Ligonier Banner., Volume 45, Number 34, Ligonier, Noble County, 24 November 1910 — Page 4

H Poem For Today . OF MYSELFE ' 5 - By Abraham Cowley * : M ?;' ith, ATTHOUGH the poetical works of Abraham Cowley u{@ (burp In London in 1618, dled 1667) *‘were more admired . A g than those of any other poet of his age” by his contemA F) poraries, his reputation rapidly declined after his death. N\; 4% He was educated at Oxford and espoused the royalist ' Waw cause. His efforts were unrewarded by| Charles IL after @ the restoration, and he retired to a farm in disgust. HIS &le grant ‘me—that my means may lie . . Too low for envy, for contempt too ‘bigh. : Some honor I would have, e " Not from great deeds, but good alone; . The unknown are better than ill kndéwn— Rumor can ope the grave. | , Acquaintance I would have, but when ’t depends » : Not on the number, but the choice of friends. " Books should, not business, entertain the light, ‘ : And sleep, as/ undisturbed as death, the night. | * 5 My house a cottage more e Than palace, and-sl ould fitting be o : ' For all my use, no luxury. ‘ ' My garden painted oer ~ With nature’s hand, not art’s, and pleasures yield. Horace might envy in his Sabine field. e " Thus would I double my life’s fading space, For he that runs it well twice runs his race; ‘ 3 ' And in this true delight, : a These unbought sports, this happy state, I would not fear, nor wish my fate; » But boldly say esch nigit, - . Tomorrow let my sun his beams display, ' ° Orin clouds hide them; I have lived today. _ Jeesferfottofesedpfetoedofeodofeofeedodefeod detefote defesfedesfesteofedeafeoteode dgeafefeofefesfefesfedeofesferdes

@ : ® \ The . Ligonier DBDanner: ' 3 J. E. McDONALD, Editor® : j'Publhnmd every Thursday and entarad in thepostofflos, Ligonier, Ind., as second-clas ¢ _matter ‘PHONE No. 18. . Taking An Interest in Public Affairs If men of character and standing in the community; with property and _business interests to safeguard, fail to perform their plain duty and take an active and effective part in their government and their public affairs, they need not be surprised, and it is silly and illogical for them to complain of the evil conditions and incompetent men in publie life. And yet. intelligent business men who ought to know better, who are informed. who are eminently capable of making a wise and judicious use of their vote and thus benefiting not only themsplves but those who can only rely upon them to exprees at the polls the public will, are not infrequently heard to make the startling observation that they *‘take no interest in politice’. If these should take no interest in politics, who, in heaven’s name should? As well a banker to say that he took no interest in finance; or & merchant in merchandise, or a farmer in crops. He may rely upon it that politics will ‘take an interest in him”. Whether the interest will be for his benefit or for his injury is largely dependent upon how he and others like him exscute the trust.and perform the i uty which is imposed upon them as voters. —Richmond News Leader. i X 0 sxao ‘A suggestive incident comes from Chicago. A young Jewish business man expressed a desire to join/an expensive Jewish club,* His friends conseled him againgt it on the grqund that he could not afford it. He assured them that he could, and furnished evidence of his ability to meet all mat ters of expense. It thereupon jtranspired that the reason his financial ability had been questioned was bécause his name had not appeared as a subscriber to any of the Hebrew charity funds, The result was that he became a liberal giver and then joined the exclusive club, Non-Jewish society might learn herein a valuable lesson—rate a man according to his benevolences. - : e RS . : " The importance the good rpads movement is assuming is not generally appreciated. The campaign ig no mere local or state affair. It is nationwide and growing, asis evidenced by the seventeen good roads conventions arranged for this summef in as many parts of the country. New England and California, Was ington and Florida are interested, and progressive citizens in all the states between them are presenting to the people the arguments that are winphing thousands to the cause: of improved highways.—St, Paul Pioneer Fress. ; e SR aaa There is sound and w bole‘Jome advice in an editorial in the Atlanta Constitution. which says: . | : - The fulfillment of destiny ‘tests simply—in the hands of Democraocy itself. Asit lives up to to the obligations and the opportunities of the situation, or is incapable of grasping them—it will shape its own fate. If it cleaves immovably to this ong eentral issue (an honest tariff free from special privileges), all will go well, Ifitreturns to a crazy program of phantoms, nostrums, isms, ingovations and bottled moonshine, its doom is written as surely as 1912 rolls| around. -Or if, as in the past; bickering, - jealousy of leadership, inability to create and enforce discipline, partisan rather than a national viewpojint are permitted to rule—the effect will be as disastrous. r . s 2 2® BN : : Governor Marshall has shown excellent good judgment in his selection of the legislative visiting|committee in the appointment of Hon. Joseph M. Cravens of Madison, Hon. Miles J. Farnas of Winchester and Hon. ~J. J. Netterville of Anderson.| All of these gentlemen are good business men, experienced in legislation and representative citizens. They will visit all of the state institutions| benevolent, educational and penal,and will make a careful examination gnd inquiry into the needs and requirements of this part of the public service. They will make their report to the legislature and this report'will, to a large measure, provide the data upon which the appropriations will be made. ‘'We want to congratulate Governor Marshall upon his appointment of Miles Furnas, as the republican member of the committee. This is in strong contrass with the hypocracy of the saintly Hanly who recognized a half-baked so-called Democrat who distinguished himself by voting with the Republicans at almost every opportunity. We believe that when the law provides for the appointment of a Republican it means what it says, and when a Democrat is to be appointed that he should be ajrecognized Democrat and not a Hanly Democrat. Tom Marshall evidently understands the intent of the law for no one can question the standing of Miles Furnas in his party. : A e RN ’ We hope that the next Legislature will tackle the road law and make -.Bome radical changes in the method of applying public funds to the bettermeat of highways. The present arrangement allows the worst abuses, and the absolute waste of the peoples money. If we had a lot of road supervisors like Thomas Bunger, Jim Ballah and several others that we know the old law might still be used to/advantage, but these men are supervisors. They know how to make good roads, they give the public the worth of . their work, and an honest application of the road tax that is worked out. These men are exceptions tojthe rule. They are the kind of men that were contemplated under the|law but they are too few and the public suffers. - Road tax should be paid iuto the county treasury, like any other tax. It should be paid out to|the men who do the best and most work for the money under the direction of a competent road builder. With our natural resources Noble county should have the very best roads in the state at a minimum cost and we believe that with Thomas Bunger as superintendent of roads in Perry towhship that he could put the roads in first class condition and maintain them for less money thun they now cost the taxpayers. : & i e S : = se»»ans : . - The Lagrange Standard is starting an early boom for Hon. C. C. Gilh ams for the republican nomination for Governor in 1912. The republican - Party could do no better than to pick the ex-congressman from this distriot as their standard bearer. Helis a splendid campaigner, a good vote getter, and is free from any entangling alliances with eihter wiug of his party. If -the Republicans are to have apy show of winning in 1912 they must pick a ‘eandidate like Mr. Gilhams upon whom the party can unite. If the Demo_erats do not carry out their promises made to the people, some Republican ‘will be the next Governor of Indiana after 1912 and Gilbams would suit

- NOW A STATE BANK ‘ The Citizens Bank Reorganized. Oldest Bank in Noble county. Has Largest Capital. A Strong Institution In 1853 Frederick W.Straus,who was then but 19 years old, came to this country from Germany. He was folfowed in 1856 by his brother Jacob Straus and in 1862 Mathias Straus joined them in this city. P Frederick Straus soon after his arrival started in business with a small stock of notions and dress goods which he retailed through the country from a wagon. By close application to business frugality, and business sense he prosperedand in 1854 came to Ligonier. where he opened a small store. ] Jacob Straus who came over in 1855 also started out to sell goods and notions to the fariners, ‘but a few months later joined his brother here, taking part in the management of the store. They were lat: r joined by Mathias Straus who also identified himself with the rapidly growing business. The store grew in popularity, the proprietors were enterprising and they built up an immense business and enjoyed a wide reputation as merchants aud dealers in all kinds of produce. ; In 1868 these gentlemen realizing the need of a banking institution in Ligonier started the Citizens Bank which bank under the same name has been doing business in Ligonier for the past forty-two years. The Citizens Bank was operated by the three brothers until 1884 when Frederick W. Straus and Mathias Straus retired, removing to Chicago where they entered business. This left the Citizens Bank to Jacob Straus and his son-in-law Abe Gold smith who at once took charge of the affairs of the institution. Mathias Straus died .in Chicago leaving three sons who are now in business in that city under the firm name of Straus Brothers Co and A. Straus '& Co. Frederick W. Straus also died in Chicago in 1898 also leaving three sons who are now in business in that city under the firm name of S. W. Straus & Co. Mr. Jacob Straus who became the owner of the Citizens Bank in 1884, associated with himself in the man agement of the institution, Mr. Abe Goldamith and his two sons, Simon J. Straus and Isaac D. Straus. Un‘der this management the Citizens Bank enjoyed uninterrupted prosperity until 1892 when Jacob Straus retired from active participation in the business, being suceeded by Abe Goldsmith, Simon J. Straus and Isaac D. Straus. s

Until 1898 the business interests of the firm were confined to Ligonier, out .in that year, with Mr. Abe Ackerman,the well known Albion merchant, they organized the Farm‘ers State Bank at Albion which was operated under the firm name of Straus Ackerman & Co. Mr. Ackerman remained in charge of the Albion State Bank until 1902 when he removed to Fort Wayne Ind, as 'a member of the firm of Strans Bros. & Co, taking charge of the affairs of the firm in that city and the management of the Commercial Bank which had just been opened by Straus Brothers Co. ! In 1904 Straus Brothers & Co with others opened the Auburn State Bank at Auburn Indiana and a few months later organized the State Bank of Topeka at Topeka Indiana. In 1908 they with' other stock holders opened the Millersburg State Bank at Millersburg,all profitable and substantial institutions. They are now among the leading financial institutions in this part of the state. The pride ot the Straus people however has slways been the Citizens Bank in Ligonier., 71his was the flrst banking enterprise of the Straus family:and oneé of the things that has given the family its wide reputation in the flnancial world. v The Citizens Bank and the men behind it enjoy the confidence of the entire community. There are many good reasons for this. The management of the bank has always been along the most careful and conservative lines. It has weathered ail the financial flurries and panics that have swept the country in the last forty years. It has never failed to pay an obligation or a depositor on demand. Ite obligations have always been met under all conditions and with entire satisfaction toits oustomers.

After having condaocted the business for nearly a half century asa private bank, the owners of the Citizens Bank Jacob Straus, Simon J. Straus. Isaac D. Straus, and Abe Ackerman recently decided to incorporate the institution as a stafe bank, putting the capital at $lOO,OOO, the largest ‘ paid up capital of any banking institution in the county. The organization had been completed. the stock had been all subscribed and paid in and the Citizens Bank has ceased to be a private institution, In the future it will do business as a state bank with the followiug officers. President, Jacob Straus; Vice Presidents, S, J. Straus, I. D Straus and Odell Oldfather; Cashier, Calvin Knecht, The following gentlemen will comprise the advisory board. J. L. Dunning, D. B. Drain, S. T. Eldred. Morris Hess, E. J. Kenney, Louis Levy, A. W. Lyon, Chris Sla‘baugh, James W.SBmith, C.R Stansbury, James Taylor. H. E. Hoak. E. C. Lantz, A. D. Newton,John L. Cavin. & The stock Holders list contains the names of many of our ¢itizens and neighboring farmers, These men i have taken advantage of the oppor- ' tanity to purchase stock in the bank and we congratulate them upon tbelrl most excellens investment. The un

interrupted success of the Citizens Bank for the past forty-two years will be continued and the institution will grow in strength and increased asefullness under the new arraongement. The co-operationof the business men and farmers who are now interested will paturally tend to make the Citizens bank even more useful and popular. A meeting of the etock holders was held at the assembly room of the Hoosier Club yesterday afternoon and the organization of the bank was completed. The attendance was most gratifying and all took an active interest in the proceedings. E. C. Moulton, Vice President of the Corn Exchange National Bank of Chicago, one of the largest banks in the country was present at the meeting’ and gave a short talk to the stock holders upon the question of currency banking and credits. His address was wsll worth a careful consideration and only wantof space keeps us from printing it in full.

Night of Agony

Mr. and Mrs. Milton Stiffler of Milford and Dr. and Mrs. Black of Ligonier have arranged to have a great supper at Hotel Milford on the night of the first day of December. The supper will be in commemoration of the night of agony, eleven years ago. The date referred to was eleven years ago and the night the safe in the Milford bavk was blown open. About 2 o’clock in the morning two men caught Nightwatch Stiffier in tife rear 6f the bank, and after placing a stick in his mouth they tied his hands and feet and afterwards wrapped him securely with strong ‘ropes. He was then placed on the floor near the safe and on his face. Mr. Black who had an office across the stree: was roomiug in the hotel, and having a night call came in late and went to his office. Finally be came down the steps and went to the hotel door. The burglars saw him, and thinking he might give the alarm rushed to him .and soon had him lving beside Stiffler securely bucked and gagged. These two men remained in that condition until 4:30 in the morning. They witnessed the drilling but were powerless to doanything. 'The first blast was a failure and the second as well, but the exploision took place and at that time both these men expected instant death. After making a failure at both attempts the burglars left the bank and the boys finally worked themselves loose, but when it was sccomplished were almost exhausted. Because of this the supper will take place.—Milford Mail. ) Open Bedroom Windows.

Winter or summer the bedroom windows should never be closed except on such occasions as blowing rainstorm. Sleeping in cold airis all right if heavy enough clothes are used and the head is' properly protected by a nighcap, or woolen hood or whatnot to suit the season. Dangerous to sleep in an overheated bedroom where the heat dies down seriously before morning. Risky leaving a hot sitting room and going into a cold bedroom and cold sheets. Lots of folks beleive that a big bedroom does away with the need of open windows. Nothing to it. Many people can not breathe foul air without at once getting a heavy, sleepy. stupid headachs, a sneezy, running nasal catarrh or adry sore throat. Such natural warnings should be heeded and not defled.—New York Press.

Idea is Wrong

Somebody has said that there are more young men in the penitentiary in this country learning trades than there are outside of them. The principal cause of this is we are educating our young men for gentlemen; trying to make lawyers, doctors and clerks out of the material nature intended for blacksmiths, carpenters and other‘‘hewers’. It is a mistake and a big one to teach boys and girls by insinuation or otherwise that to labor is disgraceful, or if labor is necessary for a livelihood to follow a genteel occupation, and that to do nothing for a liying is more becoming the society in which they expect to move and have regpect. Hang such society! Itis rottgn to the core.—Knox Democrat.

County Assessor Lindsey Thank ful

- I desire to show my appreciation to those who loyally supported me in the late election, and I wish to return my eincere and heartfelt thanks to the voters, .of all parties, who honored me by re-electing me to the office «f county assessor. I will strive to meris this evidence of continued confidence which has been reposed in me, by performing the duties of the office to the best of my ability,and I hope to show by my official acts in the future ‘that I was worthy of the support of the suffrages of the voters of Noble county, irrespective of party. Again thanking you, I remain, Sincerely yours, : JACOB LINDSEY.

Spurgeon and Pieper Tender Thanks. - We wish through the columns of THE BANNER to axpress our appreciation of the support accorded us by the voters, irrespective of party affiliations‘ who on Tuesday, November 8. supported us for re-plection, thus showing approval of our past records as commissioners and continued confldence in our future administration of county business. Such approbation and confidence is highly appreciated by us and we hope to further show our ,appreciation by giving the good people of the good county of Noble,the bestservice that ‘ is possible for us to give, Again thanking you for your support, wo‘ remain, Sincerely yours, : AMON SPURGEON WiLLIAM PIEPER,

Extend Thanks.

To THE READERS oF THE BANNER after the smoke of the political battle has lifted and we have all been permitted to take a casual view of our surroundings. it is but a just and fitting recognition for me to thank each of the three thousand forty seven voters, who by their suffrages elected me to the office of treasurer of Noble county.

It is an' impossibility for me to greet and meet each one who voted for me, and to personally extend to you my heartfelt thanks and keen appreciation which would be much to my gratification. By your decision I have been given a high honor which I hope to repay by giving you courteous treatment and satisfactory service in the office to whioh you have elected me.

~ Voters of all parties came to my assistance, and for this reason,iffor no other,l will be a servant of the _people, irrespective of party affiliation. My every desire shall be to give all a ‘‘square deal” and to perform the duties of the office to the best of my ability. I wish also to thank all my friends and supporters who at all times, in season and out of season stood shouvlder to shoulder in the fray and helped me 'gfasp victory instead of defeat. Without their assistance I. would not have been defeated. In the recent conflict, I was at all times, accorded the most gentlemanly and kindly treatment from my opponent, George J. Growcock, whom I regard as a man of high character and unflinching integrity. I esteem bhim most highly apnd will always hold him in grateful remembrance. I will assume charge of the County Treasurer’s office, January 1, 1912, and after that time I will be pleased to meet all, whose servant I will be. Respectfully yours, | W. T. HINES,

Albion, Ind., November 19, 1919

Good, Solid Sense

The solution of the question of war is peace. There can be no doubt of that. A navy is as much a disgrace tothe world as a jail is to the country. Itis anevidence of injustice, of malice, of envy and other base

passions as much as the jail is the proof of their existence, The time probably has not arrived when there should be no army and no navy any more than the time has come when there shall be mno policemen and no jails. But, just as the state has reduced its police officers from the crude state in which every man was his own protector to a state in which only one in more than a thousand isau officer, 8o ought the world to limit its means of protection. The tax upon the world for the armaments to tight and threaten each other are just as actually a tax as is the levy that goes to the support and upkeep of a jail or to the salary of a policeman.—Marion Chronicle. The Champion Prophet.

One week before election Harper’'s Weekly ventured the following predictions:

That Roosevelt will lose New York by 100.,000. . e That Woodrow Wilson will carry New Jersey by 40,000. That Baldwin will carry Conuecticut by 5000.. That Harmon will earry Ohio by 25.000.

That the results in Massachusetts and New Hampshire will be close with the chances in favor of Foss and Bass.

That Beveridge will be beaten. That the Democrats will havea majority of 40 in the next house of reprepresentatives.

That Democrats will succeed the Hon. Chauncey M. DePew and the Hon. John Kean. in the Unlred States senate. :

As results went, this proved to be the most remarkable prophecy ever made before election.

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