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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-08
Drawings by F. Vaux Wilson

Y-sYELL, we sop up little wisdom now and
A1H then. don't We, even the thckest skuled
ANf2 Of us? And now I'm wiser about Miss
GNSAfN Phoebe Van Kpp than was. Think OF
0ka"1 that, Me and Miss Phoebe! don't de
ESIgvcY serve il, Of course bein mentioned IN
&T6M the same breath. | expect after you've
SS9oS said MCCabc YOU ought 10 rinse with
pcroxd. cxhalc deep, and chew up
carda7lonl seed before YOU murmur Van klipp If you
don't believe IT, ask Miss Phoebe
II was ncryv enough Of me. DARN 10 1--we IN the same
town with her. But then, when ! campcd down IN
Rockhurst on the Sound three or four years ago
didn't know about her II was sometime before heard
too for She ain one OF the kind that hangs around the
depot and beats the real estate agents to the arTXh
stranger In fact. | can hardly believe now that We
really met Miss Van khpp. Sadie and d gwen up al
hopes Of that long ago. 49,.
Course we'd seen her times enough as She was drvln
by: seen her and held our breath while she passed.
And we'd been posted on the Van hhpp tam y mst fy'
from the time they owned farm just north OF 3ithst
down 10 date when Miss Phoebe the last Whered prunc
on the tree lived all alone in the moldy old manson
down on the Shore Road with three or four hobby old
servants
about 1900 and bought the whole Of the Neck for two
fca-hcrbcds and handful Of silver shilns how Major
Van Khpp had entertained the Prince OF Naes Tor
overnight in the big house and how Miss Phoebe herself
had once come mighty near bcn the wife OF a Secretary
Of State We'd had glmpscs through the Sh IRON renee
Of the famous Van klpp garden, where roses Idd
been CROWN for over hundred years IN the same spot
and wed listened to tales about the Van khpp silver IN
clulin the tea urn that held thrc, gallons and the
Sheffield service tray that il took two maids To lug
And then 90 this U.kcty old nrouIndll' WIN inc
varnish al blstcrcl and both hind wheels asIed ana
old IOhn i'm m0h-catcn livery duVn tat "d pug l.aJ
hadn't felt the clippers for two seasons back with MISS
Phoebe behind. -I,tn up a- straight a mtChn posi-
her little ic bonnet tied under her chm with BLACK vel
vet strings and hoi.n up dm,r little suns I'de "1"".
the size Of a saucer well, we always snapped grn at
that Sadie and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-08
TAKING THE GAFF FROM PHCEBE

Dagoes preparin' to barbed wire fence smack
cr0s the middle Of the courts An indignant group OF
Young people that had been driven off and halt dozen
wrathy club members grouped on the porch watchn
whats all ths?' says I, as climbs out Of the road
aSome more Of Miss Phube's work" says Brick
~rhc spiteful old caa7 adds one Of the girls.
"Surc It's her land?" says l.
"Oh, its hers, all right, says Bailey.
Then that's simple enough, says |. why don't
some Of you hunt her up and buy or lease JoIy her
"iiuhl" says Brick Bailey. ever tried to jolly Miss
Van Klipp?
"Not vet says |.
"Thcn heres your chance says he, GRIMM There
she is right over there bossng the job. Go on Shortly
please do, Professor McCabe comes IN chorus from
the Young folks
@Whv. sure" saws I. watch mel"
And saw there want anything dangerous lookn
about this quaint old party sltn there IN the Hckety
brougham with the dinky sunshadc tilted up raki5n'
like an ovcrlDnc pancake stuck cdgcWi>e on SUCK
She don't even notice me as ranges myself alongside
She lust goes on Watchn the gang sCoopn out the post
holes. calm and placid, and | stands there q minute
sizin her up while | waits for an openin
nNE Of these plump. straight-backed, well seasoned
" old maids Miss Phoebe Is, who must have been
some queen in her day There amt many wrinkles IN
evidence and her face looks smooth and satlny as
lalvs only her complexion, bcsn so dead white with
grCcnjsh tingc here and there ntcaks reminds me OF
riic ooucfOrt cheese She has her gray hair braided
and cocl up under the little c, bonnet and some cum
min little waves III front held in place by net after
style that goes too far back for me TO rcmcmbcr
"Er-a hcm," says /, ,lcarin' my throat. Miss Van
khpp, ain it,
She turns slow and deliberate. q an Miss Van
Klipp. If that is what You mean. 80 ask.
"Good guess then. want it, says ! SOFT o.. eaucNIy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-08

IL. we sop up a little wisdom now and
then. don't we. even the thickest skulled
Of MS? And now I'm wiser about Miss
Phoebe Van Klipp than was. Think Of
that! Ne and Miss Phoebe! | don't de
serve it. Of course. bcin' mentioned in
the same breath. expect after you've
said McCabc YOU ought 20 rinse with
pcroxid. cvhalc deep, and chew up a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-11
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Carpenter OF Buchanan. Mich.
spent Sunday visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. F. A. Volt. Towle av.
Fred A Ullman is in Chicago on
business.
P. II. Page has returned from Elk
hart where he spent Sunday visiting
with relatives.
Miss Barbara wicklow spent Sun
day visiting in Niles. Mich.
Mrs. Ross Eminger has returned
from Three Rivers. Mich, where she
spent Sunday.
Ivan Borley and MT. Burgan, who
are attending the Purdue university.
spent Sunday visiting with relatives
OF the former.
Carl McMann and Miss Eulalie
Minzey spent Sunday visiting with the
formers parents at Syracuse, Ind.
]. w. Zigler has returned from a
three days visit in Goshen.
Miss Elma Schendell has taken a
position with the Bryan's dry goods
store.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-11
NILES.

Preston Parmenter, a pioneer res
ident of Niles and a veteran Of the
Civil war. is dead at his home, 1908
Regent ST. Mr.. Parmenter was "A
years old. He enlisted in Co. /. 18th
Michigan regiment and served for two
years. Returning to Niles he resumed
his trade, that of a mason. Besides
a widow, Mr.. Permenter is survived
by one son, William II. Parmenter,
Mishawaka, and the following daugh-
tiers. Mrs. L. ]. Beadry, South Bend;
Miss Margaret Parmenter, Niles; Sis
ter Euphemia. Nazareth academy,
Kalamazoo. and Mrs. Frederick
Stamm, Moline, Ill. The funeral will
be under the auspices of the Frank
Graves post, G. A r.
Charles Phelps, who was asphyx-
lated by the fumes OF his automobile,
was sc years old. He was born in
Pipestone township. Berrien county.
Michigan. He was employed by the
Garden City Fan Co. In Chicago and
when that plant moved to Niles. Il
years ago, he was made Superin-
tendent of the local factory. Later
he engaged in the manufacture Of iron
beds and took his business to South
He also manufactured a door weather
strip and was engaged in this business
and also employed at the Garden City
plant at the time of his death. Mr.
Phelps was experimenting with his
automobile when overcome by gas
from the car and was found sitting
in an upright position on the seat of
the car in an UNCONSCIOUS condition,
from which he never rallied. One
son, Orc Phelps, of Pullman, H.. and
Mrs. William Clark of Chicago are in
the city to make funeral arrange
mentS.
The valuation of the city OF Niles
was set at S4,593,00O Monday at the
meeting OF the supervisors on the
basis of the figures furnished by Ru-
fus French, head of the Michigan
state tax commission. which has just
completed the reassessment of Ber-
rien country property.
Mrs. Mary Smith, after spending
several months in Chicago has re-
turned to Niles and is at the home of
her daughter. Mrs. Charles Salee. Mrs
of stroke Of paralysis
Announcement of the birth of a
son to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bready Of
PasO. Wash, has been received by
Mrs. Bready's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
II. c. Beswick.
Reuben Dever of Cassopolis is a
guest of his son, o. A. Dever. He was
a resident of Niles in 1853.
Win my Chum" week will be OBJ
served at the Methodist church with
special services on Tuesday, Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday evenings
this week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-11
YEARS CORN CROP
IS VALUABLE ONE
Although the Yield is Half a
Billion Less Than Last Year
it is Expected to Bring More
Money.

WASHINGTON, Nov. This
years corn crop promises 10 be the
most valuable this or any other ma
ton has ever produced, although the
department of agriculture's preiimi-
nary estimate of production, issued
Monday, indicates it will be more than
half billion bushels less in size than
the record crop of last year, and the
smallest since 1903. Based on the
departments figures of 7O.7 cents per
bushel the average farm value on Nov.
l the crop, as now estimated. is worth
$l,741,353, O19, while the value of the
1912 record crop was $1.52O.454,OO0.
The previous most valuable crop was
that Of 1909 when it was worth ST.
652,S22 200.
The departments preliminary es-
innate of production Monday in
creased by 10000, 600 bushels the es-
innate made in October. and also that
made in September This was taken
TO indicate that the damage from the
very severe drought in the middle
west was somewhat estimated.
The departments final estimate of
Their increase in the size OF the crop.
Details for the corn crop in princi-
pal states, for 1913, with yield per
acre and production, follow:
Illinois. go; 284,S77.OOO. Indiana,
$50; 6,32S.000. Ohio, 37.5; 49,
$4,000 Kentucky. 20.5; 74.538.Oo0.
Tennessee, 205; 5S,982,OO0. Michi-
gan. 1875; 54.974,OO0.
The greatest damage from the
drought is indicated in the figures for
Kansas showing the yield there 70
have been reduced 10 81 bushels COM
pared with % bushels last year: in
Missouri where the yield was rs
bushels, compared with last years
32 bushels, and in Oklahoma where il
was eleven bushels against 1S.7 last
year. In Illinois the yield was 13
bushels below last years yield. in Iowa
bushels. in Nebraska g bushels, Mis-
souri, 14.5 bushels. Indiana 81 BUSH
els, and Ohio So bushels.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-11
SENSATIONAL CASE IN
CITY COURT DISMISSED
Nellie Deep. Who Was Charged With
Grand Larceny. l. Itec-Eather
Finds Money Supposed to
BE Stolen.

Charges OF grand larceny against
Nellie Deep were dismissed Monday
morning in the city court by the
deputy state prosecutor, J. w. Schind-
Ter. About TWO weeks ago charges Of
grand larceny were aled against the
girl by her father, George Deep, sos
W. Seventh ST, who claimed that the
girl stole $500 from her parents and
he thought that the girl planned to
use the money TO furnish a home in
South Bend Tor herself and William
Albert, whom she intended 10 marry.
The girls father claimed that after
her arrest and release on bond, she
returned 10 her home, accompanied
by Chief of Police Harvey Frick, to
get her clothing. and that the next
day, after she had visited the house.
the money was found, IL is thought
that the girl, fearing prosecution, re-
turned the money.
Much ado was made over the case
when it developed that the girl was
under age. Two weeks ago she in
company with William Albert at
tempted TO secure a marriage license
at the county clerks office. in South
Bend. the clerk surmising that the
girl was not as old as she pretended
TO be, called parties in this city who
knew the couple and who said that
she was but l6 years old. Shortly
after leaving the court house the girl
was arrested on the larceny charge.
Nellie is now an exile from her
home. because OF her actions and the
disobedience to her parents guidance.
The girls affections leaned toward
her lover more so than toward her
parents and consequently led TO the
breaking up OF a love between par
ents toward their child
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-11
BROAD PURPOSES" Is
SUBJECT BY ]. B. STOlL
Compliments Newly Formed
Organization on its Broad
Purposes = Talk Jn Lincoln
Highway Given by Williams.

An organization with broad pur-
pose, was the compliment paid the
MishaWaka Chamber col Progress by
The Hon. j. y. Stoll OF South Bend in
an address at the MishaWaka hotel
Monday evening. MlsheWakars inter
eSted in a proposition which viii en-
deavOr to place the city more PROM
pentiy on the map gathered last
evening to hear the address given los
a noted newspaper man, and a talk by
the secretary Of the st. Joseph County
lincoln Highway commission. NJ. l..
Williams OF South Bend.
Mr.. Stoll spoke on the progressive
ness Of Mishawaka citizens in forming
an organization which would better
the commercial interests of the city
and which would on a smaller scale
equal the efforts OF Kaiser Wilhelm
of Germany in endeavOring &c form
get-tO-gether movement which would
concentrate all interest of Mishawaka
TO the city through an organization
with the city truly at heart. Mr.. StOll
also cOmplimented the organization in
having for one of its purposes, the
bringing into its membership men
from all stages Of life even from the
lowest wage-earner TO the mightiest
employer. He also spoke on the many
advantages of the city toward making
il a greater city. He featured the
great water power facilities Of Misha-
waka and the agricultural neighbOr-
hood and the Improvement OF public
highways which would greatly aid to-
ward the development OF the agri
cultural interest of the community
which is an estimal purpose of the or
gahization.
Mr.. Williams was the third speaker
of the evening and gave several en-
lighting remarks on the proposed work
Of the Lincoln Highway association.
lie also gave the estimated figures Of
the cost OF the building of the high
way and the part each county and
the building Of this great monument
TO the famous and beloved martyred
president.
MayOr-elect Ralph W. GayIor was
the first speaker OF the meeting and
spoke greatly in favor of any PROPOSE
ton which would boost Mishawaka.
He told of the work OF various organi-
cations OF the city, in their sphere
but spoke prominently of the work of
the Mishawaka Business Mems assOci-
alton in its day and said that the pur-
pose OF the newly formed Chamber of
Commerce was far more broader ia
bringing in all classes and not cOnfin-
ing to one particular class.
Over 200 were present at the meet
ing and II was expected by the tempo
rary officers TO elect permanent odi-
GERS but the speaPtDR took up so much
time IL was decided TO postpone the
election until the meeting next NIou-
day evening. The eight piece Moost
orchestra rendered several selections
during the evenings program.
The grand finale was an argument
between the temporary secretary and
chairman as who to thank for services
OF the evening, it being decided to
thank only men from out Of the city
as all others are "All for NIishawaka'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-11
GOVERNING BY SHORTS
IS BOOST TO WHEAT
Report of Injury to Crop in
Argentine by the Hot Winds
Carries the Market to a
Higher Level.

CHICAGO, Nov. Assertions
that hot winds had injured the Argen-
tine crop as much as Is per cent, car
ried the wheat market Monday TO a
higher level. The close, although
easy. was half to SIS above Saturday
nights figures.
Corn finished 1-S@1-4 10 LA 3-s
up and oats Is TO is a Il off. In
provisions the outcome was a net ad-
vance of II TO L 1-2c.
News from Argentina had almost
monopoly as a live influence in the
wheat pit. More than a million acres
were reported 10 have been seriously
affected. The probable shortage was
said TO be 10000 600 bushels.
Corn averaged higher in sympathy
with wheat and because Of covering
by shorts who were acting on the
theory that an increased crop esti-
mate bv the government had been dis
counted enough.
Selling by elevators and cash hand
ling concerns wore out the hard spots
in oats.
Provisions rose in consequence Of
the hog markets sharp advance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-11
WALKERTON.

w. f. Bailey of Plymouth visited
over Sunday with his son. n. E. Bailey
and family.
]. ]. Devery was in town Monday
looking after township business.
Rev William Jobusch, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, preached his
farewell sermon Sunday night He
and Mrs. JobuSch have gone to Chi
cago TO visit a few days before going
TO his new charge at Redwood Falls,
Mimi.
Wesley Redmond, who was injured
by an L. Z. & w trai ma week ago.
and taken to st. Joseph hospital, sue
ing. The remains will be sent here
for burial. Funeral arrangements are
not completed. He is survived by his
mother and sister. also three half
brothers and one half sister.
real old winter blizzard has been
raging for two days and is still
showing. Trains are delayed and
some of the rural mail carriers were
not able to cover their routes on ac-
count Of the drifted snow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Quirk of Michi-
gan City are visiting relatives here.
Ed frost Of Aida spent Sunday with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. B. frost
y. L. Bailey, whose work at pres
ent is in Chicago, is at home over
sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dillon Of Michigan
City are visiting relatives here.
Rev. Wilson will preach at the
Presbyterian church next Sunday bith
morning and evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-11
GALIEN.

Mrs. Charles Swartz left for New
Boston. ILL.,, Tuesday, for an indefinite
stay with her parents and other rela-
tives,
Russell Harris and Ansel Sven
were in Three Oaks Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Kool is seriously i'll at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. +. BeckWith in Benton Harbor.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. w Sven went TO
South Bend Tuesday, returning home
Thursday, accompanied by their little
grandson. Dannie Sven.
John Sven of Lima, O., who has
been visiting relatives here, returned
home Thursday morning.
Mrs. Wealthy Kelley of Niles spent
Friday in Galien.
The Berrien County Federation Of
Women's clubs was held here Friday
at the Latter Day Saints church.
The Rebekahs realized about $50
from Halloween social held at the
town hall.
Mrs f. A. Blakeslee of Benton Har-
Dor, was in town Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Adams cele-
brated their 50th wedding anniversary
last Saturday.
Bowles Smith has completed a
course in pharmacy at Indianapolis
and has returned home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-11
PLEASANTLY SURPRISED.

twenty-five friends and relatives Of
Jacob Klein, 1922 w. Seventh St, on
Saturday evening pleasantly carried
out a surprise upon him at his home.
when they came IN to assist him IN
celebrating his birthday anniversary.
Cards were the chief feature OF the
evening, and the first favors were
awarded TO Mrs. Mary Sammett and
Ernest Bauwens, while the second ia
vor was won by BARLEY Deitchley and
the consolation went to Mrs. Howard
Deilmann.
Mr.. Klein was presented with
handsome ring by the guests, Andrew
Horning making the presentation
speech.
A delicious two-course dinner was
served by Mr.. Klein.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-11
NEW CARLISLE.

Relatives and friends to the num-
Der OF twenty-five very pleasantly sur
prised Mr.. and Mrs. Vern Van Dusen
at their home in South Bend Thurs
day evening, in honor Of their twelfth
wedding anniversary. Games and
contests were INDUCED in and a two
course luncheon was served. Mr.. and
Mrs Van Dusen were former New Car
isle young people. Those present
from here were: Mr.. and Mrs. Perry
Mcdonald Charles and Miss Rowie
Mcdonald. Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis McDon-
aid, George and Mark Van Dusen and
Cecil Bartmess Ora Downing was
present from Laporte.
Mr. and Mrs. j. G. Miles attended
the funeral OF the latter's sister. Mrs.
Elizabeth Reynolds at South Bend,
Friday. Interment was made at La
porte, Mrs. Reynolds former home.
The g. w. 3. VI. auxiliary of the
Christian church was entertained
Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Harris
Taylor's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vern Van Dusen Of
South Bend are spending the week end
with the latter'S parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry Mcdonald -.
Ed White has sold his meat market
to White and Bruch.
The monthly meeting of the Wom-
ems Foreign Missionary society OF the
noon. Mrs r. c. Barton acting as
hostess in place of Mrs. j. G.. Miles.
who was called TO South Bend by the
death OF her sister. Mrs Reynolds.
The program as arranged for the oc-
casion was carried out. The De-
Gem Der meeting will he held at the
hoem of Miss Name Vail
Mrs. Susie Everett and Miss sadie
Garoutte have rented Mrs. :. &. Len
casters rooms for the winter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-11
GETS FIRST SHAVE AND
HAIRCUT IN 40 YEARS
David Newman, Over so Years OF Age.
Time in Two Score Years.

A shave and haircut. the first In 40
years. was the experience Saturday
of David Newman, who resides six
and a half miles southeast OF the city.
Mr.. Newman was in town Saturday
and decided that he would look much
younger if he should have his beard
shaved off and his hair cropped close.
The artist who did the work stated
Monday morning that Mr.. Newman
entered the shop like boy getting
his first shave and that he was very
shy and bashful when he entered the
chair. hardly knowing how TO place
his head on the rest and figgetinE
about. He told other farmers WI
were in town for the day that II
would be great surprise Tor his
was unaware of his action toward
making himself more youthful.
Mr.. Newman is 81 years OF age and
has lived in this country FOR over 90
years. most of the time residing IL
the country hereabouts. Mr. and
Mrs Newman will soon enjoy their
60th wedding anniversary. The aged
man remembers when MishawalIa
irst originated and was at one time
charcoal burner which was quite
an extensive business in them days.
The burning greatly helped clear the
lands and the charcoal was sold 20
tnc old -. Joe iron works. which has
long been out Of existence and which
is an industry nearly forgotten eX-
coping by name in this city. there be
ing but few old residents who re-
member its day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-11
Late News From the
Surrounding Towns
WAIKI5RTON.


Airs. Frank Ryder went 10 Zanes41
81 her cousin. Mrs. Mary Oman.
J. J. Devery transacted business in
South Bend Saturday.
Howard Brown OF Michigan City
visited several days this week with his
mother Mrs. u. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Dipert have
moved from Hamlet and occupy me
house they bought from j. Nobiit.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Grippe were in
town this week and shipped their
household goods TO Michigan City
where they have opened hotel
Charles Sheatley is at home from
Pennsylvania where he was employed
building concrete railroad bridges.
Miss Robson OF Elkhart was a
Robson and family.
Rev. w. L. Hargrave attended a
meeting OF the Mems Forward Move
ment in Indianapolis this week.
Allen NJ. Clark and family have
moved their household goods TO South
Bend, where Mr.. Clark is in the real
estate business.
]. E. Bose has gone on a business
trip TO Illinois and Missouri, where he
is buying right OF way for the Balu-
more & Ohio & Southwestern Railway
company.
Walkerton Lodge No. 437, 1. o. o.
F., will hold its annual home coming
celebration Nov. II.
Q. c. Shockney and his father, j. A.
Shockney, have gone TO New Orleans,
La, 10 be gone ten days.
Mrs. l. Golden has sold her farm
southwest of this place. Mrs. Golden
and daughters are going TO Biloxi.
Miss, TO live.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Brubaker will
leave next Wednesday to spend the
winter in the south, in the hope of
henefiting Mr. Rruhaker's health.