The Syracuse Journal, Volume 18, Number 13, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 30 July 1925 — Page 1

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION A HtrMtf Program Offered tbc Propfe of the Oakwood Park Assembly The annual Oakwood Park As fepbly ;and School of Religious jfciucation of the Indiana Conference of the Evangelical Church will be held at Oakwood Paris. Lake Wawasee, beginning August 3 and continuing up to and including August 9. The Assembly is made up of the annual conventions of the Sunday schools of the conferences. the Christian Endeavor societies, and the Woman’s Missionary societies and.in conjunction with their meeting, is conducted a standard school of religious education. The Rev. L. E. Smith, of Huntington. Ind., is president of the Indiana Assembly, and F. H. Hersh of Avilla, is secretary and treasurer. Hie Rev. G. C. Pullman of Elkhart, is dean of the school of religious education. The program this year is one of the strongest and best that has been offered to the people of the Oakwood Park Assembly. Bishop Lawrence H. Seager of LeMars, lowa, will speak twice each dav. Rev. E. W. Praetorius, general secretary of the Sunday schools, and of the E. L. C. E. societies, of Cleveland. Ohio, will conduct the Galilean service each evening, and Rev. A. & Hangen. associate editor of the Evangelical Messenger of Cleveland, Ohio, will deliver an address each day at 11:30 a. m. In the School of Religious Education the following courses will be given: "The Psychology of Adolescence.” Rev. G. C. Pullman of Elkhart instructor, "The Program of the Christian Religion," Mrs. Nellie Frank Smith of Elkhart, instructor; "Story Talling," Rev. R. H. Mueller of South Bend, instructor; "The Educational Task of the Local Church." Rev. & W. Praetorius of Cleveland, instructor "A Study of Adult Life,” Rev. Arthur H. Doescher of Dayton, Ohio, instructor. A new feature added to the Assembly program this year is the conducting of a Daily Vacation Bible School, under the direction of its dean, the Rev. O. 0. Losier of Fort Wayne. The W. M. S. program as outlined is one of the best of its kind, and included among its list of speakers ate: Rev. J. J. DeWall, superintendent, of the Mountain Mission in Kentucky; also Mrs. Myra Miller Stauffer, of Manheim, Pa. The music for the Assembly will be in charge of the Rev. George Long, of Louisville. Ky., and Russell Hirschman of Indianapolis will have charge of the recreational work. Prior to the Assembly conventions. a three-day camp meeting will be conducted under the supervision of the district superintendents, with Rev. A. E. Hangen of Cleveland, Ohio, as the principal speaker. » - - —-o THE LAND OF PROSPERITY The National Industrial Conference Board, Inc., finds that the American wage earner io the best paid worker on earth. On a chart showing what labor will buy of all the comforts of life, the wage scale of Philadelphia was taken as 100 per cent On this Iwisis wages in foreign cities and countries are as follows: Philadelphia, 100; Sydney, Australia, 70; Canada 69; London, 45; Copenhagen, Denmark, 41; Oslo (Christiana). Norway, 38; Amsterdam, Holland, 37; Stockholm, Sweeten. 36; Paris, France, 33; Berlin. Germany. 29; Prague. Cxedhodovakia, 29; Brussels. Belgium. 28; Loda, Poland. 27; Rome. Italy. 23; Vienna, Austria, 23; Warsaw, Poland, 23; Mihm, Italy, 21. -o ROOKCTOOL REUNION The seventh Rookstool Reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nicolai Sunday. July 26. Six brothers and ten of the family were present thus showing their brotherly and SlSvßTiy wvv» /WMXaV jj-. sons 'were present, mey an re “Uptime\ bountiful din . • & __ _ Be'Ki pr«‘ded ,t th.

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ANNUAL REUNION OF SHAKESPEARE CLUB I (Communicated) Hie second annual reunion of the “Shakespeare Girls” was held At Sargent’s Hotel. July 16, from e 2 to 10 p. m. The guests of honor were: Mrs. Jay Ross, of Joplin, Montana; Mrs. H. N. Thompson, of Fort Madison, Iowa; Mrs. A. D. Dunh lap, of Rensselaer. Indiana; and s Mrs. R. L. Wise, of Kansas City, . Kansas. 1 The afternoon was spent most i joyously in a succession of imr promptu activities, which proved > that the close knit ties were in no way weakened. Due to the f ready resourcefulness of the » members and to the talent of its . generous musicians, it had been • said of this "bunch" that in its . social affairs, no definite plans . were required for entertainment . —all necessary was to “turn ’em . loose together.” Impossible to relate all the details of the event, but special mention may be made of the roll-call conducted by Mrs. Sol Miller; the “Art Exhibit" under the direction of .“I?.- Leacock and Mrs. Connolly; the “Questionaire’’ started by Mrs. Ross and helped pn by a dozen volunteer questioners, all interspersed with quips and jokes and personalities. causing a constant flow of laughter, sometimes mounting to a gale. In time for seven o’clock dinner—one of he famous Sargent chicken dinners—arrived a group of "Shakespeare Boys,” who were identified with the club and have memories in common. There followed an evening equally as entertaining as the afternoon. Piano selections by Miss Mary Miles and Mrs. Leacock, and vocal selections by Mrs. Dunlap were a delightful feature. Talks by the gentlemen were greatly appreciated as they were in a complimentary vein and reminded the listeners of the seriouflf work of the Shakespeare Club, of its excellent standing, ideals and influence in the community; and Mi the homes which have! efeig- out of the society. A short business session resulted in the election of Miss Violette OISeH chairman of arsecretary. It was suggested that a definite date be selected for next year and all out of town members be notified at an early date. This will be taken care of by the above officers. Thanks are due Mrs. Connolly, who had charge of affairs on this occasion. Thanks are also due to Mrs. Sargent for the decoration of the parlor in large boquets which included the club flower, the wild rose, and for other courtesies and attentions contributing to the pleasure of the gathering. Those attending tile reunion were: Mr. and Mrs. Jay Ross, Rev. and Mrs. H. N. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Dunlap, Mr. and Mrs. Sol Miller. Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Heerman. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Colwell, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Connolly. Dr. L W. Ford. Mrs. R. L. Wise. Mrs. Preston Miles. Misses Violette and Vera O’Dell, Miss Mary Miles, Misses Irene and Blanche Sprague. Mrs; Zella Leacock and Mrs. Nora Wilcox. — o NEW’ PARC EL POST RULING A new parcel post ruliag by the United States Post Office Department effective August 1. will require all insured parcels and C. O; D. shipments to carry a guarantee by the sender that return postage will be paid in case the parcel can not be delivered. In case parcels cannot be delivered for any reason, the sender will not be notified, but the 1 parcel will immediately be returned. the necessary postage ; for such return being collected ’ at the time of delivery. The exception to this proced- ’ ure will be in the bases of C. O. ; D. parcels, which are refused by ’ the addressee. In these cases • the sender will be notified. O HAZAAR The M. E. Ladies Aid will hold a bazaar at Strieby’s Seed Room. -. on August 7 and 8. Fancy work, ; aprons, rag rugs, etc. There will h- be a bake swtie in connection with the bazaar on Saturday. Aug. 8. 1 beginning at 10 o’clock. 13-2 t $ u M'BUC SALE t-l There will bea publip sale of e I household gornte at the Frank n Phebus residence, near the basehl ball park, on Saturday, August 11, commencing at 2 o’clock. •

SYRACUSE, INDIANA, THURSDAY, JtLY 30, 1925

INCREASE IN SMALL j WILD GAME ANIMALS Indiana will be one of the best hunting states in the union this fall, based on a report of very notable increases in small wild game animals and game birds reaching the state conservation department, according to Richard Lieber, director. Citizens writing the commission from nearly every section of Indiana have called attention to the decided increase in quail end rabbits. Mr. Lieber says, and in the opinion of conservation | officials, those who love the open fields and woods will find better shooting this year than in many seasons past. George N. Mannfeld. superintendent of fisheries and game for the department, attributes the heavy increase to the open:’ mild winter of 1924. together with rigid law enforcement, and the public generally is becoming educated to the fact that game must be left for seed. In other words, the "game hog" is disappearing to somd extent, being supplanted by the real sportsman who kills only sufficient for his needs, abhors wanton slaughter, and who also embodies a type that respects the rights of land owners and farmers. In recent years through the efforts of the conservation department and sportsmen’s organizations to punish by law unresponsible hunters and fishermen who take game and fish out of season and by unlawful methods, there is a very noticeable change in attitude between land-owners and the so-called city hunters. Farmers have been aided by city hunters to prosecute vandate who destroy property when they go into the fields and woods, and in turn they have assisted the department in apprehending fish and game hogs. By mutual help citizens and the department have gone a long way to establish respect for closed seasons, and tiiis together with favorable weather conditions is bringing hack an abundance of wild life in the open country. Mr. Mannfeld calls attention that lawful squirrel shooting starts on August 1 and continues until December 1. Recently some farmers asked permission to km squTfTefe Out of season because the little animate were doing damage, they said. As the law does not recognize this, naturally the department has no authority to grant such requests. Reports indicate that many rabbits have been killed during the sumpier for food. Killing of these animals it this time is no violation of the law. which establishes the open season on them from April 1 to January 9. The quail shooting season in Indiana is from November 10 to December 20. o> SUMMER RADIO OPERATION “The hand that twirls the receiver knob is the final link in broadcasting," says Dr. Alfred N. Goldsmith, chief broadcast engineer of the Radio Corporation of America. “No matter what may be the power of the broadcasting station; no matter what the atmospheric conditions; no matter how good the radio programs; no matter how excellent the receiving set itself, the final factor —and the one that counts for perhaps as much as all the others combined —is the care exercised by the person at the receiving end. “There is nothing complicated about the usual receiving set, but radio will deliver more or less in proportion to how it is | played. That is. why a little care in operating the receiver goes a long way in radio Satisfaction. v “Especially does this become evident with the warm days of summer. Just as the automobile requires a little more care during freezing weather, as compared with its care-free operation in mild weather, so does the radio receiver require just a wee bit more attention in its operation. if the best results are desired.” * -o - SOU) ICE BUSINESS Henry Carlson has old his ice 1 business to the Ligonier Ice Co. i This does not mean that the city , will be out of luck in getting ice, ; but instead the same service will be given to the patrons of Syracuse that Mr. Carlson gave, and also the same kind of ice will ? be distributed. o Safety First Tire Patch —fixes ; blow-outs same as punctures. Sold by Syracuse Auto Sales. 6-8 p

CULL LIARS FROM LAYERS, INSTITUTE SAYS Twenty-five per cent of the hens on Kosciiteko farms are not paying their board and should not be carried bver for next year as layers. Thisleonclusion by the Blue Valley Creamery Institute is based cn a summary of reports of hen-culling campaigns in areas where poultry conditions are similar to those -prevailing in this, county. It’is easier to detect a slacker hen than a poqr producing cow, | according to the Institute. The ! poultrymen peed but step into the poultry house at night and by feeling the ends of the hen’s pelvic bones, convince himself absolutely that particular hen is X later or a w. an undevelbpm pullet Wohes are vtr> close together, but as she the laying period spread further apart to perrqit the egg to pass between the pelvic in leaving the body. When laying stops the ix>nes tend tb draw closer and closer together. Since an egg m|psures from two to two fingers in width, it is readily shat lhe hen with bwies noU spread ‘the width of atf egg is not laying, while those are producers. , x Ibis is the htet time of year to st aft goiflb through. one’s flock to cull oufrthe non-layers and early-molting hens, the Institute says. Hens that stop laying in July and August are generally the poorest layers and it is a mistake to assume that they will lay more eggs this winter because the ceased laying early. > o ESTABLISH A RECORD PLANTING BABY FISH The fish and game division of the state conservation department established a record for planting baby fish in June when a total of 571,224 were placed in various public waters of the state. According to a report of Geo. Berg, hatchery superintendent, to the commission, this is the largest number of advanced fry olapted in any June since the hatcheries haws been in operaticn: AH fish * ptenteiU were raised at the hatcheries and are of the game species, consisting of large- and small-mouth black bass, rock bass, yellow perch, blue gills and crappie. Conservation officiate are decidedly pleased with the results st all hatcheries, particularly at +he new one at Avoca, which so far has produced 40.250 bass fingerlings, and has a similar number in the ponds which will scon be of sufficient size for stocking purposes. The Riverside hatchery also made remarkable progress this season, and indications now point to a record breaking output. There was a decrease in arrests and convictions in June for fish and game law violations, the report shows, as compared with June, 1924. Last June 196 persons were convicted and paid fines amounting to $4,042.10. compared with 138 convictions and fines and costs totalling $3,328.20 this June. o BUSINESS WOMEN TO MEET One of the meetings of interest at Winona Lake will be the fourth annual gathering of the National Federation of Virginia Asher Councils, which WHI be held AugusteH to 13. ' Thij organisation grew out of f the work with businesa women'sl meetings heH. during W Billy] Sunday evangelistic caiwaipi ini Pittsburgh some ten years ago.] Mrs. Virginia Asher has charge] of the women’s matings in the Sunday campaigns, aad the re-| suits are now felt inhtvery state I in the union. Delegates will come this year from cities in Ohio, Pennsytea-1 nia, Florida. Virginia, West<Vir-| flrinia. Alabama. North and South Carolina. Louisiana. Indiana. Missouri, Illinois, Mississippi, Kentucky and other states. The speakers will be Miss Angy Manning Taylon, Chicago; Miss Frances Bennett, Chicago; Mrs. Dr. Preston of Charleston, West Virginia; and Mrs. Meeker. Roanoke, Virginia. — Sake sale ano market The Ladies Aid of the Ebenezer Church wi 1 hold a bake sale and market Tuesday, August 4, beginning at 10 o’clock, on the lawn of Mrs. Butler’s cottage near Sargent’s hotel Rag rugs also will be offered for sale. 13-ltpd

WHAT IS ACTUAL WORTH I OF TELEPHONE SERVICE? The telephone in the United States has so interwoven itself into the daily social and business life of the people that its daily use is almost universal. It is no longer looked upon as anything but a necessity, as is evidenced by the fact that there are nearly twenty million telenhonee in use in this country. No other country In the world has such universal use of the telephone. $ TTje reason for this is largely thet in no other country are the rates for service low enough for the average people have telephones, and also partly due to the d’act-that the operating MHcnparries, in many the Wvernrqent can- not take care-of the demands for sendee. As an example: there have been instances Jn Japan where telenhones were installed that had been applied for ten and twelve years before. This seems almost* unbelievable in this country, where an application for telephone service brings it to you in a tery short time, many.times> within a day or so. Practically everyone realizes that the telephone **is of value tp the people, and to the nation. * * , John N. Cadby. execptive-Mp-retary of the* Wisconsin association, has completed a survey estimating the average daily value of telephone service to the farmer in Wisconsin, and presents his calculations in the following form: As fire insurance and prevention ..,....$ .05 As aocident and health insurance -10 As aid in most advantageous marketing of products .. .10 Visiting with relatives and friends 05 Getting important news with dispatch 011 Getting long distance calls and telegrams more easily and promptly 01 Arranging for extra help as it is needed 03 i Total .35 "At the rate of 35c per day, the value of the telephone would run to $127.75 per year, nr to $10.65 per month, said Mr.-God-by, in commenting on the results of his survey. "Compared with the actual charge of $2.00 or $2.50 per month for this service. the potential charge affords quite a contrast." It is safe to sav that the value to a man in Wisconsin, and one in Indiana, is about the same. It may vary in some items, but is probably true that the total would be practically the same. As -the rates in Indiana heretofore have been much lower than in Wisconsin, the actual profit is greater. We see this reflected in the telephone census of the state, as there are very few farmers who would do without telephone service. THE CARE OF GOLD FISH Solicited by hundreds of Indiana people for information how to care for gold fish. George N. Mannfeld, of the state conservation department, today advised those interested in care of small aquaria and ponds where this species is kept, to write to the Bureau of Fisheries. Department of Commerce. Washington, D. C., and ask for Pamphlet No. 980. He explained that the fish and ■fajS division is only interested lip the propagation of game fish I fbf the public streams and lakes | restocking, and while the hatehlent men have this information, has never pre|wwd jOamphlet or dopixoent for distributioh. The I Umlßr§tates Bureau of Fisherlies has’ gone extensively into I the subject, and document No. 1980. dealing with every subject lon the care of goM fish, includting feed, light, temperature of Jhe water, etc. is obtainable for five cents in coin. ■ —- 'O ■ GET YOUR PICTURE All those *who desire pictures of the Vacation Bible School may secure them at the studio of Mr. Beardsley. Call and get the one you wanted. These pic-| trues are fine, and will be a treasure in the years to come. o MARKET AND BAKE SALE The Lutheran Ladies Aid will hold a sale of baked goods and other eatables beginning at 1 p. m. at the Tea Room, Saturday, [ August 1. 13-ltpd

W. J. BRYAN DIES WHILE SLEEPING William Jennings Bryan, notable . American and prominent figure in public life, died at Dayton, Tenn., Sunday afternoon at about 4:45 ,i|’clock, while taking a nap at his temporary home. Heart disease was given as the cause of death. He was in good spirits and expressed himself as “feeling fine" when he retired* shortly after lunch, about 1:30 o’clock. He had attended services at the Southern Methodist Episcopal church, before lunch and had partaken W a hearty meal before retiring to his room. A companion of Mrs. Bryan passed through the room and noticed him breathing heavily and rushed for the nearest neighbor, A." B. Andtews, who, on reaching the house, summoned doctors. They* said Mr. Bryan had been dead probably fifteen minptes. Mrs. Bryan, her companion and the chauffeur were •in the house when he died. Virtually dominant in the Democratic party for nearly sixI teen years, William J. Bryan was three times nominated and defeated for the premdency of the flteited States., Then, like Elijah cas L his 11130116 the Princeton and exerted a potent influence in bringing about Wtfedrow Wilson’s first nomination for the office to which he himself had vainly asKnown wl his youth as "the silver-tongwa boy orator of the Platte," it was Bryan’s eloquence in his famous “cross of gold” speech at the National Democratic convention in Chicago in 1896 that made him thg choice of his party. He polfed more than 6 500,000 votes in his first campaign. His career has been likened to that of Henry Clay, who also w-as nominated three times for the presidency and as many times defeated. Clay, too, became a Secretary of State. Friends of Bryan insisted that, like Qlay, he was too conscientious, consistent and scrupulous for a politician, and that the famous Whig’s dec"l ’vouH rather be right than be President," well described the man from Nebraska. W; J. Bryan was bom in Salem, 111 After his graduation from the Union College of Law. Chicago, he removed to Jacksonville, 111, where he practiced law until 1887, when he settled in Lincoln. Neb. From there he went to Miami, Fla., about two years ago, where he established his residence. The body will be taken to Washington and burial in Arlington cemetery Friday. O L PETER W. ERECTING DEAD Peter W. Krefting died Tuesday morning at the hospital in Indianapolis after a short illness. Peter W. Krefting was born at sea near Christiana, Norway, on December 18, 1849. He served hi? native country as a soldier and came to America when a young man. He came to Syracuse about the time when the B. A 0. railroad was built. For many years he was a faithful employe of the Sandusky Cement Co. Two years ago he went to Sylvania, Ohio, where he was employed by the same company, but ill health forced him to resign. Last fail he returned to Syracuse; 4 In 1909 he became a member of Syracuse Lodge No. 454, F. & A. M. Last winter he made application for entrance in the Masonic Home at Franklin. His application was accepted and he was on the waiting list. About a month ago he went to Indianapolis to await the call from the Home, but in the meantime sickness and death overtook him. His wife and a daughter preceded him in death years ago. The body was brought to Syracuse Wednesday, accompanied by W. T. Colwell and R. E. Pletcher, who went to Indianapolis immediately aftor.they had been notified of his death. Funeral services were held this (Thursday) afternoon in the Lutheran church. The body was laid to rest in the Syracuse cemetery under Masonic honors. PURCHASED POOL ROOM Nathan Insley has purchased the pool room and soft drink parlor formerly conducted by D. McPherson, who closed the establishment a few weeks ago. 1 __—o , — You can divorce your wife — but you can’t divorce the Safety First Patch after it’s put on. Sold by Syracuse Auto Sales. 6-8 p j

1 .THINGS TO THINK ABOUT ; Review of Things by the Editor As He Sees Them on the Surface. Briips What is a thought? Hew is it W created? Where does it come . from? Where does it go to? $ It is something every human being has; and yet no one knows much about it. Materialists assert that thought is a substance which the « brain secretes, much as the liver secretes bile. But the eye is riot the author of light, nor the nose of smell, nor the ear the sound of the voice.y-y-. Daniel wss very heavy. The brain of Rulqff, the confessed murderer of Wne people, now in the C rnell museum, is said to be the heavies! over weighed in this country,The brain of Anatole France was much" lighter than the average. yet he had.a superior mind. The brain is the sounding J boa rd of our human piano. As it is sensitized, developed or attuned, so it will receive, for all science tells us thoughts are things that al wavs live. It is doubtful if man ever created a thought, because man ♦ never created anything." If he di Ahe would be on a par with the Great Invisible Intelligence of the Uni vers®. Thought deserves more thafi passing notice at the hands of our wise men. “Parkin?’ The demand for parking places is growing and the long lanes of life are becoming littered with darkers. Times were when the come’’ grocery was the community parking place. Today it is anywhere, -verywhere. Progressive business institutions and successful men do not tolerate the habit one minute. To them real life is movement. The man who stands still not onlv lays himself open to temptation, but he slowly shriyels and his-courage fails. One cah almost read the sign “Park Here" on his face. But why park, anyway? If vour gail is worth attainment, keep moving toward it every moment of the day. keeping constantly in mind the fact that while the other fellow is “parking.” the gates are open, the fences are down, the field is wide open for development—and it is your business to do the job. Owing to restrictions by Great Britain, the cost of crude rubber may soon be SI.OO per pound, or higher. It is a British government monopoly, the profits from which are designed to pay the British debt to the United States. This is one of the automobiles accessories that Henry Ford does not produce—but it is a safe bet that he will find something to take its place. Most of the great discoveries of the world are the result of having a plaything during rest time. Thoughts and impressions then have a chance to be heard. When you get facts, get them right, or they will get you wrong. What you see in print proves nothing. Watch your own step, and not the other fellow’s. Time is everlasting. But you and I have only today. We mav hate tomorrow, if God is good. Today is the stuff life is made of. Henry Ford says Americans are living too fast. Henry is doing his best to make the pace a bit faster with his airplanes. Knees are so common that they have lost caste even with small boys. And after all, that is as it should be. No matter how hard the wind blows on a bathing beach, the only thing it affects is the waves - of the ocean. These are the days when one is too ill to work, but just in trim for a ball game, or for a fishing trip. Women may have more sense than men, but a? man does not carry a lip-stick nor paint his nose. Sunday may be a day of rest; but it requires three or four | days to get over it.

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