South Bend News-Times, Volume 34, Number 362, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 28 December 1917 — Page 2

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THE SOUTH BEND NEWS-TIME

HAPPENINGS IN. AND ABOUT TOWN

GARBAGE FIGHT PERSONAL Hi

T.-t .t..- ' !;. a : y tri :i,üy f t. '.en Ma vor K !!-r and myself." Paling- ii!' tin- Indiana supi erne ourt .1 th'. author ity of Thorn-?;:"-v. "ik on r 1 1 " r: I c i I 'l 1 law ai" -1 y r;:v a try. Uli r. S-'Mrt hi : 1 1 ; : ' : ' i : j- g hi- a s rt io that th"

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APPROVES SALE

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of Thor!', ton, th- section of the law

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RE GILLETTE GR.

IM. W. Mix Buys Motor Hold

ings for SI 51 000.

t ham is uuoted. an! the notation is

I-rofO'-als of p. A. liijrrotta of the ' made th.t section appl s to t-tnet t'nit"i I-i.-po-al v Perowry Co. of ir-... r.vepi.-nt arid the kk to pro-

unit 11 propo.aM w . re ,,. the puMb

rr.'i:- 1 y Mr. I'.urrows at th- couti( il : for p;,s airp;idy tak-n p!ae e i

ir-tin-: dnrxlay night, mal .,.-,, ,inf tlf. i.,,..,,.,! ,,r urL

whih v.ill Je taSinlttr-l in writing i ,hf. llfmPr .,, k ,.M th i.i'.Min- ! Pny at Mishawaka to f. W. Mix.

Judge Purk of th circuit court

That ri.lv rrisir.g jat(. sterdav afternoon approved

. the sa!e of the Oillette Motors com-

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(i,-) as long as they may care to ' president f the Dodge Mar.ufacturP also the statement of Mr. Seehirt. I ir.i? Co. of that city. The considcraAs to th- right of the rity to take j ti,,n was j i r, 1.000. ari)(L-" from hotels ar.d restaur-1 Preferred stock holders of the deart v. tne case of Walker er ab v ? k!i. v,.. :

City ,.11'Jlxi.av tf.a. tl.r opposition . in i4Hlh In.li.mn i fif..1 i. -r-... c.,..

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o ti special council meeting to t-C held tonight. At the op'-nintT oT the nuetimr last ni'-rh Mayor Mellett declared

that h' had learneil while in the .

made .y th"1 rity of lndianaiolis

som years auo.

n.anaer of tho Oliver hotel.

Sajs I Yank Mad at Major. "In a eon versri tion I had with Mr.

r1 nLzrz?nz al .: i ABSOLVED OF BLAME OF

?.!ayor M'dlett, "I learneI from him that the whole opposition to my eontract comes from Krank. I also

know that Mr. lurrows of the Unit

ttiver, iappopl the sale of the property, contending that the company vas to 1," reorganized and an effort made to satisfy the company's creditors. John V in Xortwick was the h-aiest owner of preferred stock.

Hungarian man and irl of.

OPPOSIMG THE DfiAFTi

lis homines amounting to luu.uuu. Counsel for the Gillette company filed notice of appeal to the supreme

el Disposal Ä: Recovery Co. was Mi-'hawaka were summoned before , court and jvl runk s-et the bond

brought here hy Mr. I rank In an . th" county exemption hoard yester- nt $:M0 to cover the expense, allow

f ff ort to prevent the ratification of my contraet with the city by the council." Mr. Ihirrows of the Chicago company appeared before the special bcanl meeting and suhmitte, three proposals, all of wKkh he maaJo plain were not to he accepted on the plans und specifications laid down by the city in its arbace sale H(L. lie also madu It plain that libs bids were not to be considered In any way unless the bid of Mayor Mellett is rejected and new bids are advertised for. Ilurrows' IVoposal.

d.'iv afternoon to answer to charges lrig 10 (lays for it to be filed. The that thev had interfered with sev- -nerican Surety company was namec? as surety. In the event the ueral yun? Hanu'arians of that city prerne court reverses the decision within the draft age in the execu- of Judge Funk, Mr. Mix. the purtion of tho batters' questionnaires chaser, will be repaid the amount The pair was brought to Fouth blend i lrV'K!er1, . , , , 4, , , , ... , , - , ,. t . It is saul that the old plant is. to bv Chief of Police Kreiter of Mlsha- , ... . waka. The hearing resulted in the be inverted into a factory to supply

Soiled and Mussed HANDKERCHIEFS Reduced for quick clearance. Lot 1 Handkerchiefs at 7c Lot 2 Handkerchiefs at 10c Lot 3 Handkerchiefs at 19c Lot 4 Handkerchiefs at 33c In this sale are Handkerchiefs that sold from 10c to si.oo. Main North Aisle.

All Furs Reduced 25 Percent Matched Sets Scans and Separate Muffs. A wonderful assortment to choose from. All Fur Coats are included in this sale.

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3:30 to 500 pj2.

A Clearance Sale nf Children's Winter Coats and Wool Dresses livery winter coat and dress has been assembled in this sale and marked at a reduction of 25 percent. Save money Hiving your children's outer garments at this sale.

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A sale of women's, misses' and children's outerwear, regarded as South Bend's foremost apparel event and they are patronizing accordingly.

Alter Christmas Sale of Women's Street Dresses Of warm winter weight series, plain or embroidered $15.00, $19.75.

young woman proving her inno

cence. .he said that she was only

trying to assi.-t the men who could speak but little English. She has frequently been used as an interpreter in the Mishawaka

I city court and has always borne

Mr. Ilurrows' first proposal calls the reputation of bdng enthusiasticfor the erection of a reduction plant ally loyal to America, built by the city at a cost of $7G,ö0ü.j i.ouis S' kety. clerk of the circuit Burrows agreed to operate the plant court, was calb-d to interpret the for thre years for 10 percent of the testimony of the accused man. It grease and the tonnage after the wss learned that the fault was with grease Is extracted. It is pointed a great number of the non- English out that this loO percent to the city speaking foreigners believing that "ill amount to several times $1.00 the filling out of a questionnaire per ton. meant the immediate induction of The second proposal is that the the registrant into military service, city furnish and equip a pigg-ry at ( As the majority of these are alien a probable cost of Jl'j.O'Mj, and to j enemies they objected to being receive not less $1.50 per ton for' drafted into the country's military the garbage. Under this contract forces. The matter was explained I.urrus woubl furnish the pigs to him and ho was advised of tho

war orders for the government of

. material not as yet announced.

LAWYER TURNS SLEUTH: RUNS DOWN BURGLAR

Atty. Clifford DuComh, 121," Iancoin way W., has earned the title of "The Ihir Association Sleuth." Tie has been on the trail of a burglar "or nearly a month and succeeded in bagging his game Thursday afternoon. Carl Leusch, 11.1 E. Washington st., a local taxi driver, took a rug, book and bicycle from Mr. PuCombts offices Pec. 17 which were then at IIS S. Main st. The attorney informed the police, but proceeded to work on the case himself and located the stolen goods at the Kline second-hand store on S. Michigan st. Thursday. Leusch

draft age.

weighted In. the city to receive 40 seriousness of the failure of any formerly occupied the rooms above

percent of their im reaso in value, registrant to till out his question when weighted out for sale, it being r.aire and return it to his local board guaranteed that this shall amount within seven days after It is receivtn $1 -.0 ner ton for the earbai:e. as en. The man himself is beyond the

above, garbage to be delivered at the piggery. The third proposal simply provides for the sale of the garbage to the United Pispo-al & Recovery Co. at 13 percent of the increase in the value of the hogs, to the ity, guaranteed to amount to $1.00 per ton, garbage to be delivered. Under all three propositions. Par-

MANAGER INNINGER OF WESTERN UNION LEAVES

Mr. PuComb's olTices. Detectives

Pietl and Van Dusen made the arrest. Eeusch confessed to the crime Thursday night and implicated a resilient of If iver Park, It is said. Mr. Kline stated that he did not know he had received stolen goods and assisted PuComb in running down the guilty party.

After Christmas Sale of Women's Winter Coats at $15, $19.75, $25, $35 Attractive coat models in all types and to satisfy every need. Fur trimmed and plain, belted and pleated, with bip; collars and various style pockets. All the wanted colors and materials to choose from. Special group of Fine Silk Plush Coats at $25.00, $35.00 and $50.00.

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Women's Afternoon Dresses

Of silk, satin and combinations. In these groups wiil be found sizes lor misses and weinen $15.00 and $25.00. After Christmas Sale of Women's Winter Suits Now selling at Half Price.

1. W. Tnninger, who has been manager of the local Western Union tckirraph office for tho past two years, was tendered a reception by

rows agrees to pay the city J.'.UO employes of the office at the Y. M.

C. A. Thursday night. He will leave in the near future for Cairo, 111., where he will assume the duties of office manager there. Mr. Inninger will be succeeded by ft. V. Miller

of Springfield, 111. The members of j

the clerical forc( lure presented Inning r with a traveling bag.

LIGHTLESS NIGHT

per ton for the garbage delivered at freight cars, from signing of contract, until such time as the reduction pla-t, or the piggery plan adopted, is ready for local operation. Mr. Purrov.s told the hoard members that the city had secured an excellent contract from the city's standpoint from Mayor Mtllett. I rank Denies Umnity. When seen last right Mr. I'rar.k

T.Ki: TO (Or.NTV .TAIL. Nii'k (bdawick. an inmate of the

'St. Joseph county farm, was re-

denied that ho is actuated by any moved to the county j'lil late Thursmotive sav-?hat of getting the b.-t d iv afternoon when he suddcr.lv

for South ifend in his opposition to granting the cavbage contract to Mayor Melktt. "As far a. I personally am concerned." said Mr. Frank, "I have no interest in the garbage contract. I am simply doi:.;: what I think is best for the int rest of the city as a whole. My opposition is

b. came ill at Portage and Cottage Clove avs. bdxauaok wa.s walking to the county farm when lie beanie ill. Citizens of the icinity. thinking he was under the influence of liquor, telephoned to the polhe.

If we save our pennies, there'll be none ta sae the 'Kaiser.

Michigan st. and the remainder of the downtown section presented tlie appearance of a London thoroughfare ready for a Zeppelin raid. Thuislay night when the majority of merchants and restaurant proprietors extinguished their electric signs in compliance with the request from the government to observe lightlcss night and thereby conserve power and stimulate the ham of economizing., A few merchants had their show windows illuminated until 0 o'clock. It is expected that business men of the city will enter into t lie- spirit of the custom now prevailing in the larger cities of the United States when Lightlcss night has been in vogue 1 o c. g e r.

After Christmas Sale of Women's and Children's Underwear and Hosiery Women's Fleeced Cotton Unions All styles, pure white, at 89c and $1.00. Women's Half Wool Unions Dutch neck, elbow sleeves; low neck, no sleeves, at $2.00, $2.25. Children's Fleeced Unions Pure white, drop seat, at 59c.

Women's Silk Hose lilastic lisle top,

black, white and tan, at $1.25. Women's Boot Silk Hose Double heel, sole and toe, at 75c. Women's Lisle Hose Black and white only, at 35c 3 for $1.00. Children's Black Hose Fine ribbed, 25c.

After Christmas Sale of Men's Furnishings Men's Cotton Union Suits Spring needle ribbed, brushed finish in gray only, closed crotch. Regular $1.59 value, at $1.25. Wool Mixed Union Suits Made of worsted yarns, also wool spun finish, reinforced shoulders, a warm serviceable garment, at $1.95. Men's Wool Hose Seconds of regular 75c tine cashmere hose, full fashioned. Sale price 50c. Men's Fancy Percale Dress Shirts Also of Madras all fast colors, French cutis. Special at $1.29.-

After Christmas Sale of Women's House Dresses Clearance sale of dresses in percale and gingham, all good serviceable dresses, well made and nicely trimmed; all sizes to !(. Special at this sale 98c. Also a great assortment of House Dresses at $1.50. Unusual qualities in dark and light percales, long and short sleeves, adjustable cellars and large pockets; sizes 36 to 4r. Also great variety of straight line and iv. u piece House Dresses at $2.98.

a likelihood of hi going to Frame in Uro near future. He was given a furlough of two days and arrived

in South Lend Christmas e e. H failed to return to camp when hi

furlough had expired and will bei

FAIL TO PAY COURT FEES

Three men were taken into cus-

Itody Thursday night by Deputy

,-heritTs Pay Parklev and lit .lev

OVERSTAYS FURLOUGH; SOLDIER ARRESTED

Are you ready for that

Homesickness and a desire to remain with his parents a few days

S hmger than, the time allotted to

mm. vtuiied m the arrest or i'riate Walter Feters, U. S. A., son of Mr. and Mrs. .-. ar Peters. 7j."i Lav.lh' av., Thursday night. The police were nothied here ami Petectiv. Pietl and Van Pu-en took the soldier into custody. I p. has been in camp at Cire-ne. X. C, since last May and was told that there was

Your slippers play a most important part. See our line of evening slippers in Gold, Silver and Aluminum cloth. Also Patent, Kid and Satin.

Our Prices S3.G0 to $7.00

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anded over to the föderal authon-. . , . . . , M. Joseph countv circuit court, ties today. L. . , , . . . T, . . , . , lhey uie Alex Poker, a Chapm st. Peter. arrest was made at 1 ' . ' . , , ry.. , ,. i . .1 (restaurant proprietor; brans Ano clock Thuisdav afternoon, but the . , , ., ... ... . . , . , .. r , . derson. IP. . Washington av., and higher police authorities refused to P ,. , . . ,.. ,,. I.- . .... t. , , . Peter Madick. P: . Tutt st. Writs

ins-lose ins, lue.'.iuv aim no- worn'

Americsms Cited For Gallantry In French Orders

'.va passed to the oiheevs to give

nothing etut. The identity of other men who have been arrested on the same charge in this city heretofore, however, has been disclosed.

t lie men.

WASHINGTON. Pec. 2S. Lieut.

attaehment were issued against Frank M. Post, jr., and Private

i Frank A. Loss of the American e x- j peditionary foiaa s, have been cited .

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P.orn to Mr. and Mis. J. C. TTvans. for gallantry i i l-'rench army or-j Highland Park. Detroit, a oaugh- ders. L-Iters cf commendation j ft.', 1 e. Mrs. Hvans, was for- ' i... t. .. a. .

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av. id., this city. jchn-t et stall were maue puime. ' . jThursuuv night by the war depart..To:i ra?Z' WIFE GIVES HUSBAND AND,-,,,. ... , . oTUOCC CO MO rrno rni IMTDV : Lieut. Post, son of Mrs. Price

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Pacskowski has ! en r.po'-tiug to Mr. Pare sinee the former was j;:t on parole by City .Itnlge Louis Ham-

LlXCrLH. Wyo., Vor. n'-. A has- a üight at the aviation school at b-rd s-t -1 tbree Sor.s for Um b S m's: iaU) fu(iIid his machine breaking

liheitv fori s is the contribution ol

merschmidt a few w

ago. but I Mis. .T.d.n M . Pennett. of thi- tow n.

had fallen from the straight arid! With all the male mem'-ers of her

family preparing in various ttaining 110.1. ts

into r.ames. 1 , Li t i;i.ir.;u'vd to make a safe landing ai d rescue his instru-

f.arrow path recently, it is claim ed.

Don't say you sav it in the

1 t "Cross work

oa-ops for the nght for democracy j Fiivate pos. a nephew of Chars raid liumanity. Mrs. Th nn tt and her ,,,,;.. r ,,f i:,v s.-v euty-s. cond st.. two .voung daughters spend a great i:rooM-. n. N. Y.. d.sringuislH-d him-

French Tank 2 Months Between Lines

deal of their leisaie doing Ped .-f bv eon rage under Pre during a

MCej.t bon.bardm.ent. lie w is : " ' gassed." iieees.-itating his renio al . to a I'.o.-pif al. I' j Tbc letter v Lieut, post says: j "Th" commamPr in chief has r -. i i d the folhiAing ortier of the

day for Sept. bdT, from the F:e:i h selvol it P.iu: " "T.'ie commander "f .th" sdioi! co 'grata bates Lieut. Post for the

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if'---te 1 duriuj a :"i-ht oa :et. u". Til" . xaUlple of this o"!''e-. er.eerVi -,g all his ( .;:. ii,' -, in th" be-.-t. on :...;rd. e.';c;tin.g a r.ort.al 1 ü..l:r g. and r s. g- from th-

flu;.:- hi- :r.-tr;:r : t - o.; boarI his zzzrzzz. aio! i"", sho"ll se-. a- ri ir.o'el r,- ,n th- a-p tor. H- h .s .hown CONSTABLE KILLS MAW

them tii" oaal.'i. wu;i' h ry n.ilit.i , piba Sh' ! Id p. . - -S.''T:-' i '''!;:; in f p irt i -; I r- ! J i,i ba'irg an Am- r e an " 'i r.r o sou 'it :' rpTa mention. iom . .. r Fr.-n h allies, and I a'a i ( ry g'a ! to congratulate him in 1 is t arr.-v"

You May Slill Join the 1918 CHRISTMAS MONEY CLUB Now forming at the AMERICAN TRUST COMPANY. . This is the second week of the Clul Imt by niiiki'-, two weekly payments of small amounts at the siait. you will he able to bein with the other member auJ. enjoy the benelits of this original savin- plan.

The American Trust Company's Clirislmas Money Club is Popular ' c A number of features which make this plan t a;- ; cumulatinu' Christmas funds popular. The .mp. ; amount required each week, the simple system ol vi.- ; posits and receipts, and the absolute guarantee aaairc t loss, no matter how lare or how small the payment.-. make this club plan preferred above all other-. ; There Are No Fines or Penalities S

If you are unable to keep up your payments f.r t:: entire fifty weeks you will receive the full amount ; ,. have paid in at the close of the Club term. Call at the bank and arrange for your member-kip. It will provide you with Christmas money next vear. 1: starts a savings fund and develops the saving habit. HNCOURAGI: Till; BOYS AND GIRLS TO KI THE CHRISTMAS MONEY CLUB.

American Trust Companv

Michiiran and Washington Sts. At the Si-n of the FT- Clock.

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WHO RESISTS ARREST! MUN'-Ii:. Ind.. I)- . W.Liara ; Harth y. -i" ears obi. a ra:!r a Pr. ' -a t ai d killed . aiuv Thurv lay ".er.mg bv James Plack, a on.-tat le ia:;:.g ; pmh a j .s:.-a. ..f th- a. o-urt. K'.ac'i- told th- poh rb.at !:; and his two depute- w r- i.'ar the Harth y .t me when. Mr-. Hartley came running to th-r.i am! Pd.l tla :.i her husband was tr;:.r to 'till j 1 er. Plack went to t!.o hois- and: :y la- tried to arre-t Haitb-y. but Cat the latter put up a tight and

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RECORD FOOD SHOW TO BE PUT ON IN CHICAGO

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I arm. an agr. cultural i ai .-r. Lei rtartd towards him witli .t .-ig bot- j .rr.tio:. Pdu ati o a! . b.-- ' sv..!-! a- hi- home h-T- at TrtC tU- in Us hand making a th:g to if- v.T.! i-a bid- all the m tho N . f

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th.en dr w -.i gun

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This prench tank was between the lines for two months before It was rc-co cred.

wife rid to hi:

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; :.d .h-t twic-u botfi ) ulb ts taking ffe. t. Hartley died on the v. ay to tne hospital. Iii den Harper, tiro; er Pppards

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