Walkerton Independent, Volume 49, Number 9, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 August 1923 — Page 1

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BUICK INTRODUCES NEW 1924 MODELS Fourteen New Body Styles. Startling Advances In Power, # Control And Economy. With fifty per-cent more power claimed, for its famous valve-in-head six cylinder engine, its successful external brakes extended to four wheels in both sixes and fours, a specially designed carburetor that is heralded as a wonder, and literally dozens of other developments, major an,d minor, Buick proves that its engineering staff has been very much “on the job.” The thousands who are certain to see these cars in the leading centers this week will first observe a change in body lines. A more modish appearance, even than the 1923 Buick, has been accomplished by a departure in radiator and hood contour on both open and closed bodies. This applies to both the six and four cylinder models, of which there are 14 body styles. There will be new head lamps, nickeled radiator on the sixes, water tight hood hinge, open hood support newly (designed crown fenders, a more effective weather-proof windshield strip, operating instruments conforming in design to the headlamps, flush ventilator, new dual apron and a heavier and better looking gasoline tank. It will next be noted that a two to four inch longer wheel base on the six cylinderchassis has created more room iru- both the front and rear compartments, thus affording greater comfort to both driver and passenger and coupled with an improved spring suspension, easier riding qualities. The finish is exceptfpnaly fine, even for Buick, and the appointments unusually complete The extension to all four wheels of the highly successful Buick external brakes is a feature that, it is announced, has been in process of development for a period of years and recently subjected to more than 150,000 miles of hard and varied road tests. These brakes enable the car to be brought to a standstill much more quickly and smoothly , thus affording an added factor of safety inestimable in its advantages. The brakes are operated by a light pressure on the foot pedal. The factory organization gives its complete approval to this feature as perfected and in no sense experimental. Another outstanding factor is the improved lubrication of the engine, here are new cup-top push rods and the rocker arms, valve stems and springs, connecting rod bearings are all automatically lubricated. The foregoing are merely “the high spots” in the 192 4 Buick, the minor improvements and refinements of the line being, in the aggregate scarcely less interesting and epochal. And thru it all basic Buick ideas of construction have been rigidiy adhered to, ampl’fied marvellously, but in no Instance discarded. THE NEWS Os THE CHURCHES United Brethren Church. Sunday school 9:30. At 10:30 Dr. J. E. Shannon, Secretary of Evangelism, Dayton, Oht&, will preach. He is one of the prominent men of the church, an oratoi of some note, and especially strong in the evangelistic field. A cordial invitation is extended to all, to the morning service. Instead of the evening service In the church, the congregation will unite in the union services, at the Pilgrim Holiness tabernacle, where Dr. Shannon will speak at 7:45. The services of the evening will be under the auspices of the Pilgrim Holiness church. These meetings are growing in attendance and interest. Ladies Aid meeting Thursday afternoon at the church. Come prepared to quilt. Praver meeting Thursday evening at 7:30, Rev. J. W. Lower, Pastor. -’•ethodist Episcopal Church Rev. J. Waltei Neil, Pastor. Next Sunday morning the Sunday school meets at 9:30 o'clock. At 10:30 o’clock there will be (divine worship* and Dr. Lundry will preach. Let there be a good attendance ai these services. In the evening, we join in the union out-door services at the Pilgrim Holiness church, where Dr. Shannon, a minister in the United Brethren church, will deliver the sermon. Between the hours of 11:30 and 12:30 a. m. on Aug. 12, there will be held an election of one lay deir I gate and one reserve lay delegate to the forthcoming lay electoral conference. All members of the church are urged to attend this meeting anil vote for the ones they desire to represent the church.

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Corporation Taxes Due Before July 31 To avoid penalty, returns and payment must be made on or before July 31, 1923, of the miscellaneous taxes, the special tobacco tax and the special tax on the use of boats, pro vi,ded by the Revenue Act of 1921. Capital stock tax returns also must be made on or before the same date payment being required within 10 days after notice and demand by the Collector. The Revenue Act provides that "every domestic corporation shall pay annually a special excise tax with respect to carrying on or ,doing business, equivalent tosl for each sl. 000 of so much of the fair average value of its capital stock for the precedrjng year ending June 30 as is in excess of SSOOO. In estimating the value of capital stock the surplus and undivided profits shall be include^. Every domestic corporation shall make a return on form 707 even though the law may indicate that it is exempt from tax. The question of exemption is one for determination by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Turkey Creek Road To Open August 6 Construction work on the new Turkey Creek road in St. Joseph county was finished last week and the highway will be opened to the public on August 6, according to an announcement from South Bend. Th<e new concrete road will give Bremen people a new route to South Bend, byway of Wyatt, from which point the pavement runs all the Why into the city. The roa/i which leaves South Bend at, Miami street, will be of convenience to tourists who are traveling north and south, furnishing a fine detour from the Michigan road, which is being paved between LaPaz and South Bend. It is understood that the Michigan road, which is closed now between Lakeville and LaPaz, will be opened to the public about Aug. 1. The contractor, who is working on the Mishigan road has moved to a point about three miles north of ■Lakeville and the work is being carried on south Into Lakeville. AUGUST PROMISES SEVERE STORMS Little Dry Weather Expected During Month, Says Y e llowbank Weather Man The month of August,which makes or spoils a good corn crop, is here. During July we have read of both droughts and floods, yet we have fared very well. Our record this year for July compared with Jufy in 1922 is as follows: Fair 22 andl9; cloudy, 1 and 0; partly cloudy,B and 12; rainfall, 5.89 and 3.36; maxi-, mum temperature, 97 and 92; minimum temperature, 57 and 45; days over 90 degrees, 11 and 4. August this year should bring us several severe storm periods. From two to five make up tne first periqd, having moon on equator Ist, last quarter on 4th, with a quadrature of Jupiter with the sun on the 3rd. I believe I said once before that a quadrature of Jupiter isthe strongest quake cause known, yet because there is not much other disturbing planetary influence our old earth may not rock. Watch and see. Mercury again enters our weather and after the sth, more cloudy weather is to be expected. From 13 to 18 is the 2nd storm period. Moon is new on the 12th and Ist qr. 18th, nearest the earth aiyi on equator the 15th, and moon, earth and Mersury in a strainght line on the 13th. Watch results. Again, following the eclipse on the 26th, we have several strong causes, therefore we do not look for much of a dry, hot, dusty, sultry spell in August, when the corn rolls at 10 a. m. and the birds refuse to sing and the flies are awful and you don’t feel like “doing nothing.” Boys and Girls Get Busy. Any one getting two or three new subscriptions to the South Bend News Times will receive a kqdak free. For subscription blanks call at W. S. Rhodes’ residence. Community Club. The Woman's Community’ Club , will hold their last midsummer meeting thts week. Friday, Aug. 3, at the home of Mrs. Willard Place. Meet at the club rooms at 2 p. m., where autoes will be provided for all.

WALKERTON, INDIANA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 2,1923.

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GREYS SMOTHER LYDICK TIGERS Sotomas Pitches <i To O Game On l.<ocal Lot. Stillwell Here Next Sunday. The newly reorganized Walkerton Greys continued their winnings last Sunday when they took into camp the much tooted Lydick Tigers by ( a score of 6 to 0. The visitors must have had an off day as they ] displayed very little knowledge of the game or skill in executing it. Solomas performed for the Greys , and put up his usual good style of i game. He was ably supported by Nusbaum behind the bat. Stroup an,d Dundee were battery for the visitors. Features of the game included two base clouts by Derf and Nusbaum. Next Sunday the fast Stillwell team comes here for a game. These boys have been playing good ball for several seasons and have a strong combination that is hard to beat. Managers Shultz and Wolfe are confident, however, that the locals will give them a good run for their money. Walter Reunion One hundred and twenty-three persons attended the second annual reunion of the Walter family at Centennial park, Plymouth, Sunday, July’ 28. The oldest person present was Emsley Caudle of Plymouth, 78, and the youngest was Erma Jane Walter, eight weeks; David Walter, 74, of Walkerton, was the oldest Walter present. Officers chosen were: President, John Hilliard, of Plymouth; vicepresident, Elmer Richard, of Lakeville; secretary, Mrs. Warren Bunch, of Lakeville; treasurer, Howard Walter, of South Bend. Some of the members tried to find -whether there was any relationship between them and the other Walter family’ that held their reunion at the park two weeks ago. They were not able to establish any relationship, but some of the other Walter families believe there is a relationship. So long as their mutual identity remains unestablished they will continue to hold their reunions apart. David Walter of Walkerton, offered prayer at the dinner table, and made an address at the business meeting held after dinner, next reunion will be held at the same place the last Sunday in July. The 1924 auto license plates have been issued to various sections of the state, we are informed- The new plates have a black background with crimson figures. With the new plates going into effect January 1, auto owners wifill also be obliged to pay the new license fee, the law for which was passed by’ the last general assembly. PUBLIC SALE On Thursday, Aug. 16, I will sell at my’ place, three miles south and one mile west of South Bend, one mile north of Nutwood, at 1 o’clock p. m., 10 head of good dairy cattle. 1 work horse, 2 hogs and some farming implements. Wm. Anderson.

Remonstrate Against School House Bonds A remonstrance was filed last week to the proposed bond issue as determined upon by the HamletDavis School Corporation, for the purpose of remodeling and otherwise j improving the joint school building] in Hamlet and the Lawrence school ' building in Davis township. This । remonstrance declares the bond «>sue ! would be unwise, unnecessary and excessive. i It now becomes necessary that the , state board of tax commissioners hold a public hearing in the near fu- , ture upon the question of the propos|ed issue . Here is another case where a stranger to the community and its netyis will say whether or not certain improvements shall be made.-Starke County Democrat. Kankakee Defeats the Donaldson Dodgers Kankakee played the Donaldson team Sun,day. It was a closely contested game al the way thru, with the River boys having a shade the better of it. In the 9th inning, the score stood 3-3, and in the extra frame. Garb hit a long fly to leftfield which was caught, but allowed Singleton to score from third on it and bring in the winning run. Batteries: Singleton and Harness for Kankakee and Johnson and Whitsell for the visitors. Singleton allowed 11 hits to Johnson's 7. In the game with the LaPorte Giants, the visitors never had a Chance and lost the game 13 to 6 Singleton Shanks and Garb were the heavy hitters, fORD CAR HITS STEARNSKNIGHT FROM REAR The Ford service truck of the Walkerton Telephone Co., driven by George Masterman, hit a big StearnsKnight touring car in the rear, as it slowed down to make a curve in i the road in front of Otto ^v.imeltz' ' house., three miles north of town, Thursday forenoon. The Ford suffered a battered radiator, broken windshield and left front fender, while the fenders and tail light of the other car were damaged. The Stearns-Knight car was driven by F. A. Chase , 211 S. Lombard Ave.,Chicago, w'no was accompanied by his wife, two daughters and Mrs. Doty, the mother of Mrs. Chase. Mr. Chase was driving thru from New’ Carlisle to Donaldson, where he was going to look after some lands, and had slow’ed dow r n to about 12 miles per hour, to make the turn, claiming that he signaled the Ford w’hich had been following (him for two miles. Masterman, not seeing the signal, ran into him from the rear. The damaged cars came on in to Walkerton wthere the necessary repairs w’e.re made. Dr. Thixtun was called to examine the occupants of the cars and found them unhurt* thoughly badly shocked by the accident. In this age, a wise chicken doesn’t cross the road. Lots of people are like some theories--they just will not work.

NATIONAL POLITICS GET EARLY START Davis, BHllant Lawyer, Ix»oms Up As Dark Horse Possibility Politics are buzzing despite fa- ’ vorite candidates’ efforts to avert development of premature booms. Booms, by the way, which would burn up a great deal of their folI lowers’ enthusiasm before it could ]be employed effectively when it would count most-at the party conventions. Sen. Hiram Johnson's return from Europe and his address at New York Pres. Harding’s return from Alaska and Ids Pacific coast speeches; the election of Farmen-Labor Sen. Magnus Johnson from Minnesota; ana Wm. G. McAdoo s call and dinnai with former President Wilson; alt furnish food for a great deal of pollitical speculation during the last ten days. When politics are in the air, discussion follows some very interesting paths. The presence of National Editorial Association members in New York last week gave political leaders the opportunity to feel the pulse of the country as to sentiment and possibilities Comment and views naturally turned to compromise candidates, particularly in the Democratic party, where leaders think John W. Davit* of West Virginia looms a strong "dark horse - ’ for the nomination. Davis a Brilliant Lawyer. Conceded to be one of the most brilliant men ever suggested for the presidency. Mr. Davis has a national and international background equaled by few’ candidate possibilities. He is at present head of the American Bar Association. Before Mr. Davis’ appointment as Councellor General of the Department of Justice several years ago. he was a congressman from West Virginia. He was chairman of the Judiciary Committee in the i House of Representatives, a remark?able speaker and personally very popular. ’ He left the Department of Justice to become American Ambassador to Great Britain during the Wilson administration Since” leaving the government service, Mr Davis has been active in the legal profession, making his home in Nexv York. Among his clients is the banking house of J. P. Morgan and Co. of Wall Street. He is also General Counsel for the Associated Press and attorney for the New’ York Times. Nomination of Mr. Davis in 192 4 •is within the possibilities of a deadlock. U. B.’s Enjoy Picnic At Michigan City Wednesday The United Brethren church held their annual picnic at Michigan City Wednesday. A good represenetation of the membership started from Walkerton in automobiles about 9 o’clock, their baskets well filled and everybody ready for a good time. Some took a swim in the lake, others road the roller-coaster or played in the sand, and all enjoyed the day. At noon a picnic dinner was served in the park.

Assessment Figures for Townships Will Stand St. Joseph County is assessed on a more equal basis than most of the other counties of the state, was the announcement made by the state board of tax examiners at Indianapolis, when County Assessor, I. A. Finch was called before them a few days ago, along with assessors from all the other counties, to go over the township assessments.. No recommendations were ma/le by the board for any adjustments in St. Joseph County. The average assessments here are among the highest in the state. The average assessment for automobiles in this county is $340, whereas in Allen county it is only S2OB. Tne assessor of the latter county was ordered to increase the rate substantially. C. M. Lounsberry, a representative of the state tax board, went over the assessments of corporations in South Bend at assessor Finch's office this week. He elected 18 corporations which will be ordered to appear for rehearings of their assessment rates in August, with a view to probable increases being made. AH Methodist Rally tor St. Joseph County An All-Methodist Rally for the Methodists of St. Joseph county will bo held at Potawatomi Park, South Ben,d, on Wednesday, Aug. 8. A varied program, suited for all who atend, is being worked out by the several committees charge. Beginning at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, there will be two addresses delivered, and recreational stunts for the children. Dr. A. E. Hughes President of Evansville College, will be one of the speakers. Others in elude Mr. Beecher, an attorney and prominent layman in the church, of Peru, Ind., Mr. Morris W. Ehnes of Chicago, and Bishop Leete of Indianapolis. It is planned that each church will send a large delegation. Each family wdl provide its own picnic supper and each church will group together for tho meal. WOULD PREVENT USE Os SCHOOLS Greene Township Tax-payers Petition For Injunction To Prevent School Houses A new development in the school war in Greene township, this county, came to light last Friday, when a petition was filed in Superior Court No. 1 for an injunction against Arthur D. Ort as school trustee of j Greene township ti prevent his using the eight district schools for the attendance of pupils for school purposes. According to the complaint filed by a number of tax payers of + he township, a survey of the school buildings and grounds was made by representatives of the State Board of Health and an orfi ** r condem^Rig eacn of the buildings numbered from one to eight was enteied April 4 on the grounds that the buildings were unsanitary and threatened the life and health of the pupils. The fault of the buildings, *t is sai/i, la F in the original plan of construction and not in anything that could be remedied by repairs. Heat, light, toilet and cloak room facilities were said to be insufficient, and there was not proper ventilation An appeal was entered from the order of the board of health by the school trustee, but it was not heajd. Now. it is claimed, Ort has gone a- ■ head with repays on the buildings contrary to the order of the board of health. Such repairs it is said, will not in any way alter the buildings so as to make them more suitable for school purposes. The complaint, made by members of the state health boarjd and Alex Rupel as a taxpayer in and for Green township, asks for a permanent injunction preventing the defendant. Arthur D. Ort, from using or attempting to use the district schools of Greene township. Two hundred and seventy-four children are affected in the controversy. Notice: Onion Growers. Growers anticipating purchase ot Onion crates should communicate with Indiana Box Co., East Chicago, Indiana. See these crates on display at C. E. Houser’s hardware, Walkerton. Prices quoted on request. 1 wnlm2 4tf A lot of men think the world is haifd on them because they can't land a soft birth.

RED UPRISINGS PROVE J FIZZLE No Serious Disturbances in An> Part of Country. BERLIN PARADES BROKEN UF Such Indoor Meetings as Were Held Pass Entirely Without Incident— Government Naturally Strengthened by the Fiasco. Berlin, July 30.—The Communists promise of a “Red Sunday” for Ger many—a Sunday that would menace the Fascisti and bourgeoisie n nd perhaps result in the overthrow of th< Cuno government—proved a very pah pink Sunday. Five are dead and twenty or more injured, but as Germany gauges het “days of protest and <(e.iionstration,’ tiiis represents a very light toll. In Berlin, Frankfort, Dresden, Bres lau and Munich the demonstration! were almost complete fizzles. The proclamation of President Ebert anc Chancellor Cuno, announcing the in stallation of energetic reform meas ures to relieve the population, calmec the people and robbed the Reds of • great deal of their thunder. U. B. Ladies Aid Meet At DeMeyer Cottage Mrs. Leona DeMver, president of the U. B. Ladies Aid, was hostess to the society last Thursday at her cozy cottage at Koontz Lake. At the noon hour, more than forty guests partook of a sumptuous pot-luck dinner. A business session was he’d in the afternoon when the following officers were elected :Presi/i ent, Mrs. Leona DeMyer; Vice-Presi,dent, Mrs. Mina McDaniel; Secretary, Mrs. Fannie Reeded; Treasurer, Mrs. Nellie Smith;Mite-Box Treasurer, Mrs. Bert Masterman; Press Correspondent, Mrs. J. W. Lower. Four new members were added to the list. The society, under the excellent leadership of Mrs. DeMyer for the past two years, has worked nobly, providing a home for the pastor, aiding in the current expenses and at the present time, is placing a new carpet in the church. They begin the work of another year with a hopeful determination to accomplish greater things for the church and the Kingdom. Reiss’ Clothing Store Will Hold Big Sale The Reiss' Clothing Stores located in Walkerton, Knox and North Judson, are holding one of the biggest sales in the history of the firm. Mr. Gus Reiss, owner of the chain of stores, says that the gigantic clearance sale, for such it is, is put on for the purpose of selling quickly summer merchandise and some winter clothing also. In urder to make room for the new fall and winter stocks which will soon be coming in. The sales, which were held in Knox and North Judson, came a week earlier than the one in the Walkerton store, which opens Fri- ■ day, Aug. 3, and cont nues for ten days. The management has arranged to give a radio set away free to the lucky person whose name comes out of the barrel first on the draw. Every visitor to the stoie is allowed to deposit his name once, an,d then for each 50-cent purchase he may again put his name in the barrel and increase his chances of being the lucky one. Mr. Reiss has advertised the sale ■ well, having had 12,000 large b Ils printed by the Independent-News Co., for all over the territory, in addition to newspaper space. Just Human, That’s AH Sometimes the editor of a paper is criticised because some legitimate item of news has been omitted. The critics do not stop to remember that an editor is human-that the Lord only blessed him with one pair of eyes, with a like number of ears, with one tongue, two hands and a couple of feet, an,d that he is not even gifted with second sight. Add to that the limitation of only being able to be in one place at a time, and you have a fair conception of the average editor-just a plain citizen like yourself. If you have a legitimate piece of news, the editor of this paper will be sure to hear of it f you tell him. The other fellow may forget to do so. You get out of life just what you put into it; it is not so with an oil well.

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