Ligonier Banner., Volume 60, Number 51B, Ligonier, Noble County, 10 February 1927 — Page 2

gz Christmas Saving Club Now Open for Membership ‘Here again you have the opbortunity to accumulate money in this ecasy and most -satisfactory way. By taking membership in one or more classes and making regular weekly payments for fifty weeks you can have any desired amount for next year’s Christmas shopping, or for any other purpose. : Why not make your .d'ecision now? Your first payment makes vou a niember. No fees. No trouble. - CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP _ Weekly o payments B ' : : o 50 weeks $025 $O5O $lOO $ 200 $ 5.00 Total pay’ts . . : o ' with interest $12.75 25.50 51.00 102.00 255.00 ' AND MANY OTHER CLASSES The Mier State Bank Ligonier’s :Largest ‘Bank | " 'Ligonier’s Oldest Bank . . A Million Dollar Bank

Baby Chicks

~ Thisyear we can furnish you with baby chicks. - Qu‘: chicks are home hatched—none shipped in. See us for your ponltry needs this year.. Come in now and place your order for chicks for later delivery. | - PURINA feeds for baby chicks produce results. We will unload a fresh car of feed in abouttwo weeks. Stop g=mbling with your baby chicks-feed the safe way-Purina feed. Ask your neighbor. Also a complete line of poultry supplies, brooders, incubators and feed See us first. Place orders now for baby chicks. % WEIR'S TF = T E———TnE WINCHESTER son ——

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Published every Monday and Thursday and entered the Postoffice at Ligonier, Indiana, as setond ‘class “matter.

Fifth Wife Jails Husband 75

A 76-year old man led away tq jail Monday to await trial on charges of non-support preferred by his fifth wife. ' 1 _The defendant—Albert Shepard R. F. D. No. 5 South Bend—pleaded not guilty when arraigned in city court at South Bend. “We were married about a year ago,” Mrs. Shepard told City Judge Chester L. DuComb, “and Albert has been dependent on me all that time. My son by a former marriage lives with us and he and Albert haven’t ‘been able to get along so I've filed suit for divorce.” Her husband was not represented by counsel at the city court arraignment Monday and being unable to obtain bond he was ordered confined to the count jail pending trial.

Committee Selects Club Leader.

Arthur Morris, who jdentified him self as a member of the champion livestock demonstration ‘team in Noble county last year, has been selected by the executive committee of the farm bureau to act as county leadel) for livestock, corn and potato clubs during the coming year. The selection was made with the view of more frequent club visitations and development of leadership among club members. Arthur is 18 years of age and has had considerable club and farni experience: ¢

Six Men to Hang.

Six men stolid and showing the dull pallor of prison confinement arg waiting in the county jail for Friday and death. They have been convicted of leading the break from the state prison at Joliet, 111., last summer in which Deputy Warden Peter Klein was clubbed and hacked to death. All six were caught with in a few days after they had gained ‘their freedom.

“Speed” Bradford and His Star “4” “Speed” Bradford and his Star “4” arrived here Tuesday at 1:27 P. M, on the first lap of the 3,000 mile “race of a century’ sponsored by Fred Kiester local star dealer. Bradford’s stop in Ligonier was a little less than five minutes and this time was consumed by giving away candy kisses and pennies to the children. About -100 people gathered in front of the Crystal on Cavin street to see “Specd” and his famous smile.

Nappanee Man Arrested.

Otis L. Smith of Nappanee ownher of a second hand furniture store Nappanee was arrested by ‘Deputy Sheriff Frank Knisley and Officer ‘Harold Waterman of the Goshen police force charged with assault and battery on his wife. Smith pleaded not guilty in the Goshen city couri and his trial was set for mext Tuesday. . : A

Negro is Held for Shooting.

Norris Wallace, 21, colored, of Elkhart, who has been a fugitive since December 5, was arrested at Elkhart Friday night and is held on a charge of assault with intent to kill. Wallace is said to have confessed that he shot three times at Mrs. Cherrie Allen, dnd also at Tommy Clark, both colored. :

Managers Meet.

~ Managers of the L. R. Lepird & Co., ‘stores in Indiana and Michigan were here Wednesday attending a convention of the store managers. The ‘business sessions were held at Hotel Ligonier where luncheon was served to the ‘delegation at noon.” :

To Rebuild Stores.

Work has ‘been ‘started clearing away the debris of the $75,000 fire which destroyed the Mawids - clothing store and J. A. Moore furniture stor at Garrett a week ago. Plans are being - made to rebuild both buildings. ‘ L

Indiana Gelfer Medalist.

Mi's, .Robert Gibson of Kendallville was medalist in the qualifying rounds of the annual Miami Beach woman’s championship golf - tourney at Miami Florida with a score of 82 over théa Bay Shore course. ' - sl S L

Deposits in School Bank $9,245 Goshen school® children - have - to their credit in Goshen banks $9,245.50 The report for last week ‘shows that $408.33 were deposited by all schools. It is hoped to pass the $lO,OOO mark this month. : g

To Address Democrat Editors'-'

Senator James A. Reed of Missouri will be the principal speaker at the mid-winter banquet of the ilndiana democratic editorial association, it was announced. . 2 PeSALY :

Mishawaka Man Dies.

John Quincy Swanger, 94, a veteran of the civil war and one of the-oldest residents of Mishawaka, died ‘Sunday after a brief illness. ° s CHRISTIAN ‘SCIENOE SOCIETY Services in Weir Block. - : mdwsum mﬁs *’-'A.{Bf_.' . ‘Leéfison Sérmon 11:00 AM. = Wednesday ~gvetiug _fesbimonial neeting 8:00 P. M.

' THE LIGONIER BANNEK, LIGONIER, INDIANA.

_ The undstsigned will offer at puh-| lic sale two miles east of Syracuse on | the cement ‘county line road, sale to| commence at 12:30 o'clock on - | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The following property to-wit: = | 2 head of horses—black mare 15| vears old, weight 1400, gray mare 14 years old weight 1400. ; 15 Head of Cattle—Jersey cow 8 years old, will be fresh in September, Jersey cow 9 years old, fresh by day of sale, Jersey ¢ow 10 years old, bred January 8, Jersey cow 9 years old, fresh by day of sale, black Jersey cow, 5 years old fresh by day of sale, Toan half Jersey cow 5 years old, fresh by day of sale, Jersey cow 3 years old, fresh by day of sale, red cow 4 years old was fresh January 28, two 2 year old heifers, be fresh in April, 3 heifer calves coming one year old, full blood Jersey bull coming three years old. ." b . 17.-Head of Hogs—4 Duroc sows due to farrow about April Ist, 13 head of shoats, weight 100 Ibs. each. 49 Head of Sheep—l 4 head Delane breeding ewes, 10. head of ewes 3 years old, 7 head ewes 2 years old, 17 head ewe lambs 1 year old, Shropshire buck: Household Goods—3 bedsteads, 4 bed springs, - mattresses, air tight stove, range, set of dining room chairs Terms—All sums of $5 and under cash. All sums over $5.00 a credit of eight months will be given with interest at 7 per cent from date of sale. H. W. Poyser | ..~ Sarah Sloan |Tke Clingerman Auet. Bert Whitehead, Clerk Lunch served by the Heck Grange

George H. Welliver, 77, died ‘'at his home in Bristol Friday. He had been and employe of the Singer Manufacturing Co., of South end for 53 years and had moved to Bristol after retiring frem active work. ; g

A protest against the issuing of $750,000 water works bonds by the city of Elkhart was filed with the county auditor, Charles Croop. The petition was signed by 12 Elkhart men. : i ;

“Tom and His Pals” Friday and Saturday at Crystal.

Forty thousand ‘rats have been killed at Fort Wayne in industrial plants the past two weeks, according to W. F. Amann, who came thewe to exterminaie the rodents. . gt

Paul Middleton was taken to Putnamville by Sheriff Long of Elkhar§ county, to serve a sentence of thirty days at the state penal farm. ;

Smallpox Rages at Elkhart. A number of cases of smallpox are reported at Elkhart.” The schools have not as yet been closed. T

Last chance to see Colleen Moore i “Twinkletoes” tonight. : s

- Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Caldwell Helen and Leland Caldwell and Mrs. Frank Willets motored to Fort Wayne recently and spent the day with Mrs, Caldwell’s parents Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Kiheade, = 7

.. -, Notice of Appointment. _State of indiana, Noble County, ss; . WNotice is hereby given that the undersigned has qualified as executrix of the will of Joseph R. Masters, de: ceased, late of Noble county, Indiana. Said estate is supposed to be soly YeRE . - Emma L. Masters, Executrix of the .. Wwill of Joseph R. Masters, de- ~ ceased. L W. H. Wigton, Att’y. . bOb3w <+ Notice of Appointment. EState of Indiana, Noble County, ssj Notice.is hereby given that the undersigned has gqualified as cxecutoy of the will.of Eli ‘Jacobs, deceased, late of Noble County, Indiana. Said estate is supposed to be solYot . - : i . Irvin Jacobs, executor of the 'will .. of Eli Jacobs, % i W. H. Wigton, Att'y. 50b3w

HJU N K i 1 U‘\"Ml ’ Al i Ry A Battery Without Jars . 'The,n’ew Gumxnite’ca.sc,* : an exclusive feature with ’ Exide Batteries, is ' moulded all in one piece, . /including compartments. - :Yof thecells, Thus, indi- . vidual jars- are done . <, <Oummite is practi- . cally indestructible, will . _nof warp, and is not afi - ;-Orjwﬁtﬂl'. tlet & ¥ : <" v show you thigideal bate ... ety case.’ b B Y ke b o coAmseß R

George Welliver Dead.

Bond Issue Protested.

After the Rodents.

Taken to Farm.

e oy, Make a A & Special Note . Y & . of This Fact -{ ‘ F * You can easily fignre it out for yourself--it you X, B will save a part of your regular earnings, putt- : B . _ ' . ing these savings into this bank and letting them g S B\ ; work for you, it will not be long before you ; z*”’"“ﬁ?f" N S will build up a substantial balance that will L e A SO bring you ever-increasing returns. |R. R : - Amiiwd o N ' | parTace e We Pay 44 Interest On bR T ari & ok *‘;{Q 3 . 9 g I e - - Savings Deposits Ll e NG i ' e '~ “The Bank by the Clock”

FARM FOR RENT

Reliable man wanted for 200-acre farm, one and one-half mile south .. of Ligonier.. Excellent buildings. Prefer man with own farming implements. Terms arranged satisfactorily to right person.. Phone or see

LEE LOESER.

Police Get 217 Over Sunday ) Gambing raids swelled the arrest total in Indiana’s capital to 217 persons over the week-end police reported. Z i i Raids on six alleged gambling resorts netted 58 arrests. - ; ) Fifty six were .charged with vagrancy 30 with intoxication and 21 with operating blind tigers. o

Just delivered first shipment of Baby Chicks from Archibold approved flocks. Weavers Hardware.

- FEBRUARY CLEAN-UP SALE JTERCOATS * Your choice of Our Stock - $l4-°5 r - Sheep Skin Coats © $6.95 P. J. CARNEY . CLOTHING STORE. ..

Prison Guard Killed.

P: J. McDonald a guard at the Indiana state penitentiary at Michigan City, was instantly killed and Harry ‘Westfall 34 also a prison guard was seriously injured when the automobile Westfall was driving left a road in Hammond Tuesday morning and overturned in a ditch. Witnesses said the automobile was traveling at a ‘high rate of speed. .

Dies of Pneumonia.

John Kirkpatrick, of Auburn died near Albion Monday within five weeks following the death of his wife who was buried January 2. Double pneumonia caused his death.

Korothy Mackaill may be, “Just Another Blonde”, but gentlemen, here you will prefer her at Crystal Sunday and Monday. : o

Arrives In Goshen.

* Clara Alwine wife of Chauncey Alwine arrived in Goshen Sunday morning over¥the WNew York Central, having been released Saturday from Ellis Island N. Y., where she had been detained since Dec. 24th by the immigration authorities of: the department of labor. . } ~ Wreck Stolen Car; Get Other. _Five young men stole an Essex coach owned by Aldis Height at Elkhart after they had wrecked a 1927 Buick sedan they had previously :}stolén. : ' ° Well Known Liveryman Dlies ~ Joseph Johnson, 76, died at his ;home‘ in Auburn Sunday of complications and senility. , l Don’t miss “Twinkletoes’’ tonight.