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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
BERRlEN SPRINGS, MICH.

Mr.. and Mrs. ". y. skinner and
daughter, Mildred. motored 20 81.
Joseph Monday.
Clayton Helm of Chicago is visit
ing relatives here this week.
William Shuler and family and
Miss Helen skinner motored 70
South Bend Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. 10y skinner enter
tanned a number of relatives at
Their home Christmas day
Bert Edison and family are visit
ors at the home of Mrs. Edison :
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. !. r. Skin
nev, this week
Little Alice Rose Benton of the
Ch'ldrens home in 81. Joseph Is a
visitor at the ". y Skinner home
This week.
" r. Cashier was a business Wis
.tor in Grand Rapids Wednesday.
Francis Waldron and family of
South Bend were Christmas visitors
at the home of Mrs. Waldron s
mother Mrs. Belle Dec.
Mrs. Maude Smith of South Bend
and Mrs. E. T. Playne of Napan-
nee. Ind. returned Wednesday 10
their homes after a few days visit
with their parents. Postmaster and
Mrs. J. G. Hoopingarner.
Vernon Ellis and Harry Herman
returned Monday 10 Camp Custer
after short visit with home peo-
pie. Harold Hart of Hattiesburg.
Miss, is at home for a five days
visit.
Mrs. Helen Buchanan was a
Christmas visitor at the home of
ner son, Ray Buchanan. in Hartford.
JOY Spaulding and family were
Christmas visitors at the home of
Mrs. Spaulding's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Will Simpson.
The Misses Hattie and Frances
Edison entertained at a family
gathering at their home on Christ
mas day
Interesting Christmas exercises
were held at the several churches.
In the Lutheran church Sunday aft
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
PLYMOUTH.

Julian Curtis is home on fur
Tough from Fort Dupont, Del
Ira Miller came home Saturday
morning from Camp Taylor. Louis
Vile. Ky. and viii return Sunday
morning.
Joseph Ellis arrived from Camp
Taylor Saturday morning,
Miss Josephine Johnson is home
from Pestahozzi TroebeTs kindergar-
ten college of Chicago to spend her
vacation.
Mrs. c. II. Mattox. Mrs. Helen
Richter and Mrs. J Johnson spent
Christmas at Argos with Mr.. and
Mrs o. J. Warner
Mrs Frank Pulver left for Paw
Paw. H.. Monday morning
Prof. c. f. Harris and family Of
Laporte spent a few hours in the
city Monday. They were on their
way TO Franklin. o.
Harry Alexander of Dayton. O.. is
here for a visit with relatives His
wife has been here for several days
visiting her mother and brother.
Judge Bernetha of Rochester at
tended TO matters at the court house
Monday.
Ford Keyser is home from Cham
paign. H., where he is attending the
Illinois university and will spend his
Christmas vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Play Woodward and
family will spend Christmas at Wal
kertOn with Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Brown.
John Shoemaker came home from
Camp Taylor 10 spend Christmas
with his mother and sisters.
Miss Esther O'Keefe is home from
her school work in Chicago 10 spend
the Christmas vacation with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs William O'Keefe
Ira earn is back from Bowman
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
SEES NOTHING BUT GOOD OF
ACTION. SAYS c., /. & w. HEAD

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 27.-R. A.
Worthington, president of the Gin
cinnati, Indianapolis and Western
railway, the only railroad head res
ident in Indianapolis, tonight de-
clared it his opinion that nothing
but good can come out Of the gov
eminent control and operation Of
railroads under the present situation.
Il am certain" he said. that
voice the sentiment of the railroad
officials of this country when I say
that none of its citizens will more
cheerfully accept the decision of the
president than they. No class of
citizens is inspired with higher pa
triotic impulses than the railway
men. Every one of us will stand
behind the president in his decis-
ion on this important question and
every one of us will respond by aid
ing Mr.. McAdoo as director general
Of the railroads in every way in our
power"
It is pointed here that the assump-
ton of control and operation of
railroads by the government will not
affect Indiana as greatly as the more
densely populated states in the east.
Since last July weekly conferences
have been held at the offices of the
public service commission with Of
ficials of railroads operating in In
diana. These conferences. Z. I. Lewis,
chairman OF the public service com
mission. said tonight. have resulted
in more rapid movement OF food
stuff, fuel and other classes of freight
than was possible in many other
states
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
RAIL PRESIDENTS
APPROVE CONTROL
Eastern Heads Say 1t is Best
News of Long
Time.

NEW YORK. Dec. 27.-Presidents
Of the railroads having their term
inals in New York expressed little
surprise Wednesday night at Pres't
Wilson's decision to take over con
troll OF all the lines in the country.
Frederick B. Underwood Of the
Erie was enthusiastic over the ac-
ton taken.
This is the best news have
heard in many a day" he said. 1T
is the biggest and finest thing that
ever has happened to our railroads.
1t has so many sides that 1 hest
tate 10 discuss them without being
familiar with the details of the pres
ident's plan. on the basis OF the
general announcement ] would say
instantly that it will be a grand
thing for the country as a war time
measure. a grand thing for the rail-
roads themselves and grand sOlu-
ton Of the labor problem"
W. II. Truesdale of the Lackawan-
na also expressed his approval.
L. +. Loree of the Delaware and
Hudson declined TO comment, assert
ing that any statement on the presi-
dents action would have to come
from the railroad war board.
+. Z. LOOMS of the Lehigh Val
ley was non-committal although he
said the move was not a surprise.
A. II. Smith of the New York Cen
tral was not at his home in West
Chester county and his opinion could
not be obtained.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
MLSHAWAKA NEWS
NeOsThm Office 12O Lincoln Way Bell

arranged for March 2, when Rev
Charles l.. O'DonneH, G. :. c.. Of
NOtre Dame. will talk on the present
status OF poetry. Miss Frances
Simpson will have charge Of a pro-
gram 20 be given on March l6 when
the practical side Of the public
schools viii be discussed.
On March 80 will be the spring
musicale. always a delightful and
attractive event. The department Of
music will have charge and un-
doubtedly a program OF real merit
will be given. On April 10. the oc-
cation of the annual luncheon. one
OF the social and club events OF the
year. Mrs. Haute Booth Takington
jameson Will deliver an address.
The season will officially close with
the annual business meeting April
p followed by an informal hour
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
WESTERN HEADS PLEDGE
TO HELP AND PRAISE MCADOO

ST. PAUL. Mimi, Dec. 27.-FoUr
railroad presidents. Louis W. Hill
Of the Great Northern: ] NJ. Han
naford of the Northern Pacific; Ed
ward Pennington of the 500 line,
and James p. Clark Of the Chi
cago. St Paul, Minneapolis and
Omaha. here Wednesday night met
the announcement of Pres't Wilson
that the government would OPP
crate the railroads after Dec IS.
with pledges 10 cooperate unre-
servedly with the president and
Sec'y McAdoo in carrying out their
plans 10 run the transportation sys-
TENS of the country. The selection
Of Sec'y Of the Treasury McAdOO as
general director of the roads. was
praised by officials.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
PERSONALS.


Mr.. and Mrs. W. T.. Wallach, y
Race st, have returned from Plym-
outh where they spent the holidays
with Mrs. Wallach's parents, Mr..
and Mrs G.. ". Protsman.
Ivan Borley Of Flint, Mich. re-
turned 20 his home Wednesday aft
ernoon after spending Christmas
with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. W.
T. Borley, ST., 119 y. Race st.
Mrs. H. L. Suders, AS Z. Third
St. spent Christmas at Grand
Rapids.
f. A. Vogt will leave next Sunday
for Toronto Canada, where he viii
spend several days with relatives.
DR.. and Mrs. II. J. Graham have
returned 10 the city after a holiday
visit in Lansing. Mich
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Williams and
son, Robert. of Detroit, Mich. are
visiting with Mrs. August Mahank.
SIS W. Fourth st. Mrs. Williams
vas formerly Miss Eta Mahank.
Mrs. Josephine Kline is visiting
with her sister in Goshen.
Mrs. L. UIlmapn of Stamford.
Conn, is visiting with her son, Fred
Ullmann.
Frederick Seifert, stationed with
the coast artillery in Georgia, is
home on a furlough.
David and Ray Ward of east Of
the city are home on a ten days
furlough.
Lawrence Stanard, Vandalia,
Mich, is visiting his mother, Mrs
Minnie Myers, 215 n. Church st.
He has just completed three years
service in the United States engin-
eering corps, Co. A.
Frank Macs, goth infantry.
Charlotte. \. c., is visiting with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Macs.
705 w. Sixth st.
Glenn Coil. goth U. S. infantry.
days furlough with his parents.
Miss Mabel White Of Chicago is
spending a few days in the city with
relatives.
z. a. Huston has gone to Dia-
mondale, Mich, for a brief visit be-
fore leaving for the Great Lakes
training camp.
William Stoeckinger of Detroit
has returned after a visit with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Stock
niger of 402 w. Fourth st.
Mrs. n. Gusa and Lew Ben OF
Mishawaka are visiting with rela-
tives in San Pierre, Ind
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
URGE ARMED GUARDS AT
SHIP BUILDING PLANTS

NE WYORK. Dec 27.-Immedi-
ate military protection for ship
building and repairing yards in
New York harbor engaged in gov
eminent work was urged by direc-
tors of the Merchants association
lr letters sent to Edward y. Hurley,
chairman Of the United States ship
ling board. the secretary of war
and the secretary OF navy, it was
announced Wednesday night The
step was taken after conferences
between the advisory war shipping
committee of the associations and
representatives Of ship building
plants having federal contracts.
Lack of military protection, it
was stated, endangers ships in
course of construction and the
plants themselves.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
SEASON At CLUB
RICH IN BENEFIT
Much is Promised in Way of
Instruction For FL
nal Half.

Few seasons have been more rich
In Intellectual benefits than that
which has just closed for the Mish-
awaLa Woman's club. Programs Of
instructive and entertaining quail
tiles have made the period one long
10 be remembered in the history Of
the club. For the coming year
there have been planned many
more equally interesting and the
new years calendar is we'll worthy
OF preliminary survey.
Not only have out-of-town speak
ers. many OF them nationally
known. made the period a memoir
able one. but unusual things have
beer done by the members OF the
club themselves. In the relief work
which the great war has made
necessary, they have taken rank
with the leading clubs Of the state.
And the efforts which they have put
forth for civic betterment have
made the city a cleaner and lOvelier
place in which 10 live.
OF particular benefit and interest
have been the general meetings Of
the club. at which all departments
are present. For each OF these ex-
ceptiOnally fine features have been
procured and everything done to
make them thoroughly worth while.
For the remainder of the entire sea-
son, since the opening meeting last
September TO the closing one in
April. the following program has
been prepared.
n. T.. Herring TO Speak.
on Jan. 5. Frank r. Herring Of
South Bend. we'll known locally and
a prominent figure in business cir
cles. will discuss the issue Of our
day on Jan. 10. DR.. J. A. Burnett
will deliver a lecture on the state
or a Study in Political Philosophy.
Feb. .. Miss Besse c. Lee. head visit
ing hOusekeeper Of Detroit. Mich,
viii talk on the home standards and
budget planning for the border
line" family.
Day Nursery day viii be celebrated
on Feb. 16 and Will be in charge Of
the day nursery committee. What
gives promise OF being one Of the
genuine treats OF the year has been
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
C.. Il. X I. TO COOPER, II
WITH WILSON ?. 70 FULLEST

CHICAGO. Dec. 27.-Hale Holden.
president of the Chicago Burling-
ton and Quincy railroad, and a mem
Der Of the railway board OF the ma
tional council of defense, said to-
night that railroad men will "co-
operate with the president TO the
fullest" in solving transportation
problems presented 10y unusual con-
ditiOns.
"Prest Wilson indicated the pos
sibility of such action as he has
taken at a conference with railroad
men several weeks ago" Mr.. Holden
said. II believe the president has a
deep sense of responsibility to the
people and 10 the railroads. He
realizes the difficulties of the rail-
way heads in securing capital under
present war conditions
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27

n. Dak- where he has been s.u-s
October Tie was looking after
things about the farm az 5000 acres.
He saws they have plenty ~ feed
and "a great many cattle. The farm
IS known rs the Plymouth Live
stock co.
Louis Nolter n Hammond arrived
sunday evening go spend the hou-
DAYS with his parents
Miss Trella ". Wood arrived Mon
day from New Albany. Ind- where
she IS teaching iu the commercial
ligh school she wi1 spend the va
cation with her parents. Dr. Wood
and Mrs Wood
Mrs. Keith Richter and Mrs opal
English spent Monday in south
Bend
william DAILY and mother. Mrs
Margaret Daily. OF Valparaiso spent
Christmas with Mrs Nargaret BALI
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
NO PUBLIC MASKING IN
MARDl GRAS NEXT YEAR

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 27.-Pub-
lie masking, heretofore a prominent
feature OF the last day Of the Mardi
Gras carnival, Will not be permitted
next wear. Mayor Behrman an
nounced Wednesday night to re-
move the possibility OF serious
trouble which might occur We're
agents Of the German government
permitted 10 get about the city un-
der disguise"
shortly after the United States
entered the. war il was decided to
give up carnivals. balls and Pc
rades
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
NATIONAL COAL FAMINE
HELD AN ACTUAL FACT

NEW YORK. Dec. IA nation
al coal shortage. due 10 the wiping
out Of the reserve supply and the
increased consumption. is an "ac-
tual fact" and must be faced by
the small consumer with the prac-
tice Of the utmost conservation. q"
according 10 a report Of the New
York state fuel conservation COM
mittee filed Wednesday with Albert
II. Wiggin, state fuel administra-
tor.
The committee. 10 assure the
needs of the small consumer in New
York state, has devised a plan for
the distribution Of coal on the
card system" basis and recon-
mends its adoption as a conserva-
ton measure.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
FROM TOWNS SURROUNDING SOUTH BEND

,rroou the subject OF the program
was The Littlest SON Monday
afternoon Mr. and Mrs Clyde Boyle
opened their home for The children
OF the Baptist sunday school and
delightful Christmas party was
given. the exercises under the direc-
u,n OF Mrs. Bert Barnhart. An
5ld-fashioned Christmas party was
held at the United Brethren church
christmas eve with program Of
music. games and tahIeauN. An APP
prcpr.aJe program was given az the
AethodiSt church Christmas eve,
W IN songs recitatiouS uy the mem
beTS of the SUNDAY school a
Christmas tree and real Santa
Claus added much 20 the enjoyment.
The celebration was .u the nature
of White Christmas. and gifts
were made 90 the Methodist orphan
age al Highland Park. Mich.
Miss Alberta Hall. eldest daugh-
ter of Mrs. Mary Hall of this vil-
lage. and orviIe Fansler of
Elkhart were married Christmas
day at the United Brethren parson-
ase 10y Rev. r.. II. Parker. The
bride is a favorite with the young
people OF this village and she and
hes husband have the best wishes
of ioany friends They VII make
,heir home in Elkhart.
Nh and Mrs. Verne Lord of Kali
amazoo were Christmas visitors with
the formers parents. Mr. and Mrs.
John lord.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
500 GOING BLIND RESULT
OF HALIFAX DISASTER

HALIFAX. Dec. q. - The esti-
mate that 500 men, women and
children had become totally or par
TALLY blind as a result ot the recent
explosion and fire. - proving cor
recr. At least 200 will be totally
blinded. the majority OF them be
ing young women and children.
Sir Frederick Frazer. chairman
or the Halifax blind relief commit
tee estimates that fund Of at least
$500 coo will be required 10 provide
accommodation and suitable trah'-
ing for those who have SO sudGtG.y
become blinded.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
TWO FIRES WEDNESDAY.

Two small fires kept the depart
ment busy early wednesday after
noon. The first was at 1:15 o'clock
when sparks from the chimney set
toe roof ablaze at the George Nc
Bride residence at 607 Lincoln way
". The damage amounted to about
$40. Shortly after . o'clock a call
was sent in from Ell St, where the
home OF Louis Gepran caught afre
in the same manner. J amage here
reached nearly $50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
Is PLEASANTLY SURPRISED.

Kenneth Smith, w. Seventh St,
was pleasantly surprised at his home
by a party Of friends Wednesday
evening The event celebrated his
birthday anniversary. The evening
was spent with games and contests
and at it's close dainty refreshments
were served The host was pre-
sented with a beautiful signet ring.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27

Mrs. I. c. Boles, PIC E Third ST.,
was hostess to the Woman's For
eign Missionary society Of the First
Methodist church Wednesday aft
ernoon. The routine business for
the month was transacted followed
by devotional exercises in charge Of
Mrs. Malthy. Mrs. G.. A. Stu6ley and
Mrs. J. G. BOstwick reviewed a chap
Ter from the study book and Eloise
and Caroline Parker rendered a
duet. The next meeting will be held
Jan. % at the parsonage.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
ARDMoRE, IND.

AIR. Allen and Miss Rena Lutman
Of South BEND we're sunday guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs HAYES.
William Van Blatz spent Sunda--
with Matilda Bourbon
Airs. Ethel Leek OF south Bend
spent the weekend with her sister.
Mrs. Granvil Leek
The Ardmore school closed Fr.-
day for the holiday vacation. The
children were given Christina
treat Of oranges and peanuts
The Ardmore community center
will meet at the school house Frs-
day evening Jan. 4.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
SMOKER. FOR HOME GUARDS.

Fully 500 to 400 men are expect
ed 10 attend the Co. K smoker to be
held in the lecture room of the
ArmOry Thursday night All men
residing west of Main ST and south
OF the river are in the third district
and are invited to come 10 the
smoker. The entertainment promises
10 be good, and a plentiful supply of
cigars will be on hand. All men are
urged to take notice and attend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
SMALL BOYS DAMAGE TREE.

Much damage has been done
within the past day or two TO the
municipal Christmas tree by acts Of
vandalism Of small boys. Wednes-
day afternoon the nuisance became
so great it was necessary to notify
the police department with the re-
suit that Joseph Barber was placed
under arrest. The boys are report
ed 10 have broken the lights on the
tree. destroyed the trimmings and
otherwise damaged the tree.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
Pershing Names
Roosevelt Son
For Captaincy

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Among
A. officers Of the expeditionary
forces recommended for promotion
by Cen. Pershing in a list made
public Wednesday by the war de-
partment is Second Lieut.. Archibald
b Roosevelt, son of Theodore
Roosevelt. who is proposed for
captaincy Of infantry
Besides Lieut.. Roosevelt. another
second lieutenant OF infantry, Nah
Ion o. Bradley. is proposed for
captaincy. and capt Emmert W.
Savage, infantry. is recommended
for promotion to lieutenant colonel.
These three officers are the only
ones in the com Blatant services rec
commended Cor advancement of
more than one grade. but First
Lieuts H. Z. Ross and a w Ken
ney Of the medical corps are pro-
posed for the rank Of major. With
few exceptions the advancements
are 10 the national army.
No Reasons Given.
No reason for the promotions was
given by Gen. Pershing so far as
was announced by the department.
The highest rank proposed is lieu
tenant colonel and as only promo
tions for general officers require
congressional action it is expected
that the promotions will be APP
proved Immediately by Pres't Will
son.
The recommendations follow:
To be lieutenant colonies Of in
faatry, national army. Emmett Saw
age, captain of infantry. and George
o. Marshall. jr., major of infantry.
To be majors Of infantry. nation
al army, George A. Matile, major
of infantry and Alexander NJ.
Patch. jr.. and Joseph y. Patch.
captains OF infantry.
To be captain Of infantry. Mahlon
o. Bradley, second lieutenant of in
fahtry.
To be captains Of infantry. ma
tional army: L. II. Gift. William
Winters, A. Fray and r. Scott, sec
ond lieutenants of the national
army and A. b. Roosevelt, lieuten-
ant OF infantry.
To be first lieutenants of infantry,
national army: F. D. Ward. Fl. NJ.
Gordon. NJ. NJ. Andrews, f. G..
Spencer, j. l. Glenn and A. F. G.
Lucas, second lieutenants infantry
officers reserve corps.
To be lieutenant colOnels of field
Crane, major field artillery, nation
al army, and Maxwell Murray and
Alfred L. p Sands, majors of field
artillery.
To be major field artillery. ma
tional army! Howard K. Loughry
captain OF coast artillery.
To be first Iieutenants field artil-
lery, national army: w. s. Pritch-
ard. Robert P. Newton. J. N
Greene, A. P. PraXton, G. f. Boyd,
Richard P Hardigan, Howard B.
Treat, Schuyler Van Vechten, w. J..
Mcclure. H. w Heering. Percy r.
Pearce. Julian r. Hume and Rob-
ert J. w. Stone. second neutenants
field artillery officers reserve corps.
and II. c. WoOdall, second lieuten-
ants field artillery
To be captains of engineers: Iva
HUE. D. W. Colhoun. w. s. Cork
ran and B. w Lewis first neuten-
ants of engineers.
To be majors Of medical corps:
II. Z. Ross and A. W. Kramer, first
! lieutenants medical corps.
To be captain of medical reserve
corps NJ. p. Lane. first lieutenant
medical reserve corps.