The Syracuse Journal, Volume 7, Number 26, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 29 October 1914 — Page 3

Shopping Satisfaction ,; We try to make your shoppihg satifactory when you ' ’ shop here. Prompt Courteous treatment coupled with good ;; reliable merchandise, priced at a reasonable profit is the ;; best we have to offer, and we feel that is all the public de- ;; mands. (I New laundried collars and cuffs for ladies, 25c. New embroideried collars 25 and 50c. New fancy waist pins, 25 and 50c each. .. ! New fancy and plain hair pins 10 to 50c. ; ‘ New purses aud hand bags, 98c to $1.50. New combs of all kinds, 10 to 50c. I ‘ New he a scarfs in all the new 1 > Ik Gloves For Ladies Suede Cashmere gloves in all shades, 25 and 50c, > for Misses all sizes and shades, 25. I • Petticoats 1 * Satine and Nearsilk petticoats, 98c tt> $2.00 in all colors including black and white. New patterns in Tabb linens, 50c to SI.OO a yard. Full line of infants wear for cool weather. y For Saturday, Oct. 31st, only, we will sell four J pairs of mens 10c canvas gloves for 25c. .> BRAINARDS’ < > < > i >l> 11 > I I 11li III Individuality ; That is what you must attain before < you can be succesful in any phase of life. : Our line of Symphony Lawn station- < ery adds that touch of individuality to : I your corresponence which compels at- • tention. We have this line in various : sizes and tints and you may indulge : . : your tastes and fancies when you select • • :: from our line. ■ • : L We have a full line of correspondence « • ■: cards and initial stationery that is bound : |to please. Come in and inspect them. • |F. L. HO C H | Phone 18 >i♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦+♦• 1 J. IK ROTHENBERGER | UNDERTAKER | o .. Prompt and Efficient Service ♦ <• Phones QO and 121 J ' * Cushion tired Ambulance in connection j ' aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa<4kaaaaaaa 5 I ? Ask A Neighbor i I a i; I The Purity and Wholesome- ■ r ness of PEERLESS FLOUR are its ! f highest recommendation. F: ' p SYRACUSE FLOUR MILLS] Next Ligonier Market Dau Saturday, Oct. 31st, 1914 ; y " ’ ” —— > y « < This is the day that buyer and seller meet on equal < J footing and at no expense to either. No matter what you ' C may have to sell, list it now with the * CITIZENS BANK ; t LIGONIER. INDIANA ;

X I desire to call to ihe attention of tie ! $ voters of tlis town and township my : $ candidacy on the Democratic ticket, ! $ fir Auditor of Kosciusko county. : J I shall appreciate any support given : sme at the poles, next Tuesday. ; * G. 0. BACHMAN. J 11 !♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦» LOCAL THEATRES TAXED WAR REVENUE WILL BE PAID BY THE PLAY HOUSES Complying with the war revenue law recently enacted by congress, the two local amusement houses will each have to pay a yearly tax. They each seat less than 250 and under the law will pay a tax of $25 a year. It is the general understanding that the tax is to be paid by the lessee and not by the building owner, although this has not been definitely determined. Pawnbrokers, under the law, must pay SSO per year and brokers S3O. Has Sued B. & O. Roy Ward, who was injured while at his duties as brakeman on the B. & 0., sometime ago, has sued the company for damages. He was at Cleveland last week where an x-ray examination was made of his ankle. Old Lady Injured Mrs. Elizabeth Yoder fell on the porch at the home of her daughter in Goshen, and sustained a fracture of her left hip. She is 88 years old and the injury may prove serious. Fractured Wrist Earl Butts of two miles east of New Paris fractured his wrist while husking corn. He was trying to break off an ear when the sudden twist resulted in the fracture. Four Corners Charley Rookstool and wife spent Sunday at the home of Iman Rookstool’s. Mrs. Fred Eteline called at the James Callender home Thursday. David Hoover and family spent Sunday with Maurice Rasor’s. John Bushong and family spent Sunday in Syracuse. Crist Darr and wife visited Mrs. Chilcote at New Paris Wednesday. Marie Cory is working for Mrs. Joe Smith. James Meloy entertained company Sundav. expresslTlowereo REDUCTION RANGING FROM TEN TO SIXTY PER CENT. Syracuse people can now get back at the express companies for the first time in many years, as, in compliance with the orders of the Interstate Commerce Commission, drastic and sweeping reductions in express rates are now effective, at once the express companies are ordered to revise business methods. The latter order the commission declares is designed to safeguard the public. It simplifies the claim of shippers when disputes are raised and disposes of red tape methods. Rate reductions range all the way from 10 to 60 per cent, foodstuffs drawing the principal reductions. The new rates are to be “experimental” for two years, the commission announced. Unless it is shown that the express companies suffer too great a loss of revenue the rates will eventually become permanent. The commissions ruled that the express companies can compete with the government parcel post and with sufficent efforts and reasonable rates can offset any losses. Convicted Os Manslaugter Chas. L. Cushing, the Kendallville farmer who shot and killed Howard McLaughlin after a raid on the water melon patch of Cushing's was found guilty of manslaughter and his punishment was fixed at from two to twenty-one years at Michigan City.

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

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS HOUTON C. FRAZER ABSTRACTER WARSAW. INDIANA B. Shane to A.’ W. Littrell $3600 J. H. Cox to £. C. Lowman lot 7 Lansdales ad Warsaw 1350 J. Miller to H. H. Laughlin 40 a Jefferson tp 750 G. M. Ihinger to A. L. Blodget % a Wayne tp 100 E. G. Cox to R. E. Umdenstock east Yz lot 9 Shaffers ad Milford J. 900 W. H. Beckman to Jno. Calvert tract land Tippecanoe tp 350 H. L. Cook to S. Hoot lot 9 Landsdales ad Warsaw 400 N. M. Klinefelter to B. B. Iden lots 4 5 8 9 10 Klinefelters ad Etna Green 394 B. Martin to S. Poling lots 13 31 32 56 57 58 Greens ad Atwood 650 N. Klinefelter to J. N. Simson lots 11 12 19 20 Klinefelters ad Etna Green 214 C. A. Jones to F E. Myers lot 61 Palestine 500 Received Sad News Mrs. J. P. Prickett of this citv, received the sad news last Wednesday, of the death of her oldest brother, Frederick Ott, which occured at the home of his daughter, Lulu Kosiah, at Ash Grove, Mo., October 12, at the age of eighty years. He was formerly a resident of Benton, but moved to Kansas twenty-eight years ago, where he lived until the death of his wife several years ago since which time he has lived with his daughter. The remains were taken to Kansas City, Mo., for interment. —Albion Democrat. The deceased was a brother of Franklin Ott, of near Syracuse, and has other relatives in this vicinity. It Makes A Difference A farmer living not over five miles from Syracuse was asked by some one he didn’t know, how much he would take for his cow which had been pasturing along the B. &0. The farmer cautiously inquired whether the inquisitor was the tax assessor or the claim agent for the B. &O. You see it would make a great difference.

First Snow The first snow oT the season occurred, Monday afternoon. For some time large flakes floated down in true mid-winter style. On Standing Committee Otis C. Butt, who attended the state meeting of the Royal Arch Masons, at Indianpolis, last week, was made a member of one of the standing committees. Former Syracusan Married A report of the remarriage of Mrs. Robert Burlingame to a Chicago man has been received in Syracuse. —This is the last week for paving taxes. Tamarack Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have taken up their residence on the farm of Mrs. Angel. Less Stiffler and Carrie Lung visited with Edith Smith', last Thursday afternoon. Mr. Barringer of New Palis, was at his farm, Monday. Mr. Frank Ashbrook of Niles, Mich., was visiting with old neighbors and friends, last week. Tom Schlechts gave a dinner Sunday, for Ada Snodgrass and Ed. Coy’s. Vern Lecount and family took dinner Sunday, with A. Fisher’s. David Stiffler’s visited Sunday, with Iman Rookstool’s, and in the afternoon had ice cream. Guy Fisher, wife and son was at Frank Bushong’s, Friday. Miss Edith Smith called on friends in town, Saturday afternoon. John Mullen and daughter had as their Sunday guests, Rev. Brock, Russell Koontz; George Mullen’s and W. F. Smith and daughter. Mrs. J. Wogoman and Miss Sadia Wogoman visited Mrs. E. Davis, Friday. The first snow came Monday, and the first killing frost came Saturday night. « Miss Carrie Lung returned to Iman Rookstool’s Saturday, after assisting Mrs. Less Stiffler with domestic work during her sickness.

BRAVE STRUGGLE OF IRA 6ANTS Courage Never Deserted Him Case Perhaps Unparalleled In This County —Within the last week this paper has received inquiries from the south and southwest part of the county asking information as to how Ira Gants, of Turkey Creek township, the Republican nominee for recorder, lost both his hands. The following information has been obtained not only from the gentleman himself, but from other sources: The story of his life is one of tremendous courage under misfortune which came early. Ira Gants is now 45 years old. When a lad of 16 both hands were involved in an attack of inflammatory rheumatism. The pain was unbearable from its intensity and it was necessary to keep both hands submerged in ice water for 26 days. This, of course, benumbed the circulation, but it was the only relief for the unfortunate boy. Then both hands had to be amputated and naturally it was thought he would become dependent upon the charitv of his relatives and freinds and many stood ready to aid him. But this the young man would not listen to. Bravely did he enter the struggle of life for himself and in his own way has he fought it up to the present time —and successfully, too. Tjifough his own labors he has accumulated a farm of 80 acres neai Syracuse. Mr. Gants was born in Turkey Creek township and has always resided in the county. After reaching his majority he secured the contract for carrying the mails on the old Star route from Vawter Park to Leesburg byway of North Webster, in connection with which he established a transfer line for passengers and for carrying of s’"all packages. For sixteen years he faithfully served the government until the Star route was discontinued after rural routes were established. By his labors he saved enough to accumulate a little farm where he lives with his interesting family and he does all his work, too. A long time it took him with his two stubs—his hands are off at the wrists—to learn to dress himself and button his clothes, but his courage and perseverance never deserted him, and this he does as well as write with a pen or pencil. He also is able to drive an automobile and to do things one would hardly think possible in his condition. He is very popular in and about Syracuse and the indications are that he will be well supported there and elsewhere in the county by voters of all parties. Thus his struggle from a lad of 16 to 45 years has shown a courage both remarkable and successful. Card Os Thanks The children of Isaac Ki-son desires to express their thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown, and the beautiful floral offerings and the attention of the Masonic order.

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SMIION VERY SERiOUS FARMERS IN ST. JOSEPH AND LAPORTE COUNTIES START KILLING CATTLE The situation in St. Joseph and Laporte counties, where an epidemic of mouth and foot disease among cattle is raging, has become so serious that farmers are fearful they will lose most of their stock. As a precaution against the spread of the disease, many cattle are be-

ing killed. Government authorities are directing operations. A country school “marm” living not more than a thousand miles from Busco speaks of her students as her boys and girls. The other day a stranger came along the road at recess, not seeing the school house and meeting the school teacher, asked: “Why this' crowd of children?” She answered in a matter of fact way: “These are my boys and girls.” From latest reports the stranger is still running. —Busco Paper.