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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
OLIVER TESTIFIES
IN RAFF'S SUIT
Samuel Leeper, William SibIey
and Is. G. Miller Also Declare
They Opposed Gary Inter
urban Merger.

Joseph u. oliver was one OF the
principal Witnesses Tuesday IN the dis
solution suit OF the Gary and Inter
urban hied by Ferdinand Ran Of
tihed We're. Samuel Leeper. William
Sibley and III. o. Miller and Mr. RAN.
All testified for the Ref interests and
their testimony was given in rebuttal
Air oliver testified that ne told W.
G Chase OF the Gary and Interurban
while the latter was in South Bend
with the merger plans that ne was
opposed 90 consolidation OF the O.. *
T. with the Chicago-New York Air
Line interests
The testimony OF the South Bend
stockholders in the merger suit was
all similar to that OF Mr.. oliver Each
said that he had opposed TO the con-
solidation move.
Court took a recess Tuesday noon,
and the concluding arguments OF the
attorneys viii be heard next week at
Valparaiso. Four days TO each side
Will be allowed for argument. It Is
probable, however, that this length Of
time will not be required.
Court has been in session in Gary
for about three weeks. that the books
and records of the electric company
might be close at hand for eXamina-
ton
Testimony Tuesday disclosed the
fact that $50 shares OF the stock of
the company were owned by the South
Bend parties.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05

Fifty-three boys of the Orphans
home will be guests OF the South
Bend Boy scouts at a camping party
to be staged in the NIishawaka hills
Thursday. The Boy scouts will fur
nish the tents and assist in putting
them up. The orphans will have the
camp entirely to themselves.
This plan was decided upon We'd
nesday morning by Scoutmaster
Jontz, who is in charge of the boys.
following meeting held Tuesday
night. The Boy scouts will spend
Saturday afternoon and evening at the
camp in the Mishawaka hills with the
lads from the Orphans home.
Three patrols of scouts have been
formed here They are the Owls.
Eagles and Beavers. being in charge
of Edward Miller Lamar Cunning
ham and George Ward respectively.
Any South Bend boy II years old
who is able to pass the scout laws. is
eligible for membership in the order.
The laws of the scouts are: The APP
plicant must know % the sign. 90
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
APITAL HIGHWAY
BODY IS FORMED
Association in Central Indiana
is Organized as Result of Re-
cent Boost Given by South
Bend and Indianapolis.

The results Of the good roads boost
given TO towns between South Bend
and Indianapolis by delegations from
both cities who instituted a campaign
for a direct road between this city
and the capital several weeks ago,
were shown the forepart of this week
when road boosters held a meeting at
Upton. formed the Contra Indiana
Lincoln Highway association, and
elected officers.
The organization is a permanent one
to select a route for the highway and
TO work up enthusiasm throughout
the central part OF the state for the
direct feeder at South Bend for the
Lincoln highway. The officers of the
association elected We're: President.
Hugh McCaffery, Peru: vice presi-
dents, o. G. Smith. KOkomo; J. r.
Nash, Upton; Marvin Jessup, Noble
Vile: ]. W. Parkhurst. Peru; Isaac
Vile, Rochester; and Frank Lindsey,
KOkOmO, secretary.
A route will be selected by means
OF q committee, two members Of which
were appointed from each county.
This committee will meet in Upton
Aug. 13, at which time the route be-
tween indianapolis and Rochester will
be named
The entire route between Indian
apolis and South Bend will be decided
upon at a meeting OF representatives
of all towns interested, held at Koko-
mo August "a at 1 o'clock. Plans for
lacking up signs with the Lincoln
highway copyright signs will be per-
fected and orders to get roads repaired
will be given.
These meetings are the direct result
of the campaign waged by enthusiasts
from Indianapolis and south Bend
who stOrmed the intervening points
along the route endeavoring to interest
them in the direct lateral plan.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
SOUTH BEND OFFICE NOT
TO ACCEPT PACKAGES FOR
GERMANY AND FRANCE

orders We're received at the South
Bend postoffice Wednesday morning
from a $ BUrleson. postmaster gem
eral eliminating the parcel post serv-
ice between United States and Ger
many or France. The local depart
ment was urged not 10 accept pack
ages for either of the two countries.
It was given the privilege Of return
ing any such mail TO the senders
which il has on nand AZ this time.
The Washington department also
requested that the South Bend Office
issue money orders TO persons in Eu-
rope upon application. but a limit OF
500 has been placed on the amount
to prevent speculation. This action
is being taken in order 10 relieve
Americans who are stranded in Eu-
rope upon account of the war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
Orphans To Be Guests At
Boy Scouts Camp Thursday

the salute. CD significance of the
badge, (4) history of national flag,
60 customary forms of respect due
to flag. co how to tie four different
kinds of knots, CD the scout oath.
The Scout Oath.
The scout oath as required by all
mem bers is: "On my honor l will do
my best to do my duty to God and to
my country and to obey the scout law,
to help other people at all times, to
keep myself physically strong, mem
tally awake, and morally straight"
There are II things to which the
scout must aspire, after being voted
into the organization. He must be
loyal. helpful, friendly,
courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful,
brave, clean, reverent
The Boy scouts meet each week in
the basement of the boys buildings.
The boy does not have to be a mem
Der Of the y. NJ. G. A. before he can
become a member. but any lad who
can pass the laws is eligible to MEM
bership in the organization.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
ST. CASIMIER'S PARISH
TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING

The committee recently appointed
by the Polish citizens of st. Casimir's
Polish church parish has called a spe-
cial meeting to be held at Warsaw
hall at Durham and Union SITS. next
Tuesday evening. 1t is said that the
committee has received word from
church authorities at Notre Dame
that difficulties at present facing the
parish could be settled by a special
application filed with the Holy Cross
authorities. The committee viii con-
slider these advices and will take
steps, it is said, toward the AMIGA bic
settlement of the present discussion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
O'NEIL LICENSE HEARING
HELD UP BY INJUNCTION

The hearing upon the revocation
Of the >loOn license of Thomas
O'Neil 2242 w. Washington av,,
which was TO have taken place in the
office Of Mayor Fred w. Keller We'd
nesday morning has been postponed
until a finding upon O'Neils applica-
ton for an injunction restraining the
revocation hearing has been rendered.
The hearing in the injunction ap-
plication will be held in superior
court Thursday morning and as soon
after that time as possible the revoca-
ton proposition will be taken up by
the mayor if the injunction petition
goes against O'Neil.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
JOHN KLE|ND|NST, CIVIL
WAR VETERAN; DEAD
Resident of South Bend for
Nearly 60 Years SuCCumbS
Wednesday.

John Kleindinst, resident of
South Bend for nearly GO years, died
at his home, els y. Lafayette St,
Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock fol-
lowing a long illness. He was born in
Reiffelbach, Germany, Sept. II, 1899.
Mr.. Kleindinst was a veteran of the
civil war, serving as artitiCer of the
21st Indiana battery from 1863 to the
close of the war. He was 70 years
old
While in active service near Nash
vile. Tenn, he was severely injured
and was sent home on d two months
furlOugh. At the close of the war he
again made his home in this city He
was thoroughly learned in the steel
and iron trade, but because of i'll
health was obliged to give up this oc
cupatiOn. He was connected with
several hardware stores in the city
and was widely known by the hard-
ware patronage both in South Bend
and the surrounding community.
Prominent in @. A. X.
He was married to Miss Christiana
BeCk Dec. %, 1870, and two sons were
born to them, both dying in infancy
He was a member of the @. A. r..
and served as quartermaster of Auten
post for ten years and, as a member
of the 21st Battery association being
the president for ten years. He was
also a member of st. Joseph lodge.
No. -. +. & A VI. and of South Bend
chapter No. ?, Q. E. S.
He is survived by his wife and three
sisters. Mrs. j. V. Zeitler OF Clay
township. Mrs. Fred Ort of Center
township, and Mrs. Jacob Hemminger
of Nappanee, Ind.
Funeral services will be held from
the residence. els y. Lafayette St,
Friday afternoon at ? O'Clock, Rev.
Walter s Howard officiating Burial
VIII follow i'm the city cemetery. Au-
ten post will have charge OF the flu
neral arrangements. The pallbearers
will be Sons of Veterans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
Letter Gives No News
of South Bend Girls
Present Whereabouts

DR.. and Mrs. S. w. Baer, 524
Carroll St. received word Wednes-
day from their daughter, Hilda
Baer. who arrived in Germany inn
mediately preceding the opening OF
hOstilities but are still in doubt as
to her whereabouts since the gov
eminent ordered all American stu
dents to leave the country. Miss
Baer reached the university at Mar
burg OH July %, before thT Eu-
rOpean war was started and wrote
the letter received here Wednesday
on that date. The parents of Miss
Baer believe that she is in Holland
and expect to gain more definite
news from her in the next few days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
MRS. ELIZABETH KEENER.

Mrs. Elizabeth Keener. one of the
Oldest German residents in South
Bend. died at her home. 3O7 y. Main
ST.. al 1910 O'Clock Wednesday morn
ing. She was 70 years old.
She was born in Rome. y Y,
March II. 1896, having lived in South
Bend al the residence. 307 y Main St.
FOR 81 years. she was married i'm 1852
to Jacob keener. the ceremony being
performed in the old Bertrand Mich,
church.
Surviving her are four daughters,
Mrs. Henry Heller of Saginaw. Mich;
Mrs. Arthur GOldie, Niles. Mich: Mrs
John b. Haberle: Mrs +. w Cutting
and one son. Frank Keener OF this
city.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
STOPS CABLEGRANIS TO
GERMANY AND AUSTRIA

NEW YORK. Aug. 5.-COmmunica-
ton between the L. S. and the dual
allies, Germany and Austria, over the
Western Union was cut off this after
noon by order Of the British censor,
J. G. Willie. American manager of the
Atlantic cables of the company. an
nOuncing that by the censOr's order
no message for either OF those cOun-
tries may pass over the wires.
Germany and Austria are now isO-
lated from the western hemisphere
as far as Atlantic cables are concern
ed. The commercial cable cOmpany's
wire was cut early in the day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC,

We are moving today-crowded out
to give possession TO the Independent
5 and Ice store as per agreement. We
Will not be in perfect order tomorrow
for our opening sale. Many Of our FIX
lures are not here yet This piece OF
work not done and the other details
not complete. but we will be ready 20
receive YOU tomorrow somehow. The
wonderful bargains viii speak for
themselves. See window display. our
new location now is corner Michigan
and jefferson SITS. We welcome you %
our new home.
BRANDON-DURREL co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
PROPOSE PAGEANT
FOR SANE FOURTH
SeCy. SpauIding Begins Early
Agitation for Unique CeIe-
bration of National Holiday
in South Bend Next Year.

Following the successful attempt of
the Chamber Of Commerce TO hold a
sane and safe Fourth OF July celebra-
ton in South Bend this year, the
chamber has a plan up It's sleeve for
the observance of the national hol-
day in 1915 that will no doubt be
taken up by municipal organizations
and citizens as proper and feasible
plan 10 decrease the usual number OF
accidents upon that day. A gigantic
pageant and masque OF some interest
ing historical event TO be staged by
school children and citizens in gen
eral. is the planned program for con-
sideratiOn by the city at present
SeCy. II. O.. Spaulding of the cham
her stated Wednesday morning that
the pageant and masque idea had
been followed in other cities with
more than usual success The city Of
South Bend is ripe said Mr.. Spauid-
ing, for a new expression Of its pride
IN past achievement and beautiful
history. The pageant idea is so far
out OF the usual run of Fourth of
July activities i'm this city that the
Chamber of Commerce is basing its
hope Of success on that fact more
than any other.
The idea will be given the widest
publicity If decided upon as a GER
tainty. and every business. political
social. artistic. national and religious
organization in the city viii be con-
suited and the approval of each
asked. -
Will Ask Mayor.
Mayor Fred ". Keller viii Toe ask
"a 10 cooperate with the chamber and
All preliminary meetings will probab-
ly be held in his office The appoint
ment of committees and delegates
viii follow.
The question Of expense VIII be
considered from every angle. The city
will be willing To- stand the expense
II the project If the death and acci-
lent risk is lowered to the smallest
possible percentage. is the thought
expressed ia the action of the Cham
Der Of Commerce in the matter. A
subscription of the city will be taken
and the fundA thus gathered used in
he financing of the plan.
one big argument for successful
elimination of the project is the ma
.erial provided in the history of the
city Several ideas have already been
suggested. but that is a matter TO be
hreshed out later. according 10 Mr.
Spaulding.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
MRS. VERDI ACQUITTED IN
CITY COURT WEDNESDAY

Mrs Mary Verdi Gil :. Lincoln St,
who was arrested some time ago with
chris Com bachis. $50 :. Main St.
charged with adultery. was foun- not
guilty i'm city court Wednesday morn
ing Evidence In the case was COM
pleted Tuesday morning but Acting
Judge Oare withheld sentence until
Wednesday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
NOTE CASE ON TRIAL IN
JUSTICE OF PEACE COURT

Justice of Peace Joseph Wypiszin-
ski is trying a case in his court filed
against Stanley A. Drejer by w. "A
Gresk. The suit is to collect a note
for $40 which the plaintiff claims
Drejer made out to him. Three as
sault and battery cases will be tried
by Justice OF Peace Wypiszinski
Thursday afternoon, prosecution hav-
ing been started against Joanna
Sieczkarek, steve Liczynski and Eliza
beth Herman.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
DEATHS.
MRS. d W. HTSBOWER.

AIRS. c. W. Husbower. 81 died at
the residence. 12G T.. Pennsylva Hia
ST.. Tuesd. night az 1885. death be-
ing due 90 "a complication of diseases
She had been ill about fige months
Surviving her besides her husband. g.
W. Husbower. are four children. Hill
ton Durand. Vera Elvlen. Catherine
Geraldine. and Richard Dale Hus-
bower. and one sister. Mrs. George
Horne Of Milton 81. also OF this city.
she was born in Lake of the Woods
Ind. sept %. 1882 She was married
Nov. IS, 1904 She was a member Of
the Tribe Of Ben Hur Beach Tree
court. No. 211.
Funeral arrangements have not
been made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
PRESIDENT AT BEDSIDE
OF WIFE SERIOUSLY ILL

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-That Mrs.
Wilson is i'll and that the president
has been at her bedside almost con-
stantly for several days. was learned
here this afternoon. She has been in
i'll health for several months and her
condition has been the cause of con-
siderable worry in official circles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
PATRIOTIC CORN!
SOUTH BENDER RAISES
1T IN HIS GARDEN

W. A. O'Dell has d-white-and-blu
sweet corn. The corn which Mr.
O'Dell raises for his own consumption
was found this year to have all three
COlOrs distinctly marked on the same
ear, and he produced ii in the small
garden back of his home, 73S Cushing
st.
The first of this sweet corn was
brought to South Bend 30 years ago by
MT O'DelTs mother. At that time it
bore only the blue and white Kernels,
but this summer il was found that red
Kernels had been added.
Each year seed from this sweet
corn is saved and planted the next
season. The corn is so sweet that it
can be eaten almost without cooking.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
SQUANDERS FORTUNE, is
BACK IN PRISON AGAIN

MICHIGAN CITY, Aug 5.-Earl
Huntington of Richmond, Ind, who
at Sc has squandered a fortune Of
$1,000 and holds a record of more
than one hundred Jail sentences, was
returned to the Michigan City prison
last night as a parole viOlator. Hunt
ington is serving a one to fourteen
year sentence for habitual drunken
ness. Five years ago Huntington's
father died, leaving 100000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
TWO SESSIONS IN TRFSPASS
CASH

Evidence IN the case of Edgar Will
son. 315 : Carroll ST.. who is accused
BY Mrs. Joseph Brubaker OF injuring
a new piano in her home. was started
n city court Wednesday morning.
However il was found that an after
1oon session would be necessary and
he second hearing was started at
so o'clock Wednesday afternoon
{ was thought that the case would be
completed by evening
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
WOMAN BREAKS HIP IN
FALLING DOWN STEPS

&trs. Caroline Thornburg. 1913
Prairie av.. suffered a broken hip
Tuesday evening as she was descend
ing the steps OF the porch at her
home. She was taken 10 the EpwOrth
hospital where the fracture was set
Because OF her advanced age a quick
recovery is considered doubtful
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
AUTEN POST.

Will meet at post room Friday,
Aug T. at / p. m, TO attend the flu
neral OF our late cOmrade, John Klein
dinst Full Grand Army service.
{. ]. TAYLOR, Com.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
EXTTNGUISH GRASS FIRE.

a grass nre on College It. near
Michigan av. called the central hose
.Ompany Wednesday afternoon at
t.15 o'clock The blaze was eN-
nguLshed without great damage
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05

Surely our 81 Trimmed Hats will
please you; they are bargains; Dol
lar Day Sale. Van GOrder' s.-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05
MOVED OFFICES.

Jellison and Jellison, attorneys, have
moved their offices to Jefferson bldg.
AdVt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-05

So WASH SUITS 81. LIVINGSTON'S
See ad page f. Dollar Day Bargains.
Advt.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1914-09-05
RoNNoW WON OUT
BY EIGHT MAJORITY

One of the closest election con-
tests ever held in Lincoln county
was witnessed last Tuesday in
the fight for the nomination for
sheriff and assessor on the Demo
cratic ticket between Dan J. Ronow, the
present incumbent. and Ed. Deck. the
former winning the honors according to
the unofficial returns by a margin Of
eight votes The only other contest for
local offices layed between John Ewing
present chairman of the board of county
commissioners, and II. |. Olinghouse. on
the Republican ticket. for the nomina- :
tion for long term commissioner. In
this contest, although all of the re-
turns have not been received indicates
the nomination of Olinghouse
The returns received on the vote for
sheriff and assessor are as follows:
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1914-09-05
RUSSIANS DEFEAT
AUSTRIAN SOLDIERS
REPORTED TO HAVE NET WITH
AN lRREpARA5LE DEFEAT AT
zAMoSE, IN RUSSIAN POLAND.
German Troops Join With Troops Op
rosing Russian Advance in East
Prussia, But Were Driven Back
With Heavy Losses.

St Petersburg-T Russian ad.
vance in all the theaters Of operations
continues successfully. Encounters
have been reported in several places.
but the heaviest lighting appears to
have occurred in the southern part
OF east Prussia and in eastern Ga.
licia
In east Prussia the German troops,
after their defeat at Gumbinnen
joined with the troops opposing the
Russian army that was advancing
from the south on the line eXtendin z
from the Neidenberg through Ortels
burg to johannesburg, and were driv
en- back with heavy losses. The Ger
mans attempted to defend the line
from Soldan through Allenstein tC
Bischofsburg, but after fierce fight
ing, which lasted through Wednes
day, Thursday and Friday, they were
forced to abandon their position. thu
Russians occupying the garrison tow
of Allenstein.
The report comes from Sofia, Bul
garia that the Austrians have suffer
ed an irreparable defeat at Zamose
In Russian Poland, fifty miles south
east of Lubln.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1914-09-05
PAHRANAGAT NEWS
Local and Other News from Our
Alamo correspodet

ALAMO, New, Sept THE many
friends of Mrs. Maud Ferguson woolievtr
will be shocked and grieved to learn of
her sudden death which occurred in New
York August 5th. Mrs Wooliever who
was formerly Miss Maud Ferguson of
Los Angeles, taught in the district
school of Alamo the winter of 1913
She not only endeared herself to her
pupils but was very highly esteemed by
the whole community. Her body was
taken to Los Angeles for interment She
Is survived by her husband a baby girl.
several sisters and father and mother.
Sheriff Ronnow and 0. X Adcock wer
In the valley last week delivering cleo
tion supplies.
Sumner U. Stewart has been seriousl,
Ill the past week but at the present wri,
| Ing is thought to be much improved.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1914-09-05
PANAcA NEWS
Local Happenings of Week in the
High School Town

PANACA, New. Sept, i-Mrs A. H.
Norris and daughters Eva and Thelma.
came up from Caliente Friday return
ing the following Monday
Mr., and Mrs Clarence Mathews, Miss
Laura Higgins, and Mr. Elwood Lee re-
after turned Tuesday from Leeman S
cave after an absence of nearly two
weeks.
Amos Phillips and Allen Wadsworth
spent the greater part of last week in
the mountains chopping pickets for a
prospective farm
Mrs. Maggie Driver of Callente has
been visiting here with Mrs. NJ Wads-
worth for the past few days. She re-
turned TO Caiente Thursday.
Henry Lee and Geo. l.. Wadsworth
went to Phoebe in the auto Thursday
evening, returning the next morning.
Mrs. Mary Cook and daughter, Fern
came up from Caliente Thursday, the lat
ter to receive medical aid. They re-
turned the same day.
Ray Rice and Bert Fndlay came In
from the mountains Thursday evening
after an absence of about "a week.
Levi Syphus spent last week in Pa
naca visiting with his parents, Mr., and
Mrs. Luke Syphus and other relatives
and friends,
Miss Shanet Blad returned from Cal
iente Wednesday morning, after an alb.
sence of about two weeks.
Mrs. John Edwards came down from
Phoebe Wednesday where she has beer
receiving medical attention.
number of young people came owe
from Enterprise Thursday to attend the
quarterly conference which will be he'll
saturday and Sunday, 5th and 9Th.
The second crop of wild hay is now bt
ing hauled by the Panaca farmers,
is said to be as thick or even better tina
the first crop.