South Bend News-Times, Volume 33, Number 187, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 5 July 1916 — Page 2

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I HE SOUTH BEND NEWS-TIMES LATEST HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT SOUTH BEND

TEH THOUSAND ATTEND PICNIC AT RUM VILLA

CITY LONELY YES

P

ul;

Trips

Various Lodge and Club Outings and Family

to Surrounding Lakes, Leave South

Bend Almost Deserted Little Noise is Heard During Day.

8,000

SPFI NGBR00K

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PARK

DRAWS

v. h i ' h to the

b'outh Iiond stf r. ly i lr br:U-d a stft? arid han- Fourth of J'ih and ill Maintained a spirit of A rnei !'anl.m and iatriuti.-m without indulninjc ,0 fts in pyrotechnic dijilavs. The medium for the most part v. a-- 'the li.-Mic." The civi- r-l"hratifn at iiiiui VUl.iiiP of rniirs'r took the had. Others that drew riovvds and lft the i t y ;.ra tic ally deserted 'Acic the Knight of ('olnini'i outiiU at Oliver; punih War Veteran at Tottau atoini- park; the water arnival at Oiarnond lake; the "hn.-s" races at ,prir.;lirook in addition to other a'tr.n tinns; th"-e that were htt had nrivate litth- outins at the numerous lakes mi rro-.j nd in the city. Ten thousand ,outh IWnd folk tramped the hi!N and dales ,r Hum Village at the irst muni', ipal picni--. t-a attereU ahoiit the I" I acr park, the hillsides dotted with sweltering a!aeit happy and ontented humanity, picnic parties everywhere, .oiith i'.end paid tril.ute to its newest and largest j,ark, and enjoved a af- and .vine Fourth of Jiilv. Marly in the morning. een hefore the tivie club parade the croud l.eKan to stream into the park. Men and women tusini: lunch haketsf little Krls in white dresses, old and oUiK. came to well the motley luuil. With one or two slUht exceptions the program of events went otf without a hitch. The "hht Laim" opened formally with the cnniini; of tn parade, immediately followed by

the dedi atory exercises at th new nark was dedicated

- puhlic of ;outh lti-nd. Do Thriving itiisiiiss. At noon the '';uu was all there." KefreNhment booths, most of which were in charge of the various civic

renter dil a thriving l.u.-iness. At !;::! o'clock tile afternoon program wan started. In -ginning with the interestini; maneuvers of the .South I.cnd Turnverein and eh-sini; with the sham Indian-soldier hattle. The civic vluh parade formed at Kenible and I'rairie avenues and at I0 o'clock Marted fid" the municipal picnic. The various .schools and c.vic centers hail floats, while a number of fraternal organizations had attractive floats. Nelson Jones, Crawford staples, and Ben Ycrrit k. the latter as Uncle Sam, headed the profession, following which a small platoon of police came, headed by (.'apt. Guy 1,. Hunker. Next in line was FUn-l's band. Harmony Camp, No. 7 M. W. A., followed by the Montank tribe No. 4J'.. lied Men in tluir pict ur-:-' pie costumes. The I. o. T. M. had a pretty float. Next in line v. as the si hool float in w hich was pretty Miss (lenevievo Hardy, the goddess i f liberty, and lu r attendants. The ,outh I '.end Turnverein with their thre- floats was next in order followed by the different schools. The Couuillard. Pcrley,

laurel. i:ider. (lier ami "Chief Hum," Kaley and Sample portable were well represented. The judges awarded the Turnverein the $.7 lrj., tor the best fratrr.al representation, and the Kaley school the $.10 prize for the most children in line. Honorable mention was divert to all the organization. Members of the c,. A. It. wire hom r quests. They were taken from the post headquarters in lmxe trucks and escorted to the speaker'? ctand to be present at the dedicatory exercises. All of the fh'.its unloaded near the stands. De I'.iiiw llciul NMak-. Dr. Kdwin 11. Crose. president of De Taiw university, delivered the patriotic address of the day. His talk was different from the us aally rail -around. the-flan ami remember thf- constitution sort of I'ourth of July patriotic appeal. He enumerated three specific jioir.ts. three israntic t.iks for tiie patriotic citien of tela to p rtcrm. In brief they were: tl) Moralic the material forces of toda. ( i put the -re.tt dominating oO.il movement in safe hands, and ( ) transform the rabid, innate, wicked r.atinrilifui into a mammoth spirit of internationalism ai d humanitärem. !! dcvtlopim; his first point. Dr. C, lo-e s.iid that he spoke about the -ie.it wealth f this country, richer r so-.ir s than that of any other

ration, with its capital.

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to be reckoned with. Jt must be placed within safe hands, k ttit it will ,e saved from degraded poverty. With intelligent leader., the socialistic movement, and I do not mean anarchistic socialism, will have a moral i es pi in si hi I i ty. With religion to truide them. duration to uplift them, they are not a mobocracy, hut an or'ani.ed society." Hefore reaching his tliird point. Dr. Grose, beeaus. of the difficulty in talking: out of doors, became very husky and it was only with effort that he was able to conclude Iiis address. Nationalism." he said, 'is the ry think' for which the warrinff countries ay is the cause of the war. Germany fiyhts for her riht to existence, she says. Kurland to preserve her nation, I!elium to exert herself as an indpeudent country. Itussia to Kunrd her possesions. Hut there is somethinu; beyond that.

a n;.t spirit i interiiat ionali.sm. which is to take possession" of the spirit of nationalism.

.Major In Ailrirt's Mayor Fred W. Keller

made the

dedicatory address. lie calkd attention to the !"?tfm of organized jlayprourid.. under the direction of trained Fupervifor", and the necessity of public parks. In conclusion the mayor said: '"This land was ftill owned by the heirs of the original purchaser from the Indian?. The late Nelson J. Riley, one of the influential heirs to the property was anxious that the city acquire the property and consequently save us a very satisfactory price and terms, the price being $4 5.0G0 and the area 104 acres. After securing a ninety days' option the tax payers and citizens were then re

quested to consider the proposition to purchase and to express their wishes to the city council in regard t the acquisition. All the civic organizations here represented today unanimously expressed themselves favorable to the purchase. "In conforming to the wi.hes of these and other civic organizations your officials completed the purchase of this beautiful tract of land. It is now appropriate on this day of Independence and this patrioticday, with citizens of all nationalities, people of different religious filths

and of various walks of life, from all yi-ctlons of this city, here assembled, prepared to dine together on this land which belongs to nil of vis, that we should and we now hereby do, dedicate in the name of a united citizenship this Rum Village park to the citizens of ,ouh Rend and to the future citizens of South Rend, not only to our children but to our childrens' children and to generations 100 years and 1,000 years lu the future for their use forever." Reads Ixiaration.

George W. Kalczynskl read the Declaration of Independence, while a. male quartet consisting of William (Joebel. director. Garfied Smith, George Heinzelman. Delbert Whitmer, Paul Woodruff, Ioubs Heinzelman, Georxe Goebel and Logan Reinoehl. sang a number of patriotic sonus. The "Rum Village" number made a decided hit. Dan Pyle was chairman of the dedicatory exercises. From start to finish, the municipal picnic proved a success. Races, nov.

elty events, indoor baseball and volley ball pames. were hdd simultaneously, under the direction of the department of municipal recreation. Folk dances given by the various schools, proved Interesting, and the Oliver playground children were enthusiastically applauded. The latter were under the direction of Miss Alice Swalm and Miss Klinor Gaik. The municipal recreation committee had charge of all the concessions. It was found that the city bottleries had difficulty in supplying enough

pop, as there were nearly 50o cases consumed during the day. Immense quantities of lemonade, ice cream cones, the proverbial "red hots' and the like were snatched up by the merry makers. GrraMM Pole Too .Much. At 2 o'clock the tall pole was greased and the little boys attempted to climb to the top and get the American llag which was fastened there. Five dollars was offered to the first lad who coubl reach the top. After trying for nearly two hours, the boys ave up. The going was too slippery and their ascent was at about the same rate of speed as a freight elevator, while the descent resembled that of a passenger. After the picnic was over, the Hag was still there. Attempts to walk along the limber pole were more successful. After three tries, Michael Nyikos. 12 22 W. Washington St., reached the end, winning the prize of $5.00. He was1 closely followed by a small ffllow named Frank Rories of 1021 W. Jffferson St., who. although covered with grease from Ids attempts at the slippery pole, walked the limber

one and won a pair of tenni shoe;. Chicken Nearly Killed. Perhaps the most laughable feature of the day's outing was the chicken catching contest. Six fouls were brought to the park in a box-, pnd were loosed one at a time. In the first heat, only boys were allowed, and after a mad rush in which the chicken almost met a premature death, it was captured by uscar Nelson, l."2ö Kimble st. Girls were next allowed to try ami catch a chicken and after two

attempts, little Minnie Nemeth, 741 W. Indiana a v., was the lucky one. Thinking that fat men would perhaps enjoy a fried chicken dinner, ten 173-pounders were selected by the committee to wabble around the ring after a quaking fowl. Rirldis Xigloski of Catalpa av. will h ive the dinner. Indies in Dashing Conte-t. Then came the ladies. A sort of chicken vs. chicken affair. It was the hit of the afternoon and amid a classic display of lingerie and silken hose. the. hen was captured. Miss Alma Horvath was the winner. When it came to the last chicken, it was decided to let it be a fiee-for-all affair. The little rooster Mew into the air and was caught by Emery Vichik of lJll S. Chapin st. At 1::.0 o'clock the drills and dances were 'started. They were participated in by the children from the Kaley, Leeper, Laurel, Studehaker and diver playfields. and those from the German Turnverein. Sham Rattle a Hit. In the sham battle spectacle, the spectators were treated to a real exhibition of mimic warfare. The affair was staged in the southwestern part of the pnrk. There is a natural ampitheatre at that spot, making an ideal frontier setting. The exhibition opened w hen iMary n woodsman's daughter, leaves the fort to get a pail of water. While returning from the brook she is captured, after a struggle, by the Indians. They tie her to a tree and begin their war dance around her. At this moment, a loud firing is heard In the distance and, suddenly, the soldiers appear, with the Stars and Stripes at. their head. Then begins the real hattle. Each soldier and Indian was equipped with 60 rounds of ammunition, and to the thousands who lined the woods about the fort, the sight was a beautiful one. Heroine Is CSootl. .Miss lola Shaffer, 22 0 K. Calvert st.. played the part of Mary and rone could have wished for a better portrayal of a daughter of the frontier. Rlue-eyed, small and dainty is Miss Shaffer, and one could hardly

blame the painted Kedmen for wishing to abduct her. Miss Lcota Carey of "0.1 Dayton av., impersonated the frontier "mother and her acting was on a par with that of Miss Shaffer. This exhibition concluded th ('ay's program. All during the afternoon, the volley ball courts were being used. Indoor baseball was also played between teams fr.un the different play grounds. Horseshoe pitching attracted many and the matches were close and exciting. Some families spent the day under the cool shade trees, having brought their dinners -with them and purchased ice cream, lemonade and soda pop at the booths of the arious civic c'.uhs. Irai?e on All Sido. The greater portion of the crowd 1 ft for their homes after the sham hattle. Praise was heard on all sides for the rianner in which the picnic was conducted. South Rend v. as grateful to the various committees, the effect of whose work was so successful. Too much credit cannot be given the men and women who labored that Rum Village might be fittingly dedicated. It meant long and arduous planning in order that 10.000 men, women and children misht be entertained fcr a day and sent home happy at its end. The civic clubs of outh Rend, the committees in charge of the outing, and the volunteer workers may Indeed be proud of the result of their labor. 10,000 Kat Dinners. It was estimated that more than 10,000 people ate their Fourth of July dinner at the village. Family and club groups were scattered throughout the woods and the booths of the various civic clubs supplied all those that came without their lunc'n. The booths were arranged on the hills above the athletic fields and all were willing and ready to purchase an ice cream cone or foft drink as soon as they reached the top of the hill. A dancing pavilion at the west section of the village afforded a

great amount of pleasure that were not Interested athletics and the chicken events. I n le Sam was

for toO-e in th" catching on the

and made himself

the various booths

stands using hi

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of the monev

grounds

spicuous at amusement

cords for the good

tills of the booths. son, of Veteran. .Man Ii. The Sons of Veterans mat bed from the end of the street ar line with crowds of cheering people on either j-ide of the streets and the flags that huni- on the houses abma the street entering the village, were taken from their stocks and waved as the hoys in blue passed their houses. The picnic was irgarde.1 by not only the committees in charge but by everybody as the most safe and sane I'ourth of July ever celebrated in South Rend. A few fire rackers and other small fireworks were at hand but only an occasional giant cracker or anything that could cause danger to those near the explosion.

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UNKNOWN MAN KILLED BY SPEEDING AUTO

At the foot the slmrt road

Rerrien Springs. Mich man, ! lie veil to be Ruchanan boarding, struck ard instantly speeding automobile

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boos, was killed bv a at about 10

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o'clock last night. The body was found some .o fiet T-orth of the foot of the hill lving across the road. The man's jaw v.as torn from the head which was itself terribly mangled and his back was broken in several places. There were no witnesses tri the tragedy, but it is believed that he was killed by a powerful car that had just ascended the hill at a hib rate of t-peed. A report of the tragedy was brought into the city last night by Dr. S. M. McDonald of this cite, who was returning with, a party of motorists.

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act i v it les a i e e i. it i J i i . t ' . . Site!... e is ob-, r v t d ! !: ; o c i, . ; day. The "il!y of ' . . . tanot s." is w hat t h- M called Waslumri on. 1. ". , : . half of last century. N :

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from the Notre Dan." av. tioii to the front steps of th- : building at Iii' iinio !M;y ifeet, or two oo.l ity blocks : than a miie. I'tor.i eVd.it ', C meterv catc to the Itoio -;. the mam building i n:l c.ii a mile. Crom th- fioit -loo ho main bmldinu to the tiont of the bi u h u r h i - i n o i t ! ,. citv blo.-k. though It ib" - not si.. Th- grand m.iIc :; whi-'b university unoi'ih .tie laid -:t I'eiV es t lie e e.

I "a 1 1 1 1 1 rs. plum! i . and tirin' is to the nan .".( are 'cisily engaged

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as to hav Corn

by the r.'tur-i of the u t season. now makes it necessary of men constantlv at down the g r ass on tie p uses.

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Read NEWS-TIMES Want Ad;

Lonsdale Muslin vard 8ic

Red Seal Ginghams vard 7c

40 Steamer Trunks, 32, 34 and 36-in., values to S5.00, this sale $2.98.

500 pairs Boys' and Girls' Tennis Shoes at 50c pair. Sizes to 4)1.

IOC Outing Flannel vard 5c

5oo Japanese Mat

ting 8Sc.

Suit Cases, 2 )

in.

Japanese Kimonos ' Made of genuine Japanese crepes, beautifully embroidered, at $1.85. Regular S3.50 value. 500 Sport Stripe Outing Skirts at $1.98 Made of sport stripe gabardines, extra quality, beautifully made. All sizes.

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Bum Co.

Thursday, Sun Rises 4:29; Sets 7:39

Orders by Mail have an expert shopper who acts for you promptly tilled. We using the same judgment were you shoping in person.

Table Linens Towels Crashes Bed Spreads, Sheet5,Pillow Cases At Less Than Manufacturer's Prices. We have immense stocks of these ,v;oods and while they last we are giving you the benetit.

1,000 Cover Over All Aprons, si. on value, 59c.

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forests, n.-t in a i kin of more d;sv on tinned, but i s should be e-

throui-'h rep. r channels.

Tbis." he said, "was a higher patriotism. Ii those who pos ss the crcat material orth do r.ot use it :or tftemselvts but. rather, for the benefit of all mankind, then thOi- is a c-iiit of hlhor j.ttrioiism. Iiuds sm ial Movement. 'Th'. o,i.,l mown. r.t. that 1 t pMk of. s a movement that is s ... tet n. .'1' t yo.i ai."t. '.- ii'um it and ,i , .!. voi:r bieat'i.

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85 Dozen Summer Waists at 50c on $ Our Mr. Garland sent these to us for this sale. They are fro mone of the best makers in America. On Sale Wednesday. Regular S2.50 Tub Silk Waists, extraordinary qualities, $1.98. Regular S2.9S Voile, Organdie and Lingerie Waists, $1.98. Regular S3.95 Voile or Organdie Waists for $2.50. Regular S5.00 Voile or Organdie and Georgette Crepe Waists for $3.50. These waists represent the very latest frills. Large Sailor collars. Long and short sleeves. In addition to this Special Purchase, we have added from our regular stock: Wash Silk Waists, regular S1.50, reduced to $1.00 Lingerie Waists, regular S1.00, reduced to 49c 65 dozen Middv Blouses, SI. 25 to SI. 75 values, reduced to . $1.00 4o dozen Middy Blouses, 08c value, at 59c The Ridenour Garment Co. of South Bend sold us their entire stock of Aprons, Petticoatsr Rompers and House Dresses. They will be placed on sale Wednesday as follows: Regular 25c Service Aprons at I2y2c. Regular 59c Amoskeag Gingham Petticoats, not over two to a customer, 29c each. Regular SI. 00 Cover All Dress Aprons, made of best percales, 50c 2 to a customer. Regular 75c Princess Aprons, made of Amoskeag dress ginghams and scout percales; also made of white percales. 3 to a customer, 39c each. $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 House Dresses, of lawns, percales and ginghams: dark Indigo and China blues as well as light colors, all sizes to 55; at 69c.

Started Today July Sth Tomorrow, Thursday, in our Ready-to-Wear Departments, you will find the very finest garments sold at very great reductions. Handsome Coats, Suits, Dresses, Skirts, all reduced for quick clearance. You will find all sizes in every line. A good range of Navys, Blacks and Dark Colors for Early Fall Wear. 197 Suits at Quick Clearance

Prices

All alterations free of charge. All Suits have silk lined jackets and all wool. 77 Suits Reduced to $10.00. Blacks, navys. checks, tans, all wool Gabardines and Worsted. Sold from SI 5.00 to $25.00. Reduced to $10.00.

120 Suits Reduced to $15. iNavys, blacks, tans, grey Serges, Gabardines, black and white check Worsteds. These Suits sold from S25.00 to S40.00.

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There are all sizes

Misses ana w omen xo

for 46

size.

1,000 House Dresses, on Rompers, made ot fast colored ginghams, 50c kind, sale at 69c. 25c

115 Handsome All-Wool

Coats at $5.00 and $10.00 These Coats are mostly Wooltex Silk Lined

oats. I hey sold from 515.00 to $25.00.

Every Coat an ideal coat for Summer and Early Fall. All sizes to 46. Checks, Gabardines and ere

850 Wash Skirts 850 Wash Skirts, made of flneest Repps, Piques, Linens, in all white. Will go on sale at 79c, $1.00, $1.25 to $2.50. Regular .and extra sizes. Regular S2.50 Awning Stripe Gabardine Wash Skirts at $1.98. All sizes to 3o waist. Black andblue stripes only.

Two Car Loads of Blankets. Over 6000 Pairs of Cotton and Wool Blankets go into our July and August Sales at lower prices than we ever sold such qualities before. This means you can buy Blankets today tor less than yon bought them for last year. We've got to sell them at Bargain prices in order to sell so many. We will accept payments on Blankets and deliver same it. you as late as September 1st at the same prices advertised. 300 pairs 64x80 Heavy Cotton Blankets, white, grey and tan, $1.00 pair. 600 pairs 66x80 Heavy Wool Nap Cotton, white, grey- and tans, $1.50 pair. 72x84 Plaid Blankets, 6() per cent wool less than manufacturer's price today, $3.50. Robe Blankets, Comforter Blankets, Porch Blankets, Camp Blankets, all priced at a saving to you of 25 per cent during this July S?le.

The Entire Surplus Stock of Petticoats From one of America's best petticoat Houses on sale Wednesday. S1.00 Mercerized Black Sateen Petticoats 59c. S2.00 Cotton Tatleta Black Petticoats, ilowered i'.un:c. 89c.

White printed sateen petticoats, deep flounce, vcr some printings, $1.50. 300 Amoskeag Wash Gingham Petticoats at 29c.

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S1.25 Children's Dresses, Bov' Wash Suit., dark of tine ginghams, all new. and light ginghams 59c.

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