The Syracuse Journal, Volume 29, Number 34, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 24 December 1936 — Page 2

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Indiana Public Schools Close For Annual Christmas Holidays

YOUTH GREETS VACATION WITH ENTHUSIASM Period Marks End Os First Lap in Another Year of Study Thousands of school childen throughout Indiana are looking forward to their annual Christmas and New Year vacation period. Schools will close here today after the usual schedule. Classes will not be resumed until Monday, January 4, 1937. During the vacation period teach- j era will not have such an easy time j of it. This week students took their first semester examinations and there are hundreds of test papers to cor-1 rect. Then too the schedules for the second’semester must be arranged. While teachers are taking good advantage of their holiday, students, | particularly those of high school ages, are planning many holiday events and house parties. Their younger brothers and sisters are looking forward to the arrival of Santa Claus, and if there is snow, brnging to Northern Indiana a White Christmas, perhaps they will hear the jingle of Santa’s sleigh bells Who knows? Local Area Boy Scouts Will Meet in Warsaw The annual meeting of the Pioneer Tral Area of Boy Souts will be held in Warsaw next April, the decision wasi made at a meeting of the Area Council held in the Y. M. C. j A. in Elkhart. The annual meeting in past years has been held during February but for next year the date was changed to April to guard against the danger of severe weather and icy pavements. It is expected that between 200 and 300 Scouts and Scoulers of I the area will attend. They will come in large numbers from Elkhart, • Goshen, Napanee, Bristol, Middlebury, Lagrange Millersburg, New Paris and Syracuse.

(Christmas) J ' ■» , i Greetings and Best Wishes for Happiness at Christmas. Greiger’s Grocery /qreeHrtqzl) We can only say— May Peace, Prosperity and Happiness be yours. William Bushong Barber Shop

What’s the me of thinking up A greeting that is new— When just the same good Christmas wish Is what is meant for you. THORNBURG DRUG CO.

\ Former Civil War Spy Still Busy on Ohio Farm

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Nearing 96th Birthday, William Hovis Recalls Escape From Hanging

By J. EDGAR LYONS International Illustrated News Writer SMITHVILLE, 0., Dec. 24 (INS) —William. Hovis, ace spy in the Union army will celebrate his 96th birthday on Jan. 18, 1937. Residing on a farm with a grandson near Smithville, 0., he is hale and hearty and expects to live to see the next president elected.

yyir»y [MH With all good wishes For a Christmas Day Filled with joy And happiness The Star Store T I Straight from the heart— Comes our Christmas greeting To you and all our friends. . . . . ' , Syracuse Ice Cream Company

During the summer months he raises vegetables in a good sized garden, and in the winter he contends himself with performing odd jobs about the farm. One daughter, one : son and 20 grandchildren are expected tiratyend his birthday celebration. Born in Pittsburg on January 18, 1841, he enlisted in the Union secret service department during Septem-

The same oM greeting but with renewed sincerity, "Merry Christmas and Abundant Happiness" Ruby’s Case

>2 ""*"" """ y— i Not just a gesture—but a truly sincere wish for every happiness for you and your family W AWASEE RESTAURANT WtqlluftnvtaOb Mi iSM S"f ”‘®T®aTu ” offered with highest respect and good cheer. JAMESM.MENCH RADIO SALES AND SERVICE WILLIAM BIGLER JEW’ELER

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ber, 1864, and in November was assigned to arrest and breakup a gang of cut throats who had conspired to murder President Lincoln. A month later, he was successful. Arrested as Spy Returning to Washington, Hovis was sent south to gather What Information he could relative to the movements of the rebels. After two months with General Grant he was again recalled to Washington and sent to Memphis. Following this he was assigned to Richmond with another spy —a Patrie O’Mallory, commonly called the ‘‘Wild Irishman" by co-writers. They were hardly there 24 hours when they were recognized by southern spies. Arrested, they were taken before the provost marshal of Richmond who committed them to jail. A month later both were found guilty of being spies and were sentenced to be hanged. Several weeks before the date of their 'execution O’Mallory was summoned. by the trial court and was promised a pardon provided he would confess to being a spy. There was some doubt as to his guilt. He accepted the offer and was released from jail. Hovis however, remained in prison and never saw his friend until the night before the date of his execution. O’Mallory was induced to join the southern secret service, but was not permitted to leave the city. He quickly won the confidence of his superiors. In the interim Hovis was transferred to a small brick building on the outskirts of the city to await his

- W 4 Os all gifts none will be finer than having had the pleasure of being of service to you in the past. C. C. BACHMAN

CAFIAS + eff I /ill J Ji 193 8un n IWth To You and Yours— Believe the hearty sincerity of this little greeting and expression of Good Will. GAFILL OIL COMPANY O. P. DAVIS

execution. He was to be hanged at 7 a. m Between 1 and 2 o’clock, O’Mallory visited the prison and within a shot t time had sufficient bricks remove I from the old building to permit hit friend to gain his freedom. On another occasion Hovis escaped from being shot by rebels through the timely arrival of Union soldiers. He was with General Grant when General Lee surrendered. Returning to Pttisburg, he later obtained a job in the oil fields near Emlenton, Pa., and Oil City. South Bend A. of C. Will Seek $50,000 SOUTH BEND, Dec. 24 (INS) — Budget needs of $50,000 for operation of the recently organized Sou.h Bend Associaton of Commerce will be reached through a year-round membership drive, officials said today. Results of a recent campaign netted $38,800. The campaign c<st $695. Stork Brings Two Boys And a Girl (INS)—Births at St. Catherine’s Hospital today included a girl to Mrs. Clyde Harris, 479 Fayette street Hammond, and boys to Mrs. Frank Callahan, 3502 Main street., Indiana Harbor, and Mrs. William McLaughlin, 1427 Lake street Whiting.

4<SH Accept the season's salul atwn It is pleasant to remember old friends, and to wish then a Merry Christmas. Bert Whitehead Postmaster

/ •,’ « ® ’A • Bfc ' /o ® '93t> > As ChriStm— comes around we realise bow much friendships mean. And so we take (hie opportunity M extend to aS of you Yuletide’s Best Wishes OSBORN AND SON, Hardware

Warden Absolved HAVANA, Dec. 24 (INS)—Pedro A. Castell, charged with responsibility, for the killing of 83 prisoners during his administration as warden of the Isle of Pines model prison under Machado, has been absolved following a belated trial in the criminal divisionqf the Audiencia court.

May Good Fortune and Happiness Be Yours at Christmastime and Follow You Throughout the Year NATIONAL PRINTING COMPANY Homer Johnson, Prop. MMBgSaBaBSMM! ■ numiißJiKxTi . May the wishes of our friends for you at Christmas come true. WEGMILLER’S 5c & 10c Store

May this Christmas be one of hopes . realized—happiness attained— and success in fullest measure. Auer’s Service Station Floyd Disher John Auer -5

1936 BEST WISHES FOR j jBEk mL--—__ May we add our sunpie greeting to the many you will receive at "1 this season. SEIDER’S GROCERY

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24,

Emily Lambert Gets $1,600,000 Settlement ST. LOUIS, Dec. 24 (INS)—Mrs. Emily Milliken Lambert was awarded a $1,600,000 cash settlement in a divorce from J. D. Wooster Lambert, multi-millionaire sportsman of St. Louis and New York this week.