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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
THIRD DEGREE Ar CENTURN

Beginning Monday and continuing
Tuesday and Wednesday, the Century
theater. will present The Third De-
gree" by Charles Klein i'm five parts.
This great play has been q great sue
cess wherever ii has been produced;
it shows the life of two college chums,
one a poor boy, the other a son of a
rich man, who is Indifferent as to his
future and INDUCES in drink and 9TH
er eXcesses. He becomes infatuated
with a pretty waitress and they mar
ry. The father. informed of his sons
marriage disowns him and turns him
adrift with his allowance cut off. They
seek employment but Encouragement
meets them everywhere. His chum,
being unable to borrow from him af-
ter being disOwned, commits suicide
and the former friend and benefactor
is charged with murder. after Captain
Howard puts him through the third
degree" His young wife induces the
corporation lawyer TO defend him and
finally the case is dismissed and the
father son and wife are reconciled.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
RfCKAERT SALOON
CASE Is CONTINUED

The case of Alphons Ryckaert, who
was arrested Thursday morning charg-
ed witk four complaints Of various ma
lures and who was to have been given
a hearing in the city police court in
this city Saturday morning, was con-
tinued until next Thursday morning at
9 o'clock. Ryckaert plead not guilty
10 the charges which were made by
two boys. who we're picked up by the
police for being intoxicated and who
confessed TO securing their liquor and
cigaretS at the Ryckaert saloon.
Charles Metzger is the attorney for
the defendant
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
TOURNAMENT TEAMS
ARE GIVEN WORKOUT
ElISaSSer Man Takes Individual
HOnOrS But High Team Score
Goes to Silver EdgeS-FanS
Well Represented.

Buffalo Night" at the Ellsasser al
legs in this city Friday evening at
tracted large crowds OF fans from
South Bend and ALjshawaka TO the
alley hall. The six teams 10 go 10 the
American Bowling congress at Buffalo
next week rolled The teams which
participated were the Ellsassers and
Regulars Of this city and the HOOsier
Creams. &. A. C.'s. Elks and Silver
Edges of South Bend. For individual
bowling Wolf of the Ellsassers Of this
city took the bowling nOnors for the
evening, getting both high score and
hest average. His high score was 233
and his average for three games 1879.
The best team average among The
Buffalo teams went TO the Silver
Edges OF South Bend. This team
rolled a score Of 2661 for an average
OF better than IT'S for each man on
the team. No handicaps were given
any OF the men
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
TO MEET MONDAY

A meeting Of the Music department
of the Mishawaka Womans club will
be held Monday evening at the home
Of Mrs. w. +. Butterworth. 921 l..
Second st. The program will be car
Tied out in the nature of BRAINS"
evening.
A special program has been pre-
pared which will include a gypsy
duet, Mrs a. G. Ormond and Mrs. r.
II. Jernegan; Hungarian dance, violin
solo, Mrs Isaac Kane Parks; and a
number of fine victrola selections.
Mrs. w. f.. ButterWOTth Miss
Mayme Booth and Mrs. II. +. Suders
will be the leaders. After the program
is rendered a social evening will be
enjoyed. All club members are urged
to attend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS On
FORD STREET.

You are hereby notified tilat the Com
mon Council OF the Civ Of South BEND
did on the 3rd day Of March, 19t4, adopt
the report OF the Board Of Pubic Works
showing the number and location OF ser
vice pipes for sewer, gas and water con-
nectiODs necessary % accommodate prop
erty owners on Ford Street from Arnold
Street 20 /. I. & 7. Ry. right OF way, under
improvement Resolution No. 24S In tie
City OF south Bend Indiana.
The following gas connections must be
made by April 9th 1914: AIichael Mar
mocha /, Anton & Mary Zakrzewski I. An
drew & Jadwiga Josinski 1. Frank RymeT
1. Rebecca p Martin /. Ludwig * Joseph
Inc Mincinskf /. Misczyslaw kaczOrowski
:. ApolOnia LOdvga I. Stanislaw * Julia
Nowak l. Michael and Wladyslawa Pie
chocH /. Jacob Bladecki /. Angela Prey
bysz I. Wojciech x Maryanna Mich0r 1
John & Franriszka Gadacz !. John n
LIdwika SzElczewski J. Andrew a Josie
kazmierczak !, Andrew y USE hazlaier-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
DEMOCRATS! ATTENTION!
nnnnnrrafin Canrnn

The Democrats of st. Joseph County vii
meet at their respective meeting places OF
Saturday, March il, 1914, at z 80 =. AZ, fOI
the purpose of selecting delegates 10 the
District Convention, which VIII be held
in South Bend on Monday, March 16, 1914
at ] 80 %. NJ. which convention has been
called for the purpose of nominating one
candidate for a member Of Congress from
the 18th District.
The respective Wards and Townships OF
the County will meet in the meeting places
previously used for caucuSes and subject e.
the call of the various temporary chair
men heretofore appointed. The respective
Wards and Townships are entitled to the
below named number Of delegates auu 8
likn nlIrll her If nllnrnatnS fN-Mit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
MARRIED IN ST. JOE.

Struss were married in st. Joseph,
Mich. Dec. 6, 1913. The couple sue
ceeded in keeping the marriage Sc
cret until Friday
Mr.. L'Hommedieu is the son of Mr..
and Mrs j. G. LHommedieu, S2S h.
Third St, and is an assistant at the
Finch and Sprague undertaking es-
tablishment. Miss Struss is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Struss, zoos
e. Lawrence st. Both bride and groom
are we'll known and have many friends
in this city.
Mr. and Mrs. L'Hommedieu viii
leave about April 10 for a leading city
in Arizona. where Mr.. LHommedieu
will have charge of a large undertake
ing establishment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
TraI

All Democratic voters q tie County are
earnestly requested 70 participate IN these
caucuses.
KtadIy report tbs names O. the delegates
and q lternateS selected in the County %
the County Chairman Immediately a1te-
the caucuSes.
In ali Wards and townships faLi.g 70
select delegates 10 this convention The
Chairman VIII appoint the delegates bere-
tOfore selected rs delegates 20 the state
Conversion on March %. 1919.
Given under our hands this eth day q
March, 1914
GEO. ". ZTNKT,
Chairman st. Joseph Co. Cen. Com.
j. ELMER PEAK.
Sec s. InsenE % Cen. Con-.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
X X x x !; !; X X x x X X j
< MiSHAWAKA CHURCHES 4
X X x X !; x !. X x ): :. y j

X X x X !; !; !: !; !; x !: 4 X
and Spring SITS, Rev. +. h. Van Wrinkle,
pastor. Sunday school at 9:30. Morning
services at 1910. Christian EndeavOr
services at O'Clock. Evening services at
Morning topic Word wide Mission -
evening. THE Sine Qua Nom of Saliva
ton" Special music by chorus choir.
First Presbyterian church, corner OF
Second and Union SITS. Rev. A. &. Ormond.
pastor. Morning services at IL O'Clock.
Bible school meeting at Q so a. m, j. s.
Mckinney, Superintendent. Christian En-
&. +. leader Charles Lott, jr. Morning
theme, Three Christian Practices. .
Chorus choir at this service. No evening
services owing, 10 the Every Member
Canvass" conducted Sunday afternoon by
congregation. id-week prayer service
topic, Feeding the -Four Thousand"
First Baptist church, W Joseph ST.
Rev. A b. Whitney. pastor Sunday
O'Clock b. y. 2. u. meeting at :45 D.
m Evening services at o'clock. Mid
week prayer meeting Thursday evening. -.
Morning topic The Lord Of the Ages -
evening. 'The UncOnverted American"
1t. Pauls Lutheran Evangelical, corner
Fourth and Church SITS, Rev. Otto Turk.
pastor. Morning services. German, 10.
English sunday school English services
at : O'Clock.
First ImmanuaI Baptist church. Winey
hall, \. Main ST, Rev COckrane. Chicago.
III, viii preach. Morning services at II
q. m. sunday school at 9.45. Evenin z
services at p. IN. b. \. Il. L. meeting
Ht 5:4j.
1T. PauIs Episcopal church. GIG Z. Sec
ond st, Rev. T. &. Rogers, rector. Holy
eucharist at Z 80 a. m. Sunday school at 10
O'CLOCK Matn and sermons at IL O'Clock.
'espers and sermon at Z 80 p. m.
st. JOsephs Catholic church, corner Of
Mill and Third SITS, Rev. Dean A. Moench,
pastor; Rev. Charles Scholi. assistant
Low mass at 7:30 a m. Children'S mass
~ a. m. High mass ~ 10 80 o'clock
In the afternoon baptism at o'clock
Sunday school at go Sermon at 4. fol-
lowed by benediction.
1t. Bavo's Catholic church. West and
seventh str, Rev. A. SchOekaert, pastor
Low mass at 80 a. M. High mass at 10
Nespers at 5 p. m.
shiloh Mission. 2OT f. Joseph St Sunday
school at 2:30 .. m. worker. Mrs. Peary
shady.
salvation Army, basement OF old Metho-
DIST church, Capt. q. II. Hart in charge.
Meetings at 5 O'Clock and 30 in the even
Ing. sunday school at O'Clock and Young
People Legion at $50 p. m.
East Mishawaka sunday school At D.
n. In the Gernhart cottage. Everybody IL
cordially invited 20 come and make the
school a success. Good music.
international Bible students Associs-
ton, Maccabee hall. over NatiOna, bank
corner OF Main AID Second SITS. Bible leE
lures sunday afternoon at D. m Sub
jet, Baptism All are welcome.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
MAJOR OBSEQUIES.

Funeral services over the late Mrs.
Margaret Major will be held Monday
morning at 9 o'clock from the st. JO-
seph's Catholic church, Rev. Dean i.
A MOench officiating. The pallbear-
ers will be James Becher, Joseph Gan
ser, John Herzog, Jacob Buchhelt,
Martin Myers and l. V. Roy Burial
will occur in the st. Joseph's ceme-
terry.
The remains may be viewed at the
residence, 500 L. Third St, from sat
urday afternoon at l o'clock until the
time of the funeral.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT
is GREAT SUCCESS FRIDAY

One of the most unique entertain
ments for the season was given Fri
day evening at the Battell school on
the north side by the members of the
ADMINISTRATORS club. The affair
was in the nature of a social and was
entitled "A Trip Around the World"
Several nations and countries were
ranraCanfa1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
CIEANTNG STREETS.

City Commissioner Charles Doohttle
Friday afternoon started force OF
men to work cleaning off the streets
of the refuse which has accumulated
during the long freeze. The frozen
snow and debris is being carted TO the
outskirts of the city. If the open
weather holds out the sweepers Will
be used in cleaning off the side streets.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
FORMER RESIDENT INJURED.

Fred Zimmerman, the north Side
butcher. has received word from his
daughter, Mrs. Geo. Zimmers, residing
at Bremen, that Mr.. Zimmers, for
mer we'll known contractor of this
city. has been injured by falling from
a load of wood at that place. Mrs.
Zimmerman has left for Bremen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
RETURNS HOME.

Mrs. J. B. Pier, who has been visit
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Mcneil
of this city, has returned to her home
in Mount Claire. n. j. Mrs. Pier is a
sister of Mrs. Mcneil and is a former
resident of this city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07

Jane Louise. shc little daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. c. L. Realty. T. Broadway, died
Saturday morning after months Illness
with pneumonia The child WIS one year
old She Is survived by her parents, two
sisters, Elizabeth and Madeleine and one
brother Ross
Funefli services WI DC held Monday ar
ternOon at 2:30 O'Clock from the resi-
dence. Rev. 4. G. OrmCad. Of the Pres
byterian church vii Olkciate Burial viii
occur III the City cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07

painter Frlda- completed his contract with
the Majestic theater which recently was de-
st-oyed by fire. 4 fun complete ct OF
new scenery fTs and drops hove been in
stalled and decorated ov Mr.. Wilke. he
viii le;ivc next week for CouStaltile Mich,
whore ns viii submit ar cStingte for some
work the local play hoase there.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
STEAMSHIP TICKETS

Are YOU going abroad? Very low
rates 10 European countries. Buy
your steamship and r. r. tickets Of
me and save inconvenience. 4 an
agent for the Cunard Line. North Ger
man Lloyd and Anchor Lines. c. r.
Ocker. Lake Shore depot-Advertise-
ment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
AWARDED CONTRACT.

The H. w. Reed and Sons Construc-
ton Co. have been awarded the con-
tract for the Seebarger s. Michigan
st. additiono at South Bend. Work
will be started as soon as the weather
permits. There are about 20 acres in
the addition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07

Election of officers for next year
will be held at the next meeting of the
Moose lodge here Monday night a
special program is being prepared
and general reports of the last year S
work will be made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
MINING ENGINEER DIES

SANTA BARBARA. Cal, March 2.
Janin aged 70, noted mn
ing engineer who was associated with
John Hays Hammond and other
prominent men in business ventures,
is dead at his winter home here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
MOOSE DEFEAT HEsLINGERs.

In a One-sided game the Moose in
door baseball team defeated the Hes
fingers of South Bend Friday evening
on the formers diamond in the Moose
hall.
The MOosers batted the ball to cor
ners of the hall at viii. securing y
hits. The score:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
ENTERTAINs FRIENDS.

Miss Bernice Marsh, entertaiued % OF her
little girl friends at the home Of her mar
ents Mr. and Mrs Charles Marsh. $50 i.
Third St. Saturday afternoon from . 80 10
80 o'clock. The party was in honor
OF Bernice's eighth birthday anniversary
Games and social diversions were the feat
ures OF the afternoon. A fine luncheon
wac served
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
RETURNS TO ST JosEPH.

Mrs. w. II. Badour mas returned TO
her home in st. Joseph. Mich. after
concluding a visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
A. r. Mcneil.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
INsTALLS EEN REGIsTFD

GEORGE FinSOn The NOrth Main street
tonsorial artist has Installed new cash
register ut his shop. e is or the National
Cash register make Of DAYTON. Ohio. 1915
model having all the latest improvements
and attachments including an electric cigar
lighter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
MISHAWAKA WAlL0PS
GOSHEN AT GOSHEN

The Mishawaka high school bas-
ketball team journeyed TO Goshen
last evening and took the Goshenites
into camp to the tune of 40 to IS. The
coach took this as an opportunity TO
try out his subs and had at least two
in the game all the time.
Lineup and summary:
Mishawaka (49) Goshen (1S)
Giel. Seifert ...R. +. ... Logan
Studley. .....L. L. Whitehead
Eager. c. $3.50. .Starbuck
Russ. Bussertt- Il. G.. Lands
KOhler. ......R X. q. Bartholomew
Field goals-Studley S; Eager, s.;
head, 3; Logan, 2, Starbuck, l. Foul
gOals-Giel, out OF 10: Seiffert, 8
out OF 10; Whitehead. out of IA.
Officisls-Marksen of Goshen and
Hindeiang OF Mishawaka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
DEATH OF CHILD.

James Edward Heiser, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Heiser, 3O7 f. Third
St, died Friday evening at 1920
o'clock after a brief illness with
pneumonia. He was born in Osceola
May %. 1913, and was nine months
and five days old. He is survived by
his parents. No funeral arrangements
have vet been made
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
NOTICE..

To close estate l am offering for
sale two houses and lots on South
West street near Lake Shore tracks:
This is an exceptional opportunity IL
taken at once.
Advt JOHN J. SCHNEIDER.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
TO MAKE CANVASS.

Plans have been made by the First
Christian church TO make an every mem
Der financial canvass of the church. This
canvass Will be made OF Sunday afternoon
March % There will be 40 canvassers
to do this work
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
TO HAVE PERSONAL CAMPAIGN.

sonaI campaign will be conducted by
the members of the congregation OF
the First Presbyterian church with an
end TO securing new members ana
better attendance at all church ser
vices. The campaign is in charge oil
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
RETURN TO HOME.

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Housesouer
have returned to their home in At
wood, Ind. after concluding a visit
with formers father, Peter House
souer, Elm ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
RETURNS FROM CONVENTION.

Charles Thomas, one of the propri-
etors Of the Red Cross Pharmacy OF
this city, returned Friday from the
convention OF Rexall dealers held at
Terre Haute this week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
LEROY HTTCIINER RETURNS.

Leroy Hitchner has returned Irom
Pittsford. Mich, where he accompan-
led CLYDE a. Thompson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
FAILS AND INJURIES KNEE.

II. J. Steketee Of w. Sixth ST. Fri
dy evening sustained bad cash and
severe bruises to his left knee cap
when he fell on the ice near his resi-
dence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
CO<CTUDES VISIT HERE.

Mrs. Mary Hantz. who has spent the
past four weeks visiting her nephews, Jo-
has gone to Chicago, where she will visit
with her son.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
Is SOMEWHAT I,IPkOVED.

MIS-. DIT. Ross, j. GrOVe 81, WHO WIS
seriously burned a few days ago. as the
result Of a gasoline explosion. is doing as
we'll as can be expected.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07

Desirable city properties for rent.
Enquire at the Mishawaka Trust and
Savings company. Insurance written
in best es.-Advertisement
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
VISITING HERE.

Harry Roper Of the Roper Furniture co.
Of Dixon. H.. is in the city visiting mis-
parents, Mr.. ard Mrs. J. !. Roper Of L.
Second ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07

The Witte home, ". Second ST., has been
placed under diphtheria quarantine. Miss
Lena White is i'll.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
LITTLE GIRL ILL.

Esther. the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George J. Stoeckinger Sill
w. Third ST, is i'll.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07

Charles Clark, Lincoln Highway East
was removed TO st. JOsephs' hospital sat
urdcy morning, 10 receive treatment Tor
typhoid fever.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
BOX SOCIAL.

The Pochantas ladies have planned
a box social TO be held in the Red
Mems hall on Saturday evening, March
"A. Contests OF various kinds Will be
held.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
MIrTE REsIDENCE QUARANTINEn.

The condition or James Mcmillan. :.
Wells St, who recently suffered a stroke OF
paralysis, remains unimprOved.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
HAVrS rnr CRAND RAPIDS.

Mrs \ L. Shimp. left saturday Tor
Grand Rapids Mich, where she will Join
her husband Sad wiz make her future
home
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07

HOSPITAL NOTES.
Miss Florence Clements. Al W.
Lawrence ST. who underwent an OPP
Grafton AT the 8. Joseph's hospital
Monday is slightly improved.
Miss Katherine Besinger. who un-
derwent an operation for appendicitis
at the hospital. is slightly improved
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07

HOUSES FOR RENT-Or will sell on
easy payments; also a few vacant
lots Ben Baer. Clothier.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
lis TNINIPROXED.

Fred COrpOran has been awarded the
contract for 1900 feet OF sidewalk on W.
Broadway and 1000 feet of curb.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
Is UNIMPROVED


The condition Of Mrs. Andrew Yeakey. s.
Main st. who has been seriously i'll for
the past several weeks remains unimprOyed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
BIBLE CLASS LEADERS TO MEET.

A meeting Of the leaders Of the Bible
classes will be held Monday after
noon at o'clock. at the home of Mrs.
Kathrine Bressler, 40 +. Second st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
i. HENRY REIGER Ill
prnrnuEn nm HnsPITAI.

+ Henry Beiger. IS quite i'll at his home.
SIS Lincoln Highway West. Mr.. Berger Is
threatened with pneumonia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07

Mrs Charles Geyer. WakaruSa. Ind. is
visiting with relatives and friends in this
I city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
ACCFpTS POSTTION,
Is AWARDED CONTRACT.

Miss EleanOre Miller has taken n pos
ton as clerk in the Eureka Baking Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
RETURN FROM CHICAGO.

Mrs. Ross Eminger and Miss Isabelle
Weber have returned from a several
days visit in Chicago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
Is QUITE III.
DEATH or Realty CHILD.

William SaitSgiver. - quite III at N
home, 311 Z. Third ST.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-08
M'BR|DE'S ORDERS SHOW AN INCREASE Turner Electric Company Salesmen Find Business
 Very Good

c. L. Mcbride, with the Turner E1ec- tric Supply cocmpany, said last week that business in his territory showed an increase over the past few weeks MT Mcbride was very optimistic as to the future, and says that his cus- toners really appear to be trying to forget that the war or any other un- toward influence exists They are doing lots of work and very little talk, he says.
 My orders continue to increase" said MT. Mcbride, ''and the people in my territory are beginning to see the dawn of the era of prosperity that is bound to reach us as the channels of trade are opened towards the east. Money appears to be somewhat easier, and there has been a very decided drop in the number of calamity howlers. In fact. I have not seen one this week."
 The city salesmen for the Turner company say that if business locally was any better they would be afraid it would not last. Sales, they say, con- tinue to show an increase, and there seems to be a feeling of optimism per- vading the trade.
 J. w. Eagan said yesterday after noon that he had found trade all the week In an unusually good condition. Robert J. Badham and c. M. Burney both reported similarly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-08
DEALERS ASSERT
 BUSINESS |S GOOD Matthews and Blackf0rd Are Optimistic-Expect
 Better Business

c. R. Matthews of the Matthews Electric Supply company, is an op- timistic sort of fellow He says busi- ness is fair and predicts even better business in the immediate future. He will not say that business right now is booming. But conditions are fair, and it will not be a great while before things will be booming, he says.
 Business with us is fair and within the last few days I have noted a de- cided improvement" said MT. Matthews yesterday. q look for even better business in the future. Prospects are bright, indeed. and we are optimis- tic"
 F. w. Blackford of the Donovan Pro- vision company. says business contin- ues to show up well. He, like every one else, is of the opinion that the future holds much that is good for Bir. mingham and this district, and is ar optimist.
 Reports from out of town tend tS show that there is a better sentiment, said Mir. Blackford Business sooi