Ligonier Banner., Volume 60, Number 32B, Ligonier, Noble County, 30 September 1926 — Page 1
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GORRUPTION OF KLAN DRAGON 15 EXPOSED
BY PROBE COMMIITTEE OF IN DIANA REPUBLICAN . EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION
Amazing Story of Sordid Politics Un der Regime of Man Now Serying Prison Term. »
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Sept. 29—Revelation of a gigantic super-govern-ment within the state of Indiana over which David C. Stephenson at the zenith of his power as grand dragon of the Hoosier Ku Klux Klan held sway was promised today by Thos. Adams of Vincennes head of a probe committee of the Indiana republican editorial association. The committee has been delving foy months into the political activities of Stephenson who is now serving a lifg sentence in the state prison at ‘Michigan City for the murder of Miss Ma.dgej Oberholtzer an Indianapolis girl. Documents of an astounding nature, letters, pictures and other evidencq have come into pessession of the com, mittee which show conclusively thaf Stephenson’s “word was law in Indiana,” that he manipulated appointments and forced courts to do his bidding under threat of political destruction. Adams said. ‘ More than 50 of Stephenson’s former lieutenants who feel their chief was made the scapegoat to hide the political sins of the men they claim he plaeed in power are aiding in the investigat.on according to Adams. Some of these former lieutenants oy “klockards” have made signed statements, Adams announced revealing for the first time the story of Stepheny son’s mysterious political power built on the foundation of the Klu Klux Klan organization. i These confessions according -td Adams tell of framed charges against the state highway commission; of corrupt methods in the last session of the state legislature of the sale of various bills and who got the money; and of contracts made in writing to control the acts of public officials both in city and state government in Indiana, Evidence in the hands of the committee Adams announced shows that Stephenson made candidates he backed “sign on the dotted line” by drawing up formal contracts to let him dictate appointments to be made by them when they took office. e Even the jury sysetm of the state was corrupted under the evil influence of the Stephenson system, Adams asserted. He said information had been uncoverede that word was passed ouf from Stephensons office in Indianapolis to “do’ ’and “don’t” in cases in which the klan dragon was interested and that juries followed these orders. " “Stephenson forced a superoath into the vitals of the public officials and leaders who allied themselves with hig machine and made them like it,” Adams said the investigation had shown. “This superoath was greater than the oath of constitutional authority and any official who took theoath by so doing automatically resigned his office for the office itself was vacated by the act of the superoath. This is the opinion of jurists who have ex, amined a copy of the original oath.”
Judge Schutt Busy.
Judge J. B. Schutt had a rather busy session of his court Tuesday evening in city hall. George Sack paid a fine and costs of $40.70 on a plea of guilty to reckless driving. He is restrainec from operating his car on any highway but the one used in going to and returning from his home in the country. Failure to obey the court order will cost him his automobile license. Miss Blanch Shobe paid a fine on the complaint of Rollin Bailey charging her with sprinking his children with a lawn hose as they passed her residence. ' . G. Harris a tourist paid a fine of $144 on a charge of operating his car with an open muffler, the complaint being filed by State Highway Officen Donovan. i
Busy at Work.
Marion Reese was home the first of the week to visit his family in this city. He is employed at South Whitley where he has the contracts to dq the brick and stone work on a Baptist churech and a big hotel being erectec by W. H. Hicks the millionaire printer. ‘Wednesday morning Mr. Reese accompanied by Lon McNutt as assistant returned to his work. |
Rob Fiiling Station.
Two well dressed and unmasked bandits early Monday robbed a Standard oil filling station at Valparaisd and escaped with $285 . after they bound and giagged the attendant. ; : f ,Easy. s " “Basy’ is the word which stands out in orange letters so prominently on the delivery truck of Weirs hardware. It calls attention to the Fasy Wash, ing machine. e :
" LIGONIER. NOBLE COUNTY, INDIANA. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 801926
TRACE BONDS TO SMITH
Witness in DaughterY-Miller Conspiracy Case Tells of Securities Being Found Over in New York
NEW YORK,September 29—Five Liberty loan bonds with a value of $40,000 that formed a part of the $391,000 “commission” paidl John T. King for rushing a $7,000,000 claim through the alien property custodian’s office, were traced to Jesse W. Smith today in the Daughtery-Miller conspiracy case. ‘ The name of Smith described as Harry M. Daughtery’s “Man Friday” has flitted through the 15days of the trial. It first was mentioned when if was testified that Smith helped fo acquaint Richard Merton German mental magnate with Thomas W. Miller and assistants to Daughtery. Then it was shown that Smith got half of the $50,~ 000 “retainer” Merton gave King. Today Edward H. Toland an assis, tant in the attorney general’s office told how he traced to Smith $40,000 of the bonds sold in 1922 thru the Washington brokerage firm of W. H. Hibbs,
MEETS WITH ACCIDENT
Fayette Lepird Has Bone in Right Leg Broken Between His Knee and Hip :
Fayette Lepird has a broken bong in his right leg between the knee and hip, the result of an accident at his resort known as the Maples on Lincoln Way West. : ~ About one o’clock Tuesday Mr. Lepird stepped from the door of his new dance pavilion to enter his home. He had barely touched the ground when a motor truck driven by a Cromwell man backed into him, pinning him against the wall with the result indicated. The injured man was car-‘ ried to his bed and Dr. Black summoned who rendered surgical attention. : ' The truckman had just unloaded flooring for the new building and was on the point of returning to Cromwell. Instead of going forwar(d he put his gears in reverse and backed up. . 8 Mr. Lepird is a very heavy man more than 60 years of age and the injury is a serious ome. He is liable t be confined to his bed a long time.
Death of Asher Erdly
Asher Erdley aged about 66 years died of apoplexy Monday - night at his home near Wolf Lake;l He was one of the best known onion raisers and dealers in Noble county and numbred his friends by the legion. Hq was a member of the Ligonier lodgg of Elks and of other fraternal orders, Mr. Erdley made may visits to thig city and had many friends here. Surviving are three sisters and a brother. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Page at the house at 2 o’clock Wed, nesday afternoon with burial at thgq Sparta cemetery. ‘
Big Bridge Party.
Mesdames Albert B. Weaver and Myron Kirkland gave a bridge party at the Kirkland home Tuesday evening tq more than fifty guests, serving delicate refreshments. The affair was, an elaborate and happy one. Among the out of town guests were the wife and daughter of Dr. Weaver Churubusco, Mrs. Gloria Graham Weich, Mrs. Anna Green Poyneer and Mrs. Robert Sinclair of Chicago.
H. S. Carnival Oect. 8 and 9.
Preparations are being made for a school carnival even greater and better than the one of last year. There will be more ‘performances and more booths and many new attractions. . Come and enjoy,the fun. Your presence will be appreciated by the school
Some: Fine Pears.
Bert Tumbleson has placed on display in the Banner office a fine ex; hibit of russet pears. One branch from the tree held one dozen perfect specimen, two falling off ten remain on the stem. They were grown on a tree at his home in the south part of town.
Assoeciation Meeting.
Carl Hostetter of Ligonier president of the Noble County Cow Testing Association has announced the next meet ing to be held at Albion Thufsday October 14th at 7:30 P. M. James Hilton from the Dairy Departmetn Purdue will be present. )
Teachers’ Picnic. \ The teachers of the public schools motored to the Raubert cottage at Naticro .Beach on Monday immediately after the close of school where they, enjoyed a sumptuous picnic dinner-and a delightful evening spent in singing and visiting. |
Bake Sale.
~ Circles number two and three of the Methodist Aid Society will hold g sale of baked goods at Kline’s Grocery Saturday morning. Sale to begin at ten o’clock. Escalloped potatoes pip, llng hot ready for your dinner.
Being compelled to vacate our present location we have moved to 3rd ldoor in rear of Banner office on Second street. Your patronage solicited. Geo. Freese’s Sons. 32bit?
BANDITS AT STURGIS TRY BANK ROBBERY
SCREAMS OF CHILD FRIGHTEN ROBBERS AWAY WITHOUT ANY LOOT i
Cashier Wilson Roose Refuses to Stick ’Em Up and is Hit On the Head With Revolver. :
Cashier Wilson Roose of the Sturgis: National Bank is the hero in a daring bank robbery attempt in the Michigan town Tuesday a little before noon. : - Mr. Roose a former bank examiner and quite well known in Ligonier, refused to put up his hands and in a scuffle with one of the four robbers was hit over the head with a revolver, Ligonier police were notified of theg robbery attempt and kept a lookouf for the fugitives who were thought to have headed towards this city. A dispatch from Sturgis tells the story as follows: “The screams of a 7-year-old boy and the daring resistance of Wilson Roose cashier frustrated.the plans of four bandits to rob the Sturgis National Bank here this morning at 11:40 o’clock. The bandits succeeded in making their getaway but without any loot. “Cashier Roose and three young| lady clerks were on duty at the bank when the unmasked bandits entered with guns drawn and commanded al} within to hold up their hands. Mrs, Bonfiglio of this place who was in the bank with her children was held at bay at the point of a gun by one ofl the bandits two of the men stood guard over the young lady clerks and the fourth attempted to compel Cas3 hier Roose who was at his desk outside the bank cages to place his hands in the air. He refused and a scuffle ensued. The bandit hit the cashier over the head with his gun, inflicting several bad wounds. Child’s Screams Give Alarm “As the bandits entered with drawn guns their actions frightened little Louis Bonfiglio aged 7 and he immediately began to send forth screams that attracted passersby on the out, side of the bank and soon a crowq had assembled. The bank rtobbers fearing capture fled from the bank, without loot and hurried to their waiting automobile. The alarm was sounded but it is said 15 minutes elapsed before the officers or the city police could be located and by that time the bandits had presumably made good their getaway. ‘“The four yeggs appeared to range in ages from 25 to 40 years. All were well dressed. Descriptions of their car, give nby persons along the street differeed. Some said they were traveling in a Hupmobile touring can while others said the machine was & Cadillac. Several persons described the automobile as a touring car and others were of the opinion that it was a sedan. Stories also varied as to the license plates on the car, the majority gtating that thep lates were of the 1926 Indiana issue. ) “Mr. Roose the- cashier was taken to his home and his wounds wereg dressed. His remarkable daring in refusing to obey thec ommand of the bandit despite the fact that a gun was leveled at him, is believed to have saved the bank funds. ; “The attempted robbery is the firsf in thehistory of Sturgis and as theq report was sent to neighboring cities and towns a stir of excitement was created in Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana. John Whitman of Sturgis is president of the bank; J. C. Fetter of Kendallville vice presiy dent; Wilson Roose cashier and Don Frank assistant cashier. Mr. Frank was at his lunch at the time. - “The bandits’ car headed south out of Sturgis and calls were first flash~ ed to officials in the towns and citieq located in the direction the robbers had started. : b
Auto Driver Confesses.
It has developed that Otto Goeltzenleuchter’s car was the one which struck and killed eight year old Carl Bailey at Auburn last Monday. Goeltzenleuchter who lives in Auburn had picked up the boy’s lifeless form and stated that he had seen a light cax whizzing from the scene of the accident. : : e Several witnesses were examined at a coroner’s inquest and when Goeltzenleuchter was confronted by evidence that others had seen blood on the bumper of his car he finally admitted that his car “must have struck the boy.” e : : Coroner Adams said he would return a verdict of accidental death. ; i S o - | Take Notice @~ All members who expect to attend |the district convention of the W. R. |C. at Auburn shonld try to be at the ‘depot next Wednesday evening Octeber 6 unless going by auto. Let us have a large number of our order to |go and have a good time. : . President) . 3abat
BACK FOR TRIAL
Alleged Burglar of W. 6. Roberts - Home Fugitive From Justice held . at Cleveland to be Returned
Harry G. Madden fugitive from justice and who' escaped from Sheritf ‘William Huffman on August 12 1924 is to be brought back here for trial if thep lans of county officials arg successfully carried out. . Madden is charged with burs glary. It is alleged he entered the home of W. G. Roberts at Kendallvill on April 12 1924 and stole a watch land chain Elk’s charm belonging to Mr. Roberts the money bank of Robert, Orndorff containing about $5 and a pair of buck skin gloves of Crawford Orndorff. | Madden was arrested in May of the same year. in Ohio and brought back for trial. His case had been postponed pending a cash bond of $l,OOO which he failed to secure. Last July Madden who is regarded as ac lever person was arrested on § charge of burglary at Lakewood, 0., a suburb of Cleveland. He was taken into custody following an expensive dinner party which it is said he was giving in honor of a wealthy gir] friend. When the case was tried Mad, den succeeded in slipping out of thg clutches of the law and Prosecuton Lincoln of the Noble-Whitley circuit court was informed of the matter, Prosecutor'Lintoln wired officials af Cleveland to hold Madden until Thursday when N’ob‘l‘e county officials play to take him into custody and bring| him back for trlal. : l Sunday Crawford Orndorff went to Albion and signed special requisition lpapers to have Madden returned. Thqg papers were f+rwarded to Governor lJaokson at Indianapolis and as soon as returned Sheriff Singleton will leave for Cleveland to bring back the l‘elusive prisoner.
Given a Welcome Home.
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Schloss arrived home last evening from their honey‘moon amid showers of rice and good wishes from their many friends who greeted them at the station. They were hustled into .an old fashioned chgriot and driven all. over town to, the accompaniment of tin cans and laughter. Open house was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Inks all evening where refreshments were served to all those who participated in the fun. S ‘The marrigge of Miss Josephine : and. M 7. Phil; Schloss .was: solegfiefi last Saturday evening at the Presbyterian Manse in the presence of a few close friends. The bride was beautifully gowned in a French model of rose velvet and beige lace wearing a corsage of Killarney roses and baby’s breath. ; ~ Mr. and Mrs. Schloss will make their home in Ligonier. i ‘.
James Schuft Selected.
Jamels Schutt of Ligonier has been selected as a member of the Indiana University men’s Glee Club. . The personnel of the Glee Club for this year has been announced by Professaor D. D. Nye of the school of music, and includes 61 students about half of whom have had previous experiencé with the Glee club. The group was selected from an unusually large number which appeared for try‘outs each night of the first week of school. ’ :
The club will make its first appearance at convocation December 15 and special programs and .music probably will be prepared for Homeoming. The club this year will consist of 20 first tenors, 22 second tenors 12 first basses and seven second basses. Rehearsals will be held every Wedneday night according to Professor Nye. . Lo
Mrs. Franks Writes.
Mrs. Ernest Franks in a letter written from Vero Beach, Florida sayd that their town suffered no damaged during the storm there recently, but it was the worst she has gver experfenced. She and her neighbor have been very busy swing for those unfortunate farther south. Besides four-: teen' dresses they have made many other garments. | W ~ The Citrus fruit orchards are being put in shape for their_season of bearing. At the present there is pre, haps not an orange in the entire state of Florida says Mrs. Franks.
Meeting of Progress Club.
. The first regular meeting of tha Progress club for the new year was held at the home of Mrs. Myron Kirkland, Miss Foote bemg hostess. The work for the year will be of a miscellaneons nature, there being no central theme for study. This promises to be interesting. .~ Mrs. Evanna Smith gave a talk on “Nature Trees”’ and Miss Christner a talk on “Protection of Trees and Flowers” Both were much enjoyed. | .. Draws Heavy Fine. i ~ Frank Johnson entered a plea of guilty to having liquor in-his possession when arraigned in the city court at Kendgllville Tuesday evening and was assessed a fine of $lOO and cotssy amounting to $l4O which ‘he paid. A six months sentence to the state penal arm also imposed was suspended.
EXPOSITION OPENS WITH BIE CROWE
DORRS THROWN OPEN WEDNES. DAY EVENING TO ACCOMMODATE LARGE CROWD ;
Ligonier School Band and the Herman Sack Orchestra Furnish Execellent | : Musie :
; " The Exposition and Auto Show at the Foster barn under direction of the Ligonier American Legion Post, had a very. auspicious opening last night with good music gnd other entertainment to please the big crowd. - The festivities opened with an excellent concert given by the Ligonier school band and the Herman Sack orchestra exectited fine musical selections during:the evening. ; The exposition: closses Saturday night. The prgoram for Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be found elsewhere in this issue of the Banner. - There are 25 very attractive booths at the Exposition with beautiful displays of merchandise. The firms having booths are all local'gnd the names follow: : i Ligonier Electric Shop, Farmers Co-operative Elevator Co., John Kunkalman, Kimmell Realty Co., Mrs. Olive Cuppy, Weir’s Hardware, J. L. Levy & Son, Schrock the Florist, Farmers &Merchants Trust Co., Griffith’y Drug Store, Hermgn Sack, Artificial Ice Co., The Foster Shoppe, Loy’s Book Store Mier State Bank, Weavers Hardware, The Leadere, Citizens Bank, P. J. Carney Clothing Store, Binks Jewelry Store, E. Jacobs & Co., Betty Lambs Beauty® Shop, Harry Holderness, American Legion.
Cloud Burst Hits.
A veritable cloud burst blocking traffic struck territory about twaq miles west of Fort Wayne about one o’clock Thursday afternoon and the west bound Indiana Service corporation bus was unable to get thorough. The water almost covered the head lights on the bus, according to one man who went -out to the scene of the flood and turned back to this city. The Fort Wayne. bus was very late The worst of the flood seems to be near the G. R. & I. viaduct on the Lincoln highway where the water was not far from six feet deep. It is said that the water was six inches to three feet deep over the road for some distance either way.—Columbia City Post. : i w
Warms Up His Kittie.
“Kittie was shivering and must have been cold, so I started a fire to warm her up” little Dick Kitson son of Mr. and Mrs. Lower Kitson of North Man» chester told his mother. - Looking out of the house smoke was seen pouring from the garage and a call sent for the North Manchester fire department, and the fire was extinguished before much damage had been done. ' The youngster had piled straw oven the kitten and then set fire to the straw. The kitten escaped. g
Dies in Whitley.
Mrs. MaryA . Miner wife of William H. Miner died suddenly Thursday morn/ ing at her home southwest of Columbia City on what is known as the old Heinly farm in Columbia township. Mrs. Miner had been in. poor health for some time, but the last few days she had been feeling fairly well. She was found dead in bed by her husband about three o’clock Thursday morning. Death was due to heart trouble. : }
Gets Life Sentence.
Paul Bailor aged 26 formerly of Decatur was found guilty on a charge of criminal assault on a nine yean old girl by Special Judge C. L. Teeter in Allen circuit court and sentenced to a life term in the state prison at Michigan City. On the witness stand the girl stated that Bailor accosted her as she was returning home from Sunday school lgst April. i
Fined For Assault.
Stanley Felta of near Valparaiso was fined $lO and costs and sent tog jail for 30 days Saturday for kicking his 12 year old son while drunk. The boy his face bleeding staggered into the home of sheriff+ W. B. Forney of Valparaiso and reported his father’s deed. y ; i e
Dies of Injuries.
Martin J. Field 60 retired farmer living at North Manchester died Monday évening at theé Huntington hospital from a fractured skull caused by a limb falling on his head while hd was cutting timber near’ Servia. The i;widow and three chidren survive. . Kerosene Deliver. - - ~ Beginning Friday October 1T will ‘make no deliveries of oil and gasoling on Tuesdays and Thursdays until further notlce. B Crockett; %
DAMAGES IN ROAD SUITS
Rosella Smurr Gets $1,566 and Ora Bohler $1,475 For Land East of Waterloo On Reappraisement
The resistance to the state highway commission offered by Mrs. Rosella Smurr and Ora E. Bohler owners of land needed for the new paved road on the T-C pike between Waterloo and the Nodine crossing proved profitable The rejected offers made for theirj land by the commission and condemnation suits were filed in the DeKalb circuit court. Appraisers who fixed the value of the land awarding Mrs. Smurr $1,566.75 and Mr. Bohler $l,475. This about seven times as much a 8 Bohler was offered by the commission and three and one-half times as much as was offered by Mrs, Smurr Mr.Bohler approved the award and said lee would file no objections. Mrs. Smurr has not been seen since the awards. i ]
Presbyterian Chureh Notes.
Last Sunday’s sermon topic was: “Lessons from Florida Hurricane” It received favorable comment. - : - The congregation was much pleased with the new carpet and decoration Other improvements are discussed. ‘Coming events of importance are: 1. The Communion Service Oct. 3 at 10:45. 2 Rally Day Oct. 10. For this day we hope to have an out of town speaker. The Men’s Class will resume its session Rally Day at 9:30. In making your plans for the falj and winter do not forget to give a place to\ the church. A churchlesy Ligonifer-would not suit most people. Why npt show your interest in thq church now? : ;
Methodist Chureh Notes.
Progress is being mgde on church repairs. The roof will soon be completed. The decorators have begun their work. - , The Sunday school and church servoice will be held at the city hall Sunday morning at 9:30 and 10:45. No evening service. An important meeting of the board of Trustees and Stewards is called for. Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the parsonage. Let every member plan to be present.
Barnum to Prison.
Deputy Sheriff E. J. Parker of Abion; Attorney Clarence Finley and Gloyd Gaff escorted Clarence Barnum of Kendallville to the state penal farm Tuesday where he will serve a sen&engg _of s% . months for violation of the liquor law. BT s
Removing Gar and Degfish.
The state conservation commission is acting in an effort to rid the lakes of gar and other pirate fish. They caught and killed near 1,000 gar and dogfish during the past several daysg on Crooked lake near Angola and are now working on Lake Gage.
NEWS NOTES
Mrs. Lina Thisebro of = Pottsville, Pa., is a guest of her nieces the Missesl Lina and Clara Herald. f Miss Hortense Christner was a dinner guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry * Gilbert the first day of tha week. ¢ ; The Rebekha lodge will meet at their hall tonight at 7:30. Every member please be present as there will be important business. LOST—Gentleman’s - Elgin white gold watch, initials “D. C.” engraved on back of case. Finder please return to Banner office. Reward. ~ Alice, little. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Duke had her tonsils removed in Dr. Lane’s office this morn, ing. Monroe Ott of Benton township has been accepted as g juror in the John Hall murder trial now on in the superior court at Elkhart. ; " Dr. Martin this week entertained his mother of ‘LaOtto and his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Elton Broughton of Grand Rapids Mich. i When the Chamber of Commercd meets Friday noon October 8 a part of the business to be transacted by the body will be the election of officers. ‘W. A. Brown of Toledo retired N. Y. C. conductor after 50 year’s service, was here today mingling with his boy hood playmates including G. M. Zimmerman. ; _ : Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miller have the following guests this week from Chi, cago: Hyman Miller, Charles Wechter mother, wife and children, Mrs. A. M, Kernesky. - T Mrs. Graham Lyon was able to leave a Fort Wayne hospital the first of the week for an automobile ride with Mr. Lyon. She will be brought home in a couple of weeks. : i Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Cooper entertained at.dinner last Sunday in honor of the gixth birthday of their grandson ;,'Judson _Dillon, who is staying with them to attend school in, Ligonier. * Donald Gilbert came from Goshen ‘where he is attending college and spent Wednesday night with his parents 'Mr..and Mrs. Harry Gilbert. He was accompanied by Howard Schirtz ‘4 coMoge chem, oo b 0 _Ladies of the Perry Township Homq Division: will meet: Wednesday OctoS ey
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VOL. 60 NO. 898
GHARLES D. PRICE HILLED BY THE CARS
FATALLY INJURED TUESDAY MORNING AT COLUMBIA CITY WHERE HE HAD DRIVEN
Remains of Prominent Noble County -Farmer Brought to Ligonier Tues- : day Evening,
~Charles D. Price aged 66 years killed by the cars Tuesday morning at Columbia City. was born _west of Ligonier and spent his entire life in Noble county. He was united in marrigge to a Miss Damey and ten children was born to them all living and married at this time. % Mr. Price was a prominent farmen and a highly respected citizen. The remains were brought to Ligonier in the Brown ambulance Tuesday evening. The funeral will be held from the Sparta church Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock with burial in the Sparta cemetery. .
1 - The Columbia City Post gives the following account of the accident: . “Charles D. Price a farmer residing on Route 2 out of Kimmell, Noble county was struck by the south bound Panhandle motor train Tuesday morning at the Ellsworth street crossing just east of the depot and pcrhaps fatally hurt. He has at least four broken ribs on the left side which penetrated the lung and also penetrated through the musce wall of the chest but not through the skin thus permitting air to pass through the punctures in the lungs making the chest puff up and the air spread under the skin clear down, to the bicep part of his left arm. “Other injuries consisted of a broken nose broken middle finger on his left hand, laceartions on the left side of his face which required a number of stitches to close and he was bleeding from his nose and ears. He was in a semi-conscious state and while his injuries were being dressed he kept appealing to the “teacher” not to hurt him. He seemed to be suffering terribly and knew nothing of the ac‘cident and could not converse with those about him. ‘ : _“Mr. Price drove egpt on Ellsworth ‘eét In his" Ford touring car. He had a calf tied in the back seat of the car, as he was taking it to the Daniel Bros. slaughter house. The train wag sounding its whistle but Price did not seem to heed it. Fred Clark yelled at hini to look out but he kept right on "going. The car had nearly cleared the ltr.ack when the engine struck the rear of the machine. “The impact of the engine on the rear of the car whirled the maching around so that the front part of the Ford was then in the path of the on coming train. Another bump from the engine again knocked the car around so that the Ford was headed right down the track, the same way that the train was going. The Ford kept on running in spite of the damage that had been inflicted upon it, and Mr Price was sitting up in the drivers seat weaving from side to side as the auto bounced down the track cver theq ties. It ran for perhaps fifty feet before F.O. Smith and Carl Kneiss counld get to it to stop it. The train was quickly brought to a stop as it was slowing down for the stalion before the collision occurred. The Ford did not upset and Mr. Price was not knovk ed out of the machine: Neither was the calf and latter seemed to be uninjured. It was later taken down fa the slaughter house.” g
U. B. Notes.
Friday evening at 7:30 thé Annual Literature Meeting of the Women’s Missiongry Association and Otterbein Guild will convene in the church parlors. : e ~ Sunday services. : - ‘Sunday School af 9:30. Divine Worship—lo:4s “Victory Dayu = Christian Endeavor—Rally Day 6:00 Evening = Service 7:oo—“Young People; Past and Present.” : ‘Monday BEvening at 7:30. Monthly Official Bogrd Meecting. Tuesday the all day Missionary Rally of the United Brethren Women and girls of Elkhart and Noble counties. R ;
Community Meeting.
. "More than fifty guests attended a community meeting held Tuesday even ing -at the pleasant country home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Loy north of Ligonier. A most enjoyable program was rendered consisting of speaking. declarations, reading and singing. Toothsome refreshments were served and a delightful evening spent. « These meetings will be held at intervals during the fall and winter in that communlty.* ‘ - . Russel Green will move with his family from Martin street to the residence recently vacated by the M. B Lindsey family and Mr. and Mrs. Ben by tho Qreew tamlly.. c monrpastmrnu