Ligonier Banner., Volume 42, Number 42, Ligonier, Noble County, 9 January 1908 — Page 4

®- % H-Poem fFor Teoday THE LOST SOUL. oy ' ' : By John Vance Cheney. ' )L / ' - F LONE soul came to heaven’s gate; @ A Low at the warder’s feet she fell; | A : Sobbing, she said she had not knocked so late ; ? But for the many roads to hell. : %\ ; Stroking her bowed, unmothered head, ; @A’mﬁ Up spoke the good old warder gray: : - “This child, too fair, high up let her be led, : *é'& Past them that never lost the way.” : 2 : s B @ & ¢ fLigonier DBanner. o J. E. McDONALD, Editor : 3 Paoblished every Thursday and entered in the postoffice, Ligonier, Ind., as .second-class matter 'PHONE 'No. 18.

- The attempt of the Chicago authorities to prosecute saloon men for opening their places on Sunday is met by the peint blank refusal of juries to find the accused men guilty, regardless of the evidence. Evansville had such an experience years ago, just after the Nicholson law had gone into - force. Prosecution after prosecution was brought, and the evidence against the saloon men was overwhelming, but the juries doggedly stuck to their determination to acquit,and the presecutor had to give up in disgust, which shows that even the law is powerless before public opinion.—Washington Herald. ' : ' , eRE B 2 ~ The substantial endorsement of the candidacy of Hon. Thomas R. Marshall for the nomination for governor by the Democrats of the Twelfth district ought to be helpful to his candidacy. To be thus endorsed means sbmething and conveys the unmistakable impression to the Democracy of Indiana that Marshall stands well at home, and such a man can usually be trusted away from hume. There are other good Democrats aspiring for the nomination, but for some reason it seems that the man from Northeastern ‘lndiana comes nearer filling all requirements just now than any of the other distinguished aspirants. He has never been mixed up in any of the political tangles in the state and has never held public office of any kind. He has the ability to go before the people of the state and tell them why they should vote the democratic ticket and he is equipped to meet any man the opposition may-name, face to face, on the rostrum and discuss the issues with him. He has never been a crank on any subject of publie concern, but has always stood for law and order and obedience to those in authority. It would be no mistake if the Democrats of Indiana name him as their candidate. He is able to lead the party and is equipped to fill the * office, and is liberal-minded and broad-minded enough to do justice to all. —Columbia City Post. ' : ' LI R . The district convention at Fort Wayne last Thursdav did well in the selection of Mr. Hoffman, of Allen county, as the ehairman from this district. There are many good reasons why the man should come from Allen : county at this time and we believe that among the many good Democrats in that county none better than Mr. Hoffman could. have been chosen. -He isa young man full of vigor, with plenty of vim and an abiding faith in the trinmph ¢f his party. He has had considerable experience, having led his party in ?he campaign of 1906 and has a wide acquaintance with the party workers:both in Allen and in. the surrounding counties. The selection of Mr. Hoffman will meet the approval of a large majority of the Democrats of the district. ‘ ®®d 222 ; The announcement is made that Hon. James M. Robinson, of Allen county, will be a candidate for the congressional nomination. Mr. Robinson has a wide reputation in the district and many warm friends and political adherents in every precinct. Hé will doubtless' command a strong support in the county among the men who stood by him in his former contests for the nomination. Those who contend that Mr. Robinson is not in the race will find that he has cut a very prominent figure in the affair before the man is named. : : ' ®R® axa ’ : : The congressional nomination is not likely to go a begging in this district in 1908. It now looks as if nearly all, if not all. of the counties in the district would trot out a favorite son and back him for the honor. So far. the candidacy of J. M. Robinson, of Allen; Fred C. Feick, of DeKalb, CyrnsCline, of Steuben, have been announced and it is likely that LaGrange, | * Noble and Whitley will soon follow suit. It is intimated that Allen county‘ -may have one other candidate and possibly two who will contest the ground with Mr. Robinson. This -will insure an interesting contest and plenty of politics for months to come. | SEE 22 o 'The political rot being sent out by the Indianapolis News should not influence the opinion of any good Democrat. The News is a republican newspaper, is owned and controlled by Republicans and is just aew trying to kick up a row among the Democrats of the State. The methods employed by the News put it into the yellow list and well up to the top. Billy Blodgett, who writes slush at so much per column, has devoted nearly all of his time and most of his allotted space to misrepresenting prominent Democrats and their friends. Blodgett dreams, then the News comments editorially, and between them they haye agreed that they do not like the way that the Democrats of the state are managing their affairs. For down. right lying and misrepresentation, Blodgett and the News are entitled to the medal. : : : ’ : - sz St The Indianapolis News has been borrowing a whole lot of trouble for the past two months over conditions that they see in the democratic party. The News, the recognized Farbanks organ and always reliably republican, has been devoting its space and energy in trying to tell the Democrats what they should de. At the same time its news columns have been full of the ~ most outrageous, flagrant and sensational falsehoods regarding the conditions in the several parts of the state, evidently inspired by the management. The systematic lying mot only involves Democrats but eminent Republicans that the News can not control. Ex-Governor W. T. Durbin came in for a share of this mendacity last week, but he promptly denounced the allegation and in no uncertain terms. Just how little a great big newspaper like the News can be is best illustrated in the way Durbinis treated. The article that coupled Mr. Dorbin with the eighth district democratic politics was given a prominent place on the first page and the editoria] comment was in a most conspicuous position; but Mr. Durbin’s denial, in which he characterized the writer of the article as a wilful liar, was found on aback page and up to this time no editorial mention has been made. The Democrats of Indiana are to be congratulated in not payiqgj;my heed " to the prosecutions and demands of the News or to the rot of Billy Blodgett* It would seem that they would find plenty to do to look after the affairs of their own party just at this time. : . . R R2® saas : " The Chicago Journal says that the ‘‘Republican Grand Dukes’’ may think that they have hit on a device to satisfy the people by a bill for a heavy tax on those that deal in futures in graia and stocks that with it time may be passed until summer is eome and it shall be.too late to do anything. It then says: ' e This effort to distract popular attention from the question of prime importance, namely, revision of the tariff to stop the exactions of robber trusts, is shrewdly planned. But Republican grsnd dukes are in error if they think the peosle will be fooled by it. * ¥* * Despite attempts to sidetrack the tariff issue, it will be the foremost snb{‘ect of debate in the next campaign. If the Republican party avoids it while the Democrats pledg themselves to remedy the great abuses that have grown up, the people are likely to be found on the democratic side. The country is tired of being robbed by tariff-protected industties, which charge Americans high prices while selling their goods abroad in competition with the products of “pauper foreigm labor’’ after paying the cost of freight across the Atlantic ocean. S Gy , s ~ On this topie the Kansas City Star is equally positive and insistent. It . Bays: : : i 5 . The country wants to know 'Fnt ‘where the Republicans in congress . stand with reference to revision. This information is especially sought by ve Republicans in all the states. The next election ,wlll‘xopend m:: the attitude of the Republican convention and its nominee for ; ﬁ“ on the tariff question. And the attitude of congress, if it can be reced by the Democrats, will also have an important bearing. &l s evres J - The Brooklyn Citizen is outspoken on the presidential nomination. .Of ~ Hughes it says: = : ' : : e ~__ In this state, and mﬁu;:?m, where the mugwump taint is in the blood of many Republicans and Democrats, Governor Hughes poss - can organization men to his candidacy umm%y bitter as was that leaders in this state show no indicatio dmm?dg‘i’w support of ~ bis candidacy. They rely on the known animosity to the governor ;2 :he -,“ ' " M_ﬁ“#g&@,%nﬂ«g Y * @Mﬁ m_@ 1 &’: — -3—ot e o filese i 5.; > >, J"" Y .— e s ‘.’? i ;-u { w }l‘:. .’1

IT IS A CALAMITY The Atlas engine works of Indianapolis has long been one of the big industrial concerns of the ecountry. It was operated through the panic of 1893 and carried on its business as a solvent corporation without the aid of courts, receivers or trustees. Hugh H. Hanna then was at the head of the concern, and he has been at the head ever since. Mr. Hanna was terribly afraid in 1896 that Mr.. Bryan might be elected president. He was one of the noisest of the “country savers.” He told his men —as was said at the time—that they might come: back to work on the morning after the election if McKinley was successful; but that there would be no work for them if Bryan was elected. On the nighf of the election in November,l9o6, when it was know that McKinley was triumphant, the Atlas engine works’ whistles wasted much steam in celebrating'the event. And now the Atlas engine works, after eleven years of republican rule and Dingley tariffs, has been put into the hands of trustees. for the benefit of creditors. It is a calamity. No person will rejoice, but many will reflect, It may be, remarked—for it is remarkable—that the Indianapolis newspapers have made no mention of the troubles of Mr Hanna’s company.—Decatur Demoerat. - :

Democratic Call

The members of the Democratic County Central Committee are called to meet at the Asgembly room in the basement of the Court house at Albion, Indiana, on. Thursday, January 30, 1908, at 11 o'clock a. m. for the purpose of electing a county chairman, & secretary, and treasurer of the County Central : Committee, to complete the Democratic organization for the coming campaign, and to transact such other business as may; come before the committee. Every precinct committeeman is earnestly requested to be preaent. . This being the first meeting of the County Central Committee it is important that all the members shall be present and take part in the completion of the organization. : J. FRANK STANLEY, County Chairman. LukE H. WRIGLEY, Secretary. -~ A District Convention The Democrats of the 12th Congressional district met in convention at Fort Wayne last Thursday for the purpose of naming -a new district chairmen to succeed Mr. Gandy whose term was at an end. Every county in the district was well represented, nearly all of the leading Democrats of the district being present. The convention was called to order at 2 o’clock when Hon. Jos. W. Adair, of Columbia City, was selected as permanent chairman. Judge Adair upon assuming the chair spoke briefly of the purpose of the convention and counseled good feeling and harmony in the proceedings. He spoke of the bright demeczratic prospects, the united party and the importance of the coming campaign. Hon. C.M. Brown, of Auburn, was then selected as secretary, when a motion to proceed to the election of chairman was adopted. f ;

Ex-senator Kell, of Albion, placed the name of E. G. Hgffman of Albion, before the corvention in a neat little speech. The name of Daniel Link, of Auburn, was presented whereupon Ex-Senator Nusbaum, of Auburn, withdrew Mr. Link’s name,moving that Mr. Hoffman be elected by acclamation which was promptly done. Mr. Hoffman was then .escorted to the chair and he made a ringing speech accepting the honor and promising to perform its duties. He was followed by Mr. Link who showed that he was every inch a D}q&;:t. He made a stirring speech, closibyg, with a most eloquent tribute to Thomas R. Marshall, of Columbia City. As Mr. Link concluded there were calls for Mr. Marshall, but Judge Allen Zollars secured the floor and said that he first wanted to offer a resolution, which was read by Secretary Brown as follows: The democrats of the Twelfth congressional district in convention assembled, recognizing the high personal character and the eminent ability and life lo.n¥‘ devotion to the democratic’ x&;mcip es of the Hon. Thomas R. arshall, take this oc‘casion to present his name to the democracy of the state of Indiana as the candidate of this district for the ‘office of governor, subject.to the will and the judgment of t,i:e democratic convention. X

In the presenting of this name we send greetings to the other congresgional districts of Indiana with the assurance that our candidate combines in his own personality all the elements that go to make up an ideal candidate; a distinguished lawyer, a gifted orator, a gentleman: in the truest-sense and a Democratin whom there is'mo guile. With an abiding cenfldence in the wisdom of the militant democracy of Indiana, for governor we present the name of the Hon. Thomas R. Marshall, of Colambia City.

Mr. Marshall was now called to the floor and he most eloquently and feelingly responded to this show of confidence, good will and support embodied in the resolntions.. He thanked the convention for their eourtesy and expressed a hope in democratic unity and party success. His address was: most enthusiastically received by the immense throng.

Speeches were made by Frank Powers, of Angola, Cyrus Cline, of Angola, and Fred L. Feick, of Garrett, all of which were exceedingly well received. A telegram from Dr. John W. Morr, of Albion, announcing his inability to be present was read. The convention was one of the largest and most enthusiastic ever held in this distriet. ;

All rubber foot wear at very lowpﬂeu at E. Jacobs & Co.

- Ferguson Camp N0.26,U.8. W.V, In G. A R. hall Monday evening the officers and members of Ferguson Camp No. 26, United Spanish War Veterans held a most interesting meeting, to which four new comrades were introduced. It was the occasion for retirement of the old and installation of the new corps of officers of the camp for the year 1900, as follows: Commander, Wm. 8. Milner; vice-commander,Jas. D Carr; junior vices:commander, Chas. W. Fritz; quartermaster, F. B. Robbins, adjutant, Capt. Chas. A. Green; officer of the day, Johu E. Green; officer of the guard, Rolla E. Stage;sergeant, Charlie Haney ; Chaplain, Otis Waltman; trustee, Willard Slaybaugh. Capt. Chas. A. Green, the retiring commander, officiated as mustering officer. .

After the business of the evening had been disposed of, attention was given to an elaborate luncheon spread in the banquet hall, followed by al ‘“smoker,” during which interesting reminiscences of camp life and other experiences of the. younger “vets"‘ were related, Comrade Walter S. Draper presiding as toastmaster to the delight of those present. - . ~ During the informal session it was decided to arrange for a Co. L reunion, to be held here April 26, next —the tenth anniversary of the day of departure of Co. L from Ligonier for the front in 1898—and an appropriate co mmittee named to complete plans therefor. Ferguson Camp begins the year 1908 in a healthy condition and with an enthusiastic membership.

Miss Solomon’s Engagement The Mobile, Ala., Daily Register of January 1, contained the follo wing society paragraph: e “Mr. and Mrs. L. Solomon, of Ligonier, Ind., announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruby, to Mr. Nat han Simon, of this city. ' When Mr. Simon left here on Christmas day many were the surmises as to the cause of his departure; a few there were who had been let into the secret; but to many who read of it this morning the announcement of his engagemeut will come as a surprise. i Miss Solomon will be remembered as one of the attractive carnival visitors to Mobile last season, when she was the guest of Mrs. Max Michael, and The many warm friends she made during this visit will be delighted to hear of her coming to Mobile to make her home. e Mr. Nathan Simon is one of the most popular young men in Mobile; aside from his steady qualifications, he is possessed of a disgosition 80 happy and bright that he is welcome in any gathering, whether he is among the Knights of Pythias, where he is an honored member of the uniform rank,or among the Red Men, which organization numbers 'him as a big member, or at the Fidelia club, where he is serving this season on the entertainment committee. Mr. and Mrs. Solomon are holding a large reception today, New Year, in Ligonier as an announcement of their 'daughter’s engagement to Mr. Simon, whose Mobile friends will waft their happy new year to him in the form of their congratulations.”

Fourth Number Citizens ~ Entertamment Course Mr. Elias Day and Mrs. Oranne . Trutt-Day ; Wednesday Evening, January 15, F rafernity Hall---Reserved Seats at Zimmerman's ~ Store, 50 Cents .

Mr. Day has been known for the past eight years as one of the three great platform entertainers, and in his line is acknowledged to be without an equal. Absolutely original and unique, he has gained his wellearned reputatation solely by his real artistic worth. He has combined with his talent a genius for work and study. These, together with trained observations of human nature, make ‘his characterizations gems of realistic delineation. Mr. Day uses wigs, paints and other accessories for the presentation of his characters. He is without question the greatest artist in their use that has ever appeared béfore the American people. Mr. Day is the author of moet of his sketches, whizh are published for use of students and the general reading public. Who that ever heard it will forget his ‘‘Col. Fairweather of Frankfort, Kentucky, Suh,” or the pathetic little gem “Danny’ and the humorous . musical sketch ‘The Three Palm Trees” and the **Toast to the Ladies?’” . |

Mrs. Oranne Truitt-Day,a beautiful and talented lady is a pupil of the Hart Conway School of Acting. She is capable of giving a full evening’s entertainment alone and has gained a reputation as an artistic and pleasing reader of character sketehes. The program . opens with a little, original play, presenting Mt. and Mrs. Day. Mrs. Day never appears toa better advantage than in this little play. The part suits her to perfection and is presented with delicacy and spirit. Especially is she good in the little pathetic scene where the wife turnson the negligent husband and by the very force of her pathos brings him to a true realization of his shortcomings. ‘ Mrs, Day then presents,some original sketches written by Mr. Day, making an evening that is absolutely unique, artistic, and with humor enough to please all who attend the

Official Changes at’Albion A visitor to the Noble county court house will find things somewhat changed. Familiar faces have disappeared and new men are at the desks in several of the important offices. The officers elected in 1906 are now in possession of their places and are performing their duties. Perry J. Stanley, Democrat, is now sheriff, and with his deputy Fred L. Shaffer, of Albion, is looking after the duties of this important position. Will F. Metz, the retiring official and his efficient deputy, William Trump, gave the people and taxpayers a splendid administration and they ‘went out of office with tHe confidence and good will of a wide circle of friends. That the new officers will ‘do their whole duty and along the ‘same lines of their predecessors goes Y without sayihg.

In the treasurer’s office John J. Forker succeeded Jas. T. Latta, of this township, who was defeated for reelection. Mr. Forker will be assisted by Will W. Cary, of Albion, as regular deputy, and these gentlemen will doubtless serve the people most acceptably in their several capacities. Mr. Tim E. Cass, who was the efficient and popular deputy under Treasurer Latta, will remain with Mr. Forker for several months until he fully understands the work of the office. ‘

Wm. E. Pieper, of Allen township, has taken hisseat as one of the county commissioners, representing the middle district, to sueceed Orlo P. Barnum, of Albion, than whom Noble county never had a better or more efficient county commissioner. Mr. Pieper is a strong man, and we predict that he will make an excellent and popular official. iy The people of Noble county are to be congratulated upon the splendid corps of officers now looking after the affairs in the public building at Albion. They all understand that they are the servants of the whole peeple and we prediet that they will prove efficient, painstaking and sueccessful in their efforts to care for and guard the best interests of the taxpayers and of the citizens generally.

Big Musical Show Booked for the New Jefferson at Goshen, January Sixteenth :

One of the most- popular musical attractions yet booked for the New Jefferson in- Goshenis the ever successful “The Time, the Place and the @Girl,” which had such a phenomenal run at the LaSalle in Chicago and which has feund repeated favor en tour. In the cast will be John E. Young as ,Happy Johnny Hicks.” ‘“The Time, the Place and the Girl” music has been whistled and sung in Ligonier -ever since it was first played in public and there is general anxiety here to see this musical comedy, because it had established a new Chicago record in‘the way of popularity. Seats for the New Jeiferson engagement may be secured by telephone. Prices range from 256 cents to $1.50.

popular entertainment course; all the numbers have been especially fine in their respective lines this season and we haye every reas n'to think that this number will excel those that have preceded. ;

. Elkhart, Ind.,Sept. 17, 1907. Dr. Keehn, = Ligonier, Ind. :

Dear Sir: Elias Day appeared here before the Chautauqua in 1905 and before the Lecture Association in 1906 and we can conscientiously say that you could not select a better ‘man in his.line. His delineations are perfect and his art is real art. You need have no hesitancy in recommending -him, and if this association desired such an attraction in its course it would turn to Mr. Day as theione to provide that sort of entertainment. Yours sincerely, | FRANK G. BTAHR, . ‘ Sec'’y. Elk. Lec. Ass’n. . lowa City, lowa, Sept. 22,1907. Dr. C. G. Keehn, ‘ Ligonier, Ind. { Dear Sir: Replying to yourinquiry will say that we have had Mr. and Mrs Day on the State University course here for two. consecutive years and they gave excellent satisfaction both times. In fact Ido not% think we ever had a meore utlitsc-} tory number on the conrse. On their second appearance here they dr‘ew] $BB in single admission and we had sold over 700 season tickets. Whlle] ‘their work is very artistic it also ha® touch of the popular in it, and so pleases all classes. We are planning on having them on our Chautauqua program next year, which will be their third appearance in this university town. I trust you will have a large audience for the ‘‘Days,” as I assure you they meritit. : Very truly yours, : W. I. ATKINSON.

The Bippen Band Fair be ot It is now an event of history—the Bippen band fair—and will be remembered pleasurably by all who had aught to do with that which was undoubtedly the most popular public function in the towh’s history. Notwithstanding numerous counter attractions of merit, the nightly attendance was greater than had been anticipated by the band and its supporters; the receipts for the week exceeding eight hundred dollars. Kann’s hall had been artistically decorated so as to very closely resemble an oriental bower, and the various booths were models of neatness and sufficiently attractive to prove seductive and productive to the satisfaction of all interested. Besides the fascinating influence of ‘excellent orchestral renditions, bev--lies of beautiful budding femininity extended a cheerful welcome to those who crossed the threshold and made them feel quite at home by personal introductions to the various grafts and grafters—the purpose of the fair. So pleasing did this prove that many availed themselves of the opportunity for returning nightly to cement anew the ties of leap-year love and loyalty there and then established.

The vocal selections rendered by Mrs. L. J. Dunning and Miss Sadie Levy were each fully appreciated bythe band and fair visitors, the same adding greatly to the merit of the respective musical programs. Another feature worthy of mention is that of “Faustina,” a result of studious effort of Mr. Will Sack in a two-step rearrangement of that classic'‘ Faust” so popular with the masses of standard musiclovers. THE BANNER will not presume so far as to say that Herr Sack’s ideas are superior to those of Herr Gounod, the author; but in the new ‘‘Faustina’ are many evidences of musital ingenuity that might cause the ancient author to at least to sit up and take kindly notice, were he among the living and visible ‘ present. e A | The grand climax came late Saturday night when the various prize awards were made. The fair had all the visitors it could comfortably accommodate; yet, owing to the excellent arrangements of Manager 'Gene Scott, to whom much credit is dué, the prize distribution went off with clock-like precision. : - Veting contests were first decided, much interest having been manifested in behalf of the various competitors for honors of the hour. An elegant silk umbrella poised as a prize for the most popular young gentleman. Howard Kelly, with 97 votes in his favor being deciared the winner, while Hubert Akers and Wayne Flowers were close in the race. : »

Miss Grace Graham, having received more votes than the eombined number cast for all other competitors, was elected as the most popular young lady in Ligonier—the ‘badge of such distinction being a handsome chaflfing dish, awarded with due and appropriate ceremony. There were threé leading candidates for the title, ‘‘the most popular little girl,” Catherine Baum, Willena ‘Wigton and Mildred Babceck, with 259, 228 and 217 respective votes. The ‘handsome and much admired bisque doll was carried home for the charming little Miss Baum, after a closed contest of much friendly rivalry. - The awards in the various guessing contests were popular, and as follows: The rug, the most valuable of all. is now the property of O. M. Firestone, he having registered his guess at 661, the exact number of seeds contained in the pumpkin at the rug booth. Marion Reese received the Hoosier kitchen cabinet—his guess of 1296 on the contents of the jar of mixed nuts, candies, etc., being nearest the number therein contained, 1298.

The beautiful library table has gone to Chicago, Wright M. Smith’s guess of 676 pumpkin seeds as against the correct number of 669 securing the valuable trophy. ' L. A. Palmer got the watch, Will C. Crew the library lamp and Wm. Vondersmith the harness, while the 200 pounds of flour found its way to three homes nearby—loo pounds to ‘Mayor James Kinnison, 76 pounds to ‘ Melvin Drain and the remainder to Wm. Patton. ; : ‘

When the evening ended the fair had been extended considerably over time by hours—due to distribution of the ‘‘county fair” awards, some of which are as yet unclaimed and await ownership at Sack’s bakery. In.compliment to the young ladies whese aseistance during the past week was of value, the band provided a leap-year dance in"the hall where so much gaiety reigned during the carnival,’and it proved enjoyable to about forty couples, Tuesday evening. ; - Tonight at Goshen | From the first outlook, the name of Jefferson will live on foreverin' the annals of the theatrical world. The two worthy sons of the dean of the American stage, the late Joseph Jefferson, who are known as Joseph and William Winter Jefferson will present ‘‘The Rivals’’ tonight at the Jefferson in Goshen. The presentation of the same will be given by a selected company to support these young gentlemen. Joseph will be the **Sir. Lucius O'Trigger’’and Wm. *‘ W. ‘‘Fighting Bob Acres.” The sup-l porting company includes Leopold Lane, Richard Lyle, Roger Burnham, Blanche Bender, Roberta Brennan and Loretta Wells.: Secure seats by phone. ' S : To Rent ' Two modern flats, ‘witgh bath and

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WEIR & COWLEY

g Farmers =« Merchants § Ligonier, Indiana S b Capital Stock, - $50,000 b Surplus, - - $12,500 b F.H.GREEN, President W, A, COCHRAN, Vice Presideat 1 W. A, KING, 2d Vice President JOHN WEIR, Treasurer = ‘ . J. L. HENRY, Cashier v ! Directors: John Weir, Wm, A. Cochean, J. L. Henry, Rudolph’ Hire, W. " A.King, Jonathan E. Yoder, F. W. Zimmerman, Henry Hire, James b Kinnison, J. H. Hoffman, F. H, Green, John Calbeck. = ‘ ) A Per Cent Interest on Certificates of ) - Deposit and Savings Accounts b' : The company’s' :clos‘e affiliation with l‘;adiﬁg : financial interests throughout the country proves b a source of distinct advantage to its customers, : and the unusual makeup and stréngth of the 4 company’s directors are assurances as to the care and prudence with which any business entrusted to it will be managed. - : a 3 : R: G e

In the Field Early o William H. Baker, of Jefferson township, has’ announced his name as & candidate for the nomination for recorder of Noble county, subject to the decision of the Democratic county convention, and his announcement has been commented on favorably by a large number of his friends. Mr. Baker is well fitted for the position, and would make a capable man for the office, He is an excellent penman, and for the past six years has been connected with the B. &O. railroad as telegraph operator, and has been a faithful and satisfactory employe. He is a young man of good habits, and would make a strong candidate, as he is genial, affable and a good mixer. If heshould be mnominated he will give a good account of himself and if elected would transact the business of the office with credit to himself and to the taxpayers of Noble county.—Albion Democrat. Metiee . o On and after Jan. 18,1908, we will close our store at 8 o'clock standard time. except Saturday nights, This is done in the interest of the clerks, as we feel that at this time of year they need the.time for rest. We thank the people in advance for the courtesy extended in this matter and hope that in doing this we may have the co-operation of our customers, Again thanking you, we are,. -~ L " Youwtrwly, - . : ~ R.J.BTANSBURY, ; * 0. R/BTANSBURY, !

Noble County;Medical ' Soclety - Met in Ligounier The above organization held its annual session in Hotel Goldsmith parlors Tuesday, a large and interested membership being assembled. tDr. J. L. Gilbert, Kendallville, presided, while Dr. J. L. Morr recorded the proceedings. After the regular erderjof business, matters of vital importance to the { general public and the medical profession were discpsseéd at length, prominent -in which was that of treatment of the county poor by the seciety, and payment therefor by township trustees. o - A committee appointed for tormulating a new fee bill made its report. ' The secretaty, owing to the enforced absence of the author,read a paper—' ‘How may the general praetitioner aid in advancing publie health werk”—by Dr.J. N. Hurty, secretary of the Indiana Board of Health.” This paper was excellent and well received, and arrangements will be made for ita publication in the several county newspapers. - s ren ca . : ;lgum'e'dzto mtm):n Albion on the first nesdayin May. =+ . gl ei, il : X er;: : = y xﬁ&ng?na’:nmﬂgmnlmv Hays and Green, Albion; Nye and ‘Rouit;"()i;{t _ Shaw. Mﬂ& Fran ~Brimfleld ; Seymour, Wawaka; Lueky, ofi Wolt Lake; Lake of Wolcettville; F. R. Clapp, of Las Vegas, N. illd - Shobe Franks, Woodraff, and‘ Black, Lig-