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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
PAYS 81, 343.17 FOR
POLL FRAUD CASES
Marion County Prosecutor Digs
Down i'm own Pockets Alleging
No Returns for IL.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 24.-Saying
the people got no return from it,
Alvah J. RUcker, prosecuting at
torney Of Marion county, today paid
cut of his own pocket S1,343.17 to
reimburse the county for expendi.
lures made in obtaining evidence for
the county poll fraud cases. He said
he had been double-crOssed by Bat"
Masterson, which act made the ex-
penditure worthless. The Marion
county council made a special ap-
preparation of $4,000 to cover the
expense of the prosecution in the
election fraud cases and the defense
attorneys alleged that a portion Of
the money was expended for a
school Of perjury" involving Terre
Haute and Chicago parties, but no
evidence TO substantiate this claim
was brought out at the recent trial
Of Mayor Joseph L. Bell.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
SIX LICENSES ISSUED
Many Marriages Expected TO be
Celebrated Saturday.

Christmas not only brought good
cheer TO many South Bend folks but
likewise brought the ringing of
many wedding bells. Six marriage
licenses were issued Friday and the
prospects were that more couples
would be in to procure the necessary
certificate from the county clerk.
Following are those licensed to
we'd:
Joseph Macy laborer; Cecilia
Keszey.
Lester G. Diamond. clerk; Fannie
Bennett.
Lem 5. Kizer. farmer, Osceola
Hazel Lavina Birk, Madison town
ship.
Edgar Amos Krause, clerk; Mae
Genevive Logan.
Sam Albion, shoemaker. Mish-
awake; Nelma Kline. Mishawaka.
Paul Ditchett. stockkeeper. Elk
hart; Blance Ray PARCEL. seam
stress, Wakarusa.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
TWO ESTATES PROBATED
Widow VIII Get Bulk of Property of
Henry \. Adlc.

Two estates were probated Friday
circuit court. Personal property
Islued at $500 was left by Henry A.
Adle Of Walkertou. who died Nov.
IS. The heirs named are: Cynthia
Adle. Walkertou. his widow; Wal
Ter Simmons. grandson, and Susie
Simmons. granddaughter. South
Send. and Harry AdIe. grandson.
Nalkerton. Walter simmons applied
or letters of administration
The estate of Micheal Sullivan.
brother Of Joseph NJ. sullivan. was
probated. Personal property TO the
7alue of 1915 is left The heirs
named are Anna Sullivan. mother
Who is % years old: Joseph Sullivan
and Patrick Sullivan. brothers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
sCIAITCA's PIERCING PAIN.

To kill the nerve pains Of Sciatica
you can always depend on Sloan's
Liniment. II penetrates TO the seat
Of pain and brings ease as soon as il
is applied. A great comfort too with
SlOan's is that no rubbing is re-
Quired. Sloan's Liniment is invalua-
BILE for stopping muscular OF nerve
pain Of any kind. Try II al once il
you suffer with rheumatism, Lum-
bagO, Sore Throat. Pain in Chest,
Sprains. Bruises. etc. II is excellent
for Neuralgia and Headache 25c at
all Drugtists.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
REAL ESTATE TRAINERS
Prom the Records Of the Indiana
Title Loan CO.

CORTLAND P. DuComb and wife to
Margaret Cowles. lot " IL 81, Bat
tells first addition, S4OO.
John c. Paxson and wife to Louis
Buchwald and wife, lot AZ, Manoka
place, 81.
Anna Fry to Frank Jackson. lot
LAP, MuesseTs second addition, ST.
500.
Richard s. Eggleston and wife to
Nelson Ranstead. land in Liberty
township. $500.
Willis A. Bugbee and wife to
Michael c. Hanley and wife. lot 2.
in Bugbee's first addition. $500.
Mary F. Wolfe to 7. ]. Irving
Wolfe. lot 1O4. second plat of y. w.
addition, $500.
Ferdinand c. Raft TO Frank Kram-
er and wife. lot Sc. Stulrs sixth adj
dition. 81.
Isaac Farneman and wife to John
F. Hittle and wife, lot go, in Garsts
sub, $4,000
Bank of waIkerton to John c.
Vanatta, jr., land in Liberty town
ship. $500
Bronislaus Ciesiolka and wife to
Theron L. Seward, lot 100, in second
plat, Summit place, 81.
GeOre w. Lemler and wife TO
Bert Ciesiolka and wife, lot As,
Orchard Heights first addition, 81.
Ferdinand c. Raft to steve Ne
meth and wife. part lot 5. in Lewis
first addition, 81.
William Mack to Anna Mack
Douglas. lots Isl and 152, o. P.
South Bend, in n. w. addition,
in Cottrells, II to l. in Creed's, and
II TO "a in Macks replat, 81.
Daniel d. Schurtz ct al. to William
F. Daub and wife, land in Green
township, 81.
Mary Simsheiser, ct al. to Albert
L. Wolfram. lot 10, in Keasey's ad-
dition, 5000.
Ernest $. Ullery and wife to Fred
II. Scvhrop, lot in (. A. Smiths
addition TO Mishawaka, S1,45O.
Victor Marshall and wife to A. ].
KOrpal and wife, lot So. in commits
sioner's sub Of B. o. L. So and Sc,
ST.
A. ]. Korpal and wife to Victor
Marshall and wife, same as next
above. 81.
Ferdinand c. Raft to Florence
Miller, part B. o. L. II.
Pearl a. Warwick and wife to
Irving Shuman, lot So, Berner place
addition, 81.
William Osborn and wife to Pro-
| ducers Union Dairy company, lot l.,
in Fairview sub, Lakeville, SIS.
Frank p. Ritter and wife, ct al.
to Herman Brewer, lot M in Ell
der place addition. $4,000.
Alice A. Leach to J. irwin Leach,
| lot 3. in Murkit's plat, 81.
The First Trust & Savings Co or
Mishawaka to Eli Hantz, part lot
81, c. w. r. Fowler's addition to
Mishawaka.
Eli Hants and wife to Marius
Wolff, lot 16, in Byrkit's plat, $3.50.
Charles Z. Bailey, sheriff, to Mary
4 A. Campan, lots Is and II, blk. 40,
Battell's addition, S2,OS2
John Hummel and wife to Au-
gusta c. Hummel ct al. lot 343A,
land in Madison township, 81.
Martha L. Seese ct al. to Augusta
c. Hummell ct al land in Madison
| township. S2,6S3.33.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
SERVE TURKEY DINNER
y. VI. c. 4. Dormitory Boys Have
.. Feast Friday night. ---.t..
Feast Friday Night

A special Christmas turkey dinner
was served by the Y. NJ. c. A for
the dormitory boys Friday evening.
There were only 81 who were able
10 partake OF the dinner. for many
had gone home for the holiday and
many were working. but those %
represented 16 different states and
count as. The dinner was served
in the north lobby OF the main build
ing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
SNOW RACES TODAY
Niles Man To Compete Here This
Afternoon.

I. w Ready Of Niles will corn
pete with a number of local horse
men in several snow races to be held
this afternoon on COlfax av. The
first race will be called at o'clock
and it is expected that a large crowd
Will turn out 10 see the revival of
snow racing here There have al
ready been two match races on the
avenue this year. Several years ago
snow racing on Colfax was a regular
Fart Of the winters sport.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
RICHARD PIERCE WILLARD.

Richard Pierce Willard, four-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Willard of Lydick, InL died Friday
morning at 9 o'clock following an
illness of four days He is survived
by his parents and one brother and
sister, Robert and Frances. He was
born in South Bend June 9. 1911.
Private funeral services will be
held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock
f. ON the residence at Lydick. Rev.
Noah Platz will Officiate. Burial
viii be in Highland cemetery
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
RIVER PARK

Inc Christmas entertainment ana
tree of the Methodist Episcopal
church was held Thursday evening
at the church. The program con-
sisted OF music, songs, recitations and
readings. by the classes. and a drill
by the River Park Boy Scouts. The
scholars received their treat from
the Sunday school. The cradle roll
was also remembered. Two Christ
mas trees contained the presents.
which were exchanged between the
teachers and the classes. A num-
Der of the class club have prepared
baskets which will be delivered 10
the aged and sick Christmas morn
ing.
Mayor Davidson, who is a student
at the state university at Champaign.
H., is here TO spend Christmas with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Davidson, n Sixth st.
Miss Ruth Rogers. Smith St. who
has been i'll for several days, is
slightly improved.
James f. Hardy has gone to Rock
ford to spend the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs Warren Garten Of
Springfield, Ill, are here to spend
the holidays with the formers pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. William Garten.
Glover st.
Mr.. and Mrs f. Linstead left
Friday for Detroit, Mich, to spend
the holidays.
Frank Cooper left Thursday for IL
linOis for two weeks visit with his
parents.
Edward Towensen left Thursday
evening for Elgin. Ill, to spend his
vacation.
Miss Irene Clingerman has gone
% Tyner to spend Christmas with
her parents.
Miss Nellie Reece left Friday
morning for Chicago for a visit with
Miss Nina Warner.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rucker of
Detroit, Mich, will arrive here Fri
day to spend Christmas with Mrs.
Fuckers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Wheeler n Eleventh st
Adam Hunsburger left Thursday
for Austin, Texas TO spend the win
ter with Mrs. Hunsberger and daugh-
ter, Miss Grace Hunsberger, who is
attending school there this winter
Robert Whaley, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jewel Whaley, Smith St, is i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hacker and
son, Floyd, of S. Fifth St, have gone
to Plymouth to spend Christmas.
Mrs. r. Hipskin of Wabash is
here visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jo-
seph Naftzger. S Fifth St
Mr.. and Mrs. f. r. Whitcomb and
family left Friday for Berrien
Springs to spend Christmas with
Mrs. Whitcomb's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Whitman.
Mrs. G.. w Denyes will entertain
with a Christmas dinner of Is COW
ers. Among the guests will be Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Denyes and Mr.. and
Mrs w. f. Barron of LawtOn, Mich.
Mrs. Harry Schroyer will entertain
with a Christmas dinner. Covers
will be placed for nine. The center
piece will be formed of ferns and
red carnations. Miss Mabel SNYDER
Of Niles. Mich, will be a guest.
Mrs. ]. b. Hammond and daugh-
ters entertained at dinner in honor
of the eighth birthday anniversary
of Mr.. Hammond The house and
table decorations were in keeping
with the season. Among the guests
were DR.. and Mrs. A. L. Knapp. Mr..
and Mrs. Tankin of Crumstown. Mr..
and Mrs. Erwin Fisher, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Knepp of North Liberty. Mrs.
Cecil Cooper and daughter, Goldie,
/ of ChicapO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
SALE OF RED CROSS
SEALS Is LARGEST
Rctlrns This Year for County are
S1.O5O as Compared With SSOS
Last Year.

Receipts from the sale OF Red
Cross seals in st. Joseph county this
year amounted 10 $1,000. as COM
pared with sSO3 last year. The
number OF seals sold was 100000. OF
which 67,2S7 were sold at the 10
volunteer stands. The receipts from
sales at Mishawaka amounted 10
$225. and from the remainder Of
the county, outside Of South Bend.
$125.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
CITY READY To
CELEBRATE TODAY
Weeks of Preparation Makes
Organizations Able to Care
for Needy Ones.

'Tnasmuch as We did it unto the
least Of these. so We have done it
unto me-"
Mathew describes the spirit Of the
Christmas season in South Bend
this year. in his version of Jesus
statement. South Bend, Mishawaka.
ST Joseph county has thought first.
it seems, Of the unfortunate, the
tired the hungry and the sick in its
preparation fol Saturday, the 10Th
day of December. and the anniver-
sary Of the birth of the perfect man,
Christ Jesus.
Weeks of effort, months of plan
ming and hours of rapid preparation
have prepared tho stage for this
citys celebration Of Christmas, and
starting with the Municipal Christ
mas tree Friday night, South Bend
and vicinity will carry out a we'll
engineered program in spreading the
spirit of the Yuletide into every
home and TO every man. woman and
child.
viii Care For All.
Conditions are better this year
than heretofore, according to mer-
chants and bankers of the city, and
charitable organizations report re-
markable desire on the part of the
residents of the locality to care for
those otherwise devoid of the cheer
which is hoped for on Dec. 25th Of
ach year. Thousands of dollars
has already been spent in preparing
the table for South Bends Christmas
day. and over the United States it
$ the same.
Reports from the Christmas COM
mittee of the Associated Charities
are to the effect all families reported
to it the past two weeks will be
given dinners, toys and cheer Satur-
day. Fully 800 families Will be
cared for through this institution.
The Elks' lodge OF South Bend
has also arranged for a widespread
Christmas giving. planning TO pro-
ide toys and candy for 1900 chill
dren at the seventh annual Christ
mas tree to be staged in the auditor
ium of the temple on w. Colfax av.,
Saturday afternoon.
Presents viii be distributed to 100
children, by the Visiting Nurse asso-
station, Saturday, while the Qui Vive
club has entered into the spirit OF
the season with the giving of a din
ner TO a needy family. Many clubs
fvn al al -,
1ividual Christmas foundations for
Saturday, but have not reported to
the Christmas committee.
Dinners to be Features.
The Lasalle Rescue mission. the
City Rescue mission and the Saliva
ion Army have made extensive
plans for Christmas entertainment
of unfortunates of the city, both
transient and local. old people and
/ children especially are invited to at
tend the dinner of the Lasalle mis-
sion at noon Saturday. Arrange
ments have been made there for
Christmas services starting at 1880
o'clock. Forty-fve families will be
provided with baskets through the
Salvation Army Distribution bask-
cts viii be made tonight
Christmas at the Jail will be OBJ
| served by big dinner with chicken
and all the trimmin's. Sheriff Char
les e. Bailey has made elaborate
| preparations for the observance of
the holiday for the 80 odd guests
that he is now quartering. Special
/ Christmas services of some kind will
probably be held in the forenoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
AGREES TO LEAVE TOWN

Bessie Edwards the eolored wOm-
an who has appeared frequently in
city court recently promised Judge
Warner to leave the city Friday
morning, and the sentence against
her for soliciting was suspended.
The judge dismissed a judgment
against the woman for S15 on an in
toxicatiOn charge upon the plea of
Atty. Thomas, who had stayed the
fine. The case against Ben Win
stOn, arrested with the Edwards
woman, was dismissed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
FIRM WILL MAKE CHANGE
Will be Partnership Instead of a
Corporation.

The Walter c. Miller Coal Co,
owned by Walter c. Miller and Clar-
ence II. Smoke and others, has taken
steps 10 dissolve as a corporation,
according to announcement made
Friday. II is not the intention OF
Messrs. Miller and Smoke TO go out
of business, but the firm will be con-
tinued as a partnership affair under
the name of Miller and Smoke.
The firm will conduct its business
at 1O9 Spencer av., where it was To-
Gated formerly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
CALLED AWAY BY DEATH
Rev. and Mrs. Mosier Are Now at
Elida. Ohio.

on account of the absence Of the
pastor Rev. H. H. Reinoehl will
conduct the services Sunday morn
ing al the Mizpah Evangelical church
and DR.. II. a. Thompson will have
charge in the evening. Rev. and
Mrs. Mosier were called 10 Elida. o..
Friday Oh account OF the death Of
the formers sister-in-law. Mrs
Sarah Mosier. The funeral will be
held sunday morning at 10 o'clock
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
BOARD OF SAFETY IDLE

There was no meeting of the
board of safety Friday morning as
the final session Of the year was
held a week ago. Clerk Harry Jo-
sephsOn IS busy preparing the an
nual report as are all other officials
a the city hall. Except for rOu-
tine business very little else is be-
ing taken up in the various depart
ments because of the tail-end rush.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
CARS WILL RUN LATE

Street cars on the city lines will
run the same tonight as on Satur-
day night, the last car leaving the
station at 1880 o'clock. This will be
done to accommodate the holiday
crowds. Interurbans will leave at
the regular hour. the cars going in
all directions at II O'Clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
GET ANNUAL GIFTS

Employees Of the Campbell Paper
Box factory received their annual
Christmas gifts OF money from the
company after closing hours Christ
mas eve. Each one was given one
dollar for every year Of continuous
service. making a p 1esent of $22 for
the oldest member OF the force. The
gifts amounted TO more than s450.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
SNYDER NAMED TURNKEY
VIII Succeed Ray c. Barley First
OF the Year.

A. c. Snyder. 1919 Leer ST, has
been named by Sheriff Charles E.
Bailey. who Will be the new turnkey
at the Jail He succeeds Ray G..
Barley. the present incum bent.
who the first day OF the year takes
the place Of John Gully, deputy
sheriff. the latter becoming deputy
auditor under James +. Wolfe, who
takes Office as auditor New Years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
TAKEN TO LOGANSPORT
Two Men Conveyed to LOngcliff by
Deputy Sheriff.

Glenn Gilnett Of South Bend and
Henry Kossler Of Woodland, Madi-
son township, were taken to Logans-
port Friday by Deputy Sheriff Frank
Niezgodslli. where they will be placed
in the state hospital for the insane.
They were pronounced of unsoUnd
mind here following examinations as
TO their sanity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
MANY PEOPLE DON'T KNOW.

a Sluggish liver can cause a per-
son an awful lot OF misery. Spells
OF dizziness. headaches, constipation
and biliousness are sure signs that
your liver needs help. Take Or.
Kings New Life Pills and see how
they help tone up the whole system.
Fine for the stomach too. Aids di-
gestion. Purifies the blood and clears
the complexion. only 25c at your
Druggist.-Advt-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
CONDITION is MYSTERY
Another Report Says Sarah Bern
hardt is Ill.

PARIS, Dec. 24.-The physical
condition of Nine. Sarah Bernhard
has developed a mystery. Following
strong denial OF recent reports
that she was i'll, the following mes
sage was received today from An
dernos-Les- Bains. where the fam
Gus actress is now living.
Madame Bernhard is growing
weaker. She is suffering from gan
grenous bones"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25

DEATHS
WILLIAM SLATTERY.

william Slattery. 90 years old.
died at his home in Austin. H.. Fri
day morning. He is a son of the late
William Slattery. the contractor,
formerly Of South Bend The burial
will take place Monday in this city
at Cedar Grove cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
FUNERALS
Mrs. ROSE BRAKEL.

Funeral services for Mrs. Rose C.
Brakel, 749 Howard av. will be held
at the residence Sunday afternoon
at > o'clock, Rev. c. A. Decker Of
floating. Burial will be in City
cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
ASKS $500 DAMAGES
Joseph W. Culp Says He Bought Au-
tOmObile Through Mistake.

Joseph w. Culp charges that
Jesse Ruff sold him an automobile
guaranteed to run 1000 miles with
out squeaking. The machine was a
second hand Saxon. Now Mr. Culp
would have damages of $500 as the
car he says did not come up TO the
specifications made by the former
owner.
The complaint was filed Friday in
circuit court.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
OLIVER FARM SOLD
Tract on sumption Prairie Road
Sells for $4,000.

The farm OF the late James Oliver
on sumption Prairie road about five
miles south of town Friday was sold
10 Osborn and Clara ]. Uuery. the
transaction being $13.50O The farm
belonged TO the James Oliver estate.
and the transaction was made
through Joseph d. oliver. trustee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25

For your cold. for your cough. for
your feyerish throat. nose and head.
use DIT Bells Pine-Tar-HOney.
Honey soothes the irritation. Pine
Tar cuts the phlegm. thus relieving
congestion. Pine Tar also acts as an
anuscptiC. as a result general relief
follows Breathing becomes easier
and further Inflammation is arrest
ed. Insist on Dr. Bells Pino-Tar-
Honey. IL is an ideal treatment
Prise 25c.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25

1oldl - , Z, q 5 bsOob
This report from the commission
Is very encouragi ng TO US" asserted
The mayor in commenting upon the
appraisal cit looks as though there
vas some water mixed in this thing
some where. The appraisal shows
about half the valuation claimed by
he Indiana x Michigan. OF course,
IN fairness to the company, it prob
ably estimates the probability Of in
creasing business as one of its large
assets"
According to Mayor Keller, the
bonded Indebtedness of the COM
rany is S5.4O4.O0O more than the
valuation set by the commission.
tie said that appraisals of the prop
erty are also being made by the
company and Icy a staff of consult
ing engineers employed by the city
The mayor believes that the ap-
praisal made by the commission
will prove the need Of a reduction
N rates for consumers and is con-
ident that the commission viii rec
pgniZe this when the final fight
comes up during January. The
statements Of the appraisals make
several bulky documents and include
svery detail Of property owned By
the Indiana & Michigan Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
LAMAR ALBERT RIDER.

Lamar Albert Rider, infant son Of
Mir. and Mrs Albert Rider of SOS
f. Sample St, died Friday afternoon
at 1915 o'clock following a short
illness. Funeral services will be held
al Buroak. Mich Saturday after
noon. Burial will be at Buroak GEM
etery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-25
WILL INITIATE OFFICERS
Masons VIII Celebrate IT. Johns
Day on Monday.

Imitation OF officers Of South Bend
lodge. 80. 2s4, st. Joseph lodge. 45.
Portage lodge. 6I5, f. and \. NJ. VIII
fake place at the Masonic temple
Monday evening, Dee. p. along with
the annual memorial services of the
lodge. Or. James L. Gardiner. Of
81. Paurs Memorial church viii be
he speaker Of the evening. Monday
IS 81. Johns day.