Ligonier Banner., Volume 43, Number 38, Ligonier, Noble County, 10 December 1908 — Page 9

sReduction Sale} ° One hundred and seventy-five Suits, one hundred Q and fifty Men's and Youths' Overcoats, one hundred Boys' two-piece Suits in plain and knickerbocker, one o hundred pairs of Men’s Trousers to sell at manufacturer’s - ° price on next Friday and Saturday, December, 4 and 5. . o Take advantage of this great reduction sale as these o 8 goods will be sold at cost, and some Eelow. All the a 8

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A Checking Account Is as great a convenience for the small depositor as for the ‘ large one ; and there is no other one thing that is such an : incentive and encouragement to thrift and economy. Come in and open an account with us—no matter how small—and we know you will not be in a hurry to close it out. : We pay 4 per cent. interest on certificates of deposit and Savings accounts CITIZENS BANK 'STRAUS BROS. & CO., OWNERS

Genuine Meeschauma Pipes at Eldred’s. .

Box Stationery for the Holidays at Eldred’s Drug store.

W. A. Cochran was 1n Chicago several days last week. attending the big Stock Show.

An Excellent Assortment of Ladies Misses and Childrens Cloaks at low Prices at E. Jacobs & Co. :

Mrs. J. A. Brannon of Chicago, came Sunday night to spend several weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hayss ]

Cash feed store at Baker’s brick barn Wheat, corn, oats, and cracked corn for chickens. Bailed hay and bailed straw. Everything spot cash. W. H. Baker, propietor.

We have a communication that was recieved unsigned. We Imust know who sends 1n these articles before they are published. .

We are promised another chapter or two of the municipal ownership story. Why not tell all of your troubles and be done with it!

Steuben county is again on the “dry” column. The last saloon was elosed last Wednesday and the event was celebrated by the temperance people.

Whitley county temperance people have filed petitions for a county local option election. The petitions contain 1,229 names, although only 978 were necessary. _

Dr. O. E. Stiver has purchased of Miss Rachel Reihm, the vacant lot on West William, adjoing the property cf Mrs. Rachel Draggoo. It is understood that Dr. Stiver will build a good home there in the spring.— Kendallville News.

Geo. D. Gaby of Brimfield came over Sunday to attend the Elks’ Memorial services. He says that everybody in his part of the county wants to see the new electric line being projected through this county built at the earliest possible moment.

North side residents on the street west of the Haney engine works are complaining about side walk conditions and street obstructions. If there is any ground for their objections to present conditions the matter should be taken up before the council. :

- Last Sunday at her home near Indian Village, Mrs. Mary McEachran whbo was among the early pioneers of Noble county, died at the age of 87. Mrs. McEachran who was born in Scotland came to America in 1837 and in 1842 located on the farm where she died. ;

Returning from a cemetery, where he had attended the burial of a friend, Oscar Sherman, & well known farmer twelve miles north of Kendallyille, was stricken by paralysis and died a few hours later. Itis thought that the exposure in the chilly atmosphere caused his death.

C. M. Clapp and wife of Albion were here last Monday. Mr. Clapp came to attend the annual meeting of the Noble County Bankers Aesociation and Mrs. Clapp to visit her son Dr. F. R. Clapp and family. They rcturned home in the evening, going to Brimfield and acrosscountry.

Somebody created a sensation in Rome City Tuesday night by posting about the town placards reading: “*Warning—The Ladies Social Purity League will hold a meeting te discuss ways and means of purifying the morals of Rome City.”” The notice was not a bona fide affair, and the identity of the practical joker has not yet been discovered, but it set the town agog with excitement.

Topeka business men have been trying to interest the promoters of the Kendallville-Goshen interurban line in a route that would bring the road into the Hawpatch. The Topeka people suggest that the road be run to Rome City, then to their town and from that point to Goshken. This would be a good thing for Topeka but will hardly be carried out. The people out there do not seem to care whether they have a road or not.

All Ladies’ and Misses Tailor Suits to be sold at 1-3 off at E, Jacobs & Co.

Colonial flower shop, florists and decorators, Goshen Ind. Home telephone 852. 34-3 m

Your linens are always neat when done by the South Bend Steam Laundry. J. D. Carr, agent.

‘What a self-sacrificing set! It is indeed a shame that they were not allowed to carry out their immolation. ;

South Bend Laundry does the work by hand and your garments are saved the wear and tear of machinery. See J. D. Carr,

The -*Kantleek’ Hot Water Bottles in Christmas Boxes will make a nice present for Mother. You canbuy it at Eldred’s. .

The city council will hold & meeting tonight. , The electric lighting question wileome up for consideration as Mr. Draper has been asked to submit a proposition.

Geo. Dull of Lake Wawasee was in the city last Saturday. He says that the late rains did not raise the lake toany extent. It is lower now than at any time for thirty years.

W. H. Baker went to Chicago Monday morning to visit friends and to see the big stock show. Noble county has been well represented at the big show ever since its opening.

Mr. Draper has hung several of the lights contracted for by the city council and the current was turned on last night. It seems like old times to see the streets lighted once more. i

Toilet Cases, Military Brushes, Hat Brushes, Shaving Sets Smoking Sets, Smoking Sets, Fine Perfumes in cut 'glass bottles. Guaranteed Perfume Atomizers, Dolls and Doll Heads at Eldred’s Drug Store.

The ‘““Midnight Bell”’ company that opened the new opera house at Topeka went broke at Bluffton last week and disbanded. The manager skipped out with what little money he could borrow, leaving the people stranded. .

E. Jacob Co’s big sale will doubtless attract a lot of buyers. Big bargains are being offered in every department and it will be well for the readers to carefully compare the prices. Do not fail to drop in and see the display of bargains.

It was found that the blanket remonstrance in the third ward at Kendallville had a majority of five names when J. E. Weber’s g})plicntion was presented at last Mouday at Albion. Mr. Weber at once withdrew his application and will go out of business. L

The McLean bowling alleys are growing in popularity. There is no nicer better and healthier sport than rolling the balls and many. of our people are indulging in their pastime. The alleys are in good condition and some high scores have already been made. :

The new skating rink on North Cavin Street has been put in shape and has already been in use. Messrs Stutzman & Inks have displayed considerable enterprise in the undertaking and we hope the weather and other condition will .aliow them to realize upon their investment.

Mr. and Mrs. F, W. Zimmerman will leave early in February for an extended trip through the southwest, California and the Pacific coast. They will be away several months. Hon. I. E. Knisely of Toledo, Mrs. Zimmerman's father, will go to California ie a tew weeks to spend the winter. g

The marital troubles of Mrs. Salina J. Wilden and her husband, W. J. Wilden have been settled out.of court and a divorce will be granted to Mrs, Wilden upon her complaint and $2,5600 alimony will be paid. This would seem to be a much more satisfactory settlement than to go Into court and air their family troubles. Much sympathy is: expressed for Mrs. Wilden who has many friends here.

. The Bippen Band Concert Tuesday night was a most interesting entertaiument. The program was well rendered and those who were present were given a musical treat. These concerts are not patronized nearly as well as they deserve by the publiec, The high order of the entertainment and the low price of admission would seem to bring out a large attendance. Everybody should attend these concerts. :

Oscar Schrock of Clinton township the son of D. G. Schrock, was fatally injured last Thursday at the Chester Troyer farm near Millersburg. He was assisting in moving & threshing engine when the machine was disabled. Another engine was brought up with the intention of moving the dead one out of the-road. In the attempt to couple the two engines the young man was crushed between the two machines. He died several hours after the accident.

Tha out-going township trustees held their last meeting at Albion last Monday. Nearly all of the trus-tees-elect were present at the meeting and public business was pretty thoroughly discussed. Under the present law that makes the re-elec-tion of a trustee impossible, the trustees will all be new to the business. The old trustees will close up the business before. turning their offices over to their successors. They will prepare the fiscal report ready for publication and leave a clean slate for the new officers. James B. Buitt who died at Indianapolis last Sunday at the age of 87, | was for the past thirty years a familiar figure at Lake Wawasee. Mr. Suitt was among the first to recognize the beauty and the possibilities of then Turkey, or Big lake and he took a prominent part with Col. Eli Lilly in orgauizing the Cedar Beach Club that latér put up the Cedar Beach Qotel that is now the Wawasee Inn. He spent a good part of every summer at the lake and was an ardent and successful fisherman, Stanley Straus, the son of Col. S, J. Straus, has accepted & position in ‘the store of E.Jacobs & Co. where ‘he is putting in his srare moments during the week and all of Saturday, 'learning the part of a dri goods salesman. This is most exeellent training for any young man and we are indeed %la'd to note the interest manifested by our young friend Straus in his new line or work. He isan affable, gentlmanly lad, who will make a qood clerk. He will fltn'% much to interest him and will also put in the time to excellent advyantage., - : !

Christmas Postal Cards and Booklets at Eldred’s. :

All Dress Goods to be sold at 25 per, cent. Discount at E. Jacobs & Co,

Extraordinary Bargains in Ladies and Misses Tailor Suits at E. Jacobs & Co.

Toilet Cases, Military Hair Brush es, Manicure Sets, etc., at Eldred’s

Cuff and Collar Boxes, Shaving Sets and Smoking Sets at Eldred’s

i J bo not forget that this is the seeond week of the big saleatJ. L. Levy’s. Read the big ad.

John Jarrett was arrested at North Webster last week for illegal fishing and paid a fine of $35 00 :

South Bend Steaéu Laundry, try it and satisfy yourself that the work is far superior to any you ever had. J. D. Carr, agent. :

The Elks gave one of their pleasant social sessions at their parlors on Monday night. The evening was spent in interesting games and a general good time. i

Sherman Mickey of Warsaw was fined $5O and costs for selling beer without a license. Mickey was formerly superintendent of the Kosciusko county infirmary.

Thomas Daniels, 85 years of age. the oldest employe of the Flint & Walling company at Kendallville, has just retired on a pension given him by the company.

Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Chapman and daughtery, Mrs. W. A. Dodsworth left Monday for an externded visit with friends and relatives at Monmouth and Galesburg, 111. -

Inquiry is being made for information regarding Sylvester Gordon, formerly a resident of this county. It appears that Gorduon was an old soldier, a seargant in Company I of the Twelfth Indiana Cavalry, and is supposed to have resided in Noble county about 1880. {

Mose Kann, formerly of this city, has purchased the South Bend Steam Laundry, having concluded to quit the road. He has secured ap agent in this city, J. D. Carr, who will collect the work for shipment to South Bend The plant is one of the best in the state and turns out the best possible work.

The address of Hon. B. F. Shively of South Bend at the Elks’ Memorial Services last Sunday, was one of the most eloquent and forceful tributes to good citizenship and fraternity ever heard in this city. It wasa treat to those who had the pleasure of he?ring it and Mr. Shively was warmly congratulated at the close.

It is said that there is talk of a county remonstrance petition in this county. Itisto be hoped that the fellows back of the scheme will deferaction antil after the legislature shall have defined. its policy regularing the law. There is no use of sdending a lot of the people’s money oln (zim election until the doubt is settled. .

M. L. Galbreath of Columbia City, receiver for the Art Portland Cement company at Kimmel, Indiana, was in Indianapolis last week where he arranged for the discontinuance of the Indianapolis office of the company . The office furniture will be shipped to Kimmel and it is probable that a new organization will take over the plant next spring and begin anew the operation of the business.

The Elks’Memorial services at the Elks’ Home last Sunday afternoon were well attended. The address of Hon. B. F. Shively of South Bend was well received. It was an eloquent tribute to the order. Vocal solos were rendered by Mrs. S. J. Straus and Mrs. L. J. Danning. The Bippen Orchestra rendered a splendid musical program. Rev. White of the M. E. church and Rev. Smith of the Christian church took partin the ceremonies. .

The surveyors for the proposed Kendallville Goshen interurban road were in the city Saturday. They came into the city from the south, making the turn just south of J. B. Lane’s house. The line then comes down Cavin Street, its full length to First Street and then west to the city limits. This should be a satirfactory route to the city if it is to the promoters. It will allow the station to be in the central part of the business district, affording excellent service to all.

Stephen B. Borden' of Hartford City, great commander of the K. O, T. M. in Indiana, died last Sunday at Detroit of cancer of the stomach. Mr. Borden defeated: Milo Meredith of Wabash at the last meeting of the K. O. T. M. grand lodge after a warm contest. Hissuccessor will be gelected by Lieutenant Commander W. B. Mowbray, of Peru, and Record Keeper J. W. Replogle, of Goshen. If they fail to make a selection a state review or convention would be necessary to fill the vacancy. The law firm of Marshall, McNaging & Clugston at Columbia City has been dissolved. Mr. Marshall will leave Columbia City in a few days for the state capital, and Mr. Clug‘ston,s health has been so precarious tor several years that he has concluded to take an extended vacation. ‘Hon. W. F. McNaging will take up the work of the firm, will maintain the old offices and will look after the business laid down by his partners. Mr. McNaging is recognized as one of the leading attorneys of the state and will doubtless be a busy man. The Goshen fair association held their annual meeting last Saturday. The reports show a gratifying profit for their first fair and arrangements were considered for the substantial improvement of the buildings and grounds before the 1909 exhibition. The followln% officers were elected: Frank J. Irwin, president; Valentine Berkey, vice president; Frank Yoder, secreufy: John Sorannaie, assistant secretary ; Joseph H. Lesh, treasurer. It was decided to hold the fair in 1909 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September 14-17, .

The Kendallville fair will be under the direction of the old officers during 1909. At a meeting of stockholders last Monday at Kendallville the following directors were chosen for three years: J. J. Forker, C. M. Case, John Mitchell, W. H. Whitford, George D. Gaby, N. Roberts, J. E. Gault. A. M. Whitford, J. W. Wilson and O. F. Johnson, John D. Hail was elected to succeed .I). K. Hitßhcock, The fo'llowixg officars were then chosen:C. M. Case, president; T. 1 Imes,‘ vice presieent; Archy Campbell, ' treasurer and U. C. ‘Brtouce, secretary. B o

Holiday Cigars at Eldreds

A Complete line of Furs at E. Jacobs & Co.

You will find plenty of good local matter on ths big sheet. ,

Fenway’s Cream Chocolates in plain and fancy boxes for Christmas at Eldred’s. ! :

Ladies’ shirt waists are made to look like new at the South Bend Steam Laundry. Leave garments at Pantatorium.

Depositors in the defunet Kosciusko County bank at Warsaw are about to receive their third dividend of 15 per cent paid. :

H. G. Lockhart returned Monday from Toledo, where he spent last week, the guest of his brother, R. E. Lockhart who is in business in that city.

P. A, Carr is celebrating the fact that he is a great grandfather. He received word of the birth of a daughter to his grand daughter, Mrs. Martha Samns, of Kenton, Ohio.

Game Warden Fleming of Fort Wayne, found a fish net secreted among bedding where it had been hidden in the home of Henry Emme jr., in DeKalb counity, Friday. It cost Emme $34 65 to pay his fine and costs. 1

The Crystal Theater has been much improved during the last few days and when' finished willbe a most attractive little pay house. Mr. Baum has been giving some most excellent entertainments, the moving pictures being of a high grade of excellence. |

Word comes from Bloomington, Illinois, that Mr. and Mrs. lierman Ochs are the proud parents of a fine little girl who recently put in her appearance at their home. It is indeed hard to imagine onr young friend, Herman Ochs, a papa but time and pluck work wonders. o

The temperance people at Bremen would not try the remonstrance case before the judge in their own county demanding a change of venue. The case was sent to Judge Tuthill of LaPorte county who held that every man who signed the cards must come into court and prove his signature This made an excursion to LaPorte a necessity, over 400 signers being present. v

The total receipts of the Kendallville fair were §57,760.04, while the disbursements for premiums etc. was $7,639.81, leaving a balance of $110.23 as profit upon the meeting of 1908. The fair is to be econgratulated upon this showing as the bad weather indicated a big deficit. Good management and a popular fair made it possible to pull out of what looked like a bad hole. oA

® Sheet Music A Special Sale Beginning Monday, Nov. 23 and continuing for ten days we offer our entire stock of Sheet Music at 10 cents per copy Yourchoice of anything we have in stock. The list includes the new and popular pieces published by Remick, Witmonk, Vandersloot, Forster, McKinley, Chas. K. Harris and many others. Also some standard pieces. Come early and get your choice. HOFFMAN’S Bookstore.

~ “ - & { : b I X 3 o 3 P ‘ i t s ; And you will have that feeling ‘‘all is well”” if you deposite your money - in this bank. We offer our patrons the best sort of an investment. De- - » posite your money in this ‘bank, we pay ycu as high rate of interest as : any conservative banking firm crn afford to pay. Better think this matter over carefully; look at it as a business proposition; come in and talk it over with us; we are nlways ready to explain anything you do not under- : ‘stand. Make arrangements to : : = Start an Account now, We pay 4 Per Cent Interest on time deposits. T : ke

EiEididideicicididicicicicicicloicitie ss = C ) Holiday Shopping & Hoffman's Bookstore wishes to call your-attention to the @ very large assortment of Holiday Goods now on exhibition. - We invite you to call and examine the goods we offer whether & you wish to purchase or not. Call often and become famikiar g] with the many articles we carry that are suitable for Holiday Gifts. 'We can only call attention to a few items in the space alloted to us, but urge you to call and see the goods we ~ enumerate. e kot : We have all the new books by stand- ; : ard anthors, fine illustrated books, & Books of - many novelties in booklets, juvenile E Kind greatnumbers. Books for girls, books VEry han for boys, books or everybody. A ' large assortment of standard fiction : ‘ ' usual price $5.25n0w 50c. ‘ ; : We have a very large assortment of . Bibles and Testamentsin fine bindings, Teacher’s and }llustrated Bibles, Red letter Bibles, Familv Bi arge family Bibles, coarse print Testamjly Bibles ament. Some are especia.llyrgxl\:e ones, : small and neat to carry in pocket. . i Rich Cut Glass is always attractive - and highly appreciated by everybody. % Cut Glass =We have a fine assortment of specal d Chi articles that will make beautiful gifts. ‘ and Lhmna In China we have an assortment of 3 imported Japanese and German ware b at special low prices. : : ' Our assortment of thesegoodsis larg® and includes some very excellent setS | " Toilet Sets in silver and other Ifinisht:s. I:dtll:s'g . . assortment you will find Traveh Sha}"“g Sets Sets, Smoking Sets; Cigar Cases, ManManicure Sets icureSets, Brush and Comb Sets, Shav- ~ ing Sets, Military Sets and many articles suitable for men and women. - A fine assorfment'"of Pictures, some : framed, some not framed. Everybody . likes pictures and a more snitable gi : Pictures and couldPnot be found., If you have g Frames tures you want framed bring them in. We have frames of all sizes at nght prices. i ; " Agood assortment of articles in Brass Art .. and other metals, Candle Sticks, good Glocks, Jewel Cases, Card Trays, Fern Goods Trays, Desk Sets and many other : items. e : : . This department for the little people G ; is full of interesting things, mechanical , = toys, animals, wagons, railroad trains Dolls and hundreds of other things that Toys please the children. Dolls by the hun- : dred, all kinds and sizes, doll cabs and : " go-carts. ; : . In addition to the above we have many things in _ ’ other lines ’ Leather Goods—Hand Bags, Pockets Books, Traveling @ Sets, Card' Cases, Bill Books, Portfolios, Writing Sets. Sterling Silver Novelties—Brushes, Paper Knives, Nail Files, Combs, Mirrors and many kindred articles. Children’s Watches—Every boy needs a waich, every girl should have one. We have a variety suitable for all, varying in price from $l.OO to 3.00. 'Weguarantee these watches for one year. 1 ' " We could tell you much more, but it will be a satisfaction to see the goods. Visit our store and we can help you % solve the Christmas problem. e e ’ Ll 5 Hoffman’s Bookstore % LIGONIER . ' INDIANA B DR R R R EEEEEE