The Syracuse Journal, Volume 7, Number 35, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 31 December 1914 — Page 2

The Syracuse Journal INDEPENDENT. .-J Indiana /Cssoc la ieo Weekubj. yGEO. 0. SNYDER, and Publisher .Largest circulation in Kosciusko County outside of Warsaw. $1.50 ler \ear Published Every Thursday at Syrac ise Indiana. $1.50 Per Year. Phones—Office 4—House 117 NET ADVERTISING RATES DISPLAY MATTER One Week- — per inch Two Weeks to 1 Month ~12&c per it ch One Month or more 10c per inch Electrotypes ...10c per inch 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 classified “Wants” 1c per word; Ca <}s 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 ot one cent per word. When the de; th occurs just prior to publication and it is mpossible to print the obituary with Ihe leath notice, its insertion may be had ’ tie 'oilowing week without charge, in ill >ther cases' the above rate applies. Obituary poetry, ioc per line. Card of Thanks, 50c. Z’/.-.’cvW ? y/. at the. *•><:■ at 5i Indiana, under the ' 7 ’ .I--.--..-.- . >’ ■ _ mw'SiF DILSSIMEIiLI Death Was Tota y Unexpech •*. Had Been Sick Only Few Days The unexpected death of Mrs. John Miles which occurred Thur?day morning at 11 o’clock was a shock to her mmy friends. She , had been ill for a week but it j was thought not seriously as she had’ not been confined to her bed. She took worse Thursday morning but remained sitting up until shortly before her death which occurred while on a longue. Her demise was caused by ga l stones. The funeral was held at the U. B. Church, Rev. Clever officiating, Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. ObituaryMatilda Sloan, daughter cfi John and Sarah Sloan was bor 1 Nov. 24, 1847, and departed this life Dec. 24, 1914, aged 67 years and 1 month. She was united in marriage to George Tully Jan. 11, 1866. To this union were bor i two daughters, one of whom wit 1 the husband and father, preced'd her to- her heavenly home. On July 13, 1905, she was martied to John Miles, who with tae laughter Mrs. Sarah Rentlrov, ,randdaughter Thelma Stiffler, hree sisters and a host of friends, ve to mourn her less. About .30 years ago she wa j onverted to Christ and joined ire Church of God at this place > ixteen years ago she changed er membership- to the U. f. hureh of which she remained a aithful and consistent membe ‘ util called home. Her whole life was one ol he; • dness to others. She was a goo I other, a kind neighbor, a laii! ■ d follower of the Christ wh» • as said to her, “ Well done tho i good and faithful servant.” Cards of Thanks. We desire to thank our man; friends and neighbors for their kindness and assistance during the sickness and death of our dear beloved mother and wife and also for the many beautifu -‘owers which were sent. Mr. and Mrs. Rentfrow, Mr. Johi Miles and Granddaughter.

GEORGE 111. MILES DIKOI MONO 1 State Fish and Game Comn 3sioner Succumbs After Long Illness v Geo. W. Miles, who has bcm seriously ill since August wth cancer of the bowels, died at 'is home here, Monday morning at 6 o’clock. Mr. Miles was 57 years of a ;e. and had been a resident of t as county the greater part of his life. He has been state fish aid game commissioner for the p. st four years and his present te m would have expired in April. le took seriously ill at his Ind anapolis home early in August a id came to his Syracuse home on election day and simje the lat;er date has been steadily confin id to his home. He was conscious up until a few minutes before his death and was surrounded with his family with the exception of a daughter, Mrs. Lucile Smith, who is with her husband in Spa n. Surviving are the widow a id six children. The latter are M-s Lucile Smith, in Spain, and Mary,. Ruth, Phyllis, Marjorie, and Preston ; also one brother, Edward 'L, superintendent of the Wawasee fish hatchery, and four siste s Mrs. A. M. Benner, Syracu e Mrs. W. N. Richter, Monon, 31 s. A. F. Bright, Akron, and Mrs. V 11. Smith, Cromwell. Mr. Miles did much to pror te the stocking of Indiana with 4 -h and game and he will be so y missed by the band of men 0 are endeavoring to make W: see an ideal resort . The funeral was held from home, Wednesday afternoon t 1:30. Many of the game depu s of northern Indiana were pres; Costly Fire. The fire that completely stroyed the George L. Lamb n city factory at Nappanee Sat day afternoon is said to h: ? been the most destructive bl. ? that ever visited that communi . Mr. Lamb will lose from $5,000 o SIO,OOO through the -blaze. I s total loss is estimated aft $35,0 >, ■ with insurance protection of $2 - 000. About 50 people are thro? 1 ; out of employment as a result f the plant burning. The pla- t will be rebuilt in the spring. Obituary Miss Josie Rippey was bor 1 March 12, 1890, and died Decen - ber 22, 1914, aged 24 years, nine months, and 10 days. She grat - iate.l from the Syracuse hig 1 school in 1911. Two brother .. Sam and Edgar, and the mother survive. She became a member of the U. B. Church when eight years.of age and has been a fail! - ful member ever since. She wa ? the possessor of many friends wh > sincerely mourn her loss. Christinas Dinner. The Streiby Christmas Dinne • was held at the home of Floyd Steiby last Friday. The guest? assembled abort 10 o’clock with well-filled baskets and many pretty gifts. Those present were, Jacob Whitehead, Richard Guy and family, Floyd Brower am! family, .Frank Strieby’s, Dave Clayton’s and Eston Clayton ? I A sumptuous dinner and plea sa n. day was enjoyed by all. Abolishes Affidavit Fees. Announcement is made by Ho r L. Cook, secretary of stiat hereafter there will be i fee charged for making affida by owners of autos»who appi for licenses. Mr. Cook said h ; had obtained commissions f> o additional clerks in his offi and that acknowledgements wi be taken without charge. Partition Suit SettledIn the partition suit of Rosa 3 Mocker against Florence Stock' et al. appraisement was filed ; $4,500. Commissioner Willia Dorsey reported the sale to Job W. Swinson for $5,010. The sa -.vas approved, j ! SubtWribb forth® Journal NOVt

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS HOUTON C. FRAZER ABSTRACTER WARSAW. INDIANA Clara J. Lantz to Hiram Ulrey and wife, lot 10 M M add. Winona, $325. Margaret E. Marine to Jan es H. Matchett, 40 a sec. 25 Etna tp., $21.00. Ida E. Bugby to Trustees Pleasant Valley Church, N Pt lots 65 and 66 Burket $225. Catherine Wuncher to Joseph Hildenbrand & Chester Death nbaugh, lot a sec 34 Lake tp. S3OO. Geo. M. Campbell to Louis G. Boettger, 80 a sec 18 Jefferson SIO,OOO. Jos. P. Dolan to Francis A. and Mary Brady, lots 67 and 68 D and M add. Syracuse, S2OO. Elizabeth Angel to Win. H. Angel and wife, 80 a - see 1 and 2 Tippecanoe tp $5,100. Sarah Finton to Gale & Luretta Robbins, 40 a sec 20 Washington tp $2,600. • Roy E. Carter to Edmond C. Doke, TO a sec 13 Washington tp SI,OOO. Ella M. Hennett to Frank Vernett, lot 189 and N V 2 lot 188 Mentone $3,000. , Sarah A. Eschbach to Samuel Schlosser, S pt lot 2 Chipman’s Ad. Warsaw $1,200. John Rentfrow to Sophrona Mick, lot 8 Winsor’s Add. Syiaeuse SIOO. John W. Ileffley to Lucinda A. Bunner, lot 273 Mentone, $950. Belinda Hanson to Otha J. Campbell, 40 a sec 26 Washington tp $3,200. Esta E. Gressp to Henry and Nannie Regehos, V 2 A. Sec. 6 Lake tp, $1,650. Zelda 11. Lash et al to Adam Bowen and Wife, 40 a sec 35 Harrison tp, $2,000. John M. Beck to Maria J. Wright, lot 5 Water Power Cc’s Ad. Syracuse, $1,500. Birthday Party A birthday party was given n honor of Miss Vada Uurue at h»r home one mile north of Syracu? \ Saturday December 26th. The ® present were, Messes Soyde Teman, Ronald Brown, Orlo Ogl •, Hugh Juday, John Glass. Maurie Darr, Clark Willard, Oliver Whi mer, Ullin Cart, Arthur Saylor, Allen Ritter, Clarence Ritter, Eldt a Lutes, Chas. Harris, Edward Willard, Arnold Rookstool, Event Mills, Claud Swartz, Arthur Magennis, and Merl Whiteheadx Missis Mina Willard, Jocie Sheline, Mary Emmert, Leveda Lutes, Edna Swartz, Josephine Banta of Benton and Miss -Rebecca Snyder of Goshen. All departed reporting a good time and wishing her many happy birthdays. Foolish Reports J. W. Rothenberger received a call, Tuesday, from Mrs. Lewis Juday asking that he call there in the afternoon to close up a business matter. Some one heard of his being called and immediately the report was circulated that Mrs. Judav was dead. The lady is enjoying excellent health and the rumor was started without the least foundation. It might be well for people to confirm reports before scattering them to the four winds-of heaven. B. & O. Superintendent Here Supt. Keegan conferred with our business men here, Wednesday afternoon, relative to better pas-' senger service. No agreement was reached but he promised a decisioi hv January 5. He suggestec ; stopping No. 8, east bound afteri noon train. If y«»u want to send your lover ones forth fortified against the cold, and strengtnened for the strenuous dav, give the r " cakes for breakfast made from the Goshen Self-Rising Buckwheat Compound, made by THE GOSHEN MILLING CO. Auto Livery —T. L. Hammond, who recently moved from Milford to Syracuse will run an auto livery. All charge reasonable. Phone 823 for gooservice. For Rent —House and barn 2% mile - south of Syracuse. S.L. Ketring.

IS KILLED WHILE THROWING SWITCH Ceo. J. Abbot Slips and is Crushed Under Engine Running Board Geo. J. Abbott, conductor on marl train No. 2, on the Syracuse & Milford Ry., met death, Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock* when I he slipped while throwing a j switch and fell in the; engine The accident happened in 1 the yards. Conductor Abbctt ran ahead of the slowly moving train and grabbed the ground switch to throw’ it over but did not succeed at the first attempt Engineer John B. Buheit yell 'd out of the cab window to lea .’e, it go but it is the supposition th it Abbott did not hear him and made another attempt to threw the switch and in the act slipped and fell under the running boa?d of the advancing engine which stopped before it had gone six feet. His back and collar bone was broken and he expired almost instantly. Geo. Abbott who was aged 25 was a popular and well known young man in this communi y and his sudden death was a gr ‘ it shock and source of deep regr.'t to his many friends. The sympathy of the community goes 0 it to the mother,, J. C. Kern, and the two half brothers, ai d especially to the young lady wl 0 became his bride Friday, Deem 1bei* 11, two weeks ago. The fu 1eral w’as held at the home of pis mother, Mrs. Jane Kern, Tuesdi y morning at 11 o’clock and wis largely attended. Many floral offerings w’ere co 1tributed and anfong them we e two beautiful pieces sent by fie employes at the woj s and his fellow workmen on 1 e S. & M. Ry. A Communication December 29, 1914. Editor Journal: There are some farmers th. t have signs stuck up “No Hunti: g Allowed.” There a few of 1 s farmers that have no signs. V e do not care to protect the rabbi: s for they are getting to be quife a pest in this country. But we do feel that we ought to protect the quail. ■ Those that ask permission to hunt on our land we te 1 them its all right but they mutt not kill quail. However, thos? who have signs up should not sneak around and hunt on our land without permission. Thos? game wardens should look after their birds and keep them at home. A Farmer. B. A. Holton has been called to East Philadelphia by the seriou? illness of his mother. / Executor’s Sale Os Real Estate The undersigned, Executor of the last will and testament of issac Kitson, dis , eased, heretofore duly admitted to probate in the Kosciusko Circuit Court hereby gives notice that by virtue of the power and authority conferred by san will, he will at the hour of 10 o’clock, A M.,on the 16th day of January, 1915, the law office of Butt & Xanders in the town of Syracuse, Indiana, and from d n to day thereafter until sold, offer f r sale at private sale, all the interest > said decedent in and to the following <l>s scribed real estate, situate in Kosciusko County, in the State of Indiana, to-wit: A tract of land thirty-five [3s] feet in. width and the length of lots hereinafter named, consisting of a strip of land o f the east side of lot seventy-seven [77 ] twenty-six [26] feet wide and the length thereof, and a strip of land nine [9] feet wide off the west side of lot seventy-eig'nl [7B], in the original Plat of the town oi Syracuse; subject to an easement thereto tore conveyed to Benjamin F. Hopingar tier on the east three [3] feet of the sail l trapt; Also beginning at the south east corner of lot twenty [2o] in the Original Plat > the town of Syracuse, running thence ir a south easterly direction, on a line par allel with Harrison Street in said town, to Benton Street therein; thence m a souil; westerly direction, along said Benton Street, sixty-nine [69] feet tothegrounc. of the Evangelical Association; thence it a north westerly direction, parallel wit I said Harrison Street, seven [7] rods to said lot 20; thence along said Lot 20 tc< the place of beginning; except a strip fifteen [ls] feet wide off the northside of said tract. Said sale will be made subject to the approval of the Kosciusko Circuit Court, for not less than the full appraised valu< of said real estate, and upon the following terms and conditions, viz; At least one-thiid [%] of the purchase money cash in hand, the balance in tw equal installments, payable in not to ex ceednine [9] and eighteen [lß] months, evidenced by notes of the purchaser, bearing 6 per cent, interest from date; waiving relief, fees, an< 1 . secured by a first irioirtgage on the rea 1 estate sold. / ( CHAS. G. BACHMAN Butt & Xuuffeffi, Atttirneys. ExVcuftw ■

I New Year’s Greeting | I We desire to thank you, our friends for • 1 I the very generous patronage given usdurling the pastwear and beg to assure you that the many kind words whfth you have I spoken of us have been fully appreciated. May the pleasant associations continue | Ithro-out the coming year and may your I new be replete appiness, health I < I and prosperity, this is our earnest wish. Yours very truly “ $ £ I I The itar Clothing Store | VMB S OMMBB CMB W *

Christmas Marriages. Many marriage licenses l> a e been issued during the last >v days by County Clerk Longnee ter. Among them are the folio 5 ing: Leo B. Isenberger and F; y Johnson, both of Warsaw: Vi sley L. Orcutt and Ethel Beni s, both of Atwood; Amos R. lie I ir and Katie Zimmerman, both if P Milford; Raymond King, of Lar-J will, and Edith M. Bullars, Warsaw; Marvin Gladys Noggle, both of Wars: Ellis Gaushorn, of Etna Grren,! and Cora Thomas, of Leesbur»;i William Bickel, of North Manchester, and Sussie Foust, of Se?via; William Watkins, of L esburg, and Mabel Martin, of Azwood; John E. Clark and Ile ri-! etta Buckner, colored, both of I Alilford"; John R. Shrope. Mich- > igan City, and Ruth E. Evi ns. Warsaw; Elmo Shock, Cromwell, and Florence Weimer, North Webster; Owen D. Stackho isn. of Etna Green, and Cleo C. Ut'er. of Claypool; Edward S. Scott md Miss Frances Sisson, both of Champaign, Ill.; Joseph E. I<Coy and May V. Thayer, both cf Warsaw; Virgil C. Doran, oi Ft. Wayne, and Blanche E. Ehrno an. of Pierceton. Want Ads, FOR SALE—Work horse. R. Wa ,tz FOR SALE—Fox Terrier puppies. Ir - iiiire of P. W. Soltau, Oakwood Pai . WANTED —Cleaning, Pressing, ml jpair work. Mrs. Henrv Srtoba jei, ihone 905. ‘ . RABBITS—Young rabbits :>r • ik. j 'Loyd Kitson. FOR SALF—4O acre farm h • >0 I uildings, not far from tow.. c . 400.00. See J. W. Rotheip eiger.

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