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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
1
Mrs Winfield Christner died Saturday evening at her home after a seven year tuberculosis illness. She was 53 and lifelong resident. Survived by husband Devon three sisters Mrs Lewis Ayers Weldon IL Mrs Joel Arnold and Miss Effie Lightcap. Funeral Monday at Lutheran church with Rev A Z Fry berger Warsaw. Interment in South Pleasant cemetery.
Curtis Roller and family visited the area with relatives and friends for several days last week. Roller spent years in this locality in the eighties and nineties and has many acquaintances here. He works at the New York Central shops in Elkhart and holds a good job.
All parties seeking an absent vot er's ballot must not apply before thirty days prior to the election. Requests require a two cent stamp for mailing the ballot to the county clerk.
Harry Rice, who had served in a Norman drug store for a few months, resigned Saturday to return home and enroll in schooling to complete his course.
The Charles Snyder family moved yesterday into a residence on North Jefferson Street in the northern part of town that was formerly owned by Hugh Bowen.
John Snyder and his wife have moved their household effects into his mother Electa Snyder’s residence on North Jefferson street after selling their East Sycamore street property and will reside there for a time with Mrs. Electa Snyder.
A reader recounts a household accident where a young wife sliced her wrist with a can opener. Prompt First Aid training and swift medical care prevented blood poisoning as the doctor arrived. The account urges universal training in Ameri Gross First Aid for all settings.
Mrs. A Metzger reports two children Ebert and Catharine, residing with Mrs. Frank Ferree of Chicago, have diphtheria but are progressing well according to a letter received.
Alfred Harris and wife Pekamah Nebraska and Frank Seymore and wife Akron Ohio visited North Manchester due to Charles Frederick's death. They were with Mr and Mrs R Harris and spent Tuesday at the A M Clinic home northeast of town and plan to stay with Harris siblings for a few days.
There will be no picture show Thursday evening due to the Warsaw and North Manchester fairs. A good program has been arranged for Saturday night at the same venue.
Former Silver Lake resident Mrs. Ernest Myers, now in Warsaw Hospital, underwent an appendicitis operation last Friday and was reported to be getting along nicely. The Myers family lived here a couple of years ago and local residents regret her illness and wish her a full recovery.
Masked bandits robbed an Illinois Central mail car as the flyer train neared Chicago and escaped with six registered mail sacks. Loss was estimated between 10 000 and 80 000 dollars. The same train was held six months earlier for about 85 000 dollars.
Former Warsaw attorney Arthur F Biggs runs as a Republican candidate for judge of the Noble Whitley circuit. He currently practices law in Ligonier.
Barnes, who conducted a sale at his property northwest of town about two weeks ago, has relocated his family and household effects to Akron where they intend to stay for an extended period.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Bash left Elkhart for Miami Florida to establish a future home. Mrs Bash has suffered health decline for years and doctors recommended a warmer climate to aid her condition. They stayed with Andrew Hommano and wife on North Jefferson Street before traveling south.
Spent Sunday in Breman with James Nelson and wife of Wabash joining his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Nelson and Charles Amiss and family and Dr and Mrs J M Amiss as they motored over to Breman to spend the day with relatives.
Town and rural schools closed last Wednesday evening so pupils, and teachers, may attend the North Manchester or Warsaw fairs.
Local spectators traveled to Warsaw to watch North Manchester face Nappanee on the Warsaw diamond. North Manchester was defeated by a large margin, managing only a single run.
Mr and Mrs J R Norman visited son Claude in Muncie Sunday and were delayed returning after an auto crash Monday night. Their car struck a telephone pole causing a broken wheel and windshield. Mrs Worman suffered facial bruises from shattered glass during the collision. It took the entire day to repair.
Rev. C. E. Smith of Claypool in town Tuesday morning announces a three day community institute at the M. E. Church in Claypool on October 7 8 and 10 with afternoon and evening sessions. Prominent speakers are listed for each day and all residents are urged to attend as many sessions as possible.
The Merry Maids Musical Company will entertain the first Lyceum program Tuesday evening next week in the high school assembly room. Senior class members have worked hard and urge community attendance to support the event. A few season tickets remain available.
R. M. Frye disputes an article in our issue about his melon delivery at an early hour. He states he did not intend to make a donation to the parties and now expects each party to visit his place of business immediately to settle.
W B Wood, visiting at his daughter Mrs Lattimer in Alliance Ohio, plans to stay for the winter. He attends the M B E Church nearby which has 1735 members and 400 to 500 in Sunday School with collections from twenty to twenty six dollars. The church occupies two lots and is a substantial property.
Mrs Alice Leininger of Angola is listed as a Democratic candidate for the treasurer post in Stu ben county. She is the widow of the late Jonas Leininger, who once ran a store in the area now housing the central Drug Store.
Franzis Minear son of Mr and Mrs John Minear of Mentone former Claypool resident wed Elsie Thompson of Tippecanoe last Saturday. Newlyweds will reside in Muncie where Mr Minear is employed.
A cement truck ran off the road at the hill south of the city limits. It skidded into a ditch and part of the load spilled into a field, but only a few sacks were ruptured.
Harold B. Zook 42 a prominent manufacturer at Nappanee died Thursday night at his home following an appendectomy performed less than a week earlier. He was known for his business leadership and local contributions.
Harry Shepherd received a Victory Medal last Saturday as a token of his oversea service. The medal is neat and a proud possession for the recipient.
Mrs Margaret Paulus traveled to Detroit Michigan last Saturday for a four week visit with her grandson Roscoe Ladd and his family.
In Warsaw on the last Saturday the Kosciusko and Wabash county commissioners met and heard four bids for the Clinker bridge over Silver Creek southwest of town. Bert Whetstone of Mentone submitted the lowest bid of 2395.00 and was awarded the contract.
Ray Hively and Grant Harris, both college students in Chicago, spent Saturday night and Sunday visiting family here. They report steady progress in their studies and plan to return to campus soon.
Has Sold Farm J F Oldfather has disposed of his eighty acre farm south west of town to Ed Fisher. The deal was closed last Saturday and Mr Fisher was given immediate possession.
Rev. and Mrs. O. B. Wells visited Columbia City last Saturday and stayed until Monday. On Sunday Rev. Wells led services at the O B Church where a large audience attended the discourse.
The notice urges men and women to register before the final deadline next Monday to be eligible to vote in the November election. It emphasizes last chance to register and participate in the polls.
The East sees a broad decline in living costs as reductions spread from automobile prices to mail order goods, textiles, and second hand cars in Chicago. Lumber prices fall by about 28 percent, with further cuts expected in building materials and retail foods as consumer demand tightens credit.
Myron Murphy and family visited relatives in Berrien Centre over Sunday. They spent much time with his sister Mrs. V. J. Blanchard who has been in poor health. She was taken to Dowptae, Michigan, on Tuesday for an operation.
Announcement states morning and night service will stop at this place all week to allow fairgoers to attend the North Manchester fair by going early and returning late each day.
Mr and Mrs Vinon Bechtelheimer of Akron are the parents of a baby boy born early Monday morning. Mrs Bechtelheimer formerly Miss Marjorie Bouse oldest daughter of Gus Bouse and granddaughter of John Oldfather.
Hugo Gemmer sold his East Main Street residence to Conner Battenberg near Fulton. The buyer paid $3,000 and possession is to be given November 25. The property is the Esta Grosso estate, purchased by Gemmer last fall.
The Bourbon Fair is set for October 5 to 8 and is expected to be the biggest yet. Organizers tout strong exhibits fast races and large crowds drawn from far distances.
Henry Ayers and his brothers George and John Ayers with families left this area for Covington Georgia last week where Henry has accepted a new position.
A tentative settlement faces uncertainty as parties express hesitation over terms, noting that a final accord may not be reached. Officials indicate ongoing negotiations could delay conclusions and require further mediation.
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