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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-30

GARRETT & COMPANY.
III. East Main street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-30

GRACE Street lot. near boulevard so nor
foot. CARROT & Co, iilZ East Main street
Phone Randolph ,53
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
NEWISofSURROUNDLNG TOWNS

day from diphtheria. The funeral
was private. Interment in Rose Hill
cemetery.
Mrs Della Streby Of Elkhart was
a weekend guest at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Alvin Willis.
The next regular teachers exami-
nation will be held in St. Joseph at
the high school building, Aug. 10 10
r.
Miss Ada Taylor returned Friday
from Kalamazoo where she has been
attending the summer normal at the
Kalamazoo college.
The 18th annual picuic of the
Young Peoples society Of the SOS
will be held at Eliza beth park. Eau
Claire, Wednesday, Aug. 16. A pic
mic dinner will be served at noon
and prominent local speakers are on
the program for after dinner talks.
Miss Hayward Of the Court hotel
has for her guest Miss Helen MANY
OF Rochester, n. Y.
joe b. Feather has returned TO his
work in the Wells Fargo express Of
fee. Elkhart, after a weeks visit at
the home of his aunt, Mrs o. ].
Pennell.
Rev. B. F. Parker and family are
enjoying three weeks vacation
with relatives in Ovid. Mich. A
family reunion of the Parker family
was held Aug. 3, over 100 attending.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICH.

Mrs. z. T. Playne Of Nappanee, is
visiting her parents, Postmaster and
Mrs. J. c. Hoopingarner.
Francis WaldrOn and family of
South Bend were weekend visitors
at the home of Mrs. Waldron's
mother Mrs Belle Dec.
Mrs. Bert Edison and daughter
Phyllis left Saturday for their home
in Detroit after a FIVE weeks visit
with relatives here.
Eugene Michael of Berrien Center
was a visitor at Noel Range Friday.
DR.. w A. Smith has returned
from a business visit in Kalamazoo
where ne purchased a new Haynes
automobile.
Rev. n. A Carr and John Boyle
attended Crystal Springs camp meet
ing Friday.
Miss Matte A. Carr has purchas-
ed a new Haynes automobile.
w. a. Edison and family. Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. L. Adams and Miss Jennie
Burton went 10 Indian lake Friday
for a weeks outing at the Burton
cottage
Mr.. and Mrs Earl Watkins of
Archibald. O.. are guests at the home
Of the latter's brother. l.. r. Names.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watkins were recently
married at the brides home in Ben
ton Harbor and are spending their
honeymoon in Michigan.
S. +. Burket has purchased a new
Buick automobile.
A number Of our people went to
Crystal Springs camp meeting Fri
day and will remain for the 10 days
session. Among them are Mr. and
Mrs. G.. A. Edison, Mr.. and Mrs
George Bailey, Rev. and Mrs. John
Beech and Mrs. A. NJ. Richardson
Harold. the four year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Rice. died Fri
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
LAKEVILLE, IND.

Mrs Clyde Aonzo of South Bend
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Lonzo.
Miss Emma Miller is spending a
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Miller.
Mr.. and Mr. Walter SchIarb and
children of South Bend are visiting
Mrs. Schlarb's parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Annis
Mr.. and Mrs Ellsworth Annis
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Ears.
Nelson Fulk Of North Liberty.
Mr.. and Mrs John Montgomery
of Plymouth visited the latter's par
ents, Mr. and Mrs William Penrod.
Miss Iva Monowack returned TO
her home at Mishawaka after a few
weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. r.
o. Annis.
Victor Jones Of South Bend made
a business trip to this place Satur-
DAY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hay of South
Bend visited Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Robertson and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wallace Sunday.
Don RanStead is very low
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Rensber-
ger and sons Gerald and Fred mo-
tored near Wyatt to visit Miss Rose
Sauers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Riddle and
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Riddle spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Riddle.
Ernest Beehler spent Sunday with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Beehler
Peter Fisher is moving his build
ing on the Keck lot to his farm near
| Lakeville.
Roland Steele, Miss Beatrice Steele
and mother, Mrs. EmeIine Steele.
motored 10 North Liberty Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Tricks and children
of Spooner. Mimi. arrived here Fri
day TO make an extended visit with
friends and relatives They were ac-
con1panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Annis who have been with them the
past Is days.
Roger Hanscom made a trip TO
South Bend Sunday
Gerald Rensberger motored 10
North Liberty Monday.
Mrs. Glenn Barrett spent several
days with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Peter Sisher
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Miller Mrs.
William Swanders and Mrs. Linnie
Hauser motored to South Bend sun
day evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
TRAINED MAN IS
TO CONE HERE
C. H. Bailey, of Indianapolis,
Issues Statement Regard
ing the Situation in
MiShaWaka.

INDIA\APOLIS, Ind, Aug. SIN
a statement issued here today. G. II.
Bailey. who is giving his personal
attention 10 the introduction OF Tan
lac in Indiana and who has become
renowned because of his work along
that line, said that he has decided TO
send one of his trained representa-
tives TO Mishawaka TO explain the
new medicine TO the public. The
trained expert will begin his work
in Mishawaka at the Red Cross
Pharmacy at 9 O'Clock next Saturday
morning, Mr.. Bailey said, and will
remain in Mishawaka an indefinite
period.
The great interest people of Mish-
awake have taken in Tanlac. Mr..
Bailey stated, warrants his sending a
trained man there In sending a
Tanlac expert 10 Mishawaka Mr..
Bailey places that city alongside In
dianapolis. South Bend and other
larger Indiana cities. where trained
men will be sent TO explain Tanlac
10 the public.
The first bottle OF Tanlac was sold
in this city at the Red Cross Phar-
macy several weeks ago. 1t is claim
ed that hundreds of bottles OF the
new medicine have been sold here
since. The people of Mishawaka
have taken greater interest in Tan
lac than in any other medicine ever
introduced here and in hundreds of
cases, il is claimed. great benefits
have been derived from its use.
Ii is the contention Of Mr.. Bailey,
who has offices at Indianapolis, that
Tanlac is different from other pro-
prietary medicines and that il really
has a great value in cases of stom-
ach, liver and kidney trouble, catarr-
hal complaints, rheumatism, nerv-
BUSINESS and the like.
Because of the good Tanlac is do
ing many local residents, the people
OF Mishawaka will greet it'll pleas
ure the announcement that Mr..
Bailey is 10 send one of his trained
men here TO more fully acquaint
Mishawaka people with the celebrat-
ed new medicine.-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
MISHAWAKA NEWS
NosTines Office Main Bell 10
TRI KAPPA SORORITY
INITIATE NEW MEMBERS

The Tn Kappa sorority held its
regular meeting ar the home Of Mrs.
I'd Wilson. Tuesday evening and in
itiated FIVE young ladies into the
order. The Misses Lynden NIartling,
Erma Bordner. Grace Heitsmith,
Margaret BarbOr and Violet Todd
we're taken in. The society now has
IN members. 10 OF whom are active
and two inactive. Preceding the in
itiatiOn exercises the girls enjoyed
a six o'clock luncheon at the Mich
elsOn inn. south Bend Covers We're
laid for Is and the private dining
room was tastefullv decorated. Mrs.
". +. Kisskadden Of :. Church ST.
chaperoned the party The next
meeting will be held in two weeks
at the home Of Miss Marie Boles Of
r. 3rd ST
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
MAPLE GROVE

Miss Blanche Robinson of Chi
caso is visiting her parents a few
days.
Alva Hummer and family visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kaser of Sump-
ton Prairie Sunday.
Charles Reason has gone to Day
ton. o.. TO attend the funeral of
brother
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Shenefeld and
Walter Sheneheld of South Bend
visited w. H Long Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Schafer an
Mr.. and Mrs. Elton Sclafef motored
to Culver Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Turrell Of
South Bend visited relatives in this
vicinity last week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
AUTO BANDITS ARE
CAPTURED IN TOLEDO
Chief Kreiter Brings Thieves
Back in Stolen Au-
tOmObile.

The thieves who so daringly stole
the Julius Bennett automobile last
Saturday afternoon on s. Main ST..
we're apprehended in Toledo. O.,
Tuesday and were brought back 10y
Chief OF Police Krieter Wednesday
in the vtolen car.
Tn thieves are but mere boys.
the ringleader. Robert Estelle, Is
years Old is an old offender. having
been arrested many times in Toledo
for taking cars for 'joy-rides;" Ar
thur Kuhrt, "a years old. and Ed
ward Kuhrt. II years old. are said
10 come from well-to-do families,
and this is their first ohense. The
trio had been working at the Wooden
company prior 10 the theft. Their
homes are in Toledo
From the time they left Misha-
waka no trace could be found OF
them. In Toledo they abandoned
the car on the streets A bit later
they returned for their clothes.
where they were seen. a descrip-
ton was sent 20 the city police who
had very little trouble in catching
them although Estelle was caught
boarding an iuterurban car just leav-
ing the city The auto was taken 10
local garage. IL viii have TO be
gone over. as the engine is much the
worse for wear
This is the first automobile theft
recorded on the local police records.
The Pinkerton detective agency was
employed los Mr. Bennett, bat it was
the quick work OF the local depart
meut in notifying other cities that
caused he recovery Of the machine.
The trial has been set for Thurs
dav morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
TOLEDO VISITORS
GUESTS OF HONOR

A party Of "a young people mo-
tored TO the home OF the Misses
Gertrude and Agnes Myers. residing
southwest OF Mishawaka Tuesday
evening where they enjoyed a
marshmallow and weiner roast. The
affair was in honor OF the Misses
Catherine Conlin and Florence Good
al of Toledo O.. who are the guests
Of the Misses Frances and Augusta
Schmitt. 4O7 w. Sixth st
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
GIRLS AT DIAMOND LAKE.

More than 3 lady clerks OF the
city scurried down to Winey's store
this morning at o'clock and amid
much noise and confusion left in au-
tOmObiles for Diamond lake. where
they spent the day. Races, contests
and many other events featured the
outing. They made their headquar-
tiers at the Zigler cottage. Dinner was
served At noon at the Forest hall.
Many OF the girls employers paid
their expenses When the picnic
plans were first discussed II was
thought that they would accompany
the men. but later the plans were
changed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
LOCAL COUPLE MARRIED
AT ST. JOSEPH, MICH,

Victor Martin and Mrs. Dora
Thomas. both Of this city. stole a
march on their friends Saturday
and went TO st. Joseph, Mich.
where they were married. They then
returned TO Mishawaka and succeed
ed in keeping their wedding a secret
until Tuesday evening when they
accepted congratulations.
Mr. and Mrs Martin will reside
az PA F. First St
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
MANY PASTORS ARE
ARRIVING IN TOWN

Large numbers OF the Free Meth
cd st church pastors are hourly ar
irving in town for the annual
Michigan conference. which will be
held i'm tire local cmIrCh. corner OF
Grove and Chestnut SITS. Bishop w
ri. McGarry will ofnciate Many
prominent men Of the church from
all over the country will be present
10 is expected that over 200 will al
tent the convention. The meetings
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
Enjoy OUTING AT EAGLE
POINT.

Members OF the Pythian thimble
enjoyed a pleasant days outing at
Eagle point Tuesday when they
were the guests of Mrs. Frank
Thompson. The ladies left Mishawa-
ka Wednesday morning on the
1920 interurban car. At noon a
sumptuous dinner was served by
Mrs. Thompson. Boating was one
Of the chief features.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
MRS. C. HUNTSINGER
SURPRISED ON BIRTHDAY

Mrs. c. Huntsinger, 215 W. First
St. was delightfully."- surprised Tues
day evening when the Pythian Sis
ters and their husbands came in to
assist her in celebrating her birth
day anniversary. There were 45
present. Musical selections, games
and contests were the features OF the
entertainment.
Mrs. Huntsinger was presented
with a number of pretty gifts. fine
luncheon was served.
Among the guests was Mrs. II. j.
McGrane. of Detroit, Mich, formerly
of this city
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
MISS CECIL H0GUE
QUITS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Supt. Horton Of the public schools
received the resignation of Miss Cecil
Hocue who for the past three years
has had charge of the English de-
partment, Monday. Miss HOcue
left for her home in Bloomington,
Ind, where, il is rumOred she Will
be married Mr. Horton is now look
ing for new teacher.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
ICE SHORTAGE NOW
BLAMED UPON WAR
International News Serrice.

InternatlOnaI News Service.
CHICAGO, Aug. 9.-And now II is
the possibility OF an ice shortage TO
the consumer that is blamed upon
the European war Managers Of ice
companies declare that while there
is plenty OF ice there is much diffi-
Guilty in getting il TO the consumer
because Of a shortage of labor. Most
Of the work is done, they say, by
immigrants from the south of Eu-
rope. and as immigration has ceased.
the ice firms fear a labor famine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
G. \. r.. CLUB ENTERTAINED.

Miss Minnie Beehler. residing
south of Mishawaka. pleasantly en-
tertained the q. A. r. club at her
home Tuesday afternoon. A brief
business session was held after
which social hour was enjoyed.
Musical selections were the chief
feature. A fine luncheon was sery-
ed
Miss Mildred Riggs will entertain
the club Aug -.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
CONFERENCE TO DECIDE
SUBMARINE POLICY
lternationol News Servic.

AultFndUoudl NtM~ NftNAiSs
BERNE. Aug. 9.-The commits
sion OF the German federal council
on foreign affairs met in Berlin on
Tuesday TO consider whether the
situation and the present relations
with neutral powers Justify a re-
sumption OF unrestricted submarine
arian premier. Or. Hartling. pre-
sided
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
DELEGATE GIVES Talk.

Past Dictator Frank Kizer gave an
interesting talk upon the annual
convention at Moose Heart. TO which
he was the local delegate. last night
in the Moose club rooms before an
audience of one hundred people.
Much good work has been accom-
plished at the Illinois school. where
many children of the lodge members
can receive scientific training. IT
is a large farm with beautiful
grounds. where the boys and girls
enjoy themselves as well as improve
their moral and educational abili-
ties.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09

H. c.. EggIeston. who is spending
his vacation with his family at
Klnger lake, returned Tuesday
evening 20 attend ,the BUSINESS Men S
picnic which viii be held at Hud-
son lake today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
ENJOY PICNIC AT BATTEIL.

The c. W. Il. NJ. of the First
Christian church enjoyed picnic at
Battel park, Tuesday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock. Their regular monthly
missionary program was given. At
8 O'Clock a picnic supper was serv-
ed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
BUSINESS IS At
STANDST|LL TODAY
200 Bushes Men Have Big
Gala Day at Hudson
Lake.

Mlsha Waka was dead town To-Day.
| Amid "a galaxy of banners. horns,
I flags and 10 the music OF the Wooden
Company band nearly 200 business
men Of the city left in 40 automO-
! biles for hudson lake, where they
! had one big gala day. At 9 o'clock
the band started 10 play in front OF
the Mishawaka hotel Within the
next hour 40 machines were as
| sembled and the parade was formed.
Many striking banners Of the
/ business houses of the city decorated
I the cars. The News-Times repre-
/ sentatives rode in William II Par
I menter's Overland car and carried
/ large banner on which was inscribed
/ the following:
/ The News-Times. Morning Even
| Sunday. The Paper That Does
| Things. 5000 Readers in Misha
waka.
The parade was headed by Bert
DeNau. manager of the Mishawaka
hotel. followed by the band, in the
Beiger Furniture Co. truck.
/ Hat bands Inscribed "Mishawaka
| Business men,, adorned the pic
/ nicker's hats.
With the band playing catchy airs
| the parade wound through the main
| streets of South Bend, and TO Hudson
lake by the way of New Carlisle
some Big Dinner
Arriving at their rendezvous a
| feed" mt for king was set before
| them. after which the sport pro-
! gram was the main feature The
menu:
/ Soup
! Celery Pickles Radishes
Baked Ham Fried Fish
Fried Chicken. Cream Gravy
Mashed Potatoes Green Corn
Buttered Beets
Tomato Salad Mayonnaise
Apple Pie Ice Cream Cake
Tea Coffee Milk
Sport Program.
An interesting athletic program
was arranged by the committee,
which was as follows:
Land and water carnival.
Water ball game.
Amphib:an free-for-all. % yards
/ on land-3O yards water.
/ Amphibian Ford race.
Horseshoe pitching - North and
south sides.
Submarine race.
50-yard free fOr-all swim.
High speed with reverse race.
Hurdle race for fat men.
Golf-ball driving contest.
Match for Old sleuths.
Throwing the Dowagiac"
Indoor ball game - Fat VS.. lean
men.
stag prize waltz.
Water Ball Feature.
one of the many features of the
outing was three or more games OF
water ball. Six teams. composed OF
the city's business men, competed
for the water indoor baseball cham
poinship of Mishawaka Large
wooden floats were arranged for,
which constituted the bases. The
teams and lineups were as follows;
Water Babies-Tramer, C; Squibbs,
p. capt: Guy. III: Brady. I'd; Went.
street. f; Sprague. +.
Fins-GowthrOp. capt. p; Service,
ID; Ganser, c; Hayes, I'd; Smith, Sd;
Perkins. IS: McMann. f; Stearns, s.;
Mcintosh. Z
Fat Men-Roy capt; Hoerstman,
smith, Frueh,. Major, Senger, Wam-
bach. Clark Priest. Doll and Beall.
Slim Men-Sprague. irwin, Winey,
Vogt. Swanger. Bryan, Haslanger,
Shetland, Long, Bradford and Par
fenter
Brady. Squibbs. Krushanski, Went,
Lehman and Stuobs.
SOx-Ganser. GowthrOp, Service,
Burkett. Ganser, Moller, Woodka,
Roy and Mcintosh.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
RETURN HOME.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bingham, Mt.
and Mrs. W. L. Kim ball. Charles
Bingham and Florence Stellar mo-
tOred home last night from Maca-
tawa. where they witnessed the
marriage ceremony of ]. F. Nuner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
no ENTERTAIN SOCIETY,".

The Ladies' Aid society of ST.
Peters German Lutheran church
VIII meet Thursday afternoon at
Batten park Mrs. William Anger
stein and Mrs A. Block viii enter
tain
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
LINCOLN Has GOOD Bill.

At the Lincoln today. the Red
Feather photoplays will present the
novel and dashing romance. 1T Hap
pened in Honolulu" in five acts. This
is said to be a capital picture and
brimful OF interesting situations. on
Thursday j. Warren Kerrigen will
De seen in The Melody OF Love"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
TYPHOID FEVER VICTIM.

Morris Monhaut, SO7 f. Third St.
vas taken TO st. Joseph's hospital
Tuesday night. where he is suffering
with typhoid fever.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
RUBBER WoRkERs, UNION.

Thursday is regular meeting
night. from now on. All members
urged to be present at a. c. A. hall.
II. NJ. MCCOY President
JAMES BLINE. Secretary.
AdVt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
TO ADVERTISE CHURCHES
Posters and Sign Boards to be Used
in Campaign.
International News Service:
n -

International News Service:
WABASH, Ind, Aug 9.-Placing
bulletin boards at doorways or on
the lawns and posting the highways
with signs. or road markers, are
ideas advocated by the Indiana sun
day school associations department
of publicity as features for adver-
Using for rural churches of the
state.
The association says that all rural
churches should follow the example
OF the city churches in this respect.
There are many country churches
which do not hold services regularly.
and a sign board is much more nee
essary here than IN the city it is
said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
WOODEN BAND BUSY.

The Wooden co. band will furnish
music at Springbrook park every
night this week and also play all
day today at the merchants picnic
at Hudson lake. ON their return they
Will give "A concert at Buchanan for
the business men. ON Saturday the
band Will be i'm two parts, is men
ON the north side of the city and
Il at Springbrook. Director Thayer
claims ne has now two good bands
and can furnish same when desired.
MISS GANSF.R TO ENTERTAIN.
The lady clerks of the Haslanger
store will be the guests of Miss Eva
Ganser at her cottage today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09
ENTERTAIN THINfBLE.

Mrs. Adrian Myers. 3O9 f. Marion
st. will entertain the Pocohontas
thimble. Thursday afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-09

An ice cream social at BatteH park
Thursday afternoon and evening
from % clock until 5. AdvL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-10-11
Waiting doesn't pay

Waiting doesn't pay.
II you neglect kidney hackache
Urinary troubles often follow.
Deans kidney Pills are for kidney
h7rkaCbe and for other kidney ills
Rock Island women endorse them
Mrs. r. Weiss. 5E5 Eleventh street.
Rock Island SAYS II suffered from e
severe pain across tho small oF my
back that made 81 very difficult for me
70 bend over or do any EfuuE at
times 7 was very dIzE- and had fire.
que7t headaches In fact. z had nearly
8li rhe symptoms that usually accom-
pany kidney trouble One OF my fam
uy had been cured If such ailments
hv noan's Kidney Pills, so I decided
~ TRY them 4 had taken but a few
doses when reft rel5eT Z got better
rapidly as / continued using them.
and when had finished one box T was
without a sign Of kidney trouble"
Price 80 cents at ain dealers Don't
simply ask for & kidney remedy-Eet
Deans Kidney pills-tbe same that
Mrs. Weiss had. Foster-ATT buru Co..
Props. Buffalo. n T-fAdv1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07
Stamp Collectors H0axed.

London.-Stamp collectors in the
United States have been badly hoaxed
in accepting as genuine the German
Kamerun stamp bearing the overprint
G. R. l., according to British officer
with the troops now occupying that
African colony. The German colonial
stamps are genuine, he says, but the
oyerprint is bogus. Germans in the
unconquered part of the colony use
the old stamp as it is. Members of
the expedition send their mail by gov
eminent frank alone Civilians in the
part under British protectorate use the
German stamp bearing the overprint
Of c. E. F., (Camerons Expeditionary
Force. In no case were the initials
Of the English king and his titles
printed upon the stamps.