The Syracuse Journal, Volume 19, Number 40, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 3 February 1927 — Page 1

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SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL NOTES ' hems of Interest Conceruhq Our High School Written for The Syracuse Journal. Report cards due Thursday. We all hope the tourney did not have „ any bad effects. Einx>ra Macklin, former Ligonier student, ?ntered the sophomore class Monday. Marian Miller of Mishawaka, visited the high school with Lucille Folk Monday. 'lhe at’endmce for the fifth month as follows: First Grade 92.76 per cent; Second Grade 97.01 per cent; Third Grade 94.52 per cent; Fourth Grade 92.64 per cent; Fifth Grade 90.98 percent. ’ On Wednesday morning Rev. Royer talked before the assembly on the life of Paul. His alk covered the sscond part of Paul’s life or his ypconscious preparation for his life. We wish tj thank the people of the community for their help in’putting on the county tourney., We especially thank those who helped take rare of our visitors Friday night and Saturday morning Last Thursday morning the High School orchestra again favored the Assembly with three selections aifid an encore. The selections wjere, “Black .Mask.” "TroubadourF “Alamo” and “Stop.” Even if Syracuse did lose the county tourney, we skill have faith in the boys and high hopes of winning the Districr Tournament which will be held at Milford. March 4 and 5. It happens in the best of regulated families (teams?) CHICKEN THIEF CAPTURED Walter Graff was arrested Tuesday afte-noon by Constable Sam Snavely on the charge of Stealing chickens from John Hibschman. [ On the njights of January 21, 24 and 27 I Mr. Hibschman had been missing chickens, altogether about 60. He then and there decided to do a Sherlock Holmes act. He went to the surrounding towns to ascertain if dealers had purchased Buff Orpington chick- > ens. A dealer at New Paris and Goshen had purchased chickens of this breed from Walter Graff, he was told. Mr. Hibdchman then went before Squire Beil who issued a warrant against -Graff on tbe charge of selling (chickens without a license, to which he plead not guilty! Graff was takert to Warsaw befor Justice Cain where a charge of petit i larceny was placed against him. to which he plead guilty. The o’her charge of dealing in chickens was dropped. Failure to put up a bond of SSOO he was. placed in jail, until Judge Royse can dispose of Ids case. o— M •WON BY A CLUSE MARGIN The Elkhart Orioles were defeated by the Syracuse Independents ( Tuesday evening by a close score of 28-27 iff a speedy game. At the end of the first half the score was 14-6 in favor of Syracuse’. The Orioles made a few field goals in the second half and it looked like they might overcame the lead, but the crack of ; the pistol put an end to the game. In the second half two of the Oriole players became rough, which nearly respited in a heated argument. The Syracuse City Band furnished music. Tonight (Thursday) the Nappanee Independents will play th« Syracuse Independents at Syra cuse. Earlier in the season Nap panee defeated Syracuse by tw< points, 1 and the latter team in tends to even the score at thi: game. ’ Conte and see them do it.

MRBHNCr The Chamber erf Commerce will have its monthly meetingand noonday luncheon at the Sign of the Kettle on Tuesday. February 8. Every member is urged to be present. • Q Don*! miss Colleen Moore in -Twinlkletees’’—A little bit of heaven and m awful lot of sweetness at Crystal. Ligonier. next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thnrsdny, 1 tfk 8» » and

Milford Wins

“We have met the enemy and we are his.” In these words a big daily announced the election of Grover Clevelind to the presidency over James G. Blaine in 1884. and w*e apply it here to the basketball tourney, when Milford defeated Syracuse 26 to 21 in the finals Sa'.urday night. High spirit reigneo throughout the game, both wi h the teams and the fans. F?ns noisily declared their favorites by their continuous routing and urging throughout the contest. A few seconds after the first tip-off. Milfoid made their initial basket. They ran their score o seven before Syracuse made their first point. At the end of the first half the score was doubled, 18-9 in favor of Milford, Syracuse cajne back in the second half with renewed pep and. tirade 12 points to Milford’s 8 points. Fast and clean playing with -•lose guarding marked the game. Few fouls were called. Milford’s close guarding won for them. The following is the personnel of the teams:

Syracuse—Ray Godshalk. Marion Bushong. Henry Godshalk. Dale Shock. Donovan Riddle, Chas. Bachman, Emery Ketring. Harold Bobeck. Milford- -Mock, Barnes. Robinson. Harder, Berkey pile, Butt. Smith. Sechler. After the final game came the awarding of cups. Milford received the county cup, while Mentone received the sportsmanhip cup. Syracuse received the ball used in the game. The Warsaw Daily Times sportsmanship nedal was awarded to Clifford Dill. Pierceton forward. From their performance in the county tournamenr the following outstanding players were selected for their skill in all-county’ team. • Forwards—S hock. Syracuse; Snith, Atwood; Phelps. North Webster. Center*-Riddle, Syracuse; Hatfield. Etna Green. Guards —Dill. Pierceton; Mock. Milford, Hamman. Leesburg. Those receiving honorabja mention were: Barnes of Milford, ’go of Mentone. Kissinger of Silver Lake, Lentz of North Webver. C. Manwaring of Mentone. Ernhard of Pierceton, Stookey of LeesburgFollowing are the scores of the teams that played during the tournament: FRIDAY— Burket 29; Silver !>ke 22. No. Webster 28; hTtna Green 24. Milford 31: Sidney 24. Mentone 29$ Leesburg 25. Pierceton 50; Beaver-Dam 13. SATURDAY-

Syracuse 42; Claypool 23. Atwood 42: Burket 29. Milford 30: North Webster 18. Mentone'23; Pierceton 20. ; * Syracuse 31; AtWtxd 24. Milford 18; Mentone 16. SATURDAY Evening-Finals. { Milford 26: Syracuse 21. Os course, the topesters or forecasters, were much in evidence before the The forecast made by Calvin Beck and Emery Druckamiller. both teachers *in our public school, went through with two exceptions.' They predicted tha* Leesburg would win over Mentone, but the reverse was the case. The Syra-cuse-Milford game in the finals was given to Syracuse, but you all remember how it came out. One or two guesses were correct, while some of the other scores were missed only’ several Four churches served meals, in connection with the restaurants and they all report a good patronage during the two days. It was a gala day for -Syracuse and will long be remembered by the citizens. The first basketball .tourney ever staged in Syracuse was a decided success. The large gym was almost crowded to its capacity at every session, but the largest crowd was present Friday evening. Saturday afternoon and Saturday eveninv. It is estimated that about 1,200 persons attended these sessions. Manyhad to be satisfied with standing room. ( All the business houses were decorated in the Syracuse high j school colors, gold and blue. A number of large flags were also displayed. i Something new is the electric I score board, the first one in the . county, and is operated from the t scorer’s bench. The board is . surrounded With advertisements nt <%vriw«nso merchants

County Title Tourney Notes Syracuse put on the tourney in grand style. The crowds were handled in excellent shape by a host of ushers. After the game Saturday evening a dance was staged by Ross rYanklin Waco orchestra. The referees, timekeeper and scorekeeper proved themselves as most excellent officials. The sports writer -of the Warsaw Times says, that Syracuse has the best playing floor in the county. * It is said tears were shed by two Leesburg girls when the final gun announced Mentone as the winner. i The sessions Friday and Saturday evening were opened with a half hour concert by the Syracuse City Band. The slogan “Make Yourselves at Home,” was well received by the visitors. V showed our good spirit towards strangers. - All but one teaim were quartered in private homes Friday night. They were full of praise as to the hospitality of our citizens. The Warsaw Times states thaT the floor of our gym was given thorough massages with sandpaper. That, is nothing compared with the massage our boys got from the Milford team! Season tickets sold for the tournament were as follows: Atwood 31, Beaver Dam 1,. Claypool 12, Etna Green 22, Leesburg 100, Mentone 7, Milford 58. North Webster 100. Pierceton 37. Sidney 35, Silver Lake 17, Syracuse 467.

FINANCIAL REPORT Kosciusko County Basketball , Tournament. Syracuse, Ind., 1 January 28 and 29, 1927. { Tptal receipts ~..51,585.80 | Ependbtures— - , Traveling at SI.OO per mile . A wood 27.00 | Beaver Dam ....... 30.00 Burket 30jfa) j Claypool 27.00 j Etna Green 28.00 j Leesburg 12.00 t ( Milford 6.00 Mentone 30.00 ; No. Webster 9.00 j Pierceton 20.00 ( Sidney 28.00 Silver Lake . 30.00 j Granted Ave. Syracuse 23.00 Total $ 300.00 Rooms, 13/teams at i $5.00 65.00 Officials— i Referees $ 100.00 Scorekeeper 20.00 Timekeeper 20.00 Ails and printing .. 60.00 Meals. 665 at 40c .. 266.00 Games Equipment— Balls 25.00 Score book -65 Pistol and blanks .. 1.00 Syracuse High School Expenses— Door-keepers, police, janitors, fuel, light, etc. *... 65.00 Cups $7.95, $20.62 .. 28.75 Postage and tele. .. 3.65 County Principals’ Ass’n 6.93 Total ~.s 961.80 Balance .$ 624.00 13 schools at $48.00 ... $ 624.00 $0,01X1.00 Signed COURT SLABAUGH, Chairman of Committee. 1 -o- • - — . married William R Master and Miss Emily Steele, both of Colorado. Springs. Colo., were united in marriage on Tuesday evening. January 18, at eight o’clock at the Nazarene church in Colorado Springs, Colo. ' Ike bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elwood Steele of *hat city. She is $ graduate of Olivet, 111. college and is a 1 licensed evangelistic singer. >• The bridegroom is the son <rf ■ Mrs. Daniel Mishler of Warsaw, ■ formerly of Syracuse, and is ■ studying for the ministry. Mr. 1 and Mrs. Mishler are making ■ pdans to go to Afrfca as mission--1 aries. Until their plans are eomr pleted they will reside at 414 ■ South Cascade Ave., Colorado. Springs, e o FINANCIAL STATEMENT 3 In this isSue will be found the financial statement, of Bert c Whitehead, Trustee of Turkey e Creek township. It is his report e to the tax payers that they may s*know from what sources the s|snoney is received and how ex-

SYRACUSE. INDIANA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1927

DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT Abigail Hamman, the daughter of Eston and Mary McClintic, was born August 27, 1830, in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, the » eldest of a family of ten children. ( Only two of .these broJiers and » sisters survive her, Mrs. Martin •. Kober and Aaron McClintic. ■ When she was three years old, ■, her parents moved to Indiana i’and settled in Turkey .Creek township. Here she grew to i | womanhood and spent the resr of her life in the same community. In 1853 she was married to ' John Hamlnan. To this union weie born eight children, four of whom, William, Eston. Rachel, and Julia, preceded their parents in death. Her husband died in 1907 after fifty-four years of married life. She is survived by i one daughter, Mrs. Henry Kolberg and three sons. Jacob, Jerry, and Mitchell Hamman. In February’ 1916 she became ill. and weakness, resulting from this, kept her an invalid for neatly eleven years. During this i time she was patient and uncom-1 plaining,, bearing her lot withi courage. She died January 27, 1927. _at the age of 96 years, and 5 months. In the last 4 years she made her hqme with her son, Jerry. where she-passed away. Besides the four Children mentioned. she leaves nine grandchildren, thirty-two greatgrandchildren, and ejpven great-great-grandchil-dren. four generations in all. She lived to see the country pass *hrough many changes, but throughout this time, she maintained the same simple standard of living. She was a splendid example of the pioneer mother who devoted herself to her duties in the home and ift services for friends and neighbors, where-

ever a helping hand was needed. She was respected and esteemed by all, who knew her for her virtues of honesty, hospitality, and kindness to ’’hose in distress and need, making a place in her home for children bereft of their parents and caring for the sick and sorrowing. She was a member of the Brethren chqrch. Funeral services were conducted" Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Rev. F. Kartz of Goshen officiating, Irsterinent in the McClintic 1 cemetery. Seven great-grandsons acted <as pallbearers, namely: Ned Hamman of Leesburg, Huber Rodebaugh, Glen. Ray and Dale Auer of Goshen, and Earl and Orville Auer, of Syracuse. Card of .Thanks. To all neighbors and friends who assisted us during the illness and dea,*h of Mrs. Abigail Hamman, we to express our heartfedt thanks. | g The Family. OBITI ARY f

Ina Kelley Swank, daughter of Dennis and Martha Kelley, was oorn July 23, 1890; and departed this life January 26, 1927, aged 36 years, 6 months, and 3 days. In 1909 she was converted at Zion Chapel, south of Syracuse. January 7. 1911, shp -was united in marriage to Bert Swank, to which union two children were born. Besides her husband, there are the two children, Mae and Ray, three sisters, and seven bre/hers, many other relatives and friends who mourn her passing. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother, and a neighbor who was always ready with a kindly word and a helping hand. “We loved her. yes we loved her. But angels loved her more: ( And they 1 have sweetly called her To yonder shining shore. The golden flutes were open. A gentle voice said 'Come.' And with’farewells unspoken She calmly entered home.” , Card of Thaaks j We desire to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindly assistance extended during the time of our sorrow caused by the death of our wife and mother. We desire to express our appreciation of the beautiful floral offerings. Bert Swank and Children. oeT& The regular meeting of the Eastern Star Chapter will be held on Wednesday night, February 9. All members are urged to attend. — —o —- In looking for a valentine, drop in The Kettle, if you want ? something fine. 46-lt - .—o Jackie Coogan in ‘‘Jobnnv Get ; Your Hair CutF He will win ’ your heart in this great race : horse picture at Crystal Ligonier - next Sunday and Monday, Feb. RmmlX

Beneath The Skies of Far-Famed Sunny Italy

The. coat referred too in my last letter is a Persian lamb, one of nry first purchases in France, and entirely too much of a handicap to climb a rope ladder. There were seven in the boat, the two oarsmen, the two porters and tjh.t filLh man was there lor & tip; fwo other men tried to get in, but the ticket agent kept them out. When lhe boat was running along the side of the ship and lope ladder, I slipped out of my ccat, wKen from above came the command., “luggage first.” so up it went, and the tis h man grabbed up our fur coats and umbrellas and was up the ladder tad out of sight; then one of the | porters helped me to take hold of the ladder, and I started to 'climb. When half way up, I met that fifth man, who had carried our luggage up, Riding dow n the rope, and no doubt to make himself swing out from a too close contact of the ship, gave it as he supposed a vicious kick, that landed in the fleshy part of my left leg, between the ankle and knee. After a few more steps up. the pain became excruciating, and I could hardly raise myself from one round to another, while an officer from above kept saying, “Ladies, can you not hurry?” One of the porters must have realized something had happened, because he rushed to my assistance, and even then it took all the will power I am capable of, too hold on; indeed I feel sure I would have let go if three of the ship’s crew had not just then leaned way down over the rail and caught hold of me, while the man below supported me on has shoulder, and, in Ahat way they managed to me on to the broad wooden rail, where, for a few moments, I could not move, then with a last desperate effort I raised myself, and fell head foremost into the arms of two Japanese officers, stationed there to catch me and put me on my feet. Both of them patted me on the back and arms and smiled sympathetically, but not knowingly, as (they were not aware I had suffered such a vicious kick, until I told them. They certainly are the nicest and most considerate S. S. officers I ever met. They kept patting me now and *hen, to show . their approval, for being brave enough to undertake the climb; even the Commander of the ship later on, commended us for our bravery. Ann Hadley’s experience was the same as mine, save the kick.

As soon as I reached our state room, 'the doctor came to do could. I never experienced such pain, from the tip of my toes to my hip. The pain was terrible and unrelenting until dawn, when the cold compresses were taking effect, and I fell asleep. The doctor, a Japenese, came again at 10:30 a. m., and undertook to examine the extent of the injury—so he pressed it, and I screamed, and he took a step back and laughed; he pressed it again, and I screamed, and he laughed- Then I said to him, “If you want to hear me scream, I can do it, but don’t press it again,” so he painted it with iodine. Then I happened to look at him, and was amazed at his youthful look, that I said, “why, you are too young to be a doctor.” That made him laugh again and said in English, * I am thirty-one.” I said, “you do not look anywhere near twentyone;” he said, “that’s what they all say;” that made Ann ask him where he studied, and he said in Japan: , The Hakozaki- Mani- is the last word in Japanese steamships, as its the very newest of jtheir boats, that make the ports, between London and Japan. Our stateroom is at the head of the grand stairway on B or Bridge deck. The walls ai)d ceiling are white, the woodwork mahogany. Sunday noon, growing tired of being a prisoner, I decided I would have luncheon in the dining room. By holding to the rail and taking plenty of time, I managed to get down the steps to the deck below, and found my place, at a table near the door. The personnel of the ship is i all that could be desired. The ' printed booklet I found at my » place, contains a list of the . names of the passengers and the nnrt from which they sail Our

Naples

(By Mrs. Amanda L. Xanders.) No. 8. /

names do not appear, as we are only going from port to port. On tiie list are such cignitaries as Lady Bedford, the Rt. non. Sir C. Eliot, Count Otumi, a Japanese co lanaauler, and Lieutenant. Commander on fuilough, and others. T hat evening, we had what we , consider our Thanksgiving turkey dinner, a delicious and elabcraTe affair. The day we' -left, Marseilles, we learned much to our regret, through the U. S. A. ! consulate office, that there was ; a Thanksgiving dinner and dance 1 on a house boat and it was at-1 t.'nded by seventy Americans. The leading men in the Consulate office must have a stormy J time, as their names are Rain, 1 i?ail. Snow. We arrived in i‘dhe poi- of Nari’.es. or Napoli in Italian, so eaiiy in the .morning, vre lost the view of the most beautiful harbor in the world. The officer on the bridge that night, told me just before I lefli: the ship, that during the night Mt. Vesuvius was active, spitiign fire and lighting up the heavens far out to sea. A taxi took us quite a disrnce from the dock, to our Pension Pinto-Storey, on Piazza Amedeo, where, from the fifth loor. we can look out over the Bay of Naples, dotted with ■ :raft. and the snow white sails >f many small boats, are out•ined against the blue ekv and the bluer sea. while off to the ’eft is Mt Vesuvius, belching forth a long column of smoke or vapor, straight up irso the sky. The first week of our stay, i* rained so much, that it made it cold and, damp and disagreeable, even in our Pension,. that we were on the point of declaring the far fainted skies of sunny Italy a myth—but from then on, until we had nearly rounded out three weeks, the ear’h was flooded with the sunshine, that has made Italy’s sunny skies far famed. The day of our arrival, marked the arrival of k'wo English young ladies, both extremely good looking, but different types; the one very tall and slender, and so pretty, it was a pleasure to look at her —The other one not quite so tall, with Scotch complexion and hair, and a roguish twinkle in her eyes—-both full of fun. and delightful companions on a private motor trip, to the famous summer resorts of the Patricians of Ancient Rome. We left the city at one p. m., in a lovely seven-passenger car, driven by a rather good looking and capable chauffeur, along the park, that skirts the bay. through the new looking, electrically lighted tunnel. called Piedigrotto. half mile or more long, i to Agnano, where you visit what is called the Dog Grotto, on to Pozzuoli, where the Apostle Paul rested several days, on his journey to Rome in 62. A. D. There is also an interesting amphitheatre there, a ruin* but well preserved. We preferred not to explore it, but our guide explained it from the roadside. At Solfatana, there is a semiextinct volcano of much interest —but owing to t'he kick I had received. I was unable to walk the entire distance, so I stood awhile on the edge of the dangerous part, and watched the rest investigate its activities. I gathered flowers that grow in the extinct part of the craiter. which is nearly a mile in circumference. We saw ruins ‘ of the brick are thin and broad, built 'centuries ago, and the very spot where the Appian Way begins. We saw the Baths of Nero, on the outskirts of beautiful Baja. At several places, where I sat alone in the car, I was beset and besieged by beggars, indeed, it became such a harrowing experience I was obliged to ask the chauffeurs’ protection against their importunities, not that they are really so poor, but from force of habit and training. It is hard to remember the places visited, as I idid not see all of them, though I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful country traversed, the wonderful panoramic views, and the return journey of miles along the sea, and the view of Naples and her bay, befcre the of rain ber gan. It was then after having » adjusted the top of the car. that the chauffeur seemed bent on ; out driving the storm; his efforts • m ’the end proved futiL and he

THINGS vTO THINK ABOUT

Review of*Things by the Editor As He Sees Them on the Surface. The Home Year The year 1926 has been pros- ! perous and quiet. There has been work for all; good wages, ■ gvod crops, good markets, good ‘ living, a surplus for pleasure and | for investment. It has been an extraordinary year, for building ; and enjoying homes. ; Somst.';mes one forgets tbe ; greatest blessings, in the glamour : of a great emotion, the fear of a i great evil, the toil of a great I emergency; just as in the rush of i business one may temporarily forj go’ the home. But home love outlasts the ! furious passion, bitter hate, fear and toil; it is still a benediction when other things bring onl’y reTiwrse and the memory of dead hopes, lost opportunities. Just so, the quiet home year 1926 will ouTast the storm of war and of reconstruction that mars the trying period so !a:ely past. It will go into history, and into the national consciousness, as a great Home Year. A Question of Punctuation A high school girl said to. her father the other night: “Daddy I’ve got a sentence here I’d likeyou ’o punctuate. You know something about punctuation, don’t you?’’ “A liVle,” said Ijer cautions parent, as he took the slip of paper she handed him. This is what he read: “A $5 bill flew around the corner.” He studied it carefully. “Weil,” he finally said, “I'd simply put a period after rt, like this.” “I wouldn’t,” the high school girl; I’d dash after * It is not illegal to instruct public school students in religion one hour a yweek during hours, the New York supreme court held in dismissing a protest g against the ; practice. Instead of dreading old age we oiuht to prepare for it at a season of highest productivity and greatest usefulness. The first essential is to develop the brain power. It’s now possible to “say it with flowers” across the ocean. The White House has received roses an hour after they were sent from London. That’s service. Mexico has prohibited, the importation of rubber “pacifiers” for babies. The only pacifiers in favor down 'there are made of steel and lead. Most of us would be shocked if we though our children were in the habit of doing some of the things we did when we were kids. Its no crime to “spill the milk” and cry over it, but one gets little sympathy when it occurs the second time. The automobile may be putting a few railroad trains out of business—but not when they meet on a grade crossing. The groundhog saw his shadow yesterday and forthwith returned to his den. You k now the rest. Now that the seed catalogues are here the robin is a back number as a harbinger of spring. The trouble is that there are so many laws and such a limited supply of respect. < * ; i , , ,• .....— — slowed to saner speed; even then we arrived at our Pension ahead of our scheduled time. Os all scenes and sights in and around Naples, the resurrected city of Pompeii stands the peer. A city of 20,000. it was first destroyed by -an earthquake, A. D„ 63, and after its reconstruction in the Roman style, it was again destroyed and completely buried by an eruption of Mt. Vesuvius fifteen years later. Today you have a true picture of its ancient, domestic life. I hoped to be able to look into the crater of Vesuvius, but owing to overflow of a thin stream of lava, no one was allowed to go anywhere near the summit, on account of the suffocating gas, that hurtg like a white cloud over that side of the mountain, the second week of our stay. ; i

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