South Bend News-Times, Volume 32, Number 20, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 20 January 1915 — Page 2

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Mrs. Gertrude Miller Frash Will Give "Captain January" at Sunday Program. Mr?. Gertrude Millar IVaMi will furnish n. novl feature for the n't Sunday afternoon concert at the First J're.sbytrrian church. Mrs. Fr:Lh Is a. dramatic reader of exceptional talent, Jiaving dor.e professional work in that line for m-vera I years before her marriage. She has kindly consent-d to contribute to the program a. play, Valtain January," hy Laura B. Bie'ni;rds in which she will irn personate all llo eharact rs. Mrs. (Irace F1nk-Javis. soprano, will contribute the opening and elosinnurnber.s and .Miss Wilma Shonts will give a group of violin numhT.s between the act of the story. Miss Bdna K cd will be the aeconvnanUt. This, arrangement for next Sunday was mad this w-ek ( ontrary to the anliuuii' f incnt that the Linden Male uuartet would furnish the proraiii. An out-of-town business engagement of one of the members of the quartet necessitated the change. Their cmiei t Will merely be po.-t poned t( a Liter (bite. Mr.". Certrude Millar FraMi, for some time a resident of this city, i-j an act 1 1 ss-reader, known to a v:i'eaCmany of South Bend people from private ap-pt-aranees in reading. ! : d v her special education for this work at Mrs. Xoble'.s Tiainin-c School of l-xprcsiori in Detroit, she spent two years on the r i ol in independent bookings. gi i n shor'. plays, takini; all the ha ra t ei s. a wor k in whi' h she 'a as so successful' that she then was engaged three years ith the Chb-ago Bocum bureau in omlant bookings in concert work', and after thi three years more with ihe Kedpatli bureau. Diiiim; this time her summers were taken by the Chautatnpia Mana-;ers' association and devoted to iviu- plas of which "Captain January," which she will r;ul on next Sunday's program, was the most popular. Miss W'ilda Shouts i will kimw u as one of the city's talented violinists. After a number of years' study with I'rof. Ir.gersoll, Mhs Shorn studied three years at nhcrlin eolle: . and 1 tter three veals more with Herbert I'.utler. one of Chicago's mo-t noted inlriK tor s at the American conservatory. PEDDLER IS FINED IVter McOirtlaml Found (iullty oT Fsiiii: Short WYixlit. After bf in out three hours the jury in tii- superior court Tuesday afternoon brought in a verdict against Feter McCartland. a peddler, charged with using false weights and measures, lie was assessed a tine of $10 and costs. He haul appealed his case from the city court where he was assey.t,i ;i jme of $1 and costs-. ALLEGED ROBBERS DRAW SUSPENDED SENTENCES Floyd Thomas and Ferdinand Smessaert, residents of the west end. were arraigned in city court Wednesday morning for the alleged theft of 1 ."0 jiottnds (,f scrap iron from the tracks of the Xew York Central lines. They pleaded iruilty and were sentenced to F das in jail, which was later suspended. Charges acainst the teen w-re filed b- Special otticer Shannon. MANY APPLICANTS ATJWORRIS BANK New In-tit ul ion ()hmicI )ooi WmIneday .Morning to Knelling lluiin'. iiu-e '. o'clock Weclriesd.iy morning vlini the Morris Flan bank wr-s openid for business there bas becix a steadj siicuni of ajiplicants for loans. The bank is b ated in the Jefferson build-in-'. Alain st. and Jefferson hlvd. Charles K. Huff is the secretary ami manager for the company. The bank has been established with the view of aiding the wage earners v, ho ordinarily find it necessary to appeal t "loan shark.-" hn in need of financial aid. In the opinion of S. D. Kider. v i.-e president. South Betid i-s hound to bent-lit largely from t-ie oj-eratiots of the- Mortis iMati Co. BFBT Si:i:i. Best. Mixed :c and lev a package at Coonlevs. Aivt. Thin Folks Who Yould Be Fat Inrrcao tn Weight Ten Mon Pound- or A IMivvjcJati's AdlV "Fd certainly give most anything to be abl to fat ur a fw pounds and ! stay that way.' declares every exres- j Mveby thin man or woman. Such a reFult is nor impossible, despite past i failures. Thin people are victims of j mal-nutrition. a condition which pre- j vents the fatty elements of food from ' being; taken up by the blood as they ! ae when the powers of nutrition are normal. Instead of getting into the blood, nil the fat and t!e;h producing elements stay in the intestines until they pa.s from the body as waste. To correct this condition and to produce a healthy normal, amount of fat the nutritive pnu-'ss must be artiticially supplied with the power which n iture has denied them. This can he,ht brt accomplished by eating a Sargol tablet wtth every meal. Sargol is a scientific combination of six of the best fat-producing element. known to the medical profession. Taken with meal. It mixes with the food and turns the sugar and starches into rich, ripe nourishment, for the tis-uics and Mood and its rapid effect i. remarkable. Reported iair..' of frim ten to twenty -live pc;nus in a single month are by no man- mire mnt. Yet its action Is perfectly natural and ab.oli;trSy harmless. Sargol iy sold by gooii druggists everywhere and every package contain1' a guarantee of weight increase or rrcney back. Caution: While Sargol has prod.oed remarkable i.--:;!ts in the trta'mer.t of nervous iroiige-tion and general stomach di-o!der. it should not. owing to its rem.rkaMe f.e.-h produc ing effeet, be i:M t not willi to.; ir. t-n pounds or ni' te. t ho.se ho al e . tioir weiyht

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Boaltv will le entertained in South Bend Thursday, Friday and Saturday the very bluest of blood and most careful preparations are being made for their reception and entertainment. His lordship Kewankee and her ladyship MeVome, two Royal Siamese cats, will arrive :n South Bend Thursday morning to confer the honor of their presence upon the cat snow which will open at 11 o'clock Thursday at l::-3tr, S. Michigan st. -wankec and MeYome are owned by Mr s. 1 1. C. Hykehouse of Uram! Rapids, who arrived here Wednesday to judge the show. They will be entered merely as curiosities, riot as competitor-. The Hoyal Siamese cats come directly from the royal palace sof Siam, where they are raised for- the benefit of the kin:s of Uj.iat country, esc kings never go any plac Siamunless accompanied by such a eat. for it is their religious belief that It is into the Boyal Siamese cuts that the souls of kings go at death. The cats are of a deep cream color which shades into a rich chocolate at the feet and ears. They are short-haired, long-tailed .and cross-eyed. Many other- interesting to sy nothing of aristocratic cats will be entered, in fact there art? 12" listed for the show, of which but :,0 are South Bend cats. All must be in by 11 o'clock Thursday when Mrs. Dykehouse will begin the judging which is expected to be completed and posted by 1 o'clock. Food From Wiekcr Tea Wagon. These aritroerats of the feline race will be treated with the utmost respect during their visit here. Their cages are new and the acme of cleanliness for a single ''germ" might mean the loss of hundreds of dollars to the cat owners, one of the Royal Siamese alone being valued at $."00. ! Their food, the fat of the land, will ' be served to them from a wicker tea wagon. They will have several special attendants, while the careful eve of owners will keep a close watch on all. Among the most curious of the entrie, which doubtless overyone will want to see will be a taillewx cat a Manx, the property of Miss Alice Dunbar, daughter of Mrs. Robin Dunbar, who is among the principal exhibitors. The cat is black, hence his name. Koony Bun. The distinguishing characteristic of the Manx cat is its lack of a tail am! its long hin-l legs and

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MKS. MARY Ifl MllKI,. Mrs. Mary Hurahel, widow of Albert Humbel. died at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning at her home in Clay towrxKh.il- aftx-r a linscrinK illness of canrer. She is survived by one Fon, Albert Humbel, three grandchildren, Kdward and Ilarrold Humbel and Mrs. Frank Summers, and one brother, Jacob Stricklcr, Michigan av. Mrs. Humbel was the daughter of tixe late Jacob and Klizabeth Strlckler and was born in .South Bend Feb. IZ, IS 4 1 .. She lived here must of her life until l'.o)7. when she built a home a mile and a half north of Notre Dame. She was married Dec. 2 5, IS 52, to Albert Humbel, who died June 12, lKfjfh She was more than CO years a member of the First Presbyterian church, but of late years had been prevented by ill health from attending. The funeral arrangements have not been made.

(t: il imun: fairciiild. Cecil Bruce Fairchildf infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Mason Fairchlld, 62:5 Diamond av., died Tuesday night. He was born Jan. 17. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from the residence. Rev. Arthur Schafer otriciating. Burial was in Bowman cemetery. rmR;r: totii. (J forgo Toth, 4 2 years old. 31H Meade si., did Tuesday at the St. Joseph's hospital. He is survived by hi? wife and son Andrew and two stepsons; two brothers, Joseph' and Anton, both of South Bend. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Stephen's church. Father. Varlaky will officiate. Burial wilt be in Cedar Grove cemetery. FDWARD MKYFRS. Kdward Meters, 52 years old, of Center township on the S. Michigan id., died Tuesday afternoon after an illness of four weeks with typhoid fevtr and complications. He is survived by his wife and one daughterLottie; one sister, Mrs. Feter Motts. :;2s X. Ciishing st. He was born in South Bend. June II, 1SG2. and has lived here all of his life. He married Minnie Class in South Bend, March 24. 1SI. Funeral services will be held at the residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock eiate. Rev. J. F. McKay will ofhBurial will be in City cemetery. senn rz a cq v i tt i : i . NEW YORK. Jan. 20. Frederick Schult;;. who at the White Iiains horse show last September fired five pistol shots at Charles H. Wilson, whip for Alfred Cwynne Yanderbilt, was acquitted today by a jury in the supreme court at White Plains of a first degree assault charge. IGITY ATTORNEY FILES Shows Assessments in 15 Cases Were Set Aside by Court Ruling During Year. City Atty. Seel)irt tiled his annual report with Mayor Keller Wednesday morning. Regal actions for the past year were mentioned and the work of the city from a legal standpoint was summarized. According to the report, there were L'O cases brought by property owners against the city to set aside assessments for the opening of F. Washington av. Five of these were dismissed by the plaintiffs at their costs. The remaining 1." were placed before Special Judge Harmon, who had decided one case involving the entire question, adversely to the city. The other 14 were disposed of in the same manner. The assessments were set aside and the costs were paid by the city. During the year 7S cases were tiled in the city court for violations of various city ordinances, according to the report. In 4." of these, findings were for the city: in IS finding was for the defendant. Fifteen were dismissed. The report calls attention to the following matters which were filed before the Indiana public service commission: The city of South Bend vs. ihe Indiana and Michigan Electric Co. for a valuation of respondent's property and fixing a schedule for rates tor electric lighting and power-. The city of South Bend vs. the Northern Indiana das and Electric. Co. for a valuation of respondent's property and fixing a schedule of rates for gas consuming. John A. Duey, et al., vs. the city of South Bond a petition asking for a valuation of the municipal water works and determining a fair schedule of rates to water consumers. These matters are still pending,, according to the report. The report goes on to state that pending cases in which the city is involved are those of the (Jrand Trunk and Western railroad and the South Bend Woolen Co. against the city for injunctions. Tht former case is hanging lire in the Laporte circuit court, while the other is pending in St. Joseph circuit court. Fnlike the reports of other city officials, that of City Atty. Seebirt was totally baking in recommendations. COED FISH. MOSS. & FOOD. Beauties. ;.c & 10c at Coonlevs. Advt. STAR CENTER ILL. CALL OFF GAMES THIS WEEK (n account of the illness of Harry ! IJaKer. star center of tlui Livingston basket ball live, that team has cancelled all irames for the present week. A pame with Cromwell that was to have bten played Saturday nU'ht. will oh played Jan. 2. Kat;er was t have played with the V. M. V. A. team tonUht against Notre Dame. I,IYK nlL. Sweet a5 a nut. Fine tlavored. Full half pts. and Pts. LT-c and ."( c. ;o.c at Coor.lt ys. Advt. IIASKI T IVM.L ;.!i: TIIFBSPAV. The Mishawaka Friars will play the South Bend St. Joe Holy Name.- a frame oi basket ball at the Mocse "Ky:n" Thursday evening. A fjood frame is expected as the Friars are .'. of the strongest in Jci'Cinlcnt teams in tills citv. L'TFS FYi: BALM. Sroihlr.g, Heal in:.', strengthening. A perfect eve r.onedv. r0c at Coonlevs. Advt.

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P t l! !! t it 1: O u it I 1 li v ir it fi JL 2Z STILLER! HEAD c NFESSIN TAKES OWN LIEE Charles Ledovvsky, President of Fox River Concern, Recently Bankrupt, Admits Getting $200,000 by Forgery. CHlCAtlO. Jan. 20. Charles Ledowisky, president of the Fox I liver Distilling Co., which tiled a petition in bankruptcy yesterday, committed suicide some time during the nifrht on a Michigan Central train. The body was discovered on the arrival of the train here. Mr. Bedowisky killed himself by shootinp. A confession bearing: "Bedovvsky's name, names B. F. Straus, a broker. It was found in the safe in Bedowsky's otttce after he tied upon learning; that his creditors had taken evidence before States Atty. Hoyne, showing' that he had obtained more than S200.000. from bankers and others by means of forfjed checks and warehouse receipts. The creditors had demanded that Bedowsky be indicted and the Central Trust Co., acting; as receiver for the distilling company, closed the company's offices at 14 X. Fifth av. The confession, written on a letter head of the Fox River Distilling Co., follows: Chicago, Jan. l "To Whom It May Concern: "I Charles Bedowsky, by my own free will, herewith declare that 1 am the sole maker of all warehouse recfijjits signed B. K. Wathen : Co., or Beyntz brothers I have personally written and signed, stamped in secret places brought them to the otfice and borrowed money on them from banks and bankers and diverted to the business needs in the Fox River Distilling Co. "None of the officers ever doubted my integriV' f,r that of any of my employes. I told the secretary. Miss M. Hejskal, that I got this paper direct from the distillery of R. E. Wathen & Co.. and I will settle with thera direct for the purchase price. "I am the sole owner and stockholder of the Fox River Distilling Co. "I nver had anybody flnancally interested. Xone of the otlicers have any interest nor did they receive any compensation of any. or profit for their title I have appointed them for the sake to fill vacancies. No soul, with exception of B. F. Strauss, knows of my default: he is the man who knows the papers to be fraudulent, but he discounted them by keeping for himself about $2.". 000 and made me sign accommodation no:es for about $? 0.000, for which thjre are certain documents in the handa of the secretary of this company. I am unable to make good. 'Charles Ledowsky." "The confession is untrue, as it relates to me." said Mr. Strauss. "It is true that. I handled paper for him for many years. Bately it hs been hard to s-ll the paper and Mr. Iedovvsk.v accused me of turning against him. I cid not know any paper I handled ras forged." CANNING FACTORY TOPIC OF MEETING AT BERTRAND A movement to secure a tanning factory for Bertrand will be started Saturday at a regular meetinir of the Bertrand social center. Agitation for such an establishment was begun some time ago which has beer growingsince. F. C. Holmes will lead In a discuss;on of the question an.J how to obtain a factory for the town. The club will hold an all day session. Several interesting papers will be read by prominent farmers. County Agent John S. Bordner will give a

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'1 i short talk. Better live stock will be discussed by Charles B. Scully, who will .also discuss the maintenance of soil fertility. Theodore Keller will give a talk on "Fickle." Prof. M. X. Burger will speak on the "Xeds of the Bural School. .Music will under the direction of I'rof. B. Thomas. be K. GIVES JOSEPH SHARPLESS SUSPENDED SENTENCE Court Finds Man ami Wil fiuilty of (irand Laiveny But iies Opportunity to Pay Money Back. Judge Funk Wednesday gave Joseph -Sharpless. GT years old, a suspended sentence of six months in the county jail and a line of $5 and frive his wife also a suspended sentence during good behavior. The husband was admonished that he must not get drunk and must pay back within one year 4 2.u0 which he obtained when his wife cashed a check which did not belong to her. The defendant? were found guilty on the charge of grand larceny. Mrs. Sharpless had an one time received through the mall a check made out bv Dr. John H. Fills for a Mrs. J. Sharpless whose address was Franklin pi. The defendants at that time lived on Franklin st. and when they received tho check through a mistake of the mail carrier they had it cashed and retained the money. Their defense in court was that they supposed that the money had probably been sent from some puzzle house inasmuch as Mrs. Sharpless had been working puzzles in several Th

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TO ATTRA to you? Then hustle and j ' Jr. L f A3-l-'rvH f 111 X 112 E. Jeeron Blvd. v XI papers with the hope of fretting a prize. The husband admitted to tbcourt that his me enemy was drink, but lie promised that he would not gc drunk and would pay back the monty due on the cheek. PRACTICES FOR MOVIES Hammond Boy Doe Jiim Bike the Hobl-up Man hi Bit-tin r. IIAMMUXD. Ind.. Jan. 2e. I 'rumpled by a "movie" picture of crime which he saw in a theater here. Rknard Durnion. a l"- ear-old bjy. tinned holdup man. lie crept up behind Mrs. John Beary. wife of a city olllcu.l. and dealt her what may be a fatal blow with a club. After robbing her he held up Miss Delia ilartke in .t savage attack, and also took her valuables. He also stopped several children. The lad was arrested at a skaiing rink, and was a walking arsenal. He confessed numerous robberies and said he was practicing so he could beat the "movie" actors in holdups. TO ATTKNR SlXKinWRIKS' M 11171'. J. Q. Ames, secretary of the V. M. C. A., will go to Chicago Thursday to attend the annual conference of V. M. C. A. secretaries. This conference is being held especially for the purpose of considering the matter of recruiting and training young men for tho V. M. C. A. work as planned to be carried on at the V. M. C. A. training college, to be opened in Chicaog next fall. TRY NEWS-TlfVlES WANT ADS r lilH19 tot (ft-r-,r sj3

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