The Syracuse Journal, Volume 6, Number 26, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 23 October 1913 — Page 1

Largest circulation in Kosciusko County outside of Warsaw. Mr. Advertiser, take notice and govern yourself accordingly.

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uni ikteresi IH Gin ELECTION Two Tickets Nominated And Both Are Determined To Win The election of four town officers is probably creating more interest than has ever been shown isl Syracuse at a similar election. A very short time is left for consideration, the election taking place one week from next Tuesday. A call was issued last week for a caucus to be held in the town council room on Thursday evening for the purpose of nominating a councilman for the third ward, a treasurer. clerk, and marshall. The people turned out in such numbers that long before the hour appointed the room was full and the offer of the Eagle Hall was gladly accepted and the crowd 150 strong, arranged themselves in the new ’ gathering place. i It was decided to call this the “Citizens” ticket and to take for its emblem, the Crescent. E. W. Hire, Omar Darr, and Chas. Rentfrow were nominated as candidates for the marshallship, Omar Darr securing the nomination on the second ballot. For clerk, the names of Otis Butt and Sol Miller were placed before the assembly, Mr. Miller winning by a majority of seven. Geo. L. Xanders was the unanimous choice for treasurer, no ballot being needed. Three men, Geo. W. Gilderman, W. W. Stetler and 0. L. Cory, lined up for the ballot in the nomination for third ward councilman. Mr. Gilderman was in the lead on the first ballot but lacked three of having a majority. Before the second vote was taken, Mr. Stetler withdrew his name, and the result showed a majority of 43 for Mr. Gilderman. A short exchange of words occurred during the last ballot relative to a charge of illegal voting and for a few minutes there was a very good chance of the caucus coming to an end without a formal adjournment. This contingency was averted, however, and after a vote of thanks to the Eagles for the use of

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their hall the meeting was terminated. It was plainly apparent hours before the first caucus was held that a second would be called and to most there was no surprise when a notice was given that those dissatisfied with Friday night’s choice were invited to meet Saturday evening at the same place for the nomination of a new ticket. About 45 were present at the caucus on Saturday evening. It was decided to call the ticket, “The Peoples,” and the Star was adopted as an emblem. The nomination of E. W. Hire for marshall was made by acclamation, as was that of Otis Butt for clerk. There were three names presented for treasurer: Geo. L. Xanders, Daniel Klink, and John Wingard. Mr. Wingard was nominated on the second ballot.' For councilman, the names of Geo. Bowersox, C. M. Gordy, and 0. L. Cory, were presented, but on the first ballot, Mr. Cory was nominated by a majority of 27. To the observing, this unwonted interest in muncipal affairs is indicative of a new-born care for our civic welfare; a general awakening from antipathy. The main fight is being waged about the office of councilman, but there is also a keen competition on the rest of the titket. • Birthday Party Mr. and Mrs. James Dewart entertained in honor of their daughter La Vica’s twentieth birthday, Sunday, October 19, at Champion Fruit Farm. After a sumptuous dinner was served, the time was spent in interesting games and vocal and instrumental music. Miss Dewart received several beautiful presents. The guests present were: Misses Erba Hinkson of Milford, Edith and lona Dewart, Audrey Roop and Fay Cory; Messrs. G. De Groot of Three Oaks, Mich., Thurl and Royal Pottenger of Syracuse, Raymond Roop. Guy Cory and Llody Dewart and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Matthew. A jolly time was enjoyed by all and thanks was voted the host and hostess for the royal entertainment, Notice of Settlement —All those knowing themselves indebted to Frank B. Mann, please call and settle as we wish to close the books. Lulu D. Mann.

REVEREND BUMPUS HUS PASSED ■ Had Been A Resident Os Syracuse For Nearly Twenty Years Monday morning at seven-thirty, Rev. J. Bumpus, an old time minister, aged nearly 88 years, passed to his final resting place, death being due to* the general infirmities attending old age. Rev. J. Bumpus was the son of John and Nancy Bumpus, was born near Mansfield, Ohio, oh October 25 1825. He would have been 88 years old had he lived until Saturday. He came to the state of Indiana in 1846 and located in LaGrange county. On September 10, 1848 he was wedded to Mary A. Sears, and to this union was born five daughters and two sons, all of whom are living. The daughters are Mrs. Savilla Kunce. Mrs. Viola Harter, and Mrs. Cory Miller of Stroh, Ind., and Mrs. Nellie Capman of Sturgis, Mich., and Mrs. Carrie Kingsley of Kalamazoo, Mich. The sons: R. S. Bumpus of Britton, Mich., and J. E. Bumpus of Kansas. The wife preceeded Mr. Bumpus, passing away January 26, 1911. Rev. Bumpus was admitted to the eldership of the Church of God in 1865, and traveled many years as an itinerate minister, moving to Syracuse about 1895, although he had preached here nearly forty years ago. According to the obituary written by himself, his last charge was at Benton Harbor, where he served for five years. “Daddy” Bumpus was a familiar figure in Syracuse and was known and loved by all for his kind acts in the days when he was able to serve his Master. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at ten o’clock at the Church of God, after which the body was taken to Stroh, Indiana, where services were held and interment made. Milford Joy-Riders Three Milford men, influenced more or less, by internal applications of joy-fiuid, started for home Tuesday evening about seven o’clock, convinced that no matter how hard they tried, no three men could drink everything in town. They climbed into their auto and chugged down main stieet. All went well until they passed the post-office. Then the driver turned wildly to the right in an effort to safely pass a herd of pink elephants, only to find that four green giraffes were blocking his path in that direction. With a gasp of dismay the driver plowed desperately through a flock of red geese only to be struck on the left side of the machine by a telephone pole with malicious tendencies. The machine came to a sudden stop. Not so the passenger in the front seat. He had a long standing grudge at the windshield and siezing this opportunity he quickly ended the career of the shield by running his head through it. At this point a relief party hove into sight and after Sol Lepper had done several things to the bow with a sledge hammer and a coal chisel, and Doc Hoy had plastered one man’s map with court plaster, the much-bat-tered trio again chugged down Main street, keeping a wary eye out, meantime, for any telephone poles that showed a tendency to start a turkey-trot in the middle of the road. The electric light pole was broken “squareoff” and Wm. Depew, with blood in his eye is still looking for the men who did it. May Locate Here Mr. Haverstock, of Goshen, a son-in-law of Frank Mock of near Syracuse, was a caller at the Journal office, last week. He manufactures fireless poultry brooder and a feeder that is finding a ready sale among poultry men. and he talks some of moving his shop to Syracuse. We would be glad to welcome Mr. ; Haverstock, as he seems to be a ’ young man of ability.

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< Z A Plain Statement —ln reply to a story in circula tion by some of the so-called drys that I, if elected to the marshalship, would take care of the wets and show some of the drys where to head in. I wish to say that if lAm elected I will do a marshals duty regardless of wet or dry, and that I will arrange other matters so there will be nothing to hinder me from devoting my time to the duties of a marshal and to the satisfaction of all concerned as near as possible. I am neither wet nor dry as far as : that part is concerned. Ido not and will not take sides.—Adv. E. W. Hire. Moore Estate Settled In settling up the J. P. Moore estate, the administrator will be able to pay 36 4-10 cents on the dollar. |Scbool notes J By Iva Deardorff Roy Niles has returned. Kyle Boceo has withdrawn from school. Ruth Weaver is still absent from school. Miss Haven celebrated her birthday, Monday. The regular bi-monthly examinations occur on Thursday and Friday of this week. The new scholars this week are, Mildred and Robert Gale, Mary Louise Williams and Hazel Sargent. The wardrobes in all rooms are somewhat crowded with wraps on account of the change of weather. Miss Florence Knepper of the Prang Co., spent Tuesday here teaching art in the grades and high school. Great preparations are being made for the Hallowe’en party in the school building on the evening of October 31. . • Visitors of the school on Friday were Mr. Kelly the principal of the Oswego school, Miss Blaine, Miss James and Miss Pound, teachers of the same school. Miss Potts and the pupils are planning a post card and letter shower on Reuben Graff, who is at the Wesley Hospital undergoing an operation for appendicitis. The enrollment in the first three rooms is higher than it has been for years. Miss Lutz now has sixty pupils. If the present “boom” in Syracuse continues, more school room will be needed soon. Word comes from the students of Syracuse who are in college that the work there is about double high school work. They can console themselves with the thought that toil is the price of progress, and that no rest is as sweet as that which follows honest toil. The Zetelathean program is as follows: Duet,' Miss Branham, Frances Miller; Recitation, Julia Bishop; Cornet Solo, Millard Hire; Song, “Only A Dream of Summer,” Clara Brickel, Louise Bushong, Mary Cory, Melvin Dillen, Mr. Bachman; Farce, “A Large Order,” Philip Bowser, Mildred Edgell, Gladys Deardorff. Music, Louise Bushong. The following is a description of the replicas of the famous ships of Columbus which were made for the Chicago Worlds Fair in 1893. It was written by Emory Cable a seventh grade boy who has visited them: \ Columbus’ ships are three in number and are painted green and yellow. They are very small and not very seaworthy. The largest, the Santa Maria, is a ship of three masts. The Printa carries two masts. The Nina, or baby, has one mast with a smaller one in front which cannot be called a mast. The Santa Marie carries thirteen tons of cargo and draws nine feet of water. The Pinta carries ten tons of cargo and draws seven feet of water. The Nina carries eight tons and draws only five feet of water. The anchor, which is claimed to l>e Columbus’ own anchor, is m the keel of the Santa Marie. The cabin is in the middle of the boat, Columbus’ arms and armor and also the i chains and steel ball which were put on Columbus when he was thrown into prison, are in the cabin of the Santa Maria.

38 YEARS AGO. Taken From the Files of The Syracuse Enterprise of 38 Years Ago. Fall weather. ’ Look out for snow. The mosquito has presented his last bill for the seasons Apples are scarce. Good ones are selling at from 80 cts to SIOO per bushel here. What Syracuse woman was it that went a couple of miles in the country to get spikes for her separator ? Mr. Marion Strombeck has sold his farm of 40 acres lying near town, to A. C. Cory, for the sum of SI,BOO, we understand. Uncle Ad says Keno was in town last week, and that a “frame house struck by lightning 1 was no where in comparison. Weaver & Phebus have built quite an addition to their livery stable, and are fitting it up in good style. They are evidently doing a good business. What a miserable time must that editor have who uses coal for fuel. He can’t have the pleasure of dunning his “P. elm wood” subscribers these cold days.. Mrs. Nancy Rosenbarger has the thanks of our family for a whcle cart load of vegetables, such as cabbage, beets and potatoes, of the largest size and best quality. We understand that Mr. Elias Rapp has. commenced the erection of a building in Hillabold’s addition to Syracuse near the depot. It is to be a business room, we believe. Steve Evans and Rudolph Hire took through town on Friday morning of last week, seven head of fine fat cattle which they had purchased of the honest grangers of this vicinity. Since moving his storeroom to its present location, Joseph .Bushong has built an addition to it on the rear, of respectable dimensions, and when it is completed he will have one of the most complete business rooms in town. We are glad to see this evidence of prosperity on his part. On Thursday night of last week, a son to the wife of W. D. Brady. Dave was always prompt at every “call” when in the army, and we suppose he felt in duty bound to respond to our call of “Next,” in last week’s issue. Bill Widner beat him a little on time, Doc. Holden and Sile Ketring in weight, and Jo. Bushong in numbers; but for beauty and sweetness, Dave thinks they are “no whar,” and will have to try again. Next. There is not a vacant business room in town, and those that are rented are bringing in a good per cent on the money invested. In view of this fact, we think that more business houses of a substantial character should be erected. Even should the income therefrom not be greater than the interest at which the money could be loaned, it builds up our town and country, and will increase in value as years pass away. The man who spends his money in the erection of such buildings is the benefactor of the place in a certain degree, and as such will be respected. Judge Elijah Horton, of Oswego, this county, died at his home in that place on Tuesday morning of last week. The judge was a prominent citizen of this county, and had held many important positions of public trust in this state and New York. He had reached the advanced age of 80 years, and had lived in this county for the last thirty years. Thus has another of the old pioneers gone to the mysterious spirit land beyond the dark river. At M. E. Church It was planed last Sunday to conduct a revival meeting opening January 4, 1914. Next Sunday Rev. Cloud will preach in the morning on “A Satisfying Religion” and in the evening on “Calvary in a garden.”

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