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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
PLANS FOR HOLDING
COMPANY PROGRESSING
Realty Board Members Asked to-
Report subdivisions For
sale.

That plans for the organization
of a holding company TO deal with
the realty problem in South Bend
are progressing. was shown at the
regular weekly luncheon OF the real
estate board Tuesday at the Nichol-
son Inn.
Albert V. WeigeL chairman of the
housing committee, in a talk before
the 40 active and associate MEM
bers present asked that subdivi-
sions for sale might be reported to
the committee. together with the
exact number of lots. and street rail-
way connections.
Preceding Mr.. Weigels report.
Thomas Slick, treasurer OF the
India International Rubber Co.
whose factory is now under con-
struction along the Nandalia rail-
road south OF Ewing av.. told Of the
manufacture OF automobile tires. Z.
J. Harter OF the Harter Realty Co.,
also talked upon subdivisions.
A business meeting followed. pre-
sided over by l. G. WhitcOmb in the
absence Of the president, Vernon
Hastings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
l0ITERER TELLS COURT
HE WANTS TO WORK
John Slattery Has Position and is
Anxious to- Begin at
Once.

John Slattery pleaded guilty to
the charges of lettering that have
been lodged against him by the po-
lice in city court Tuesday morning
He asked the court 10 consider re-
leasing him on good behavior be-
cause he had job at the Ball Band
factory and would like TO go TO
work. The court promised TO hand
down judgment on Wednesday.
New charges of intoXicatiOn were
filed by Lloyd Stull against Joe
Gross. Early last week Gross was
arrested for disorderly conduct and
a hearing set for Saturday. On
that day he failed to appear and the
bond of S25 placed to warrant his
appearance was forfeited. Monday
morning he appeared and the court
consented TO remove the penalty and
reinstate the fine. a hearing of the
case was set for next Saturday.
Tuesday morning the new charge of
intOXication was entered and a hear
ing in the case set for Wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
LAD WHO HELD UP
DRIVER GETS CHANCE
Court Suspends Fine When OrVille
Bunch Promises to Go To-
Work.

Because ne was carrying an am
monia sQuirt-gun with which he held
up a taxi driver at the corner Of
South Bend av. and Eddy ST. Satur-
day night. Orville Bunch. us "
Francis ST, was fined S25 and costs
in city court Tuesday morning. He
also pleaded guilty 10 intoxication
charges and was fined 81 and costs.
Taking into consideration the lads
youth as well as the fact that this
has been his first offense. Judge
Hamemrschmidt RENTED both fines
amounting to SAC on the promise of
good behavior
Bunch admitted that he had been
drunk but said that he seldom
touched liquor. on Saturday night
he had been drinking with a friend
after which he does not remember
what he did Policeman O'Connell
testified that Bunch had been found
at the front door of a strange house
where he had been annoying the
occupants. Bunch promised TO so
10 work at once at his job in the
South Bend Wooden mills.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
WOMAN PROTESTS MAN
IS AN OLD FRIEND
Mrs. Mary Miller Up i'm City Court
For Taking Money From
Reeds Pockets.

Mrs. Mary Miller declared in city
court Tuesday morning that she is
not guilty of robbery. and the court
took the matter under ADJUSTMENT
until Saturday. She had been ar
rested with a man whom she calls
Arthur McReed, by Patrolman Pc
terson.
When arrested she denied that
she knew the man. but in court she
said that he was an old friend
When arrested she said that she did
not have any of the mans money
but she told the judge that he had
given her a dollar with which she
tried 10 engage two rooms at the
oliver hotel The patrOlman testi-
fed that he had found her going
through McReed's pockets. Mrs
Miller has three children in the
orphans home but says that she has
no home. At the time of her ar
rest she was delighted TO have a
nice. warm place 20 sleep.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
RECRUITS
SENT FROM HERE
Possibility of War Causes
Rush of Applicants to LO-
cal Army Station.

Love Of country and a willingness
10 back Pres't Wilson in the present
national crisis, prompted seven lads
between the ages Of Is and "a to
enlist in the regular army at the
local recruiting offices Monday af-
ternoon. Another applicant, who
failed 10 pass the physical examin-
alton because Of a recent operation
for appendicitis. asked the recruit
ing officer TO give him data con-
corning army service. so that he
might influence his friends TO enlist.
Letters have been received by
Sergt. Skees during the past several
Gays. inquiring about enlistment
prospects and pledging their sup
port 10 the government. Very few
Of the fellows who write those let
ters are sincere" said the sergeant
Tuesday morning
The lads accepted Monday after
noon were Leon A Smith. Elkhart:
Arthur II. Crane. also of that city;
Charles Rodehaver and Homer
Leaders, both of Sturgis. Mich: Ell
mer CARRIER. Goshen; Robert Blood.
Bristol. and Harry r. Pomeranz Of
South Bend. All but CARRIER are
billed for the infantry branch Of
the service. the Goshen recruit in
tending to enter the coast artillery.
The men left Immediately for Co
lumbus, o.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
COLD WEATHER JOBS
FOUND FOR MANY
snow ShoveIers and Coal Handlers
Are Supplied by Employ"
mcnt Bureau.

Cold weather and snow, instead Of
being obstacles in the path of job
seekers at the Indiana free employ
nent agency Monday afternoon and
Tuesday morning. provided jobs for
many applicants. Many men were
put to work clearing the snow from
down town streets. Drivers were
secured for local coal companies by
Suot Langel, the dealers not being
able to fill regular orders because
of the many demands by consumers.
Positions were secured for 40
men and women. an unusually large
quota for the early part of the week.
Calls for labor came from the South
Bend Chilled Plow Co, Birdsell
Mfg. Co. oliver Chilled Pillow Co.
Mishawaka Wooden mills. Dodge
Mfg. Co, Culver Military academy,
Red Line transfer. city schools and
several coal dealers. Women for
general homework were also asked.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
WYOMING PLAN Is
PRAISED BY RETAILERS
Chairman Authorized TO Name Com
mittee to Urge Adoption
of System.

Enthusiastic ana formal endorse
ment of the Wyoming plan of mill
tary training was given by the Re-
tail Merchants bureau OF the Cham
Der of Commerce Tuesday noon
after two addresses outlining the
plan and its achievements were Civ
en- by Col Gignilliatt and Lieut.
Conrad of Culver academy.
Chairman Brandon was author
lied to name a committee to
urge upon the proper authori-
ties the adoption Of the plan
and Sec'y Jones OF the Cham
Der was instructed to call the mat
ter TO the attention of the legislative
committee with a view TO proposing
legislation enabling the establish
ment of the system in case present
laws are inadequate. This commit
tee was to meet at o'clock Tues
day afternoon to discuss the matter
Talks were also made at the re-
tailers' luncheon by Supt. j. F.
Nuner and Prin. John MCGOWAN of
the high school. both of whom were
anxious TO learn the sentiment Of
citizens concerning the plan, pro-
Tossing their willingness to endorse
il if that sentiment was found TO be
favora ble.-
That the high school students
may learn exactly what the system
entails. i: was arranged for Col.
Gignilliatt and Lieut.. Conrad to ad-
dress them at the regular assembly
Wednesday morning
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
TAKING
LOWERS PRICES
Majority of Stocks Open
Strong and Make Sub
StantiaI Gains.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-The major
ity OF stocks opened with a strong
tone and made substantial gains in
the early trading today. but there
was again enough profit taking at
the high levels to cause moderate
recessions during the next few min
utes.
Steel Common. on vigorous buy
ing, rose rs TO los as. from which
II reacted TO 1O7A Utah Copper
rose a point to 1903 and reacted to
10. Anaconda opened up point
also at u. then reacted 10 76i2.
Some OF the railway issues were
strong during the first few minutes
with Union Pacific advancing 1 y to
1864. Brooklyn Rapid Transit was
an exception and opened down a
point to 661k American Beet Sugar
declined Is TO 81. Central Leather
opened L higher at So and Indus
trial Alcohol rose rs to 126. In
ternational Paper advanced 3A to
46, but the gain was not held and
it quickly dropped TO A
The preferred rose ? L 10 1O4.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
MA Cnnns NIARKTr

NEW YORK. Feb. Cotton goods aud
yarns were steadier with trading light to-
day. Dress goods were urmer Raw
SILK was unsettled in foreign markets
but quiet here. Markets were generally
steadier and more confidence was shown
in values.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
BUSKIRK.

II. Lutes. teacher at Buskirk,
spent Saturday and Sunday with mis-
family at NIishawaka-
Harry o. X. Grippe made bust
ness trip to South Bend Saturday.
Mr. Sprouts of South Bend was a
guest at the William Stackman home
Thursday.
II. Lutes, teacher at Buskirk
school, will give a box and valentine
social on Tuesday evening, Feb. Is.
Proceeds to go for the benefit of the
Ruskirk library.
A. Watson has returned from a
short visit with friends at South
Bend.
William Devell spent Saturday
with friends at South Bend.
+. A. Britton of StOverville was a
business visitor here Friday.
number from here attended the
Joe Stoner sale Thursday at Palmers
Prairie.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
WILL IMPROVE SEVEN
STREETS AND ALLEYS
Resolutions Are Ordered at Regular
Meeting of Board of
Works.

Petitions asking for the pavement
of city streets and alleys were con
sidered at the regular weekly meet
ing of the board of public works
held Tuesday morning and resolu-
tons ordered for seven of them.
Resolutions were also ordered for
the pipe sewer on Dayton st. from
Leer st. to the end Of the Leer addi-
ton.
The assessment roll for the vaca-
ton of the first alley north Of OF
Madison St from Lafayette st. TO
the first alley west, was filed by the
engineer. Notice of a final hearing
will be sent to all parties affected.
Resolutions were ordered on the
following paving jobs which will be
undertaken providing the residents
of those sections feel the need of the
improvement: f. Broadway st. from
Carroll st. to High st; Franklin st.
from Indiana av. to Calvert St;
Fuerbringer st. from Sherman av. TO
Cottage Grove; y. Francis st. from
the North Side blvd. to Cedar ST.;
the first alley north of Thomas st.
from Laurel st. 10 Champlain; the
first alley west of Michigan st. from
Madison st. TO Marion; the alley
between Franklin st. and Lafayette
st. from Monroe to south st.
At the meeting that will be held
tonight a hearing has been set for
the reading of the assessment roll
for the pavement of Michigan St
The board will hear any dissenting
voice to the distribution of the va
rious shares in the Improvement of
this street.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
IS INDICTMENTS
ARE DISMISSED
Final Chapter of KelIer'S Vice
Crusade Written in Cir
Cuit Court.

Thirteen grand jury indictments
returned early last year as the re-
salt OF the vice crusade put on by
Detectives Olmstead and Dibler for
the present city administration.
we're dismissed in circuit court Tues
day b. Pros. Atty. Chester X. Mont
gomery. Lack Of evidence as shown
By the fact that only one conviction
was obtained out Of II trials when
similar cases were tried i'm superior
court in the May term last year, was
given as the reason for the dis
missals.
Pros. Montgomery also set out IN
his motions 10 dismiss the cases that
enc Of the detectives had left the
city and IS now out Of the jurisdic-
ton OF The court. Practically all Of
the cases were brought on charges
OF frequenting gambling houses.
Indictments against the following
were dismissed: Sylvester Schu
macher. Stanley Niezgodaki, Isaac
Ciralski. two counts. John Chap
man. two counts. Edward Coffey,
two counts, Harry WILDER, Elmer
hAsAtAs IAo@u Ntibhf ". IL ANpbcA9
and Henry HOusmer
Cases against il other persons
we're dismissed as follows: John
Bubelenyi. making false statements
20 obtain creo.t. Bessie Hawkins,
freouenting house Of i'll fame; JO-
seph Hermit. selling snuff 20 minors;
Jacob Steinke, using obscene Ian
guage; Mary Wyremblewski, aft
davit for public indecency; Alex
Meier. appeal from city court on
charge OF allowing minors in his
saloon: Barney Rabinovich selling
liquor or Sunday, Mrs. Alex Fish,
appeal from city court on a charge
OF provocation; Stanley BlaharsId.
assault and battery with intent TO
kill
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
STUDEBAKERs To
AID ENL|sTMENTS
Corporation Will Pay En-
pIOyeS Who Join u. S.
Service in Case of War.

Employees Of the Studebaker cor
poration and its subsidiary compan-
les who enlist in the army or navy
or are called out for service in the
national guard as a result OF the
present crisis with Germany will be
paid by the company. Provision for
doing this was made at a meeting
Of the board Of directors Of the COM
pany here Tuesday morning
Married men and single men or
women having dependents, who en-
ter the service of the federal gov
eminent will be paid so per cent Of
their present earnings during the
time they are in the employ of the
United States. Single men or
women without dependents will be
given % per cent of their current
wages and employees of either class
will be given positions after they are
dismissed from service. The men or
women must be in the employ of the
corporation for at least one year
prior to the time of enlistment in
order TO take advantage Of these
propositions.
The Studebaker corporation along
with a number of other companies
I'm South Bend took similar action
at the time the troops were sent TO
the Mexican border last summer.
Provisions were made for the fam
lilies of the men who were members
Of the national guard and were call
ed into the federal service.
Besides taking this action the
directors OF the Studebaker concern
Tuesday declared the regular quar-
terly dividends of ia per cent on
the preferred stock and 2ia per cent
on the common stock, payable March
l TO stockholders of Feb. 90. The
resolutions adopted by the directors
follow:
This authorization shall extend
until Dec. 81. 1917, after which date
the corporation will, if necessary.
again consider the subject in the
light Of existing circumstances, and
either extend or modify the arrange
ment as conditions warrant.
All compensation by said employees
from the United States government
shall be retained by them.
In order for enlisting employees to
ceive the benefit of the provisions
herein mentioned. they shall make
written application TO the proper de-
partment. stating their intention and
furnishing necessary information to
enable the corporation TO keep
proper records from which TO make
remittances.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
PROTEST AGAINST WILL
George Setter Contends He il En-
titled to Bulk of Estate.

Objections 10 the probate of the
Will of Fannie Setter were filed in
both the superior and circuit courts
Tuesday by George Setter. Accord
ing 10 the complaint. which was
filed against Elizabeth Rose. who is
named in the viii that is expected TO
be 6led as the heir TO the $4,000
estate of Fannie Setter, George
Setter is entitled TO a three-fourths
interest in the estate.
Ii is set out in the objections that
the ALLEGED will was made in July.
1916. while Fannie Setter was Of
unsound mind. The plaintiff charges
that the will was obtained by means
of undue influence. that il was un-
duly executed and that in reality il
is not Fannie Sellers last will. The
woman died Feb. =.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
WILLIAM III. McNITT.

Funeral services Nor William Nc
Nit. As years old, will be held from
the residence, 1147 :. Michigan St.
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
Rev. Henry L. Davis Of the First
Methodist church officiating. Burial
in Riverview cemetery. The pail
bearers will be: Earl Keasy, Charles
Russ. John Il. Campbell. Walter
Fassuacht. George Fulmer and l..
=. Rupel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
BUNKER BACK; DIETL ILL

Capt of Police Guy L. Bunker,
who has been ncapacitated since a
minor accident on Jan. 8, returned
20 duty again Tuesday. He suffered
a sprain in the joint of his left knee
which he neglected for several days
while he made numerous inspec-
tons.
Detective Dietl is much improved
and it is expected that he will be
back at work in a few days. He has
been suffering for the last few days
with a severe case OF erysipelas.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
CLUB WILL RE0RGANIZE
HALEY Civic VIII Hold Election of
Officers Tonight.

Reorganization Of the Haley Civic
club will take place this evening at
the regular bi-mOnthly meeting. New
officers will be elected at that time.
Judge l.. NJ. Hammerschmidt and
Controller L. c. Manning are sched-
uied TO give talks during the pro-
gram TO follow the business meet
ing
Piano solos. violin selections. a
mandolin quartet and several vocal
solos by community talent will COM
plete the program.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06

DEATHS
FRANK BRYAN.

Crank Bryan. go S. Columbia St.
died at his residence Tuesday morn
Ing at 1880 o'clock. after an illness
OF two weeks OF pneumonia.
He was born in Plymouth. Nov.
IA. 1889, coming 20 this city one
year ago. on Jan. % he married
Miss Pearl Colbert, who survives
him. together with a brother. Ell
mer Bryan, "a sister, Mrs. Charles
Gollard. both OF South Bend. and
his father. Charles Bryan.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday afternoon at Argos. Rev.
David Proctor officiating Burial in
the Maple Grove cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
RADIO OPERATORS ARE
WANTED FOR u. S. NAVY
Local Station il Ordered To Enroll
Them For Naval Defense
Reserve

In order To prepare for the es-
adjustment and enlistment Of radio
operators and stations throughout
the United States i'm time Of an
emergency. navy recruiting officers
over the country have been notified
10 enroll radio operators in the
naval defense reserve.
South Bend lads interested in
radio and wireless, by applying at
the local navy recruiting station in
the postofice building. and passing
the required tests, will become re-
serve radio operators who will only
be called TO active duty in time Of
stress.
The applicants must be American
citizens between the ages Of II and
"a. must pass the standard physical
examination, have a comon school
education, and principally, must be
able TO send and receive at least 10
words per minute. The orders state
further that they must not be a
member of any state or national
military organization.
If successful. the applicant will be
rated as electrician radio, third class
or higher as he has qualified. A
course of training under the direc-
ton Of experienced naval operators
may be pursued at the Great Lakes
training station. no course being
shorter than three weeks During
the period Of active duty or study,
the radio reservist will be paid at
the rate Of $33 a month, together
with free transportation and meals
a uniform and equipment worth
aTyo
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
PITTSBURGH LIVE STOCK.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Feb. CATTLE
Supply light; market steady; prime.
S1O.75d1125: good. S10OOGI0OJ: tidy
butchers, $9.2Jd9.Tj fair, SS.JOd9. 90 t;
common SI.0Od 100: common 10 good
fat bulls, SJ.O0@9O0: common 70 good
fat COWS, $4OOGS.jO heifers. SG5Od
1000: fresh cows and springers. $40 OOd
$500: veal calves. So. 5Od14.OO: heavy
and thin calves, 50 10G 1000.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-SuDply light
market steady; prime wethers. S11 25d
11.SO; good mixed. SO 2Jd1IOO: fair
mixed. $4,000 1000; culls and common.
50 OOd6J0; heavy ewes. S6.JO09 sc /:
spring lambs. S1O.JOd14.S5.
HOGS-Receipts. 10 dOublA decks
market active aid higher; prime heavy
hogs So SJ0 129O: mediums. So $50
l. 90; heavy Workers. SO. 70d l. 50; light
Workers, sl200M1 %: pigs. S11.O0a11JO;
roughs S11.Od 300: stays $1,000
1928; heavy mixed. S12.S5dl29O
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
FUNERALS
ARTHUR u. CLIFTON.

The funeral Of Arthur y. Clifton.
321 ;. Carroll St, who died Satur-
day will be held Tuesday evening
at 1880 o'clock at the Harry Yer
rick chapel, Rev. Frank X Dough-
erty officiating The Crusade lodge
No. IA, Knights of Pythias, of
which Mr.. Clifton was a member
will have charge Of the services.
The body will be taken to Grinnell
for burial.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
COMMITTEE TO MEET
Plans VIII b. Made For Next Mon
days Mass Meeting.

a meeting OF the organization
committee for the peoples music
federation vii be held i'm the offices
OF r. B. Barnes. municipal recrea-
ton director in the high school
building at o'clock Wednesday
evening The purpose OF the meet
ing Is TO make plans for the mass
meeting in behalf Of South Bend
musical interests. which Will be held
ia the high school auditorium Mon
day evening. Feb. 13.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06

Rev. William A. Brundige. the
new pastor Of the Indiana Avenue
Christian church, who is conducting
his own revival services during the
present simultaneous campaign. is
delivering some fine sermons. We'd
nesday evening he will deliver his
special of the week on the subject
of The Man of Galilee".
Although the inclement weather
has kept attendance down at the
first two meetings, they are growing
in interest. A splendid chorus of
male and female voices, with an
orchestra conducted by r. E. Batty,
is rendering fine service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
WILLIAM II. MOWER.

Funeral services for William r.
Mower, 81 years old, who was found
dead Sunday evening at his home,
12O T.. Bowman St. will be held
fromithe residence Thursday after
noon iat 2:30 o'clock. Rev. John s.
Burns OF the Trinity Presbyterian
church officiating. Members of FL
deity camp, w. O. w, No. %, Of
which he was a member will at
tend the funeral. Burial in River
view cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
BREAKS LEG IN FALL
Henry +. krause Removed TO Home
at $50 =. Michigan IT.

Henry +. Krause, 63 years old.
broke his leg just below the knee.
when he slipped on the icy pave
ment and fell at the crossing Of the
Nandalia tracks at Tut St at Z
o'clock Tuesday morning The city
ambulance was called and under the
care OF Policemen Cutting. Pinter
and Lovgren, krause was removed
90 his home. SIS :. Michigan st.
ton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
BOND PLACED AT S1OO
Casimier Misiewicz Carried Weap-
Ons. is Charged.

Bond OF St00 was named 10y city
court Tuesday morning TO hold Cas-
mier Misiewicz until Wednesday 20
answer charges of carrying conceal
cd weapons A plea of not guilty
was entered by Ausiewicz.
Cennoch Cemocovitz was charged
with the theft Of a bicycle. which
ne declared that he did not steal
lie was held until next Thursday
and John Trembach and Alexander
Gulsky. who were arrested with him
were released on their promise TO
appear again ON that day as wit
.uesSeS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
MANN Am FXCHANGE.

NEW YORK. Feb. call money on
the floor OF the New York stock EX-
change today ruled 90 2l2 per cent (,
high 3 Der cent: low. pa per cent
Time money was quiet
Rates were 60 days, 3HQi per ceLt I.
90 DAYS. 31ld4 per cent; months, 3le
al per cent; months, per cent
months, per cent
The market FOR Prime Mercantile
Paper was quiet.
Can money in London today was IA
per cent.
business in BANKERS Bills az S4.fJs n =
for demand: nominal for G0-day bills
and nominal for gO-day bills