. She was 22 years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Hardner of Plymouth, married to Charles Snoke two years ago. Survived by husband and infant, parents, two sisters, two brothers and many relatives. Funeral at U B Church in Claypool Wednesday with large attendance.
Mr and Mrs Ed F Schoch and Mr and Mrs Clarence Hicks of Hart Wayne spent a day visiting the C A Pearson home and enjoyed time at the lake on Sunday.
Members of the Mazda class of the M. E. Sunday School met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Warner southeast of town last evening. A program was rendered, refreshments were served, and an enjoyable evening was reported.
The St. Joseph District of the United Brethren held a large meeting and set the 1916 session for Warsaw. Local assignments include F. D. Atwood, J. W. Bourbon, N. E. Burker, W. H. Butler, J. L. Claypool, S. M. Colbournd, J. W. Callies, O. B. Fulton, C. A. Logansport, C. B. Laketon, J. T. Newville, L. W. Pleasant Lake, and Noah McCoy at South Whitley.
Mrs. H. A. Martindale and daughters Mabel and Helen escaped serious injury when a runaway colt attached to a cart bolted toward home. The buggy overturned injuring all three. the top, wheels, and cart suffered extensive damage. Grimes and Deaton had recently returned home from town when the frightened colt charged and caused the wreck.
The Recap lists six weddings from the past week in which a bride or groom is well known locally. The Rec or joins friends in offering hearty congratulations to each couple.
William H. Welder and Estella McClannahan were united in marriage in the Warsaw clerk office on Monday. The bride is a niece of Mrs. Oscar Tullis who has resided at the Tullis home for much of the past year.
Several from Claypool attended the funeral of Mrs Beigh last Friday. Others from Silver Lake and nearby attended the funeral of Mrs Snake held in Claypool on Wednesday afternoon.
Samuel D. Secore and Miss Treva M. Tucker both of Burket were married in Warsaw on Saturday forenoon. They plan to set up housekeeping in Burket and later move to a nearby farm. The bride is the daughter of Ira M. and Mrs. Tucker of the area.
Misa Blanche Timberman visiting Ohio for a week long stay with relatives and friends, traveling from residence northwest of town.
A Saturday gathering at the Ezra Huffman home south of town hosted the South Pleasant threshing ring. Members conducted the season’s threshing business then shared ice cream, noting an ample supply for all.
Lima Ohio evangelist ex gambler turned preacher Rev C E Strawbridge delivers gospel at Claypool with song service at 1 30 and preaching at 2 00 Sunday September 26 audience urged to hear him after conversion at Billy Sunday tabernacle in Lima.
Percy Walburn traveled to North Manchester last Saturday to start a job with the Peabody Company. He and his wife will take rooms in North Manchester and perform light housekeeping.
Miss Jennie Nelson daughter of Mrs Lizzie Nelson long resident with Mrs Turner in Warsaw married last week to Roy Sloan son of Attorney Sloan of Warsaw. They will begin house keeping on the Sloan farm west of Warsaw. Relatives and friends extend congratulations.
Miss Maude Colbert who left here last week for Warsaw to work in the overall factory has given up the position and is now employed at a hotel in Bourbon.
Announcement from Silver Lake reports the marriage of Ruth Buck to James L. Kreigbaum in Huntington on Tuesday September 14 1913. Ruth Buck is the daughter of Rev A D Buck formerly of Silver Lake. The couple will reside at 631 Charles Street Huntington after October 11.
Mrs. Ennis and her daughter Mary returned home to Indianapolis on Saturday after a month visiting at the Charles Walter residence southwest of Capitol City.
Frank Smith departed yesterday for the Soldiers Home at Sandusky Ohio after a week visit with his brother Samuel Smith and wife and at the Underhill and Pearson homes.
Dale A Wood and Miss Florence E Gall wed in a Saturday afternoon ceremony performed by Rev H W Bennett in Warsaw. The couple, both locals, planned the event for the groom turning 21, and will start housekeeping in North Manchester where Wood has worked. Friends extend congratulations.
Mrs Fay Kahnt and her children, who had stayed a couple of months with her mother Mrs Winona Leonard and grandmother Mrs Mary Meek, left last Saturday for their home in Albuquerque New Mexico.
Ransom Harris living northeast of town displayed a tall stalk of soy peas at the Commercial State Bank. Harris grows several acres of the crop valued for livestock feed.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Sunday of the west neighborhood started by auto last Wednesday for Sherwood Michigan to visit Frank Sunday and family. They stayed overnight near Tippecanoe at W. E. Eagleberger’s home and later visited the Charities Sunday family in Elkhart and E. M. Long’s country home. They viewed thriving farms with crops and noted land around Sherwood selling for 100 to 125 dollars per acre. They expect to return home next Monday or Tuesday.
The obituary notes A F Rice attended the funeral of his sister Mrs Fannie Porter near Yellow Creek lake after returning from Flemingsburg Kentucky. Mrs Porter aged about 54 died after a ten day illness as the fourth of twelve children.
Here visiting in Sidney is Mrs. Mabel Deaton sister of Mrs. D F Hamman and husband and also her grandmother Mrs Elizabeth Ball and aunt Mrs Ira Leckrone and family creating a family gathering this week.
Miss Vera Kern accepted a position as instructor in music drawing and domestic science in the Pierceton schools and prepared for the opening of school last Saturday in Pierceton.
Will Smith, staying at the National Military Home near Dayton, Ohio, reports undergoing his fourth operation for fistula hemorrhoids and piles on September 9. Surgeon Dr Grove led the procedure with Dr Roush assisting, and hospital staff consider it a success though recovery will be lengthy. Friends hope he recovers in time to visit the park next spring.
Rev. Spiker, newly appointed minister for the Claypool charge, will deliver his first sermon at the U B church next Sunday evening September 19. A large attendance is desired.
Members of the Embroidery club were entertained at the home of Mrs. I. A. Snoberger Tuesday evening. A very pleasant time was reported by attendees.
Warden Smith traveled to Martinsville last Saturday to receive several weeks of treatment for rheumatism at the sanitarium.
The Timberman daughter wed Mr. Little in a surprise ceremony watched by family and friends. A three course supper followed at the bride’s parents home near Wells farm north-west of town. Guests included W F Little and others. serenade later capped the evening. The couple plans to live on a farm near Claypool.
A petition filed with county auditor Victor D. Mock seeks eleven miles of improved roads in Clay township, with 40 foot wide highways. The north south Silver Lake Wearsaw road five miles and east west six miles would link with Gresso road and a Warsaw city north line route, forming part of the Dixie highway. about 175 freeholders support appointing an engineer and viewers and setting an election date.
The H. R. Miles family came back to their Upland residence last Saturday. Mr. Miles will stay there until road work is finished.
Ira Tucker moved his family from Barket to this place and now occupies rooms above the Dr. Leckrone office after years at the Burt blacksmith shop.
Mr and Mrs J F Skinner and daughter Ethel with granddaughter Miss Janette Skinner visited the county infirmary last Sunday along with Mrs Eliza beth Snoberger and Mrs I A Sno berger to see Alva Rockhill and family.
Mrs. Elmer Laughman visited Palestine Tuesday to see her brother Martin Shoemaker who remains in serious condition from injuries he suffered when kicked by a horse last week.
Miss Dorothy Meek has returned to her home in Tiosa after visiting her grandmother Mrs. Mary Meek and her aunt Mrs. J. C. Hay and family.
Archie Lowman sustained a left knee injury two weeks ago while working as a fireman on a dredge north of Yellow Creek lake. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Lowman reside on North Jefferson street. He was struck on the back of the knee by an engine crank while his knee rested against timber, with possible fractures. He remains in pain but can travel about town on crutches.
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