Walkerton Independent, Volume 45, Number 42, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 March 1920 — Page 1

VOLUME 45

THE AWAKENING OF THE YELLOW MAN MRS. WINNIE CRIPE, MISSIONARY, WRITES OF AFFAIRS IN CHINA. The following letter from Miss Winnie Cripe, who is a missionary from North Liberty, to China, is of general interest to our readers: Liao Chou, Shansi. China. Jan. 26, 1920. Mr. Clem D^Coudres. North Liberty, Ind. U. S. A. Dear Sir: I feel very much as the Chinese say they do when they are in an embarassi ng position and say they have ‘ lost face”, for I have intended to, and should have sent you some recognition of my receiving the “News” long before this. But “better late than never,” the old adage goes, so here comes an article you may or may not feel to print, but I •wish especially to inform you that the paper is coming rather regularly to me now and I want to thank you heartily. We were all sorry the day the “News” door had to be closed, but can the more appreciate having you back, and I guess that you enjoy your work more for the experience and can scarcely feel other than that it was a profitable one. Somehow one feels much more at home in this old world when he has seen some of it. I am back at my old job trying to superintend a Girl’s School over here, though I many times felt during the past year more like I was “Jack of all trades and master of none.” But I feel well repaid for the effort and look forward to a better year. tl has now been nearly a year and a half since I arrived on the spot where I have been working most of the time for the last seven years and have learned to call home, and after • fifty days of almost constant travel and receiving the welcome that awaited me upon return there is a little wonder that I was glad to get back. Liao Chou has come to seem more like home to me than North . > - .-iKiugh I still love-the place of my birth. We are having an exceedingly mild winter, have only seen snow twice and not much at either time. The ground is very dr?' and the people are fearing poor crops next summer. Up here in the mountains it seems that if the soil does not receive a good deal of moisture before the seed is sown it does not retain sufficient from the summer rains to make a good crop. It rains very hard here in summer but runs off the terraced mountain sides where most of the farming is done. Snow that lays for some time and gradually melts soaks into the ground and the moisture is retained to stimulate the growth of the crops. There has been a good deal of sickness in and about Liao Chou this winter. “Flu” has been worse here than it was last year. About fifty of our school boys have had it and were under the care of the doctors of the Mission Hospital. One boy died. Five of our school girls , have had it but are well again. Many I people o,f the city have come to the hospital and not a few died preferring not to come to us. There is still a great deal of suspicion and prejudice against our doctor’s methods of treating diseases but are glad each year to note changes along this line. This past year has been an exceedingly busy one for some of us, for we have just about completed and are now occupying the “Sweitzer” Memorial Girl’s School” buildings. The large administration building, long row of dormitories including bath room and laundry rooms along with gatehouses, etc., are nearly finished, the superintending of which has re- । cuired a great deal of time and en- : ergy. This plant is the donation of Mrs. Eliza Sweitzer of Waterloo, lowa, in memory of her husband, deceased. The administration building contains a large assembly room, four class booms, office, book-room, and guest room and library combined. The dining room, kitchen, store J rooms and furnace room occupy the ! basement. To find ourselves in such commodious and convenient buildings is a decided change from the small crowded quarters we were in before. We also have been । able by the kindness of some ' friends in America to erect some play-ground apparatus. As we look at the school compound now we can scarcely realize we are in the interior of China but know that the blessings of God have been richly poured upon us, and desire that from the school may come forth young women to become a blessing to His Kingdom, and to China. Great changes are taking place in China in which the province Shansi

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Remembers Home Town Friends. The following greeting from a former resident, Mrs. Virda Shoe-maker-Crites, will be of interest to her many old friends here, and the church of which both her parents. Mr. and Mrs.-George Shomaker, were charter members, will appreciate tn* substantial token of her good will and earnest wish for the success of the organization so dear to the hearts of those good people who have passed on to their reward. Chicago, 111., March 8, 1920. Dear Friends: The Walkerton postoffice would have been deluged with letters if T had written every time I’ve thought of you and all my other friends there, but it’s so easy to think that tomorrow one will have more time to write than today. Mr. Crites and I both had flu early in January, and it was some time before either of us felt well again. We have moved to other rooms; and today we heard that we can get a flat the first of May. Surely hope we can. for the profiteering isn’t all by the owners of apartment houses; the people who rent furnished rooms are at it too. Where we were on Prairie she pays SSO a month for an eight room flat, and May first will have to pay $65 a month for it; we have been paying her $52 a month for the parlor and alcove, and she wanted S7O now. Then we moved over on . 56th. third floor, parlor and parlor bed room, and so small we have to go into the parlor to change our mina, and we have to pay $55 a month; so the news that we may get a flat is surely good; it’s on the fourth floor, five rooms, $4 7.50, which of course is more than plenty, I think, but Chicago people are used to such prices. Will you please send the Independent to the office. Suite 900-20 East Jackson Boulevard; please be sure to put on “East”, as there’s an office building at 20 West. I have not had the paper for two weeks now, and of course miss it so much. The $25 in the check is for the Presbyterian Church; your faith has made it possible for it to go on, and may it continue always, and increase daily to become more and more of a benefit and blessing to the town and community. Best wishes to all my "other friends there. - With love, (Mrs. G. B. Crites) Virda. BETTER REGISTER AGAIN AND MAKE SURE Every voter in the state may be required to register for the general election this fall. This seems to be the opinion generally among attorneys and others who have made an examination of the registration law passed by the 1919 legislature. In enacting the new law a clause was inserted which provides for the repeal of all laws in conflict, which leaves the 1919 law the only one in force. It is also understood the fact that a man previously registered does not alter the situation. A person who is unable to appear before the registration board in person may sign and swear to an application, or have is certified to by two voters living in the applicant’s precinct and the application may then be delivered to the registration board either by messenger or mail.

is taking the lead. Governor Yin seems full of progressive ideas and seems determined to bring this province to almost an equal basis with one of the United States. More changes have been wrought in this past year than in ten proceeding ones. He is famous throughout China. The law has been strictly enforced against wearing of cues, and foot-binding of women, and an earnest attempt is being made to discontinue the smoking of opium as well as the using of the Japanese opium and morphine substitutes. Compulsory education of boys is already in vogue and an effort is being made in the same direction for girls. Governor Yin has declared he will not cease his efforts along this line till every man, woman and child from seven to forty can read. These conditions are opening up tremendous opportunities to every missionary and philanthropic worker in China and they are fraught with weighty responsibilities’ I had planned to get this message to you a month ago but did not succeed, but it is not too late to still wish you the joys of a happy New Year. May it be a prosperous one not only for us personally but for the Great Cause for Good everywhere! I wish to join with you in the joy of having our Editor back at his post for through his kindness the “News” comes to my desk about every week. Sincerely Yours. Winnie E. Cripe.

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NOTES OF INTEREST ABOUT OUR SCHOOLS General The Philomathean Literary Society will give a program Friday afternoon. The school attendance for the past month has been as follows: Grade One — 93% Grade Two and Three 94% Grade Four 93% Grade Five and Six 92.6% Grade Seven and Eight 92.7% High school 95% Walkerton school average 93.7% Spelling contest resulted as follows: Sixth JTifth grade 98.3% Sixth grade 99.3% Seventh grade 98.4% Eighth grade 98.8% Ninth year 92.8% Tenth year 95.2% Eleventh year 95.5% Twelfth year 99.2% First honors were given to Miss Stover’s room. Average grade, 98.7%Mr. Short’s room average 98.6%. High school average 95.8%. Walkerton school average 97.6%. The Philomathean Literary Society elected new officers Thursday evening. The officers are: President, Walter Denaut; Vice-president. James Shockney; Secretary. Helen Goppert; Treasurer, Mary Place. Senior Class The date of the Senior play has been changed from April first and second to April eighth and ninth. Our Senior notes are quite limited for the reason that the Senior class reporter has been on a vacation for about three or four weeks. We hope she will soon return and realize the importance of her station. “Everything in its place is best; for It strengthens and supports the rest.” Junior Class Mary had a little horse, it’s head was wise as Caesar and everywhere that Mary went this pony went, to please her. It followed her to class one day r which was against the rule. Broman took it by the ear and lead it out of school. Now, Mary roams disconsolate, heart-broken and alone. Moral: She says. “If you’ve a pony dear, just keep it safe at home.” That warm weather we had once upon a lime, gave the Juniors spring fever and an intense desire to plav “hooky” and walk to North Liberty. “Who turned the picture up-side down in the English room? ‘ Don’t know.” Sophomore Class The old adage, “Sid/ Sopho rioK s.” has iow been changed by the Sophomore class of “’2O”, to “t’reserving Sophomores,” which was recently accounted for, when they endeavored to give their annual tyOur motte is, “Dominance of mind over circumstance.” The English II class has started debating. Some of the students were very much worked up over the debate Wednesday. Would the History II class know the “Pope,” if they saw him coming down the street? They ought to, for they have heard enough of him here lately. Freshmen Class Mr. Broman accuses Zoa of making a new kind of eyes, but we haven’t yet succeeded in naming them. Mary McCarty was absent last week. Ask Robert Worrell for information concerning “Katie.”

WALKERTON, INDIANA MARCH 18, 1920.

There seems to be a new species of birds in Indiana this spring, according to some of the drawings made by the Art class last Friday. LOCAL NOTES Coming two days, “Wives of Men” Monday and Tuesday March 22 and 23, admission 17 and 28c. Link Theatre, Walkerton. It-mlßwn Frank Barkley of Lakeville will be a candidate for the republican nomination for county commissioner for the Middle district. If you are particular about your Boys’ clothes. KOONTZ is showing all the popular styles, colors and mixtures. They are guaranteed. 1 t-m 18-wn. Mortgage exemptions may be filed between March 1 and May 3. Monday, May 3, is the last day for paying the spring installment of city and county taxes without the delinquent penalty being attached. Mothers’ pension laws, designed to make it possible for widowed mothers to give the'^hijdren an education. are now ib^U.ee in thirtynine States, Alaska and Hawaii. All this legislation has been passed since 1911. WANTED: Hundreds of good office positions are open in South Bend for the Business Trained. Begin preparation Now by the Home Study Plan and later enter the resident South Bend Business College, South Bend, Ind. Write for catalog. Road building in nearly all of the 92 counties in Indiana, is held up on account of it being impossible to sell bond issues. The bonds draw but 4Y? r r interest and it is now possible to buy Liberty bonds to yield about 5% %. For Easter-—Boys’ Dubbelbilt Suit, every Dubbelbilt suit guaranteed six months wear, without rip, hole or tear, at KOONTZ’S. It-ml Bwn. SPRING WHEAT SEED—For sale through B. I. Holser, Walkerton, or C. G. Wolf, North Liberty. First class recleaned, Indiana grown, Marquis Spring Wheat $3.75 per bushel. 3t-al-wn. W. C. HARDER.' The old Singer plant in South Bend has been sold to the H. D. Lee Mercantile Co., of Kansas City, Mo., for $300,000. The buildings are now occupied by six different manufacturing firms. Improvements will be made on the plant. Outstanding bonds of the War Finance Corporation, to the amount of $115,000,000, will L t -<edeemed and retired on April 1, it is'-pfficially announced. These bonds were part o»f an issue of $200,000,000 sold by the War Finance Corporation to obtain funds for the Railroad Adminstration and individual lines which needed assistance from the Government. In a neighboring town one of their “beloved pastors” started a scheme to preach like Billy Sunday, and in his Sabbath’s discourse shouted: “Down on your knees, you infernal backsliders and hypocrites, hell is yawning for you.” Nearly all the men got up and walked out and the collection was spoiled. The pastor says he is eternally off that stuff now. There is but one Billy Sunday. Rural schools which have been closing short of the minimum school year of 120 days in the past, will be kept open this year, according to B. J. Burris, assistant superintendent of public instruction. State educational officials recently called attention to township trustees throughout the state to the practice of closing schools short of the legal year, and warned that action would be taken if the violations were repeated.

FROM A POOR BOY TO GREAT RAILROAD HEAD HENRY SHEARER ATTRIB!TES SI’CCESS TO ENVOI RAGEMEN’T OF SCHOOL TEACHER. The folowing clipping from a recent issue of the Michigan City News, concerning General Superintendent Henry Shearer of the Michigan Central railroad company, recalls the circumstances of his phenomenal rise from a poor boy up to his present high position. When J. A. Jones, father-in-law of the writer, well remembered as superintendent of the Walkerton schools from 1880 to 1883, went from here and assumed charge of the schools at Galien, Mich., he was especially impressed by the rugged earnestness of a poorly dressed, awkward boy of his school. This boy, Henry Shearer, now one of the greatest railroad authorities in the country, often speaks of those days and attributes his success in life due largely to the personal interest and encouragement given him by his teacher. .1. A. Jones. Although he did not live to see the grt at success of his pupil, yet he felt coi fident that the boy was built for gr‘ at achievements and would ultimately accomplish them. Rumors were about the city Sunday to the effect that Henry Shearer, general superintendent of the Micnigan Central railroad company, had resigned his position to enter a high salaried post with the Ford company. The News at once communicated with Mr. Shearer, and yesterday received a message from him upon his return to his office in Detroit from a trip to New York. Mr. Shearer states that he has no intention of leaving the services of the Michigan Central railroad. Mr. Shearer formerly resided in Michigan City. Some 20 years ago he was local commercial agent for the company. His advancement since that time has been notable and he is today one of the best known railroad heads in the country. See Lon Rogers. Walkerton, for your decorations. 2t-m2swn. “A Day’s Pleasure” at the Link Theatre. Walkerton, Saturday and Sunday. It-mlßwn. Hon. George Y. Hepler, one of St. Joseph county’s well known farmers, was in town Thursday. Mr. Hepler has decided to enter the race for the democratic nomination for congress. He has served three terms in the state legislature. The ladies of the Presbyterian church will give an Easter pastry sale on April 3. at W H. Smith’s office. Cakes, pies, rolls and home baked goods of all kinds, salads', chicken, noodles, etc., good things for your Easter dinner. 3t-a2w. A mammoth tabernacle is being erected in South Bend opposite the Vandalia depot for use in the evangelistic campaign to open April 11, Bob Jones, the noted evangelist, will speak twice daily in the tabernacle. The meetings are to continue five we eks. Onion Growers—Entire equipment of onion machinery, crates, drills, seeds, etc., of Valley View’ .farm to be sold at auction March 23. 100 pounds fine seed, one year old but high germination. See advertisement elsewhere. W. C. HARDER. Andy and Enoch Morrison have moved to the D. W. Place farm at Kankakee. A silo will be built and they will have more room for the stock they intend to feed. A few years ago they could have hauled their possessions on a wheel-barrow. Now they are .fully equipped to run one of the best 400 acre farms around here. Being on the square and the use of an alarm clock has accomplished this.

THE DEATH RECORD I Harbaugh. Laura Frye, youngest daughter of Mrs. Margaret Frye, was born in Owen county, Ind., August 3, 1885. Always of delicate health, when 12 years of age, her mother brought her to the north hoping to benefit her health. She made her home with her aunt, Mrs. Clabaugh. until her marriage *o Oliver Harbaugh on April 30. 1904. To this union eight children were born, Bernice, Ruth, Levi, Delbert, Harley, Leota, Dorotha and a daughter dying at birth. Soon after her marriage she. with her husband accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the County Line Brethren church. Os late years she was unable to attend the services of her church as she would have liked to do, but she always took an interest in its work. She was taken sick last September while on a visit to her old home in Oxven county, and never regained health. She expressed a wish to live just to rear her children and bore her suffering with Christian fortitude and passed peacefully to her heavenly home Saturday afternoon March 6. 1920, aged 34 years, 7 months, 3 days. She leaves her aged mother, her husband, children, one sister, Mrs. J. V. Write of Crosswell, Tenn., one brother, Albert Frye, of South Bend, and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the East House conducted by Rev. James Kessler. Burial in the Fair cemetery. Mangus. The infant daughter of Charles and Iva May Mangus died Wednesday, March 15, 1920, aged one month and one day. The burial was in the North Liberty cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Mangus lost two children a few months ago with the flu, both parents being ill with the disease and unable to attend the burial of their little ones. They have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. CROP RESERVES IN INDIANA The reserves of corn in Indiana on March 1, were more than 10,000,-' 000 bushels greater than last year, ami wheat reserves were more than 1,0<>0.000 bushels greater, according to rhe report of the co-operative crop j reporting service for Indiana, issued March 10. The total for oats, however, shows a decrease <\f approximately 12.000.000 bushels as com- ; pared with last year and barley shows a decrease of about 100,000 bushels, although the percentage of all grains shipped out of the counties where grown is considerably less than the ten-year average. Farm land shows an increase of $25 per acre over last year and $4 7 per acre over the value in 1916. R. Riley went to Epworth hospital this week for treatment. This is Boys’ week at KOONTZ'S, the tig boys’ store. See his ad. It-m 18wn. Mrs. Howard Smith’s mother from Cass county has been visiting her several days. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Martin, of near Hamlet, visited in town and vicinity i Wednesday. Mrs. D. B. Bradley and children went to Chicago Friday to visit a couple of weeks with her parents. Worth J. Leßoy has sold his cottage and lot on Avenue G to Chas. Worrell. The consideration was $1,200 Smart style, sturdy fabrics, reasonable prices, but above all guaranteed six months service in Boys’ Dubblelbilt Suits. KOONTZ’S. 1 t-m 18-wn. If you want to learn how to have one whole day of pleasure see Charlie Chaplin Saturday and Sunday. Admission 15 and 20c at the Link Theatre, Walkerton. It-inlßwn If your battery doesn’t seem to perform as it should, don’t neglect it, let us locate and remove the cause The Quality Vulc. and Battery Co. 1 door north of the Independent. *t-mlSw. Let your boys grow up in Dubblebilt clothes, double seat, double knee, double elbows, rain proof. KOONTZ’S. It-nilßwn The undersigned will sei’ at public auction at Bert McDaniel’s place in Walkerton Saturday, March 27, commencing at 10 a. m.. nine head or horses, eight head of cattle, 9 head of hogs, 60 brown Leghorn chickens, farming implements and other articles. 6 months time without interest if paid when due. 4 per cent off for cash. Monroe Steiner. Auc.. J. P. Tavlor, Clerk. bert mcdaniel—john bell

FMHS ORGANIZE SHIPPING ASSOCIATION Farmers and stock-iAisers cf this xicinity have organized a shippers’ organization. They met at the State Bank of Walkerton Tuesday afternoon and completed the organization. The following officers were elected: h George Blaine, president; I. W. Place, vice-president; W. W. Pkz secretary-treasurer; shipper, W. E. Bierly. The members will ship all stock mrough the associatioa,, vlimtriaTlng" the middle man. All members of this association or of the Farmers’ Federation who have stock to ship should notify Mr. Bierly. THE INDIANA HOME SPECIAL Will be operated over the New York Central lines, in India la, March 15 to April 16, 1920. The object of this train is to stimulate a greater use of modern equipment in farm homes. It is operated wholly in the interest of Indiana people. The train consists of four passenger coaches equipped with modern water, lighting and power systems. There will be feature exhibits showing practical equipment for the kitchen, laundry, bathroom, and dairy room as well as suggestions on home furnishings. A special corps of lecturers and demonstrators will accompany the train—there will be no advertising or selling. Your co-operation is solicited in this state-wide campaign for better equipping and modernizing of Indiana homes. Arrange for a party of your friends and neighobrs to visit the Indiana Home Special. The train will be run under the auspices of Purdue University in cooneration with the State Home Econemics Association, the Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations, and the New York Centrial lines. The train will he in Walkerton « _ the L. E. & W. Wednesday, March 24, at 1:30 to 4:00 p. m. Everybody welcome. News cf the Churches Methodist Episcopal Mid-Week services, Thursday 7:30 p. m. Bible school, 9:30 a. m. Claude Houser Sup’t. Preaching, 10:45 a. m. Sermon theme, "Religious Education.” Junior Epworth League, 2:30 p. m. Epworth League,j6:3o p. m. topic, “Christian Principles In Industry.” Preaching, 7:30 p. m., sermon theme, “The Choice of Two Ancients.” Special selections by choir. Passion week services will be held from March 2.8 to Easter Sunday. April 4th. An Easter program—“ New Life” —will be given by the children at the Sunday school hour Easter morning. The choir will give a cantata at । the evening preaching hour. A welcome for all. W. W. CLOUSE, Pas or. EXEMPTION AFFIDAA ITS Now is the time to prepare them, and save the amount of your exemption, on your 1920 taxes. It is nor necessary for you to go to YOUR COUNTY seat to have this done. I PREPARE THEM FOR YOU AT MY OFFICE, for lands in St. Joseph. Marshall. LaPorte and Starke counties and SAVE YOU THE EXPENSE OF THE TRIP. J. WILLIS COTTON. Office over State Bank o.f Walkerton. 3t-mlB-wp Dianioml Tires and Tubes We have a new line of Diamond tires and tubes at attractive prices. Other standard makes. The Quality Vulc. and Battery Co. 1 door north of the Independent. 2t-ml Bw. MEAT PRICES. Beef steak, per lb. 25c. Beef roast, per lb. 17c. Beef stew, per lb. 15c. Veal roast, per lb. 20c. Veal stew, per lb. 15c. The above prices are for cash only. Phone orders to 155 on Tuesdays and Fridays. Meat will be delivered in Walkerton on Wednesdays and Saturdays. m4-tf-w. CLAUDE STULL.

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