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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
CONGREGATION TENDERS
FAREWELL TO PASTOR
LEAVING FOR CONNECTICUT

Members Of the congregation Of
the Swedish Lutheran church tender
ed a farewell reception to Rev. and
Mrs. c. G. Erickson. who will leave
this week for Portland, Conn, where
Rev. Mr. Erickson will assume
charge of the Swedish Lutheran
church.
Rev. Gottfrid Olson Of Ridgefield
Park y. J., has accepted the call to
the South Bend congregation and will
assume charge here probably during
the latter part Of November.
The reception last evening was held
in the church parloTs and was a com
plete surprise for the honor guests.
A. p. Johnson, representing the con-
gregatiOn, gave the farewell address,
thanking Rev. and Mrs Erickson for
their work in the congregation dur
ing the past three years. A gift of
silverware was presented by the con-
gregatiOn. Rev. Mr. Erickson re-
sponded with a farewell talk and vo-
cal numbers we're given by Misses
Selma Pierson and Emma Johnson.
Refreshments were served by mem
bers Of the Ladies' Aid society
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
COUPLE "0BEY IMPULSE"
TO WE'D, SURPRISE FRIENDS
Miss Gertrude Arens and Arthur Ran
soma Married ia 1t. Joseph Fol
lowing Four Weeks COurship.

Friends OF Miss Gertrude Arens.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Arens.
42O y. Lafayette ST. were surprised
Tuesday 10 learn of her marriage
Sunday morning to Arthur Ransom of
Indianapolis. at st. Joseph. Mich. Mr..
Ransom has been in the city but four
weeks. He and Miss Arens were in
troduced by mutual acquaintance
shortly after he came here and the
marriage at St. Joseph Sunday re
suited.
Even Mr. and Mrs. Arehs, parents
OF the bride. knew nothing OF the in
tended marriage and. according TO Mr..
Ransom he and his bride had not
planned TO marry. They decided on
marriage suddenly and the trip TO St.
Joseph and hurried marriage followed
Ransom is president of the local
branch of the Cooperative Protective
association and while he has been in
the city. has been stopping at the Col
fax hotel
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
FOURTEEN CALLS DAILY
FOR VISITING NURSE
Association Has Busiest Month of EX-
istence During August-Plan
General Meeting.

The busiest month Of its history for
the Visiting Nurse association was that
just passed. according to the reports
presented at the regular meeting of
the board Tuesday morning in the
Visiting Nurse rooms. The calls dur
ing the month averaged IA a day as
against five a day during the month
of August last year Plans were dis
cussed for q general meeting of the
association to be held early in Oc-
tober when the work for the coming
year will be discussed at length and
reports of this year given. Miss
Monica Makielska, the association
nurse. has returned from her Vaca-
ton as has also the office secretary,
Miss Harriet Dunn, who spent sew
eral weeks in PetOskey. Mrs. D. NJ. +.
Weeks. president of the association,
will spend the month of September
in the east.
Although the employment of sew
eral assistant nurses has been neces-
sary during the past month and one
assistant is necessary a large part of
the time, the association has decided
not TO employ one permanently as was
previously considered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
MISS WALBRIDGE MEMBER
OF SHERWOOD FACULTY

Miss Caroline Walbridge of South
Bend has been elected to the faculty
of the extension department of the
Sherwood music school of Chicago and
Will this fall begin her work here in
that capacity. Her al pointment to
the position is a compliment to Miss
Walbridge. as the purpose of the
school, which is famed all over the
country, is 20 standardize musical
teaching and improve methods espe-
cially in the training OF those who
wish to teach.
The school was established 20 years
ago by William II. Sherwood we'll
known as a teacher and the extension
department was established for the
purpose Of extending the opportunity
for metropolitan conservatory train
ing to music students, and il is the
policy of the school 10 elect TO men,
bership in its faculty an established
local teacher in each new branch.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
WILL PROBE BOARDS
RIGHT to- LET CONTRACT
Gas Lighting Proposition Occupies
Works BOard-Oiling Plan
is Deferred.

Whether the board of public works
has the right 20 enter into contract
with the Welsbach Gas Lighting Co.
Of America for the furnishing Of all
light more than that furnished by
the Indiana < Michigan Electric Co.
without the boards receiving further
bids from other companies will have
10 be threshed out before the pro-
posed contract can be gone into. An
attorney representing the board and
one for the gas company will prepare
a report which will be presented at
the regular meeting Of the board of
works next Tuesday night. G.. w.
Bingham OF Chicago. represented the
gas company at Tuesdays meeting.
The project Of Oiling the city's
streets will be taken up at the Tues
day night meeting, according to
Pres. Morris
The gas lighting proposition took
up most of the time at the Tuesday
morning meeting OF the board. Hear
ings upon the assessment rolls for
the pipe sewers on IrOquois av. and
Park av. were introduced and a re-
mOnstrance against the assessments
was read. The remOnstrance was
from the property owners along Ma
varre pl. Bids for the construction OF
the Sherman av water connections
were opened and turned over TO the
city engineer for tabulation.
The following improvements will
be discussed at Tuesday nights meet
ing:
Opening OF an alley between Notre
Dame st. and ST. Peter St; Curb and
walk on s. Fox St; curb and walk on
Donald St: pipe sewer on Kline and
Calvert SITS; pavement of Johnson st. (;
widening Of Terrace av. from Portage
TO woodward avs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01

bard the city they will have accom-
pHshed an important part OF their
campaign against the city
They viii be able to get into
action the giant howitzers which
placed SO much havoc with the Bel
gian defensive works az Liege and
Namur.
The garrison ct Paris. or a large
part of IL. must contain first line
troops If the defense is 10 be as active
as viii be required 20 keep the GER
mans out.
Must Provision Capital
We must assume that these sup
Elementary defenses have been con-
structed at intervals between works
and all buildings which would inter
fere with artillery from the main
works have been abolished. We must
assume that obstacles have been ac-
cumulated and that foundations have
been prepared Lastly. IL is probable
that the main ornaments OF the de-
fensive line will not he I'm the forts,
but concealed on lofty positions so
that the Germans can be taken un-
awares The provisioning Of the
French capital must be better assured
than il was in 1870.
In Gen. Gallieni. the new military
SUI q AAWA VI al isf r fAAAAN ma O. ANWAA
military man in whose vigor. judy
ment and tenacity she can safely re-
~ Gen. Gallieni is So years old. He
was made a prisoner at sedan in the
Franco-Prussian war OF 1870 ana all
recall his services TO France ia At
RIGA He has held important COM
mands in France and in selecting
him in the present instance excellent
judgment has been shown.
81 Nr,usw-f,r..F EsNFnal.r~..
Although Russian official reports
of severe and long lighting in Galicia
and south OF Lubin do not claim de-
cisiVe victory, there is every reason
10 hope that the splendid fighting OF
the Russian troops and the skilful
leadership OF the Russian armies
have taken the measure OF the Aus
tro-Hungarian army and threaten IL
with serious and perhaps decisive de-
feat The main Austrian attack was
made toward Lublin, but a strong
force has also confronted a dangerous
flank attack with the Russian army
of East Galicia has been steadfastly
pursuing. This eastern Russian
threatens 10 Overwhelm Lemberg and
outhank the Austrians During its
defeat the main Austrian army seems
TO have fought well. IL has wrestled
with the Russians during a week OF
terrific fighting. but late advices show
that it is at last in retreat II the
reported Austrian cOmmunique which
has found its way into the Italian
press is to be relied upon. the Aus
trian government admits defeat.
However IL has frequently been
pointed out by the highest military
authorities that a determined and
successful Russian offensive move
ment toward Berlin could not take
place until the main Austrian army
has been disposed Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
INDIANA EDITORS WILL
CONVENE AT Fl. WAYNE

The Northern Indiana Editorial as
ISOLATION, the oldest press association
in the state, will hold its annual meet
ing in Fort Wayne on Sept. 1 and Is.
The association is planning one of the
best and most successful meetings in
the career of the organization, and
present indications point to the full
filmeDt Of the plans.
The list of speakers Will include
Sen. b. +. Shively of this city and AL
bert ]. Beveridge. Harry 3. Sterling
OF Laporte will act as POSTMASTER.
The address of welcome will be given
by Mayor Hosey of Fort Wayne.
on one afternoon the association
members will be the guests of the Fort
Wayne Commercial club and will be
shown everything in Fort Wayne that
is worth seeing Other local organiza-
tiOns are planning to entertain the
press organization.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
AUGUST BUILDING RECORD
GREATER THAN IN 1913

Permits for $119.316 worth of new
buildings were issued from the board
of works office during August. There
were 2 permits in all and while none
of them were for especially large
amounts, the month brought several
new industries to the city.
The 1914 record for August was
nearly $4,000 greater than the figures
for the same month of last year. The
exact figures for 1913 were $113,472.
There were "a permits issued in Aug
ust Of last year. but they failed to ag-
gregate the total record for the past
month.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
DEATHS.
CHARLES RROMN

Charles Brown died Monday even
ing at his home in Westvile. Short
funeral services will be held at West
vile Wednesday morning, following
which the body will be brought TO
south Bend. arriving at 11.54 over the
Grand Trunk. Funeral services will
be held Wednesday noon at / O'Clock
from the residence Of Charles Senska.
1405 Portage av. Rev John Evans.
pastor OF the First Church of tire
Evangelical association. officiating
Burial viii be in Riveryiew cemetery.
Mr.. Brown was we'll known in South
Bend, having been born near Crums
town, and living there during his early
years
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
SAMUEL JUDE.

Samuel Jude. IS years old. a life
long resident Of St. Joseph county. died
Monday evening following an illness
OF a year. He was born in this county
Dec. Il, 1895. and had spent his en-
tire life in this vicinity. He is sur
vived by his wife and four children:
Hattie Malcolm OF Chicago. Emma
SchamerhOrn. Elkhart; Pardon p
Jude, Dakota, and Samuel Jude, jr,
Mishawaka
Funeral services will he held at the
residence two miles northeast of Mish-
awake. Wednesday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock. Burial Will follow in the
Mishawaka cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
DIVORCE SUIT FOR EVERY
DAY IN AUGUST RECORD

Judging from the number of cases
filed in the superior court during the
month of August, Judge Vernon w.
Van Fleet will be exceedingly busy
whe.3 court opens the latter part of
the month. OF the % cases filed dur
ing August. 81 were suits for divorce.
averaging one each day. Circuit
court suits numbered % while but six
of these were for divorce. This will
alleviate work TO a great extent in the
circuit court and will tighten the Ia
bOrs Of Judge Walter a. Funk, who
has been i'll during the vacation
period.
Brides and grOOms were numerous
during the month. SO licenses having
been taken Out. this being above the
number issued in July.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
FILE REMONSTRANCE TO
STOP LICENSE RENEWAL

Citizens Of the Sixth ward filed a
remonstrance with the county com
missiOners Tuesday against the re-
newal of a retail liquor license to
Martin Leda. The demonstrators as
sert that Leda is not of good moral
character and that he sells liquor on
Sundays and to minors in violation of
the law.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
DEMOCRATS WILL CAUCUS
Name Delegates Tonight To North
JudSOn Convention.

Democratic caucuses will be held in
the various wards and townships this
evening at 1880 for the purpose of
naming delegates 10 the democratic
convention at North JudsOn, Friday,
for the nomination of candidate for
joint state representative from St. Jo-
seph, Starke and Pulaski counties.
Peter Follmer of Monterey, the pres
ent incumbent, so far as known here,
is the only candidate for the nominal
ton. The caucuses will be held at the
same places as were those of Feb. 2S,
called for the election OF delegates to
the democratic convention. County
Chairman Ackermann is especially
anxious that the caucuses be largely
attended.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
GARDEN TRUCK AND FRUIT
PLENTIFUL ON CITY MART

The largest variety of truck garden
and fruit yet offered at a Tuesday
morning market was on hand this
morning when more than so rigs lined
up in the stalls on +. ColfaX aV. Prices
for dairy products were higher than
they have been, the prices in some in
stances being higher than the average
retail rate. Vegetables, melons. sweet
corn and all truck garden remained at
the same price.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
CHARGES DISNnSSED.

Anton Ruczkowski, $40 Grant St.
who has been facing trial for larceny
and drunk upon charges filed by
his wife Mary. was allowed 10 go in
city court Tuesday morning, the wife
having decided not to prosecute. The
defendant was accused of having taken
some of his wife's and children's
clothes and selling them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
NOT GUHTY OF TNDECFNCY

Rosa kTZemlcVZ, Z3I5 ". Indiana
av.. was found not guilty Of charges
of public indecency upon charges filed
by John Laskowski, 2111 W. Indiana
av.. in city court Tuesday morning.
She was also freed Of assault and bat
terry charges filed by Cleopas BOr-
kowski.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
EXECUTOR QUALITIES
AND FILES BIG BOND

John j. SCHNEIDER qualified as execu-
tor Of the estate OF George Keisler.
a former resident OF Penn township.
who died recently. and filed a bond of
$4,000 with the county clerk Tues
day. The will leaves all OF the Keis-
Ter property TO the widow. Anna
Keisler.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
SAYS WIFE URGED HIM
TO SUE FOR DIVORCE

Peter CehchOwski filed suit for di-
vorce from his wife Laura in the SUI
perior court Thursday. charging her
with treating him cruelty. He states
that the defendant swore at him and
struck him and that she stayed away
from home at nights. refusing 10 tell
him her whereabouts. Ii is also stated
that the defendant told her husband
10 get a divorce The husband wants
the CUSTODY Of two children.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
REVENUE COLLECTIONS
INCREASE IN AUGUST

Revenue collections IN the South
Bend district by James Butler, inter-
nal revenue collector during the
month OF August amounted 10 SEQ
7O2.2S. according 10 a report issued
Tuesday morning. This exceeds the
July collections by almost $500 and
Is probably the largest collection of
the wear
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
DECLARES HUSBAND is
JEALOUS AND UNJUST

Alleging that her husband, Ralph
b. Hakes, flOurished revolver,
struck, beat and choked her forcing
her 10 go to neighbOr's home for
protection. Mary G. Hakes has filed
suit for divorce in the superior court.
The plaintiff says that the attack took
place on Aug. "A. and was the climax
Of a series of such occurrences. She
SAYS her husband is insanely jealous
and falsely accused her of infdelity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
SALE OF REAL ESTATE
Citizens Loan and Trust Co. DispOses
of Property.

Eight pieces of property on the east
side were sold by the Citizens Loan
< Trust Co. Tuesday morning for
approximately $2.1OO and a number
OF others will be placed on sale
Tuesday afternoon. The property is
from the bankrupt estate Of the Mil
Ter DOnahOO Co. There are a num-
Der of bidders on the property and il
was expected that the entire lot
would be sold Tues lay
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
CONDITION UNCHANGFD

The condition of Samuel Adler 1912
W Washington aV., who has been Sc
riOusly i'll with pneumonia. Is report
ed Tuesday as unchanged. He was
reported 10 be improved Monday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
CHARGEs DEsERTION.

Charging nOn-suppOTt and deser-
tion. Anna Compton hled suit for
divorce in the superior court Tues
day from Charles Compton. The cou-
pie vas married on narch 4. 1877.
and separated In February. 1909.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
PICNIC AT SPRINGBROOK.

Members Of the St. Joseph Valley
Grange are holding their annual picnic
today at SpTingbrOok park. A basket
dinner was served at noon. Sports
and games OF all kinds were scheduled
for the afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
SELLS GROCERY

4. c. Weiss who for the past nine
years has conducted a grocery at 1911
:. Michigan ST, has sold his stock TO
William F1agle and will so 10 Los
Angeles. Calf. 10 spend the winter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
DON'T WAIT FOR COLD WEATHER.

Look after your fur wants now. Sc
lect your new furs and save money.
We viii hold them for you until want
ed. If your old furs need remodeling
or repairing let Us do il for you now at
summer prices A. Greenblatt. prac-
teal furrier. 232 5. Michigan ST. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
81 YEARS OH
TOMORRON'

TOMORROW - starts the Geo
Wyman & CO. saith ANNIVERSARY
SALE-See last page of tonight's
paper. -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
ELLSWORTH FORMAL OPENING
THU RSDAY

Presentation of autumn STYLES
Thursday. Special displays OF fall
millinery. fall suits, fall coats. fal
dresses.
Adv. The Ellsworth store.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
81 YEARS MN

TOMORROW - starts the Geo.
Wyman & CO. saith ANNIVERSARY
SALE-See last page OF tonights
paper. -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
mi. q. IN. II. MIIL NIEET.

The Martha McCurdy W. G. T. L.
viii meet Wednesday afternoon at
$50 O'Clock at the home OF Mrs.
George Barton, 1880 Sorin St
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
ATTENTION. EIKs.

day at the temple 10 attend the fu-
neral Of Bro. Clifford S. Frye. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
ELLSWORTH FORMAL OPENING
THURSDAY

Presentation OF autumn styles
THURSDAY Special displays OF fall
millinery. fall suits fall coats. fall
dresses.
Adv. The Ellsworth Store.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01
FORMAL OPENING
RSDAY

Presentation of autumn styles
Thursday. Special displays OF fail
millinery. fall suits. fan coats. fan
dresses.
Adv. The Ellsworth store.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-01

DR. Helen Murray has removed her
office to sos West Jefferson. Advt.
The sun., 1914-09-27
WANTS 100000 TO
PENSION 500 WIDOWS
Poor Association Already Has
$4,000 a Year From ROcke-
fcllcr Fund.

To pension the 500 dependent WIDOWS
the New York Association for Improving
the Condition of the Poor announces it
has set out To accomplish this winter
Cornelius y Bliss. Jr., It's president, says
that the association will also attempt to
deal similarly with families destitute be-
cause Of chronic sickness and insanity
To carry out this bg programme Of
systematic charity the association has
started a campaign to secure 500 OO0
which II says il will need this year IN
addition TO its regular income from its
10000 contributors TO carry on the extra
work its Investigations among widows
families have shown to be necessary
Mr.. Bliss announces that the Rookie
feller Foundation has pledged $1,000 a
year for ten years for the associations :
pension work, This will be applied to
families selected from the 500 now in the
care OF the association
In a letter To the a l. Z, u, Starr j.
Murphy says representatives OF the foun-
dation have been investigating Your
work of providing pensions for dependent
widows with families, and as a result Of
this study IL is prepared to cooperate with
you
Bailey b. Burritt, general director Of
the association, in a statement yesterday
pointed out the Importance OF securing
this additional widows pension fund be-
cause of the extraordinary demands that
the association expects this winter on ac-
count of the effect Of the European war
we estimate that we shall need for
the coming year" he said. "a fund OF
$500 600 for our regular relief work and
an additional sum Of 100000 for pen.
sion work"
The sun., 1914-09-27
BRITAIN WON'T OBJECT
TO THE FLAG TRANSFERS
Instructs COnsuls About the
Change of American Owned
ships to L. 5. Registry.

WAsHiHGroN, Sept 26.-Reports about
tho attitude OF the british Embassy re-
rarlirg the transfer OF vessels OF bellig-
erents TO the American nag led the Brit
,ah Embassy to-day to announce that
Instructions uad been sent to all British
tousus - register no objection to the
transfer Of American owned vessels from
tie B.i'5 20 the American flag.
Other cases involving tranfrrs from a
bel Grrent nag to that OF the United
states viii be decided on the merits OF
the sales
These instructions were received by the
r.tish Consul at Rio dc Jauciro. 1t was
stated just after the sailing uf the Amer
lean owned but British registered steamer,
the Robert Dollar over the transfer of
which 10 the American flag there were
some differences resulting finally in the
vessel lraviug Rio de Janeiro under the
British flag.
The seizure ~ certain vessels OF neu-
tral hags including that of the United
states. by British cruisers operating In
the south Atlantic and around the West
Indies has been reported to Washington.
u is understood that one OF the vessels
OF the New York and Porto Rico Steam
shin Company Was seized In the bahamas
charged with carrying supplies to German
cruisers.
II this charge ij proved before the prize
The sun., 1914-09-27
LOvETT ON STAND IN U. S. SUIT.
Chairman of ,niun pnrin" TcstiHrs
In southern Pacific Case.

Judge Itol,.f $. loVt'f. ''1'r nan Of
,hr board of directors ~ the Tuiou PlciGr
Isailrood Company. vas the PRINCIPAL Wit
u,ss yost.idpy ,N 'h" hearing 'p ;he Cow
eminent salt to separate thc Central pa
.fr from iho Southern Pacific lie s1ld
.n.n the Southern Pacific owned al tina
.,o., o' tNc Central pacihr and detailed
.,he' iuc~ made M the Sunset Route"
frl,. i.p.r't sad that there was con-
.'d,tur. .oup" utou between Union Pa
tH. and the sunset Route" ana added
,hnt were the Central Pacific separated
from the Southern Pacific the former
would bee compelled 10 do large amount
..f r,, obstruction work and new building.
when asked for an opinion as TO
.vAc'ner the separation OF the two roads
would tend Ia give better service or II
ihr shippers Would derive any benefits
srlu -urh an operation Judge Lovctt 50 a
.N.u hr assumed that II would result in
.,rrpctitton hctworu the two roads, where
th..c 's none now. lie added that the
Ur4ou pac.ft Vas not as now dependent on
the southern Pacific for business as II
was pr'or Ia lNl4 because a. that time
the lattcr road WAS the only line between
Ogden Itah aud the Pacific coast.