Ligonier Banner., Volume 43, Number 40, Ligonier, Noble County, 24 December 1908 — Page 4

H Poem fFor Today

DRAKE’'S DRUM

i HENRY JOHN NEWBOLT, born June 6, 1852, at Bilston, England, is & poet, a lawyer and an edifor. His reputation rests chiefly on songs cele= . brating the achievements of the British navy. Sir Francis Drake was commander of the British fleet which destroyed the Spanish armada, the name given to the fleets sent by Spain against England in the reign of Elizabeth. Plymouth Hoe is a high tableland or cliff, forming the sea front of the town of Plymouth. From the top of this-cliff, which for . centuries has been the favorite recreation ground of the townspeople, the Spanish armada was first descried. When the news was carried to Drake and his captains, who were playing at bowls on the ‘“Hoe' green, he coolly went on with the game, announcing that “there was plenty of time” to beat the Spaniards afterward. ; V' i ’,‘7’" RAKE he was a Devon man an’ ruled the Devon seas, \\{ 1/ ("’,} * (Capten, art tha sleepin’ there below?) L ‘ 4 Rovin’ tho his death fell, he went wi’ heart at ease AN ? 5 - An’ dreamin’ arl the time o’ Plymouth Hoe, :3! BN “Take my drum to England, hang et by the shore, ’é‘ })’ 17;' Strike et when your powder’s runnin’ low. ‘FYA,/ lF‘\‘" /f\ If the Dons sight Devon I'll quit the port o’ heaven QAN N An’ drum them up the channel as we drummed them long ago.” : -PDrake he’s in his hammock an’ a thousand mile away, ] (Capten, art tha sleepin’ there beiow?) ; Slung atween the round shot in Nombre Dios bay An’ dreamin’ arl the time o’ Plymouth Hoe, . Yarnder lumes the island, yarnder lie the ships, ‘Wi’ sailor lads a-dancin’ heel-an-toe, ’ i An’ the shore lights flashin’ an’ the night tide dashin’. : He sees et arl so plainly-as he saw et long ago. Drake lies in his hammock till the great Armadas come. (Capten, art tha sleepin’ there below?) Slung atween the round shot, listenin® for the drum An’ dreamin’ ar] the time o' P’lymouth Hoe. Call him on the deep sea, call him up the sound, . Call him when he sail to meet the foe. ' Where the old trade’s plyin’ an’ the old flag fiyin’ g . They shall find him ware an’ wakin’, as they found him long ago.

® 2 @he Ligonier Banner. J. E. McDONALD, Editor Pablished every Thursday and entered in the postoffice, Ligonier, Ind., as second-class matter : ‘PHONE No. 18.

! WAS AN IDEAL CITIZEN T Ligonier mourns the death of its first mayor—John Weir, for over forty _years successfully engaged in the hardware business. He died in Chicago after a lingering illness, from pernicious enemia, the disappearance of the red corpuscles of the blood. About ten months ago he was told by a specJalist that his case wss hopeless and his years were numbered. Uncomplainingly and heroically he proceeded to put his house in order. He was born at Lagrange in the year 1840. His father moved to Lagrange from the state.of New York. He was a strong character. Originally a Democrat, he became a charter member of the republican party in 1855. He was elected county treasurer and later on served ‘our years in the state senate. John Weir proved himself a worthy son of his father. Honest, upright, well-meaning, circumspect, he was & model business man as well as a model citizen. The departure of such men is a distinctive loss to the commanity and to society.—J. B. Stoll in South Bend Times.

[t would seem that good common sense would dictate that no local option election be held in Noble county until after the policy of the coming legislature has been determined. If the present law is to be allowed to stand there will be plenty of time to settle the question as far as Noble county is concerned. There is no immediate or pressing demand that the law be put into operation at onc%in Noble county. The people outside of a few professional temperance agitators seem to be pretty well satisfied that the law be allowed to take its course. If the law is repealed by the coming legislature, which is possible, at least, all the work, expense, agitation and trouble of a canvas and an election will have been wasted. Many of our best citizens, irrespective of party, all of them temperance advocates, are expressing the opinion that an election will be much better if held in -Aprij or May than in January or February. Under the operation of the law, providing Noble county should go dry, all the saloons could not be closed until November, as all licenses granted: before the operation of the law will be allowed to continue until they expire. In the face of these conditions we do not believe that the taxpayers should be put to the expense and the people be subjected to the turmoil of an election until the status of the law is fully established. 9 % R B 228 2 President-elect Taft has chosen for his secretary of state, Senator Philander C. Knox of Pennsylvania. Senator Knox was attorney general in President McKinley’s administration and was retained in that position by President Roosevelt until he resigned to succeed the late and unlamented Matthew Stanley Quay assenator from Pennsylvania. Mr. Knox Js an eminently respectable gentlemen, of high legal ability, which was much sought for by great corporations prior to his.entrance into politics. Though by training and sympathy a corporation man, no breath of scandal bas ever sallied hisrecord. The “‘gang” in Pennsylvania hail his change of base from senate to cabinet with great glee, as it opens the opportunity to award the senatorship to some faithful gangster of the Quay and Penrose stripe. Already a balf dozen multi-millionaires who have always been “faithful” to the machine politicians are clamoring for the toga as their reward of merit. : ® 2 BES 5 One of the bright members of the coming Indiana senate will be Robert E. Proctor of Elkhart, the first democratic senatorsince 1861, and the youngest members of the senate. Mr. Proctor was at the meeting of democratic legislators-elect last week at Indianapolis, and in a strong address urged the Democrats to stand by the party platform. ‘“We should sink individuality in the cause of Democracy,” said Senator Proctor. “We are gent to frame laws that the people by their verdict have declared they want qr they do not want. There are laws on our statute books that ought not to be there. It is not necessary for me to designate a single one of these laws. If the democratic platform was good enough when we went into the democratic convention last March, it is good enough now. Stand by your party; gentlemen, and do not recede from any position that party takes. I have no fear of my constitueney, and I am going to stand on democratic princi-' ples. I will vote to repeal any law that is not in conformity with the dem-‘ ocratic platform—particularly the demoecratic state platform.” _ | : : % 8 . *® | In an inquiry the Pittsburg Gazette-Times expresses the idea that parental responsibility has reached a low ebb and that the sacredness of the home has become, in too many cases, a name and less; that father goes to the bowling alley and mother to the bridge party, while the children are hustled off to school, and the time that used to be spent in a reunion round the evening lamp'is given over to vaudeville, skating rinks and other forms ~__ The solidarity of the family is impaired—each member goes his own way; ledge, missionary society, basket ball. game, dance, poolro .°f¥? the father who reac s this know where mhczim b“ night? Does the mother know whoro het girl. waa? Do they botl: fealizs that the snactm Criminally careiass aboat Lheit ohildren ihat the suthoritios st threaten sction toget them fo dotheir duty. . 5 C .T . 6’ sSqowe . - E _ Reviewing #he recent sttack on congressmen by the president anent the secret service appropriation and congress’s attitude toward it, the New ,»" - e I «*J:M ;m 44 S peivsits afiatis of st neadident. Baeh sondact {s-tolerable in ‘Russik. “bat n e 2&,&. e ~,;' gh.*;&é ;&“@% 3 te itself. It is unfortunate that in the vlosing days of his W, e T N &%1‘»“ 8 Ik

By Henry Newbolt

| Obituary , | Taylor C. Shobe was born January 20, 1849 and he died most peacefully in his ewn home in the presence of his family Saturday, Dec. 19, 1908. He was the son of Silas and Mary Shobe and in their good home with his brothers and sisters he was reared to manhood’s years. Of this family five are still living and they most regretfully part with him whose body we place to rest and whose name they feel they shall always cherish. They are Charles Shobe, Mrs. R. D. Kerr, Ligonier, Indiana, Mrs. A. W. Parsons of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. G. A. Henry, Elkhart; and Mrs. Frank Stuart of Englewood, 111. Taylor Shobe was married on March 12, 1872 to Miss Sarah Fisher Carr who still survives him, and with their sons, George C.of Mishawaka, Indiana, and Robert D. who is yet at home, lament the loss of a .good husband and a kind father.

For a number of years he has in business with his father, and as he had a fondness for good horses he found it a his pleasure to dealin them for a large portion ef his life and thus he was engaged with his brother Charles for as much as twenty years; and in theserelations they were prosperous and happy. But when his health failed bhim. and he begrn to gee that he cuold not do his share of the work he retired from active life in June 1908. Naturally he was a strong man and the promise of loug life with which he waa so hopefully encouraged would, barring all aceidents and casualties, have carried him far beyond this day on which we assemble to pay asuitable tribute lo his memory and caressingly to touch his face for the last time before we place his body in the tomb. But his life was not. finished as it seemed to us that it might be, and he did not live as long as we thought he would, for today it seems to us that for quite a while he was sick when he ought to have been vigorous and well, and now he has gone from us while we feel that he ought to be yet with us here. And why it is not thus we cannot tell but some bright morning when the clouds of mystery which hang over us are cleared away we shall understand.

It was in the year 1907 while on an errand of business for himself and he was driving home and he was overtaken by an accident and was severely hurt, but he séemed to recover since he was so strong, and he might have done so but for a second injury about a year later. But after the unfortunate experiences of these two accidents it is thought that he never fully rallied to himself again; and his friends witnessed a decline in his health until he was confined to his home, and then to his bed. Of his last months of sickness and languishing I confess that we know nothing, We can think of this and speak of it, but I cannot command words with to express the extent of his sufferings and the sublime patience with which he bore it all. And now if Taylor Shobe is safe at home with God and has rest, which will never be broken and peace, which will flow on forever we ought to wipe away our tears and rejoice that his banquet of pleasure begun and will never end. You loved him of course you did! But you would not call him back to earth if he has been promoted to the heavenly estate and has been crowned in glory. You and I may have several dear ones in the paradise of God but we should be content to wait to go and see them, and they may look for our‘ coming. |

It was most fortunate for him since he was a man who appreciated his home so much, that he was surrounded in his protracted illness just as he was. Of all the places on this earth which he had seen, or of which he had ever seen, here was the lovliest spot for him, and to him it was rich blessing to be administered unto by his own family. And of them I say they have done faithfully and well what their hands could do. For I dare say that those who came into this home and noticed how tenderly this wife did for him, were forcibly impressed with the extreme care and sincere devotion with which she did it all, but for it all she was sustained by the love which had long been fostered in her heart by his kindness to her. And now that he has gone from us that which she and her sons have done for him will be a most pleasantreflection to them as it will make more precious their recollection of him, and strengthen the ties by whieh their hearts were so long bound tegether.

Our deceased brother was one of God’s redeemed people. He did not come unto Him until later years, but he came earnestly aind in the true way. He repented of his sins, was baptized in the christian faith,joined the M. E. &hurch and began anew life. He and his friends prayed often at his bedside and when others were not thus engaged with him his own soul eried unto God. So we all belieye God has taken him home. We place love’s choicest offering on his casket and we bear this mortal body in which our precious treasure lived 8o long, unto the tomb, but as we say regretfully farewell, we still feel that he is ours, and that we shall see him again and enjoy him fo.ever. : i The funeral services were held at the residence, Dec. 22nd, 1908, 2 p, m. by Pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal chureh, Rev. Chas. EW& and tbmﬁ:urutouovedmm ttor. atbantlet be o LEEE Gllkoses e L e By oon:peﬁaigm!m:ul o s Sastn, Oty

Facts About The Indiana Legislature Under the Indiana state constitution the number of senators in the general assembly can never exceed fifty, though it may be less—and the body now has the limit—while the house of representatives c¢an never have more tnan 100, the present number, ' The representatives are ‘elected every two years, but one-half of the senators are elected every two years each to serve four years, so that there are always twenty-five ‘‘hold over’’ senators, unless in the event of death or other reason for vacancies. The districts from which senators and representatives may—be elected can be changed once every six years —by the first subsequent legislature after the regular sextennial enumer‘ation of male .citizens of twenty-one years or more. If the first subse‘quent legislature does not re-district ‘the state it may be done by any one ‘subsequent assembly within the six year period. : Members of both houses must be citizens of the state for two years preceding election and of the district for one year. Senators must be at least twenty-five years of age and representatives twenty-one. No law suit can be started against a member between 15 davs before a session and 156 days after adjourn= ment. Nothing that a member may say in. a speech or debate in the assembly is actionable by any aggrieved person. The pay is $6 per day and twenty cents mileage each way. The regular session begins the first Thursday after the first Monday of January of the odd years and cannot extend over sixty-one days, counting Sundays. ‘Special sessions cannot extend over forty days, but may be called by the governor at any time. Neither house can adjourn more than three days or repair to any other place than where it is sitting without the consent of the other house.—Elkhart Review

County Spelling Contest Later in the school year spelling contests will be held in each school and representatives will be selected to take part in a township contest in March or April. The three best spellers in each township will be given certificates which will entitle them to enter a county contest to be held at Albion on County Commencement day. Prizes will be awarded the best spellers in the contest. University professors, high school teachers, editors and business men 'who employ the boys and girls who get their training in_our schools, ‘complain about having to deal with poor spellers. Every ‘teacher recoglnizes the spelling problem as one of ‘the difficult and one of the important ones. There is abundant evidence that our schools are falling short in ‘the work done in this very important ‘subject, - - The object of holding these contests among the pupils of the county in the subject of sp\elling and to impress upon them the fact that correct spelling is really important, The work which the schools should do towards making good spellers must be done below the high sehool and by far the largest part of this responsibility rests npon the township and district schools. In recognition of this responsibility these contests have been arranged with a view to create and an interest in spelling and to supplement the daily efforts of the teacher in making good spellers. ; W. A. BEANE, The Truancy Law The total number of children brought into the schools of Indiava as a result of the activity of the truant officers is given at 26,181. These figures indicate simply those brought into the schools by the officers, and not children who attended; because the law requires them to do so. Of the number reported 24,683 were placed in the public schools and 1,608 in private schools. The salaries of the truant officers amounted to $32,502.60. Aid was given to 7,606 of the children at a cost $21,470.561. The aggregate expense of the officers’ salaries and for the aid given the children is given as $24,470. At this rate the cost for each child was $2.08. Out of this total number of truants there were only 289 prosecutions. Of the number 266 were successful, twenty-two were lost and one was pending at the close of the school year, Sad Suicide at South Bend The lifeless body of Eunice Walton twenty years old at the home of her grandfather, Washington Walton, 2131 Merry avenue, tells the pitiful story of a motherless girl wronged by a man, taking her own life because she felt the pangs of disgrace, and unable to face the world’s battle of life. A note was pinned to the pillow upon which her head rested :and told of her unhappy existence leading up to her rash act,says the South “I did this deed myself,” she wrote “I am in a delicate conditioh, caused by —— ——.” Here was penned the name of the man, “There is nothing for me to live for. Good bye.” ' The note, together with three' one ounce bottles, two of which contained car‘bolic acid, and thuhmm explains everything.

’ : Quaotation Books tor Christmas - Phe Sewing Society of the Presbyterian church still has some of their beautiful booklets for sale, and nothing would make a more ageeptable present to a friend. Copies may be procured for 650¢ either at the postoffice or of Mrs. J. L. Dunhing. T Unclaimed Tetters - Mr. David Banta, Fxﬁnk Thompgson, Mr, and Mrs. A, Fi McCloe. . ~Sent to D, L. O. January 4, 1909, . J. L. DUNNING, Postmaster.

A Strange Death The remains of thevenerable Henry Stamates was found last Friday afternoon by his brother and a neighbor after decomposition had set in. It showed no marks of violence but as the deceased was a pensioner of frugal habits and had received pension money to the amount of $l2O a few days before his disappearance and the fact that only $3.50 was found on his person have led to the conjecture that he met with foul play.

The deceased, aged eighty-six and a veteran of the civil war, was found dead on tne fioor of his lonely home along the railroad in Churubusco. The door had to be forced open, and apparently death had come suddenly to the old man as he was packing a few of his belongings preparatory to a visit with his daughter, Mrs. Clara Kissinger, at Robinson, 111. He had evidently been dead, two or three weeks. The fact that he had drawn $l2O of pension money only a few df.ys previously and that he had only a little change left when found, has aroused the suspicion that he was murdered and that he did not die a natural death, as was at first supposed. His brother and neighbors believed that he had gone on his contemplated visit until inquires moved them to visit his lonely home; where the ghastly find was made. The whole affair will be investigated in detail by the county coroner and the local authorities. : ¢ Married £ Wednesday, Dec. 23th at twel?e} o’clock at Lancelot cottage, Winona occured the marriage of Elmer E. Knepper and Mary G. Lantz. Rev. Edgar Green of North Manchester (a. brother of #the bride) officiating. Immediately following the wedding repast, the newly wedded couple departed for the east, where they will ‘vfsit ralatives and friends among them being Mr Knepper’s son, Harry R. Knepper, who is now serving Uncle Sam, as a sailor aboard the battle ship, New Hampshire, now located at the Brooklyn Navy yards. Mr. Kpepper has been employed by tbe hardware firm of Weir & Cowley for the past 14 years as clerk and is well and favorably known, while the lady of his choice, is the accomplished daughter of Dr. T. C. Green of Albion. They will return about January Ist, and reside at the corner of McLean and 3rd St., where they will be at home to their friends. : : *a

The Preachcr’s Salary

The current issue of the Success contains an excellent article on the salary of the preacher and the usual methods \of raising it. The writer takes the position that the church[ bazaar and oyster supper plan is largely responsfble for driving men out of the church while at the same time the dignity and self-respect of the pastor is usually submerged beneath the avalance of donations. What the preacher of today wants is a straight salary in cash, realized by equitable subscriptions from the members of his congregation. The sooner the church establishes itself upon a business basis, if it is not already there, the better for the church. There is no more reason why the preacher should be an object | of charity than should the janitor who sweeps out the building in which the word of God 18 expounded.

A Successful Fancier Bert McConnell recently made a shipment of bronze turkeys to New York, which secured a telegraphic inquiry from a party who saw the stock. The following telegram was received: ‘‘lf more stock like this, wire price on same.”’ ‘ Mr. McConnell wired reply-and made a good sale at a fancy price. He 'received a letter from a last year’s customer who purchased three fine toms. The party stated that they were the best he was ever able to obtain and wanted more stoek. He received an order from this party ata good price. He has inquiries from all%tts of the country. He is a firm beNgpver in the value of printers’ ink and is meeting with great success. Is a Great Play The Banner directs the attention of Ligonier theatergoers to the engagement of ‘‘The Witching Hour,” announced for the Jefferson next Tuesday night. It is beyond all doubt the mostsensationally original and successful play written during the decade and is the best of all the Augustus Thomas plays.. The company sent to Goshen is the superb organization that recently appeared in Fort Wayne. Every Ligonier theatergoer who likes the theater, should make it a point to try and see *“The Witehing Hour’’ the opportunity may not come again and to miss it would be to miss seeing a powerplay that appeals to all classes of showgoers. ' : Tarmers Makes Reeommendations The Indiana Farmers Congress, which met at Indianapolis last week adopted resolutions recommending the following laws and amendments for the consideration of the 66th General Assembly: : | ‘Wants wind and water taken out ‘of stocks. : Radical ehange in drainage and road laws. Agricultural and mechanical trainlnﬁ.lchoolu.g _ 'uel alcohol as the universal fuel. Ten pound unit instead of a 100 s:und unit., Abolition of game and Beh wardens . -0 a 4 “Purification of Indﬁiqnﬁ;:w; , : T"?ﬂ hip trustees placed on gradW e el b e

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