Ligonier Banner., Volume 55, Number 45A, Ligonier, Noble County, 2 January 1922 — Page 1

TWICE WEEKLY

2.00 PER YEAR

e s AFTER FOUR YEARS OF HARMONIOUS ACTION MUNICIPAL i~ BODY DISSOLYES Felicitations Exchanged Between Retiring Officers Aand Mayor . Henoch

Afiter four Jyears of most harmonious action the Ligonier city council finished its official duties at a short session Thursday night. - : Mayor Henoch retires after 12 years faithful service, eight years as councilman and four years as mayor During the pat four years many improvements have been made in the city in the way of sewers and street improvements. All enterprises of a public nature hdve been encouraged and promoted and the new manufacturies have been given every encouragement. . - ” iy

The incoming administration finds the city in a healthy condition with sufficient finances to look after the ‘business of the municipality. - When Mayor Henoch called order all the councilmen were present, Ceorge W. Starr, Jacob Vance, George Feldheiser, Marion Galloway and Thomas Kelley. City Clerk Jeanneret, Attorney Wigton, Street Commissioner Deter and Officer Fisher were on hand. Marshal Showalter was the only member of the official family absent and he was kept away by illness.

After the routine Dbusiness was transadted the members exchanged felicitations with the mayor and each other. There were no visitors present. Only one of the old council members becomes a member of the new council, Mr. Galloway. ’ After the exchange of jokes and expressions of relief with the close of their public duties the council adjourned siner die. - {

Klick-Schlotterback.

A preety home wedding occurred at six o’clock - ‘Sunday evening, January Ist, 1922, lwhen Giadys Cleota Klick daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Walter Klick was united in the holy bonds of wedlock to Marion. Leroy Schlotterback, son of Mr, and Mrs. Harry Schlotterback of Perry townships The ceremony was pronounced by Rev. Harry Thompson of the Christian church at the home of the bride in the presence of members of the families of the contracting parties and two close Yyoung friends, Miss Evelyn Franks and Howard Hearld. After the ceremony. a hountiful wedding jsupper was ‘enjoyed. Ll The bride is a graduate of the Wiolf Lake high school and a popular teacher at the Perry township centralized school, a position she will fill until the end of the term. Mr. Schlotterback is a graduate of the Ligonier high school and is. at present a rural mail carrier out of Brimfield. This marriage unites two of the old and prominent families of Noble county and the newlyweds start upon their married career with the most pleasant prospects. The Banner joins their many friends in extending hearty congratulations and best wishes for happiness and prosperity. i .

Clugston Infant Dies.

While spending the hoidays at Fort Wayne with Dr. Martin and family Mr. and X\alrs. Herbert iClugston of Franklin had the misfortune to lose their litle Son by deah. Mrs. R. K. Earnhart received a message telling of the misfort@ne and that the funeraj would be Saturday: Mrs. Clugston was' formerly Ethel Martin of Ligonier and she has many friends here who will sympathise with her in her misfortune. .

Red Cross Meeting.

There will be an all-day meeting of the Red Cross Aid society at City hall ‘Wednesday. Donations of meng’ night shiifls, [women #nd childrens gowns or money to pay for same will be gratefully received by the community and Red Cross Nurses. Those desiging to make donations phone Mesdames Harry Green and John Slutz or Miss Jessie Decker. ;

2 Stuart P. Carney 111, : Stuart P. Carney of {the Carney clothing store became Nfplently ill Friday night from bowel trouble and it was seevral hours before be gained, relief. The ge¢ntleman is still confined to his bed. : i : . Loses Valuable Dog. ~ David Tschabold, of Elkhart township has lost his collie jbg, ‘Sport. The family is diconsolate’ over the ; W will thank anyone who will urn the valuable canime. = -~ | e— 0 This being a legal holiday the ‘partial suspension of mail delivery. The rural carvies did not.go out.

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MUCH POLITICS THIS YEAR State, Distriet, County and Township Officers to be Chosen Next ~ November in Indiana. . This year of 1922 will be a busy political one. ¢ .

~_Hoosier voters are to be given little rest between election. With five ‘elections held during the *past two years, voters are now facing two more: for 1922. hTe first a primary election, will be held on May 2. At that election a number of state officers and county and township officers will be voted on., In addition there will be nominated a prosecuting attorney, and a _congressman from the Twelfth congresional district. Nominations at the primaries will be made only by the republican and democratic parties. _ The officers to be named in Noble county aside from those of the state are:

Repregentative in congress Prosecuting attorney - = Representative in (the 'legislature County auditor. |treasurer and sheriff. v P County assessor County. coroner / e County surveyor Two county commissioners. Y County councilmen In addition there will be elected in each township a trustee, a township assessor, three members of the advisory board, and jutices of the peace and constables. : , ‘Candidates fér several county offives -are already in the field and more ars biding their time. -

Hoosier State Auto Association. “May you never have a ‘puncture; may you nerver run out of gas; may you never have a tie-in with a cop that wants to sass,” runs the New Year’s greeting to all automobile owners in Indiana just issued by the Hoosier State Auto Asociation. Continuing, the motor association says: “May you realize during 22 that there’s still a lot of work to do to make- the highways safe and fine, with hazards, too, reduced.a lot and danger signs to mark each spot.

“Remember, too, that we are here in Hoosierdom to give a good cheer to all who drive the horseless buss and wish to escape a lot of fuss. “We stand * indeed as your good friend, but of needing help there is no end. Without your aid we ean’t advance. Without our "aid you stand poor chance in fighting laws, and gees and haws. “Weve been your friend through caym and gale ,and 'we've already saved you -lots of kale in doubled fees and tax on gas and protective laws we've brought to "pass. Since safety first is our true motto, the time to join is now-——you oughter. ‘Much more can be done if we act as one and there’'s much to be done that’s needed. ’'Twill be easy as sin if you’ll just come in and show our advice is heeded.” ;

No Changes at Albion.

Noble -county’s commissioners held their last meeting for the year 1921 last Thursday and allowed the outstanding claims. It is announced that there will be no change in the position of the board members for 1922 and all the appointive officers will continue to serve another year. County Attorney Vanderford will hold his position as will the court house janitor and superintenednt of the county infirmary, ' ‘Widney Home Damaged.

Fire damaged the home of County Agent Widney at Albion Wednesday in the absence of ~ the family. The cause for the blaze is a mystery and is supposed to have heen caused by mice gnawing matches «. there had been no fire in the house for some days. The blaze wasextinguished with a chemical apparatus.

Family is Lonesome.

The small sons of Councilman and Mrs. Marion Galloway spent the holiday week with Fort Wayne relatives and their pdrents are very lonesome as this is ‘the first time the youths have been separated from their father and mother. A letter was expected from the absent ones every day.

Closes Prosperous Season.

Elmer Klotz, the contractor who gpent the summer in oSuth Bend doing finishing work in the building line, is hrome for the winter. Whether he femains in Ligonier this year depends upon the amount of work which shows here. He just closed a prosperous season. : i

Big Family Dinner.

Mrs. Charles F. Graham of South Bend, spent a week here with her father J. L. Dunning and wife and a New Years family dinner was enjoyed yester%%n In addition to the Dunning family, Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair of Chicago were present. * » 3 Rigney Wants to be Sheriff. ~ John E. Rigney well known in Ligonier, who - retires as marshal of Goshen today announces that he will ‘be a candidate for sheriff on the republican ticket at the May primary. : Mr, and Mrs. A. E. Kelley and daughter Helen were Elkhart shoppers Thursday and Friday with their daughter Margaret visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maggart in Cromwell, -

LIGONIER, NOBLE COUNTY, INDIANA, MONDAY JANUARY 2, 1922

G. I. CHRISTIE SHOWS BY STATIS.TICS THAT TILLERS OF THE SOIL ARE P()ORLY'PAID ; Three and a Half Cents an Hour For - Man and Horse in Indiana For 1921

Inaiana farmers received 2.05 cents an thour for their own labor and 1.02 cents an hour for their horse labor for the time they spent in the confied last summer based on the average price of corn, 36 cents, Nov. 1, according to a statement just given out by Director G. I. Christie of the Agricultural Experiment Station ar Purdue University, on the cost of production of ‘dorn. These figures are in shap contrast to those involyed now in%controversy in the packing industry, railoads, mines and certain other industries. . |

According to the November crop estimates the average corn yield in Indiana this year was 36 bushels to. the acre and the average price Nov. 1 was 36 cents. Approved methods of farm cost accounting ‘on corn growing in Indiana show that the average cost per acre of corn this yvear, exclusive of man and horse labor was $11.58. This includes rental use of machinery, seed and other head expenses. Official .records in seven cornbelt states show an average of 42.2 hours of man labor and 50.6 hours of horse labor necessary to produce an acre of corn, and that man labor costs twice as much as horse labor. Therefore when the $1,38 left to pay for labor is divided bet'weenl man and horse labor according to amounts used and relative cost per hour man labor is paid at the rate of 2.05 cents per hour and horse labor 1.02 cents' per hour, or only about three cents per hour fo both man andl horge labor. , _ ' 4 Deardorff-Barnhart, _ Sunday ngon, January Ist, 1922 at the home of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Deardorff on the North Side occurred the marriage of their daughter Miss Fredonna Deardorff ani L. Dale Barnhart two of the popular young people of Ligonier. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. E. Grubbs of Warsaw former pastor of the U. B. church in this city in the presence of members of the families and a few close friends. 4

The bride is a most efficient and popular school teacher and has a host of admiring friends to wish her happiness and prosperity. The ‘groom is a Cromwell young man who came to Ligonier some months, ago tdi accept employment in the Highway Imon: Products company plant and has dur: ing his residence here made many friends among the young people. The newlyweds will reside in Ligonier where they embark upon their matrimonial career with the best wishes, of all. The Banner extends hearty congratulations. iy

. Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Earnhart entertained Mr. and Mrs. George Shay of €hicago, Thursday evening. On Saturday evening they entertained in compliment to their guests Miss Lena Moore of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Miss Gwendolyn Garry a teacher in the Kent,. Ohio schools. Miss Garry and Mrs. Earnhart were class mates at Oberlin college. o

One hundred and four violators of the state fish and game laws paid fines totalling $2,504 in December. Three men were fined *for killing wild deer, while for the most part the offenses consisted of hunting without a license and hunting on Sunday. —

Must Make Official Reports

The 1921 legislature enacted a law requjring that within thirty days after the expiration of a calendar year city'and town clerks schol boards and library boards must publish reports showing all receipts and-expenditures during the year 1921. '

‘The Angola Fair association .had] a deficit of $7,000 this year, largely] due to bad weather the last day of the fair and to $3,600 put in permanent improvements according to the secretary’s report just filed. - | To Let Road Contracts. f . LaGrange county commissioners will on Thursday award conjtracts for the improvement of four main highways. One.is known as the To-peka-Emma road. - e G RS, IR USRS - Sl Vi The infant child aged 11 months of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Sumney died at Wawaka and the funeral sermon wags preached there Sunday and the remains buried at Sturgis Mich., togayp_‘ _ S o ko 5 -m ‘ 1 : Give hard water a jolt—break its mean disposition with Blue Devil. ke e R

Earnharts Entertain,

Game Law Violators,

Angola Fair Bankrupt. *

: NEWS NOTES : Mr. and Mrs. Jess Biddle are on a visit in Fort Wayne. ! Darold Kime has gone to Wellington, Kansas to visit his mother Mrs. Jack Goodman. : : ‘Mrs. F. E. Bender of Chicago was a guest at the Robert Earnhart home, returning Sunday. ; _ Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parker came from Albion and visited Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Bailey. , | Albion residents 'will meet at the. court house Wednesday evening to oranize a board of trade. - ' Mr. and Mr.s A. Howard Smith were guests of Albion ‘friends one day last week. : . | Clyde Biddle of Fort Wayne, spent the holidays with his mother Mrs. John Biddle and other relatives.

[ Rev. Hubbartt, formerly of the Ligonier'M. E. church, officated at five La‘Grange marriages during the holidays. Councilman and Mrs. George Hostetter paid their iGoshen friends a visit Saturday. ; L . ' James Rockie who died at his farm home south of Cromwell is survived by his widow and several smaill children. .William Quail the well known farmer near Richville is suffering from a severe attack of lumbago. : - Mesdames . Myron ‘Kirkland and C. G. Keehn entertained a company. of ladies at the Kirkland home Saturday evening. . : i

- Mr. and Mrs. Grover Smith of Elk‘hart, Mr. and Mrs. John Hays and sons Charles and James \and Mrs. Mary Smith spent New Years with L. R. Marker and family. ; Lost—Ladies silver evershap pencil between Pigeon street and Martha Hutchisin residence small gold guard ring attached. Liberal reward offered for its retun to the Banner office. Charles Willis 68 and unmarried a well known carpenter died at Wolcottville of Brights disease last Friday. : \ Mr. and Mrs. Byron Grubb »r‘esid'ingg on the Kitson farm are the parents of a daughter born Friday: |

* Mr. jand Mrs. George Shay have returned to their Chicago home after a pleasant visit here with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wysong and other relatives. Ligonier public schools will resume Wednesday after a vacation of two weeks on account of ‘the holidays. Teachers and pupils enjoyed a rest and vacation, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Tinchey had as their ‘New: Years dinner guests Mr. and' Mrs. S. P. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Randall, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Pontius, Miss Ellen Houser,. Miss Belle Johnton and M. L. Kadlac. _Claude Baker aftier spending his vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Baker has returned to his studies in Michigan university.

Mrs. C. R. Stansbury has been confined to her, home for several weeks on account of an infected foot. She is able to walk about the house but with difficulty. : : Rev. and Mrs. Albert E. Grubbs of Warsaw are here to visit a few days with old fiends. Mrs. Frank Bordner spent,New Years with her daughter Mrs. J. A. Allen at Healthwin sanitarium, South Bend. Mrs. Allen shows great improvement in health. Mo Little Mary Elizabeth Smith after a visit of a week with Mr. and- Mrs. Michael Hire in this city returned to her home in Bryan; Ohio. = » Ruth and Tobie Hill of Toledo spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. O. A, Shearer, :

Mrs. Todd Wilden will leave tomorrow for Ligonier where she will be among the guests at the wedding of her brother L. D. Barnhart of Cromwell to Miss Fredonna Deardorff of Ligonier—Goshen Democrat Friday.

Mrs. Rudolph Frost who had been visiting the John Reese family left for her home in Goshen today. < Miss Nona Stuff was in South Bend buying milinery goods Thursday. QTGS TRIRAA DR PR SR Quincy A. Myerg yrepublican and one of the best wupreme judges Indiana ever had is dead at his home in Indianapolis. Bty T TR SR, LI : T = Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Dickinson entertained twenty-five of their friends at a five-course dinner the other evening. ! L Jack Hire came from South Bend and spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hire, e

MISS MAUDE KING MEETS WITH BAD ACCIDENT AT U. B. " 'CHURCH ENTRANCE Broken'Member to Remaln in Plaster - Cast For Number of Weeks |

While in the act of mounting the steps at the U. B. church Sunday Miss Maude King fell on the icy walk and factured her right arm in two places. The young lady was removed to her home and a surgeon set the broken member and placed it in a plaster cast wheer it must remain five or six weeks. - : -

Miss King an employee-in the offices~ of the Ligonier Refrigerator company suffers much pain from- the fractured limb. :

~ Her many friends will deeply sympathise with her in her misfortune. She resides with her widowed mother on the North Side. Postmaster Removed H. 0. Eldridge -with over a year to serve on his second term ag postmaster at LaGrange has been removed on account of alleged ‘‘irregularities’ to make room for Robert M. Waddel a deserving bull moose editor of the Standard. Te circumstance was mentioned briefly in Thursdays Banner. Mrs. Goldie Kerr, assistant postgnaster was also removed fo create a place for a political worker of the male persuasion. Congressman Fairfield named the new appointees regardless of the civil service ritles Which demonstrates ithe hypoecracy of any claims made by repyblican politicans where official place is involved. Editor -{Waddell holds that the worst republican is better than the best democrat. |

Democratic Women to Meet. The women members of the democrati¢ state committee are giving a Jackson Day Luncheon -on Monday January 9th in the Riley Room of the Claypool jHqtel Indianapolis Mt twelve o'clock. Democratic wyomen from from over the state are most cordially invited to attend. ' The speakers are - _. “The Democratic Party and Its Principles” Mrs. Samuel,. M. Ralston “Democratic Clubs” Mrs. L. G. Ellingham, Fort Wayne, “The Future of Democracy in Indiana” Mrs. Harry McMullen, Aurora “Has the Republican Party ‘Fulfllled its Campaign Pledges?’ Mrs. Grace Julian Clarke, Indianapolis.

B. W. Cowley IIL

- B. W\ Cowley the veteran coal and hardwdre dealer suffered a - slight stroke of paralysis while attending the furnace at his home Thursday night in the absence of Mrs. Cowley. After a struggle the . gentleman managed to reach his bed and Dr. Shobe was called. Mr. Cowley is a veteran of the civil war and well up in years. His condition is regarded as serious. 7 i

Conrt is in Session.

The January term of the Noble circuit' court convened today - with an unusually heavy docket. Ligonier attorneys will be in attendance tomOorrow. 3

To Enforce the Laws. Attorney General Lesh has called a meeting of the prosecuting attorneys of the stgte for Indianapolis January 11. The objeet is to induce the prosecqtors to enforce the laws. Goshen will increase ~ her police force to three day and four night officers on petition of residents of the city. £

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hays came from Detroit to visit Mrs. John Hays and other rélatives here. " . ; T Mesdames Harley Bowen Qnd Leslie Yoder visited their sister Mrs, William Hoeckle at Elkhart last week. Grace Kennell and Wedell Berkey and Eva Baker of Goshen were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, G. M, Zimmerman. o = Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Weir and Mrs. BEd Williams visited Elkhart friends Friday. iy Mrs. Frank Wingard and daughter Mrs. Leen Schloterback visited Goshen friends over the week end. Mrs. Fred aDnner of W waaaawks Mrs. Fred Danner of Wawaka was a Ligonier shopper Friday.

S. C. Sackett was confined to his home by illness Thursday and Friday ‘and while he appeared at the Carney clothing store Saturday he feels anything but friskey. . T 8. L. Fryer sends the Banner for 1922 to mzfi% Mrs. Baughman at Boise, Idaho. The gift will be high\y apprebiated, .

REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT

Basis of 1919 Valuation For Taxa- ~ tion to be Followed By Township Assessors s

~That realestate in Indiana ,will be assessed for taxation next year, as a whole, at about the same amount it was assesed for in 1919 the last reai estate assessment year was indicated %by ‘the discussions at the . annual conference pf the state board of tax commissioners and county assessors. While an insistent demand of farmers was voiced'by some of the county assessment is to be lowered while in ductions -in the assessment of farm lands next year, it appears that the demands will” not be granted. However, in cases where land is assessed for more than its cash value, the assessment i to be lowered whole in cases where the assessment is less than its cash value it is to be increased.

" It was the opinion of several of the assessors that city real estate has increased in value since the 1919 assessment and- thit if there has been depreciation in the value of farm lands, it has been offset by the increase in the value of city real estate. Several county assessors reminded other assessors who appealed particularly for a reduction of farm land assessments because of the low prices of farm products and hard times (or“ the farmers, that men in other lines of business are suffering from de-. pression, and that if farm lands were to be reduced many other classes. of property including railroads would have to be reduced. :

The real estate assessment question was the biggest one of the conference and Rkhe most delicate too it appeared because of the possible political results. It came up on the first day, was resumed at times on the second day and on the third, it wags the subject!!for dicussion up to the moment of adjournment. v bo o : V Unger-Shobe. ; . From Goshen News-Times of Friday: e :

“The marriage of Miss Millie Unger to Charles Shobe of Ligonier took place Thursday evening at 6:30 o’clock at the parsonage of the First M. E, church. Rev. H. C. Harman officiating. Mr. and Mrs. George Evans George Pearce and daughter Dorothy and Mr and Mrs. Chester Unger were witnesses of the ceremony. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Shobe drove to their home at Ligonier. Mrs. Shobe for many years was connected with the Mrs. J. B. Pearce Millinery store in Goshen and has a large circle of friends. Mr. Shobe is a prominent business man of Ligonier.”

The above, new will be received with much satisfaction by the many friends of the' contracting parties, in 'Ligonier where both are so well and favorably known. The marriage is the culmination of a friendship covering a long period. The bride is a former resident-of this city going to Goshen with Mrs. J. B. Pearce when that lady moved her millinery store to that city. Mr. Shobe is one of the oldest and most prominent business men. The newlyweds are fresiding in -the nicely-furnished Shobe home. The Banner joins in extending congratulations and best wishes.

‘To Enforce Mail Regulation, . Postmdsters are reeeiving word from H. H. Billany fourth assistant postmaster general in charge of rural mails, to inscribe their names on mail boxeswin a legible manner that in the future fit will be necessary for these patrons to call at the general delivery window for their mail. ' Hunter Loses Left Leg. | James Cox, 30 of Claypool lost his: left leg above, the knee as a result of the accidental discharge of a shotgun in the hands of Charles Shoemaker a fellow j(hunter. The gu;nAl was discharged when the men were skinning a rabhjt. Lol

Hurt While Coasting.

Louise Grant 15 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Grant of Goshen was badly bruised when she fell off her sled, which was attached to a rapidly driven machine. She was thrown against an automobile parked along side the street, ,

Overdraws Account,

The fact that Ed Stuff overdrew his account la few dollars in a Syyacuse bank was responsible for the rumor that he was in trouble. He did no more than hundreds of other depositors do and there is nething said about it, -

Insurance Rates: Raised.

Insurance rates on the Weir and Green blocks Cavin street, have been increased dating from Dec. 24, 1921, from $2.41 to $3.59 on the thousand, owing to the opening of the Lyic picture house. These rates will drive many into mutual companies.

~ Worthy Donations. The Epworth League Sunday gave out Eight baskets of provisions to the needy families of Ligonier. The Sunday school also gave away packages of candy to children outside .:th'e] school. = Sl J ¢ R e ‘ . ~ Ralph Lutey has returned to DePauw university after spending the ‘holidays with hi§ parents Rev. and

MONDAY THURSDAY

VYOL. 55 NO. 45A

GHURGH THREATENPLEASANT HILL EDIFICE TAKES FIRE FROM EXPLOSION OF GASOLENE LAMP THURSDAY Congregation at Prayer Meeting Have Exeiting Experience With One Mem- ' ~ ber Injured ' Fire threatened the destruction of the Pleasant Hjll church during prayer meeting ~Thursday evening when a gasolene lamp exploded throwing the burning fluid over the audiente. The flames were smotherer out after the building had been damaged and Mrs. Henry Smolensky ‘had been burned about the hands and face. Oliver Murphy performed an act of heroism when he grabbed a gasolene can nearly full of blazing liquid and rushing to the door threw it into the yard. . In the excitement and it was intense, an automobile backed over a little "daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Smolensky but fortunately the child escaped injury.

The Pleasant Hill church is located about five miles south east of Ligonier. . The structure is considerably damaged. . »

~Taylor-Ferris. : At high noon New Years day Sunday January Ist, 1922 at the home of hier %randfather’s in this ecity Dr. Adam Gants occurred the marriage of Miss Jane Taylor daughter of Mrs. Emma Taylor of Ligonier and Robert Ferris of New York City, Rev. H. W. Thompson of the Christian church officiating. The ceremony was pronounced in the presence of members of the family and a few close -friends and was modest in its nature. While Mr. Ferris has been a resident of Ligonier only a few weeks he has made many friends. The bride has long been a favorite in [Ligonier’s young society circles and her many friends will be glad to learn that the newlyweds will make this city their permahent home. The Bannér extends congratulations: Death of Thomas Bunger.

Thomas Bunger aged 71, one of the very old residents of Noble county passed away at the home of his daughter Mrs. James Vance at about 10 o'clock Sunday night after an illness of about three years. Mr. Bunger is survived by a daughter Mrs. Vance the only member of his family. The funeral will be held at 10:30 Wednesday morning. - -

: " New Night - Policeman. It is understood that the appointment of a night policeman under the Denning -administration lies between Cal Fisher the present officer- and Harley Bowen. Werten Engle will succeed Marshal Showalter . tomorTOW. . ; : ,Receive New Years Gift. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dygert are greatly elated over the arival at their home on West Second street Sunday, Jan. 1, 1922, of a son weighing 'B% pounds. This is the first born to Mc. and Mrs. Dygert and while they had a requisition in for a daughter the New Years present of a son is most acceptable. :

Soon to Operate.

Ligonier’s new artificial ice -plant will soon be in operation. All the machinery and other equipment are in place except the pipes connecting the tanks and they ;were shipped itwo weeks ago. I is believed that ice will be on the market from the new plant in the course of a couple of weeks.

. Those New Dollars.

When the Philadelphia mint quit coining at noon Saturday 856,473 of }he new peace dollars with the 1921 date on them had been minted. They will become available to the public through the federal reserve banks beginning Tuesday. = ..

Health Greatly Improved. -M. A. Cotherman is greatly improved in health and is now able ta visit the Banner office almost every day which is goods news to his many friends. He has suffered about four mionths from a severe attack of rheumatism. . ‘ Ships' Fine Stock. ' Saturday- Henry Hire shipped twenty fine fat cattle to the eastern ‘market. The animals averaged over 1,300 pounds each and brought a fancy price. ‘ E e cmb e GES _ Starts Dancing Class. Dr. Arnold Elson opens his dancing class this evening and will hold classes every Monday and Thursday evening until further notice. , At midnight last night thermomeers in Ligonier n&mm Last night was the coldest of the