Ligonier Banner., Volume 59, Number 44B, Ligonier, Noble County, 24 December 1925 — Page 1

TWICE WEEKLY

2.00 PER YEAR

SOUTH BEND HUNTERS RETURNING FROM NEW JERSEY MEET WITH ACCIDENT One Receives Sealp Wound and Some Bad Bruises Early Tuesday Evening Four South DBend residents 1. W. Staples, Schuyler Rose, Frank Frazier and Dan Rinehart on their way home from a hunting. trip to New Jersey met with a serious accident about seven o'clock Tuesday evening when their seven-passenger Buick sedan skidded and turned over near the Lyman Kilmer farm 'in York townshi‘f) near the half \‘.'uy'pavetment on the Albion highway. The hunters were traveling about thirty miles an hour when the car skiddel on . the icy pavement and flopped over on its side. . Mr. Staples was the énly one seriously hunt. He suffered a bad gash on the scalp and serious bruises about the body. : The travelers came to Hotel Ligonier where they spent the night and where Dr. Black dressed the injuries of Mr. Staples. - : The car was slightly damaged repairs being made in a Ligonier garage. The travelers continued their home ward journey: Wednesday forenocon, Junior Party. v The Junior party -was held at the home of Florence Cotherman on Martin St. Monday evening. The front room was tastely decorated in Christmas colors and a large Christmas tree adorned one corner, The next room was decorated in the class colors, purple and gold. “The evening 'was spent in games and other amusements, Opal Weeks, Donabelle Taylor and Miss Bolitho receiving the prizes. | A two course luncheon was served, After the luncheon very suitable gifts were presented to the members of the faculty. Mrs. McMichael thd class sponsor received a” heautiful silver cake plate fsom the Junior class, Gifts were exchange by the members of the «¢lass, &

There were forty guests present and each departed loud in his praise of the Junior class as entertainers. .

Hill is Bound Over.

John Hill of Noble county residing near the Whitley-Noble county line was arrested Thursday upon an affidavit filed against him by Fred Treer of Noble county in which Treer charged him with carrying concealed weapons without a permit. Hill was arraigned before Squire George J. Hufty at Albion, and after the affidavit was read to him by Prosecutor C. A. Lincoln he entered.a plea of guilty to the charge and was bound over to the Noble circuit court. His bond was fixed at $2OO and he was released after furnishing it. The affidavit was the result of an altercation' that occurred over trapping, - .

Calt Clab Organized.

A move (o organize a Shorthorn Calf Club for 1926 was launched by Shorthorn breeders and former, Club Members at a meeting in the County Agent’s office Thursday evening. Much - enthusiasm prevailed and the club got away wit ha g'(xod start.

Messrs. C. C. Palmer Enos Bricker and J. W Beers were selectef for the organization committee, -

The Farmers and Merchants Bank at Ligonier agreed to finance the club and. charge no interest for. use of money The Kendallville Fair Association offered to award substantial prizes to all members. t '

Repurchase Market.

Hossinger Brothers, Arthur and Cecil, have bought back the meat market in the Selig building they recently sold to Otto F. Biddle of Kendallville and the gentlemen will remain in Ligonier with their families.. Mr. ngdle will probably return to Kendallville. - The Hossinger families have made many friends in Ligonier who will be glad to learn of their decision to remain residents of this’city

Caught in the Aet.

Jess Garman a resident of Steuben county ard Virgil Harris of LaGrange county were arrested Tuesday afternoon just across the line in Steuben county by Sheriffs Zimmerman and James A. Bowen, charged with stealing chickens. Both men were caught in the act of picking the fowls and were-being assisted by their wives.

The prisoners entered pleas of guilty and expressed a-desire to begin servin'g their time.

Wheat $1.62. Ligonier grain dealers today paid $1.62 a bushel for wheat. :

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LIGONIER.NOBLE COUNTY, INDIANA. THURSDAY DECEMBER 24 1925

AGED ATTORNEY BURIED Remains of Henry G. Zimmerman Laid to Rest in Oak Park Cemetery ’ Tuesday Afternoon : “Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock in this city for Henry G. Zimmerman. aged 83 promirrent attorney of Noble county who died Sunday. Mr. Zimmerman was injured several weeks ago. when he fell down the steps at the court house in Albion, injuries of which caused his demise. . : Many friends and relatives gathered at the home of the venerable man to ‘pay a final tribute to his memory. Interment took place in Oak Park cemetery, Ligonier. ‘Surviving are a widow and two sons, Harry of Chicago and Bayard of Avilla. Mr. Zimmerman was one of the old est members of the tNoble County Bar Association. He resided in the county for over forty vears and was at one time superintendent of the Noble count yvschools. He was also a candidate at one time for judge of the appellate court on the democratic ticket being defeated with the rest of his party ticket. In his early life he became known as the “Abraham Lincoln of North Indiana” because of his support of Abraham Lincoln. Attorneys from all towns in the county were present at the obsequies, F. L. Bodenhafer, T. A. Redmond and Isaac Deter of the Noble County Bar Association coming from Kendallville. v Death of Enoch Golder’ Enoch Golder aged nearly 87 years died last night of acute indigestion after an illness of less than two days Mr. and Mrs. Golder attended the U. B. church Sunday evening and the aged gentleman seemed in his usual health. From the time the Ligonier library was opened Mr. Golder acted as janitor more than 20 years until he was obliged to retire on account of old age. Mr. and Mrs. Golder had been married about 65 years and the deceased was a good citizen loving husband and kind father. Surviving aside from_the aged widow are thre daughters and a son. The daughters are Mrs. Iva Kern and Mrs. George Kirkdorf of Elkhart Mrs, Hattie Nelson Bingen Arkansas and the son is J. H. Golder of Ligonier, Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Death of s, Conrad, - Mrs. Mary P. Conrad wife of Frank lin P. Conrad 65 died at the family residence in Goshen Monday morning Death was due to anemia with which. she suffered for two years.: She is survived by her husband her mother Mrs. Margaret Ceoper and these brothers and sisters Lauthey P. Cooper of Ligonier, Rev. Horatio §S., Detroit, Homer Newcastle, Ind., James T, McLean St. Petersburg, Fla., and Miss Effie-Cooper. She was a member of the First Reformed church. The deceased was a former resident of Noble county. : Death of Margaret Barr. Mrs. Margaret A. Barr 55 of Noble county died .at her home near Merriam Friday evening following. a cerebral hemorrhage which occurred but two hours before. She leaves her husband Edward Barr; three children Ruth and Homer at home and Mrs, Mary Johnson of Woble county and the following brothers and sisters: George Hodson of Battle Creek; John Hodson of Percey la., Mrs. Martha Moyer and Mrs. Ethel Githens of Randolph county Indiana. - : " Wolf Lake Boy Dies. Walter Hershey a junior in the Wolf Lake high school and a member of the Wolf Lake basketball squad died Wednesday night at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne followinlg an operation for appendicitis. The young man had not been feeling well for a week or two and became seriously ill a couple of days before the operation, He is survived by a brother and sister and his parents. : Anther Veteran Passes Daniel Kuhn 85 veteran of the Civil war who is said t ohave fired the first shot in the battle of Shiloh passed away Saturday at his home in North Webster, He had been .ill for some time of a complication. Six sons and a cousin Mrs. Phoebe Smith who cared for the aged veteran survive. Funeral services were held Monday at the Mock = Christian church. . :

Death of David Hire.

David Hire aged 73 years civil war veteran died this morning at his home six miles west of Ligonier after a lingering illnes. He had been a prominent resident of Benton township Elkhart couty for many years. Surviving is a daughter Mrs. Will Stetler and two sons Linvall Hire of Zion City Illinois and George Hire at home. Funeral arrangements have not been annouced.

The Story Hour.

~ Miss Helen Smith will entertain the Children at the story hour at 1:30 Saturday afternoon at the public library. She has a pleasing message for the little peoplee.

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SAMUEL HYDE KILLED

Former Ligonier Youth TLoses Life Saturday in Auto Aceident at Crawiordsvyille

Samuel Hyde 19 year old son :of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hyde of Crawfordsville formally of this city was killed Saturday evening when the car he was driving was struck by a street car. He was returning home after spending the evening at a hoy friend house when the fatal accident occurred. He only lived a few minutes after the street car struck him. He leaves to mourn his loss his father and mother and the following sisters and brothers, Adelid, Charlotte Florence Rosemond, fharles Raymond, Joe and Walter. He was a

senior in the Crawfordsvilie high school and was planning to attend the University of Illinois next year. He was a member o fthe Ligonier High School before moving to Crawfordsville and was well know in this community, The funeral! was held Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hyde .and family have the sympathy of the community in the loss of son ‘and brother. i

Christmas - Pro2zram . ~ At U. B. ehurch tonight. Piano Solo—Marie Snyder. ' Prayer—Pastor. : : - Reading-—Velma Deardorff Solo—Mildred Nelson. ’ Duet (Cornet and Tromboiie) Esther Parker and Raymond Claudon. Anthem—Choir Duet— (Mirambaphone. and . Piano) Helen and William Cochran. Reading— Mildred Vance. - Offering = ' Pantomime. Treat _ Benediction . | ‘Both Teams Defeated. . Both the first and second boys baskethall teams were defated at Nappanee -last night by the following scores: - . | First. teams—Nappanee- 38—Ligonier 18. : Second team-—\Nappanee 29 — Ligojer 13. 'ﬂ January 8 the Ligonier boys play Wolf Lake there. e Leg Saving Device. Harold E. ‘“Red” @Grange financier of the football field, has made his first investment—a new Nash Special Six Roadster. No 101‘1ge1~ will the famous Redhead rumble over ‘the streets of Wheaton, Illinois in his memorable ice-wagon. Now *“‘Red” can enjoy the luxury of soft ballon tires and “spirited performance other than| that of his high priced legs. : . Rabbi to Speak on Jesus, _ Services wil lbe held at the Jewish Temple this Friday evening as usual beginning at 7:30 o’clock. Rabbi Juliug Mark will be in charge and will preach on the subject “Judaism and the Religion of Jesus” . Visitors are cordially welcomed. Religious school will not hold session this Friday or the folowing but ‘will resume on Jenuary Sth.

" Omne Day Vaecation There will be*but one day vacation for the Perry township centralized school and that day will be Christmas The fact that two weeks of school were lost by a defect in the heating plant has induced the school to make up a week of the lost time during the holiday period, G .

ok Te RS NETES ' b Thomas Meigha§ 1-%t Crystal Friday and Saturday. - % ¢ o Special Christig dinner at (hé American Cafe, St . ; Special Chrispms™ dinner at 'the American Cafef;? - There will bg?;é};ail\deliveries on Christmas Day, @ ' '.l-’(obbers,éll,ﬁ;gﬁ: o Warsaw library and got awag with $3O in cash. Joseph Kitson#left for. Chicago today to spend Chaffifias with relatives Corinne Gr m{ ““The Marriage Whirl” at Ciystaf Sunday and Monday. & i; - Eli Jacobs has geen confined to his home several ‘day#isufering from a Mrs. William “I'yrer 01 wost Seecad street who had been guite ill is much improved. ; = E John Hamilton was called to Blkhart Wednesdy by the death of a gister-inslaw: = Pt

Mrs. George W. Brown entertained Wednesday evéning in compliment to Miss Jaye Green. : Mr, and Mrs. Walter Robinson will entertain the Dr. IHostettler family of LaGrange Christmas. - ° . Lost—Brown leather mitfen with fur- around cuff. Finder please advise Annabelle Henney. = ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Albert. Turrell have gone to Zanesville, Chio® to spend Christmas with relatives. S Dr. Black reports the birth of a danghter this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bailey east of town. _ Mr .and Mrs. Tom Wagoner are in Klkhart to eat Christmas dinner wiht their son Dean and family. - - Mrs. W. W.:Kime will be taken to Goshen for treatment for double. vision. Her condition is cerious. Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Zimmerman and Mrs. 8. C. Sackett will spend Christmas with LaPorte friends . Miss Blanch Farsh accompanied by her mother will spend Caristmasg with the Milo Terry family at Columbus, Ohio. ; ; e Miss Cecelia Carney = will arrive home tonight from Chicago to spend the holidays wit hher mother Mrs. P. J. Carney. » Mr. and Mrs. Harry Howenstein are here from Chicago to attend ihe Green-Ince wedding which takes place Saturday evening. . P Elmo Weaver elecirical engineer of of Canton, Ohio will be a guest of his parents Mr. - and Mrs. Albert Weaver gver the week end © - = Elmer Klotz who for the past year has been building houses on contract in Mishawaka is home to spend the holidays with his family. : Miss Helen Green is home from Milwaukee to attend the wedding of her sister and to spend the holidays with her father John H. Green. : Mr. and Mrs. George Shobe of Mishawaka will spend Christmas here with his mother Mrs Sarah Shobe and with Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Shobe, 5

Dainty Corinne Griffith in *The Marriage Whirl”? She elopes with a man to reform him but he nearly Vwrecks her life. -See it next Sunday and Monday. : : The Albion New Era is greatly pleased over the defeat of the Churubusco basketball club by the Albion team ag the Busco club is a hard oné to beat. . ; 3 ‘Miss HEsther Parler is home for the holidays from Indiana Central co-1 lege at Indianapolis and William Benthine arrived from Purdue are home for the holiday vacation. : : Special Christmas dinner at the American Cafe. : &

CHRISTHAS CHEER | e ~ ATELKS HOME iTlllS AF ’l‘»i;lh(}ﬁ)‘\ LEYOTED v_'l‘U ‘ LITTLE FOLKS OOV LIGONIER : Wil SANTA CLAUS i a | ! : - | Every Child Between the Ages of !‘ Two and Twelve Yearss to Re- {- - ceive Christmas Gilt, l This Thursday afternoon December 124 is Santa Ciaus Dav at the Elks I‘nume for the children of Ligonier between the ages of two and twelve vears. - ' . - -Haech year g ('e:lsus:'is taken of, the voungsters in the city and a committee of ihe - Elks lodge produces a Santa Claus and gifts for all, The commiitee this year is g). G, Bowei, Tom Jeaneret Phil Schloss John Slutz and J .B. Schuit ~ Appropriate presents have begn pur chased for each little tot and the voungsters will assemble’ at the Blks parlors to receive _‘i.ix»::m“. : Ladies will be there to receive the little guests and to entertdin them !\.\lli!e they gaze upon Santa Claus and ‘his precious horde. o )‘{u child need feel any timidity in coming to . claim 2 present, i The parlors will. open at cne o’clock this afternoon and remain open until !:ull the little guests are served.. Thid. }_g‘ivin;x of presenty by the Elks is a beautiful custony p}‘az{‘ti'ced every vear. - o |

INJURED. IN FALL Hre. Lena Stanshury Fractures Leg ‘While. Returning Home From the Library Wednesday Evening. ‘ “ Mrs. Lena Stansbury, Ligonier librarian. is . confired to her Dbed at her South Cavin street home and is under the care of a trained nurse as the result of a fall on an icy walk resulting in the fracture of her left leg. Mrg. Stansbury was returning to her home from the library at the supper hour when®he accident occurred. The lady is very popular in her home city and.a host of friends will be sorry to learn of her misfortune, and they y;,lalml;e }‘p%ga;’ to render any assistance in théir power. ey Stansbury aside from filling mosgt ably the position of librarian is priesident of the Ligonier schook board. . ’ : ; Dr. Biack took Mrs. Stansbury to Goshen hospital this morning for an x-ray examination. o : - .« “The Pony Express® ° The tremendous enthusiasm “The Pony Express” has aroused throughout the country in convincing evidence that James Cruze the director has realized his ambition to make a new- kind of motion picture—what he terms the “historical reality” as opposed to the conventional ‘“historical romancs.” : ’ , “It was my idea’” admitted Cruze “to have “The Pony Express” like “The Covered Wagon’ historically correct as to the clothes worn and the locale of the scenes, but correct in spirit in atmo¢phere and in historical events.” ¢ . And that he has suceceded in accompiishing that very thing is attested to by the latidatory comments the epic production has evoked not only from inveterate moviegoers - and photoplay critics but from old frontiersmen and such - political notables as Vice-President Dawes, = Senator Shortridge of California and Senator Warren of Wyoming who hail it as a lving breathing historical document, . £ ’ - The story is woven around the efforts of the North and- South to control California, the newly discovered land of riches commanding the commerce of the Pacific just before the out break of the Civil War. In this effort the pony express pl@\fed a vital and dramatic part. Betty Compson, Ricardo Cortez, Ermest Torrence and Wallace Beery are the quartet of featured players. :

~_Reading Wins Favor, Much favorable comment has been heard during the past few days upon the reading ‘The Lost Word” which was presented last Sunday- evening at the Christian chrurch by Mrs. Porter, the pastor’s wife. Mrs. Porter .is an ordained minister and she present ed the great- sermon/ with a deep spiritual power as well as with the finishd technique of the skilled and experienced reader, It is rarely possible to have such a preacher appear beore our audiences. The people of Ligonier will eagerly await any further opportunities to hear her, . Eighty Trains in 24 Hours. : From 12 o’clock Tuesday night until 12 o'clock Wednesday night 80 trains passed the Ligonier station on the N. Y. C. railway and 50 of them were passenger trains. ~ Be sure to read Polly’s letter in this paper. !

» “'()RK}'_]‘() BEGIN AT ONCE John Kunkalman to Begin the Beauti- - rication of His Wawasee Property - , in Spring = e ; o : l It is assured that construction work ’bn the new :3400,009 Wawasee hotel is to begin at once. «It will occupy thej old Inn site on the north shore fonsmerly l‘gn()'wn as Cedar Beach. A«el.pong' the list of stockholders appears the name of Robert D. SBincluir, well known in Ligonier, 2 S ~ Another Ligonier resident deeply interested in the new hotel project is John Kunkalman. : - ‘ . This .gentleman recently acquired ‘a farm within striking distance of the hotel property. Now Mr. Kunkalman proposes to beautify his possess'ioﬂn by laying out pleasant walks and drives with attractive shrubbery and flower beds. He will have coustruct‘é.(l golf. tennis and ecroquet grounds to. be open to hotel guesis. The Kunkalman "landscape is to. become a place of beauty and delight: He may dispose of some lots near the shore line: . o , €. E. MEETING 5 : Fine Program Rendered at the Presbyterian Church Was One of . Great-Interest fo Alle . The C. E. Society of l'lnl* P_l‘esb;\"-‘; Leriag clxulw:l‘l‘]lm( an unusually fine meetine Monday évening. .= = - 1 .. The subject “Why is Christngas a Time of Joy?" was ably discussed by the members. o Mo ‘ Mary Reed Wright n‘-‘[ormea' member was home from Joliet 111., and - led the service. N - Mrs. Sutton assisted by Mrs. Arthur Reed at the- piano conducted the musical program. L o The specfal features. were a- violin selection by Louise v‘Reeg} aecompanied by her mother. A ~ Thére were thirty present. Much interest is sho\".’néili"these meetings which are steadily increasing in thembership. o Mrs.éacheler“thé‘ director was presented”with a beautiful vase,” . . .

© . Dredgzing Elkkart River. For the past three months Contractor Carl Erickson has had a force of men operating a big dredge in the south branch of the Elkhart. The project is what is sknown. as the Thumma ditch and the work® was promoted by the énion growers in the Wolf Take district. By ‘cleaning “out the drains mucli valuable land will be reclaimed, i e . While in the city Tuesday:H. G. Earnhart who resides near the improvement says the dredge Js kept avf work both day and night. The project started at Long lake and has less: than a mile to go, , ’ The fact that some lakes will: be lowered provoked ft.e opposition of fishermen hut after long litigation in the courts the dredging was authorized. - : o To Entertain Relatives, : Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Loy will entertain during the holidays Mr. and Mrs. Williar: Cramer of .I’h‘iludelphia; Nolen H. Loy, St Louis Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Gunile and daughter. Nedra Fort Wayne Also. for Christmas dinner they will have Mr. and Mrs. Claude ‘Loy and . daughter Genevie andv"\.&h'. and Mrs. Ray Loy of Ligonier. ~ Three Amishmen Pay Fines. Three Amish farmers Henry Hostetler, Eli Schmucker and Daniel! Yoder all living near- Napp&n}%e who were fined for refusing to send their children to school:and who went to jail rather than pay their fines changed their minds and have been released from jail after: paying the fines. The three men spent a week in jail, ‘Man Holds Job for 46 Years. John Eshenbaugh 8¢ of Nappanee has just completed ‘a long distance record for steady employment having worked for the Coppes Brothers & Cook Co., Nappanee for a period of 46 years iwthout having missed . one day. ; <

A Quiet Christas, : ~ Christmas prom}se,s to. be a very quiet day in Ligonier devoted to family gatherings and big dinners. ‘A very enjoyable time will be this evening— Christmas Eve—~when old St. INicholas will load the trees with presents. “. Dies in Oregon, ‘ . Word has been recdived here of tthe death of William-E. Robinson at his home in Portland Oregon. The deceased was a former resident of Ligonier employed in'%- Mier State bank. . " : - - Politician Steals Chickens. . William Watsen farmer and ,politician of I.eo was found guilty of chicken stealing. Sentence was with held until the defendant has time to file a motion for a new trial. : All Ligonier industrial plants and most of the stores will close for Christmas. - o : ‘Charles ‘Heermann sends the Banner as & Christmas ift to Mrd. E, G. Weyler at Independence, Kansas.

MONDAY THURSDAY

VOL. 59.N0.448

MOYEMENT STARTED FOR THE JANUE ._‘\l("l‘l"l{ E OF PA‘TEX'ﬂ‘ . SHING IN THIS CITY ..) s : ! Chamber “of Commerce Back of Pro- - lect Advanced by W, F. Kline & ’; - mon the Grocers 3 At the Chamber of Commerce meeting -at Hotel . Ligoniér Wednesday noon a project’ was acted upon looking to the establishment of a‘ patent swing the property of W. F. Kline & Son proprietors of the Star Grocery. The -twenty-four’ members of the Chamber present showed a deep interest -in the matter when their at‘tcmiunq\\'us called to it by President Lyon and en motion 'a cdmmittee composed of W, W. Wood, A: B. Weaver and W.H Bender was appointed to investigate the proposition und._lyport. : S 'The Klines have had. about ' a thousand of the swings manufactyred and they found:®a ready sale. .The swing is 'made in different sizes and folds up like a book. It has been exhibited at two Grand Rapids furniturg shows and has attracted favorable attention, i g ~ In speaking of the invention W. F. Kliné expressed his desire to have the article manufactured in Ligonfer.., - -It is believed that the old faectory plant of the:Fibre furniture company c¢ould be utilized for the purpose of making the swings in this eity, . President Lyon also called upon the merchants of Ligonier to push the sale of .Coulter’s bread. He said- it is g‘:ood bread and should be used. in: every household of Ligonier in order to' support a worthy Rome institution. .: - VA committee composed of Leland Thompson: W. . 8.-Inkks and i 1, Koon wds named to urge thp attendance of members of the Chamber of (‘um_nwrco ‘ ! : , : K. F. Mugge will be voted in as a meéember -of the- organization at the next meeting, ! . . Betore adjournment a motion prevailed that hereafter meeting be héld Friday noon instead of Wednesday, consequently the next meeting cf the chamber will fall en Friday January 81996 %

Christian Chureh Notes, & - Owing to the bmy season it will be impossible for the church to\ﬁesent thep lay Sunday evening which had been announced _earlier. This s a natter of regret to all concerned, but is.unavoidable. The pastor Rev. Porfer ‘\f';ill ;xpeak both morning and evening, the evening sermon being a New Ye'gu's Forward look. - ' - -Bible -s¢hool will gonvene at 10 o'clock. An urgent.invitation te attend all services is extended by the church abd the pastor. : . ' - Big Blaze at Portland. - , ' "The worst fire in the history of Portland entailed a loss of between $500,000 and $BOO,OOO early Tuesday when -thel arge ‘faur-story Weiler husiness - bloek - covering a full half square. in -the heart of the business section of teh' city ~was completely razed by flames, believed to have started from a - short circuit in the wiring in the 'elevator shaft in the department store. Thel oss is only partly..covered by insurance. : . . e e Reyally Entertained. . On Sunday, evening December 20 at 6 o’clock the employees of the Ligonier .Telephone Co. were royally entertained at the Harry E. Inks home with a sumptuous turkey dinner, A Xmas ‘tree with games and mausie were the plgasyres o fthe evening until at.a late hour Santa Claus with a well “filled basket made his appear: ance to the surprise of al]. Everyone had a merry good’time wishing Xmas came more than onceé a year. -~ Doing Fine Business. E. G. Franks and son Stanley are doing a fine business at Vero Beach, Florida. They have opened a place for the.-washing and simonizing of Automobiles and have all they can do, . Helping the Needy. : Baskets of prbvisions were today being distributed to all needy families found in the city in order to promote Christmas cheer. Such families are not numerous in Ligonier, - - Home For Christmas, - H. R. Rice of Birmingham Alabama is here to spend Christmas with hi§ fathey, Marlin Rice, Mr. Rice has been north buying onions and potatoes. He is in the brokerage business. ; e>>i % 3 2 ! Heavy Mail Matter. - From Monday morning until noon to day 288 sacks of mail were despatched from the Lionier postoffice- and 233 received. The number of Christmas post cz%r‘d‘s cancelled was 20,000. Miss Maude King ‘will spend Christ mas with relatives in Clyde Ohio.