The Syracuse Journal, Volume 7, Number 23, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 8 October 1914 — Page 2

The Syracuse Journal INDEPENDENT. s. 'dcSfd' ■■ ---•...... i 5 ■ NANA ASSOC iATSDWgSKLIES ( , GEO. O. SNYDER. Editor and Publisher Largest circulation iu Kosciusko Countv outside ot Warsaw* si.sl> iVr V ear published Every Thursday at Syracuse Indiana. $1.50 Per Year. Phones- Office 4—House 117 NET ADVERTISING RATES display matter One Week 15c per inch Two Weeks to I Month I2>ic per inch One Month or more 10c per inch Electrotypes - - P er ,nc “ The above rates are for continuous insertion, run of paper; specified positions at one week rate. READING MATTER 5c per line (average 6 words to line),, classified “Wants” lc per word; Cards of Thanks 50c; Resolutions §IOO. 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 charger! for at the rate ot one cent per word. When the death occurs just prior to publication and it is j impossible to print the obituary with the death notice, its insertion may be had the [ following week without charge, m all; other cases the above rate applies. Obituary poetry, ioc per line. Card of Thanks, S o^ ; — | Entered as second-class matter May 4, \ rgoS, at the post office at Syracuse, Indiana, under the Ad of Congress oj j March j, 1879. HITCH RACK QUESTION When Any project receives decided and vigorous opposition, then . it is good policy—if the opposition I seems to be overwhelming—to give j up the project as gracefully as possible. This policy is particularly applicable to the hitch rack question. The town board acted in the best of faith when they purchased the Ott grounds for a hitch yard. They had received a notice from the state board of health, who acted upon complaints made by Syracuse citizens. However, there has been such an uncompromising objection raised by the farmers and the business men that the removal of the racks to the acquired property seems entirely unfeasible. There remains a sort of compromise. Some of the business men suggest -that the hitch racks be allowed to remain where they are and that the ground near them be cemented. This proposal appears sensible in view of the fact that a half-dozen farmers on our streets one day last week vowed that when they were compelled to take their rigs to the new yards, they would visit other towns instead. Winter is coming apace and some disposal of this question should be made before weather sets in that w ill preclude action. In relation to this matter, the farmers referred to above made an other objection. They stated that autos were allowed to stand on the streets and in front of business houses so that when they drove in with their rigs it was impossible for them to get in front of their trading places. Viewed from this stand-point, a parking place for machines might well be considered also. AT THE HUSKIN’S A Typical American trait is the desire to get something'for nothing. The old time festival of corn husking illustrates it. This function has * somewhat gone out of fashion where modern machinery is used. But these hilarious old time frolics were an efficient machine for performing a toilsome task of farm work, and they are still common in many rural localities. Uncle Reuben has been worrying about his corn field. Farm help or expert huskers cost high. Removing the husks by the old time method is a sneezing,

stuffy job. The boys cough pathetl i rally to show how it would injure their throats and lungs. Some rural genius discovered that by getting the young people together, those husks could magically be stripped, merely for a little treat of sandwiches, apples, and cider. The ■ young folks “haveyio kick coming.” The byys get free the society of • pretty girls. There are frequent tips contingent on red ears, which the forces of nature always mysteriously provide in abundance. Os. course it isn’t work, Under these circumstahces, good healthy corn dust never hurt anyone. The young people, as well as the farmer, get something for nothing. - j A DANGEROUS PRACTICE Citizens should not force the town to take drastic action against water wasters. This is what will happen, though, if more conservative use is j not made of city water. It is al-! j most imposible to keep water in the stand pipe and in case of a tire the town would be at the mercy of the flames. However if the rules are not obeyed the offender will be deprived of water. JUST A SUGGESTION The South Bend high school will make practical use of their domes-; tic science rohra. punches will be j prepared in department for , consumption by |lie scholars at the | noon hour. This would be a boon for our country scholars here and also for those in town who live at a distance. It will bear investiga- | tion. TIS MIDNIGHT! !Tis midnight, and the setting sun Is slovyly rising in the West; ‘ The rapid rivers slowly run, The frog is on his downy nest. The pc asive goat and sportive cow, Hilaiious, leap from bough to bough. Illegal Fishing Four have been fined for illegal fishing in the past few weeks. Harry Spurgeon and Ora C. Kinnison of Ligonier, used hooks that were too small and paid $16.80 each. Harley Clayton of Garrett’; and Xdam Trapp of Peru, had nets in their possession and it cost them $21.93 each. The cases were before Justice Howard. U. B. Church Sunday school at 10:00 a. m. Public worship at 11:00 a. m. and 7:00 p. m. Prayer meeting Friday evening, at 7:30. Rev. Cleaver will begin his revival services Sunday night. You are invited to attend all ser vices. Card of Thanks We wish to thank all those who kindly assisted us in the long illness of our loving father and may special thanks be to Mr. and Mrs. Whistler and Mrs. Cory. Mrs. Cable and Children. Bearing Burned Out A bearing at the Benton plant burned out Tuesday afternoon and cut off electric current temporarily, i QUITE WHITE. Mr. Woodson—lt looks Ilk© snow out here. Mr. Pippin—What are you talkin’ j about, man? Why, It’s already half a foot thick- on the ground. Mr. Woodson —Yes, and I say it looks like snow! It never does in town. —There may be some damage to the wheat crop but there is going to be enough of the good, old Indiana product to make GER BELLE and FAIL for another year, j and the quality will be better than j ever. i

TIME WASTED. The Preacher —My friend, have you ever considered the shortness of life, the uncertainty of all things on this earth, and that death is Inevitable? The Other Man —I should say I have —many and many a time. I’m • life insurance agept. MORE REGISTER THANJORMERLY Township Shows An Increase Os Four Over Two Years Ago Six hundred and thirty citizens of Turkey Creek township registered their intentions, Monday, of voting at the coming election. This is four in excess of the registration of two years ago. The first and second precincts both gained while the third fell short. Following is a table of the registration in 1912 and 1914. Ist 2nd 3rd 1912 180 208 238 1914 183 223 224 Jarrett-Crow The marriage of Miss Cora Crow and Guy M Jarrett occurred at Warsaw last Thursday, Dr. Bennett, officiating. Immediately after the ceremoney thev left for Edgerton, Ohio, where they spent until Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reasoner. The bride is a talented musician, the daughter of Mrs. Anna Crow; the groom has been a resident of Syracuse for several years and is chief chemist at the Sadusky Portland Cement works. 1 Both the bride and groom are popular members of Syracuse social circles and have hosts of friends ; who wish them all possible joy. They will make their home for the present at the residence of the bride’s mother on west Main street. The Journal adds its con- ' gratulations to those of Mr. and Mrs. | Jarrett’s many acquaintances. Will Secure Motor The marshall has been instructed i by the town board to secure a mo-' j tor with which to pump water. The | water pressure is so low that the pumps cannot be run over 15 minutes at a time. By using a motor the water that runs the pumps could be stored in the stand pipe. The water situation is becoming very serious here. Winona Car Struck A Big Four engine crashed into a Winona car near the Warsaw ice houses, Tuesday afternoon. The engine tender was dumped across the interurban track and traffic was delayed several hours. K. Os P. Picnic Members of the Knights of Pythias and Pythian sisters had an enjoyable day at the D. S. Houtz home, near Churubusco, Sunday. The trip was made in automobiles. Free Mail Delivery Beginning Monday morning, Garrett citizens received their mail from two carriers. The system is to be tried out in several of the smaller cities. Ice Crop Short The continued warm weather has exhausted the Syracuse ice crop and W. W. Stetler is now securing a supply from Goshen to take.care of his customers. For Sale -Two-cylinder Reo. —Two-passeger, 4-cylinder Mitchell in good condition. S. C. Lepper.

J. W. ROTHENBERGER : Undertaker : SYRACUSE, : : IND.

NOMINATIONS BY DIRECT PRIMARIES A New State Conetltutlon Offere the Opportunity to Secure This MoA ern Syetem. Nomination ot candidates tor office directly by the people ie rapidly displacing the old party convention system in the United States. Indiana is one of the states that has not thus far looked with favor upon this innovation. We have been content here with the old party cau-cus-convention methods, a system which has constituted one of the greatest sources of strength to the political machines and been a conspicious agency for inefficient government. The gross frauds and strong arm methods practiced under this system make a black page in the political history of the country. It is true we have experimented a little in Indiana with a doubtful form of local party primaries. This makes their use optional with the party organizations of each county. They cannot be properly safeguarded and they represent no test of the merits ;of the direct mandatory primary. The direct primary method of nomination of candidates is now in operation in thirty states. Included in the list is every state in the middle west with the exception of Indiana. This legislation has been stoutly opposed by the political bosses and the interests they represent. A wide variety of laws have been enacted, many of them, on account of this opposition, so compromising in character or so loaded with restriction as to be of doubtful value In carrying out their purpose. But though “jokered” and harassed and discredited by these agencies, the direct primary, as a principle of political action, appears to have taken a firm hold upon the people. Like the other modern institutions of popular government, it is undoubtedly destined to become a permanent fixture in our political system. Where now inadequate or unworkable, doubtless ways will be found to correct the defects. It is possible to secure the direct and mandatory primary in Indiana through legislation. But at the best, it would be a party act and unavoidably associated with the prospective interests of the party that happens to be in the saddle at the time of the enactment. An adequate system designed to serve the interests of all the people can only come through a deliberative non-partisan body like a constitutional convention.* The system should be made a part of the organic law of the state, completely disassociated with contending political parties. The best thought and experience on this subject agree that to be an effective weapon in the warfare upon machine politics and to make political parties truly responsible to their membership, the primary should be held by the state, at state expense, state wide, direct, open and, preferably. that some system of publicity he established by the state to inform voters concerning the principles advocate! by thy candidates for office. The Sh»rt Ballot and Proportional Representation are late proposals as- . soeiated with the direct primary. ■(• The principle of the first is that the people shall vote only for the officials responsible for determining policies of government. Its chief purposes are to secure a short ballot, and therefore more intelligent voting and more direct responsibility and to keep administrative officers out of politics. The short ballot principle is now in operation in about 300 cities. Probably no state has more need of rt least some application of the short ballot principle than Indiana. It has the usual long ticket, including, forexample. such a purely administrative officer as the state statistician, while the county and the judiciary systems are quite extraordinary in their complexity. Proportional Representation is a system of conducting elections which assures representation to all political -roups, according to their numerical strength. Ben Cable Dies Ben Cable, a pioneer resident of this section succumbed to dropsy last Friday after an illness of nearly a year. The funeral was held Sunday morning at 10:00 o’clock at the U.-B. church, Rev. Cleaver, officiating. Benjamin Cable, son of Cornelius and Margret Cable, was born September 22, 1839, at Syracuse, on the old Cable farm and died October 2, 1914, aged 75 years and 10 days. He married Mary Jane Westlake October 27, 1861. To this union six children were born, four preceding him in death. He was married to Mary A. Wogomon, April B', 1880, to this union three children were born, one dying in 1899. He leaves to mourn, a wife, two sons and two daughter, Wm. Cable of Chicago, Oren, of Kankakee, Estella, of Chicago, and Olive, of Syracuse, and one granddaughter, Miss Georgia Cable. He was a member of the G. A. R. Post, No. 246; serving his country in the cival war, with the 13th Regiment, Company A. He was a loving husband. and father; a kind heighbor and one who had not one emenv. He will never be forgotton by fanfily and friends. He also leaves one brother, Jacob Cable, and two sisters, Mrs. James and Mrs. Vorhis, and a number of nieces and nephews. Cromwell schools have opened. The “smallpox" having abated.

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Want Ads FOR TRADE—Residence property, electric lights, city water. Located on lake. Will trade for ! farm land. Geo. W. Jones. FOR SALE —Four room house, well, fruit, two lots. Cheap for cash or will sell on easy terms. Must be sold to close an estate. Second house south of Grist Mill. Apply to Butt& Xauders or S. D. Lung. FOR SALE —Motor boat and boat house for sale reasonable. Inquire of H. D. Harkless. WANTED —Cleaning, Pressing, and repair work. Mrs. Henry Snobarger, Phone 905. o FOR SALE —$275 piano for sale at a reasonable price. Walter Newman. * LOST—Bunch of keys on silver ring. Ring shape of horse shoe. Please return to this office. §j.oo reward. FOR SALE —Five-year <*!d driving mare, weight 900 pounds. Family broke, iuquire at Journal Office. Indian Village. Miss Fay B. Mock. Mathias Loncor and family of Burr Oak, spent Sunday afternoon, with George Clingerman and ilyBert Earle and family were guests of Wm. Stocker and wife, Sunday. V, in. Cramer attended the fair at j North Manchester, and visited with Earnest Stoner and family of Piercton, a few days, last week.

Wilbur Anderson and wife, Walter Dana, wife and little son, Walter, Ruth Stocker of Chicago, Ben Zimmerman, wife and daughter, of Solomon’s Creek, Walter Knepper and family, William Stocker and Stewart Houghtling were the guests of Wm. Knepper and family, Sunday. Clyde Jones and family were guests of Joseph Miller and family of Miller’s Landing, Sunday. A number of ladies from this place assisted Mrs. Maggie Grimes, in sewing carpet rags, last Friday. James Lecount and wife attended the street fair at Millersburg, one day last week. Mrs. Rose Iden called on Stewart Houghtling, one day last week. Elden Stoner and family spent Sunday afternoon, with Oscar Correll and family, of near Wilmot. Fifty of the neighbors and friends of Frank Sparks and wife quite pleasantly surprised them, at their home Saturday evening. They will move to their new home of near Bur Oak, Tuosday. Chas. Iden, wife and children and Mary Merriman called at the home of Wm. Kuepper's, Tuesday evening. Miss Susan Knepper spent Sunday, with Jesse Lecount and family, of near Ligonier. Elden Stoner and family, Walter

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Knepper and Win. Stocker spent Monday, with Wm. Knepper and family.

Water Very Low Water in the two nearby lakes is at a lower level than in many years. It is at least two and a half feet lower than last spring. —Goshen Races, Wednesday, Oct. 14, and Thursday, Oct. 15. Non-resident Notice. State of Indiana, \ gg Kosciusko County, j In the Kosciusko Circuit Court, September term, 1914. ' - . „ „ , Petition No. Aaron A. Rasor, Receiver ) 2qßi Tq sell ... vs ‘ ~ lat Receiver’s The W awasee inn Co. J Sa.l e Now comes the Plaintiff, bv Leonard. Rose & Zollars, and L. W. Royse, his attorneys and file his petition herein, together with an affidavit of a competent person that the hereinafter named defendants; Lydia P. Bither, William Bither, and The Chicago Saving Bank & Trust Company, are not residents of the State of Indiana; that said action is for an order of the court authorizing sale of real and personal property and vacating an order heretofore made, and that said nonresident defendants are necessary parties thereto. Notice is therefore hereby given said defendant, last named, that unless they be and appear on the First day of the next term of the Kosciusko Circuit Court, being the 7th day of December, 19x4, to be holden on the First Monday of December A. D., 1914, at the Court House in Warsaw, in said County and State, and answer or demur to said complaint, the same will be heard and determined in their absence. Witness whereof. I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, at the office cl the Clerk thereof, in the City of Warsaw, Indiana, this Ist day of October, A. D., 1914. Conrad D. Longenecker, Glerk. By A. A. Rasot, Deputy.

Tamarack Preaching services Sunday at Concord at 11 A. M. Mesdames Grissom, tJower, and Stiffler assisted Kate Long cook for threshers Thursday. Edith Smith came last week from Huntington to visit home folks. John Mullen spent Friday night with George Mullen’s. Maurice Feaster and family visited Wes. Millers, Sunday. Howard Watkins went to Leesburg Sunday for a visit with his folks. His father is in very poor health. David Stiffler, wife and sons took dinner with Irvin Coys, Sunday. Vern Smith and James Burson did some carpenter work for J‘ A. Snavely on the farm. G. Saturday night with Oliver Snavely’s. Mrs. S. P. Redding is on the sick list. Mesdames M. Davis and I. Wogoman visited last week with Mrs. E. Davis. Will Smith and daughter, Edith, visited last Sunday with the Swinson family. Takes Over Hotel Mr. Gowgill, lesse of the Ditton hotel at Lake Wawasee, has returned to his home in Wabash and has turned the hotel ovef to the owner, Mr. Ditton. Ed has long conducted this widely known hostelry and is well liked as a host.