Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 32, Number 34, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 20 October 1911 — Page 1

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LONG SESSION OF TOWN TRUSTEES SESSION GIVEN TQ CONSIDERING IMPROVEMENTS. * ’ FEW KNOTTY PROBLEMS Petition* Granted For Water Mains Extension Next Spring—Grist of Claims. The town board of trustees were In regular session Monday night,'with Trustees D. F. Miller, John Hartman, H. C. Fldler, A. L. Miller, Clerk Slabaugh, and Marshal Weyburn present. The first business following the reading of the journal was'the consideration of claims. The grist was larger than usual, by reason of the revamping of the light plant, now nearly completed excepting the setting of the new engine and dynamo. -The bills allowed as audited by the finance committee were as follows: Vern Shull i $ 45 00 Jonathan Hummel s 00 A. H. Kaufman - 7 50 H. F. Frailer 35 70 Geo. Huffman Irvin Crow 2 00 William Peeples 37 50 J. Reed H 10 U. A O. Railroad Cos Geo. Weyburn '. 22 50 Pefferle ...... 25 00 Nappanee Advance 4 80 Geo.4luil mun 12 00 J. Reed 4 65 Neff Bros ......13 06 Nappanee Citizens’ Baud 50 00 J. Rhodes 39 40 Irvin Crow 11 00 Kuhlman Electric Cos 374 32 H.C. Fidler 1 87 Lilly Hocking Coal Cos. 205 56 Ira Weaver - 36 52 Coppes, 4ook A Mutschler Cos 28 93 Howenstein-Burbach Cos. 254 56 The board allowed Chas. F. Volkmann and others to carry out the style of the proposed lighting system begun on North Madison street by the residents, on Sou th Madison .street—a section of the street that was not taken in by the original petition. The cost, of .maintaining an arc street light was remitted the residents who will put in the pest system of lighting. The ornamental posts have been received for the north end of the street. The posts which will be set' on each of the four corners at the several street intersections and one on either side of the street at the alleys, will contain one light with a 14 inch globe. Taey will be both serviceable and ornamental, making this street the finest residence street of any in the town. The sidewalks will be set out -to within 51 feet of • the curb, thus giving a beautiful expanse of lawn. Mr. Volkmann is the first one on the street to complete the new sidewalks on the outside of the line of shade trees. v Frank Coppes brought a petition before the board signed by himself" and others on East Market street praying for the privilege of placing the walks outside the line of shade trees, or to within 51 feet of the curb. ' The wording of the petition indicated that the board could enforce the removal, of the present walks as well as they could indicate where anew walk may be cotostructed. For the reason that the petition exceeded the power of the board, they did not make it a part of the record, but followed the precedent of the former board in granting the petitioners the privilege of going out with their walks as far on the street as all had-agreed and were willing so to do. This distance was from Elm street to Hartman street on both sides of Market. This privilege is to be extended to other residents of the street as fast and as far as they may all agree without ma- ■ king a jog in the walk. The petitions for the extension of water mains oh North Clark street and on East Walnut street, presented some time ago and deferred, were taken up and passed favorably- The petitions call for the work to be done this coming spring. The extension on East Walnut street Is to run south to the mains on East Market street, thus giving a complete circuit—eliminating two dead ends where the water is not always the best for domestic use. Geo. Miller, the photographer, through President Miller, asked the privilege of moving a wooden building into the fire limits In the rear of his gallery. The board refused to ignore the ordinance, stating that Mr. Miller must take his own chances .of violating the ordinance, they having no power to grant the privilege. , J. S. McEntaffer and P. A. Early were appointed election commissioners for the town, election. A number of other matters were ’ talked over, especially that of making a change in the curb and gutter at the intersection of Market and Madlsoh street. Frank Coppes was before the board asking that the interseqsion be made correctly, that the curb be moved out in line with that on Madison street now being paved, that it was a permanent thing—the improvement, and it should not be left a botched up job—or words to this effect. This will perhaps be done, as the town must take up considerable of the old pavement at the intersec-

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ELK FOR FLORENCE PARK J. S. Walters Receives Animal by Express Friday. J. 8. Walters, druggist and president of the First National Bank, who delights In his "Zoo” at the Florence Park farm, received a buck elk from Richmond, Ind., by express last Fri day morning. Mr. Walters, now has four head of elk, 13 deer, three buffalos, and 52 head of Shetland ponies, all of which make quite an attraction at the park which is in close touch with the north corporation of the town. Bought Orange and Lemon Grove. • S. Vf K . Craige, who recently sold his grocery store and stock to Wm. Woodbury, has been in California for several weeks His son, Chas. Craige, recently had a letter from his father in which he stated that he had found a location at Egcrondldo, San Diego county, California, where he made an Investment in an orange and lemon grove. Mr. Cralge’s object in going to that country is on account of his health. Chas. Craige and his wife will go there in about two months. Notice to Tax Payers. The First National Bank of Nappanee has been appointed Official Tax Collector for Nappanee and townships of Union and Locke and all taxes must be paid at that Bank in the future, or at the County Treasurer’s Office at Goshen. 34t3 William P. Kbau, County Treas. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their heartfelt sympathy and kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our husband and father. Mbs. Geo’. S. Walters and Family.

U.S. MARSHAL FOR WITNESSES SUMMONED BEFORE THE GRAND JURY AT INDIANAPOLIS. Probably Landis Matter to be Investigated—Opened Wrong Mail and Got Check Cashed. A deputy United States marshal was in Nappanee last Thesday night to summons three witnesses before the federal grand jury at Indianapolis Nov. 7th. They are Editor Collins of the Advance, Miss Bessie Beghtel, a former employee of the Advance office, now in Chicago, and Mrs. Samuel Miller, who occasionally assisted on the cases in that office, as well as the News office. Owing to the fact, that the witnesses all come from the office of our contemporary, it seems to confirm the story with which the public is' more or less conversant, regarding certain actions of the former publisher of the Advance. While the News was in possession of sufficient details to have made a sensational story, it refrained from even referring to th,e matter, because the two papers were not on friendly terms at that time. It appears, as the story goes, that I. D. Landis got hold of a letter in his mail at the Advance' office addressed to J. Landis, near Milfprd. On opening the letter it discldsed a check for a sum of money less than $lO for J. Landis. It was said at the time, he promised to return the letter to the mail, but instead, took the check to the bank, and on endorsing it, drew the money. To make a long story short, the check finally turned up In' the hands of the farmer who issued It, who, when he was asked for the money by J. Landis, another farmer, stated that the debt was paid by check and he had the check as returned against his account. Ofcourse, this led to an investigation and disclosed the transaction, the bank, finally, having to withstand the loss. Later, the worthless check, through another party, reached the hands of a postal Inspector. Nothing _more was heard of the.matter until the.su mmons of Nappanee people be fore the federal grand jury; These facts are given here without any coloring and with as little detail as possible. It is surmized that the matter is one of investigation by the authorities who will get the details from witnesses.

Elkhart Man Suicides. Harry Brown, 28, a molder employed by the Lake Shore, despondent, over 111 health, drank two ounces of carbolic acid Monday night at eleven o’clock at his boarding place, the home of Mrs. Effle Seldy, and died before medical aid could be summoned. 1 Brown was formerly of Butler, Ind tion approach, anyhow, the removal of the catch-basins being the greater part of the additional expense. There was some complaint from the people on West Centennial street as to the Bewer taking the side of the street. The street commissioner was ordered to stop the work temporarily until the matter could be looked into. Since the contractor cannot be stopped on the job when following the plans and specifications as advertised without damage to that party, it is not known at this time of writing what disposition will be made of the matter. It will probably go through as contracted in order that the contractor be on the safe side of the proposition. *

f NAPPANEE, ELKHART COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1911.

CHICKEN FANCIERS’ BIG EXHIBITION WILL HOLD FORTH IN NAPPANEE SATURDAY, OCT. 21. BUNCH OF PINE BIRDS Twenty to Twenty-five Breeders of Thoroughbred Chickens in Nappanee Will Surprise Public. There will be ;an exhibition of thoroughbred chickens in Nappanee this coming Saturday. Oct 21st. The exhibit will he made from the public square north on-the west side of Main street. There are from twenty to twentyfive breeders of thoroughbred chickens in Nappanee and all are going to place on exhibition.from two to three coops each Farmers in this vicinity who may be interested, are invited to exhibit their stock along with that of the Nappanee breeders. It is not generally ktiown—in fact, few. people are aware that Naopanee chicken men have some of the finest and jpost expensive thoroughbred fowls In this part of the State. These fanciers have just put their heads together to give the people of Nappanee and vicinity a surprise next Saturday and show what has been taking place during the last two years unknown to the general public. That this will be an interesting exhibit, and out class anything seen at the fairs hereabouts this fall, is evidenced by the interest now being'taken by the breeders here. Nobody can afford to miss the exhibition, as it will afford poultry men an opportunity to see some of the best stock In the realm of chickendom in this part of the country. The probabilities - are that the breeders of thoroughbred and fancy stock here will soon organize a Fanciers’Club to promote and advertise their business. In case of bad weather preventing the street exhibit, it will be held in Neff Bros, implement room. At the present time, 25 new coops are being made at the Coppes, Zook & Mu techier factory for this special exhibit.

ARRESTED BY L. S. DETECTIVE Harry Flynn Taken at New Carlisle, St. Joseph County. A man giving his name as Harry Flynn, aged 29 years, was arrested at New Carlisle, St. Joseph county by a Lake Shore detective, where it was believed that the man was t rying to break into a car. He was taken to Goshefi and there turned over to Lafayette authorities. Flynn had some hardware cutlery on his person when arrested, and Sheriff Leader believing that he was interested in the robbery of a Lafayette hardware store, turned the would-be car thief over to that city where the robbery took place a few nights previously. Flynn denied the robbery but stated that his partner did it. He gave his home as Marinette, Wis. Notes on Industrial School Exhibit at Goshen, Oct. 28. 1. Two books will be given as premiums in each class. 2. Children not living on a farm may select-from any farm where they may get permission. 3^The three specimens must be of one variety. 4. G. M. Frier, of Purdue, will judge fitst eleven classes. - 5. Seeds and medicinal herbs are those grown In this county. 6. Children, parents, and all interested in school, are invited. 7. Entries are now being made. A. E. Weaver.

The National Dairy Show. In Chicago; at the International Amphitheatre, Union Stock Yards, frpm October 26th to November 4th, will be held the great National Dairy Show. It will be the sixth annual complete exposition of the cow, her products, ahd the machinery used in the dairy industry. Also a demonstration by the United Staggs Government of the proper care and feeding of diary cattle, and by the various City Health Boards of Che methods of enforcing sanitary regulations with regard to the handling of milk, butter and cheese from the producer to the eonsumer. Over one thousand head of the finest Ayrshlres, Brown Swiss, Guernseys, Holsteins, .iirseys and Dutch Belted cattle will be op exhibition. This year the entries also Include some of the little Dexters and Kerries. Hering's Domestic Troubles Settled. The long drawn Out and sensational domestic troubles of Frank E. Bering of South Bend which have been aired in the newspapers and the court for oyer a year, are to be-ended by Bering paying his first wife SIO,OOO alimony, instead of SI,OOO per year during her lifetime, as beeh agreed upon. The numerous suits filed will all be dismissed. —Penfiy post cards News Bookstore.

BUYS MILFORD HOTEL E. C. Branham Has Taken Charge of Milford Hotel. E, Crate Branham, brother of L. B. Branham, landlord of the Hotel Coppes, has purchased the Milfdrd Hotel equipment and moved his family to that town last Saturday. Mr. Branham recently sold the Nappanee Steam Laundry with the view of going into the hotel business—a business with which he and his wife are both acquainted. Milford people are to be congratulated on securing so-competent a management of their popular hotel, and the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Branham here will wish them the largest measure of success in their new'home. % Bought a Farm. Reuben M, Lehman, the grocery man on South Main street, bought the beautiful forty-acre tract'or land of Scott W. Gard, five miles north of Goshen through the agency of Mehl & Weaver. Mr. Lehman was one of the first settlers of the Lfmon district of Colorado and has recently returned to this country which he expects to make his future home.—Goshen Democrat. Mr. Lehman is a son-in-law of Jacob Hartman, and a brother of N. A. Lehman, undertaker ahd furniture dealer, of Nappanee. Cylinder Head Knocked Out. The cylinder head of the big engine at factory B of Coppes, Zook & Mutschler Cos. was knocked out Monday, and the wheels will have te stand idle until anew head can be supplied. The pattern for the head was taken to Goshen Tuesday where it will be cast. For Hallowe'en. Hallowe'en crepe paper decorations and napkins may be had at the News Bookstore.

PROGRESS OF THE ST. PAYING CURB AND GUTTER PRACTICALLY COMPLETED. Concrete Foundation Work Was Begun Wednesday on South Madison Street. The Central Paving company working ors the street paving job, have practically completed the concrete curb and gutter on both streets— Madison and Hartman. The curb builders have some extra touches to make here and-there. They will reconstruct the approaches on Madison street at the crossing of Market which were made when the last named street was paved. This, by bringing the curb approaches in line with the new work, the otherwise unfinished appearance of that particular crossing will be eliminated, at very little additional expense, since the' brick and foundation of the approaches will necessarily have to come up and be replaced on a grade witli Hartman street. The work of making the concrete foundation began Wednesday forenoon on South Madison street. This work will go forward rapidly, and with the present favorable weather, considerable will be accomplished by the contractors in a few weeks. Business Improving. “Business throughout the country is improving,” said W. F. Stanton to the Elkhart Truth, in referring to ills visit to Chicago to attend the deep waterways convention. "I found men there from every state in the union and asked them relative to the business outlook. In every case I was answered that present conditions are good. There was a slack time for several weeks, but it has changed.” As proof of the statements, Dun’s Review has the following: “Measured by every Important test, the volumeof business is larger than at o,corresponding period last year, and it is gradually expanding, the reports from leading trade centers during the week being especially cheerful. "There is apparently no decisive Change in the basic conditions; and the increased activity recently shown is due tg the fact that shelves are practically empty and immediate needs of growing population—even on a more economic basis—are pressing for supply.” Elkhart Owes Campbell $54-6.38. According to the state board of accounts Elkhart city owes ex-Clty .Treasurer E. A. Campbell $545.38

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ELECTROCUTED • GATHERING NUTS 4 ' WILBUR SCHLER MEETS DEATH NEAR MILFORD. TOUCHED 6,000 VOLT WIRE Twelve Year Old Youth Wm Gather- , ing Nuts—Body Lodged in Fork of Tree. Wilbur Schler, aged 12 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schler, of Milford, was instantly killed at 5 o’clock Wed nesday evening of last week near Mil ford, by coming in contact with a transmission wire of the Syracuse Electric Cos., which carries a 6,000 volt current to Milford, the wire passing through the branches of a hickory tree. The Schler lad was in the tree gathering hickory nuts. With Sechler when he met his fate, were three other boys, one his brother and the others Fuller and Archey lads. They were so frightened upon seeing Sechler electrocuted and lodged, in a fork of the tree, three feet from the wire carrying the fatal electricity, that they made no attempt to recover the body and ran into Milford, where they notified Louis Rodlbaugh. Mr. Rodibaugh hastened to the scene in his auto. When the body was removed from the fork of the tree where it had lodged it was found that the hands, wrists and legs were badly burned.

SHIPPED CAR-LOAD OF APPLES First That Has Ever Been Sent Out of Nappanee. D. Rickert & Sons, Wednesday, shipped the first car-load of apples eyer sent out of Nappanee. Thisj is something remarkable; not more so, however, than the fine quality of the apples in this part of the Country. Death of Geo. S. Walters. George S. Walters, a well-known farmer died at the family home on the J. S. Walters farm H miles north and 1 mile east of Nappanee, at about 12 o’clock last Friday, Oct. 13th, at the age of 67 years, 5 months, and 29 days. Mr. Walters had been a sufferer from chronic stomach trouble for a number of years, which finally resulted In complications, and he passed away at the time mentioned. He is survived by his wife, two daughters aDd seven sons, viz: Mrs Ephriam Strycker, Miss Alice Walters at home, Frank, Jesse, Milo, Ira, Burton, Vernon and Oscar. Frank, Oscar and Jesse reside in Nappanee, while Ira is on the farm. Mr. Walters leaves three brothers: J. S. Walters, druggist, Nappanee; and John H. Walters, druggist at Mlddlebury, and August Walters, of Wakarusa. There are two sisters.. The funeral was held at the Brick church in Union township, at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon; the lnterfnent being made in that cemetery under direction of N. A. Lehman. The funeral services were conducted by Revs. David Anglemyer and Eli Roose. Mr. Walters was born in Germany,, near Hesse Cassel, April 14, 1844. He came with his parents to America when three years old, they first taljjtag up their home in Ohio, moving to Indiana in 1853. They first settled in Harrison township, but six years later mqyed to Union township where the family grew up and the parents died. Mr. Walters married Susan Ernest, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Ernest, Oct. Bth, 1865. Eleven children were born to this union, two of whom died in infancy. Mr. Walters was a soldier in the Union army, serving in poropany I, Ind. Vol.

Society Notes... Kenneth, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Whiteman, had a party last Friday evening for his school friends. Popcorn and taffy, and entertainment of guests, made a “mark” for Kenneth as an entertainer. The Presbyterians had a delightful social Wednesday evening in the basement room of the church, when refreshments were served and a pleasant time was had in general. The pleasure was combined with a business meeting, of which Chas. Mutschler was chairjnan, and Dr. Knox, of Lafayette, Ind., gave a few minutes talk orr the subject of raising funds to pay for .thA manse recently purchased. Something like SSOO was subscribed toward the fund. Operation at St, Joseph Hospital. Miss Stella Dunn, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Jesse Dunn of Nappanee, was taken to St. Joseph hospital, South Bend, Monday by her father, where she was operated on. Miss Dunn was a local patient of Dr. Chas. A. Inks, and the work was done by the hospital surgeon, Dr. T. A. Olney. It is thought she sill have to remain at the hospital for three or four weeks. . - —Tablets at the News Bookstore

BOY HURT IN NEHER YARD School Boy# Annoy Family, and Finally One is Injured. Bernard Richmond, aged about 7 years, had one of his legs injured Wednesday evening after school while at play With a number of oilier lads in the yard at the 1 home of J. L. Neher. While no bones were broken, the injury is almost as severe. It appears that the small school boys have been in the habit of congregating on the Neher premises to play on a “merry-go-round" which Mr. Neher’s sons have. On this occasion they loaded it too heavy and one end. broke and fell upon the boy’s leg. The lad’s eyesight is not good and lie failed to get in the Clear witli the other boys. The boys have been very annoying to Mrs. Neher, who has reported them repeatedly to the school authorities. They congregate there—some times as high as thirty to forty, and make life almost unbearable at times, as well as destroying the lawn by their numbers. This incident, though deplorable, may put a stop to the annoyance. Rally Day at U. B. Church. Sunday-school Rally Day at the U. B. church, Sunday, Oct. 22d, beginning at 9:30. Special program. You are invited to be one of the two hun dred present at that time and enjoy the hour with them. Emanuel Yoder Released. Emanuel Yoder, living north of Elkhart and who is charged with arson, was released from jail Saturday afternoon, when bonds aggregating SI,OOO were signed by his brother In-law. Yoder will be tried at the November term of the superior court.

ZIMMERMAN - HARTZEL GASES THESE NAPPANEE CASES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT. Called For Wednesday—Many Witnesses Summoned From Nappanee Postponed. A buDch of subpoenas were served here this week by the sheriff’s deputy, Officer Hummel, in the Zimmerman and Hartzel cases. The cases were set for Wednesday, but were later postponed indefinitely. Those summoned were, Marshal Weyburn, Frank Dalyrmple, a special officer during the onion carnival; Roy Kensinger, Wm. Peeples, James Rector, also a special officer; and H. McDonald, all_for the State. Ji.. F. Strohm for the defendant Zimmerman. It will be recalled that Zimmerman is charged with interfering with an officer. In the case of the State vs. Chas. Hartzel, mayhem, the ones summoned were, Robert McKinley, the man whose eye was knocked out by Hartzel; Jack Landaw, Frank Binkley, Abe Shank, Drs. Price & Price, Amos Yoder, and Mrs. Daniel Culp. Hartzer is being prosecuted for majhem, having destroyed an eye for Robert McKinley, one day during the onion carnival. The Zimmerman case grew out of his interfering with the officers while Hartzel was being taken to the'City jail. The cases may require several days, since there are numerous witnesses to testify. The Hartzel case, especially, is of considerable interest to Nappanee, since it was the most cowardly and brutal attack ever made on any man—so conceded by all who saw It. LATER The case did not come to an issue before the jury. By agreement, Hartzel got a fine imposed of $25 and costs amounting to a total of *56.35 and 60 days in jail. Thus, he got off mighty easy, considering the offense. Zimmerman, for interfering with an officer, was fined $lO and costs, amounting to $38.05. t GEORGE T. BARNEY DEAD

Mexican War Veteran Succumbed to Pneumonia. . George T. Barney, aged nearly 90 years, a Mexican war veteran and president of the National Association of Mexican War Veterans, died Sunday at his home In Elkhart where he had resided since 1866. Survlng him are his wife, to whom he was married at Kalamazoo, Mich., in 1852; one son, George E. Barney, of Elkhart and one brother, A. J. Barney, of Milan, Ohio. His brother Samuel. Barney died at Elkhart In 1902, and his brother William M. Barney, expired at Bristol about a year ago. Mr. Barney was the oldest member of the Elkhart county bar, a Knight Templar, an Elk, and the oldest Mason in the State, having been initiated in that order in 1859, and was a member of the Presbyterian church. He had always taken an interest in politics as a Democrat, and was elected a member of the Indiana general assembly in 1874. . Real Estate Transfers. Samuel Yoder sold Lydia Bratton Middlebury township property for S7OO. Ben jam In T Toms sold A ibert M Murray Elkhart township property for $200.. , J W Balyeat sold to W S Packer a lot on Cosmo street In West,Goshen.’

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lE* OF 1101ANA CLUB WOIK STATE FEDERATION OF CLUBS MEETS AT INDIANAPOLIS. <7OCTOBER 24, 26, AND 26 > Clubs No Longer Theme For Would* be Humorist — Improvement of Others Object Now. The fifth annual convention of tlje Indiana Federation of Clubs wllLmeet in Indianapolis, October 24th, 25th and 26th. The announcement is of deep interest to tlie 10.000 women of the 250 clubs which comprise it, for it is in those yearly gatherings of live, energetic co-workers that they gain new ideas for the coming year, and the inspiration to carry them out. The woman’s club was in the outset the chosen theme of the would-be numorist. The funny paragraph In regard to the husband whose clothes were ragged and buttonless, who came at the close of a hard day to a dreary, supperless home, or who was left at home to care for the baby while his wife attended lectures on Greek Art, or read papers on Ibsen, is a thing of the past. The Indiana Federation of Clubs lias three departments, and almost evefy club takes an active part in one or the other of them. The Department of Conservation Uias for its work: Civics, Civil Service, Conservation of Natural Resources, Health, Household Economics, Food Sanitation, and Industrial and Social Conditions. The Department of Education considers Art, Library Extension, Literature, Music add Parent Teacher Clubs, as well as matter directly concerning the conducting of the Federation. 4 The Legislative Department assists in drafting bills for reformwork in the state legislature and in city councils. They have taken an active part in temperance legislation, in the housing bill to regulate tenements, in the child labor laws, pure food laws, prison reform, establishment of juvenile courts, and many other measures. The record of individual clubs shows that almosteveryone has accomplished something for its community. Most important is the work done to assist in driving the saloon from Indiana towns, but notable work has been accomplished in other lines. Women’s clubs have led in the movement for clean streets, for better sidewalks, for better sanitary conditions, a pure water supply, modern school buildings, better schools, pure milk and food supplies, honest measure, public libraries or library extension, art exhibits, music festivals, the beautifying of cemeteries, the planting of trees In parks and public places, the distribution of flower seeds, with prizes for well kept lawns and back yards, the opening of playgrounds and vacation schools, establishing rest rooms for working girls, aiding juvenile and probation court work, the sale of Red Cross stamps to aid in stamping out tuberculosis, manual training and domestic science for schools, settlement work among the poor, clubs to enlarge the life of country women, and many purely local matters. The Thursday Club', of Nappanee, has chosen Mrs. John D. Coppes as the delegate, and Mrs. Chas. F. Miller, president, is the other delegate. Mesdames Chas. A. Burbach and M. D. Price are the alternates. Mesdames Harvey E. Coppes and C. R. Stoops will represent the Current Club, of Nappanee. HqMcyLHqbnJffi.EniyoEth' Hospital Henry Hahn, of Nappanee, Who has been in the employ of P. H. McAndrew, the commission man,' is in the Epworth Hospital at South Bend where he was taken last Tuesday morning early for an immediate operation. Mr. Hahn was caring for th 4 loading of onions at Walkerton when he was taken suddenly ill from a rupture. The local doctors could do nothing for him to relieve the man’s sufferings and he was taken to the hospital early ’ that morning and the operation performed at 5 o’clock. Mr. Me Andrew was over to South Bend on Wednesday night to see Mr. Hahn and reports that he is getting along all right.

Death of Benjamin M,aust. . Benjamin Maust died at the heme of his son, Frank Maust, If miles northwest of town, Wednesday, Oct. 18th, at the age of 76 years, 6 months, and 3 days. ' He Is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters, viz: Bernard 8., Frank, and Nelson, Mrs. Christian Bender, Mrs. John Weber. The funeral will be held at the Mennonlte ‘church on North Main street on this Friday, at IQ a. m., the Interment to be made at the Bouth Union cemetery direction of N. A. Lehman. f , —Stationery. News Bookstore.

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