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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
VACATION SCHOOLS TO
Be STARTED IN CITY
School Board Decides Friday on
Establishing These = First
Time Held Here Large
Numbers Expected.

For the first time in it's history.
Mishawaka will have vacation schools
this summer. the school board having
decided this on Friday. It is assured
that there will be sufficient pupils en-
rolled 20 warrant the board in adopt
ing such a policy. The matter has
been under consideration for some
time and was carefully studied before
definite action was taken The new
session will be commenced within
two weeks after the close of the reg
ular term and viii last for eight
weeks. There will be classes for half
a day during Monday, Tuesday, We'd
nesday. Thursday and Friday each
week.
The law provides that no one can
be excluded from becoming members
of the summer classes, so that there
viii be no limit 70 the number which
may enroll. The classes viii be OF
particular benefit % those whose edu-
cation has been retarded some Of
whom may make up a grade
The board IS now working on a plan
by which 10 expects TO get some idea
as TO the number that may avail them
selves OF the opportunity offered to
attend the summer classes. 1t will
then be enabled to know just how
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
HOW SHE ENDED
TEN YEARS Of
SKIN-TORTURE

oct IS. 1914;-'I had eczema on
my face for ten years. Little red pim-
pies formed in a small spot on my
chin and then spread all over my face
They itched and burned me awfully.
II was certainly embarrassing 10 me.
and 1 would not go amongst people.
tried almost every remedy and treat
ment that could be used for this trOu-
BILE. but nothing did me any good.
used Resinol Ointment and Resinol
Soap and was relieved in a day or
two. In one month I was cured. This
was six months ago and the trouble
has never (Signed) Mrs. Q.
c. Roberts. Weatherford. Okla. Every
druggist sells ResinOl Ointment and
Resinol Soap and doctors have pre-
scribed the Resinol treatment for
twenty years. -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
ENTERTAINS FOR
MISS PAULINE KAMM

A pretty social function was given
at the home of Mrs. Arthur A. Schel-
linger, S14 Lincoln Highway w, on
Thursday afternoon. The affair was
in honor of Miss Pauline Kamm. who
will be married TO AlOis SCHNEIDER,
May Il. The interior Of the residence
was attracuvely decorated with spring
flowers.
The chief features Of the afternoon
was 800, at which Mrs. Rudolph
Kamm was awarded the first favor,
while the second was secured by Miss
Hilda Schellinger The bride-to- be
was presented with a beautiful gift
a fine luncheon was served. Covers
were laid for IS. The table decOra-
tions were small mirrors with candle
sticks and candles and a miniature
bride and groom.
The out-Of-toWn guest was Mrs. f..
TOepp Of South Bend a sister TO the
bride-tO-be.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
GOOD GAME SCHEDULED
FOR B. BIS SATURDAY

The second practice game Of the
season for the Ball Band club will be
played Saturday afternoon at the
north side diamonds when the local
shoemakers will meet the Bronson
hall team Of NOtre Dame. A good
game is promised as the visiting team
IS one of the best at the school. The
defeat of the NOtre Dame team by the
Ball Bands last saturday has given
the students a feeling Of do or die
and a strong team will be represented.
The lineup for the Ball Bands Will
be practically the same as las Satur-
day. a few changes may be made
during the course of the nine inning
for the purpose of giving all Of the
team candidates a workout if possible.
The following is the lineup as Civ
en- by Manager Porter Friday morn
ing: Chandler. SIS; Allen. IF; Wilson.
2b; Philion, 10; Kelly. 3b; Bauerlein.
C; Murphy, CT; TrOwbridge, 10; Porter,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
CIVIC DEPARTMENT
DESIRE LAWNENTRIES
Interest Has Been Manifested
But More Names Are Needed
to Make Contest a Success
Last Appeal for Cleanup.

II is the desire Of the ladies OF the
Civics department OF the Mishawaka
Woman's club that more interest and
support be given the lawn contest
which is being conducted by that de-
partment- The contest last summer
was a success and it is hoped that the
plan will prove profitable again this
year. Considerable interest has al
ready been shown. but the entry list
is still lacking contestants in the va
rlous wards. Good prizes have been
offered in each ward for the best
lawns. IL is also the desire of the
ladies thatthe money prizes are not
the only inducement for good lawns
but that the civic pride which should
prevail be also an attraction for well
kept gardens and lawns.
For a contest in each ward, . en-
tries are required. Those wishing to
enter the contest are urged 10 give
their names at once to Mrs. j. w. Kel-
ler Home phone 1875, or Mrs. J. w.
Russell, Home phone 500 or Bell
phone 100. The entries will close the
latter part of this month.
The prizes in each ward are as fol-
lows: First, SIP; second, IS; third, Sc,
and fourth 81.
Cleanup Week Begins Monday.
a last appeal to the citizens of
Mishawaka is also made by the Civics
department for assistance and coop
Grafton the first three days, Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday OF next week,
to thoroughly clean up the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
THIEF TRIES TO ROB
CHURCH POOR BOX
Attempt to Secure Funds from st
Hedwige's Is Futile Because of
Wire Connected with Residence.

An attempt was made at $50
o'clock Thursday night TO rob the
poor box" at the st. Hedwige Polish
Catholic church, Scott and Napier SITS.
The box is located just inside Of the
entrance TO the church and is used to
contain donations for the poor. The
man who sought to carry il away had
used a screw driver and had gotten
the box loose from the wall when the
movement of the box caused an alarm
70 be sent to the pastors residence,
which was connected with the box by
means of an electric wire.
The thief discovered that his pres
ence was known in time to evade the
pursuers, who chased him for some
distance down the street The box,
with a small amount Of money was
saved by the timely warning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
BUILDING OPERATIONS
CONTINUE TO ADVANCE

Building operations in Mishawaka
continue TO advance according 10 the
permits issued from the offices of the
city clerk. II is predicted that build
ing operations, not including the I'M
provements 70 the Mishawaka Wooden
company, Will far exceed all past
years.
Thursday morning a permit was IS
sued TO Peter Shoemaker for VII
liam Bessinger for the construction OF
a frame residence two stories high on
Clay St, 24X2e. The estimated cost
is placed at $1,000 Another permit
was also issued TO Mr.. Shoemaker for
August DeGroote for the construction
of two story frame residence on w.
Joseph ST.. 2Sx2S TO cost in the Nigh
borhood of $4,000.
permit was also taken out by u.
II. Snyder for the construction of a
club house en- W. Seventh St, 35X35 TO
cost about 500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
TWO MORE OF FAMILY
ILL WITH SMALLPOX

City Health officer II. z. Strubbe
Friday morning ordered a guard
placed at the residence of NJ. A. Pan
cake Of SIG Lincoln way E., which has
been placed under quarantine for
smallpox. Mr.. Pancake, who has been
afflicted with the disease for about
two weeks, is considerably improved,
but ii was stated Friday that his two
daughters, Mae and Thelma Pancake,
have been taken i'll. Reports from the
residence are that their condition is
not serious. The guard is placed at
the residence to keep school children
from running on the lawn and play
ing about the premises.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
SEEKS TO END STRIKE
Representative of American Fedora
ton Arrives in Chicago.

CHICAGO. May Thomas ]. Will
Iams. president Of the building trades
department OF the American Fedora
ton Of Labor, arrived in Chicago to-
day 20 take hand in adjusting the
differences between the employers and
the carpenters. 900 OF whom are on
strike. Another object of his visit
here is 10 help bring about a settle
ment Of the dispute between structural
iron workers and other building
laboreTs which threatens 90 cause a
strike Of $4,000 other building trades
workmen-
The arbitration board which is try
ing 10 reach an agreement on the car
penters' demands for an Increase from
So 10 70 cents an hour in wages, re-
sumed its sessions today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
BALL BANDS MAY PLAY
L0GANSP0RT PLAYERS

A good game of baseball is almost
promised Mishawaka fans for next
Saturday afternoon at the north SIDE
ball park between the Ball Band cluD
and an Independent team OF Logans-
port, Ind. Word was received Thurs
day from LOganspOrt asking a date
but a guarantee was required. Inc
LOganspOrt manager stated in his let
ter, I'VE have one Of the best indie
pendent teams in this state, made up
mostly of minor league players"
With the practice and the expert
ence of last Saturday the local team
can put up some fine ball, and if the
game is scheduled, a good contest
is assured. The lineup for this week
has not yet been decided on by Man
agcr Porter for the Pail Bands.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
TO HAVE "MOTHERS'
DAY" CELEBRATION

Arrangements are being made by
the Spring Camp, No. 1892, Royal
NeighbOrs of America. for an enter
tainment TO be given in Castle Hall,
Wednesday evening, May -. The af-
fair will be in celebration of Mothers
Day"
special program consisting of
songs, recitations and musical selec-
tons is being prepared by a commit
tee in charge. This entertainment will
be for the members Of the lodge.
After the rendition of the program
a fine luncheon will be served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
SOCIAL CENTER MEETS
Plans for Fourth Of July Celebration
and New Work Discussed.

The executive committee OF the
Bertrand Social center met at the
home Of Frank North Thursday night
and arranged the program for the
regular session on Thursday night.
May 10. A debate. orchestra music
and demonstrations by magician will
feature the program while a discus
sion Of plans for the Fourth OF July
celebration VIII take place
ON May %. the boys and men OF
the community viii assemble at the
school house 10 grade and beautify
the four-aCre school grounds. Dinner
viii be served by the women 20 tho
workmen. Next Sunday evening the
services viii be in charge or Miss
hazel Ashley. There viii be a debate
upon the subject. Music Has Accom-
plshed More Than Sermons"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
WEAVER GETS HEAVY FINE

James Weaver proprietor Of a negro
restaurant. was fined $50 and costs and
sentenced 10 30 days in jail I'm city
court Friday morning upon charges
of conducting a blind tiger en- his
place. Detectives Barnhart. Shirk and
Diver were state witnesses.
Viewers place was alleged 10 have
been fitted up with an electric bell
and wire attachment from an up
stairs door 10 a door leading into an
alley. BY opening the upstairs door,
the wire released spring lock on the
lower and the patrons were admitted.
Weaver was found guilty Of selling
on Sunday several weeks ago and
fined.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
TEAM INITIATES SIX

Member Of Crusade Lodge No. "A.
knights OF Pythias accompanied the
officers OF the lodge and the degree
team 10 Mishawaka Thursday night
when six candidates were initiated in
the third degree. The initiatory work
was put on by the South Bend team.
The Mishawaka lodge entertained
their guests with ice cream and cigars
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07

building permit was issued from
the offices Of the city clerk Friday
morning to Loyal Hunter for the re-
modelling of a barber shop and print
ing plant 16x1S on HomewoOd av. The
estimated cost is placed at $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
ENTERTAIN CIRCLE.

Mrs. Eugene ReplOgle, 614 Locust
St. assisted by Mrs. Elizabeth Nix and
Mrs. Frank Nix, entertained the MEM
bers of the St Mary's Sewing circle,
Thursday afternoon.
Progressive Pedro was the chief
feature of the afternoons entertain
ment and the favOrs were awarded to
Mrs. Scheibelhut and Mrs. Warren
Schroeder.
A fine luncheon was served by the
hostess. Covers we're laid for 30.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
WTLI NISTr IN CANADA.

Charles a. OstrOm, president of the
Beiger Furniture Co, leaves on a trip
to PeterbOrO and Toronto, Ont, Satur-
day, where he will visit with friends
and relations. Mr.. OstrOm is a native
of Peterboro. where several of his re-
lations reside. He will be gone sew
eral days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
NJ :. GEYER TAKEN Ill.

Mark s. Geyer. superintendent of
the money order division of the South
Bend postoffice. is confined 10 his
home. 2025 5. Michigan St, with ill
ness. He found il necessary 10 leave
his work on Tuesday and there has
been little change in his condition
since then.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
VISITING BROTHER.

Peter Conrad and his grandson have
arrived here from Wilson, Kas.. to visit
with the formers brother, Jacob Con-
rad, of Wyatt, who is i'll. Peter Con-
rad is a former resident Of this city,
having left here 35 years ago
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
CHANGE OF RESIDENCES.

Mr.. and Mrs. p. II. Page have moved
from 625 Lincoln Highway F., to 121
n West St
Mr.. and Mrs. Armstrong have
changed their residence from 713 Z.
Third st. to 819 Division st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
SCARLET FEVER QUARANTINE.

The residence Of Joseph Henig-
schmidt of 800 S. West St, was plac-
ed under scarlet fever quarantine by
Sanitary Strubbe Thursday morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07

appoint
If the demand is great IL may be
found necessary 10 open all the schools
under the Jurisdiction Of the board.
although il is felt it would be prefer
able 20 centralize them all at the high
schnol
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07


Frohman, the theatrical producer;
Charles Klein, a well-known
American playwright; 81 repre-
SentativeS of Canadian firms sup
plying England with war material
and at least 100 British reServistS
who were going home to join the
colorS.
Warned Travellers.
Just prior to the sailing of the
LuSitania, the German embassy
had warned persons against going
abroad, because of the dangers
from submarines and the follow
ing advertisement was inserted in
New York newspapers:
"NOtice-TravelerS ready to
embark the Atlantic voyage are
reminded that a state of war exists
between Germany and her allies
and Great Britain and her allies
that the zone of war includes the
waters adjacent to the British
Isles; that in accordance with
formal notice given by the I'M
peTial German government, YES
sells flying the flag of Great Brit
ain OF any of her allies are liable
to destruction and that travellers
sailing in the war zone on ships
of Great Britain or her allies do SO
at their own risk.
Imperial German Embassy,
Washington, d. c.,
April D. 1915"
The big Cunard greyhound was
commanded by Capt w. T. Turner of
the British royal navy reserve, with
Capt Andrews acting as his staff Of
fcer. Both were rated as the best
seamen in the transatlantic trade,
daring yet cautious.
Passengers Warned?
Just before the Lusitania pulled
away from her New York pier stew
ards reported that so passengers had
received anonymous kilograms warn
ing them to cancel their passage. At
the same time, il was said, mysterious
men, speaking with foreign accents.
had passed among the passengers.
warning them that a trip on the LUIS
itania meant death. Later it was de-
MED that any kilograms had been re-
ceived by passengers, but warnings
had been given in other ways.
Extraordinary precautions had been
taken by the Cunard line to prevent
German spies from getting on board
and 10 keep mysterious packages
which might contain explosives from
getting upon the ship.
Made to Identify Baggage.
Each passenger had to identify his
own baggage before the ship sailed
and all luggage was inspected. At
the last minute 1913 persons who had
booked passage for Europe from New
York on the Anchor liner Cameronia,
were placed on board the Lusitania,
the sailing of the Cameronia having
been cancelled.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07

ana cuts and bruises on the man
along with a disconnected story
he told, led the detectives to be-
ieve he is the man wanted.
CHICAGO May IA general
roundup OF all possible suspects was
ordered today by Police Chief Healey
on account OF the murder late yester-
day OF Mrs. Ella Coppersmith. wife of
a wealthy broker. and her two-year-
old son, John l. COppcrsmith. Jr.
When Chief Healey reached his desk
TO start the days work, three men had
been arrested as answering the de-
scripuon OF man seen in the neigh
bOrhoOd OF the Coppersmith home.
The chief ordered a squad of detec-
tiVeS TO make a general cleanup in
the hope Of getting the right man.
The police described the murder of
the woman and her baby as the most
fendish in Chicago's history. Mrs.
COppersmith's head had been crushed
with a hammer and her throat was cut
with a big butcher knife. The baby
was stabbed three times in the neck.
An open purse lay on the floor the
piano in the front room of the apart
ment had been moved and all the rugs
had been turned back as if in a hasty
search for valuables. The handbag
had contained between $50 and 500
was still there.
The crime was the work of some
degenerate or desperate lunatic." said
First Deputy Supt of Police Schuet-
tier today. 81 have never worked ON
more dendish, cruel murder than
this one"
The murder OF Mrs. COppersmith
was the eighth of a series of murders
Of women in their homes by supposed
lunatics in Chicago within less than
two years.
Get Suspect i'm EllShart.
The police were notified today that
a man was being held in Elkhart, Ind,
who answered the description of the
one wanted for the Staying Of Mrs.
Coppersmith and her baby son. The
man. the Elkhart police said. wore
clothing that was stained with some
thing that might be blood. and that
he admitted having stolen "A ride on a
Lake Shore train which left Chicago
for Elkhart last night. He gave his
name as John Gordon. He had S2.S5
in his pockets. Sergt. GOggins was
ordered to go at once 10 Elkhart to
bring the prisoner TO Chicago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
DANCE AT CASTLE HAIL TONIGHT

The GlrIs' Athletic club OF the Mish-
awake Wooden Manufacturing com
pany VIII give a dancing party this
evening in Castle hall. Snyder's or
chestra will furnish the music.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
CONFINED TO HOME.

Miss Susie Knightlinger of 129 w.
Third St, is confined to her home with
a Slight illness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
VISITING AT PURDUE.

Clarence Kamm, Lincoln Highway,
is visiting with friends at the Purdue
university.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07

LAUNDRESS WANTED TO come to
home. Apply 903 Homewood av.
Home phone 534.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
DOLLAR DAY on WAISTS.
BrandOn-DurrelI @


Biggest values ever offered in new
chrisp waists at SI.00. ADV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
RECEIVERS FROM ILLNESS.
NnsHAwAKA CLASSIFIED.

Mrs. Herbert Harmon has recovere,
from a several days illness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
BROKERS' WIFE AND
CHILD ARE MURDERED
Chicago Police Believe FiendiSh
Crime is Work of DeS-
perate LunatiC.

ELKHART, May John Cor
don, 40 years old, was taken back
TO Chicago this afternoon by two
Chicago detectives who are con-
fldent he Is the man who mar
dered Mrs. Coppersmith and her
twO-year-Old son. Bloody clothes
and cuts and bruises on the man
along with a disconnected story
he told, led the detectives to be-
lieVe he is the man wanted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07
GIANT SHIP ATTACKED
BY GERMAN SUBMARINE
NEAR lRElAND'S COAST

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07

this year join
this army Of con-
tented tire users.
1t IS by far the
largest army IN
FREEDOM Any
dealer viii sup
ply you tZ55D
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-07

Each passenger had 70 identity his
own baggage before the ship sailed
and all luggage was inspected. At
the last minute 1913 persons who had
booked passage for Europe from New
York on the Anchor liner Cameronia,
were placed on board the Lusitania.
the sailing of the Cameronia having
been cancelled.
The Detroit times., 1915-04-21
LAY IN MORGUE
FOR SEVEN YEARS

MUsKOGEE. okla. April H.
After lying unclaimed for seven
years in a local morgue. the body
OF Charles williams. a ranchman
Of San Antonio. Tex. has Just been
identified by his sister. Mrs. Henry
Mills. OF Caddo. Okla.
Mrs. Mills. who. had been trying
to ind her brother for seven years.
went to the undertaking establish.
ment with her 10-year-old son on a
forlorn hope and ut once the boy
exclaimed:
Mamma. that's Uncle Charlie"
A careful examination OF the body
proved that the boy was right.
The body was found IN the Katy
stockyards at Muskogee on the
night OF March %, 1908. There was
The Detroit times., 1915-04-21
Legislature Rushes to
Clear Calendar of
Remaining Work
RESORT MEASURE
is ACCEPTED
House Kills Another
Labor Bill, u
80 to 81

LANSING. April ao.--At the week
opening session In the senate last
right the legislative machinery
worked as n on balibearings in the
rush to clear the calendar OF all bills
on third reading.
Twenty-nine senators passed Is
bills. giving six appropriation bills
immediate effect. and laid nine over
for the day. There were Is house
bills In the list. all passing except
two which were amended and will.
therefore. be sent back TO the house
for concurrence In the senate's &C.
ton.
Six new bills were introduced not.
withstanding the fact that unless the
time for adjournment IL extended
from April 20. the date set by the
senate but not yet accepted by the
house. there is no chance to pass
them.
Senator Gansser wants 10 protect
the nsh In Saginaw bay while Sen
ator Wood desires TO make changes
In the banking laws. Senator Nc.
Phillips offered m exact duplicate
for the Hilsendeeen mediation and
arbitration bin now held up In the
house ways and means committee
after having passed the senate. with
Senator Straight asking that the
laws governing the works Of boards
OF supervisors be changed TO add to
their dntles.
The Wood bill 10 tar chautfeurs
fnd owners Of automobiles wns laid
over because OF the absence OF Sen.
ator Hanley. 10 supplant the Newell
Smith automobile horsepower and
tonnage tar bill. now In the senate.
having passed the house.
Senator Damon came near precip-
hdtiHga row when he offered an
AMENDMENT TO The Hilsendesen loan
The Detroit times., 1915-04-21
o. C. LINSDAY,
VETERAN COP,
TO QUIT FORCE

Inspector Owen c. Linsday. ap.
pointed a patrolman on the force
May 1, 1882. will retire July 1, hav.
ing filed his request for retirement
with supt John B. Downey. Tuesday
morning
The appropriation for one of the
inspectors was cut out. and the In.
spectorship left by Inspector Lins-
da! will not be filled. He. with In
spector Jabin o. Fenton. was assign.
ed to the eastern district Of Detroit,
wien precinct captains were abol.
ished, and the captains made inspect.
ors.
Inspector James sprott will take
up the duties OF the eastern district,
in addition to special work In the
central district.
Inspector Lindsay was born In
1859. He was made sergeant June
80. 1892, and remained IN the central
station for a time. also serving as
sergeant IN Trumbull and Grand
River stations. He was made lieu
tenant May 3, 1898 serving in that
rank In old Fremont station. Belle
Isle station. Grand River and Vine
wood stations. He was made cap
tain. Oct. /. 1915 and remained In
command OF vinewood precinct.
where he was In charge when made
inspector, Jan. I, 1915.