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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
QUESTIONABLE DRIVES
NILES MAN TO SUICIDE:
HE LEAVES A FAMILY
News Times Special Service:

News Times Special Service.
NILES. Mich, Jan 11.-Fred
Merritt, who has been in a despon-
dent mood for several days since
receiving his QUESTIONABLE from the
district board, committed suicide by
hanging himself in the woodshed
IN the rear of his home on +.
Maple st. he had been acting so
peculiarly that his wife feared him
and took their two children TO the
home Of his father. Dean Merritt.
to spend Thursday afternoon. While
she was gone he committed suicide,
her brother finding the body when
he entered the woodshed about two
hours later. Besides his wife and
two children. Merritt is survived by
his parents and one brother, Roy,
who lives in this city. The funeral
services viii be held on Saturday.
Merritt was a railway carpenter and
had engaged in his work until he
received his QUESTIONABLE, after
which he refused 10 go TO work. He
was 20 years old.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
REV. SHOULDER
TALKS At CLUB
Well Known Minister Dis
CuSSeS Community Bet
torment.

Community Betterment and the
World War was made the subject
/ Of an exceptionally beneficial talk
I by Rev. f. +. ShOufier before the
members of the civics department
+ Of the WOman's club at their regu-
/ lar meeting at the library Thursday
afternoon. But little business was
transacted before the lecture The
matter Of the sidewalks was brought
up and viii be made the subject of
la future meeting.
I Rev. Shoulder began by saying
that the pendulum of democracy
even now swings back and forth
with every tick OF history's great
clock He pointed out how neces-
sary is the conservation of the So
cial and moral factors Of every
community if the outcome of the
war is to be freedom for men. We
must make our country worth saw
/ ing, he said, and no sacrifice can
be too great.
I That the price of the overthrow
Of Hohenzollernism must be inev-
itabiy the loss of millions of lives
and an inestimable money expense,
was the statement Of the speaker.
He declared that if the war should
continue for five years longer, at
the present terrific rate of blood
shed and loss, the world will be
many centuries in recovering. Our
/ fate, should Germany succeed, may
/ be measured by the terrible expert
ence of Belgium and Poland
one of the phases Cf the at-home
| lighting is community betterment,
the betterment Of the industrial. of
the social and civic life, of the
housing condition and business sit
uation Will go far toward keeping
this country in a normal state and
toward counteracting the destruct-
i've effects of war.
Rev. Shoufler briefly discussed
the food situation and stated that
food conservation cry has been
somewhat overdone. He said that
there is in reality a great deal OF
foodstuff which is now being con-
served that is liIely 10 be wasted
unless il is pat tC immediate use.
He urged a sensible attitude toward
the demand of Hoover that food be
saved
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
CASUALTIES ABROAD

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Reports
Of the following casualties in the
American expeditionary forces to-
day reached the statistical depart
ment through written notification
no cable word having been re-
ceived:
Private Charles H. Brooks, n
fantry, oct. Il, broncho pneumonia
Residence. Haverhill. Mass.
Private Fred NJ. Cook. aero squad
ron, Nov. %. on transport. accidental
gunshot wound. Mrs. Hattie Bur
man. mother, 345 Z. Main st, For
Wayne. Ind.
Private Howard Hall, infantry
measles, followed by pneumonia
y. J. Virgins, friend, Derby, o.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

Sen. Hitchcock severely criticised
the war department for its failure
10 accept Lewis machine guns while
the Browning gun was being expert
mented with.
AT the time we went into this
war / am informed there was not a
single Lewis gun manufactured for
American ammunition" answered
Sec'y Baker
we won't get Browning guns
until 1919" commented Sen. Hitch
cock.
oh, quite to the contrary. We
will reach quantity production OF
Browning guns in February" an
swered the secretary.
Sen. Weeks then said the manu-
facturers have testified quantity
production Of the Browning won't
begin until April.
4 think il is advisable that the
people who are making the sacri-
fees should have accurate informa-
tion,' Sen. Weeks continued.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
HIGH PLAYS ROCHESTER
AND WAKARUSA TONIGHT

Mishawaka highs basketball five
will battle Rochester's team here
tonight at the Armory. The red
and white warriors have been I'M
dergoing some strenuous practice
during the last week in preparation
for this game. All the regular men
will be in the lineup. Capt. Miller
and Crum will start forwards
Swanger. center, and Pahucki and
Beehler. guards.
The second team will play Waka-
rusa's FIVE as a preliminary. Waka-
rusa is reported to have a strong
team and should give the second
string lads quite a rub.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
DODGE BANQUET
WAS BIC AFFAIR
Branch Statesmen of Company
Royalty Entertained at Ho-
tel MiShaWaka.

A rare spirit OF caneraderie pre-
vailed at the annual banquet ten
dered the branch statesmen Of the
Dodge Mfg. Co. who have been in
session al the works during the
present week. The affair is an an
Dual one and has come 20 be look
ed upon as one OF the most enjoy
able social functions OF the year.
There were over 100 Dodge rep
resentauves present. including the
statesmen. office force. fOremen and
sub-foremen OF the various depart
ments. heads Of these departments,
the statesmen present from all parts
of the country were. j. r. Dicken-
son. Boston; ". r. Morse. Provi-
dence. r. L.; +. $. Grant, Philadel-
phia: r a Emery. New York: r.
i. Rase, Pittsburgh, s. &. Stocker,
Atlanta. Ga: W. T. Galway. Cincin-
natl; Victor WilmOt. Chicago: Burke
Richards. Minneapolis; G.. F.
O'Brien, St Louis J.. L. Love. In
dianapolis; J. IT, DRAPER, Dallas,
Tex.
WIN III AHfNNl AAulllOEs
Melville w. Mix. president OF the
company. was i'm the chair and by
his unfailing good humor added
zest 20 the enjoyment Of the even
ing. The dinner was a capitai one
and the service Of the best. Fish
er's orchestra Of Kalamazoo. always
a welcome visitor TO Mishawaka,
rendered a program Of popular airs
which literally brought down the
house" The Notre Dame Glee club.
under the direction of John J. Beck
er. head OF the music department
OF the university. warmed itself into
the hearts of the audience by its
splendid rendition OF a number Of
pieces. including some PAROLES on
Mr. Nix and his assistants. Walter
O'Keefe impersonated Harry Laud-
er. the Scotch com edi3n. and did it
Well. lie was repeatedly encored,
the audience being lOthe to allow
him to resume his seat after about
half a dozen Of Harry's best c. J.
McCauley. president of the Glee
club. gave several rag-time vocal
selections and in such iTimitable
style as 10 stamp him as one of the
hest entertainers that ever visited
the city.
After dinner. cigars were passed
and various amusing stunts. such as
the reading OF fake kilograms in
which several members Of tie force
were humorously roasted" and 9th
erwise maligned, the chairman. in a
few remarks apropoS Of the Occa-
sion, brought the banquet 20 a close,
the entire company standing and
singing America"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
MANY HOMELESS AFTER
MEXICAN BANDIT RAID

international News Service.
Ell PASO. Tex, Jan. 11.-Many
persons in the town Of Del Cadillo,
Jalizo, are homeless today accord
ing TO reports received here, as the
result OF an attack on the town last
week by a force OF bandits under
Jose Chavez. The bandits are said
to have killed soldiers OF the Car
rama garrison. executed several
civilians and looted and burned
many homes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
MISHAWAKANS WILL GET
ADVICE ON INCOME TAX

People of Mishawaka viii be
given an opportunity 20 make out
their income tax returns Saturday,
when John G. Hiss. who is station
ed a. the internal revenue office at
South Bend. will come 10 the
Nishawaka post office 10 assist peo-
pie here i'm preparing their state
ments.
Mr. Hiss viii he in the post Of
flee from a. m 10 p. m. IL is
announced from the revenue office
ut South Bend Those who are
doubtful about their returns. or
whether they are required 20 make
any returns. should see Mr.. Hiss
saturday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
PAGE ON 'CHANGE BUYS
SEAT FOR $4,000
international News Service:

International News Service:
NEW YORK, Jan. 11.-F'rOm a
page on the New York stock Ex-
change TO membership was the
jump made here today by Max
Siegel who paid $4,000 for the seat
of the late Stuart Barr. For the past
five years Siegel has been sergeant
Of the stock exchange floor pages.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
WILL DROP COPIES OF
SPEECH BEHIND LINES
Internatlonal So -

International News Service;
LONDON, Jan. 11.-Preparations
are being made 10 drop millions OF
copies of Pres't Wilson's war aims
address in and behind the German
lines from aeroplanes. il was learned
today. Airmen will fly. far into Ger
many dropping the pamphlets on
towns and cities so that the who'll
population can get a copy that has
not been mutilated by the German
censor.
Germany, foreseeing this action.
and fearing a national strike against
war has given warning through the
Swiss government that any aviator
being captured while dropping copies
Of the Wilson speech will he treated
as a spy and shot without trial.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
VIRGINIA PEARSON AT TEMPLE

An old-time detective story, with
all the fascinating elements OF
mystery and danger, will be the at
traction at the Temple theater to-
day. Virginia Pearson in the lead
ing role makes the most of the vivid
tale. From beginning 10 end she
shows the wonderful acting OF
which she is capable. The other
mem bers of the cast, under the di-
rection of William Nigh, take their
parts splendidly, making this pic
ture. Thou Shalt Not Kill" one
that holds the viewers interest from
beginning 20 end.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
CAPT. BLAIR REPORTS.

capt. George w. Blair. we'll
known young Mishawaka man, who
was recently given a commission,
left Wednesday for Washington, d.
c.. 90 report for duty with the war
department. Capt. Blair is "A grad
uate of Cornell university and is
among the best known of Misha
waka's citizens His wife was for
merly Miss nabelle Eberhart.
She. with their two young children.
wiz remain here for the present.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
WONDERFUL SALE OF
COATS AT WINEYS

We have had customers tell us
the past week who have shopped
around ami know. that nowhere in
South Bend are there any Goats
offered in quality and price that
compare with ours. We have had
an unusual Coat business the past
week, as customers realize our
prices now are less than one-third
what they VIII pay next fall for
same grades. We offer 200 Wom-
ems and Misses Coats at the fol-
lowing pricpS-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
OFFICERS ELECTED.

officers were elected at a regu-
lar meeting of the High School
Commercial club Thursday evening
in the social room of the library.
Leo Van Tilbury was installed as
president: Claytina Ainlay, vice
president: Irene Freese. secretary;
William Garner, treasurer; Marvin
Kaylor. Floyd Garvin and Irene
Freese make UP the program com
mittee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
ENTFRTAINS CLASS.

AIRS Frank Leslie. r. Third St.
entertained the Mothers class Of the
East Mishawaka Sunday school at
her home Thursday afternoon. The
afternoon was spent in Red Cross
work. Ii was decided 10 meet the
fourth Friday of every month and
do Red Cross work. Refreshments
were served. Mrs. A. J. Gernhart
Will entertain the class at its next
meeting. Feb. e.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
At TILE LINCOLN.

Neal Hart, star Of the Butterfly
picture The Man From Montana"
which comes to the Lincoln theater
tonight seems such a typical west
erner on the screen, that it is hard
TO realize that he was born on
Staten Island, y. Y.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
vows NOT TO SHAVE.

International News Service.
CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-THE impend-
ing increase OF barber prices in
Chicago has no terrors for Fred
Zohnle. He has registered a vow
10 leave his chin unshaved until
the kaiser is shot
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
WuL MEET TONIGHT.

The Good VIII circle Of The First
Christian church will meet with
Mrs. q. w Titus. Lincoln way T..
tonight Special Red Cross work
will be AIKEN up, Miss Nina Snls.
chairman OF the committee requests
that all members attend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

Charles Geishirt, a well known
resident of Niles, So years old, drop
ped dead of heart disease today
while at work at the Niles Steel
Tank factory. He was found in an
unconscious condition beside his
bench by workmen with whom he
had engaged in conversation a few
minutes prior to his being stricken.
He is survived by a widow and one
child, the latter being a son, Oliver
Geishirt Of South Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
FRENCH DEPUTIES ARE
TALKING WAR AIMS
international News Service :

InteTnatlOnaI News SerVlce.
PARIS, Jan. 11.-An important
session OF the chamber of deputies
was held today for a discussion of
war aims.
Before the meeting opened it was
stated that Foreign Minister Pinch
on probably would make a state
ment on French terms similar to
the addresses of Pres't Wilson and
Premier Lloyd George.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
ONE DELIVERY A Day

Commencing Monday. we VIII
make only one delivery a day. We
viii make three deliveries a week
To the outlying districts OF the city.
y. J. LOWMAN. Grocer.
-Advt.-1t
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

Special prices on Boston rubbers.
Women's s. cent rubbers. 80 cents.
Mems SI.10 rubbers, 50 cents. at
Wineys -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

Mrs. A. Thornton left today for
Lamesa, Calf, in response 10 a
telegram that her son. Chauncey,
who recently went west for his
health, is very i'll.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
Il CONVALESCING

Mrs. &. 4. Ostrom. Homewood av..
who has been i'll for several DAYS. is
convalescing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
NAN SCHOOL DEFEATED.

Main school defeated Bingham
Wednesday night in basketball by
the score of IL 10 8. Wambach
starred for the Bingham players
and Weisweaver for the Main, max
ing eight points
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
MOOSE DANCE

Every saturday night Ray Fish
er. instructor. ADV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

Deposits made at the First
Trust q Savings Co. before Jan L
viii draw interest from Jan. l at
four percent. In same building
and under same management as
First National Bank. Adv. 7t2
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

WOmen'S Plush Goats 2OtC on.
Misses and Children's Coats one
Fourth Off.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
SEC'Y BAKER GIVES
FACTS TO SENATORS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNE1
Hitchcock Criticises.

how to use them until they get
there"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
BOWLING SCORES

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Ripley County democrat., 1918-09-20

I II was wise and patriotic old col
ored American who refused 70 sell his
500 Liberty Bond for $50. because be
would not give up The United States
promise (his bond) 70 pay him 500
With interest for the United States
promise (currency) to pay him $s6,
and who refused to sell the same bond
for S1o2 because. he said. that the
s1O2 must be counterfeit or else the
vould.be purchaser would moi b VII
ling 10 give it for only sioo. It % safe
10 say that there are no gold bricks o.
wildcat securities among that Amsrt
Ripley County democrat., 1918-09-20
Death From Accident

Le~is Ragste. "a old and well known
citizen of the Pratt neighborhood 10
Current River township. mel with an
accident last Saturday morning that re-
snlted in his death He and i neigh
hor, Ben Carroll, Esrs coming 10 town.
being accompanied BY daughter of
Mr.. Fugate, and another yonng lady,
Miss Fugate coming to toHn for the
purpose Of going to 81. Louis to visit q
sister. AZ they had but one spring
ssat the young laiies we're given that
and the man stood up in the wagon
until they wsrs to get to Carroll's place
where they would get another seat.
When the team, Of mules. started and
had jastfairly got to moving, the break
beam Of the wagon struck stump and
the sudden jolt and stop OF the wagon
threw both men out, Carroll falling to
one side on his head and shoulder, and
Fugate falling on the double trees and
then to the ground into depression
that doubled him over on his knees.
Before the team could be stopped they
had pulled the break beam over the
stump and The front wheel Of the wagon
had passed oyar Mr.. Fugate's hack a
little above the middle and broke It,.
Hervas carried 70 the house and medi-
cal assistance called, but from his con.
dilion not much hope was held out TO
the family or friends. and he lived until
10 o'clock Sunday morning.
The funerel was held Monday after
noon, Revs. D X. Foster and Daniel
Sharp oiiiciating. and was largely at
tended, as hs was well and fasorably
known in the nsighborhood, and was a
good friend and neighbor TO all. He
was brother to Charles Fugate of
this place. who was with him when he
died. The other members OF the fam
iIy, except ons daughter, Mrs. Derry
OF Wyoming, we're present, the De
ceased leaving widow, two sons and
two daughters.
Ripley County democrat., 1918-09-20
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
W. @. Reddin. Plaintiff.

W. G. Reddin. Plaintiff.
w.
Louis Linke, Mrs. l., F. Aufderheide
and Ben Bingham, Defendants.
The State Of Missouri TO the above
ma med defendants; Greeting:
.vyOU are hereby notified that an ac-
" tion has been commenced against
! YOU in the Circuit Court OF the
County oil Ripley and State OF Missouri
uffectjng the title 10 the following de-
scribed land, situated In the County oi
Ripley and State OF Missouri, to-wit;
The southwest quarter OF the south
east quarter, ind the southeast quarter
OF the southwest quarter, OF Section
Twelve, Township Twenty Range
One, east, In Ripley County, Missouri
Winch said action is returnable on
the frat day OF the next term of said
Court. to be held at the court house in
the City Of Doniphan, In the County
and State aforesaid, ON
MONDAY, iith day Of NOVEMBER,
1918, when and where you may appear
and answer or otherwise defend such
action. Otherwise, PLAINTIFF petition
will be taken an confessed and judG-
ment rendered accordingly.
A true copy from the record.
-, WITNESS my hand and Saal
SEAL this, the 9th day OF Sep
t~-l tembsf, 1918
CHAs. O. BOOKER,
Clerk Circuit Court.
Domphan. Mo-, Sept. 8 -45-5.
Ripley County democrat., 1918-09-20
Y. w. =. A. Work

Mics Jobelle Holcomb, who has been
appointed director for Missouri Of the
w. Y. C. A. War Work COUNSEL, has
opened headquarters in ST. Louis, from
which she will direct the carrying on in
the state OF all war activities which the
Y. W. G. A. has undertaken TO assist
In the winning Of the war.
Miss Holcomh, who Is q wsll known
Missouri educator, is at present ins.ruc-
tor Of English at the University Of Ar
Ikausxs. She has been giveas asthree
months inrlough by that institution to
enable her to take up her new duties In
Missouri Previous to,going to the Ar
Aansas University, Miss Holcomb was a
member Of the faculty Of Kirksville
Normal School.
AS War Work Director Tor Missouri,
Miss Holcombe's duties will include the
complete organization for war service
Of the Y w. c A. iu this state. She
plane TO divide the state into q dis
lrIcts, each presided over by district
vice chairman who will be held ac-
countable for the proper carrying on OF
sfi .irs in her district.
The war work activities Of the Amer
lean Y. w. @. A.. rs at present consti-
tuted, consist mainly IN the establish
ment and maintenance Of Hostess
Houses at the various camps and can
tonments, where soldiers may meet
wives, mothers. relatives and friends in
social Intercourse in congenial and
homslike surroundings, and 10 provid-
ing permanent headquarters and social
oentsra In industrial districts and Wal
material factories all over the world
where the social, physical and moral
welfare OF women workers will be
looked after by skilled and experienced
Wv. O. A. social workers,
Ripley County democrat., 1918-09-20


they fight to establish the supreme
principle that mankind shall be free
and tn I liberty and justice shall be
triumphant throughout the world.
II Autocracy should win In this
titanic struggle for human rights. all
our accomplishments Of the past
would be- swept away and tyranny and
oppression would be rampant through
out the world. Should that come true.
no class would suffer as much 40 the
men and women OF labor. and II will
come true II we fail to support our
Government In the present crisis.
A government can be no stronger
than the people living under 1t make
1t. and II We fail to respond to our
Governments appeal for help our war
policy must collapse and our country
men "over there" must fail. and In
that event It 10 inevitable that the
forces OF autocracy shall be triumph
ant over the forces Of democracy.
Thus II is that every working man and
working woman In America should
buy Liberty Bonds.
Money invested in Liberty Bonds Is
90 safe as our Government itself. The
Illinois district Of the United Mine
Workers Of America has purchased
$780, 900 worth OF the first, second and
third issues Of bonds out of district
| funds and we propose to buy 100000
worth Of the fourth issue. Our various
local unions have made purchases az
gregating millions and ! am certain
they will buy bountifully Of. the fourth
issue. The rate Of interest paid on
such; investment is fair. However. the
paramount reason why we ahould buy
Liberty Bonds n becauss the fate OF
the world fs In the balance, the free
dom and happiness of humanity Is at
stake. and the sale Of Liberty Bonds
IL one of the mediums through which
our Government must raise the money
to feed and equip and to care for our
sons and brothers, our relatives and
associatss, our countrymen-"the boys
over there"--while they fight TO crush
autocracy and to implant in fts stead
liberty and justice for all the peoples
Of all the nations Of the world.
Ripley County democrat., 1918-09-20
Gable Spreading

At the home OF Mr. and ara. r. G.
Barrett, On Sunday afternoon Last, our
postmaster. Roy Gable, and Miss
NolA spradling we're united in marie
~ by Rev. ], W. Worspop. pastor Of
ths M. q. Church Of this CITY,
NJ Cable. previous 70 being ap-
polnted postmaster as auccessor 70 w.
9. Murray. had been connected with
ths onsce for the past i've or six years.
and for most Of that time mad been
chief clerk. Some months ago Miss
Spradiing was given position In the
oiiice, and made very pleasant aud
satisfactory addition 70 the force, as
,shs was always kindly and agreeable 70
the patrons. Mr.. Gable is mighty
ons young man, and bic large Circle q
friends in this community hare ouly
no beet Wishes Ter him and his bride IN
lhsir issnrs life,