The Syracuse Journal, Volume 5, Number 17, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 22 August 1912 — Page 1

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WAWASEE PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION MEETS ' / At Wawasee Inn WithX*°°d At-tendance-Much Business ( Transacte** J ' T The annual meeting ©f the Wawasee Protective Association was held recently at -he Wawasee Inn with a fair atteidance present. More business was disposed of at this meeting thanaas been done at many previous meetings of the Association. After tAe report of the Secretary and Treasurer had been read and approved the results attained at the recently installed Fish Hatchery at the south end of Lake Wawasee were generalv discussed. It was reported that between 150,000 to 200,000 bass were brought to the proper size, that is between two and four mches in lenth, and were distributed 2-3 to Lake Wawasee and 1-3 to Lake Papakeechie. •Several resolutions of thanks were passed: one to Geo. W. Miles, our Fish and Game Commissioner, for the success attained at Fish Hatchery and throughout the state in stocking our lakes and rivers with game fish during the past year; one to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad ffiocials, for the raising of the railroad bridge and one to.the Syracuse Progressive Association, a copy appearing elsewhere in this paper; in line with the last resolutions the members seemed very much pleased that the people of Syracuse were realizing the relations that should exist between the Lake people and the Town people. A resolution was passed asking the State Legislature through the Fish and Game Commissioner, to establish a closed season for fishing on certain portions of the lakes throughout the state. The idea not being to exclude all fishing from any one lake but from certain por-

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tions or sections of same in which game fish are more likely to breed. A committee of three were appointed to assist the Commissioners in having a law passed incorporating the above, J. A. Van Osdol, Anthony Deahl and Geo. M. Kleeder. Use of the Association pier, just recently installed, was discussed and it was the consensus of opinion that non-members of the Association be debarred from the use of it. The promiscuous use of boards, planks and large stakes in the setting out of trot lines was deplored as such large articles are a menace to launches and it was agreed that every effort should be made to discourage their use. It .was decided that the Association affiliate itself with the State wide organization for the preservation of Fish and Game known as the Indiana Fish, Game and Forest League and that President of Association represent same at the next annual meeting of the new organization. The following officers were reelected for the coming year: Directors, Ellwood George, Daniel Zook, Geo. L. Xanders, J. A. Van Osdol, Rt. Rev. J. H. White and Eliott Durand with Ellwood George as President, Daniel Zook as Vice President and Geo. L. Xanders as Treasurer and Secretary. At the conclusion of the meeting Geo. W. Miles gave an interesting talk as to his future plans for the propagation of fish and game for the coming year. He signified his intention of establishing a permanent Fish Hatchery for this portion of the state in the near viciaity of Lake Wawasee if he were able to purchase the necessary land at a reasonable figure, otherwise one would be established at some other point. No further business appearing the meeting was adjourned. Plums For Sale. Anyone wanting plums, please call on or phone the Champion Fru it Farm. Phone 3013. James DewartProp.

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GO. SUPERINTENDENT SURBER FILESREPORT For 1911-1912 Os Both Statistical and Financial Conditions. ;?-A- < Supt Edson B. Seiber has filed his annual report to the state superintendent of public instruction. The report is both statistical and financial. It covers the years 1911 and 1912. The total number of children enrolled in Kosciusko county is 6,009. The average daily attendance during the last term was 5,141. The total number of white malesis 3,081: females, 2,923. There were 4 colored males and 1 one colored female. The total in the township schools was 3.973, and the average daily attendance 3,346. The total in the towns was 1,083, with an average attendance of 961. The total in the cities (Warsaw being the only one under this class) was 953, with an average attendance of 834. The number enrolled in each grade was as follows: First, 816; second 661 third, 664; fourth, 707; fifth 643; sixth 595; seventh, 604; eighth, 509; first year high school, 293; second year high school, 205; third year high school, 174; fourth year high school, 138. The total number of teachers employed in the county was 212. Os these 83 were males and 129 females. There were 66 male teachers and 83 female teachers in the country schools. In the incorporated towns there were 10 male teachers and 26; female teachers and in Warsaw there were 7 male teachers and 20 female teachers. The total amount paid to teachers in salaries was $99,039.52. Os this amount $63,125.84 went to the teachers of the country schools, $15,492.80 to the teachers in the schools of Warsaw. The average salaries of township teachers was $2.78 per day; for teachers in grades in cities, towns and township graded schools, was $3.12 per day; for teachers in high schools was $4.31. The last figure included the superintendents and principals. The total value of school property was $463,300. This was divided as follows: Townships, $257,400; incorporated towns, $102,400; Warsaw, $103,500. The total number of school houses was placed at 142. Os this number 132 are in the township, 6 in the incorporated towns and 4 in Warsaw. Os all the school buildings, 132 are brick, 9 are frame and one is concrete, the latter being located in Turkey Creek township. During tfielaast year one new building was erected. This was in Etna township It cost $2,500. Supt. Sarber’s report shows that there are 25,186 books in the school libraries of the county. Os thisnum-

SYRACUSE, INDIANA, THURSDAY, AUG. 22, 1912.

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BIG OFFER TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS. We have two offers to make to our correspondents. The first; To each one of our correspondents who sends us their news for one year without missing an issue, we will present a two and a half dollar gold piece. (We have one correspondent now, whom we would feel safe in paying in advance. We refer to Miss Fay Mock of Indian Villiage.) This offer will take effect after September 1. We request every correspondent to send their name with their communications, that we may give them credit. ber 15,613 are in the townships, 5,248 in the incorporated towns and 4,325 in Warsaw. His figures show that 1,431 books were added during the past year. During the year 121 township in stitutes were held, 7 in each township except Wayne, where there were 8. The total amount paid to teachers for attending these institutes was $2,980.78. Progressive Caucus. A large number of Progressives met at the W. T. Colwell office Saturday afternoon and after selecting W. T. Colwell as temporary chairman and E. S. Strieby as secretary, divided into precincts for the purpose of selecting precinct committeemen. Those selected were: Ist precinct,W. T. Colwell, 2nd precinct, Geo. O. Snyder, 3rd precinct, E. S. Strieby. The question of putting a county ticket in the field was discussed but no formal action taken. On Friday evening, August 30, a meeting will be held To form a permanent organization to promote the welfare and interest of the progressive party in this township. All of those interested in this movement are invited to attend. Taft Using Billboards The Krutz Bill Posting company of Goshen has received an order from the national headquarters in New York for 20 stands, 10x32 feet, displaying pictures and announcing the candidacy of William Howard Taft for president of the United States on the republican ticket. The order is a blanket one to cover September and October. Goes To North Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. G. Wash. Jones left last Friday foi an extended visit with relatives of Mrs. Jones’ in the vicinity of Wheelock, North Dakota. Mr. Jones stated before they left that if they were favorbly impressed with the country, they might stay through the winter months.

J. W. ROTHENBERGER : Undertaker : SYRACUSE, t i IND. •

SEVERE ELECTRICAL AND RAIN STORM The Worst Storm Os The Season Visits Us Saturday Night. Reports from all over the country tend to show that one of the most severe storms of the season struck northern Indiana, Saturday night. Some are of the opinion that if. was the worst storm of many years. The barn on the farm belonging to John Hurtig, who lives about a mile north of town was completely destroyed by fire Saturday eveningIt was struck by lightning about eleven o’clock. The only thing burned in it was two corn plows belonging to Emmet Weaver. The loss was partially covered by insurance. Washouts in 14 different places caused by the heavy rains of Saturday night delayed traffic on the Winona interurban line between Mentone and Akron. During the Sunday morning hours it was necessary to transfer passengers and at first the passengers were obliged to walk a mile around. The barn and contents on the farm of A. J. Patterson, njrth of Middlebury, was burned to the ground. The water in the Elkhart river at Benton rose more than four feet Sunday, but receded Monday morning. Frank Stiver of north of Benton lost his barn by fire when it was struck by lightning. Mr. Stiver was able to save some of his farming implements, but the hay and grain were destroyed. Eight head of cattle belonging to Mrs. M. McClure of near Silver Lake were killed by lightning, Saturday night. Mrs. McClure lost two horses in the same manner less thnn three weeks ago. The Lake Wawasee cottag 3 of Mrs. Frank G. Hubble of Goshen, occupied by Mrs. Nellie Davis of Chicago, was struck by lightning and a portion of the chimney and roof was torn away. The barn of Henry Symensma of near New Paris was burned after being struck by lightning. The hay and grain and farming implements were destoyed. ’ Abe Culp of one mile southwest of Millersburg had a horse killed by lightning when his barn was struck The barn did not burn, however. A. Geyer, of north of tow n reports the loss of a valuable cow, that was struck by lightning, Sunday morning. Geo. Sterner’s cider mill burned to the ground. Beautify Your Hone. Have those pictures vou have been saving, framed. Beckman has a beautiful line of new frames.

The Passion Play. The Passion Play is produced every tenth year in the village of Beiruth, in southern Germany, in the province of Oberammergau and is viewed by tourists from every civilized country on the globe. The lives of the villagers are consecrated to giving this play and as soon as 1 one play is completed, rehersals are I commenced which extend over a peried of ten years. Two years ago, at the last play, motion pictures were secured under great difficulties, and the films taken are the only ones in existence. The managers of the Inn Motion Picture show have secured these films at a great expense and will exhibit them Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Aug. 21 and 22. This will be a rare treat for the people of this vicinity and everyone should attend. Ed Ballou will sing the Holy City and violin solos of sacred pieces will be produced during the action of the play. Capt. ; Rossen will leave the Syracuse dock at 7:30 on both evenings and will return after the show is given at the Inn. The admission to the Passion Play will be 25c for adults, 15c I for children. It may be a long time ' before these pictures are produced in this vicinity again and it is something that you will never regret seeing. Vote Os Thanks. The following resolution was pass- ' ed at the annual meeting of the Wawasee Protective Association and a copy of same ordered published in the Syracuse Journal. Resolved: That the thanks of this Association be extended to the Syracuse Progressive Association for its enterprise in lighting the channel connecting Lake Wawasee and Syracuse lake on which the town of Syracuse is situated.

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LAUGHLIf'BROS.’ BIG JNION CROP A. A. Laughlin Os Nappanee, Tells Us How They Do Things. A. A. Laughlin of Nappanee, one of the principal members and stock holders of the Laughlin Bros. Co., transacted business in our city Saturday. Mr. Laughlin will be well remembered by our people here as the “pickle man ’, as he at one time operated a pickle plant here, one at Leesburg and one at ftappanee. In the year 1905 his company took in over 9000 bushels of pickles at this place. 100 acres of land was used in raising same by our farmers in this vicinity and a large sum of money was received. Mr. Laughlin is a very busy man at present, having 100 people engaged in harvesting his large onion crop. Besides raising 60 acres of onions this season his company has 60 acres of fine cabbage, all of which will be worked up in their kraut factory, 130 acres of corn, 15 acres of turnips, 5 acres’of dill, and this Season they have launched out in a new industry by raising 200 acres of hemp. In addition to the handling of their Own large onion crop they , buy and store many thousands of bushels in their mammoth cold storage plant at Nappanee. We Print Salebills We have the best facilities in- the county for turning out neat and attractive jobwork. Get our prices before you buy. We have a list of auctioneers who cannot fail to please you. ' ,