South Bend News-Times, Volume 34, Number 160, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 9 June 1917 — Page 8

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SI. PETER'S COMPLETES SEVENTIETH YEAR Will Celebrate Event Tomorrow With Appropriate Services. The Tfth anrdver-ary ar.fl mission festival of St. Peter's. Lutheran church, at the Inters ion of Church and Fourth sts., will I f c 1etratod tomorrow with appropriate servi it. Following is th- program and a brief history of the congregation s;r. e it was organized in 1S47: German service at l":ft a. m.; Ilnrli-h -r i. e at 7:"0 p. m. Rev. H. Rooster, who held the pastorate at St. Peter's Lutheran hurch from 19Ö1 to lrJ'J", will pre ich both- sermons. Collection to he lifted fur horn- and foreign mission?. Special muIc by" Miss Clara Fachmann and Mrs. Fred Hter.-teiii. .The congregation was organized ;n 1M7 with the following members and their famih1-: Messrs. Adam and Philipp Dhlmanr.. George Weil, J'hil'p Fries and d'org? Schmidt. Pr'nt oih'-'-rs: Th. dore Fi.-:h-hnr.h and i t-orge Matz, elde-; J. Yolekert and I". Zolhu r, iea on: William Angerstein. Hans Petersen .ind F. (Jj gi, truste' s; . rielmann iiid A. Fuller, inemb-rs of sehool ho,'ird; Knviii 1 Vclimann. treasurer; Prof. n. i C.reruel, secretary. Prof. Oretnel has Leen at the head of th school situe Septeaihcr, KH4. i ganial in IS 17. St. Peter's Lutheran n incremation was organized oi May IM, IS 17, v. hi h was Pntc-et Monday. ' n that date the late i;,v. onrud S' huster of Bremen. Ind., held the l'rt cotiirniinlr.il servuo in the Pr shjterian church with a small miniber of Lutherans present and r-'-.anifd the local St. Peter's Hviin.uvlical Lutheran church, lie served this congregation until 14'.. also onducting services in the H:irris Prairie sohoolhouse. The following clergymen succeeded the liev. Mr. Schuster: Revs. P. Pernreuther, IS 10 t: P?c,iv F. II. Tramm, le,0 to 15 611; Y. J. Th. Jungck. 1.1 to lSf.S; Conrad Schuster.. 1 to G. Hild. 1870 to H;'.; G. Ro vmwinKel. lTr, to lM; H. Sieek. 1SS1 to 1R2: P. Heid. 1 v s 2 to isvy; F. R. Tramm. lsn to 12; .A. F. W. Schlechte, 1'H to P.o.l; II. Hörster. I""'! to irui. Th" present pastor, Rev. . Turk, has had rh.irue of the church sinrc Dee. 1. F.' e . The church was first located in the northeastern portion of the ity, nn n lot donated by the late Adam FOR SALI; New m room bungai.. Pa incuts r will take lot or V ia'.l piece of l.üid as !,fst pa Silent. l -'J. W. M.i iion St. Homo phone AJ.i i.sT Jones -.! t r f: om Packard a.it-.t truck. Kew.itd tor return. ) loiue r hor.e ?, . .-.V i VANTKD Chamber :i..i:d. M ; h . i . a k i . WANTFD Girl for era! lioii-- j work, no washing or ironing. 117, S..Mlil st. Home ph-T.e

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loll l fl-NT Three ir:u-!uM room's ! Aved Kllin- to Edward Seheibelhut of , or light h.usckee:.ir.g. Kv rv j """ut n I '.end. The bans will be pub- : (o -.verier. 11 W. M irhui st. ! Iishe!1 f"r th "rt time at ?t- Jc:: Home .ho,,e T-I.--A. : seph's church Sunday. The cere- . . ' mony will take place June 2S in the! MODF.RN ('"'DMi:X Arrange- ' a ' o e church. ! monts kao ! i m nie for Wood- The htide-elect is one of the city's men, their famihe-s and friends, to popular ung ladies and has been attend the national co:i v tmt i. n at emplojed as stenographer in the of- i Chiiago on Thursday. June 21. r.'"7.lfce f City Judge Ralph S. Feig for.

J'are $2.2" round ti:p. Fats leave the past several years. iouth Fend 7:3 a. m.; 1 ae Chitago 11:2' p m. Gr at ; q rt unity Mil. lM1.0i:iT FNTITRTAINS. to attend h a.', camp and s.. e 'in-; Mrs. Fmil DeCloe.lt. W. Tenth st.. cipi. Si C K. AT.,ii.s. , on-el. or ' entertained "The Jolly Hi r.ch" at Fred I 'reemar.. clerk, abeut tickets. 'her home. Piano selections were a - ' feature. In a contest the favor1. ST--P. tu .th Ann and 17th sts., !,.re awarled t Mrs. Ludlow, Mrs. Rher Park, pocketl a-k cor.t.i:n-1 ;., nnun arw iM ri;- (;ordon. A three ini; Jtrnnll mr, rot-ny ..ad Wo.dvn r,,urs lara heon was served by the -i. pay nv lop, with name vt ow u- i;,..tes. a isted by Mrs. Richard tr. Finder w.ll r;.-ei,. rmur.l hy.r.moot. Mrs. Frank Molly of South tallinic Home pli.-ne A-l". ; Bend was an out of town guest. ZZ 7 " , . " , - " , ! Ti-r '-"'ih will meet in two weeks I,OST Li v s po'ket 1-o.irw. ! -tween x , , , . ,,- , , with Mrs. A. J. Kreuger, let . Ö and 1 1 -cent store .n . .!,.. nhi . , f ' i-i v rer.t e st. Ft. ar.d avii'.gs stie or. N, M.in

t.1 , j.f,mi i tfi..i i Joseph St.. Ho:..e phone B-'".".. FREE LECTURE 'Who is Jesus' ByMr. Bert Rockhoff At Woodman Flail SUNDAY, JUNE 10th. 3 P. M. 201 N. Main St. Scats Free. All Welcome

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I I 'if lrr.ar.ri. November 'If,. 12. a ' now h us of worship ws built on i the corner of Church rind Front st-. i In the fall of 1502 the present propj erty on Fourth Ft., opposite Church I st.. was acquired. WRITES IN FAVOR OF MORE DAYLIGHT The Nevs-Tirns Is in receipt of! the following letter, written hy a resident of Mishawaka In common-J dation of the "daylight saNinj; plan" i whih i just now heinp urged on j this and adjacent cities. j Mishawaka. Ind., June S. t "To the Kditor: j "Tliere is a tnoenunt on foot o ! establish in South Fend and Mish-; awaka Pastern Standard time ! w hich means pushing the clocks J ahead one hour. "The purpose is to furnish an ex-: tra hour of daylight at the end of , the day, and w ill merely mean that on midnight of Saturday, June j all clocks in the two cities will he j charmed to ea-tern time, or one hour faster than at present, and ; hei;innin Sund sy morning, July 1, we will all arise hy eastern time and; at night we will retire hy it, and i with the exception of the one nisht (June "it), we will have exactly the same amount of fdeep ay we would have had if we had not changed the i hicks. "This is riot a new idea. The city of Cleveland has operated under this plan for more tiian three years and Detroit more than two years and inquiry made of citizens generally in thes two cities will reveal a strong sentiment in favor of the plan with practically no objection to it. "Fnerland and Germany adopted it in May, 111, and they were fidlowed promptly hy France, Austria. Iialy, Holland. Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Portugal. "There is now a hill hefore our own cons-'ress which has been faorahly reported dy the committee with a recommendation that the hill become a law next year, hut it is felt if it is to he a good thing in If'l. why wait for congress, why not put it into eifert in 1917? "Here are some rf the reasons for urging the Da light Saving Plan;' "1. A benelit to health. "2. The c Tenge will afford more recreation. ".';. Time to work In gardens in the evening by daylight. "1. A benefit to the welfare of child ren. ".". Saving in the cost of light." "j. Fltimate saving in the conservation of coal and other sources of light arid heat. "7. Pos.-ible redaction in the cost of living of those who will work in their pardons, using the extra hour of dav light for this purpose. "S. Leened eye strain for workers and school children due to tho use of artificial light. "0. In summer a cool hour in the morning is substituted for a hot one irt the afternoon. "10. When the city council passes an ordinance establishing eastern time in our city, all factories, hanks and places of business would coange their docks to conform, and the ' plan wouhl be put into operation ! simultaneously in South Bend and Mishawaka. and as a result wo) would all enjoy the advantages of ai 'tra hour of daylight. "Yours for more daylight. "CITIZENY ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT OF MISS MILDRED KLEIN Mr. and Mrs. John Klein, so? Linoln wav W.. announce the engage ment of their daughter, Miss Mil-! : AT Tili: TILM 11.17. Virginia Pearson, the Vitacraph'star, will again b seen at the Temi pie today in the drama. 'The Turn ; d" the Road." a picture that gives; this clever artist ample oppirtunity : to d;s'-ay her talent. "A Fried Fgg I I Uro." th.e first of 10 "Musty Suf-I fr" comedies, will also be on to-' ia's 1 ill. ! Theda Bara comes to the Temple Mossdav in th- sumptuous William IV x Iran; i. 'Her Greatest Love." 1 i:nti:kt.ins nm Mrm:u. I Mi.- K. W. Km rr of 4 . i Calhoun st . nt r t.! r.ed -strlay afternn ' w :th an au tion brp'.ge party in, h -nor of h r m.-ther. Mrs. G. C. , !': ;. of Cha.is". Fight tabbs were j Tir.s t" it", g avv a r I 1 to Mrs. T. N.-rsr.ar.. frst; Mrs. Walter Rte. se,..:;d. ami Miss Helen Tu; per. third. Kefr shments were bcrved. j OlT.IIATi: ON MRS. ROINGFIL Mrs. Vü:!i::i Rosinger of f.." 5 Clay st. was operated upon .t Sr Jofccph'a hOipitai yesterday aTlsrnown.

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IS GETTING RESULTS Names of Those Who Will be at Var ous Stations in City Today. The local campaign for the Red Cross waxed highly interesting yesterday and the many workers wer? at their post without intermission alrno.-t the entire day. TMe sub scriptions ran splendidly and were i highly gratifying to the committee of interested workers. The totals for the day were not available at a late hour last night, hut it is expected they will amount to a goodly figure. The following workers will be at the places mentioned during today: Ptstot!ke Miss Vesta Tupper, Mrs. J. W. MKeand, Mrs. J. W. Keller, Mrs. Glen Warner. First National bank Miss Kate Kern, Miss Frances Simpson. Winey's Miss Kthel Kinneman, Miss IMith Kinneman. Miss Dcssa Ainley, Miss Harriet Johnson. Miss Minnie Ferree, Miss Mabel White, Mrs. Hantz. Mishawaka Trust Mrs. William Kimball. Mrs. Fred P.ingham. City hall Mrs. W. Probasco, Miss Lucille Probasco. Haslanger's Mrs. Fied Willctt. Mrs. Turnbull, Mrs. Draynur, Miss Helen Imrnell, Miss Carina Longstreet, Miss Helen Vinson. Lincoln way and Main Miss Mary Catherine Hussell. Mi?s Mabel Bcehe, Miss Kuth Lecklitner, Miss Genevieve Push, Mrs. J. W. Keller, Mrs. W. K. Wallich, Miss Alice Judkins. Mrs. Fred Grimes, the Misses Margaret, Florence and Grace Burnett, Miss Carina Longstreet. Miss Helen Vinson. Jules Bennett's store Mrs. William Doty, Miss Helen Doty. North Side hank Mrs. Robert Robertson. Miss Alice Kchwartz. Went's drug store Miss Kthel Finch, Miss Harriet Wilson, Mrs. Borden, Mrs. N. . Gingrich, Mrs. Golden. "WHO IS JESUS?" IS SUBJECT OF LECTURE To be given free at Woodman hall, Sunday, June 10, at 3 o'clock, by .Bert Rockhoff. Bible exegete. These lectures, given under the auspices of Associated Bible .Students, have proven very interesting to those who have 'ttended them thus far. Very instructive printed matter is given freely for the purpose of aiding all interested persons in securing a better knowledge of the Bible on all subjects. A cordial invitation is extended to all. HATFIELD CHILD DIES OF SPINAL MENINGITIS Anna Hatfield. 5 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hatfield of 910 E. Fifth St., died yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock after an illness of five weeks of spinal meningitis. Besides the parents the child is survived by three sisters. Vera. Irene and Dorothea. She was born in Mishawaka March HO, 1312. Funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon at 4 o'clock and will be private, conducted by Rev. R. E. M. Fngers. Burial will be made in the City cemetery. F()STIM)M: CHILDRKX'S DAY. The Children's day services which were to have been held in the Methoiiist church Sunday have been postponed for a week on account of the non-arrival of supplies. Opportunity will be given those wishing to have their children baptized either tomorrow or the following Sunday at the morning services. Rev. B. Karle Parker, minister of the hurch. will preach tomorrow morning on the subject "Is Christ Out of It?" He will also occupy the pulpit at the evening services. WILL II A VI 7 PICNIC. The Woman's Home Missionary society met with Mrs. Prothero, 427 Calhoun st., yesterday afternoon. Eighteen members and several visitors wero present. A most enjoyable time was spent in contests, music, etc. Mrs. A. D. McKnight and Mrs. Charles Weir won the prizes in the bean contest. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be in the nature of a picnic to be held in Battell park. Friday. July 13. A ball game will be one of the features of the program. st i :umu:k( ; n'i:r, l. The funeral of Mrs. Peter Sternberg, formerly of this city, whos? body was received here by Finch V Sprague last night from Macon, (la., will he held this afternoon at 1 ;3u frm thr home f Charles Wstfall. 114 W. l.ittell St., and burial ma lie in the Kutzler cemetery. .ndckiii:vi)i:n ri i:it.L. Funeral services for Frederick Vanderheyd'n. 42 17. Battell t.. will held from St. Baos Cathdic church Monday morning at :3m o'clock. Re. Father Shkaert will orliciate. Burial will bo in the St. Joseph's emct?ryMr. Milo Stockherger of near Osceola was brought to St. Joseph' maternity hospital yciterday in the

MUSIC DEPARTMENT GIVES FINE RECITAL Th spring time musicale given in the auditorium of the high school by the muic lepartment l-'ri-day afternoon was one of the best ever attempted and the results showed careful and painstaking training on the part of the music director of schools. Miss Jeannie Terry. The program was an ambitious one and comprised solos, duets, quartets and choruses. Among those taking part were: Olga Byam, Clara BumJller. Marian Clark. Helen Lott, Harry Mason, Roger William?, Ada Meckelnburg, Alberta Bushman, lalna DeLong, Ruth Fry. The following took part in the semichorus: "Welcome, Spring Flower," Kuili Bassett. Claytina Ainlay, Maurme Willott, Marian Clark, Ruth Kettering. Nova Robbins. Helen Doty, Harriet Niles, Helen Vinson, Ruth Fry and Alberta Bushman. Ada Meckelnburg rendtred a violin solo with tine taste. "The Shir Spangled Banner" completed the program. Miss Winifred Kizer playetl the accompaniments most acceptably.

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iE MJBDI JOINED Results of Red Cross Campaign So Far Highly Gratifying. The local campaign for memberships in the Red Cross has passed the 3,fno mark. This is most gratifying to the committee, and considering the fact that the campaign has only been underway for two days the results are more than satisfactory. The D.'O'O mark was aimed at before the campaign closes a week from today. The canvass of the city is to be most thorough, it being the intention of the committee to visit every home in the city before the final returns are made up. It is confidently expected that the net results will run considerably more than ",000. The factories have yet to' be heard from and when their returns are all in there is likely to he some pleasant surprises. The Premier Bed Co. has subscribed 100 percent of its employes which will he an additional incentive for the other factories to "buck up." ALBERT BOOKER AGAIN GETS INTO TROUBLE Albert Booker was pummeling" his wife on Lincoln way near the alley east of the Temple theater, and when he saw a uniformed officer coming towani him on the run, started down the alley toward First st. with the officer in hot pursuit. The chase continued west on First to Main and south on Main to Lincoln way, where Booker ran into the arms of Patrolman Montine. who placed him under arrest. Booker was locked up for the night and this morning was fined $3 and costs by JutUe Feig. Atty. letzger l epresentel the defendant. It is said by the police that Booker had started the trouble with his wife in their home over the Verweist saloon, striking the woman and breaking many of the dishes and overturning the cupboard. The arresting otfioer states that Booker aimed a vicious blow at his wife's face as the two stood near the alley. Hooker served two years in prison eight years ago for robbing the Rohleder grocery store. MISSIONARY SOCIETY IN REGULAR MEETING Mrs. B. C. Kenyon. 920 Lincoln way 17., was hostess to the Woman's Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church at its regular meeting Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Devotional exercises were led by Mrs. A. Huntsinger in absence of the president. Mrs. J. H. Nettleton. who is ill. The subject vas "Alaska" by Mrs. Huntsinger. One of the features; of the afternoon was a brief address on "Indians" by Mrs. John S. Crawford Of Wilkeshurg. Pa., who is the guest of Mrs. J. A. Burnett. A social hour followed and dainty ref re.h ments were servetl. Mrs. Kenyon was assisteil by Mrs. D. C. Lallommedleu. JAILED FOR VAGRANCY. James Cusick. 1 years old. living with his mother at 1320 Benton st., was sentenced to 15 days in the county jail by Judge Feig this morning on a vagrancy charge. The hoy refuses to go to school, work, or assist in any way toward the support of his mother. When arraigned in court this mourning he refused to enter any plea, bcociming ery sullen and when pressed by the court for an answer impudently state! that they "could put it down as they w anted ". MARRIED AT T. BAVOS. scar Van Spyhroeck and Miss Mclgii.e I Roo were married Sitnrii.iy morning at v o'clock in a nuptial high m..ss at St. Bavo's Catholi. ( hurch. The ceremony was performed 1 v the Bev. A. Shokaert. The couple was attende! by Triphon Van S;jbroeck and Miss Carrie Goos sens. Mr. and Mrs. Van Spyhroeck will

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Goethals Dismisses Eustis and Clark As Nations Aides

WASHINGTON, June 9. Charges by F. A. Kustis, assistant general manager of the government's emer gency fleet corporation, and F.J Huntington Clark, his assistant, that Maj. Gen. Goethals is deliberately Mocking the wooden fhip buildin.? program resulted today In the dismissal of both as volunteer employes of the corporation. Gen. Goethals, general manager of the corporation, in a memorandum to the members of the shipping board, announced that he was discharging the engineers who conceived the wooden ship building plan because their usefulness was at an end. Mr. Clark went out of the government service today but the status of Mr. Eustis, who in addition to his connection with the fleet corporation, is a special agent of the shipping board, is in doubL Members of the shipping board eaid he had not been asked to leave the board's employ and indicated that no announcement would be made on the subject for the present. Some members of the board are strongly In favor of building all the wooden ships the country can produce and they are loath. It Is said, to force the resignation of Mr. Eustis for championltt the cause of wooden construction. Chairman Denman said the board had not decided its attitude concerning retaining Mr. Eustis aa an employe. RALPH KELLEY HAILED INTO COURT BY WIFE Ralph R. Kelley, employed as a clerk in the grocery store of his father, E. C. Kelley, at 843 E. Third st., was arrested late Friday nUht on complaint of his wife, "who charged him with assault and battery, and in the city court this morning he was given a euspemled fine of $2fi and costs, with the warning that he would be dealt with severely if he was again brought into that court on a similar charge. Mrs. Kelley appeared against her husband and testified that her husband drank whiskey with his me-als and that when she remonstrated with him and attempted to tell the young man's father, Ralph roughly put his hand over her mouth to restrain her from talking. CTATURY THI1VTKR. A vaudeville bill at the Century tonight and Sunday will include The Hickville Trio, comedy acrobats. White and Harris, hot dog venders in comedy singing and talking, and Miles and Lewis In a novelty aerial act. A 101 Bison "The Battle of Shiloh." In three parts, and a LKo comedy "will complete the bill. LINCOLN TJIHYTKU TODAY. Dorothy Gish in "Stage Struck" will be presented at the Lincoln theater today. In addition a Triangle comedy "The Bachelor's Finish" will be shown. Tomorrow William S. Hart in "The Grudge" will be the chief attraction. ENTERTAIN SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS. Mrs. W. T. Jones' Sunday school class of the Methodist church will be entertained Monday evening at the home of Miss Norma Bortner, 112'J E. Ninth st. BIDS FOR COAL. The Mishawaka School Board will receive bids up to 8 o'clock Tuesday evening, Jone 19, 1917, for furnishing 900 tons of steam coal as needed during the winter of 19171S either In bins of F. O. B. Mishawaka. Bids will name gTade coal offered. (Signed) II. W. JOXES, President. G. C. SHOBE, Sec'y. AdvtPENTES RESIGNATION'. OTTAWA, Ont., June 9. Sir Wilfrid Laurier upon being shown the Toronto Telegram dispatch announcing his resignation in the liberal caucus today said: "That is not true. It was not discussed in the caucus." The opposition leader would make no further comment. DALMERS PRAIRIE. Miss Ruby Tasch entertained about 60 of her friends from South Bend Friday evening. A weinle roast, games and music were features of the evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Schräder were Sunday visitors of C. Skiles and family. About 25 of Mrs. Frank Warner' friends gathered In and successfully surprised her Sunday, each bringing a well-tilled basket. Chirles Ullery and Miss Alta Claybougla of South Bend called on Miss F.ernice Bowers Sunday evening. Clement Rensberger Is visiting Clifford Skiles. Charles Tash w-as in South Bend on business Thursday. DANK CLEARINGS. Bank clearings for the week totalled 12.493.992 against $2.075.0S7 the correspomiing week last year. Totals for the various days were: Monday. $03.923: Tuesday. 516.113; Wednesday, $375,9SS; Th irsdav.' $42.541: Friday, J372.LSS; Saturday. J29S.3 2 9. COLI'Mr.CS. O.. June 9. Three C.dumhus men late today were indicted for conspiracy to defeat conscription by the federal grand J jry. Thy are Ammon Hennacy, Cecil Bailey and Harry Townsley. who were apprehended while printing and distributing anti-conf-cription literature. In the New Testament (Rev. xii, 7) Michael fights in heaven against the dragon and satan 'which deceived the -whole woclÄ."

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During the past week Judge L. B. Des Voignes has riled his opinion on eight cases in whi:h testimony hal been taken anl arguments heard, and which he had taken under adlsement. In the case of Glenn A. Davis vs. Benjamin Y. Engle, which w as a case appealed from the probate court and triel in the circuit court at the September term, motic n for a new trial was denied by the judge. Motion for a new trial was denied in the case of Ella Keeiie vs. Arthur Dyer and Phoebe Dyer. This case was heard at the November term of court, when judgment was rendered for the plaintiff. A new trial has been denied in the case of Randall Churchill vs. Ralph L. Schell. This case was tried during the February term of court and a verdict of no cause for action rendered. Complainants' attorney mo'. -ed for a new trial on the grounds that the jurors had not acted partially in the former trial. In the suit brought by Mrs. Mamie Rudolphi of Dowagiac agains her brother. William Gilbert, to compel him to execute to her a deed conveying property in Dowagiac to her, the complainant showed that in consideration for assistance rendered her brother he agreed to deed her the property and did make the deed but never delivered it. In view of the testimony the Judge ruled that the defendant must now execute and deliver the deed according to agreement. Mrs. Edna Beeson was granted a divorce from John Beeson of Lagrange and given the custody of a minor child, a daughter, until further order of the court. The decree also provides that he pay her alimony in the sum of $200. A certain portion of the household goods also are set aside for Mrs. Beeson. In the appeal from the taxation costs made by the county clerk in the care of Charles H. Kimmerle vs. Flick Lowitz, the court allowed additional costs. In the case of William Carrett vs. John Carrett et. al. the complainant brought suit to set aside a deed conveying title to property in Howard township, made by Mary Carrett in 1914. on the ground that she was mentally Incompe'ent and unduly influenced to sign the deed. The bill of complaint was llsmissed without costs. PASTOR RESIGNS. At the annual business meeting held at the Baptist church, Rev. Herman Burns, pastor for the past five years, tenderei his resignation, asking only to complete his year's work. The request was granted by the church and Rev. Burns will stay until September. The pastor's resignation was his own request. During the evening, which began with a pot luck supper, enjoyed by about 0 member, a surprise was perpetrated on Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Halsey, who are scon to leave Cassopolis. Mr. Halsey having declined to again act as superintendent of the schools here. Mr. Halsey has been a teacher of the adult Bible class, which has grown in number and interest, and as a mark of appreciation he was presented with an easy chair, while Mrs. Halsey, a regular attendant and assistant in the work of the church, was presented with a cut glass bowl. Reports were received from the different branches of the church and Sunday .school and officers were elected for the ensuing year. SERVING SENTITNCC. William George of Lawton was brought here from Dowagiac to serve a 10 days' s(ntence for intoxication, the effects of which he was sleeping off when found lying beside the railroad tracks at Law ton. RET CRN ROME. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tase. who were united in marriage at Chicago Saturday, the bride being Miss Emma Englehart of that place, have returned here to th'i home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Tase. where the bride will remain while the groom makes a business trip to northern M.chigan. SELLS BUSINESS. Miss Lula Pearson has sold her photography business to Carl Owens and will soon leave for Mason. Mich., where she will conduct a studio. SUFFERS INJURY. Harold Jones, or e of the engineers at the power plant here, met with a painful accident Thursday morning when his right hand was caught in the engine about which he was working, and a ran punched a hole through his palm. Dr. Kelsey dressed the wound. APPOINT COMMITTEE. A finance committee for the Red Cross has been appointed, consisting of C. A. Ritter. Mrs. A. N. ArmStrong and Mrs. Robert T. Hayden. with Mrs. W. W. Reynolds, Mrs. S. B. Thomas and Mrs. W. W. Warren with the president and secretary acting as executive committee. Definite work will be decided upon and begun in the near future. PERSONALS. Miss Laura Christensen, who has been a teacher In the schools at Hammond, Ind.. this season, will visit Miss Pearl Wright while enroute to her horre at Greenville, Mich. Mrs. Watson ar.d daughter, Miss Madge of Caliddae, have been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mr.. Henry Jon. Mr. and Mrs. William Jones and other relatives. Dr. Clarence Wiight of I.ar.:;:g ;s visiting at the home of his pa rer.t -. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Wright. Miss Ruth Jones, who has been teaching in the M-hoo! at Otsego, arrived Thürs. lay evening to spend the summer vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willi im Jone s. Miss Carri Hicks of Kdwardsburg Is visiting at the home of her brother-in-law anl sister. Mr. and Mrs. Claire Breece. Miss Gertrude 3erry of Kalama

zoo has ben visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pangburn. Mr. ar.d Mrs. Aiam B. Green-w-alt ar.d children. Kathleen and Georg. Henry, left Friday night for Topeka. In.l. where they are attending a family reunion Saturday. They will nmtor through. K. J. Russ.y and daughter. Miss Mabel, were in G.-nd Rapids Thursday to attend th - funeral of Mr. Russey s brother. John Russey. who died at the Soldiers' home Tuesday. Leon Groves is spending a few days in Detroit on busin ess.

BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICH. George D. Tayloy visited friends in Nlles Tuesday evening. The June har.d was entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mesdames J. D. and Murray Piatt at the home of the latter, in the country. o. O. Hart has returned from a visit of several weeks in South Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. W. L Porter of Marcellus were business visitors here Thursday. They have sold their residence property on Main st. to Mrs. Mattie Sparks. The W. C. T. U. met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. George DuComb. Philip ftein is home for a short visit with his mother. Mrs. Elizabeth Stein. lie has joined the engineering corps. Contractor W. N. Skinner and his force of men who are building a barn for A. Meske in Royalton township, were forced to stop work Wednesday afternoon on account of the high winds. On their return Thursday morning they found the building slightly out of position on account of the gale. Several pear trees had been torn up by the roots. Olus Skinner says they had counted on a shortcake Sunday from berries out of their garden, but he fears the continued cool weather will keep the berries from ripening. Alvin Willis reports encouraging responses in his efforts among the business men to put on weekly band concerts here for the summer months. If the necessary support is given, he promises a band of picked musicians and high class music, and it is hopvd that his efforts will bo su cess ful. The annual Old Settlers picnic w ill be held Wednesday, June 13. This is an eent eagerly anticipated by the residents of Berrien county. John J. Sterling of St. Joseph will be among the speakers. The Hlnchman band will furnish music throughout the day, and IFschcr's orchestra of Kalamazoo has been secured for the dance at the grove in the evening; military drills will be given by the St. Joseph company; a number of races and contests have been planned for the afternoon, also a ball game. Mr. and Mrs. George P. Sattler are visitors at the home of their son. Arthur Sattler, at Stemm' crossing. Jacob Rose of Elkhart visited relatives here Friday. C. A. Wilkinson has resigned his position with the Colfrma -Courier and will devote his full time 10 farminfr. R. A. Herman, who recently purchased the Kephart drug stock, has now purchased the building in which the stock is located. This gives Mr. Herman a two-story brick block on one of the prominent four corners of the village. Walter Murphy found two young bald eagles in a nest in Kephart's woods this week. The birds are about two weeks old and have an enormous appetite. William J. Lucker found one ripe strawberry in his berry patch Mon day. Last year Mr. Lucker brought a crate of ripe strawberries to town the day before Decoration day. GRANGER, IND. Mrs. Frank East of Centerville. Mich., visited her cousin, Mrs. E. M. Rcmley. Thursday. Mrs. Charles Hoffman is spending the week with relatives in Chicago. Mrs. F. T. Seamehorn underwent an operation Wednesday morning at Kpworth hospital, outh Bend. She is doing nicelj". A pickle station will be erected near the Big Four tracks on F. K. Lowry's ground. Mrs. Alice Farn um of Portland, Ore.. visited Mrs. Albert Remley, Monday. Orie Mark and Carl Rabbitt of Warsaw have enlisted. Alicp Stayner of Angola isited friend here Saturday. Albert Remley and wife and son, Wayne, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Ilealy visited relatives at Claypool and Warsaw, Sunday. Mrs. R. C. Haas is visiting her parents in Klkhart this week. Mrs. Arthur Meyers and children visited at the home of pert Tyler near Adamsville. Wednesday. Word has been received that Mrs. I.urnett. cr , formerly of thi.-: place, had a stroke of apoplexy Sunday morning and is- in a critical condition. A r,ood many attended th funeral of Miss Maroella K linger at South Bend. Monday. Gleaners will hold mating Saturday evening. Jun T. Irt Kowr.over and son Robert were in 11 kh art Wednesday. TERRE COUPEE, IND. J Mrs. W. H. R inst.-ad. Mrs J. C. (rdut.g and Mrs. A. K. F.van spent Tuesday with Mr". J. W. CaufTman. Mr. and Mrs. JefTer.-on Hill and Blanch Hill of South Rer:J. and Dr. and Mrs. F-diek of Laporie wre Sunday guesta of Mr. and Mrs. John Zigler. Fred Smith and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Fradenburg Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. CaufTman attended the summer reunion of the CaufTman family at Buchanan .Saturday. Mrs. August Aadersoa entertained

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3 ARDMORE, IND. J Mr. Strickler ar.d Mrs. William of j South Rend were the gi.ets of Mr. and Mrs. 'tto Hinz n S :nday. I Mrs. Van Dor Wo.f w,.- the gue 'of Mrs. Pemorrow of Soth Ben 1 Tuesday. Mrs. Volney Reinbold and son. Jack, of South Bend: Mis Mildred Smith and Samuel Sigaford of River Park; Mr. ar.d Mrs. Charles Fa feer and son. Paul. p.rd daughter, F!oie, and Mr. and Mrs. Ivr and lau enter, of F.lkhrirt. were Sundiy cueet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Roinbold. Mrs. Wayne FbRer of Valparaiso anil Mrs. F.dward Sott and son. James, spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Reinbold. Members of the Ardmore community center and Homo Economics club will hold a special meeting Saturday evening, June 1R, at the school house. Flexible lath for many building purposes has been patented that i.s composed of wire cloth, coated w"th brick clay. Today j Thos. H. Inco Trhngla j Plays Present Dorothy 1 Gish in i truck" Triangle Comedy 'THE BACHELOR'S FINISH." Coming Tomorrow William S. Hart in "THE GRUDGE." Adults 10c Children 5c 1 TOIVVY Virginia Pearson In An -tli'-r Film Triumph "THE TURN OF 1 THE ROAD." A thriller In 5 n tt. ar.d tlie tirpt f a frif of lo I new Musty Suffer i oai- ! odleS. "A FRIED EGG HERO." pon't miM thf f Mury" rib-ti'-ki'-rs -very S.iturday. Here Tomorrow t;KI.I. WILLIAMS "ARSENE1 LUPIN." World -rcrr.tt ned cr.ok. slipjery. u'iiji'!g mi 1 ( r ifi v. iicl ;i nr. if THEATER VAUDEVILLE Saturday and Sunday THE HICKSVILLE TRIO Comedv Acrobats. WHITE ÄND HARRIS Hot Dosr Venders. Comedy Sincfmjr and Talk m. MILES AND LEWIS Novelty Aerial Act. Picture Plays. 101 Bison K)i THE BATTLE OF SHILOH." In 3 Parts. L-Ko Comedy MOON SHINERS." Adults 15c. Children 5c. JATKV l'KMAL MOM I V Theda In tl.e S i:::; W:.-. Fr. u;..r 1 ' I.;v Pr.-!'; . II kk ;kktit low;No AdraE'-e tn I'rloe. Adultl- t'hildr-n V

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