South Bend News-Times, Volume 34, Number 179, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 28 June 1917 — Page 2
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THE SOUTH BEND NEWS-TIMES
j HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN 1 1
LABOR PARTY GETS BUT CITY TICKET
social center to give Many Leaving MUSICAL PROGRAM J 0
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Burr Swisher of Metal Polish
ers' Union Named fcr Mayor.
tt.o Clay Township will pp. f a rnusir.il
program Friday c-w-nin;; at Lllry ! h'.:. Mi s. 1 1 i n Pyle's orchestra ! and South Pend Women's quartet
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Burr Sif-hf , f.r.ir.ri.ii s ' rotary of the metal polish'-rs ;jr,ion, was
named candidate or tn laia.r fa' tlon for mayor. Wedn'-day nicht at a metintr in Central Lai or Union hall. F. H. Metz was dio?t n campaign manapcr. Thf other candidatf s follow; Councilman at l ire;: I. Jone-, I. Lovisr, C. Carpenter. Councilmen: First war.l, F. II. Avery; ?e"ond vvaru. W. Simpo:i; third ward, no candid.. to; fourth ward, C.iililand; fifth ward. .-. J. t'nstr; sixth ward. r.o candidate-; eventh ward. K. Murray. Campaign manaper. F. H. Mmz; ward chairmen. first, J. (Iri'ltr; fsrond, II. Fritz; fourth, fl. Ial: fifth. A. Scanlnn: sixth, s KaraInski; peenth, F. Mof'ombs-. 1 1 civ N Platform. Th following platform wa adopted : 1. Th.U al! candidates Ik-fore taking1 otfice shall sirn a l.lank resit: nation to hp held hy the C. L. I. and who upon petition of signatures of voters and endorsed by the f. 1. F. shall be r'alled from oftke. 2. Th?t we stand for th munir iral ownership of all public utilities such a. water works. re. trie lipht plant, ns plant, and street car lines, and that a referendum vote he submitted to thf voter of South P-end upn all such measures. That the city take such steps as may be possible to reduce the hich cost of livintr and sao the citizens from exploitation by the establishment of a municipal coal yard and market, and that steps h taken to establish a packing house and cold storaup sufficient to supply the (itizens of South fiend. 4. That the waprs of all city employes bp not less than the maximum union wape for such work. 5. That the laws fop factory inspection and the sa focuardinjj of the workers be enforce.? to the fullest extent. . That we plnlce ourselves to ue all economy posiob and to reduce the taxes to the lowest ratö possible for the welfare of the citizens'. 7. That wo usp all possible power of city povernment t. better the housing- conditions and enforce all sanitary law-. x. That we endorse the rights of equal suffrape in holdinp office and equal pay for women doir.p the same work as men in city office. ?. That we are in faor of the enforcement nf all laws bene.icial to the people an'l the repeal of all law detrimental. Signed by COMM1TTKK.
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Patriotic Snal
Dance Winds Up Big Day by Elfe
An enthusiastic srako dance of more than 4.'i members, led by the American, Iirifish and 1'ierch flans, while the band played a medley of patriotic airs, marked the " lose of the H uth Rend Klks' annual picnic at Ixoontz lake yesterday. Old and n v sports, noel Karnes and races, Ib'tch lunches served by '"Fritz." band mui- galore, and a "corking line time" was tiie da's program. A i-c;tutiful lovinc: cup was captured hy Hill Staples at the trap shoot. He succeeded in briny in i; dow n 7,0 pigeons in succession. This was the feature eent of the day. Winners in the main events w,ere: Iconic Duck a pair of jold cuff links accuracy in bait casting. VCilbur Meyers six meals at Fritz's--distance bait castintr. y.t'ko IVrrias a panama hat shoe and stocking rncv. A. I-:. Achenbach lady's silk skirt pillow ficht. Fred I'ennis one boiled ham fat man's r;we. Harry Barnes silver match box sack race. Ib-fore proceeding to the lake an automobile parade of more than 70 machines, led by FlbePs band, was uie through the downtown streets.
"Almost every day hundreds of seasoned veterans leae for (deleted) or (clelttedi to sail immediately for France. Well do they all know and realize that many, many of them will never come back, yet they are all optimists, to say the least. Every one of them anxious to "get a crack at the liuns". "h. tries. (Irimes, former NewsTimes reporter and student of journalism at Net re Dame, writes the aboe to Hrother Cyrian. head of the school of commerce at Notre I'ame, Crimes" instructor in shorthand. Fort Sam Houston, where CJ rimes is stationed, is the largest military I'ttt in the Fmted Stiites, every branch of th? service beinv, repie-r-ented the re. AccoitlinR to the writer of this letter uxas is not half as 'ad as it has ! e n painted, although at present terribly hot. He says: " )f late we have been havinK 'early sumniei ueath'T' ancl the thermometer .luiiiiu tJi day has consistently remained al'ove the hundred mark. At times the mercury shoots 10 to F't jHtints higher. Tho eveninps after sunset are tool but not chilly. As Fershin: has said, many northerners her" believe, 'Texas is the chimney of hell". Fliailie MaMris Broncho. "t'harlie" writes the following little experience of his own. "One day last week I receive..' the greatest thriil and scare of my life In attempting to "oi'st the boss' broncho. When you realize that the rouches riding 1 ever did before was on the Hill st. line, ou will think me a little bit nervous when I mounted a live horse for th first time in my life. The hlameo animal dashed madly away with me for half a mile, but. despite all his huckinp and jerking Charlie stuck. Shortly afterwards the horse ran asain hut 1 ftuck like plue. Folks who saw the runaway thought I was on my way to Kinptlom Come as I passed hy. Coming back, half a dozen persons stopped to inquire how bad was that fellow hurt on the runaway horse, was he killed? But I escaped unscratcbed. Such was my first experience on a Texas 'bucker'. Is Now an Oflievr. fJrinus is now probably an 'officer. "Within a week." he writes, "I expect to be v. earing" stripes on my shirtsleeves. An officer will I he when an order from headquarters that came in ye'terday Is completed. The promotion is from private to setVeant, first- lass. And incidentally there is a 15 rrtise in salary." Grimes isn't the only Notre Dame man at For Sam Houston. He says Notre Dame is well represented down there, and mentions Erich Hans DeFries, popularly down as "Shorty", and also "Stew" Carroll, who he says, "also works in the office and bunks with me."
PURCHASING AGENTS IN FIRST ANNUAL DINNER
EAGLES INITIATE 60
Sixty candidates were initiated and no applications for membf-rship were received at the meetinp of th South Bend Aerie. No. 4a:., F. . F. lat evening at th? Katies' home.
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The first annual dinner of the South Fend section f the Purchasing Auep.ts' association was held at HrP.o o'clock last nii;ht at the liver. Thirty-one men were present, representing lakhart. Mishawaka, Benton Harbor. Buchanan, Laporte and South Fend. W. B. ('handler of the Dodce Mftf. Co., Mishawaka. was presidnjr otticer. He also ma.le a short talk on "Making the Dollar Co Farther in Buyine: Food." Other speakers were A. I . Stuckenbert;. president of the Commercial Testing; and Fntnneerim: Co. of Chicapo. whoso topic was "Coal Testing as a Fro per Basis in Buying Coal." and M. I-. Hanlin of the Clark Fuuipment (.. Buchanan, who took as his subject. "What Fools We Mortals Be." This will be the last meeting of the ass.-H-iation until September, just preceding the convention of the national association, to be hell in Pittsburgh. S'-pt. L". to 7.
LIVE WIRE HALTS BOY CLIMBING PHONE POLE
A live wire encountered when he was about twenty feet above the ground brousht to a sudden end the climbing aspirations of Frankie, Boreich. 12 years obi. When they picked him up he was scpuirming s that it required a pood sized man to hold him down. Otticer Parker, sent out with the patrol, picked him up bodily and put him in the machine, in which he was taken to his home, 1021 W. Jefferson st. It was said that he was not seriously injured, hut later a doctor was sent to the boy's home. At a late hour nothing could he learned repardinp his condition. Ne'hbors said that Frankie had been climbing trees and telephone poles all day. His fall did not occur until after eight o'clock. Tolice officials say that steps on the pole extend all the way to the ground, making it altogether too easy for anjone to climb up.
MODEST B0RK0WSKI GONE MOTHER FEARS SUICIDE
LOYAL AMERICANS GIVE 26 MEN INITIATION
You Cannot Imagine The Goodness of ORANGE JOOJ You Mutt Taste It! W really kliT you er m i Inf arir dlightv hen you deny yourvelf th pleatur of thta wonderful fruit drink. A coohnif and Invigorating refreshment, it i pltating many, many people. Won't jrou try it? Sc at all drink stands Lta hy th cii you tike Orangct. you'll Marvin G. Berlin 730 f2 Blaine Ave.
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The South Bend assembly, No. lOOn, of the Foyal American lafe associat'on entertaine! the Elkhart and Plymouth assemblies last evening at an interurhan meeting at Beyler hall. A t'tal of 2h candidates, including 1; from Elkhart and 1" from South Bend were initiated. The South Bend degree team put on the initiatory work. After the meeting a three-course luncheon was served and dancing was held. The hall was decorated in Cid (llory. which are also the colors of the association. About 2 00 were present.
' BOY SCOUTS MAY MERGE
CLAM FISHERS FIND BODY OF DROWNED SOLDIER
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n.ir.s as to whether or not the Indiana av. Boy Scouts should join the headquarters company at the V. M. C. A. were discussed at a meeting of the two organizations at the V. M. C. A. Nothing deMnite to that effect was reached. However, it w.'.s decided that the Indiana scouts should first hold a conference with th-ir scout masters and then decide the matur of uniting
at a r. other meeting, which will be
Id net Tuesday niht at the V.
The body of Delmar Coomber. the Illinois solnier who was drowned while swimming in the river Sunday, was found at the fnnr mile bridge shortly before 9 o'clock last night by clam fishers. It had floated down stream a considerable distance. The body was removed to the N. I,. Jones morgue.
Special Sale cf Sash Ribbons A hundred Sample Bolls of Fancy Dresden Ribbons have arrived just in time for our Expansion Sale. These come in plaids, stripes and other designs in many shades, 5 to 7 inch. Sale Price 25c yd.
Summer Scarfs of Maribou These beautiful Stoles of Maribou and Ostrich, are verv rP11 lar. Prices $4.50 to $8.95. Cravenette FinUh Motor Hats at $2.50 to $3.93 Smart stvles in manv colors, hich crowns, snuq; ilttinir t;:rbans, quaint little bonnet shapes. ChirTon Motor Veils, all colors, at $1.25 to $2.50.
Flags for the Fourth Jut arrived a new supply in all sizes for3.5 to 5x10. Prices from $1.25 to $15.00.
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Fla and Pole for July 4lh Extra large size tlaj with ple, all complete, at $1.25. Silk Auto Flags at 50c.
Our Expansion Sale is Helpful to Busy People Planning Vacations
Parasols arc Needful Now
The hot summer sun's rays make it necessary for some protection the beautiful collection here of Parasols in colors of harmony to match any costume. New shapes new patterns in wonderful variety. Prices from $1.00, $1.25, $1.69, $2.00, $2.25 and up to $8.50. Children's Parasols, in a lare variety at 39c, 50c, $1 and up to $2.50.
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1,000 Vhite Wash Skirts on Sale Friday Morning at $1.00, $1.50, $1.98 and $2 Made of excellent quality Gabardines, Poplins and Piques. Extra and regular sizes.
Vacation, Outing and Motor Sweaters Sample Sweaters, mercerized, solid
colors, also changeable. Values up to 310.00. Special tomorrow at $3.95. Mercerized Sweaters, with large sailor collars ao1 sashes. Colors are gold. Copen, white and rose, at $5.00. All-Wool Sport Sweaters, wide belts, patch-pockets, also some in silk and wool and tibre silk in this lot. Price reduced for tomorrow to $7.50. Heavy Knit Motor Sweaters, wide range of colors, at $5, $6.50, $8.50, $10 to $15. All-Silk Sweaters at $18.50, $19.75 to $25.00.
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New Athletic Union Suits for Women Suits of Dimity or Crepe with inserted knitted band in back, sleeveless and knee length, $1.25, $1.50. Pure Silk Hosiery, in all the fashionable shades, and patterns, reinforced lisle top, a splendid value, at $1.25 pair. Special showing of Children's Underwear. See tomorrow's paper.
300 Splendid Summer Dresses at $5.00 Made of dainty Voile, Printed and Embroidered Muslins, just the finest kinds of dresses for hot weather and sizes including 46. New Navy Taffeta Silk and Georgette Dresses at $15.00, 19.75, and"$25.00
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Expansion Sale of Handsome Taffeta Silk Coats $10.00 This price is about half the worth of these coats. Many of them are silk lined, all sizes to 44. Blacks and navys only.
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Dust Proof Linen Motor Coats You can't afford to take a motor trip without one of these coats. All sizes to 50. Priced from $1.98 to $6.50.
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Handsome Taffeta Silk and Sport Silk Summer Suits Priced from $15.00 to $45.00 Just the suits for your going away trips. Made of excellent Sijk Fabrics, Silk Jerseys, Khaki Kool, Tussah and Pongees. All sizes. Handsome Navy Blue Serge Suits at $25.00 All made for earlv fall wear. Beautifully lined with all silk linings. Materials are Gaberdine and Serges. These suits were made specially for us during the dull season and represent the very best in value giving we have ever attempted.
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Another Hundred Striped Taffeta Silk Skirts at $5.00 Made of Quality First TalTeta Silks, 6 models. Every one a beauty. Just the skirt for outing wear. All sizes to 30 waist measure. Just In Special showing of extra size BUck TalTeta Skirts, 3 2 to 40 waist, at $10.00.
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Outine Blouses Filling the requirements for dress or spirts. The Georgette Crepes at $6.00, handsome, dressy waist with knife plaited frills, large collars. Colors are flesh, white; also new models in navy and black or maize, with 3 pleats edge with satin, 5-inch cuffs, satin buttons. The Crepe de Chenes at $4.50, Smart waists, large collars lace edged. Waists You cannot spoil, made of washable Voiles with large frills, square collar lace edged, at $2.00. Sport or Middy Blouses are sport Coats. You can enjoy yourself wearing these. Many designs are represented in this lot at $1.00 and. $1.98. Silk Middy Waists, all white, at $2.98.
Millinery Clearance Sale Tomorrow
Special lot of Colored Hats to close out at $3.95 and $5.00. Pattern Hats, values to 520.00, at $10.00. Outing Hats of White DuckAlso the brown khaki, the popular French hat. at $1.00. New White Milans, banded, at $5 to $10. New White Milans, untrimmed, in a big variety of stvles, at $3.50 to $6.98.
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Undermuslins of Quality A touch of the extreme heat is apt to make you think of these. The quality and prices will surely suit.
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Sleeping Gowns, dainty with beautiful trimmings that appeal to many women, also the more plain but all of quality, priced at $1.25, $1.50, $1.98 to $2.98. We Mention Specially the garments made expressly for the stout figure; cut properly and reinforced skirts, covers, drawers, gowns and chemise, all priced very low. Envelope Chemises in wonderful assortments. These popular garments have beautifully trimmed yokes, with lace and organdie, some with lace sleeves sizes up to 44, at $1.50 to $2.98. Corset Covers and Petticoats Corset Covers from 39c to $1.50, comprise a range nf unusual model and remarkable qualities to choose from. Some with trimmings of lace and emb., others a combination of Organdie and laces.
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to better advantage. Choice of so many styles will till mos: any requirement?.
HERE ARE ROUTES TO REACH PICNIC GROUND
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i ()I)I ITJ.LOWS IMTIATi:. ; At the ineotir.c -.'f the S mth Bend ; 1'xie. No. 2'?, I '. ". F.. last eeni intr tM canli.Iates wore siven the S r-r,.l ami thitvl rit trrec-s. About 25 J m ml rs from the IJuchanan and Iayton. Mi'h.. Unices were present.
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For the lionefit of those wishing to drive to the ricnic- crour.ls where the municipal picnic is to he held July 4. tho follow ir.i; route? are designated hy which it !s possible to rearh Pottaw a'.onii- park: 1. From the center of city. Ci . south on Michigan to Pennsylvani'i av., turn east n Penr.s 1 am i. follow around pas works to Mi.inu. Turn left, cross N. V. tracks, then turn rUht onto lir. on way F.. fol lowing it out to Sprint rook ark. Just heyontl Sprtncrook turn left and cr 1 r-oU'p, following Fifth st. to Mishawaka a . Turn left and follow Mishawaka av. to picnic prounds. 2. From center of city, do ea: cn Lincoln way E. tu Jeversen, east
on Jefferson to end of macadam at end of pavement, then turn rieht, cross Grand Trunk tracks ar.d tontin'4 straight to picnic grounds. ' From i enter of city. Follow Lincoln way L. to XprinsSrook, then turn off as in ( 1 ). Thr. so liin;c in the south part of the city will tir.i it to their adv.-.n-tatro to u?e (It. while those livintr cast of tho iicr and north of Washington st. can u.-e 12) to b-st advantage. Either tl or ( 2 i is better than :', inasmuch ;s Lincoln way K. is in ery tad condition frm Wayne st. to Sample. Of the three 2 is pr!.aps the host. It is the sh'"rte.-t from th.e center of the city, ar.d is paw-l f r its ntire distance, with the sin-r'o exception of a short pie-re from Jc-fferson to the picnic rojp Is.
Fish Diurar every Sunday at the Kubow-Lce HuteL Koor.U lal.e. Adv.
iir.i.i nm iri-:iiTicN. ('harped with child desertion in a warrant, the complaining witness i-eint; John Snucenski. Frank C'zyrzewski. l S "'lorence av., was arrested at 11 o'clock last night by Patrolman Saro.
cam: iismisi:i. The defendants areeinp to pay the costs, the case of the McGill lompany aainst K. Achenbach el al. was dismissed from circuit court Wednesday. The case involved a claim on account.
Regular Army Volunteers Slow; Need 55,000 More
TKRUK H.V'TK. Ind.. June 2S. The Indiana s;. nod of the I3ancelical Lutheran church has adjourned after selecting: Ottwell as the seat of the r.evt meeting. The delepates discussi problems concerning missionary work ar.d decided to outline a program for more extensive work.
WASHINGTON. June Regular army recruiting continues to
j lag in ?pite of Prs"t Wilson's call ; for war volunteers and with recruit -
inp week more than half pone about 3.T',00f' men tili are needed. Only 1 , 4 r 0 additions wero reported Tuesday, the best she. wins: be.n made by Illinois and Massachusetts, both of which hae exceeded their rjuota. A plan for stimulating recruiting in New York and possibly in other states -wa submitted to the war department Wednesday by Capt.
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