Ligonier Banner., Volume 54, Number 41B, Ligonier, Noble County, 17 December 1920 — Page 1

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COMMUMITY MEETING MONDAY EVG SESSION AND BANQUET TO BE . HELD DEC. 20 IN EAGLES HALL : LIGONIER W. A. Milne, Muncie and Me rrm! Shearer, Goshen, Among the Maln ~ Speakers For Occaslon i Next Monday evening the n-cu:'!l general meeting and bauguet by 4 ‘ Ligonier Community Association wji" be held in Eagles hall over the South | Grocery. A most interesting pro- | gram has been arranged for the niecting which according to Rev. Harry Thompson, who has. charge of the dinner tickets, will be even larg-: than the one held last month when 57

guests sat down to table. ‘The dinner will be provided by th Lincoln Cafe and a fine spread is as sured by the new -managers of tha: -institution Messrs. Herman Sack anc William Folts, . » President Wood, of the associatior will preside and the chief address ¢ the evening will be delivered by W. A Milne, of Muncfe, secretary-manage! of the Munice Commercial club’ an< *Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Milne | experienced in community work anc will give much valuable informatjo: as to the operation of the Ligonie _Community organization. - - Considerable business ig to come b:fore the Agsociation along communit) extension lines. Among those to propose new industries for the city Merritt Shearer, of Goshen, agricultural agent -of Elkhart county, whe will point out the benefits of a cu operative creamery for Ligonier. It ia felt that whatever advantages ac. ¢rue to such an institution should b. enjoyed by a home institution. Nobi county i{s & great dairy centre and i ig the opinfon of Mr. Bhearer, an ol Noble county boy that any profit: ‘from the business should be kept ai home. The farmers attending . th meeting will be interested in this pro ject as well as every propefty owne: of the city. There are at present tw. cream stations operated in this city by outside companies who prosecut R profitable business and there is n: apparent reason to Mr. Shearer wk) Noble county farmers should not sav: the profits of the middle men for themselves. - ; :

This meeting next Monday evening will be of unuasual interest to ever) resident of the community and ft i: well that a big atendance is assured ~ Live Stock Men to Bangret. Live stock men of the county Wwil hold a meeting and banguet at the M E. church in Albion this Friday even ing. Good speakers will be presen: and a fine time. is, looked for. Botk men and women will aten:d the meeting. Among the speakers from without county are W. B. Kreuck, Angola manager of the Croxton Farms anc Breeder of Pure Bred Cattle and Hogs, who will discuss “Why We Are Here Dr. E. S. Hastings, V. S., Indianapolis in charge Tuberculosis Control Work in Indiana, whose subject will be “Livestock Tuberculosis and The White Plague;” and Mrs. Charlet Swell, Otterbein, Prominent CluL Leader, Extension Worker, Fara. Homemaker and Lecturer, whose subject is interestingly stated as “Adam and Eve.” - ' .

\ " Recelves News With Joy. ; The Goshen Newa-Times, republican, is ome of the few newspapers that seems to rejoice in the enws that an effort is being made to cripple tiv League of Nations. The withdrawal of Argentine's delegates is pounced upon as evidence that the league is dis- 1 integrating and may fall to pieces When it is considered that the sol( aim of the League is to preserve world peace it is difficult to understand th. attitude of some people and newspapers. The fact that the German government was back of the action of Argentina will make no difference to the enemies of President Wilson who would rather see the world plunged again into a bloody struggle than tc see any measure -he advocates triumph. ALy

Morgenthan Named. - . Henry Morgenthau, of New York, former ambassadar to Turkey has been selected by President Wilson to act as the president’'s personal representative in mediating between thé Armenians and the Turkish nationlists Mr. Morgenthau conferred with Acting Secreatry Davis at- the state department . Wednesday receiving final iastructions as to his mission. Largest and Smallest. ' In its review of news twenty-five years ago the Goshen Democrat saye: “Ligonier claimed the largest and smallest persons in the United States. George Washington Walker weighed 560 pounds and Jess Allen, aged 19, had legs but 12 inches long.

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ELECTRIC CURRENT OFF Heavy Wind Tuesday Morning Blows Down Serviee Wire Near Goshen Ligonier was without electrice curran: from Tuesday morning a! about 4:00 o'clock to nearly noon and al plants operated by electric power in thec ity were compelled to suspeni operations. The trouble occurred near (oshen college wheres a service wirs biew down. .

Manager Bowen was at omnce notified and accompanied by his brother Charels and Arthiur Fergusco a hunt for the ltrouble* started. The men were obliged to follow the wires on foot as they are placed away from the ighway. While the trouble hunters aad a car they ook turns in walking until Goshen was reached where the difficulty was located. : The wind storm’ of Monday night was terrific, resulting in much damige w telephone and teléegraph wires, 30 far as reported no one was hurt. j=- e N T . Decison s Unanimous. " Little Miss Mary Creviston at HuniAgton decided that hef car was a nice place in which to place a soup bean. she put it into her ear where it mxc.di icely, and for a time enjoyed the sjensation. Then she decided to tak: t out, and succeeded only in pushng it more firmly into the auditory pening. The harder she tried, th« nore reluctant the bean grew to bLeng diaplaced. = = Also the bean began to respo:d te | he heat and moisture of her body, | wrd swelled “up on itsell.” . This raused pain, and she went to her nother. The mwother called a pavdclan, who experienced some littlc rouble before he got a hold on thc ;arden product and brought it from ts resting piace. o - Mary has decided that beans are to at, and not to put in her ear. ~Her parents agree with her. - So does the doctor.

Mysterious Murder in Elkhart. An unknown Ifalian about 30 years 1d supposed to be Chas. Radi of Bad \xe, Mich., was found dead on the vorth Main street bridge in Elkhart 3unday night. The mar had a bullet wle through his heart and one hrough his head. His asailant left 20 clue. ; . The only identification of the dead nan was -obtained. from a Michigan wnting license, a registration card mq'a letter head bearing the firm ame of Radi & Luke, Bad Axe, Mich , wnd giving the business as a fruit itore. : L When found, the murdered man had o his pockets about $3O in cash which lad not been molested. A 45 calibic shell was found near the body. - Winter Club Work. ' The Jolly Dozen picnic club rerganized for the winter campaiga. Che first meeting was held at the wome of Jacob Smaliley and was especially designed as a farewell to A <. Wysong who was leaving for his vinter home. The second meeting of he club was at the residence of Hairy {elley, when the usual elahorate supyer was served and the program carfed out to the letter. The subject for liscussion at the next meeting will be of a literary and scientific nature, ind will be led by Mra. F. W. Wood. Tbis club has a limited membership wnd anyone wishing to gét on the ~vaiting list will hear something to their davantage by applying to Tom Kelley, Sr. . -

Something Good In Prospect - Lovers of athletic sports and this ‘ncludes about' everybody will enjoy 1 treat at the high school gym this friday eveu&ng when Waterloo boys ind girls come to Ligonier for a game with our high school teams, boys anl girls. : . Waterloo has an exceptionally strong team and there will be fast work from the start to finish. Thei zame will open at 8:00 o’clock m‘mnpt..l The admission for the double heo.der‘ 8 only 36 cents. ; Now Hus Liberty. ~John E. Miller who impersonated an Indiapa state fire marshal at Kenlallville, has been released from the Putnamville penal farm after serving 180 days of his 340 day sentence. His release. was brought about by the payment of sl6o—the amount of his finc ia.ml costs. : : "Police Chief Rigney of Goshen has 1 Ford car with Michigan license plates, found abandoned on the Lincoln Highway east of that city. Indi‘apa license plates were found under the rear seat. . :

George Gipp Dead. ‘ eGorge Gipp, famous Notre Dame football star, is dead the result of njuries received in a game with Northwestern. He was 21 years of age. Pneumonia developed which ‘carried the young man off. : - Christmas Entertalnment. . The M. E. Sunday school will give a play “Santa’s Wishing Box"” at the church Tuesday evening, Dec. 21. - The Misses Irma Sorgenfrei and Helen Flowers will pay Miss Gladys McPhilmey a visit in Jackson, Mich., during the holidays. G

LIGONIER. NOBLE COUNTY. INDIANA. FRIDAY DECEMBER 17. 1920

Groceries Are Seattered. - Wagner & Sprague suffered quite & loss when one of their dalivery horses ran away Thursday afternoon overturning the wagos dear the loks Marble Works, and scatering grocerics in the street. Among the wreckage were some egEs. - L

The animal stood near an automobile in front of '8:::'5 grocery and alter working its brille off against the car top, ran for it. In turning at Sixth street the horse fell and was captured. The wagon and harness were also

| Would Extend Office Term. , It is reported that certain repubiicans of Indiana desire to have-a biil passed by the coming legislature to change the date of electing the tawnship trustees. 1f the attempt is made and successfully carried out the pres. :nt trustees will be héld In office an additional two years. At present there are 1,016 township trustees in Indiana, of which 646 are republicaps 368 democrats and 2 doubtful - Kills His Rival. . Walking into the Fort Wayne police station late Tuesday night Everett Lamb, clored aged 20 years, informed the sergeant that he had murdered Leroy Robinson, "at the home of Lamb's wife. The police hastened to the house and found Robinson's body ;prawled out on ‘the floor with three bullet holes in it. According to Lamb Robison had been attentive to his wite. ind was the prime factor in . the oreaking up of the Lamb home. . - Cheering News From Wawaka |

- The Wawaka correspondent gives the following cheering news: . “In these days when it is the rule to hear of “men being lald off” it is pleasurable to note - that the Jones sawmill in the Simon Barrett woods .8 runing “full time,” -even if ‘'tis “short days of December.” They are making ties and it is said the whole tract, of timber will be turned intc ties.” Hearing Set For Wednesday. " ‘Hearing on the potition of the Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. for an ‘ncrease In service rates s set for Wednesday, December 22 at. South Bend. Unless the public service grant: a plea for a postponement submitted by the towns affected Mayor Henoch and City Attorney Wigton will be present to represent the interests of Ligonier. . : | s e | : Delegates Selected. . Miss Anna Valenti of Kenaauvm.--} and W. B. VanGorder of Albion wer: elected delegates to the state constitutional convention of teachers to be held January 15 and the two delegates will' represent Noble county at the Indianapolis convention. , | May Go to Hospital ‘

Sitmon Hursey an employvee of th | Refrigerater factory, may-have to enter a hospital for treatment. He ha'sl an abcess on his neck which he attributes to an infection from a splinter in his hand. Dr. Shobe is his physiclan. . : : : | ~ Indicted by Grand Jury. | Claren P. Squires, a - promincat young attorney of Fort Wayne, has been indicted by the Allen couniy grand jury on a charge of receiving stolen goods. The affair has created a great sensation on account of the prominemrce of the young man. . Farmers Suicldes. ' J. D. Carey, 69 years old, farmer near VanWert, Ohio, saturated his clothing with kerosene and gasoline Sunday morning and going into tie woods applied a match. He was terribly burned and died a few hours later, - / : | Lodge Charter Surrendered. ~ Ligonier will not be represented at the Knights of Pythias convention in Kendallville next Tueésday. The Ligonier lodge recently surrendered its charter. The local ladge declined for lack of interest. -

New Mall Carrier. i Roy Rex has been notificd that he has successfully passed the civil service examination and has Leen assigned to carry the mail out of Ligonier on Rural Route 3. He succeeds Raymond Miller, substit:'2 carrier. : Caunght at It G Wilson -& Co., Chicago packers, have been &ited to appaar in court and show cause why punishment should not be meted out for violation of law. The company sold misbranded chicken feed to a Churubusco dealer. =

Recalls War Scenes. Six Kendallville youths joined the U. S. army in one day. THe NewsSun says the scene of departure for Fort Wayne recalled #hrilling wai days. it X 5 " Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Slabaugh of 'Wennachea. Washington, came Mon~day to spend a few idays with the Slabaugh families and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Beckner before continuing to Florida to spend the winter. Mr. Slabaugh has a large apple orchard in his home state and is very prosperous. He is a hrother of the late Christian Slabaugh. ; e

| ONLY 300 PATRONS f 10 HOLD THE BAG ‘PI"R('IIAASE'RS OF QI’tSTIOSABLE STOCKS TAKE INVOICE OF LOS. L INGS AS YEAR E!\‘DQ MANY BUY AUTO REPAIR SLIPS Organization Formed to Resist Pa)i ment of Notes Procuared Under Alleged False Representations

Investigation diseloses that residents of Noble county, mostly farmers have purchased during the past year stocks to the amount of $400,000. - Th: stocks for the most part are of a highly speculative nature approaching the wiid-cat variety. : During the cloudliess season shrew 4 salesmen worked diligently selling blue sky paper with fancy printin; upon it.. The smooth salesmen talked in millions and sold their runnine oil and questionable industrial stock: in -large mutiples. The ever accom‘modating agents took Liberty. Bond: in exchange for stock. It was arguec that at best Liberty Bonds yield b a trifle over 4 per cent while th stocks exchanged for them had p s sibilities of from 20 to 100 per cent. ~ While the sales and and trades de - scribed above were taking place thre or four agents of a concern calling i* self the Daniels Motor Sypply con: pany with headquarters in Elk>an were busy among the car owners sel! ing repair certificates at $35 each. Ir most instances notes were taken fo: th amount and. these notes wer: promptly discounted’ at the banks i Cromwell, Ligonier, Millersburg, G ‘hen, Warsaw and North Webster, Accorditg to the provisions of th: con tract each member couid procure re pairs for his car at a groatlv reduced price. When the nates fell due sotim feeling that they had hsen stung fur the amount of s°s va'.l. while othier: having realized no h:actit declined i. Aig up.. About 300 note signers corcluded to contest pavinent and thoy formed an organizatian to fight. An investigation 4 3=is-1 that

+ alie's Motor Company is not an organized corporation and the not a partnership, It seeni¥ that the com pany is composed of a man and h: wife in Elkhart. = =

According to repr:-entations of th: certificate agents r:pa:c> might b procured for all makas of car; and ir this manner all car owners wer: taken into the foll , The facts are 300 ntirens obligatec themselves to the awmount of $10.50¢ and received practic:%y nothing i return. i '

Attorneys have now been employe and an adjustment is sought and th matter will probably be aired in court - The purchasers of the notes ar:

‘nnocent of any wrong doing in th transaction . and _their intercsts ar. protected by the law.. ' Unusual proserity during the pasi few yeags no doubt prompoted the methods of high financing disclosed i& the revelations herein set forth. : “It is only a quéstion naw as to whc will be obliged to hold the bag. .

. Ligonler Won Last Year. Pennants are to be awarded the counties selling the greatest number af Christmas Red Cross seals. The first pennant will go to organ‘ations in counties under 25,000 population; the second to organization: making the best record in counties between 25,000 and $50,000 population the third to counties between 50,00 C and 85,000 population, and the fourth to counties of more than 85,000 population. Special efforts will be made win one of the coveted prizes in Nobl county. Last year Ligonier went aheac in per capita sales. - = . ' Radle Goes to Jail i Failing to satisfy a bail bond of $2,000 Albert H. Radle, a resident o Goshen but formerly of Ligonier, was taken to the county jail at Albion Tuesday to answer in circuit court » charge of stealing a lot of. chicke ¢ from the farm of Levi Chiddister nortk of town. When arraigned betore Judge ‘Meyer Radle pleaded guilty to th charge and was bound over. Mr. Chiddister recovered all his fowls but one. The missing bird was consumed b the Radle family for last Sunday dinner. - . . , T

Sale of Christmas Seals. _The sale of Christmas Seals is now on and everybody buying. A committtee visited the business places Tuesday, meeting wity much success The school children have shown & Hi)eep interest in the sales and Mrs. C. . Lane has opened a stand in the postcffice where all who care to buy mey be supplied. The proceeds go toward the expense of fighting the white plague in Indiana undar the Red Cross. The Oil Was Saved. ‘Murry Shively paid a fine and costz of $lB at Albion for striking Elmer Bud on the head with an oil can. The ofl was saved. ,

~ Mra. Martha Eddy, born in Ligonter April 5, 1848, passed away at the home of her daughter in Kendallville Saturday e¥ening Dec. 11, at the age of 72 years. She spent her entire lifs in Noble county. Her marriage occurred fifty-four years ago and the family later moved to Port Mitchell, near Albion, locating in Kendaliville twenty years ago. During the past two years the decedent had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Fred Welngart. She was a membsr of the Chureh of ~hbrist and an active church worker. Burviving are two sons and twc Jaughters. » _

Gregory Lash, age §O, ploneer of Yoble county veteran of the civil war. ind for many years one of the promiu'nt and influential farmers of Allen township, died at his home one and yne half miles nor of Avilla Monday morning. Paralysis caused his demise de was stricken three weeks ago and aever rallied. Eight children survive. — . - : Rimmeél Home Robbed. While absent Saturday night the ‘amily of Louis Rimmel made the plea'ant discovery on returning home that he house had been robbed of two shot zuns and & quantity of amunition. Th. hieves used an aptomobile. “ A safe n the house had the ‘combination iroken off as well as the hinges and vas overturned on the floor but th ‘eggs failed to get into the strong box ‘ontaining Liberty Bonds and other alusbles. . -

It was known that Mr. Rimmel was o go to Chicago Monday to purchase 1 car load cf cattle and the impression 3 that the thieves thought they would ind a large sum of money in th: 10use. There i no clue. - HI ‘Y’ Meeting Last Wednesday Night. The annual election of officers of he Ligonfer Hi ‘Y’ club was held Wednesday night at their reguler mneeting. The election resulted in the "ollowing. Preés. Donald Shearer, Vice “rea. Charles Blue, Sec-Treas. Russell 3mith. : a

This is the third year for the Clud ‘n the school and much good is being done In the way of maintaining right tandards of living and scholarship in ‘he schools, All the boys of the High School are elibible to membership in the organization. :

. Home From Indianapolis. Representative Hoffman came home Wednesdaw night from, the conference f republican legislators held in Inlianapolis. No effort was made to lécide upon the organization of th wo houses although candidates for ipeaker and president of the semate were active. Harmony was arged among the members, but no legislativc rogram was mapped out. o Mrs. Julia Nelson, of Muncie, th: ‘irst woman to become a representaive in Indiana. presided at a session ot he conference. ._ - : Red Fox Seen. While coming to the city Thursday ifternoon in their automobile on 2 hopping trip Trustee Schlotterback wd family saw a red fox. The animal ‘rossed the road lo front of them at a ively pace about one-half mile out rom the fair grounds. This is the .irst specimen of the kind seen thi: year and It is said to be a large, fine mme. The animal had proh;bé been chased by dogs hunting rabbits.

Wagoner Improves. Thomas Wagoner was able to go to an KElkhart hospital Monday for au <<ray treatment and his condition shows considerable improvement. He manages to get out of doors at times. Operation in Elkhart Hospital. Mrs. Ed Banta was cperated on ir an Elkhart hospital Wednesday unler the care of Dr. Black. The lady stood the operation well and her rapld recovery is looked for. ' First Enemy Country Admitted . ‘Austria is now a member of th league of nations. She is the first of he enemy countries to be admitteu wd she was welcomed to membership Jy unanimous vote.

Big Holiday Trade. , - Merchants of Ligonier a.c enjov‘ng big holiday trade these days 3uyers seem delighted with goods and prices and are coming from loag disances to pro.:ure their aceds. Public Drinking Fountains. Owing to the mild weather the pub!l¢ drinking fountains on the streets f Ligonier are still open and running They will be closed only when freesng weather arrives. . : : Not Too Late. Time for Xmas orders yet. A dozen photographs are a dozen Xmas gifts. tthat your friends cannot buy.) Phone 264 Hieber Studio or come for a sitting without delay. Satisfaction assured. Special daylight equipment for these dark days. ’ - Cedric and Andrew Adams, who have been attending Michigan University at Ann Arbor, will arrive home Tuesday and spend the holidays with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs: J. T. Pollock. The young men are making tine progress in their studies,

[ - AGAINST TOWNSHIP UNIT Township Trustees Meet Fifty St-ong ’ In Kendallville and Pass Resolug * (Kendallville New Sun) The State Trustees' association Of the Twelfth congressional district ir A meeting here Saturday afternoor went on record as opposed to the pro posed legisiation of the county unit! system for rural schools. Tha neasar ‘ which It is understood will codie ur it the next session of the Indiana leg | ‘slature, will be vigorouslv fought b the trustees. Other important legisia tion was also discussed a=d actjor taken. et 3

Acording to the county umnit schoo system as proposed the contrel of the township schools would be taken ou' of the hands of the trusts.: and placec under one man, acting as superviso: Jver the entire county. He in tun would be under the supervision o state officials .

| Some fifty trustees were present representing every county in the dis triot. Charls Hartung of lantertown, a member of the leg'slative cun mittee of the township trustees asso clation and chalrman of th.. Alle ‘county association, presided at th meeting and Charles W. Schwab o Wawaka was named secr2turv. Cha Nichola of Howe joint senator-elect J. H. Hoffman of Ligonier, ronresenta tive elect, and Mr. Wills, new!, elocte representative from Steuben count. were present and deliverad short talk discussing the school laws and oth.. legislat:on. ' . . Taxes for schools to provide sufficlent funds, rural school inspectio physical examination o fschool chil dren, vocational training, authority t employ a special teacher for art, mu_ ’slc and drawing, transportation prob lems, - ditch laws and other matter were discussed at some length. : A resolution providing for a how for teachers nmear some consolidate school was passed, as was a resolutic; providing for the wacation of a schoc . hen the average attendance fallsb low twenty pupils. The providing ¢ free school books by the state wa yoted down. - . Death of Aged Ladles. Two aged ladies passed away with!r the week. Mrs. Elizabeth Young ag « 79, died Wednesday evening at he home near Wawaka. She had reside ‘n _Noble county many years and wa highly, respected. Surviving are tw laughters, one residing near th+ ol home and one in. Kendallville 1h funeral will be held from the Cosper’ ville church this Friday afternoon a 1:30 with burial In the Cospervill

- Mrs. Hester H. Smith widow of th late Thomas A. Smith, died at a Rich | mond sanitarium and the remains wer: brought here for burial, the funerabeing held from the home of Mr: Earl Dodsworth-Thompson on M Lean street Thursday afternoon at Yclock, Rev. Harry Thompson offi *iating. The deceased was 76 year )t age and for over forty years ha heen an invalid She was a sister of Orlen Chapman, of Ligonier. Burlal was made in Oak Park cemetery i : Drive Very Sunccessful. ~ Dr. Keehn, chairman reports thRed Cross membership drive in his district as higly successful, the five townships yielding about $3OO. Of this sum Ligonier city cootributed about $5OO. The district is composed of Perry, Elkhart, Sparta, Noble and Washington townships. Difficulty was c¢xperienced in enlisting workers. Mem:bership contributions were cheerfully made. . s Chanee to Galn Scholarship. ' Congressman Fairfield will have two vacancies in the coming year in the Annapolis naval academy and at present there are no applicants for the appointments. The examinations for this class, which will enter 'in June, 1921, will be held February I§, 1921, and April, 20, 1921. Any boy within the ages of siteen and twenly is eligible. .

The Weather Turns. . - After a stiff gale of wind fr-m the west with the temperature above frecz 'ng the weather took a turn colder ana Tuesday night and- Wednesday snow| fell making conditions blizzardly. Persons who were obliged to travel on the country roads sufefred. One year ageo the themometers registered below zero in Ligonier. - s Had Honored Guests. The Picnic Club had a most d=lightlul party Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Inks. The affair was in honor of Miss Elva Foote of this city and Charles F. Green, of Pittsburg, Pa. Miss Olive Sisterhen writes her parents Mr. and Mrs., William Sisterhen from New Mexico where she is employed as & nurse in a hospital that the copper mine has discharged most of the employees, =~ : Was Rabbit Snow. : Just epough snow fell Wednesday night to make rabbit hunting good and Ligonier mimrods were out in force

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VENERABLE GIFT PEDDLER WILL . BE THERE IN ALL.HIS GLORY ‘ AFTERNOON O}' ' FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24TH Every Child Up to Thirteen Years of Age In l.ixonh;:"?; Cordially In.

k~ It there is a child in Ligonier up to 13 years of age who fails to get a Christmas present it will be. no fault f the Elke of this city. . - Arrangements have been made for Santa »Cl&hs to lhc.'t'{ all the chfidren who can come to-kim Friday aftenon, December 24, and he will prefuut pop corn, candy etc. to each little visitor, - - . - -Old Santa expects to have a busy day and a number of ladies of the ity have signified a willingness to lelp him entertain. : , ~ The Elks is one of the greatest ‘haritable organizations in existence Ind all over the land preparations ara seing made to bring Christmas choer ‘0 many homes. None are noglected it Christmas time. . L . Attention particulariy lis paid to he children of the poor and unfortuiate. Luckily there are few ‘ari. s n Ligonier unable to procurc preients for thelr own little membors, but vhat the Elks give =0 cheerfully will wdd to the pleasures and comf:rts of he little boys and girls. : ~ Old Santa wili be no distinguisher of dersons In Ligomier this year and will reat all comers with the same kindly. ‘onsideration. . A big Christmas tree fully 2:coratd will be a pleasurable f ature.

Polit!cal Deports Flled. According to reports fil:d with the voble circult court the democratic ‘ommittee in the late campaign collected and exponded $611.75. The r»ord shows the following expenditures Oy the d*moeratic condidates: y ‘Martin . Spangler, $7708: Jacob 3rumbaugh $41.50; Samu-l Cl:laad, 22:90;. Q. H. Buckles, $15.50; George starr §5.00; J. A. McDonald, $49.25; F. >. Kelham, $18.98; T. J. Mawhortor, ;70.28; Glenn E. Thrapp, $B7; D. V. Whiteleather, $150.00; Jos. R. Harrison, $150.00 _ ' . ‘The republican committee reports receipts of $2,930.84 and exp:nditur:s - $2,859.63, leaving a balance in tha land of the treasurer of §7l. . Republican candidates report the ‘ollowing expenditures: » M. P. Thomas, $132.50; N. E. Hull, ’6.26; Dr. L. F. Frurip, $88.50; F. I Flelds, $60.00; J. W. Adair, $26.00; W. 4. Hill, -$27.44; Chas. Black, $140.00; J. H. Hoffman, $58.50; C. R. Finley, }74.00; Isaac Deoter, $14250; A. F. 3iges, $335.060. - e . ;

Another Telephone Controversy. ‘A controversy, growing out of service rates of the two telephone companies of LaGrange county has risen with the main point of issue being rates for calls on farm lines says a Wawaka correspondent. At present, there are no toll charges on calls from Wawaka to Cosperville, Ligonier, Wolcottville, LaGrange and Topzka. It is said that a meeting is to be hald January 1, in order to make definite decision regarding the rates. Tha Johnson Telephone company is said to have only 17 subseribers while the Farmers' Mutual company has 700 subscribers, : - -~ Church Money Stolen. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugent Cole of Elkhart was robbed Tuesday night and $9O in money and two go!d watches taken. Twenty dollars of the money belonged to the floral fund «f the Lutheran church of that city. No 'ales

Red Cross Christmas Seals, Mrs. Chester Smith, chairman of the Red Cross Christmas Seal Sales reports that her committee has already sold seals to the amount of $llO. In addition the school children have been very active and their sales will help mount up the total to a goodly sum, When Ligonler Stores Clese. Ligonier stores wil close Monday avening, Dec. 20., on aeount of ‘*he community meeting at Eagles hall. The stores will also be closed all day Christmas, Shcppers should govern themselves accordingly. - } ———— She Voted For Harding. After voting for Sznator Harding at the late election Mrs. Maria Hinch took to her bed in- Indianapolis and ‘died yesterday at the age of 100, her birthday anniversary. : ‘ : - Scheels to Close. All the schools will close next ‘Wednesday evening until Tuesday of next year. This will give the teachers &n opportunity to spend the holidays