South Bend News-Times, Volume 33, Number 1, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 1 January 1916 — Page 9

SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 1916. THE DOINGS OF HER PEOPLE News-Times Office, 123 S. Main Street MISHAWAKA Phone Home 118 Phone Bell 10

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ITS ANNUAL MEETING Reports of Department Heads for Year's Work Highly Gratifying. The annual congregational and business meeting of the members of the First Christian church was held Friday night in the Sunday school rooms of the building. The affair was also in the nature of a social. Devotional services were held at midnight when the members watched in the new year. The early part of the evening was devoted to a social hour, after which the business meeting was held and reports of the various departments heads were made. C. E. Tyler, treasurer of the church, reported the collections of the past year as $2,588.60. The report of the missionary societies was made by P. F. Clausen, and showed a total collection of $321.55, all of which was used for foreign and home missionary work. This was a gain of $33.34 over the previous year's collection. For the Sunday school, Miss Vera Norris, secretary, showed the total attendance for the school at 11,163, or an average of 214 each Sunday. The total collections from this department were $300.11, or an averago of $5.77 for each session of the school. The Ladies' Aid society, according to Mrs. C. E. McCullom, collected $288.99 with expenditures of $209.49 with a balance on hand of $79.52. The total receipts for the Christian Endeavor for the year were $123.53, and expenditures $119.35, leaving a balance of $4.18. Reports were also made by the pastor of the church, Rev. E. K. Van Winkle. Following tho business session, a program of musical numbers was rendered. Miss Grace Creighton was in charge of the program. Vocal solos were rendered by the Misses SALONIKA DEFENSES PRAISED BY GENERAL PARIS, Dec. 31. Gen. Castelnau, chief of the French general staff, who went to Salonika to confer with tho Anglo-French commanders and inspect the allies' defenses, has returned to France fully satisfied that the Bulgarian and Germans can never dislodge the allies from their positions in Greece. While in Rome on his way to France Gen. Castelnau pave out an interview in which he declared that the German allies would suffer tremendous losses of life if they attacked at Salonika. One of the general's aides supplemented the interview by saying: "An offensive by the Bulgarian and German forces in Greece would cost them at least 150,000 men." The Salonika correspondent of the Matin reports that the allies are constructing defensive works all the way from Salonika to the Gulf of Orphane, 50 miles to the east. The defenders at Salonika are divided into two sectors, the French holding the left and the English the right. There are now 190,000 allied troops in Greece, 100,000 of them French and 90,000 of them English. RATE EFFECTIVE APRIL 1 Additional Time Granted Railroads by Commission. International News Service: WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.--The interstate commerce commission today postponed the effective date of the new anthracite coal rates from the anthracite region to the seaboard from Jan. 1 to April 1, 1916, to give the railroads more time to prepare new tariffs. The new rates involve an annual reduction of $8,000,000 revenue to the railroads. They have been twice presented before the commission. EARTH SHOCKS NOTED Quakes 2,440 Miles From Buffalo Are Recorded. International New Service: BUFFALO, N. Y., Dec. 31.--Pro-nounced earth shocks were registered on the seismograph at Caninaus college this morning. Slight tremors were noted for 48 hours up to 7:26 and at 7:30 the first distinct shook was felt which was most pronounced at 7:43 and ended at 7:56. The distance was estimated at about 2,440 miles and in a southerly di-rection. FIREMEN ARE OVERCOME Hempstead, N. Y., is Visited by a $100,000 Blaze. International News Service: HEMPSTEAD, N. Y., Dec. 31.--Several firemen were overcome and a number of families were driven from their homes in their night clothes when fire destroyed five stores in the heart of the town early today with a loss estimated at $100,000. BRISTOL, Tenn., Dec.31.--Plans for rebuilding Sullin's college for girls, which burned to the ground late yesterday, were taken up today.

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Mae Williams and Eulalie Miller. A violin solo by Harold Simon was a feature. Following the program refreshments were served after which a

ducted by the pastor. The services closed shortly after midnight. WOODMEN WIN DOUBLE HEADER FRIDAY NIGHT A rattling good indoor baseball game was witnessed in the old Methodist church Friday night in connection with the Fraternal league when the Woodmen and the Knights of Pythias battled for supremacy. The first game ended in favor of the Woodmen by a score of 19 to 1. The work of Opelt as pitcher contributed in a large degree to the big majority, while the pitching of Groh was also a feature of the game. Kelley and Kelley were the batteries for the K. P's. Coyle and Heiser pitched for the Woodmen in the second game which was one of the best yet staged in the series. La Dow caught for the winning team, while Kelley and Kelley were again the batteries for the K. P's. The score ended in favor of the Woodmen by 5 to 1. MASONS CONFER DEGREES. Mishawaka chapter, No. 83, R. A. M., have installed its new officers for 1916, as follows: M. H. Webster, high priest; G. C. White, king; J. F. Nuner, scribe: M. S. Smith, captain of the host; L. C. Rogers, principal sojourner; P. C Perkins, royal arch captain; H. E. Suders, secretary; M. M. Fisher, treasurer; E. S. Anderson, master third vail; A. C. Middleton, master the second vail; W. C. Stone, master the third vail; W. H. Tuper, trustee. J. A. Newman, retiring high priest, acted as installing officer. LEAVE TODAY. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Lowe and family, 110 E. Eighth st., will leave for Riverside, Calif., today on a two months' visit with the former's par-ents. Jan. 2 is Rally Day at Christian church. Wanted--The whole membership present. -Advt. Both Winner And Loser Will Blame the U. S. International News Service: Washington, Dec. 31.--The United States will be blamed for the loss of the European war, and the successful nations will claim that they won in spite, of the United States, Director Gen. John Barrett declared today before the educational section of the Pan-American scientific congress. All America must be prepared to resist European nations in this hemisphere, once the present war is settled, he said. Barrett backed up the suggested plan for a Pan-Amer-ican military and naval organization by the statement that aggression and violation of the Monroe Doctrine the nations of this hemisphere must present a solid front, in order to preserve their integrity. "If a foreign foe were to destroy the integrity of the United States" said Mr. Barrett, "it would be only a question of time when that foe would also destroy the sovereignty of every other American republic. In turn there is no doubt whatever that if any foreign foe ever succeeded in extending its dominion over a considerable part of LatinAmerica and if the nations of LatinAmerica should become dependencies. it would inevitably follow that the United States would meet the same fate because no foreign foe could achieve such a result except by victory over the United States." FRENCH TROOPS WILL OPERATE AGAINST TURKS New Offensive to be Launched by Allie--Will Use Island as Base. International News Servlce: LONDON, Dec. 31.--New operalions against Turkey have been begun by the allies. Dispatches from Athens state that French troops were landed on Tuesday at Castellorizo, a small island in the Mediterranean off the southern coast of Turkey. The Greek government has been informed by Great Britain that the island is to be used as a base for new operations against the Turkish province of Adalia. A dispatch to the Exchange Telegrap agency asserts that Greece has protested against this occupation of the island. The port of Adalia is about 300 miles southeast of Constantinople. It would be a convenient point from which to operate for the purpose of cutting communications between Constantinople and Egypt. EMPEROR HAS CANCER International News Service: PARIS, Dec. 31.--The Matin declares it has received definite advices from Switzerland that Emperor William is really suffering from cancer instead of a non-mallgnant carbuncle as reported from Berlin yesterday. The Matin adds: "A Paris specialist was asked by the German embassy three months before the war broke out if he could make an artificial palate for an imperial invalid in case a serious operation was necessary."

MANY SOCIAL AFFAIRS HELD NEW YEAR'S EVE Miss Elsie Palmer, Sarah st., en-

tertained at a watch party at her home. Music and games were the features. A luncheon was served. Covers were laid for 20. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Page, 121 N. West St., pleasantly entertained 12 of their friends at a watch party. Musical selections were one of the features. A fine luncheon was served by Mrs. Page. Among the guests was Mrs. I. A. Page of Elkhart. Mr and Mrs. John Fetters, 205 E. Eighth st., entertained a number of relatives at a watch party. Music, both vocal and instrumental, was the feature. Luncheon was served. Mrs. W. O. Landis, 118 1-2 Lincoln highway, entertained 12 of her lady friends at a watch party. The decorations were in keeping with the season. Musical selections and games were enjoyed. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Blanche Marlough, S. Union sts., entertianed 12 of her friends. Instrumental music by Charles Morresy and vocal solos by William Norris and Miss Helen Yanderland of South Bend were of a pleasing nature. In a guessing contest Mr. and Mrs. Edward Yarlow were successful. A luncheon was served. Among the guests were the Misses Florence and Frances Murphy of Adrian, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ellen of Laporte. A dinner party to entertain their Wives as a New Year's treat was given Friday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the Hotel Mishawaka by a number of South Bend men. The affair was held in the main dining room. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Callers, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Pabst, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Gunler, Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Sommers, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Hoke and Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Leinlnger. Join the 1916 Christmas Savings club at the Mishawaka Trust & Savings, now open for membership. Advt. Non-affiliating resident Disciples are invited to become members of the First Christian church next Sunday. Advt. ALLIED TRENCH IS TAKEN BY GERMANS Some Prisoners and Two Machine Guns Captured, Says Berlin. International News Service: BERLIN, Dec. 31 (by wireless to Sayville).--An advanced allied trench northwest of Hulluch, in Artois, has been captured by the Germans the war office announced to-day. Allied aeroplanes bombarded Ostend causing heavy damage and killing one. The text of the official reports follows: "West front--After successful blasting the Germans conquered a British advanced trench northwest of Hulluch. Some prisoners and two machine guns were captured. "Enemy air craft attacked Ostend causing heavy damage to buildings. The structure most seriously wrecked was the convent of the Sacred Heart. Nineteen civilians were wounded and one killed. No damage of military property was caused. THREE BURN TO DEATH Proprietor of Boarding House Dies Aiding Others. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Dec. 31. --Three men were burned to death this morning when the Farmers Inn, a boarding house, was gutted by fire. Tho dead are: Jacob H. Kinter, proprietor of the house. William Wurzburg of Kinsley, Mich. C. A. Bowen of Lake City, Mich. Kinter met his death while trying to rescue others. The cause of the fire is unknown. PRISONER HAS LEPROSY International News Service: CHICAGO, Dec. 31.--Drs. Frank E. Simpson and William Allen Puzy, authorities on leprosy, today will examine George O. Hartman, a prisoner who, the county Jail physician declared, is suffering from leprosy, if the early diagnosis is correct, Hartman will be taken from jail. The prisoner admitted he had leprosy. He said physicians had treated him in St. Louis for years, and sent him to the leper farm at Koch, Mo. He escaped with three other patients, he said, and came to Chicago, where he secured work in a restaurant. Then his conscience worried him for fear he might transmit the disease and he quit cooking and bought a rooming house. He was arrested on a charge of robbing a Bulgarian. NEW TARIFF TO STICK International News Servlce: WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.--The interstate commerce commission today declined to suspend new tariffs of trunk line railroads to the Atlantic Seaboard providing for a reduction of the "free time" allowance on shipments for export from 30 to 15 days. The new tariff was bitterly fought by the shippers who now will have to pay demurrage after 15 days, but the commisslon allowed the change as a means of relieving the freight congestion in the east.

CHIEF BUYSEE'S REPORT FOR YEAR INTERESTING

The report of Fire Chief Albert Buysse for the past year shows that there were 18 box alarms, 36 telephone calls and 23 still alarms, a total of 79 fires. One call was false, which makes a total of 80 responses by the department. The report further shows that the total fire damage for Miahawaka last year was only $3,842.58, all of which was insured with the exception of $741.50. The total value of buildings and contents endangered is placed at over $500,000. The department traveled: 173 miles In respending to fires, laid 11,550 feet of hose and used 805 gallons of chem-ical. K. OF P'S ELECT OFFICERS. The following officers have been elected for the ensuing year by the Mishawaka lodge, No. 433, Knights of Pythias: Fred Freeman, chancellor commander; John Barnard, vice chancellor; Albert Weiss, prelate; Walter Herzog, master of work; D. J. Pfender, master at arms; Otto Kile, inner guard; Eugene Gimmer, outer guard; G. H. Lawrence, keeper of records and seal; Frank Thompson, master of finance; Martin Fullmer, master of exchequer; Sol Albert, trustee for three years: M. V. Hunsberger, installing offi-cer. MISHAWAKA PERSONALS. Chauncy Snyder has gone to Glendora, Mich., to spend a week's vaca-tion. Mrs. Mary Clem has returned to her home in Hinchman, Mich., after spending one week as the guest of her daughter, Mrs. John Snyder, 126 W. Ninth st. Mrs. I. A. Page of Elkhart is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Page, 121 N. West st. Mr. and Mrs. Leotta Peterson of Plymouth are visiting with the former's sister, Mrs. H. E. Suders and family. HOME FROM CLEVELAND. William R. Stubbs, 822 S. Main st., has returned from Cleveland, O., where he spent one week visiting with his daughter, Mrs. W. S. Jackson and family. Central Powers Are Ready to Discuss Peace International News Service: ROME, Dec. 31.--The Tribune prints an anonymous Interview with "an exalted personage," in which Pope Benedict XV is quoted as saying: "If the entente powers were willing peace negotiations could begin tomorrow." The author of the interview declared that the pontiff gave utterance to that expression a few days after the recent consistory. At that time Pope Benedict said he was determined to continue his efforts for peace despite their futility up to date.

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Class No. 4 of the Sunday school of the Coalbush Methodist church pleasantly surprised their teacher, David Amstutz, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Weis, Thursday evening. A splendid supper prepared by Mrs. John Fulmer, was served by the Misses Adah Fulmer and Lillie Fuller. After the supper Mr. Amstutz was presented with a handsome reading lamp, the presentation speech being made by Robert Fuller. The remainder of the evening was spent in music, games and contests. In the guessing content Clem Fulmer was awarded the first favor and Mr. Amstutz the second. In the bean contest John Weis and Mrs. John Fulmer were the winners. VISITING HERE. J. A. Roper of Dixon, III., who has been visiting with relatives in Hot Springs, is spending a few.days in Mishawaka. ILL AT HOSPITAL. Miss Nellie Ham, a teacher in the public school is ill with an attack of grip at the St. Joseph's hospital. WARNING! The city ordinance prohibiting dumping of ashes in streets or alleys will be strictly enforced. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. --Adv. MOOSE SNOW DANCE. Will be given in the Moose hall, New Year's night. This is one of the most popular novelty dances. Come out and throw snow balls with the Moose. Adv. ELDERLY LADY--Wishes position as housekeeper for lone elderly gentleman. 229 W. Grove st. Next Sunday Is Reconsecration day at the First Christian church. --Advt. MOOSE SNOW DANCE will be given in the Moose hall New Year's night. This is one of the most popular novelty dances. Come out and throw snow balls with the Moose.--Advt. ATTENTION FARMERS. Bring eggs to Quality Tea & Coffee house, 119 E. Second st. Adv. WARM FOR NEW YEAR'S Rain is Possible Prediction of Weather Bureau. International News Service: CHICAGO. Dec. 31.--Although the temperatures from the eastern slopes of the Rocky mountains to the Pacific were abnormally low today, the weather bureau predicted warmer weather with rain for tonight and New Year's day over much of the central west. Temperatures in the central states were expected to remain above freezing for two days at least. W. D. & BONEITA A. SMITH, D. C. Chiropractors Homo Phone 367. Mishawaka. Lumber Co. es and Friends Prosperous Year

NEW YEARS' SERVICES AT ST. PETER'S CHURCH There will be divine services In the English language on New Year's day at 10:30 o'clock at St. Peter's German Lutheran Evangelical church. The subject of the sermon will be "When Will the New Year be For Us a Year of Blessing?" On Sunday morning there will be a German service at 10:30 o'clock at which the pastor will use for his subject of the sermon, "The Star Which Led the First Heathen to Christ." The annual congregational meeting will be held on Jan. 9. At this meeting the treasurer's report will be read and a trustee elected. The church council will meet on Monday evening. Sunday school Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock. On Jan. 9 the holy communion will be celebrated at the English service. Announcements are kindly requested on Thursday, Jan. 6.

TO WED SATURDAY. Mrs. Grace Rohleder, 208 S. Hill st., has gone to Colorado where she will be marired to Paul McBroon on New Year's day. Mrs. Rohleder is the daughter of Jonah Huff, 208 S. Hill st., and is well known in this city. RETURN TO MINNEAPOLLS. Leonard and Miss Arline Jernegan have returned to their home in St. Paul, Minn., after spending one week visiting with their uncle, Hon. E. A. Jernegan, 221 Lincoln highway, E. CELEBRATE HOLY EUCHARIST. Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at the services at St. Paul's Episcopal church New Year's morning at 7:30 a. m. MISHAWAKA CLASSIFIED WANT ADS LOST OR STRAYED--Brindle bull dog, white markings; name Cap. Reward for return to 115 S. laurel st. WANTED--Competent girl or woman to assist with housework. Call at west door, 216 Lincoln way E. WANTED--10 or 15 shoats weighing from 50 to 100 pounds. Will pay market price. Call Home phone, Mishawaka, No. 393. WANTED--Elderly woman wants light housework or care of children. Call Home phone 454. FOR SALE--7-room house, large lot, will sacrifice for quick sale: easy terms. Inquire at 1402 W. Sixth st. FOR RENT--5 room cottage, $9.00 per month. 2220 Pleasant st., River Park. Call Home phone 3306. NOTICE--Second hand goods bought and sold. Adams and Dunning, 205 N. Main st. Home phone 259. HOLLAND FURNACES--Over 500 satisfied customers in St. Joe county. We sell direct to consumer. Perfect installation guaranteed. A five year guarantee on all castings. No trouble to get our proposition. Terms within reach of all. If you are going to build, consult us at once. Our responsibility is unlimited. J. N. McKay. Agent, 418 W. Lasalle av., South Bend. Home phone 8379.

Tttne New Yesiir The message for the New Year is one of good promise and encouragement. It is voiced in quickened trade, active industry, expanded channels of commerce and most important of all, public confidence. In extending our best wishes to our customers and friends for a. New Year of prosperity and success, we pledge anew our continued cooperation and service to them in all of the many helpful ways open to us and where we can serve we want them to feel free to command us. Mishawaka Trust & Savings Co. The Oldest Bank in Mishawaka. STRONG CONVENIENT ACCOMMODATING.

PLENTY OF MONEY FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Tho question "where will I get the money for Christmas presents and holiday expenses" can be solved to your complete satisfaction. By Joining our 1916 Christmas Savings club you can accumulate a substantial sum for your use next Christmas. Our 1916 club is now open for mem-

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BEGIN THE NEW YEAR With a Membership in our CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB --for--CHRISTMAS, 1916. Ten Classes, weekly payments, which amount to the following sums: $12.75, $25.00, $25.50, $63.75 or $127.50. Also interest at 4 percent. We give you a Neat Pass Book, and on DECEMBER 6, 1916, a check for the full amount, plus 4% interest. The First Trust & Savings Company OF MISHAWAKA. In same building and under same management as First National Bank.

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Extend to you their sincere thanks for the liberal patronage ac- . corded them and wish you all Happy New Year and hope for a continuance of your courtesy.

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Tili: MISHAWAKA TKUST AND SAYINGS CO. The bank that originated the Christmas Savings club in Mishawaka, assisted 1,200 people in having $26,000 for Christmas. Join our club now forming. Advt. Son December 31st