The Syracuse and Lake Wawasee Journal, Volume 15, Number 19, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 7 September 1922 — Page 1

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LftKEWAWASEE JEWS ITEMS Weekly Review’ of Happenings On the South Shore of Lake Wawasee. (By Mrs. Amanda L. Xanders) Wedding Bells Ring Out Over Lake Wawasee Wednesday evening, Sept. 6, at six o’clock, an event took place on the lake, which will be remembered by those who participated, as a social function of more than usual interest. The affair was the marriage of Miss Frances Rigdon to Mr. William Chauncey Abbott at the home of the bride’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Vaughn. To the strains of Mendelssohn’s wedding march, the bridal party left the house and crossed the lawn to the “Lookout” overhanging the lake. The groom was accompanied by his best man, Mr. Truman Biglow. The matron of honor, Mrs. Mark Schrock, was followed by the bride leaning on the arm of her brother, Jay Rigdon. In one corner of the Lookout was an arch covered with white clamatis and banked by tall palms. On either side were immense baskets of pink gladiolas. The bride and groom never looked better, than when they stood beneath the arch with its background of palms and flowers and sunset skies of pink and blue. The ceremony was performed by Father Weeks of Goshen. The bride’s gown was white satin crepe—the ne w w length—draped on one side and held in place by a pearl ornament. She wore a tulle veil held in place by a coronet made of old point lace, an heir loom in the family; she carried a shower bouquet of white astors and lillies of the valley. The groom’s gift to the bride was a platinum wrist watch. The matron of honor wore her own wedding gown of a year ago made of white satin. She carried a bunch of pink astors tied with lavender tulle. The color scheme was pink and lavender and was carried out even to the smallest detail. The house was decorated with cut flowers. The porch, surrounding three sides of the house, was most profusely and beautiful decorated with southern smilax —it draped the arches and seemed to grow all over the sides and ceiling of the porch. Twenty-four wall baskets held pink and lavender astors and ferns, many immense baskets held pink gladiolas. The electric light drops were twined’ with smilax, the shades were pink and lavender. The wedding supper was served at a long table in the dining room and small tables all around the porch. There were eighty-five near friends and relatives present. The gifts, consisting of silver, cut glass and china, were many and beautiful. Each guest received a box of bride cake. The guests from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Ring W. Lardner and family of Great Neck, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hendry of Detroit, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs, John Abbott and Mr. and Mrs. Howell Kitchell of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. James B. Crankshard of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. John N. Zigler, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Zigler and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huff of South Bend; Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Torrance of Indianapolis. A Resume of Season 1922 Labor Day practically closes the season on the lake, tho there are always quite a few members of the summer colony, who loath to depart, linger longer to enjoy the usually delightful fall weather. Never, do we remember in the years we have been on the lake, seeing so many fishermen at one time, as there were last Monday morning. We counted from our point of vantage more than fifty boats in the centre of the lake alone —and it was a most interesting sight. The season of 1922 was unusual in more ways than one; the ban on fishing for bass from the first day of May until the sis-

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teenth of June, shortened the season for six weeks; the weather was cool, in fact too cool early in the summer and not until the latter part of August did the weather man give us really warm weather which was carried over into the first days of September, and gained rapidly in intensity, marking September first the hottest since 1913. The season was ideal for golfing and every day the green was the mecca for not only the expert golfer, but for the beginner as well. The ladies were quite a factor «in adding popularity to the golf course on the north shore, and so much interest was taken by them that a ladies’ (members) golf tourament became the outstanding feature of the golf season. The South Shore Bridge Club closed their fourth year as a club and strange as it may seem, with twenty-one members and all the guests, there were never more nor less than five tables of bridge. The social side started late and with a rush every day there were afternoon affairs, bridge-lunche-ons, dinners, dances and never have there been so many week ends and house parties. We regret oUr inability to keep tab on all of them, and it really is worthy of note, the members of states, cities and towns that were reprtesented by the guests within the gates. v In regard to the hotels, the South Shore Inn enjoyed its usual popularity. Early in the season, convention after convention was held there. Its summer guests came from far and near. The Sargent Hotel, on the north shore, built quite an addition to their hotel doubling the number of guests they are able to entertain. The Tavern and all the other smaller hotels were well patronized all during the season. Waco, the most popular dancing pavilion on the lake, closed its most successful season Labor Day. Several times the pavilion in the years since it came to stay, has been enlarged; this season warrants the owners, tearing it all down and building an entirely new one twice as large and attractive as the present one. Buttermilk Point, the first public park on the lake, was as popular as ever. We record the arrival of one brand new member of the summer colony, William Dalton, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Dalton; one more marriage, due to propinquity on the lake, Miss Frances Rigdon to Mr. William Chauncey Abbott. Not many moons hence will see the summer colony and its guests again scattered practically to the four corners of the globe. Those who go to lands far away we wish them bon voyage—one and all a happy, prosperous profitable winter. When another season has rolled around we hope every one will feel the veritable call to beautiful Lake Wawasee. A Trip to Michigan Last Friday Mrs. A. L. Xanders, her daughter, Mrs. M. C. Abts and children, and Geo. L. Xanders motored to St. Joe, Mich.,- through the fruit belt. The roads are paved all the way and in perfect condition and the sight of the hundreds of acres of peach, plum, pear and apple trees loaded to the ground with delicious fruit and the sight of acres and acres of vineyards of blue and white grapes was well worth the days trip. The grapes

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are raised as they raise them in Europe; in row after row on a fence like affair. Several peach orchards were visited. The one that pleased most not only for the quality of fruit, but the pleasant manner of the owner as well was the business card which read: “W. M. Eggert & Son, peaches, plums, cherries and other small fruits, Berrien Springs, Mich., one-fourth mile east from Stone Road.” All along the miles of lake road fruits of all kinds and melons and canteloups were offered for sale. There was a great crowd of people on Silver Beach at St. Joe. The lake was full of bathers as well as the shore and the heat was intense. In the amusement park out of the sun’s rays was much pleasanter and only to sit in the shade and watch the people come and go—often full of mirth was full of interest. The docks at Benton Harbor and St. Joe were filled with baskets and crates of fruit ready for shipment. The price for peaches per bushel, varied from 50 cents to $3.00 for the specially selected fruit. Bridge Luncheon Mrs. Kenneth Spurgeon was a charming hostess last Wednesday at a one o’clock bridge luncheon at her home on- the north shore. The guests were* received on the lanai (or porch) and were in unusually lively mood. Bridge was played at four tables. Honors were won by Mrs. Xanders and Mrs. Dehaven, with a difference in the scores of only five points. Mrs. Whitmer won the consolation. Entertained 1 at Bridge Last Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Walters and her daughter, Mrs. Morse, who has been her guest, for several weeks, entertained at an afternoon party. Bridge was played at four tables. A dainty supper was served. Honors were won by Mrs. Sol Miller and Mrs. Howard Bowser. Mrs. Morse left for her home in Toledo, Ohio, on Labor Day. Afternoon Party Mrs. Cleater and her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Torrance, were hostesses last Thursday at an afternoon party at their home in Pickwick Park. Bridge was played at six tables. A delicious luncheon was served. Honors were won by Mrs. Maurice, Mrs. McMurtrie and Mrs. Turk. Mrs. Paul Haynes spent the week end in Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. W. Griffin entertained at a house party over Labor Day. Dr. and Mrs. Oren Oneal expect to spend the earning week end in Wabash. Frank Remy made a business trip to Anderson and Indianapolis the first of the week. Mrs. Hooven went to Fort Wayne Monday to visit with Mrs. Norton until Tuesday. Mrs. Ann C. Hooven had for week end guests, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mustard, Mr and Mrs. W. Carr and Mr. and Mrs. June Hill, all of Anderson. All the hotels around the lake were crowded to capacity with guests over Labor Day. Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Law had a house party of young men from Indianapolis over Labor Day. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Simpson and sori Sam of Indianapolis were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Noll at their beautiful home on the north shore.

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Fiske of Indianapolis were guests for a week at Highland View Gardens. Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Balfour were called to Akron, Ohio, by the death of Mrs. Balfour’s aunt. Miss May Valentine and Miss Emma Jean Arndt were luncheon guests at The Oliver of Mrs. J. H. White on Labor Day. Lewis Marquiss of Webb City, Mo., is the guest of his brother, Charles R. Marquiss, and Bishop ind Mrs. J. H. White, at Bishopcroft. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Dunn motored from their home at Franklin and expect to spend the months of September and October at their cottage on the south shore. Mrs. Walter Merrill, who has been the house guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Charles A. Sudlow, most of the season, will return to her home at Fort Wayne on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Tucker were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Uz McMurtrie. Mrs. Tucker will remain the week out and motored with Mrs. McMurtrie to Chicago Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Noll of Fort Wayne and Wawasee, entertained at seven o’clock last Sunday evening Covers were laid for twenty guests at small tables in the dining room and solarium. Dr. V. P. Cooley returned to Chicago on Monday night, after spending the impnth of August at his cottage on Lake Wawasee. Dr. Cooley is a dentist in the busy district of the city. Mrs. Cooley will remain here at the cottage until October 1. Rev. H. R. White, the arch deacon of the northern Indiana diocese, left last Thursday for Portland, Oregon to attend the tri-ennial meeting of the General Convention of the Episcopal church, which convened in that city Wednesday, Sept. 6. Several members of Bishop White’s family motored to South Bend on Labor Day, to take in the matinee of the popular comic opera, Robin Hood, with Miss May Valentine of Michigan City, musical conductor. It will be remembered that during this season Miss Valentine was the house guest of Mrs. J. H. White at Bishopcroft. o— FACKLER FAMILY REUNION The Fackler family reunion was held at the home of Jacob E. Kern on Sunday, Sept. 3. Those present to enjoy the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fackler and family of Battle Creek, Mich.; Mrs. Edward Lindsey of Laketon, Ind.; Mrs. Mary • Hammond of North Baltimore, ■ Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Kern and family of Nappanee; Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Davisson of Milford; Mr. and Mrs Earl Hammond and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fackler and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Bur- : ton Howe, Mrs. Jane Kern, and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob E. Kern and . family of this city. All report a very enjoyable time. A bountiful dinner was served at noon. o W. A. CLUB The first meeting of the Wednesday Afternoon Club will be > held at the home of the president, Mrs. C. R. Hoy, on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 2:30 o’clock. o . BAKE SALE The Ladies’ Aid of the Church of God will conduct a bake sale on Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Striel by seed room. 19-lt o— .

BOLD ATTEMPT TO ROB STATE BANK AT MILFORD A lone bandit tried to rob the Farmers’ State Bank at Milford about noon last Saturday. Only the loss of the bandit’s nerve and the extra nerve displayed by the cashier of the bank, frustrated the attempt. The attempted robbery occurred at about 11:30 Saturday er entered the bank and walked morning. At that time a strangdirectly to the cashier’s window. On duty were Cashier James T. Shepard, Mrs. Blanche Park and Mrs. Cecil Faulkner. The stranger said: “Hold up your hands.” The two ladies complied with the request, but Cashier Shepard did not feel inclined to do so, hence the second command from the bandit. A moment later he fired a shot from a .38 calibre revolver. In the meantime Mr. Shepard had dodged behind the counter and reached for his loaded army rifle. After the bandit had fired a shot, which fortunately did not take effect, he lost his nerve and fled. Cashier Shepard gave pursuit. Other citizens, as the fire siren had been sounded, joined Mr. Sheppard, and after chasing the bandit for a few blocks, captured him in a barn. He gave his name as Tom Collins of New Vork City, and stated that his two companions in a Packard car had agreed to join him in the hold'-up and help in the escape. Two men were seen to escape in a car after the attempted hold-up which are believed to have been his companions. They evidently fled when they saw that Collins had failed in the robbery. Collins was taken to the jail at Warsaw. In a conversation with Sheriff Moon he said that he was alone in the hold-up, and had no companions. He said, he came here from Elkhart, was broke and figured that this was an easy way to get money. The prisoner is about 30 years of age. Collins was taken before Judge Royse Tuesday morning and was sentenced to spend two to fourteen years in the penitentiary at Michigan City. Collins was taken to the penitentiary by Sheriff Moon Thursday. o NOTICE TO PUPILS - AND PARENTS The school term opens next Monday, Sept. 11, at 8:30 o’clock. Pupils will be given lists ~'bf books and supplies needed, and will be asked to return at one o’clock equipped for work. High school students will not report until one o’clock on Monday, except in those cases where the work is irregular and there is some question regarding the work. Children, who are six years of age on or before Dec. 1, 1922, will be admitted to the beginner’s class. A new class on the violin will be started under the direction of Mr. (Dress. Parents are urged to arrange for this instruction. The only cost is that for the instrument and a small fee for instruction. The returns are great and out of all proportion to the cost. A class will also be started on reed instruments—clarinets, saxophones, etc., for band. The only cost for this service will be for the instrument. These may be be bought on the installment plan. Chas. C. Bachman, Supt. School. •»

PLACES FOR REGISTRATION Voters of Syracuse and Turkey Creek Township will register September 9 and October 9. The registration clerks, all women, have received their supplies from County Auditor Tom J. Nye. There will be two clerks in each precinct, one a democrat and the other a republican. The registration clerks are as follows: First Precinct —Old school building, Syracuse. Clerks, Ruth Xanders, Democrat; Miss Edna Yoder, Republican. Second Precinct —Darr’s Shop. Clerks—Catherine Klink, Democrat; Mrs. Sue Bowser, Republican. Third Precinct—Sale Pavilion, Syracuse. Clerks —Carrie Craft, Democrat; Mrs. Bessie Heerman, Republican. Blanks for registration may be secured now at Geo. L. Xanders’ office, Electric Light office, At the Sign of the Kettle and State Bank of Syracuse. _— o • BRIDGE CLUB Mrs Nelson Miles was hostess to the bridge club on Wednesday of last week. The guests were Mrs. Wm. Kerwin of Chicago, Mrs. T. Morse of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. E. Walters of Warsaw and Miss Mary Miles of East Chicago. Mrs. George Xanders and Mrs. Sol Miller entertained the bridge club last Thursday afternoon, in compliment to Mrs. T. Morse of Toledo, Ohio. The guests out of town were Mrs. R. Tuttle of Indianapolis, Mrs. Amanda Xanders, Mrs. M. Abts and Mrs. Esther Walters of Warsaw. Favors were won by Mrs. Morse and Mrs. A. Xanders. , o PLEASANT OUTING Mrs. Fred Self’s class, “The Lively Twelve” of the Methodist Sunday school, enjoyed a day’s outing at the Elwood George cottage on Lake Wawasee last Thursday'. Lots of fried chicken, sandwiches, cake, etc., and two good swims were enjoyed. Members present were Mary Alice Kitson, Maxine Winters, Hazel Miller, Lois Butt, Phyllis Mick, Opal Geyer, Gladys LeCount and Margaret Freeman. Guests were Margaret Belle Atz and Florence Foster of Goshen and Jamie Freeman. Mrs. Self was chaperone. o BOOTH FESTIVAL The Epworth Leagues of Goshen district held a booth festival in Oakwood Park on Labor Day. A large number of Leagues of this district were represented by a booth. Those who were not able to be here sent their donations, which were composed of bed clothing, canned fruit, vegetables, money, and everything that goes to make up the furnishings for the sick in a hospital. On Monday evening the donations were taken to the Methodist hospital in Fort Wayne by N. C. Insley. o LABOR DAY As there was no public demonstration or celebration on Labor Day in Syracuse, the day passed off rather quietly. Many of our citizens went to neighboring towns visiting or attending celebrations, ball games, etc., others went fishing or bathing in Lake Wawasee, or indulged in some out-door sport or exercise. The day was ideal, and the thermometer registered around 95 in the shade.

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SYRACUSE SCHOOLS TO OPEN MONDAY The School Building Has Been Thoroughly Scrubbed and Cleaned. The glad, free days of vacation for our boys and girls, close this week for on next Monday, Sept. 11, will come the clang of the bell calling them to books and lessons. But school days now carry not all drudgery, for along with periods of study come periods of sports and pleasant companionship. Shakespeare’s “unwilling school boy creeping like a snail to school” is not a true picture of the modern type of school boy. He goes in a different spirit and this we believe is not due to any change in the character of the boy, but rather in the character of the school whose courses appeal more strongly to the interests of the boy. The school building has been thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned. The walls have been coated with kalsomine and paint. The science room in the basement is being equipped with blackboard. The equipment for manual training will be moved from the garret of the new building to the west room of the old. A new furnace will be installed in the old building. Some new equipment will be bought for use of all the rooms. There will be included in this material new* maps of all the continents. Plans are under way for leveling and graveling ,the lot recently purchased, to make of it a good all-year-round playground. Following is the corps of teachers for the coming year: Grades IB and 1A —Ruth P. Rapp. Grade 2B —Christine Rapp. Grade 3B—Elizabeth Bushong. Grades 4B and sß—Ethel Bowser. Grades 5A and 6B—Sylvia Hayward. Grades 7 and B—English and History and Domestic Science— Agnes Evans. Physiology, Grammar, GeoI graphy, Manual Training—Wm. ■< Gants. High School — Mathematics, Court Slabaugh; Latin and English, Lillian Hamman; Latin and History, Leotta Packer; Physics, Physical Geography, C. C. Bachman; Music, Mrs. Howard Cress. Miss Hayward in addition to the work of the fifth and sixth grades will teach art in the high school. Miss Hayward received her training in the Illinois State Normal School and taught for several years in Danville, 111. Miss Evans received her education in the Tri-State College at Angola and has had four years experience in the schools of Noble county. o HOME FROM ANNAPOLIS Stephen Freeman, Jr., arrived in Syracuse on Friday morning from the Annapolis Naval Academy, where he has finished his second years’ study course and training. He just returned from a voyage on the U. S. Delaware, cruising in the Atlantic about the West Indies, and in the Panama seeing the wonders of the canal zone. On the return trip they sailed as far north as Halifax, after which same time was spent cruising off the coast of Virginia. Stephen will spend the month of September here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Freeman. o PUBLIC HEARING The hearing in the matter of the petition of the town of Syracuse and Syracuse Water Company for approval of contract and issue of $25,000 bonds, will be held at Indianapolis on Wed*nesday, September 27, before the Public Service Commission, the secretary of the commission announces. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Roy Robinson are the proud parents of a son, born on Saturday, Sept. 2.

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