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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
TWELVE CARLOADS OF
BEEF BRING $4,000
Decatur County Establishes New
Record i'm Shipping Cattle
Beef
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GREENSBURG. Ind, June 16.-
-Four cattle raisers here have estab-
lished a new record in shipping y
car loads of beef cattle 10 Indianap-
oils and Chicago markets valued at
nearly $4,000
Six car loads % baby beef from
the W. +. Jackson herd were pro-
Eounced among the finest ever ship
ped 10 the Chicago market. The
value of this one shipment was near
" Sill. 900. They averaged $50 pounds
wnen purchased last November. and
a. eraged $50 pounds when shipped.
1t is estimated that there are more
than > 1000 head of beef cattle being
fed in Decatur county, which is do
ing its share 10 hold up the repu-
tation Of Indiana as a cattle state
ard help feed Europe as well as
America.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
KILLED WHILE FLEEING
Pontiac Asylum Inmate Victim of
Train While Escaping.

News-Iimes Special Service
PONTIAC. June 16.-While at
tempting 10 escape from two at
PENDANTS who were watching him as
ne worked I'm the orchard of. the
Pontiac State hospital, William
Bvrue. - years old. formerly Of Mil
ford was killed by "A Grand Trunk
train.
He made a dash for liberty as he
went from the orchard 10 the garden
with a wheelbarrow load of rubbish
He crawled under a fence and be-
meath a string of freight cars stand
ing on a siding. One of the attend
ants followed and the man. looking
back stumbled under the wheels Of
n passenger train. His body was cut
i'm two. Coroner Farmer decided no
inquest was necessary. The body is
being held at the mOrgue
Byrne was unmarried and had
been patient at the institution since
Jan 4. 1915. His father lives at Mil
ford. DIT Z. a Christian. hospital
superintendent said the man had
made repeated attempts TO escape.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16

years Of age. of 224 y. Park street,
Kalamazoo. Mich. passed "A 63 foot
TAPEWORM after he had taken
Quaker Herb Extract "A FEW DAYS.
Mr.. + W. Boardman. OF SPA Hays
Park Court. Kalamazoo. Mich. had
suffered for nearly TWO YEARS
from a severe stomach trouble He
had a ravenous appetite. had pains in
his stomach. and was very weak.
Nothing had helped him much. but
after he had taken Quaker Herb Elk
tract -FOUR DAYS he passed fear
ful . foot TAPEWORMi
Mrs. Joseph Johnston. of go Den
ner street, Kalamazoo. Mich, had
suffered for about two and a halt
years from severe stomach and intes-
final troubles. she was often nause-
ated. had headaches. cramping Of
lower limbs. bloating. belching. etc.
she was So weak she had TO have
her husband assist her when risins
from chair. After she had taken
Quaker Herb Extract TWO WEEKS
she said. Its the GRANDEST rem
edv 3 ever saw. / can get ~ and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16

down like a YOUNG WOMAN and
am RID of most of my former symp-
toms"
Fisher says. we have many HUN
DREDS of such testimonials and
they are from all parts of the coun-
try. Quaker Herb Extract certainly
does a wonderful cause removing
work. Don't WONDERLAND DE-
LAY-get started right NOW-AT
ONCE, / am here 10 PROVE that
this remarkable pure herb remedy is
a REAL cause removing" power.
I am at the Landon Drug Co. s
store, northeast corner Michigan and
Wayne streets. from 9 a. m. until S
p. m. and welcome ALL No charge
for a talk concerning the grand
Quaker Remedies.
Quaker Herb Extract is 800 a
single bottle. three bottles for $3.50.
or six bottles for IS. II is sent ANY
WERE outside Of the city by tx
PRESS. send cash or money order
Express charges are PREPAID on
orders amounting 10 $500 or more. 4"
l-AdvL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
APPRAISE RICHMOND
FACTORY AT $408, 165
State Engineers Fix Physical Nalua-
ton of Gas COmpany's
Plant.

News-Times SPECIAL Service:
RICHMOND. Ind.-Mayor Rob-
bins and other city officials expressed
satisfaction when it was announced
officially that the expert valuation
engineers recently sent to Richmond
by the public service commission
had fixed a valuation on the natural
gas plant of the Richmond Light,
Heat and Power CO. of S4OS,165.
The company in its brief fled with
the commissioner some time ago
placed the valuation at $774,OOO.
The company is asking an increase
in rates from 40 to 20 cents a thou
sand cubic feet. alleging that its in
come is not sufficient to pay reason
able earnings on its investment.
The city officials said the valuation
by the commissions engineers would
prevent a rate higher than so cents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
MUSkEGON SELECTED
FOR NEXT ELK MEET
Saginaw Man Chosen PreSi.
dent of Michigan Lodges
in Annual Convention.
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SAULT STE. MARIE. June 16.-
Muskegon has been chosen as the
1917 meeting place Of the Michigan
Elks. The Sawdust City won the
honor without opposition.
Omcers were elected as follows:
President, julius ". Ippel Of Sag
NAV. with no opposition; first vice
president. J. r. Forward Of Jackson.
By reclamation; second vice presi-
dent. G. r. Reilly OF ChebOygan, no
opposition; third vice president. +. T.
Mcdonald of this city. defeating his
opponent two TO one; secretary,
George D. Bostock OF Grand Rapids;
treasurer. Charles A Mayworm OF
Ann ArbOr: chaplain. John Gibson
Of Port Huron: doOrkeeper. W. T.
Hemmeter Of Saginaw; sergeant-at-
arms. Carl 1. Campbell OF Traverse
City; trustee for third year, y. a.
Abel of Jackson.
A parade OF water craft was held.
and a large fleet Of launches. yachts
and cruisers. led by a hydroaerO-
plane. passed the reviewing stand.
There were 25 prizes awarded. the
grand prize going to G. J. Byrnes,
owner Of the yacht GYPSY.
Five thousand persons flocked to
the south side to see Prof. Emo
Roskovsky" in his daring, death
defying leap from the 365-foOt level
Of the radio wireless tower here. The
stunt was fine, except that the pro-
lessons double. q stuffed dummy,
was not tossed far enough away
from the tower. and banged on the
steel cross bars Of the tower all the
way down
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
FISHER SAYS, HERES MORE PROOF"
Quaker Herb Extract Does a Really Remark
able Curative WOrk--DOn't Delay, But
Talk to Fisher at Once.

Read the FOLLOWING great cases
they are FURTHER proof of the
powe~ OF the wonderful Quaker Rem
Ct les
Mrs r. w. Chapman OF 923 Grace
street kalamazoo. Mich. had stom-
ach and kidney trouble for about
FIVE YEARS. she hadn't worn her
shoes for many months. on account
% swelling Ina her feet and ankles.
She had pains in her stomach.
shoulder and back. and MANY 9TH
EE distresses. Nothiug had given
her much relief she bought Quaker
Herb Extract and Ou OF Balm. and
after a few weeks use OF these IA
NOUS 'Cause-rCmoEiug remedies she
could wear her shoes. eat heartily.
felt better in every way. and did her
HDT SEW0Ek.
The children of Mrs j. smith of
route q. Kalamazoo. Mich. were Civ
en- Quaker Herb Extract and after
taking "a FEW DOSES AN began pass
ing WORMS. averaging three or four
inches iu ieugth4
LATHE Milton HOmmerchciur. three
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
BLACK HAND LETTERS ARE
SENT TO INVESTIGATORS
Probe Into Murder OF RcdlScy Gro
Ceryman Results i'm Mys-
FERROUS Threats.
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.Lteluauoral News Service.
REDkEN. Ind, June 16.-LetteIs
threatening death have been left on
the doorsteps of three Redkey men
as the latest development in the in
NestigatiOn of the murder of Roy
Brown. local grocer. whose body
was found i'm a field April is.
Earl Coble. editor of the Times.
Dave Nicklin. constable. and Tom
Snyder. who have been active I'm the
Investigation. received the letters.
The blackhanG death sign is on the
letters The three men say they
viii redouble their efforts.
Local officials believe the net of
evidence is tightening around a sus-
pect i'm the Brown murder case and
an early arrest is expected also 10
clear up tho blackhand letters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
HOPE is FULFILLED
Mother Sees son Graduate and Then
Dies.

NewS-Times Special Service:
THREE RIVERS. June 16.-With
her one hope that she would live to
see her son, Paul. graduated from
the high school realized. Mrs. Har-
ret Tompkins of this place rapidly
declined until she died.
She was buried at the old family
home in quincy. Mrs. TOmpkins had
been in i'll health for many years.
Recently she realized that the end
was near and as commencement day
approached she told friends that her
only desire was 10 live to see her son
finish high school. Tho boy was the
only relative 10 accompany the body
from this place 10 the grave.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
DEMOCRATS TO MEET

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NEW CASTLE, Ind, June 16.-
delegations from several counties
are expected to attend the organiza-
ton and booster meeting planned by
the Henry County jefferson club for
Friday night, June %. AS a forerun-
ner OF the fall campaign. an effort
will be made to enlist practically
every democrat in the county in the
organization. George Bitter. state
treasurer. will be one OF the chief
speakers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
TERRE HAUTE WILL
UNDERGO CLEANUP
Prosecutor Directed to Put an End
to Gambling and Law
XioIatOrS.
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International News Service:
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, June L.
Terre Haute is TO be reformed
again.
This time it is Judge Charles l..
Pulliam who is responsible for the
cleanup movement. He called Act
ing Pros. Frank Foley into court and
told him to cooperate with Sheriff
Krietenstein in putting a stop to
open gambling at once.
There has been more open gam
bling in Terre Haute for the last few
weeks than since Mayor GOssOm
closed the gambling houses at the
end Of Dom Roberts regime. it is
Safd
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
MOVED TWICE IN LIFE
Warsaw Woman Observes Sixtieth
Anniversary of Her Home.
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WARSAW, Ind. June l6.-AIrs.
Rebecca Groniger would not care to
be a fiat-dweller and move every
May l or oftener She has moved her
residence but twice in her life. and
the first time she had nothing to say
about il. When she was six months
cid her parents moved. When she
was married she moved on a farm
near here. She has now celebrated
her 6Oth anniversary Of her resi-
dence on this farm. She hasn't any
desire TO move again.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
ERECT STREET SIGNS
Marion Mayor Adopts Safety First
Slogan
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MARION. Ind, June 16.-As a
safety first" measure. Mayor Batch
elor has ordered through the police
department a large quantity OF NO
Parking Here" signs for use in the
city. They will be placed on import
ant streets. especially near intersec-
tons. where the police believed the
presence OF parked automobiles is
an element Of danger. One side Of
practically every important street in
the business section viii be cleared
OF parked vehicles by the police
board 5 ruling.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16

international News Service.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.-During a
movie show. while a sea scene was
being thrown on the screen, several
spectators were brought 20 the sud
den realization that the water scene
was real a woman living next
door, with "A grudge at the proprie-
tor had thrown a bucketful Of va
ter through am open window into the
show
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16

STATE BRIEFS

International News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind-Christian
Meyers has promised Judge Deery
he viii put pebbles under his tongue
10 keep him from swearing. He
said his father years ago told him
this was a sure cure. and Judge
Deery is willing 10 let him try it.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
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KOKOMO. Ind.-Aaron Dear
dorn lived in terrible anxiety for a
short time yesterday. He found a
pound of paris-green scattere
through a field in which Il COWS
were grazing He was on the anx-
ious seat until enough time had
elapsed for him 10 ne sure none OF
the cows had been poisoned
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
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MUNCIE. Ind.-Many citizens
were startled at seeing an armored
automobile in the streets. II was
manned by Capt. John T. Barnett,
who was advertising the Fort Har-
rison training camps
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
SEEKS DIVORCE AND
ALINONY OF $1,000
Wife of Charles L. Kinney,
Candidate for Surveyor,
Alleges Cruelty.

New Times Special Service:
ELKHAET. June Is. - Alleging
cruelty Isabella c. Kinney has filed
q suit in the superior court for di
vorce from Charles J.. Kinney. and
demans $4,000 alimony. 500 for
support during the pendency Of the
suit. and $3.50 attorney fees. The
complaint. prepared by Atty. j. =.
Bodge. shows the parties married
July 49, 1905. and separated Dec.
%. 1913. on which date Mrs. Kin
ney went 20 Illinois 20 visit IL is
alleged Mr.. Kinney refused TO send
her money % return and never an
swered letters she wrote him. The
alleged cruelty consisted i'm taking
her 10 Mr.. kinney's home on "A farm
in Washington township, where she
was compelled 20 work hare and as
sist IN caring for the defendants
aged mother" The defendant is
alleged 10 own an undivided half
interest in a 16O-acre farm and 10 be
capable OF earning $40 a day as a
civil engineer. He is the republican
candidate for county surveyor
John r. Fessler has filed suit in
the superior court against Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles l.. McNown. to rescind
a contract and cancel a deed. The
complaint, prepared by Atty L. D.
Han. alleges that McNown made
false representations 10 Fessler TO
Induce him 10 exchange Il acres in
jefferson township. valued at S7,4O0.
for $50 acres in Clay county. Mich
The plaintin gave note for $4,000
20 represent the alleged difference in
the value Of the lands Fessler
traded for the land without seeing
it and alleges he relied on the rem
reservations Of the defendant. which
he alleges were untrue and made to
defrand
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16

International News Service:
COLUMBUS, Ind.-William Isen-
trigger - years old. a half-breed
Indiana pioneer resident. was given
an automobile ride and a shave both
against his wishes He protested
against the ride and men had TO
hold him in a BARRIERS chair. He
preferred 10 pull his whiskers out
when hey became troublesome. He
said that this was the Indian way.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16

International News Service:
ORLEANS. Ind.-Burglars went
to the trouble Of blowing a safe Of
the T J. Shepherd x Co. Hardware
Co. and got but S13.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
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MUSHROOM, Mich.-Unable TO
Withstand the weight of water, a
large section Of the roof at the rear
Of the new Western Auto company
building collapsed. Ralph Olson
and Earl Bailey. machinists. work
ing on one Of the automobiles. were
caught in the wreckage.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
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News Times Special Service.
ALBION, Mich.-Despite rain,
several hundred Albion school chill
dren marched in a parade and gave
the salute to the flag in CrOwell
park as part of the first organized
observation Of Flag day ever held in
this city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16

HASTINGS. Mich.-Sheriff Manni
has declared war on gypsies, who
have begun their summer migrations
into the county NIanni in his motor
car routed a gang of IS. who had
swarmed into Hope township.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16

HASTINGS. Mich.-Kenneth. a.
vear-old son of Herbert Wilcox. re-
siding east of this city. was serious
~ scalded when he fell into a pail
Of boiling water.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16

MUSHROOM. Mich.-The straw
berry crop Of western Michigan
breaks all records for the past few
years. Blackberries and nuckleber-
ries promise 10 exceed strawberries
i'm abundance later in the season.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16

international News Service:
ELWOOD, Ind. Arch Hobbs. a
farmer, was bitten and seriously
hurt by a mad calf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16

News Times Special Service:
KALAMAZOO Mich. - Selling
stock in "a church at $40 a share is
the unique way members of the
Sto kbridge Az. Methodist Episcopal
church have hit upon 10 raise the
church debt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16

News Times Special Service
ALBION, MiCh.-The law pro-
hibiting drinking on interurban cars
was responsible for the arrest in this
city of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Leasor,
who said they were from Chicago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16

News-Times Special Service:
KALAMAZOO. Mich.-A year ago
pretty Miss Fern EstabrOok of Al
legan. demonstration for a pure food
company. met oscar KrOZen, jr., of
Milwaukee in this city. Today the
two were married here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
Buy by
Comparison

There's only one way to purchase that new
Spring suit-by comparison. Don't take our
word or anybody word on the vital points Of
style, service and value. Find out the facts
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-18

Dr.. Chapman will have charge of one
or the services at the Baraca- Phila-
thea Convention. The great evan.
: gelist is so we'll known throughout
the State that many will attend the
convention to hear his message.
been sent in and others are coming in
every day. In order to avoid a rush
and for the sake Of convenience both
to the delegates and to the registra,
ton committee it was decided that
when possible the delegates send In
their names and registration fee OF
SO cents in advance to Miss Hattie
Dewey. Goldsboro, and she will for
ward badge and address of home to
which delegate has been assigned
This arrangement, we believe will be
to the advantage of all parties since
the prominent speakers and workers
who will take part on the program
will in all probability attract an I'm.
usually large delegation.
The coming convention will be the
sixth since the state organizations
were formed. Six years ago there
to-day there are over 1000. The six
years of their existence have not only
been marked by wonderful growth
in number of members and classes,
but the interest in the work seems to
be on the increase. The organized
Sunday School class has justified it's
existence by what it has done and is
doing as a movement. No other plan
OF winning young men and young
women to the Sunday School and
Church has ever been discovered that
brings the result like the Baraca-
Philathea movement. 1t is a fact for
which the various denominations of
our State might we'll be proud that
North Carolina heads the list of all
the states of the Union in this work.
A program worthy of the work that
has been and is being done by the
Baraca and Philathea classes of the
state has been prepared for tho con-
vention only a few days off. DR.. J.
Wilbur Chapman and DR.. Alexander,
known the world over for their great
services as evangelists, will have
charge of one session. Miss Hen
rietta Heron, of I1lgil, ILL.,, vice-presi-
dent of the Worldwide Baraca-Phila-
thea Union and DR.. Chas. D. Bulla, OF
Nashville, Tenn, superintendent of
the Wesley Adult Bible Glass Move
ment, are other prominent speakers
and workers from outside of our own
state. A number of prominent Sun
day School leaders from our own
ranks will appear on the program.
| With special conferences for super
inteHdents, pastors, and teachers and
officers, under the direction of the
| most efficient Sunday School workers
available, it is expected that large
delegation of those interested in more
efficient Sunday Schools from all
parts of the state will attend.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-18
BIG CONVENTION To
MEET IN G0LDSb0RG
,PLANS NOW COMPLETE FOP
6ARAcA-PHlLATHEA CON-
VENTION.
MANY ABLE SPEAKERS
ARE on THE PROGRAM
Large Delegation Of Barracks and PhjIa,
tneas and Other Sunday School
workers Expected to Attend.

Inc $4,000 Baraces and Philatheas
IN North Carolina will be interested TO
know that plans are now complete for
what will probably be the greatest
convention of organized Sunday
School classes ever held in our state
Inc convention meets in Goldsboro
April 2730. Much interest is beina
manifested in the coming meeting,
ana large delegation of Barracks and
fnliatheas and other Sunday School
workers is expected to be on hand.
special rates have been secured on
al railroads and board and lodging In
the Convention City can be obtained
at a dollar per day. The names of a
number OF delegates have already
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-18
Or. j. Wilbur Chapman, .. D.

The program committee Of the
Union was indeed
lucky in being able to add to the al
ready long list of able speakers the
Wilbur Chapman. DR.. Chapman is
well kno-.n by thousands of people in
North Carolina and his coming will
add great strength 30 the program.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-18
For House Of Representatives.

I announce to the voters Of Halifax
county that I will be candidate for
the House Of Representatives, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
mary to be held for Halifax county this
year. F. NJ. TAYLOR,
Brinkleyville, n. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-18

SEED VIRGINIA PEANUTS FOR
sale. Saved especially for planting.
JNO. 3. GRAY. 414.