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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
1
Robert Warren was struck on the head by a falling ensilage cutter pipe while loading corn at the Joe Swihart farm northeast of here. The blow caused a deep scalp wound needing six stitches, plus bruises to the left side shoulder and arm. a physician treated him and he was resting well.
Farmers south of Watsaw report more than twenty hog deaths from cholera in the past week. An inspector from the state veterinarian's office in Indianapolis investigated the cases and ordered burial of the infected remains.
Percy Helser and his family moved onto a Michigan farm they recently traded for near Dowagiac and plan to make it their future home.
A fire destroyed the Te Glek tile factory near North Manchester last Saturday causing an estimated loss of 30000 dollars. The blaze started when a park falling on the roof ignited flames that spread to drying sheds before an alarm was raised. The buildings were soon consumed.
Articles issued for the People's Co-Operative store at Ijamsville authorize real estate dealings erecting buildings and general merchandise. The firm will issue one thousand shares at 25 dollars each.
Mrs. C Yates of Paducah reports to the RD that former resident Mr. Yates is in poor health and employed by the Furgeson firm. She notes the old home town paper arrives on Saturdays and remains a comfort despite his breakdown and hardening condition.
Mrs. Sarah Amiss, 97, will register on Monday October 4 and vote in November. She has lived with Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Amiss at the corner of High and Sycamore streets for years and appears in good health and sound mind.
Charles Frederick aged 54 collapsed while loading corn in a Bolivar area field and died from apoplexy. Funeral held Tuesday at Fairview near Servia with Rev. Noah McCoy officiating. Mrs Frederick, sister of R H Harris, had recently visited the Harris home.
A L Lawshe a former third assistant postmaster general and auditor for Cuba and the Philippine Islands died at his home in Los Angeles California last Tuesday He was known to many locally and his parents once lived near Silver Lake about fifteen years ago Lawshe also served as auditor during Cuba period under U S protection and later in the Philippines Territory He passed away in Western Home.
Monday’s Rexall straw vote results show Thomas Harding ahead in Indiana with 6678 male votes and 2164 Cox votes, plus 6678 total Harding tallies for males and 1245 Cox for females in the state. Local turnout remains light at the Rager drug store with 82 votes counted so far. another count is planned for Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Rhodes, who had been ill and sent to the county infirmary weeks ago, recovered enough to visit the Amanda Rhodes home in the eastern part of town yesterday and departed today to stay with her sister and family near LaFayette.
J Hobart Barr formerly an instructor to our schools last winter has become principal of a township high school near Roanoke.
CGL Leonard traveled to Yellow Banks Monday for a week long rest lifting from work duties amid a scheduled break. He plans to return after the retreat.
W. H. McEwen has accepted the role of city editor for the Warsaw Union and started duties this Monday. He will oversee local desk operations and contribute to city news coverage.
The National Military Home at Marion will become a national neuro psychiatric sanitarium for World War veterans. Inmates will be moved to Hast ern Southern Danville or North Western branches with government transportation paid. Those unable to move stay at Marion. preparations begin after October 1.
The article notes a surge in home canning with abundant fruit this season. Housewives stock up for winter, depleting glass and tin can supplies as stores struggle to restock. Neighbors borrow cans and some fruit spoils for lack of containers.
A group of travelers arrived by an overland truck and canvas shops to tell fortunes. Several residents paid for readings before the caravan moved on.
G A Brush and M Jaques traveled to Indianapolis for the G A R national encampment this week. They returned home Tuesday evening after attending the event.
Sherman Rhodes of Versailles Ohio says he has been sick most of the summer but now can work part time. He invites locals seeking year long employment to apply at his place.
All parties desiring an absent vot ers ballot to vote at the coming election should not make application for same to the county clerk earlier than thirty days before the election and then such request must be accompanied by a two cent stamp for mailing the ballot.
James McCoy and family arrived Tuesday evening from Pokagan Michigan with their household effects. McCoy is the gentleman who traded places with P Helser and they are welcomed into the community as excellent people.
An explosion on Wall Street New York last Thursday destroyed several buildings. Thirty four people died and hundreds were injured. Authorities suspect bombs or dynamite brought by a truck driven by an anarchist.
The upcoming election will use identical ballots and the same voting booths for all voters. No separation by gender, and all ballots will be placed in shared ballot boxes.
Miss Maxine Snyder of Grosso Co takes a two week vacation visiting Urbana La Fontain Fort Wayne Argos and La Paz.
A public safety note emphasizes inspecting chimneys now to prevent stove fires. It cites two thirds of fall fire losses from defective flues and notes chimneys that were fine last season can crack over summer. The community prides itself on fire safety precautions.
Sunday afternoon at North Manchester spectators watched a ball game between North Manchester and Fort Wayne. The North Manchester team won the contest in a clear victory.
The community notes that Frank Barnes and his wife will move to Akron early next week after a sale Saturday afternoon. A number of locals attended the sale and observed the Barnes departure plans.
Mr and Mrs Dora Raber of Lapaz welcome a baby son born last week. Mrs Raber formerly Miss Bessie Snyder daughter of Mr and Mrs E P Snyder of this place.
Roann prepares two Booster days in October with a booster crowd expected. Exhibits will feature premiums and an industrial parade is planned to showcase local industry and vendors.
The Farmers Co-Operative Telephone Company plans to raise prices after taking over the Peoples Mutual Telephone Company on October 1. Indiana Public Services Commission cites too-low rates with new proposed charges including rural party lines at 1.50 and business lines up to 2.00, plus a 25 cent cash discount if paid by the 10th.
The notice urges all unregistered voters to register by October 4 with another chance for those who missed the September 4 deadline. It warns that unregistered voters will be barred from voting in the November election regardless of party, and emphasizes that everyone should register and cast a ballot.
Two day vacation planned as Silver Lake and Lake Town schools close Wednesday evening for the duration of the week to allow pupils to attend both fairs.
Prices in England may rise as bread could cost 30 cents per loaf with a potential 5 cent increase. The country is harvesting a small wheat crop, the smallest since early records, signaling tighter supplies.
Fragmentary communication mentions J P Homman from Ohio with a note about paying for two papers. Details are unreadable and cannot confirm date, amount, or recipient.
Miss Freda Tucker daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Tucker leaves southeast of town to attend college in Madison for the winter term.
The majority of farmers are engaged in cutting corn and preparing for fall seeding. Crop appears in good condition and expected to yield well across the country.
The Bourbon Fair is scheduled to be held October 8th and anticipated to be the largest ever. Local officials and residents expect record turnout and extensive exhibits as preparations proceed.
During recess at the high school several freshmen were initiating classmates. Gilbert Hamman was put over a basement stair banister and fell, injuring his head, shoulders, and right arm. Ligaments torn, a bone near the wrist broken, and he received medical care from a physician.
C C Carter was downtown last Saturday after a brief illness with mumps. He appeared pale and under the weather but is improving, marking the first outing in weeks as he recovers at home.
Leonard Smith and his wife Georgia Little, recently married in Wabash, stayed at the Leonard home on East Main Street for several days. After visiting relatives, they will relocate to Jacksonville, Florida, where Smith will work as manager for Strout Real Estate Agency of New York in the state of Florida.
Mrs. Ira Coy reports her mother Mrs. Ella Koons of Marion is recovering after an operation at the Mayo Brothers hospital in Rochester Minnesota. She is progressing well and will soon be able to go home.
Pleasant day last Sunday drew George Ayers and family hosting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ayers of Weldon Illinois Edward Ayers and family near Rose Hill John Ayers and wife east of town and Henry Ayers visiting from afar The reunion marked the first time the five brothers had gathered in several years and they enjoyed a pleasant day together.
Early Wednesday Mort Frye drove slowly down the street in a machine. R M Frye practiced a stunt and dumped musk melons from a basket toward the Commercial State Bank door. Three local residents witnessed the odd scene from the corner.
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