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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-07

splendid ball, notably his feat Of shut
ting out the Rochester team in both
games of a double header that he
pitched against them on September
5, 1909.
Pitched No-Hit. No-Run Game.
purchased by the Chicago Club, OF
the National League, in the fall of
1911. Lavender began operations in
the big league in the spring of 1912
and his first season was a decided sue
cess Jimmy always had the delight
full faculty of bursting into the sensa-
tlonal Or doing the unexpected when
least expected. One day in 1912
James proceeded to clip the wings of
a certain Richard de Marquis Mar
guard. of the New York Giants, who
had been soaring through the old Ma
tional at an amazing pace. having
won nineteen straight games Jimmy
came to the conclusion that the
II 1he4had- INSCRIBED enough fame
and in game played July at Chi
cage he put the quietus on RUDE in
very finished manner. Previous to
this mighty feat Lavender had quail
fed for the job by pitching three con-
secutiVe runless games. and. although
recruit Manager Chance consider
ed him the proper selection OF the
many sensational pitching feats credit
ed to Lavender his no-hit, no-run
game against the New York Giants
on August 81, 1915, was the master
piece of his career
Lavender was born in Montezuma
Ga. said Montezuma contains a pop
ulation of 900 when Jimmy is away.
when he is ut home the population
is consderabl increased. Lavender
was born in 1885. which would place
him at the desirable age of thirty-one.
This Is not stage age, for Jimmy
was going to schooI-the Gordon Mill
tary Academy--in 1905.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-07
FORMER VIRGINIA Lacquer
is WANTED BY PHIL les
Jimmie Lavender Who May Receive His Pay Check This Sea
From Pat Moran, Was Discovered Few Years Ago
BY Connie Mack While He Was Playing
With Danvie

j.sHo Lavender, who Is wanted by
Fat Moran. of the Phillies, is a right
handed pitcher who has won consid-
cradle fame and salary in this line
while member of the Chicago Ma
tionals Lavender, whose name is
suggestive OF lavender and old lace,
has been member of the Cubs
pitching staff for five seasons, and.
like wine. he gets better as he ages.
Lavender Is a native OF the State OF
Georgia and is one of the five hurlers
who make that State famous for send
ing out moundsmen of class Nap"
Rucker, Henry c. Douglas, Fred Toney
and ]. Erskine Mayer are the others.
With the great Cobb. Ivy Wingo, c.
Derrick. c. Smith ana II. Murphy. all
native born Georgia peaches" that
Vlrtuous old Commonwealth could
send out quite a respectable ball
team.
Long 44mt-tn the Bt,shr~.
Jimmy l.. was a long time coming
10 his own, as his five seasons school
ing in the minors would indicate.
His first trial was with the Augusta
club of the South Atlantic League in
1905. However his first real job was
with the Danville club of the Virginia
League in 1907. From this bush he
was extracted by Connie Mack MAN.
ager Mack took Lavender on for a
trial in the spring of 1908. hut re-
leased him optionally to the Holyoke
club of the Connecticut Valley League
While there James l.. displayed all the
symptoms of genuine "phcnom" and
made wonderful record.
AT the close of 1908 Lavender was
recalled by the Athletic management
and released to the Providence. Club.
of the big International League. where
he was compelled to ltnger three sea-
sons while with Providence the
Montezuma Wonder" pitched some
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-07
ROANOKE IS WINNER
Of OALtv|lLE FIVE
salem ka~hctcrs Play Rings around
Opponents Winning by score Of
81 to 49,

Especial to The Richmond Nirgnian.)
salem. Va. Jan, 6.-Roanoke Col
iese opened the basketball season last
night by defeating Dalevile College
- 20 8 on the local floor. Although
the two teams were almost evenly
matched IN weight. the Roanoke qulnt
displayed its superiority from the
start. despite the fact that Duncan,
last Years star left guard was not in
the lineup on account OF injuries re-
eeiVed in the v j.. T. football game.
The Maroons showed facility IN swift
and accurate passing and goal shoot
ing which augdrs well for a success
ful season. Although outclaesed from
the beginning. Dalevine put up a
game hght making their opponents
work for every point
For Roanoke. s. Bonham was the
outstanding star. caging thirteen OF
the twenty-five field goals Features
Of the game were the difficult shoot
ing of roy" Brown and the guarding
OF J. Bonham
For Daleville. Price did most of the
scoring. HUFF was conspicuous for
his passing and speed on the floor. .
The lineup:
Roanoke Position. Dalevflle
bI""h, !. T.. ....,............,. T.. Price
lEhNne, l. 7. -......,........-l f., Huff
= Bonhan. c. .,...... C., Cameron
J, Honham, r {. ...,.. r. &. Spiggle
Fainter, l. e. ..........-.... !. & Hodges
summary, noke-Ficld goals
: 4+ef44tnttr, s brown, : j Bonham
. Painter, :, Rhyme, L. Foul goal
Brown /. Daleville-Field goals
Price, 3 Huff, /; Cameron. /. Hodges
]. Substitutions: Roanokc-RurCh
tor EhAne-Cratt- for RA4eA Referee
Carlton, OF the Roanoke Y NJ c. A.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-07
MCMAHON Is AWARDED
TO CAROLINA OUTFIT

The National Comm ission. the high
est tribunal in baseball has awarded
the services Of NJ. ID. Mcmahon for
faer Norfolk manager ana shortstop
u the Winston Salem club of the
North Carolina League, thus affirming
the decision of the National Associa-
lion. from which +. u Walker, presi-
dent Of the Norfolk club, appealed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-07
$500 PENNIES SOAKED
IN SYRUP, HIS ALIMOSY

Cripple Creek. Colo, Jan. 6.-Mrs.
Minnie @. 6canlon, divorced wife OF
Thomas Ecanjon. a miner. has fled
init here to compel her husband to
Uoysher 945 . month aIimony in legal
s2@D&es. Scanion- for three months has
"a the aiimopy in pennies A
ypnth ago he sent 1000 pennies. pay
SG for . month In arrears
4. Eater. Mrs Scanion alleges. he sent
80 penniss which had been. soaked
n0iassee. Il took her nearly four
( l n Il - q the molaeeee. Mrs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-07

Notwithstanding the fact that some
opposition has developed during the
past few DAYS there is a strong prob
ability Of the Street Committee OF the
Richmond CITY Council recommending
the temporary closing up OF "a section
OF Moore Street. which is needed Tor
the use of the proposed baseball park.
Certain stockholders IN the Richmond
Exhibition Company. which corpora
zion operates the Richmond Baseball
Club. have already procured an op-
ton on Lee Park. which grounds were
formerly occupied 10y the erstwhile
United States League team, and plot
of ground On the other side Of Moore
Street
s In order shat Lee Park may DE IN
,srea sed to a sufficient area. the section
OF Moore Street which runs alongside
the grounds viii have 10 be closed. Ia
return for this favor the owners OF
sthe grounds or rather, those who eN-
pect 10 purchase them. will give the
city forty feet of land beside the
street This can easily be made into
a street
Councilman Fred Powell appeared
before the body last Tuesday night
esad asked ths; the street I've closed.
The matter was referred TO the Street
Committee and the members Will hold
a meeting tomorrow afternoon al
O'Clock. at which time definite action
with reference to The matter viii be
taken should the committee report
favora bly, the matter w.ll be immedt-
atek referred back TO the Council
and il viii be disposed OF 81 special
injecting % MS hody
Property VIII Enhance.
SraA DE iHbDFttEg under
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-07

The Bachelors View.
Just back from your wedding-trip.
eh? Too bad you had such rotten
weather. You couldn't have enjoyed
yourself a particle!"---Puck
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-07


all other
building a be
new
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-07

splendid ball, notably his feat Of shut
ting out the Rochester team in both
games of a double header that he
pitched against them on September
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-31
HOLDING COMPANY
GIVEN APPROVAL

Formation OF holding company
or corporation 10 cope with the
realty problem in South Bend was
recommendation by the local realty
board at a meeting held Wednesday
noon at the Y. NJ. G. a. The mo-
ton 10 that effect was unanimously
passed after a long discussion in
which talks were made by Albert
Weigel William Happ, ana Marvin
Campbell
Mr.. Happ gave the members
present 10 understand that the real
estate board was not 10 be actively
identified with the movement but
that Investigations would be made
in its interest.
A firm working basis for the cor
poration was urged 10y Marvin
Campbell, who pointed out the fact
that so many investors in other
such projects in past years. lost
their savings.
Albert Weigel in his talk, elabor-
ated on the success Of the Cincin-
natl plan. due to economies i'm con-
struction of residences. He also
gave several illustrations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-31
MRS. ESTHER WINTER.

Mrs. Esther Elizabeth Winter. 90
years old. widow of the late John
Winter, died at 6:10 o'clock Tues
day evening of complications after
an illness of two weeN. She has
been residing with her daughter.
Mrs. James Grogan, 500 y. Syca-
more ST., for the past several years.
She was born April IS. 1916. in
Barnstable. England, coming 70 this
country when a young lady and to
this city 30 years ago. She formerly
lived in Utica, y. Y.
Surviving her are one daughter.
Mrs. James Grogan of South Bend,
five brothers, Charles Pinkstone and
William Pinkstone both of Utica, y.
Y. Samuel Herkimer \. Y, Edwin
of Philadelphia. ia, James. Clinton.
Mich, and one sister, Mrs. G. Reese
of Utica.
Funeral services Will be held Fri
day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock from
St James Episcopal church, Bishop
John Hazen White officiating. The
Auten Woman's Relief corps. OF
which she was a member. will at
tend the funeral Burial in Bow
man cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-31
GOOD JOB Is LISTED
FOR FAMILY HEAD
Michigan Firm VIII PAY 81 900 a
Year to Supervisor of Board
ing House.

Clean. healthy American families
looking for employment. are offered
an unusual proposition in contract
filed Wednesday morning at the
Indiana Free Employment bureau in
the old court house. The call for
the family help comes from A T.
Beebe & Sons OF Kalamazoo. Mich,
who recently were in need of 200
farm hands.
Wages OF from O1,0O0 10 1900
year. will be paid according TO
supt. Langel. The position is a re-
SpOnsible one being the supervision
Of the companys boarding house at
Clenwood, Mich. Besides furnish
INK the house, all necessary eata bles
viii be supplied. The wife will act
in the capacity Of cook for so or
more farm hands. In addition, she
is TO be paid at the rate of 3h
cents for each meal she cooks.
a. +. Beebe. head of the farming
concern. prefers a family with chill
dren capable Of doing house work.
If the particular family is so for
tunate. the husband will receive $25
month extra for doing chores.
Applications may now be made at
the local employment bureau.
odd jobs were secured for ten
applicants Wednesday morning by
Supt. Langel. several of the men
being sent 10 the South Bend Watch
company and the Mishawaka Wool
en- Mills.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-31
COUNCIL REFUSES TO
GIVE ATTORNEYS $500
County Body Contends state Must
Defend suit Brought by
Railroads.

The county council refused TO
make an appropriation Of $2,5O0 for
the services of Graham and Crane,
the attorneys who were appointed by
the county commissioners TO defend
the county and the Indiana public
service commission in the suits
brought by the New York Central
Railway co. and the Chicago. Lake
Shore and South Bend Railway Co.
10 have the order 10 elevate the
railroad tracks at New Carlisle
either rescinded or modified, at a
special meeting Wednesday morn
ing. The council contended that the
county is not a party TO the suit, the
action having been taken against the
public service commission.
Only one Of the five appropria-
tons that had been asked of the
council by the commissioners was
passed. $4,000 having been granted
TO the st. Joseph County Fair and
Amusement association for use in
giving premiums at the Interstate
fair. A total of $4,000 now has been
appropriated for the use OF the fair
officials, this being the maximum
amount that may be allowed.
Appropriations of $4,000 for a
refrigerating plant at the county
infirmary, 5000 for road signs and
$4,000 for farm buildings at Health
win hospital were turned down.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-31
SEVEN MEN JOIN ARMY
Local Station Keeps Up Its Average
of Two Day.

Recruiting for the regular army
al the local recruiting offices on y.
Michigan st. Tuesday increased the
total number Of enliStments made
this month TO "a. or an average of
two day. Seven men successfully
passed the physical examinations
Tuesday. all but two leaving immed-
lately for the central states recruit
ing depot at Columbus. O.
Clarence L. Sheppard. 10 years
old. Thomas r. Sheppard. 20 years
old. his brother, both of Amherst,
Wis. were enlisted in the infantry
branch of the service. Deak Grim
mius, 1909 $ Michigan St, and Ar
thur l.. Warner. school teacher of
Michigan City, chose the quarter
master corps, while Lloyd Chapman.
20 years old, Todd Herschberger
and Bert Snyder. all Of Goshen, will
enter the coast artillery
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-31
TONE DUE
TO PEACE TALK
United Steel Takes Drop on
Opening SaIeS-StOCkS
Are in Supply.
Tuternational News Service.

NEW YORK. Jan. 31.-The state
ment by the German ambassador.
Count Won Bernstorff, published in
the morning papers and the prom
inence given 10 the prospects Of a
peace announcement by the German
chancellor resulted in a heavy tone
on the stock exchange in the early
trading today.
United States Steel, after opening
with sales of 1900 shares at 1884
and 11312 and then selling AT 1135s
dropped TO 1928, under heavy offer
ings.
Industrial Alcohol declined over
two points 10 11S5s. General Motors.
which opened at 1872, declined 70
110I4 Southern Railway fell IL
to 81 L and New Haven. after open
ing at 41l2, declined TO 4034. Cuba
Cane Sugar dropped ia TO 45S.
At the end of the first 10 minutes
the tone was weak. with stocks in
supply at the decline.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-31
PROMISE TO COOPERATE

Cooperation in club work toward
civic betterment was pledged by
the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs at the
Joint session held Wednesday noon
at the Oliver hotel. Samuel Parker,
Or. G. \. LppincOtt and David l..
Guilfoyle spoke in behalf of the Ro-
tary club, while +. J. Diver, presi-
dent Of the visiting organization re-
sponded with a toast TO the Ro-
tarians.
Frank T. Herring. president of the
Rotary club acted as POSTMASTER.
Several SONGS were sung by mem
bers OF both organizations, while
Miss Laura Hagey gave interpreta-
tive readings
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-31

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-31

DEATHS
JAMEs MATTEsoN wIpRIG.

James Matteson Widrig died at
the home OF his daughter. Mrs. j..
Ashley Keith. Go r. South St. Wed
nesday morning at I o'clock. For
some time past Mr. Widrlg had been
aIling. but he had been seriously III
only two weeks. Death was due 10
old age superinduced by grip.
Ar Widrig was born I'm Herkimer
county New York. on Sept %. 1895.
and was 81 years old. The greater
part Of his life he lived in Mount
Clemens. Mich. at which place ne
was married 20 Fanelia Elizabeth
Jones on April "A. 1852. who died
hve years ago. Mr.. Widrig came TO
South Bend 20 make his home with
his daughter II years ago. He was
a veteran Of the civil war having
served in the 29th regiment. Michi-
gan volunteers and member OF
Auten Post, 40. =, g. A. r.. this
city. lie was prominent in Metho-
dist church circles at Mount Glenn
ems and was for 2j years a member
OF the board of stewards.
Surviving Mr. Widrig are a son.
William a. Widrig Of Detroit. Mich.
two daughters, Estelle A.. wife Of J
Ashley Keith, Myra NJ, wife Of
Clarke r. Keith. 522 s. Rush St. and
a sister. Mrs. John Norton, Mount
Clemens. Mich.
Funeral services will take place
from the residence. $40 T.. South St.
at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
conducted by DR. Henry l. Davis of
the First NJ. +. church. Early Fri
day morning the body will be taken
10 Mount Clemens. where services
will be held at the grave. Burial
Will take place in the Clinton Grove
cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-31
MONOGRAMS ARE GIVEN
Enrolment of High school il An
nOunced aS 1,15O.

The first assembly of the new
semester was held Wednesday
morning at the high school when
Prin. j. S. MCGOWAN awarded foot
ball monographs to the following
who played on the 1916 team: Cap
tain Burner, captain elect Donovan,
Findlay, Olsen, l.. Cunningham v.
Smith, SOusley, Rokop, Makielski,
Miller DuComb. Sabo, O'Donnell.
and Wuthrich. The monographs will
be worn on dark blue sweaters, the
present OF sophomore class TO the
memb ers.
Several announcements concerning
class meeting TO be held during the
week were made by Prin MCGOWAN.
The present enrolment at the high
school, including the 142 freshmen
who entered school at the beginning
of the second semester is approxi-
mately 1850 students.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-31
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
FrOm Records OF Indiana Title
and Loan Co.

Jane Ullery 10 Oscar Cllery and
wife. lots 3 and Gin Tilista Cripe's
family partition in Clay township.
81.
Same TO same. undivided = in lot
in partition of the estate Of Dam
iel Unerv in Clay township. 81
Riverview Cemetery association to
Kappa Van Sicklin, lot 3S in section
20" in Riverview cemetery. $40.
Wilhelmina Miller and husband TO
William II. Besse and wife. part Of
lot 80. College Grove, 81.
Indiana Title and Loan Co 20 Sol
ONION Fox, lot II Portage Heights,
$3.50.
Same 20 Lewis r. Barker and
wife. lot 81 Portage Heights $4,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-31
SENATE FAVORS
PROHIBITION BILL
Minority Fails to Make Re-
port-Vote May Not be
Taken Before Friday.
International News Service :

international News Service:
INDIANA POLLS. Ind. Jan. ST.
Fear shook the liquor lobby today
When "a favorable report was made
on the Wright prohibition bill. which
passed the house. the "wets" did not
make minority report, although
Sens. Nejdl and Reser are opposed
10 the bill. Toe senate concUrred
in the report Of the public rights and
franchises committee.
\ movement 10 amend the bill was
started because of an alleged jOk-
er" which was put in by the house
committee. This Joker would al
low drug stores to sell spurious
liquors. Sen. Chambers was TO pre-
sent an amendment this afternoon
prohibiting drug stores from selling
anything but alcohol. If this amend
ment goes through the bill cannot be
voted on before Friday.
At noon today the dry" forces
announced they were certain of 2S
votes. They began 10 talk land
slide" on the final vote. The liquor
forces grimly awaited the test
Galleries Are E1llc0.
The house and senate galleries
were filled with prohibitionists from
every part of the state. So great
was the crowd that women were al
lowed on the floor of the senate.
Tomorrow trains from every part of
the state will bring even larger
crowds 1t will be the climax of the
$500. 81 ,,rosc,,,., oo,ovtod an an In
diana legislature in years.
The constitutional convention bill
was TO be called up in the senate
for passage this afternoon. That it
would pass was a foregone conclu-
sion. after the test vote of last
evening.
Rep. Bayer introduced a stringent
anti-cigaret bill in the house.
Rep. Gorski introduced a bill es-
peciaHy for South Bend to compel
street railways 10 give free rides TO
firemen as we'll us policemen.
Many Bills Reported.
A score of house bills came out
from committees today. The Miller
bill, which would permit cities Of
the size Of Kokomo TO make tax
levies for parks, was killed but rec
commended by the house on motion
of Miller.
The Davis bill requiring judges 70
give change of venue in all cases was
killed. A favorable report was Civ
en- on the Indiana dental associa-
tions bill against corporation dem
fists. Days bill for a state building
inspection department was defeated.
Several bills backed by the state
teachers organization were killed.
Only one, which defines the duties
of school superintendents and fixes
the salaries, was passed.
4 house committee promptly kill
ed the Yoder bill. prohibiting the
use of a common drinking cup at
communion services.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-31
PITT,HURGH LIVE STOCK

PITTSBURGH. Pa. Jan Il CATTLE
S1OJ0Hl1. good. $3.50 1000 tidy
butchers. S9O0d9J0; fair SsW0JW
common. SG5Oa 80, common 20 good fat
bulls 5000 SO. common 20 good fat
COWS. 81 O0HSOO. heifers, S6o4yO
fresh cows aad ~pringers. $1,000 oJ-pO
veal calves. S14.OOd 14.7J-
SHEEP AND LAMBS supply light
market steady. prime Wethers SllOOG
Il 80: good. $1,000 10 80 good mixed
s. JOd9JO: fair mixed, SfJ0HG-oo. spring
lambs Sl0Wdl46J.
HOGS Receipts light. market active
prime heavy hogs. ST. 1JG l2-2o- medi
Ums. SD 0jdl2 10: heavy Workers. SlZU
ali 10. light Workers Sll.J0dll1J, pigs.
SO IO0I11 co. roughs. SlO.I5Q II - stays.
50 OOd3JO; heavy mixed, 81 100 l@.lJ-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-31
TWO WIVES FILE SUITS

TWO wives filed divorces against
their husbands i'm circuit court
Wednesday. each OF them charging
cruel treatment Rose Barton al
leges that Franklin Barton struck
her on the arm with a table knife.
They were married July ., 1914 and
separated Jan. Il. 1917. She asks
to be allowed to resume her former
name. Rose Fletcher. Loretta Ryan
claims that her husband used vile
language in the presentce of their
children and failed TO provide for
the family The couple was mar
ried May 4, 1910 and separated Jan.
p. 1917.