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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-18
PLEDGE SELVES TO SELL
HOUSING COMPANY STOCK

Pledges of eight chairmen Of spe-
cial committees to sell $4,000 worth
Of stock each in the new home
building corporation at a meeting of
the housing committee Of the Cham
Der Of Commerce, Thursday night in
the chambers headquarters.
The men who made the pledges
are D. L. Guilfoyle. Charles c.
SIanch, II. w. Eldridge, William
O'Brien, G. d. Staples, Z. G. Grouse
and William Happ.
Although the public was invited
10 be present at the meeting the at
tendance was confined to members
OF the committee. Several chairmen
OF special committees failed TO ap-
pear.
RTElAIO TEHHEN 4
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
HUGH SHERFEY DEAD

Hugh Sherfey after an illness O
several months with a complication
of diseases, died last Friday morning
at his home on Myrtle avenue. His
death came as a shock to his family
and many friends.
/ Mr.. Sherfey was born and reared
near Fall Branch, this county, and
later moved to Johnson City. where
he has resided for several years He
was a Christian, good citizen. de-
voted father, and will be greatly miss
ed He was a member of the Central
Baptist church, of this city.
The funeral services were conduct
ed at the Central Baptist church after
noon at o'clock, Rev George Green
in charge. Tnterment in Oak Hill
cemetery.
The services were largely attended
by relatives and friends and members
of the Junior order and the Carpen-
ters' Union attended in body Rev.
j. NJ. Whitaker conducted the funeral
and was assisted by Rev. George
Green.
Mi. Sherfey carried benefits in the
Junior Order and Carpenters Union,
the former paying $500 and the lat
ter $500.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29

The Tennessee Trust Co.. has an ad
in this issue of the Comet. This is
a young institution but is enjoying a
splendid patronage.
Rev. J. P. Cotton pastor of the
Presbyterian church in this city, is
Il present engaged in revival meet
ing at Limestone, Erwin Magnet.
The lecture by Prof. D. S. Burleson
Of the State Normal given at the Bap-
list church Sunday night was very
f1e and much appreciated by the
arge crowd present. Erwin Magnet.
Theo. t. Webb, whose patronage
mas extended over a long period of
years, and whose good wishes and
steadfast friendship as well as finan-
eill aid have encouraged the editor
all the while, paid subscription this
week, and thus gave new evidence
hat he is our friend without shadow
II turning. -Rogersville Star.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
JAMES STREETS STORE
AT UNIc0I ROBBED

News has been received nj Johnson
City that the store of James Street
was entered by thieves during last
Thursday night at Unicoi and that
between five and six hundred dollars
worth of goods stolen. The robbers
entered the store from the front, cut-
ting the glass in the door out 1t is
stated that about 500 worth of yari-
Gus articles were found short dis
lance from the store early Friday.
1t is believed that more than orc rob
Der was implicated from the amount
of goods taken from the store, Off
GERS are keeping a sharp lookour for
the thieves.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
. INFERRED GERMANS
PASS THROUGH CITY

Four hundred and ftfty-nine in
.Gned German sailors, crews of the
cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich and
,ther German vessels informed at the
Philadelphia navy yard since the
var began, passed through here at
1880 Tuesday morning on their way
O FIT. Oglethorp Ga, where they will
- interner under guard of U. S. SOL
iiers. The remaining 241 men of the
90 Germans which left Philadelphia
ent to Atlanta over the Southern by
lie way of Salisbury, N. G. to be in
rned at Fl Mcpherson.
The sailors and officers occupied
Jurteen cars, of special train, the
iovements of which was kept secret
Zach car was guarded by fourteen
men of the U. S. marine corps. Off
sers of the men rode in the front car
md were dressed in regulation uni
'Crms of white.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
Upton STREET NOW HAS
AN OLD TINE STILL

Johnson City now has still on Tip
ton street, at Hugh Webbs' poultry
house, and it is creating a great deal
Of talk, because of the state being
dry. However, this is only an old
still that was destroyed several years
ago, it is stated, in Unicoi county
and bought as junk. Mr.. Webb has
placed sign over the old still read
ing. Bone dry, March /, 1917 many
peaple have stopped to look at this
curiosity, which is something that
many people of this section have neve
seen, although it is reputed to be the
home of the "moonshiner."
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
Lingering Coughs Are Dangerous

Get rid of that tickling cough that
keeps you awake at night and drains
your vitality and energy DR. King 5
New Discovery is a pleasant baIsan
remedy, antiseptic, laxative and
promptly effective. 1t soolles the il
ritated membrane and kills the cold
germs; your cough is soon relieves.
Delay is dangerous-ge DR.. King 5
New Discovery at once. For nearly
fifty years it has been The favorite
rmedy for grippe, Group, coughs aud
colds. Get a bottle today at your
Druggist. SOC.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
AXES FORM ALONG
TRACK OF RAILROAD

A lake has formed over the tracks
If the Southern railway between
Knoxville and Morristown as re-
suit of the recent excessive rains.
The largest one is near Jefferson
5,ty. The roadway of the Southern
las not been damaged on account of
his water, nor has the schedule of
rains been affected on that account
At another point where a lake has
-ormed the water has not risen to the
.op of the railroad grade
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
MEMORIAL TO THE
ANTEBELLUM NEGRO

Durham, N. c., March 2S.JA me-
mortal to the spirit of service of the
antebellum negro soon will be erect
ed here in the form of a hospital for
negroes. James h. and Benjamin N.
Duke. New York tobacco manufactur-
ers, today announced a gift of $40 600
for the purpose, and the remainder
of the $4,000 required has been
pledged.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
EYANGELISTIC SERVICES
AT CENTRAL BAPTIST

Special services rae being held al
the Central Baptist church each even
ing by Rev. Ben Cox of Memphis
The meetings begin at 1880. Rev Cox
is one of the best preachers of the
state, and it will certainly do you
good to go out and hear him. The
charm of his Gospel songs wins many
souls, and Johnson City is favored by
this opportunity to hear this remark
able man. You will surely find a
welcome at each meeting
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
TENNESSEE SUNDAY
SCHOOL CONVENTION

The thirty-first Annual Convention
IF the Tennessee Sunday School AS
ISOLATION will be held in Murfreesboro
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day June 10, 90 and 81, next
The West Tennessee Institute will
be held in Dyersburg, Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday, June &c. % and
rs, next.
The basis of representation at both
of these meetings is; All Pastors and
Superintendent are ex-officio dele
gates. in addition to these each Sum
day school is entitled to one delegate
for every twenty five members, The
entertainment will be on the Har-
ward plan.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
DRY WEATHER is MOON
SIGN SAYS OLD FARMERS

The newest moon is lying on its
back, and this is a strong indicator
to farmers that the next thirty days
will be clear and warm, and that
they will have a chance to sow their
oats and begin the preparation of
land for corn and cotton. The be-
lief among many farmers is that if
the new moon is lying with the points
Up that the bowl will hold all of the
water. If the points are downward
the water will all be allowed to drip
out.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
FIFTY VOLUNTEERS
FOR MILITRAY DUTY

Washington, March 2S.-The sigma
cures of fifty residents of Johnson
City, Tenn, were received at the
White House today, rendering servi-
ces to President Wilson in event of
war with Germany.
Heading the list of names was that
If II. J. Walker, a business man of
Johnson City, and Lieut.. Fl. W. Hodg-
y. of the Tennessee National guard.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
CENTRAL LABOR UNION
MEET TUESDAY NIGHT

The Central Labor Union of John
son City met Tuesday night at the
Brick Masons' hall and installed the
officers elected last Tuesday night, and
also elected three trustees and APP
pointed several important committees
The meeting was most enthusiastic
one.
The meeting next Tuesday night will
be held in the labor hall on Spring
street and all members of the various
unions are urged to be present. The
representatives of the press are. also
invited
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
NJ II CAMPBELL

NJ. RI. Campbell, aged IA years, died
at his home on 8th avenue Sunday
morning. Mr. Campbell was one of
Johnson City's oldest citizens, a
brick mason and good man. He was
on the union side during the Civil war
He was the father of IA children,
twelve of whom survive him. The
funeral was held Monday afternoon,
Rev. Riddle. pastor of. the Christian
church, being in charge. Interment
was made in Monte Vista cemetery.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
RED CROSS ORGANIZATION
AFTER MORE MEMBERS

The list of charter members of the
Red Cross continues to grow and the
prospects for more members is bright.
If you want to join telephone Mr.. AL
len Harris and she will be glad to ex-
plain the fees attached to this worthy
organization. Only a few more days
and the charter membership list will
be closed.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
THE METH0DISTS
SUPPORT WILSON

Baltimore, Md, March 28.-The Bal
timore conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church at the opening of its
annual session here today adopted a
resolution expressing its appreciation
of the difficult problems confronting
President Wilson and pledging its en-
tire support.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
ARMOR PLATE PLANT
SITE TO BE NAMED

Washington, March 2S After con
ference today with Rear Admiral
Fletcher. chairman of the site inspec-
ton board, Secretary Daniels said he
would announce next week the selec-
ton of a site for the naval armor plate
and projeetile factories.
Reports that the selection already
had been made were disclosed untrue
The secretary probably will ask con
gress at the special session fof an adj
dition to the $11,OO000O appropriated
for the armor factory because of in
creased prices of material.
THE COMET FOR JOR PRINTING
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
CONSTIPATION MAKES YOU dull.

That draggy, Iistless, oppressed
feeling generally results from constl-
patton. The intestines ar clogged
and tn blood becomes poisoned. Re.
lieve this condition at once with Dr.
Kings New Life pills; this gentle,
non gripping laxative is quickly effect
i've. A dose al bedtime will make
you feel brighter in the morning. Get
a bottle today at your Druggist, CSC
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
SCHOOL FOR SOLDIERS
OPENED by OFFICERS

Chattanooga, March Irrational
guard officers announced last night
hat a free military training academy
would be opened Wednesday night
It the armory, where young men
would be given instructions in eie-
nentry drills without obligation to
enlist.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
Carolina CIinChfio|d g. Ohio Rv.

IN Effect Standard
NORTHBOUND.
S55 daily CincinnaO and
Cameron, Va-Tenn Specs Ferry Dante, Va and
Ekhorn City and Louisvi e, Kentucky.
S55 daily Ashland Catlets
burg. jenkins. Louisville Louisa. Pansvle, Pkeve Shell
by Ky; also Charleston Huntington Kenova,
Sis, daily Yorktown
Speers Ferry, Paul and Dante,
SOuTHBOUND
II AS Erwin Springs Toecane
vile, Pensacola and N. Sparanburg G.
p. daily. m
CHAS. T. MANDEL
Passenger Agent
JOHNSON CITY TENN.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29
METHODIST ARE
NOW in SESSION

Roanoke, Va, March 28.-The one
hundred and thirty-third session OF
he Baltimore conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church South, con-
yened hede today with Bishop w. B.
Murrah, of Memphis, Tenn, presiding,
in place of Bishop r. E. Hoss, who is
i'll.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29

Babies don't mind cold or take cold
If kept well with DR.. Fahrney's Teeth
ng Syrup. Get it anywhere. Sam
pc free.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-03-29

THE COMET FOR JOB PRINTING
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-29
GOOD ROADS.

The Better Roads movemen. gets
& new and bigger boost this year
Ten million dollars comes our Of the
federal treasury 10 encourage good
roads. while last year the states re
ceived FIVE million The secretary OF
agriculture, in accordance with the
federal aid road act mas just appo--
toned this sum among the states.
The apportlonment is worked out On
basis Of one-third in the ratio Of
area, one-third in the ratio of popula-
ton, and one-third in the ratio OF mile
age of rural delivery routes and star
routes. Next year under this act the
federal appropriations Will be fifteen
millions. the following year twenty
millions. and the following year TWEEN
tv-fiye millions. All states are show
ing an eagerness to comply with the
conditions which secure these apprO-
priations
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-29
WOULD LEGAlzE
SUNDAY HUNTING

Senator Lindstrorn INTRODUCED to.
day in the senate, Bill No. ia. pro
viding that during the open season
Of hunting, hunting and shooting
shall not be prohibited On Sunday.
Other bills introduced were:
S. b. 118-Hunt-Re Relating TO joint
annual statement OF count: auditor
and county treasurer.
S. B. No I11-Paulson -RelaIing 20
the trans ortation Of prisoners and
insane persons.
S. =. No. DISCRIMINATORY
ing for d special administrator for
the purpose Of releasing mortgages
or judgments against deceased per
sons
S. B. no. 3-Cahill-Relating 10
certain publications in newspapers.
S. B. No. 114-Lindstrom- Relating
to sports prohibited Sunday.
S. B. No. 11J-Hunt-Relating TO
Abatement Of taxes
S. B. JIG, Hunt-Relating TO mile
age for sheriff and deputy.
S. 3. III, misunderstanding for
state ownership Of -four mills.
S. B. lis, Stenmo-State ownership
Of packing plants.
S. B. J2I. Carey-Provides for the
compulsory attendant for all normal
pupils Of school age for the full school
year.
A recess Of ten minutes was taken
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-29
ADMINISTRATION
BILL PASSES HOUSE
BY VOTE Of Il TO IS

b. d weeping Of - 10 l.. the
baHse laJe ssaiuA es afternoon passed
the state adrnir1stratinn bill, proFid-
ing tor lne a tDfitiea Of the state
board OF regents and tbs creation II
new hoard toi be composed Of the
governor. the superintendent Of pu'-
lie instruction and three members
NAMED Ivy. the governor. There was
no debate.
4 petition protesting against Inc
reduction Of the contract rate OF in
terest from in To per cent was read
from Z nuL1 uer of farmers and bust
ness men Of the western part Of the
state who claimed it would at this
time drive Oh. the deposits from the
banks u that section and Tetayd the
development Of the state and also in
fiict great damage Oh those who lost
crops last year by rust and hail.
Cars Report Turned Down
The report from the committee on
iey City, il chairman, on the stop,
look and listen" bill introduced by
Smith and designed for the children
Of the public schools 10 avoid acct
dents in WY of proper instruction.
was not accepted by the house. Every
member Of the nine on the committee
was Favorable TO the measure and had
recommended il to pass. The bill was
introduced at the request OF Mrs. Ste
vens, field organizer for the North
Dakota Anti-tuoerculosis association.
Temperance Bills Up Tuesday
House bills 81 and 80, the temper
rance measures, slated for final read
ing Saturday afternoon, were On mo
ton Of T. A Bowman Of Kuhn, order
ed to be brought up under special
orders for Tuesday afternoon.
The Wiley bill. asking for the es-
Enlistment of branch school of az
riculture in Morton county. was de-
feated by vote of s. to 26. 1t was
the only measure to be voted down to
date by the house.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-29
DON'T RAISE THEM.

The dweller in rural or semi-rura
regions who thinks he may make an
everlasting fortune by raising rabbits
for fur, having seen an advertisement,
sonexk esstp he effect that rabbits
fur commands high market price, is
warned by the agricultural depart
ment that there is nothing doing in
the rabbit fur industry. Rabbit fur
is sold by the bale and is so cheap that
most of it is used to make felt hats
The hair is not set in the hide with
sufficient strength to make rabbit fur
4 good thing to wear. 1t does not
last The limitations which are made
Of rabbit fur are a poor purchase at
any price and it does not pay to
breed or kill rabbits at two cents the
hide.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-29
BIG DROP N
TEMPERATURE
IS PREDICTED
Cold Wave Headed This Way
With Forecast for Is Below
for Tonight s Bill
drop OF 6 DEGREES
IN FIVE HOURS TODAY

With drop Of six degrees in five
hours, between : O'clock and noon
Bismarck was late this afternoon on
the threshold OF another cold wave,
which. according 10 Orris ". Roberts,
meteorologist, will bring Is degrees
below readings over the western part
OF the state tonight
The official reading al the govern
ment Office last night was seven
above: al o'clock this morning nine
above, and at noon drop of six de-
grees had been recorded The high
est yesterday was 26 degrees above.
The snowfall Of last night amounted
10 three inches. The amount on the
pared 10 p inches in the vicinity OF
ST. Paul and Minnesota.
indications are for unsettled and
colder tonight with cold wave
in the west portion of the state" says
the forecast. Light snow is reported
TO have fallen over the entire north
west and the Plains states. Centers
OF low pressure were located this
morning over the Lake region and
over the eastern Rocky mountain
slope An extensive area of high pres
sure overlies the central Canadian
provinces.
Calgary reported 26 degrees below
last night and Edmonton "a below.
The reading at Prince Albert this
morning was 30 and al Moorhead =.
Nilliston reported g. Another zero
spot was Havre with is. and N'inni-
peg 30.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-29
R. s LEWIS AND TREAD TW|TCH[LL
WOULD ABOLISH STATE CAR LINE

, reform school at Mandan when a
bridge is secured over the Missouri.
| This resolution calls for the aban-
donment of the street car company,
the city refuses to take il over
The opposition of MIR Lewis TO the
car line, il is thought comes from a
personal hostility toward state-own-
ed utilities. such as was evidenced in
the report two years ago. This fam
Gus report is believed 10 have been
chiefly responsible for the birth OF
the Nonpartisan league
TreadWell Twichel ! O. Fargo who,
two years ago told the farmer lobby
lists 10 go home and 'slrp their hogs
and that ne and MS associates would
attend to legislation. now Is also sup
posed 10 be against state owned
street car line at Bismarck
II is believed, under good business
management, that the state can oper-
ate the car line profitablv.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-29

Senator McGrey Of Mclean county
wants the state to donate the capitol
car line 10 the city of Bismarck or
the ground that il costs the state
$4,000 year more than the income 10
operate.
The resolution also states that a
new car must be purchased and other
betterments added al q cost Of from
$1,000 to $1,000.
II is understood that R. S. Lewis,
chairman OF the board Of control. is
against the only state-owned utility.
with tine exception Of the Irvine plant
While il does not appear on the sur
face, it is generally believed that he
is urging the abandonment OF the Car
line
The League members. however, are
in favor Of extending the line to the
penitntisry and eventually to the state
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-29
COMMEMORATE ACTION.

II all reports can be believed, the
Democratic administration has taken
no action to protect the boys from
financial embarrassment following
their relief from police duty at the
border
II is the states duty in the abb
sence Of federal aid, TO see that none
suffers while adjusting his affairs,
The legislature is to be commended
e for taking prompt action Senator
Ployhar deserves special credit for
the energetic manner in which he
sfathersd the bill
The war department blundered in
mobilization of the guard and is re-
peatiDg the process in rehabilitation.
In some instances the men have been
asked to take the oyercoats off their
backs and return them TO the quar-
termaster's department
Just how the fund can be wisely
distributed SO that all the needy are
cared for is matter Of prime i'm.
u portasce. Probably there are few
r. amendments necessary in the bill
3 eliminating red tape and unnecessary
expense in the distribution of the
II fund. Doubtless when the bill come.
before Governor Frazier, he may
have some suggestions to make.
No reasonable person could object
IL small allowance were made to
every private and non-commissioned
officer This might simplify the prob
lem of distribution, eliminate favor
itism and protect those who are al.
ways reluctant to accept anything
that savors of public or private aid.
Last, but not least, employers
should see that the guardsmen secure
their old positions without delay.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-29
MOVING SLOWLY.
Associated Press

SanAntonio Jan. -:@.-Genersj Fans
ton Officially announced today thai
American troops in MrAiuo begar
moving from Colonia Dublan toward
the border yesterday morning, Be
cause Of scarcity ot water 10 the
stretch 10 be covered the moT ement
has been divided into three columns
II is probable the last column would
not get away from Colonia Dut-an fo1
several days.
Crossing 10 AemrjCan territory. reg
iments Of The Pershings command
will be organized al Palomas Lake
about seven miles south Of COlUm bus,
and then marched from there INTO Col
umbus for distribution
Read he free offer in Lomas I'd.
today. OF interest to ever! woman,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-29
THE FAMILY BUSINESS.

ANY manager who INDUCES in nepot
ism sooner or later gets his humiliat
ing troubles. This is true Of ordinary
business. as well as official business
A fellow regards relatives in his
service as cheap and keeps them
cheap, or else he fayors them above
other employees because they're rela
tiyes, which is bad policy. This in the
vast majority of cases. The goddess
of Justice herself would be likely to
weaken under such condition.
President Wilson has a son-in-law
NcAdoo, member of his cabinet
whose name has been associated will
thaA leak to Wall street. That Nc
Ado Il Justly Or falsely accused
nlakss nfekfy lIffis 1iGsas1cs. WI
-. bsiag : god fatheG. nast e at
ueully fDcllasd to tslne AaaGhtsrs hrs.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-29
To MAKE
INITIATIVE
OPERATIVE

Senator Wenstrom introduced this
afternoon bill 100, providing that the
initiative clause of the North Dakota
constitution be made operative and
sef-executing. The bill provides
that whenever an amendment to the
constitution shall have been proposed
by initiative petition representing %
per cent or more of the legal voters,
the proposed constitutional amend
ment snail be submitted.
provides that the petition shall be
filed not less than six months and not
more than one year before the gen.
eral election at which the proposed
amendment shall be submitted.
Senator Wenstrom also introduced
the bill which provides for the publ
cation of constitutional amendments
proposed by initiative petition.