The Syracuse Journal, Volume 20, Number 7, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 16 June 1927 — Page 1

VOLUME XX

CONDENSED COUNTY NEWS HappenittK' Throughout The County Briefly Chronicled in this (hduiuii. • ft—. W. G. Loehr, prosecuting attorney, last week received a letter from Willowbrook, Saskatchewan. Canada, signed jointly by A. N. Etchison and Minnie Etchison in which they ask him to mail them a divorce. The couple stated in the letter that they w< re married in Leesburg in 1902 or 1903 anil both desire a divorce. They sav they are still citizens of the United States. Mr. Loehr wrote them they would have to live in Indiana two years before securing a divorce and that they would have to give a cause. In conclusion of his letter he advised the couple to kiss and niake up. 1 L. S. Crouch, Columbia City: W. Runyon. Huntington; E. W. Giesso and W. S Felkner, Warsaw; W. M. Wood. Ligonier; M. C. Honeywill Wabash; H. Glen Young, Milford; John Armstrong. Leesburg; and Davbd B. Cunningham. North Webster, were electe * directors of the Tippecanoe country club at a meeting of the members held last week. Dr. B. F. Keith, now u’orking in Marshall county, was appointed veterinarian of Kosciusko ( county to finish the testing of cattle for tuberculosis which was , interrupted more than a month , ago when Dn Floyd M. Hopper, Koscibsko county veterinarian for a year and a half, was transferred to a larger field. heavy rains two weeks ago ( nut 40 acres of land on the Frank Fleishauer farm southwest of , Milford under water. Most of this land was planted in corn. It ' will be replanted with South Da- ( kota com, wh*ch matures about . one month earlier than our va- s rietiek Although the county has not r near the funds this year available c for county road building as was , the case in 1926 yet the largest allowances made by the board of ( county commissioners at the j June meeting was 537,87637 , for roads now in process of con struct ion. Two new traffic signals: have ( been installed at the intersecti n , of Center and Buffalo streets and r Market and Buffalo streets. o j BROUGHT THE DUMMY BACK v '» r Several weeks ago the dummy that had stood watch at the in- < tea-section of Main and Hunting- t ton streets for two years, was stolon. Men in the employ of r the Interstate Public Sendee Co i discovered it in the Pickwick I channel Tuesday it was brought t back to its old place. During i the night, however, some mis- 1 chiveous person smashed it to t pieces, and someone should see r to it that the remains have de- I cent interment. I r After the disappearance of i the dummy H W. Buchholz and | Frank Klink appointed themseJ- i ves as a committee of two to lo- 3 cate the dummy and bring the I thieves to justice* They » thought they had the ability of a Sherlock Holmes, and had trac- 1 ed the. dummy somewhere io I Oklahoma -at least thev thought I they had. Some sleuths! But I this is not all; now they claim I the reward, which they have put I at SSOO. L

“JUST FOR A NIGHT* The Blackaller Players will present next week a comedy “Just For A Night,” a snappy up-to-the-minute story and interspersed with four musical numbers, “Just For A Nisht” is unique in plot and is full erf screaming situations. Ft affords Mr. Blackaller a wide range of and very different from his usual line of parts. “Just For A Night" played all the week stands as a musical comedy and has been presented by Mr. Blackaller ever since he was featured in it as a production.

Band Concert Every Wednesday Evening

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

KITH LEPPER BECOMES BRIDE OF J. A. HILL 1 A marriage of social promi- " nence was solemnized on Thursday, June 9- which united Miss i Ruth Gladys Lepper of this city * !to Mr. James Arthur Hill of RoI Chester, New York. The cerei mony was performed in the Methodist chuich at four o’clock by Rev. F H. Cremean of bon, a former pastor of the Syracuse church. As a prelude to the ceremonies. ' Ernest Bushong played an appropriate selection on the pipe ’ following which Mrs. George Xanders sang two beautiful solos. ' Because” and “At Dawning.” This was followed by the entrance of tne bridegroom and test man. Max Terril, of Chicago. who took their places in front of the altar. Rev. Cremean came in at the same time and took his place on the pulpit, and to the strains of Lohengrin’s wedding march, the ushers. Emory Druekatmiller of this city and Russell Lepper of Milwaukee.. Win., the bridesmaids. Miss Em-1 ma Rapp of this city and Miss} Frances Thomas of River Forest. 111., the maid of honor. Miss Betty Fry of Chicago, and the little flower girl. Martha Ann Thornburg, marched to the altar, where they were joined by the bride. The large double doors from the rear of the church were thrown open, and the bride leaning on the arm of her father. S C. Lepper, marched to the altar, where she was given bv him in marriage. Softly as the pipe organ pealed forth, the solemn Methodist Episcopal ring ceremony was read by the bride’s former pastor. The bride was beautifully gowned in a white georgette 1 dress trimmed in p*hite taffeta 1 ruffles, and she w. re a bridal 1 veil of tulle, with a wreath of ] orange blossoms. The church looked artistic and beautiful in 1 the decorations of large ferns and many baskets of pnk and white } oe-mies. Two canarv birds in gold ’ cages on long ne estate wrere 1 placed among the decorations ‘ and their daintv warblings also added to the chanm and sweet- * ness of the June wedding. 1 The bride is a graduate of the 1 Syracuse high school, of the class < of 1922. Following th? giaJu- < it ion here rhe went to Cham- ‘ p-ugn. 111., and entered the Col- 1 lege of Music, where she finished 1 a two years’ course in piano and < pipe organ playing. The bridegroom is a graduate < of the University of I’linois, at • Urbana, of the class of 1924 He > was head of the'department of 1 nhysical education for two years J at the Wesleyan University at 1 Bloomington. 111., where he also 1 will teach again in the same ca- ’ nacity next vear Immediately after the cere- I many Mr. and Mrs. H'U went to I the home of the bride’s parents s >n North Lake street, where a < reception was given the newly- 1 weds. Follow-ing this, the couple < left on a honeymoon trip for 1 narts in th? East, on to the coast 1 ind thence to Rochester, New 1 York, where thev will spend the < summer and visit the groom’s pv 1 rents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hill. ’ During Mr. Hill’s vacation i months An Rochester he will act I is physical director of the public i play grounds in that city. When 1 school opens in September. Mr 1 and Mrs. Hill will return to l Bloomington. 111., where they < will reside. The out of town guests were: 1 Mrs. Carrie Pulver, Plymouth; < Miss Betty Fry, Chicago; Miss Frances Thomas, River Forest. 111.; Miss Edna Gridley, Harvey. 1114 Mr. Joe Vail. Kokomo; Mrs. Frank Tessman. Hartland. Wisconsin; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Guilfoil, Occomowoc. Wisconsin; 1 Mr and Mrs. Russell Lepper, MiL ’ waukee, Wisconsin; Mr. and Mrs. Wade Whitenberger. Claypool; * Mrs. F. H. Cremean and daughter, Aileen. Bourbon; Miss Gladys Minardow. Elkhart.

NW ESSEX SUPER-SIX H. D. Harkless, of the Lakeside Garage, wishes to announce that on or about the 15th, he will have on display at his show room one of the latest New Essex Super-Six models. It will be a larger, finer and more powerful car than ever before and those who are contemplating the purchase of a new automobile, will find it to their advantage to wait and see this new Essex, the value of which has never been equalled by any manufacturer, at the priee for which Essex Super-Six sells. _o ... Three big races is ewe big tare. “The Sunset Derby** at Crystal, Ligonier, next Sunday, June It. ” *

j V. BL C. E. CONVENTION j Next Tuesday will see the religious activities of Oakwood Park open when Christian Endeavors from all over St. Joseph Conference of the United Brethren Church will gather for their annual convention and institute. Tnis will be the fifth year that this particular group of young- people have come to Oakwood Park for their convention. and the attendance has oeen marked by a decided increase each year? testifying to the interest that is shown in the training of the leaders Christian Endeavor and Sunday School work. It is estimated that more than 600 will be in , attendance fbr the sessions, which will Wednesday tnormrtg

Tuesday afternoon the time will l>e given to registration of delegates and the meeting of die executive committee. In the evening will be shown the great temperance motion picIture “The Transgressor.” Mr. Rodgers, who will be remembered as showing the picture, “Lest We Forget” last winter in the Evangel seal Church, and who is a prominent worker in the ranks nf the Anti-Saloon League of Indiana. will have charge. Seldom <Joes a community of the size of Syracuse have the opportunity of seeing such a picture, and »n maintaining our prohibition Jaws should avail themselves of this opportunity The morning sessions, which begin at 8 o’clock will be devoted to study and instruction of various lines of religious activities, such as Junior .Manual Intermediate Manual. U. B Endeavor. Progressive Training Course for Sunday School workers, Vocational Guidance, Stewardship, Missions, and Evangelism. The leaders of this phase of the week’s activities will be Mrs. H. V. Cole, Ft. Waynec James Weber, Huntington; C. R. Smith, Decatur; S. A Wells, Rochester; R. F. Wilson. Columbia City; B. E. Chambers. North Manchester. Dr. I. J. Good. Indianapolis and Mis Hal Smith of Dayton. Ohio. The convention speakers will lie Bishop H. H. Fout, Indianapolis; M K. Rirhandson, Ft. Wayne; E. E. Harris. Dayton. Ohio; Roy BurkharL “Burkie” < f Chicago. Illinois, and many others. Bishop Fout. who is Bishop of the Northwest District of the United Brethren Church, and president of the Indiana Anti-Saloon League, will deliver the opehing sermon at 9:39 Wednesday morning, preceding the communion service, and will also deliver an address at 1:31 Other addresses of much interest will be delivered at the various sessions throughout the Rev. M. S. Livingood. of Fulton. is the pres dent of the organization. and has arranged a splendid program for the whole Convention-Institute. Rev. R. F. Wilson, Columbia City, has charge of the singing, while Rev. Frank Myers, of Craigville is the leader of the orchestra. While this convention is being held under the direction of the United Brethren Christian Endeavors it primarily for the benefit of all voung people’s workers regardless of church affiliation, and everyone is cordially invited to attend. By all means do not forget to see that great motion picture Tuesday evening. All evening programs begin at 7:30. but a twilight devotional service will be held the last four days Os the convention

WEDDINGS Orvin A. Koher, of Syracuse, and Alta M. Conner, of Ligonier, were married at Albion, Saturday, June 11. Rev. Franklin, pastor of the U R church performing the ceremony. The couple will reside in South Bend where Mr. Koher is employed in the Studebaker factory. The marr*age of Roy Shultz of near Milford and Miss Elenore Kline of Syracuse has been reported. The ceremony was performed at Albion about two weeks ago. , * BIRTHS A daughter. Audrey June, was bom on Sunday, June 12, at Springfield, Ohio, to Mr. and Mrs. Qrren Klink. HAS TONSILOPERATION Mrs. Frank Hoover had her tonsils removed Saturday iporning at the McDonald hospital, Warsaw. REUNION The fifth annual Africa School Reunion will be held on Sunday, June 19.

SYRACUSE, INDIANA. THURSDAY, JUNE It, 19 7.

TURKEY CREEK TOWNSHIP LAW AND ORDER LEAGUE The annual meeting of the Turkey Creek Township Law and Order League was held at the Church of God last Sunday evening There was a good atten- ! dance. ; Dr. Gifford Gordon, of N|el--1 bourne, Australia, was the speaker of the evening. He gave a j very interesting talk on Prohibijtion and the Eighteenth Amendment, and compared the effects of this amen Undent with conditions existing in Australia, where the wets are still in control. “Hold fast, America,” was the subject of his address, which j lasted over an hour. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year. President —Rev. W. L Eiler.. Vice-President —John Riddle. Secretary—Frank W. Greene. Treasurer —Geo. W. Colwell. The following resolutions were read and adopted: “To th? Annual Meeting of Turkey Creek Township Law and Oder League: “Inasmuch as the Turkey (Jretk Township Law and Order League i£ composed of the people who stand for temperance and sobriety, and law enforcement in our township, state and nation.

“From bur high moral position on these issues we can never ret’eat. We take pride in the position of leadership in enforcement legislation held by the state of Indiana in the so called “Bone Dry Law,” making the purchaser o f Pquor equally guilty with the seller. “We express unqualified disI’.nnroval of a large part of the daily press, notably the Chicago Tribune, the Fort Wayne NewsSmtinel, the Journal Gazette and the South Bend Tribune in systematically seeking to create sentiment against the 18th Amendment, and to encourage its violators. “We regret that violations of the liquor laws are treated flippantly and condoned or participated in by many in the class of so called respectable society. “We record our conviction of the futility otf the cheap clamor which would avoid this issue by the repeal of law and call upon our good people everywhere to support with their voice and vote for those public officials who manifest sincerity and efficiency in Law Enforcement. "We have listened with great pleasure and profit to Dr. Gifford Gordon, and we welcome him to our midst and wish him God speed in his labors of love, and in his presence we would pledge anew our allegience to the cause of Prohibition and Law' Enforcement. “We regard the Anti Saloon League and the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union officered and directed by members of the united churches and maintained by Christian contributions as the arm of the United Church stretched forth against this monster evil, b it now illegal liquor traffic. We pledge our support to the Indiana Anti Saloon League and the Woman’s Christian Temeprance Union, morally and financially.”

LIQUOR AND THE LAW Several of our citizens were arrested last week on the charge of public intoxication and brought before a Justice of the Peace in Syracuse and Warsaw. Fines were imposed in several cases upon a plea of guilty. Others pleaded not guilty and gave bond for their appearance at the trial. It would have been much'better if they bad taken the money vrhich they paid for their fines and exists, to the mei'chant of whom: they purchased goods but “forgot” to pay for them. J— o PYTHIAN MEMORIAL DAY The Pythian Memorial Day was ooseived Sunday by members of the local lodge Knights of Pythias. At two o’clock, beaded by the Syracuse Band, they marched in a body to the cemetery where ritualistic services were held and the graves of the deceased members decorated with ftowers. o FILED SUIT FOR DIVORCE Irma Klingerman filed a divorce suit against Floyd Klingerman Saturday in the county clerk’s office. The couple were married October 22. 1924. The plaintiff charges the latter with desertion and non-support. She asks custody for their only child, SSOO alimony and $lO per week for the support of the child.

STOVER-HIRE Friends and relatives have received announcements of a wedding which came as a surprise to many friends of this city, and which took place August 9, 1926, -at Watervliet. Mich., the bride being Miss Ann Stover of Conrad, la., and the groom Millard D. Hire of Syracuse. Mrs. Hire is very well known here, having taught 2 years in the High SchoqJ at Syracuse. She graduated from Conrad High School and Ames University. Mr. Hire graduated from the Syracuse High School in the year of 1917, and is employed as an electrician by the Interstate Public Service Co., at Goshen. Indiana. He is also leader of the Goshen band, and our Syracuse band which is fast gaining popularity in many places. Mr. Hire is a man of sterling integrity and is held in high esteem by his many friends in and out of Syracuse. For the summer the newly weds will reside in a cottage across 1 Syracuse Lake m the Pottowatorni Park addition. v Mr. and Mrs. Millard Hire arrived home on Tuesday from Conrad. lowa, the home of Mrs. Hire. They spent a few days at the Dells in Wisconsin on their honeymoon auto trip. On Weinesd:y evening after the regular band concert on the public square, of which Millard is the director, a bunch of his friends actually gave him a rousing old “bell’ng ” The plans were carefully laid' and when they picked hi»m uo at the band hall they slipped handcuffs on him in order that they might have all the fun they wanted out of the affair believing in “safety first” that Millard would not be able to slip away before the crowd was through with him.

SYRACUSE BOAT AVINS At the outboard motor boat races held at Lake Janies last Sunday, “Baby Syracuse,” built and owned, by 0. F. White of the White Boat Works succeeded in carrying off high honors. The field of eleven starters which ran in this race was composed of some** Us tne* fastest outboard boats in this section of the country and the event proved to be very thrilling from start to finish. The race was run in two heats of six miles each over a mile course. “Baby Syracuse,” after getting off to a poor start in the first heat, soon pulled up to second place which was held until the fifth lap, then due to her excellent turning qualities she was able to overtake “Bluey’s Kid,” which had been leading from the start. Once in the lead. “Baby Syracuse” was never headed and held that position to the finish. In the second heat she succeeded in getting away to a better start and soon pulled out in front and was never in danger of being overtaken. In winning the race, “Badby Syracuse” averaged 29 7 m. p . h„ an unofficial world’s record for outboard boats in competition. She is powered with the eight horse power Johnson motor which is sold here by the White Boat Works. Mr. White is planning on bringing a race to Syracuse in the near future.

CELEBRATED BIRTHDAY Mr and Mrs. E. E. Strieby were invited to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mart Laixfis on Sunday, where they were joined by a houseful of relatives who were anxiously waiting to congratulate Mr. Strieby, as the occasion was his birthday anniversary. The Landis home surrounded by the sturdy oak, its historic sycamore,* its beech and ehn trees, made an ideal place for such a gathering to be held. Those present were: Grandma Strieby and Gerald. Mrs. Retta Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Warner and family, Mrs. Mary Hibner, Andrew and Beryl; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Henwood and family, Mr. and Mis. Paul Buhrt and family, little Bobby Strieby, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Cooper and family, and Mr. and Mis. Lloyd Shining. Another of the Strieby’s famous not luck chicken dinners was served, including a significant cake, arranged by Mrs. Sinning. Also many beautiful flowers decorated the table. All acknowledged a day well spent. o UNDERWENT OPERATION Doris Louise Bushong, three year old daughter of Clinton Bushong, was operated upon Monday at the Elkhart for appendicitis. She is reported as getting along very nicely.

• FISHING SEASON NOW OPEN IN INDIANA 1* The open, season of lawful fishing for all kinds of species in hoosier public waters begins inursday, June 16, and already i n>any Maltonites are preparing tv be on stream bank and lake |€<ge for initial tussle with the ■ciiisive bass, crappie, bluegill p ke. took bass oh- (Goggle-eye), . p.ckerel, wall-eyed pike and yeli !• w perch, protected for the past I ft w weeks. ■ According to George N. MannI Id. superintendent of fisheries ,'a.id game for the state conservation department, prospects for excellent lake fishing are bright. Such water bodies have not been materially attected by heavy rains, although the continued cold weather curtailed natural j propagation to a great extent.! Just the reverse condition pre-! vails in stream and rivers all of! which have been out of their banks this spring, working havoc with spawning. He points out this season more than ever before brings out the advantages of artificial propagation in the state’s five hatcheries, for the crop of baby fish raised this year will aid in making up the deficient natural reproduction lost through high waters and unseasonal cold weather. The department hss’ planted already th’s season 9.260.000 wall eyed pike fry and 2.1501000 yellow perch. Each of the five hatcheries have produced some baby bass, but it is too early to predict the season’s output although officials hope it may exceed any previous season’s production. Each year brings a greater demand on the state hatcheries for stock fish, Mannfeld says, and last year the division planted many million young fish in 86 counties of Indiana. This artificial propagating and stocking, together with rigid law enforcement, better veneral law' observance and wider cooperation of the public becoming acquainted with the work, have gone far to make Indiana one of the best fishing states in the nation, this conservation department officials declares V —arr O-f —rr. OBITUARY

Roseta Mathews was bom November ID, 1858, near Brookville, Ind., and departed this life June 9, 1927. age 68 years. 7 months and 29 days, after being an invalid about 6 years. She was united in marriage to Daniel B. White, October 12. 1879, at Brookville, Ind. He departed this life June 26, 1926. To this union were bom nine children. They moved near Elwood, Ind, in 1882 and lived there on their farm about 22 years, and then moved five and one-half miles south of Syracuse, Ind., January 2L 1904, and continued her residence there most of the time, until the death of her husband and since which time she has lived with her daughters. They united with the United Brethren church early in life and lived a faithful Christian life. She was a kind and loving mother. She leaves to mourn her departure four children Martin V. White, George E. White of North Webster. Ind., Mrs. Floyd Kurts of Millensburg, Ihd., and Mrs. Allen Wallace of Elkhart, Ind. Funeral services were conductor Saturday by Rev.. Singer at the North Webster Methodist church. The remains were laid to rest in North Webster cemetery. c o LINDBERGH’S RETURN C. A. Lindbergh was given a rousing reception at Washington last Saturday wheat he stepped off the warship Memphis. The first one to greet him was his mother. Then followed the big parade and the address of President Coolidge, who decorated Lindbergh with the distinguished flying cross. In the afternoon Col. Lindbergh and his mother were guests of President and Mrs. Coolidge. Many Syracuse radio fans listened jn on the program. - o SUPPER — Friday evening, June 17, from 5:30 to 7 o’clock at the M. E. church. Menu—Pressed veal, escalloped potatoes, string beans, salad, bread, butter, jelly, strawberries, and cajce, coffee. 7-lt o “The Sunset Derby” an honest, humane drama of the turf as it really i*. starring Mary Astor and Willie Collier, Jr. at Crystal Ligonier, next Sunday June 19.

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT • I • ■ — Review of Things by the Editor As He Sees Them on the Surface. I ' i I Contributing to the Home Much is said about the failure of parents to make their rural hunes attractive to young folks. Some of them are slow in that respect. Their children visit city relatives and return dissatisfied with their own somewhat plain surroundings But perhaps these young people have never learned to make their own fair contribution to the development of these homes. I 'fhe young people of our own convnunity have received ifotoki blessings from their home lifeThey should be loyal to ifc. instead of sometimes cherishing feelings of discontent. It would be fine if they could brighten up the old place a little, if it needs it. Let them raise a little flower bed this summer, or plant a few trees or shrubs, in which they can take pride as the product of their own effort. That will give thqm more of a sense of proprietorship in the home. With many young” folks, life is too much getting and too little giving. • I. The Boy and His Gnn Some people try to excuse the boys on the ground that they are just after the sparrows, and not the song birda Even if that were true, the sad fact still remains that the robin and the wren and the oriole arid" the thrush do not know w'hat the boy is after with his gun, and he scares them away long before he gets his sparnow. \ i Anyway, have you ever heard anybody give you some real, good honest reason why the sparrow should be killed? The moral effect on the boy is not good either. The real nature lover does not do his loving ' with a gun Lindbergh’s feat will find an ' echo in the next Congress. It will occur to some Congressman that if one man, aJI alone* could fly from here to Europe, some thousands might fly from Europe or Asia here, and be less welcome than Lindbergh was in Paris. « ■ ’ " • It is said in a very early day a woman from Elkhart county / sent to Pennsylvania for some t’andelion seed. She planted the seeds and now look at the gol darned things. | The women can copy men s clothes and wear their hair cut the masculine way, but they’i4 going to be up against it if Whiskers ever come back into Pensions are advocated for people who celebrate golden weddings. They will be known as “Veterans of the Fifty Years’ War.” ! • In event of another European war the United States may be expected to send over four million Lindberghs within 36 hours. Too many people who believe in eight hours for work and eight hours for sleep think the two jobs can be done simultaneously. Maybe more young men would marry if they could get their wives like they do their flivvers —on the installment plan. , If you imagine that this is a cold, unsympathetic world, tell people that you have a cold and listen to their suggestions. The real place for the man who can convince his wife that lodge meets twice a week is in the diplomatic corps. Sympathy is aJI right in its place, but there are times when a kick would be far more effective.

The Tavern Hotel on Lake Wawasee, Tkarwhay, June 2s, in the year of 1927. Dinner $2.00 per plate. Tables will be reserved on re* quest Music. will be furnished by Ross Franklin’s Orchestra. j

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