The Syracuse Journal, Volume 5, Number 32, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 5 December 1912 — Page 1

VOL. V.

DEATHS OGGURRINb THE PAST WEEK Mortuary Record And Funeral Announcements Os Grim Reaper’s Victims. John Banta John Banta, a life long resident of Ligonier, and an old soldier, died suddenly at his residence on Fifth street, Tuesday morning of last week from a paralytic stroke. The death occured in the bathroom about 7:30 o'clock. Deceased had complained of feeling unwell the day before. He was 71 years of age and leaves a wife and six childrrn. Wm. Garman. Death came suddenly Wednesday evening of last week to William Garman, a well-known farmer, at his home on the banks of Crstal lake, seven miles southwest of Warsaw. Mr. Garman was about 70 years old and had been as well as usual until a few minutes before his death, which was due to heart failure. Besides a widow, Mr Garman leaves a sister in law, Mrs ; Enoch Goshert, of Warsaw. Robert C Smith. Robert C Smith, a pioneer resident of Warsaw and Kosciusko county, passed away last Wednesday night at his home on North Lake street. Mr. Smith recently underwent an operation for hernia at the McDonald hospital in that city, but but had been able to leave the hospital several days ago. His condition was satisfactory until early W ednesday evening, when his heart became affected and death followed in a few hours. Mr. Smith was 85 years of age. Mary C. Tully The death of Mary, wife of Henry Tully, occured at the home of her daughter on Lake street, Sunday morning, at 10 o’clock, Mrs, Tully had been afflicted with a tumor since last March and she had been continually growing worse The deceased was born in Hancock county, Kentucky, Oct. 14, 1841 and was aged 72 years, 1 month and 17 days. She is survived by the husband end three daughters, Mrs, CJ. A. Hickman, Wilmot, Mrs Tillman Hire and Mrs Ed. Unrue. The funeral was held at the Church of God Wednes? day at 10 a. m., and was conducted by Rev. Mygrant. Burial at Solomon’s Creek.

Do Your Christmas Shopping Early Wo are ready now to show you hundreds of Christ- ; \ mas gift articles. * ’ Handkerchiefs All our handkerchiefs at one counter to make handkerchief buying easy for you. China Our stock of fancy china is complete. The pretty little novelties go first so make your selections early and have them put aside for you. Mesh Bags 50c 69c 98c and $1.25 Books! Books! Books! For Old and Young. . Picture books for children, ,5c to 50c Alger books for boys, large selection, choice, 12c AH the new copyright boohs that usually sell for SI.OO to $1.25 About 300 to select from. Choose your dolls from our stock. They are PRICED right and a large assortment to select from. When you are in town come in and look around, you are always welcome. BRAINARD’S STORE ‘ WHERE IT PAYS to pay cash ’ \ ' * Telephone 66

The Syracuse Journal

Kosciusko Court News. Many new cases have been filed for the December term of circuit court, which opened last Monday. Among the suits filed recently are the following: Suit to quiet title against George 0. Butterbaugh and others, filed by David B. Metzger; suit to quiet title filed by John Bender ag inst Adeline Hamilton and others; Suh for foreclosure, filed by Citizens’ Bank of Akron, against Willard Teel. Case venued from Fulton county Suit on account has been filed by Peter Van Schaack and Sons against Edward C. Cammaek. Isaac W. Harter and others are made the defendants in a suit to quiet title brought by Cornelius G. Frantz. Elkhart Marriage Licenses. George A. Schuyler, Goshen, 26; Dora Smith, Goshen, 20. Harry C. Miller, Elkhart, 23; Clara M. Faller, Elkhart,22, George A Corson, Bristol, 21; Mary Bickel, Middlebury, 21. Ralph W Cripe; Goshen, 24; Mary E Waters, Goshen, 21. Charles A Hostetler, Middlebury, 24; Inez M. Eash, Middlebury, 19. John Wallace, Goshen, 2s; Mail ha E Loucks, Goshen, 20< Union Service Held. Mr Mintern, an Indianapol s lawyer, and attorney for the Anti Saloon League addressed the union services held at the M. E, chqreh, Sunday night. He was aa able speaker qnd discoursed on to the law. His remarks ware on the illegal of Intoxioating drlqks and he endeavored to show how the offenders could be caught. Hunts Without License Carl Maggqrt paid $28.63 for something that he could hays bought for sl. Mr, Maggart, wrm is from Mishawaka, was visiting relatives in Cromwell and went hunting Thursday. E. Click nabbed him near the county line and the above fine was imposed. Auto Turned Turtle* Clarence Wertenbergor of PiereetpUj was injured when his autcitpri? - ed turtle in Warsaw. C MICHIGAN LAND FOR SALSLand in central ichigan is now open for home seekers. This land is level on which heavy timber grew. Is a loam with day subsoil town and railroad near Price ranging horn $lO up according to improvements. For further particulars see or address H. H. Doll. Syracuse. Ind.

DIES Rl WOUND BLOOMINCTON ..e chief BUG CUMLS TO BULLET. * L'..T SEPTEM ER CHntcn Hovtojs, a PolicSman, Who FA c‘ th *’ ‘ - i 3 Seen Out on Bond, Will Now 3e He'd For First Lis r -« Murder — Other Indiana News. Blooia’ng‘"n ”.,c 2. —Af.er linger Ing s'; ce A 2 5 f na a bullet wound iu ibe ..bdo..:en ..red by Clinton Hoviou a ’A u’ i, F; nk 'd . :non c .Iq d.vd last night nd T 'o dous nut of jail on '■>o- ' "e ’ -v- - ” *>o | L . :< c but soon 1 o reu 1 . iuu>, wo ring hh "nd wi ll n"< o in h" ’ i fl ’ »'d s'at; la qu ■ c r Todd, w l -- '■>■ Mrs. 11 ■ ’ us. Afti .. • u .ad gr pp'.d it' To2d K re-.’o!.- ■ nd ‘’red, ' the ’ who w a stro g and p-. .vt'Oß'y built nr cnl’ed 1 ' >»» -■ --'e ” r a pc' eman ie be d ilo 1 tus, Wnjr twu y; r dnren arrived, he men we- - '* still strugglim,. bR* Todd soon faint ' from losm of blood "" 1 had to be r mrr’rd In t ”' •• b ■_ ce to a h pital. The ;h - icians took a ttumby of X-ray photographs, hoping to 1r »te the bu’lot, «at?ed in Indian■'■lolis speei-Mbns o assist, but non of the wt.cHU’es revealed the lead. Daleville Dt'etroyed by Firs. AnSot'son, Dec, 2.—The business district of Dale ille eight miles east of here, was nearly wiped out last ’ '-fit by fire wHc 1 ’ vras started by ’ e explosion of a e soltne light plant in the restawant owned by Oscar I'ustoh, The fiarnes spread quickly to t v -e adjoining bu'ld'r s. McAllister’? livery barn was bur cd but the sloes was naved. Because of no water plan, the fire could be fought, only with buckets and the fire was not checked until the entire bk>c> had been deitreryed. "Several resMenct'buildings In another hlevk caught fire, but were saved by the bucket brigade. The loss is estimated at between $15,001) and $20,000, Man Beheaded by Train. Valparaiso, Dec. 2. —The headless body of Monroe Ludington, 35 years old, unmarried, a wealthy lumber dealer of Canton, 0., was found be tween the rails of the Pennsylvania railway trauk* one mile west of this city by the crew of an accommoda tion train. Eighty feet away in a ditch along the track the head was discovered. Ludington was a passen ger on an early morning train en route from Chicago to Canton. It is believed he attemp’ed to p>ss from one car to another lost his balance, tumbled to the ground and rebounded under the wheels. New Nose for Little Girl. Fort Wayne. Nov. 27.—Katherine Godfrey, age three, whose nose was cut off in an accident a year ago, is growing a new one, made from her left floating rib and flesh from her own forearm. The floating rib was removed from the chest and buried in the flesh pf the forearm, where it was allowed to remain until a considerable quantity of flesh grew about it. The fore arm was then bandaged tightly and Immovably to the little one’s face, where it will remain until the flesh and bone unite with the forehead. The final step In the operation will be cutting the forearm loose from the built-up nose and replacing the bits of skin to leave the least scar. Fugitive Dies. Columbus, Dec. 2.—Henry Lewellen, of this city, received a telegram yesterday informing him that his brother, Jasper, a fugitive from justice, from •whom he had not beard for five years, was dead from a surgical operation at Lafayette. , Grain Elevator Burns. Cicero, Dec. 2.—The grain elevator of Elmbr Cornthwaite was destroyed bv fire, entailing a loss of SIB,OOO, with only S4?ODO insurance. Spontaheoiis combustion la* the cause assigned. Cuts Throat With Razor. fchlgan City, Dec. 2. —Mrs. AnSavinski, 48, committed suicide er home by cutting her throat a razor. She had shown signs of mental disorder for several days. Gobbler on Top of Street Car. Evansville, Nov. 29. —The spectacle of a big turkey gobbler riding on top of a street car was witnessed here. Insuector Frank Bennett saw the big gobbler and ordering the car stopped he climbed up ! and captured the bird. Blauth Case Dismissed. . Evansville, Nov. 27.'—The case of John w. Blauth, chafg’ed 'with the embezzlement of funds amounting to hlmust $45,000, has been dismissed at thL: request bf Prosecuting Attorney J. W: Sapifcafleld. •

SYRACUSE, INDIANA, THURSDAY, LEC. 5, 1912.

CARRY AWAY SLOT MACHINES Boid Deed of Two Men In Guise « Officers—About SI,OOO Obtainsd. 1 Hammond, Nov. 27.—Two unldentl fled men, representing themselves t< be deputy sheriffs from Hammond committed one of the boldest robber les ever reported in the Calume region at Schneider, Saturday night With a large automobile van the? went from saloon to saloon and t< every business place having a sloi machine, quickly flashed stars am took the machines and contents to th« auto. The coolness with which the mei worked convinced the business mei they had a right to confiscate tin property. Money machines, gun cigar and all kinds of slot machinewere collected until the auto van wa; filled. Then the robbers drov' out o; town at full speed. It is believed the; obtained more than SI,OOO. As som< of the machines were gambling de vices, the ow-ners have no recours< even if the men are captured. Greensburg Man Found Dead. Newcastle, Nov. 29.—William H Miller, age fifty-eight, of Greensburg was found dead in bed here thii morning. On account of the appear ance of poison on his mouth, the cas, is being investigated by Corone: Hiatt. Masons Lay Corner Stone. Evansville, Nov. 29.—Masons fron southerin Indiana, southern Illinoii and western Kentucky attended th« services at the laying of the corne: stone of the hew Masonic home, whicl will be completed about the first o; the year. Took the Ditch. Shelbyville, Nov. 27. —Rather that strike a buggy with two young met as its occupants, Claude Day wrecket his touring car on a public highwaj south of here by taking the ditch. H« and a friend, Robert Miller, were in jured. STATE NEWS IN BRIEF. South Bend—Eight cases and om death from typhoid fever have beet reported in the last few days. Columbus—Six members of the fam jily of Frank Schaefer, who lives southeast his city, are ill will diphtheria. v . Valparaiso—Because of the Hines.' of Grant Crumpacker, of the defense the Leeds will case in the Porter su perior court Monday was postpouet one week. Princeton—Odd Fellows at Wheel ing, Gibson county, dedicated , theii new txyo-story building Thanksgiving afternoon. The Wheeling lodge has been organized only five months. Fort Wayne—Despondent because he was unable to obtain work and feeling the sting of his ejectmem from the meeting of the Fort Wayn< Federation of Labor, Edward Hearne age fifty-four, a printer, committed suicide, drinking tincture of prussic acid and swallowing several bichloride tablets. Peru—The social organizations o! this city have united in a federatior with these officers: President, Claude Y. Andrews; first vice president, Mrs W. J. Charters; second vice president, Mrs. S. F. Porter; third vice president Mrs. W. V. Spinning; secretary, Mrs E. B. Wetherow, and treasurer, Plinj M. Crume. Terre Haute —Elsa Gringham hae appealed to the police for protection from Daniel Stokes, the first husband of Mrs. Bringham, wno is continually sending word that he will come from Logansport with a coffin for a Christ mas present. Stokes warns Bring ham that he w-111 “get him” before Christmas. Petersburg—Judge Bretz, in tb« Martin McMurrin will case, in which McMurrin willed his $40,000 estate tc Mattie Drain, a poor servant girl, re fused the heirs a new trial in the Pike circuit court and sustained the decision of the jury at the of court. The heirs will' now appeal to the appellate court Tipton—Walter Ross, age twenty six, of the northeastern part of Tipton county, against whom Miss* Lena Be atty, of Sharpsville, filed a statutory charge, has disappeared, and the officers are seeking him. Sentiment la strong against Ross for the reason that he is now paying to the county clerk a judgment on another statutory charge, filed by a-Windfall girl. • Huntington—Alleging that- he was held up in the main 'Street of -Huntington, Harry . Bookhoitz.-jn*d» -a' com-, plaint to the police that he'had been robbed of $245 in cash and checks. Bookholtz said the robbers had hla watch, but when he told them it was a gift from his dead mother they returned it. Police are also investigating robberies of the O. K. and Enterprise grocery stores, trying to connect the three jobs as the work of one gang. Evansville ~ Robbersentered the station of the Southern railroad at Troy, Ind., and carried away a number qf valuable express packages. They also robbed the office of Backus & Sons’ elevator ajid obtained SSO in money. , . .. • , .. Noblesville—The case of the state on relation of the county commissioners against George Stevenson, former treasurer of Hamilton 'couujy. wjdlefi Was for trial in was compromised and dismasted.' The. litigation was-the outgrowth- of -geniediscrepancies in the books of /Mr. Stevenson. 3. :

AUTOMOBILE ANO CABGOLLIOE Prominent Evansville Man Loses His Right Eye. WOMAN’S ANKLE IS SPRAINED Hiram Logadon, Attorney and Politician, Is Injured While Riding With Wife Who Lose? Coni _ trol of Machine. Evansville.—Hiram Logsdon, one oi the most prominent attorneys and Democratic politicians of Evans vllle and recently appointed probatecommissioner, lost his right eye and was otherwise injured while riding in his electric auto, driven by his wife, when it was struck by a street car Mrs. Logsdon lost control of the ma chine. She suffered a sprained ankle Flying glass from th®, auto window | penetrated Mr. Logsdon’s eye. He at ' one time represented Spencer and Warrick counties in the state senate. Carriers Ask Better Roads. Washington,—The rural mail car riers of Daviess county are dissatisfied with the highways on which they travel, and at a meeting of the local association a movement was started looking to the betterment of the same. Resolutions adopted said that since the system of road working is an absolute failure and money spent therefor is wasted, the system should be radically changed; that the trustee should let the con tracts for working the roads,, prefer ence being given the owner along whose land the road extends; that a graduated scale of pay be made payable quarterly; that each contract holder be held responsible for the condition of the road tor which the contract calls, and that railroads pay their road taxes directly to the township trustee. Milk Price Will Be Raised. South Bend. —The price of milk will be increased from seven to eight cents here December 2 by the members of the Retail Milk Dealers' association. The reason advanced for the sudden rise is that Chicago jobbers have invaded local and surround ing territory and by raising the wholesale price from fifteen to twenty cents per gallon have made it impossible for the South Bend retailers to obtain their supply at the former figure. Finds Husband’s Body. Goshen. —Moses Hochstetler, sixty years old, leader of an Amish settlement near Nappanee, fell dead from heart disease He told his wife who had preceded him into the home, that he would soon follow. When he failed to come she lighted a lantern and, searching for his body, found it lying by a corn crib. Tramps Like Seymour. Seymour. —Hundreds of professional tramps who have visited the city during the last few weeks have discovered a new way of solving the high cost of living They have been violating minor laws in order to receive sentences in the county jail , Chief of Police J T Abell believes the i situation is due to the faulty jail system, whereby no work is provided for the prisoners The majority of hoI boes like to spend a few weeks there because comfortable lodging and good meals are provided for them, police will try to keep tramps out of town henceforth. Meanwhile agitation is on for the establishment of a rock pile. I Aged Couple Loses Ail In Fire. 1 South Bend.—ln the .SIO,OOO fire at Lakeville, ten miles south of here, Philip Ducomb. age eighty, and his wife lost their general store, their home and everything they possessed. The volunteer bucket brigade rescued the old people, but could not prevent destruction of their property. It was oqily after a hard fight that the town was saved. Eight Cows Burned In Barn. Greensburg.— A large barn on the farm of Mrs. Mary E. Helmith, six miles northeast of this city, was destroyed by Are. Eight cows were burned to death. The total loss is $2,500, With SL2OO' insurance. Soon . after the fire was' discovered a man was seen running away from the barn. ■ - Oldest Rural Carrier Quits. ' Newcastle.—Capt Hugh- Mullen, said to be the oldest rural mall carrier in the state, has tendered Lis resignation, to take effect at once. He will be succeeded by Loring Burg, a carrier in the city service. Captaiir Mullen is eighty-two years old, and has been in the rural mail service for a dozen years. Watches Doctor at Work. South Bend. — Unable to subxnii to the use of anesthetics because of his weak heart? John W. - Fits gibbon, manager of the Conaerv ative Life Insurance company, lay upon the operating table for foqx hours and coolly watched surgeons install a* ircw-tubn - iir bffi throats’ *Be.. j fore being able tx> do bo the .surgeon* L Were obliged ~tx> ciit througll the wal Los the neck and removb' a gfbwtl kwhieh made .It difficult tor W U., j. fbreatk®. the patient ytt, 11

TO THE MERCHANTS. If you hope to succeed with your business after the parcel post law goes into effect January 1, you will have to bring to the people’s notice that you can sell goods just as cheap, and in many instances cheaper than can the mail-order houses. We know that you can, but other people do not. Tell them what price you can sell your merhancise for, that is what mail-order houses do, and they are getting nearly as many dollars out of this community as you are, Mr. Buisness Man. The Journal reaches the majority of the homes in this locality and it means money to you to use the colums of the Journal. Ketring-Lyddick. The marriage of Miss Gracia Ketring tn Mr. John W. Lyddick of Gary was solemnized by Dr. Mill burn in Chicago on Thanksgiving day. Miss Ketring is well and favorably known here and has many friends who will wish her happiness in her wedded life. Mr. Lyddick is engaged in the practice of law in Gary and highly esteemed Mr and Mrs. Lyddick expect to take an Eastern trip after a short visit in Apn Arbor, Mich., and later will make their home temporarily at the Victoria Hotel, Gary. Kosciusko Marriage Licenses. The following marriage licenses were issued by County Clerk Longnecker ’ast Wedne day afternoon: Thomas Fribley of Plymouth, and Ostrella Bowman, of near Warsaw; John Woggoman and Minnie, Kendall, both of Warsaw; Martin E. Hollar and Mary E. Koffell, both of Millwood. Weds in Warsaw. Miss Anna E. Johnson of Syracuse became the bride of Werton A. Bortz, also Syracuse, Saturday morning, the ceremony taking place in the office of county clerk. Rev. Henry W. Bennett officiated —Journal Gazette. Mrs. Jacob Harlam. Mrs. Jacob Harlan is dead at her home west of Clunette as a result of exposure. Mrs. Harlan assisted in the out-of-door work and contracted a severe cold, which developed into pneumonia, causing her death. A husband and three children survive. Lighting Plant at Middlebury. Pidgeon Brothers of Constantine, Mich., who recently purchased a mill at Middlebury, has offered a contract to light the town of Middlebury with electric lights The town board is considering the proposition. 323 Muskrat Skins Jesse Rentfrow and James Woggoman have disposed of 323 muskrat hides aud two coon skins recently. The price receiveci was $156.10. This is said to be the largest sale of hides in this locality for some time. Store Commissary. The bunk houses along the B & 0. track have been closed for the win ter and the utensils and supplies will be stored in a corner of the foundry building until Spring.

The Rexall Store

Handsome Box Stationery Styles that can’t help but please you. Just the thing for Christmas Gifts 25c, 35c and 50c a box

Guaranteed Rubber Goods The Rexall Guarantee is back of these articles and that means they are good

E L. HOCH Phone IS

AM NEWBERRI DIES IK CLEVEUHD Efficient President of Sandusky Portland Cement i Company. Arthur St John Newberry, President and Treasurer of the Sandusky Portland Cement Company died at his late home in Cleveland, Ohio, Saturday evening, from an attack of pneumonia, which came upon him a few days prior, but which at the time, the family and attending physician did not decree dangerous. For several years, Mr. Newberry had been ailing and for which underwent several painful surgical operations that afforded temporary relief and when he ieturned to assume his official duties, a few weeks ago, after a season spent at the lakes of Canada, his friends believed him much improved physically and anticipated a long season of active work. His sudden death came as a great surprise and painful shock. Since the formation of the Syracuse Company in 1897, Mr. Newberry has been the active responsible head and controlling spirit. Bv him the Company was carried through all the fianancial flurries that ever attend «new enterprises; and during the early history of Bortland Cement making in this country, the managers were beset with trying almost overwhelming difficulties. He was closely and largely associated with the banking interests of Cleveland and ranked high among I his business fellows because of his fine personality, high character and I intense application to official duties, iHe was one of the men who very early saw the possibilities of the Portland Cement industry in the United States and had become a large factor in its development. It is not known of course, who will succeed to the presidency. The Board of Directors hold their annual election during December and no doubt at that time will. make the choice and determine the Company’s policy for the ensuing year. | Surviving the deceased are his ; wife two daughters and one son, John, who is assistant treasurer of the Company and well known here among the office force. I The officers of the home factory sincerely mourn the death of their | cheif in whom they always found a wise counselor and a staunch supporter in their every endeavor to forward the Company’s welfare. The entire Syracuse plant was shut down for two hours Tuesbay during the hours while the funeral services were being held at Cleveland. The ponderous silent machinery, as well as their faithful attendants paying respect during the last moments on earth of the one whose spirit and energy helped create and set in motion the great undertaking. At a special meeting of the office force, foremen, superintendents and others, the men voiced their respect and esteem for the deceased and their cordial sympathy for the bereaved household at home in Cleveland. —Pictures of the best quality by Miller, the new photographer.

NO 32.