South Bend News-Times, Volume 31, Number 182, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 24 June 1914 — Page 12

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SOUTJHL JBJKNJD NEW YTnN"nSTAY, JOTE 21, 19U MDBS

Ever Hear of the "Ark Trust"? He's . John Busch of California, 490 Pounds

?Hg Rents Out 50 Houseboats , Besides Running a Cafe Busch is Too Modest to Claim - Championship as Fat Man.

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a lot of little i.'ojlf aro jumping

t into tho nfvs thesf day, claiming to be thf world's fattf-M rnn." said John Busch locally known as "The Ark ' Truj-t" when a Nows-TImcj correspondent came to si'o him there. "Well, r don't want to b conceited. t hut I've trot all of them beaten, so ; f ir. Of course that little boy Rusk, ' tip In Seattle, !a out of th running liny way. He only weighs 373 pounds. ; J'.ut I can't say that ?kinn3' 472-pound-er hak In Michigan, stands a much lettfr chance. I'm 490 pounds myself. and don't pretend to he the fattest i man In America, though I haven't ! yet heard of a fatter." Busch la the owner of a cafe on a huyy corner here, and is probably th I t est known man in town. Everyone ! calls him Johnnie. They like him for fhis cheery ways, and very entertaining

talk, and know him as a familiar ilwre driving about town in his car

Iriape. Diiving is Johnnies favorite

PRmuwment. but he rather overllows

even the specially constructed carriage which hi owns.

He has several servants, including a Walet. ftr he finds it rather dltficult J to dre.ss all of his abundant person tin jnlded. ! "My only objection to being fat,' ays "The Ark Trust", "is that it'shard to install myself comfortably in a theater. And I like vaudeville." ' Busch won his peculiar title befcausfl of his ownership of some fifty ramshackle houxe boats, or arks.

which he rents to poor families who are willing to live a modest life in the Ark colony, along the water front.

t liuscn naa oeen oiuciituy iwiim-w tMggtt Moose in the world, and Is inlso a member of the Eagles' lodge, lie ia T2 years old. five feet, seven and a half Inches tall. VI 1-1! inches around fthe waist, and weighs 400 pounds.

i MARTIAL LAW HEAR IN

fBUTTE FOLLOWING RIOT ;Town is Quiet After Battle Killing One and Wounding Sev- ! erai Moyer Flees.

BUTTE. Mont., June 2 4. Martial law in Butte is a step nearer today a a result of the battle last night between deputy sheriffs and miners in which ono man wtus shot to death. two seriously wounded by bullets and

a number less severely injured uy uy-

namite set off by mine workers. The town is quiet today and Mayor Duncan noticed Gov. Stewart that he is in complete control. The governor has decided that he will not send the militia at present. The riot followed an attempt by Pres. Charles H. Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners to hold a conciliation meeting for adjustment of differences between the tow warring factions of miners. Eighty deputies armed with sawed off guns and revolvers were stationed in the miners union headquarters in which were Moyer. President Boyle Riley of the local federation, local and other oilicials against whose administration the miners had revolted. The minute the lighting began M oyer and the other officials hurried from a rear door, leaped in an automobile and were hurried from the city. The miners. determined upon wreaking venceance upon Moyer and other union ottlciuls, surrounded the miners' hall, threatening to blow it up. but they were kept from approaching clos" enoutrh to use dynamite by the deputies who swept the streets with their lire. The miners finally gained access to the roof of a nearby building and poured a steady fire into the miners hall, dislodging the deputies. whu linger cover of the darkness, effected their escape unharmed and proceeded to the county jail. With wild shouts the rioters proceeded to the miners' hall, property of the federation, and while a number of their comrades fired a continuous fusillade of shots into the air. a blast was placed against the side of the miners' hall and exploded. It served niv to dislodL'e a few bricks, but

cverv window luss within a radius of a Id'ook was broken. Then second, third and fourth charges were exploded and a gaping hole was torn in the side of the building. Finally a terrific charge shattered the plate glass windows of the Paly Bank and Trust ccmpai.y. a block and a half distant. The loer Jart of the front of the two-story bunk building was demolished.

MISS BR0WNFIELD GETS DEGREE AT INDIANA

Among

thoM? receiving degrees at

the commencement exercises at minima university Wednesday, was Miss EiHian B. Hrowntlel 1. daughter of Mr. ami Mrs. John Hrownheld of South .;..ti,i or.i former head of the English

eiwirtment of the high school. : l?rovn!leld will take the decree

doctor of philosophy after a two years course in English and philosophy. She will return South Bend the latter

nrrt of th .eek after

with her si-.-. Mr: Chicago.

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a snort visit

Orville Barker in

m.yki:i.;i: Mn:M.s. Edward J. ohroeder. age hookkeeper. Mishawaka. to Edith Stone, age 22. stenographer. Mishawaka. Joseph H. Milhr, age ;:7, clerk. St. I,ouis. to Ida Zoo Peterson, age 2$.

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TODAY'S STANDING IN FJYT MELVS CONTGST. Weight John Busr-Ii, Stockton, Cal 490 "Big Sam" Irwin, Three I livers, Mich. 172 Webster Husk. Seattle, Wush 375 Dr. Ij. J. Smith, Soutli Bend 300 pi as

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D. A. Westbury Fattest Salesman In Northern Indiana, Second Local Entry In The Contest

Actor, baseball player, plumber and falesman are a few words that will describe the career of David A. Westbury, the fattest salesman in northern Indiana. lie weighs 310 pounds and is an athlete. He looks his weight. He is tall and built horizontally In proportion a little bit more than In proportion, perhaps. On a ha.se ball diamond Mr. Westbury has made a circuit of the bases, some 360 feet, in a trille over 13 seconds. Ills record still stands as a record In the Canadian league, in which he played with the Winnipeg aggregation. "I was always something of an athlete," says Mr. Westbury. "I weighed over 230 pounds when. I set the record for a circuit of the bases. IJut despite my handicap, I have always managed to get around pretty well. I weighed 190 pounds when I was in the theatrical business in Winnipeg. 1 was 20 then." Wins Dets for lYlends. Mr. Westbury always has lots of fun with the boys when a bunch of salesmen get together. He says he has won more bets for his friends than any other man in the city. His appearance would not indicate that he weighs as much as he really does and that is where he fools lots of people.. During the recent U. C. T. convention his weight was compared with Jim Scott's. Mr. Scott is also a big man who. according to his friends, looks bigger than Mr. Westbury. Well, the boys got up a bet and the two contestants were weighed. There was only 12 pounds difference, but Mr. Westbury had that extra 12. He is at present on the road for the Goulds Mfg. Co.. of Rochester. N. Y., makers of hand and power pumps. Before that he was in the plumbing business on N. Main st. 'IWnre that and so on. back for years and years, we take one through so manv different businesses that he would wonder how a man with so wonderful a constitution as Mr. Westbury would have time to collect such an abundant amount of flesh. "At that." declares Mr. Westbury, "I have found th old saying to be true: everybody has some use for a fat man."

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FORD TELLS WHY HIS $5 A DAY PLAN HAS BEEN GREAT SUCCESS (CONTINUKD FROM PAGE ONE) its employes to the competitive basis ami destroys their usefulness and makes them unhappy. "We were able to raie the wage scale and reduce the hours when 3,OuO men stood at the gate ready to bid the wages down!" Likes lrvsent Job. "What would be your attitude if frenzied financiers should come to you and propose to hand you money sultlclent to cover your possible earnings for years to come in ordr to exploit this bufdnes, perhaps permitting you to still be the owner of a lare part of your plant?" the mothers' pension advocate asked Ford. "What could I gain by that arrangement? I would simply have to go out and Ket another Job. I would have to invest that money to get more, and what good would It do me? A man can eat only a little. He can't usfmuch money and he can't take any of

It with him when he dies. I have all the jobs I can handle right here. "In promoting the mothers' pension system." the manufacturer said to the judge, "you are doing the greatest work any man can do. Mrs. Ford and I have been watching that plan. We have started a little pension system of our own and also have a home for children who do not have any mothers living. "No institution can equal any mother. The most Ignorant mother I ever have known can care, for her own children better than any Institution. With sufficient income and Instruction, any mother will become efficient and rear useful, independent American citizens. 'The state should pension every dependent mother."

EVIDENCE FAILS TO SHOW ALLEGED WHISKY THEFT Owing to Insufficient evidence, the case of petit larceny against Anthony Mornavhl. 907 Thomas st., who with John Nowakowski. 1224 Grant st., was arrested for the theft of two bottles of whiskey from the saloon of Joseph Uikowski at Laurel and Division sts., was dimis.ed by Judge H. D. Warner in city court Wednesday morning. One of the features of the case was the discovery that a 15 year old boy was said to have been intoxicated at the same time with the two men. This was not proved by the evidence. Nowakowski, who gave the name of Newman when arrested, pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenes and was fined $5 and costs.

GIX. WYMAX & CO.

Closed Wednesdays at 12:30, during July ami August.

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The summer glove, made in long or short lengths. Ask for KAYSER'S at Wymans. Kayser 12-button, black and white silk, 75c. Kayser 1 6-button, black, whife and colors, 1.00. Kayser 1 6-button, white, embroidered, 1. 00. Kayser 1 6-button, black or white silk, 1.50. Kayser 1 6-button, white silk, black stitching or white embroidered, 1.75.

SILK LISLE HOSE 3 Pair for 1.00 Genuine all silk lisle hose in black, white and tan all sizes, 35c, 3 for 1 .00.

Cool Underwear

for the Hot Smiminnier Davi

Richelieu Union Suits summer weights all styles 50c, 75c, 1.00. Ladies' Union Suits sleeveless, low neck, tight knee, Cooper's Gauze ribbed, 1.00 and 1.25. Ladies9 Union Suits low neck, sleeveless, tight or lace knee, fancy ribbed 25c and 50c. . Ladies9 Vests all sizes, all styles at 10c, 2 or 3 for 25c, 15c, 25c and 50c. Ladies9 Pants all sizes and styles, 25c and 50c. Boys9 Balbriggan Shirt or Drawers low neck, no sleeve shirt knee length drawers, 25c garment Boys9 Balbriggan Union Suits Athletic styles, 50c and 75c.

Men9s Athletic Union Suits in nainsook at 1.00 to 2.00. Silk at 3.00. Men's Balbriggan Suits all summer styles at 1.00 to 3.00. Men's Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers Long or short

sleeve shirts knee or ankl drawers 25c and 50c.

Haim dker chiefs

at Attractive Prices Now

DADIES SHAMROCK DAWN Hemstitched and striped border White . Special 7 for 25e. DADmS ALJj LINEN Plain hemstitched 5o each, 55c dor. LADIES ALL LINEN Plain hemstitched 10c cacli, $1.10 doz. LADIES ALL LINEN Plainhemstitched 15c each, 2 for 25c. LADIES ALL LINEN Plain hemstitched 25c each, $2.75 doz.

LADIES INITIAL a plain white,, 25c each. LADIES COLORED INITIAL on white linen 6 for 75e. LADIES SILMROCK LAWN Initial 5c each. HOYS WHITE plain hemstiched, 14 in. 10 .1 for 25c. MEN'S CAMBRIC plain hemstitched, sealed package. .1 for 2.V. MKXS LINEN plain hem, white, sealed package. 2 for 25c. -MEN'S ALL -LINEN Sealed, 25c each.

MRVS nKi:i:i) White linen, plain, 18c, for "iv. MEN'S coi.om.n i;ordi:r plain or figured Jap hnish 1V each.

SPIXTAL: Ladles' soiled linen handkerchiefs emb. and hemstitched: regular ."v and Ti:c Special .5 S for $!..

Wymm

I I OF TRACTION

111 ASKS 90,000 Administrator of Frank R. Wesolowski Estate Files Suit Against Railway Co.

Suit for $10,000 was instituted Wednesday in the circuit court against the Chica-go, Lake iShore and South .Bend Railway Co., by Marion S. Wesolowski, administrator of the estate of Frank R. Wesolowski, who was killed when struck by an interurban car at Olive and Orange sts., while riding in an automobile shortly after o'clock on the afternoon of June 11. The complaint alleges that the motorman gave no warning signal when he approached the crossing at which the accident took place, and that the interurban was traveling at a rate of 40 miles an hour. It Is alleged that the occupants of the automobile were driving slowly and that their view was obstructed by some small buildings. Wesolowski died from the injuries he received in the accident, having been dragged several feet by the car after the automobile was hit. Th plaintiff asks that the young wife of the victim. Cecilia Wesolowski, be awarded $10,000 damages. MERCURY TOUCHES 89 AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY Inspite of the fact that it seemed that the mercury must be soaring somewhere above the 100 degree mark Wednesday noon. South Bend's weatherman insisted that the official thermometer only registered at S9 at the hottest time." Other thermometers about the city showed the silvery thread climbing into the nintles although It generally stayed below 9 3. In the morning the official minimum report was 74 above. Mrs. A. B. Ambos of N. Michigan st., was partly overcome by the heat during the morning falling to the pavement near the MrGill furniture store. She was carried into the store and revived. No prostrations were reported.

About Town

Ow1n to tho serious Illness of "his father in Indianapolis, William F. Nitsche, membership secretary of the Y. M. C. A., has heen compelled to postpone his European trip, planned for this summer. He will make the trip next year.

The Y. M. C. A. Hikers club has planned an excursion to the Helman farm north of the city for next Friday night. An Indoor ball game and other sports will take place before the supper which will be cooked and served by the boys.

J. T. Hughes, advertising manager for the chautauqua to be presented here next month, will arrive in the city Wednesday afternoon or Thursday to get the necessary advertising underway. The chautauqua, which will held the last week of next month is expected to furnish the city with tho best program put on by the Redpath bureau.

AUCTION SALE. At 407 W. Jefferson, Friday, 1 p. m.. a fine lot of household good, beds, bedding, rugs, china, dining room outfit, mahogany chiffonier and an extra line piano. John A. Hartman, Auctioneer. Advt.

Cools the stomach, washes out the bowels, drives-out impurities, helpn the liver; Its Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, Take it once-a-week, during

warm weather and se how happy and contented you'll lie. :;.-. Tea or Tablets. Connley Dnii; Store. Advt.

i:VANSYIU,K Six Kvansville brewery officials w-r indicted in Tennessee, for allogfd violation of the "four mile'" prohibition laws. Requisition papers have boon made out. Tho mea are: Henry Wimborg, G. O. M over. Charles Hartmetz. Charles Ullmor, and Henry Cook and Cmrco I vnussman.

Gas Ranges and Refrigerators That Save

SJLEY

Hardware Company

Jmlffe II. D. Warner was binient with the drunk cases which were called in city court Wednesday morning. There were four and each was given a suspended sentence of $1 and costs. The four men were Jack JDonnelly, Mishawaka; Harry Murphy, 407 E. Ohio, st.; Jay Thompson, 325 S. Michigan st.; and Mike Milovitz, 814 Dunham st.

Andrew Andls appeared in city court Wednesday morning and announced that he did not wish to press his charge of assault and bittery against George Wan, 411 W. Division st. Ho said that he and Wan had adjusted their differences and were ready to become friends again.

Xi;V CAKLISLli Miss Mayme Wade of Mishawaka spent the week-end here, the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. R. Brummltt. Mr. and Mrs. George Myler returned to South Bend. Sunday evening, after several days' visit with relatives here The Christian church Sunday school gave a social Saturday afternoon, on tho high school playgrounds. Members of the Hamilton. Olive Chapel and New Carlisle M. K. Sunday school were alao Invited to attend. Mr and Mrs. Charles Trowbridge. Frank Williams and Mrs. Sadie Taylor with the employes of the Davidson and Porter Rising pavilion at Pine lake, Friday evening. Dancing and boating were features of entertainment. Mrs. Bleasdale and daughter. Isabel and Miss Ksther Weaver of Toledo, Ohio, are guests of the former's daughter, Mrs. Howard Wykoff. Mr. and Mrs. Vera Van Dusen of South Bend were guests over Sunday of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perrv McDonald. Edwin Lindahl of South Bend Is a guest of Mrs. Anna Brueh and family. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Harris were Sunday guests of the latter's brother, Charles Service and family of Mishawaka. Mrs. Hastings and daughter. Miss Gertrude of Chicago, are guests of Mrs. E. M. Myer and Miss Ada. Misses Margaret and Ada Miller en-

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noon. The next meeting will be held Thursday afternoon, with MrsCharles Phillips, hostess. Mrs. Hal Iomis and children of Garrett, Ind.. are guests of th' former's parents. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hicks. Mr. and Mrs. Darius Mell and family of Michigan City were Sunday guests, of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Rogers. Mrs. A. R. Brummltt entertained a party of little folks. Saturday afternoon, in honi-r of her son. Worth's birthday anniversary. MsaisKtliilfftaoin.: ;oin;ffin wyaoin Mi.s Katherine Verier who was a guest the past week of her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Compton. has returned to her home at Chesterton.

TKUItE COUPEE. Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Burden spent Wednesday at the home of their son, Lewis Burden and family. Mrs. J. W. Cauffman, Miss Mabel Cauffman and Mrs. Fred Smith were guests of Mrs. Charles Wade of New Carlisle, Wednesday. Mrs. Anna Hausstrom and daughter, Edith and Miss Ellen Carlson of South Bend, were Sunday gueuts of August Anderson and family. Miss Martha DePoy spent Saturday night with Miss Bessie Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bennett and Miss Lucile Hooten motored to Indianapolis Tuesday, where they attended the state Sunday school convention. They returned Saturday and report a fine time. Jeff Anthony of South Bend Is spending a few days with his cousin, B. F. Curry and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cauffmari entertained at dinner SninJay. Their guests were: Mr. arri Mrs. T. J. Klsasser and Miss Marie Curtis of Mishawaka and Mr. and Mrs. Amos Bennett and daughter, Bernice of South Bend. G. R. Warren has returned from the Michigan Agricultural college, where he lias been a student fcr the past two years. The Cauffman family held the r annual picnic at Hudson lake, Saturday, twenty-eight members and friends were present and all enjoyed the day. Mr. and Mrs. Clara Zlgler and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wykoff motored to South Bend Sunday . The Myler and McDonald famlies held their annual reunion at Hudson lake Saturday, 31 members being present. The Terre Coupee school girls held their 6th annual reunion at the home of Mrs. Alta Bill of X. Walnut st. South Bend, Thursday, June IS. Those present from out of the city were: Mrs. Lizzie Pidge and Mrs. Clara Stevens. Hatches Mills; Mrs. Mahala Hatfield of Mill Creek; Mrs. Matilda Huston of New Carlisle. An enjoyable time was had by all. They will meet June 18. 1915 at the country home of Mrs. Ida Bestle. Miss Marjorie Barnes of Portage prairie is the guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burden.

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CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our s.ncere thanks to the kind neighbors and friends who so kindly rendered their help in our sad bereavement of husband and son; also for the beautiful floral tribute? sent, and to the Oliver fire department and machine tool room. W. O. W.. and L. O. O. M. Mrs. Chas. Decker, Mr. and Mrs. Juliu D4 Gutter and Family. Advt

Friday and Saturday Bargains

Sugar, 1 0 Granulated, with order. . .

lbs. Best 39c

Sweet Juicy Naval Oranges, 1 doz 13C

Early June Peas, 3 cans

25c

15c Pork and Beans with

Tomato Sauce, 3 for 3 10c cans of Sugar Corn 2 large cans of 15c Sour Kraut. .

25c 25c

17c

Coffee and Teas

P.e Pumpkin, 3 large cans Q J) Kj Fancy Red Salmon, fine oily fish ; regular 2 O 25c; Special at J. OC 12c Kidney fl J Beans, 2 for 1 3 C 18c extra sifted Early June Peas, 2 cans n for

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35c H. C. G. Coffee,

special at lb. 28c;

2l2 lbs

Finest Tea for 1 Qp icing, per V2 D S w

63c

25c Hershey's JQ Cocoa, special at. JL Jkj Arrow Coffee, noted for its fine cup qual- O A ity, per lb J uC

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15c Mixed Cookies, special per pound 10c Macaroni or Spaghetti, 2 pkgs Finest Peanut Butter, pound

10c !5c 15c

Mason Fruit Jars, complete quarts 44 c

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Flour, Washburn's best ; regular 85c spring wheat; Special per O sack J 1 U White Lily Hour; Cr reg. 70c; special . . . .0 JL j

Corn Flakes, 10c package

3 10c cans Beauty

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25c Apple Butter

18c

50c bottle of Pure Olive

Oil; very special at

41c

jOriginators of Low Prices

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