Ligonier Banner., Volume 56, Number 10A, Ligonier, Noble County, 1 May 1922 — Page 1

TWICE WEEKLY

2.00 PER YEAR

OFFIGERS CHOSEN N KENDALLVILLE

COUNTY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION REPORTED iN FLOURISHING CONDITION

Ligonier Well Represented At Annua Meeting Held Last Tl‘mrsday Evene .

One of the most successful and enthusiastic Y. M. C. A. meetings ever held in thec ounty took place Thurs- . day evening at Kendallville with a goodly, representation from Ligonier ' present. o ~ The following board of directors for the county Y. M. C. A. was chosen to serve during the coming year: Ligonier, W. A. Cochran;,. C. R. Stansbury, F. P. Bothwell, S. J. Straus O. M. Craig; Kendallville, Archy Campbell, A. R. Otis, O. B. Nelson, .Geo. Steckley, H. M. Dixon, Gearge Trumble;. Avilla, J. N. DeCamp, Harry Sheets, J. C. Van-Gorder; Rome City: W. A. Williams, George Milner, Hugh Chapman ; Albion; A. A. Barnum, Dr. J. W. Morr, L. H. Wrigley; Cromwell E. E. Kline, Calvin Seymour, R. E. Maggert; Wawaka, H. M. Way. Following are the officers elected by the directors: : Secretary— J. C. Brunk, Ligonier. Chairman—W. A. Cochran, Ligonier Vice Chairman—O.B. Nelson, Kendallville- ; ca Treasurer—C. R. Stansbury, Ligonier. . : - A most inspiring address was made by Dr. W. C. Coleman chaplin in the Spanish-American war pastor of ~ churches for 25 years, chautauqua lecturer and international secretary of the “Y” He also«seryed in the Y, M. C. A. during the world war, being overseas two years. County Secretary J. C. Brunk made a report of the receipts and expenditures during the year and pointed out the many advanagtes enjoyed by the boys. ‘ : Secretary Brunk showed a number of instances where there is con-cl‘-ete evidence that the Y. M. C. A. ~work'in the county has produced results in the lives of the boys, indicating a number of boys are now in college as a result of the association’s efforts others are kept in school and many have caught the vision of unselfish service in"working with younger groups of boys, working in their Sunday schools and lending a helping hand otherwise. The influence of the work has stimulated the boy to his religious conviction in such a way| - that hec an be trusted to do the right thing, according to Mr. Brunk. ' : ~ Charles Blue secretary of the Ligonier Hi-Y club told of the work this club is doing at Ligonier and ' also some things other clubs are doing to create and maintain right standards of conduct among the boys of the different communities. o The annual campaign for. funds to support this work among the boys ,of the county will be put on in the very near future, :

Accosted by Highwaymen, John H. Grisamer, Ed Compton, W. J. Bolitho, John Kunkalman, and Leland Calbeck, Ligonier Shriners attended the Fort Wayne conclave Friday and about midnight o ntheir return they were accosted by highwaymen about midway between Fort Wayne and Churubusco but escaped by sheer nerve. When they approached an automobile standing in the road a man standing on the running board signaled them to stop. On complying with the reguest the stranger said he had run out of gasolene and wished to go to Churubusco for a supply. “I did not think there would be so:mafly in here,” said the man as he entered the car. Mr. Compton who was driving the Grisamer machine had the presence of mind to eseape a hold-up, for he had gone but a 'short distance when he was signaled to stop by two men standing in the middle of the highway and instead of complying he * stepped on the gas and shot ahead at high 'speed. When Churnbusco was reached strange passenger was. unceremoniously unloaded after a very quiet ride of seven miles. It is the opinion of Mr. Grisamer that the highwaymen were operating with a stolen car. Had the robbers succeeded in their efforts they would have had ppetty rich picking in cash, ‘wat-! ches and diamonds. : Mothers and. Daughters. 4 The Womans Missionary society of the U. .B church will meet Friday May 5 at 7:30 p. m. at the home of Mrs. C. R. Stansbury assisted by Mrs. Ed Smith. This meeting is especial for »mothers and daughters and every member should bring her daughter or the daughter of another,

- Hurt in Fall, Gus Biddle while working at his trade of brick mason at Albion, ;Thursday afternoon fell from a scaffold and injured his right ankle in| Such manner as to lay him up. He manages to get about oin crutches, but with great difficutly. It is feared the ligaments in lhll foot are torn.

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Capture Many Carp.

Sunday was ‘“carp day” for Tany residents of iLgonier. Armed with rakes and pitch forks the hunters worked the mackwaters from . the Elkhart river just east of the city on the Blazed Trail and captured the fish weighing all the way from one to twenty pounds. Wayne Scott gathered in many-of the hog fish and a number of turtles. Sam Kuhns and Joseph Taylor of the Ford Garage were out this morning and picked up eleven ‘weighing all the way from a pound and a half to enighteen pounds. Mr. Kuhns an expert with a fork divided up his catch with the boys in the garage. Everytime he speared a fish he would exclaim: “Get that, will you.” , .

May Move in Matter.

The suspicion has dawned on the public that the Standard Oil company purchased ground for an- oil filling station on W. Cavin street to shut out a rival company and effort will now be made to locate another station the Standard failing to make the ‘improvement. The matter will pro‘bably come before the Chamber of Commerce at an early meeting. The grounds bought by the Standard Oil company are located in a prominent part of the city and their present condition is most unsightly. It is understood that a location has been found for a rival oil company and that a new station is soon to be built; J

Prospects For Pavement,

.Churubusco Truth' says there is, a good prospect for the pavement this year of the Lincoln Highway between Fort Wayne and that town. The Truth says: | : ; “Through the efforts of Dr. F. B. Weaver, who is chairman of the highway commission of the Churubusco Development Club and Postmaster Louis Kocher, who is chairman of the Ways and Means Committee in the- same organization much credit can be given for their efforts towards paving this highway if such can be accomplished in 923.” ,

Engagemnt Announced.

The following item istaken from the Indianapolis Star: “Mrs. E. J. Mewheerney announces the engagement of her daughter Helen to Mr. Robert McGibbon the wedding to take place in' the enar future” = ; Mr. McGibbon is employed by the Highway Iron Products company of Ligonier and ‘it is expected that the newlyweds' will make their home in this city. ' The Banner joins the friends in extending congratulations and best wishes. 2

Ligonier Loses Two.

Ligonier high school baseball team is improving. About a week ago the Wolf Lake team bested the locals 25 to 1. Saturday in the second contest in this city the game resulted in 13 toll ,in favor of the visitors. : The Middlebury team which played heré Friday afternoon walked! off with easy honors. : It is believed that with a little more practice the Ligonier team will be equal to all comers. :

Trying to Defeat Him.

'Residents of Kendallville are making an effort to defeat Harvey Eshleman for county commissioner because they cannot handle him in their own interest on road matters. If Perry township and Ligonier republicans are wise and republicans generally they will see to it that Mr, Eshleman is nominated tomorrow. -

Hotel Plans Ready.

AArchitect Elwood of Elkhart notified Chairman Wood of the hotel committee 'that he would arrive in Ligonier tomorrow with the perfected plans for remodeling Hotel Goldsmith. /As soon as the plans are approved the contract will be let and and the work rushed to completion as fast as possible. | , b

: Knox Gets Repairs, ~ Blen Glaser Saturday replaced the parts of a Ford car stolen by thieves of Curtis Knox out on the Silburn farm some time ago. The wheels, tires, tubes, carborator and in fact everything about the machine except the engine and )wdy were - taken. The loss was covered by insurance.

Meeting of School Heads.

The Northeastern Indiana School Superintendents Club closed a successful session at Angola Friday evening. The club is composed of and limited to 25 members and meets twice a year. Supt. Craig of the Ligonier schools was in attendance. ;

- No Out Door Sports May 80, ' The American Legion Post of Elkhart has requested the mayor of that city to order that Memorial day (Tuesday) be observed as a day of honor for dead veterans and that public sports and pastimes such as baseball games ‘and races be not held on that day.

Mrs, Starr Improves. . | Mrs. Fred Starr who underwent an operation for appendicits in a Fort Wayne hospital a week ago shows great improvement and it is believed she will be able to return home in a few days. ' : B bl TN N | M. A. Cotherman drove over to Wawasee Sunday and looked at the walters sparkling with sunlight,

LIGONIER, NOBLE COUNTY. INDIANA. MONDAY MAY 1 1929

THE PRIZE WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED

POSTER AND COMPOSITION CON TESTS BY SCHOOL PUPILS ‘PROVE AN INSPIRATION

Many Secure Honorable Mention Who

Fail to Draw Cash Prizes

| Following are the prize winners in the Library-Week poster and composition contests the successful ones being known .to the judges by number only. , : Poster Contest. G High School: ; . Gary Smith, No. 2, ist prize : Faith Vanderford, No. 9,2 d prize Departmental: 7 Irene Pollock, No. 6, Ist prize. Rogers Coss, No. 3, 24 prize. Fifth and- Sixth Grades: ! Buryl Taylor, No, 12, Ist prize Isabelle Taylor, No. 14 2d prize' : Compositions. , ‘High School:- ' : . Gary Smith, Ist prize i Blossom Miller, 2d prize o Departmental: ; ! Jack Draper, Ist prize. . ’ Isabelle Brode, 2d prize | : ‘ Fifth and Sixth Grades: - Roselthe Drake, Ist prize Josie Krueger, 2d prize. : : The posters on display in down town show windows are designated by number only and=by a refemrence to the list in tihs iusse of the Banner the winners will be disclosed. - The contestants fifty-one in number for the poster prizes and about thirty for composition honois devoted; their best efforts to the work and all are entitled to the highest praise. The decision of the judges was fair in every instance as there could be no favoritism shown .as the authors could mnot possibly g'be«.‘ known, even though personal consideration might have had an influence. . Following were the judges. appointed by the Library Board. ; On Posters—Mrs, Leon Wertheimer Ralph Strait, Charles Simmons. ‘On compositions—Miss Helen Green Mrs. Leland Thompson, Samuel Galloway. o - First and second premiums were given $3 for first and $2 for second. Mrs. A. B. Mier gave both premiums for posters and compositions $lO in all. . [ For the T7th and Bth grade pupils had a chance at $3 given by Stanley J. Straus and $2 from Mrs. F. W. Black for posters. : For the same grades in compositions Mrs. A. W. Lyon gave $3 and Mrs. Louis Levy $2 for the first and second prizes. : . ‘Grades 5 and 6 on compositions Miss Martha Hutchison donated $3 for the first prize and Miss Blanch Harsh $2 for second. ' On posters Eli Jacobs produced $3 for first prize and Mrs. C. G. Keehn $2 for second. prize. ‘ The whole amount of the $3O in premiums wag raised among the gen- | erous citizens named above by Mrs. Lena Stansbury, librarian. = The contests proved an inspiration to the school pupils and the educational bemefits cannot be estimated. The- posters after this week will be on display at the art room:of the high school. o v Honorable Mention e Following are the contestants to receive hororable mention by the pester and composition judges: . e On Posters:—High School Eleanor Holloway o o Mary Kitson ] ‘Helen Blue : L | Departmental . Frank Slusser Harriet Caldwell® Fred Bowen : Composition High School Gladys Billman L Meerolin Hill - Ruth Harper ‘ ; ~ James Schutt ¢ . Tl Departmental | o ‘ Mildred Wineburg G Florence Cotherman L Fifth and Sixth Grades: = v Margurite Hite o Elanor Williams 5 - The Banner will print essays as space will permit, beginning with Thursday’s issue. ‘ W

Salvation Army Drive, The drive for funds for the Salvation army is on ‘today to last until May 10. _ e ‘ The executive committee of the county organization includes E. BE. McCray, C. J. Munton, G. E. Thrapp, A. M. Jacobs, Kendallville, |W. W. Wood Ligonier, C. W. Schwab, Wawaka, L. H. Wrigley and M. H. Spangler, Albion, J. C. Kimmell, Cromwell, Floyd Gause, LaOtto, H. Ay Moore Avilla, i : i The quotas in the various townships as fixed by thé Salvation Army advisory board of the county is: Albion town and township, $150; Ligonier, $350, Perry twp, $lOO, Orange $lOO Elkhart, $100; Sparta, including iCromwell,_ $2OO, Wayne $100; York $75; Jefferson, $100; Noble §100; Green, $100; Swan including LaOtto, lswo ; Avilla $lOO, Allen $75 -Waéfiin&-; VY e B

PLANT GOD’S ACRE.

Return From _Small Plot of Ground May Prolong Life of Starving Child

l A plot of ground God’'s Acre to be set aside on every Indiana farm this spring, to be planted in life giving grain food for the hungry babes of the Bible lands is a plan suggested by the state committee of Near East Relief, o : ' - “God’s Arce” will be happily named according to the relief organization because hte grain it produces will succor the children of the oldest Christian nation in the world. In presenting the idea to agriculturists the relief committee %nounces that Indiana fax;mers in the recent grain appeal !gave,lo7,ooo bushels of corn to feed ‘the staving orphans of Armenia and other Bible lands of the near East. lis is suggested that the boys and girls of the farm who sympathize with those .other children in stricken lands might find it a pleasing task to devote some of their time to helping cultivate “Gods Acre.” The secretary of the relief committee makes -the following statement: “While it is sincerely hoped and expected that the condition of the adult population in the Near East will’ be greatly improved the coming year, 100,000 or more children will have to be cared for during the next winter and until they are prepared for selfsuport. This is thec ontinuation werk and, by far the most important in its bearing upon the future of the race we are seeking to save.” :

GEE "YANKI SN ~ THURS. AND FAI.

OPERETTA TO BE GIVEN BY HIGH SCHOOL GLEE CLUB WITH DE. PARTMENTAL ASSISTANCE

Good Singing, Beautiful Costumes and Handsome Young Girls te " ~ Appear , g

The Girl’s Glee Club of the Ligonier High School will give the Operetta “Yanki San” Thursday and Friday ‘May 4 and 5. The play is a very clever one, ' and some of the best musical talent jof the High School and Grade School will be exhibited. The cast of characters is as foloows: Martha Holloway as Yanki San Helen Kelley—Maid to Yanki San , Mary' Jane Hire—Prince Oto Chorus of Maids ' Sarah Bassett L - Helen Smith ; ' . Mary Helen Mentzer L Bernice Hite Mary Weyer : Jane "Bassett : Mildred Wineburg - Bonnie Lane Florence Hide 3 Emily Wigton : . Mary Jane Hire : Ruth Harper oA Chorus of Fisher Lads ; Sarah ‘ Bassett ' : Mary Helen Mentzer : Mildred Wineburg o Bonnie Lane : Chorus of Seven Roses Dorothy Clarke Kathryn Bolitho ) Doris Davis i : Mary Decker Mildred Smith i Twin' Roses g Gertrude Benthin Helen Dunkle Firefly Dancers ‘Florence and Sophia Schnoll Leona Wineburg—Princess Toto Velma Deardorf—High Chancellor Mildred Dewey—Ambassador ' Faith Van@erford—Prince Ton Ton Helen Blue—Wolf Witch i Story of the Play. : , Prince Toto was banished td the Island of No Man. His daughter Yanki San is born on"the Island. She is beloved by the court but hated by her seven sisters the Seven Roses of Old Japan. The sisters bribe the Wolf Witch of the Island to cast its evil spell over Yanki San. "Rumors of Yanki San’s beauty are carried by fisher lads to the court of the Mikado. The Mikadd sends his ambassadors to the Island to negotiate for the hand of Yanki San.-'The Prince refuses to let them see Yanki ™an and suggests that they take one of the Seven but they depart in anger. . g ‘ ~ Finally all cures being of no avail to awaken the Princess from the spell of the Wolf Witch her father offers, her ,hand to whomsoever will slay the Wolf Witch and break its ‘charm. Prince Oto, the good son of the Mikado slays the Wolf Witch and carries Yanki San back to Old Japan as his bride. ' e The story in very fascinating and the music entrancing while the costumes show all the gorgeousness of ~ Tickets are now on sale and no lover of the beautiful can afford to ‘miss this most novel and interesting entertainment. L e “aturday Night' is the big elaborate 9 reel picture at Crystal next week,

[FEW DBJECTORS T 0 - ST. ASSESSMENTS

CITY COUNCIL WILL CALL UPON STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION ' TO MAKE REPXIRS .

High Curbing Above Sidewalk Grades Causes Damage During Recent 5 e . \Flood i 2 5

When the city council met Thursday night to hear remonstrators figainst the assessment roll for the Lincoln Way West, the Blazed Trail and Lincoln Way South pavement only from taxpapers appeared and they had no complaint against the assessments, but pointed out that the improvement had indirectly damaaged their property. = Miss Ollie Wolf' complained that thec ontractor had thrown gravel on her terrace in front of her iLncoln Way West properfy and that it had t 0 be removed at her expense to provide for lawn grass. The council agreed to take the matter up with the state highway commission. Orlen Chapman complained of conditions near his property at the corner of Lincoln Way South and Union street. He says the curbing was placed at a height which causes water to stand on his lawn and that he cannot drive upon his lot. He also held that the city owns a strip of ground between his ground and the pavement and that he is not an abutting property owner, hence should not be taxed for the improvement. After- an explanation by City Attorney Vanderford that his relief must come from the state highway commission the matter was passed. i : Mrs. Emmett explained that during the recent flood owing to the street improvement, her strawberry patch was washed out and the matter was adjusted by the city agreeing to make the necessary bill. Another lady a neighbor of Mrs. Emmet was promised similar relief. | ‘Mayor Denning called attention to a defect in the Blazed Trail cement pavement in front of the Charles Gale residence and recommended that the matter be taken up with the state commission. : b . Councilman Hostetter referred to depressisons in the Lincoln Way west pavement and explained that the paving contractor is under bond to repair all defects and this matter will be includedi n the appeai to thc state commission, _ , , The assessment roll was wunanimowsly adopted. - The matter of procuring a new fire alarm systém for the city was referred to 'Councilman Joseph to ‘make inquiries of manufacturers and report at the next meeting. The old gong operated from the telephonc station is unreliable. ‘ Mayor Denning, councilmen Fisher‘Galloway, Bender, Joseph and Hostetter were ‘present along with Clerk Jeanneret, Marshal Engle, Cily Attorney Vonderford, Policeman Bowen and street commission Banta were present. : ' : ~ The next meeting will be held May 11 : T \

Primary Election Tomorrow.

Tomeorrow Tuesday May 2 the primary election in Indiana will be held to select candidates for office, United States senator, congressmen and county and township officers. It is the duty of every qualified voter to g 0 to the polls and cast a ballot for the best men for the offices to be filled.: It should not be forgotten that the next officers to serve the people will be named at the primary either on the democratic or republican ticket. It i 8 not necessary to register for the primary and' the legal voter who neglects to go to the polls and vote is neglecting an important duty as a citizen. ' . There are a number of candidates for nearly every office and the best qualified should be chosen. = The voter man or woman . who neglects, to cast a ballot at the primary has no call to criticise the candidates chosen. . Go to the polls and vote for the capdidates on your party ticket. -

E . Edna Lemon Buried. ' . Little Edna Lemon the child of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Lemon of Crom-|. well who found medicine tables on a : {window ledge and ate them with fatall efefct is survived by six brothers and| gisters. 'The remains were buried| Thursda);. | $l5 Per Shot, : | Three Mishawaka men who regis-| |tered as Chester Barrett, Charles | Yazel- and George F. Moore paid sls] |assessments in the Elkhart city court Tursday night after fleading guilty to| 1a charge of “shooting” fish. They used|. | dynamite. . ":¢ L : . | —— . ‘Plans Are Approved. i '{ The plans for remodeling the | Christian church have now been ap-| | proved and contractors will find them at the furniture store of George W.; Brown who will explain them.. The | contract for the work will be. let to] ~the lowest and best bidder. .

I 'Enlist For Training Camp. - Ligonier is listed among the iearlist applications for attendance at; Camp Roosevelt, the national boys’ " camp near LaPorte. James B. Schutt and Stanley Franks have sent in their applications to the camp headquarters, Room 503-460 8. State Street for attendance during the first period of three weeks which begins on July 5. Both boys attend the Ligonier High School. . Camp Roosevelt is the only summer camp of its kind in the country, and it is a distinct forward movement in Americanization. It is operated by the Chicago Board of Education under direct command of Major F. L. Beals U. S. A, the founder. Boys from all parts of the country are eligible for attendance. The effectssof the training received in leadership, initiative and self-controt have a splendid and far reaching influence on the boy that will help him to become the very highest type of man. It is not however, intended primarily as a military camp. The diversified program of physical education, athletics, summer | school, military instruction, scout craft and recreation is made possible through the cooperation of the| U. S. War Department and. the Chicago public high schools. - :

Get-Together Bf;etlng.

There will be a get-together meeting at the M. E. church Wednesday evening and a reception will be given in honor of the return of J. F. Lutey pastor of the church. After a six o'clock supper short addresses will be made. The subjects are “What are and What Might be the Results of the Sunday School, the Epworth League and the Mid-Week Service.”’ Another subject treated will be “Charch Attendance from the Standpoint of the Merchant” A Dbig attendance is looked for.

Slot Machines Out.

Officer Maibe has orderéd all slot machines out of 'the Wawasee resorts . This action will deprive resort owners of a big source of revenue. Rumors are rife that a number of cottagers are to be deprived of their booze and that complaints have already been filed against offenders of the law.

Will Soon Receive Uniforms.

Uniforms ordered, for the Ligonier ball team are expected to arrive Wedensday. Capt. Sack says he thinks a game will be played here a week from Sunday. The new ball park will be at Freed Field near the tourists camping ground.

HERE AND THEEKS

The assets of the defunct CrowElkhart automobile company in the hands of a receiver have been fixed al $447,137 but the liabilities are not vet determined.

Automobile drivers who presist in turning short corners are sure to come to grief. The turns from one street to another should be made in a wide circle to the right.

Lloyd Cart a farmer near Middlebury has been arrested for uttering a ‘orged note on Michigan parties and will be taken to the Wolverine state to answer for the offense. :

In response to an urgent request from the American Legion post the mayor 6f Elkhart has issued an edict barring all out door sports on Decoration Day in that city May 30th.

Albert Teal was not able to attend the funeral of his brother Dr. J. M. Teal at Kendallyille Friday. Mesdames Harriet Stuart, a sister and J. L. Dunning were present from Ligonier.

The following were Sunday dinner guests in the Albért Deardorff home, Mr. and Mrs. George Goshorn, and son, Mrs. Half Stansbury and the Misses Halle Goshorn and Eva Cook.

Former Mayor Henoch is home from a Fort Wayne hospital where Mrs. Henoch is recovering from. a serious operation. The lady sat up today for the first since her serious illness. : : ! :

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Smith arrived in Elkhart the other day after an automobile trip of over two thousand miles. . They had little trouble on the road. Mr. and Mrs. Smith spent the winter in Rockport, #exas.

Harry ana Thomas Kelley and Mrs. Howard Huffman daughter of the latter and Masters James and Tom Kelley drove to Healthwin Hospital South Bend Sunday and visited Mr. Huffman whe is confined to his bed in the institution. SR

Farmers- residing in the west portion of Wayne township oppose a consolidated school to cost $60,000 because of the fact,that their children would be obliged to cross the Blazed Trail sink hole in going and coming from school. - &y A Chalmers car driven by a Pennsylvania touristt Sunday hit Alfred Jeffries Ford at the corner of Cavin street and Lincoln Way West and torn off the rear fender of the lighter vehicle. No o'ne.l! hurt,. The tourist who was wholly to lblam’e, settled the damages before his departure, - o 2 w 4 ' i R A

MONDAY THURSDAY

VOL. 56 NO. 10A

BOY KILLS BROTHER ~ WITH SHOT GUN

WAITE SMITH, 24, KILLS CLARK SMITH 22 AT THEIR HOME SOUTH OF ALBION SUNDAY

Believed That Murderer is Insane From Being Gassed in France During ol » the War

An argument over the 'w—ay"\ yeast shoudd be made culminated Sunday morning in a murder at the home of Julius® Smith five miles south west of Albion when his son Waite, aged 24 shot his brother Clarkr'22 in the abdomen with a load of slugs killing him instantly. After the shooting with a gun borrowed from a neighbor the murderer started for Albion on | foo§, and was met by the officers and locked in a cell at the county jail. I is thought the young man, who served in the world war and was gassed in France is insane, When accosted by the officers he said he had shot somebody but de did not know whom. On being informead that he had killed his brother he declared that he would go to jail. He wag apparently indifferent to the seriousness of the crime. After leaving the service young Smith took employment with a farmer in Ohio and it has been learned that he served a term in the reformatory of that state. On_his relase two months ago he returned to his Noble ‘county home in poor health and his mother being dead it was decided that &do the cooking for the family. controversy which ended in the shooting was over making yeast Saturday night to be used for baking bread Sunday morning, After the quarrel Waite Smith went to a neighbors and borrowed a shoot gun, saying he was going out in the woods to hunt. He returned to the Smith farm and when his father saw him with the gun he remarked to the younger son that he guessed 'Waite was going to kill them. Clark Smith started towards the barn to meet his brother when the fatal shot was fired and the young victim died instantly. The shooting affair created much excitement in the neighborhood. o b The coroner after an investigation expressed the belief that the murderer is insane, ' o

Lucky Auto Aecident.

A big car occupied by two Goshen men whose names could not be learned collided with a Ford car in which Mr. and Mrs. Rinhart ,and their two children ‘of the David Gale farm Sunday morning at the intersection of Lincoln Way West and Martin ‘street. The Goshen driver made every effort to- stop his machine, sliding the wheels for fifty feet on the cement pavement and ruining the rear tires. This was the only damage to the big car. One rim was torn from a rear wheel of the Ford and the tire exploded. No one was hurt. The Rinehart family was bound for the services at the Catholic church and that none of the occupants of the car was injured in regarded as extremely fortunate. Mr. Rinehart did not .observe the approaching car.

‘Those Bowling Scores. The following Ligonier ladies bowled in the Mishawaka tournament last Saturday: Mesdames J. B. Schutt,” H. F. Hutchison, Myron Kirkland, A. O. Shearer, Graham Lyon and Arthur Kelley. ? In the five event the three games made them a score of 1835. In the doubles Mesdames Schutt and. Shearer bowled 713. Mesdames Hutchison and Lyon 754. Mrs. Kirkland and Mrs. Kelley §57. Mrs. Shearer made the high score with 434 pins. e e i i Big Trade Saturday. The fine weather of Saturday brought farmers and their family to the city in large numbers particularly in the evening when the streets and stores were crowded to a late hour. The merchants all res port big sales. A

Real Estate Transfers. ; Leroy T. Ross to Harold Schench W% NEY% Sec. 30 Perry Tp., Ligo-" nier Refrigerator Co. to Leuis -A. _ Palmer Pt. Out lot 16 Ligonier. -

To the Patrons of the Ligonier Post : Office > May Ist to 6th has been designated by the Postal Department as “Postal Improvement Week.” We shall welcome any suggestion from any patron for the improvement of the service and will patiently and courteously listen to any criticism of the present service. I am sure that it is the disposition and delight of every member . of this force to serve each and every patron of the office cheerfully to the best of his ability. However if the ipatrons. can suggest something that .. will improve the present servicd we . shall appreciate being told and put in force any suggested improvement. . Wishing the best there is for every patron; 1 -am sincerely yours, : Geo. D Qabv. P M T