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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11
StanrieId Man Dies.

Frank Shahan of Stanfield, died
about noon Saturday at St An
thongs hospital of an abscess result
ing from a ruptured appendix. The
funeral was held yesterday after
noon at the Brown chapel. Rev. E.
r. Clevenger Of the Baptist church
conducting the services. Interment
was made at OIney cemetery. De-
ceased was Al years old and is sur
vived by a wife and two daughters.
He had been employe as foreman
on a ranch near Stanfield.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11

The snckr n with all the
al telephone and daily
mail be The
tie horse he
an IN ssh - Of delivered
goeS " a..
IA wheat balance in suumerfaloW threH
delivered with
land at acrc
acres grain
Trc
in plenty OF
Ter ~ $3.50
improvements. mile haul 20
vareho &C. per incudinC crop.
SO residence In Pendeon for sale
Some Of hem mighty
Come in and taIk II over. F. 7. Pendcton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11
Sues For Ills Salary.

Alleging that he was engaged by
the Paradise IrrigatioR Co. Dec. l. 1918
as engineer in chief for the project at
a salary of $50 a month when not in
the field and $t75 a month, board and
expenses when doing field work, a.
Void has brought suit to collect
Sl70S.37 which he alleges to be due
him for services up to March /. 1915.
His attorney is w. & L. Pruitt.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11

The local Red Cross organization
has secured the room on Main street
formerly occupied By the Specially
Grocery and viii use the same As 4
sewing room during the war Sew
ing machines. tanies and other
equipment will be Installed there.
Previously the Red cross has been
rel1ing upon a room in the federal
building. which, being on the third
floor has been somewhat difficult nf
access.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11
Western Union TO Move.

The Western Union is preparing 70
move its Pendleton office from it,
present location on Court street to
the room in the Association block
formerly occupied by the Sloan bon
net shop. II Is the expectation to
move the latter part of July AMI
the Western Unions present location
will be taken by the millinery store,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11

Alex Downing, who works on the
Brady HoWdeyshelI ranch, suffered
Painful injuries Saturday evening
while narrowing with a six horse
team. The team ran away and in the
wind-up one OF the horses fell upon
the driver and rolled over MIN. one
hip and "a knee We're injured though
not fractured and one eye was goug
cd. He was brought in to Pendleton
for medical treatment,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11
SIINcr GrnN, Mnx Go

The members of Pendleton Silver
Grays company are invited to attend
the Milton strawberry festival to-
morrow. either in pody or as mem
bers of the Pendleton reserves COM
pany The silver Grays are to meet
at the Commercial association rooms
this evening to discuss the matter.
Transportation viii Ibe available for
all wanting to go.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11

Eastbound mail Grain No l9 was
derailed at kamela early SATURDAY
morning when both engines went Off
The track. with the result that trat-
fic was delayed at that point for
some hours. The westbound passeu-
ger due here at 1880 did not arrive
until late in the afternoon
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11

\ card from w. L. Carver, who re-
signed his position with the East
Oregonian to enlist IN the army, an
nounces that he arrived at San Fran
iisco last week from Vancouver and
expects to be in training camp
there for the next six months. He
writes that the Preside is crowded
and that he and his fellows are quar-
tered in tents.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11
Money Held Here.

Money secured by the government
from local banks on government GER
tificates is being left here in the form
of government deposits, the banks
paying interest at two per cent. The
First National Bank has 100000 in
certificates out total or $S55. eco in
certificates taken all told by that in
stitution. Lihery bond purchases to
the extent of $4,000 were made sat
urday at the First National
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11
Girls Honor Guard 10 TAKE Part.

All members of the military unit
of the Girls National Honor Guard
who have signed up with Miss Lola
Rogers tc take their cars to Milton
on strawberry Day are requested tn
be at the city han at 1880 o'clock to.
night.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11
Plans For Bridges Sent.

Supt L. l.. Swartzlander of the
Umatilla reservation this morning re-
ceived a telegram from Washington
stating that the plans and specifica-
tions for the bridges to be built over
the Umatilla at Thorn Hollow and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11

jitney dance will be given Thurs
day evening in the Happy Canyon pa
Nilion by the Pendleton Reserves. The
dance will not interfere with the Flag
Day exercises as the latter will con
clude about the time the dance starts
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11

The Sturtevant will contest was
argued and submitted in fun to Judge
Piggs. sitting for Judge Phelps. sat
urday Just how long it will take the
judge to pass upon the ease is "A mat
ter of conjecture.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11

Alleging that his Wife, Mary Il.
Berry, deserted him in 1904, Bert f.
Berry has brought suit for a divorce
through his attorney, J. J. Huffman
They were married in Tennessee in
1888 and have two children.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11
VIII Erect RunsnIoM.

ID. S. Robinson OF the Boston Store
has taken out a permit to nulld
five room bungalow on ives; Court
street at. a cost OF. $1,000
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11
suit ON Vote.

ID. c. Graybeal has brough suit in
the circuit court against John O.
Fisher for Judgment on promissory
note for S235.75. interest and S35 at
torneYs fees. VIII NJ. Peterson is
his attorney
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11
New nruggist Arrives.

f, L. Wilson, walla Walla drug
gist, has arrived to take a position
with the Pendleton Drug CO. He was
accompanied by his wife.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11

Hurlburt $. Crispin, 2s. and Edythe
Kate Burnette. II. both OF this city,
secured a license to marry on sat
urday afternoon
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11

Clark Nelson defeated r. l., Moore
\ return match will probably b'
PLAYED In walla Walla next sunday
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-11

A son was born yesterday morning
at o'clock at St. Anthony's hospit-
al to Rev. and Mrs. H. H Hubbel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-02
EIGHTH HOUR DAY
GRAN TED CLERKS
Practically All Dry Goods
Stores Will Open at $50
and Close at $50.

Practically every dry goods store
in the business district has granted
an eight-hour day TO its employees
and beginning Wednesday morning
these stores will open at $3.50 o'clock
and close at $3.50 O'Clock in the
evening. The stores in which the
eight-hour day will be in effect are:
Charles b. Sax and Co, Newman s,
the Frances shop, EllswOrth's.
George Wyman and Co, Robertson
Bros. Co. and Brandon-Durrell Co.
I is understood that the clerks in the
MOfit shop will be given the short
day, but Fred %. Moffitt. manager of
the store, was out of the city Tues
day and no announcement was made
by that firm.
Negotiations have been on for
several weeks between the manag-
ers Of the various stores TO determine
the possibility OF giving an eight
hour day. An agreement has been
reached whereby all of the stores
will open and close at the same
time. All OF them will be open on
Saturday evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-02
ALLEGED OPERATOR OF
BLIND TIGER ON BOND
Frank MarseIIa. 521 T.. Jefferson
Blvd. To- be Tried Tues
day i'm City Court.

Frank Marsella was charged in
the Tuesday session Of the city court
with operating a blind tiger as the
result of raid made Monday after
noon by Detectives StuN and Van
Dusen and Patrolman Williamson Of
the back room of his saloon at 524
Z. jefferson blvd. where seven men
were found drinking beer, a sample
of which was taken by the police as
evidence. He had been released on
a bond of S200 which was recognized
by the court, which ordered a hear
ing of the case for next Tuesday.
The six men found with Marcello.
who are held as witnesses. gave
their names as follows: Robert CAL
lagher, Salvation Army home.
Thomas Hayes, els y. st. Peter ST.,
Joseph Schultz, 329 y. Hill St. Bert
Davis, 112 :. St. Peter St. Gus
Yena. 120 1-2 :. Hill ST, and Bill
Donovan. 222S :. Michigan st.
-Four bottles of beer were taken
by the police as evidence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-02
MRS. AGNES KINnEn.

Mrs. Agnes Kimmel, so years old,
a well known resident OF this city.
died at AIS o'clock this morning at
her home, 1910 w. Division st. She
had been in failing health for the
past two years. Death was due 10
heart disease. She is survived by
her husband. Casimir. and one son.
Fred. and three grand children, one
brother. Nicholas NiespOdziany, re-
siding at rs S. Chestnut ST
Mrs. Kimmel YVES born Dec. 27.
1856. in German Poland. She was
married 10 Casimir Kimmel at La
porte in 1850. and came 70 this city
25 years ago and had lived here ever
since. She was a member Of the
Apostolic society.
The funeral will be held Friday
morning at $3.50 o'clock at ST He'd
wige church. Burial will be In
Cedar Grove cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-02
Different STORIES ARE
TOLD DURING TRIAL
Lad Accused by Parents Tells Judge
lie Worked When He
Could Get It.

Again taking the bench i'm the
city court after his weeks vacation.
Judge Hammerschmidt. after hear
ing absolutely contradictory evidence
iu the difficult ease of sylvester
Weremblewsli took the matter
under consideration until next
Thursday
sylvester who is 70 years old, lives
with his parents at 312 Laurel ST.
and was charged by them with as
sault and battery After hearing
some OF the evidence the charges
were dismissed and another for
yagranCy preferred. The lad enter
ed "a plea of not guilty and asked to
make "a statement TO the court. He
declared that ne had heen beaten
and elected from the house though
he worked whenever he could find
employment
His father. Mike Wyremhlewslli.
branded the statements as lies and
eharScd the boy with iaziness. The
mother also declared that the story
was not true. The court decided "a
investigate the matter before pass
iue iudsmcnt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-02
DRIVER SAVES TAXI BY
PRESENCE OF MIND
SwerVes Car and Train Hits IL
CHANGING BlOw-Passengers
Shaken Up.

The presence of mind of W. II.
Casselman, 1115 Ernsperger av..
driver for Wards taxi line. in turn
ing his rcachine sharply TO the right.
averted a serious accident. though
the machine was struck in the rear
and the occupants shaken up and
slightly injured, Tuesday afternoon
at 1:30 O'Clock.
The taxi wss just returning from
the Nandalia depot bearing three
members of the troupe that is pre-
senting Grown UP Babies at the
Oliver theater. AS he approached
the Grand Trunk crossing Casselman
declares that he received no signal
from the man at the crossing. and
thinking that the way was clear
came ahead. Too late TO stop on
the slipper pavement. he saw the
passenger train approaching from
received but a glancing blow from
the engine.
The machine was showed TO the
right of Division st. and though the
rear was STAYED in. il held 10 the
ground. OF the fares in the ma
chine, the three women, Josephine
HOlderman of Brennan, Adeline
Worth, 1902 Eighth ST. Appleton.
Wis. and Mrs. George Mack, Rocks
Park av., New York city, were
slightly injured. George Mack re-
ceived minor bruises and the driver,
Casselman, had his knee wrenched.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-02
ONLY ONE BID RECEIVED
Board VIII Readvertise For Bids on
Portage Court Paving.

Since only one bid was received
for the paving Of Portage court, the
board Of public works at its regu-
lar meeting Tuesday morning de-
cided not TO consider the bid and
ordered that the contract be ad-
vertised anew. The date for the
closing Of the bids was not set
A contract for 1897 was closed
with the L. p. Hardy Co. for the
printing of the annual report There
will be 500 copies of the annual and
so extra copies of the controllers
report printed.
At the public meeting Of the
board to be held in the city hall to-
night, there will be hearings on the
assessment roll for sewer connec.
tons on Eddy St, from Jefferson
blvd. 20 Mishawaka av. and on
Mishawaka av-, to the city limits.
There will also be a hearing on the
assessment roll for a pipe sewer on
Frances St, and on the resolution
for the vacation of the alley north
of Madison st. from Lafayette St 10
the first alley west of Lafayette st.
This latter vacation is being made
on the petition Of the school city.
They have lately come into posses
sion of the two lots just north of
the present school cite and should
the board Of works consider the
plan feasible, they intend TO utilize
the alley and lots as a continuous
playground for the children.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-02
CALL EXTENDED TO
REV. EMIL VINSTEDT
Has Been With Swedish Evangelical
Mission During the Past
Week.

A call was extended by the an
nual meeting of the congregation Of
the Swedish Evangelical Mission
church, Scott and Orchard. Monday
night TO Rev. Emil Vinstedt of Chi
cagO. who has been with the congre-
CATION for the past week. Rev. Vim
stedt has not yet returned an
anwser though it is expected that he
will accept.
Though he has held several pas
torates in the past. for the last year
he has been taking up advanced
work along special lines at North
Park college in Chicago. His
recommendation 10 the congrega-
ton have been born out during his
short stay in South Bend.
Following the hearing of the re-
ports of the various committees for
the year just closed the meeting
chose again Oscar Bergstedt 10 serve
as elder for the coming year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-02
HARVEY F. ROSTlSER, CITY CLERK. MAKES
FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF CANDIDACY FOR
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION FOR MAY0RALTl

ON the heels of current rumOrs,
presaging announcement of the can
didacies of Rudolph Alderman,
Harvey +. Rostiser. and others. for
the democratic mayoraity race. pub
lished Tuesday morning, Mr.. Ros-
tiser today gave out this statement.
setting at rest all doubts as 10 his
candidacy:
Yes. j am q candidate for mayor
of South Bend" said Mr.. ROstiser.
present city clerk. when approached
on the subject at the city hall In
announcing myself as a candidate
for the highest Office in tn" gift of
the people OF this city. / realize par
ticularly the tremendous response
hlity that VIII rest upon me if / am
nominated and elected. During my
past experience in the Office of city
clerk and in connection with the
office of the board of public works
OF this city, 1 have learned that the
office Of mayor OF a city OF the size
and Importance Of South Bend re-
Quires unusual fOrtitude. and en-
tails the use of careful judgment in
the important questions that will
surely arise
During the ensuing four years
the city OF South Bend is destined
10 increase greatly in size and i'm
rortance. IL will be my earnest en-
deavor TO promote the interests OF
the citizens OF this community in
every possible way. l will permit
no personal considerations 20 inter
fere with the promotion OF the in
terests OF the city
IF nominated and elected by my
fellow citizens 10 this important po-
sition. 1 will accept the office as a
public trust. and will consider my
self as the servant OF all OF the
people at all times. I will. If neces-
sary. sacrifice my personal interests
at any and all times TO secure for
the citizens of this community a
bigger. better and buster South
Bend"
Mr. Rostiser. present city clerk,
and candidate for the democratic
nomination for mayor, was born in
the city Of South Bend and has lived
here all his. life. He was educated
In the public schools OF this city and
was for time employed in the
grocery business with his father
here He is now over 30 years
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-02
TAXI DRIVER IS NOT
EXPECTED TO RECOVER
irwin johnson Seriously Injured
When Machine is Struck by
Lake Shore Train.

Chances for the recovery of Irwin
Johnson, the taxi driver who was
severely injured early Monday
morning when the machine he was
driving was struck by a Lake Shore
train, are not bright, according to
the report of the Epworth hospital.
He is often unconscious so that the
case is made especially difficult.
Johnson, who is driver for the
Main garage, was coming north,
Miss Pearl Brooks. Ill w. jefferson
blvd, and was struck by an east
bound Lake shore train at Taylor ST.
The patrol was called shortly after
the opening of the new year and
both driver and passenger were
taken TO the hospital. Later Miss
Brooks was removed 10 her home,
where she is rapidly recovering.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-02
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
From Records OF Indiana Title
and Loan 90.

Jennie Abrams and husband TO
Amelia G.. GOsline, trustee, part OF
lot 10 Dinan's second additionf ST.
Matthew NJ Oman and wife to
Jennie Abrams. part of lot 10
Dinan's second additional 81.
Amelia G.. GOsline. trustee, TO ia
cob Abrams and Jennie H.. part
Of lot 10 Dinin's second addition, 81
William n. Bergan, ct al, to Fred
erick w. Vaughn and wife. lot in
Chapton Place addition, ST.
William ]. O'Neil and wife to Anna
d. Martin. north p of lot 2S3 Cot
trelrs first addition. 81
Andrew Zelasko and wife to AL
bert B. Wickizer, 142 and 71-1O0
acres in Olive township, 81
Albert 3. Wickizer and wife to
Jacob Weiss and wife. 142 and IL
100 acres in Olive township, 81.
Bette A. ShirS and husband TO Is
rael ShagalOff and wife, 81
Don't publish. S2.000
Don't publish. S2,OOn
A. A. Watkins, ct al. to William
Shafer. lot Is Fairview subdivision
Home Dew Co addition TO Lake
Vile. $25.
Frank r Barley. ct FL. to Will
liam Shafer lots 81. 80. So. 81, %
and SO Fairview subdivision Home
Dev. CO. addition to Lakeville, $50.
George LAUDER and wife to Milton
Hunt and wife, part of lots l and 2
Lawrence and Battell's addition to
Mishawaka, 81.
American Trust Co. to Albert p
Wickizer. lot 12S in Elrner Grove
first addition, 81.
The River Park Land and I'M
provement Co. TO Fred Brant. lot
65 i'm River Dale, $500.
Don't publish, 81.
nOn'f nuhliSh 81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-02
OFFICERS ARE INSTALLED
T.. j. Harter Discusses "Subdivis-
ions" at Realty Meeting.

Newly elected officers Of the realty
board of South Bend were installed
at the weekly luncheon Tuesday
noon at the Nicholson Inn. The new
officers are Vernon Hastings, presi-
dent Albert Weight, vice president:
p. II. Bondurant, secretary, and
Homer Taggart, treasurer. Fred w.
Keller is the retiring president.
A committee consisting OF Albert
Weigel. Il. II. BOndurant and Homer
Taggart was appointed TO formulate
plans for the securing of new mem
bers. John Hiss, +. J. Harter and
Homer Robinson were the new
members received into the organiza-
ton Tuesday.
Following the installation of Off
GERS. +. J. Harter of the Harter real
~ company, made a talk on Sub
divisions"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-02
PRIZE POULTRY
IS ON DISPLAY
School Children of the City
Are to be Admitted Free
on Wednesday.

Exhibits Of the South Bend pOul-
try and pet stock show in the In
wood building. 3O9-311 :. Michigan
day afternoon at / o'clock. Special
attractions Of poultry and live stock
are offered 10 local enthusiasts. The
birds Will be an exhibition all week.
Birds we're received all day Mon
day. most of the entrants being re-
ceived by noon. Judging is expected
to be completed and awards made
by Wednesday afternoon. Aside from
local exhibitors and those from Co
shen. Elkhart. Bourbon. Teegarden
and other surrounding towns. fowl
fanciers and breeders from south
ern Michigan and Illinois viii also
exhibit.
Plymouth Rocks, Wyandottes.
Rhode Island Reds. LeghOrns, LANG
shans Orpingtons, Anaconas, Red
Sussex, Buttercups, bantams and
game birds of every description are
on display. Orpingtons and Rhode
Island Reds form the largest ex-
hibits.
Among the special attractions at
the show are Mexican wild pigs, the
property Of William Hine of Co. F.
The animals are domesticated and
were bought by Hine from a Texas
rancher.
A general admission of 10 cents is
charged, except on Wednesday when
school children Of the city will be
admitted free.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-02
DEFENDANT WINS SUIT
Edward TroeSer is Denied an In
terest in ChOckelt.

After reaching an agreement, il is
understood, 10 a property settle
ment, the suits of Edward TrOeger,
who claimed to be a son of Edmund
A. Chockelt, brought against Kath-
crime Z. Chockelt TO break her hus-
bands Will and set aside a deed,
were submitted TO trial and a find
ing was awarded to the defendant
in circuit court Tuesday. TroegeT
claimed an interest in the 100000
estate left by Chockelt.
In his suit to break the will
Troeger charged that it had been
made while his alleged father was
of unsound mind and that undue in
fluence was used The suit TO set
aside the deed was brought on the
ground that undue influence had
been used.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-02
NEED MORE ROOM
At CITY LIBRARY
Ground to South and Rear of
Present Building May
be Used.

A new library is 10 be built in
South Bend to replace the one now
in use. although work on the build
ing may not be started for some
time Miss Virginia Tut. head Ii
brarian OF the public library, said
Tuesday morning that the present
building had been outgrown and
that the property 10 the rear and at
the sou,h Of the present structure
probably would be put into use
within the next year
Approximately $4,000 books are
stored I'm the building and during
the past year the total circulation
OF The library was about 10000.
These figures give South Bend sec
ond rank in the state the Indianap-
olis library holding first place.
Every part Of the building is now in
use and before many more books
can be secured. il viii be necessary
TO erect q new library.
In order 10 relieve the congestion
at the main library. branches have
been established az several different
places in the city Books were
placed AT the Wilson Bros. shirt fac
tory and the South Bend Watch fac
tory for the use OF the employees of
those establishments several years
ago. Branch libraries have been
installed at the Haley and Sample
community centers and books have
been placed at the Children's dispen-
sary. Besides these sub-hbraries,
regular work among the school chill
dren is carried on
During the past month the aver
age. circulation per day has been 400
books According 20 Miss Tut. De-
Gem Der is the lightest month of the
year owing to the fact that many
people give Up their reading to ar
range for the holidays. Despite
this fact the daily circulation was
unusually large.
The circulating Of books now has
become OF lesser Importance than
the reference work that is being
done through the library. Miss Tut
said Many business houses and city
and county officials are using the IL
brary now in connection with their
businesses