The Syracuse Journal, Volume 18, Number 36, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 7 January 1926 — Page 1

VOLUME XVIIL

SYRACUSE HIGH .SCHOOL NOTES ? — Items of laterest Coneerning Oar High School Written for The Syracnne Journal. j ; , The second semester of the scho 1 year began January 4. „ Robert Be&rdsley and Emory Druckemiller visited in several classes Wednesday. December 23. Mary Alice Kitson, Thelma Eiler, and Robert Riddle came up to school for a while Thursday. DectMiiJbd* 24. ~~ Mrs. Alldean Strieby taught Miss Stover’s classes Thursday. December 24. as Miss Stover left that day to spend her vacation at her home in Conrad. lowa The Economics class finished their work and will study Sociology the rest of the year. Occupations and Public Speaking will also be taught during the second semester. Aldean Snavely has entered school in the Junior Class. He will be a member of the basket ball team. Mr. Whitehead, the trustee and the advisory board. Willmet Jones, Charles Thompson and Henry Kolberg, inspected the school property Monday. Those who were neither tardy nor absent the first semester are: Seniors, 21 3-7%—Phyllis Miller, Wihna Miller, Margaret Freeman. Juniors 31 9-11% —Harold ‘Bobeck. Robert Brown, Rebecca Fleming,. Ray Kehr, Elisabeth McClintic* Willeadean Robison. Eva Yoder. Sophomores, 33 1-3% —Maxwell Brower, Frederick Clayton. Erin Fleming, Ray Godshalk, Armor.d Klingermhn, Ray McClintic. Junior Miller, Evelyn Mock. * Freshmen, 22 8-11%—Phylls DruckamiHer. Phyllis Mock. Mary Geiger, Pauline Wogoman, Marjorie Kline. Eighth Grade —Lucile. Folk. Martha Gordy. Georgia Leeman. Esther Long. Harold Shock.

CHRISTMAS IN CALIFORNIA I lUriek Ts '&utU Barbara. California sent us a clipping of the following article, which appeared in the Santa Barbara Daily News on December 26: “It would be difficult to find, in a search of the globe, a better Christmas climate than that enjoyed by Southern California in general and by Santa Barbara in particular. “The residents of thia city spent the holiday in a temperature that reached 85 during the warm part of the day and a gentle breeze from the ocean made the day seem exactly like that of summer. ‘Light dresses were everywhere in evidence and there was an absence of wraps and co sts . otw in the evening. As a whole the day’s range of temperature wan almost exactly that of June. “While New York was shivering in a temperature that during the entire day was never warmer than freezing and much of the f 1 ; '»uatry was held in the grip of real winter weather, all Southern California was basking in smiling sunshine. “The highways and beach drew many persons into the open spaces during the afternoon. These outings were held under ideal conditions. It is not many places in this latitude than can hold Christinas picnics but that was the condition in Swta Barbara and vicinity. far as this city is concerned, there was nothing particularly unusual in yesterday's weather. There has not been a really chilly day in Santa Barbara Wis winter. “The night temperatures have been almost exactly those of midsummer and during the day time the same conditions have pre- “ ' —— o' ■ HOff THEY STAND Team Won Lost Pct Syracuse ~5 0 1000 Atwood 8 IJBW I .Ki Lorabara... J 5 Hi North Webster ... .3 4 an 3 5 .371 Silver Lake ........0 « perrontftgv rolomn does other than “W-

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LETTER FROM JAPAN Among the many Christmas greetings received by Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Brunjes and family was a letter from Rev. Fred W. Heins, a Lutheran missionary in Tokyo. Japan. Rev. Mr. Heins is a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Brunjes. Following are some extracts of the letter* which will interest Syracuse people: Dear Uncle and Aunt: “Merry Christmas! And I guess it will be tune for a ‘Happy New Year’ also. We trust that you ’will be thinking half as much of Japan this Christmas as we are thinking of the good old scenes we know there will be back in the land across the seas. We will see in imagination many faces and places. . • . “The other day at sunset I looked at the perfect form of Mt. Fuji, silhouetted against the tinted sky and crowned with a golden cloud, and I thought of these people to whom Fuji is so dear. That morning I had seen this monarch of the mountains pure from top to foot with its snows. As 1 Loked at it at sunset, I felt what an inspiration it was to look from the dust covered streets of rushing Tokyo to that spotless finger pointing men weary of the world to the Peace of the heavens above. Many are the Japanese who clidft) to the top of the lofty peak, but there is no ladder to the realms beyond. If these people only knew they “need not climb the heavenly steeps to bring the dear Christ down,” for He Himself has come down, and even njw stands knocking at the door of our hearts.

“Then the light of day completely passed away as I watched from an upper window, and below me I saw only the many lights of the city, and I thought of that night'nearly 2.000 years agj, and in imagination could hear: ‘O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie.’ . “From the other end of the house I saw the moon shining brightly amid the myriads of stars, and I pictured myself looking down upon the earth with him on Christmas eve. What would we see in America? We would see millions of bonnes in which children would be sleeping with smiles on their faces in I anticipation of the next day’s joys. . . Everywhere people would be planning to make someone else happy by their little gifts of love. How many would let their thoughts go back to Bethlehem I cb not know. But there would nbt be one of them who had not learned from childhood. of the Prince of Peace, the Great Gift of God, in harmony with the spirit in which we give our gifts of.love. “Then the m on and I looked to Japan and in practically every home. men. women and children lay upon their straw mats with no thought of the morrow. True, the large stores had Christmas displays and decorations and post cards of Santa Claus were everywhere to be founds but the tune of happiness was to be New Year’s Day. Then they too will give gifts to one another and revel in drunkenness and festivity. But an their joy will be shallow and heartless, for there will be no message of peace for their hearts. They need not to know more of Santa Claus, but of the Christ to make their Christmas a real Christmas. How long will it take for the warmth of the sun to thaw out the icy chills of the passionless Fuji upon these million souls? * “Your most interesting letter just reeeitad. We surely enjoyed all the news. Best of Christmas wishes to Pastor and Mrs. McMichael. Lots of k>ye to all. Your nephew. “FRED" The letter was written at “65 Miyashita Cha Kohhikawa Ku. Tokyo. Japan.” on December 9th and WM received by Mr. ,nd Mrs Brunjes on December 26th. The envelope hears a “10 ren“ stamp. ’’Wl R 8. CHAPTER The Eastern Star Chapter will meet on Monday night January 11. Three candidateswill be initiated into the order that evening. and it is strongly urged that all officers and members attend this meeting. There wil also be other interesting fear tares and important business transacted. 0 ! If there is anything you wish us to make, just a little time at I your telephone take. I Os the Publicwe try to serve t all and are always glad when i you give us a call. 36-lt At the Sign of The Kettle.

Syracuse’s Slogan: “A Welcoming Town With a Beckoning' Lake.”

BASKETBALL - The Syracuse high school first J and second teams defeated the I teams fiotn New Paris. Friday I night. The second team had a hard time trimming, the final . score was 14 to 13. The first.teatn had an easier l time, winning by the score 47-27. : Although New Paris was unable to run a close score, they playled a fast game throughout. The attitude of the players in this game was the best seen this year and a fast, clean game was the result. Syracuse, seconds FG FT PTS E Crow 2 0 4 1 E. Kettring 2 o<4 H Godshalk ......3 . 0 6 R. Godshalk 0 0 0 C. Bachman 0 0 .0 Total 7 0 14 New Paris seconds FG FT PTS Oneal 2 4 8 Wakins 0 0 0 Boyts 1 0 2 Lock wood 1 0 2 Baumgardner .....0 0 0 Whitehead 0 0 0 Swart 11 3 T tel ..... 4 5 13 Syracuse FG FT PTS Connolly ..5 0 10 Auer ...3 0 6 Riddle ..9 0 18 Shock 4 3 11 Hoeleher 1 0 2 Total 22 3 47 New Paris FG FT PTS Mishler 5 0 10 Neff , 3 2 8 Vorhis 0 0 0 Bumgardner 0 0 0 Warnick 3 0 6 Kirkdorffer 11 3 Total ..12 3 27 Etna Green high school is bringing two good teams to play our boys at Milford. Friday night. As this is the last chance Syracuse fans have to support this team financially a large crowd is expected out for this game. ■ oDEATH FOLLOWS ACCIDENT

A very sad and fatal accident happened on New Year's Day when the automobile. "in which Guy Cummins. 22 years old, of 'SNAIi Was riding with his brother, Kenneth Cummins and his cousin, Clyde Cummins, plunged off a twelve foot embankment at a bridge near New Paris. Guy was fatally injured, but was taken to the Goshen hospital where he lived until Sunday morning, following an operation for internal injuries. He also received a broken limb and a number of external injuries. The deceased was a graduate of the Pierceton High School, of the class of 1928. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Washington church, near Pierceton, with burial in the Washington cemetery. The deceased was a nephew of Mrs. James Traster of this city, his mother being Mrs. Traster’s sister. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Cummins. and several brothers. The other son Kenneth, who all but escaped instant death in the auto anrident, is in quite a critical c ndition at the home of his parents at Elkhart, but hopes are entertained for hte recovery. The cousin. Cloyse Cummins, who was driving the'fatal car, escaped with only a cut under the eye from broken glass of the windshield. ' The three boys were returning home from Pierceton, where they had been on a hunting trip. - o '• THf WARNER ROAD Contract for the Warner County-Unit road, around the south and east sides of Lake Wawasee, mill be let soon by the county commissioners so that the work may be completed before the summer rush at the lake. Notice was given Monday of determination to issue bonds. The cost is estimated at 8113.470.25. _ CLEARANCE SALE Q C Bachman’s January Clearance Sate will begin Saturday, 1 January 9 and continue for 10 days. Buyers will have an opportunity to buy seasonable merchandise at a greatly reduced i price. For more particulars read the ad on page 4 t COMMERCIAL CLUB DINNER , —i— The noonday luncheon and I monthly meeting of the Syracuse i Commercial Club will be held at t the Grand Hotel Tuesday. Jan. •

SYRACUSE, INDIANA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1926.

OBITUARY OF WM. M. SELF Wm. Marion Self, s n of John, and Jane Decker Self, was born Nov. 12, 1853. just west of the village, now the town of Milford May 2, 1882, Louise J. Berry and the deceased were joined in wedlock at Milford, by Rev. W. E. Groves. To this union one child was given, a son, Fred 8., who survives the beloved parents, the mother having departed this life July 16, 1919. The deceased was blessed with four brothers and three sisters jail of whom have preceded him into Eternity. In early ycuth he fitted himself for school-work, and began teaching in the District Schools of Van Buren township, notably the Milford Junction and Stringtown schools; thence he was promoted to be Assistant in the Milford High School and then followed a few years as Principal of the Warsaw West Ward school, a position of much importance and responsibility. Here in the West it seems a short step fromt the Schoolmaster’s desk to that of Cashier of a Bank and the deceased was soon found in the Milford Bank under the wise and conservative tutoring of its then President, Edwin W. Higbee.’whose name was a symbol of integrity and good judgment. Thus it came to pass Jan. 1. 1900. while Mr. Self was a resident of Warsaw that Mr. S. L. Ketring invited the deceased to become Cashier and General Manager of the Syracuse Bank. On making Syracuse his home he engaged in all the activities for advancing the community welfare. He was a member of the Commercial Club, a charter member of the Syracuse Lodge No. 799, of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and remained an active 'member since 1903, the time of its organization. Early in life he became a manner of the Methodist Church and of course, was called to assist in 1 its work of increasing, influence. < So he is found a Trustee of the i Church, member of the Board of Stewards, Sept. cf Sunday School, Teacher of the Bible Class, Member of the Men's Brotherhood. Blessed rich - musical voice he gave himself to church choir work, assisting in the Sunday School, the church services and at whenever called to assist, and the call always found him ready. The deceased always preserved his love for the schools and admiration for the men and wompn who are giving their best days to the training of the school children. Among his pleasures was the opportunity to address a school body giving them a picture of the early day school, and pointing out the superior advantages <f the modern school. The deceased was best known to all the people through his relations to them as Cashier of the Syracuse Bank. To his associate workers he was the embodiment of loyalty, kindness*, and helpfulness. At all times cahn, selfpossessed and deliberate even under circumstances that would provoke most men to anger. In dealing with the public he was strictly himself. He knew no favorites, every one high or

humble, was a customer and entitled to every service he was abje to render. He did not study nor yet imitate the unctuous, suave manner so characteristic of cashiers. Men who employ the most graceful manner and honeyed speech when refusing a request for a favor. Mr. Self in his own rather blunt way without preamble or flourish would nwdestly say “No” because his solemn conviction told him the thing asked for must be denied. Always and ever when it became a question of desire on one hand and duty on the other hand, duty found him at the post obedient to its call. This quality of his character may be safely asserted to be the dominant factor in his personality. This doubtless let him enjoy to a remarkable degree the confidence of all our people. They had unbounded faith in his Spartan integrity, not only in matters of money, hut in his counsels and/tecisions. Despite differences in views, or methods in carrying out civic functions, church improvements and all other various relations of community life, the deceased possessed the confidence of the people, for those who knew him best trusted him most During his last days during his conscious moments he was wont to say how kindly the attendants f waited upon his every need. He was deeply appreciative of kindliness and was passionately de- -

voted ’to the members of his I household. At or near the good town, of Milford, where his eyes first ‘offened to the world, where his youth and young manhood were spent with beloved companions I and happy surroundings* there Ito that little spot on earth west of town his mortal remains were born to lie once again alongside those of his youth, of his home, and of his fireside, there to await the final trump that is promised to call the dead to life. ! So endedth the story of a well i beloved associate and friend of more than half a century. He had lived 72 years, L month and 18 days and lived them well. F.«neral services were .held! Friday,, January 1, at the M. E. j church, the Revs. J. H. Royer and I F. H. Cremean officiating. The ’ spacious church was filled with : friends of the family, many from | Milford and Warsaw, to pay their J last respect to the deceased. The singers were: Mrs. Geo. L. Xanders and Mrs. Jos. Rapp. The pall bearers were: S. C. Lepper, Dr. O. C. Stoelting, Sol Miller, W. G. C nnolly, Stephen Freeman and A. L. Miller. (’aid of Thanks We wish to thank our neighbors and friends who helped us so much during our recent sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Self, Mr. and Mrs- Nelson By land. OBITUARY

Minerva Wyland, daughter of Jo bp and Mary DruckamiHer, was bom Jan, 9, 1841, and departed this life Dec. 21, 1925, aged 84 years, 11 months and 12 days. She was united in marriage to Moses Wyland, August 2, 1860. Mr. Wyland died August 16, 1919. To this unicn was born five children, three of whom have departed this life. Two daughters are still living.. Mrs. Aaron Treesh and Margaret Neff, one brother, Harve DruckamiHer, six grandchildren, nine great-grand-children. and four great-great-grandchildren, which are left to mourn her departure, besides a host of friends. She united with the Church of the Brethren in 1865 and continued a faithful member until death. i -•• Card of Thauks We want to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness during our breavement also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Aaron Treesh. - Mrs. John Neff and Grandchildren. COMMUNITY SALES The first community sale will be held at Syracuse Friday, Jan. 15. c mmencing at 12:30 p. m., at the Insley bam on faKp.oldmill site. Live stock, machinery and some farm implements will *J>e offered for sale. If this sale proves a success arrangements' will be made to have a sale every two weeks thereafter. Leander Yoder of North Webster is the sales manager and Cal Stuckman of Nappanee the auctioneer. Watch the Journal for further announcements and be sure to read the ad on page 5.

PAST CHIEFS (XUB The Past Chiefs Club of the Pythian Sisters lodge met at the home of Mrs. Wm. Bowld on Tuesday, January 5, with twelve members present. After a very sumptuous pot luck dinner was served, the following officers were elected for the new year. President Mrs. Edgar Rippey; Vice-president, Mrs. Lula Holloway; secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Lucy Butt. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Minnie Clemens on Tuesday, Jan. 26. ROUND TABLE ( LIB The Round Table Chd> members spent a most pleasant evening at the home of Mrs. Wm. C. Gants, on New Year’s eve. There was no program at this meeting, but the entire time was given over to games and contests and in a social way.’ The committee served dainty refreshments and the rest of the evening was spent in watching the old year out and welcoming the new year in. NOTICE TO The Woman’s Benefit Association will hold an important meeting on Friday night January 8. The new officers will be installed at this time, and other important business will be transacted. Each member is requested to bring a parcel

; DEATH OF MRS. A. W. STRIEBY - After a lingering illness of several weeks duration from cancer Mrs. A. W. Strieby passed away at her home on South Huntington street here last Saturday f i morning. White not in the best of health for a number of years, Mrs. was active until shortly before Thanksgiving, from which time she was confin- ; ed to her home, gradually grow- . ing weaker until death came as ' a relief to her suffering. i Martha Ella Miller was the i eldest child of Stephen and Mary Magdalene (Dausniw) Miller. ■ She was born on May 8.1862 near I New Paris, and spent her entire I life in this vicinity. On October i 22. 1882 she was united in marriJ age to A. W. Strieby. To this I union were born five children: j Mrs. Zella Leacock. Em ry, Mrs. | Enrma Rike, and Owen all of ; Syracuse, and Mrs. Savilla Harmless of Harvey. 111. In her passing Mrs. Strieby is survived by the aged father, the husband, five children, four grand-children, four brothers, Herman Miller, of North Dakota. Charles Miller of Saskatchawan, Canada, Earl Miller, of Lakeland* Florida. Marion Miller of Pierceton and three sisters, Mrs. J., R. Good, of St. Petersburg* Fla., and Mrs. Frank Bush ng, and Mrs. Guy Fjseher of Milford. She was aged 63 years, 7 months, and 24 days at the time of her death. Many years ago Mrs. Strieby became a member of the Lutheran Church of which she remained a loyal, faithful and happy member throughout her life. She was unusually active in the Sunday S hool, Missionary Society and Aid Society, and all other affairs of the Church in spite of her failing health, Mrs. Strieby was very welt ' and very favorably known , throughout this entire community as a woman of excellent , character, and fine Christian dis- , position, willing to make any J sacrificial effort for her home, , her family or her friends. She was a member of the Pythian ’ Sisters, and was held in high re- , gard by the members of that ' order.

The funeral service was held at the Lutheran Church M nday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, and was attended Sy a*large corigregation of relatives and friends. The music was furnished by the Lutheran choir, and the service was conducted hy Rev. R. N.„ McMichael. Interment was njade in the Syracuse cemetery, the Pythian Sisters being in charge of the service at the grave. The sympathy and condolences of the entire community go out to the family and relatives in the I ss which they have sustained. • Card of Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks to relatives and friends for their kind offers, assistance, and beautiful floral pieces in our hour of sadness. Aho for the renditions by the chcir. A. W. Strieby and Family. . Jo ! ,— NEW' TOWN BOARD

Tuesday evening marked the outgoing of the old town board and the new members., L. A. Seider, Harry Clemens and F. F. Hoopingarner took their seats. L. A. Seider was elected president of the board. The oath of office was administered by Geo. L. Xanders to the new town officials. Sol Miller, who has been treasurer for a number of years, turned the books over to his successor H. W. Buchholz, showing a balance in the town treasury of 38,239.46. , ; Then followed the appointments: Marshal—AdamDgxj. Z V Night Watchman—Gcal Craft. City Attorney—-Geo. L. Xanders. Fire Chief—R. E Pletcher. - o— ■— NEW ROAD CONTRACTOR A new road and bridge contractor arrived in Syracuse Tuesday afternoon, with the intention of making our city on the lake his permanent home. Until he is twenty-one he will make his home with has parents, Mr. and Mrs. E E McClintic. o_ l WATCH PARTY Mr. and Mrs. R. E Pletcher entertained a number of friends at their home on New Year’s eve, who watched the cld year out and welcomed the New Year in. After an evening of social commingling. a pot luck supper was served. o The Journal prints sate bills.

THINGS TO ' THINK ABOUT Review of Things by the Editor As He Sees Them on the Surface. Water Runs Down Hill Even tho you may not be on the water wagon you have hoticed that water runs down hill—never, by any accident or circumstance does it, of its own accord, run up hill. However you may delay or obstruct it jvhenever it gets ajdjance it will pursue its way dr>wn Kill. This characteristic of water is an illustration of the habits and tendencies of other things to always flow in the same direction. • and to keep on in the same course that has been marked out for them from the beginning. To certain minds things are always going backward. The rivers of progress are not rivers of progress at all, but are always flowing back to their sources. There were the good old times long ago when everybody was happy and prosperous. There were good times 50 years ago and still better times further back. Men were brave, righteous, faithful, honest and patriotic only in the past. The river of goodness is always flowing backward. But the world turns over every day as usual and with each turn it becomes a better world. Somet:mes the advance is rapid, sometimes it is slew, sometimes it only fills the shallow pools and the current is scarcely noticeable; but always it flows on, and always the tomorrows are a bit better than the yesterdays. From the beginning the world has been getting better; happiness has multiplied, security and peace has been increased, opportunity has been enhanced, prosperity has been mpre widely distributed, freed tm has become a more conmnpn possession, oppression nas been decreased, and men have been endowed with more power to conquer the obstacles of nature and become masters: «f ~ the world’s great forces. Water still runs down bill in spite of the grumblers and pessimists. The world and humanity never entirely halt in the flow toward the great ocean of greater achievements and greater happiness.

London flappers have invented a«new garter. If ‘is a fur cap made to protect the area between where the skirt ends and the sto?kings begin below A boom in the fur markrfTnay be avoided by using fur taken from the summer neck pieces. - Special request to Santa Claus: Please bring us a community building for Christmas 1926, or sooner if you can. Do this, hut this, and our public spirited citizens will love, you ail the more. 4h, ; When a man married arwidow how can he expect to command the matrimonial ship, seeing he is only the second mate? Just at the commencement of the New Year is a good time to ask yourself: “What am I going to dp with my life?” Most people would get along better if they would exercise their ears more and their tongues less. Poverty may be no disgrace, but it is powerful unhandy. It takes a mule to enjoy life — he gets so much kick out of it. The days are getting longer. o RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT Whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly Father to take from our midst Mr. William Marion Self, beloved friend and brother, who was an active and faithful member of the Syracuse Methodist Episcopal Brotherhood, Chapter 1636. Therefore, be it resolved, that we, the members pf Syracuse M. E Brotherhood, do hereby exnress our sympathies to the breaved relatives in this time of their sorrow. Therefore, be it further resolved, that a espy of this resolution be placed as a Permanent memorial upon the records of this Brotherhood. Jesse Shock, President. I Charles I-BeerX. Secretary ■

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