Ligonier Banner., Volume 62, Number 33A, Ligonier, Noble County, 10 September 1928 — Page 1
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FARM ORGANIZATION 10 OPPOSE HOOVER
PRESIDENT OF INDEPENDENT EQUALITY FOR AGRICULTURE CLUB MAKES STATEMENT.
Organization of Farmers Takes Issue With Republican Candidate on His Pronounced Attitude.
George V. Trautman, a widely known republican farmer of Sunman, Indiana, formerly a director of the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation and chairman of the recently organized Independent Equality for Agriculture Club, issued the following statement in connection with the announcement of the club’s formation:
“We are republican farmers and farm owners. Our interest in the present political campaign is chiefly that of saving the farm home and restoring the farming industry. In no -sense is this question of agricultural ‘equality a partisan question,although its solution necessarily must rest upon political action. “We are convinced that no hope for agriculture can be found in the platform or pledges of the present republican candidate for president. As the principal advisor on agricultural matters to two republican presidents the republican candidate for president in 1928 not ofily failed to raise his voice in behalf of agriculture but was the leading ponent of tho{ farmers’ legislative™program and supporter of the Coolidge anti-agricul-tural and proindustrial policies. To a continuance of these Coolidge policies Mr. Hoover, the republican candidate for president, stands committed, and on his own past record he stands convicted as the enemy of agricultural welfare. On that record we oppose him. He offers to the farnmers of the copntry a meaningless program—a program of tariffs that do not protect; of waterway development entirely too remote to be of benefit in the crisis that confronts the farming industry; a pledge to carry on the policies of Coolidge, a pledge that not only offers no promise of agricultural welfare but menaces the future of the farming in-
dustry. “The farmer of the country finds nothing in the republican platform nor in the utterances »f the republican candidate for president to jjustify a belief that the platform pledges will be carried out, or that the candidate’s promises of today are to be
more relied upon than his promises to the farmer during the period that he was food administrator. He stands committed to the policies of Coolidge, the policies that have rested upon a denial to agriculture of the equality that has been granted to every other industry through legislative enactment. By both his record and his pledges he has forfeited the confidence of American farmers. Upon his record, and upon the futility of his pledges, we oppose his election to the presidency.” :
The Campaign Leg.
Governor Smith announced he would leave on his campaign tour September 16 and make his first speech in Omaha Neb., September 18. He plans to stree farm relief, water power and prohibition in his midwestern appearances.
Republican leaders revedled to H-r--bert Hoover tha tefforts were being made in the old south to unite antiSmith democrats and republicans behid one group of electrical voters Hoover has completed the first drait of his Newark speech which will be
almost as long as his speech of acceptance. 2
Senator James A. Reed declined the vice presidential nomination on the farmer labor ticket announcing he was for the democratic party and Governor Smith. o
Reaches 87th Year.
Mrs. Harriet Cotherman quietly celebrated her 87th birthday anniversary yvesterday at her summer home at Lake Wawasee, Mrs. Cotherman is in good health. Two of her children are living, Mrs. W. B. Leas, of Goshen with whom she makes her home and M. A. Cotherman of Ligonier.—Go shen News-Times.
Has Patent Lawn Tool.
- REd Harper has a new patent lawn tool which he is putting on the market. It takes care of the dandelion and other foreign plants. Mr. Harper is negotiating with the Muffler factory to have the implement manufactured here. : i Named New State Dry Head James G. Browning head of the South Bend dry enforcement squad will today assume control of the Indiana_prohibition - enforcement -machine following the resignation of George L. Winkler deputy prohibition administrator for Indiana which will then be effective. :
THE LIGONIER BANNER
LIGONIER.NOBLE COUNTY, INDIANA. MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 10, 1928
MAY BE CLUE TO BANK ROBBERY
Link Stolen Automobile Found at ~ Columbia City With Wawaka Bank Robbery.
A large stolen car found at Columbia City at the Pennsylvania railroad depot, "is believed to have been used in a bank robbery, Sheriff J. M. Haynes, of Whitley county, has announced, : N
In the abandoned machine police found a small carton of pennies. They were lodged in upholstering of the machine. Sheriff Haynes advanced the theory that the car was used in the recent robbery of the Wawaka bank. ; The machine was driven to the station at Columbia City several days ago by a man who boarded a train for Chicago. The license numbers on the car had been stolen. They had been issned for a car owned by Dr. R. O. Leonard of Fort Wayne. ‘
Refurns in Role He Made Famous. Richard Barthelmess, favorite of local screen fans, comes to the Crystal theatre next week in “The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come.” This is the pictureization of the classic story of the Kentucky Mountains by John Fox, jr. It is an ideal role for Barthelmess, a part much like his famous ‘“Tol’able David” which endeared him to millions of theatre goers in all parts of the world The story deals with the adventures of a mountain boy, homeless and without famil:;\ ties. It has many thrilling and dramatic moments, and a sweet love story that grips at the heartstrings. While the period covered by the story includes the Civil War, there are no war scenes in the picture. : A cast of ability has been provided in support of Barthelmess. It includes Claude Gillingwater, David Torrence and other wel known stars. l
First National has provided an adequite production, with the beautiful backgrounds of the Kentucky Mountains and the Blue Grass country.
Leap by CatCausesAccident A “dare-devil” leap by a caf from the top of one automobile to another as they were passing on a highway resulted in an accident yesterday in which a woman was severely injured. Mrs. James Middleton of near Argos drove a car from her home without noticing that a big yellow cat was sunning himself on the top. When Mrs. Elva Cooper and Mrs. Oryille Smith in another car approached Mrs. Middleton they saw the cat on top of thec ar. Just as the two cars met the cat leaped from the one gar toward the top of the other, but missed and crashed through the windshield and struck and broke the steering wheel. Mrs. Cooper was badly cut by the glass. The cat made its escape when the car door was opened.
Helps Himself to Spuds.
Some one visited the potato patch of Cyrus Holden on the North Side and was helping himself to some of Mr. Holden’'s prize potatoes when he was discovered by members of the family and a son secured the shot gun and took a shot at the intruder to frighten him away which was very successful. Mr. Holden now says that if the intruder shows up any more at his place he had better leave an order for an ambulancé for the next time there will be no shots to frighten him away but the real bullets will be used-and Mr. Holden is a noted marksmaédn.
Co'lidge to Broadeast.
President Collidge will make a radio speech in behalf of Herbert Hoover and the republican ticket, to be broadcast from Washington, D. C. {: probably the night of September 14, the United States Press was informed on reliable authority.
Is Old Timer.
George Sisterhen of Ligonier was a caller at the Wews-Times ocn Thursday Mr. Sisterhen is one of the shoe makers of ye olden times, having worked at his trade 62 years in Ligonier. He has retired and spends his winters the south.—Goshen News Times. _
Shoots Peeping Tom
Wilfred Warner 21 formerly of Ligonier was shot in the right hip by a policeman in Elkhart Friday night when he failed to stop when ordered. Warner had been detected peeping into a window and started .to run away from the scene. :
Progress Club Tonight
The Progress Club will enjoy a dinner at the Ligonier tea room this evening and later the members will gather at the home of Mrs. P. J. Carney for.a social session. :
Arrested for Forgery.
Walter Joseph was arrested by Sheriff Singleton on the streets of Albion Sunday om a charge of forgery. He was placed in the county jail to await a hearing. s
- Walter Wehmyer of Kendallville chairman of the Noble county democratic central committee was in Ligonier Saturday calling on members of the party. e ; :
Marriage License z Walter Holsinger 22, lineman cf Chicago to Lucille O. Haynes 20, of Kendallville on Sept. 1. Wilfred E. Sangster 22 laborer of Muskegon Mich., to Lucille Rynearson 17 of Kendallville on September 1 Carl L. Horn 21 lineman of Coldwater Mich to Helen Etta Francisco 22 of Quincy Mich.,, on Sept. 1. George L. Ball farmer of York town ship to Helen E. Caldwell 22 of York township on August 30. Marion E. Van Meter farmer of Churubusco to Lila May Cramer 18 LaOttto on August ‘3O. : | Herbert . Tipton 20 of Rome City‘i to Ruth E. Tinkham 21 of Elkhart on Sept. 4. ‘
County Nurse’s Program
Mrs. Eunice L. Baker Noble county Public Health Nurse has completed the plans for her work in taking care of the school children of this country. ‘ln order that no part of this county may be neglected it has been divided into four school districts. Each school health district is to be revisited by the nurse one week each month. The schools in Perry, Elkhart and York townships will be visited from September 10 to September 15 Allen Swan and Green townships from September 17 to Sptember 22; Orange Wayne and Jefferson from September 24 to Sptember 29; Albion Sparta Washington and Noble townships from Octobert 1 to October 6. -
“Bloody Ninth” Holds Reunion
~ Nine members of the “Bloody Ninth” Indiana regiment of volunteer infantry during the Civil war were guests at Elkhart Thursday of the Jane Tucker ten Daughters of Veterans.in the 43nd annual reunion of the regimental association.
The veterans of the Ninth who registered here were: V. L. Marx 86 of Osceola A. G. Manning 85 of Elkhart; 1.. B. Van Winkle 86, of LaPorte; A. L. Mart 82 of Michigan City; Sam-. uel I Kissler 84 of LaPorte John Vesper 84 of Chicago; Silas Baker 84 of South Bend John Morrow 87 of Hebron and Palmer Temple 85 of He-r bron.
Birthday Dinner
Sunday at the -Diamond lake cottage Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Marker ertertained at dinner in honor of their grandmother Mrs. Mary Smith who celebrated the 87th anniversary of her birth a big famgy dinner was a feature. The guests were Mrs. Mary Green, Mrs. Willlam Vondersmith and the Carl Smith family of Ligonier, Mrs. John Hays and children and Mr. and Mrs. Grover H. Smith and littls daughter of Elkhart.
Home Division Meet,
[ The next meeting of the Elkhart Township Home Division will be held September 25 at the home of Mrs. Dora Rose. Mrs. Helen Swank leader. Response’ to rol 1 call favorite Bible quotations and why. There will be a home keeping demonstration by Mesdames Hazel Resler and Dee Frick. Mesdames Helen Swank and Frances Phares will debate on ‘“‘Re solved that Township Schools Should Be Consolidated.” .
Austin-Oswalt
Mr. and Mrs. Mister Austin of Mishawaka formerly of Ligonier wish to announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Anna Austin to Curtis L. Oswalt of Elkhart which took place Thursday afternoon at 2:30 in the parsonage of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church at Elkhart. Rev. F. E. Tribley performed the ring ceremony in the presence of a few friends and-relatives. They will reside at 809 Burdette St. Mishawaka.
Goes to Penal Farm
Freeman Hart of Valentine who ran away with another man’s wife a 16-year-old bride pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency in circuit court at LaGrange before Judge
Carlin and was sSentenced to serve sixty days at the penal farm and fined $lOO and costs. R
That Air Derby.
~ An air derby is being advertised for @Ligonier to be held at the George ‘Walker. field two miles east of town
Saturday and Sunday September 22 and 23. The air circus is being held under the auspices of the Lions Club and American Legion. &
Dr. and Mrs, C. M. YYoung who have been in New York City and Boston for several weeks stépped off on their way home ~and made Mrs. Young’s parents a short visit and then returned to their home in Aber.deen Wash. where the Dr. has a large practic. S
Extradition Papers Signed. - Extradition papers were enroute to Jefferson City Mo., today for Chas. Phayer 40 of Mishawaka Ind., held in St. Louis in :connection with the Broadmoor Country club holdup at Indianapolis May 30. : : To Fix Tax Rate. . When the Ligonier council meets Thursday evening September 13 one of the matters to come up will be the fixing of the tax rate for the Joming year. eoo g
{WORRIED ABOUT REGISTRATION Party Leaders Have Hard Time Explaining to the Voters that Law ‘Has Been Repealed ; Many voters of Noble county are asking party headquarters when they can register to vote in November.
Orangization workers are having a hard time to get everybody convinced that it is not necessary to register this year. The registration law of Indiana was repealed by the state legislature in 1927. Thére is now no registration law on the books. It makes no difference this year if a voter has never registered. He can vote anyway. There is no law in Indiana requiring a voter to be registered. _ : The absent voters’ law has been repealed glso and no one will be allowed to cast a vote this year unless he appears at the pells in person. The law -was repealed hecause it had been abused in certain sections ot\} the state according to those who voted against it. ]
! Absconds With a Million.
~ While a nation-wide search was um der way for Clinton S. Carnes, of Atlanta, Ga., Baptist church treasurer who was believed to have absconded with $1,000,000, officials of the church today sought funds with which to pay salaries of missipnaries and workers.
Carnes was treasurer of the home mission board for nine years, and his alleged juggling of the milloins' that passed through his hands has jeopardized the resources of the board. Even a huge trust fund set aside for emergencies has been dissipated it was reported. - : - } The exact shortage in Carnes’ account will not be known for some rtime. The auditers found the books ;in chaoti@ condition and each day sheds new light on the methods of Carnes who was revealed to church goers as an ex-convict a few days after he disappeared August 15.
Carnes ‘who served two prison terms for fraudulent use of the mails was found to have dealt with more than 150 banks in the south, borrow-
ing money on his notes as treasurer, and often failing to record the transactions on his books it was said. A drastic reduction in all operations of the home mission board was ordered today to conserve the remaming funds. :
Census of Unemploed Teachers.
A census of unemployed school teachers in Indiana was ordered taken by the state board of education. The majority of board members agreed that there is an alarming surplus of teachers in the state. ‘ Dr. E. C. Elliott, Purdue university president, declared that he had receiv ed more than 100 letters from Purdue graduates unable to get positions.
Dr. William Lowe Bryan, Indiana university president said the situation is due to specializzation of students on one subject making them unable to teach other subjects when their special fields are overcrowded.
Sends Quota to Penal Farm.
' Otis Troyer 18 and Chrig Troyer 19 appeared before Judge Carlin at LaGrange and pleading guilty to stealing peppermint oil were sentenced to the penal farm for a period of from one to ten yars. They were also fined $5O and costs. ; ~ Henry Hart Valentine was sentenced to the penal farm for forty days and fined $lOO and costs for violating the liquor law.- e Freeman Hart also of Valentine, was given a forty days’ penal farm sentence for contributing to the delin quency of a minor.
Fishing Licenses.
During August, Clerk Leland Kinsey of Kosciusko county issued 1,366 fishing licenses which netted the state $1,724.25. There were 1,065 resident licenses issued and 301 went to persons of other states who are enjoying outings at the various lake resorts in Kosciusko county.
Arrested in Noble County. A man named -‘Lysher was found
on the highway north of Avilla, and was taken into custody by Noble county officers. Lysher was taken to jail to answer to a charge of public intoxication and was still there Wednesday, according to Prosecutor Linol i :
- Melon Stealer Shet. James Catozzi 14 of Bedford was recovering today from fourteen buck #§lo¢ wound§ as the result of an attempt to steal a watermelon. His two companions fled when he was shot, by George Myers. : ‘ _ Not Much Improved. Dr. P. H. Bowser, of Goshen, who has been in the hospital- at South Bend for four weeks suffering from Malta fever returned 'to his home Monday, not much improved. ‘ N Y e e i . Rapidly Reeoveing, ; ' Carlyle Epert, operated upon for hernia in a Fort Wayne hospital by Dr. Lane a week ago is rapidz‘; recoversuly. -t o .
74th Holds ItS Reunion
Four out of about 30 survivors answered “here” when the roll was called of the 74th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry at the 44th reunion of. the organization held at Wakarusa Thursday. The veterans of this splendid regiment present were: ‘ :
John W. Caldwell Bourbon, (o. E. David Harrington Wakarusa Co. G. John L. Ames Bourbon Co. K. ~ William H. Cattell Bourbon Co K. Captain Orville T. Chamberlain of Prescott Arizona only surviving commissioned officer of the regiment was unable to be present as he fractured his hip a short time ago. .He wrote a message to the reunion the first he ever missed. Capt. Chamberlain was the adjutant of the regiment and was decorated with the Medal of Honor for valor on the field. - )
6000 United Brethrens
Sunday morning marked the closing of the 84th annual session of the St. Joseph Annual Confetence of the church of United Brethren in Chrisi held at Winona Lake' Sept. 4-9. In the closing session Bishop H. H. Fout D. D. preached to a congregatfon ‘numbering approximately €OOO. The Sunday school numbered over 1800 people. :
~ This conference is considered by all as the best in years. Eight young men entered the christion ministry. Two ministers were set apart by the ordinations service. The conference kept its same high standards especial ly on temperance and registered its protest against the wet candidate for president but not against the democratic party ‘nor the Houston plat form. : 2 ;
Murder at Angola Still Mystery.
No solution of the murder mystery which was in the limelight last week has been announced by detectives or officers working on the case at Angola. Who killed the man believed to be Thomas Burke burned his body in a barn fire, and how the dead man’s automobile got in the garage of Sheriff Zimmerman remains unsolved.
Detectives Manning and Huntington left a. week ago for other points and have been working in Indianapolis and Muncie. They expect to return some time this week and pursue additional clues, aided perhaps by information picked up in the meantime. Coroner Humphreys condueted an inquest but the verdict has not yet been announced.
Risley Returns to Ligonier
The St. Joseph Conferenct of the United Brthren church held at Winona last week sent Rev. Risley back to Ligonier for another year. Rev. Risley has grown popular with his church attendants and his reassignment to this charge meets with fafor. f ]
Only Nine Vets Present
Nine of the known survivors of the 2,700 men who served valiantly in the “Bloody 9th” Indiana regiment of volunteer "infantry during the civil war attended the 42nd annual regtmental reunion held at Elkhart Thursday. T =
Bobbers Loot Bank.
Authorities today searched for five bandits who held up the State Bank at Renssaeaer and ascaped with $lO,000 in currency and an undertermiued amount of negotiable bonds.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Drain left Sunday for Bloomington by autc. They were accompanied by their daughter, Elizabeth and Florence Cotherman. The latter two will enter Indiana University.
L 0. 0. F. Degree Work.
Hecla Lodge 1. O. F. will be here 0n Wednesday night and confer the First degree. in the loeal lodge room. All members ‘urged to be present.
Stump To Open His Campaign.
Albert Stump candidate for United States senator will open the democratic campaign in J‘ay county with a speech at Portland Tuesday.
Ligonier Loses Ball Game
The Christiana lake Tavern team de feated the Ligonier ball team Sugday afternoon by a score of 9to 6. The attendance was poor. *
Hoosier Belle Third
- Hoosier Belle owned by George D. Foster of Ligonier finished third in the :22 trot at the Goshen fair Thursday best time 2:1414. b
Jewish New - Years.
. 'The celebration of the Jewish New YeYar opens Friday evening and lasts gseveral days.. The occasion will be observed<ia Ligonier. : _End Life by Drinking Paris Green William Smith 51 committed sui%cid‘e‘ at Logansport by drinking paris green. 111 health was believed the motive. o e : , U. B. Pastors Returned ! _Rev. Frank B. Parker is returned to Butler, Russel E. Vance goes to Donaldson, Brimfield F. D. Pugh, Alblon BH. Bl o v o Guad e e e i e L A Tl T eel
MURDER STILL DEEP MYYSTERY
No Solation Yet Available to the ‘Publiec at Angola and Deteetives Resume Probe Soon.
- No solution of the murder mystery which was in the limelight last week, has been announced by detecfives or officers working on the case at Anlgola. Who killed the man, believed to be Thomas Burke, burned his body in a barn fire, and how the dead man’s automobile got in the garage of Sheriff Zimmerman , remain unsolved. . -
~ Detectives Manning and Huntington left a week ago for other points and have been working |in Indianapolis and Muncie. They expect to return to Angola some time this week and pursue additional clues- aided perhaps by information picked up in the meantime. ! g
~ Coroner Humphreys conducted an inquest upon the body of the dead man. Several witnesses were questioned by Prosecuting Attorney Milo Thompson, aided by Special Prosecutor T. A. Redmond of Kendallville. The sessions have been continued and the coroner's verdict has not vet heen announced R : :
Sheriff Zimmerman is also pursuing his probe and hhs been aided by a N. Y. C. railroad detective,
DA R " : Saturday Sept. 8 at her home on Syracuse lake Mrs. Boyd entertained the- local chapter of the D. A. R. The house was prettily decorated with flowers from Mrs. Boyd's lovely garden and the one o’clock luncheon served by the hostess and her assistant Mrs. Smalley was thorougly enjoyed b)’: members and guests. .
The afternoon was given over to the program as designated in the year book. In the’ absence of the Regent Mrs. Oldfather, Mrs. Smalley presided. Mrs. Biggs read a paper written by Mrs. Thompson on Pan-Ameri-canism after which Miss Newton out lined the main peints of the D. A. R. magazine. : : 3
Adding greatly to the enjoyment of the day and the interest of the meeting were the talks given by Mrs, McFadden Director of ' Northern Indiana and Mrs. Stright Regent of the Pottoivabimee chapter ¢ Gary. i Mrs. MeFadden toid of he? Lizpes of work to be accomplished during her Directorship while Mrs. Stright talked of the work in Americanism done by her chapter through the schools
G. 0. P. Invades Maine.
Senator Charles Curtis Herbert Hoover’'s running mate oun the republican national ticket joined forces with other imported campaign orators. in the final drive before Maine's “barometer = election” today. Senator James Watson republican Indiana former Gov. Nellie Taylor Ross democrat Wyoming and several other outside politicians preceded Curtis 'info the state. . . :
Death of Miss Hanzey.
Emmitt Caldwell of this city in company with Mrs. D. C. Caldwell and daughter of White Pigeon Mich., Mrs. Ella Wysong of Lansing, Mich, and Mrs. C. V. Mull of South ‘Bend left this morning to attend the funeral of Miss Susan Hanzey of Indianapolis who was taken ill at the Caldwell home here some time ago and was under the care of Dr. Martin.
Unique Announcements.
. The Banner, has received a very unique announcement of the 50th anniversary or golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas 'A. Starr held in Goshen today. Mr. aad Mrs. Starr were married in Albion and the announcement carries the pictures of the bride and groom then and now.
Passes Truek Ordinance
With “the view of protecting pavements which have been subjected tc an unusual amount of wear due to the passage of heavily loaded motor trucks the Elkhart city counecil has passed ‘an ordinance . designating gtreets over which trucks may pass.
Horses Show at Goshen
‘Corrine Wilson owned by Dr. Timmis and driven .by George Higgs of Ligonier won the 2.22 pace at the Goshen fair. Best time 2:18. : ~ Bubbles owned by Dr. Shobe took second money in the 2:14 pace. Best time 2:15%4 : :
Gives ‘Sqguirrel Dinner
Mrs. R. K. Duke entertained at a squirrel dinner at her home on West Uinon street last night honoring Mrs. Tilla MecClellan of Lima Ohio. Mrs, McClellan is a sister of Mrs. J. D. Kreager. ' : | T
Preshyterian Calendar Sept, 9-15 Monday—C. E. Seciety at 7:30. : Tuesday—Meeting at the Manse of Sunday school officers and teachers 8 P. M. i : Thursday—Missionary Society at 2:80.0 @ : . . Tax Rate Lowered - A cut of eleven cents was made in the Elkhart township tax levy by Trustee T. J. Mawhorter and the advisory hoard. The rate is now $1.15. S g ohen 'Tt Tl e
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ARREST 15 MADE ~ MURDER SUSPECT
IRENE MOYER OF TERRE HAUTE SAYS SHE WAS IN CAR WHEN ~ BEASLEY KILLED WOMAN
Killed Woman For Large Diamond and Other Valuable : : ; Jewelry 1
Newcastle, Ing, Sept, 9—Charles Beasley 34 was to be returned here from Muncie today or Saturday where he will ‘be formally charged with the murder of Mrs. Myrtle Miller 36 a week ago according to police here. - ¢
‘This move was decided here Thursday when Mrs, Irene Moyer 24 Terre Haute made a new confession in which she admitted being in the auto mobile when Beasley killed Mrs. Mil-
ler on a -lonely road near here last Friday night police said. - ‘ Her confession was made after four hours of questioning here. She prevfously had visited the murder scene and the place where the body was found Saturday -morning. : - She said Beasley had ‘struck Mrs. Miller on the head nineteen times with the butt of a revolver. i
. According to her gonfession the crime was committed for a seven eighths karat diamond worn by Mrs. Miller. Other jewelry worth $4OO wasg missing from her body when it was found. - vt
- After gaining the second confession rom Mrs. Moyer detectives returned o the' Delaware county jail at Muncie 0 accuse Beasley of the crime. Prosecutor Paul Beason has called he Henry. county grand jury to meet.
Walton League (onvention
Several members of the Decatur: Izaak Walton league were in Noble county Thursday afternoon announcing ‘the appearance of Dr. Ward national president of the league and al\m\
president of the University of Illinois who will,speflk at the Decatur homecoming Tuesday September 11. Other speakers .of note who will appear on the homecoming program include Charles Biederwolf of Indianapolis state president of the Lzaak Walton lea gie; O. M. Smith angling editor of “‘Out-Door America” Ivon Hinnings of the South Bend Boat company; Harry Leslie and Frank Dailey republican and democratic nominees for governor of, Indiana. .
William Musser Dead.
William Musser an old resident of Ligonier -died at ‘three o’clock Friday at the age of 84 years. He had lived in Noble county 63 years. Surviving are six children four sons and two daughters. The sons are Samuel and Isaac of Illinois, Jacob and Henry of Ligonier. Mrs. Milton Steinbarger Cosperville and Mrs. J. E. Snyder of Mishawaka are the daughters. The funeral was held at two o’clock this afternoon at the Cosperville Baptist church with burial in the Cosperville lcem_etery; :
Limit on High School Athleties.
" The state board of education today started a move to vigorously enforce the board rule prohibiting high school athletic contests except on Friday night and Saturday. - Roy P. Wisehart state school superintendent was authorized to arrange with the Indiana State High School association for that organization to take charge of enforcing the rule.
H. S. Baseball League
LaGrange, Howe, Brighton, Shipshewana, Scott Topeka, South Milford, Wolcottville and Monga have formed a LaGrange county high school baseball league which will function each week until October 19. A full schedule has been drawn up with games each Friday. Four games will also be staged on Saturday, OctoHor 6 - : '
Marriage Announcement
Announcement has been made of the approaching marriage of Miss Elizabeth Jane Bushong daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W.Bushong of Syracuse to Landis Pressler. The ceremony will take place in Chicago Saturday September 15th. They will be at home in Chicago after September ge e . ; i
- Fop Assault and Battery. - Sheriff Singleton was called about six miles north of Kendallville Saturday evening by Mrs. Henry Ditton for the arrest of her husband Henry Ditton on a charge of assault and pattery. He was brought to the county jail and lodged there over night. He was released Sunday by the request of his wife. o : Death of Infant. 3 Alva aged one month infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roe died Friday and the funmeral was held from the Roe home Saturday afternoon, Burial in Sparta cemetery. o