The Syracuse Journal, Volume 5, Number 20, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 12 September 1912 — Page 1

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INCREASED SALARY FOR R. F. D. CARRIERS - Will Draw $l,lOO Per Year After September Thirtieth. The congress just ending its session endtted the biggest post office appropriation bill in its history. T1 e bill makes provision for something like $262,500,000. After the thirtieth of this montl R F. D carriers who have standard routes of 24 miles or more will re ceive $llOO per year or an increase of SIOO over their former salary. $500,000 was also appropriated fo> the purpose of making inquiry into <he subject of Federal aid in post road A committee composed c’ , five members was appointed an< will supervise and study experi ments that will improve roads traversed by carriers with the ultimate object in view of increasing the length of routes. The addition of the parcels post to the present postal system will undoubtedly largely increase the postal business. The R. F. D. carriers are looking toward rather uncertainly to the first of the year when this system will be installed. The law provides that “fourthclass mail shall embrace all other matter, including farm and factory products, not now embraced by law in either the first, second or third class, not exceeding 11 pounds in weight, nor greater in size than 72 inches in length and girth combined, nor in form or kind likely to injure the person of any postal employee, or damage the mail equipment or other mail matter and not of a character perishable within a period reasonably required for transportation or delivery.” The charge will be very reasonable for this class mail and will do the express companies out of quite a little business. Hire Boat Found. E W. Hire regained his boat Thursday. It had (jisappeared some time Monday night and was found floating in * the small lake by Mr. Hire, with abundaht evidence that it had been used for fishing. Two gallons of gasoline that had been in the boat had been used and the oil cups were empty and “Wes” can’t just figure how a boat that had floated away would consume so much gasoline and oil, not taking into consideration the fish worms and moss that must have crawled in.

YOU CAN SHOP HERE TO YOUR PROFIT. You Can Get Good Service, Reliable Goods,» and Save a Lot of Money on a Year’s Purchases LOOK TO THIS STORE FOR YOUR FALL PURCHASES. ‘ SPECIAL PRICES FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY OF THIS WEEK: 4 double sheets of tanglefoot fly paper for 05c Daisy fly killer, 15c size for 10c One lot short ends of percales light & dark, yd 09c Wash boiler, $1.25 grade for 98c One lot of 25c grade of fancy scrim, yd 18c One lot Swiss curtain mulls 12J4 and 15c grade, yd_ 10c SUMMER UNDERWEAR ’ Our stock for the entire family is still very complete, and the way things look you will have a long time to wear it. New Ribbons, Curtain Scrims, Art and Embroidery Crash, dark and fancy Ginghams, Outing Flannels, Children’s Dresses, Sweaters and Neckwear. IF YOU BUY IT HERE ITS CHEAPER. BRAINARD’S w STORE Telephore 66

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Letter From N. Dakota. The following letter was received from G. Wash. Jones, who with his wife, is sojourning in North Dakota. Mr. Editor: Please give a little space tor a few words from North Dakota. We left Syracuse on the 16th of August and arrived at Wilston. N. D. on the 18th, about 6 o’clock in the morning. My wife’s sister and her husband met us there and we then had 12 miles to gain a buggy up and down hills, but we got there just the same. The greatest crops I ever saw grow in this state. The season is a little late, they are only about half done harvesting at this writing, but they think they will commence breshing next week. They think the wheat will make 25 to 50 busl - ds per acre or better. The land is nice where my brother-in-law lives. I want to say to mv friends that he blue gills are not biting out iere, but I have made some of the prairie chickens bite the dust. The hunting season opens the 7th of this month and then I will, try to do better. Thanking you for your space in the paper I am, G. Wash. Janes. Wheelock, N. D. Will Rebuild. J. Beer & Co have received their boiler, and timber is being placed on the ground, and within a very short time the factory that was recently burned will be rebuilt and set in motion. The company has received another large order of fold ing chairs, and theyJiave acknowledged receipt of the order and exoect to fill it as soon as possible. They have also been interviewed by various concerns inquiring about the circus supplies formerly manufactured in the factory, and ask if they can fill orders. In every case the answer goes back, send along your orders for we expect to be ready to satisfy our customers within 30 days.—Milford Mail. Beveridge At Warsaw. Hon. Albert J. Beveridge, the progressive nominee for Governor of Indiana, will speak in Warsaw, probably on the court house lawn on Thursday evening, September 12. Announcement of the date of Beveridge meeting in Warsaw was made Friday morning, and arrangements are now being made by the progressive county committee to have a big day in Warsaw. Mr. Beveridge will discuss the political issues of the day and his remarks upon the platform and principles ol the new party will doubtless be interesting to all.

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A LARGE NUMBER YET TO REGISTER Over Two Thirds Os Turkey Creek Voters Have Registered. Two registration days have now passed with approximately 250 voters in Turkey township still to be registered. All three of the precincts showed a falling off from the number registered in May. The registration for the Ist precinct on last Friday was 61 against 71 in May. The 2nd showed a big reduction in numbers. Only 35 would be voters put in an appearance. Friday, while 98 regisered in this precinct in May. It is claimed bv some that the presence of several thresmng outfits in the 2nd vas responsible for this. 87 registered in the 3rd last May, and the number fell ten short last Friday, 77 having registered. The number of registrations for September were 173 and May 256. Turkey Creek township’s normal voting strength is nearly 700 and at a rough guess it leaves about 250 to yet be accounted for. Friday’s registration in Goshen and Elkhart township resulted in between 30 and 55 per cent, of the voters becoming eligible to vote at the coming election. The total number to register at both elections varies in different precincts being as low as 65 per cent, in some and ps high as 75 per cent, in others. the entire county it is thought that about two thirds of the voters have complied with the law. Teachers Reception. The teachers were given a cordial welcome at the M.E. church Sunday evening after the regular services. Punch was served and th# time passed agreeably in getting acquainted with the ones who will look after the • destiny of the young Americans for the next nine months. Flinn Reunion. The annual Flinn Reunion was held at the home of Chas. Weade Sunday, with a fair representation of the Flinn family present, The day was spent ip conversation and : an excellent dinner was served. : The guests were present from FortI Wayne, Albion, Kimmell and Crom- > well. Goshen Fair This Week. ( A large number of residents of | Syracuse and vicinity are attending | the fair at Goshen this week. John A. Pence left for Goshen Monday | afternoon to take up his duties as [ gate-keeper at the wpgon-gate on ! the northern part oithe grounds

SYRACUSE, INDIANA THURSDAY, SEPT. 12, 1912.

VALUABLE HORSE DIES A black stallion weighing 1700 pounds, belonging to Jasper Grimes and valued at from S6OO to SBOO, died on the Goshen fair grounds Tuesday morning a few minutes after being placed in a stall there. Mr. Grimes brought the horse a distance of 18 miles in four hours. It is said the animal was given a big quantity of feed before the start and that immediately upon arrival at the fair grounds it was allowed to drink several buckets , of water. Its death followed within a short time. The loss is very severe on Mr. Grimes. He had no insurance protection. - — —„ School Notes v Leo DeLong a former student of our High School has entered Augustana College of Rock Island, 111. Os our last year High School graduates four are teachers, John Klingaman has the Africa school, Calvin Beck the Vawter Park, Wilbur Wilkinson the Guy school and Miss Virgie Ward the Heck school The attendance in the various rooms the first day was as follows: Primary, Miss. McCleary - - 30 Second Primary, Miss Hamman - 34 First Intermediate, Mrs. Shannon 38 Second Intermediate, Miss Sprague 24 First Grammar, Miss Callander - 32 Upper Grammar, Mr. Blue - — 27 Freshmen - - - - - 27 Sophomore - - - - - 23 Junior *- - - - - 22 Senior - - - - - _J_£ Total - Sacred Concert The following program will be given by the Choir at the Methodist church next Sunday evening. Organ—V oluntary. Chorus—Sing Unto God Schnecker Trio—Praise Ye Verdi Mrs. Smith, Mr. Cory, Mr. Mollenhour Hymn No. 160 Scripture Reading Soprano Solo —Selected Miss Cora Crow Chorus, Jesus Savior Pilot Me, Schnecker Violin , Mr. Cory Hymn 103 Duet—Hark, Hark, My Soul, Nevin Miss Bietman and Mr. Cory Tenor Solo—Selected Mr. Lepper Silver Offering Chorus—They That Trust In The Lord J Hymn No, 50- . Benediction Reunion Os 29th. The survivors of the 29th Indiana will hold their annual reunion at South Bend, September 18 and 19. The people of that eity are preparing to give the veterans a rousing reception. Eli Bushong is the only surviving member in this vicinity and will attend. For Rent Pasture for rent on N. Crow farm, see H. H. Doll, Syracuse, Ind. J. W. ROTHENBERGER : Undertaker : . J . I SYRACUSE, : IND

PROHIBITION CHAI LEDGE tOB DEBATE William Gray Loehr And E. Q. Lauderman Will Speak In Kosciusko Co. Warsaw, Ind., Sept. 10,1912. To the Voters of Kosciusko Co. As the first candidate nominated and the first to make political speeches in the county this campaign, I feel it my duty to take the initiative in getting the truth of present day issues before the citizens. Patriotism demands for the welfare of our country that the voters be informed upon questions of the day so as to vote intelligently. The best plan to sift out the truth is to have debates between candidates of all parties asking for suffrage. Therefore, I William Gray Loehr, candidate for Representative to the State Legislature, on the Prohibition ticket, believing our cause to be just and true and knowing our ticket to be worthy of the support of every temperance-loving voter, I challenge the other candidates, Hon. Jesse Eschbach (Rep.) and Mr. R. Vandeveer (Dem.) to joint debates. The expence to be equally shared. If the challenge for debate is not accepted in ten days, Rev. E. Q. Lauderman, Prohibition candidate for joint Senator, and myself wijl speak on the streets of the towns, on the dates given below, presenting the truth as we see it. Time 7:30 each night. Atwood, Friday, September 20. Etna Green, Saturday, Sept. 2k Burket, Friday, September 27. Mentone, Saturday, September 28. Packerton, Friday, October, 4. Sidney, Saturday, October, 5. Leesburg, Friday, October, 11. Milford, Saturday, October 12. Claypool, Friday. October 18. Silver Lake, Saturday, October 19. Milford Jet. Friday, October 25. Syracuse, Saturday, October 26. Hastings, Friday, .November, 1. Nbrth Webster. Saturday? Nov. 2. Warsaw, Monday, November 4. Everybody should vote for the right November 5, 1912. • ‘ Very truly yours, William Gray Loehr. Buy Launch. * S. L. Ketring and L. A. Neff purchased the launch sold at Sheriff's sale last Saturday, formerly belonging to Enfield Morrow. It is a22 foot hull with a six horse power Gray engine for motive power. Lost Diamond Ring. Miss Gela Hoch lost a diamond ring, one week ago Sunday, within a block of her home. A reward will be paid to the finder.

Bremen’s Big Fair. The management of the Bremen Fair, which is to be held from the 14th to the 27th of this month promise the best entertainment for their patrons of any in the fair’s history. There will be a number of speedy horses entered and the acing events may be safely left to their speed superintendent, Earnest Mochel, who has had lots of experience in this department. Already the stock entries give promise of being the largest and most excellent ever enjoyed by the association and those from this vicinity who have ever attended Bremen’s fairs knows the jollity that usually prevades during Married Last Thursday The marriage of Floyd Kitson and Miss Eva Hipson occurred last Thursday at the home of the groom’s father. Milton Kitson, five miles east of Syracuse. The new Mrs. Kitson comes from Starke county and leaves a large circle of friends there who will wish her happiness. Mr. Kitson is well known and well liked in his community and the Journal extends congratulations. The wedding was a private one, only the immediate members of the family being present. They will reside with the groom’s parents for the present. At Wawasee Next Year. The Wabash Plain Dealer gives a long report of the annual reunion held at Huntington. last Thursday, of the 14th Indiana Battery of which Edward Ditton is a member. The next reunion will be one of the most pretentious gatherings ever held and already the members are anticipating the pleasures of next year’s meeting when the survivors will be entertained by Edward Ditton of Syracuse and Dr. Leslie Stephenson of Wabash at the Ditton Hotel at Lake Wawasee. The meeting will last for two days. Will Exhibit Jerseys The Maple Grove Dairy farm conducted by Mrs. M. J. Rippey, and located about two miles northeast of here will have six-blooded Jerseys on exhibition at the Goshen fair this week. Mrs. R ppey had cards printed at the Journal office for distribution on the fair grounds. Lake Business Good. The past two weeks of warm weather has instilled new life into the lake business. One prominent hotel keeper informs us that his house has did the finest business of the season in the last ten days. Stickley Sale A Success. The John Stickley sale of last Friday was carried out successfully by Ernest Richart Mr. Richart is a rising young auctioneer who gives promise of doing very good work.

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

ANNUM. SESSION OF KOSCIUSKO COUNCIL Appropriations Made For 1913 And The Tax Levy Placed. The Kosciusko county council fin* , ished its annual session on Wednesday afternoon, when appropriations were made for the expenses of the county government for 1913 and the tax levy for the next year was also made. No change was made in the tax levy and it will remain at 25 cents on the hundred dollars tor 1913, being nearly the lowest county/levy in the state. The appropriations made in 1913 were as follows: Clerk’s expensess3,394 Auditor’s expenses 3.55® Auditor, assessors’ supplies 1,250 Treasurer’s expense. 4,047 Recorder’s expense'. 2,613 Sheriff’s expense... 4,300 Surveyor’s expense. 787 Co. supt. schools, expense 2,323 Assessor’s expense.. 1,076 Coroner’s expense.... 510 Health commissioner expense.... 799 Expense commissioners’ court.... 1,37 s County attorney, salary.; 300 Board of review..... 324 Truancy board 305 Expense of assessing 3,249 Poor expense, advanced ....4.... 5,5°® Court house expense Jail expense 840 Poor farm expense 7,08 s Orphans’ Home expen5e......... 800 Penal and benev. institutions 1,400 Insanity inquests.... 400 Burial old soldiers.. 1,200 Public advertising 800 Highway viewers....._.i.. 300 Farmers’ institute 139 J. ot P. returning fees 50 Bridge engineer.. 300 Board of Com. special expense 100 School fund deficiency, if any... - 500 Expense poor children, school... 200 Taxes refunded 200 Phones 300 Examining public records .. i 6uo Bridge repairs... I,s°° Prosecuting attorney expense .... 350 Circuit court expense 3>»s® Juvenile c0urt...4.1........ I7S We’re Coming Again. Responses from our last batch of statements were gratifying, but there were some who failed to respond. We are endeavering to reach a higher standard in the publishing of the Journal, but this takes ° money. Those knowing themselves as owing on subscription should settle as soon as possible. Statements will again be sent out in about two weeks. Good Attendance At Picnic. About 75 K. of P. and their wives took advantage of the ideal weather Sunday and boarded Cap. Rossen’s boat for a trip around the lakes and an excellent dinner at the Vawter Park Hotel. This picnic is an annual occurrence and is growing more* popular every year.'

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