South Bend News-Times, Volume 36, Number 347, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 13 December 1919 — Page 2

the south bend news-times P DMMEN1 11 EWI REPORT SALE OF r il WHAT'S IN A NAME Ul! iJ im Before Christmas Sale of Women's Plush Coats Now Going; On. Tomorrow you should surely see these remarkable values that are selling: for less than the cost of materials. You can surely save 33 1-3 per cent. fact a'oi;t 3 our numo; It Ii'tot) ; its uu-ariin;;; uIhikc It Niivrd; it .sinifirunct.'; iir lucky day ai.il lucky lewd. liV MIMMIKI) MAKSHAIJ,. Before Christmas Reductions j Children's Winter Coats ,i ED CROSS SEALS Buy the little irl a coat for Christmas. You can save 15 percent. Coats of the latest stvles and fabrics, some vith fur collars and cuffs. All sizes from age 2 to 17 Local Attorneys Discuss Decision Handed Down by Supremo Court. KACIIIX. '':' - i. I;.t..hrl. menr; Fifty Thousand Four Hundred and Nine Christmas Stamps Sold on Thursday. of Itihlical cue. The I i TilIt a f 1 1 1. 1 w r i s t i "f Kr t ek ih. The a yean. i t in th

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M ro' j.f.- . Minn r.'f any v: ir.tity -f liquor i-. riot a ioIutiou of ihc ifitÜ.ina prohibit.. n l.v.v. This is the conti'ru'-lion by prominent lornl lauyri put upon tho If-ci.iori of tli bt.it- M ipi court la rcv r. i:.k' th St. J?. ;h circuit court in trio liquor r,i of Thorn. is Ward of i'outh IV nd. Th"- ruling of tho ipr court U tho tlrst it has nino on S-:":'i-.a ".' ut tho ;roiii!.itiorj :.iv, :, i? holding that th nur- r.-.-' -siun of liquor Iocs not constit it- a imMio

is op. i-1- oft!y pr o;. t .iTe-

Kffen.se Is taken by lawyers here to her inarrin:: with Sorrvrl'-d. Lord

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fI1:nh h. a. ., , . 1 li'y thoi:saii'J foir hundred and

... .... . ,,,, i,c:.ii- ; mi:.- v. n, 'Af,., dvlt around hT.'r''n'' Cro.- Cl.ristmi eal.t were , arly .-ra'.e a: Jt!J, h ;a ar- spok- , Tll"'.v. t-c opening: day of Jen of as "l:.v hcl w iini; for hr I ":t' in the downtown district.

thiMnrn !. thoy ar not," and ' 1 :"''tlK? i i . . 1 1 . ..

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.''"'tin to thir n'vn l.nrrior viiL.iii e.j of th- various

! li'U .-lio i Rachel aain where : urKauizatlor. of the city. Saint Matthew shows the mothers t The 'rK"st number of 8a!s were ot IMhi'-hern v.rj'i:iK vt t!i ir!Fnld in the Oliver hotel by the South J 'nrr.hs. Dar.f r. ad - I'antJca Itachrdo ' 1pnd Woman's club, the next largest ' with her beautiful ey -. tljo tune- of ln lhe Jffrrson hotl by the YTo-h--avcr.ly k.ry. hut h-r nni.ie uas r:'3, club, and the third larxet In net in.: alar r.irh.an'h ti,r. rt.v 'the J. M. S. butldin? by the Phi

-c-s Affrica was tlins tran-latd up-

aro located in all nubile

j and are manned by renre-

women's

mean that in order to ain a conviction, the tlate must fhnw th.it the

I-fcndant held th- liquor for ah-. tludgT" (illme-r's Opiiton. JudRo I Yank Gilmer of th city court said Friday, in con:m-ritinif on the ?urreme court's decl.iion, that the ruling will makt- it much mur" (lih'lcult to obtain convictions fr iolatlon of the prohibition law. "It will now L a!mot no essary

to show an actual sale before a con- j native or contraction. It is one of viction can b obtained." said the i th f names that maintains its i'y Judj?e. Other lawyers hold the : w-etne. and disr.ity throughout its

( thf Isles, somewhere about tlie 11th century. r.ut Puritan flays loved the sound of the word and "that sweet saint who sit by Kus.seTs J-idc has ijiven it a plare in F.r.wli?h families. Pah I was the name borne by tho lady who became the wife of varuh.'ifren von Knee. With the execption of the two different forms of j-peiMntr. Pache! is without dimii-

.a rue vifv, The atfldavit aicain.st Ward was in

two counts, the first tlw unlawful ke-pinj

history. The name has been a favorite with painters and many a

count charL'tntr rainuy type or pure transcendent

of intoxicating beauty has been so named.

liquor with Intent to soil, and

j-e:ond count merely charging tho unlawful possession of suchlbmors. The papers in the cno show that The first count chartsinR- "intent to s-elP was ignored In the trial cns una. that th defendant wis only found guilty on the second count, v.-hlch meroly charges "unlawful possession. " The supremo court cr nclnded that 'the second count o fthe nfMdavit on v.hich appellant was tried and convicted, failed to state a public offeno and tho motion in arrest of judgment should Le sustained." Under Swtlon Th defendant was found cruilty under Section ZZ of th prohibition law passed in 1917. This section 'provides that within 10 days after the act becomes operative every per:nn except licensed pharmacists, wholesale) drukglnts. manufacturers, etr.. shall remove all intoxicating lipiors In hi possession from the 4-tate. and failure to do so shall be prima facie evidence that such 11ouor is kept for the purpose of beir.K sold, bartered or Riven away. An exception is made in this section :-Ilowinp: a person to keep one grallon of intoxicating liquor, 12 quarts of I. -er. or win manufactured for domestic consumption. Tlie supreme court decision finding that Ward was not guilty under Section -j in relation to the count " 1 1 whicli he was convicted, hui Pd to the impression in some quarters iti.it the effect of the decision i.s to nullify Section ?', thus virtually removing any limit to the amount of liquor which any one may have in his possession at the present time.TIih supreme court cited in detail u decision, by the supreme ourt of the state of Washington in the case of the State vs. Pden, which it believed covered the material points at issue in the Indiana case, as the Washington supreme court decided that the keeping of liquor under a .-( ction of the Washington Statut was not a. crime un.es.j made so by :nother section. It is concluded ny the s ipreme ourt from the authorities cited that th- Indiana general assembly in passing Section r of the prohibition law intended it to be used In nipport ot the section charging with intent to sell. Con-tructlon f Statutes. "We are not unmindful." !h. miy reme court says, "of the well recognized rule that courts should so construe statutes as to meet the mi - hief sought to be remedied but where, as here, the legislative intention is so plain, and the enactment :s a whole covers the various forms of evil existing and sought to be c orrected at the time it w as passed, the reason for tho rule ceases. It may be said that Section f$ was in

tended to furnish an additional pen: Ity to that speciaca'uv mentioned in Section but we can not a:ree to this conclusion, for in our opinion the penalty prt vid?d in S clion ;1S. has reference to those sec- j ttor.s m the net where th" deine or j The failtwe i d rtain things is j

made unlawful and tu pena.ty is therein provided for a 'iol.ition thereof. "We therefore conclude that the

second count of th' att'.davit upon; which appellant was tried and con- I victed failed to täte a public offense j

and the motion in arrest of iudtr ment should have been sustained.

"Judgment reversed with instrue- I tions to the trial court to sustain J appellant's troi"ii in arrtst of judgrr.ent nnd for further proceedings' not lr.conris-t.-r.t with this opinion." j t a DntgTtst. j It was shown in the cif thit f Ward was not a druckt or manu- j f4ct"arer. tut had to s ac.d urirr the j Provision? core-, rt'.ir. :!! ordinary person who poses-e.i mere liquor than the small amounts cpcted. Th supreme court held th.-it Sec- i tion rr is net ambiguous in its language, but the l.t-,;u.u'o ;s plain and Its piiriose c'rai . It is noted that this section "d-es not make the .' pr.t.v i'.cn by stp-h per.-"1! ot ir.tox-i irntirc liquors in a:iy onatitv un-; lawful r.T Is arv other ptmV.ty p"o- 1

the j Pachel's gern i.s the amethyst.

j sott violet color has u. sobering ef

fect upon quick tempers, controls evil thoughts, and quickens the intelligence. Soldiers wearing an amethyst are said to be preserved from harm and the gem is believed to have the power to protect its wearer from contagion. To dream of it signifies freedom from harm. Saturday is Rachel's lucky day and 4 her lucky number. Her ilovver is the primrose, signifying youthfulness. (Copyright, 1013.)

HOLY NAME SOCIETY HOLDS MEETING

At the annual meeting of the St. Joseph Holy Nam? society held Thursday evening in the parish hall election of ollieers took place. The following men were elected to preside for the coming year: J. X. Luther, president; I"). J. Powers, vice president; Harry Poulin, secretary'; Paul Monahan. treasurer, and Harold Winkler, r'-eording secretary. Previous to the meeting a short talk was given by Fr. Carroll, pastor of the parish. After the election of oflicers a smoker and general discussion was held and plans were formulated to give a card party and dance soon after the holidays, the date of which will be given in the near future. The proceeds of this party will he turned over to the St. Vincent re Paul society. The members of this society are working to relieve the suffering and want in the clt v.

'igma sorority.

Kcjort of Snle. Following is a detailed report of ' the sale: South Bend Woman's c!u-, Oliver hotel, 14,202 .seal? sold. Mrs. I William Kenfranz, Mr. Granville !Xiegler, Mrs. R. C. Shanklin, Mrs. ' Shavel and Mrs. Wilbur Meyers in icharge; Jefferson hotel. Progress lub. 6,225 seals sold, Mrs. Charles Puss. Mrs. George Cutter, Mrs. Walj ter Hryan. Mrs. Fred Heed and Mrs. Frank Whitehall in charge; J. M. S. J building, Phi Sigma sorority, 4,HT6 seals sold. Miss Katherine Coonley and Miss Adeline Majjr In charge; 1 St. Joseph bank. Women's College

club, 3,005 seals sold. Miss Mary PuShane, ln charge; Chapln State bank, 2,975 seals sold, Mrs. Clement

jtsSmogor and Mrs. William Greszk in

I charge; Linon Trust bank, D. A. IL.

1,875, Mrs. J. U. Campbell and Mrs. ;

K. K. Daicey in charge; Orpheum theater, Womans' Dining club. 1,400, Mrs. J. K. Xeff. Miss Hazel Turner

and Miss Pernlce Gemberling; the J Ellsworth store, Eastern Star, 2,030, j

Mrs. E. Weaver. Mrs. Vorhese, Mrs. iA'hman, Mrs. Zellers and Mrs. Sawaman; Urandon-Durrell's, Kappa Phi Sigma sorority, 8 42. Miss Sadie Kopf, Miss Ella King; Wyman's store, Ayudadora circle, 562, Mrs. C

S Taylor. Mrs. F. C. Noble and Miss

Florence Forster; Charles P. Sax and Co., K. of C. Ladies' Social club. 341, Miss Kathleen Guilfoyle and Miss Marie Guilfoyle; Robertson store. Auten W. It. C. 4 67, Mrs. EW. Gros and Miss Frances Seurles; the Grand Leader, Children of Mary of St. Patrick's church, 282, Miss Eleanor Hagerty and Miss Adele Wills; Auditorium theater. Children of Mary of St. Joseph's church. 4 00, Miss Alice Doran. Miss Elinor Reynolds, Miss Edna Hartford and Miss Mary Reynolds; Lasalle theater, Norman Eddy W. R. C. 4 00, Mrs.

JUDGE FUNK DEFENDANT IN CONDEMNATION SUIT

Judge Walter A. Funk is made de. lend ant in proceedings tiled in suptrior court Friday by the Chicago, South Rend and Lake Shore railway company for condemnation of land. Mary Funk and Amelia SehulImger are partus defendant in the suit which is for the salo of land which tho railway company wishes to us.) on which to build a spur and v arils for freight and passenger switching.

liege and Mrs. Edith Miller; post othce, Sinai society, 2,700, Miss Freda Hershenow, Miss Rose Leiman. Miss Lillian Cohn and Miss Clara Rashara; Mary Ann club at Studebaker's, Ü.SOO; Wilson Girls' club at Wilson factory. 1.000. Clay township, William Kuehl in eharpe. has reported the large-wt sale in the rural distrist. No definite report has been made by Mrs. A. 13. Paeon of Mishawaka, who says, however, that the sale i quite heavy.

i:lks gala wi:i:k. Starts next Monday night, Dec. 15 and every niht during wee-k, closing Saturday night with a big surprise. Public invited. Advt. 5530-1 S

ROYAL ARCANUM LODGE HOLDS ANNUAL ELECTION At a regular; meeting of the South Rend council No. 3 4 7, Royal Arcanum, Dec. 11, officers for the ensuing year were elected with the following results: Noah C. Lehman, regent; John A. Xewcomb, viceregent; John M. Rrodbeck, orator: W. Clydo Rodger. sitting past regent; Charles Michael, secretary; Charles L. Zlgler, treasurer; Robert J. Collmer, chaplain; F. A. Marowcky, guide; Joseph Korn, warder; F.

E. Lambert, sentry; J. W. Camper, i F. W. Rrodbeck, F. E. Lambert. ' trustees; Edgar Meyers, medical ex- , a miner. Noah C. Lehman and !

Thomas Bulla, were chosen to represent the local organization at the meeting of tho Grand council.

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Luncheon Dinner Supper Any time that any one wants with a real,

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We guarantee its purity and high quality. We have been making chocolate and cocoa for nearly 1 40 vears.

Shop in the morning anatake lunch in our Tea Room.

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Last miouce shopping- may bit disappointing.

The Store with the Christmas Spirit

Gifts of Silverware

are of an Abiding-Worth

Not in several years past has silver been so much sought as gifts. Any of the following would be a pleasing gift to newlyweds or to the host you are expecting to visit for Christmas din

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Set of Six Knives and Forks at $4.13 to S10.25, Set of Six Tablespoons at $2.00 to $6.25. Set of Six Teaspoons at $1.13 to $3.13. 3-Piece Tea Sets from SI 8.00 to $37.50. 5-Piece Tea and Coffee Sets from $25 to S30. Set of Six Salad Forks from S2.50 to $6.25. Cold Meat Forks 75c to $1.50. Pie Servers $1.00 to $3.25. Butter Spreaders $2.00 to $5.00. . : Gravy Ladles 89c to $2.00.

Fragrant Cedar Chests

A Cedar Chest is a welcome gift, especially when chosen from this !

stock. Plain Chests and those decorated with shinins brass or copper. Price $16.50 to $25.00.

Children's Dresses for Gifts For Christmas Parties

Let Gloves Carry Your Christmas Message When buying Gloves, either for personal use or for Christmas gifts, one finds the greatest satisfaction, especially at this time, in choosing from assortments which are complete.

Perrin's fine French Kid Gloves, in plain black and black with white stitching. White with colored stitching. At $2.75. $3.00. $3.25. Washable Cape Gloves for street wear. Colors tan, beaver, brown and gray. At $2.75. $3.00. Also strap wrist wool lined Cape Gloves in tan and gray. At $5.00.

Of Course, for Everybody's Christmas Handkerchiefs Gift Handkerchiefs, the sorts most agreeable to give and to receive, too. And one must be very exacting indeed not to find just the kinds sought in the well-selected assortments presented here. Women's Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, hand-drawn thread hemstitched. At 1 5c, 19c, 25c 35c, 40c, 50c. Women's Handkerchiefs, very attractive with colored embroidery designs or in white, also pure linen. At 25c each. Women's Novelty Colored Handkerchiefs at 15c, 19c. Children's Colored Border Handkerchief at 1 0c each. Men's Pure Linen Handker

chiefs, hand drawn thread hemstitched. At 50c'75c. 85c. Men's Colored Border Novelty Handkerchief at 25c. 35c each. Men's soft finished Cambric Handkerchief at 10c to 25c each.

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Petticoats Make Practical Presents For an intimate friend or relative you could not select a gift that would be more pleaBinc. Besides their attractiveness and durable quality frdarics from which they are made, thy at perfect. An all important factor in any petticoat. You can elect any of these with an assurance of getting perfect satisfaction. Silk Jersey Petticoats, in every wanted color. Special values at $6.95. Fancy Flounce Sateens at $3.95. Heatherbloom Petticoats at $2.50, $2.98. Fancy Flounce Petticoats, plain satin tops, at $7.50. Fancy Floral Tops at $10.00.

A bcAutifid Silk Dress for Mise 6 to 15 --iil delight her. Complete -inc is here for your choosing in many new modes and r.olorv at reasonabla pricer. School Dresses of Heavy Storm Serge Variety of pretty stytles, sorr.o v.'i'h fii!l-p?iited jkiri?. Sailor suti3 with emblem on sleeve and collar, rc especially pretty. Some of these dresc6 are meci? attractive with a bit of handwork. Prices range from $6.95 to $32.50. In sizes 6 to 16 years.

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Christmas Gifts for Boys Juvenile Suits for Little Boys From 2 J? to 10. in Serges. Mixed Materials and Corduroy; Oliver Twist, Middy and belted models; $4.50, $5.00. $5.95. $7.25 to $15.00.

Skolny Suits and Ovecoats For boys, will stand the press and stress of the severest wear. Hard usages will of course hurt them in time, but it will be a Ioruj time.

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gifts at $1.00 to $1.50. V.-HFi1

Just received our holiday line of

patterns. Priced 45c, 59c, 75c, 89

Boys' Bath Robes at $4.50 U 7i

Polo Caps for little fellows, with ear tabs in nlu-h and chinchilla. Priced at $1.00 to $3.00.

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Tea Room Luncheon Daily 1 1:30 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Supper Saturdays from 5:00 to 7:30.

Women's Athena Underwear Women's Underwear, medium weight cotton, three styles neck and sleeves, ankle length, in pink and white. Priced at $2, $2.25. Women's Underwear, medium weight cotton, all style neck and slteves. ankle length. Priced at $2, $2.25. Women's Cotton Fleeced Underwear, three styles neck and sleevees, ankle length. Priced at $2.25. $2.50. Women's 85 per cent wool, steam shrunk, low neck, elebow sleeve, ankle length. Priced at $3.25, $3.50. Women's Band-Top Union Suits, low neck, sleeveless, ankle length. Priced at $3.75, $4.00.

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Liberty Bonds We pay up to SS3.75 for bonds; accrued Interest Allowed. We nteo sell bondn. Open 8:30 a. m. to 8 p. m. C. L. GUTHRIE

423 J. M. S. Bldg., 4th Floor

For Good Milling Wheat $2.25 STARR MILLS

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Our loans will htip you pull through the Winter. More money will incrt:-si your earning power.

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Selling at Factory Cost 1000 Rolls of Asphalt Rooting Pressed Prints, Prints and Plain Goods.

200 Squares Asphalt Shingles, Slab Tile, Individuals and 4-1 Slabs. All goods first class. No mill ends or seconds. Standard Heating and Roofing Co. 129 Lincoln Way East

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