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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-15

A. b. Beason repairs to br tools 4.4O
j. S. Dennis drayage br.
material go hay for br.
team 12.l5 .. 1878
ANA Const. Co. paint and
hardware for bridges as
per contract ....... 1929
d. e. Smith, horse for bridge
team ............... 1850
Daniel Brandstrat e. claimed
1880 for keep bridge team
at Extra allowed 1920
On motion claims ON the
Road fund were allowed as
follows.
Mike Simmerson damage toll
and by travel 1000 hauling
drag to Extra 200 ~ 90
Chris N. Kirk repairs to
GLAND Hy sec 1 .......... 100
j. S. Dennis repairs to tools
otols 1.50 drayage on material
wv Z,lO
Edmund Bruhn emergency re-
pairs w A Hy .... 400
Lana Const Co. culvert ma
peflal 1919 ............. S7.76
John Nailor clearing roadway
w A Hy Sec U 1915 sec t
i.oV '...... ............. 1925
Nels Beck repairs to road
grader OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. S.65
B. NJ Grose repairs to road
grader 400
Roscoe S Miller dragging Aud
ubon and Dedbam Hy sec
"A y - ................ 14.OO
VIM. Deist shoveling snow
O'land Hy Sec T 3.75 Audu-
bon and Ross Hy Sec
A $50 ............... 6.25
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-15
Harrisburg Pa.

Harrisburg Pa. - Governor Brum
baugh has admitted that his probe
Of the expense accounts filed by
the legislators recently elected has
failed to show and contributions
which would obligate the men to
liquor interests. He also Rnnounc-
ed that he had been unable to find
at the capitol any expense account
of liquor interests or organizations
for campaign purposes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-15

Orrin G. Colee grader work
l.5O filling at culverts $50
Hamlin and G Hy Sec H 100
Orrin G Cole,3 filling at Gull
verts Sec l Hamlin and
Greeley Hy Observation-Disclosures. 1926.
On 1aotion Board adjourned to
meet again at One O'Clock p. M.
Ore o'clock P. M. Board met
pursuant 10 adjournment, members
all present.
On motion claims on the County
Fud were allowed as follows.
H. A. PARROT carpenter
work at &C. farm 80. $ 1910
Chas. suaherg Sheriff postage 500
R. f, Clark session 5000 mill
cage ESQ Committee 1900
mileage 90 $3.50
F.. f. johnson session 5000
mileage 40 Committee 1900
mileage $50 .... 1890
b j. Black session 5000 mil
cage $50 committee 500
mileage 20 45 IS
On motion the Board adjourned
to meet April IS, 1915.
R. P. Clark Chm.
Board Supervisors.
Attest H. A. NorthIup,
County Auditor,
Elkhart Ind.-Twenty nine years
ago thief stole a new pair of trou-
sers from j. S. Bannimam. Last
week THE pants" were returned by
parcel post. Mr.. Banniman is wear
ing the breeches, which have mean
while turned from black to green.
There is no clue to the conscience
stricken thief.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-15
Auditors Office.

idi SESSION. DIS required by law at
8 O'Clock A. M. members present,
r. P. Clark Chm, E. F. johnson,
| B. j. Black.
Minutes of last meeting read and
approved.
Minutes during vacation of the
Board read and approved.
On motion claims on the County
Fund were allowed as follows.
Audubon Republi can Board
Proceedings ..... SPLASH
Audubon Republican Miscel-
laneous printing and sup
plleS ........... 81 so
Audubon Co. Journal Miscel-
laneous printing and sup
plleS ..... 20. 30
Audubon Co. Journal Board
Proceedings ... 214.23
Audubon Advocate Board
Proceedings ......... 21453
Audubon Advocate Bar
Uocket ......... 5000
Audubon Advocate Financial
Report 1914 ......... $3.50
Audubon Advocate Miscel-
laneous printing and sup
p4iee $40
a. A. Northup Auditor past
age 24.96, express 3.16
freight AS :....... 1851
Chhs S. White commission for
collecting Insane accts. 1913
"A. j. Leake slack for Co. home so
j. E. Griffith and Co. station
airy books and supplies for
offices ........... 1857
F. j. Becker M. D. operation
and treatment Mike Sim
merson (poor fund.- -. $50. 90
G. w. Preston groceries
for Co. home .... 1000
G. W. Preston oil for court
mouse LOO
d. ]. Conklin meals for jury 4.55
Carries Sutnberg, Sheriff
criminal expense $40 post
age 800 warrant LOO 49,. 1870
Clarice Oelke Recorder post
age S.25 expires IS / 81 miscl.
.15 ....... .s....... 9.91
j. H. Baker mdse for Co
nome t.....: l.35
VIM. j. Hamilton meals for
jury Feb. term 1915 ...... 1920
Joe DAVIS meat for Co home 5.35
b. F. Wilson blacksmithing
for Co. farm $500. . 265
Iowa telephone Co. tolls for
1st or. 1915 ... 1904
G. d. Forsbeck Co. Eng.
pcS age .... 6.75
Wolf Bros. Tent and Awning
Co. Awnings for court
mouse ....... " 90
James Ho'lenbeck We Urinary
services coul ty farm ..... 800
F. a. But1.iweg clothing for
county home 49,. ..... 2.60
On motion Board adjourn
ed to NEE. again at one o.
clock P. NJ.
One O'Clock P. M. Board
met pursuant to adjournment
members all present.
On motion the County AT
torney was ordered to em-
ploy j. M. Graham to assist
in the suits Of Tennigkeit
VS. Audubon County la. and
Mishler VS. Audubon Co. Iowa.
On miot'on claim on thes
County fund were allowed
as follows
Perki Bros Co. stationary
ard supplies fer County
OfmceIS ..... 37.l4
Acres B1ackmar and Co. sta
| tionary and supplies S.57
books 10000 ........ 114.57
Fidlar and Chambers claim
ed 27.S0 for stationary and
| supplies allowed -. -. $3.50
j. A. Graham Go. Atty. crimi-
NAL exp. 2.25 postage 500
com. on fines 1150 80. 1875
Matt Parrot and Sons Co.
stationary and supplies 44S9
| e. b. Bailey work and mater
ial papering at jail So. II 90
d. e. Soar harness and re-
pains for Co. farm ...... 3.15
HermaDsen and Some car
penter work at court house 1920
Christian Hansen clerk Oak
fled twp, .......... ..,... 200
Drace Sornson trustee Oak
field twp. 1855. ..... 200
N. P. Hoeghl trustee Oak
| field twp .......... zoo
| A. A. Nelson trustee Oak
ned twp. 200
H. o. Ferguson Reporter
Feb. term 1915 $500
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-15

Mrs. T. l.. Hansen Witness Q O5
On motion fees We're allowed
in the case State VS. H. G.
Leach as per Clerks certifi-
cate as follows
d. L.. Thomas Justice Peace %
Wesley Jay Constable 5000. $50
Charles sunberg Sheriff $500. / so
CLARK N'lson .............. loo
oelo fe'ersen witness ...... 4.2O
George Guide witness 400
John Madsen witness 1.95
oscar Jensen witness ....... 800
y. n. Wlloe witness ...... 1875
Frank Hudspath witness ...3.2O
II. H Carpenter witness 49,. go
Henry Sunberg juror LOO
Dick Nortlup juror ....... 90
VIM. Rucker juror 90
/ j. P. Woodland juror LOO
Harvey Maharg juror .... 100
VIM. Beason juror I 90
A. e. Hurd witness go
Robt. owen witness .... 1.45
Audubon Co Sh eriffs fees 2.40
oielhs cosls ............. 500
oeporte-s fees .............. 800
Jury fees -. 500
On motion fees We're allow
ed nm case S ate VS. Ethel Kate (
as per Transcript from Chas.
S. White ]. P.
Chas S. White Justice fees 80
On motion applications for
| refunds We're disposed of as
follows, -
Chris kienapfel claimed 1880
error in assessment NJ and
G allowed -. 1880
Chris Zebull claimed 200
error in assessment M and
.............. Rejected.
+. NJ Herndon claimed 14.74
error in assessment r E
allowed ........ 1474
G. p. Ferguson claimed LOO
error in assess ent Dog Rejected.
w. V. Roth claimed 800 error
in assessment Poll tax
Referred to City Clerk.
c. A. Turner claimed 800 err
ror in assess ment Poll tax
Referred to City Clerk.
Bers Ea on claimed 1910 err
ror in assessment R E
i SA1ION GU lS,4U
f. j. Schmidt claimed 25.12
error in assessment r E
1 dlloWed .......... rs 12
F. ). Schmidt ca med 400 err
ror in assessment M and
y allowed ............... 400
r. A. Ba es claimed $500 err
ror in ASSESSING MT M and
G allowed ............. $500
%. A. Bates claimed SO error
in assessment poll tax
allowed $50. 58
H. b. Williamson claimed 200
error in assessme dog Rejected.
Robert Rutherford claimed
1900 error in assessment
M and c a wed 5000. 1900
On mot on the Annual Re
ports Of the following JUS
tice of Peace We're approved.
A. H. Zinke Douglas twp.
| S. l.. lMulford Viola twp.
A. H. Edwards Dou glas twp.
BY mutual consent of the
parties thereto tie c-1.tract be-
tween Audubon County, La.
and the Midland Metal Manu-
featuring Co of Ottumwa la.
was amended by striking out
thu 200 fit. Of 4S inch corruga ed
pipe.
On mntion claims FIR
Boun.ies were allowed as follows.
Hans Madsen cash paid ~
H. G. Hoffman / adult wolf 2O.0O
| o. F. Armstrong; adult wolf 20. 90
On motion the following Bonds
were approved.
G. A. Petty blade grader contractor.
w. H. Bolton steward Co. home.
john Petersen Gle Hamlin twp.
VIM Power foreman wood bridges.
H.. b. Smi h blade grader contractor.
His being the date fixed for fiji
nal action i'm the matter of the
vacation of rod petitioned for
by G. Tfs Roed ct al the Board fool,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-15
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Mrs. knopp )poor fund.- 400
G. R. Osborn locals for Co.
supt. $4,000. 1900
Metropolitan Supply Co.
sttationaly and supplies 63.17
Metropolitan Supply Co.
books for Auditor and
Treasurer 1910
H. p. Hansen taking T.
Frost to Co. home )poor
fund( ............... 1925
Kimballton and Elkhorn Rec
ord blanks for Auditor 200
John Nelson burial baby
Bert McClain )poor fund.- 1900
Extra Drug Co. medicine Mrs.
Harrington 3.45 Chas Par
rot 800 )poor fund.- $40
Nels Hansen medicine Mrs.
Harrington 5.95 Mrs. Baum
gardner 1918 )poor fund 1910
Nels Hansen medicine Mrs.
Hardesty )pcor fund.- 4.20
Estate Nels Petersen rent for
Mrs. Hardhsty to 3-1-15
(poor fund.- 10 90
P. Ne'son coal for county
nome ............ 3S.40
A, NJ. Currier harness for Co.
farm A.. 20
Remington Typewriter Co.
Stationary for Co. Atty. 1885
Audubon Co. Journal supplies
for Auditor 49,. ..... 1850
H. o. Ferguson Reporter
Feb. term 1915 1000
H. B. Wilson Bailiff Feb.
term 1915 c. ]. ......... 200
M. E. Mortensen Treas. post
age 22.40 excg. HOG
miscl. 1856 ... 1871
O.. w. Eddy cobs for court
houEe ......... $50
Audubon Co. Electric Co.
meteor for Jail 700 lamps
| for court house Ito 5000. $40
Matt Parrot and sons Co.
supplies for Auditor ..... sos
D. j. Conklin meals for jury 42O
| Elkh orn Kmballton Lbr. Co.
coal for Hans Hansen
(poor fund.- 49,. ....... $50
Jens Kjagaard coal for Jens
Petersen (poor fund) 49,. 3.95
Burroughs Adding Mach Co.
attention to machine to
12-24-14 400
Frick Drug Co. typewriter
UlDDOuS IL 90
c and N w Ry for lease lot
to 3-24-16 500
Fred Christcffersen clerk
| Sharon twp. quarantine
| "orh ....... ...... ..... $50
Mae BlackT ey meals for jury 4.55
Omaha Print 'ng Co. supplies
fer Recorder ..... so
Zion Office Supply pens for
Auditor and treasurer 80. 200
A. b. Besson livery for B of S 200
Geo. N. Weighton veterinary
services Co. farm ... 500
Oelke Co. hardware for Co.
| farm ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 4.25
Mrs. Geo. G. Harris care of
Jens Weetergaard to
4-2315 claimed $500 al
lowed (poor fund.- 49,. 1900
Eben Ezer Mercy Institute
care Jens Westergaard
(poor fund) .... $50
johnson and Buck shpveling
board for CO. farm $780,. 200
j. F. McCort meat and kill
ing hogs for Co. home 2.15
On motion ella ms on the
Domes ic An NAL Fund were
| allowed as follows
F. T. Hale claimed $500 for
~ lambs killed allowed $500
Mrs. Conrad Miller claimed
500 for ducks and ]
goose k'l ed allowed 500
Chris A. Jorgers n claim
ed 1000 fer S eer Rejected
Mrs. l.. B. He. p claimed $500
for COW injured Rejected.
On motion the School Fund
loan Of Chi is j. Knudsen
was appro ed.
On molten tie Board ad-
journed to meet again at s
O'Clock A. M. Arnil 6, 1915.
Auditors o f:ae
Audubon Ia Agrl 6, 1915.
Board cf svHel2jscrs met at 8
o'elocl 4 n. IS reg adjournment OF
tie 9th irst. nnemts ers present r.. P.
Clark CHM, E. F. Johnson, B. j.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-04-15
Auditors O fl e

AuQltOfS ~ e
Audubon Ia A ri G, 1915.
Rn:.yd cf SVhe.2 jscrs met at 8
o'eloci; 4 n. IS Ter adjournment of
tie 9th irst. mend ers present r.. P.
Clark CHM, e. F. Johnson, b r.
Black.
Minutes Of the previous day read
and approved
On motion fees We're allowed in
the matter of State VS. Gerald ard
Gail Stoneking, dependent children.
as per certificate from r. NJ. Ras-
mussen Mayor Extra Iowa as follows
T. NJ Rasmussen Mayor fees $500
On motion fees We're allowed in
the matter of THE Insanity of John
Weiser as per certificate frim tie
CLERK Dist Court as follows.
F. M. Rice Clerk s525
Joe H. Ross Attorney ... 800
A. l.. Brooks Physician -. 800
Daniel Franklin Physician 800
Sam Milford Witness 265
Fees were allowed i'm the
case of Peter Rasmus Peter
sen Insane as per Clerks
certificate as follows,
f. NJ Rice Clerk 525
DIR. D. Franklin Physical 800
DR.. A. L. Brooks Physician 800
rs. G. Kerberg Attorney 80. 500
p. L. Hansen Witness ...... 2.O5
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-29
SITUATION IN STRIKE
REMAINS UNCHANGED
Affidavit Alleges Malfeasance and
MISUNDERSTANDING Laws
Not Enforced.

FORT WAYNE, Ind, Nov. %
Despite the fact that various peace
rumors were aflOat. the situation in
the street car strike remained un-
changed. With the coming To this
city of ]. lowering Jones Of Phila-
delphia, chairman Of the board OF
directors of the Fort Wayne and
Northern Indiana Traction Co. it
was reported about the city that the
strike would be settled.
The Cancellation committee named
by Gov Ralston met at 10 o'clock
yesterday morning but failed 10 ac-
complish anything, Chairman $. VI.
Foster said last night. The commit
tee. however. is not through and will
use its Offices when the occasion
again arises to try and bring about
a settlement OF the difficulties. This
was the decision of the committee
yesterday No meetings will be held
Monday unless something new de-
velops
The striking car men and other
uniOnists yesterday continued the
sale OF stock in the new auto bus
line proposition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-29
REAL HENLEY PROPOSED
Big Eastern Schools May be Repre-
scented i'm Race.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Nov. %
According to an official announce
ment last night it is the intention Of
rowing solons to arrange a real Hen
ley in which collegiate rowing SUI
premacy can be determined. Instead
Of having the various crews row in
different regattas the idea is TO hold
a championship event in which all
the crews will measure sweeps. As
il is now the American Henley
brings together the second crews.
the first crews being held in reserve
for Poughkeepsie and New London.
The contemplated innovation viii
be along the lines that prevail at the
English Henley. The decision TO
standardize rowing was reported at
the annual meeting Of the Intercol-
legiate Rowing association, which
was attended by representatives OF
Columbia. Cornell Princeton, Har-
ward, Pennsylvania, Yale and Navy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-29
MAC0MB WOMAN SAYS
HUBBY lNSULTED HELP
Mrs. Eliza +. Haines Alleges Hus-
band Dragged OF Behavior
With other Women.

MT. CLEMENS Mich, Nov. %
A divorce suit involving one of the
most prominent families in the coun-
ty, and making sensational charges
in the bill Of complaint. was filed
here. Mrs. Eliza F.. Haines alleges
that her husband, James NJ. Haines,
has been unfaithful. has insulted
women employed by the family, and
has openly Dragged among the neigh
bOrs of his behavior. The Haines
were married in Inlay City in 1887
and have two children. one son II
years old, and one daughter, II years
old. They lived at various times in
Lapeer Oakland and Macomb coun-
ties. The present home is near Ro-
chester. where Haines owns 400
acres Of farm land. partly in Ma
comb and partly in Oakland county.
and is alleged TO be worth about $685.
90 The final parting took place Nov.
16. The wife seeks custody OF the
daughter and her own share Of the
property.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-29
LAW is TO BE TESTED
Saginaw Opposes Clause i'm COmpen-
safiOn Act of Michigan.

LANSING. Mich. Nov. 29.-The
city of Saginaw takes the same po-
sition as regards the wOrkmens com
pensatiOn act as does the city of De-
troit, by cOntesting the right of the
law to compel municipality to come
within its restrictions willy-nilly
while il is optional with the indus
trial corporations.
Some time ago Detroit officials
contested a case where compensation
for the death of an employe had
been allowed on this ground. The
matter is now pending before the SUI
preme court
Friday Robert T. Holland. city at
torney OF Saginaw. filed an applica-
ton before the supreme court for
a certiOrari in the case Of Anna Belle
Conn. given compensation for the
death of a Saginaw city employe Mr.
Holland asks that a review be order
ed so that compensation in the Sag
NAV case may be held up pending a
decision in the Detroit case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-29
DISLIKE EASTERN TIME
People OF Detroit i'm Favor OF
Changing Back to Central.

DETROIT. Mich, Nov. 29.-De-
troit may return 10 Central standard
time
After six months trial of eastern
time, there is considerable sentiment
in favor of a return TO the old time.
An active campaign is now being
waged to influence the city council
20 rescind its action that made east
time official in the city
The back to-central-time propa-
gandists are working under the di-
rection of L. II. Hudson. who de-
clares that workingmen of the city
are almost unanimous IN desiring to
make the change. Petitions for the
return TO central time have been
signed by more than 10000 factory
workers, it is said.
In line with his campaign, Hudson
is displaying a letter from Norman
b. Conger weather forecaster at De-
troit, in which figures are cited TO
prove that there are actually more
hours Of daylight under central time
than under eastern, here. According
to Conger's statement there are Is
hours. SO minutes. more daylight
during the year under central time
than under eastern, with the WORK
day beginning at o'clock With a
work day starting at $40, he figures
there would be so hours. 50 minutes
more daylight in a year under the
old time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-29
ONE BIT OF PIE AND
HAIRCUT CAUSE WAR.

DETROIT. Mich. Nov. %. -
The trouble started when Joseph
Jnieskiewitz stole a piece OF pie
from Sam Tarnopalsky. Then
var was declared between two
.amilies living in the neighbor-
hood OF Alexander av. and Chene
81. And IL ended in police court.
Mrs. Tarnopalsky sent her boy
20 Onieskitwitz TO get his hair cut.
out refused 10 pay more than 1 8
cents The barber went to Tar
nopalsky's store, ordered a piece
Of pie and walked out without
paying for it. saying that he had
10 cents due him from Mrs. Tar
nopalsky
The storekeeper obtained a
warrant for the barber. charg-
ne simple larceny.
"As for YOU, SCHNEIDER" said
Justice Seller. you should be
fined $50 for contempt of court.
The question is. what right have
you 20 try 20 run this court?"
The case was dismissed after
The court had instructed the bar
Der 70 pay the storekeeper cents
for the pie.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-29
state TREASURY IS
PRACTICALLY EMPTY
Michigan Auditor-General Be-
IieveS That Cash May Last
Until Tax Time.

LANSING. Mich. Nov. %. - AL
though the state of Michigan is
practically broke" now and will be
in worse condition before the taxes
begin TO roll in after Jan. 1, Auditor
Gen. Fuller says he is not going to
borrow any money
Mr.. Fuller says no loan will be
needed. The balance in the treasury
Friday was but $4,000 and this
money will have TO hold out until
Jan. Is. Mr.. Fuller intends 10 hold
up small claims.
81 can make it, / am sure" said
Mr.. Fuller, by not paying some
smaller claims against the state.
There are many 81 and $3.50 claims
and similar small bills. which amount
TO considerable in the aggregate
These | am going 10 hold off until
the 18th of January when we should
have plenty of money. II will be
hard pulling but l am going through
without borrowing. The condition
we are now facing is the toughest we
have had since / have known any
thing about the auditor generals Of
\ fee"
Mr.. Fuller authorized the payment
| of 81 400 for the first lot of automo-
bile license plates for 1916. This is
the largest bill he has authorized
outside the ordinary run of expenses
/ for some time past. He called atten-
] tion to some of the results of the
! Newell Smith law heretofore over
Hooked.
Now there is another foolish law
J from the standpoint of the state
strong box" said Mr.. Fuller. THE
law authorizing a tax which | see is
estimated at $1,5OO.OOO. Not a cent
of that money goes into the general
fund. The states share all goes &c
the state highway fund. But don't
! forget that the general fund has tC
be the goat All money for the pur-
chase of license plates, Identification
cards and for the administration OF
the law, totaling $780, 900, comes out
Of the general fund. All comes OUT
and nothing comes in, as usual"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-29
SAY BOY is "HUGGER"
Lad If rears Old Accused of Kissing
Women OF Ann Arbor.

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Nov %. -
William Temple jr., 14-year-old son
Of Lucky Strike" Temple. a char
acter about town, is detained in jul
venile quarters pending his being
taken into custody following a series
Of escapades on the Jack 10 Hugger
type.
Miss Anna Macdonald. a trained
nurse, said she positively identified
young Temple as the youth who
grabbed her, pinioned her arms
threw her TO the ground. slapped her
face. and then walked off and left
her. This is only one OF series
of similar attacks that have been
causing terror for the past two
weeks. Sometimes the attacker kiss
ed them. one young woman. also a
nurse, said she believed Temple 10
be the young man who pinioned her
arms and kissed her 100 times. An
other nurse was recently choked al
most into insensSoility.
Temple. though less than 10 years
old. is as strong as a man. Two
student girls in the university com
planned recently Of having "a shawl
thrown about their heads, while
walking. After throwing them to
the pavement, the attacker ran.
Temple admits grabbing some
women. say the police. but denies
kissing them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-29
LURE OF FOOTLIGHTS
TOO STRONG FOR LEW
Former Eccentric indianapolis
Mayor to Appear i'm Farce.
Says He Can Stand IL.
Former

INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. 2o.-Lew
Shank, former mayor and vaudeville
star. while on his way to his farm
Saturday in his automobile. in which
he was hauling a crate of chickens.
two goats, colOred man and his
famous dog Tip. stopped long
enough at the Lyric theater to sign
a contract with a Chicago theatrical
producer to go on tour as a star in
a farce comedy which will take the
road shortly before Christmas. AS
a farceur, Lew promises that he will
kick 'em of"
The name of the show in which
Lew is 10 star is not made public.
but il is said TO be a farce that has
been seen on Broadway and which
contains a fat" part for the versa
tile Lew. The piece is being re-
written in spots for Mr.. Shank's spe-
cial benefit. one of the scenes will
show him conducting an auction
sale. A route is being arranged to
include all the principal cities of the
middle west. Shank will go TO Chi
cago within the next week or two to
begin rehearsals with the company.
"Tn be glad to get back TO the
footlights again for a while, because
| like it," said Lew. 81 don't know
just what I'll be able TO DO in a farce
comedy. but l guess l can stand it if
the rest Of 'em can
Lew said his candidacy for mayor
does not need him just now. anyhow
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-29
KILLED IN ACCIDENT
Milo Raslcr. If Years Old. Drives
over Embankment.

stroll. Ind. Nov. 29.-As Milo
Rasler. Il years Old. was returning
10 his home two and one-half miles
northwest OF Stroh. from an errand
10 neighbours. a Ford automobile
which he was driving. turned over
and fell down an embankment and
the boy was killed The accident
was discovered when Andrew FOrst
who lives nearby. heard the engine
running and started out for an in
vestigauon. When he reached the
ut. Pisgah picnic grounds Forst
found the machine in the ditch and
the boy underneath IT, dead.
Raster was alone in the machine
when II turned over and no one
knows what caused the accident. The
unfortunate lad was taken TO his
home after an investigation was
made by the coroner.