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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
LINCOLN WILL SHOW
BIG FEATURES TODAY

Douglas Fairbanks in His Picture
in the Papers" a Fine Arts-Triangle
play. will be seen at the Lincoln
today IL looks easy for Pete Prin-
ole. Douglas Fairbanks. TO get his
portrait displayed on the front page
OF all the New York papers-yes.
ii looked almost too easy. Here's
what the hero actually die before
ne put through the proposition.
Gained a half interest i'm his fathers
firm and was awarded the hand Of
the girl he loved; wrecked an auto
and went 10 the hospital. was thrown
of a train, put out a champion
middle weight and fought a losing
fight with two husky policemen At
last he won by lighting off a band
of yeggmen and saving "a train from
being wrecked. In these days OF
strenuous advertising this comedy is
Interesting as showing how a man
eager 10 attain notoriety may fall
down time after time only 10 attain
IL when he is not looking for il.
Charles Murray will also De shown
in His Hereafter today. q Key
stone Triangle comedy full of fun
and excitement. and a burlesque on
the lurid tales OF the wild west with
such exciting and comical scenes
as the shooting up Of a gambling
house and a holdup with masked
men armed 10 the teeth.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
MsHAwAKA PERSONALS.

Mrs. Beaverson. \. Main ST. who
has been very i'll for the past several
weeks. has sufficiently improved to
be able to be out again.
Mrs. ]. w. Broceus has returned
10 her home in Buchanan. Mich.
after visiting with Miss Matte
Brown.
Mrs May Uhlendorff Of Chicago is
the guest of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. l. Ostrander Lincoln way
W
Mrs. John A. Rishel OF Aaron. O..
is in the city visiting with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs John Stillwell.
Forest av.
Miss Martha OWNER has returned
TO COloma, Mich. after spending one
week visiting with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martcn L. Hanley
OF Chicago are the guests of rela-
tives and friends in this city.
Miss Caroline Master OF Gary
spent Tuesday visiting with relatives
in this city.
Russell Carter Of Cleveland. O.. is
spending the week visiting with rel
atives in this city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
DISPOSITION OF PYKE
CASE DECIDED TODAY

Juvenile officer W. (. Miller was
in consultation with local police Of
ficials Thursday morning in regard
TO the disposition of George Pyke
the boy who was arrested Monday
and confessed to robbing gas meters
about town.
Miller will make his report of 6he
case to Judge Funk, Tuesday after
noon and the judge will make the
final decision in the case. Mr.. Miller
said Tuesday that the boy would
probably be sent back TO the reform
school as that seemed the only
means of protecting the comm unity.
1t developed Tuesday that from
II 10 Is other meters, other than
those robberies confessed to by Pyke
Monday. has been rif1ed of their con-
tents. Pyke always waited until a
house was vacated and would then
enter and help himself to the meter
contents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
NEW LIBRARY WILL Be
OPEN TO PUBLIC SOON
Finishing Touches Being Made
on New Structure at
Hill and First SITS.

Mishawakans may be able - takG
advantage Of the new public library
at Hill and First SITS. by May .. ac-
cording 10 an announcement made
Tuesday morning WOrkmen are
busy this week putting the finishing
touches on the building and next
week will be spent in clearing up the
interior and putting the place in
shape for the transfer Of the books
from the city hall.
on May l the library at the city
hall will be closed and on May the
new library will be opened for in
spection by the public. No cere-
monies Will be held but the people
are urged 10 visit the library and
make a tour of inspection. Assistants
and guides will be there in plentiful
numbers to show visitors around and
answer all questions.
In the city hall the library has
been open only in the afternoons and
evenings. but in its new location the
public Will have access to the books
from 9 o'clock il. the morning until
in the evening. After O'Clock
at night. however, no books may be
taken out
Saturday mornings at 10 o'clock a
story hour for children between five
and eight years ola Will be held.
through the kindness OF the Tri
Kappa sorority which has volunteer
ed TO furnish a story teller e. cry
week. Mrs. Alma O. Ware Of South
Bend will probably be the first to
talk 10 the children.
Special attention Of the public -
called TO the system of preparing
books for circulation; their classifi-
cation and location on the shelves;
the charging system and other fea-
lures of the convenient charging
desk: card catalogs: picture, pam
phlet and clipping files
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
WIFE KILLED, HUSBAND
INJURED By ROBBERS
Beat Aged Couple Unconscious and
Then Set Fire TO
House.
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GREENSBURG. Ind. April IS
Mrs. Zell Brown, g. years old, was
beaten 10 death and her husband
was fatally wounded by robbers who
broke into the Brown farm house
near Napoleon, in Ripley county.
early Monday morning. After com
hitting the crime the robbers set
fire TO the house. NeighbOrs were
awakened by the fire and rescued
Brown and his wife's body Brown
is unconscious and is unable to tell
anything of the attack. 1t is thought
he will die.
The Browns sold their farm last
week and had two checks. one of
$4,000 and one Of $1,000. in the
house Both are missing. They
were preparing 10 move to Bates
Vile Ind. this week. There is no
clew 10 the Identity OF the robbers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
COPPER BARS WHITE
HOUSE DOOR AGAINST
THE SECN- OF STATE.

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WASHINGTON. April 1S.-Ii's
getting so YOU have 20 have pass
ports 20 go anywhere Sec'y OF
State Lansing had 10 have one
hguratively-b before he could en-
ter the white house
AS he was about to enter the
door "a. the north portico for
conference with Priest Wilson
before the cabinet meeting TODAY.
white house policeman stopped
him.
Have YOU got any business lu
there o. the officer inquired
Before Sec'y Lansing could re-
PLY. wspaperman grasped
the policeman 10y the arm and
whispered. He Is Sec'y Lansins.
oh yes. secretary of war"
the policeman said. and ne step
ped aside.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
ARREST MAY CLEAR UP
METER RIFLING CASES
Boy Arrested for Theft of Bi.
cycle COnfeSSeS to Other
RObberieS.

with me arrest 81 George Pyke.
Is years old Monday night ioca'
police believe they have cleared mp
The mysterious rihing of gas quarter
meters which has been going on m
the city for everal months
Pyke was arrested Monday night
charged with stealing "a bicycle be-
longing 20 Leonard Schultz, news
boy. and selling it 10 B. r. Steel
smith. second hand man. for S3.75.
steelsmith had the wheel on the
sidewalk in front of his store with
a sign on 10 that 10 was for sale.
schultz saw the wheel and reported
the matter 10 the police Steelsmith
said he had purchased 20 from Pyke.
When questioned by Chief Kreiter
Monday night Pyke owned up to
the theft Of the wheel and also con-
fessed TO rob0iag gas meters. The
following houses had been robbed.
according 10 Pykc's confession. 5O7
w Broadway 81 r. Fourth st. 3O7
Park av.. 212 :. Mil ST.. and 311 +.
Joseph. Small amounts ranging
from so cents 20 $50 had been
secured from these meters.
Pyke is "A kleptOmaniac and his
hobby is TO steal everything ne can
get his hands on. PIE is now out on
parole from the JenersOnyille reform
school. where he was sent for the
robbery OF SchrOeder's grocery.
Juvenile Oncer w r Miller will
come 10 Mishawaka Tuesday morn
ing and dispose Of the case. il be-
ing out OF the Jurisdiction Of the To-
cal police.
The parents Of Pyke are heart
broken over the boys actions, as he
is the baby of the family and they
have tried eve.y method TO break
him Of his desire To secure things
Va hich do not belong TO him
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
CARD OF THANKS.

We, the undersigned, hereby wish
10 express our sincere and heartfelt
thanks to all neighbors and friends
who so kindly assisted us during the
death of our husband and father
Their kindness will never be forgot
ten.
We are especially thankful 10 his
fellow workmen, employees of the
main shoe room and the Relief as
sOciation Of the Mishawaka Wooden
Co, Samuel Leeper. Frank and Will
liam Sibley. and Clyde Wilson for
their beautiful floral tributes.
Mrs. Ernie Bauwens and Daugh-
ters. Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
CHRISTY is EXPECTED TO
MARRY FORMER MODEL
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NEW YORK, April 1S-Friends
Of Howard Chandler Christy learned
today of a new romance in the life
OF the famous artist. After he gets
divorce from his present wife he
is expected 10 marry Mrs. Nancy
Palmer. according 10 statement
made by Mrs. Palmer's mother at
POughkeepsie. Mrs. Palmer became
A Christy model several years ago
and posed for many of his pictures.
She is - years old.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18

STATE OF INDIANA 81. JOSEPH
COUNTY. S.
Notice is hereby given that the board
Of commissioners of said county will re-
ceive sealed proposals for the improve
ment OF n certain highway i'm said coun-
" by grading, draining and paving with
concrete as set out in the specifications,
plans and profile now on file in the office
Of the auditor Of said county. by and
under the laws Of the state Of Indiana
Said sealed proposals viii be opened and
the contract awarded for said improve
ment on the Sth day Of May 1916
Bids or proposals will be received mp
to IL o'clock a. M on said date
The said road TO be improved Is To-
Gated in Olive township. in st. Joseph
county. Indiana, and is TO he known as
the Hubbard road when so Improved.
Bids will be for the completion OF the
said Improvement I'm accordance with the
plans. profile and specifications in the
office 81 the auditor Of said county. and
shall include all labor and material for
said work. In no case WEI extra com
pensation be allowed for any additional
work alleged 20 have been done by the
contractor or contractors 10 whom is
awarded the contract.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a
personal or surety bond in n sum equal
to double the amount OF the bid fled
for the work bid on 10 be approved by
the board Of commissioners Of said
county. Said bond shall be conditioned
Tor TIE faithful performance OF the
work: the sureties. II personal shall be
resident freeholders Of the state u Indi-
ana. one Of whom shall be a resident Of
st. Joseph county
Said bond shall be for the benefit OF
any person, persons or corporation who
shall suffer any loss or damage by rea
son Of any such bidder failing or ne
glecting to enter into contract % per
form such work awarded by the said
board Of commissioners or 10 carry out
the same In any particular or 10 pay for
any labor or material which may have
been furnished 10 any such contractor
or contractors or 20 any sub-cOntractor.
agent or superintendent under him. I'm
the construction Of said work
Said improvement VIII De Ipt rs a
whole 20 the lowest responsible bidder
upon affidavit q noncollusiOn which
must he submitted with rle bid. and ur-
on failure 10 submit such AFFIDAVIT such
proposal or bid viii be rejected by the
board and the board reserves the right
90 reject any and an bids Time for
the completion 81 said work wiz be
agreed upon after the letting Of said
contract by said board Of commission
'erS and successful bidder
Given by order II the board p com
missiOners u said county
ARTHUR r. WOLF
1892 Auditor s. Joseph County.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
AUTOMATIC RAZOR
SHARPENER.

An interesting demonstration is
being given in the windows of the o.
L. Lang q CO. hardware store, In
charge of Basil A. Stout OF the Real
automatic razor stropper. The su.
periOrity Of this idea over all others
is patent to the auditors. Duo-strop
automatic razor sharpeners are tit-
ted with full length, specially tanned
razor strop leather. one side o.
which is filed with rubirundum hon
ing preparation. which will keep an
edge on the dullest blade. The strop-
per is for all Ole style razors and
safety blades.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
GENERAL NEWS
NeusT hneOG Mains Home 11s; Bell
HENRY B. WALTHALL
AT TEMPLE TODAY

Henry &. WaIthaU. in The Birth
OF a Man. "a five-reel production,
will be presented al the Temple
theater today by the Celebrated
Players Film Co.
The story deals with a young and
idle millionaire VINO receives a
cablegram advising him 10 leave for
Paris at once in order TO seize the
opportunity Of purchasing a greatly
coveted rare canvass
Before he leaves he calls 10 see
the girl he loves. but his appeal for
an immediate marriage is rejected,
because the girl realizes that money
is the only god ne worships BY
matter of seconds he misses his
train. A taxi driver in league with
gang Of crooks, offers 10 take him 10
the next station and instead drives
him TO a tramps retreat. where he
is held up. knocked insensble. his
clothes taken from him and d
tramp's dirty suit substituted. A
lighted cigaret carelessly thrown
away sets the place on fire. A fight
10 get out of the blazing shack fol-
lows. in which scene Walthalrs act
ing is superb, tremendous almost
terrifying.
Disfigured and exhausted by the
fire and his fight with the thieves.
his hair turned gray from the shock,
he finally escapes and wanders for
three days in the bleak hills He
manages TO get hack 20 his home
town, but TRANSPORTED no one rec
ognizes him.
The final scenes are replete with
interest. leading through climax ar
ter climax, dramatically showing a
series of poWerflll incidents
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
HE BOUGHT A STREET CAR
BUT HE COULDN'T GET IT
Racine Farmer Pays $40 For Con-
veyance But Conductor Re
fuses to Give IL Up.
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CHICAGO. April 1S.-They not
all dead yet.
Silas Gilbaugh. late of rural route
$, Racine. Wis. told the Melrose
Park police today that he bought a
street car from two affable gentle
men yesterday, but the man in the
uniform who took the nickels re
fused TO turn the car over 10 him at
4 o'clock. Silas said he paid so
down on the original price of SIS.
Silas admitted that street car had
never crossed his vision until yester-
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
MOOSE CARNIVAL IS
VETOED BY COUNCIL
Petition From Lodge for Per-
mission to Stage Event
is Tabled.

Mishawaka will not have Moose
carnival this year. according TO ac-
ton taken by the common council at
its meeting Monday night. A petit
ton was presented from Alishawaka
lodge No 1853, asking for permission
o. hold a carnival. compensation
rights reserved. Question as 20 the
legality of the city waving compen-
satiOn rights was raised by Council
man Nettleton. and City Atty. Jerne-
gan reported that there was an Ordi-
nance against such action. II was
then moved that the petition be laid
on the table and the motion was
PASSED unanimously.
A communication from the deputy
state Ire marshal, John W. Miner
was read in which he said that he
lad made certain recommendation
10 the IndeT enden Tank Line con-
corning the manner in which they
were TO handle their stock and that
if these recommendations were COM
piled with there was comparatively
little fire risk. Residents In the
neighborhood OF the oil tanks com
planned that proper precautions
AGAINST fire we're not taken by the
company and asked that the matter
be- investigated
The council adopted resolution
authorizing the mayor and city attor-
ney TO 20 to Indianapolis and urge
the public service commission to a
speedy hearing on the question OF
lower gas rate for Mishawaka. Claims
against the city 10 the amount Of
S9.7IO.49 were allowed by the coUn-
ell.
Reports Of the city treasurer and
city controller were read and were re-
ferred to the committee on ways and
means Following are the reports in
detail;
City Treasures Report.
City account-Balance on hand Feb
s.. 1916. $11O15.47. cash receipts.
.S5,1I@42; total. sI6.12S.9O. Dis
bursements, S11,771.S2; balance on
hand March 81, 1916.$4.357.Gs.
Improvement account-Bal. on
hand Feb. %. 1916. s1.O5S.47: collec-
tions. S4S1.16; total. $1.539.63. Dis
bursements, $34.29; balance on hand
March 81, 1916. s1.5O5.24.
Contractors Improvement account
Receipts. $4,000
City Controllers Report.
Cash -eCeipts-Balance on hand Feb
20. 1916. 1,015.47: electric depart
ment S4.S47.25; water department,
STATS; building and moving per-
mlts. s4.25; plumbers and electricians
license. So; peddler's license. SOL;
pool and billiard license, SIS; rubbish
and ash permits, So; jitney license.
$40; city scales. 81; rent y. side hose
house, 80; special intererest tax,
1915: depository interest. $2O.59; to-
tai receipts. $16.12S.90.
Disbursements - Electric depart
ment, S2.564.22: water department,
.S1,53462; finance department.
$912.51: police department, SS45.4S;
fire department. $685.: street de-
partment S171.95: engineer depart
lnent. S237.66; garbage department.
$297.50; health departm ent 1857. -;
city hall department s95.03: sealer
department S41.76; board Of works
$3.50; park department. S2.0S8.12:
bonds and interest. $40; total dis
bursements, $11,771.S2. Balance on
hand March 81. 1916, $4.357.Os.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
SALE OF ONE-YEAR MUNICIPAL
BONDS

SALE OF ONE-YEAR MUNICIPAL
BONDS.
The CITY OF South Bend. Indiana.
through its city controller. oilers for sale
bonds for general purposes 90 the
amount Of Sl5.OOOO0
Sealed bids viii Zee received Tor this
issue Of bonds by the controller ~ the
city OF South Bend. Indiana. until II 900
a. m. April 10Th 1916
The bonds viii be issued fifteen 10
i'm number. for the sum Of one thousand
the rate Of four tfCc1 per cent, PAYABLE
semi-annuaAy
Said bonds % be dated May FIRST. 1916
and made payable May first 1917. an ihe
National Park Bank. New York. y y.
OF any other bank designated by the
purchaser.
The successful bidder must deposit
with the city Treasurer Of South Bend.
Indiana. the sum Of one hundred
$500 O0l dollars 20 he forfeited 20 the
general fund Of said city If The money
the hanGs Of the CITY Treasurer Ola or
before the first day of Nav. 1919
The right is reserved 10 reject any OF
all bids
The City of south Bend. its faith.
credit and an ITS real and personal prop
erty are pledged for the payment Of
these bonds and interest.
The City's net assessed valuati is
S31 al 1000.
pending Gr threatened against the city
and no default has ever beeh made In
the payment Of its obligations.
The population OF the city Is 5000
T. q. MANNING city Controller
HIS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
AFTER CRONEs AGAIN.

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CHICAGO, April 1s.-Guests at
the now famous Mundelein banquet
today started a campaign 10 raise
$1,000 TO be offered as a reward for
the capture Of Jean Crones. the
arch poisoner, who slipped guam
tity Of arsenic into the soup that was
served
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
SHERIFF GETS PITCHER
Reads of Hurler's One-hit Game and
NRbs Him.
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EVANSVILLE, Ind, April Is
When Turner pitched a one-hit
game for the local Central league
club he thought there wasn't much
left to conquer in this world His
feat was chronicled far and wide.
Many read and marveled.
Among the many who read was
Deputy Sheriff Ben Freedman at
Lexington. Ky. He promptly wired
authorities here to arrest Mr.. Turner
and hold him until he could get
there. He is wanted at Lexington for
the alleged theft of much jewelry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
NEW RESOLUTION NOW
IMMINENT IN HAITI
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PORT Az PRINCE, April IS
Another revolution in Haiti Is immi-
nent. The crisis has been developed
by the action OF Pres't Dartiguenave
in dissolving the senate and creating
a council OF the government 10 draft
a new constitution in conformity
with the latest treaty between the
United states and Haiti. Strong op-
position has developed. the president
refusing TO compromise.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
CIVIL WAR COMMANDER DIES

IuternutIOu1I news SerVlce-
KALAMAZOO. Mich, April Is
George r. Richardson. iron major"
who was in command At Nashville.
Tenn, after the capture Of that city
by federal forces during the civil
war, is dead at his summer home
north OF this city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
RANDIT, GIL 500

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RICHMOND. Calf. April ISL
Three masked bandits entered the
barns of the san kland
railways terminal here Monday and.
after binding and rarg.ng the dar
dispatcher. looted rh- safe They on-
tanned S1.>'n and escaped in an
automobile
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
RETURN TO INDIANAPOLIS.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. g. Dunn and
daughter. Geraldine. have returned
10 their home in indianapolis. after
spending "A few days with the for
mers parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j A
Dunn. 302 Niles av.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18

The lawns around the Methodist
Memorial church are being resOdded
and when finished will greatly en-
nance the appearance OF the square.
The work is being done under the
supervision Of Frank Breekon. jan
itor OF the church. and is in keep
ing with the city's efforts towards its
spring cleaning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
FIRENrEN CLEAN HOUSE.

Spring house cleaning is in order
at the fire station. Mattresses and
winter bed clothes are strewn about
the station and hung on lines while
windows and woodwork are being
given a vigorous washing. The FIRE
ladies are sure good housekeepers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
TWO CHILDREN KILLED.

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LEXINGTON, Ky, April 1S-Two
children OF Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Carter were killed when the Carter
home. near Delong. was burned to-
day
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
IMMORTALITY CHARGE: is
STRIKEN OUT BY COURT
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WHITE PLAINS. y. Y. April IS.
Justice w. p. Plat today struck
out the immortality charge in the
blanket indictment recently return
ed against eX-Warden Thomas Mott
Osborne Of Sing Sing prison. The
courts action was an important VIC
tory for Osborne, the other count in
the indictment charging only neglect
OF duty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
SURPRISE. II. b. H. MENrBER.

The degree team Of South Bend
court, No. II. T. 3. H. gave a most
pleasant surprise on L. II. Kline. SOS
y. Sarah ST. Monday night The
eveniIg was most enjoyably spent
in games and contests. Mr.. Kline
was presented with handsome
travelling bag during the evening
supper was served. covers being laid
Tor %
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
STORAGE AND TRANSFER

WEISS a BAII.EY-Transfe and
storage Household goods and
piano moving given careful atten-
ton. We employ only honest, eX-
perienced men Get our prices.
once 1O3 r second Home phones
z33 and 226. Bell 80 and sos
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
BILLIARD RESULTS.

Results i'm the billiard tournament
at Ellsasser's Monday were. thinner
man defeated n. Ellsasser. S5-96:
Clemens defeated Christoph. 80 TO
so. Hoyt defeated Shields. 1O0-63;
Zimmerman defeated Service. 94-72.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
TO RESIDE HERE

Mr.. and Mrs. II. F. Casteel Of Elk
hart. Ind, have purchased a beauti-
full new residence at 2212 Lincoln
way w. and will take possession Of
ii this week The transaction was
made through the Stark Realty Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-18
PENTECOSTAL sEEVICES.

Special Pentecostal services in
charge of Elder Thomas K. Leonard.
uperintendent OF the Gospel school
at Findley. O., are being held at the
Assembly OF God hall. 103 Lincoln
way w. every night this week