The Syracuse Journal, Volume 16, Number 1, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 3 May 1923 — Page 1

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SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Item* of Interest Concerning Our High School Written for the Syracuse Journal. The graduating exercises will be held Friday, May 4, in the Methodist church at 8:15 o’clock. Following is the program: March Sack Orchestra Selection from Opera “Faust” Orchestra Invocation..... Rev. I* E. Smith Classic Dance, “Sarabande' Orchestra Address, "Being Neighbors" Rev. Alfred F. Hughes, Pres. Evansvilie College Cornet Solo, "One Fleeting Hour" Orchestra Presentation of Diplomas, Miss Leotta Packer, Principal Overture, "The Bridal Rose Orchestra Benediction. .Rev. F. H. Cremean Following are the graduates: Opal Geyer, Mary A. Kitson,, Nellie Sprague, Neva Foster. I Florence Clayton. Lucy Freeman. Ethel Kehr, Gertrude Hoch, Wilbur Couts, Roy Klink. Paul Riddle, Merritt Bushong, Robert Riddle, Orval Klink, and Owen Longfellow. Ten selections of the music memory contest were reviewed by Miss Evans Tuesday morning and seven persons scored 100 per cent Our score is gradually coming up as the reviews are continued. William McCloughan and Herbert Brown of Goshen were visitors at the school Monday afternoon. Mr. Gants will take the members of the Agriculture Class on a tour of farm inspection Wednesday morning. They will visit the farms of B. C. Green and J. Grady to inspect feeding equipment of these farms. The members of the Freshman English class gave the following program in the assembly Friday morning, when a review of memory work for the year was

given: “L Envoi" Mary Wilkinson "The Rainy Day".-Jessie Brown "Oh, Captain, My Captain” Phyllis Miller 'The Chambered Nautilus" Rubydean Vorhis *To a Water Fowl." Miriam Wilt ‘To a Fringed Gentian" Margaret Freeman “Life’s Mirror" Christine Gar riot "America, For Me’..Paul Lantis Quotation from ‘The Merchant of Venice”, tefin Connolly Four new numbers were studied Wednesday morning: Andante Cantabilfe. Tschaikowsky Souvenir Franz Drdla Poet and Peasant Overture Von Suppe Home To Our Mountains 11 Trovatore-Verdi — -—o— —• —p, —— alumni association There will be a meeting of the Alumni Association at the school house Monday evening. May 7. AH members are urged to be present as final plans are to be made. The following committees have been appointed: Reception — Lillian Hamman, chairman; Georgia Miller. Hallie Holloway, Preston Miles, Nora Wilcox. Decorating — Ernest Bushong, chairman; Phil Hedges. Ruth Xanders, Hallie Holloway, Nellie Mann. Neva Meek. Entertainment -y Christine Rapp, chairman; Violet Sheets, Blanche Sprague, Elisabeth Bushong. . .. It is very important that all members of these committees be present

FELL OUT OF BED The ten*months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Fisher fell out of bed last Thursday morning, falling on his milk bottle. The bottle bursted, cutting several bad gashes in the baby s face. It was some time before the parents found the child, which had lost considerable blood and was in a weakened condition. The summoned physicians closed the wounds with a number of stitches. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher live a few miles southwest of Syracuse.

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AS SEEN ON LIFE'S HIGHWAY | (By Mrs. Amanda L. Xanders) V. New York City.—Harlem is a certain section of the city lying north of Central Park. Number 2 auto bus takes you all the way out Fifth Avenue to the end of Central Park, then crosses over to Seventh Avenue. The avenues run north and south, and when you have walked seven of them you have walked one mile; on the other hand the streets running east and west are numbered; it takes twenty of them to make one mile. Starting from directly opposite Ellis Island at what used to be called the Battery but is now the Aquarium, and you will find” it well worth a visit, and go all the way out to the magnificent Episcopal Cathedral of St. John, the Divine, at 149th street, you have traveled seven miles and a half and the city extends miles beyond. When one remembers that the population hovers around the six million mark —one also knows that it will take miles and miles of territory to house that manypeople. The homes where the wealthy people live on Fifth Avenue and Riverside Drive are mostly built of grey stone, and are so substantial looking you feel they are not only built for time, but for eternity as well. Os all the cities of the United States. I love New York best. One of its great attractions is its close proximity to the ocean and to all the world beyond. I left the city at 10 a. m. from Penna Station, going thru the . tube under the Hudson River. The country in New Jersey through which we passed is flat and uninteresting. Hundreds of railroad tracks cross the state from east to west and here and there along the Way are manufacturing plants. Here too is the borne of the bill board nuisance; its utterly impossible to get away from them —they follow you all along the way ,r they tell you what to eat, what to wear, suggest the medicines for all your ills, at what hotel to stop—the material to use in your new house, and on one bill

board there was a large barrel and as we went flying by all I could read was “barrelled sunshine." That excited my curiosity almost as much as going to the city before*the war, and being compelled to read over and over again. “Wilson’s, that’s all.” I imagined everything but the right one, because just when I thot I never would know, I saw a giant of a mah standing beside a bottle of Wilson’s whiskey. The distance between New York and Philadelphia to be exact is 98 miles and we made it in just two hours besides making three stops. Before leaving the station I checked, my bag and phoned Dr. Clark, who is president of the Merton Institute. After I had found a place to eat, I went to the Historical Society of Penna at the corner of Locust and 13th streets and worked there until quarter of five o’clock, at which time I had promised to go to the institute on Walnut above 17th street. Dr. Clark is an old friend of our family, whom we met in Frankfort, Ind., many years ago, when he was starting out in life as a full fledged lawyer, but who later took our advice and spent several years at Harvard law, preparing to teach. His first position as instructor in law, was at Leland Stanford University, Cal., from there to University of Illinois, to Ann Arbor, Mich., and University of Montana

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with his wide experience as a teacher, he is now at the head of the Merton Institute. The object of the institute is to put fie right person in the right position, or the Merton method of analysis to determine vocation; this method is the result of forty years of scientific study. In a lecture or a sermon, reference was made to the work of the Institute and having learned of Dr. Clark’s acceptance of the presidency, I decided on my next visit to Philadelphia to visit the Institute if possible and learn something about it. To prove that the method really is worth while, Dr. Clark has recently had associated with him Mr. Paul Gendell, manager of employment, New York Shipbuilding Corporation, and Mr. A. J. Churchill, executive secretary of the Philadelphia Industrial Association. At 7:30 p. m. I left Philadelphia for Harrisburg, where I remained two days, searching thru Dauphin County Court records for material for my history of the Forry-Ferree families. At noon of the first day I discovered I only had sufficient money to take me back to York —for a time I was quite puzzled what to dd, as there was no one in the city I knew, unless Miinie something. an Armenian, was still at the Y. W. C. A. I walked over and inquired. She had not returned from her southern trip —then I remembered in a flash that Mr. Sam Lewis of York is the present auditor general of the state, so I phoned to the Capitol and asked if he remembered me, said he did and would be glad to cash a check for me, told me where I would find him and I remained in Harrisburg another day.

DEATH OF LITTLE CHILD Mary Pauline, the ten-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Morris, of Elkhart, died Thursday afternoon, April 2G. of pneunxuwa and wlioqpimr cough. The child is survived by the parents, one brother, Billy, and twin sisters, Elizabeth and Frances. Mr. and Mrs. Morris formerly lived in Syracuse. o _ — WEEKLY PAYMENT PLAN Henry Ford, the automobile manufacturer, has formulated a plan whereby any person may become the owner of a Ford car by paying a small amount every week. Five dollars will start an account. The ad on another page explains the plan in detail, and if you desire more information see C. R. Hollett, the local Ford dealer. o— UNDERWENT OPERATION Mrs. Charles Benner, who has been very ill for the past two weeks, was taken to the Goshen hospital Sunday morning, where she underwent an operation immediately. She is, how’ever, getting along nicely, —.——p—— - NEW ELECTRIC SIGN Miller & Lepper, the Chevrolet dealers, have placed a large electric sign, flashing the word, “Chevrolet." in front of their establishment on Huntington and Pearl streets. This gives us more light, and hope others will follow suit. Let’s outdo Main street, neighbors! ■ : .—q . For the Sweet Girl Graduate see what is offend At the Sign of the Kettle. 1-lt

SYRACUSE, INDIANA. THURSDAY. MAY 3, 1923.

BACCALAUREATE SERMON SUNDAY "The Aristocracy of the Gate" Was the Subject Chosen By the Speaker. The baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class of the Syracuse high school was delivered Sunday evening at the Evangelical church by Rev. F. H. Cremean, pastor of the M. E. church of this city\ At the hour of 7:30 the graduating class marched in the church, seating themselves in the first two rows in the center. They were followed by the faculty of the Syracuse public schools, who took their seats directly behind them. The chorus consisting of the Junior class, Which furnished the vocal music for the occasion, were seated on the rostrum. The spacious church was filled to its utmost capacity. "The Aristocracy of the Gate" was the subject of Rev. Crcmean’s discourse. The text used was from Matthew 7:13-14. “Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leadeth to destruci tion, and many are they that enter in thereby. For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it.” Rev. Cremean spoke in part as follows:

There hung in the Temple of Kronos a tablet emblematical of human life. An old man interpreted this to Kebes, a great writer. "To enter into life,” he said, "require a strenuous life.’ It was beset with many obstacles; a steep ascent led to the almost obscured gate; on either side it was hemmed in by precipitous mountain walls. Some one has said, "All noble *iWl’e the narrow gate," cries f Jesus, “yonder is the rugged path! Enter and climb." There are but few who enter this way and pass through the gate. Many enter the school in the first grades, but by the time they reach the high school many have dropped out. More drop out before the time of graduation has come. It is more noticable in the college and university. Our text and this fact gives us the subject: “The Aristocracy of the Gate.” The vision of the gate may make us think of Heaven’s gate. This would cause us to think of many great gates we have known such as the Rogers Bronze Doors in the Rotunda of the Capitol, Washington, D. C. These give the story of Columbus discovering America. Heaven’s gate is an entrance into happiness and bliss. Why may we not enter here? If we are to enter we must have a discriminating vision. Not all that looks well is worthy; not all that is worthy should become endeavor; not every endeavor should be our goal. Most visions have their appeal, especially to young people. Let us see to it that our visions are worth while and that they lead us somewhere. Cecil Rhodes built his house in a place where he could command the view of the great Table Mountain. If a visitor should come and sit with his back to this view, Mr. Rhodes would get uneasy and at last would be constrained to, request his visitor to turn around. Per-

haps the vision of the Table Mountain built empires. We must have faith in our vision as William Goodell Frost did when he went to Berea College. Kentucky. He took it as a failure and built it up to the place where it has become a vital entity in the lives of thousands of young people in that state. A vision must have a foundation, if it is to amount to anything. In this, there must be the idea of God, the brotherhood of man, the eternal and enduring climb of the mass, faith in your fellow man, and faith in yourself. This vision must lead to the straitened way. To every successful business there is a narrow way. Every successful undertaking has strict requirements. Every worthful life must have an aim and be determined The broad way is easier. It has no strict requirements. At night one may leave all responsibility and pick it up again in the morning. Not so the man who blazes forth a new path; for he must not get lost. It makes a single-track mind to successfully cope with lite as it should be. Woodrow Wilson brought this term into use and it was applied to him in a derisive sense. There is a good sense in which this term is used. It was applied to Abraham Lincoln during the Civil war. At first, it was said, that he could not see anything else than the preservation of the union. Later, that he could see nothing but (Baccalaureate Sermon —2) .... the emancipation of the negro race. Cyrus H. K. Curtis is an outstanding example of the single-track mind. This has brought him an immense honor. It takes a deal of sense and discipline, not to squander our powers, but to place them where they will do the most good. We must conserve our strength and morals for the one task of life. Some of the ear marks of the narrow way may be cataloged as follows: it is an inconspicuous way; often it is uninviting; then it is laborious; finally it is dangerous and unpopular. But it is very worth while. This is the way of the few. There are not many who are equal to the restrictions. It takes red-blooded people for this task. Any one can be a floater. Jesus spoke in reference to the Kingdom, “And men of violence take it by force.” A share in the heavenly Kingdom is sought for with the most ardent zeal and the intensest exertion. It is so in any other endeavor in life. So it is the narrow way that leads to the best in life. The few’ who attain are to be classed as "The Aristocracy of the Gate.” Mr. Befton Braley has given us some significant lines entitled. “It’s Not Too Late." With doubt and dismay you are smitten. You think there is no chance for you. son? Why the best books haven’t been written. The best race hasn’t been run; The best score hasn’t been made yet. The best song hasn’t been sung. The best tune hasn’t been played yet. Cheer up. for the world is young. The best verse hasn’t been rhymed yet. The best house hasn’t been planned. The highest peak hasn’t been climbed yet. The mightiest rivers aren't spanned. Don’t worry and fret, faint-hearted. The changes have just begun. For the best jobs haven’t been started. The best work hasn’t been done. - o . W. C. T. U. The W. C. T. U. will meet on Tuesday, May 8, at 2:30 o’clock, with Mrs. Frank Klink.

OUR NEW HAT The Journal’s old hat became pretty much worn and looked shabby, hence we are wearing a new one. With this we mean the heading on the first page. It was shortened some, the name of “The Syracuse and Lake Wawasee Journal” really being too long and would not go in one line of the type selected by the electrotyper who made the heading. It is now “The Syracuse Journal,” the same name under which this paper was established 15 years ago. This is also more convenient for the publisher, who has to fill out many reports to the postoffice department, commissions, advertising agencies, etc. The new heading is also much neater and does not look so compact as the old one. This does not mean that we want *o divorce to people living on beautiful Lake Wawasee from Syracuse, or vice versa, but is the paper of this community, and we will devote just as much space to the people living on the lake as before. We will endeavor to make the paper better and better every week. The Journal is now fifteen vears old. is a husky youngster and bids fair to reach manhood .and grow into ripe old age. ——o : UNDERWENT AN OPERATION Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bushong received word Friday that their son, Guy Bushong, had undergone an operation at a hospital ; at Indianapolis for double hernia lon Thursday. Guy had been playing tennis when he was taken ill and was removed to the hosoital at once. Mr. and Mrs. Bushong went to Indianapolis Saturday and visitdd with their son until Sunday eve- . ning. They report the patient ' as getting along nicely. Guy was the sixth grade teacher in the public schools here last year. o MAY WORK OUT TAXES ! A new township road law ’ which was passed at the recent ’ session of the legislature and signed by the governor would give the farmers of a township the privilege of working out S2O of their taxes on the roads, if 51 percent of the taxpayers in ; a township sign a petition for ’ such an arrangement. The law ! contains other restrictions and ‘ red tape and it is believed by many to be unworkable. - o - ' FISH FRY i Members of the Royal Arch : Chapter, No. 124, had a fish fry ; Monday night. Sixty-four pounds ' of the finny tribe gave way to the sizzling frying pan, which ! was accurately manipulated by ’ W. T. Colwell. The gentlemen all admitted they had enough to } eat and that in a general a very pleasant evening was spent. «— o ‘ FARM BUREAU MEETING Monday 0 evening. May 14, between the hour of 7:30 and 8:00, ’ there will be a meeting of the Turkey Creek Township Farm Bureau at the Syracuse Public . Library. Everybody, especially 1 all the farmers, are earnestly urged to attend, and hear the speakers. , —o ENTERTAINED HUSBANDS The ladies of the Maccabee lodge entertained their husbands i Friday night with a big supper. Following the sumptuous repast, a short program was given.

SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT Review of Things by the Editor As He Sees The,m on the Surface. With Springtime in the air it seems that everywhere thoughts are turned to ways in which we may improve the general appearance of things and Spring house cleaning is going on, inside and outside. The long winter is passed and with the arrival of spring, all the dirt that has accumulated, the wear and tear that we have neglected and scarcely noticed, looms up before us in startling reality. This is the time of year when Syracuse should clean up and make things look their best. Lawns need tending, buildings need paint, garbage, ash piles and debris of all kinds should be carried away. There is no room w for a tin can accumulation in the alleys,-for these things should be removed to make room for green lawns and flower gardens. There is nothing more beautiful and uplifting than the appearance of a well kept lawn, with flowers blooming everywhere. On the other hand the ill kept lawn gets its full share of notice, but in away that is a discredit to the town. With the approach of summer, every effort should be made by citizens to, make Syracuse more attractive in its natural beauty, mainly for our own pride and enjoyment, although a clean and sanitary town is always a source of favorable comment for visitors and people touring through. Any real estate is naturally of more value when located in a community of beauty and cleanliness. With an abundant supply of water, there is sure to be many attractive lawns, and flower .gardens. There is so piuch natural beauty about Syracuse that it is well worth the time and effort of all citizens to get rid of the things that tend to mar the appearance and health of the town. Neighboring towns have already started campaigns to enhance the beauty of their localities. It is the time of year when people are inspired with the clean up spirit and old dame nature is doing her best. Each citizen should begin to contribute his part toward beautifying Syracuse. The time is not far distant when visitors from all parts of the country, including those who are going to spend the summer on Lake Wawasee, will be touring through Syracuse. That is a good time to show the outsiders a town whose natural beauty is maintained and to let the neighboring communities know’ that the people of Syracuse take pride in "The City Beautiful.” Let it appear that the slogan, “A Welcoming Town With a Beckoning Lake,” which was recently adopted, really means something. The real spring drive begins when the Golfer puts; the little white pill on the little mound of sand and bangs it two hundred and fifty yards toward the first hole. o TAKING AN ACTIVE PART Robert Beardsley of Syracuse, a freshman in DePauw University, is taking a very active part in a million and a half endowment and building paign launched recently. In one day soon after the launching the students and faculty .raised $92,000, and a drive is being held in the county which promises to go over the top with a huge success. Beardsley is a Rector Scholar which marks him an "honor student” on the DePauw campus. - o— — ‘ FRACTURED LEG Mrs. Greeley Yoder, living south of town, had the misfortune to break one of her legs Tuesday. She was out in the front yard working with her flowers when she got tangled in some wire, causing, her to fall down suddenly, and by so doing broke her leg.

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