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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
NEWS OF INTEREST TO
POLISH CITIZENS
SOCIAL EVENTS.

Miss Helen Zytmiewicz. 1909 W.
Colfax av, was pleasantly surprised
Wednesday evening. the occasion
being her birthday anniversary. Mu-
steal selections and vocal solos were
features of the evening. Games and
contests were also enjoyed. In a
guessing contest, the favors were
awarded 20 Miss Anna Kulicka and
Robert Kruger Of Mishawaka. Miss
Zytmiewicz was presented with sew
eral beautiful presents, the presen-
tation speech being made by Alex
Cichowicz. Out of town guests were
Misses Emma and Josephine Grad
I owski.
The gymnasdc class of Lady Fal-
cons Z. Balicki, No. l, will hold
their exercises Friday evening at Z.
Balick hall, w Division St
The NJ. RomanOwski Falcons will
hold their exercises Friday evening
at Kosciuszko hall, S. Chaplin st.
The entertainment committee OF
the Lady Falcons Z. Balicki, No. L.
viii hold their meeting Friday even
ing at L Balicki hall, Division St
The singing practice of the St
Hedwige Choral society will be held
Friday evening at o'clock at the
ST. Hedwige school guilding.
PERSONALS.
Rev. Leon HazinrrcI of Winona,
Mimi. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Hazinslli. 11O4 w. Napier St. who
recently underwent a serious opera
ton AT ST. Joseph's hospital. is very
much improved.
Sylvester Nowakowski. who has
been visiting friends for the past
two weeks, left Wednesday after
noon for Toledo, o. While here he
was a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Zagrzocki. 1899 Kendall St
Frank Walczak, 11O1 Indiana av.,
is seriously III with pneumonia.
Mrs Mary Orwlecht and children,
Agnes and Louis Of Milwaukee, Wis,
are guests at the home Of the for
mer's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Alloy
sins Knita, South Bend av.
Miss Helen Wyzylewska has re-
turned to Hammond Ind. after
spending three weeks with relatives
and friends here. She was a guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Andrews. 967
Harris st.
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Filipczak,
who were called here by the serious
illness of Joseph Wojciechowski,
Meade st. have returned 20 their
home at EIkhart. Mr.. Wojciechow-
skis condition is improved.
Mrs A. T. Wedell, Linden av., has
received a letter from her brother.
Pvt. Max Swistacki, Camp Taylor,
Louisville. Ky, in which he states
that he has almost recovered from
pneumonia. and will soon be able TO
leave the hospital Some time ago
Mrs. Wedell was notified Of the ser
ious illness of Pvt. Swistacki.
Mrs. Edward Kuntz, 537 w. Divi-
sion st, has returned from Elkhart.
where she attended the funeral
services of a relative.
NIicheal Drzewiecki of Michigan
City is spending several days on
business visit here.
Misses Casimira Hubicz, Leoca-
dia Stefanska and Mrs. Micheal
Gorecka left Thursday morning for
Chicago, where they will attend the
funeral Of their aunt, Mrs. Florence
Szypecka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
REVELATIONS OF 4 WIFE

WHAT HER MOTHERS LETTER
TOLD.

WHAT HER MOTHERS LETTER
TOLD.
For my daughters eyes alone"
The superscriptiOn on the en-
velope which ] held in my hand
stored up at me with all the SEN
thence OF living thing. The letters
were in the grabbed trembling. old
fashioned chirosraphy Of my moth
er-the last words that she had ever
written. IT was as if she had come
back from the dead 10 talk 10 me.
Wien / had fitted the tiny key,
put into my hand by my mother but
few days before she died, into the
old lock box which lay in the top of
her trunk of keepsakes. the letter
addressed TO me had been the first
thing that met my eyes. I could
scarcely see the handwriting for the
tears which the sight of the Old box
she had treasured called forth.
With the memory Of my mothers
ladvice not 10 open the box unless
you are in desperate straits. or un-
| I'll the time has come when you feel
that YOU no longer harbor the re-
sentiment you now feel toward your
father" [ hesitaJed for lone time
| before breaking the seal With the
letter pressed close against my tear
wet cheek j sat for long time
busy with memories OF my mother
land debating whether or not ] had
1.-THE right 10 open the letter.
when You Read This
-.
straits" and I could not cOnscien-
I tiously say that L no longer harbored
ANY resentment toward the father OF
whom ] had no recollection j felt
that never in my life could L fully
pardon the man who had made my
mother suffer so terribly But the
/ longing TO know something of my
father which J had felt since the
coming into my life OF Robert COR
don, the mysterious, elderly million
Iaire. who was the pest friend Of my
mother and father. had become al
/ most an obsession with me.
Little mother" whispered.
forgive ne if i am doing wrong.
Y but L must know what is in this let
/ ter 20 me-"
With trembling fingers . broke the
seal and drew out the closely writ
ten pages which the envelope con-
tanned
Mothers only Comfort" the let
ter began. and at the sight of the
dear familiar words which I had so
often heard from my mothers lips
lit was the name she had given
me when a tiny girl, and which she
/ used until the day CT her death
| tears again blinded my eyes.
when YOU read this" the shaky
handwriting went Oh. "I shall have
left you forever It is my prayer
that when the time comes for you
| to read IT it Will be because you
! have forgiven your father. not be-
cause you are in desperate need
How 1 wish / could have seen You
safe in the shelter of a good mans
love before I had to go away from
YOU forever!"
safe in the shelter O. a sood
mans love" l repeated the words
thoushtfuily. Had my mother been
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12

noon 10 the 10 memb ers present.
Plans are being made for rum
mage sale 70 be held in the near
future. An all day sewing meeting
VIII be held with Mrs. g G. Holston.
1920 f. Madison St, Dec. IS
Section 3 OF the Pastors Aid So
ciety OF the First Christian church
met with Mrs r. O Incl. River
Park Wednesday afternoon. Officers
were elected for the ensuing year
resulting in the foIlowing: Mrs. Guy
Staples president. Mrs W. p. Roop.
president. Mrs Chester Os-
borne. secretary, and Mrs. J.. Stur-
gis, treasurer. The time and place
Of the next meeting will be an
nounced later
Poems Of the War were read by
Mrs Walter McInerny at the meet
ing OF the WOman's Literary club.
which met Wednesday afternoon at
the home OF Mrs w +. Miller, 304
W. Navarro St A very interesting
article was read by Mrs. Otto Kno-
block. Mrs Forrest Hitler 614 S St
Joseph ST, will entertain with lunch
con, Dec. IS.
Section OF the Pastors Aid So
ciety Of the First Christian church
met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
Joseph Kopcsay. 1417 s Michigan
St Mrs. Ham, president; Mrs. G. II.
DeFreese, vice-president Mrs
George Myler. secretary and Mrs.
Jennie Roger. treasurer. were the
officers elected for the ensuing year.
Mrs Henry Mart. col s Michigan
St, will entertain Jan. 8
Fifteen members and FIVE guests
Of the Ladies Aid society and Bible
Study class of Maple Grove were
entertained Wednesday afternoon by
Mrs Lydia Hummer The 10th and
18th chapters OF Corinthians were
read Mrs Joseph Jacoy will enaer-
tain Jan s.
The Independent club met with
Mrs. James Thumm, 724 Clinton ST..
Wednesday afternoon There were
r iAAFtAA btA > dilh NfD P lAfrLr III essen T.
A social afternoon was enjoyed and
refreshments served The club viii
meet Jan. 8. with Mrs. George
Brown, 1143 Lincoln way r.
The Clay and Harris Home Econ
Omic club met Wednesday afternoon
at the home OF Miss Elsie Christian,
EdwardsburE I'd. Conservation" was
the subject discussed by Miss Elnora
Cooley. Readings were given by Miss
Elsie Christian and Mrs. II. 7. Long
ley. Mrs. Charles Stuckey viii enter
tain Dec. &C.
The LippincOtt Auxiliary will sew
at the Red Cross headquarters
Thursday afternoon from 1870 to
4:30 o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12

given her wish when she could no
longer witness its fulhnment?
was angry and inundated at myself
that / could not give a swift un-
qualified assent 10 my own question.
good man" Dicly certainly was,
and / was in the shelter OF his
ilove" at present. hut safe" with
Dicky / was afraid ] could never
De. Mingled always with my love
for him. my trust in him. was a tiny
undercurrent Of uncertainty as to
the stability of my husbands affec-
ton for me.
As I turned 20 my mothers letter
again there was a tiny pang at my
heart at the thought that 10y my
marriage. with Dicky I had ;hwart
ed the dearest wish Of my little
mothers heart.
For between the lines of this last
letter she had written me / could
read the unspoken thought that had
been in her mind since ! was a very
young girl safe in the shelter of
la good mans love" meant to my
mother only one thing. II she had
written the words safe IN the shell
ter OF Jack Eickett's love" / could
not have grasped her meaning more
clearly.
What Her Father Wished.
But my mothers wish must for
ever remain ungranted. Jack was
somewhere in France, and for me,
safe or not safe. stable or unstable,
Dicky was my man." the only man
/ had ever loved.s the only man
could ever love. For better or
worse the dear old minister had
said when he performed our we'd
ding ceremony, and my heart re-
affirmed the words as bent my eyes
again 10 the closely written pages
] held in my hands
Because you have always been
$50 bitter. Margaret against your
father, and because it has always
caused me great anguish TO speak OF
him, have allowed YOU TO rest un-
der the impression that i had never
heard anything concerning him
since his disappearance. and that 1
do not know whether ne be living or
dead The last statement is true.
for years ago ] definitely refused 10
receive any communication from
him, but ] must tell YOU that I be
jieve him TO be living. and that
know that living or dead ne has
provided money for your use if You
should ever wish TO claim H.
The address he last sent me. and
That Of the firm Of lawyers who has
the management of the property in
tended for you, are sealed in en-
velopes in this box. In it also are
the things necessary TO establish
your identity my marriage certif-
cate, your birth record. pictures OF
your father and of me, and OF the
three of us taken when you were 2
years old. before the shadow of the
awful tragedy that came later had
begun TO fall"
l sprang from my chair, dropping
the pages of the letter UNDECIDED in
the shock of the revelation they
brought ne. Ny father had planned
for me: had tried 10 communicate
with my mother! He must have
been repentant: he was not all the
heartless brute I had thought him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
, s4sss'sssss'ss.
TO CHRISTMAS BUYERS.

Every patriotic citizen IS eE-
. peCted 20 cooperate with the
. patriotic merchants OF Indiana.
. IN executing the program agreed
. upon BY Representative Of the
. retail trade and the war indus
. tries board. by whica II e. hoped
. 20 conserve man power and
. transportation facilities. ordi-
. narily required % handle The
. rush Of Christmas business.
This program emphasizes the
. following points:
1 Christmas shoppers VA.
. spread their buying over the
. months Of October and Sovem-
= Der. thus avoiding an eleventh
= hour rush and congestion.
. 2 Shop during the ea-ly
. hours of the day. for the rea-
. son given above
= g. Buy useful gifts which
. does rot mean that toys are 20
. be omitted
. 4 Send all packages through
. the mails before December 5th
. In order that there may be no
. competition with the more e.
. sential malls The same applies
. 70 express packaE yes.
. 8 Avoid shipping or mailing
. bulky articles
. g. Garry home your pur-
. chases. avoid special deliveries
. pay cash and do not ask for
. approvals
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12

Lot 277 in Bowmans sixth addition
70 city OF South BenG.
Eva NJ. Biltz and William J., her
husband. 10 Chester T. FOeckler,
$500. so in Madison township.
Nora z. Rhoade and John E. het
husband. ct al. 70 Chester r. Foeck-
Ter. $4,000. Same land as above.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
BARNARD OPENS MEETING.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 12-Advo-
eating the passage OF stringent laws
and a closer relationship for enforce
ment OF the sanitary laws. II. r
Parnard. Indiana food administra-
tor, addressed the opening session OF
the Indiana Manufacturers OF Dairy
Products in annual convention here
today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12

comfort as a matter Of course is not
giving her a square deal.
To be sure It is 90 her interest 10
have things right, as well as yours
but a little soft soap" as you call
It, oils the machinery and makes
hard work easier.
You like a little credit yourself
don't you? Well give II where IL
is due then
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
CROPS GIVEN RECORD
VALUATION IN 1918

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-With a
total value OF s12.272,4I2,0OO the ma
tons principal farm crops this year
were worth more based on prices
paid 10 farmers Dec l, than in any
year in the history OF American ag-
ricultuTe. December crop estimates
today of the department OF agricul-
ture showed that this years total
exceeds that OF the former record
year 1917 by S614, assoc There
also was a marked increase in acre
age. the 355.S95.722 total exceeding
that OF last year by 10.7oo.oo0 acres.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
CHICKEN PIE SUPPER ssc.

Grace NJ r church Friday. Dec.
10. Menu: Chicken with dressir
mashed potatoes and gravy. JelIy
and celery. Pumpkin pie. coffee.
Advt. 1O3O2-13
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
Gifts
of Linen

Suitable gifts in the linen
department might solve
some problem.
Luncheon Sets $3.50 10
sos each.
Dresser ScarfS soc to s.
each.
All-Linen Napkins, D.
in. size, $3.50 dozen.
Luncheon Napkins S3.85
to $3.50 dozen.
All-Linen Pattern Table
Cloth $3.50 each.
Bath Mats 81 to S3.95
each.
Turkish towel sets $3.50
set.
Fancy Turkish towels,
25C, 35C and soc each.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12

Mrs Joseph IT, de- L0renH. $40 r
jefferson blvd. was hostess AT a
charming Dre-nupual affair today
in compliment 20 Miss Anne Car
Isle, when she entertained a num-
Der OF friends AZ 4 o'clock luncheon
Pink and white roses formed the
decoration OF the table. at each end
OF which were placed crystal cam
dlesticks. The bride-eIects corsage
was fashioned OF roses similar TO
those composing the center piece.
The guests included Miss Carlisle.
Mrs Harry Badet. Mrs Walter Dun
can Mrs. Shirley Reynolds. Mrs r.
l.. sensenich. Mrs. O.. A Carlisle,
Mrs. NJ. v. Beiger. Mrs. Reed Par
ker. Miss Marjorie Warner. and the
Misses sue and Helen de Lorenzi OF
Mishawaka.
The Wednesday afternoon Sewing
circle entertained at a farewell din
ner Wednesday evening in honor Of
Mrs William CoreIl a club mem
Der, who leaves soon 20 reside i'm the
country. at the Corell home. III +.
Broadway. Covers were laid for 81.
which included the mem bers and
guests OF the circle.
:.
There were eight members present
at the meeting Of the COlfax W c.
T. T.. which was held Wednesday
with Mrs. Wilbur Hammond 1850
Woodward av.. at which il was de-
cided to adopt a French orphan.
Mrs w VI. Wells presented a read
ing. Safeguarding our Soldiers
Homeward, and an editorial en-
titled. Fight Against Moonshiners.
Whisky and Dope" after which a
round table discussion of these
topics took place. while the mem
bcrs sewed for Belgian relief The
next meeting OF the union will be
aeId Jan. g. with Mrs r. +. Burner.
735 Cottage Grove av
Mrs. c. r. Smoke was elected
chairman OF the Pastors Aid so
ciety. section four at the meeting
which was held Wednesday after
noon at the home OF Mrs. II. NJ.
Kinzie. 1921 Lincoln way e other
officers chosen were Mrs. II. VI. Kin
zie, vice chairman: Mrs. G. l. For
tin. secretary, and Mrs. H. b. Win
chell. treasurer. Routine business
was transacted after the completion
OF the ballotting. The next meeting
of the section will be held Jan %.
at a place TO be announced later.
Election OF officers was held at
the meeting OF the St Joseph county
Pomona grange Wednesday in the
w. .. w. hall resulting in NJ. II.
Huston being elected master: Ed
ward Zeiger. overseer; Mrs Grace
foder. lecturer; Kent Graves, stew
ard: Edward Saver. assistant stew
ard; Mrs. AlOnzo Denslow. captain:
j. p Certia, treasurer; Mrs. Ida
Metzger, secretary; Fred Kline. gate
keeper; Mrs. Ada Myler, pomona;
Mrs. Edith Huston, ceres. Miss Clara
Denslow, fora Miss Minnie Beehler.
lady assistant steward.
An all day sewing meeting was
held Wednesday. by the members OF
the Ladies' Aid society OF the First
Evangelical church at the home OF
Mrs George Long. 231 f. Donald st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
PERSONALS

DR.. A. E. Stonecipher. 7O1 ".
St, who has been very i'll
for the past 10 days of ptomaine
poisoning, is slightly improved.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12

Bargains in calendars Model Cal
endar Co. 2O3 r. Wayne Call Home
1900: Bell 3270. 70 have us call with
"a IN Piles .-Advt- 7O24O-21
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12

Supper and bazar First Christian
church Sat. evening, Dec. IA: Sic
Advt 1O3s6-t3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12

An all day sewing meeting was
held Wednesday. by the members OF
The Ladies' Aid society OF the First
Evangelical church at the home Of
Mrs. George Long. 231 f. Donald st.
A pot luck dinner was served at
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12

The Lippincott Auxiliary will sew
at the Red Cross headquarters
Thursday afternoon from 1870 TO
4.30 o'clock &.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-18
Wilson Averts Ship Strike
With Singing Query; Men
Will Be at Work TODAY
Presidents Message That
Ended the Ship Strike

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-The of
0ady sent to William Hutchen president
'rotehood Of Carpenters Anecu
j have received telegram yesterday
note the expression of desire citizen,
carrying the work by which
men everywhere who work and free Taking
assurance feel to be your
at the strike Of the the shpyads
painful contrast the action labor
Ships absolutely the winning
can deadlr blow the
on the other side than by interfering obsrucng
building programme
All the other unions engaged this indispensable
agreed to abide by the of the Spbudng
Board That board has dealt fairly literally
eorted to It, must frankly
eae TO the solution of difficulties with
e and to advise the whom
work pending the decision No right
M present circumstances of the every
OF adjustment has been tried to the limit If
principle undoubtedly giving enemy
whatevar may be conscious purpose.
Il 90 not that anything will be gained
sonaly until have accepted and
the duty of the that the
labor maintained, also
aWess and conenceess proeerng and
has accepted and will perform Will
struct? WOODROW WILSON,"
New-York tribune., 1918-02-18

Ialcrnaya Street, where private apart
ments were broken into and plundcred.
eliminating in protracted firing be-
tween the pillagcrs and Red Guards.
The wounded we're taken to hospitals.
Three out Of six armed men were
caught this morning after shooting the
cashier of the weekly illustrated paper
"Neva." who had returned from the
postoffice with 10000 rubles Their mo
tor car. upon which soldiers were firing.
came to a standstill before hole in the
street at Nevsky Prospect and Nor
skaya Street, where they leaped out and
scattered. A militiaman who tried to
arrest one Of the bandits was shot dead,
after which the robbcr rushed into a
courtyard and was found in the attic Of
house, where soldiers shot him and
threw his body into the canal
Meanwhile crowd had lynched the
chauffeur and soldiers had caught the
third bandit. They were about to exc
cute him as he stood against a wall
when he was killed by revolver bullet
fired by sailor. The soldiers after
ward bayoneted his body and threw it
into the canal. The three others es-
canp1
New-York tribune., 1918-02-18

tween Germany and RUSSIA the
"koelnischc Zetung' says:
"Our bread peace with the Ukraine
is threatened Fighting between the
Bolsheviki and the Rada already has
brought the Rada government into such
peril that ii has been transferred from
kiev to Zhitomir, and the suburbs of
kiev already are in the hands of the
Rolsheviki. This fighting not only en-
dangers the Rada government, but the
supplies of food in the country.
"The Bolsheviki are rushing troops
to reinforce the Rada forces, in
Guiding the 10th Infantry Division and
parts OF the I'd Guards Corps. Further
fighting is to be expected, which has a
serious character for us.
AMSTERDAM. Feb. 17-An official
statement issued by the German i'm
perial government states that the
Petrograd government by its conduct
has denounced the armisticc which had
been IN existence on the Russian front
This announcement is regarded as hav-
ing occurred February 10.
In conformity Herewith, the official
statement says, the German govern.
ment must after lapse of seven days
give notice of the termination as pro.
vlded tor under the treaty and reserve
tree hand IN every direction.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-18

red blood would be spilled the young
spirit broken. Nothing but middle age
would be left; and it is not middle
age that you need to make your revolu-
tlon-it is strong youth. That is why
peace Is necessary to the revolution" "
"The war; declared Morris Hillquit,
does not matter any more"-and a
salvo Of cheers and applause greeted
the pronouncement.
SO it was throughout the long meet
ing. whereat crowded hall containing
1900 workers, radicals, Socialists and
racitists, cheered every mention of the
Rolsheviki and of the uselessness of
hinging armed forces against the
Kaiser.
There can be no military decision in
this war" shouted Amos Pinchot while
the audience shouted back its approval.
Every big offensive that has been at
tempted on either side has ended in
disaster, and all thinking men in Eu-
rope to-day admit that Germany can
never be starved nor killed with am
munition."
Finally as climax, DR.. Magnes
brought the crowd to its feet when he
declared:
Before very long President Wilson
VIII issue call to all the belligerents
to lay down their arms and conclude
an immediate peace. 1t will be his next
great pronourcement; and the basis
upon which he is going TO tell them to
conclude this peace is the only pos
sible basis that is left. the basis Of the
status quo ante
In making this prediction, DR.. Mag
nus assured his hearers, he was not
merely speaking at random. Tie pol
icies of President Wilson, he said had
invariably been the same policies for
advocacy Of which. six months before
the Executive uttered them, the Peo
pies Council members had been
branded as traitors. And this peace Of
the status quo ante, he told them. was
the peace for which the Peoples Coun-
New-York tribune., 1918-02-18
Petrograd Regime Has De-
nounced Armistice,
Says Berlin
"Bread Peace" With
Ukraine Menaced
Imperial Government Re-
serves Right to Act
as 1t Wishes

BERLIN, Feb. II British Admiralty
by wireless press).-Thc armistice be-
tween the Russian and German forces
which has been in existence for several
weeks on the Russian front will expire
at noon tomorrow, according to the Of
fetal statement issued to-day by the
German army headquarters staff. The
text reads:
Eastern Theatre.-On the great
Russian front the armistice expires
at noon tomorrow"
Discussing the puzzlng relations be-
New-York tribune., 1918-02-18
White Guards Massacre
More Than 400 Workers

PETROGRAD. Feb. 7 (Delayed).-A
dispatch from kiev. dated January 20,
received here to-day, says:
"White Guards, after defeating Red
Guards and revolutionary troops hold
ing the arsenal at -Petchersk shot
nearly 800 workmen. All who wore
the workmen's blouses or who had
horny hands" were massacred and all
the members of the Revolutionary Mill
tary Committee were shot.
"ukrainian troops of the Council Of
Soldiers and Workmens Delegates.
under command of Comrade kobiubln-
SKY, are fighting desperately. and are
determlned to act mercilessly against
the bloody mercenaries OF the ukrain-
IAN bourgeoisie.'