South Bend News-Times, Volume 37, Number 60, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 29 February 1920 — Page 2

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THE SOUTH BEND NEVS-TIMES

BAKER MUST DIE pCE L DAD flAAT MITDTADn; SENTENCE BAKER

FINE AND JAIL

I th city court Saturday mornlnp on I w- f unlawful nos(,;!nn cf

FOR BOOTLEGGER li.ninr. The attorney for the Wenvo

- i - - - imrr.c-diaU-ly announced that an ap-

Motlier nf Condemned .Man!

Collnp-r W lin Sentence

TO ELECTRIC CHAIR :JnI,n ,s" i Special Judjre IMe in I Citv Court.

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she ia rr."l th-it hr t v v. - s to f. ' s'-rt to th- !. tr; rj sir rh.ui her :

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Hak er, was not. n :. Tit m t:. nmr! j room ;it tlu 1 i t i th- vc-rdirt was returned ii!tli" iuli thN was th- ln -ij t i m Ju:ir. th- in my v. ks of th-j trial that sh" Ii is i:ot 1 n at th-j sM'- of her liij:-haiid. Sh- has . j wih him nflMi as j 1 .s.-1 1! . I..;h I in the fourt room ami in th jiilj

of - "nir.t's and lia maint : in d :: viqil constantly whii- th- juiy wad ratink" on the fat- of h- r .- ianl. TaUi- l'oll of .fury. lnini (ILitfdy aft-r th r adip of th- verdict, ('r;i'A '.. Hvd, atto:n y for Hak or, question' ah j iror as o whether that was the v rdict f eirh of the 12 n. After r . i -intr an afTlrinativr answer from fach juior Mr. Jlood ;umoiinr 1 to the ourt that li wouhl !;!' a motion lor a n".v trill. Prosecuting Atty. N 13. Row!oy was the only r p r- ri t:i ti'. of th i-tnte present at the r-.adim; of the verdict In court. Mr. Rowley was Jimoiij; the V.rt-l in the ("art i com Saturday niornSnr after a In:;;' vill the nUht hofore. Although the hour was e.ttly. the court room was l''innim: to he ' rowded nr-.A county employ-.-: j;nckil from every otüce us word was F'asinl around that an aKi' m-nt had heen ra died at last. The cas was niv'n to th- jury at 7:.10 o' lo:k Thursday ( VHimtr after narl3 thre wecj; in haiinu idf-r.ee and ,ir?iitnrnts hy the attorneys f)f the --täte and defence. Since that time rum"r has he. -j rife as to whrtlur a il-cision could he tc.iclif-d by the 1" ow n uho .-how. d j r i 1 i atlons of a warm 1-atUe in the jury room. Mistrial Pinlhtol. Many pr dictions made that the jury would return without a verdict and that a new trial wouhl he necessary. H.iiliff . A. Williams announced to Judtre Uuhtiird upon his arrival at the ourt hous" Saturd.ty morning that an agreement had he. Mi reached hy the juror.". Sei.nmce was not pronounced h Jud-e Hubbard. A hearing on the Tootion for a new trial will he had and a rulintr of the motion hy the ourt. Indications point to an app.al t th supreme co,:rt In ease '.he motion for a new trial U over-nil-d by the court. Atty. Hood announced he had many lecisions th.at he tlioimht wouhl brin:: lii:u a re-r.-il in the higher court.

1 John T irni.is l.'Oi V. Washington I ?iv., proprietor of a soft drink par- ! lor. was fined $leO and costs and

I j sentenced to 30 days In the county

jail iy special jum Dan I'yie in

Ir.ed to the superior court will be

taken. The two federal prohibition enJnrcet.i' nt workers. Ionard N". Kills and Kalph M. Finegold were the cliief witnesses for the state.

It Is decided to permit the sultan to remain at Constantinople, probably because nobody wanted him anywhere else.

.iriifii: Ainnrii i.. 1 1 1 i ; i ;. 1 1 1 . Spe. i.il St. Josejlx county eiri. it aurt judte, who presided in tin- trial that sentenced Walter Hakcr. slayer of arl 1 1. Cook. Laporte ucrooeryman. to th i-tric ha!r, the second time in tlie history of the counts that h prisoner has rceiverl the df-ath penalty in the circuit i ourt. On Jan. It, IS'jT, .Tu'it'- I,ucius Hubbard, father r.f the pre--nt incumbent s-n-t.m e.l Henry .Tones "to hm by the neck until death" after a jury, of which James W. Wykoft was foreman, found the defendant guilty of the charce of murder. An added co-ineidenc is that both cases were venued liere from Iiporte county anil con.-euently Iviport- attorneys were prominent in the court proceedings. At tli trial IS y.ars aero. Jolin C. KicV.ter of I.aport-, later judf;e of the circuit court, was the prosecutor, and l'rank H. )sborn of La-port-was the defendant's ottor-nev.

),'. A Y Y. i BAKER TO WEAK AT VESPERS

Pr. Anna P iker is to be the speaker at v-s-per serviees at the V. W. C A. Sunday which are in charge of the (Yntral Plblo 'l.'iss of the association. Sp.-rdal music will be furnished by Mrs. W. A. Martin and Miss Iillian Martin. Th- social hour host-s-es will be M t s. lhnuia P.. Harris. Mrs. A. McDonald and Ik Peyler. The ve.-per service will benin at -1 : IVO ( .'clock.

"California Syrup of Figs"

For a Child's Liver and Bowels Mother! Say "California," then you will get genuine "Cilifornia Syrup of Figs." Full directions for babies and children of all ages who arc constipated, bilious, feverish, tonguecoated, or full of cold, are plainly printed on the bottle. Children love this delicious laxative.

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)c-.U'nln, Hlue Printing, Surveys JOHN W. 1JYHE i:(;ixr:i-:u lis rainurs Trust lilil:. i'ain 32." 1

WILSON The President has his eyes examined every six months by an expert.

Your eyes are us valuable to you as Mr. Wilson's eyes are to him. Take frood care of your eyes. Iet us test them for

We will tell you frankly whether or not you need glasses.

YOUR CORSET It is most important to he fitted properly with your Spring Corset. New lines for ?prinp; are all here.

New shipment of D. M. C. Crochet Cotton. White and colored just arrived in art section.

Headquarters' for

Preparations

Rbert3m

Bros.

Smart Millinery Exclusive Pattern Hats

For Spring

Distinctive style, these

and individual In models appeal

strongly to women who require up-to-date millinery. They combine quality of materials and excellence of style. Gae. Hyland. Fisks, Fhipps, and Croft hats are included in these excellent numbers. 1 he sale force will gladly show these hats to any one who is interested.

Simplicity the Mode in Taffeta Dresses I he excellent tailoring of these garments assures pleasing lines to matrons and maids. The styles are varied. Long paneled or short rippled coats, snug or loose falling sleeves. Wellmade and well-fitting. Short box coats, Russian blouse and Lton models are included. Prices $65.00 to $100.00.

Crisp Freshness of Spring Suits New in youthfulness of line and in trimmings of flutings, metal ribbons and thread embroideries. Charming in their combinations of colors, these dresses are especially attractive at $57.50. Colors: Navy and bluebird blue, and brown.

Ross Crane On the Art of Home Making All Next Week at the Auditorium, High School commencing Monday and continuing all week two lectures each day afternoon and evening. No admission is charged. Everything is free. Come often, every day if'you wish. You will surely be interested. These better home institutes are unique and better described as "Painting Pictures with Furniture." Mr. Crane begins with th bare room and builds it up same as an artist paints a picture, and t'.ls you why and where each article should be placed to get the best results. Come and enjoy a pleasant evening or afternoon.

Daintv Blouses For All Occasions r or the satisfactory completion of suit costumes, these sheer waists of organdy are desirable. Hand embroidery, real filet lace edgings and shawl collars add to their prettiness. They are splendid values at $8.95.

Dr. J. Burke

Optometrists and Manufacturing Opticians. Established 1900. Broken Lenses Duplicated the Same Day.

Living Room Suites Three-Piece Living Room Suite, consisting of davenport, rocker arad arm chair; spring filled cushions. At $22.00 and $325.00.

Odd Pieces for Living Room Odd Chairs, for hall and living room: in mahogany. At $11.00. $21.50. $22.50. $31.50. Solid Mahogany damask covered rocker $36.50. Arm Chair to match at $35.00.

Bros

March

Sale of Furniture

Our First March Sale of Quality

First Furniture at Lowest Prices

We can help you with your home making problems, because we realize the importance in choosing the proper furniture.

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Dining Room Furniture FUMED OAK DINING ROOM SUITES AS FOLLOWS 54 inch Buffet, heavily planked top mirror back, at $95.00. China Cabinet, at $75.00. 54 inch Dining Room Table, at $62.50. Chairs leather seat, at $7.50 each. SEPARATE PIECES FOR DINING ROOM Fine Golden Oak Buffet, colonial design, 48 inch top, mirror hack, at $72.50. Also 50 inch a $85.00. Tables Fine Quarter Oak Table 48 inch, at $35.50, $38.50. 54 inch Table, plank top, handsome base, at $57.50. 45 inch Solid Oak Pedestal Table, at $30.00.

For the Bed Room High Grade Bedroom Suites- in Period Designs Berkey and Gay Queen Anne Bedroom Suite Matched tops and fronts. Four pieces bed, dresser, chiffonette and vanity case. Reproduction of the famous Armour suite. The best value on the market, at $530.00. Queen Anne Suite of American Walnut A beautiful quality first finish in 4 pieces bed, dresser, chirToniere and toilet. A remarkable value at $222.50. Mahogany Bedroom Suite in 4 pieces. Bed, full size, $52.50. Dresser. $55.00. Chiflonette at $47.50. Toilet with triple mirrors. $52.50. Also many odd pieces of bedroom furniture at equally low prices. Simmons' Famous Metal Beds Three-Piece Metal Bed Springs attached to head and foot, making perfect sized bed; banded edge on springs; steel posts finished in vernis martin or white enamel. Price, $17.50. Steel Beds, 2 inch continuous post. 1 inch filler, vernis martin or white enamel; size 3x3 or 4x6, at $13.50, $15.00 and $17.00. Also with square posts, finished in ivory, golden oak. walnut and French gray; three-quarters or full size. From $17.50 to $18.75.

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Springs That Give Restful Sleep The Slumber King was built for good resting. Every part has been adjusted to give proper service and guaranteed for 25 years. Banded edges to protect wear on mattress. Price $14.00. Link Springs, in various sizes for steel or wood beds, at $9.50 $P 50 $16.00, $17.50 and $19.50. ' Other Springs from $5.50 up. Stearns and Foster's Mattresses Cotton Felted Mattress, roll edge, fine art ticking, full sie. 45 -pound at $16.75, 50-pound at $17.75, all 3x6 size 38 lbs., at $15.75. Cotton Mattress, extra fine quality of soft, fleecy and sanitary felted cotton, with blue art ticking cover, roll edge, full size, 50 pounds at $2 3 00 Silk Fl osslattress. guaranteed 100 percent silk floss. 35 pounds, at $31.00 Combination Mattress, roll edge, good art ticking, 50 pounds. Special value at $1 1.00. Also other Mattresses from $7.50 up.

Reed Fibre Furniture Just received a new line of Reed Fibre Furniture in plain and upholstered seats and backs, in cretonne and tapestries. Chairs and Rockers, $7.50; plain from $M.50, $16.00; upholstered, from $17.50 to $28.50. Splendid line of Old Ivory Chairs anad Rockers covered in cretonne. Desk, Chair and Table, in brown reed fibre.

Bed Davenports "The Northfield Bed Davenport" takes away the ugly cheap look of the general tolding bed. TiSe pleasing design and high quality of fini-h in leather or tapestry, blends with the highest quality of other furniture. A new shipment just came in 4 and lull length, and prices range from $62.50 to $82.50 up.

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Who's Mor Interested

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in seeing you own a home, than yourself? YOUR WIFE! She manages the household finances efficiently why not give her charge of saving for a home? Start a ioint account in

the names of yourself and your wife in this bank. PROMPT AND COURTEOUS SERVICE IS ASSURED EVERY DEPOSITOR. Citizens National Bank

Combined Assets $6,500,000.00

ÄL BIN

ARLY EMPTY

There are raw days to come yet a score of them at least. Better keep enough coal on hand so you won't get stuck. Our coal burns to a fine White Ash. and every lump gives up all the heat there is in it. You won't find any iron, sulphur or plate mixed with it. to make as and smoke and clinkers. If you need another ton, we'll -end it in a hurry. Shall We?

DEI- REES

Dealer in Coal of all kinds; Cement, Lime and Clay Goods; Mason supplies and CARBONOID, the modern famous Chimney Sweep.

315 S. Taylor St. Main 279.

Jefferson Blvd. Near Postoffice. Si ! C