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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
YOUNG COUPLE
ELOPE AND WED
Return For Parental Forgive
ness Tuesday Evening.
On Honeymoon.

Jasper Pierce Cravens and Miss
Ruth Chriest, both Is years old,
stole a march on their relatives and
friends by clipping TO St. Joseph,
Mich, where they were married by
a justice of peace Tuesday afternoon
at . o'clock. The couple was ac-
companied by Earl Pinkerton of
Osceola, and Miss Flora White of
South Bend who acted as their at
tendants
The newly married couple return
ed TO Mlshawaka Tuesday evening.
and went 10 Eagle Point where they
VIII spend their honeymoon.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
W. +. Taylor of Misnawaka and has
been employed as telephone opera =
tor at the Bell telephone office. The
groom is the only son Of Mrs. San.
ford Cravens of Osceola. His father.
DR.. Cravens, died about a year ago.
A reception will be given in hon
or of the couple at the home of
Mrs. Cravens Sunday evening. They
will reside in Osceola.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
w. S. S. CAMPAIGN is
NOW IN FULL SWING

The committee Of local workers IN
the War Savings stamp campaign
met with the city chairman, Fred y.
Smith in the First National bank
chambers Wednesday morning. Al
though the cards have not as yet be-
gun 10 come in 20 any extent. figures
turned in by some OF the factories
would indicate that Mishawaka will
make splendid showing. Definite
results will not be available before
Friday. Notices sent out by the
postoffice indicate that every one is
expected 10 attend the meetings be-
ing arranged IN different parts OF the
city. The local committee. however.
is going 10 consider pledge cards
turned in as proxies. Those who de-
liver these cards TO the solicitors
need not attend the meetings unless
they wish TO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
u. S. AND GERMANS TO
CONFER ON EXCHANGE
OF PRISONERS AUG. 8

WASHINGTON. June 26.-The
state department Tuesday requested
representatives of the German
government to meet with represent
atives of this government at Berns,
Switzerland, on August 3, TO arrange
a program for the maintenance, ex-
change and treatment of prisoners
of war.
The Swiss government has con-
scented to allow the internment
within her boundaries of United
States and German prisoners of
war, who may be found eligible for
internment in a neutral country, it
was announced by the state depart
ment Tuesday afternoon. The
eligibility would be determined by
a commission Of neutrals, which
would be given complete access TO
the prison camps of both belliger-
ents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
LAMAR MAGGERT
SERIOUSLY HURT
Eight-year-oId Boy in Serious
Condition As Result OF Be-
ing Struck by Auto.

Lamar, the eight year old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Maggart, 1O1
Z Ninth St, is in a most serious
condition at St. Joseph's hospital as
the result OF injuries sustained when
he was struck by a roadster belong
ing 10 the Armour and CO. Of South
Bend Wednesday morning about
1880 o'clock. The extent Of his in
juries can not be ascertained but il
is thought ne is internally injured
and his recovery is doubtful.
Lamar had jumped on the Schroe-
der ice wagon. which was standing
at the corner of Main and 10th SITS,
and had just stepped off when he
was struck by the roadster. The
child was picked up unconscious and
the driver of the roadster accom-
panied by the boys grandmother,
Mrs. James Maggert, III L. Tenth
st. took him TO the hospital.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
OLD RESIDENT DIES.

Mrs. Louise Hendricks, $50 W.
Fourth St, died at the st. Joseph
hospital Wednesday morning of
complications. She had been i'll
three days. She was born in Bel
GUM April s. 1s49. and was 50 years
old. She has been a resident of
Mishawaka for Is years. coming
here from Toledo, o.
Mrs. Hendricks married Frederick
Hendricks, who survives, 35 years
ago in Belgium. Two daughters.
Mrs. John TolIens. and Miss Lena
Hendricks, two sons, John of Mish-
awake. and Frank, of Fort Thorn
as, Ky; one sister. Mrs. c. Cartere,
of Bay City, Mich, and five grand
children also survive. Funeral ar
rangements have not yet been COM
pleted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
DELAWARE COUNTY WILL
BUY u. S. CERTIFICATES

MUNCIE, Ind, June 26-The
Delaware County Bankers associa -
ton Tuesday pledged itself 70 take
its full 100 per cent OF the entire
nine issues of United States treas
ury certificates TO be issued by the
government until the floating OF the
fourth liberty loan. This means
that Delaware county banks will
take up $3.50. 900 worth of certii-
Gates every two weeks, a record
which l. L. Campbell. district or
ganizer Of Indianapolis. SAYS i not
equalled by any other county in the
United States.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
RECEIVE CLASS
INTO ALUMNI
Reception rendered ST. 10
Seph's School Graduates
Dedicate Service Flag.

The 81 Joseph Alumni reception
rendered 20 the graduating class
az is last evening proved 10 be
one OF The most enjoyable affairs
ever held al the ST. Joseph's hall.
one or the features OF the evening
was the presentation and dedication
OF a service flag with three stars,
representing Ahois Goeller and louis
Schroeder. who are in the army. and
Harold Tremel IN the navy The
flag was donated by the BOYS OF the
association. Instead OF the usual
banquet only light refreshments
were served. which was i'm compli-
ance with Mr.. HoovePs food regula-
tons. the money which would
have been expended for this lunch
con was invested in the purchase Of
War savings samps in the name Of
the organization.
One Of the features Of the pro-
gram presented was a playlet by the
Greenville Debating society, should
Women Vote2" The other numbers
were '-rhe Value OF a Catholic COM
meTcial Education" Fred HUNS,
president: history OF the association
Lawrence Weber; presentation Of
the service flag Miss Frances
Schmitt. An Hour of Horrors. q"
recitation. Lawrence Weber; The
star Spangled Banner" ensemble
Music and contests were enjoyed.
Rev Dean L. A MoenCh acted as
the toastn1aster during refresh
ments.
a short business. session was held
during which the constitution was
revised
Membership Now 76.
The class Of 10 received last even
ing makes the membership OF the
association 70. 1t was ORGANIZED in
1913. Those taken into the society
last evening were. Augusta Tremel.
Geneva LOllman. Johanna Gum.
Eva Zimmerman. Margaret Land
graz. Marie Swain. Bertha Ferrettie.
Marie KOeppen, Bernard Bickel
Hildegarde Van DeWaAs. Herbert
Nanderbo@ch. Esenora Leyes. Cyriel
Busschaert. Margaret Gushing and
August Weber.
The committee in charge Of the
anair was: Miss Margaret Leyes.
chairman: Say BickeI Fred HUNS
Francis SchnelADach. Marguerite
TremeI. Virginia Radomski. Frank
zimmerman. Maurice Yenn, Hide
bert Clauss and Bernard Richards.
entertainment: Miss Josephine Goel-
Ter chairman: KasirGer Grzesk,
Frances Schmitt. Lena Mayerhoefer,
Catherine Kraus. L0Jis Myers,
Charlotte Becher, refreshments;
Fred HUNS. chairman, Helen Web
er. Bernadette Buchheit. Leona
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
HOME GROVE NO. 10
TAKES IN LARGE CLASS

Home grove No. 10, Woodmen
circle initiated a class of 10 Tues
day evening at the hall This brings
the membership Of the lodge up TO
ga. All OF these are beneficial
members.
the members Of the organization on
Thrift stamps. The matter of buy
ing stamps was taken under con-
sideration. drill was given by
the Home Grove drill team in fun
uniform. The next meeting will be
held Tuesday. July 9. A large class
will be initiated at this time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
DIES WEDNESDAY MORNING.

Mrs. Lou Shine, los w. First st,
died Of complications at st. Joseph's
hospital Wednesday morning. She
brothers and five sisters survive her.
She was born in Ligonier, Ind, Nov.
%, 1854, being 64 years old. She
has been a resident of Mishawaka
for 2 years. She was a member of
the Methodist church.
a short service will be held at the
Finch & Sprague chapel at 1880
Friday morning. Rev DR.. b. F.
Parker Will officiate. The funeral
will take place at Ligonier Friday
afternoon at the Methodist Episco-
pal church. Burial will be in the
city cemetery there
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
TO ACCOMMODATES EMPLOYEES

For the convenience o" its large
mum Der Of employees who wish TO
register for the fall elections the
Mishawaka Wooden Mfg. Co. has
made arrangements by which the
work can be facilitated by having
its men register at the employment
once OF the factory. This they will
be enabled 10 do on the afternoons
OF Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
days of every week. No one will be
allowed 10 vote in the fall election
who has failed to register.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
NATIONAL CHAIRMAN
TALKS OF PATRIOTISM

PORTLAND. NE, June 26.-Wrl
II. Hays Of indianapolis. chairman
OF the republican national commit
tee. conferred with party leaders
Tuesday and delivered an address
at a conference here attended by
members OF The state and county
committees n have been from
coast 10 coast and thank God there
is no seosrapay in our patriotism
Alr. HAYS said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
AT THE LINCOLN TODAY.

The manner in which Cardinal
MERCER, the famous lighting prelate
Of the Belgian church. held back
the German hordes when they
sought TO injure his ward, Llama de
Merode. and TO jespOil his cathe-
draI, is thrillinsly told in The Cross
Bearer" TO be seen at the Lincoln
theater today. Big scenes are the
rule in this picture and many won
derful scenic effects have been
filmed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
RIVER PARK

MIS- - =. Ouudlntus sixteenth
81, entertained at a six o'clock din
ner Tuesday evening in honor OF Mr..
and Mrs. Surples, OF Knox. Ind.
other guests were Mr.. and Mrs. A.
e. Reg and Mr.. and Mrs. Spicer, OF
Mishawaka
A party of 20 young people
enjoyed a picnic at Pottawatomie
park Tuesday evening A weiner
roast supper was a feature.
Mrs. c. Z. Bassett entertained
company of friends at tea Tuesday.
The centerpiece was basket OF
garden flowers The afternoon was
spent knitting. Victrola, piano and
violin selections were rendered dur
mug the evening.
MIR. and Mrs c. G.. Williams,
northeast of here, entertained with
a dinner OF IL covers Tuesday eve
ming in honor of the latter's sister,
Mrs. Harry Manard, who will leave
Saturday for Louisville. Ky. TO join
her husband, who is employed
there
Miss Marion Gleason was hostess
TO the Merry Workers. After the
business session the evening was
spent socially with music, games
and contests.
Cottage prayer meeting was held
Tuesday evening at the home of Mr.
and Mrs W. T. Vanderferd, Six
teenth st.
The Bible Students met last night
al the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w
Denyes, :. Sixth st.
A special meeting of the River
Park Independent club will be held
Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
Charles Ham, s. Sixteenth ST.
The Spicer family reunion will be
held at Battell park, Mishawaka.
Sunday
The Durbel family reunion will be
held at Eagle lake. Edwardsburg.
Mich, July I.
The Dec Date Sunday school
class will hold their annual picnic
at Hudson lake Saturday. The
party will take the one o'clock car
at South Bend.
The Park family reunion will be
held Saturday at Eagle lake, Ed
harrisburg, Mich.
Miss Emma Hull is visiting
friends at harlotte, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Z. Winters, OF
Fort Wayne, Ind. will arrive here
tomorrow for brief visit with Mr..
and Mrs Shipland They will spend
the summer at Diamond lake.
The Misses Irene and Henrietta
Fisher are spending their vacation
with Mrs. Elmer Kelly, 622 n.
Ninth ST
Mr.. and Mrs. Omer Bosworth and
sons, Lloyd and Floyd, have return
ed to their homes at Dutch Island
after a visit with Mrs. Bosworth's
mother. Mrs. A. r. Locker, y.
Eighth St
Mr. and Mrs. Grin DeLong have
returned from n weeks outing at
Pleasant lake. Edwardsburg. Mich.
Miss Helen Lightner and brother,
Robert, are spending the week with
relatives at Walkerton. Ind.
F. L. Williams has gone to Chi
cago on a ten days business trip.
Mr. and Mrs B. C. Kimbel have
returned to Chicago after a visit
with Mrs. Lucinda Kimble, 1903 S.
Eighth St
John Householder is i'll at his
home on y. Ninth ST
Chester Long. Elkhart. is a guest
OF Mr. and Mrs Ray Bryce, y. Ninth
ST. Mr.. Long will leave this week
for the training camp at Columbus,
o.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. r. Wegner. who
have been visiting at Toledo the past
two weeks, will return tomorrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
KENTUCKIAN AND WIFE
KILLED BY TRAIN

STMFORD. Ky. June 26.-Jesse
Ledford and his wife were killed at
a railroad crossing near here Tues
day when their automobile was
struck by a Louisville and Nash
Vile train. Their son. on his way
70 an army camp. and a daughter,
we're injured.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
STATE MINE INSPECTOR
TO ENTER BUSINESS

INDIANAPOLIS Ind. June e.
Announcement was made Tuesday
Of the resignation Of Michael Scol-
lard OF Brazil as chief mining in-
spector for the Indiana industrial
board. Scollard held this position
for years and resigned. it is under.
stood, TO take up the manaEemeut
OF coal enterprise. His successor
mas not yet been named.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
TRI KAPPAs MEET.

The regular meeting of the Tri
Kappa sorority was held Tuesday
evening at the home Of Miss Lyn-
dali Marteling, 31l n. Main st. The
evening was spent in Red Cross
work. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Miss lillian
Fuller OF south of the city, July Q.
II will be in the form of a picnic
supper
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
BAPTIST :. :. MEETING.

A meeting Of the First Baptist
church sunday school was held
Tuesday evening for the purpose of
nominating the officers 10 be voted
on sunday by the classes. J. p.
Cross. superintendent of the Sun
cay school. presided. A meeting OF
the church to confirm the election
Of the trustees selected last week
will be held Thursday evening.
July IL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
SINGLE LIGHTS FoR BRIDGE.

The cluster lights on the Logan
St, bridge are being replaced by
large single lights, which give the
same amount of light hut are less
expensive. The lighting cost and
upkeep of the present system is
considerable and a good deal OF
trouble has been caused lately by
boys throwing stones and breaking
the largest frosted globes and bulbs.
Several of these lads have been
warned by the police but they still
continue their vandalism. The new
system will be the same as the one
used on Main st. bridge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
BUILDING PERMITS.

A. r. Dibble took out a building
permit for William Conner for an
addition on his property at 1922 y.
Main ST. costing 800.
Vincent Drummer took out a per-
NIT for William McInerny 10 build
a dwelling house on lot -, Z. Tenth
st, to cost $1,175.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES II OGUEsTs.

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Z. Tweiler,
OF Grand Rapids. Mich, were the
guests of honor at a dinner party
given at the home Of Mrs. Fannie
De Weerdt. s. Union ST. Wednesday.
Covers were laid for Is.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
MARINE CORPS

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. June 26.-Fiftv
casualties in the marine corps at
tached 20 the American expedition
airy forces were announced today AZ
marine corps headquarters divided
as follows:
Forty-six killed in action. two died
from wounds received in action and
two were severely wounded in act
ion.
The report summarizes the marine
corps casualties 70 date as follows.
Officers killed Is; wounded %; en-
listed men. killed 32S. wounded 74o.
in hands OF the enemy and missing
%.
The marine corps casualties were
as follows.
KILLED IN ACTION.
SERGEANTS
Edmund T. Madsen Copenhagen. Den
mark
Arthur J. Rindeau. Webster Mass
Willard T. Hensiey. Morristown. Ind.
Daniel A. sullivan. Lowell Mass.
CORPOBATsS
John Il. Csnheld Cedar Grove. y. !.
Ralph y. CLANCY. Oakland. Iowa
Marion NJ Collier Houston. Texas
Ben Cone Detroit. Mich
Frank +. Doris. Douglassville. Ga.
William C. Ferris. New Bait.m ~,
Mich.
Albert NJ Hargrove. Eastman. Ga
Simon Hellmau New Orleans
Edwin J. Larsen. Mani>tee. Mich.
Walter Earl lucas Sb&dFside Ohio
Raymond PeLington. Montreal Cana
Charles u. LOGGER Glasford. IT.
PRTNATES
Andrew X Arson. West Brownsville,
Pa
Attic bennett. Clinton. H.
Fred l.. Cooper. tassopuIis. Mich
France D. Dennis. Burbank Ohio.
Arthur Fau5le. Cuyabosa Falls,
Wiley IL Fore. Brook Haven. Miss.
Maurice T.. Frock HagerstoWn. ma
Verne W Gardner Washington. T. a..
Allen II. Howe, Marlboro. Mass.
Wesley A Hoyt Chester - y
Laurence q. Jensen. Houston. Texas
Clarence a. Larson. LemOnt III.
Frank J. Lynch. Napa. Cal
Charles s. Meiinnis. Rochester. y Y.
Frank r. McNally. Brunswick Md
Walker W. Martin, Marion, =. G.
Leroy : Mead. Mt. kiskO y Y
| George Z. Michael, Dalmatia. Pa.
Louis Gomerring. GraySville. %.
Leslie Charles Ruhnke, Chicago
John Ernest Saunders. st Louis.
/ william IT. Saylor. Newport ps
Bernard a Schewebeke, Grand Rapids,
/ Wis
Max Z. seal 1873 Isabella ave. Ciu-
/ cinneti. Ohio.
James Y. Simpson Jr. Kansas City
/ No.
! Roy II. simpson. Philadelphia.
/ Walter +. Swanson. 81 Louis. Mo
/ Edwin J. Nenn Detroit Mich
] Clyde q. VOORHEES,. Midlothian. Texas.
/ Ivan G. walker. Rockford. Iowa.
/ DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN
/ ACTION.
] SERGEANT
/ George *. DOan pattiSon, Miss
/ PRIVATE
! Ezra r Craze Dixie. W Va.
] WOUNDED SEVERELY IN ACTION.
! GRUMPETER
/ Andrew Noder. Pittsburgh Pa
PRIVATE
Robert 4. Davis. 3G16 Evanston ave-.
! Cincinnati. o.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
ENTERTAIN FOR SOLDIER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alphone De Vlieger,
92S Z. Fifth ST, entertained at 6
o'clock dinner Tuesday evening in
honor of Cpl. Henry De Wulf, 616th
aero squadron, stationed at Middle
ton. Pa. Covers were laid for egiht.
The decorations were National col
ors.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
ARMY FIREMAN NOW.

The fireman At the central sta
ton received a letter from Arthur
+. Leidecker, VINO was former
fireman here, that he is now on the
hook and ladder brigade at Camp
Mcclellan. He enlisted some time
ago
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
LOYAL WOMEN MEET

The Loyal Women's class of the
First Christian church met Tuesday
evening at the home of Mrs. Fred
Gardner 1917 y. Sarah st. The
regular business was transacted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
AME RICAN BOYS
DON I BACK Up
Must Advance or Stand Still
Local Sergeant Writes
to a Friend.

Sergt. Corwin B. Hartwick. COM
pany B, 1st engineers, in service in
France since last August. has writ
ten an interesting letter 20 l.. j.
Casbon in which ne tells Of meeting
Rev. G. w. Titus. pastor of the
First Christian church Of Misha-
waka. The latter, the writer says,
is doing wonderful work at hos
pltal not far from where Hartwick' 5
company is stationed. Mr.. Titus eX-
poets 10 return 10 this Country early
in september.
Continuing. the letter says: Il
suppose the people OF Mishawaka
are observing Memorial day in a
more sincere way than they have
for a long time. | would like to be
there just for a day This is the
saddest day our company has had
since we've been in the game. one
OF our finest boys, the best liked lad
in the company was killed today
and is being buried not far from
here. OF all our losses the company
feels this one more than any other.
Almost the-eRtiFe- company are over
there now attendins the funeral.
My duties in camp prevented me
from going. but my soul went and
can say that this Memorial day
is one I'll never forget.
Getting Everything In Game.
Fritz is giving DIR boys every
thing known in the var game, all
varieties. sizes and shapes. but has
been unable 10 break through. our
boys have been taught nothing but
advance or stand fast. They simply
don't know what it means to back
up.
It's just as nard for Us 10 judge
how long this war will last as il is
for you. Both sides are strong.
They have all the men needed-all
the ammunition, cannon and food.
There you are. Unless something
unexpected turns up (and il GER
tainly will) it may last for years
We have the worst enemy and the
best prepared enemy in the world,
and our men realize it. l think the
people of the states are also begin
ming 10 realize it, too"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
AR TENmLE TODAY.

caro- Holloway performs a new
stunt in the thirteenth episode or
Vengeance and the Woman" which
is showing at the Temple thester
today. She is carried over the brink
OF a waterfall into whirlpool. an
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
RETURNS TO CAMP.

Corp Henry DeWulf. OF the SIS
Aero squadron. has returned to Mid
dIeton. Pa, after spending a fur
Tough with relatives and friends in
Mishawaka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
ENTERTAINs FOR son.

Mrs William Beaden. F. Third st.
entertained az a y O'Clock family
dinner Wednesday in honor OF her
son Georges 10Th birthday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
VISIT IN KENTUCKY.

The Misses Louise Peterson and
Esther Klaer have returned from a
several weeks visit at Louisville. St
Mary's. KY, and Chicago
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
EASTERN STAR MEMORIAL.

a memorial meeting of the East
ern Star was held Tuesday even
ing in the lodge rooms and a pro-
gram was given. The Rev. L. G.
Rogers delivered the memorial SER
mon. The meeting was largely at
tended.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26
SCHOOL BOARD MEET.

A meeting of the school board
was held Tuesday evening at the
high school The coal situation was
discussed and plans made for next
winters coal supply for the public
school buildings. No definite plan
was reached by the board. The
question will be taken up again
soon.
DR.. ,Iakielski. ostepath, 126 W.
Second st. Adv. 1tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26

which she is tossed about for a
while and then swept on down
through a set OF rapids which
would test the skill of an expert
canoeist. Many other thrilling
scenes taken along the Kern river
in California are shown
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26

Bauerlein. Lena Knoblock. Bernard
Richard. Edward Scheibelhut and
Amandus Vanderbosch. decorations.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31
JACKSON COUNTY'S QUOTA
FOR UNITED WAR WORK
CAMPAIGN $500.

Jackson county's minimum
quota in the United War Work
Campaign, November IL to Is,
was placed at $500, by the
Middle Tennessee divisional con-
ference, in session at Nashville
last Thursday. The total quota
for Tennessee is $l,615,OO0, and
the Middle Tennessee counties
are expected to get over the top
with minimum of $575, 600 of
this amount,
Davidson county's quota of
1886, 600 is the largest of any
county in Middle Tennessee,
while Van Buren county's quota
of 81, 900 is the lowest. David
sons population is 149, 478, while
Van Buren's is given at 2,794.
DR.. John L. Weber delivered
the principal address at the di-
visional conference, held in the
State Capitol, and detailed the
purpose of this first united well
fare effort by a combination of
the seven big organizations
Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion, Young Women's Christian
Association, Jewish Welfare
Board, Salvation Army, Ameri-
can Library Association, Nation
al Catholic War Council and the
War Camp Community Service,
embracing every creed and de-
nomination in a big, broad effort
to serve the American fighting
mon.
Enthusiasm and harmony
reigned at the Middle Tennessee
conference when the patriotic
spirit of the united drive was
demonstrated in a series of con-
ference throughout the day.
Intense organization now will
be pushed in this county with
the enlisting of every man,
woman and child in the great
movement to help the nations
soldiers and sailors.