The Syracuse Journal, Volume 5, Number 19, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 5 September 1912 — Page 1

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HARO GOAL WILL BE SCARCETHIS WINTER Price Will Probably Be In Excess Os Eight Dollars Per Ton Wm. Snavely, the local coal dealer isdubious about being able to supply the hard coal trade this winter. In conversation with the Journal last week, he said that he had ordered hard coal in July with no prospect sis yet, of receiving it. The two months’ strike of miners reduced the output by about twelve million tons and it seems that the operators are endeavoring to first supply the demands that can be filled by boat, before the season of navagation closes. The price will be not less than $8 per ton with good prospects of its being more. There is also a shortage in pocahontas, due in a measure to the strike of English mmrse. Mr. Snavely does not anticipate any great difficulty in securing soft coal The coal consumption in this country is tremendously every year. The main reason is its use by the farmers, who formerly burned wood. Between 600 and 700 tons of hard coal was sold by Mr. Snavely last winter. The matter of 'strikes would at first glance seem to work the greatest hardship on the miner and operator. But a little study will eliminate the operator’s loss and will show that the miner and consumer are the ones who suffer. Mystery At Milford. We published last week, an item stating that a Missouri man, named Johnson had purchased a farm near New Paris for 10,000. It seems that the man is a grafter of some sort. He claimed to have lost his check book and had the Bank draw direct on the First National bank at Carthage, Mo. This bank feturned the draft unpaid and in the meantime Johnson has disappeared. He approached Thomas Clayton of Milford, and Wm. Colwell of this place, claiming old acquaintance with them and had them identify him at the bank. This they refused to do and failing in his purpose, he left the country saying that he would return about Sept. 15 with family. He said that he had relatives in Goshen, and that he was raised in that section, some in that vicinity claim to remember him. He did not secure anything, what ever he was after.

You’re Welcome Here Whether ■ You Come to Buy or View the Goods. School Supplies r ' ’ Tablets, Pencils, Erasers, Drawing Books, Spelling books, and school supplie* qf aB kinds. Get your supplies here and save money. Aluminum folding drinking cups, each 10c Lunch pails from— _scto 25c School bags 25c Book straps 25c Pencil boxes with keys 05c Hosiery for childrenlo, 15 and 25c Boys’ waists, light and dark colors- 25c Boys’ shirts in light and dark colors 45 and 50c Dark ginghams per yd* 10 and 12J4c Dark and light percales per yd 12Hc New hair ribbons in all colors, per yd 'loc Bring the children in and fit them up for school. IF YOU BUY IT HERE ITS CHEAPER? BRAINARDS w STORE ; Telephone 66

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K. Os P. Picnic, The annual K. of P. picnic will be held on Sunday, Sept. 8, at Vawter Park on Lake Wawasee. The lodge has chartered the largest boat on the lake for the day and three trips will be made from the public dock at 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 am. _ . 1 Injured At Toledo. We missed an item last week in regard to the return of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Case from a several days trip in Canada. Returning they stopped for a short visit in Toledo. While boarding a street car at this place Mr. Case was thrown by the sudden starting of the car and was bruised in several places. The accident might have proved very serious. Leesburg’s Homecoming. There were many of our citizens at Leesburg last Saturday attendieg the Jubilee fesivitles. They speak enthusiastically of the able management and good order that characterized the festival. Every feature advertised was faithfully carried out and the contests were all settled strictly on their merits, thus rendering full satisfaction to the large crowd that formed Lees- ■ burg's great homecoming. Most Satisfactory. The building committee of Vawtdr Park Hotel Association made its final report to the stockholders and the audit committee appointed to audit the Treasurer’s report found the entire work of the building committee to be most satisfactory. Dr. Ojjeal is president and Chas. Latehem, secretary, of the association. Dr. McGarvey, wlio Owns and operates ,the hotel, reports a very good season despite the very ugly behavior of the weather man. Smith Reunion The Smith annual reunion was held at Rochester, last Thursday. About 150 attended. Mr. and Mrs. David Smifh and W. F. Smith and daughter Edith, of this vicinity attended. z W. F. Smith called at the Journal office, Saturday, and renewed his subscription. He also presented us with a half dozen of nice plump tomatoes. Mr. Smith was in Fulton couty last week and says that the fine roads that they had there were badly damaged by the big rain of I two weeks ago. It is estimated that 'it will take four years to get the roads back in the condition they were, before the rain. You'll do better at Beckmans.

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(CosyrishO BRETHREN PASTOR GOES TOMYTON, 0. Members Os Brethren Church Surprise Thier Pastor. On Friday evening a pleasant and successful surprise was perpetrated upon Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Ayers of the U. B. church by their people, at the home of Walter Newman. When Mr. and Mrs. Ayers returned from an enjoyable launch ride with Omar Parr, they were surprised to find about 70 of their friends had gathered to show their appreciation of them and their work in our town. A very pleasant evening was spent in games and music. Mr. Bare and Mr. Ray with their violin and guitar were present and furnished some delightful music and Mrs. James Isbell favored the company with a pleasing solo. The company departed at a late hour wishing Mr. and Mrs. Ayers prosperity, happiness and success in their new home and left many substantial tokens of their appreciation. The ladies of the church presented Mrs. Ayers with a beautiful friendship comforter and friends outside of the church gave her a beautiful set of china cups and saucers, sauce dishes and pie plates. Rev. Ayers has spent three years as pagtor of the U. B. church and the church will feel its loss in giving him up. Since he has been here this church has been made a station and is now supporting a pastor. Mrs. Ayers is a noble woman whom to know is to love, and both will leave many dear friends in . Syracuse. Rev. Ayers lectured last Sunday night upon his “Trip Around the World with Uucle Sam,” which was very interesting and instructive, he having spent two years in the Phil ippines as a soldier, leaving New York and making the trip through the Mediterranean sea and returning via Pacific Ocean to San Francisco. The account of the trip of the soldiers with their honors and adventures as Uncle Sams defenders, was very interesting and helpful. Rev. Ayers is giving up his pastorate here in order to enter the U. B. Seminary at Dayton, Ohio. This has been his first charge as a pastor and the presiding elders ; say it is the only instance jn the St ; Joseph conference at present where ; a young pastor has stayed on his ! first charge three years. Mrs. Ayers and children will leave ; this week for an extended visit with I her mother at Greentown, before ! going to their new home in Dayton ( . — * • ! If its in the line of furniture i Beckman has it or can get it for yoi s

SYRACUSE, INDIANA THURSDAY, SEPT. 5, 1912.

$30,000 GOSHEN FIRE W. D. Platter’s business block at Goshen burned Tuesday entailing a loss of about $30,000. John Boyts owner of the Boyts restaurant lost about $4,000 only partially covered by insurance. C. B. Stiver's stock of stoves and furniture which occupied a part of the building was damaged about $5,000 and the loss on the building was estimated about jubilee For Cromwell. Cromwell citizens met last week and decided to have a Jubilee Day. The date has not yet been set. ~ Open Tuesday Evenings. For the convenience of those having business with the Journal office, who are unable to come during the day, we will be open from 7:00 until 9:00 every Tuesday evening. W. C. T. U. Meeting Last Thursday 16 of the W. C. T. U. ladies went to the home of Mrs. Henry Rex on special invitation to hold their regular meeting. A short programme was given after which a characteristic country chicken dinner was served. The proof of theh appreciation was in the way they consumed every one of the fine articles prepared. The ladies will long remember Mrs. Rex on account of her great hospitality and loyalty to the temperance work. The Union will meet next Wednesday afternoon Sept. 11th at the home of Mrs. Mary E. Riddle at which time the election of officers will be held and every member is urgently requested to be present. Will Go To Michigan. ■iMoses Cripe and family will leave the first of next week for Petosky, Michigan, in the hopes that a change of climate will benefit Mrs. Cripe, whose health is very poor. They will travel by wagon and will camp out on the way. If the change proves beneficial to Mrs. Cripe, they will probably locate permanently in northern Michigan. Peculiar Accident. J. M. Keller of the Keller Garage, at Nappanee, met with a serious and unusual accident last week. He was “tuning up”’Hie-engine in a Hudson touring car when the fly wheel ’ bursted, a piece struck the floor and ■ rebounded striking Mr. Keller in the ! right leg, breaking it and lacerating 1 the flesh. One piece struck a panel of the garage door 20 feet away ! and tore its way out into the street. 1 ========================= J. W. ROTHENBERGER : Undertaker - : 1 SYRACUSE, IND.

NIGHT PROWLERS LOOT REFRIGERATOR Enter Porch At Bert Niles Residence And Steal Butter. Sunday night at about twelve o’clock someone entered the refrigerator at the Bert Niles home and took with them a quantity of butter. The refrigerator stood on the porch and could easily be reached without disturbing the inmates of the hodse. Mrs. Darr who fives iri cld'se proxiroity to the Niles home discovered someone endeavoring to enter her house by a window, but they quickly made their escape when they found they were discovered. Reports from the south end of town claim that prowlers were heard in that neighborhood on Sunday night. A week or so ago a man in the southeastern part of town fired through the door trying to stop a noise that could be heard on the outside# Our exchanges are nearly all relating small robberies that have been occurring the past week and it would seem that some precautions should be taken to quell any trouble of this kind in Syracuse. Dies From Fall. Logan Sipes died at his home in Warsaw from injuries received when he fell from a ladder at the White farm east of Warsaw. Mayor Grice Here. Mayor Jesse Grice and wife of Ft. Wayne, spent Sunday here as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bowersox. The Mayor and his wife are intimate friends of the Bowersox family. Oakwood Park. The Evangelical Association has made some very fine improvements upon the Oakwood Park lake front. Many other needed improvements were contemplated, but lack of funds made it necesaary to postpone the undertakings. Milford Factory. The Syracuse Power & light Co., are now placing their posts on which to transmit power to the new factory with which to operate their machinery. Several machines are already placed, but there are several yet that have not arrived in Milford. The line shafts are up and the building is wired for electricity. Next week the boiler will be placed and the building plumbed for steam heat. It is safe to say the machinery will start going about the middle of September, i —Milford Mail. >

Fell From Horse. Zelta the 12 year old daughter of Roy Conrad of four miles south of New Paris, fell from a horse which she wasriding Friday morning and suffered a fracture of her right arm at the elbow. Advisory Board Meets. The Advisory Board of Turkey Creek township met Tuesday with Trustee Henry Shock at the State Bank of Syracuse for the purpose of making the tax levy for the year 1912. After considering the matter . it was decided to leave the rate the same as for 1911. i . r~ A Valuable Present Frank Rudy of Oak Ridge Farm, was the recipient of a valuable gold headed cane on September Ist from Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Branum of Indianapolis, who are the owners of a beautiful cottage at Vawter Park in which they spend the summer. Mr. Rudy who is 74 years old highly appreciates this splendid present above all things. Move* To Goshen. James Waltz transported the last of his household goods to Goshen, Tuesday and with his family will take up their residence on Second street. Mr. Waltz has many friends who will regret his departure from Syracuse, but wish him well in his new location. Jim tells us that he will be glad to welcome his friends in Goshen and extends to all a hearty invitation to call and see him. Notice To Parents And Pupils School opens Monday, September 9, at 8:45 A. M. High school pupils will please not report until one o’clock on Monday. Children who become six years of age on or before December 1, 1912 will be admitted to the beginners class on Monday. Pupils desiring to nonsuit me about their work for the coming year may come to the school building on Friday or Saturday of this week. C. C. Bachman, Supt. ■ - ? Wawasee Improvements. Among the important permanent improvements on Lake Wawasee this summer, is the work done by Mr. Geo. Lamb, at the entrance to Pickwick channel and on the lake fronting his cottage, “The Poplars”. At his own expense he secured the use of the cement company’s large dredge and cleared away the obstruction to the channel entrance, besides filling up some deep holes that interfered with his bathing grounds. Mr. Lamb, during his many years as a summer resident of tj>e lake, has done much for the general welfare of his neighbors, while adding to his own comfort and the beautifying of his own premises.

School Supplies o See that your ‘children are fully equipped for the coming school year. Don’t handicap them with the absence of necessary material. Our prices are very reasonale on Tablets, Pens, Ink, Slates, and all necessary Books. F. L. HOCH Phone 18

SYRACUSE NAN IS SHOE IN THE LEG '' 4 “Jack” Weaver And Two Sons Mix With The Nappanee Authorities. • ST A shooting affray wound up the Onion Celebration at Nappanee, last Thursday night, in which three Syracuse men were implicated. “Jack” Weaver and two sons, Leonard and Cleo, who were employed on the Blosser building in Nappanee as plasterers and two others went to Bremen some time Thursday and returned to Nappanee, on the evening train with a coffee sack filled with drinkables. The five of them were standing in the park near the B. & O. depot when the trouble began. Marshal Hummel requested the men to stand aside and allow a lady wheeling a baby carriage to pass. One of the Weaver trio questioned the marshal’s authority and in the argument following, the elder Weaver reached for his hip pocket. Marshal Hummel, at this point pulled a gun, and as he did so, one of the gang hit him in the back of the head with a brick. At this juncture, the gun went off, the bullet passing through “Jack" Weaver’s leg. This was a signal for the five of them to jump upon the marshal and proceed to beat him up. y Leonard Weaver escaped while Cleo Weaver was released on S3OO bail. Marshal Hummel was able to resume his duties Monday. Will Be Here Thursday The citizens of North Webster will be here Thursday to boost the crowds tor their homecoming day. Attention three colors, publish the sale in the Journal, secure you an 'auctioneer and clerk, all for $3. Come in and talk to us about it. Your choice of auctioneers. Fined For Assault. Cullen Grisamer and John Wilkinson indulged in a fistic bout at the Drukamiller place on the hill Wednesday afternoon, out of which grew charges for assault and battery against Grisamer and charges against Wilkinson for provocation. Grisamer plead guilty and was fined $5 and costs, while Wilkinson decided to stand trial and his case" will be heard Thursday. v ) Grant Cory was arrested charged j with drunkenness and was fined ( $19.30 “Shorty” Pensinger paid $11.40 for the same offense. The two latter cases grew out of Sunday’s disturbance and there are more arrests to follow.

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