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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
COSTUMES ARE ATTACKED
Ask Damages i'm POstponcment of
City's Pageant.

VINCENNES, Ind. Dec. 81. - A
surprise was sprung here today.
when. the Nincennes centennial ex-
ecutive committee filed a suit against
Fritz Schoultz & Co. Of Chicago. as
the result of which all the costumes
used in the historical pageant, held
here Saturday, were attached by
Sheriff John Wolfe. The complaint
was filed by Mayor James NJ. House,
as an attorney. and alleges that as
the costumes were not shipped 10y
Schoultz & Co. so as 10 be here in
time for the parade on Friday. Dec.
10. the city, which had TO postpone
the event. has been damaged $4,000.
The plaintiffs bond for any dam
ages that might accrue was signed
by Edgar j. Julian. Thomas II
Adams, John l.. Kleymeyer, Elisha
Morgan. A. NJ Ford and Sol ALI
man. who constitute the executive
committee,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
WILL PROSECUTE LAND
SHARKS IN u. p. DEALS
Residents OF SchOOlcraft County to
Join State Authorities i'm
Hating Graft.

MANISTIQUE. Mich, Dec. 81
Residents of Schoolcraft county and
other sections of the upper peninsula
are planning to assist state authori-
ties who are endeavOring to stop the
operations Of land sharks who have
misrepresented lands in this section
and disposed of thousands OF acres
10 farmers all over the United States.
fund to prosecute the sharks" is
proposed.
Many Of the victims have come
here believing they had purchased
fertile land, only to find it worthless
for farming purposes. Some of them
arrived here virtually penniless. and
il is feared they will be thrown upon
the county as indigents.
The state domain commission and
land commissioners in the past have
sent out warnings of the dealing of
these land sharks. but they have
stopped the practice and a publicity
campaign has been suggested.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
WOMAN BADLY INJURED
IN MOTOR CAR COLLISION
Mary L.. Harrison Taken to Metho-
dist Hospital at Indianapolis
After Smash-up.

INDIANAPOLIS Ind, Dec. I'll
Mary E Harrison, 1880 Boulevard
pl, was injured painfully when an
automobile in which she was riding
was in collision with a car driven
by Clayton Burnett, chauffeur for
Charles J. Murphy, a member of the
public service commission. The &C
cident occurred at North and Merid-
ian SITS. Each driver in inclined to
blame the other for the collision.
Miss Harrison was taken to the
Methodist hospital, where il was
said her injuries consisted of bruises
and were painful.
Miss Harrison was riding with
Norman B. Berry, 1880 Boulevard pl.
The Berry automobile was headed
southwark in Meridian st. At North
st. the big Murphy machine turned
out of North St, and it is said, d.
rectly into the path of the lighter
Berry car. The two machines
crashed together. Miss Harrison was
thrown from her seat.
Burnett said he slowed down for
the Meridian st. crossing as he ap-
preached from the east. He assert
ed he thought there was time TO get
across and started again. His car
was picking up speed and was almost
across when the Berry machine
struck his car, he added.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
INDIANA AND MICHIGAN STATE HAPPENINGS
CLAIMS NEGRO STOLE
SAME TURKEY TWICE.

ANDERSON, Ind, Dec. I'll
BY having 10 forego turkey on
Sunday because the turkey was
stolen, W. A Kittinger. a lawyer
here, may be able TO have turkey
on Christmas. II all depends on
whether the police Will be
through with the bird in time.
Just now the turkey is held as
Exhibit A by the police and Bert
Callahan, local hOstler, is
charged with petit larceny.
The police accuse Callahan of
stealing the turkey from Kittin-
ger. then selling the bird TO Harry
Finney. a poOlroOm operator, and
soon afterward stealing the same
turkey from Finney 1t is alleged
that Callahan was trying to sell
it 10 another man when he was
arrested.
Callahan is now in Jail and the
turkey is in a coop.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
THIS BUM PROVES A
DISGRACE TO CALLING
Stole Shoes From Brother,
Money From BenefaCtOr
and Lands at Penal Farm.

GARY. Ind, Dec. 21.-Honestly
the man who steals candy from the
baby. takes pennies out OF the mis-
sionary box or picks his grand
mothers pocket is a saint compared
with Jim Kilgore.
jim is just a plain, ordinary.
every day bum. but he is a disgrace
70 the profession.
Another hobo. trusting him. be-
came his partner. and the two
Of them rustled a dime which they
proceeded to spend for two glasses
of beer. The unsuspecting bum went
to sleep and when he awoke he
found that Jim had stolen his shoes
which were pretty good ones as
hoboes' shoes go. Naturally the
wronged knight OF the road got mad
and colled on the police. so they all
went out looking for him.
When they discovered him he was
delightfully."- picked He had met a
real benefactor who had taken him
20 a restaurant and bought him a
meal and then invited him into a
saloon TO have a drink. While stand
ing beside the philanthropist at the
bar Jim extracted 1915 from his
pocket. thanked his benefactor for
the good feed and hurried away to
spend the money. Between the test
imOny of the benefactor and the un-
suspecting, shoeless hobo, Kilgore
was fined SIS and sentenced to 80
days on the penal farm by Judge
Dunn this morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
CHEWING GUM WARNING
GIVEN BY COMMISSIONERS.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 21.-Dr.
John y. Hurry. state health com
missioner. added unpopularity 10
another custom Of youth. when
ne gave out the following record
OF disease contagion. sent 10 the
state board Of health by Fl. Vi.
Arthur a city health officer at
Hazleton. Ind:
"P. S-The following case
shows that the germs Of disease
may remain in the mouth and
throat OF a person long after
they have recovered
Mary r. 3 . years old. had
scarlet fever. and was quaran-
tined oct. Is and released Nov.
G.. apparently well. Nov. % she
took "a piece of chewing gum
from her mouth and gave it TO
her niece. three years old, who
developed scarlet fever Nov.
30
There's only one answer" DR..
Hurry commented. Leave ii be-
hind your ear"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
SHIELDS TO RETIRE
Head of Democratic Committee to
Quit Because OF Business.

DETROIT. Mich, Dec 21. - Ed
mund c. Shields, chairman of the
democratic state central committee
announced that he will not head the
committee again but will retire from
the craftsmanship before beginning
OF the 1916 campaign.
The demand Of private affairs is
given as the reason for his retire
ment from active politics.
He remained as chairman OF the
committee in 1914 at the request of
Gov Ferris and other democratic
leaders. il is claimed. The selection
Of a successor TO him confronts the
democrats with a problem. the sit
uation of which will be all the more
important if Gov Ferris becomes a
candidate for a third term.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
PROFIT IN POLE CATS
Trappers Are Having Good Luck in
Skunk Hunting.

HASTINGS. Mich, Dec. 2i-Trap-
pers are having unusually good luck
in catching skunk, which are very
plentiful this year. owing to the fact
that low prices paid for fur last sea-
son discouraged the trappers, thus
giving the fur-bearers an oppOr-
tunity to propagate.
Charles Farlee OF Woodland made
a record catch of 1 5 polecats in one
den, receiving $50 for the pelts
Harry Waters received s2S for II
animals, which he took from one
hole, and Ernest Todd received $25
for nine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
DEATH FOLLOWS JOKE
Flint Man Angercd When Grease il
Put on Tools.

FLINT. Mich. Dec q. - John
Lipka. 40 years old. a Pole. has been
arrested as a result OF the death of
Joseph Bolient. 40 years old. "A Hun
garian. who died in the hospital OF a
fractured skull. alleged 10 have been
caused 10y an assa ult with an iron
tool in the hands OF Lipka.
Both were employed in an auto
mobile factory. and the alleged at
tack is reported TO have taken place
following "a practical joke played in
the factory. when grease was placed
ON the handle of Lipka's tools
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
KIDNAPPING Is ALLEGED
Father Is Accused OF Making Daugh.
ter Drunk.

VINCENNES. Ind. Dec. I'll
Thomas Hobbs was arrested here
charged with kidnapping his 14-year-
old daughter Margaret. Hobbs and
his wife were divorced in the Law
renee county Cllinois) circuit court
three years ago. the custody of the
children being given to the mother.
one day last week Hobbs. who has
been living here. went TO Lawrence
Vile to attend a dance. His former
wife and daughter were also among
the guests. Hobbs is alleged TO have
given his daughter whisky and while
she was under the influence Of il
brought her TO this city. Hobbs was
taken 10 Lawrenceville.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
WILSON PRAISES BOY
Sends Paper With Engagement An
nOuncCmcnt to President.

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. Dec 21.
+. Fitzgerald. Il years old.
who prints a small weekly news
paper. known as the lei Weekly,
with a lead pencil. during his leis-
ure moments, mailed a copy to
Pres't Wilson, with the announce
ment of his engagement on the front
page OF his little sheet Young
Fitzgerald has received a photograph
and a letter from Pres't Wilson,
complimenting him on his paper.
The paper is believed 10 be the only
one in the world printed with a lead
pencil.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
AUSTRIAN is RELEASED
Struggled informed Prisoners From
Canada To L. :.

SAULT STE. MARIE. Mich. Dec
21.-\iles MOrtensen. AustrO-Can-
adian, living on "a farm a few miles
above Sault Ste. Marie. ont. was
released from Chippewa county jail
after serving four and half months
for smuggling Canadian informed
Austrians into the United States.
Mortensen left this city immediately
Cor 500. ont. and upon arrival here
was arrested on a Charge of high
treasoR-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21

Save money by trading with Cleis
& CO.. jewelers.. and O. ". Schaff-
ner. Aluminium Ware and Electrical
SUPPLIES. 134 y. Michigan ST Low
Rent, prices right.-AdvL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21

The funeral service for w. A. Nc
Collum. the engineer who was fatally
scalded in Chicago last Thursday.
were made more brief than usual by
Rev. c. NJ. Herrick of the Presby-
terrain church. because of the con
dition of Mrs McCollum. The ser
vices were held at the home. 70l
Ninth St. yesterday. Mrs. McCollum,
an invalid because of heart disease.
tainted when she was carried into
the room TO take the final view Of
the body OF her husband, and il was
necessary 10 summon "A physician TO
restore her to consciousness. Among
the attendants at the funeral were
railroad officials from ErgleW God,
Collinswood and Toledo.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
FINDS ELKHART WATER
IN GOOD CONDITION.
Food Commissioners Makes
Test After Complaints;
Says No Danger.

ELKHART. Dec. 21.-"This water
Is in q satisfactory condition at pres
snt." said H. r. Barnard. state food
commissioner, after testing sample
Of city water sent him by Sanitary
Inspector j. G.. stephens. after com
plants had been made 10 him.
Mr.. stephens said Monday that ne
would forward other samples 10 In
Gianapolis as soon as the proper
containers arrived frOm the state
board OF health. IT believe that the
water IS all right but as 7 want 10 be
certain. / will forward samples from
different parts of the city" explain
% Mr. stephens
Mr. Barnard's analysis was as
follows.
Odor. slight. turbidity. slight: free
ammonia, none; albuminoid ammo
mia. 00S0: hardness. 22.2; colon ba-
cilH absent gas formers. absent.
The colon bacilh are the ones that
render water dangerous. but the
chemist found them absent from the
water.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21

Levi Smith OF Osaeola is dead OF
an illness due TO paralysis
Mr.. Smith was born i'm Union
township on sept. g. 1919 His faith
er i'm an early day owned the greater
portion of what is now VOLTS addi-
ton 10 this city. going later to near
Dunlaps. where Levi Marion smith
lived until nine years ago, when he
sold his farm there and moved TO
Oscvola, where he lived a retired
life.
While farming near puniays Mr..
smith became raiser Of blooded
stock. He was always AN ardent re-
publican. never missing a party eau
Gus or convention when able TO at
tend these gatherings, and after he
moved TO OsceOla he was chosen
president of the Mckinley club at
that place
Surviving Mr.. smith are his wife.
Mary r. smith. two daughters, Mrs
Albert Shekels of this city and Mrs.
oliver Rogers of Osceola; two sis
tiers. Mrs. p. ]. Yoder of this city,
and Mrs. Lovina Niblett of Idaho4
and brother. Perry smith. who is
in Colorado. but has not been heard
from recently. Five grandchildren
are living. Mr.. Smith was a membe
of the Methodist church at OsceOla.
The case Of ". J. GrOnert against
&. G.. Conn for commissions and an
accounting, and in which $4,000 is
demanded. which was set for Mon
CAV before Special Commissioner L.
A. Dausman. was continued 10 Jan. 4.
col. conn has not returned from cal
ifornia.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-02-14

At that time the soldiers stationed in the southern part of the state owing to the troublesome Apaches, were gar riSoHed al Fort Thomas, near the In- dian Springs These springs, which were then part of the public domain. offered an opening for young James. ." and he figured where he could make some ready cash. Building a sort of shanty. from logs and brush. over the main spring, and forming bath house. Mir. Lamb went to the Fort, and being acquainted with the soldiers told them of his plan. This was just what ths yoys wanted. and |, proved to be a paying proposition. James. then did q lend office business with the soldiers. at 5O cents bath. But about that time Tombstone began 60 loom to the iron, and the cal! of a more active life caused James to give up his holdings there and ne moved to the palmy old camp. where he has made his residence ever ,ince.
 MT Lamb is one of the "Rp itsph's' oldest subscribers He dropped in to enew his subscription the other other day, and when asked regarding the old times here, when the paper was st arted NIT. Lamb. becoming reminiscent. said
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-02-14
From Thursday's Daily.
Unusual Wind Storm

Tombstone was visited last night and part of today hy an unusually strong winG accompanied hy a heavy dust and light rair. Ard as result oi tht constant blowing last nisbt and today much damage is reported about the Old Camp In the eastern part of town several adobe walls, which have been weakened by the rains. toppled over, but without fu ther damage The old cold storage building between 7th and sth is minus the east Sall whIl, the corner of inc La Rita hotel. in the rear oi the "prospectoT office is on the verge of collapse The wind was oi such velocity that trees. >igns. and even the shingles of some Of the old houses were ripped from thc.r moorings. Par ticularly among the trees that went down 10 defeat from the Nor easter. is noted the ancient Box Elder in the cornor of the English Cottage. now oc- cupied by County Recorder Owen F.. Murphy and wife This old evergreen has withstood the winds for the pssl score of years. and visitors. as well ss many el the old timers of the city vii! regret the fall of the old land mark | For this morning il gave way and Wa. | uprooted Several awnings in the bus ness district were weakened This i, something unusual for Tombstone. ana even under the circumstances We note that the Court House ia still intact. despite the allegations oi Hon. Chas ! I. Francis III the legislature that the building is liable to fall down at any tsH4O and kiil all he good democIa tic officials; and as 10 being unsanitsry VI
 would refer our oratartcal friend to our streets. They arc as clean as a whistle
 proving that MT Wind Is some street sweeper himself. although he is not or the regular white wing force under th, supervision of Chiei oi Police Bravin
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-02-14
Early Pioneer
Lamb

Mir Lamb me to Arizona in '1S with his parents. and they hTst settleu near what is now the famous Indian Hot Springs, in Graham county While merely a boy. and enduring the tribu lations of pioneer life. MT Lamb. to- gether with his his father had all they could do to keep together a small herd pf cattle. and to scratch out living at the exceedingly low price of cattle in ihnse hnrs
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-02-14
All hea0y for the
 Big Benefit Dance

The Ladies c. 5. Pa uls Guild Epis- copal church are today making the final preparations for the big ball at Gage Hal! ;u bc riycn Tuesday the lGth Ali has been attended to for the occasion. and ,h. ladies promise something diff ferent than has heretofore been given to the Tombstone dance-loving public. Supper is to be served beginning a; , o'clock Tuesday evening at the old National Restaurant building. with Boston Baked Beans and brown bread as feature. and no doubt they will go like hot cakes.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-02-14
Some Unknown History

Yes, I remember distinctly the rai6 s of old Chief Cochise and Geronimo, but I'll wager there isn't one in hun dred people that can tell you what irove these redskins to the warpath 1t was told, at the time they took the mur derous trail. killing all white men n their path, that the Indian agents. who had been stationed al San Carlos 6y the government. were d. rectly re sponsible for the Indians becoming un manageable. The government. fur nished provisions by the trainload of prairie schooners for the redskins, but Instead of distributing these provision among the Indians, poor in land. cattle. and everything, which had been taken from them, the agents would take the provisions by the wasonload from the reservation and ship them to the vari- ous mining camps and dispose of them for cash The Indian would have to either go hungry or get out and dig. and that wasn't an easy graft in those days, and 1t was no wonder that the Indians did finally yield to their savage instinct, and take to the warpath, with a bitter hatred toward the whites.
 I tell you 1t was an awful thing for the white people. and especially the settlers who were scraping to make a living, to have their cattle run eff and their homes burned. and nine times out of ten entire families were murdered. The troops were powerless to do any thing for long time, but finally after several years of murderous assaults the savage Apache was subdued. And, you ask, could this have been averted , say yes, If the redskin had been lief, alone end no, robbed left and right. ] am not defending the Indians for as say they are treacherous lot, but had the government agents treated them half square not so many of the white race would have met death at thei hands.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-02-14
crookedness Never Proven

But I guess I'm telling you too much" added the old pioneer, land won't mention any names, but l know several of the agents who were accused of this by the whites. However. it never was proven on them. and it goes on through history, mystery still, to many, why the cunning Apache, head ed by the blood-thirsty chief Geroni- mo. and willy Chief Cochise, who held the Stronghold which now bears his name, took to the bow and arrow, the
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-02-14
"onee ot o9lecTloN UNDER ACT or coMoRees APPROVED
 JUNE a fefe.
onltsd otasss Land ofvies st phesnix,
 Arlxona.
State ef Arizona.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:


 Notice IS hereby given that the State of Arizona has filed in this office its Grant Selections. Lists Nos l2l and i22. Serial Nos. 02S467 and O2646s respectively, applying to select for the benefit of payment of bonds and ac- crued interest thereon of Marcopa. Pima. Yavspai and Coconino counties the following described lands. to wit List No. l2l. Serial 026467-In T is S. R. B E.: SE1.. Sec. 25 In T l9 S. R. 24 E.: Lot ?. SEk. Sec '; all of Sections s. l7. 20. and %: Lots and ?. E. F. Sec. IS; Lots and ?. E12. Sec ls; W13 VII. NEA. EL5 SEk. Sec, 2l: SwA. Sec. 2; NIa SEA-. NWA, Sec. P: NEA. WIZ NWh. NWh SWk. Sec. 2s; Lots and ?. E1a. Sec 90; Lots and ?. E17. Sec. 3l; VI. NEk.. SEh NEk. E12 NWA. SWh N1s SEA. SwA SEh. Sec B; SWI NWk. NWA SwA. Sec. S4 In T 20 S. R. g E.; VII. Sec. B.
 List No. l22. Serial O2646s-In T 20 S.. R. 24 E.: all of Sections 5. s Lots and 2. SIa NEk. Ek SEA Sec. 6. NEh NEh. See. :: E13 SwA Sec 2l: NIs SEA. SWh SEL4. Sec B: Swh. Sec. 24: SWA SWA. Sec 25; WIZ NEh4. SE14. Sec. 26; NWl4 Sec 2s; E12 NEh. SWA NEA. Sec 29; E12 NEL. Sec. 34: S12. Sec. 35.
 (All in C. & s. K. M
 During the five wteks period of pub hcation of this notice. ore any tin, thereafter. and before final approv. and certifcation. this office will recei V protests or contests as to any of th tracts applied for. and transmit th same to the General Land Office.
 Dated at Phoenix. Arizona. Januar IA. 1915.
 THOMAS F. WEEDIN,
 Registe- |. s. Land Office
 JOHN J. BIRDNO.
 Receiver L. s. Land Office Date of first publication, Jan. 2i 1915.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-02-14
Coffee Sale Soon

The five day sale of Folgers Golden Gate Coffee at Wolcott's begins next Monday. The coupon which has been running daily in these columns. affords a good chance for TomOsroni,es to take advantage of this offer Considerable reduction Is offered when accompanied oy coupon. and indications are that many housewives will take advantage of the sale which lasts only five days, rom February 18th to the 20th in. lius.ye,
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-02-14

MT and Mrs. C W Hicks motored 10 Douglas this morning 10 visit Mir and Mrs. William Hicks and the grandson, Mir. and Mrs Hicks, ST returned this evening Bill is now located at Doug las from Santa Fe. N NJ, with tte Hood and Bledsoe auto house as chief book kkee per-Ore
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-02-14
Repairing Damages

All damage done by the recent floods of the Santa Cruz is berng repaired by the Tucson Farms Company. and with in a short time everything will be as before the unexpected floods. with the exception that the underground sources of water supply are better than at any time since the farms company com menced its work
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-02-14
Back Again

Johnny Stone. the well known ton . sorial artist returned to Tombstone yes teTday from trip to several parts of the state. Mr. Stone says he IS glad to get back to the Old Camp and hat sle is showing up just as well as any in the state. He has again taken a posi- tion with Mir Stewart at the Turquoise 5 fber Shop
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-02-14
Consul at Tucson

Baldomero Armada. formerly of southern Sonora. is the new Carranza consul at Tucson, and received tele- graphic news of his appointment from Provisional President Carranza. He succeeds Miguel de Negri. whose death took place Sunday.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-02-14
Tombstone Pioneer
 Tells of Early Days

Possibly few people in Cochise coun- ty who have resided here since the palmy days, and through the Indian raids, can relate stories of Indian troubles. as can one of Tombstone $ oldest pioneers. no other than James A. Lamb
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-02-14
Back to 0isbee

County Engineer J ( Ryan, and assistant J. NJ Kimmell. returned to their home at Bisbee today after uav- ing spent part oi today at Benson on road matters
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-02-14
From Shelter City

Superior Judge A. C Lockwood is expected to return home this evening from Douglas, where he went on brief official visit