South Bend News-Times, Volume 34, Number 340, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 6 December 1917 — Page 2

THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 6, 1917.

THE SOUTH BEND NEWS-TIMES

HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN

GETS $6,500 FOR

HUSBAND'S DEATH

Damage Suit Against Gas and Electric Company is Settled.

After two days of testimony taking in the hearing of the suit of

Mrs. Gustav Freyer of Michigan City against the Northern Indiana

Gas & Electric Co. for $10,000 for the death of her husband a year ago, the plaintiff and defendent reached a settlement of $6,500 in the Porter superior court at Valparaiso yesterday. Attys. McVey & McLane of LaPorte and William Daly of Valparaiso represented the plaintiff and Attys. Tuttle & Van Berg of Michigan City and Daniel F. Kelley of Valparaiso represented the defendents. Thomas H. Beaning, superintendent of the South Bend police and fire alarm system, was called by the plaintiff as a witness, but was not placed on the stand. Gustav Freyer, who was employed by the telephone company at Michigan City, was instantly killed a year ago by having his head severed from his body when he came in contact with a wire of the gas and electric company. The head was found on the ground under the wires which held the headless body. The widow refused to take advantage of the Workingmen's Compensation act, and the suit for $10,000 and the

settlement yesterday for $6,500 fol-

lowed.

MARRIED MEN ARE ALLOWED TO ENLIST

Y. W. War Fund Up To $3,300

WILL CHECK COST ON GERMAN SHIPS

Married men, including those within the draft age, may now enlist in the regular army for the duration of the war, according to a

South Bend totaled $3,300 late Wed-

nesday night. The various teams who have been working throughout

the city, in the various buildings businesses and business sections, as

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ment. Any branch of the service, including the cavalry, is now open

telegram received yesterday by Sergt. Skees of the South Bend re-

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for enlistment. No affidavit is required from a married man or his wife, the latter to receive a certain allowance provided by the war risk insurance bill recently passed.

More Surgical Dressings Great Need in France

met at the Y. W. C. A. building last night and reported the progress of the day. Wednesday marked the third day of the campaign, and it showed that they have made practically $1000 a day. The work is going splendidly in South Bend but it must go on for it is very likely that the smaller communities will not be able to raise their quotas and South

All Expenses Incured in Caring For Interned Vessels to be Charged to Germany.

have to even suh.-criptior.s

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"They haven't enough surgical dressings over there. They are even using moss and grass to stanch the flow of blood from their wounds. We cannot use the dressings a second time. Won't you please send us more and more of the dressings? We need them for these special wounds. And we need bandages and we need everything. Please work just as hard as you possibly can and get them here almost immediately." That is a part of a frantic appeal received by a South Bend woman who is intensely interested in all of the Red Cross work. The letter was written by a woman who is at the

head of one of the base relief hospitals; one of the places where the

mortally wounded are brought in.

Bend's average will have to even

up the total. The following big subscriptions

were made Wednesday: Studebaker corporation. $150; C. A. Carlisle, $500; Miss Ann Carlisle. $50; North Section Women's league of the First M. E. church, $25. A mistake was made in the statement of the StephensonUnderwear Co. Their subscription was $50 instead of $25.

ANNOUNCE CONCERT FOR JEWISH WAR RELIEF

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Yoa have planned to jro practical gifts this Christmas, zrA in many instances are puzzled cs to just the article that will fit sorae particular friend think cf your own experience md you will quickly realize that you nerer had too many un I) re Has or canes; therefore, Hatt more usefcl gift can you give? We offer yoa a raperb jujlortcent to elect from in both gold and silver mountings with elaborate designs or in the more plain patterns at pricta which mean lesser expense than you counted on may we have the pleasure of shoxinz yot: our dLtptay you'll not be urged to buy unless you are sure we hive just what yots wantCLAUER'S Jewelry Store

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Knitlin- I-ikc Mild. The women of South Hend were railed upon to knit and they have heen knitting like mad ever since. The call came from Hoover for conservation, and every housewife went into her kitchen and looked over her stores and planned ways and means whereby she could make the things that did her one day's service, do her two days, or practically that; in short, she conserved all of her food forces to the best possihle end. The call came for surgical dressjni4,- The women responded to that. They jrave their money. They ;.mvp their time. Tho.-e who could pive both, save both, those who could -live but the one service, jave that willingly and Gladly. This has been th rase all over the country. Ihit still the cry rinss out, "We n -'! surgical bandages. We need

sjiecial dressings. We must haej tliem." And tlie women of this country hae arisen to this occasion! and have sent what will tide over i the crcat need for the present time.!

Hut what of the money? They had to io ahead and order the materials for tli'1 women to work with, for there w re more willing hands than yards of material. I'lan Iii- Party. A bi party has been planned to b fray this expense. It will be j-'iven in the Indiana cluh on Christmas Iii lit . lec. .'". l ervbo,ly is asked to help out this fund for the money will be used for the purchase of materials for the work of the surgical dressings department. The Indiana elub h as pven the use of r!n ir buiUlir ; for the Chiistmas i:urht 1 all and the other expenses are all b in met jrivately, so the fund realized wiil be ahsoli.nly clear andy every cent of it will o tr thr spei ial call for .surgical ill 1-illU'S.

South Bend's united Hebrew organizations will give a religious concert Sunday evening, Dec. 9, at Woodman's hall for the benefit of Jewish war sufferers. An excellent program has been arranged for the occasion, and will begin promptly at 7:30 o'clock. The program, which follows, will consist of vocal and instrumental music and an address, "The Condition of Our Unfortunate Sisters and Brothers in the Belligerent Countries" will he delivered by Rabbi Shapiro. He will also outline the future activities of the Hebrew organizations: Pogram. Vocal Solo .... Cantor H. L. Lipner Piano -- Miss Hershenow Violin Solo Master S. Dolnick (a) Nocturne . . Chopin-Wilhelmy (b) Kol Nidrei ....Baruch Piano -- Miss Hershenow Address.... Rabbi Shapiro Intermission Piano Solo .......Miss Hershenow Vocal Solo. .. .Cantor H. L. Lipner Piano -- Miss Hershenow Duet . .Miss Gross and Mr. M . Zhiss Violin Solo Master S. Dolnick (a) Berceuse .....Rubin (b) Jewish Song..... Zimbalist Piano -- Miss Hershenow Duet Cantor H. L. Lipner and Master S. Dolnick

MANY MAKE RUSH TO JOIN NAVY RADIO BRANCH

FOR HER CHRISTMAS A COMPLETE ELECTRIC

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ELECTRIC MOTORS Fit any sewing machine, $15.00. Makes sewing a pleasure.

The radio or wireless telegraphy branch of the navy has become extremely popular with many young men who desire to enlist, and many of the lads applying at the local navy recruiting office in the federal building since Monday have expressed great disappointment when told by the officer in charge that Indiana's quota of 500 for that service has been filled. Many of those young patriots received gratifying news yesterday when they learned, through an employe of a telephone company that the state of Illinois still wanted 500 student wireless operators to fill its quota. The information spread in no time and at least 50 aspirants made a grand rush for the New York Central station to catch the 10:35. a. m. train for Chicago to enlist. Of the six men enlisted and sent away from the local navy office yes-

terday one was for his third enlistment. He is John A. Obenchain, whose parents live on a farm near Mishawaka. He enlisted as a machinist's mate, first class. Others who were sent to the Great Lakes training station from here yesterday are: Ray Floyd Jackson, 402 Lincoln way W.: Henry H. Mitchell, South Bend; Ward M. Cadwell, South Bend; Andine E.E. Fitzgerald. 1612 Lee st.: Conrad E. Schwenk. 310 S. Chestnut st. All enlisted as apprentice seamen except Schwenk, who enlisted as a fireman. third class.

International News Service: MONTEVIDEO, Dec.6. In taking over the eight German ships which had taken refuge in Uruguayan harbors, the Uruguayan government has opened a special account in the bank of the republic in which a careful record will be kept of all expenses incurred in repairing the ships and caring for the German crews, these amounts to be added to other charges incurred by the vessels, when they are returned to the German government after the war. The government will make an inventory of everything on board and will provide the crews with means either of returning to their own country, of living in this country, or of removing to other countries when conditions are opportune. A careful estimate was made of the damages caused intentionally by the former crews. The president has been authorized to make whatever arrangements are necessary to insure the quickest possible preparation for sea. Upon the termination of the war, a final liquidation is to be made and the value of the vessels to be settled by arbitrators. The management of these German ships will be put into the hands of a national shipping company which will use them in the transport of Uruguayan products to overseas ports and in the importation of goods needed in this country. This

company is to be managed by the

administrative council of the Port of Montevideo. The law which provided for the requisition of these ships also prohibited the sale of any ship of more than 200 tons, net register now flying the Uruguayan flag.

Cover All Aprons Made of excellent quality Percale, light and dark colors, open front and back; sizes up to 50, at 85c and $1.00.

Pictorial Review Knitting Book Shows how and what to knit for the soldiers. Also hundreds of designs in crocheting and tatting. Price 20c.

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From 8:30 a.m. Until 6:00 p.m.

A Special Showing of Floor Lamps, Bases, Table Lamps and Shades for Gifts

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EXPLOSION KILLS EIGHT MEN NEAR PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH. Pa., Dec. 6.Eight men were killed, two are missing and more than 25 were injured, many of them seriously, late Wednesday by an explosion that wrecked-the "T. N. T." plant of the Aetna Chemical company at Heidelburg, a suburb. The explosion did damage estimated at $250,000 to the plant and shattered windows in factories and homes for a radius of nearly two miles. All of the dead and injured are employes of the company. The cause of the explosion has not been determined. It occurred in the drying department in one of the eight 4,000-gallon tanks in which trinitrotoluol, a powerful explosive, was being boiled. Many of those injured owe their lives to prompt medical aid which was summoned by Grace Lyons, a telephone operator, who stayed at her switchboard in the rear of the wrecked plant and telephoned hospitals and physicians. The bodies of live of the workmen killed have been identified.

Floor Lamps with Shades at $10.50 -- 6 feet tall, with 22 inch Silk Poplin shades, braided and 4-inch fringe; colors, gold, rose, blue and green; mahogany finish bases. Table Lamps for Library, Dining Rooms and Bedrooms. 24 inch Lamps at $5.50 Mahogany finish base, complete with silk poplin shades, braided and with fringe, in gold, rose, tan, blue and green.

27 inch Lamps at $8.50 - Genuine Mahogany bases with silk poplin shades, in rose, with cretonne lining. 27 inch Mahogany Lamps at $16.50 - Extra fine Jap silk shade in oriental designs. 18 inch Table Lamps at $3.49 - Mahogany finish, silk poplin shades, braid trimmings in old rose and gold; lamp bases only at $2.49. Silk Poplin Shades at $4.00 - Empire style, 24 inch, with 4-inch fringe; other silk shades in great variety of colors from $10.50 to $17.50.

Items of special interest to seekers ot novelties for gifts are to he found in our Jewelr v Department Silver Jewel Cases in bright or dull linish at 89c, $1.25 and up to $2.25 each. Paper Weights, bronze dogs, at 59c. Candle Sticks and Bud Vases ar 35c, 59c, 75c each. Sterling Silver Picture Frames, oval or round, in bright or grev linish, 39c to $1.75. Desk Sets o piece sets in old brass, bronze and silver; pad with blotter, ink stand, letter opener and calendar. Prices from $1.95, $4.95 to $10.00 set. Thermoroeters at 59c, 75c to $2.00 Big assortment for desk, window and wall. Smoking Sets at 95c 4piece sets in several styles of bronze and green linish. Cigar Jars Great variety at 89c and $1.19. Bronze and Green Book Hnds at $5.95 pair.

Gifts for the Boys at the Cantonments. Christmas Stockings A pair of S(vks tilled with tooth paste, shaving cream, candy, chewing gum, handkerchiefs, soap, talcum powder and hand lotion, all complete in holly box for $1.25.

Other Gifts That Will be Appreciated by the Boys Feather pillows at S5c; storm cigaret lighters, 25c: writing tablets in cases at $1.75; sewing kits, 25c; khaki handkerchiefs, 10c; khaki putties, $3.50 set; white and khaki collars 25c; camp kit pack, containing assortment of biscuits, at $1.00; picture frames, double in khaki cases, at 50c, and many other items in this section. Women's Silk Home Coats A most comfy garment for the home, made of Japanese quilted silk; long sleeves and high neck. Colors: Navy, Copen and rose, at $5.95. Padded Vests at $1.98 to $2.50 Black and white. garment without sleeves iwear under suit or coat while motoring.

Bath Robes for Gifts Just arrived a splendid lot of Bath Robes for Women and Men, most appropriate for gifts. Women's Robes (second floor) Extra bright colors of Beacon Blankets in checks, floral and Indian designs; satin banded collars and cuffs, rope girdle. Price $2.98, $3.98. Men's Robes (new annex, main floor) A wonderful assortment in new designs and colors, braid trimmed pique seams, reversible collars, at $3.50, $4.98 and $5.50.

New Blouses Come Specially Adapted for the Gift Season One is certain of pleasing the recipient with a bl u-e ch.Lv; from these. Wash Satin Waists in llesh and white, with pearl Withm trimmings, are exquisite at $6.00. New Georgette Crepe Waisls embroidered tucked fnm. large collars; also with collars of wash satin and shawl collarwith tilet lace trimmings, at $6.00. Wash Waists in voile, batiste and organdy, lace trimmed and tucked fronts, at $1.00 to $2.98.

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! The newly organized, .-'tanco club . of the local unit of th Standard !il company held an informal meeting and entertainment at the Y. M. ( A. Wednesdav eveninsr. Hon

Krank K. I ferine addressed the j iremhers of tlv club nini: for the ' suhject of his talk efficiency and j ; wood fellowship, the irtainin' and j keeping of which heii the object! ; of the club's formation. The Tola- j . rine quartet, whoso memhers renicred several selections which wer

, clever anil enjoyaMe. The meeting ; on tho whole was a decided success I nnd W. Ik Cass, organizer of the , Stance club, announced that it was ; i beuinnincr of many social affairs ' to ho civen hv the clah this winter.

IN COLORED CIRCLES The Sorosis club met at the homo of Mrs. Clara Milam on Wednesday afternoon, at 1047 LaSalle ct. A business session, election of officers for the ensuing year, and plans were made for the Christmas dinner and dance which will be given at the K. of P. hall Dec. 26.

The . I). T. club will the home of Mrs. Kn.lish

av.. Friday afternoon. The evening choir will meet Thursday evening1 for rehearsal at Mt. Olivet A. M. E. church. Special music will be arranged for Christmas. The Literature, Art and Research club met Wednesday evening at the home of Dr. Tears on South William st. Mrs. Mary Coker is spending the week-end with her parents in Jones, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stewart entertained Miss LaVerta Siler and Slieton Jacobs last Tuesday evening at their home on W. Division st. Miss Florence Adams left for Crand Rapids, Mich., lat Sunday. She will remain indefinitely. Mrs. Rucinda Snelling is improving after an illness of four weeks with typhoid fever.

AMERICAN SOLDIERS TO HAVE BEST OF SHOES WASHINGTON, Dec. 6. American soldiers in France and those training in this country soon will begin to receive the new army marching and trench shoe contracted for by the government several months ago. Delivery of 10,500,000 pairs began Wednesday, it was announced and will continue until May. The new shoe is regarded by leather experts as one of the best ever turned out and by army officers as superior to those of any other army shoe in the world. Although manufactured at less cost than $4.65 a pair, the new shoe is much sturdier than those used heretofore. They will be treated with waterproofing materials.

CALL MEETING TO MAKE PNEUMONIA JACKETS

TO HEAR LOS ANGELES MEN. Rev. O.S. Sneligro of Los Angeles will speak at the Salvation Army Industrial home service room. Colfax

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sruuxKK m:vii:v no. si. All members of Schiller Review No. M. are requested to attend the regular meeting Friday evening. Dec. Tth, at Reil Men ball. Flection of officers and matters f importance to be trans it ted. MRS. RRN'A KIN?. 1 .. "o:n. MRS. CARRU: 11 KIM AN. R. K. Adv. 1.4 4-0

iint-ON" r.Yi:(;i.sr. s...7r. R.xpert examination froe. Dr. .Paul's S-piar optical S. r ice. j Far uers- 'u 'st Rid-:. Home 1 fvli Adv. 21--'

Tho Lippincott auxiliary of the I'resbytei ian church, the Red Cross chapter of St. Raul's church and the Rrosress club have called special meetings to make pneumonia jackets. These jackets are made of r.on-absorhent cottou and ."00 mu.it be completel before Dee. 17. A number r generous Uonatiops have teen made to the surgical dressings' department this month. Mrs. F. S. Kish has g'.ven an electric cuttin? machine for euttin the gauze and muslin. Th? Rrtdherhood of .St. Raul's church h Kiven $100 and Mr. Woodworth has Oonated the services of his company for one day. J. C. Rllsworth has contributed very generously.

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Ml M i ll IN .MILITIA UNIT. MARION. Ind.. Dot. h. Tho .Marion unit of the Indian state militia v as inspected and mu.-tered in at Civic hall Wednesday ni;ht by Col. Gerard of Indianapolis. Out of an enlistment of TO, ."s were re,ained as physically tit, three short of the required number. Tlie va. ancies will i, üUd at once.

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