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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-05
HOLD FLOOD "ACT OF GOD"
Suit For $50, 900 Damages Against the
Wabash Railroad is On.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 8. - Basing
its defense on the ground that the ia
nous flood of March. 1913, was IAN
act of God" attorneys for the Wa
bash railroad company Tuesday op-
posed the claim Of w. J. and NJ. S.
Vesey of Fort Wayne for 100000
damages to their green houses and
flowers when their property was over
flowed The trial began before Judge
X. NJ. lands In federal court.
The Veseys blame their damage on
the Wabash railroad, claiming the
flow of the st. Mary's river had been
emptied by negligent construction of
pile bridge. Among the flowers des-
troyed were orchids imported from
South America valued at $4,000. it
is alleged.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-05
Isle BANK FAILS
Woman MysteriOusIy Loses S95S from
Her Hose.

CHICAGO, May 5.-The police to-
day we're investigating a mysterious
bank failure. Mrs. Frank Loops
bank was her stocking. She had $95S
worth OF jewelry wrapped in a hand
kerchief and deposited in the Isle
bank. on a street car a pin made a
nuisance of itself and Mrs. Loop en-
tered the first department store she
reached and went to the waiting room
to relieve the situation. The jewelry
and handkerchief were gone The
Isle bank had failed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-05
EIGHTEEN MADE
j. 8. CITIZENS
Group of Petitioners Said to
Have Been Most Intelligent
Ever Appearing Before the
Court.

There were is persons admitted to
citizenship Tuesday afternoon in the
circuit court. The examination was
conducted by Naturalization Examiner
Z. w. Blazer of Chicago. The cases of
four petitioners were continued until
the September term of court and the
petition of one, Joseph George, was
dismissed for the reason that the petit
toners witnesses had not known him
for period OF five years.
The group of petitioners before the
court Tuesday. taken as a whole. were
considered TO be the most intelligent
that had ever appeared before the
st. Joseph county court The eXami-
nation Of would-be citizens is always
an interesting affair and usually there
are many remarkable answers given
to the interrOgations Of the examiner
Aside from the fact that a native of
sunny France informed the examiner
Tuesday that the great Frenchman"
who aided Washington in securing the
freedom of the United States of Amer
lea was Christopher Columbus there
were few answers which were not
given correctly, and TO the point. A
few OF the petitioners were passed
quickly because they had satisfactorily
undergone preliminary examination.
Those Admitted.
Those who were admitted we're:
Peter Taliart, Belgian; Michael Cor
bitZ. Hungarian; Nix HOrvath Hun
garian; Jacob MeyerhOffer, German;
Frank Waldemar Johnson, Swede;
John McManus. Irish; Christian r.
Lorwick Norwegian; Theodore Con-
stantine Tracas, Greek; Ivan Stanley
Barley. Canadian: August Rudolph
Hagquist, Swede; Carl oscar Mel
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-05
KInLED In CYCLONE.

PEORIA, Ill, May 5.-A small cy-
rlOne picked up Catherine Agnes Bar
bariS four years old. from an upper
porch at the Guardian Angel orphan
Bge Tuesday. hurled her TO the ground
md killed her instantly. Her neck
o---S broken.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23
CLUB MEMBERS
RECEIVE GIFTS

NEW PARIS, O., Dec. 23.-Mrs. C.
P. Kirkpatrick was hostess to the
J. l.. H. 8. c. Friday at the annual
Christmas meeting, which proved a
delightful affair. The home was beau
tifuay decorated with the Christmas
coloTs as was the dining table, each
place being marked with red-capped
candles and amusing place cards in
an apparently foreign language, which
proved to be the guests names writ
ten backward. Two contests were
held, Miss Elsie McGil1 and Mrs. Mary
Chenoweth carrying off the prizes. A
dish supper to which each guest con-
tributed was served and the menu was
varied and appetizing, being made UP
Of white and rye bread sandwiches,
pickles, slaw, fruits with whipped
cream, banana salad, sweetmeats, CO.
ooanut cake, tea and coffee. W. r.
Clark, G. p. Kirkpatrick and Miss Car
RE Halter were guests of the club and
presided at the drawing from the
Christmas gift box, to which each
club member had contributed one
handmade gift, many useful and pref.
ty articles being exchanged. All mem.
bers were present and pronounced 1t
ono Of the most delightful meetings Of
the year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23

man show that the townships road
repair work 10 costing as much ~ the
county repair work although the
county. roads have n road. superin-
tendent engineering the work.
The city Of Richmond pays four
fifth Of the costs Of the county roads:
the Incorporated towns. pay one-ninth
and the farmers pay tho other four.
ninths. This would be the apportion-
ment Of the cost Of all the roads
should they be turned over TO the
county. Only three taxpayers in !
road district 10 necessary to petition
the commissioners to take over Q
township road. II the plan to take
over all the roads meets favor, in all
parts Of the county. = petition. will be
circulated to be signed BY at least
three taxpayers in each road district,
including all the township roads In
that district. The commissioners
would then be empowered to act in
appointing viewers and taking over
the raods that came up to the stand.
ard. according to law.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23
CONDUCT FUNERAL,
OF TRAINS VICTIM

EATON. o.. DEC. .2s.-Fnneral ser
vices for Este w Kayler, 81. who met
q tragic death Tuesday evening when
struck by Pennsylvania train. will
be held at o'clock Friday morning
IN United Brethren church. at New
Hope. six miles northwest OF this city.
The services will be conducted by
Rev. Virgil B. Mayne. pastor OF the
New Hope church. and Rev. Hugh A.
Smith, OF West Milton, former pas
tor OF First Christian church of Eaton.
The body will be brought to Eaton
and buried In Mound Hill cemetery &C,
coriing to the impressive ritalistic
services of Waverly lodge No. 143,
Knights of Pythias.
When Kayler met death he was en-.
route to Eaton from. the home of his
brother-in-law, Everett r. Moore, a
neighbor. He was sent by DR.. j. C.
Ryder to procure articles needed be.
cause Of visit of the stork TO the
Morse home In the Morse home
twins were born a short time after
Kayler's death. 5
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23
Guardian Over
Great Building
Tells Of Relief
Man Whose Job is Far From
q Sinecure, Restored by
Tanlac.

To be guardian over thousands Of
dollars worth Of tools, mechanism and
tons Of material throughout the dark
hours is no childs play, as NJ. A.
Nicely Of 414 Burns avenue, Dayton,
who is night Waterman at the i'm
mense Delco plant. will tell.
From shortly after dusk to Just be-
fore dawn it is the duty of Mr.. Nicely
to visit every foot of space in the
mammoth building now nearing COM
pletion. ......-: !.
Some months ago. Mr.. Nicely was
attacked by stomach trouble Of a Sc
we're nature. As his strength and an
bition began to leave him new all
ments presented themselves. After
hours of unbroken rest MIR. Nicely
would arise absolutely unrefreshed.
He grew so that he" dared not taste
foods that he liked we'll
While a physician was able to dag
nose the condition of Mr.. Nicely the
doctor was unable to bring relief.
A ray Of hope came to Mr.. Nicely,
however, when he learned Of Tanlac.
Mr.. Nicely saw and met Tanlac and
conquered his sufferings.
ITS hardly necessary for me to =
into detail" he said yesterday, but a
single OOtL1e vi i duIdC put LIE I46uC
I kept on taking Tanlac though. for
I've heard where sufferings came
back to people who stopped the Tan
lac treatment after being afforded re-
lief"
In commenting on the story 80 -1r.
Nicely, the Tanlac Man, who daily is
explaining the merits of this wonder
full reconstructive medicine at the four
Thistlethwaite drug stores. Richmond,
Ind. said. Mr.. Eicely's Endorsement
Of Tanlac is but one of many I have
heard
"Tan1ac Is especially designed to
combat affections OF the liver and kid
neys and catarrhal affections of the
mucous membranes. the maladies
from which the greater percent of
American people are suffering today"
ADV.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23
new AUTO PLATES
PLACED ON AUTOS

New 1915 automobile license plates
arrived in the city yesterday and sew
eral automobile owners have placed
/ hem on their cars. The license this
ear is much more attractive In color
han the plates OF the past two years.
They are cream and black and are the
anne size as in previous years.
An Investigation is being made by
tate authorities to determine wheth-
IT the licenses comply with the 1913
statute. The letters that designate
I he nativity Of the plate, IND" and
: he numerals that designate the year.
10 not comply with the provisions of
he statute. Whether or not ia
COMPLICATIONS will result is not known.
he law provides that these letters
nd numerals shall not be less than
wo and a half inches in height. The
.lates this year are made from the
anne die as last year SO that the same
egal question would be involved. Sec
etary of State Cook announced that
re will be able to save about $4,000
t his year in the cost Of plates for
l916.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23
CHRISTMAS WEEK EVENTS
ARRANGED FOR RICHMOND.


1880 o'clock.
program. O'Clock
Cantata Second Presbyterian church. 1880 o'clock
Benefit Christmas dance. Yonita council 80 O'Clock
80 o'clock
Enteranment Richmond Friends, 7:30 o'clock
Party Junior afternoon at First Chris
han church.
Christmas church, o'clock
Celebration
Municipal Christmas N.
Paurs Episcopal church
Early service 1880 m First English Lutheran
Distribution OF Easthaven. 800 o'clock
Stores, IL
Services Johns Lutheran M, a H.:
Services m r. m
Services 8, O'Clock.
Masses, midnight g. O'Clock
Christmas
Christmas Eagles hall ..
Sunday school Christmas
Program, Andrews church
Friends
Cantata, Methodist church. m
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23
WEALTHY Man
81 YEARS OLD
DIES AT EATON

EATON, o., Dec. 23.-Comibninx
With the weight Of years, the effects
LOT cancer proved too much for the
weakened condition OF Edward s. stot-
ier, 81, reputed to be Preble countys
'vealthtest citizen, who died Wednes-
lay afternoon at his home on East
Main street. His last illness covered
\ period Of two weeks, but for two
ears his health had been upon the
iecHne. His condition became alarm
.ng two days ago and his death was
nomentarily expected, but notwith-
standing proved distinct shock to
lis relatives and friends throughout
the county.
The deceased. son OF Jacob and
Anna Sorber Stotler, was born Feb.
Is, 1923, in Somerset county, Pa. He
came to Preble county in 1853 and with
the exception Of seventeen months his
entire life had been passed within its
confines. During his absence from
yhe county he visited the west and
southwest, going to California by the
way Of the Gulf of Mexico and the
:sthuus Of Panama. He was on the
;suh nineteen days and five days on
he isthmus. He worked in the mines
Tor short time, but was Ill and later
returned to Preble county. When he
returned to Preble county he had but
three dollars and went to work plow-
fng and harvesting, being employed az
4 day laborer.
Buys Farm First.
A few months following his return
his father died, and later he and
sister purchased the home farm Of $50
acres. He engaged In other business
Mt West Alexandria, established a flour
mill and later the Twin Valley bank,
with which he was connected many
years. With John Gale, one of the
conntys pioneers, he established a
banking business In Eaton. He con
tinued to prosper and at the time OF
MS death owned about 1900 to 5000
acres of land, located In Randolph and
Blackburn counties, Ind, and Prebae
county. In addition he also held con-
'siderable business property and other
Iresouroeful interests in this city. His
wealth is estimated at 100000.
Besides his widow and two sons
John and Edward Stotler. he is sur
;vtved by two sisters, Mrs. Miriam
,Copp Of West Alexandria, and Mrs.
Margaret Harris, Of Eldorado. -
Funeral services will be held at 8
o'clock Sunday morning at his late
home. Full arrangements have not
been made, but it is probable Judge
Theodore Shockney, OF Union City.
Ind. will attend the services and make
a few remRrnA Burial in Sugar Hill
cemetery, east Of West Alexandra. to-
igether with services at the home, will
he under direction Of the Masonic or
der.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23
EASTHAvEN RECEIVES
SEVEN BAGS OF MAIL

The largest single consignment Of
packages to any place in the city was
taken to, Easthaven this morning by
the parcel post carrier. Seven large
mail sacks and over dozen large
boxes. containing presents of all sorts.
were sent to the inmates and attend.
ants at the insane hospital.
Most Of the packages contained fruit
and nuts. Postmaster Beck said that
this is the largest amount Of mail that
has ever been taken to Easthaven at
one time. It completely filled the new
parcel automobile.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23
PLAN. MOVEMENT


= (cent'nued From Page one.l
based on the mileage Of improved
county turnpikes.
Several counties in the state have
taken this means Of taking over all
tho roads In the county," said Road
superintendent Jones. IN Upton
county all the roads are now owned
by the county, which is able to main.
tain them the way they ought to be
maintained. I believe that a plan to
circulate a petition for all the roads
IL q good one"
Should all the roads in the county
be taken over by the county commiss.
toner's. the burden Of taxation would
be shifted from the township to the
city. All Of the up-keep Of the town.
ship roads now falls upon the taxpay.
ers OF the township alone and Stats.
tics compiled by County Auditor Bow.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23
DALLENCER'S SISTER
DIES ON FUNERAL DAY

Miss Addie Ballenger died on the
day Of the funeral Of her brother. DR..
v. l.. Ballenger, who Ia to be buried
oday at Economy. Miss Ballen9er 10
q year old. Her death was due to
pneumonia. Funeral services for Miss
aallenger will be held at 2 o'clock
friday afternoon at the Methodist
church, conducted by the Rev. Pres
ION Polhemus. OF the nine children
in the family only three are living:
George NJ, J. O., and Mrs. Alice Con-
ley Of Carlos City.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23
CATARRH LEADS,
TO CONSUMPTION

Catarrh Is e much blood disease
rs scrofula or Rheumatism. It may be
relieved. but 1t cannot be removed by
simply local treatment. 1t breaks
down the general health. weakeue the
lung tissues. and leads to consump.
ton.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is % successful
In the reatmeut of catarrh that It Is
known as the best remedy for this
disease. 1t purifies the blood. Ask
your druggist for it-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23
DUBLIN, IND.

Mrs. Eva Beeson is very sick. Her
mother. Mrs. johnson, of near Lewis
Vile, is caring for her. :. Mrs. Anna
Wilson and Mrs. Mary Brown spent
Tuesday with Mr.. and Mrs. George
Barrett at Cambridge. The Social
union Of the M. E. church will give
a chicken-pie supper in the basement
of the church New Years eve. Serv-
ing will begin at o'clock. There will
be a watch meeting in connection. A
program will be arranged for the lat
ter part Of the evening. All are in
vited. .. Miss Madeline Beckett Of
Richmond spent the week end with
relatives here. :. Mrs. Dot Ogborn
spent Sunday with Mrs. Dollie Druley
at Centervilfe Misses Marjorie
Floyd. Madeline Beckett OF Richmond.
and Mr.. and Mrs. George Cooper spent
Sunday with Josiah Gilbert and fam
lily. =. Miss Josephine Smith spent
Saturday in Richmond with her sister,
Miss Jennie Smith. Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaiah Fricker and daughter Bernice,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Fricker mo-
tored to Richmond Saturday. wv. E..
Floyd motored to Richmond Wedues-
day. y. Mrs. H. r. Bilby was in Rich
mond Wednesday. Miss Agatha Hen
Of Washington. d. c., is visiteing Mr..
and Mrs. Henley and family. . Miss
Miller Of Richmond is spending the
week with B. F. Hatfield and family.
49,. Miss Marjorie Floyd took dinner
Wednesday with Miss Madge Bilby..
A. r. Conner has quit the grocery
business and sold to Arthur Waddell.
-. Clair Oler Of Richmond spent yes
terday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Oler. Mrs. Anna Cheesman
OF Richmond is here to spend Christ
mas with her mother, Mrs. Larsh.
A new electrical process makes
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23
give COMEDY SKETCH

Presentation Of the comedy playlet
entitled. when tho Lane Turned"
was successfully given last night ut
tho Eastern Hospital for the Insane
under the direction of DR.. 8. E. Smith.
Attaches Ct the hospital assumed the
roles In the comedy which proved en-
teFtaining and interesting to about. 700
persons who witnessed It, Tho play
let was presented In connection with
the holiday entertainments for the In.
mates Of the institution. E,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23
How to Prevent Group.

Every effort should be made to pre-
,ent the attacks by giving the child
light supper and plenty of fresh air
1t all times. The child should be
.'armly clad when out Of doors. Els
recially the feet should be we'll pro-
acted and under no circumstances
Mould the child be allowed to remain
kith wet or cold feet. Then watch for
le first symptom. hoarseness, and
live Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
1t once and the attack may be ward
81 Off This remedy is a favorite with
she mothers of croupy children and
In always be depended upon. 1t is
easant and safe to take Obtain.
ole everYwhere.-Adv,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23
County Deaths

ACKNOWLEDGING w. Replog1e,
ne of the twin sons of MIR, and Mrs.
}rnest Replogle. died Wednesday at
is home near here, due to organic
cart trouble. Funeral services will
g held Friday at 10 o'clock In the
7riends church, The Rev. Oliver Fra.
Ter will have charge of the funeral.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23
SHANK STARS As ACTOR.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 23.-"Potato
Lew" Shank. former mayor of Indiana.
polls. will play the role of chief com.
edia.n in the Whole Damn Family
company which will play all the Hoo
sier cities and hamlets. Worthing.
ton and Martinsville are the first
stops booked. 1922.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23
BAD STOCK BRINGS $4,000.

HARTFORD CITY, Dec 2s.-otis
4olmes. dr,-yman, was handed q
thousand shares OF supposedly worth
ass mining stock when he was a jan
or In a Fl. Wayne office building.
/ was a Christmas present from
anant in the building. He has just
'eceivad letter stating the stock is
orth $4,000.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23

A new electrical process makes
charcoal from sawmill waste.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-23

Beautiful Lavsllieres, very newest
latest design. 1t is remarkable
they can be sold at this low pl
These are gold and guaranteed to
isfy, See them before buying {
where at.
Meade County news., 1915-11-25

You nave Just come from Doctor
Bertie'sf" she inquired.
"Yes."
"And Charlotte doesn't want to
marry your"
Heavens and earth!" he exploded.
who put the idea into your head thar
wanted to marry herr"
you did"-calmly.
Then, for PHYS sake, let me take
1t out, quick. II were the last man
on earth, Miss Farnham wouldn't
marry me; and If she were the last
woman, think I'd go drown myself
in the lake!"
The young woman of the many met.
amorphoses, was laughing again, and
this time the laugh was letter-perfect
imitation of a schoolgirl giggle.
/ "My!" she said "How dreadfully
hard she must have sat on y0u!"
please don't laugh" he pleaded;
unless you are the heartless kind OF
person who would laugh at funeral
I'm down under the hoofs of the horses,
at last, Margery, girl. Before you
Meade County news., 1915-11-25

what spirit of reckless bravado, be
cause 1t was my home; and you made
the decision apparently without any
consideration for me; without any
thought of the embarrassments ant
difficulties in which it might involve
me-"
Truly, the heavens had fallen ant
the solid earth was reeling! Griswold
lay back in the deep lounging chail
and fought manfully to retain some
little hold upon the anchorings. Could
this be his ideal; the woman whom
he had set so high above all others in
the scale of heroic faultlessness and
sublime devotion to principle? And
she was so much slave of the con.
ventional as to be able to tell him
coldly that she had recognized him
again, and that her chief concern was
the embarrassment 1t was causing her?
Before he could gather the words for
any adequate rejoinder, she was going
on pointedly:
You have done everything you
could to make the involvement com.
plete. You have made friends of my
friends, and you came here as a friend
of my father. You have drawn Ed.
ward Raymer into the ENHANCEMENT
and helped him with the stolen money.
In every way you have sought to make
1t more and more impossible for me to
give information against you-and you
have succeeded. / can't do it now,
without facing a scandaI that would
never die in small place like this,
and without bringing trouble and ruin
upon family Of our nearest friends.
And that Is why sent for you today;
and why / say you owe me some
thing"
Griswold was sitting up again, and
he had recovered some small measure
of self-possession.
II certainly owe you many apologies,
at least" he said, ironically. 81 have
really been doing you a great injus-
tice, Miss Farnham-a very grave in
justice, though not exactly of the kind
you mention. think have been mis-
apprehending you from the beginning.
How long have you known me as the
man who is wanted in New Orleans?"
"A long time; though tried not to
believe 1t at first. 1t seemed incred.
ible that the man had spoken to on
the Belle Julie would come here and
put me in such false position"
Good heavens!" he broke out; 'is
your position all you have been think
ing Of? Is that the only reason why
you haven't set the dogs on me?"
1T is the chief reason why / couldn't
afford to do. anything more than |
have done. Goodness knows, ! have