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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-02
FIRE LOSSES SMALL
DURING YEAR 1917
IN CITY WATERFOWL

The year just closed was remark
ably free from disastrous fires accord
ing to Fire Chief John Chaser In fact,
during the last half of the year 1917
there were but few blazes and these
of little consequence. During the
year, however, the equipment of the
fire department was greatly improved
by the addition of a motor truck,
which is on it's way to a fire promptly
after the reception of the fire alarm.
This is great Improvement over the
horse drawn hose wagons and re-
duces considerably the chances of
fire gaining Roadway.
The Watertown fire department has
been reduced in membership, the total
now being twenty-one. 1t is claimed
that the reduction has added to the eff
ficiency and the well earned reputa-
ton of the past seems assured in the
futur e, although but a volunteer Or
ganization.
During the year there were seven
false fire alarms and six still alarms,
and three Of the fire calls were to ex-
tinguish a blaze on railroad property.
There were but eleven fires during
the year as follows:
JAN &c NJ & st. P box car
Jan. 16-Muller house.
April 6-Berg's barn.
ArpiI 22-Killian house.
April 24-McDonald house
May 15-Immanuel church.
July Tool house, G. NJ & ST. P Ry.
July 1S-Zoelle house, North Second
street
Aug. 15-Kuhn's grocery.
Sept. 4-Gilbert's house.
Dec. &C M. & st. P box car.
The Police Record.
The record of the police department
for the past year shows total of 119
arrests, of which 3S were sent to Jail.
The police answered 152 phone calls
and found a. doors unlocked in the
business district at night. The dodgers
enumerated were mostly credited to
the winter months of a year ago, as
tramps have been scarce in this Sec
ton the past six months. Following
is the record
Arrests during 119
LOdgerS 634
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-02
MEETINGS
Tonight.

Tonight.
Brewers Union.
Ladies Society Emmanuel Church.
Thursday.
Police and Fire Commission.
Watertown Lodge No. 40, F. A. M
City Band.
knights of Columbus.
Building Trades Council
Ladies Aid Society St. Marks
Church
Ladies Aid Society Moraviar
Church
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-02
Advertised Letters.

Advertised Letters.
Block, Miss Meta
Crane & Ordway Co.
Johnson, John j.
Hampshroer, Miss Cathy
King, Miss Ruth
Lee, Mrs. B. E.
Mackay, A.
Quinn, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wiley, G. w.
j. w. Moore, P. M.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-02
J. G.. Draeger
Contractor
PHONE NO. SILL

We Take Care of Everything in the
Electrical Line-Repair all Kinds of
Electric Apparatus-Old and New
House Wiring-Prompt Service Ever.
Office-11e N. THIRD Watertown
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-02
SEND TOBACCO KIT
TO SOJER IN FRANCE

1t takes only 25 cents to send kit
and receive an acknowledgment of
the same. Send or leave a quarter at
the Watertown News office and it will
be taken care of for you.
Tobacco in the army is like water
at spring. 1t doesn't amount to
much when everyone has it, but there
isn't a place in the world where the
old adage-"you1l never miss the wa
ter till the we'll runs dry"-stands
out in such ugly relief, as in a mill
tary company shy of tobacco.
You may argue that smoking is a
bad habit, and that nicotine is dead
ly narcotic, but the fellows lover
there" want and need tobacco
The question up to you is whether
you are going to send it to them or
hand them tracts dealing with per-
nicious habit.
If a man is in a trench for you and
wants smoke, are you willing he
should have it?
American tobacco is scarce in
duCS. nat 10 WHY l1C luuu - UCluS
collected. Do your bit now. The price
you pay can't go wrong.
Enclosed
packages of tobacco for
American fighting men i'm France.
l understand thats each dollar buys
four packages, each with a retail val
lie of As cents, and that in each of my
packages will be placed a postcard,
addressed to me, on which my un-
known friend, the soldier, will agree
to send me a message of thanks.
Name -----------
Address
City
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-02

ing final account.
Charles Barwig, deceased; hearing
to correct records
Eugene Reible, deceased; hearing
proof of will
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-02
BOWLING

The Interurban Bullets will roll the
Cubs at the Kennel alleys tonight,
and the Irish BARRIERS will meet the
J. Bayers Thursday evening.
In match game at the West Side
alleys Tuesday afternoon Hero and
Oestreicher defeated F. J. and F. c.
MaerZke.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-02

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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-02

A New Years party enjoyed bowling
at the West Side alleys Tuesday even
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The Hero All Stars lost two games
to the Baumann Handy Kids at the
West Side alleys News Years eve:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-24
Notre Dame News

The regular meeting of the con-
ference of the Holy Cross priests
was held Thursday morning in the
reading room of the Holy Cross
seminary. At the meeting the new
codeX of canon law was brought up
for discussion. A paper on the new
laws relation 10 the religious was
read by the Rev. William r. Con-
nOrs, G. s. c. OF the Notre Dame
novitiate. and the Rev. Thomas Irv-
ing G. 5. G.. rector Of the Holy
Cross seminary. The Rev. j..
Scheirer. c. <. c., and the Rev. P.
Carroll. c. S. c., read papers on
the laws relation TO pastors and the
administration of the sacraments.
The Very Rev. Dr. MOrrissey c.
S. c., provincial of the Holy Cross
congregation, presided at the meet
ing. All the Notre Dame priests and
those from South Bend Of the con-
gregation attended the meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-24
MAY ENLIST AND
co To COLLEGE
United States Government
Offers Opportunity for the
Undecided.

Many a 1913 high school graduate
is debating with himself this year:
Shall l so to college, or shall l en-
list at once for military service?
The war department has just
made it possible to do both. 1t says,
in effect. 10 the ambitious young
American: you serve your coun-
try by going TO college. To make
sure that you do not lose thereby
the opportunity of serving your
country in a direct military capaci-
~, you Will be asked TO join the
special L. 5. army college training
units that are TO be formed. You
will be liable for service at a mo-
ment's notice. but because you are
worth more TO the nation with your
college training than without it.
you will be expected to stay in col
lege until called by the govern
ment."
The war departments announce
ment provides that beginning with
September. 1918, military instruc-
ton, under officers and non-com-
missioned officers of the army, will
be provided in every institution of
college grade enrolling for the in
struction 100 or more able bodied
students over the age of Is. The
necessary military equipment will
be provided by the government
There will be created a military
training unit in each institution En-
lstment will be purely voluntary.
but all students over the age Of is
will be encouraged to enlist The
enlistment will constitute the stu
dent a member Of the army of the
United States, liable to active duty
at the call of the president. II will.
however. be the policy of the gov
eminent not 10 calf the members Of
the training units TO active duty un-
til they have reached the age of p,
unless urgent military necessity
compels an earlier call. Students
under IS, and therefore not legally
eligible for enlistment, will be en-
couraged TO enroll in the training
units Provision VIII be made for
coordinating the reserve officers
training corps system, which exists
in about one-third of the collegiate
institutions. with this broader plan.
This new policy aims to accom-
plish a twO-fold object" the war
department announces. First, to
develop as a great military asset the
large body of young men in the col
| leges: and second, to prevent unnec-
I essary and wasteful depletion Of the
I colleges through indiscriminate vol
unteerinE. by offering to the stu
dents "a definite and immediate mill
tary status"
I No nation has made such generous
provision for combined military and
college education as has the United
I States in this new plan. The youth
( y no avail themselves of the privi-
F lege Will be serving their cOuntry's
immediate as we'll as future needs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-24
TO WORK THROUGH
9NE DEPARTMENT
Red Cross AuxiIiarieS to be
Abolished Beginning Next
Monday.

Beginning Monday the hospital
supply department Of the local Red
Cross chapter will be operated en-
tireIy through an open work shop.
Until now the work Of this depart
E,ent has been carried on entirely
through the agencies Of the nu-
merous Red Cross auxiliaries, and
this decision. reached al a meeting
OF the teachers OF the department
held Thursday afternoon. Will mean
that the local auxiliaries will be
oisbanded.
The centralizing and eXpediting
Of the work is the reason given by
the heads OF the department for
this radical change A shipment Of
eco garm ents per month is expected
Of the local chapter which would
be impossible unless the efficiency
OF the department is increased by
the proposed change
The frequent change in directions
IS another vital factor Auxiliaries
often take one and TWO months TO
complete an order of garments. at
AAAN NAlu VI WulAn lllllt the NlItEhOIla
may have been changed three or
four times. With the work cen
tralized the department plans to
finish each order within a week.
thereby overcoming this obstacle.
The work shop will be located in
the Red Cross headquarters build
ing on w. Jefferson blvd Two large
rooms. accommodating approXi-
mately so women, will be given over
20 the work. The rooms will be
open I'VE days a week, Monday.
Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday. from till u in the morn
ing and from I 20 in the after
noon. and on Tuesday and Thurs
day evenings from till Q.
With the beginning OF the new
schedule the work Of the depart
ment will be financed entirely by
the local chapter. instead of partial
Is by the auxiliaries as has been
the custom.
The change in plans may prove
inconvenient at FIRST but il each
woman i'm the city will feel respon-
sible for az least some part OF the
garment. will feel it her duty to be
able to say: Il cut out the collar;
] sewed on a pocket. or L fastened
on tape" the work will be COM
pleted in schedule time
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-24
POLISH FALCONS WILL
DEDICATE SERVICE FLAG

As a tribute 10 the member who
have enlisted in the L. :. army. the
Mieczyslaw Romanowski Polish Fal-
cons branch Of the Polish Falcon
Alliance OF America. Will hold an
appropriate program on Sunday,
June .. in its hall in : Chaplin 81.
Concentrating the occasion a ser
vice flag Will be dedicated. The ser
vice flag viii be consecrated by the
Rev. Anthony Zubowicz, &. = G..
pastor Of the st. Hedwige's church
in Napier ST After the church ser
vices a program VIII be given at the
hall, followed by "A banquet.
The committee in charge OF the
program Includes George j. Kali
czynski, Joseph Wypiszynski, Joseph
Grontkowski. John Beczkiewicz and
Stanislaus Guzicki
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-24
EXPERIENCED ARTIST

opens new department. W. D. Staples
for Is years a specialist in COM
merciaI photography has established
q ground floor studio and work
rooms in the St Joe building. and
will devote much attention to anna
teur kodak work. His long exper-
fence Will be appreciated by those
who want the best possible service
at no increase in price. Phones:
Home. $3.50: Bell. 7s4. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-24
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN
ANOTHER WAR BRIDE
MEETS HER WATERLOO

Another war bride has met the
fate that should be expected before
they take the leap. Helen l. Cav
ender formerly Helen L. Fouts. has
brought suit for divorce from Glenn
V. Lavender in the superior court
charging that he struck, beat and
choked her on an average of twice
each week since their marriage.
falsely accused her of inhdelity.
and transmitted a loathsome disease
TO her. She asks the court for 800
as alimony and TO be restored 10
her maiden name The couple was
married the 2Tth of last October
and separated last Tuesday They
have been living at Mishawaka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-24
COMPANY COMPLETES
PORTAGE AV. PAVING

After eight months work, the
National Co, contractors for the
Portage av. trunk sewer, have COM
pleted the work The assessment
role. amounting TO more than $50
600. was filed with the board Of
public works at its regular meeting
Wednesday morning Hearing will
be held June >.
The city has purchased new 10
ton steam roller from the Buffalo
Springfield Co The old roller is TO
be traded i'm. and the price to be
paid is $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-24
Students Of ST. Mary's Are
Entertained at Notre Dame

finds his feet a burden, Alfred ].
Slaggert.
The Supe. Claude Lovejoy who is
out for a good time, James A. Dur
rim.
The First Old Man. Father Kill
JOY, who is never out any OF the
time. Arthur J. Weinrich.
The Leading Lady. The dream
girl. who almost proves a night
mare. Charles j. McCauley
The Second Old Man. Juniper, the
ianitor. who was one time furnace
man for the Rollingstones. Thomas
c. Kelly
The Light Comedian, Al Ligory,
who upholds the right Of property.
George FISCHER.
The Soubrette. Brunnhnde Blatz
whose soul Graves companionship
Delmar J. Edmondson.
The First-and Last-Old Wom-
an. Mrs. Blatz, who has her own
ideas about things. Thomas J.
Hoban.
Act l. Harry Jennings room in
Sorin nall.
AZ II lAE SAINT - WEN Ia %NA
Act III: The same: That after
noon.
Time: The present
The Musical Program.
ACT 1.
The Ten O'clock Walk" Mr..
Callan and chorus. Words and music
by Rev. Eugene P. Burke. G. s. c.
Even as You and t. Mr.. Reuss
Words by y. J. Edmondson; music
by J. Clark
IAN y. ID. Dream Come True. ="
Mr. McGinnis and Mr.. McCauley.
Words and music by Rev Eugene
p. Burke. c. S. c.
ACT IT.
My Notre Dame Girl" Mr. Nc
Ginnis and chorus. Words and mu-
sic by Rev. Eugene P. Burke, c. 5.
lC.
'Mammys Cuddlin' Coon" Mr..
McCauley. Words and music by
Rev. Eugene p. Burke. c. s. c.
That Doesn't Get Me Anywhere. "
Mr. Edmondson. Words and music
by Mr.. Edmondson.
my y. d. Soldier Boy" Mr. Nc
Cauley. Words and music by Rev.
Eugene P. Burke. c. s. c.
1t Isn't Being Done This Year. 80
Mr.. Ambrose and Mr.. Hoban. Words
and music by d. J. Edmondson.
"FTash des Operas" arranged by
| l. J. Edmondson. Madame Gally-
Ainchee. Mr.. HOban; Senior Curseoh.
/ Mr.. Ambrose: Seniors Coctayli, Mar
/ tint and Manhattan. Mr.. Kelly and
Mr.. Callan; Monsieur Gratescotu.
Mr.. Reuss
az d. Football Song" chorus.
Words by J. A. Lemmer; music by
r. J. Clark.
Gowns worn in Act TT and Act III
through the courtesy OF Ellsworth
and company.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-24
LAUNDRY Is LIKE A BANK.

Conscientious care in doing up
the "duds' makes them last longer.
The longer they last. the more
you're in pocket. That's just like
saving money. Our methods of
washing. starching and ironing will
meet the approval of the particular
housewife who wants the clothes
properly cared for. Phone to Davies
Laundry and Cleaning CO. -Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-24
BY Alfred Alexander.

For the first time in the history
OF the institution. students from St.
Marys college and academy attend
ed a playette in Washington hall at
NOtre Dame university Thursday af-
ternOOn. Through the courtesy Of
the Notre Dame senior class the fair
young ladies from one Of the leading
educational Institutes OF the coun-
Try had the pleasure Of attending a
good, pleasing, sparkling and enter
tanning comedy. "Camoufiag ing
Cupid" This comedy. staged with
an all-star cast under the personal
supervision Of Rev. Dr. Bernard Ill.
G. ). c.. proved a colossal success
since the select audience was very
liberal with its applauGing from the
first act until the finale, signifying
the deep apprecia ton OF the student
actors endeavors. Every ptrt OF the
comedy was delivered correctly. A
vast improvement was the salient
feature in Thursdays acting and the
singing
The principals of the play. espe-
cially Charles McCauIey, Joseph Nc
Ginnis, John Reuss. Thomas Clarke
Kelly. Francis b. Mulligan. Delmar
EdmOndsOn and Laurance CGllan.
scored heavily. The rendition Of the
popular songs with scintillating airs,
written 10 fit the occasion. won such
admiration from the audience that
eEcores were frequent The play.
written by Delmare Edmonson, is
OF a true NOtre Dame spirit pre-
vailing among the student body For
popular songs. it seems that nothing
equal could be produced. The Ten
O'Clock Walk" written by Rev.
Eugene Burke. G. s. c., surpassed
anything attempted before in that
order. Earl Clarke, who has writ
ten "A few Of the songs in the play.
proved a good accompanies during
the rendition Of the songs.
Hash dcs Operas "a Hit
Another pleasing feature Of the
play proved to be Hash des
Operas" arranged by Delmar Ed
mondson. Impersonation OF the
great opera stars as CALI Curci. En-
rico Caruso. Scott. caused much
merriment. Thomas Hoban imper-
sonated Nine. CALI Curci, while
Caruso's part was taken by John
Ambros. Messrs. Kelly and Callan
impersonated SeRors "Coctayli. "
Martini" and Manhattan" and
John Ruess appeared in the role as
Scott
Between the acts musical selec-
tions were given by the NOtre Dame
varsity orchestra under the direc-
ton of Dillon Patterson.
The cast Of characters included
The Hero. Harry Jennings. who
loves the ladies. Joseph c. McGinnis.
The Utility Man. Foolzem ALE.
who makes himself useful. j. Law
renee Callan
The Juvenile, Obie Still, who
never is. J. Williams Dant.
The Comec-an. Bill Maker. who
loves the lucre, John L. Reuss.
The Villains, who concoct the
conspiracy. Charlie Voy, James ].
Ryan; Artie Fischer, Felix H. Saino.
The Eccentric Comedian. P. Green
Plum, who is ready to be pIucked.
Francis f. Mulligan.
The Walking Gentleman Lehigh.
the valet. who watches over p.
Green Plum to no avail. John II.
Ambrose.
The Heavy. f. T. Drinker. who
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-24
YOU PAY THE BILL.

The liquor traffic increases your
taxes. IL forces you to pay the bill
for prosecuting drink made crimi-
mails and taking care of drink-made
paupers and lunatics. 1t inflicts
upon you inefficient labor with
which the efficient workingman has
10 compete and contend when
wages are determined.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-24
SUCH LCvEn1 STYLES,

Just one OF the many compliment
tary expressions heard daily by
those nspecting the varied assert
ment OF beautiful suits al T. s.
Garland and &C. Suits. 1913 20 SIS
Tricatines, Poplins and Poiret
twills. Serges in six different styles
way out of the ordinary. Workman
ship perfect Always a little touch
Tweed mixtures in greys and tans
OF distinction at GarIands.
-Adyt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-24
WISH YOU HAD.

Before the summer Is gone YOU
will wish more than once you had
gas range in your home. They IRE
such a comfort in the hot months
Always ready for business No 1T
necessary heat, 10 dirt. ashes and
fuel to worry about, and they are
economical. Saving in repairs,
saving in cleaning fiues. Northern
Indiana Gas and Electric Co.
-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-24
ARE YOU LOOKING.

or fine picture framing work that
~equires special treatment? Take It
20 Bagby Co.. 1873 -. Michigan Il.
Their speciality is this class Of work
They carry a full line OF hand
carved frames and mouidings The
kind that pleases particular people.
Also Eastman's films. Rexo camera
and films. Spring time is camera
time. --Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-24
WOMEN SHOPPERS

mas purchases with check on our
bank rather than carry a lot OF
money through the crowded streets
or stores. Our bank is conveniently
located. and we solicit the checking
and savings accounts OF housekeep-
ers and employed women No &C
count too small for us to handle
Four percent compound interest on
savings accounts. Farmers Trust
Co. -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-24
RECEIVES SHOWER.

A miscellaneous shower was given
at the home of Miss Cordelia Tuck
er, 1901 W. Washington av.. Thurs
day night. complimenting Miss Net
tie Virgins whose marriage to Ray
mond Embick will take place June 8.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-24

The best amateur developing.
printing and enlarHng. at SChill-
ing's ADV. 4lS6-24
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09

Miss Susan e. Wilder of Mime
apolis, has been unanimously elected
by the board of directors of the Han
cock county home bureau, as adviser
for this county, and she Will peslh
her work September 9Th.
An extensive program is planned
and general interest and enthusiasm
are manifest. Phe organization is
being established on a permanent
basis and will be Incorporated under
the laws of the state of Illinois. Its
membership now numbers about 200
and indications are that it will reach
the 1000 mark
Miss Wilder was reared on farm,
taught in rural and high school. grad
uated from the state university OF
Minnesota, where she malored IN
home economics. She spent one sum-
mer in Cornell university and re-
ceived her masters degree from Chi
cago university, having taught home
economics for eight years In an agrl-
cultural college and during this time
her summers were given to doing ex-
tension work in the seventeen coun-
ties tributory to the college, her past
summer having been connected with
the free dispensary. st Rush Meoical
as child dietition. In June her quail
fications were approved by the ap-
pointments board at the University
of Illinois and the state leader OIL
home economics, in personal letter 10
the executive committee OF Hancock
county. states that Miss Wilder is
good investment for any county me
first step in the work will be a sur
yey of the communities to ascertain
what line of work is most desired ana
needed. To build up and foster a com
rnunity spirit will be the primary OBJ
iect. Child welfare work, conserva-
ton of food and clothing, home nurs-
ing and sanitation will make up the
program for this year, while plans for
community kitchens canning and dry
ing plants will be worked out for the
coming year a big meeting of the
county organization is planned for
October.
The following tickets will be voted
upon at the primary election to be
held Wednesday. Sept. IL, for Han
cock county officers:
For county judge-Democratic, Or
Vile c. kirkpatrick, Warren H. Orr;
republican. Samuel Naylor, e. w.
Durham.
For county clerk-Democratic, w.
E. Miller.
For sheriff-Democrati James Nc
Carly, George White, J. 0. Symmonds,
Phil Richards; republican, j. Norman
Bennett
For county treasurer
John P. Beckman, Charles F. Long,
Fred Salm.