Ligonier Banner., Volume 42, Number 45, Ligonier, Noble County, 30 January 1908 — Page 4

H Poem for Today cABRAHAM LINCOLN. " By Rich&rd[E;x::\:']y Stoddard.

- OOL should he be, of balanced ) powers, - ; The ruler of a race‘like ours, Impatient, headstrong, wild, The mangto guide the child. And this he was, who most unfit . (So hard the sense of God to hit) ; Did seem to fill his place. + With such a homely face, Such rustic manners, speech uncouth (That somehow blundered out the truth),Untried, untrained to bear . The more than kingly care. Ah, and his genius put to scorn The proudest in the purple born, Whose wisdom never grew - To what, untaught, he knew! The people, of whom he was one, No gentleman like Washington. . ‘(Whose bones, methinks, make room To have him in their tomb!) ‘A _laboring man, with horny hands, Who swung the ax, whao tilled his ; lands, - - Who shrank from nothing new, But did as poor men do.

- 3 % = The Ligonier Banner / . 9 ' J. E. McDONALD, Editor Pablished every Thursday and entered in the postoffice, Ligonier, Ind., a 8 second-class matter | 'PHONE No. 13. g oot SIS i The withdrawal of Hon. James M. Robinson from the congressional race was a surprise to Mr. Robinson’s many friends in this.county as well as to his opponents. He gave no hint of such action but evidently had it under consideration for several days before taking the step. The letter of Mr. Robinson in another part of this paper fully explains his reasons,which are easily underatood.- His elimination makes the contest between outside candidates as it was two years ago and Allen county will likely be a fair and open feld for the men who ars now seeking the honor. Itis hardlyi probable that Allen county will have a candidate at this late day and the vote will likely be divided among the other aspirants. : ‘ R AR v ~ The candidacy of Hon. Jos. W. Adair, of Columbia City, for congress, .is meeting a most enthusiastic response everywhere from demoeratic voters:All recognize the splendid qualities of Judge Adair as a citizen, his excellent record as a judge and his sterling Democracy. All concede that he will make a strong candidate before the people if nominated, and an able repre- . sentative in congress. He will add strength to the ticket in évery county in the district. £ : ®RE DR v : The Republicans have called their state conyention for April, Ist. Has the day any significance! They have been fooling the people a good many years. This time they are going at it systematicly. * R B ERS i >~ Judge Joseph W. Adair, of Columbia City, has finally, in deéference to many requests, consented : to stand for the democratic nomination for congress in the twelfth district. This makes four avowed candidates,including former Congressman James M. Robinson, of Fort Wayne. Judge Adair has been on the circuit bench for many years, and could probably remain there six years longer if he so desired.. His willingness to make the race for congress may be accepted as an indication that the Democrats intend to redeem that district next November. When a man like Judge Adair consents to enter a congressional race itis a sure sign that political conditions are approaching a healthy condition and that public sentiment is in quest of first-class timber. The twelfth district would honor Itself by electing Judge Adair to congress.—South Bend Times. ‘ = 4 2 X R 22 a ; : The common people are realizing some of the inconveniences resulting from recent legislation against railroad corporations. In some states the authorities have been notified that reduced profits caused by rate legislation and reduection in passenger fares has compelled the roads to reduce the number of trains and a reduction of wages will quite likely be the next (action. In the changes on the Lake Shore which took effect last Sunday, ininteen passenger trains were taken off and the inconvenience will fall the heaviest on local traffic from the smaller towns. Apparently the only trains that come anywhere near paying expenses are the through trains, - and those who travel on them would seriously object to having the trains stop at all small stations, hence local traffic is cut out. The people may learn the lesson that law makers have gone too far in their attempt to regulate the railroads of this country.—Waterloo Press (Rep.) | RR® a 2 : | Over at Columbia City the merchants and property owners in the business district are making a big protest against the high rates demanded by the insurance companies. The same objection will obtain in Ligonier. The | ~ Post in discnssing the question says: *“lsn’t it rather strange that the rates | of fire insurance in this city, on some properties at least, should be forty ‘ per cent higher now than they were when the ¢ity relied wholly upon the | little fire engines for protection? We still haye the engine and with it a water works system that has never yet failed in a single inql@éec in time i of fire. Does this look like a square deal on the part of the man who rates | the cities of Indiana for fire insurance? For twenty years Columbia City | _has not had a disastrous fire, although it has a number of fire traps, or rather did have, during the greater portion of that time. Property owners : have just grounds to complain of the rat_e_s.” ; ; S*® gaw ' i Just at this moment the writer of this paragraph can think of nothingl in the domain of politics that would be more pleasing than the election of‘ Henry Watterson to the United States senate. The mere thought of such a gracious act coming within the range of possibilities sends a thrill of joy through the writer’s heart.—J. B. SToLL in South Bend Times. S : : f e RN Notwithstanding the efforts of William Jennings Bryan and other national leaders the defeat of ex-Governor Beckham for the Kentucky senatorship seems to be assured. In common with thousands of Democrats ‘everywhere we hope that some other Democrat will be selected in the place of the political upstart Beckham, who has sacrificed the democratic party of Kentucky upon the altar of his over-weening ambition. Thereis alesson in the Kentucky situation that the Democrats of Indiana can study with considerable good to the party. Mr. Beckham thought to ride into .perpetual power upon the temperance wave. His party was overwhelmiugly defeated, and he should share th? same fate. . :’2SR e ‘ e - ~ © The Philadelphia Press notes that militarism is driving the great powers of the world toward bankruptey. Japan has incurred debts and increased taxation for wars and the development of its fighting force that is making a political crisis and may entail industrial misery. The Boston Herald carries out the comparison: = - s ; L ke . Prussia is facing a military deficit, and the sups'ort of the ministry majy break under the burden of taxation. France has flnally rejected the demands of the militarist party. Russia checks naval {norouo because of ' financial stress, and the smaller powers.of Europe have found it necessary to abandon the military program in order to save their treasuries. The United States and Enghmr are the only two solvent powers maintainin strong navies without deficits. England is increasing g:r’ debt. The U. Sg ‘alone is not. Shall the United States retain that distinction? 1f some of nﬂ:. proposed ntva! lnd military programs are carried out it certainly will 2 . ees gaa : . . To the observer it is plain that Republicans are getting into the aame throes of disaster she Democrats experienced some yeats ago when they ‘were accused of being responsible for the panic. The Republicans are all split up with factions from natlonal to township leaders and the newspapall comes from the one wing of the party catering to graft and the other de'manding reform. Roosevelt 18 accused of bringing on the panic by too much adical talk against the big grafters who have kept the Republican party Wé%?&?wé" oratiol ﬁgm ors that enable the bld th, ﬂ%ﬁ %&3’}% =g :{iff.f?“"'?‘* & :éfff‘%g‘ g"‘ Al Elt =i ! iila »fhf, i i,*g ol ~-, # 2 = ~‘"ﬂ—%’§?ﬂ%&§»ﬁ§ 25 &b da sasy * g W R L e e L BT N e

One of the people! Born to be Their curious epitome; . To share,. yet rise above, 2 Their shifting hate and love. Common his mind (it seemed so then), His thoughts the thoughts of other men; Plain were his words and poor, But now they will endure. No hasty fool; of stubborn will, - But prudent, cautious, pliant still, Who,,since his work was goeod, ‘Would do it as he could. Doubting, was not ashamed to doubt, And, lacking prescience, went without; ’ ' Often appeared to halt And was, of course, at fault; = Heard all opinions, nothing loath,, And, loving both sides, angered both; ‘Was—not like Justice, blind— But watchful, clegnent, kind. No hero this of Roman mold, . Nor like our stately sires of old; Perhaps he was not great, . But he preserved the state! O honest face which all men knew! O tender heart but known to few! <O wonder of the age, - : Cut off by tragic rage!

A COMMON CASE g ‘ A case recently brought into court is a suit for the annulment of deeds of property given by old people to their ehildren and grandchildrén. It seems that the couple, finding their powers failing, had given their property to their heirs with the understanding that the children and the grandzhildren -would insure them proper care and comforts in their declining yeare. They had faith in the love and respect of their children, but the -children, loving . property more than parents,soon like Lear’s heartless daughter, thoughtita hardship to provide what they had_promised. We do not know the merits of the present case, but similar charges are pitifully common. Parentsgive their property to their children in full confidence that these will in return never relax in filial duty and loving care; that they will always keep the divine commandment to honor father and mother; and then, too often, they find later that all the children wish is the property,and when the parents no longer have anything to give they treat them unkindly and perhaps cruelly. :

Many a parent, particularly a mother, left with a little property. has been nagged and coaxed by her children until she has surrendered that little. The plea usually is made that the children know better how to take care of the property or how to investit than she can know. With ‘the plea comes, of course, the promise that the children will see that she is tenderly cared for as long as she lives. But hardiy are they in-poss-ession when their manner changes, and the poor mother begins to feel how sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child. 'l‘oo‘ late the mother realizes that in order to receive the consideration her children should give her, she should have held- on tight to her property, no matter how #ittle it might be. Many a parent thinks he will divide his property with his children in order to see them enjoy it while living. It is far better for all that the parents remain mdependen"t}

In the case mentioned above the fatber’is eighty-seven and the mother a few years younger. They areold, but they are not the first to give away thgjr property and then to rue their act. Alas, theirs is & common case—a.pitifully common case. During the recent distrust of banks, a depositor, a woman of middle age, entered a bank, and seeing a. man approached him and asked if he thought the bank was safe for ker money. He told her he thought it was. She grew confidential and sald she had some money there on deposit, but her children had been telling her it was not a safe place, and she had better take it out and let her son take care of it for her. The man said it was safer in the bank than it would be with her son. The woman replied: ‘I have been wanting someone to say that ta me. I shall leave the money where it is,” and she turned and walked out. She knew how other children had ‘‘cared”’ for their parents’ money.— Indianapolis News.

A Sad Story

The following sad tale from a republican paper shows the far reaching effects of trusts and of misplaced confidence: ‘‘A woodpecker satona knotty-limb; his head was red and his temper grim; for the world was out of \whack with him. He had hammered the stumps till his head did swim; he had looked for worms till his eyes were dim; he bhad punched each tree and knotand limb, and darn the bug there was for him. Not a song he sung, not a woedland bhymn, for how can a bird with hunger glim, and gaunt starvation grewsome grim, looking.right into the eyes of him, get up a voice likea cherubim, and with melody make the welkin swim? His crop was vacant, and only a whim, was in the stomach of him. Then he flew to the river and drowned him, and never made an effort to swim. His last words were ‘Oh, birdie trim, why did you vote for that hawk so prim, who got to work on each woodland limb, and placed a trust on the bugs of thim?’ I'm like a farmer gaunt and grim, who gets surrounded by a rim of trusts that fill him to the brim with wind till there’s naught in the stomach of him.” The 'woodpecker then was out of breath, and the fish that ate him starved to depth.” ‘

Unfair Methods

The report comes from Butler that the farmers in that cummunity are threatening -to boycott the business men of the town who refuse to sign the remonstrance against the saloon. No good fight was ever won by disputing tactics and the anti-saloon forces of Butler cannot be too harshly condemned if this boycotting story is true. It is only fair for them to assume that the business men are actuated by decent motives and that those who refuse to sign the remonstrance are honest and sincere. This is a free country and men are privileged to entertain any opinion that appeals to them, and to act on such an opinion insotar as no legal barrier is broken down. The boycott is not only cowardly and an illegal weapon but it'is ene that is most directly and viciously antagonistic to the spirit of our free institutions. It is coercion of the most sinister character and loses nothing of its criminality when employed by supposedly respectable men to fight what they contend is an evil.—Fort Wayne News. I have several fine full blood collie puppies for sale at reasonable price. Call and see them, % Sooass . Hoon LoNeY:

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c:Judge Joseph W. Adair has authorized the Post to announce that he will seek the democratic nomination for congressman of the Twelfth district. He arrived at this conclusion after being importuned to become a candidate by many friends, personally and through correspondence, and the announcement will not only be hailed with pleasure by the Democrats of this county, but in all the counties in thedistriect. Judge Adair needs no introduction to the democracy of the Twelfth district. He is already well and favorably known, both ag & man and jurist. Hé has been tried and stood the test, and when his name is mentioned in connection with the . office ‘of congressman there will be none to say he does not measure up to the standard. Tt

Judge Adair enjoys the distinction of being one of the most learned -and popular judges in Northern Indiana. He has won this recognition, first because of his profound knowledge of the law, and second by his uniform courtesy and genteel bearing both on benen and in everyday affairs of life. His great popularity is attested by the fact that he has been elected three times as judge of the Thirtythird circuit in a district normally republican, and at the present time there is a strong sentiment in favor of making him a candidate fora fourth term. In this movement Democrats are not alone, for many Republicans are outspoken in support of him. e

Judge Adair was born in Noble county, his father seftling there in 1837. The son attended the common gchools and began teaching at the age of seventeen, thereby earning means with which to pay his way in higher institutions of learning. He was a student in the Methodist college at Fort Wayne and later spent twe years in Wabash college. He read law under Judge Wilson, he was admitted to the bar in the early 70’sin this city. He made rapid strides in his professions and was soon’ recog-

Better Look Out

The food and drug inspectors of the state board of health were busy during the month of November as shown by the report of H.E. Barnard, state food and drug commissioner, in the bulletin just issued by the state board. During the month 945 sanitary inspections were reported. Of these 661 were first inspections and 284 were second visits. - .

The second inspections show a decided improvementin sanitary conditions. While only 3.47 per -eent of the places visited for the first time were in excellent condition, 4.57 per cent of the places visited the second time were 8o listed; 30.7L.per cent of the places were listed as good on the first visit and 53.8 per cent on the second visit; 54.31 per cent were listed as fair at the time of the first inspection, but the second inspection shows only 36.9 per cent in this class due to the fact that the places first classed as fair have so improved that they are now classed as good. In the month nine cases brought by the inspectors for violations of the law relating to foods and drugs were tried and in six of these conviction was obtained. ¥ ;

Trying to Revive a Dead One A. A. Weist, jr.,’ of Indianapolis, who acted as superintendent of the Indiana, Huntington, Columbia City* & Northwestern Railway Co, before the construction was stopped by insolvency, is trying to interest capital and to get aid from people along the route to save the property before it is sold at receiver’s sale at Warsaw on Feb.l. He hopes to reorganize the company, and complete the road, of which the six miles between Syracuse and Vawter Park is already for use. Considerable grading has also been done south of Goshen. A sub sidy of $25,000 was voted by Goshen in case the road be completed in two years. This is now void, but a subsidy for the same amount, voted by Columbia City, can still be collected,

nized as one of the strong men of the bar in this county. '

When Judge Olds was elected to the supreme bench the vacancy was filled by the appointment of Judge Adair the circuit then being composed of the counties of Kosciusko and Whitley. When the new* judicial circuit composed of the counties of Whitley and Noble was organized, he was elected as judge and has held the position ever since, filling the office in a fair and impartial manner and with such ability that his rulings and Jecisions have almostinvariably | stood the tests of the higher courts of the state. No judge in this part of the state is so frequently called upon to hear cases in other courts, a thing that would not occur were it not for the fact that members of the legal profession have the highest regard for his judgement and the ut‘most confidence in his fairness and integrity. ~ Judge Adair is not a one-sided ‘man. He is not alone a man of sul perior legal attainments, but is equally strong in other respects. He has been a close student and a great reader all hislife and has given much thought and attention to political, social and religious subjects. Ide is endowed with a keen, analytical mind and possesses a tempera- [ ment that is the envy of all. men. He is not easily disturbed and has never been known to become angered or provoked to an extent that would lead him to speak hastly. Cool, collected and deliberate, he is always ’ master of the situation. He mingles ‘with all classes of men and. there is no coldness between him and them. He has spent his life in the midst of the common peeple and knows their needs and can sympathize with them. The impression prevails that Judge Adair is one of the great men of the northern part of the state and there is no mistake about it. He is one of the great men, and the district would be honored by sending him to Washington as its representative.— Columbia City Post. : e

Had Good Reasons

The withdrawal of James M. Robinson from the congressional race will make the nomination of Judge Adair all but certain. Mr. Robinson .steps out of the way for good and sufficient reasons.” His friends insisted upon him making the race, and it was only after much importuning that he announced that he would accept if it were the wish of the party. But now that‘there are a number of avowed candidates in the field of fine ability there was no longer any necessity for Mr. Robinson to again seek an honor he had already enjoyed for a longer time than any Democrat, living or dead,in the district. The publisher of this paper never had a better friend than Jim Robinson and believes there are no truer, manlier or better Democrat than he. In his letter to the Demoecrats of the district he showe himself to be one of the right metal.— Columbia City Post. » ' :

Assist the Carrier Postmaster Dunning desires to call attention to practice of some patrons of rural delivery of placing loose coins in their boxes each time they desire t¢ dispatch letters instead of supplying themselves with postage in advance of their needs. : This practice imponses undue hardship on rural carriers in removing loose coing froms boxe and delays them on the service of their routes. ‘The postmaster, therefore, urgently requests that patrons of rural delivery provide themselves and keep on hand a supply of stamps consistent with and. in advance of their needs, It is also very desirable that rural patrons place in their mail boxes small detachable cups of wood or tin in which to place coins, when necessary, in purchasing supplies of stampes. : . Unolllﬁlod Letters G CDoct-or King and Family Supply Claimants ;please call for advertised letters, . - J. L. DUNNING, Postmaster,

ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Charles Nathan, of Fort Wayne, is here the guest of his sister, Mrs. S. J. Straus and family.

Mrs. D. Weingarten, of New York, arrived here this morning for a short visit with her father, Mr. Jacob Straus and other relatives.

Straus Bros. & Co. have ‘added arotherstenographer to their already large office force. Miss Elizabeth Kavanaugh; of Fort Wayne, has accepted the position.

Several of our young fellows went to Wawaka last Friday night to attend a dance. It is said that a row was precipitated in whiech a Wawaka patriot came out second best. The services of a surgeon were required. . : Ser

The library reading room is open from 2 p. m. until 5:30 p. m. and from 6:30 nutil 9 p. m. instead of 8 p. m. as heretofose. Readers will find most of the magazines for February on the tabies, and a cordial invitation is extended to all.

Four special trains will pass over the Lake Sbore today carrving soldiers and equipment enroute to San Krauciseo and the Philippines. One of the trains contains ammunitidn and army suppiies while the other three carry the soldiers.

Joseph Krupp, of Goshen, has purchared through A. W. Ritter, real estate agent, the H. M. Zook residence property, south of the Wabash tracks in Topeka. Mr. Krupp is a contractor and builder and will move there in ashort time.—Goshen NewsTimes.

It is seldom that we have to apologize to anyone for mistakes in these columns, but we certainly owe an apology to Miss Wickliffe, of the office force at the Citizens Bank. We bhad it Mrs. Wieckliffe in a late item and the friends of the young lady say that this is an injustice. _

The renomination of Judge Vernon Vanfleet for the superior judgeship from St Joseph and Elkhart counties seems to be assured. -There was a possibility of strong opposition from South Bend,where several candidates were expected, but so far no move bas been made, and it looks as if Vanfleet would have a clear field.

Guy Stanley, an Albion young man, is in the hospital at Garrett, suffering from serious injuries received in falling or jumping off a train near Avilla last Monday. Stanley struck on his head and it 1s thought that his skull was badly crushed. He was unconscions when picked up and his scalp was badly torn, * &

- Folsom & Co. of South Bend, have. just completed the installation of a complete set of. fire escapes at the Hotel Goldsmith. The eseape is outside of the building and it is all iron and substantial-in construction. The changes entailed a big expense on Mr. Goldsmith, the owner of the building but he put in the best that could be found. i ¥

Inspector Here

The new pure food law carries with it a system of inspection upon the part of the State Board of Health that is rapidly eorrecting many evils that have heretofore existed. For several days Frank W. Tucker of Peru, the inspector for this part of the state has been in Ligonier looking after conditions. He visited nearly all of the groceries, meat markets, bakeries etc and says that the general conditions in Ligonier ars most creditable and that he finds little to complain of excepting in minor instances, :

He found the meat markets in good shape but called attention to at least one slaughter house that will have to be improved immediately. He made an examination at the dairy barns and took samples of' the milk but has so faranade no report of conditions. He says that the law will be enforced and that any flagrant violation will be prosecuted.

A Sure Winner if Nominated

Judge Joseph Adair; of Columbia City,is announced as a candidate for the congressional nomination on the democratic ticket in the Twelfth district. Judge Adair has been for about seventeen years judge of the circuit courtin Whitley and Noble counties. He is one of the ablest judges in the state and a Democrat of thee staunchest type. Judge Adair has often held court in this county and is well and favorably known by many of our citizens who would be highly gratified if he would receive a nomination at the: hands of the democracy of his district. His nomination in that district tHis year would mean almost certain election. We wish Judge Adairsuccess.—Huntington News-Democrat. : Not Profitable . Experience has proved that the employment of tax ferrets is neither desirable, -nor profitable, says the Goshen Democrat. In eounties where sueh individuals have been given the privilege of nosing about the county offices but little has been accomplished outside of making a whole lot of trouble. If any money is recovered it is usually spentin paging costs and in remnnerating t@e ferrets for their valuable services. The Democrat has no word to utter in defense of tax dodgers, but there ‘are officers in every county whose duty it i 8 to look after that and what they cannot get is usually not worth getting. The fact is tax ferrets flnd little favor where they have been em‘ployed. ’ \ Installation of Officers - The G. A. R. and W. R. C. held a joint installation of officers Friday evening, Jan. 24th, at the G. A.R. ‘hall. Past Commander Seiler, of Elkhart, installed the officers of the| ‘ G. A. R. and Mrs. McKomb, of Warsaw, acted as installing officer for ‘the W. R.-.C. The installation services were impressive, and the many guests manifested much interest in them. ;.. : ) L ! J After installation; several addresses were made, followed by music and other forms of entertainment. Much | eredit is due those having the evening's entertalnment in charge. '

Burn-Soot ~ Is a harmless ‘(;,h,emi;c_al‘ preparation I_;ha'"o enables you to burn soft coal and keep your ° home clean. - It destroys all soot in the stove, pipe andchimney, and will extinguish - it at once if omfire. . . aia In tin cans at 25 cents . - Rat-Snap Is made of t,he"st;ljongest poiéons known and the ingredients carefully prepared to make them' the most attractive food for rats and _ mice. Rat-Snap is so prepared that rats - ° and mice crave it. 1t is.a desert for them —the last they eat. Rat-Snap never spoils - —isalways good.- - o , Price 15 cents a package Are you getting the lightf_land're‘sult-;s you should from your kerosene? We can supply you with a good quality that will satisfy. ' Price 4 quarts, 15 cents .o: | ] Weir & Cowley

Farmers ¢ Merchants - Ligonier, Indiana ~ Capital Stock, - $50,000 Surplus, - - $12,500 F. H, GREEN, President W. A. COCHRAN, Vice President W. A. KING, 2d Vice President JOHN WEIR, Treasurer : . J. L, HENRY, Cashier . Directors: John Weit, Wm. A. Cochran, J. L. Henry, Rudolph Hire, W. .A. King, Jonathan E. Yoder, F. W. Zimmerman, Henry Hire, James Kinnison, J. H. Hoffman, F. H, Green, John Calbeck. ’ : : e =4 A Per Cent Interest on Certificates of & Deposit and Savings Accounts 'The company’s close - affiliation with leading . : financial interests throughout the country proves - a source of distinct advantage to its customiers, and the unusual makeup and strength of the company’s directors are assurances as to the care and prudence with which any business en- : trusted to it will be managed. = . =y

{REAL ESTATE q We Own and Offef for Sale or Trade the Following Farms g and Ligonier City Properties. - ‘

244 Acre farm near Middlebury Indiana good buildings and strong- land, about 25 acres pasture land, farm formerly owned by Jacob C. Miller. 140 Acre farm five miles north east of Ligonier, two sets of buildings, good house and large bank barn, fifteen acres .of timber, about 20 acres of - pasture -land, balance firstclass tilable #oil; from 5 to 10 acres good onion land. , 5-room house and lot corner of Water and Fifth streets, formerly owned by Jesse B_. Smith. : e 10-Room house, east side Fort Wayne street; good barn and

Any 3f the aboveicaﬁ be bought at i‘eat:ionable prices, on terms to suit the purchaser. V%’e’ also have other properties not listed. For further particulars inquire of . M. & E. JACOBS LIGONIER, INDIANA.

large lot, formerly owned by William Gardner. 6 room house and lot »with ~ barn in Shipshewana. - 16-Room fiat near school house with barn, known as the .~ Bolens property. 10 vacant lots on the north side in Ligonier,on Johnson and Jay streets. 5-room house and lot on north side, formerly owned by Mrs. Phoebe Moore. 100-acre farm with good house " and barn, situated two miles -east of Ligonier, formerly owned by C. R. Graves. 7-room dwelling with %o'od barn and eut-houses, orchard ‘and garden; 3 acres of land, north gide. Known as the Hart _ property. _