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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
SHIMRON BIBLE CLASS
HAS ANNUAL BANQUET
Pleasing Program is Enjoyed
by Many Members in the
Church ParIorS.

The Shimron Bible class OF the
Methodist Memorial church held its
10th annual banquet Wednesday
evening in the dining rooms Of the
church. Exchange greetings between
the former pastor. Dr. Loren N. Ed
wards. now in charge OF Baltimore s
leading Methodist church. and the
class, was a pleasing feature Of the
evening. and showed the old time af-
lection existing between the class
and the last pastor Of the church.
medley song written by one Of
the ladies OF the class and dedicated
10 the men members. elected much
merriment as different persons or
groups were delineated in the song.
A pleasing supper was served by
the Ladies' Aid society Of the
church. Arthur Shank, Marie Boles
and Mrs. Isaac Kane Parks appear
ed on the bill. the first mentioned
singi x. two solos. the second men
Tones giving a pleasing reading
with encore. while Mrs. Parks con-
tributed two selections on her violin.
written by Cecil Burleigh. the hus-
band Of a former member Of the
class Mrs. Parks was assisted by
Miss Mary DOolittle They were call
ed back for an encore.
Speakers on the program were:
Mrs. l.. NJ. Edwards. who leaves
Saturday via indianapolis 10 join her
husband. Mrs. j. w Russell, Isaac
Kane Parks. Mrs. Harvey w. Jones.
teacher. Mrs. u @. Turnbull. DR.. J.
Il. Seaman. who substituted extern
pore for DR.. r. ]. Wyland, unable
10 be in attendance. The Rev. b.
Earl Parker, pastor. closed the
speech-making with 1 8 minute dis
cussion on nationalism.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26

Beringer ana Misses Emma and
Ma0el Beringer spent sunday with
Misses Nora and crystal Day.
The school of this vicirity closed
Friday with an entertainment and
a picnic dinner Miss Francis
Crais. primary teacher. viii spend
the summer i'm Husboro. Tex. and
Miss Myrtle LOane grade teacher,
viii spend the summer in Burnng-
ton. Wis
Mr.. and MIS-. James Day. Ralph
Wedel and Alex smith motored TO
Hamlet Sunday and spent the dan
with MI and Mrs Max Has.
Airs Jerry Beringer and Miss
FRANCIS Bcringer spent the week
end with the formers parents. Mr.
and MIS- Frank Ranstead. OF south
Bend.
Mrs. Nyeheart and grandson Of
south Bend spent the week end
with her daughter. Mis-. Forrest
Riddle.
Mrs Thomas Leeper and children.
George. Mildrel and James. and
Joseph Barrett OF Chicago spent
sunday night and Monday with Mr..
and Mrs James Day
Miss Hazel smith returned 20
South Bend saturday after a weeks
visit with her parents here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
FRANK D. ROSEBROOK
SUCCUMBS TO BURNS

Frank d. RosebrOOk horribly
burned about the abdomen and
lower limbs in a fire which destroyed
his home and a six-year-old daugh-
ter, three weeks ago last Tuesday
morning. died Thursday morning at
7:2O o'clock at st. Joseph's hospital
Mrs. ROsebrOOk and a sister Of the
dead man were with the latter at
the end. He lapsed into uncOn-
seriousness shortly before he died
At no time since the man was
burned has any hope been enter
tanned for his recovery by the at
tending physician or hospital author
tiles. The former stated that he
had never known of any person
burned so badly surviving so long
Besides his widow. who was Miss
Edith Platz before her marriage 10
Mr.. RosebroOk in 1910. the dead
man is survived by a two-year-old
son, Darwin, six brothers and two
sisters. who are Jesse, John and
Harry of Canton. O.: Walter. OF
Huntsville. o.; Milton. OF Mish-
awake: Mrs. Ray Milburn of Cal
ifornia, and Mrs. William Arm
strong Of this city.
Mr.. ROsebrook was born in
Huntsville, O. Jan. %. 1883. and
came from there 10 Nishawaka TO
live IS years ago. For several years
up to three days before the fatal
fire he had been employed as a shoe
maker at the Ball Band factory.
Funeral services will be held sun
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the
First Baptist church, the Rev.
Shoufler officiating, and burial will
be i'm the city cemetery
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
TEMPLE THEATER.

In The Breakers, today's attrac-
ton at the Temple, Bryant Wash
burn and Nell Craig make a decisive
hit The story is a thriller and was
published some time ago in the Sat
urday Evening Post as a serial. 1t
shows how a girl detective traps a
man. falls in love with him. and
saves him from arrest; the inside
OF the secret service is shown. Mrs.
Vernon Castle in chapter seven Of
"Patria". will also be shown.
"A Poor Little Rich Girl, Mary
Pickford's latest and greatest pic
ture. comes tomorrow. IL is the
biggest and best production that this
star has ever made and the Temple
management anticipates a record
crowd.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
MACCABEES HOLD
INTERURBAN MEET

The Maccabees' interurban meet
ing Wednesday night was attended
by about 200 members from South
Bend. Goshen. Elkhart and Mish-
awake The musical program in
cluded the following numbers. THE
New Arrival" orchestra: "A Per
feet Day" trombone and cOrnet
Sunshine Of Her Smile" vocal solo
G. A Maurer; "W. NJ. B." march
America" Speeches were made by
Milo r. Meredith. Wabash. Ind;
w. p. Turgi, Alexandria, Ind, and
others. A banquet and smoker fol
lowed. The affair was held in the
X. o. T. NJ. hall, First National
bank building.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
JOSEPH BLINCO MEETS
DEATH ON RAILROAD
EmpIOye of St. Joseph County
Farm Instantly Killed
on Grand Trunk.

Joseph Blinco, 80 years old,
farm hand employed at the St
Joseph farm at Notre Dame.
was killed early Wednesday even
ing by Grand Trunk Grain
near the Lasalle 81. crossing. The
body, which was badly mutilated.
was discovered by Hiram Shafer and
another man. both of whom reside
near the scene Of the accident Mr.
Shafer notified police headquarters
of the finding Of the mans body.
and Chief Kreiter and PatrOlman
MOntine went to the scene in an au-
tomobile and removed the remains
10 the Finch and Sprague undertake
ing parlors. The body was identified
Thursday morning by a member of
the Notre Dame faculty
About s o'clock a number of men
living in that section were return
ing home from work and came up
on a man lying beside the track in
toxicated. They helped him up and
asked him where he wanted TO go,
and he replied that he was on his
way TO St Joseph farm, where he
was working The men cautioned
him about remaining on the rail
road track. but the stranger paid
no heed TO their words, continuing
to walk down the middle of the
track. 1t is supposed that he had
not gone far before struck by a fast
train, although no one witnessed the
accident The body was discovered
between $50 and o'clock. Part of
the remains were not found last
night, an entire leg being missing.
The lost member was recovered
Thursday morning.
Several men viewed the body at
the Finch and Sprague mOrgue dur
ing the morning and one man identi-
fed the corpse as being that of a
Belgian employe Of the St. Joseph
farm whose name he did not know.
He said he had talked with him
Wednesday afternoon and that he
had understood that the unfortunate
fellow started for home about 6
O'Clock in the evening. Someone
was expected to come in from st.
Joseph farm during the day and
positively establish the dead mans
identity.
Coroner Swantz was here Thurs
day morning to view the remains
and investigate the circumstances
surrounding the accident.
BUnco came to this country two
years ago from Belgium, where he
has one brother and one sister.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day morning at st. Bavo's Catholic
church and burial will be in st. Jo-
seph's Catholic cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
CLUB MEMBERS TO
HAVE STAG PARTY

A stag party in connection with
the Miami Country club will be held
in the club house next Wednesday
evening, May .. 1t will be in the
nature of a smoker and for the pur-
pose of cultivating a spirit of cam
araderie among the members. Many
new additions have recently been
made TO the club and it is the desire
of the directors that these members
get better acquainted. The new golf
instructor. James Hendry. will be
present at the affair and Will be in
troduced TO the members. Refresh
ments will be served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
APPOINT RED CROSS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The following executive commit
tee has been appointed for the
Mishawaka chapter of the American
Red Cross: Mayor r. W. Gaylor,
NJ. w. Mix. Rev. J. II. Bleckmann,
+. J. w. Fink. Mrs. c. E. McCollum,
Prof. d. W. Horton. Mrs. J. w. Kel-
Ter DR.. II. j. Graham, F. p Chris
toph and G.. b. Williams. The Of
fcers of the chapter are: ]. A.
Burnett, president; G. w. Titus. vice
president: William w. Dodge. sec
rotary, and Frank Yenn. treasurer.
The board Of directors will be ap-
pointed and announced in a few
daVs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
MElXEl SEEN EARLY
WEDNESDAY MORNING
CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNEl

ing down on the heads of the UNI
suspecting old couple. The police
also point 20 the fact that any clever
crook would never nave employed
such methods but would have rob
bed the house while the old couple
were gone; and a murderer would
never have sought such an inauspic-
ious occasion as shortly after day
hreak when he might easily have
been observed by neighbors.
Schray Convicted i'm 1914.
Schray had been sent up from
Floyd county i'm the southern part
OF the state on MAY is, 1914. for
murder and was later adjudged in
sane and confined in the insane
ward from which he escaped on
April Is. ON each of the mans
arms Is tattooed the likeness of a
woman. one simply a head and the
other full length isure seated az
trapeze. He is five feet. 1912
inches tall and weighs $50 pounds.
His hair is a light chestnut
Hull was convicted of robbery
and was found insane and sent TO
the penitentiary oct I. 1916. He
is five feet, ia inches tall and
weighs 119 pounds. His lips are
heavy and his forehead receding.
Rewards of 500 each are offered
by the officials of the prison for
the arrest of either of the men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
STONY RIDGE, IND.

Mrs. William Brown. who has
been visiting her parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Anton G0etzinger. has return
ed 10 her home in Chicago.
Miss Josephine Poulin. Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin Turnock and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. c. WhitlOck and
family. Mr and Mrs. Grove Mark
ham and Hazel were Sunday guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. g l.. Stuckey and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shattoo and Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Van Ness spent Sun
day with Frank Gelnett near Berrien
Springs
School closes Friday for the sum-
mer.
A number from this vicinity at
tended the Social center banquet
al the hiGh school Tuesday niEht.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
BROTHER ALPH0NSUS
TO SPEAK TUESDAY

Brother Alphonsus OF Notre Dame
university, the foremost ornitholo-
gist in this section of the country,
will speak at a meeting of the Mish-
awake Bird club to be held in the
public library Tuesday evening. His
subject will be The Birds Of March
and April" This meeting is not only
for the members of the club, but for
all interested citizens. No admission
will be charged. 1t is expected that
a large number of people will attend.
as Brother Alphonsus is speaker OF
ability.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
ENTERTAIN AT CARDS.

The Rosary society of st. Joseph's
church entertained at card party
in st. Joseph's hall Wednesday after
noon. Mrs. John Taylor secured the
first favor; Mrs. Matt Miller, second;
Mrs. A. Kleinrichert, third, and Mrs.
John Miller. consolation. Mrs. John
Landgraf was awarded the house
prize
The committee in charge Of the
affair was Mrs. Elizabeth Chamber
lain. Mrs August Eberhardt. Mrs
Joseph Krillenberger and Mrs. An
thony Ernst.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
ENTERTAINs FOR BRIDE-ELECT

Miss Helen Thayer pleasantly en-
tertained at a o'clock dinner at
the Oliver hotel Wednesday evening
in honor of Miss Betty Ries, who will
be married to o. r. Tronnes Of
Cleveland in the near future. The
decorations were roses. Covers were
laid for six. The guests were Miss
Ries. Laura Becher. Rhodah Whit
mer Coral Swinehart and Helen
Eager.
The bride-to be was the recipient
of a beautiful gift of silver the
presentation speech being made by
Miss Swinehart.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
ARRESTED FOR NON-sUPPORT

Steve OtolslIi was brought into the
city court Thursday morning to
answer to the charge Of failing TO
provide for his wife and child. the
complaint having been made by his
wife. He was convicted and fined
$50 and costs, which was suspended
on the condition that he make
proper provision for his family and
report regularly each Saturday night
20 the desk sergeant at police head
quarters indefinitely
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
lMZSHAWAKA GENERAL NEWS
Neus-Thms Office 100 Vest omePh
REGULAR BOWLING
SEASON CLC>=S HERE

Last night saw the close of the
season for the City Bowling league.
the Gas Co. league being the last 70
complete. The Nantes won from
the Ranges, the Lamps from the
Arcs and Hollowells from the Fix
lures The next local games Of i'm
portance will be those OF the South
Bend Mishawaka handicap tourna-
ment. which starts next Monday
night.
Following are last nights scores:
GAS 60. LFAGVF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
ENTERTAINS FRIENDS.

Mrs. Catherine s. DeLong s
Union St, entertained at a Il o'clock
dinner Thursday in honor Of her
sister, Mrs. Helen Tronnes Of Chi
cago. Covers were laid for 10
guests. Following the dinner the
guests enjoyed a theater party at
the Orpheum.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
CARPENTERS NOTICE.

Carpenters union, No. 1895, has
called a special meeting for Friday
evening. April p, for the purpose Of
considering a vitality important ques-
ton regarding the war. All mem
beers are expected 10 be present.
Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
CRUMSToWN, IND.

Mrs. Grant Ray and son Reginald
OF south Bend spent a few days last
week with Mrs. r. MCCOY.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brockus OF Val
lev Garden were sunday guests OF
the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Wesley smith.
Herman Kirkpatrick and Edward
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
LINCOLN THEATER TO-DAY.

The bill for the Lincoln today in
cludes the 18th chapter of The
Great Secret, featuring Frances y.
Bushman and Beverly Bayne, the
title being The Crafty Hand. a
Gold Seal feature in three parts,
Birds of a Feather. and a Christie
comedy. "Oh. for a Wife" complete
the bill Emily Wehlen in Vanity
Will be seen tomorrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
TO HOLD OPEN MEETING.

An open meeting of Mishawaka
Hive No 6S. Will be held Friday
evening for the members and their
lady friends. Supreme officers Mrs.
McNett Of New York and Mrs Oles
Of Elkhart will be present and give
addresses
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
VISIT FATHER BONEY.

Bernard Lynch. who has been at
tending the Nebraska university at
Lincoln. Neb. has just completed a
three days visit with Rev. F. NJ.
Boney and left Thursday for New
York. where he has taken a position
with the Western Electric Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
VISITS Old HOME HERE

j. J. Engeldrvm Of Long Beach.
Calf. formerly of this city. is here
on business and 70 visit friends for
month. Mrs. Engeldrum is at
present at the home Of her parents
in Austin. Mimi. where her father
is said TO be fatally Ill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26

II was long contended that the
story Of Lorna Doone." by Black
more had no foundation in fact,
but now il is declared that the pic
turesdue region OF EXmOOT really
contained a family Of Doones, the
originals in romance. If not Of dis
grace. of the people described in
the book.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26

InteruauCulI Neus Service.
CALUMET. Mich. April zs-
Snow two o. four inches deep coEe.s
the upper peninsula OF lake MiohI-
gan TODAY. and traffic is interrupted
as a result % q blizzard which struck
this region yesterday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
Rcndinc Circle Meets

Mrs August Ditsch. Lincoln way
f.. entertained the south Side Read
ing circle OF the Methodist Memorial
church Wednesday afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
TO NIEET TONIGHT.

\ meeting of the Bible class of st.
Peters Lutheran church will be held
tonight at 7:3O o'clock at st. Peters
hall. Officers will be elected and a
constitution adopted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
EXAMINE SCHOOLS.

Rev. Or. \. +. LaFountaine. :. T.
D.. superintendent of the Diocesan
schools of Fort Wayne. Is in Misha-
waka inspecting St JOseph's. ST.
Bavo's and st. Monica's schools.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
Indic., AuxiIinrr Mccts.

Mrs DeLap and Mrs Burkhart
entertained the Ladies Auxiliary Of
the English Lutheran church We'd
ncsday afternoon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
GRANGE WILL GIVE PLAY.

Members Of Tamarack grange will
produce "A play, Uncle Ephriam' :
Summer Boarders." next Saturday
evening at the Tamarack hall. The
public is invited.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26

Mrs Mary Casey OF Granger was
1perated upon at st Joseph's hos
pital early last night for appended
It's
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26

Pastry sale at the First Baptist
church all day Friday Doughnuts
and cookies zoe per dozen No de-
livery
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26

Regular review OF NIishawaka
Hive No. 6S- Friday evening Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26

FOR RENT-House. Inquire at 42T
f. Fourth St. evenings. after 6
o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26
MISHA w AKA
WANT ADS

WANTED - Experienced married
man for route in city. Good po-
sition 10 right party. Enquire News
Times office.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-26

WANTED - Night clerk. Apply
Mishawaka Hotel
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
25-YEAR-OLD CONTRACT
AS NEW EVIDENCE
Old Document Just Discovered May
Figure In Big Marble Land Controversy,

Rutland. May "a 25-year-old contract
newly discovered bit OF evidence upon
which the Eastman Marble company Of
West Rutland will endeavor to obtain a
new trial in big boundary dispute case
between this concern and the Vermont
Marble company which has just been
decided in the supreme court in favor
OF the Vermont company after being in
the courts several years. The Vermont
and Eastman companies have contiguous
properties at West Rutland. The East
man concern claimed trespass by the
other concern and a counter charge was
filed. The case was referred to Judge
Frank L. Fish OF Vergcnnes and volumes
OF testimony were taken before him.
Finally decision was given the Vermont
Marble company as to the location of the
boundary line and damages of Sc 900 for
marble quaried were awarded them.
The new evidence is document found
among the effects Of the late Joel C.
Baker Of Rutland. formerly counsel for
the Vermont Marble company. It Is said
to involve an agreement between J. W.
Howe Of Massachusetts,. now deceased,
predecessor OF the Eastman company,
fixing the boundary as claimed by
the Eastman company and providing that
the Vermont Marble company pay a fixed
price for all blocks taken out within a
given area during the quarter century.
1t Is said that since the contract was
signed in July, 1892. quarrying has gone
on and If the contract should prove to
still hold hundreds Of thousands of dol
lars would be involved.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
AGRICULTURE CENSUS.
St Adams District Committee ON Pub
lie Safety aWnts Volunteer.

lie Safety aWnts Volunteer.
st. Adams. May 9.-The st. Albans dis
trict committee on public safety entrust-
ed with carrying out in the city Of ST.
Adams and the towns Of Sheldon. Bakers.
field. Fairfield. Fairfax. Fletcher. Geor.
gia and st. Adams Of the plans Of the
Vermont committee Of public safety APP
pointed by Governor Graham at the out.
break Of the war with Germany, has is
sued call for volunteers who wish to
place themselves and their services for
a brief time at the disposal of their coun-
try.
The committee has appealed to the citi-
Gems Of these towns to assist them in the
important work of conducting an agricul-
ture census of the district. The commit
tee enlisted the services Of the COM
missioner OF agriculture and he outlined
a plan which he submitted to Governor
receiving the chief executives
word to go ahead with the work The
district committee has no POUNDS at its
command and it must therefore rely upon
volunteers to do this work. 1t has re-
quested that those who can and will assist
in the work notify the following: DR.. e.
NJ. Bpwn Of Sheldon. Col. II. F. Brig
ham OF Bakersfield. f. A. Curtis Of st.
Adams town. s. C.. Greene or John T.
Gushing Of St. Adams The officers Of the
committee are DR.. Brown. chairman; Mr..
Gushing, secretary. and Mr.. Greene, treas.
urer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
VERMONT NOTES
News Items of the State Gath
cred Here and There.

1ssac W. Aldrich celebrated his lO3d
birthday Saturday at his home In West
Burke. Mr.. Aldrich has failed greatly this
winter but he was up and dressed on his
birthday and received a number Of CALL
ers. His mental faculties are clear, but
he Is growing more feeble. Mr.. and Mrs.
Aldrich live alone on a small farm two
miles from the village Of West Burke.
His wife will be o. In October She takes
all the care OF her husband and with the
exception OF the laundry work does every
thing about the house. Until IS years
ago Mr.. Aldrich was shoe maker. He
was born in Richmond, N. H., and came
to Vermont when he was four years old.
He has been n lifelong democrat and
has voted the presidential ticket every
year since he was q. He was proud of
the fact that he was able to vote for
woodrow Wilson last November. His pic
ture was sent to President Wilson last
fall, he being believed to be the oldest
supporter Of the president. Two sons
we're born to Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich, but
both are dead.