Walkerton Independent, Volume 49, Number 10, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 August 1923 — Page 1

VOLUME 49 1 “ T ??* < / Co. Inc., at Walkerton Ind.

THOUSANDS VIEW EUNERAL CORTEGE Citizens for Many Miles Around Gather At Walkerton to Pay Homage to Nation’s Late Chief. The citizens of Walkerton and those of the nearby towns and cities who gathered here Monday afternoon an,d waited into the evening to catch a fleeting glance of the Funeral train that bore the remains of their beloved President Harding, realize a little more vividly now than they did before, that the nation’s chief has in fact been taken from them and numbered among those passed to the great beyond'. The news, that' the President had died, became a reality to the great throng, as they stood with bared heads and sad hearts and watched the flower bedecked irain that bore the remains of their president, pass by. Fully six thousand people in SOO automobiles from South Bend, North Liberty, Hamlet, Knox and many other towns had gathered at the little station and along the tracks to pay their last sad respects for their departed president and to show sympathy for her who kept silent vigil beside the guarded casket. The large crowd began to.assemble along the B. & O. tracks shortly after noon and continued to grow in numbers as the evening sun disappeared in the west, and the scheduled time of the funeral train drew near. Due t the fact that large crowds of people had gathered at every hamlet, village and city thru which the funeral train passed, its speed was cut down and the train delayed several hours. The first report that it would arrive at 4:40 was changed to 6:45, then to 8:30 but it was 10:00 o’clock before it finally arrived. It was thought by many that the train w’ould be forced to stop at Walkerton to take water but when atlast the word was received that the train ha<d stopped at Wellsboro, 14 miles west of Walkerton, for water, the last hope of the assembled multitude that the train might stop left; yet there was no disintegration. The people were there to pay their homage. For hours, the anxious crowd had waited and when, at last the head light of the engine was seen as it rounded’a slight curve in the tracks a few miles out of town, a deep, silent hush fell on the assembled populace as they turned their eyes toward the approaching train. Slacking their pace to about 30 miles per hour the train drew into town and passed down thru the long lane of eager watchers. In one of the front cars could be seen a detachment of soldiers, sailors and marines forming the guard of honor. In another car flowers and floral decorations were observed. The rear car was the cynosure of all eyes. Through the open windows of the brilliantly lighted compartment could be seen the casket in which lay the nation s fallen chief surrounded by an honor guard of soldiers, sailors and marines and surmounted by a small wreath of flowers. Directly following the train of sorrow was an extra engine, ready for use in case of emergency. The engine and its tender were decorated with black and purple bunting, as was the rear of the observation car which bore the body of the late president. As the train passed, a detachment of boy scouts, 75 in number, from South Bend, Grovertown and Walkerton, broke into the strains of one of the PresMent’s favorite hymns, “My Country Tis of Thee.” Although all of the streets lead- j ing to the B. & O. station and the Liberty highway and all vacant lots ■ adjoining the right-of-way were I crowded with cars, yet, thrtf the excellent work of the local traffic of- j ficials. Marshall Brinley, and Deputy j Sheriff, Jess Wolfenbarger, assist- j ed by several South Bend detectives ‘ and police, the large crowd dispersed in very good order without accident. The railroad station had been beautifully decorated with the national flag and bunting draped in mourning by local officials, and bright red torches burned along the track as the moving shrine passed thru the town, bearing its nation's dead on to the Capitol citj and ;o its final resting place at Marion. Ohio. The South Bend News Times said in its report of the memorable occasion at Walkerton, “But small on the map of the country. Walkerton made history Monday by its heartfelt and thorough efforts to do

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whaj it could to ease the pathway of those upon whom the duty has come of bearing the nation’s dea,d to its eternal resting place.” Many Gather at Lapaz. Over 1,000 people gathered in the small town of Lapaz to pay their respect for the dead president. Crowds coming from Indianapolis, I’eru, South Bend, Plymouth, and Lakeville quietly waited from the early hours of the afternoon until shortly after 10 o’clock when the train bearing the casket containing the remains of him, whom the nation is honoring, passed. Among those who stood foremost in the 1 ne were the cadet corps from Culver Military Academy, who stood at attention for the passing of their |dead Commander-in-Chief, and dipped draped flags as an expression of their sorrow. The train did not slacken its speed but through the open windows of the brilliantly lighted compartment could be seen the casket surrounded by an honor guard of soldiers, sailors and marines. Mrs. Harding to Live On Farm Near Marion' President Harding’s widow- will make her future home at the farm of Dr. R. E. Sawyer, personal physician to the late chief executive, just outside of Marion, 0., according to an announcement in the Marion Tribune, a morning newspaper controlled by the same men who recently bought Mr. Harding’s interest in the Marion Star. The farm is known as “White Oaks,” and is one of the beauty spots of Marion. Millatd Hunt, who occupies the Harding home under lease, offered to immediately vacate, but Mrs. Harding refused to let him do so. That .8 the hme where the famous “front porch” campaign was held. — Overall Factory May Be Forced to Move Away There is a chance that the Walkerton Overall factory will be forced to moye away from he«e unless more efficient help can be secured, according to manager Max Paul. For some time the factory has experienced considerable difficulty in obtaining sufficient help to keep the ' plant working full force, with the result that production has been cut short and the business of the firm made to suffer. The management claims that unless they can get good, honest, efficient help—people who mean business in their work—the factory will move out or town. The present lease on the building, which is owned by the vfltizens Enterprise Co., an organization of Walkerton business men. expires the first of September and the Overall people are ready’ to renew the contract for the building if they can be assured of plenty of the right kind of help The factory gives employment to many women and girls and it would seem that the town and community should be ready and will/ng to support it. The factory will reopen next week under new management. Mr. Ike Krechefsky of Chicago, coming here to take the position formerly held by Mrs. Paul, who will be out of the factory. Persons desiring employment should make application at the factory. Town Installs New Electric Fire Siren Have you heard that big noise that sounds like a city fire department making a run to a burning apartment building? Well, that*^ our new fire warning siren. The siren, w’hich is a large one, has a 3-horse power motor attached to it, and is capable of sounding a warning that can he heard any’ place in Walkerton. It was recently purchased, by thq town council and installed by Marshal Brinley’ on top of the new town house. There will be two controls or alarm boxes, placed conveniently, so that anyone dis- : covering a fire at anytime, day or i night, can break the glass on the container and press the electric buti ton which w ill start the big siren at i oncn and spread the alarm. One Oi t these will be placed on a telephone j ■ pole at the corner of the Globe Cloth- , I iers’ store and the other in the tele- ■ phone office. The latter one is partij cularly well placed as the teephone । operator, who is on duty’ at all times, can take the report of a fire over the telephone, and then sound the siren at once, which will carl the firemen to the fire stati'on and also notify the people of the fire. It. is also the plan to sound the siren every day at 12 o’clock noon. The town council is to commended for their action in purchasing the ; new siren, and thus lessening the i fire hazard in Walkerton. The old ' fire bell which r ’4 was felt, was anti- ! quated. and ineflicent as a warning, will be disposed of by the council. Card of Thanks. I want to thank all my neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us with our threshing and othe« farm work this year on account of my broken collar bone. You were real neighbors and your acts of kindness will not soon be forgotten. Ray Stull.

WALKERfON, INDIANA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 9,1923.

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BOOZE TRUCK CAPTURED AT NORTH LIBERTY Officers Take Twenty-one Baivels of Beer, Two - u en ami Truck Into Custody. Twenty-ono 32-gallon barrels *of beer, two men and a 2 ton truck were taken into custody Tuesday afternoon at North Liberty by Sheriff Hanley after he ha<d been notified bj Marshall Hevel, who had stopped the truck and made the arrests. Elmer Leemon, who gave his address as 497 Moj' St., Hammond, Ind., the driver and self-admitted owner of the truck, and Alex Steiner, 728 W. Monroe st.. South Bend , who stated that he merely accepted a ride from Hammond to South Bend, were booked at the county jail on a chargeof transporting liquor illegally, and releaed on bonds of SIOOO each until the city chemist could examine the contents of the barrels and make reports. The truck first came under suspicion when it passed thru Hamlet on its way to South Bend. Two members of the Horse Thief Detective association of that town became suspicious of its cargo and started in pursuit of it. They were forced to drive 50 miles per hour in order to overtake the truck. They notified Marshall Hevel of its approach, who stopped Qt and held it until the sheriff and his deputies could come from South Bend

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I and take charge. The truck was taktwt to South Bend under escort where both men were bookefl on charges of transporting liquor. The liquor was removed to the jail and the truck taken into custody. \ Michigan City to Entertain Legion — Michigan City is making elaborate , preparations for the entertainment of the state convention of the American legion Sept. 10, 11 and 12. Fifteen j thousand visitors are expected. A citizens' committee is raising an en- j tertainment fund of SIO,OOO by pop- 1 ular subscription. The program for the three day meet will include a great industrial and military parade, an exhibition by a dozen flying ships from Rantoul field, display by naval ships and coast guards, boxing contests in the new SIOO,OOO concrete arena, aquatlo sports and trips through the beautiful dunes country. Forty bands and drum corps will play during the carnival of fun. Invitations have bet»n extended to Former Premier Lloyd George of England, who will be in this country at the time, to Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., to General Gourand. the lion of the Argonne, General Pershing and other celebrities to attend. »

MR. G. REAPER NAS BIG DAY ON SUNDAY Issues Warning to AH Automobile Dri'ers to “Watch Their Step’’ or puffer Results. By A. G. Lupton, • (Pres. Hoosier State Auto Ass’n.) “That’s knockin’ ’em off proper,” chuckled G. Reaper, the well-known , scythe-swinging expert, as he laid I off after a busy Sunday's work at ' railroad crossings. “Ha-ha! and a , couple of more ha-ha's!” he added as he mused over the day’s list of crossing smashes which horrify all right minded folk but which are all in the day's work with G. Reaper. “Let ’em come on,'" he continued musing, as he prepared to sharpen up his trusty bla,de on a piece of cylinder head casting which was conveniently at hand. “I’ll get ’em all if they don’t stop and look and listen. B’gosh I’ll get ’em if they do stop and look and then decide to try to beat me across. An,d besides, I’ll get a lot of other fellows who are trying to mix booze with gasoline, or who always jam the accelerator clear to the floor board. Yep, I’ll get ’em all, unless these so-call-ed humans begin to use that gellatinous substance believed to be underneath their scalp lock or toupe, as the case may be!” Mr. Reaper, whose first name by an odd chance is Grim, has just broadcasted some of his efficient work in Indiana and elsewhere: “Thirteen killed at two separate crossings by a single fast ’ train. Several killed or, maimed because of too much speed on public highways, especially running too fast in loose gravel/’ he quoted. “That’s going some for one day in the Hoosier state,, but he was busy all over the country and nicked off five at one swoop on Long Island, four more in Missouri, one in Vermont, and several other scattering reporting—and not all the day's returns in yet,” he added. “The worst of it is that 1 can’t lay off or take a nap. I gotta be busy everywhere because there are thousands of blind country road crossings in addition to the railroad crossings and I can’t leave ’em a single minute because there is apt to be a motorist just r’aring for a smash-up most any split-second and I’ve sure got to be ready to accommodats ’em. “I get a lotta fun out of the efforts of that Hoosier Auto Association which is preaching all the time to drivers to try to get them to be cautious. They sure give me a good laugh by putting up signs which read: “Slow, Dangerous Corner,” or “Slow, Dangerous Curve.” They thought they was pretty smart when they sponsored a bill and got it made into a state law making railwarning targets 300 feet back from each side of a crossing.” Notice: Onion Growers. Growers anticipating purchase of 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. wnlm24tf Get results! Use our Sale Ads.

Polk Township Polks Have Big Gathering Polk lownship residents from ail parts of North America gathered at the Kreighbaum landing at Koontz ■ Lake Sunday for the fifth annual * home coming. Between 300 and 400 were present. Enough eatables to feed Russia for two weeks were piled high on long tables at the noon hour and pot a person present suffered from undernourishment. The afternoon program consisted of some fine talks, some music and some fun. Among those who gave short talks were Henry Jarrel of Tyner, Prosecutor Alvin Marsh, U. S. Lemert, Frank Stanley of South Bend and Louis Schmeltz. The Ake orchestra of Walkerton furnished some good instrumental । and vocal music which proved enjoyable. Mrs. Vern Ake was the leader. Other member? were Mr. and Mrs. Loan Rogers and Miss Denaut. Good visits of old friends, many | of them long since moved from the ' county, made the afternoon memor- | able. Horseshoe pitching and boating helped to make the day interesting. The following officers were elected for next year: John Drake- —president. Orville Webb —vice-president. Carl Wolf —secretary. It is planned to have another township homo coming next year at about the same date. Stilwell. Puts Crimp In Walkerton Greys The fast Stillwell Sluggers came to Walkerton West Side baseball park last Sunday afternoon and put a crimp in the wining streak of the local Greys when they completely shut them off from the home plate an<d won by a7to 0 score. The locals seemed to be considerably off color, but at that, gave the visiting boys a real rub. Solomos, who w’as again on the mound for the Greys, did his part well, striking out eleven men, but weakened in the 7th, when the Sluggers touched him up for a few extra bases, which, coupled with some poor fielding, added three runs to the three, the LaPorte county lads had picked up during t»e Ist, 3rd. ami 4th innings. Nusbaum caught for Walkerton. Travis and Roush made a strong combination for Stillwell, which was hard for the locals to solve, as only Cripe and Solomos were able to get beyond the first sack in their effort to score. Next Sunday the Greys meet the Stillwell lads again, but on the Stillwell diamond. It is probable that Solomos and Cripe will be the local battery. *

ALL SET EOR BIGGEST INTER-STATE EAIR “PopV Geers, Headline Attraction For Big Five Day Fair, Aug. 21-25. On Tuesday, Aug. 21, the gates of the ninth Inter-State fair will open at Springbrook park, South Bend. ! For five glorious days, starting i Tuesday, and concluding Saturday, August 25, elaborate race programs, high-class stock, machinery, domestic and industrial exhibits, will be shown. Over SS,OOO in purses is offered for the race programs. Hundreds of fast trotters and pacers will be there including the star- of them all, Senardo, driven by “Pop” Geers, the veteran horseman, who will bring this fast pacer, as well as ten others from his noted stables. The best stock, cattle, horse, sheep and poultry displays in the history of the South Bend Fair is promised. With the date prior to the Indianapolis state fair, many of the exhibitors will visit South Bend first. The free attractions will be furnished by the Earl Kurtze Amusement company of Indianapolis and includes a wild west show, with bucking bronchos, wild steer riding, roping, cowgirls and daring feats of horsemanship. A troupe of trained goats, a daring baloon ascension, a thrilling high dive; band concerts daily, including the faxnous Studebaker band of 50 pieces, a fall style show with living models, and fireworks every evening are prominent on the entertainment program. “Death (’rossing” Claims Three More Victinig Sunday. The well known New Carlisle “Death Crossing” claimed three more motor victims and sent a fourth to the hospital severely ir- > jured, when train No. 6, N. Y. C-, ( struck a Velie touring car just east of New Carlisle last Sunday. The , dead are: Anton Hoffer. East Chicago: James Mahar and Edward Oppell, both of Brooklyn. N. Y. Chas. laKametn of East Chicago is in St. Joseph Hospital, South Bend, in a serious condition.

HARDING MEMORIAL SERVICES HERE ( itf.zens Asked to Show Respect For Departed President rroni 4 to 5 O’clock. The people of Walkerton and surrounding community are called upon to attend the Memorial services for the late President Warren G. Harding, Friday afternoon, between the hours of 4 and 5 o’clock at the Presbyterian church. This action came at the request of the new President Coolidge, who has set Friday as the day for the Harding memorials. The local ministerial association has arranged the program and the town council has asked that all business cease between the hours of 4 and 5 o'clock, and called upon all who can to attend the services and thus show their respect for the deI parted President. j The following program will be t carried out. Sifen; prayer. Prayer, Rev. L. R. Giroulx. Scripture reading. Rev. J. W. Niell. Song. “Lead Kindly Light.” Biography of Harding. Rev. J. W. Lower. Song. “Jesus, Savior, Pilot me.” Address, Rev. Niell. Song, “America.” The business houses will all close from 3:30 to 5 o’clock, while the tw’o banks will close at 12 o’clock noon for the remainder of the day. The post office will be closed from 3 to 4 o’clock. Mrs. Harding Makes Four Widows of Presidents Washington, August 6. —Mrs. Florence Harding is the fourth woman to join the ranks of President’s widows who are living today. Mr. and Mrs. Harding celebrated their thirty-second wedding anniversary whlly they were on the tour that ended when the President was stricken down. Mrs. Harding was Miss Florence King of Marion, Ohio, their home town. She was married to the President when he was an obscure figure, on July 8, 1891. Other widows of Presidents are Mrs. Frances Folsom Cleveland Preston, Mrs. Benjamin Harrison and Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt. THE NEWS Os THE CHURCHES United Brethren Church Sunday school 9:30. Morning worsh )p conducted by the pastor, 10:45. The congregation will attend the union gospel meetings at the Pilgrim Holiness tabernacle. Rev. J. W.

Niell will deliver the sermon at 7:45. Ladies’ Aid Thursday afternoon at the church. Prayer meeting Thursday evening 7:30. The pastor desires that all who can join the class of “Personal Workers” and be present. J. W. Lower, Pastor. Methodist Episcopal Church J. Walter Niell, Pastor. Our Sunday school will meet next Sunday morning at the hour of 9:30 o’clock. We shall be glad to meet new faces in the Sunday school and other services of the church. At 10:30 o’clock the. pastor will preach. We will join in the out door union meeting in tho evening. Between the hour of 11:30 and 12:30 o'clock. Sunday morning. Aug. 12, there will be held an election of one Lay Delegate and one Reserve Lay Delegate to the Annual Conference. All members of the church are requesred to be present at h> meeting. Church Attendance Sunday. Aug. 5. Church Sunday scohol Church , Methodist 125 55# U. B. 72 70 Prtsbyterian 4 S 4 2 Pilgrims 35 18 Total 280 ISS July 29 27S IS2 Increase 2 3 STOP. LOOK, LISTEN! Big. free Federation ‘ce cream social Saturday evening. August 11, at Carl Wolff’s, one mile west of Tyser. Big program, moving pictures and ice cream. Everyone welcome. Come aud enjoy the evening and be a booster. L. A. ScmeKx, Chairman. THE DEATH RECORD Pittman. Laura Elsie Pittman, died at her home near ^’alkerton on Sunday morning. August 5, following an ill- ! ness oi four weeks. She was born near Bremen. Ind., andwas the daugh- . ter of the late George and Aurelia , Pittman, who together with three sisters and one brother have preceded her in death. She s survived by one brother, David, of Walkerton, and two sisters, Anna, at home, and Mrs. William Kasner of South Bend. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Barber I nited Brethren church at 2:“0 o'clock. Rev. - L. F. John, pastor of the Conference Memorial United Brethren church of South Bend, officiating. Burial was 1 in Barber cemetery. M;.~s Pi;tman was 1 a member of the Conference Memotial church of South Bend.

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