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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
DROUGHT is BROKEN;
FARMERS REJOICING

News Times Special Service:
SCOTTNILLE. Ind, July S.-The
prolonged drought was broken by a
heavy downpour of rain and forest
fires that have been doing much
damage in the eastern part OF
Mason and western part of Lake
counties have all been put out.
The early potato crop is now as
sured. late Strawberries will be
greatly benefited and many Of the
crops the late frosts nearly de-
stroyed. will be saved.
1t has been a wonder worker for
the pea crop that threatened a great
shortage.
Many thousands OF dollars will be
added 20 the farmers receipts of
this part of Michigan who were be-
ginning 20 feel pretty blue over the
losses by frost and dry weather.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
MUST DESTROY WILD
BEAST, SAYS B0NAR LAW

LONDON. Ottawa. July 5.-An-
drew Bonar Law, chancellor OF the
exchequer. speaking in the house OF
commons Tuesday. said that one
would have thought that nothing
new as regards German brutality
would have happened, but the sink
ing OF the Canadian hospital ship
Llandovery Castle was an unspeak-
able outrage. Nothing could be
gained, he added, by talking about
this last example of frightfulness.
THE wild beast is at large" said
Mr.. Bonar Law. There is no use
arguing or reasoning about it. The
only thing TO do is 10 destroy IL.
That is the duty and il is up TO all
the allies % set their teeth until
that end is achieved"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
APPEALS TO MILLERS TO
OBSERVE FOOD RULINGS

INDIANAPOLIS July 3.-Indiana
millers were urged by George H.
Lewis Of Lawrenceburg. making the
opening address Tuesday al the an
nual convention of the Indiana
Millers' association, TO abide by the
rulings of the national food admin
istratiOn, and 10 make their COM
plants TO that organization rather
than TO senator's or congressman.
Speakers at the afternoon session
include W. l. Sparks OF Terre Haute
and Fred Wright OF Anderson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03

stroyers and other naval craft. Two
British vessels carrying American
soldiers have been torpedoed and a
third was sunk last month when
returning TO this country without
convoy.
Secretary Bakers letter reveals
for the first time the number OF
marines sent 10 France. They form
only about half OF a division, but
they have been giving a splendid
account Of themselves since they
helped 10 stem the German thrust
for Paris and reports Tuesday from
France showed that they again had
battered through the German
trenches and then resisted furious
counter assaults.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
Challenge of
Hun is Defied
by Shipbuiloers

WASHINGTON, July 3.--No more
deha 1t answer could be given to
the enemy's challenge. said a cable
gram received Tuesday from Gen.
Pershing in reply TO one sent by
Chairman Hurley of the shipping
board. informing the American
fighting men in France that the
ship builders at home would launch
100 merchant ships July 4.
The launching of 100 ships on
the Fourth of July is the most in
spring news there has come TO US, %
Gen. Pershing said. All ranks of
the army in France send their con-
calculations and heartfelt thanks
to their patriotic brothers in the
ship yards at home No more de-
fiant answer could be given TO the
enemy's challenge. With such back
ing we cannot fail 10 win. All hal!
American ship builders"
Chairman Hurley's message TO
the army said:
Not by delaying a single ship, but
by speeding to the utmost, the
American ship yards will launch
nearly 100 ships on July 4. On this
one day celebrating the nations in
dependence and backing up boys in
the trenches. the men in the ship
yards will launch $50. 900 dead
weight tons, as much as was
launched in six months last year.
they will go to the last man. We
want you and the boys in the
trenches to know that the men in
the yards are going the limit TO pro-
vide in record breaking time the
ships that will carry more men.
food and munitions 10 the intrepid
American expeditionary forces"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
DEPT. COMMANDER GIVES
OUT HIS APPOINTMENTS

CRAWFORDSVILLE. Ind, July
department Commander Beech
er Troutman of the United Spanish
War veterans. has announced his
executive appointments as follows:
Adjutant. Homer w Linn, Craw-
louisville; quartermaster, w. Y
Kelly, Charlottesville; judge advo-
cate. George Harvey, Crawfords-
Vile; surgeon, DR.. John Frier, Ma
riOn; chaplain, Clarence Woodruff
Indianapolis; historian, r. s. Cros-
ley, Terrc Haute.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
SYSTEM SAVES TINE.

Card indexes are invaluable FOR
business and professional men. Let
Us demonstrate how you can elm
mate unnecessary labor by simpli-
fyins details. We have complete
indexes and fling devices Of the
most approved kind. Tell Us your
problem and we will suggest index
systems especially adapted to your
purpose. The Herr & Herr Co., III
W. Washington av. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
LATE FROST DAMAGES
ELKHART COUNTY CORN

GOSHEN, Ind. July 3.-More
damage was done 10 crops in the
northern section Of Indiana by frost
Tuesday morning While the dam
age in this county is not as great as
that caused by the frost Of June %.
il is serious. AS a result Of the
first frost hundreds Of acres of corn
have been plOwed up and new crops
are being planted
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
MAY EMPLOY TEACHERS
FOR VOCATIONAL WORK

INDIANAPOLIS. July 3.-Town-
ship trustees in Indiana have au-
thority to employ teachers or others
qualified TO supervise the work of
school children in vocational train
ing or other emergency war activi-
ties. according TO Horace Ellis, state
superintendent of public instruction
This advice is being sent TO the
trustees by Mr.. Ellis and is based
on a statement by the attorney gen.
eral.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03

hams Vegetable Compound cor
rected my trouble and l improved
IN health so that when my baby
came the doctor said he never
saw a woman get along any better
than ] did and I know it was Lydia
z. Pinkham's Vege. able Compound
that helped me Mrs. ERNEST
BEEBE. pa Wyoming Ave. Water
town, y. y.
Women who continually overtax
their strength until they get into
such a weakened condition should
profit BY Mrs. Beebe's experience
and try this famous root and herb
remedy. Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
For special suggestions write
Lydia Z. Pinkham Medicine Co.
The result Of its long experience Is
at your service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
KEN0AlLVILLE WOMAN
CHARGED WITH BIGAMY

KENDALLVILLE, Ind. July g.
Mrs Elnora Mcdonald Schoenfelt-
Mooney Miller Beckner, % years
old, is in the Noble county Jail
awaiting trial on a charge OF big
amy. She is charged with having
been married four times. One hus-
band is said 20 be dead. and the
others living, from none OF whom,
il is charged. she had obtained a
divorce
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
MIR. BUSINESS MAN.

Are you Obliged 10 deliver your
goods? Let us get together. we
want to shove you now you can save
few dollars every month by using
q Maxwell one-ton truck for deliv-
ering the goods. It's the modern
way The quickest way. Maxwell
trucks are right in every pas~scl--A Ar
Phone Srr Ith-Rausch Motor Sales
Co. for particulars.-Advt-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
NEWS FROM HERE AND
THERE IN MICHIGAN

BERLIN. Mich, July 3.-Berlin
has dedicated a service flag with 40
stars. II. II. Freeland of Grand
Rapids, made the dedicatory ad-
dress.
WHITEHALL-Fir partially de-
stroyed the residence and Office Of
DR.. Charles T. Smith here, with a
loss Of $500.
HOWARD CITY-Despite the re-
crops. more than $4,000 in War
Savings stamps have been sold in
this township The township quota
is $4,000.
ST. JOHNS-St. Johns will put in
a new unit at its power plant 70
care for its new industries and
growing population. Rates will be
advanced TO meet the cost OF install
lation.
CLIMAX-Willie Lawrence. Mich
isan's first rural mail carrier. has
resigned and left Monday 10 take W
farming in Saskatchewan. He has
been on a mail route since 1895.
MARCELLCS-M unbal-
anced by business worries. Harry
Splitter a hardware merchant o;
Hart was found wandering in a
wheat field near here He had elud-
ed a party OF friends
ST JOHNS-Becauss two i'm
portant witnesses for the defense ar,
missing the trial OF John Brennan
/ IN connection with the murder o
I the Epler girl has been put over IN
I til the Septem Der term OF court.
CHARBOTTE-Miss Mabel Stew
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
TO TIE AMATEUR PHOTO
CRADUER

Do you always get FOOD results
from your films and are your prints
always just what you would like TO
have? II not. bring Us a roll OF
nlms or any our stations. and ls;
us show you what we can do.
Staples. photographer. 23s S. ST.
Toe st.-Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
VIRGIL WEAVER OF FORT
WAYNE DIES IN FRANCE

FORT WAYNE, Ind, July 3.-Mr.
and Mrs. A. c. Weaver of this city
Tuesday night received telegram
from the adjutant general inform
ing them that their son. Virgil
Weaver, had died from wounds re-
ceived in action on the French
front
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
L WANT YOU

Is what you will say when you real
lie that the IWANTC Gas Iron saves
'ulsusIls puB kSLsu9 'sdsls 'sWp
With the IWANTU self-heated gas
iron your ironing can be done in
one third less time with less than
one half the expense usually re-
auired by the old method. Price
only s4S0; $50 down and 800
per month. The Gas oo.-Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
WE CAN DO III.

We can move your household
goods 20 any part OF the country
where roads 90. We are equipped
with a two-ton open truck or a
three and a half ton van, which will
handle any ten 20 twelve room
house. Our price is right, consider
ing that we please the customer
We also handle machinery by ex-
perienced men. Loughman a
Loughman- sol S. Main st.-AJv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03

mother i was
in very poor
health. I suf-
fered from a
female weak
ness so / did
not b av e
S { r e n & { b
enough to do
my own work
and could not
stand on my
feet for any
length OF time.
Lydia E. Pink
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
BIG CUT ROSES.

Roses. carnations. peonies, bowl
roses 60c per dozen. longer roses.
800 and $3.50 per dozen. 1902
Pc age Ave. Willis w Kinyon.
Advt-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
THIS WOMAN
KNOWS
She Proved that Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Does Help
Suffering Women.

watertown. n. Y.-"Last fall
when | was expecting to become a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03
INDIANA and MICHIGAN NEWS

art Of Hudson is in a Grand Rapids
hospital recovering from an oper-
alton. on her recovery, Miss Stew
art, who is a registered nurse, will
be sent overseas 10 France as a Red
Cross nurse.
REED CITY-During one day
six young women sold nearly ST.
500 worth of War Savings and
Thrift Stamps. The quota for Os-
ceola county is $3.50 900 and it is
quite likely that the figure will be
met before December first.
MUSKEGON-Over 1000 Mus
kegon residents OF Holland descent
will take part in the Fourth of July
pageant in this city, and fully half
OF this number will take part in the
community singing. another feature
Of the celebration.
HOLLAND-Rev. Herman Hook
soma, pastor of the Fourteenth 81.
Christian Reformed church of this
city. has announced that he has re-
ceived a call from the Third Chris
tan Reformed church located at
Roseland, Chicago, Ill.
MUSKRSON-The result Of a
strict enforcement of federal regula-
tons. requiring permits of all per-
sons purchasing more than 10 cents
worth of fireworks. Chief OF Police
Morey has practically eliminated
these sales throughout the city
CHARLOTTE-Miss Evelyn Van
Buren, Of New York city, formerly of
Charlotte and who is now a well
known short story writer and maya
zine contributor. is spending the
summer at the l:SSne OF her aunt,
Mrs. Dora Palmer, in Carmel town
ship.
KALAMAZOO-Gen. p. L. Alb
hey, former commander of the Mich
igan National guard, has been COM
missioned a major in the regular
army and assigned to Vancouver
barracks, Washington. He COM
manded the Michigan guards during
the copper strike five years ago.
CHARLOTTE-Pet Spaniola
young son of Mr.. and Mrs. Vance
Spaniola. will be cited for a Car
neigie hero medal for saving another
youngster from drowning in the
water works swimming hole" AT
ter Peter had finished his rescue job
he took TO his heels and beat it,
for home. not waiting 10 be con-
graduated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03

In this connection. il was recalled
that not single American transport
carrying troops 10 Europe had been
sunk by Germany's sea wolves, the
only two destroyed having been at
tackled when returning home with
out the protection OF American de-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03

CHARLoTTE-Miss Mabel stew
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-03

art Of Hudson is in a Grand Rapids
hospital recovering from an oper-
alton. on her recovery. Miss Stew
art, who IS a registered nurse. will
be sent overseas TO France as a Red
Cross nurse.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-14
COMMUNITY CHORUS
SING IN Playhouse
Storm Sends Singers and Harlan
Band Scur-ying to
Cover.

For the second time. the outdoor
sing with a band was held indoors
last evening The chorus was in place
the Harlan Band had played My
Country when there was a swirl like
the beginning OF q tornado. sweeping the
surface Of the plaza clean from dust
which was safely deposited in the ewes
If the crowd. and chorus and band
when announcement was made of ad-
journment TO the Playhouse. Hasty
Pilgrimage wait while the house was
made readv-a scramble for seats-and
the singers and band and audience were
at last bestowed in the chairs, and boxes
and on the stage of the theater. which
looked even larger than usual, on account
OF the stage being bare OF scenery.
After a short interval, the band got in
touch with the new leader, and were soon
doing great work on the old favorites
Alton Water" and Annie Laurie. ,"
being fairly tied for first place
The band played the accompaniment
for two ballads sung with much effect
by Will Raymond; Cheer up Father.
Mother, and Sweet Little Buttercup.
and also played two Of their program
pieces.
The salute TO the Allied flags was
participated in by girls OF the Women :
Reserve Corps, as flag bearers
Hearty cheers were gwen for The Play
house management and Mir Taite for
the accommodation given the singers
and to j B. Weaver Harlan manager.
and to the band members. for their
services
The policemen detailed TO the sing
followed the crowd, and manned the
exits in the line of their duty, under
pIeasanter conditions than street service
would have been An upper box was
lined with children, who seemed TO enjoy
their prominence. The foyer served as
standing room and chatting place for
part of the crowd, answering almost as
well as King street. Many Of the Harlan
musicians had not come in contact with
Harry Barnhart before, and expressed
much interest in his personality and ad-
rniration for his leadership The pro
jected opening march Of the singers 10
their seats, headed by the band was not
carried out, owing TO the change of pro-
gram
No announcement was made of features
for the next 'sing," which will presumably
take place las per usual =
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-14

"U-umr said Tom, looking around
TO make sure he was not seen. Then he
touched the glue with one paw and tasted
il; then he touched it with the other.
B,!' when he tried TO lift the first paw 1T
stuck to piece of paper.
Tom tried to lift the other paw to get
the paper off, but that had caught piece
OF paper also, and Il took time and pat
fence before he was freed from the sticky
glue and all that clung to 1T.
Tom cat sat down TO think after his
paws were quite clean again. He had
iar-away look in his big, green eyes and
he sat there quite a while.
BY and by he jumped down. and went
up the stairs TO the attic and straight
TO hole in the floor.
Tom stopped and put his nose close to
the floor and shifted They are in there,
he said Il just know 1t but have never
been able 10 catch one; though | have
more than once seen the tIp-end of a nose.
1t is worth irving, anyway, and II do 1t.
That night, when everybody was In
he'd and asleep in the house Tom Cat
went to the library again, and this time
he carried a basket from the play-room
on his arm-a little basket, but large
enough for what he wished to use 1T.
t'p he jumped on the desk and into the
basket he placed the glue pot. hen
carefully jumping down, he made his
way to the attic.
On the floor he poured the glue. and
into this he dipped the end of his tall and
let it into the hole in the floor.
Tom sat very still Once he gave
little jerk as if something had pulled hiq
backward; but he quickly rccovere&
and sat still for about half minute
Then Tom Cat pulled out his tall,
and on the end. clinglng with its front
paws. was a mouse
.'Ah' 1t worked like a charm, said
Tom Cat Il thought that glue would
hold, and now | intend TO have all the
mice in the hole. for they will never
suspect what has happened They will
see each one go out through the hole and
think he IS taking a run over the attic
floor
All night Tom Cat sat there, and IN
the morning when the cook came down
stairs he was sitting In the kitchen wash
ing his face and hands, but cook wondered
why he washed the end of his tail She
never could have guessed, though; not IN
thousand years, | am sure, for who
would have thought OF a cat being 50
clever?
There were never any more mice IN the
attic. but Tom Cat Is always looking tor
holes in the floor. That was the easiest
way to catch mice | ever tried, says
Tom with sigh because there are no
more holes IN the floors.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-14
THE HEART HUNTERS.
by Mary Douglass.
Author OF Hunting Husband" "Hand-
ling Husband"
THE SLIP OF PAPER.
(NlA XXAll

When Eddie and Dan had gone, we
went back into our disordered sitting
room.
Alice unpinned the dainty collar that
had given her frock the demure look. She
kicked of her high-heeled slippers.
Get me the cigarettes, Prudence, will
you?"
She sank back in her favorite attitude
on the couch We were silent. ! was
thinking of the evening
al had not had a chance to tell Eddie
how | was getting on, nor to give HIM an
account of the money And, more than
once had surprised look Of admhrtion
in Dams eyes as he watched Alice Not
that I care | tried to think.
Alice broke in on my medItations. do
you know, Prue, that funny art student
friend of yours. tried to make a date with
me as he was saying goodnight"
| looked UP naturally. Aren't you
going?"
Alice shrugged
wondered again over Alice's apparent
interest in Eddie Smith. The thought
came TO me, with the stunning force of a
blow: Perhaps" But did not like to
think that
The girl lying there among the pillows
was an enigma.
Suddenly the clear sound OF the bell
shocked us
you GO" said Alice lazily.
Eddie stood at the door. 81 forgot my
umbrella" he said in An unnecessarily
loud voice, then softly, '1 want to see
YOU tomorrow, Pruc; when can ] see yoI
alone?"
after art school," | whispered back.
What could Alice see in this rather
seedy-looking countryman? For, That was
what Eddie Smith was. | saw, IN spite of
my Indebtedness to him.
Eddie was sitting awkwardly on a
bench as | came down from my afternoon
class
Lets take a walk" he asked gently.
| led him over to the park. We came to
the very winding path that Dan and had
explored few days before.
''Sit DOWN." asked Eddie clearing his
throat
lets 60 on way." said That nook
belonged to Dan add me
Il want you 10 do something for me.
Eddie began Il saw how il was last night.
You amt got the clothes-and I'd like
to make YOU little present.
But you've done so much for me, 7"
| interrupted.
You're young, and this is your time
to look nice and have good time, :"
Eddie went on. II think you should have
what YOU want =
"Oh. can't, Eddie" said miserably,
II owe YOU so much already I've brought
YOU an account of how I've spent the
money
Never YOU mind that, " said Eddie lean
ing back on the bench and looking off into
the distance, "you just go ahead, now,
and be happy, then when YOU come back
TO Southtown-" he paused.
"Ifow's Aunt Jennie and Aunt Letetia
and Mrs Hicks and the Dunbary twins?"
We were lost in Southtown news.
had rolled up the slip Of paper that
Eddie had thrust into my hand.
Tomorrow A Meeting
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-14
SANDMAN STORY.
BY Mrs F. A. Walker.
Copyrjeht 1915. by McCiur. Newspap.v
Syndicate. kew York City.
TOM CATS TRICK.

Tom cat was rather lazy fellow. He
dearly loved to catch mice, but he did
not like to chase after them.
If a nice fat one ran near him Tom Cat
would reach out and catch it, for Tom
WAS ver,' clever fellow and was MS quick
ns nix when he took the trouble TO
exert h,-...,clf
One day when all WAS quiet in the
house for everyone had gone out, even
the cook, Tom Cat began to prowl about
and look into things.
BY and by he came to the library, and
after walking about me thought it would
be nice to know just what was on top of
the desk
With a bound he landed right on the
top, for, as | told you, Tom Cat was
quick when he wanted to be and he was
Just rs agile when the fancy took him ALSO.
Tom looked at the inkstand and
shifted it. Don't think should care to
taste that" said the wise Tom.
Then he looked into the drawer. which
was open; but there WAS nothing IN that
he cared for
A funny cloth bird caught his eye, but
Tom gave it only a passing glance, for he
was wise enough to see it was pen wiper
But his tail began to swing when he smiled
the glue pot, for the cover was off
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-14
DIES OF STOMACH TROUBLE.
Funeral of J. Frederick GradwohI TO
Take Place Tomorrow


Funeral services for j Frederick Grad
wohl, a we'll known druggist, 800 Wander
yer avenue, who died at Delaware Hos
pital of stomach trouble after lingering
illness, will be held on Thursday at the
late residence, at 3 clock Mr. Grad
wohl was taken sick about ten days ago
and removed to the hospital Services
will be conducted by the Rev 8 G. Won
Bosse, assisted by the Rev r. II Adams
of Trinity NJ +. Church Mr. GradWhol
was member of Zion Lutheran Church
Interment will be private in Riverview
cemetery
Mr. Gradwohl was born in Wilmington
and had always made this his home
He was the son of the late Frederick and
Mrs Louise Gradwohi Graduating from
the Wilmington High School in 1887,
Mr. Gradwhol entered the Philadelphia
College Of Pharmacy and was graduated
in the class Of 1892. For many years
he was affiliated with the u James Belt
drug store at Sixth and Market streets
In 1901 he opened a drug store for
himself at Front and Franklin streets
and was located there for three years
lie then moved TO 800 Vandever avenue.
Mr. GradWohl was member of the
Delaware Pharmaceutical Society, Wash
ington Lodge A, + A N 4, Wilmington
Lodge A o. L. W, Delaware Lodge
No /, Tribe of Red men lie was a
member Of the Wilmington High School
Alumni, and was treasurer of the Vandever
A. c. Club and was deeply interested in
all sports, particularly baseball Mr.
Gradwohl also was actively engaged in
all the civic problems of the ward in which
he lived
MIR Gradwohl is survived by his mother
Mrs L. Gradwohl, his wife and one daugh-
ter and brother, Frank A. Gradwohl