Ligonier Banner., Volume 62, Number 41A, Ligonier, Noble County, 5 November 1928 — Page 2

The Ligonier Bauner Established ‘1856 Published by - THE BANNER PUBLISHING CO. W. C. B. Harrison, Editor M. A. 'Cotherman, Manager : Published every Mounday and Thursday and entered the Postoffice at Ligonier, Indiana, as second class matter. '

DEMOCRATIC TICKET : National e Pregident- Alfred E. Smith New York . . Vice President—Joseph T. Robinson. Arkansas. = : FOR U. S. SENATOR : Albert Stump " For Governor— i FANK C. DAILEY ; Lieutenant-Governor— - : - ADDISON DRAKE Secretary of State— _ ARTHUR -J. HAMRICK ' ‘ Auditor— e e GEORGE W. SWIGART . Treasurer-— - . = JAP JONES : - Supt. Jublic -Instructien— ; JOTIN A. LINEBARGER Attorney General— : CURTIS SHAKE ‘ Reporter of Supreme Court— MRS. MAY HACK -, Judge Supreme Court, Second District— . ; THOMAS H. BRANAMAWN Judge Appellate Court, First District— ° ; ' , W. W. CURLL ; ' Judge Appeliate. Court, Secoud District— ot GLINN J. CLIFFORD Representative in Congress— . i SAMUEL:! D. JACKSON Presecuting Attorney— > : : RALPH W. PROBST - : State Senator— - CHHRSTER K. WATSON State Representative—' WILLIAM H. FAVINGER Clerk Noble Circuit Court—- : FRANCES M. PEANE County Treasurer— ' : = OWEN A. YOUNG County Sheriff— . 'WILLIAM HOFFMAN County Coroner— - . JUSTIN W. MORR Coenty Surveyor—- ~ HARRY W. MORTORFF Commissioner Middle District—- . FRANK B. HARPER @ommissioner. Northern District— NOAH F. SMl'{(‘H . Klan Moves Strike Out. Motion to - strike out twenty-six parts of the complaint of the state of [ndiana against the Ku Kluy Klan has been filed by klan attorneys at Indianapolis. "

Arthur L. Gilliom attorney general k‘already has instituted proceeding to have the charter of the klan revoked and its officers enjoined permanently from executing any authority. | : Divorce Cases Granted Three divorces were tried and grant ed in the circuit court at Albion Tuesday morning by Judge Biggs The cases were Pauline Mapes vs. Alonzo Mayes, of Kendallville:* Josephine INott vs George Nott of Kendallville and Lottie Leavy vs. Joseph Leavy of Ligonier. Teacher is Killed. : Gladys Collins, 24-year-old school teacher of Knightstown was killed almost instantly, when the automobile in which shg. was riding, skidded and crashed head-on with another car. Two occupants of the other car were slightly hurt. Next in Fort Wayne. The First M. E. church of Fort Wayne was selected for the next annual meeting of the Northern Indiang conefrence of the “‘Women’s Home mis sionary Society which clésed its fiftyfifth conference at Marion. Mrs. Fred Thornburg of Richmond was re-elect-ed president. : o Infant Dies. . The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Barcus passed away Wednesday evening of heart trouble. Thd funeral was held Friday afternoon at the residence just west of Cromwell.

Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted Dr. ]. S. Wellington representing the Meigs Optical Shops of Goshen, Ft. Wayne and South Bend will be at Binks Jewelry Store Every Thursday afternoon and Evening. . All advice and glasses are backed by Indianas largest Optical Organization. ; A \L.I "1‘ >‘ > ~ Reliable service thru-out Indiana

Christian Sclence Service . “verlasting punishment” is the subject of the Lesson-Sermon in alil “hurches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, November 4. . Among the citatidns which comprise the Lesson-Sermon is the following irom the Bible: *‘Submit yourselves cherfore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God and he will draw nigh to you, Cleanse yvour hands, ve sinners; and purify vour hearts, ve double minded, Humble vourself in the sight of tha L.ord, and he ghall lift vou up” (James & 7.8 10) '

The Lesson-Sermon also includes the following passages from the Christian Science book, “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,” by Mary Baker Eddy: “At all times and under all circumstances, overcome evil with good. Know thyself, and God will supply the wisdom and the occasion for a victory over evil. Clad in the panoply of Love, human hatred ¢antot reach you” (p. b 71.) :

(Currency in Circulation. Samples of the new: U. 8. paper curreney printed on ordinary paper have b en received by the local banks and are now on display. The new currency will be 6 5-16 inches long and 2 11-16 inches wide, being about an inch shorter in length and a half inch less in width than the present paper cur%x( ney in use. ~ According to reports all of the new bills will bear a portrait of a famous American on .the front. Washington on the $1 bills; Jefferson, $2; Lincoln $5; Hamilton, $10; Jackson, §2O; Grant, $5O; Franklin, $100; McKinley $.00: Cleveland, $1,000; Madison, $5,0:0: Chase, $lO,OOO. : i ' Death of Veteran Editor. : . J.-W. ‘Adams, 72, publisher of the Columbia City Post.for the past 50 vears and a prominent democrat of Whitley county, died at 6:45 o’clock Friday night at his home of anaemia. He had been critically ill during thg li:st three weeks. A blood transfusion was made to him last Saturday in an effort to save his life. . ~ The deceased was an uncle of Cedric Adams of Ligonier. - (leared of VYoting Fraud. The democratic party of St. Joseph county was cleared Friday of charges that vote frauds were planned for Tuesday’s election. A special grand jury reported it had been unable to substantiate the accusation. The grand jury reported it had questionéd officials =of the Fort Wayne NewsSentinel and South Bend Tribune, and had not obtained any evidence of corruption. ‘ : .

. Diphtheria in Noble County. Two cases of diphtheria have been discovered in the Denver Ott home near Merriam: An inspection of pupils at the Merriam school showed five other pupils to be carriers of thg disease but none of them have actually contracted the disease. Neith of the cases in the Ott family are serious. Those who are apt to be carriers jand those afflicted with the disease are under gquarantine. For a big laugh sc2e “Painting the Town’” tonight:

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Blufiton Boy Hurt. Gerald Landis, an athlete in the Bluffton high school escaped with slight burns in a gasoline explosion Thursday night while working with an automobile in a barn at his home at Bluffton. The barn and two teuring cars caught fire after the explosion and were destroyed. The boy is the son of Orva Landis. The gasoline exploded when he was using a candle to provide light while measuring the contents of the gas tank of one of the cars. ' : The blast hurled Landis against the side of the barn and his clothing caught fire. He battled successfully to extinguish his flaming clothing and the fire in the barn got beyond control. : e

Shady Divorce - Complaint. . A bride of five days Cora Powell has brought suit in superior court No. 1 at Fort Wayne for the annulment of her marriage to Alvin Powell charging that Powell gained her consent to the union bv threats against her life. ’ . Mrs. Powel, aged 19, asserts in her complaint that Powell had pursued her for some time prior to the wedding, showing her a revolver which she says he carried constantly and threatenening to slay her if she refused him. She finally through fear acceded to his demands, she says, and married Powell, October 26. They geparated October 31, according to the complaint. -

Lad Shoots Seli.

Playing with a borrowed revolver his mother keeps asa a protection ,'a,gainst..a “bootlegger’s revenge” Edward Peil 5, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Peil of Indianapolis shot and seriously wounded himself. The bullet struck the hoy’s collar bone, was deflected through a lung and passed out of his body nearly hitting his 14-months-old sister. While on the way to the hospital Edward asked if he had shot his baby sigter. He then became unconscinus.

Dies in Columbia City.

~James Brenton Edington 49 died early Thursday morning at the home of his brother, Frank Edington of iColumbia City. For many years hc was associated in the restaurant business with his brother at LaGrange, Albionand Ligonier. The family moved to Whitley county ¢ight months ago. 'Two other brothers, Harvey of Union City and Clark of LaGrange and a sister Mrs. Ella Ha!ll of Whit iing‘ survive. | War Veteran a Suicide. Jegse Biller, 37, World war veteran committed - suicide late Friday by shooting himself with a shot gun at the farm ‘home of his father James Biller, six miles west of Milford. . Car is Stolen. Word has been received here that F. B. Robbins’ Willys-Knight sedan has been stolen at Cromwell. The licenge number is 555-410. : The Merry-Go-Round Cousins enjoyed a masked Hallowe’en party at the home of Nelson Hite and wife, a week ago.

Obituary : : George James Growcock oldest son of George and . Elizabeth Growcock was born in Swan township Noble Co. Indiana on Sept. 29 .1858 and departed this life on Oct. 24 1928 at his home in Ligonier aged 70 years and 25 days. When he was about six years of age his. parents moed to Perry township and he has been a resident of this community every since the last four years havingZ been Spefi[‘ in Ligonier, :

On March 7 1880 he was united in marriage to Maria Loy to this union was born one son Ollie of near Leesburg, Ind. this wife died on Jauuary 21 1883. . On Feb. 28 1884 he was united in marriage to Mary M. Boss to this union seven children were born four daughters and three sons namely., Mrs. Charles Castetter and Mrs Roy Elijah of Ligonier, Mrs. Guy Besse of Doland S. D. Mrs. Fred Tschabold of Elkhart, Thurlow Growcock of Plymouth, Harry and Carlof South Bend.

Early in life he united with the Spring Hill Christian church and as long as his health permitted he was a faithful attendant and was cver ready to lend a helping hand in tim: of need to served as church deacon and also was one of the trustee’s. The greater part of his lifetime was spent on the farm. Although for several years failing health . kept him from doing hard labor he was always eontent and cheerful and never complained. He was elected trustes of Perry township for four . years more than twerty years ago, and was everready to do all in his power for the betterment of all. He was also a member of F& A M No. 185 of this city .

He leaves to omourn his passing nhis wife eight children ninteen grand children two. great grandchildren two brothers Kdd and Oscar both oi this city ad a host of‘—othe.‘r relatives and friends The funeral was held Friday P. M. at the Christian church the service was in charge of the Masonic Order with Rev. Samuel Frantz of Pullman Mich., officiating. - =

A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home ‘Which never can be filled. God in His wisdom has recalled The boodn his love had given, And tl.ough the body slumbers liere The soul iz sale in Heaven. . , Card of Thanks We desire to express our most heart felt thanks to our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during our bereavement.also for the beautiful floral tributes and service rendercd by the F. and A. M. No:185. ' Mrs Mary M Growcockk and Children

oshen’s NGew Depot.

Workmen Wedneésday were to complete laying the fireproof roof on the new New York Central-Big Four wnion depot at Goshen. Doors and windows hae been placed and interior finishing started. - :

Nearby Deaths.

Mrs. Effie Dintaman, 68, complications, Wakarusa; John McAfee 74, heart trouble, Bluffton; Levi Atz 60, heart trouble Adams county; Noah Shoemaker, 8, heart trouble, Adams county. - .

- Full Time Health O?:e.r. = ‘Steps toward obtaining legislation which will enable all Indiana counties to maintain a full time health officer and service were discussed at a mecting of the Indiara state health council at Indianapolis. . The préposed measure has received the enthusiastic support of the state board of health and Dr. William F. King, board secretary, who discussed the message at the meeting. e

Elkhart Gas Station Looted.

The Hughes filling station which opened for business at the corner of Oakland avenue and Indiana avenue at. Elkhart last Saturday night, was looted by two auto bandits last night, wgm: relieved Eugene Hughes, attendant and son of Forrest E. Hughes, proprietor, of $7O in cash. An hour after the holdup Elkhart police found the auto abandoned on an Elkhart street, = : ' : :

Fair Sized Audience.

A fair sized audience greeted Harry Leslic, candidate for Governor and David Hogg candidate for congress at the republican meeting in city hall last Thursday evening. c ~ Quite ' a nmmber came from Kencallville with a drum corp and the fife and drum attracted attention. * The weather was unfavorable for the aittendance of farmers at the meet ing. - :

Foksters Next Sale

Indicatiobns point to a big community sale at George Foster’s barn in® this city next Thursday, November Sth. ° ’ :

This is the time of year, just after a ‘general election when many people will he moving and will have household goods to offer for sale. Mr. Foster is in a position to accommodate all comers. :

Auburn and Ford Collide.

Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Ray of Auburn were painfully injured Sunday evening, when their Auburn coupe and a Ford sedan met in a head-on collision at the Ditmars corners below LaOtta. They were taken to the Sacred Heart hosnital at Garrett by Dr. Barnhill of LaOtta. ‘Their injuries consisted of cuts about the head and severe bruises. 0 7

5 Loses Both Hands Mistaking a small torpedo f{)r a stick of stove wood, Simon McFall 65 of Noblesville suffered the loss of both hands. He took the explosive from the woodbox and placed it on the fire he was starting. > : Held for Dynamiting. .Herbert Wright, Atwood, has been arrested on a charge of dyna}niting fish in the Tippecanoe river near Atwood. The minimum fine for this is $250. S , - o Council Meeting The city council will meet in regular session next Thursday evening. So far as known there is no special business to come up. Laughs and tears—moulded in mas terly manner. ‘“Ramona” must be seen. ; : ‘

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