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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
MISS MAU0E SHAFER
INJURED IN RUNAWAY

Miss Maude Shafer is suffering
from a dislocated shoulder and many
painful bruises which she sustained
IN a runaway at Lakeville Sunday
evening. Miss Shafer is employed in
Mishawaka and left here Saturday
evening for Lakeville to spend sun
day as the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs Simon Shafer. Sunday even
ing Mr. Shafer started out to bring
his daughter to the depot and on
the way the horse became frightened
and ran away, throwing Miss Shafer
from the buggy. She was uncon-
scious and WIS removed to the home
Of her parents. Physicians were
called and it will be several weeks
before she will be able TO return to
Mishawaka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
PROF. ]. F. NUNER
WEEDS AT MACATAWA

Former Supt. ]. +. Nuner Of the
Mishawaka public schools and Miss
Ann DuShane, were united in mar
riage in a quiet ceremony at the
summer home of the brides mother
at Macatawa, Monday afternoon at 4
o'clock The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. c. A. Lippincott
Of the First Presbyterian church of
South Bend. The bride is a popular
young lady and is the daughter of
Mrs. James DuShane. The groom is
we'll known in Mishawaka and has a
large circle of friends here. He is
now superintendent of public schools
in South Bend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nuner will make
their home in South Bend.
Atty. Charles w. Bingham, 215 E.
Third St. attended the wedding.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
MARRIED TWO WEEKS;
DIES SATURDAY NIGHT
Prominent Woman Church
Worker Passes After Two
Days Illness.

one Of the saddest deaths that has
occurred here in some time is that
of Mrs. George Cornwall. formerly
Miss Hazel Shoemaker. COS f. JO-
seph St. who was married TO George
Cornwall on July p, and passed
away on her 21st birthday at the
home OF her parents She had been
III but two days Death took place
Saturday evening at II o'clock.
Complications is given as the cause.
Mrs. Cornwall. one OF the city 5
most popular young ladies, was very
prominent in the church and social
circles of the Methodist Memorial
church. belonging TO both the Queen
Esther circle and the Epworth
league. Her death is mourned by
many.
Besides her parents she leaves
three brothers. oral, Roy and Carl.
and one sister, Fern. all living here.
She was born in Parma, Mich, Aug.
g. 1895. With her parents she NOV
ed here in 1902 and has lived here
since.
The funeral will be held at the
Methodist church Tuesday at ESQ
O'Clock. Rev. l. NJ. Edwards will
return from his vacation TO ofticiate
at the services. Interment will be
held in the city cemetery.
The regular meeting Of the Queen
Esther society, which was TO have
been held Tuesday night, has been
postponed for a week on account Of
the death
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
PINKERT0MS TO TRY
FIND THE STOLEN CAR

julius Bennett whose new REQ
car was stolen from S. Main St,
Saturda, has employed the Pinker-
ton agency to try to find the two
thieves who so daringly picked it up
on a crowded thoroughfare during
the busiest time Of the day. He says
he is determined to spend a couple
of hundred dollars or more in trac-
ing the thieves. SO far not the
slightest trace has been found of
the missing machine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
|MLSF1AWAKA GENERAL NEWS
1sOuthMu sheetH OmePho
RED MEN AND FAMILIES
ENJOY ANNUAL OUTING
200 Attend Picnic at Lanq'S
Grove Sunday-Big
Success.

Two hundred members OF the 10y
al order OF Red Men and POcohOntas
with their families enjoyed
their annual picnic. which was held
al Lang's grove sunday. Special cars
carried them 20 and from the
grounds.
Races. boating. fishing. swimming
and a baseball game between the
men and the better halves, which
ended in a riot OF fun. all went to-
wards making the outing a huge
success.
Cloths were spread upon the
green at noon. and a picnic lunch
was the order OF the hour. Refresh
ments OF all kinds. ice cream, pop.
and lemonade were sold.
The ommittees in charge were:
Red Men r. Breteneu, c.. Kirk
glass and c. Cork PocohOntas.
Charles Martzon. Mrs. G. Thompson
and Mrs. r. Bretenell
Results Of the athletic program
and prizes given is as follows:
Boys under II race. Buford Pride.
an electric lantern.
Girls under II race. Grace Strope.
parasol
Boys race, between IL and 16,
Carmen Hoohster, cuff buttons.
Girls race, between Il and 16,
Beatrice Kohuse. lavleier.
Married mems race. Loren Barbe-
ri1h. ham.
Married ladies race. Nettie Cork.
picture.
Fat mems race. Parry Stanley.
smoking set.
Single ladies race, Beatrice
KOhuse, album.
Ladies race. Nettie Cork. II nap
li1s.
Boys three legged race, Walter
Bretene1l. Raymond Ulsry. knife
and shirt.
Mems three legged race. Frank
Ochanpaugh. Va tier Bretenell.
The oldest me rried couple at the
picnic we're Mr. and Mrs. William
Cork The young est couple were Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew NeItzeL The young
est baby present was Master Won
Gustin Cork.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
NEW SOTO INSTRUMENT.

Alphons Heyde. the baritone SOLO
ist of the Wooden Co band. has
purchased new double bell a
valve euphonium. special make and
costing 500 Of Conn Of EIkhart.
This splendid instrument was re-
ceived Saturday and was used by
Mr.. Heyde for his excellent solo
at the street concert This horn is
the same pattern and make as the
one used by musician Salvatore
Florio OF Iiberatis band.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
HILL BUNCH PICNIC.

About 100 members Of the "Hill
Bunch held a picnic at McKnight's
grove Sunday and enjoyed a most
pleasant time The crowd was made
up OF yOuns ara old men, women
and children. Three generations of
the Bickeu family we're represented.
A ball game between the married
and single Uen resulted in a win
for the former. Horseshoe pitching
contests and various other sports
were i-dulged in during the day.
A fine picnic luncheon was served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
ALBION KAMM TO
BE MARRIED AUG. II

The banns of matrimony were
published between Albion Kamm.
son of Mr. and Mrs. AdOlph Kamm,
61S Lincoln way w. and Miss La
vina Irr. DAUGHTER of Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Irr Of Cleveland. O., at st
Joseph's Catholic church Sunday
morning by the Rev. Dean l.. A.
Moench
The marriage will take place at St
Agnes Catholic church, Cleveland
O.. Aug. Il. They will reside in
Mishawaka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
CONSTABLE,S SALE.

Judgment TO the amount of 81 and
costs was rendered against Harry
Edman. alias Harry Bartlett. in ia
vor OF 3. r. Stellsmith. The defend
ant bought trunk from the Stell-
smith store. and failed TO pay. The
goods and trunk Will be sold at aus
tion in front of the store by the con-
stable. Aug. 19, at o'clock
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
MusHAwAKA PERSONALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. II. LOngstreet and
family, S13 Lincoln highway. w.
left Monday morning in their auto
mobile for a weeks trip to Camden,
Mich, Mr.. Longstreet's old home.
Miss Vera Cordil and brother
Paul. of Sturgis, Mich, are visiting
at the home Of their uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. MCGOWAN, Z.
Third ST
Miss Rose Kiel, W Fourth St. has
returned from an outing at Diamond
lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Denton and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Nick
Shearer. motored to Culver. Ind,
sunday.
Donald Baker, W. Fourth St, is
visiting in Goshen.
Mrs. Martin Foster, OF KokOmo
Ind, who has been visiting with her
son Robert Hunsberger, E. Fifth st.
was called to her home on account
of the serious illness Of her son,
Walter Hunsberger.
L. T, Deyo is in Chicago attend
ing a five and ten store mems con-
ventiOn.
Miss Cornelia Wachs, of Steger,
Ind. is the guest of relatives in this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. A II. HerZog and
son, Hubert, Mrs. Irene Kelley and
daughter Helen and Miss Anna
Stoeckinger, motored to Plymouth
Sunday. where they spent the day
with relatives.
Miss Mildred Annis has returned
from Warsaw, Ind, where she spent
her vacation. Miss Annis resumed
her duties at the oliver plant in
South Bend. Monday.
Miss Mabel Thorn-on, 125 z. Law
renee st. is spending a few days
at Fish lake
Harley Zimmerman has returned
from Bloomington, H., where he
spent a weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stecketee and
children, 303 w. Sixth St, have re-
turned from Muskegon, Mich, where
they spent a two weeks vacation
visiting with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. BufOrd Knoblock,
accompanied by their guest. Miss
Laura Dickson of Chicago, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. G. Farnum and son Nelson,
motored to Lake Wawasee, Sunday,
where they will spend the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fafford and
children, l.. Eighth ST., are spending
the week at Eagle Point
Miss Mary Carroll. r. Eighth st.
spent sunday and Monday as the
guest OF Miss Evelyn Fafford, at
Eagle Point.
Miss Margaret Bickel has taken a
position in the office of the Misha-
waka Wooden co.
Joseph Fetters, 205 +. Eighth st,
is enjoying a vacation for mthe Off
ces of the South Bend chilled pillow
CO., and has gone TO Eagle Point to
spend the week at Lake View cot
tage.
Miss Loretta Stoeckinger and Miss
Stephana Grzesk have gone 10 Fort
Wayne TO spend their vacation.
c. c. Hurst left Monday for Alex
andria, Ind, where he viii join Mrs.
Hurst and daughter and then go TO
Indianapolis, Ind, and Lake Barbee
to spend their holidays
Miss Alice Baker and Ward Baker
have gone 20 Argos, Ind, to visit
their grandparents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Schultz and
children of Breeding. Mich. spent
Sunday with relatives in this city.
They left Monday morning accompa-
MED by Mrs Pearla McDonough. for
| East Chicago. The trip was made
! by auto.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
SOCIALIST CANDIDATE TO
SPEAK.

Joseph Zimmerman OF Indian
apolis. candidate for the senate on
the socialist ticket. will speak Mon
day evening at the corner of Mill
and Lincoln way w. on the subject
The Socialists Challenge 10 the
Jingoes." The local branch of the
socialist order is arranging for the
annual picnic. the date Of which
viii be announced during the pres
enf Week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
TO TOUR THE EAST.

A party composed Of Mrs. Hattie
Hudson and daughters. the Misses
Inez and Julia Hudson. Mrs. Siman-
ton and daughter, Miss Marian Of
this city, Miss Carrie BOggs Of South
Bend and Miss Maude Kemper of
California, who is visiting in Mish-
awake. will leave Tuesday for a tour
through the east and Will visit Wash
ington, Philadelphia. New York and
other points
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
SPEND WEEK At lake WAWA-
SEE

Mr. and Mrs. Buford Knoblock.
with their guest Miss Laura Dick
son Of Chicago and Mr.. and Mrs.
II. g Farnum and son Nelson. motor
ed 10 Lake Wawasee sunday. where
they viii spend the week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
80 TRACE OF N1ssING AUTO.

As vet no trace has been found Of
julius Bennet's new seven passenger
REQ. which was stolen Saturday aft
ernoon on s Main St The last seen
of the car was in Elkhart the same
afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
BIRTH RECORD.

A 10-pound daughter arrived at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chester
Dillavou. 701 y. Main st. Sunday
night.
A daughter was born 10 Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Goss. OF 1-2 y. Main
St. az the Maternity hospital Sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
GOOD OFFERING AT TEMPLE.

Ella Hall and Harry Depp will
bring delight TO votaries Of motion
pictures when The Love Girl is
exhibited at the Temple theater to-
day. with Miss Hall in the stellar
J le There are elements of sensa-
,Ionalism TO attract and entertain
those who require excitement and
for the admirers OF good acting. in
this picture. Robert 4. Leonard has
directed the production from his
own scenario and a capable COM
pany OF Bluebird photOplayers have
been cast in the different roles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. d. r. Mckinley. 222 ".
Broadway ST. was taken 10 the ST.
Joseph hospital this morning
Little six-year-oId Mildred Schroy-
or Of South Bend is suffering at the
st. Joseph hospital with typhoid
fever.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
HARVEY u \ BIT TOO CURIOUS

Harvey Miller. 119 r. Lawrence
ST.. is a curious little youngster about
10 years old. sunday afternoon he
was trying 20 see just how near he
could walk TO the edge Of the Elk
hart and Western railway bridge
and fell off His right arm was brok-
an
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
TO RESIDE IN THE EAST.

Mr. and Mrs. George Stump will
leave Wednesday morning for Will
mington. Del, where they will make
their future home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
WILL TAKE VACATION.

The WOODEN department OF the
Mishawaka Wooden Mfg. Co. was
closed down for two weeks Monday
in order 10 give those employed in
this part OF the works vacation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
c. w. b. NJ. TO PICNIC.

The c. w. b. NJ. Of the First
Christian church will enjoy a picnic
at Battell park Tuesday afternoon.
The regular monthly program will
be given at this meeting. At 8
o'clock a picnic dinner was served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07

Winey's store Will be closed all day
Wednesday Aug. g open Monday
and Tuesday evening. We are going
10 the BUSINESS Mems picnic.
-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
RETURNS TO CHICAGO.

Miss Rhea Miller of Chicago re-
turned 10 her home after a weeks
visit with Miss Dorothy Miller, 1920
Emerson st
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
NOTICE.

All members OF the 4. r. ". o. W.
are requested TO be at the hall Tues
day evening. August S. at 1880; d..
NJ. Spicer. Captain: g. d. Otstot
irst sergeant Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
POSTPONE AUGUST MEETINGS.

The West End Bible study class
has postponed meetings during the
month of August. The next meeting
viii be held at the home Of Mrs. c.
". Slick, SIS Lincoln way w, Sept.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
HEAT VICTIM IMPROVED.

Henry Weisweaver. who was over
come by the heat Saturday evening
is reported to be slightly improved
at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
T. f. Beall 229 IL E. Fourth st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07

Mr.. ard Mrs Frank Breckon left
this morning by automobile for a
two --eek's vacation at Davis lake.
Mich.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07

a new stopper for milk bottles has
a spout at one side for pouring.
valve within the device closing
AGAINST the admission of air when "A
bottle To which il is attached is held
upright.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
CLASS TO MEET TONIGHT.

The Golden Rule Bible class viii
meet tonight with Mrs. Lulu Bush
man. SI2 y Main ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07

Nigeria has been added TO the
lands I'm which valuable deposits OF
coal have been discovered IN recent
wears
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07

Read Winey's display al in this
issue. Special prices for Monday and
Tuesday. -Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
voR SALE MISCELLANEOUS.

harness and wagon. cali after "a o. M.
~ l. Eightl 81 Home phone TN
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR SALE OR ENCHANGE-1sO
acres of good land IN Wisconsin.
ore-half mile from town of 1900.
Tue land for clover and potatoes
stark Realty Co. Mishawaka. Home
phone 2s3.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
OFFICE EQUIPMENTS.

FOR SALE - oliver typewriter
with cabinet stand and chair. In
good condition. Bargain if taken at
once. sos Vs. fth ST.. AIishawaka.
or New Nickel Hotel South Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
MISHAWAKA CLASSIFIED
WANT ADS

LOST-Between Battell ST. and town,
two gentlemen's rinss, one signet
and one ruby. with initials l.. X on
both. Finder please returned 20 rs
w BatteN and receive reward.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07

spending a weeks vacation with his
wife and child at the home OF her
parents. Mr. and Mrs. G. r. Cone
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07

FOR RENT rooms. no children
allowed Inquire SIS W. Fifth 81.
FOR SALE-Why pay rent when
YOU can buy fine seven room
house for small payment down and
balance monthly. Look az number
eos Indiana av. then see us for
price and terms. Alishawaka Trust
and Savings Co.
FOR SALE - Thoroughly modern
house large lot. one of the choic-
est locations on North side Low
price. Reasonable terms 1856 r.
B-0ad Way.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
SHIRT WAISTS

New shipment White
Wolfe, BatiSte and Organize
Waists, special 81 & SIPS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
SITUATION. FEMALE

Washings SIC T.. Third
St Home phone A 612.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07

SIIITCS, SNCNIdI 100
As in c IN Embroidery
Flouncing, which sold regu-
larly at soc and 75c, special.
ward .... ..... ZSc
Sf.OO IS inch FlOunCing
for ............. sec
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-07
WOMEN'S WHITE AND
COLORED
WASH DRESSES

Newest style dresses at
Cne-fOurth to One-thiri of
thar forr,,ar rrirec
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-13
FINANCIAL NEWS
MARKET PASSES FAVORABLE FAcTopc
WITHOUT NOTICE IN DAYS SESSION
Temper of Speculative Element Either Bearish or Pess
mistc and Bullish Arguments Have No
Effect-Prices Are Lower
NEW YORK oc, a

the cOneenp,sS ,nc Ov ~
which
cfth
to ,u..
values were passed by without notice matters discussed
OF
For OF than susmsrins no..,
In their the
this Apprehension tina, co,c.
which will in
that the gambling element prospect,
theop
leading interests active
their speculative lines This liquidation naturally
holders with little but powerful who's.
seemin unfayorahe conditions
declines on the vaiou,
stocks which
stI regarded the
The few exceptions
their
declare another dividend
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-13

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK. Oct 1S.-The market for
foreign exchange in the early dealings to-
day showed continued dullness, which was
relieved only by nrmness in Italian ex-
change. The other markers were very
quiet, without change In rates.
Quotations Demand sterling, 4.75A,
cables 41s 7-16; slxty-day bills, nominally,
l7Ih0A7i% Reichsmark cables TON.
checks 10 B-is; lire cables CAT. checks
6.47%: Swiss cables 62sA checks 5.2s
Vienna cables 1908. checks i2: scandl-
yan,an kroner cables 1856. checks 2s.i5
pesetas cables 20.ts. checks 20.ls; guilder
cables 40 1915, checks 40B ruble cables
81 so, checks 3i.b0.
Although business continued limited In
volume. the market showed some irregular
ity in the early afternoon. A firmer tone
prevailed as a rule. but there were some
exceptions French exchange was unal-
tered at bs3% for cables and. 6.s4A for
checks. Sterling checks at AIS Ills. reich.
marks at TOA for checks and 10 T-i6 for
cables, lire at CATS for cables and 6.4s for
checks and rubles at S1.70 for cables and
81 so for checks were irmer. Scandinavian
kroner showed heavier tone and Vienna
checks shaded TO 11.99 and cables TO 200
fiat. Dutch exchange was unaltered at
40 1915 for cables and a0is for checks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-13
ACTIVE CURB ISSUES
SELL AT LOWER LEVEL
Prices Are Irregular United
Motors Loses Early Gain
Through Profit-Taking

NEW YORK. Oct 18--Trading on the
Curb showed an irregular tone all through
the day, with early advances In some i'm
portant Issues followed by pressure against
many stocks and with n majority of the
active issues showing declines at the end
There was another brisk upturn in United
Motors on which that stock rose over 8
points to above 60, but the movement was
not maintained. when profit taking was
attempted n substantial recession occurred
Other stocks. including Chevrolet, made
substantial gains IN the first half OF the
day, with these advances more than lost
after noon.
Some Of the munition stocks were marked
up to higher prices without creating any
outside interest and there were forced up
turns In a few OF the independent oil stocks
which attracted attention only from brokers
executing both the buying and selling or
ders.
Standard Oils continued In brisk dema nd
with Ohio oil advancing rs points TO s2i
There was a vigorous demand, too, for
Charcoal Iron because OF attention attracted
to the fact that that Is the largest producer
OF charcoal, wood alcohol and acetaline in
this country and Is adding largely to it's
facilities
Kathodion Bronze preferred declined
early in the day 10 3, the lowest price that
stock has touched In a long period.
Dundee Arizona continued In good de-
msnd, with sales at and IN.
City Of Paris new loan sold at 90 and
9BA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-13
TRADING SMALL IN PHILADELPHIA
NORFOLK AND WESTERN is STRONG
Stock Advances to New High Mark, and Street Hears
Another Extra Dividend of One Per Cent Will Be
Declared at Next Directors Meeting

Dealings on the Philadelphia stock Ex-
change were not large today There were
some stocks In which there was q fair
amount of activity. but. taking tho list AZ
whole. there were many stocks which
aid not appear on the tape during the ses-
sion. This was not surprising IN view Of
the holiday yesterday ana the s.aaa..
amount OF business done In New York.
In giving consideration 81 tho undir
here one stock stood out prominently. Thn
was Norfolk and Western, and durluE IN
larger part OF the day n was the niosi
active, the price at one time being carried
nearly 20 it7. gain Of points and n new
high record. but after tho best price was
reached there was reaction This de.
cllne. however. did not clip of nll Of the
advance.
The Street looked around for n reason
for the strength OF the stock and one was
found that would seem TO answer. From
tho same source that forecast the extra
dividend that was declared some time aso.
II was learned that the directors at their
next meeting which will take place In
New York on october 2e, will declare
another extra disbursement OF 1 per cent
Action OF this sort would be justihed. In
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-13

the opinion Of the Street. as the shrnin<-
Of the company are very good.
The Pennsylvania Railroad n was said
has added to lie holdings OF Norfolk and
Western BY buying In the open market
iut this was done when the price was cof-
siderably below that now ruling. Another
sxtra dividend on the stock Of the latter
company would mean considerable amount
20 Penhsyivanin Today Pennsylvania stock
ruled slightly above the close OF Wodnes-
lay for the greater part OF the day. bot
when the New York list took on down.
ward course IN the afternoon the stock sold
on. but the loss was only a fraction
Slieht Improvement was registered IN
Lake Superior. and that stock stood next 70
United States Steel common IN the line OF
activity. Steel for the larger part OF the
day was somewhat higher but IN the after
noon IL. too sagged. The loss was not LARGE.
however
The majority OF the local stocks which
changed hands were at higher levels ana in
the group can be numbered Electric STORAGE
Battery. Keystone Telephone and Lehieh
Valley Transit preferred. Just beforc the
close Philadelphia Traction came out at So.
the highest OF the year.