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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-09

Miss Eleanore Bispham, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs Samuel Bspham, ~ 23O6 De
Lancey place. returned yesterday from an
extended trip to Cuba and South America.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-09

Pickering, of Boston, who will spend some
time in this city Miss Pickering will arrive
on Monday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-09

Mrs. William George of GS East johnson
street, Germantown, gave n dinner on Tues
day evening. The guests were Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph a. Janney, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles J.
WiSter and Mr.. and Mrs Harry Ross.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-09

Mr. Frederick Elllns Of 1901 Creshem
road. Chestnut Hill, will give dinner on
Friday, February %,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-09

Lieutenant Commander Henry G. Muslin.
l.. S'N., and Mrs. Muslin, with their two
children. will arrive on Saturday from
Washington to be the guest of Mrs Mustin's
mother. Mrs. William :. Lloyd, of 233 Har-
VeY street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-09

Mr.. W. Price Hull, of 1875 School House
lane, Germantown, will entertain few
friends informally at luncheon at the Spring
Haven Country Club on Sunday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-09

Mr.. and Mrs. S Howard Smith, of Ger
mantown, have their niece, Miss Mary Nc
Kinney, of Knoxville, Tenn, as their guest
for a fortnight
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-09

Mrs Washington Gilpin, of 20Oi De
Lancey place, is in Atlantic city, where she
is spending some time at Galen Hall. Miss
Anna Gilpin returned last week from the
shore, where she had been spending a fort
night with her mother.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
FABRICATION OF FORTUNE
TELLER CAUSED ASSAULT
Man Believed That He Would Marry
Rich Farmers Daughter.

ST. JOSEPH. Mich. March ~
Charles G. Clark, the man who
viciously assaulted Miss Ethel Mat
thews a few days ago. and nearly
murdered the girl. is said to have
disclosed to those who have visited
him at the Cassopolis jail that some
time ago he had his fortune revealed
by a clairvoyant. who told him that
he was TO marry the only daughter
Of a wealthy farmer, and that his
life thereafter was TO be an easy
one and happy.
1t transpires that Clark was Sc
cretly infatuated with Miss Mat
thews. and the fact that his mad
love for the daughter of his employ
er was not reciprOcated is believed
TO have been the exciting cause for
the sudden turning Of the mans
head.
This reading Of his future by the
clairvOyant was found in Clark's eff
fects with a photograph of Miss
Matthews. and is now in possession
of the police.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
NEW POWER AND LIGHT
COMPANY Is STARTED
Concern Capitalized ut $4,000 Is
Incorporated i'm Lagrange
County.
News-Times Special Service /:

News Times Special Service:
LAGRANGE, InG., March ~
Arthur l. Cain and Albert 3. cain
OF Ontario, William II. Cain OF But
Ter, Harry +. Cain Of Mongo and
John c. Cain OF Buffalo. y. Y, have
incorporated the G. r. Cain Water
Power and Light company, with a
capitalization Of $4,000, the general
Offices of the company 10 be To-
Gated at Ontario. this county.
The men named above are broth
ers and all are sons of G. +. Cain
of Ontario. a pioneer of this county.
The company will control the water
power at Ontario. located on the
Pigeon river, and they also own an
other water power plant heveral
miles above Ontario on the same
river. the latter power site being
considered the best on the river and
capable of developing about 1900
horsepower.
The power at Ontario develops
about 400 horsepower, and is now
used TO furnish lights and power
for Lagrange, WolcOttville and
Rome City, the current developed
now being sold the Lagrange County
Electric Light and Power company.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
TWO SUICIDES AND TWO
FIRES HIT THIS FARM
Henry storms Place south of
Michigan City Becoming
Hard Luck Spot.
News-Times Special Service:

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, March 10.
The Henry Storms farm on the
Porter county line, six miles south
of Michigan City. again figures in
the limelight. After being the
scene of two suicides and a fire,
one of three remaining buildings
was struck by lightning and two Of
them destroyed by fire during an
electrical storm, a large barn and a
garage being burned.
The Storms place, once covered
with splendid buildings and peOpled
by Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Storms and
Mr.. Storms brother is now ali al
most complete scene of desolation.
Only July 4, Mrs. Storms, while de-
spondent, hung herself. Some weeks
later the house on the place was
burned. the belief being prevalent
that il was set on fire by the brother
of the proprietor. Last fall after a
period of dissipation Frank Storms
came up missing after making
threats against the neighbors and
threatening his own life. A few
days later his body was found in the
woods. with a shot gun, the instru-
ment of death by his side. Then
Henry Storms went TO live with a
neighbor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
MURDERER MAKES ESCAPE

News-Times Special Service
DETROIT. Mich, March 12.-
Gene Martin, so years old, an en-
ploye OF the American Car and
Foundry company, was shot to death
by a gunman Friday The tragedy
came as the result of a chance &C
quaintance in a saloon.
John SlOate, "a years old, a
Waterman at the car plant, was
badly wounded while attempting TO
capture Martins murderer. Sloate
heard the shot which killed Martin
and saw the murdered fleeing. He
emptied his revolver at Martins as
sailant without result and then the
man turned and fired on SlOate. He
Will probably recover.
The motive for the murder was
robbery, according TO AL Luiter, who
witnessed the shooting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
Elkhart News
QUIZ PLAINTIFF IN
HEART BALM SUIT
Cross Examination of Martha
H. Kreager, Suing For
$4,000, Taken Up.
- -. - -.

Neus-Times Special Service:
ELkIiART Ind. March r.
Cross examination Of the plaintiff in
the $4,000 heart balm suit Of
Martha II. Kreager against Anna G.
KreaEer continued 20 occupy the at
tention OF the superior court today.
The plaintiff is suing for the alleged
alienation Of the affections OF her
husband Henry Kreager
At the time the tangle OF hearts
first began TO weave the romance
which was 20 lead into the divorce
courts and finally TO the heart balm
suit. the plaintif lived at Cromwell.
Ind, and the defendant. who was
then DR.. Anna Kaufman. resided in
Goshen. That was In 1905. and, ac-
cording 20 plaintins testimony. there
continued until 1910 a series Of
meetings between her husband and
the attractive doctor who later be-
came the wife Of Kreager.
The plaintin is represented by
Atty. q. =. Drummond of South
Bend, with Willard Chester and v.
q. Cawley Of Elkhart. while the de-
fendalt has as counsel Lloyd l.. Bur
ris and Deahl- & Deahl Of Goshen. II
is said the case probably will re-
quire the remainder OF the week
before II is given 20 :he jury.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
DIFFERENT SHOE IS
NEEDED EVERY HOUR
Styles For Morning, Noon and
Evening Wear Shown at
Retailers Meeting.
News-Times Special Service:

News Times Special Service:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. March L.
Shoe dealers in the past have
SHE'D a little at styles in shoes.
There always have been certain
shapes in vogue each season. but
until recently the style-maker has
not worked overtime on shoes Tha.
times have changed is indicated by
the advance announcements of the
Indiana Retail Shoe association.
which meets in convention here this
week.
Two floors Of the Claypool hotel
viii be required for the display.
There is a style of shoe for morn
ing, for noon. for afternoon, for
dinner and for evening There are
walking. riding. hunting shoes. The
correct shoe is now as important a
part Of a woman's wardrobe as an
evening gown, according 10 the shoe
dealers.
The cheering news is given out.
however, that $50 shoes are not a
possibility for Indiana.
There is absolutely no truth in
this statement" said Raymond u.
Brown. president Of the association.
There always have been examples
OF the shOemaker's art selling at as
high as $50 a pair. but that does
not mean that even with shortage
Of leather brought about by the
European war, any such prices will
prevail for good and stylish shoes
in the Indiana market"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
PLANNED
FOR INF|RM PASTORS
VeStryman John 7. Earl,
Member of Committee,
Explains Movement.
News. Zinc speciaI servIce:

News Times Special Service:
ELKHART, March 12.-In place
OF tie usual sermon at st. Johns
Episcopal church Sunday morning.
the time was devoted 20 an expiaEa-
ton Of the general pension fund for
the infirm clergy Of the church BY
Vestryman John T. Earl.
Mr. Earl was among the commit
teemen appointed by those attending
the diocese of Michigan City conven-
ton. held in Fort Wayne in May.
1916 TO attend to the matter, and
introduce IL throughout the parishes
Of the several dioceses.
In speaking OF the fund, Mr. Earl
said: There are a good many of our
rectors who, upon retirement, are
thrust practically penniless upon the
world. They are too aged TO work,
and 1t is only right that the parish
toner's should pay a small sum to aid
in the movement.
Each parish is to be assessed
seven and one-half per cent of the
rector's salary. This money will be
turned over to the national fund,
and in turn be paid our retired rec
tors by those in charge"
A rector. upon reaching 6s years
of age, shall be retired, and a sum
of not less than $500 be paid him.
The amount Of the pension will be
according to the former salary. Upon
his death the money is TO revert to
the wife, and so on, TO the children
if they be dependent. upon their
mothers death, according to Mr..
Earl.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
CHARGED WITH ATTACK
ON 12-YEAR-0lD GIRL
Mother Of Ruth DOublestein Causes
Arrest of Man Who Sought to
Escort Girl Home.
- Tlmes Speclal Servlce.

News Times Special service:
ELKHART, Ind. March ~
Fereis Cunningham was arrested by
Patrolman Frank Engles early Sat
urday evening on a charge Of assault
and battery. preferred by Estelle
Doublestein, mother of 12-year-old
Ruth Doublestein, upon whom the
alleged attack is said to have been
made.
According 10 Mrs Doublestein she,
in company with her daughter and
some relatives, were on their way
home. and as trey neared the Golden
hotel Cunningham asked permission
TO see the girl home. When refused
he became violent and his arrest fol-
lowed
While ne was in Jail one Fred
Fuller called at the station. asking
that Cunningham be released. Fuller
being intoxicated, it is said. was also
locked up.
Cunningham was released later in
the day, upon request of Judge Lee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
GIRLS SOUL ADR|FT,
So COMPANY BREAKS
Friends Recognize Failure to
Save Girls Soul and
Educate Her.
News-Times Special Service :

-'FN n nuts NpttldA service
DETROIT. March 1.-THE HUI
man Soul Development company,
organized one year ago to save the
soul Of a 17-year-old girl, has dis
banded. It's only asset is adrift some
where in the dark of Toronto's
underworld. The corporation has
failed.
a year ago a number of Detroit
men became interested in Christine
Nelson, who was awaiting depor-
tation in the county Jail.
Joseph p Mason, president Of the
Mason company; James Holden,
president Of the Holden company;
II. A. Douglas, treasurer of the
Michigan sugar company. and VIII
liam McCredie, attorney, formed the
Human Soul Development company.
They agreed 70 send the girl to
school in Canada, educate her and
procure her a position when she
finished. She was sent 10 Chatham,
Ont, and placed in the home of a
minister.
At first Christine made rapid
progress, but something happened.
A shadow fell. A little group of her
fellow girl students sneered at her.
She felt herself a social pariah. Her
teachers helped all they could. She
stood it for a long time, and then
cried, What's the use"
She fell behind in her studies and
finally disappeared.
She was found in Toronto, adorn-
ed with tawdry jewels.
I'VE have failed" said Mr.. Mason.
There is nothing TO do but forget
Il
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
TERRE COUPE, IND.

The Olive Township Franchise
league has been invited to attend a
meeting of the Women's Federation
Of clubs at South Bend, Friday
March 16, at 1880 o'clock. The
meeting is TO be held at the Prog
ress club rooms Mrs. Beardsley
OF Elkhart, Mrs. BOggs and Mrs.
Victor Jones, president OF the Prog
ress club, are among the speakers.
The local league will hold a meet
ing in New Carlisle, March L, at ,
o'clock at the high school auditor
ium. A full attendance on both
days is expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Smith and
Ruth Smith spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Smith.
William Tuttle has moved his
family 10 the farm known as the
Kindig farm and recently vacated
by Thomas Bennitt.
Misses Alta Kollar OF South
Bend and Mamie Quigley OF New
Carlisle spent Sunday here at the
home OF the formers parents.
Miss Bell an African missionary
OF the NJ. +. church. Will hold a
meeting at the Hamilton church,
March Is.
Mrs. Minnie Rush was called TO
the home of Louis Burden and
family OF New Carlisle on account
of a case OF pneumonia.
Mrs. Staza ZOloski is III.
Mrs. +. II. Smith and Mrs. J. w.
Cauffman were guests Tuesday Of
Mrs. A r. Staples OF South Bend
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
CHECK MYSTERY SOLVED
of Missing $1,000 is
EinalIy Brought to a Close.

MONROE. Mich. March 1.-THE
mystery Of the missing $1,000 GER
titled check on the Custer road con-
tract, which cut so great a figure
at the investigation Of the county
road commission several weeks ago,
is solved. Contractor II. Nandeveen
Of Grand Rapids. says that he en-
tered into a contract for the Custer
road and that the check was return
ed TO him by the county clerk, act
ing on instructions of the road
commission
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
FIRE STOPS SERVICES
Pastor Tells Congregation to Help
Fight Flames.

FORT WAYNE, Ind, March ~
While the Rev. Mr.. John r. STEELE
was preaching this evenings sermon
in the Methodist church at Hunter
town, Sunday night, a townsman
opened the door and shouted:
The elevator is on fire"
The pastor dismissed his cOngre-
CATION and urged all of them TO as
sist the volunteer firemen TO fight
the iaze. Loss to the towns elevat-
or is $4,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
BOYCOTT GETS RESULTS
Potatoes Fail i'm Price But War i
Still Continued.

News-Tlmes Special Service:
BATTLE CREEK, Mich, March
12.-Potatoes were offered Monday
at 1925 a bushel with no buyers.
on the second day of the boycott on
onions and tubers by the Woman's
league and local restaurant men.
All eating houses have removed
potatoes from their menus and
housewives have united in doing
without this vegetable until the
price is forced down to a figure well
below 50.
City Sealer Fred G. Barnard is
taking an active part in the boy
colt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
CITY AFTER COLISEUM
Vincennes Rotary Club Takes Up
Question of Market.
International News Service:

International News Service:
VINCENNES. Ind, March 10. -
Members of the Rotary club here
today prepared TO take up the ques-
ton of a municipal market and
coliseum. A special committee was
appointed to investigate the matter.
The Rotary club members who pro-
posed the coliseum and market be-
lieve that the cost of living not only
would be lowered but that many
conventions would be brought TO
the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
START ESCHBACH BOOM
Supporters of State Representative
Get Busy.
News-Times Special Service:

TIT - W.
INDIANAPOLIS, March ia
definite boom has been started for
the nomination of Jesse Eschbach
OF Warsaw for governor on the re-
publican ticket in 1920. It was
started in the closing days of the
recent session of the legislature, and
although little was said about 1t in
the open, it is known that a number
of members of the house OF repre-
sentatives have given the boom a
start.
Eschbach is representative from
Kosciusko county and he was
speaker of the house of representa-
tives.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
STORM ASSISTS POLICE

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. March
12-Driven TO the home OF his
mother by a raging snow storm af-
ter eluding the sherid's entire force
for more than a week, Frank Peck,
wanted on a charge Of burglary and
larceny. was captured sunday. Peck
arrived at his old home shortly be-
fore midnight. coming in from the
woods where he hid for more than
week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
THREE DIVORCES GRANTED.

News-TimeS Special Service:
ELKHART. Ind, March IL
Judge Harmon in the superior court
granted divorces Saturday 10 Edna
Maggart from Roy Maggart; Harriet
VI. Hatfield from James A. Hatfield;
Michael J. Martin from Catherine S.
Martin.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
REPORTED GEM THEFT
PROVES TO BE MYTH
Police Assert Eugene 4. Rust.
Travelling Salesman. Had Haliu-
cinatiOn That lie Was Robbed.

ELKHART. Ind. March Ecu
gene &. Rust. a travelling salesman
of PellestOn. Mich. and who is stop
ping at the Bucklen hotel, COM
planned TO the police Saturday night,
that while drinking i'm a local saloon
in company with four young men.
four diamond rings had been stolen.
The suspecterd men were brought
I'm but released. after giving salts
factory proof IL is said that Rust
was under the influence of liquor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
RAPS NEW FASHIONS
IN PICTURE-SATIRE
Alton Packard. Noted CartOOnist,
Entcrtains Crowd Gathered at
EIks' Temple.
News Times Special Service.

-'ffH iAlFN NIiEt-Aai NflFl'F
ELkHART. Ind. March 12.-An
audience that fairly we'll filled the
auditorium at the Elks' temple en-
joyed an entertainment given Satur-
Gay night by Alton Packard, car
tOOnist and humorist. His subject
was Vanity Fair. picturized
satire on the modern. ultra fashion
able dress Of both women and men.
The next number on the Elk's lee
ture course will be given Friday
evening. March 16, when the Pan
anna male quartet will be the attraC-
ton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
WANT ANOTHER BATTERY
FROM FORT WAYNE MEN
War Department Issues order TO
Those Holding Commits
siOns i'm City.
News-Times Special Service:

News Times Special Service:
FORT WAYNE, Ind, March u.
The war department at Washing
ton has issued orders to men who
hold a commission in the army in
this city that another quota Of ar
tillery should be recruited and or
gained in Fort Wayne Steps will
be taken soon towards fulfilling the
orders. The message from the ma
tional capital was received shortly
after the arrival of Battery d in
this city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
ENCOURAGE GARDENING
Special service:

News-Times Special Service.
ELKHART. Ind. March H.
Greater production from the soil as
a means OF cutting the high cost OF
living is 20 receive the attention OF
the Elkhart civic club at "a meeting
10 be held Monday az the home of
Airs. Harvey mbaugh. 603 ". In
diana av.. when an organization Tor
encouraging children 20 take up gar
dening will be formed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
ELKHARTAN PATENTS
INVENTION IN CANADA

Ncws-Times Special Service:
ELkHART, Ind, March 12.-Nat
Newell. inventor Of a square-turn
farm tractor, has patented his in
vention in Canada as we'll as i'm the
ing been received from the Domin
ion department of agriculture on
Saturday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
USED THE WRONG MACHINE.

Mrs. Mimm-YOur imported rug
doesn't look 50 thick as il did.
Mrs Netherlie-NO wonder,
told my new butler 10 clean il, and
the ignoramus didn't know the diff
ference between the vacuum ma
chine and the lawn mowsr.-Judge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
GETS OIL CANS MIXED

FORT WAYNE Ind, March IA
The first accident from spring
housekeeping il reported here. Mrs.
John Lorraine was seriously burned
when getting ready TO begin spring
housecleaning. She 1-istOok a gaso-
line can for . Goa JH can.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
CHILD AGED THREE DIES
Operation Tor Appendicitis Fails Ia
save Life of Anna Pitcher.
'evs-rimes Special Service;

News Times Special Service;
ELKHART. Ind. March II.
Anna Jean Pitcher, three and one
half years old. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert L. Pitcher of Coldwater'
Mich. died at the General hosHital
at 3 O'Clock Monday morning fol-
lowing an operation for appendicitis
The body viii be taken 10 the
home I'm Coldwater-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12
TWO ELKHARTANS DIE
Minnie May Carpenter and Reuben
G.. Ward Pass Away
Vows Times Special service

News Times Special Service:
ELKTIART. March II. - Minnie
May Carpenter, SO years old. of 619
:. Third ST., died at her home at 2
o'clock Sunday morning, following
AN illness of several months of dia-
betes.
Mrs. Carpenter is survived 10y her
husband. A. Il. Carpenter; three
sons. Vinton. Roy, and Charles, and
"a daughter, Hazel all at home.
The funeral is 10 take place at the
home Tuesday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock. Rev G.. NJ Herrick ofieiat-
ing. Burial viii he in Gracelawn.
Reuben c.. Ward. 81 years old, 9t6
Mcpherson St. died at his home at
o'clock Sunday morning following
an illness of Brights disease.
Mr. Ward is survived by a sister
Mrs Elizabeth Colder OF Elkhart.
The funeral services, which are 20
he conducted 10y the Christian
Science church. VIII be held at the
home at ESQ o'clock Tuesday aft
eruoon. Mrs. George Reynolds will
serve as reader.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12

Sergt. Walter Dolmer. Of the po-
lice department, answered a call 10
the home of Mrs. Lulu Rhodes. 81
Harrison ST., where, according TO
Mrs. Rhodes, Mr.. and Mrs. A W.
Ritter, boarders at the Rhodes
home. had failed to make adequate
settlement An agreement was
finally reached.
Andy Chopris was arrested at 8
o'clock Sunday morning on a charge
OF assault and battery. preferred by
Anon Kaufman. lie is 10 be tried
before the city court at o'clock
Monday morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-12

ELKHART BRIEFS

News-Times Special Service:
ELKHART, Ind, March ~
Fifty-fve girls attended the regular
vesper services held at the Y. w. c.
A. at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. An
interesting address on applied psy-
chology was given by DR.. G.. +. Moul-
ton. who has been giving a series Of
lectures in this city upon the sub
ject, in which many Elkhartans are
becoming interested. A solo. Ninety
and Nine, was rendered by Miss
Pearl Shafer. Miss Eugenia Shafer
served refreshments
ON next Sunday afternoon the pro-
gram is TO be in charge Of the Bust
ness Girls club. The club has not as
yet announced Of what the program
Is % consist