The Syracuse Journal, Volume 6, Number 37, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 8 January 1914 — Page 2

The Syracuse Journal , INDEPENDENT. ;• Indiana'Associated GEO. 0. SNYDER, Editor and Publisher Largest circulation in Kosciusko County outside of Warsaw. $1.50 Per Year NET ADVERTISING RATES DISPLAY MATTER One Week 15c per inch Two Weeks to 1 Month 12 ?sc per inch One Month or more. -1 10c per inch Electrotypes -—. 10c per inch The above rates arc for continuous insertion, run of paper; specified positions at one week rate. READING MATTER 5c per line (average 6 words to line); classified “Wants” 1c per word; Cards; of Thanks 50c; .Resolutions SI.OO. NOTE.- These rates are net and allow of no discounts. COPY FOR ADVERTISEMENTS An extra charge of 5c per inch and up will be charged for an overabundance of copy or intricate composition. DEATH NOTICES. Obituary notices run other than as news will be charged for at the rate of one cent per word. When the deatn occurs just prior to publication and it is impossible to print the* obituary with the death notice, its insertion may be had the * following week without charge, in all other cases the above rate applies. Obituary poetry, iqc per line. Card of Thanks, 50c. Published Every Thursday at Syracuse Indiana. $1.50 Per Year. Phones —Office 4—House 117 Entered as second-class May 4, 1908, at the post office at Syracuse, Indiana, under the Act of Congress oj March j, 1879. I I THE TWO AMERICAS. The relations of the northern and the southern continents of the western hemisphere are certain to become much closer in the future. The opening of the Panama canal will Itself markedly help to -make them closer, and, great though the benefits of the canal will be to our own country, I believe that they will be, if anything, even greater to the countries -of South America. I wish to see the trade between the United States and all South American countries increase, and in such intercourse the first essential is the ability to inspire confidence. It is for this reason that I feel a peculiar national pride -in out having twice withdrawn from Cuba i and having _jtotfirmeO—air sairto- -&tmiihgo"“ “ purely for Santo Domingo's advantage. There is no brighter chapter in our history than that which tells of these actions. The United States does not wish the territory of its neighbors. It does wish their confidence.—Theodore Roosevelt to Brazilians. ■’ ' ' j . ' ’ We Hope that the people of Syracuse will not treat the canal proposition too lightly. The government engineers were in Warsaw last week looking Qver the central route which would go from Ft. Wayne via Warsaw to South Bend. They also will investigate a southern route that would lead through Rochester. Either of -three or four routes is feasible, but it is our belief that the route through Syracuse will offer , the least difficulties. However, we must make .the “powers that be” see this from our point of view and we must start doing this very quickly or we will wake up some morning to find that some other town or towns, instead of Syracuse, will be on the line of the great Erie-Michi-gan canal. Let us organize and get our claims in a presentable shape. In planning a different method for the coming years transaction of town business, the board is showing the right spirit. The town’s business is like private affairs. .To keep up with the times demands a con* stant revision of methods and the people will be grateful for everything that will increase convenience or reduce expense. Doii’t let the ; plans end with talking. Carry them io completion. Special Session Directors df, the Elkhart County Mutual Aid Association have been called to meet in special session Wednesday, January 14, when the question of giving lower rates on buildings protected by lightning rods will be determined.

SEVERAL PLANS ARE DISCUSSED Town Board Plans For Improved Management Os Affairs The town board met Tuesday ' evening and approved the bonds of : the newly elected officials who be!gan their duties on January Ist. I Dr. B. F. Hoy was reappointed as ; secretary of the board of health, and Otis Butt as town attorney. A good part of the evening was spent in discussing plans for the new year. Among other things the water question was talked over. Syracuse’s water consumption has steadily increased without much ’ being done to increase the means of getting a larger supply. It is thought that something will have to be adj ded to the water power as that is no longer able to keep a sufficient amount of water in reserve. The matter of securing some one to pump water was also given attention. If this should be done it would give the marshal much more time to devote to the streets and sidewalks. The board found, in looking over the records, that about half of the poll tax was not worked out in 1913, and they instructed the town clerk to secure a list of those eligible, and next spring instead of the marshal giving receipts to certain men who work on the roads, the money= will all be paid into the town treasury and will be used to pay men by the hour to work under the marshal’s supervision. Many other things pertinent to town affairs were discussed and action will be taken as soon as possible. DRAG HOOKS PLACED ON LAKE J. W. ROTHENBERGER SECURES FOUR FROM COUNTY The county commissioners have sent four drag hooks to J.W. Rothenberger, who will place them -at-various-pOHrts-orribfike Wawasee. with the exception of one which he will keep at his undertaking establishment. The hooks will be placed at Ditton’s Hotel, Buttermilk Point, and Capt .E. C. Rossen’s residence. At various times in the past the work of recovering bodies from ihe lake could have been greatly facilitated had there been drag hooks within easy access. Dr. Daniel Ford Dr. Daniel Ford, aged seventy-two years, prominent in professional and political circles in Kosciusko county, passed away Sunday evening, after a long illness from paralysis. Dr. Ford was an active worker for the democratic party and was well known throughout the country. For years he held the honorary office of district deputy grand patriarch of the Odd Fellows’ lodge. A daughter and son survive, Miss Rosella Ford, who lived with her father, and Dr. Lanta Ford. of Syracuse. The fun eral was held from the home, three miles south of Warsaw, at one o’clock Tuesday afternoon with Rev. A. G. Neal, pastor of the Methodist church officiating. At Josiah Garber Home At the home of Josiah Garber, on New Year’s eve, occurred the marriage of Miss Marry Eberly and Josiah Kline. To Dredge Elkhart River A new effort is being made to dredge the Elkhart river in Noble county. ; SYRACUSE AGAIN DEFEATED WAWAKA WINS BY 20 TO 13 SCORE AT CROMWELL I J Syracuse high school added one more defeat to her list when she played Wawaka at Cromwell last Friday evening. The opposing team were husky lads seeming from 18 to 20 years of age and they had little difficulty in corralling the substantial portion of the 20 to 13 score.

A New Method We have heard of many methods of chasing away burglars, but H. W. Buchholz has a system that is the most novel. His wife heard a noise in the bathroom one night last week and “Buck,” after much grumbling, investigated. Before passing into the bathroom, he picked ,up an alarm clock from a dressing table, and thus armed, he heroically opened the door to find that the supposed intruder was a lone mouse. Mrs. Buchholz’s curiosity was aroused and she inquired what he had in tended to do with the clock. William replied, “I was going to give the’burglar just fifty seconds to ge: out of this house ” Births A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Iffert of near New Paris. A CUT i EXPRESS RATES WILL GO INTO EFFECT ON FEBRUARY FIRST It is announced that when new express shipment rates go into effect February Ist, there will be some wholesale cutting in an effort to meet parcel post competition. Adoption of lower rates by express companies has been delayed from time to time, but it is evident that if the express corporations are to keep a fair share of the patronage that the rates must be materially reduced. New Year’s Party Miss Jeanette Bowersox, of Bucyrus, O„ entertained at the home, of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bowersox, a number of her Syracuse friends, Dec. 31st. The last hours of the old year 1913 were spent in games and good music was enjoyed by all. As the couples were ushered into the dining room for lunch, they passed under the mistletoe, which was suspended in the doorway, causing much merriment. A three course luncheon was served, after which the young people welcomed the new year in. After making many resolutions and wishing each and all a happy New Year, they departed. Marriage Licenses Issued The following marriage licenses have been issued by County Clerk Longenecker: Arthur L. Betzer, of Warsaw, and Nora D. Holler, of Etna Green. Merl E. Wyland and Maude Callender, both of Syracuse. Walter W. Himes and Hazel P. Hepler, of near Leesburg. Sues for Maintenance Mrs. Alice Vorhees, through her attorneys, Butt & Xanders, has sued Benj. F. Vorhees for support of herself and infant son. MAKE GIFT TO BLIND MAN ANSON ODELL' IS REMEMBERED ON HIS BIRTHDAY Anson Odell, who has been blind for 21 years, was much pleased to receive a contribution from the business men of Syracuse on his 63rd birthday, Monday. He is grateful to all who helped contribute the $5.90 that was handed him on January 5. Vain Regrets A young man, whom we know very well, and who has beeh married only a few years, has often bemoaned the fact that he did not start his life differently. He often hears his friends tell how nice it is on these cold mornings to lie in bed while the missus builds the fire. This young man has mentioned this casually around home several times and has even suggested it boldly, but the wife always answers, ‘I should say not.” We—er —this young man will always regret that he did not insist that his life partner attend to the starting of the fire on the first morning. By this time she would have realized her duty. —Delicious pies always on sale at Kate’s Restaurant. CP J. W. ROTHENBERGER : Undertaker : SYRACUSE, : i IND.

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| GOITGSIJOndGIIIS | Wilmot Mr. Little and wife and two sons of Ft. Wayne, spent Christmas with his mother and sister, Jessie Line. J. W. Shock, wife and son, Dora Clingerman and daughter took Christmas dinder with J. C. Clingerman and wife. Mrs. Nellie Jones entertained her two brothers and sister of near Pierceton over Christmas. Also Mr. and Mrs. Culbertson. Forest Haney of Cromwell, was in our city one day last week. S. E. Shock took Christmas dinner with Mrs. Jessie Line. Jim Jarrett and wife have returned home again. They were spending Christmas with her parents, Martin Galoway. . Lloyd Shock and wife were entertained by Frank Kosh and wife to a Christmas dinner, near Broadway.* Bettie Forbes and her brother, Mr. Yeager, spent Christmas with Mrs. Nancv Wilson and Mother Forbes. S. E Shock spent Wednesday at the home of Robert Hartsock and wife. Paul Beezley and wife and babies took New Year’s dinner near Broadway, at the home of Mr. Wiland and wife. Ester Windland is spending a few days with her sister at the home of Arthur Jones and wife. Mother Wilson spent New Year’s with her daughter, Mrs. John Beezley. Thursday evening the young people had a skating party on |he river. Ralph Gerard left for Mishawaka on a little secret matter which he looks after every two or thiee weeks. Ha! ha! Mary Eberly and a Mr. Kline of North Webster, were made husband and wife New Years day. We wish them a long and happy union. Mahaly Shrobe of Fort Wayne, spent Thursday night with Mrs. Nellie Jarrett. Guy Hartsock is home from Michigan for a short time. Mrs. Mary Moore and daughter of Ligonier, spent Christmas with her brother and sister, Sfenie Crider. Mr. and Mrs. Brumbaugh and daughter, of Columbia City, Father and Mother Hunter, Sam Beezley, wife and babies, Sig Hunter and family, Edward Hartsock and father, were entertained at the home of Dave Hunter and wife Christmas day. Orvil Line returned home Saturday evening from a series of meetings. Monoquet The farmers in this vicinity are busy pntting up their year’s supply of meat, and butchering is an every day occurrence. Noble Rohrer is moving his family to their new home north of Plymouth. The farm he vacated will be occupied by Fred Stewart. Lloyd Jones was taken very ill a few days ago with gall stones but at this writing is slowly improving. Miss Bessie Wright of Fort Wayne, spent Sunday with her parents, J. L. Wright and family. John Kirkendall, wife and daughter, visited Aaron Starner and family Sunday. Thomas Hughs and* wife of Warsaw spent Sunday with J. L. Wright and family. Mrs. P. S. Troup and daughter, Mrs, Ira Long, visited Mrs. Troup’s daughter, Mrs. John Thomas and family, at Mt. Tabor, Sunday. Mrs. E. L. Troup visitecl her parents, Newton McCann and wife, in Millersburg several days last week. Ott Sholl and family of Elkhart, visited relatives in this place last week and returned to their home Monday. Samuel Stookey, wife and son, Carl, visited Mrs. Stookey’s sister, Mrs. Dr. Van Gilder and family, m Mentone Saturday and Sunday . Three Corners Sleighing is the order of the day. Clee Hibschman and wife returned home from Akron Saturday. Mrs. Frank Sloan and Mrs. Cecil Hoopengarner spent Friday in Nappanee. Mrs. Virgil Priest of near Cromwell brought her little son, Louis, to her father’s Geo. Bailey, last Thursday so that he might be treated by Dr. Hoy. He pronounced it spinal infantile paralysis, and the little fellow died Tuesday at a quarter of three. He would have been 6 years old the loth of March. Bert Ward and wife, Clee Hibschman and wife and Lena Ward spent Sunday with William Miller a»d family. Melvin Lingofelter, wife and son, Clifford, of Milford, spent Sunday with Charles Bushong and fimily in Syracuse. Irene Shaffer spent her Christmas vacation at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Shaffer.

Mrs. Sarah. Catharine Ott and son, ! Walter, and Vern Shaffer and family j spent Sunday at the home of Frank | Younce. Shaffer Brothers sawed wood at the home of their mother near Richville New Year’s! day. Lena Ward spent New Year’s day with her sister, Mrs. Nora Miller and family. Lydia Miller visited her grandparents from Thursday until Saturday evening. The West End Mrs. Bell Fisher of Mishawaka is spending a few days this week with Mrs. Claud Niles. Walter Hire and family of Richville, were the guests of Mr. Zerby and family Monday. Walter Ketring and family of South Bend, spent a few days of last week with his parents, A. Ketring. Farl Ketring and family of Elkhart returned home after a two week’s visit with friends here. Charles Bersch and wife of Huntington and Claud Niles and wife of Gilbert, were guests of Wifi. Sheffield and family Tuesday. Mrs. Dora Weaver spent Monday witlj her parents, J. S. Sheffield. Mrs. Jess Jerrett and son, Kenueth were the guests of Wm. Masters and wife Saturday night. Orla Plank and wife of Goshen, spent a few days last week with the latter’s sisters, Mrs. Jess Darr and Strieby. Mrs. Mart Long and Mrs. Wm. Masters •are spending this week with Roy Brown and family of Dowagiac, Mich. J. F. Weybright spent Friday afternoon with his daughter, Mrs. Mintia Sheffield, iwho has been poorly with heart and nerve trouble. Tamarack Frank Wogsman and family entertained company from Milford and Michigan last week. ' Dave Stiffler’s had as their guests New Y’ear’s day their children and grand children, Mr. Wilkinson and daughter of Goshen, and Eva Eppert of this place. Sam Grissom and family and the Mesdames Minnich, Long and Porter visited one evening last week with James Bortz and wife. Wes Miller and family visited Sunday with Maurice Feaster’s. Mrs. Watkins and daughter Mae, of Warsaw, spent New Year’s dav with her son Howard and family. Mr. Thompson and wife, Arthur Blanchard and family, and Ed Coy’s spent Saturday night with Jamas Bortz and wife. These are beautiful days and nights for visiting and church going, just for sleigh rides. Vern Smith staged with his uncle and aunt in town Monday night. Maurice Feaster and wife entertained Mr. and Mrs. Fisher of New Paris, Tuesday. Rev. Cloud and wife spent the day Tuesday at the home of David Stiffler’s. G-ilberts. Mrs. Calvin Cooper Sunday School Sunday evening at 6:30. Everybody welcome. Fred and Roy Masters and Mrs. Stevenson returned to their home after several day’s visit with Harve Druckamiller and wife. Mr. Browning, Ralph Rarick and Wilbur Holiday were the guests of Curtis Rarick and wife last week. The Willing Worker’s aid met at the home of Mrs. Jessie Metz, Wednesday. .Little He len Crowl has the chickenpox. Mrs. Orba Weybright and daughter, Mary, spent Saturday and Sunday in Goshen with her parents, Samuel Cullers and wife. Struck By Pick While working at Lake Pappakeechie. Jake Hammon was struck by a pick in the hands of Henry Greider. His face was badly cut and he is confined to his home.—Goshen Democrat. Reappoints A. T. Rockhill A. T. Rockhill was reappointed superintendent of the county infirmary at the regular session of the commissioners held Monday The salary is SI,OOO a year. Hiram E. Smith of Harrison township, was named as drainage commissioner to succeed Samuel C. Funk. Our circulation is the largest, have your sale appear in our paper.

S 0 ’ I Watch for Our | | Sale | ft I § ft ft o • £2 gg " e are laying all plans for our semisx annual clearance sale and we promise oS you it will be one of the largest as well £2 as the greatest money saver that we have ever advertised. (J $ Watch next week’s Journal for the notice of the § I g Great Reductions in Prices £ ft ft Save yourself for this sale. There will be none in this section of the country * that will offer any greater bargains than I I i i n Wait for Our Announcement § I - I i ‘ STAR I I <1 I £2 /a £1 § • « I « | Clothing Store | » a i FREE Sewing Machines f I Are Insured I IB a 1 ’ i Avator Sewing Machines J $13.50 1 Some Sleighs. Bob Sleds and Storm Buggies. Birdsell Wagons of High Grade. Ask us about the Carbo Steel Fence Post—line, corner and 1 end. v ffl Steel King and One Minute Wash Machines. Come and look at the things you need for spring. 3 QUALITY COUNTS | I E. E. Strieby I

EARNEST RICHART • ' *- Im ■f ' C IPI / PUBLIC AUCTIONEER A worthy successor to Lincoln Cory See Geo. 0. Snyder at the Journal office for dates.

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