The Syracuse Journal, Volume 1, Number 33, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 17 December 1908 — Page 4

*BY EYRONWIIffIAMS TNX vfc / 5"? N/ttie metropolis'Christmas treads .upon the heels of VThanksgiv- > iilg&’eager to exploit its wares. 1 j The windows of the great stores,’that have been fringed with Autumn leaves, now present the entire gamut of holiday goods. Images xof Santa Claus appear in bas reliefs, backed with reindeer and sledges, capacious chimneys and Toys and sweetmeats run riot upon the counters, and the-Christmas appears mincingly in jthe long aisles of the great There are yet many days for making Christmas choices air so noticeable during the last few days of the runaway season. In the streets Santa work/ a^eyery-cprpgr/asking alms for the needy and'the sick, that their Ghristnjas, too, may be brightened and of good cheer. the of the'crowd take on a happier smile; Jthe heart is answering to the fnpssage oftfgqpd will on earth.” Inch by inch we are dray/n into the .merry-making, the .bustle and the spirit of the [time. In ou/ turning overhand ovej- the problem of:.what for thiis dear one apa what for. that—and ir/our list we include those who ’are less apt lo'-be this day tfian we arp—and now comes the real joy of Christmas: the doing jof gobd\jiat mpkes our .hearts sing with happiness! / xy. •There is the little girl we met away up n\he pine’woods last summer who will be delighted with a fame boy who sells papers at the corner of Hit and Miss, streets, the x widow who takes in washing but in the suburb where we live, the jolly boy/ friend of a business associate who has sb many things orie. cannot\ just \decide on his present,' the elevator man who has met u§ -morning pnd night with'a/cheery-'good morning and a respectful good night—andytheny there are the closer'ones: the mother, father, z wife dnd babies! \ / What a galaxy ' needy folk—for all arey needy “on ? Christmas ? day! .Those who do not need food, dr clothing, or money, need something that will prove our love,/prove that' we have not forgotten them and that on this, the day commemorating the coming of the King of Bethlehem,our heart is attuned to theirs in gladness ahd rejoicing. | And now the holljrand the mistletoe appear upon!the • street comers arid rashing business meh stop on their hurried wajz ’ homeward to buy wreaths of the green and the red to hang in. the windows ~oftheir] homes and from the chandeliers pftheipiiving rooms. J ’ 'On and oh surges the spirit pf/ Chris tmas!_>' Like a mighty enveloping shaff'oT-sunshine, it breaks "through 1 - the clouds of every-day mediocrity and racing across the world' sends its glowing glory into every home! Garlands hang everywhere, bells chime and merry laughter echoes through the halls of time. And.with the ringing of ths crystal spheres, peace spreads her mantle like a'cloak and. plenty sits enthroned among the merrymaking and the praise!' . “Peace on earth, good-will to men.”

€be jfair Emporium | AN IDEAL CHRISTMAS SHOP. ■ ■ K i B Our stock is repleat with I beautiful gifts having that much sought lor individu- 8 ality often so difficult to K secure. <; T ■ I dlb G UruesbelL I & FMwmp— pw

FOR S ALE OR EXCHANGE I have farms and town property for sale or exchange. Also stock of Merchandise, Restuarant, Etc., for or exchange. I will sell anything you have, it matters not what you have. ft Give me a trial if you have anything"!*) sell, and if you .want to buy, see me before you buy. W. G. CONNOLY, Offoe corner Harrison and Carroll streets. PHONIC 113, SYRACUSE,

The Syracuse Journal ' INDEPENDENT. THURSDAY, DEC. iy, 190 S. Published Every Thursday at Syracuse, Indiana. One Dollar Per Year. WALKER & FANCIL, Printers and Publishers Entered as second-class matter May 4, 1908, at the post office at Syracuse, Indiana, under the Act of Congress oj March 3, 1839. BARBEE LAKE? Daniel Brown is now residing io his new Loins and is practicing on his flute and violin, diligently. The Misses Marne aud Margart Me Keiina are rejoicing in a fine Christmas gift in the shape of a new piano. Rev. Woodruff of North Webster while reurning from protracted m-eting at Sodom Saturday night, had his horse frightened and buggy upset oontainioy Mr. Airs. Woodruff and Miss Goldie Wiseman no one was very seriously injured. Henry Sam Wiseman went Vevay Ind - last week to attend the funeral of their mother, returning Saturday. Quite a number from this vicinity are attending court this week. All innocent bystanders, however, we are glad to note. Ernie Kuhn and Mis Lin Warner visited with W, S. Caty and wife "unday. B. F, Crouse and Harry Douglas f Warsaw visited’ friends Sunday. G-ILBERT’S-jf Mrs. Clemons Ogle of Goshen spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Ogle. Mr. and Mrs. John Meilenger w*«re 111 Goshen Saturday. Jolih Ilt-ber and wife visited friend r ear New Paris last Sunday. Miss Anna Warner who is working in Elkhart came home Thuisday for 1 visit, returning Saturday. - Grandma Wey bright who bas been very ill for some time is no better. Albeit Werstlers children have the scarlet fever. Gye Morehouse had the Lagrippe last week. Quite a number of the young people of this place attended the services at the Chapel Sunday evening. Mrs. Wm. Ogle and children were Goshen visiters Wednesday. Miss Mabie Cripe visited with her Uncle Mose Cripe and wife Sunday. TIPPECANOE Born to Mr. aud Mrs. Vern Gross a son, Dec. 13. Josiah Garber and wife was at Milford, Thursday of last week. Mrs. Lem Niles spent Fridak with Mrs. Bert Niles. Paul Poppenfoose and wife family spent evening with Wm. Nice and wife. Mrs, John White aud daughter Lula and Mrs Ed Leonard call on Mrs, Brown, Friday. Elizy Strieby and Mrs. Annie Gilbert, spent Friday with Geo. Kreger and wife. Mrs, Marion Miller was at Syracuse Saturday. ' D. B. White was in Warsaw Saturday on business. Mrs. George Kreger and John Gilbert were in Syracuse Saturday Jacob Yoder and wife were in Syracuse Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Jusiah Garber, Si and Isaao Kime were in Syracuse Saturday, Wm. Nice and Paul Poppenfoose was at North Webster Thursday. Jocab Gross and family spent Sunday with Peter Grass and wife. John Gilbert and spent Sunday with Sid Lacounts and wife. Mrs. Mihcent Miller visited with Dick Miller and family. John White and wife, Ed Leonard and wife attendded church at Vawter park Sunday afternoon. Miss Ina Gilbert spent Sunday with Zella M i Her. . L j la an IGr me White spent Sunday with Miss Lula and Pearl White. Marion Miller, Wm. Gilbert, Jess Miller and Leander Yoder were in Warsaw Monday to attend tha Henwood and Kline trial. The greatest amount of building in the history of the park is being done this year at Winona Lake.

HOLIDAY GOODS= & Seasonable Merchandise Look at our display and prices, None Better and Few So Good Largest and Best Line in Syracuse to Select From . ■ ' Christmas Presents Christmas Candies A fine line for the young» and useful A fine line of Christmas C audios, to and ornamental for the older ones. A arrive in time for Saturday . No stale fine line of Ladies and Gents Hand- stock in this line. : : : kerchiefs, Mufflers, Scarfs and Fancy Toys &nd DoliS Neckwear, Toys and Fancy Books as A fine of all wool Blanat \ well as a few pieces of choice Jewel- p er p a^r . c O me in and inspect our ry at prices always right. . lines. We will be glad to show you.

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NEW Eating HOUSE Good wholesome Home baked goods The kind you like to Eat! FRESH OYSTERS at all times. .R. Hire. REMLMBER We have a fine line of Fancy and Staple Groceries and the very best Christmas candies. We appreciate your patronage and extend fl- standing invitation To have you make our Grocery your place to buy Groceries. This week don’t fail to get a sack of Syracuse Flour. The Cash Grocery Searfoss BROTHERS LINCOLN CORY ▲t’CTION EER Dates can be made with The Syracuse Journal. SYRACUSE e INDIANA

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MEATS Beinni n g Saturday, Nov. 14, I will make the following low prices on meats: Round Steak 12 c Sirloin 13? RJbs, boil, 6c Chuck Roast 9c Chuck Steak 10c Wm. Stoller, MEATS and GROCERIES. ISAIAH KLING-AMAN AUCTIONEER Satisfactory service is assured, i See me for terms and dates, or make at the Journal office. J. M. TREESH Attomey-at-Law Collections Syracuse Ind.

flbakes an Übeal Christ mas present ,v ' This useful little article vzill be greatly appreciated by any he use wife. It greatly reduces her labor and gives her a pleasant disposition. Wm. r Beckmann | furniture

I I I Christmas ■ | Greeting | We have holiday goods that are useful and ornamental. I They will give joy to both g giver and receiver of the | ‘ present. New goods receive ft ed daily. Come and see them I - . I | „ These goods will please you >fi in quality and in pries . We ! pay premium prices for court* j try produce; ’ : : : HINDERER & BECK | The G-eo. F. Weyrick Store LbOBMH*