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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
END FOR PLAINTIFF.

Judgment for $50 was awarded
the plaintiff Thursday in Justice
Peaks court in the case Of d. r.
Bowles through his agent, Thomas
Fite. against +. A. Stevens OF
Mishawaka on account for rent.
The case was venued 10 the local
court from the Justices court at
AIishawaka
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
NAVY RECRUITS TO BE
HELD IN RESERVE

Russell II. Eberhard OF Battle
Greek, Mich, was enlisted as an
apprentice seaman at the local navy
recruiting Office Thursday and sent
10 indianapolis for final examina-
ton.
In the future all men enlisted in
the navy will be returned home at
the expense Of the government and
held i'm reserve.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
ASKS DIVORCE.

Divorce suit on grounds of cruelty
and keeping company with other
women despite her protests has been
brought against Walter r. Paffen-
bach by Lucille Paffenbach. The
plaintiff asks for 5000 alimony. They
were married Sept 9. 1913.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
SALVATION ARMY HOLDS
CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES

Christmas festivities of the Saliva
tiou army were closed Wednesday
evening with an entertainment at
the hall capt. BrOokes, as santa
Claus distributed gifts 10 the chill
dreu who were present. a program
90 music and songs preceded this
feature.
ON Christmas eve, so baskets
were distributed 10 needy families.
Each basket contained ten articles
of food. including a chicken.
4 dinner was given on Christmas
day for the men in the Industrial
home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
D. C. GRANT is PROMOTED
TO FIRST LIEUTENANT

Lieut. d q Grant who received
a commission AT the first officers
training camp az Fort Harrison. has
been promoted 90 urst heutenancy.
Lieut. Grant is stationed at camp
shelby. Miss. with the Indiana ma
tional guard units.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
SUES FOR DIVORCE.

Clara Patterson brought suit
Thursday i'm the superior court for
divorce from Charles E. Patterson,
alleging failure Co make proper pro-
vision for her support during the
past 10 years and abandonment last
April. his present whereahout being
unknown Co the plaintiff. The
counIe was married Sept %. 1NSe-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
HIGH CLASS CLOTHES AT Low
PRICES-ELLSWO

Coats over $35 at 1-3 off
Coats under S35 at IA off.
suits half price.
Dresses at 1-3 off.
All furs at IA off.
Fur coats at IA off.
Waist bargains.
THE ELLSWORTH STORE.-Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
South Bend Markets
GRAIN AND FLED
Corrected Daily by W. Is. starr, star

GhAlN MI
Corrected Daily by W. Is. starr, starr
Mills. Hydraulic Ay.)
WHEAT-Paying. S2.05 per bu.
OATS-Paying. zoe. selling SOC per
bu.
CORN Paying 81 selling. $40 per
bu
RYE-Payiug. SIG0 per hundred
BRAN-SelllnE, $500 per hundred.
MIDDLlNGS- Selling. 500 per hum
dTed
CHOPPED FEED Selling $3.50 per
cwt.
SCRATCH FEED Selling. 81 per cwt.
HAY. STRAW AND FEED.
q DIRECTED Daily by the Wesley Miller
Flour and iced Co, $50 =.
Michigan ST.
~ laying. S22NS2J, selling S2SG
S32
Paying Sl0dSlt per ton.
SELF. - 81 PEI ton. or 30 per bale.
OATS Paying. 75c: selling, $1,000
SHELL CORN-PEyinC $40: selling
s. JOQ24O.
EAR CORN Paying Sl25. selling
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
DENIES DISCRETION.

Anton Nifradi charged with child
desertion. pleaded not guilty in city
court Thursday morning Bond was
fixed al $500 and the case was set
for Jan. 8. 1918.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
Licensed TO WE'D

A marriage license has been is
suedtat Chicago 20 Mrs Adah Hud-
son Of River Park 20 James W. Hud-
son OF Fresno. Calf. according TO
word received here Thursday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
CmICAGo CAsm GRAIN.

IUIINEf| To- Il
CORN-No > mixed - 416fl ~ No -
white. SIS No yellow. 81 "a 20
No mixed. 81. sOar1.s5 No- yellow.
81 s57e %; No. g mixed. ~ 4OGi -. No.
Q white. 81 jSdl IS: No yellow. 1850
10
OATS-No white. s1MSLc: No. .
white. 20 SD; No. 4 white TSdTeL.c !.
standard, 1sas1Ac.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
TOIFIO CASH GEAIN.

TOLEDO. . Dec Z-CLOSF.
WHEAT-Cash. s. 20
CORN-Cash. 81 20
OATS-Cash S2a.
RNE-No. . 81 81.
CLOVER SEED-Prfme cash. old.
SIC 70 bid new and Dec. $500; Jan.
$685.: Feb. $3.50 bid: March s16l5
ALSI kE-Prime. cash. De- and Feb.
S14 40. March. S145O
TIMOTHY Prime. cash old, S362L,
new and Dec, $2I2is; Man, ~SsA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
RIRTIIs

Born 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde VIM
hedge. s15 S. Michigan 81. daugh-
ter. Dec. 20.
Born 20 Mr and Mrs. Joseph
Torok. Mcpherson ST.. son. Dec
-.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27

Election of Trustees and other
officers of the Quincy Street Baptist
Church. annual fellowship supper,
and watch night service New Years
eve Everybo welcome 747-27
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK

UNION STOCK YARDS H. Dec u
HOGS Receipts. 5000: market slow =
20 To- lower. mixed ami butchers SIC so
"a no: good heavy. S1GIJd Il. 20. rough
heavy. S165l6I 1G 20. light Sic 2OO17. 10 .
pigs. S12OOd $50. bulk. sic SOd1T1O
CATTLE Receipts. 2l.OOO. market
weak. l0c lower. heeveS ST.3Jdl4g5
cows and heifers. * 2Gd1l 30: stockers
and feeders. S66O@ 1870: calves. $500
1870
SHEEP Receipts 1900: market
steady native and western 50 GOAL 10:
lambs. ST. COO lG.4O
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
omICAnn nKAIN -ANn PRnNI,InN
MONEN AND ENCHANGE.

NEW YORK Dec 2I-CaI money 90
the floor ~ the New York Stock FIX
change today ruled st 5ll per cent. high.
per cent; low . per cent
Rates were g per cent
The market for Prime Mercantile
Paper was duh
can money ~ London today was 3 per
cent
Sterling Exchange was quiet With bus
mess I'm Bankers Bills 40 $4I5 2-lt for
demand. SAIL for 6o-day bills. and
81 6git for 90-day bills
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
ELLSWORTHS CLEARANCE
SALE OF READY TO WEAR.
4 REAL BARGAIN TREAT,

You surely can buy Ellsworth's
high class coats. suits, furs, waists
ana dresses at low prices. Bargains
like these are eagerly sought these
days.
THE ELLSWORTH STORE.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
CHICAGO PRoDrCF.

CHICAGO. Dec y. BUTTEK-Re-
ceipts. SO26 tubs; creamery extras.
4el9c, extra trsts, 4sc: frsts, 42d 46i2c
packing stock. 32d36isc
EGGS Receipts 3S56 cases: current
receipts. 40: ordinary hrstS. i4d4Tc;
nrStS. JOd %: extras. go &c. checks
2Sd3O-. dirtieS 32N34c
CHEESE-Twins. new. pc: diaries
26i1c young Americas 26c; lOnghorns.
70: brick 2Std "a
LIVE ULTRY-Turkeys. 25c: chick
ems LA &i7c; sprin gers, 22ISr; roosters
l6l2c, geese. 23c. ducks 24c
POTATOES- Receipts IS cars. Ninn.-
sofas and Ohios. 81 coal 81 cwt: Wis
consin and Michigan. 81 607l - cvt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
NEW YORK STOCKS.

international News Service
NEW YORK, Dec. p. ~ Closing
prices on the stock exchange today
were:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
pOIITRY IN 1tEAT~

d 4 DIRECTED Daily bN Ilmmies MARKET
I25 p. Jefferson Blvd
POULTRY oll chickens. liC. So ngs
Is.
VEAL Fay0 I1c selling LOS
BEEF Roast -,. boiling -0r, por-
terhuuss. -HuHs sIr..II $3.50.
HAM FaE.nE -~1. Sr.llas d.
LARD Paving -> .u- go
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27

Manufacturers OF Shelbyville
arranged 10 give their employees
Thrift cards with stamps attached
as Christmas gifts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27

kE>h FISH -tr mHdlu ~
front -Zi5c lb halihut .. Whole, fresf
eisroes 1lfsc 10. large perch. l6lzc -
pickerel 15cl2c 10; smoked salmon. 81
ib white fish 2.i9c ODD fancy Hi
mackereL Z2lac 10. hIoaters- 70 lbs
each. 2Sg 90 homeless salt goldfish. -
o. dnnan haddie 22i9c Ib.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
PETER KLINE NEXT
CHIEF OF POLICE
Resigns Position With SibIey
Tool CO.-KySer in Bad
With Party.

All doubt as 20 the identity OF the
next chief of police of South Bend
was removed last night when Peter
Kline, 1920 s. Main ST., admitted
that he had been appointed to the
place now held by Willard f. Kerr
by Mayor-elect Carson, and accepted
the congratulations of a Times
reporter upoa his appointment.
Mr.. Kline last night confirmed the
announcement made by The News
Times several days ago in regard to
the chief of police appointment. He
has rendered his resignation to the
Sibley Tool Co, the resignation TO
take effect Jan in readiness for
the assumption of his new duties
as head of the police department
Jan. Z.
MayOr-elect Carson Will make pub
lie the names OF mis- appointees sat
urday.
kyser i'm Bad.
Nelson Kyser. who has been
drawing down SIS per week in the
city clerks office since the mayoralty
campaign. has become the object Of
much opposition from the rank and
file of the republican party, it has
developed IL seems that Kyser as
sumed an imperialistic policy at the
city hall when he felt assured that
his support of MayOr-elect Carson
would bring him a berth on the
safety board. IL is said that he
informed employees there Of so-called
authentic appointments. and cOnse-
quently stirred up a hornets nest
<yser was formerly city clerk. elect
ed on the democratic ticket, and
held a state position with the demo
cratic party until Gov. Goodrich Sc
lected republicans for state plums.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
SEEDS.
tCOrrecte Daily ~ Warner Bros Seed
store Ilf r. WAYNE ST.

NIOTes TT =. " ~ ~ ~
TIMOTHY 81 u0N4.Jo
RED CLONER-Sl.. l-. ~
WHITE CLOVER So. V"r nu-
ALSIkE-S12J0d l6Up
ALFALFA-Sg..sru 100
SWEET CLOVER-S1 3 OOT-I.OO
cow PEAS-S3 O0d450
SOY BEANS s. pltd4 o.
Blue GRASS - - per bu
FIELD PEAS 81 0Od5 01 per On.
AfILLET- JG02O0
GFRNfAN MTTIFT- 5OdaO 90
JAPANESE ATTLLET-S2 O0Q250 nu.
MAMMOTH CLOKER-Sl3 G61600 bu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23

branches OF the field service will be
filled from this examination.
The usual entrance salary for this
position Is $1,000 per annum.
Applications will be accepted only
from persons who have had az least
one years experience IN either Of the
following lines Of business
Transportation. shipping branch
Railroad billing routing and tracing
shipments and familiarity with rail-
road methods.
Subsistence branch General eZper-
fence in wholesale groceries.
Miscellaneous supplies branch-C5en-
eraI experience in either automobile,
clothing stationery, or tool and hard
ware business
Finance and accounting branch
Experience as h0okkeeper and ac-
countant, and familiarity with the use
Of adding machine
Statements as TO experience are ac-
cepted subject to veri6cation.
The duties of the positions are Cleri-
cal work in the lines mentioned above,
requiring ability 70 use the typewriter.
Certfcation for filing vacancies in
this position viii be made Of the high
est eligibIes examined in the vicinity
nearest TO the place a which the ap-
pointee is to he employed. except thar
upon the request Of the department
certifcation viii be made Of the high
est eligibIes on the register for the en-
tire district who have expressed will
ingness TO accept appointment where
the vacancy exists. It is expected that
practically all who qualify under the
examination viii be offered appoint
ment
For application blanks and informa-
ton apply to "a z. Potter, secretary
baord of examiners, Rock Island post
Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23
MAKEnOPL.EDCES
At RALLY DINNER
Persons attending Affair 0blfgate
Themselves 81 Ne Way, Sec-
retary Announces.
uERELY TO EXPLAIN MOVEMENT
Session Arranged 10 Present Plans OF
Chamber Of Commerce TO
Large Body.

There seems 10 be some mlsunder-
standing about the get-together din
ner of the chamber Of commerce Mon
day evening" Secretary F. vs. Bender
said today The impression seems 20
he that those who come to the din
ner are going 10 be asked 70 take
membership or make financial pledges
in the interest Of the new organiza-
ton This is a mistake, as positively
no pledges viii be asked for. Neither
viii anyone be invited to take mem
bershfp. This dinner is purely a get
together affair The citizens commit
tee desires an opportunity to lay be-
fore large body Of representative
citizens the plans and proposals of the
new chamber of commerce. The 81
paid for the dinner IS the only obiiga
tiou involved whatsoever other than
that OF good fellowship
The dinner acceptances have
reached zoe and the committee are
making a drive between now and
Monday noon to round up the other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23

National Red Cross week is being
observed with VIII hy the local
chapter and individuals and clubs all
over the city are l-ndiuE their ener-
gies towards the biggest week in the
local chapters existence. 4 meeting
was held in the library building Fri
day afternoon when final plans were
made for the pursuit Of the member
snip drive. All Of the merchants in
the city are backing up this great ma
JiOual cause and are assisting the
ladies' materially in the realization of
Red Cross ends Many people attended
the benefit given Ia the AIedo opera
house, all the proc sds of which were
turned over by Manager Edwards TO
the Red Cross fund P1acards are be
ing set mp in the T--i0us store fronts
i'm the city. the large white card and
the flaming Red Cross standing i'm
front OF you wherever You may 80.
Work is also being conducted through
out the day and evening i'm the chapter
roms in the Masonic temple. Two
more sewing machines have been do
mated by Mrs ZaIes McGinnfs and Mrs.
Thomas Hurst. Auxiliary branches
are being formed in outlying town
ships and a few weeks will see the
work thoroughly established in Mer-
Ger county. Supplies are on the way
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23

rental not to exceed that which is be-
ing paid i'll its present quarters.
That only such members who have
signed for membership in the chamber
Of commerce or Rock Island club shall
be eligible TO the social affairs and fea-
lures of the club
That the chamber Of commerce he
permitted to organize a retail commit
tee or trade department into whose
hands shall be placed matters dealing
with the expansion of retail trade. such
as collective advertising, opening of
trade routes, trade excursions, fashion
shows and sales events.
II is agreed and understood that the
Business Mems association shall in no
wise commit The chamber Of commerce
or any other department to any stand
it may take individually on any pubic
measure or enterprise.
After making a thorough expIana-
ton Of both, Mr.. Bender withdrew and
the propositions were considered Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23

From all Indications and from what
car be learned from the recruiting Of
feera on duty in this city, The ~ re-
rrufsz who have been obtained n TINS
country during the past veeE VIII be
sent 20 Camp Lowden IN Springfield
next Monday. 40 work was done oE
the officers Friday, Sergeant Porter
going 10 Rock Island for conference
with the officers Of Company = Two
recruits were obtained in helthsburg
THURSDAY The western part Of Aer-
Ger county is thoroughly aroused over
the issue and has sent practically Bill
q The men outside Of the Mercer town
ship contingent 70 the camp az the
capital DR. r. r Shut Of this city
uss the principal speaker OF the
FeithsbuTg meeting Dr. smut maze
2 stirring appeal TO the eligible he}taS-
burg men and no one can say thaE MS
words did not have their effect Music
was furnished BY the Aledo male quar-
tet composed Of Nessrs. Berg, Ph1leo-
wells and Baldwin who have v0Iun-
teared their services throughout the
week Tonight meeting Will be held
f in New Boston. There viii be plenty
OF music and some good speaking and
tine entire county IS invited to attend
Sergeant Porter and Corporal Mckay
~tu be there to explain the nature Of
the service and the terms Of enlist
meut and il is hoped 10 sign up many
more men. Following are the enlist
meuts to date
Ralph p. Butcher. AEedo, John e.
7 Ellison. New Boston; Martin G.. Eli
son. New Boston, Harold A. Stewart
Kelfhsbure; Lennie Y, HuilembeaE
A}edo Harry L. Fender Aledo. War
rem RAY, Aledo. Frank Gilmore. Aledo-
Charles Morton Haas. MILershurE5
John F. Robbins, Aledo. George T. Me.
Farland. Joy; Harvey q. Hudson, New
F Boston
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23

100 the public generally is invited
TO this dinner and all are requested
TO join in
The citizens committee headqnar-
tsrs row have a telephone connection,
the number being Rock Island 526
Telephone communications making re-
quests for dinner reservations viii
receive prompt attention and tickets
will be dispatched By special messen-
ger If convenient stop q the cit
Izeus' committee ticket booth Id tAe
Office of the Daniel Hayes COMPANY
Several Young ladies have volunteered
their service ia the interest OF the big
movement and we're on the streets to-
day issued personal invitations TOR
attendance at this dinner
Add 20 Teams.
N. T. Strieter. captain Of team SO.
IL announces that a r Horst and J.
r. Writer viii work with him during
the campaign next week u ii Grim
CAPTAIN of team Ne IG. viii be as
sisted hy DR. G. r Bobb a T. Bruner
has been added to team no. Il George
III. Schwenker VIII join team no. 20
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23
CHILD KIDNAPPED;
LATERRECOvERED
Eight Year old Girl Believes Baby
Lost and Takes Him Home to
Be Mother 70 Him.
POLICE ARE CALLED on CASE
Bumors Of Parallel to Keef Tragedy
Spread Throughout West End
son IF City Fireman.


A1moEs ~ parallel To the AeeE
baby case at Springfield, No. spread
.l.-~.,.-s.-.,4 4.-- -4 o-z - tt- -tt.-
Yesterday afternoon
Thomas Guthormsen. fireman at sta
ton No. 5. Eighteenth avenue and
>-;7+r z+~eo+ 4..,a,to,,.z .1-- ~-f4-o s+.
w., 49,
s-oD al 2-S0 t-7s MS 0AA---i us oi0
adopted son aad been KIDNAPPED. me
ponce ADVISED alrn 10 not take the case
seriously as LAe& were certain thaG
there was some misunderstanding or
Jaat someone vas playing 2 praelical
JOKE on MN ana go i. aeFetopea.
TO- El~i4o4 AAss.4 i11e +tis DdDs - ilLs
-A ~ p4@s5 Pr Lae slAe "aiA on -NtLllA
street "hlie she went 1nto tAe sgaIloa
lot a minute 10 SPEAK 70 oef husband
W. men aIle tl-e4 @ae oaof ilao van
t7ilet anu si-9 -it 7N- 15'-lL--t5 l11o --41
s-a.tol.
1alhofAlseH learned from pos
S.aaolIS on the corner tA5.s Two sli -.
a"9al p 74 e147 ol3 .a4 lah5A tA9
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23
shower for Miss Brideford.

Miss Berufce BridEfcrd, who is soon
to become the bride OF Rev i. j.
Sailor, was honore- WIKI g shower
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Miss Helen Noble o. near JOY All of
tile young ladies' present were close
friends and former scbOolmates of
aIiss Bridgford and q pleasant and en-
5oyabIe afternoon was spent by an.
while the guest of honor received
many beautiful and useful gifts. Miss
Bridgaford is the daughter of Mr.. and
1Irs Clayton Bridgford Of Nllersburg
and for d number Of years attended
school at William and FashG college
n this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23
CIVIL SERVICE TEST
TO BE HELD IN JULY

The United States civil service COM
mission announces an open competi-
tive examination for typewriter, for
b0ta men aud women, on July s, at
Rock Island. Present and future
vacancies at the various quartermaster
corps es-a Adjustments and other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23

IF you intend to build at all, build now.
q Never ia the history of mans progress has the
~ cost Of shelter been low in comparison with the
Of the roat Of LIES necessities.
From government figures several months old
and therefore less than representative of the true
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23

now for the conducting Of The mem
bership campaign and as soon As they
arrive the real work viii begin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23
BUSINESS MENTO
AID THE CHAMBER
Members og Business Meas Associa
ton Votes 70 Consolidate with
Book Island Club.
BENDER PRESENTS TIE PLAN
Move for Unified Commercial Organ
ization T. Given Big Impetus
as Result Of action,

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23

dItlOn, the cheapest
thing you can do at
present is build
It costs You 100 %
more to eat now than
it did three years
ago. Tt costs you
SO % more to run
your car now than it
did three years ago.
Existence taken as a
whole costs you one
third m ore today
shan It did in 1914.
But the advance in
building costs-lum-
her, woodwork, labor
has only been be-
tween 10 and 1870.
While in every 9TH
er industry, prices
have scared beyond
expectation, q series
of If C u m s tances
have held lumber,
woodwork and the
building trades at
close to their normal
level.
This state of af-
fairs IS temporary. Il
must change.
Our entrance into
the war, the rebuild
ing Of cities that now
are battIefelds in