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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14
Members of the South Bend Real Estate Board:

eason, sam Leeper. Russell w.
Geyer. Harry G. Schock. w. A. Bug
bee r. w. Mueller, w. G. Muessel.
Joseph G. PaxsOn. NJ. S. Wesolow-
ski, Thomas Williams. f. Z. McDon-
aid. Bert G. Klyscz. Arthur N Wolf.
W. o. Fassnacht. Louis w Ham
mOnd. Walter Hildebrand. Guy d.
Staples. ]. G. Paxson, Frank JEFF
Il. es, j. A. Anderson, Geo. II. HeiGe-
man. Fred p. Futter, ]. c. Slower.
Geo. w. Freyermuth. Ernest =.
Weaver, Clement Smoger. Clifford
V. DuComb, II. NJ. Kaufman, Earl
c Garmire, Louis Kovatch. G. +.
Meyer. Roy j. Michael. r. G.
F.eimold. c. II. De Frees. w. K.
FSker A. NJ. HOsinski. Chris. Fass
Eecht. Guy II. McMichael, Alex. Blu
kowski, Edwin G.. Knepper. j. w.
Arnold, Granville w. Zeigler, l. w.
Lower. Marvin Campbell. w. G.
Clemens, T.. VI. Roberts. j. c. Ellis
worth. Ernest w. Young. Fred +.
Schock, VIM. Ransberger, ]. c. Van
Ripper. jr., A l.. Hubbard, S. u,
Moran, II. L. Rostiser, w w. Sib-
ley, Ernest ]. MERRIAM, Donald Nc
Gregor. James II. Brink. Chas
Colip. d. L. Guilfoyle, J. L. Sailors
". c. Harder.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14
Az PRA|SAL BOARD
Gets BUSY EARLY

Following the discussion on Real
Estate Appraisals" by Mr.. Doud of
Fort Wayne, the appraisal commit
tee Of the South Bend real estate
board has been busy during the past
week.
Several valuable lots were ap-
praised in the interests of non-resi-
dents who desire TO divide an estate.
Several properties were appraised
for the benefit of owners Of prop
erty who desire 10 sell and want to
arrive at a fair market value Of the
property. These appraisals are
meeting conditions for reliable VAL
cations of real estate.
There is a constantly increasing
demand for houses TO rent and IL
the city of South Bend continues to
increase in population, there will
be a crisis for suitable residences
Of all kinds. Real estate men
throughout the country are agreed
that the best real estate buy today
is the ordinary residence property at
current prices. The increased cost
OF labor and building material is es-
tablishing a new standard of prices
for private residences. which COM
pared with the current prices of
houses already built makes them
extremely cheap by comparison.
When the present available supply
of houses is taken by home owners
there viii be wailing among those
who are expecting the prices to drop
to the pre- war" basis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14
Real Estate News of Interest to Home Builder:
DUN Your Home in South Bend

Home ownership has its influence
on public affairs Of the community.
A man who does not own property
Is apt TO show an influence In public
affairs in proportion to his lack Of
investment. Let a man acquire a
home. and see the difference in his
attitude. A real home Is an inspiTa
ton. 1t is an incentive TO good citi-
zenship, an anchor for the family,
and finally a cornerstone of the
communitys life and solidity.
The home owning spirit is the
spirit that develops the community
Failure to apply the community de-
velopment and home loving princi-
pie means mold and cobwebs. It
means a uper-abundance Of old in
habitants and the constant migra-
ton Of young men and women to
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14

newer fields where communities are
interested in the idea that Our"
town is the best town largely be-
cause most of the folks in our town
own their own homes.
The people who today own their
own homes have shown their con-
hdence in the community in the past
by investing their savings in that
community. They are the substantial
citizens of the community. The
small investments that they began
have grown to La &c and substantial
investments. and while they were
saving their investments and had
them in homes their credit was al
ways good and tided them over
whenever difficulty arose. Conf
dence, one of the essentials of sue
cess, comes from the knowledge OF
ownership of q home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14
REALTORS ACTIVE
AS SPRING COME

With the coming of warm
weather all the members of the
South Bend realty board have been
putting forth strenuous efforts 10
promote the sales OF real estate and
hOme-building in South Bend. From
advance indications this year should
be a splendid year in real estate
circles. Home-seekers realizing the
extreme difficulty of securing good
residences 10 rent. especially in
good, desirable locations, have been
casting about for the opportunity Of
purchasing desirable homes. South
Bend realtors are we'll prepared TO
give the utmost service to such
home-seekers.
South Bend is a growing city and
the real estate men have kept pace
with the growth OF this city They
have been eager 10 open up and
promote new additions 10 furnish
living quarters and the noticea BILE
fact is that through the medium OF
the South Bend realty board the
members work in perfect harmony
and secure the utmost in the way OF
service for people desiring to pur-
chase their homes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14

Home buyers are taking advan-
tage OF every pleasant day this
spring to search for a place to live.
Many of these house hunters have
lived in rented property and now
want to own their own home.
Among the large number who have
recently bought homes one man
sizes up the situation this wise:
I'VE had lived in rented property
for ten years and while comfortable
arrangements we. could be making
that monthly rent installment pay
toward a home that some day would
be our own. We had about made
up our minds 10 invest in a home
when notice came that our land
lord was in financial difficulties and
that his properties were in the
hands of a holding company.
our lease would be good until
May lit was then Sept. but as
there was no money in the treas
ury. our modest request for plum b.
ing repairs was refused. our land
lord had met the fate of many a
builder in these difficult times.
With little capital and the rising
cost OF materials. ne had been
caught short and was paying the
penalty. our house was for sale at
&6.000-and we had the alternative
either TO BUY. OF stay out the lease.
paying for such minor repairs as
were necessary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14

ting out light and air and depress-
ing values.
"Our land was taxed at valua-
ton of $50 a foot which caused the
lot TO be placed on the tax dupli-
cate for $1,000. The house. ac-
cording to the system Of taxing
houses. would be placed on the dup
licate at the rate OF $3.50 a square
foot for the ground area. The di-
mansions of the house being &c by
30, there would be $50 square feet
on the ground floor, which is slight
" over the standard area for class
property. Figuring this house at
$3.50 a square foot tax value it
would be placed on the duplicate
at about $3.50. making the tax
value OF the house and lot $3.50.
As the Cleveland tax rate is s1.55
per 500 valuation the taxes on this
property would amount to s70.6S a
year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14
ACTIVE MEMBERS.

l. G. WhitcOmb. Fred W. Keller,
W X. McHenry. VIM. y. Bergan
I'd Neddo, Vernon G. Hastings, VIM.
Happ. Gaylord Case. +. J. Clark.
Homer Taggart, II. G. Miller. John
Roth, f. NJ. Jackson, VIM. O'Neil,
A. NJ Kirkley. VIM. Beck. VIM. Cal
vert. j. H. Kelsey, Geo. s Carl.
Chas. T.. Smith, a. c. Voigt, John
H.bberd. II. A. Tohulka, =. e. Bon
Durant, S. b. Robinson, Geo. H..
Hastings. Frank j. Anderson, Chas.
l.. Forth. w. p. Furey Harry A.
wood, NJ. e. Gray, Joe Werwinski.
Mike Kinscherff, Joseph Kish. jr,
J. A. Swygart, Earl G. Garmire,
Aiishawaka, Ind: A. b Wickiser.
Walter Morris, Homer Robinson.
Geo. Beroth, J. 4. Jude, NJ. p. Run
yam. Glen T. Moore. a. II. Schultz.
VIM. J. TreanOr, Geo. F. Eberhart
Mishawaka. Ind: Chas L. Metzger,
Mishawaka, Ind; a. J. SCHNEIDER.
Mishawaka. Ind; Alexis Coquillard,
Marion G.. Staley. Del. c. Leer. s. y.
RAY. John G. Hiss.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS.
A L. Peltz. Hilton Hammond L.
Z. Greenan, ]. c. Neff. r. c. Steph-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14

Again turning TO the investment
point of view. 7 will say that I con-
slider the narrOwness Of our lot the
main disadvantage of the whole
proposition. At present the houses
on either side of it, one of them 40
feet and the other II feet away, do
not constitute a danger, but poten-
tally the situation is dangerous and
that is why 1 do not consider this
particular investment n perfect one.
and why I warn prospective buyers
70 take this point into consideration.
While I feel that we shall always
be able to get our money out of the
house, IL is mainly because we
bought il so reasonably Nothing is
more important than this question
OF protection. and particularly in
the suburbs. because the restrictions
are so lax and the ubiquitous apart
ment house springs up almost over
night on our choicest streets. shut
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
From Records OF Indiana TITLE
and Loan Co.

Anna Huenerkopf and husband to
John Andraska and wife, part lot
163. Fowler's First addition, s1,15G.
John G.. Raab to Edward Yer
hamme and wife, part lot 1G, Van
den BOsch's subdivision, $1,4OO.
James Sailor and wife 10 Edward
II. Peiffer and wife, part lot 3,
Trays survey, $1,15O.
Frank stopper and wife TO Ed.
Burket and wife. lot 81. Oakland
Park, 81.
William Schoonover and wife To
Sylvester Quier, lot SO, Second ad-
dition. River Dale. $500.
VI. V. Reiger Realty Co. to Autin
L. Miller and wife. lot Sc. BeigeE
farm, $500.
Fred w. Keller and wife to Ed
:. Heideman, lot 3S4, second plat OF
Roseland, $3.50.
Harry Reed to Mrs. Hattie Peter
son, lot 1856, o. P. of Walkerton
$500.
Marie 4. SCHNEIDER 10 NJ. V
Beiger Realty Co. part lots and
:. Wards First addition, $500.
NJ v Beiger Realty Co. to Ber
Eaer, same, $500
Michael Rozploch and wife tC
Wojciech Zientowski and wife. lo
1898, Summit Place. Fourth add
ton, $500.
Woiciech Zientowski and wife Il
Michael ROzploch and wife lot 400
Summit Place Second addition. ST.
$50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14
TURN AND LOOK

The Buick Valve-in-Head five pas
senger touring car-E- Skis is a
motor car that attracts attention
everywhere. There is an indescrible
something so clearly rejecting the
true cha racter and aristOcratic in
dividuality of the Buick design-that
everyone turns and looks. IL is a
car with refined body details. on
exhibition at the Twentieth Century
Garage. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14

I'VE did not have much cash.
being able to pay $1,000 down, as
Stunning a first mortgage Of SO, 500
at per cent and a second for
$500. also at per cent. thus max
ing our interest charges for the first
year 5000. Then figuring i'm the
$1,000 cash at per cent, which we
might have received had we invest
ed il otherw Use, we added $50 mora
to our carrying charges, making
$3.50. Water rent and insurance
were 20 figure in about $40 a year.
making the expense S37O, which
with s70.6S taxes, our total carry
ing charges for the first year were
S440.6S, or a shade under $40 a
month.
we aimed TO pay $50 a month,
which was a little more than what
We had been paying as rent. so that
we cut down the principal about
$12O the first year. We realize that
IL will take us some time to pay for
the house at this rate but each year
we cut down the principal the in
terest will be lessened and we are
making a saving instead Of paying
out money for a place to live with
out ever having a chance to own
the house.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14

"In a tentative search for new
quarters in the same neighborhood.
two things struck me; first that rents
were going up; not in the same pro-
portion as GOOD perhaps. but still
our limit-$4O a month-would not
get us nearly as good a house as we
had and. second. that the choice of
available houses was. small. owing
TO the fact that speculative build
ing had almost ceased.
The situation was an awkward
one for a large family. three of us
working and with little time 20 look
around. Reasoning that il might be
even more awkward for the holding
company. which would probably
have TO dispose of the property at a
sacrifice. we studied the financial
advantages OF buying versus renting
and learned some important things
1--WE asked a friend i'm the build
ing business 10 look over the house
and tell us approximately what IL
was worth. and what condition IL
was I'm. The cellar and attic were
where ne made his main observa-
tions Floor beams he said. should
not be more than 20 inches thick,
and the rafters supporting the roof
the same our house was neither
as good nor as bad as il might be.
but it was only SIX years old. was IN
excellent condition. and erected when
materials were cllsapter. cost prob
bly, $4,000 90 build, whereas to-
day IL would take close 20 $500 10
reproduce other advantages worth
noting were that The house had q
slate roof. and was shinCled I'm ma
turaI color. which left only the trim
20 bo painted
There We're certain features about
our house that appealed % as such.
for instance. as -FOUR finished bed
rooms and sleeping porch.
What we have also enjoyed and
last summer found really paid as.
was the little garden I'm the rear
which we cultivated ourselves The
house was on "a lot 35 by $50 feet. 80
that IL gave as sufficient soaca for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14
w. w. SIBLEY co.

Have just completed their new show
room at 125-127-129 S St. Joseph
St. which is without question one II
the finest the writer has ever seen.
in fact there is nothing finer in the
state. You will find everything on
display there in the bath room Ak
lures. plumbing and heating line.
Some big show. -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14
ALWAYS ON TIME.

il the man who buys one Of our
standard makes Of watches. This
iewelry store has established a rep
utation for having the most reliable
watches made. and years OF exper-
icnce where the utmost accuracy in
watches is demanded qualities is
~ know what a good watch is and
how 10 repair and adjust it to your
satisfaction-l0 to $50 discount on
watches this month. Chas. NJ.
Schuen. 21S South Michigan st.
-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14
AIR DEFENSES OF PARIS
ARE PUT TO THE TEST

International News Service:
PARIS, April. 13.-The strength
Of the air defenses of Paris was
never better demonstrated than last
night when German airplanes at
tempted to raid the city. Only two
machines succeeded in breaking
through to the Paris district. Their
bombs killed IL persons and injured
about so. but no damage of military
Importance was done The other
machines were driven off.
Special sale OF fruit and orna-
mental trees. II. phone 2442.
336S-15
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14
lIR @%AARNR
THREALTY COIN
] HLTUV u UU HSS

For Sale or Exchange
Nine-room modern house,
three full-Sized lots, paved
street. and on car line. VIII
exchange for smaller house
or farm.
For Sale-Five-roOm cot
tage on Van Buren, ST., cleo
THO lights and city water.
$4,000 cash; payment, bal
ance, monthly payments.
For Sale - Seven-room
cottage on Henry st. Vacant
lot or small payment down,
balance $500 per month.
For Sale - Seven-rOom
cottage, all modern, on La
sale ay., only a few blocks
from center of the city. Will
exchange for outside prop
erty or farm.
For Sale-New five-room
bungalow in River Park.
$4,000 cash, balance on
payment plan.
For Sale-Six-room house,
northwest part of city. Small
payment down, balance
same as rent.
Small building and four
acres west of city to ex-
change for city property.
Vacant lots to exchange
for equities in city prop
erty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14
4 Good Way to Buy Home is on the
Easy Payment Plan; Valuable Pointers

vegeta bles and hardy flowers which
we needed for the table Small as
the space is, | mean TO add row
Of six currant bushes at the back
and plant a cherry tree.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14

Special sale of fruit and orna-
mental trees and shrubs. consisting
of apple. pear, plum, peach trees.
otc. Sale continues until all stock
is sold. Sale held on vacant lot just
west of court house. Home phone
2442. 3361-15
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14

Special sale of fruit and orna,
mental trees. II. phone Pap.
336S-15
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14
WE PAY THE WAR TAX.

Velvet Tobacco ....... lie
At Engers Cigar Store.
401 6. Michigan st 215-14-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14
WE PAY THE WAR TAX.

Lib. Glass Humidor Prince Albert, 81
At Engers Cigar Store.
4O1 s. Michigan st. 3315-14-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14
Your Money is Safe in
South Bend Real Estate"

Buy your building lot house business property, etc. from
''Realtors"-Members of the South Bend Real Estate
Board Correct value and honorable trans
action assured you by these men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14

Ten years ago, living down mark IF distinc
ton Today the best people, a rule live "oua-way
Investigate nigh class subdivisions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14

Assist the government; buy home with your Savings
Respectable home-owners the counrys chief asset
and are satisfied citizens
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-14

Vacant lots to exchange
for equities in city prop
erty.
Evening journal., 1918-04-10
MAY Curb
hereditary Titles
Measure Would Recognize
Only Distinction Gained
On Battlefield
RECOMMENDATIONS
ARE SET FORTH

OTTAWA, April t0.-Radical recon-
already passed by the Gov
ernment in the form Of orders in coun-
ell, have been submitted to the lmper-
ial authorities, Premier Borden an
nounced In the House. The Premier pro-
duced the order IN council during the
debate on the motion OF W. +. Nicher,
providing for the abolition OF heredi-
tary titles. The recommendations fol-
lows
NO honor or tltular distinction.
saving those granted in recognition Of
military service during the present war
or ordinarily bestowed by the sover-
elgn, shall he conferred on a British
subject resident in Canada except on
the advice Of the Prime Minister OF
Canada.
2-The British Government shall ex-
erclse the same authority as hitherto
In determining the character and num-
Der Of titles 60 be allotted TO Canada.
3.-NO hereditary title shall hereafter
be conferred upon a British subject
resident IN Canada.
4.-Appr0priate action shall be taken
by the Government 20 provide that
after prescribed period no title held
10y a British subject now or hereafter
ordinarily resident in Canada shall be
recognized as having hereditary eject
Sir Robert expressed The belief thai
the fourth proposal was one bese'
with difficulties and that these and
other recommendations would be con
sidered when the Canadian ministers
are In London.
Evening journal., 1918-04-10
''VICT0RY DINNER"
ON CARD TONIGHT

Senator Willard Salisbury and sena-
tor Josiah O. wolcott win be the prin-
cipal speakers tonight at the Victory
Dinner" OF che Democrotio League OF
Delaware. which Will be held In odd
Fellows Hall. Tenth aud king streets.
An elaborate menu has been arrang-
cd for 500 guests and club members
Every Democrat from The Wilmington
City Committee has announced his in
tenlion OF being present, and as well
as prominently stamp the plow' men
from every Granny Of tho three coun-
ties.
Harry r.. lsaacs, chairman OF me New
Castle County Executive Committee VIII
occupy the chair.
The committee in charge OF the "Vic-
tory Dinner" IS as follows: Henry r
Isaacs. chairman; Harry Smith, score
tary: speakers committee, Charles r.
Kcnworlhy and William McCanerty; re-
ceplion committee, Thomas T. Bayard
Frank T. Dickerson. Walter J. Campbell
and Frank A. Toner; publicity commit.
tee, Charles p. Seylor, William Garter
and Fred w Stierle; arrangcmont'
committee. William J.. Mcmahon, Cln
ford S. Thompson and J. Paul Wltsl.
All members and invited guests ar
requested by the committee to be a
Odd Fellows Hail promptly at 8 ociocl
Evening journal., 1918-04-10
RY IH RICkMnRTH

NEW YORK. April i0.-Prof. Charles
Lane Poor has jus, completed an I'M
cannily ingenious device which it Is
believed has removed the last great
obstacle 10 flying our feet OF victory
airplanes across the Atlanilc-tho
danger OF getting lost on the 3O0O-mile
stretch OF trackless ocean.
10 Is a mechanical navigating device
th9t enables an aviator, flying No 800
miles an hour, 70 find his position in a
few moments.
The invention msrks another great
stride In The conquest OF the air.
Prof. Poor Is a mathematician and is
professor Of celestial mechanicals az
Columbia University. The study Of
celestial mechanics calls for the most
intricate mathematical figuring in the
world.
All the skipper OF New York-Paris
alrplane viii have 10 do now IS 20
climb into his machine, head II FOR
France, and trust TO the Poor aerial
adding machine" 90 keep him on his
right course.
The instrument looks like = big dial
Of bank safe lock. It's face Is scored
with rings marked or in small and
numbered segments with a couple OF
movable hands
1T Is nothing but computing ma
chine" explained the professOr-"en
elaboration OF the slide rule. 70 al
lows q man without any training in
navigation 10 make his calculations
with ease.
Where Il would take a praoticed
mariner say ten minutes TO take his
bearings, with this instrument a pilot
Evening journal., 1918-04-10
German "Big Business" is Pulling
Hard for End of War, Says Lyon

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
April iO-"Big business" in
Germany Is pulling hard for a settle
ment Of the war. Germany went into
this war with vision OF commercial as
grandlzcment - new markets In the
Balkans and the far east; the shattorlng
OF the British sea supremacy and tho
oonseuucnt extension OF German trade
IN the far corners OF the world.
But Germany oyershot her mark. Shc
can't win. The entente allies are too
strong for her. Her foreign trade Is
ruined. The British navy Is as strong as
ever.
Furthermore Germany knows that
every day she prolongs the war, that
much t1rder will Il bs for her, when
nefce Is finally concluded. TO resume
friendly relations with her present en-
emics ard enter into commercial inter-
course with them.
In Greeat Britain societies have been
formed whose members take an oath
never 70 have business dealings with
a German again--nover TO eat, wear on
use anything that comes from 'iormany
France Is being placarded from one
end 20 tho other with posters preaching
commercial hatred Of Germany after
the v5r.
They show two pictures, one % a
hloOdthirsty Hun numbering French
women and children during The war;
and the other showing this same
/ Hun, after the war, dressed In the
civilian attire OF a travelling sales
man, smirkina and smiling and try
ing to sell Germanmade goods TO
French merchants.
And word comes that business ir
teresis IN the United States arc ais
threatening the central powers wit
commercial boycotts II they don't com
TO their sensesl
When the war ends Germany mus
begin instanter TO rehabilit6te her n
l dustries-open factories closed and IN
employment for tbs millions OF me-
who have been in her trenches for NOR
than three years.
4 II practically the whole civilize
world stays banded against her IN com
mercial boycott pacts, where viii sh
be for raw materials for her factories
and where can she lnd markets out
side OF her own borders for any surplu
products she may have In the future
Take II as a safe bet that the Al
mighty dollar Is beginning 70 talk
the "Faiherland."