The Syracuse and Lake Wawasee Journal, Volume 15, Number 24, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 12 October 1922 — Page 4

THE SYRACUSE JOURNAL ItCFU.LICAN Published every Thursday at Syracuse, Indiana Entered as second-class matter on May 4th, 1908, at the postoffice at Syracuse, Indiana, under the Act of Congress of March 3rd, 1879. Foreign Advertising Representative THE AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION j SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year, in advance....s2.oo Six months Three months • Single Copies os H. A. Buettner, Editor and Publisher Clara 0. Buettner, Associate Editor —STAFF— Ernest C. Smith..;Foreman Marjorie Miles. ...Linograph Operator Mrs. Crist Darr..Four Corners Mrs. Ross Rodibaugh. .North Webster Mrs. Wm. Sheffield West End Mrs. Calvin CooperGilberts Mrs. Henry Rex Solomon’s Creek J. L. Kline Utppecanoe Minnie Robinson Pleasant Ridge Mrs. Ernest Mathews White Oak Violet Kauffman Cedar Square Thursday, October 12, 1922 “I know not what the truth may be, •' I tell it as 'twas told to me.”—Editor GIANT BURR OAK IN KOSCIUSKO COUNTY Regarding a giant burr oak in Kosciusko county, F. S. Bash writes in,The Farmers’ Guide as follows: “However, there is still one lone, mighty burr oak standing that is a thrifty, magnificent reminder of the past and is worth going miles to see. I had been hearing of it for many months. Reports were so conflicting, some of them apparently so exaggerated that I resolved to drive 46 miles to see it- for myself. “The tree stands in a tract of timber on the Jacob. Berkey homestead, about 5 miles northeast of Warsaw. As I stood at the side of the grand old monarch, and viewed its mighty trunk and lofty height, I had no regret for the trip. It outstrips all its companions in age and size in the woods surrounding it. With a tape line I helped to take measurements and found at a height from the ground to which one could reach easily the circumference was almost 21 feet or not far from 7 feet in diameter. Os course, lower down, where the trunk swells considerably, the figures would be greatly increased. I should guess it to be 60 feet to the first limb. Its trunk is clear, straight, smooth and without a visable flaw of any kind. “It is a curious fact that this is the only burr oak I happened to see in that tract of timber," although I only had time to glance about casually while hastening along the well-defined path made by shrine seekers leading from the highway to the objective point of interest. Not far from the big tree I saw a large sweet oak, but I do not now recall having seen any other oaks of any kind. The land seemed as level as a floor and was remarkable for its variety of lofty beech, sugar, popular, white ash and elm. Usually the kind of timber in a certain locality may be determined by ‘the lay of the land,’ or in other words, topography enables one to guess with a reasonable degree of certainty what kind of „ timber will be found there. We speak of ‘walnut land’ or maybe ‘sugar land,’ ‘scrub oak land,’ etc., but here the rule fails and the soil seems indigenous to nearly all well-known varieties of trees. They stand close together and as a consequence are very tall. No stumps were seen or any other signs of the woodman’s ax. Father Berkey, a pioneer who recently died at the age of almost ninety years, had guarded that primitive timber with jealous care. He loved it dearly. Offers fromi timber buyers did not tempt him. Now that he is gone, the estate will be divided and I fear the trees may be doomed. “The state of Indiana ought to save them. There are no others with such a rare old chieftain as the big burr oak standing guard over them to be found elsewhere in the state. From Winona Lake, where thousands of people are assembled every summer, this splendid woodland is only distant about seven miles. In all probability there is not another burr oak in Indiana nearly so large. It seems to me this great tree must have been known to a song writer over sixty years ago when he wrote: ‘His.istlw strength that

when it dances around his state- I ly form. ’Tis then that he laughs | like a king in his glee for a daring chief is the old oak tree.’ Truly, such a tree has only the woodman’s ax to fear. Should not the united sentiment of Indiana’s tree lovers join with George Perkins Morris in this timely declaration: ‘Woodman, forbear thy stroke! Cut not its earth-bound ties. Oh, spare that aged oak, now towering to the skies.’ ” o ■ RECEPTION OF WELCOME Tuesday evening at 7:30 a large number of the members and friends of the Lakesfde U. B. church gave their new pastor, who has recently moved to this city, Rev. T. H. Harman, D. D., and family a reception. A splendid menu of refreshments were served, cafeteria style, after which a fine program was rendered. Following were some of the features of the program: A splendid address of welcome on the part of the pastors of Syracuse was given by the Rev. F. H. Cremean, of the M. E. church. A response was made by Rev. Harman. Miss Mildred Schick gave two splendid readings to the delight of all present. John Snobarger sang, impressively, as a solo, “In the Garden Alone.” The Sunday school class No. 8 gave a modern method of a Sunday school recitation. This was adapted to modern interpretation of Scriptural citations to suit the present age and modern thought and practices, and contained much pleasantry. The evening was enjoyed as a splendid social event, and the pastor’s family feel themselves at home with the people and beautiful little city, and are looking forward optimistically into the coming year. Mrs. S. A. Bauer was the hostess, and had charge of the evening and she acquitted herself splendidly as heroine of the occasion. -a ———— - MOONSHINER AT 70 Arrested several times, fined and jailed, such is the record of Mrs. Sadie Garvin, age nearly 70, of near Claypool. Mrs. Garvin has been manufacturing and selling moonshine. Last week two young men were arrested for having moonshine in their possession. They claimed Mrs. Garvin had sold it to them, and consequently Sheriff Moon and Chief of Police Weinbrenner of Warsaw went to the Garvin home with a search warrant, found and confiscated a quantity of moonshine. The mayor of Warsaw fined Mrs. Garvin SIOO and costs and also imposed a jail sentence. __o , A girl may think a fellow is a man after her own heart when he is really after her money.

Announcement Commencing Saturday, October 14 we will have several bargain specials which will be real ones, both in our Drug Store and in our Gift Shop. - Next Saturday in Our Gift Shop Any sheet of music in the store at -10 c Any 12-in. Columbia Record at - 79 c 26-Piece set Community Par Plate, x 56.98 Oak finish Case Special in Drug Store Talcum Powder, per can, at - 8c Some close-outs of 10c to 25c values 3-oz. Norwich Cascara Aromatic - 20 c Colgates Toilet Water, 60c size, - 39 c A. D. S. White Pine Cough Syrup, z 50c size, at - 33 c Victoriadad Cigars, 10c value, 4 for 25c THORNBURG’S SYRACUSE, INDIANA

PARAGRAPHIC BITS ABOUT HOME FOLKS Notes of the Week on the Coming and Going of People You. Know. Don Strock, who is employed in La Porte, spent Sunday here with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bailey spent a day in the country this week, gathering walnuts and fishing. The eighteen months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Donovan Strock is recovering nicely from an attack of the measles. Mrs. Frank Younce left today (Thursday) for Elkhart, where she will spend the week end in the home of her son, Clee Younce. Mrs. John Brunjes and Mrs. Barnnman were Milford visitors on Friday and attended the school fair held in that city. Mr. and Mrs. James Druckamiller moved on Tuesday from Boston street to the house owned by Mrs. Chas. Brady, on Carroll street. Mrs. Ed Peffer of Elkhart came on Tuesday to spend the rest of the week here in the home of her cousin, Mrs. Edgar Rippey. Mrs. Chas Strieby was a caller at the Journal office Saturday and ordered the Journal sent to her daughter, Mrs. O. V. Grindel at Fort Madison, lowa. Miss Katharine Rothenberger, who is teaching in Columbia City, was home over the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rothenberger. Mrs. B. F. Hoopingarner and son Eugene are in Indianapolis this week visiting in the home of Thomas Hoopingarner. They will also visit in Bloomington. W. A. Bailey, who has been employed as cook in Sargent’s Hotel this summer, expects to leave there soon and go to Ohio, where he expects to find employment. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Bushong, Mrs. Jane Bushong and Mrs. Wm. Bushong spent Sunday in Plymouth, in the home of Mrs. Jane Bushong’s granddaughter, Mrs. Blanche Young. Mr. and Mrs. Fieldon Sharp and son Ronald of this city, Mrs. George Sharp and son John of Milford, spent Sunday in Elkhart in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Trueax. Mr. and Mrs. Francis A. Bsady of Benton Harbor, Mich., came last Thursday and visited until Monday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Parsons and also with other friends. While here Mr. Brady was a pleasant caller at the Journal office and advanced his subscription for another year.

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William Gilbert has been quite ill since Sunday. Miss Lottie House returned to North Manchester last Monday. Forest Cripe called on Mr. and Mrs. Victor Niles Sunday afternoon. Merl Miller is spending a few days with his grandmother, Mrs. Strieby. - Miss Lily Baum is spendiny a few days in Garrett this week, with friends. Mrs. Edith Miller and son LaVon spent Monday with Mrs. Hazel Strieby. Mr. and Mrs. Al A. Beach spent the week end in their cottage at Kale Island. Wm. Starner returned to Elkhart Sunday, where he will be employed as janitor in a school. Miss Cecile Weaver of South Bend spent over Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Forest LeCount. Mrs. Hannah Baum is improving from her recent illness, her friends will be pleased to learn. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Pfingst and sons spent last Sunday near Stroh, Ind., the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Reed. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hamman and daughter Lillian spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson, south of town. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Granger of Mishawaka spent the week end here, guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Knox Stetler. Mrs. Betty Younce is not enjoying the best health at present. Mrs. Younce lives on the corner of Boston and Main Sts. Mrs. Alice Wertsbaugh is spending this week with her daughter, Mrs. Cress, at the latter’s cottage on Lake Wawasee. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Groves of Oskosh, Wis., and Thomas Hapner were callers at the A. A. Beach cottage at Kale Island Thursday evening. Mrs. Sarah Sloan of this city and Mrs. Con Smith of Benton attended the annual meeting of the Universalist church last week, which has been is session at Oakland, Ind. The ladies returned home on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Brown l and- son Harwood and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bloom, all of Three Rivers, Mich., spent the week end here, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Shock. Word has been received here by friends that Mr. and Mrs. George Jacobs are now located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mrs.Jacobs was formerly Miss Goldie Mathews of this city. Peter S. Nielsen of Chicago visited with friends here over Sunday and also called on the editor. Mr. Nielsen returned to Chicago, where he is engaged in contracting work, in the evening. P. H. Miles, Mrs. E. E. Miles, Mrs. W. T. Colwell and Mrs. S. P. Searfoss motored to. Hicksville, Ohio, last Thursday morning and attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Mary Farmer. They returned Friday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Groves and little son of Oskosh, Wisconsin, | spent a few days of last week here visiting with Mrs. Groves’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hapner. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Sheets Jr. of Ligonier moved their household goods to this city on Wednesday of last week. For the present they will live in with Mr. and Mrs. Emory Strieby, on Lake street. Millard D. Hire of York, Penn., who was called here by the death of his grandfather, Abe Hire, returned to his home on Saturday evening. Mr. Hire holds a responsible position in the electrical plant in that city, which is operated by C. J. Reilly. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bowersox of Bucyrus, Ohio, moved their household goods to this city the first of the week. They moved in with his mother, Mrs. Ida Bowersox, for the present. Mr. and Mrs. Bowersox returned to Bucyrus the first of the week and will remain there for some time, but after that they will return to Syracuse and move into another house. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hisar and son Jimmie of Grass Creek spent Friday night here with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Bailey. Mrs. Hisar was formerly Miss Georgia Noe of this city. From here the visitors went to Kimmell, where they visited in the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dell Noe, and also visited in the home of her uncle, Bert Bailey, while in Kimmell. o WILL HOLD CONVENTION The eleventh annual convention of the Indiana Fish, Game and Forest League will be held in the Palm Room, Claypool hotel at Indianapolis, Thursday, October 26. According to Gustav J. Meyer, president, sessions will begin at 9:30 in the morning and continue throughout the evening. “This meeting,” says Mr. Meyer, “is the most important the league has ever held, for the reason a legislative policy will be decided on, and it is to the individual interest of each of the 143 clubs of the state to be represented by delegate.” The Indiana League represents the organized protective clubs of Indiana‘and comprises a membership of several thousand men working to the common end to better hunting and fishing in this state. o CLUB LUNCHEON The Syracuse Commercial Club will give their monthly noonday luncheon at the Grand Hotel on Tuesday, October 17.

A KNOCKOUT Big Specials Wool Serge Dresses and Wool Flannel Middies : DRESSES Dresses made of Amoskeag all wool serge. Fast color and non-shrinkable. Two-tone bomiaz embroidery on front, skirt and sleeves. Latest style Mandarin sleeves. Navy blue only. Price, $5.50 MIDDIES ** Middies made of genuine Parker Wilder all wool flannel, the world’s best middy flannel. Some of them are trimmed with white or black braid and silk emblems on the sleeve, others more plain. Red, green, blue, colors. 8-10—12-14 yr. old $2.50 and s2*9B Sizes 36 to 42 $3.75, $4.25, $4.50 Don’t forget that we can save you money on Ladies and Children’s coats. ROYAL STORE SYRACUSE, - - INDIANA

HIGH SCHOOL WRITERS TO MEET AT FRANKLIN Members of the editorial and business staffs of the high school publication of Syracuse and of the other high schools of Kosciusko county received invitations to attend a two-day convention of high school editors and business managers, to be held at Franklin College, Franklin, Ind„ Friday and Saturday, October 27-28. It is expected that a delegation of high school journalists from here will attend. The conference is being arranged by the editors of The Franklin, the college newspaper, The Almanack, the year-oook, Alpha 'Chi Alpha journalistic fraternity, and has been approved by the Franklin Chamber of Commerce and the authorities of Franklin College. Some of the ablest newspaper men of the country will be on the convention program. Metropolitan reporters, college journalism teachers feature writers, and news editors will address the high school writers. Provision will be made for the needs of the high school annual editors and business managers, also, and experts in both the editorial and business departments of high school annuals will give talks. Entertainment features of the convention include a motor trip to the Indiana Masonic Home under the direction of a Chamber of Commerce committee, the Franklin College-Rose-Poly foot-

-PROGRAM AT THE—©aklanb ZTbeater Vause Polen, Prop. THURSDAY, October 12—. “VIRTUOUS WIVES” A First National Attraction FRIDAY, October 13— “DISCONTENDED WIVES” SATURDAY, October 14— “AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW” Big Paramount Picture. TUESDAY, October 17— “WINNERS OF THE WEST” Two Reel Comedy Two Reel Western WEDNESDAY, October 18— Thomas Meighau in “BACHELOR DADDY”

ball game on Goodell field, Friday afternoon, and a banquet at the close of the convention Saturday evening. The high school journalists’ meeting at Franklin College is the first convention of the kind ever held in Indiana. Reduced rates to the convention have been secured on all interurban lines of the State. o — BUILDING AN ADDITION S. H. Harkless is building an addition next to his garage which will be used as a machine shop. The new building will be close to the edge of the lake and the old wooden building which is now used as a machine shop, will be torn down.

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