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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
VERDICT IN MEYER
SUIT Is AFFIRMED
John W. Talbot Loses Out i'm His APP
peal to- the Appellate
Court.

The decision Of the superior court
in the SANDER case of F. ]. Lewis
Meyer VS.. John Talbot which render
ed a verdict for the plaintiff for 81 600
damages was affirmed in the appellate
court according TO word which reach,
ed County Clerk George NJ. Raab
The case here was tried before
special judge. :. J. Crumpacker sitting
on the bench. A struck jury heard
the evidence and returned the verdict.
The Islander charges which involN ed
the reputation OF the defendant, ac-
cording to the complaint filed in the
case, was one of the most notorious
cases ever heard before the Indiana
courts. and probably attracted moro
attention than has any other case in
years.
The verdict in the case was return
ed Feb. 8. 1913, following four days of
taking evidence II was bitterly con-
tested and many witnesses were eN,
amined during the procedure of the
trial.
According to the complaint. Talbot
was alleged TO have made these re-
marks in three different places.
Talbot is now seeking readmission
to the bar.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
STREET GUIDE POSTS
ARE BEING PLACED
City VIII Have One of Best Systems
When Work is Completed.

South Bend streets are being fitted
with new guide signs by the board OF
public works and by the street de-
partment. Every street intersection
in the city will be designated with
either iron or wooden signs. which are
being installed under the supervision
OF Street Commission ID. G. Layton.
In the down town districts the signs
are 10 be Of metal and will be INSTALL
ed upon iron electric posts. The old
iron posts in this district are being
repainted and repaired and used IN
the residence districts. The work is
nearly completed. having been carried
on practically the entire summer
Pres't +. NJ. Morris Of the board of
public works. stated that the new
signs would cause South Bend 10 have
one Of the most efficient methods OF
street guiding in the country.
on Lafayette blvd, the guides will
be made of glass, circular in shape.
to it the pedestal lamps which now
light the street. These are of a neat
and unique design, according to
Pres't Morris. and will greatly en-
nance the appearance of the boule-
ward at night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
WILL COOPERATE TO
IMPROVE HIGHWAY

The board of public works and the
Indiana and Michigan Electric Co.
will combine to make that portion of
the Lincoln highway which goes
through South Bend one of the most
beautiful and ornamental in Indiana.
The electric company is at present
considering a special plan of lighting
and the works board late this fall or
in the early spring. Will repair the
thOrOughfare from end TO end
Portions OF the street viii be resur-
faced, and all chuck holes will be till-
ed and made level. The works board
has been considering the move for
some time according 90 Pres't e NJ
Norris. and the funds required are
now on hand.
The new plan of lighting. II was
said, would follow out the original
Lincoln highway design. but would be
different from that used i'm any other
city When the work is completed.
according 20 the board the thorough
fare viii present as beautiful an APP
pearance as i'm any other city in the
middle west
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
RIVER PARK.

Mrs. Fred Kroner has been quite
i'll for several days.
Mrs. Leslie Enfield OF Michigan is
here visiting her mother, Mrs. En-
ina PuTkey. y. Eighth st.
Mrs. Josie Palmer of Marion. Ind.
who has been visiting at Goshen, Elk
hart and OsceOla. arrived here Thurs
day morning for a visit with Mrs.
Nancy Stockman and MIR. and Mrs.
Harry Stockman.
Miss Ruth Whitcomb of :. Nine
teenth - who has been i'll the past
week is improving.
Thomas Howard Of Chicago is here
for a few days visit with relatives
and friends
Paul Straub OF : Sixth St. who
has been seriously III for some time, is
very low.
Mrs. William Rinard OF Mishawaka
av. who has been visiting her mother.
Mrs. Daniel Miles at Plymouth. and
Mrs l.. Hawk OF Walnut. returned
Wednesday. accompanied by Mrs Nell
Low OF Kentland, who viii visit here
week.
Misses Anna Carlher and Minnie
Wagner of LOgansport arrived here
today 10 visit friends for several days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
CHILD Gets SICK
CROSS, FEVERISH
IF CONSTIPATED.
California Syrup of Figs"
can't harm tender stomach
or bowels.

4 laxative today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the tiGS from play 70 empty
their bowels. which become clOgged
up with waste. liver get sluggish;
stomach sour
Look az the tongue, mother, II
coated. or your child il listless. cross.
teverish. breath bad. restless. doesn't
eat heartily. full OF cold or mas sore
throat or any other chfldren's ailment,
give teaspoonful OF California
Syrup OF Figs" then don't worry, be-
cause IL is perfectly harmless. and I'm
few hours all this constipation poi
son. sour bile and fermenting waste
will gently move out OF ths bowels.
and you have a well. playful child
again thorough inside cleansing"
Is oftimes all that Is necessary. It
should De the first treatment given in
any sickness
Be1-are OF counterfeit fg syrups
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle
OF California syrup OF FIGS" which
has full directions for babies. children
OF all ages and fer gTOwn-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Look carefully
and see that Il Is made by the Cali
forria Zig syrup Company"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
LECTURE SERIES
WILL Be GIVEN
Rev. Bertrand L. Conway to
Discuss Catholic Doctrine
at High School.

beginning next Sunday. Rev Ber-
trand l. Conway, c. 5. p, viii give
a lecture in the high school auditor
ium every night for week on Cath
Ollcism. under the auspices Of the
Knights Of Columbus His talks are
addressed mainly 10 nOn-CathOlics.
Rev. Conway gave series Of talks
here last winter
Following is the program for the
lectures: Sunday night. The Divin-
ity OF Jesus Christ; Monday
"Creedless Christianity; Tuesday
The Papacy': Wednesday. The Con-
fession OF Sins; Thursday. Religion
en- .SpIrir and in Trust' Friday The
E,eroafter: Saturday. Divorce" Next
Sunday IN rning at 1890 o'tl1ck. Rev
Conway will give a sermon at st. Jo-
seph church on "Thc Mother Of
Gtd' on the 70 .awIng sunday ~
the same time he will preach at St
Datrick's church The. Churchs
Divine Mission" Re Will tax at the
high school that nighy on why ! Am
a. Catholic. All OF the evening talks
'gir uegin At O'ci ok.
Tie purpose OF The lectures IS to
explain TO non-CathGlics the doc
tr:nes and practices Of the Cathpiic
church. Rev. Goa Ccy VIII answer
Questions on the diflrultics and OBJ
- et.ons of prOtes'lp's 10 the cath
ollie faith. A special feature II the
Iec.ufes will be a question box a. the
entrance 70 the auditorium a. q AZ
questions deposited will be answered
at the following lecture.
The general committee in charge
OF the arrangements for the lectures
follows: f. J. TwOmey. grand knight:
John =. kaufer, chairman; Louis ".
McGanH. John c. Hiss. Thomas L.
Hickey. ID. l.. Guilfoyle and Joseph
II. Brink.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
J. w. OFFICIAL IS COMING
Central Field Secretary to Hold Four
Meetings Here.

Miss Gertrude Gogin. central field
secretary of the Y. w. c. A, will
secretary OF the Y. w. c. A. will hold
four meetings during a two-day stay
in South Bend next week. Miss Gogin
will arrive Monday and in the even
ing she will meet with a group of
girls from the various factories at the
V w G. a. Tuesday noon she Will
address the employees Of the Wilson
shirt factory at the factory and in
the afternoon she will meet with the
High School Girls Bible class. In
the evening she will speak at the sup
per OF the Business Women's Bible
class
Delegates from the local Y. W. G.
a. met Miss Gogin at the Club Girls
conference at DOwagiac and at the
general conference at Lake Geneva
this summer. She will go TO Fort
Wayne from here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
BIDS OPENED FOR BONDS

Bids for the $12.5OO in municipal
bonds issued by the city recently
were opened at the Office OF City Con-
troller Manning Thursday morning.
and the ]. r. Wild Co. or Indianapolis
were awarded the bonds. The bid of
the latter company was S12.550 $50
more than the face value Of the bonds.
other bids and bidders were the
First National bank Of South Bend.
$12.58125: Farmers Loan and Trust
Co, New .srk. $12.531.29; Breed. Ell
lit and harrison. Indianapolis. S12.-
531: American Trust Co, South Bend,
S12.52F. Miller * Co. Indianapolis.
Sl2502
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14

nouncement in his long heralded Ball
kan statement in the house OF conn
mons today
IF Turkey had remained neutral
her territory would not have suffered"
declared the foreign secretary. The
allies would have done all in their
power 10 help Bulgaria. It was an
essential preliminary. however that
Bulgaria side with the entente powers
The interests OF Servia and Greece
are identical In the long run they
must stand or fan together. The all
lies desire 20 help Seryia and the CO.
operation OF Russian troops is prom
ised soon"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
DEATHS.
MRs. MAY BAUMGART.

Mary Baumgart, 81 years old, 81
+. Ohio St. died at 1890 o'clock
Thursday morning at St Joseph hos
pital in Mishawaka. She had been III
since oct. with septic poisoning
Funeral arrangements have not yet
been made.
Mrs. Baumgart was born in Illinois
and had lived in this city eisht years
She was married in 1904 and is sur
vived by her husband. Louis Baum
CART. and four children, Edwin, Ar
thur. Raymond and Agnes Elizabeth
All living at home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
HEBREW QUARTET HERE

Three concerts, Friday evening, Sat
urday morning and Sunday morning.
will be given at the Bnai Israel syna-
gogue. 40 \. William st. by the He
brew quartet. lead by A. LeibrovitZ.
which has just completed an engage
ment in Chicago The organization
is making a tour OF the United States.
Members OF the quartet are David
Lenovitt the Russian operate tenor.
Harry LeibrOvitz, viOlinist. l. UrofsSy.
baritone. and A Leibrovitz.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
LOCATED AT KALAMAZOO

After having concealed his where
abouts for more than three weeks.
John McKinstry. --year-old son Of
Dr. and Mrs w. b. Mckinstry of
River Park, was located in Kalamazoo.
Mich, Wednesday. and returned to his
home Thursday When word Of his
location reached his parents, the trip
to Kalamazoo was made by automO-
bile The party returned 20 South
Bend Thursday morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
TWO CASES DISMISSED

The case Of Rose Hellman, convict
ed OF assault and battery in city court
and appealed TO the circuit court was
dismissed Thursday morning on mo-
ton of the prosecutor. The case Of
:. +. Bowser against Bruna Herman
and Herman Hertram, doing business
under the name of b. Hertram and
Bros. at the Park View hotel TO col
lect 1886 on account. was dismissed,
the defendants paving the costs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14

Miss Lizzie Barna, 10 years old, died
late Thursday forenoon at the home
of her sister. Mrs. Charles Carstoria.
307 y. BiTdsell ST. The young lady
had been i'll with tuberculosis during
the last eight weeks She is survived
by two sisters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
FUNERALS.
INFANT LUBIN.

David Lubin, infant son Of Mr.. and
Mrs Benjamin r. Lubin, died Thurs
day morning at the home, 2lO7 w.
Linden av. The funeral was held
Thursday afternoon at o'clock and
burial was in the orthodox Jewish
cemetery. The child was born year
ago and is survived by its parents, a
twin brother and another brother and
sister
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14

attacks were unsuccessful except at
Nermelles.
The Germans captured two machine
guns at Angres. in Artois. Four hun
dred French were captured near Sou
chez. In the sector OF Combres the
Germans blew up 100 yards OF trench
es with mines.
The army of Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg has captured SO more Rus
sion at IlluXt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
pIRIIC SAIE

wednesday,. oct 20th. 1916. al nv
residence in clay Township. miles
northeast OF South Bend. and II mile
east OF Notre Dame University. and
II mile west OF the Stuckey school.
on what is known as the sam Jen-
nings farm. Consisting OF good
head of horses Il matched team Of
grey 3 head OF fine cattle, and head
of hogs Also all farming tools and
implements. which are practically new.
Every body come as this will be one
OF the best sales ever held.
Advt.- JOSEPH KISH. Proprietor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14

TO send an army into the Balkans to
help Servia.
Premier Niviani made official an
nOuncement 10 this effect In the SEN
ate today.
Il believe that the allies count upon
Italian cooperation in the Balkans, %
declared the premier, who Is also
serving as foreign minister.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
MRS. MARY A. WAGNER.

The funeral Of Mrs. Mary A. Wag-
ner. who died Wednesday forenoon,
will be held at 1870 O'Clock Friday
afternoon from the home of her
daughter, Mrs. John Landgraf living
north of the Edwardsburg road. five
miles from the city. Rev. John s.
Burns Of the Trinity Presbyterian
church, will officiate at the services
and the burial will be in the Harris
Prairie cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
RUSSIA TO HELP.

LONDON. oct. 14.-Russia has
promised 10 put an army in the Bal
kans 10 fight the Austrians Germans
and Buigarians. Sir Edward Grey,
the foreign secretary made this an
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
AFFIRM VERDICT.

The appellate court affirmed the de-
cisiOn OF the superior court In the case
OF Sarah Hutchinson vs. Maud Wood.
The appeal 20 the appellate court on
the case of William J O'Neil vs.. Mil
lie Hudson tried in the superior court
here, was dismissed with an opinion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14

offensive. attacking the German posi-
tiOns between Ypres and LOoA All
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
ITALY To AID.

PARIS. oct l4.-Italy is expecte'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
BULGARS IN CONTROL
OF RAILWAY TO NlSH

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-14
NeO Suitings
Are Here

Broadcloths in popular
shades of Sage, WiStaria, Elec-
trio, Navy, Olive and Wine. so
to SO inches wide. October
sale price $1.95 yard.
Black Plush of unusual deep
silky pile, fast black, 81 inch,
priced at $3.50, $3.50 yard.
Imitation Fur Fabrics for
coatingS in wide variety of
designs, perfect limitations,
priced at $3.50 to $500 yd.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-20
TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY
Observed by Grace Circle of the Kings
 Daughters

Grace circle of the Kings Daughters observed it's 20th anniversary on Fri day afternoon with an attractivelY ar ranged programme at the house of the United Workers on Washington street. Mrs. Frank J. King, the leader, pre- sided over the short business meeting, the music and literary programme be- ing carried out subsequently, The pro- granrne opened with selections on a Victrola which was loaned by the Plaut-Ca dden company, and Mrs. George H. Stanton read a. paper on the work of the circle when she was secretary, some years ago. Miss Elaine Hitchon and Nils Geraldine Oat, who were invited guests, were heard re- spectiveIy in vocal and piano solos.
 The committee in charge of the an- niversary celebration was divided into subcommittee as follows: Entertain ment committee, Mrs. Hiram B. Beck with. mra Eugene Bowen; reception committee, Mrs. Ambrose Sullivan. Mrs. Hezekiah Perkins; decoration committee, Mrs. Calvin L. Swan, Mrs John C. Darbie; refreshment commit tee. Mrs William H. Dat, Miss Annie Case and Mrs. David s. Merritt
 Miss Amy F. Burlingame Is the present secretary. and the treasurer Is Miss Annie Case.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-20
SUIT FOR $1o,ooo.
Brought by Henry AIiard Against Dudley St. c. DonnelEy For Auto Ac- cident

Henry Allard. has instituted a suit for damages to the amount of $10,000 against Dudley St c. Donnelly of New
 Ondon, alleging that an automobile owned by Architect Donnelly was in collisionw ith an autonlobilei Il which Aliard was riding in this crty several months ago, throwing the occupants of the AIlard car out and infiicting in tsrnal injuries, fractured ribs and par tial paralysis upon AIIard. MT Don ne'ly's automobile in New London was attached Thursday but was later re- leased when a bond was furnished as surety.
 The accident occurred November '. 1914, on North Main street. Norwich. opposite the plant of the Norwich Belt Manufacturing company Int Donnelly car, containing MT and Mrs, Donnelly and q chauffeur was com ing from Worcester towards the city and was about to pass the Norwich Belt plant and on a curve when the car of George II. Pratt appeared, and headed northeTly. Both caauffeurs attempted to avoid a collision, but the cars crashed together. Mir. and Mrs. Donnelly being thrown out but only trivilally injured The occupants of the Norwich car were also hurled to the highway, all being injured, but AL lard more seriously than the others.
 Allard declares that the chauffeur of the Donnelly car was careless and did not sound a bell or horn as the car approached the curve and that the car was running att a high rate of speed.
 The case is returnable before the superior court the first Tuesday in March.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-20
FORMING NORWICH RIFLE CLUB
Charter List Now Contains Thirty Names and Remains Open Louis Ortmann Elected President-Range at State ArmOry Will be Used-Permission Has Been Granted by State Authorities.

Unless present indications are mis- leading, Norwich will have a rife team in the near future that will vie with the best in the state. The first steps towards the organization of the team, which is to be known as the Norwich Rife club, were taken at a meeting in the rooms Of the Third company, c. A C., C. N- G., at the arInory on Friday evening, at which the following offi- cers were elected: President, Louis Ortmann; vice president, William R. Denison: secretary. Raymond B. John son; treasurer, James L. Hubbard; ex- ecutiYe officer, Capt. George E. Church
 About 80 men interested in rifle shooting were present and all have signified intention of becoming mem bers of the new club, which will be- come affiliated with the National Rifle association The bylaws of the na- tional association were endorsed, Be- fore the club can join the national body they must have at least 10 mem bers, but as they already have three tires that number, with prospects for another score or more, they will ex- perience no trouble in applying for membership. The club carries no mili- tary duty whatever and is not confined to militiamen, as any man over Is
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-20
RlTARco PRAcTIcEo SHOOTING
The Day Before He Made Attack on
 His Sweetheart

Supernumerary Ralph Diveto and Frank Covello, brother of Miss Raffena Covello, who was shot here Wednesday night by Angelo Ritarco of Worcester, went to DanieIson Friday morning by the first train for the purpose of iden- tifying the suspect held there. but at first sight the CoveIlo boy, who was with his sister at the time of the shooting. said the man was not Ritar- co. ell proved to be an Armenian, and was released
 Search for RitaTco went on all day in a quiet way here, but without result. Supernumerary Diveto went to West sibility that something might be learned there but the trip produced nothing
 It has been learned that Ritarco was practicinG revolver shooting Tuesday morning on Roath street back of the stone crusher. This was the day be- fore he shot Miss COVello. 4 man who was with him. Mike Ferraco, has left town. Mike is brother of Frank Fer racO, who was with Ritarco just be- fore RitarCo fired the shots at Miss CoVello on Wednesday night.
 It has also been learned that Ritar- co visited a Norwich attorney last Friday and wanted to be advised what he could do about starting a breach Of promise suit against Miss Covello and getting back the ring and other things that he had given her.
 Later he returned to the attorney and told him that everything had been settled and that she was going to wear his ring again
 was holding her own at the Backus hospital on Friday. it was reported, and was doing as well as could be ex- pected.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-20
FOUNDRY LINE CHANGE.
Suggested Between Connecticut and Rhode EsIand-conferenee Between Commissions.

Now that Henry E. Buck has been appointed by Governor Marcus H. Hol- comb. a commissioner to confer with the Rhode Island authorities i'll re- gard to the correcting or changing of the boundary line between RhC le Island and Connection, there is a likelihood that something may come of proposition which has for some time interested the authorities Cf the two states.
 When Frank B. Weeks vas gtv? eI'71or of Connecticut he became very former governor of Rhods Island. When the two were on a weS-er1 trap together, Governor Weeks broac1ed the subject to MT. Pothier, who WaA then governor. Both were agreed, it is said that certain changes could be made in the boundary line which would be of benefit to both states. Governor Pothier went home so in terested in the subject that he had a bill put through the Rhode Island legislature and appointed a commits sion to take up the boundary matter
 Before former Governor Simeon E. Baldwin went out of office, he re- ceived "a communication from the commission expressing the hope that a commission might be appointed in Connecticut so that the Rhode Island commission would have some one who
 
 This communication was turned over to Governor IIolcornb who, few days ago, appointed Mir. Buck d commits sioner to handle the matter in Con neCtfcut's interests.
 Mir. Buck said Thursday that he promptly wrote to the Rhode Island commission, informing it of his ap- pointment and expressing a willing ness to take up the matter with it any time that might be suggested He received a letter in reply which in formed him that the commission had done nothing in the matter, but that as soon as it was ready to go into the proposition, it would notify him. Mir Buck said he did not know the nature of the legislative act under which the Rhode Island commission was ap- pointed but that he did know that the act gave them no authority further than the power of investigating and making | report,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-20

years ofsage is eligible for member ship.
 The movement grew out of a desire on the part Of number of local sportsmen for some place where they could meet for. practice during the winter months and during weather when 1t is iTnpracticable to shoot out of doors. Permission has been grant ed through the military channels at Hartford for the use of the rifle range at the armory for this purpose, and by afaliating with the National Rifle association the members receive sup plies at greatly reduced prices.
 Membership medals are awarded once a year. A score of 90 standing, eo prone, entities the sharpshooter to medal while the narksman's stand ing is rated on a score of so stand Ing, s5 prone. standard targets All medal shooting is witnessed by the officials of the club.
 Already some local crack shots have signed up with the club, and it is ex- pected that there will be a. number of interesting matches at the range in the near future.
 By applying to the military authori- ties the club may receive permission to use the outdoor militia range in Preston. The charter list will remain open another week. The meeting ad- journed to next Friday night.