South Bend News-Times, Volume 35, Number 16, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 16 January 1918 — Page 2

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THE SOUTH BEND NLW5-T1MES

HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN

GOAL DEALERS

PLEDGE CITY 1!!

American Honor Guard For French Heroes

fCONTIM'Kr) FB"M F,u;j:

It tie. ( !- at th.r niftti', that: Th ; ' n r . ! i r !:- ,! of the City w ill I;..J f..- I., .1 down. '.oral ir.du-trb .i will r,l 1 f ; ' J i pon ffr foil r.rth'-r ui.iesj thT" im 2 j-f i - I .f ( o;il in -ill i ;i:t-. of th- f lty. That 7"i c-.i : i' - of r al (.- ga: moving f; rn th" Tt rrv Haut' flj.-.trift Tut -'lay r.iht. There j.s r'"l of approximately 2 -.'(r lo.oT- of coal in South I - r i 1 at '!"'- nt for dorn -tie al- ne. and 1 1 1 t ! alei ' rv an- a-.;rd for that supply if ar.o'j,' r storm do.

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riot cripple- th-' n.ir.. s aii'J iaJ-

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Tnttr f,f t!i- ..-v Y,y

Ko-!;. ru'f-r ( t th' ar ia, ami i:. 1. Iii k man. ,

.Mi'hiin C-ntrril. all of this city,! sift -Aiti th" fh-ah-rs ar.il as.-ur'l! th'-m that ir:wt ntati (,f tlu'ir ; rfspoftivc railroads -rf hi-y it' th ruino fi'.lil; as v'll a.s in th.

lar'T f 1 1 1 s fnrn';t- in an ifoit t(. i U'-h fal hrrc. IN-rinit Sidewalk Dflixcrir-.

I;iriii th" fairs'' ff th" lii'-ftir.'r

Arurkan troops in Franco ac'tinnr ns f:ard af honor for French 'aeroes ttintr .lrcorated for bravery

Th so.'ii'! was an inspiration for our hoys at the training camp where the ceremonies too

uinhr l i r k place.

Mr. Hardy

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thf (!';i1tx to drop coal on the turhim; o'.it.-ih- ff r .-i-l'-nr-f-s v)iil? it is impovsiM - to dtie in on side strff t fr all- vs h r-nis" ff th sof.'.v drifts. .Mr. hardy rf f rrfd to Mayor 'arson's pro la rnation to tho pul. lie Tuesday which ur''d all citizens to hdp clean thf 5 now from

t f -;rfts- ahf.ut thir lionu-s. j who could

S'ncral .f the dcih-rs. stated that 1 home, sir.cf th lifavv fall ff snow tht v j The spirits rf all were revived be had hf -n unah'f to driv near the fnr the meftinir closed, however.

ties-. We will also lf-arn whether He cited this as a few reasons rethat is true. If the railroads have sponsible for the Increase in the cars on nan.l at. the mines and the ! coal supply. operators have, closed down because "I do not believe you need be of th weather we will have to wait ' uneasy," paid Mr. Rosenberger ;f but from the reports here, I bol.eve the Vandalia. "You have been getthat enough coal is enroute to South tirg coal and when the mines reI'md to prevent us from asking aid cover from this temporary crippled f:om th" industries further and tak- condition because of the storm you in' any of th? surplus coal from will continue to get coal." the srhodls." He emphatically stat- j Mr. Hickman of the Michigan 1 that the schools would not be ' Central said that the tracks near closed to secure cal, because .f this city were congested with

Young Women of City Organize Patriotic League

Desiring to s triotism is tht

how that their pa right kind a num-

friere were no relief many children freight, but that coal is being given vo,;i,j j,e cared for in the schools the riuht of way.

not he kept warm at I At the conclusion of th meeting

a resolution complimenting .Mr.'Wc. .11ss Ann i.arnsie is to nc ii.nr-n- nr.on hi flip iteilintr with the chaim-an of the local organi-

the public and the coal men was zMion, Miss Marie Meyer,

her of girls met at the Young Women's Christian association last night and organized the Patriotic

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bins in .1 r.urnter of residences and with the earnest assurance of the nresonted bv renresentatives of the . Chairman, and Miss Marjorie N ar-

were told that the coal would not railroad representatives that coal Coal Dealers' association here. Th? be ;:(ceptcd 'f dropff tl iiiinn the ' would he rushed to Snnth T?end ni rnv.ili tlnn stated that everv denier

curi'ir.g. coiwoueiitlv it n as n cf s- fas', as it leave-; thf1 mines.

sary ffr them to return to their si eds with the coal. "This will riot la repeated if the people want coal," said Mr. Hardy. "If persons are really in f ed of coal they will not object to having the coal dropped at the curbing if you cannot reach the bin. Until the !rifts leave the streets near certain residence's or until the people then:1. Ives remove the snow, you nia leave the coal at th curbing." Some Are pi rni-l ic. An optimistic spirit prevailed at the me-.ting until .-"' .. of the mcm1 ers informed Mr. iirdy tint certain mine operators in Illinois had

informed them that it ::ld

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the railroad that there

possible to move ( 'a!, the lack of cars. In opposition to th' repr ".-tu t 1 1 i s state.!

were a laree mini! r of cars at the mines In Illinois and Trdiana. Mr. Hardy tlo-n called upon both the railroad men and ibab rs jo give him daily reports from the railroad i'i'-pe tors in the f-al :.eHs and thf f.peiators. "It i? pie:viible tb it the.- operators will t'-ll on that the government ?s taking ne-t of th:r (il. That is untrue. The envc rv men t is ttking inly a sn.;!! 1 '",,u' of th." f il mim-d. It is a!-o oo-sj'le that tb.ev are blM-.- oru".' in pref.renc( t. the Iii" d ;x ' f stricken ' 'imrv.'ini-

la)r lgcs Calriiiiess. "L(ft us not 1 e too alarmed about

this," sa:d Mayor Carson. "1 be- J

neve 1 ne weamer win clear soon and with th streets cleaned tho thalers will be aide to deliver the coal as fast as they secure it. "I alwas believe in looking on the bright bide of things." There appears to be no congested freight yards in South Itend and coal is being Riven the ri.qht uf way by all railroads operating here.

Mr. Potter of the Xew York Pen- listed bV N. lo Neil. The following

tral lines, said: "We have only two car: of coal in our yards tonight that are not unloaded. Although the wires are

ner, secretary ana treasurer. The Patriotic league is being pro-

would cast aside personal interests j moted by the Young Women's Chrisin cooperating with Mr. Hardy and tn association through its junior

the public in the present crisis.

POINSETT GARRISON

INSTALLS OFFICERS The G. M. Poinsett garrison of

the Army and Navy union last night 1

installed officers for 131S. F. J j Oberie acted is installing officer as

were installed. Commander, T. fi. Weber; senior vice-commander, Stanley Bukariski; junior vice-commander, Fred A. F.ruce; quartermaster, Charles M. Wentland; adjutant, Daniel Swem;

into South liend, Inspector Harper chaplain, Harry A. l.ogan; otticer in Chicago told me today that every- o.f the day, William A. Raugher; ofthing will be done to get coal to ticer of the guard. Vanoe It. Roh-S'o-ith P.Mid that is billed here. We -'rts; officer of the watch, William

down at Danville, III., irom whic;i s ction most of thecoal is shipped

have 12 ear loads of anthracite billed t" South I 'end at the present t.me. "Last year f7."i more carloads of coal cam- into South Rend that in I'.M''.. Tliis coal must be in i?outh 1 V.eid some w here." N'cnU Are (ircater. Says Hardy. Mr. Hardy interrupt d here to remind the nun present that 1,000 more families have come to South l'and since 1 TM '. and that the fac-r tories are working double time, many of them for th government

A. Haft; executie committee, Vance R. Robnts, chairman, A'illiam

war work council, and is open to every girl in the country, and :n fact, every girl is urged to become a member of this organization, r2r.irdless of her race or creed, provided she has the spirit ln:orpora:ed in the pledge which she signs when she becomes a member. Fi', n cents will entitle any girl in the country to membership in the league and will give her the privilege of identification with this splendid organization. Hero Is I Merino. The pledge reads: "I pledge to express my patriotism by doing better than ever .:.fore whatever work I have to do; by rendering whatever special service I can at this time to my community and country; by living up to the highest standards of character and honor and by helping others to do the same." Moreover, che Patriotic league has been crganized to give girls the

Raugher and W. I). Toeple. After right idea of patriotism. Not that the installation exercises, a business many of them have not already that meeting was held at which one ap- vision, but that their energies and plication was accepted and thr.e efforts may be directed along th" acted upon. It was also decided to ways where it will be of the mot place a service flag in the garrison help and assistance. Of particular window as there are now 12 mc:n- worth has it already been In estab-

InfanU' Wool Shim R-djced Also lot of soiled tinJer.vear for children, now selling at half price.

Robertson BitOTiiEiisCoiPAXY

Business Hours.

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(ThiUren's M j';.? Hre:e I.iv.ed Gl ve at $1.25 ard $1.50. n.n-5' Gauntlet-, -pec.".! values a; 59c, S9c.

January

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A clearance sale of note offering opportunities to save money on your Child en's Coats and Wool Dresses Children's Shoes and Rubbers Infants' Wear and Little Tots Knit Goods Boys' Overcoats, Suits, Hats and Caps a festival of reduced prices that will interest all mothers.

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Boys' Section, Main Floor Overcoats and Mackinaws Reduced The Storm Coat boys all want for school or play. Warm and comfy fitting, with bi storm collar and belts, also roomy pockets. $5.95 va'ues at $3.95 All other Overcoats selling at 10 per cent reduction. $1.00 Hals and Caps 50c.

Children's Section New Annex, 2nd Floor Children's and Girls' Coats Acres 2 to 6 Years DJ J l

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Ages 6 to 14 Years

$3.95 and $5.00 All lined Coats in stylish models Felted and hbeh waist lines of Zibeline, Chinchilla, Broaocloth, Corduroy and Velvet. An early choice will be most beneficial to you. Sale starts tomorrow at 9:00 a. m. All Wool Dresses Reduced This includes every winter Dress in stock, from little children's sizes to the rowin junior. You can buy now at y less than the regular prices, saving 25c on every dollar you spend. Children's Rubbers and Overshoes Ball Band Rubbers for Boys, Girls and Infants, al! styles from 65c to 95c according to sizes. Children's Shoe Section New Annex, 2nd Floor.

Bovs' Section. Main Fi

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Suits At Wonderful Saving. Little Tots' Suits, ;iges from 2 to S vears. $5.00 values at $3.95. Big Boys Suits, ;iv:e from 7 to 17 years, belt trench style, some cravenetted. $6.95 values at $5.00.

hers in the service.

TEACHERS' FEDERATION MEETS; HEAR REPORT

liphin?r a pond working social standard letw cn the men of the camps and the pirls ami youn women in the army cities. In a city nearl y, and close to one of the largest cantonments in the country, a young ?irl was walking down the street one day. he was

a splendid looking

the Patriotic league. Their aim is to do everything better than they have ever done it before; to do every little an,1 biggest thing that is possible to aid the community or the nation at this time of great need from every citizen of the country; and to live up to the highest and best that is in them in order that they may be able to help those round and about them to be their best.

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niiii:iiiiiiii!iiiii::iii!!iii:!iiii:ii,'!ii!iii;!;i!i;!i:;i:!;;?iimi:i::!!iiiiiiiiii!!ii Whose fault was it? At thirty a schoolboy friend asked Jack to join him in a promising manufacturing business on a small scale. It required ten thousand dollars. The friend had seven and wanted a partner who had three. Jack's thriftless habits made it impossible for him to raise half that much. Another man accepted this opportunity. . The war came. That business earned fiftv thousand dollars in two years. A wise statesman said: "Prepare for the opportunity and it will come to you What are you doing? 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 : ! 1 1 1 : 1 1 : : 1 1 ( 1 1 ! ! 1 1 1 1 1 1 : ! 1 1 ! 1 1 ! : 1 1 ! i ! 1 1 : 1 1 ! ! ; : ! : ; 1 1 1 i i

A well attended meeting of th?

outU Uend Teachers' federatio-i approached by

was held in the little theater of the fellow in the uniform of service who high school building Tuesday after- asked if he might not -accompany noun at 4:15 o'clock. The organiza- her wherever she was going. The tion has a membership of 220 irl, who was wearing a little round teachers, about two-thirds of trio white button on her coat lapel said teaching force of South Hend, ami to the soldier, ''I log your pardon, a report of the treasurer, Ott but I believe that you have made a Shoepptl, showed the organization mistake. I am a member of th? to be in splendid financial condition. Patriotic baguo." And she pointed The committee on "Federation to the little round white button on propaganda throughout the state" UM. coat. It had on it a little square reported their progress and secured and in the square were printed the the financial support of the federa- words, "Patriotic league." lion for furl her work. The soldier, surprised and chnQustions as to the status of the grinned, stopped short, and the girl substitute teacher in relation to th continued down the street, but the

FARMERS, ATTENTION! Good Jobs arc Offered for Ym and Your Team and Yon Can Help in an 1 Emergency.

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sick benefit fund was referred to the rules committee. A report from the legislative com-i..ittf-e showed that tha. eornmitte-: will have something to oU'er the r:ext legislative body. The next meeting of the federation will be held on March 19.

It MACCABEE LADIES HOLD

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ALL DAY SESSION

Oliver Hotel Corner

The Northern Counties' association of the Ladies of the Maccabees held an all day meeting Tuesday in W. O. V. hall. The morning wa. p:?nt with a business session and in the afternoon t small class was initiated into the order by the Klkb.art hue. After the initiation, thJ Mishawaka hive gave a presentation of the colors accompanied with a pp tri nie entertainment. Dinner an 1 supper were served in the hall by

1 b.e women The installation of offi cerr. for the South Fend, the Mishawaka and the KIkhart hives wa.j !-e!d in th' evening, follov.cd by a I musical program and a fancy drill, j Mrs. ,arr i Uriivman. mi: , puty comniar.der. was presented

::h a gol-.l sroi rinr by the thsx.i ' CS.

soldier hastened after her a second time and touching her arm, stopped her again, this time to say. "1 beg your pardon for my mistake. 1 see that you are a lady and I am glad that you made roe remember tfat I once a irentlrman." He I left her standing there and she was j not bothered any more. Instead. ; the fame of the Patriotic league ' and of the littl round white buttons with their splendid words printed on them spread throughout the camp, and so it has spread until the Patriotic league has become known throughout the entire country. Ponte of the Patriotic leagu" activities have incorporated the following patriotic activities in their programs: Formine canni'ne clubs; supplying comfort kits for soldiers . nrd s-Mlors: helping in food conservation: making garments for children in Belgium and France; distributing coin boxe for Armenian ' a-d Syrian relief: adopting a French orphan; securing of literature and other comforts for the men: a'd'ng financially in the recor.struet'on work in Belgium: giving test:1 "'Tits to come of the corn -nnnie?; levinT for the front; col , b-fti-'g of c'.o'lrng and F.ed Cro

supplie f'om thce who have don the work at home and delivering it at the Kcal Fed Cros headquar-tf-sewing for rho Rd Cross and hflpir.e to conduct clashes in horr.l nursing, frst aid and surgical drrss-

Farmers in the vicinity of South Dend have an opportunity to help out in the present coal situation and at financial profit to themselves. Many of the dealers are not equipped with a sufficient number of bobsleds to make deliveries, and farmers who apply crn receive employment delivering coal, according to L,. P. Hardy, county fuel administrator. The aid of additional vehicles t deliver coal is needed greatly according to Mr. Hardy. Those who wish to help should apply to any coal dealer in Pouth Bend.

OFFICERS INSTALLED BY TRIBE OF BEN HUR

rosTPoxr: Mr.irriNC. On account of the cold weather, the meeting of the Muessel Civic club, scheduled for Tuesdav nisht.

was postponed for a week. Pr. F. ; ine; earine for the families of men , G. Freyermuth will talk on "Camp who are in camn or at the front, I Shelby." and Mrs. Futie Faker Gum (particularly helping in the day

will give some special music. There nursTbr-?: probative worn ior cir..

At tlic regular meeting of south Bend Court No. 41, Tribe of Ben Hur, Tuesday nisht, the lodire installed the following officers for the current year, with District Deputy Clarence Ross as installing officer: William II. Bertsch. past chief; Clint Chreist, chief; Hugo C. Oltsch. jt:d-Te; Miss Lena Esken. teacher; Mrs. M. Oltsch, scribe Mrs. Ida Carr, l--.ee per of tribute; Clarence McGill. captain; William Hall, guide; Mrs. Emma Chreist, keeper of Inner gate; Henry Mikesell. keeper of outer gate; William Butler, drill master, and Mrs. Hill pianist. Several applications were passed upon by the lodge and it was decTded to initiate a class at the next regular meeting, Tuesday night, Feb. 5. Bight refreshments followed the ceremonial Tuesday night in place of the usual banquet. In keeping with the governments request to con.-erve food.

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iisiness Needs You Most,

Conserve Your Energy

When success means strammg nerve force to the utmost when minutes given to your affairs are precious when your strength is the driving force of your store or factory or farm then you mnst have a motor car. 9 A motor car saves valuable time saves your vitality during business hours. And after business hours provides recreation and vigor giving outdoor enjoyment that helps you in the daily battle. The economy, durability, and mechanical perfection of the standardized Maxwell car have been proved so conclusively they are now accepted facts. The Maxwell is the car without a peer for the man who is working under full steam. Tiurtnz Car $745; Roadrtrr $745; Tcvrin Car a.74 IVtnUr Top S555 Roadster vAth llrmirr Top $S30- BerHu $1095; Sedan with inn IVhuh $1195. F. O. B. Darxit

5MITH-RAUSCH MOTOR SALES CO. Maxwell Distributor. 100-110 Lincoln Way East South Bend, Ind.

Bell Phone 2282. n Home Phone 2 1 13.

will also ! o community sinking. ! that i

re p o i ! ! n c of : r. d e s i r-

Save money by patronizing merchants that advertise.

able condition, industrial ami moral, to the proper authorities: kniting and sluing for the p.ed Cross or workimr in the surgical dressing departments. The pledge covers the reason for

$100,000 WORTH OF SCHOOL BONDS SOLD South Bend school bonds in the sum of $100.000 have been sold to Breed. Filiott and Harrison of In

dianapolis, according to a report j;iven out at the meetinr of the local school board Tuesday r.lght at the Industrial building. The Ind.anapolis brokers will pay for the issuance .f the bonds and will also give a bonus of $100.

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