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The Washington herald., 1914-10-04

Mrs. Frances Barnes Leier announces
the marriage of her daughter. Miss Helen
Lefier, and Mr.. Clarence o. Webb Friday.
October 2, at Trinity Church. Second and
c streets northwest. the Rev. @. W. Van
Fossen officiating. The couple will be at
home to their friends at S254 N street
northwest after October /.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-04

Col and Mrs. Henry May have return
ed to their house in K street. after having
been at White Sulphur Springs
The Washington herald., 1914-10-04

The Washington Suburban Club enter
tanned its members and their friends at a
most enjoyable innovation dance
last Thursday evening.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-04

Mr. Albert Gottlieb, Of Long island, y.
Y. is spending a short time in town, the
guest Of friends.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05

Linden school.
Is. G. Sheneheld, principal Mary a.
Byerly. FlOssie Jester Nerna Hagey.
Ethel steele. Hazel Thompson. Ger
rude Wood, Margaret Sylyanus.
Katherine Hull. Winifred Fairman.
Madison school
Winona Dodd. principal. Elda Hol-
land. Hidur Youngquist Florence
POrcher. Florence Mack. Helen ITu.
Ruth Lang. Jessie Marble. Hattie
stern. MarCella Mueller. Loah steele.
Lillian LaPierre. Irene Loehr. Bess
Carpenter, Evelyn Williams.
Muessel school.
Eugene Dodd, principal. Rose BEN
nett. Maurine Waldorf Edith Beyrer.
Emily Thompson, Eula Elites. Grace
Huffman, Helen Ayres. Grace Lush
baugh. MOssie Weaver, Agnes Rupert
Margery Fritze, Eula Cannon. Laura
Filstrup, Estella Pence. Gertrude
Roesch, Grace Rabbit Ethel Buck
Oliver school
Emma Stevenson. principal. Emma
Johnson, Rose Hershenow, Janette
Korn, ElOise Cooper Mary Stuhc:.
Elsa Carlson. Florence kerner. Mil
dred Duby. Elsie Raf1aub, MaUde
Goodhue Ethel InglerigliL Violet Emit
zian. Anna Greening. Agnes Peterson,
Mamie kindig, Doris Hohe.
Pcrlcy School.
Frank Wolfe, principal. Maude Gre
peau. Angelina Jefferis, Helen Mooney,
Candace KePptOn. Vera Steele. Mil
dred Weaver, Nellie Mccartney. ALI
freda Winkler Alma Wenrick. Lou
ella Wilhelme. Elizabeth Metzger, Car
lotta Banta. Nell McCarten
River Park school.
Ella II. Rieman, principal. Esther
Fields, Grace Wolfe. DelldOra De-
loney. Rose Kinzie. Edna Reed, Ruth
Adelsperger Elsie Kops. Matte Bow
man, Matte Maltby, Stella Wander
hOof. Wilma Cissne.
StudebalSer School.
Herbert O.. Incl. principal. Selma
Pierson. Ethel Coleman, Edith Con-
yer. Blanche Moon. Anna Mathes.
Helen Elliott Rae Fox. Matte Ester.
Ethel Wass. Nell Hoke, Elaine Hamer.
Florence Beard, Elizabeth Mullen, Ad-
cline creed. Maude Stonecipher.
New PoFtables.
Julia Malone. principal Blanche
McCreary. Janet Munro. Mary J. II.
Taylor. Adah Ryan. Glendora Knob
lock. Gertrude Brannaman, Helga
Klagstad, Bess Schlenker.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05

operated in season on an average of
two nights a week. There are in ad-
dition a large number of halls rented
frequently for dances. The disposition
Of the managers and the vigilance of
the authorities safeguard public
dances to an extent. The city has no
special ordinances regulating dance
halls.
The popularity of dancing is largely
explained by the fact it combines
responses to two natural instincts the
love of rhythm and motion and the
desire for social acquaintance. If
these are to be met in this particular
way, the amusement must be safe
guarded from the evils which often
threaten it. However, the most con-
structive measure for meeting the sit
uatiOn is an increase in wholesome
pleasures. Recreation centers accom-
plish this result. The people of each
neighborhood can best decide as to
the desirability of including dancing
among the various pursuits. Municipal
dances are not infrequent in other
cities.
Use Of the School Plant.
School property used for recreation
is really being used for educational
purposes.
The ideal toward which many cities
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05
MEMBERSOF FIRST
WATER BOARD To
AID IN DEDICATION
Pioneers Will Speak at Formal
Opening of North Pumping
Station Monday Afternoon
Guides Will Explain Plant.

Talks by Alex Staples. John Hart
man, Peter Weber and Judge Tim
othy T. Howard viii feature the re-
CeptiOR given by the board of public
works reception at the new north
pumping station OF the water depart
ment on Monday afternoon. The
event has been planned for some time
by the board but not until Saturday
morning was the program for the
afternoon definitely announced.
The first three named were men,
bers of municipal department in
south Bend In 1872, the first year that
"a water system OF any magnitude was
considered by the city. In 1879 after
much disselsion and sharp verbal
battle the present water system, or
at least the beginning Of II, was con-
structed and the standpipe on Vistula
av was erected. Since then there
have been many changes, and the
present system, acknowledged by ex-
perts to be one Of the best In the
county, has developed.
Pamphlets descriptive Of the sys-
teTn Will be distributed and a little
boo klet containing the rules and reg
ula ions OF the department will be
pre- sented TO all who are present.
4 band concert will start at $3.50
O'Clock. At o'clock the speaking
win begin, each telling Of his share
IN the construction of the city's hrst
water plant.
VIII be shown Through Plant.
After the addresses the assembled
guests will be shown through the en-
tire plant by guides. It is thought that
this part Of the program will take at
least an hour. The band viii continue
TO provide music. The park board Is
responsible for the musical end of the
program. having postponed its reg
ular Sunday night concert in Leeper
park SO that the reception might be
favored with the bands services.
Peter Weber is the only man living
who aided in the laying the city S
first condUits. In 1872 there were two
companies in the city each Of which
wished TO supply the water system.
There we're two styles of water sys-
TENS planned, The gravity and the di-
rect pressure. The former was
adopted after Joseph d. oliver, Alex
Staples and Leighton Pine had led
the faction favOring such a system to
victory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05

Where school yards are large or ad-
1acent 10 park property play fields
for older boys and girls are possible.
Such grounds can be developed at the
Haley and Muessel and Oliver schools;
at the Studebaker school. when a part
Of the park is made available; at the
Lincoln school. II the yard is sur
faced and otherwise improved. and at
the Perley school. when the proposed
addition is made 10 COquillard park.
Uses of Park Property.
The economic and aesthetic value
of the plans Of the park board for the
development Of system ought to be
well understood. These plans are
far-seeing and fundamental. The
present parked areas are primarily
breathing spots for the general recre-
alton of the people. though some of
them have incidental use by children.
1t is only where large areas for play
fields and tennis courts are provided
that there can be considerable use for
the active older boys and girls. Plans
for such play fields have been made
on the extension to the west of Leeper
park, at Pottawattomie park and
eventually at Haley park. The very
great need in the southwest part of
the city must be met by new acquisi-
tons. In the plans presented by
George +. Kessler, the landscape ad-
wiser of the park board. the need of
two such fields has been urged-the
Baker field on Washington av. and
Maple St, and field in the district
below Division st. and west of the
Singer works. These or their equiva-
Tents are needed, but a play-park To-
Gated nearer to the sO-called War
saw" district would affect a pOpula-
ton not reached by them.
Should Extend Howard Park.
Howard lark should eventually have
play space either by Encouragement or
by an additional purchase. Other
parts of the city can be provided with
such playfields in the larger school
yards mentioned and by other pro-
posed improvements and additions TO
the park system. Play fields should
be made available at Lasalle park, at
Studebaker park, and by an addition
at Coquillard park field Will be
needed in the region between the
Elder and Studebaker schools. The
completion of such a system would
mean a play field within approximate
~ half a mile of every home.
Apparatus in some of the parks al
ready provides to some extent for the
play of small children. The addition
of play space and trained leadership
particularly at Howard park and
Leeper park will mean better condi-
tons and larger attendance. In
the needy sections of the west side
the play fields that have been sug-
gested should each have a section de
voted TO smaller children, separated
from the play field proper. Where
play field is impracticable Cbecause of
no large enough available property a
distinct smaller space for children
should be provided The childrens
Fairgrounds in outlying parks will not
for some time come &c have the large
use that is demanded of areas closer
to the people.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05
PRICES ARE HIGHER ON
CITY MARKET SATURDAY

Prices at the city public market
were found TO be higher Saturday
morning in some Instances than the
rate charged by local grocers and but
cheers. Spring chickens that sold from
soc TO 33c alive on the city market re-
tailed at 25c in local butcher shops
and grocery stores. other prices in
progeny store eggs and butter were
found 10 be under the price asked by
the farmers who brought their pro-
dUce into the public market
An exceptional large quantity Of
produce was offered Saturday morn
ing, more than 100 teams being in the
stalls on the Z. COlfax az. bridge.
Negeta bles were of a better quality
and brought good prices.
The largest quantity Of peaches
brought in this season were sold. One
large wagon load of Albertas went at
$50 a bushel The. peaches were OF
"A large size and good quality Many
pears and grapes made their appear
ance Saturday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05
APPEAL is FILED FROM
JUSTICE OF PEACE COURT

An appeal from Justice of Peace
Andrew y. Hildebrand's court was
filed in the circuit court Saturday by
Emmanuel NJ. HOrning. He first filed
suit in the justice of peace court
against William McGnl maintaining
that he was holding certain property,
consisting of some household equip
ment which was not paid for. He
asked $50 judgment. The defendant
filed "A cross complaint charging that
the plaintiff had sold him a sewing
machine stating that il was of a new
model The machine, according TO
McGul. was old and useless and the
plaintiff refused to take il back Nc
Gill won his case and received $40
Judgment. An appeal TO the circuit
court was Immediately taken by
HOrnlng
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05
WILD DEMONSTRATION
IN BERLIN SEDAN DAY
Great 0utburSt of Patriotism
Occurs in German Capital
Cheer Troops.

BERLIN (via Copenhagen and
.London). Sept 5.-The celebration of
Sedan day in this city was marked by
one of the greatest OutburSts of patri-
otic enthusiasm ever witnessed here.
The day was glorious and probably
10000 visitors poured in from nearby
towns to participate in the fete mark
ing the 44th anniversary of the sur
render OF Emperor Napoleon III
German and Austrian flags inter-
twined form the decorations of the
capital.
The feature OF the celebration was
parade in which the cannon cap
tured from the Russians were drawn
through Inter Den Linden by horses
captured from the Russians artillery
corps This procession was led by the
OsterOde battalion Of the landsturm.
A Flagstaff captured from the Rus
slams was borne by q member of this
battalion but it bore no banner. The
Russians had torn their standard 10
pieces when they saw its capture was
inevitable The staff was decorated
with flowers.
Troops lined the streets through
which the procession passed and
massed behind these soldiers were
enormous crowds made up mostly OF
women for practically all the able
/ bodied men are at the front nghung
either the French and English or the
Russians.
The troops which had engaged the
Russian troopers we're cheered al
along the march.
A dispatch to the Tage Blatt states
that the following prisoners are now
in the hands Of the Germans:
French. 2S3 officers and $4,000
men: Russians, 20 officers and 10000
men: Belgians, 1900 men.
(Note-This dispatch from Berlin
bore the date of Sept. 5, but it had
evidently been delayed in transit as
the celebration OF Sedan day takes
place on Sept. p
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05
Recreation For Adults.


The report then points out the
mistake in placing all of the en-
phasis on the needs for recreation
leisure by youth and adults is also
highly important, il is pointed out
Amusement and recreation facilities
for these classes in South Bend are
provided IN a great measure by the
Y NJ. G. a. and the Y. w G. y. The
social center movement which Is now
operative in nearly ever section of the
city is pointed out as one of the i'm
portant strides forward. The home
life. however. should be the very cen
ter of the recreative activity of the
adult individual as we'll rs the child.
the report emphatiCally points out.
Clubs and organizations such as the
Boy Scouts and the Campfire Girls are
important because they satisfy the
sang instinct" of the younger people
it was said
Taking up the question of CONNER
cial amusements the report continues.
Without question the motion pic
lures are now the largest single
amusement OF the people. on account
of its great pOpula 1ty the motion pic
tUre has become a tremendous social
force It's power 20 impress consti-
tutes a new educational opportunity,
subjects displayed.
In the course % an investigation
made among the school children of
South Bend II was estimated that Il
per cent are frequent attendants. Most
cities report an average of ? per cent
OF the audiences under 10 years OF
age No passive amusement however
excellent. should ha5itually take the
place Of active recreation. Vigorous
outdoor play needs organized methods
To- make il hold its normal place in
city life
There are los licensed pool rooms
and five bowling establishments IN
south Bend. not counting those IN
clubs and private institutions. Pool
in itself is a good game that requires
skill. but the attraction OF the pool
room 90 many men is the fact that II
Is "a place where companionship can
be found or that the game lends itself
easily TO wagers.
six dance halls n South lend are
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05
WILL REBUILD PAVILION
FOR NEXT PARK SEASON

The Springbrook park pavilion,
which was completely destroyed by
fire Friday morning, will he rebuilt
before the season opens next year, ac-
cOrding to T.. +. Daley. owner of the
building. and Jesse of the park. The
loss on the building amounted to $4,-
500 and was insured for $4,000.
No trace of the origin Of the fire
has been discovered. The building
was n frame structure and was en-
tirelv destroyed eliminating all traces
OF what might have started the fire.
The new pavilion which is to be
built will be larger Mr. Daily an
upunCed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05

MRS. HENRY y. SHIRK

Mrs. Henry Y. Shirk, 70 years old
died Friday at her home near Lapaz
Ind, after a long illness. She was
born in Stark county, o.. the daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs Michael Trump,
and was married to Henry Y Shirk
in 1861
She is survived by her husband and
four children. five grandchildren and
one great grandchid. The children
areByron S. Shirk Of Chicago, Flora
F. Hunter of Lapaz, Ind; RAYMOND
L. Shirk Of Glencoe, Ill, and Henry
7. Shirk Of Lapaz. The funeral will
take place Sunday morning at 10
o'clock at the Methodist church in
LapaZ burial in Fair cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05
JUDGMENT OF $1,000 IS
REQUESTED By TRUST CO.

Frederick and Mary Peters are de-
PENDANTS in a suit for foreclosure OF
a mortgage filed in the circuit court
Saturday boy the First Trust and Saw
ings CO. OF Mishawaka. II is alleged
that Peters borrowed $500 from the
plaintiff on oct. /, 1912. giving i've
promissory notes and a mortgage CAS-
security. Bss< 800 Of this amount has
been paid according 20 the complaint
Mary Peters holds a second mort
gage on the property for $1,000 and
is made a defendant in the suit. The
plaintiff asks for 800 judgment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05
NEED OF PUBLIC PLAY AND
RECREATION FACILITIES

The school census of South Bend
shows approximately II 600 children
and youth from six TO 20 years of age.
Play facilities concern a much larger
number when children under five
years are counted and when the adult
uses Of leisure are considered. The
rapid growth of the city has greatly
changed the surroundings in which
children are growing To maturity. An
illustration of this is shown in the
results Of an observation taken in a
part of the southwest section. The
district bounded by w. Divi On
Chaplin. Sample and Olive SITS. was
passed through street by street. The
number of children seen out of doors
was 1866. OF these ~ per cent were
IN the streets or on the sidewalks, 10
per cent on doOrsteps or in yards
and Is per cent on the few vacant
lots Fifty-four per cent were play
ing, or trying TO play 30 per cent We're
doing nothing" and the remainder
were evidently on the way to some
destination or working. OF course only
part of those living in the district
were seen, as many were indoors or
away This indicates the state of af-
fairs where streets are the only play
ground for most of the children
The relation Of delinquency to
street conditions is sufficiently evident.
There are many causes for lawbreak-
ing. But it is too often the result of
the play instinct seeking expression
through the wrong channel.
Where They Are Needed.
The neighbOrhOods of South Bend
that need play facilities most are in
the southwest part of the city. The
region south of Division st. is so
thickly populated and cut up by the
railroads which traverse it that sew
eral Fairgrounds will be needed. OF
these, the first two should be located
on either side of the Grand Trunk
railroad, one in the district immed-
lately south of the oliver works, and
one south of the Singer works. The
available spaces at these points and
in the other intervening neighbOr-
hoods have been studied with care
and the results given the play and
recreation committee. For the pres
ent "a considerable district north of
Division st. should be served by an
organized ground on the Baker field.
The needs OF small children else
where are discussed later in this re-
port.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05

a RECREATION SECRE-
TARY-A trained expert 10 or
ganize and direct the recreation
activities in the city, to arrange
games and contests and winter
sports, to help organize recrea-
tive associations, supervise
swimming facilities, arrange for
public holidays and community
festivals and direct the work of
various playground supervisors.
A PUBLIC RECREATION
COMMITTEE - Comprising a
member Of the park board, the
school board and three inter-
ested citizens. An advisory body
concerning the wider use Of the
parks. schools and Fairgrounds.
A PLAY PARK - or typical
play center preferably in the
midst Of the foreign population
center where supervision, ap-
paratus and organization shall
be as nearly ideal as possible.
The Leeper park extension will
provide a typical play field.
AN INDOOR RECREATION
CENTER-In at least one dis
trict a typical recreation center
open several nights a week. The
Haley school is probably the
best place for such a center, the
experiment to be the basis of eX-
tension into other districts.
HIGH STANDARDS OF COM
MERCIAL AMUSEMENTS-The
public amusement committee
named by Mayor Keller is a step
in the right direction.
SWIMMING AND BATHING
F'ACILITIES-Th river cannot
be depended upon because of its
insanitary condition. Swimming
pools are desirable in connec-
ton with playfields as a perm
anent feature.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05
A TYPICAL PLAYGROUND.

are working is to have not less than
two acres Of playground adjacent TO
every school building. Such a play
ground is large enough for all school
children. Fairgrounds for younger
children in South Bend can be sup
piled by the use of school yards, even
though they are mostly small. Some
are too small, such as those at the
Elder and COlfaX schools. Public
school yards do not exist in the thick
" settled southwest part of the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05
SOILED NAPKIN ROUSED
HUSBANDS IRE; Is FINED

When John McGirr zoos S. Michi-
gan St, found a sOiled napkin at his
plate Friday morning he is said to
have questioned his wife's ability as a
laundress in words that. according to
her affidavit filed i'm city court Satur-
dav morning, were rough and UNI
gentlemanly. When she retorted he
slapped her. she claims. He pleaded
guilty to assault and battery Saturday
morning and paid a fine of S11.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05
FUNERALS.
MRS. JENNIE STROUP.

Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie
StrOUp will be held Sunday morning
from the residence, 211 +. South ST.
Rev. Cecil Franklin, pastor Of the In
diana av. Christian church officiating
Burial will be in Mishawaka. The
services will be private.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05
SAYS WOMAN CALLED
HER FILTHY MONKEY

Charging that Praykeda Prilaska
called her a "nlthy monkey in the
presence OF a number of other people.
Franciszka Wroblewska fled suit in
the circuit court Saturday for $500
damages for the alleged slanderOus
statement. The words are said 10 have
been addressed 20 the plaintn en- aug.
IS and she says that they damaged her
10 the extent Of $500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05
ELISMORTH'S ANNINERARY
SALE BEGINS TUESDAY.
7 he 3rd

Goods that Regularly sell for from
- cents TO S1.75 will be found in the
Anniversary Sale az 43 cents. Goods
from $500 TO $500 will be in This
Sale at S1.43. and $3.50 10 $500 Goods
AT S2.4s. and $3.50 to $3.50 Goods al
$50.
The Sale you've been waiting for.
Advt. The Ellsworth Store.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05
WILL TEACH DANCING.

Miss Ruth Coffin Collins of Chicago,
a we'll known dancing teacher will
open dancing classes in South Bend
n is winter. Beside the various hest
taJiOn and other steps she will teach
fancy, interpretive or aesthetic dances
according 10 the demand. She VIII be
i'm he city Tuesday afternoon and will
meet all who may be interested at the
Conservatory of Music at 4 o'colck.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05
ELISNORTH'S ANNINER AIkN
SALE BEGINS TUESDAY.

Goods that Regularly sell for from
IS cents to S175 VIII be found in the
Anniversary sale at 43 cents. Goods
from $500 20 $500 viii be in This
Sale at SLAB, and $3.50 10 $500 Goods
al S2.43, and $500 to $3.50 Goods az
S3.43.
The Sale you've been waiting for.
Advt. The Ellsworth Store.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05
WANTS GIRL FOR HEIR.

Louis Eyed filed a petition I'M the
circuit court Saturday for the adop-
ion OF Elizabeth Zignaczki. "a years
Did The mother lives IN the city but
he petitioner wishes 90 make her his
.egal heir.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05
ELIlSWORTH'S ANNIVERARY
SALE BEGINS TUESDAY.

Goods that Regularly sell for from
- cents 10 S1.75 viii be found In the
Anniversarv sale al As cents Goods
from $500 20 $500 viii he IN This
sale AT sl.43. and $3.50 20 $500 Goods
an S242. and $3.50 10 $3.50 Goods at
S3.43.
The Sale you've been waiting for
Advt. The Ellsworth store.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-05
EIISWORTHS-CLOSED MONDAY
PANK CLEARINGS ARE
LOWER THAN LAST YEAR

Bank Clearings for this week were
dightly lower than those OF year ago.
Total clearings were S1.471.106 for the
past six days while I'm 1913 they We're
s1-4S4.653. Daily Clearings were Is
follows.
Monday. S22S.4O6: Tuesday $780,
goo. "Wednesday. $2S2 07O; Thursday.
1852 .O22; Friday. $60.914: saturday
g2S7.494.