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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-25
First Baby Weighed and
Measured is Found Perfect

10 all depended upon when you
arrived on the scene whether or not
you were reminded OF the land
where the good folks go or OF Bed
lam itself. II you happened in dur
ing the last named period. IL might
take a bit for you 20 get your bear
ings. but il you CHANGED 70 come
along when things were at their
rest, IL didn't take long al an % fig
ure that this was the place where
children under six years old were
getting weighed and measured for
the purpose OF finding out all about
the state Of their health.
The first clinic for children's reg
istration in st. Joseph county was
held Monday afternoon at the home
OF Mrs. George Hepler of the Ed
harrisburg I'd. Mrs. Hepler and
Mrs. George Hosler had charge OF
the registration or the township
The rain evidently did not dampen
the enthusiasm Of the women Of the
district for % children were brought
10 the Hepler home yesterday after
noon. Automobiles were sent out TO
the various residences and immedi-
ately upon the arrival Of the car
loads of youngsters and parents, the
work began.
And the young lady who may
/ calm the distinction Of being the
first registered child in St. Joseph
county is Alberta Helms berger. one
year-old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Heinsberger of Clay twp
properly proud and happy 20 know
that she is a perfectly healthy child:
as well as a very pretty one.
Or. 4. J. Summers OF South Bend
and Miss Mary Conboy, nurse of the
Children's dispensary, were the ply
stefan and nurse in charge. The
children were measured and weigh
ed by Miss COnbOy, after which Dr.
Summers subjected the children to
a thorough physical examination.
Ii is not TO be wondered at that
there should be some very lusty-
lUnged protest at such unaccustom-
ed treatment. but the remarka Die
fact in the case is that there was
not more Of il. There were times
indeed when the place seemed fair
IT, 20 hum with childish bowls. the
victim" giving vent 10 his anger
and his companions-in-ye re-
spending in like manner, for crying
is contagious. just like measles and
humps, il seems.
But for the most part the work
proceeded quietly and rapidly. The
entire process was so efficiently or
ganized that there was no confusion
whatever. Immediately the children
were disrobed by the mothers or
women in charge they were put into
the hands Of Miss Conhpy who in
a few moments turned each one
over 70 DIR. Summers.
Examination showed that many
Of the youngsters registered perfect
~ normal and healthy, which re-
suited in relieved minds and happy
smiles on the parts OF the mothers
concerned AdenOids and enlarged
tonsils were prevalent defects. while
a few unfortunate children are the
victims of serious ailments. hither-
TO unknown to their parents.
There have been questions raised
from time 10 time in regard 70 the
use Of such a movement as the reg
istratiOn of children. They are not
difficult questions 10 answer. The
great aim Of the workers along this
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-25
PRESENT CONDITIONS
IN MEXICO SUBJECT
AT c. OF C. LUNCHEON

At the membership luncheon Of
the Cham Der of Commerce on Mon
day, May p, James X. McGill, who
formerly owned a plantation in
Mexico. Will talk on the subject,
Present Conditions in Mexico and
the Reason Why" Mr.. McGiu has
experienced all the terrors and
losses from Mexican raids, having
had his stock stolen and his work
men killed. and is well able to give
an interesting address on this sub
jet. All members are urged to
make their reservations before 9
o'clock Monday morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-25
4 BEAUTY SECRET.

Show me the woman who has no
desire 10 be beautiful-who has not
had many a heartache over her first
few wrinkles. Well cast aside all
such worries. for here is a face
creme prepared by Berthe Darr Of
the Comfort Shop. which not only
eradicates wrinkles but makes the
skin soft and fine as young girls.
Many prominent society women
have already learned OF its magic
charms and are using il constantly.
II may be procured in two-ounce
jars at so cents Surely a most rea-
sonable price -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-25
GOODWIN CORSETS.

II Is very appropriate that place
which is dedicated 20 beauufying
the figure should itself be beautiful.
And the Mabel Hawkins style shop
at sos J. VI. s Bldg. is beautiful;
so much so that one with a mode
rate purse might hesitate 20 enter.
but the prices are reassuring. as you
may purchase a wonderful corset
in pink and brocade fabrics from
81 10 S25 either back or front lace.
REGARDLESS OF price Mabel Hawkins
viii give 20 you the individual ser
vice by which she has won such a
coterie Of fashionable women. ADV
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-25
CHTROPODY

The wise woman gives careful at
tention 10 her feet, for she realizes
that nothing is so detrimental 10
Youthful beauty and serenity o. ~
preston as aching, burning feet
You will take a new lease on lie
after a treatment al the Royal Beau
T. Pal-Crs.
We also specialize IN Electrolosis
Persian Packs. Wrinkles and Black
head treatments, as well as scalp
and facial trea tments. Room $40.
Farmers Trust Bldg. (Open even
ings by appointmenO. Phones Bell
1921: Home $3.50. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-25
ARREST MAN ON ALLEGED
BO0TLEGGING CHARGE

Otto Klowetter. giving his address
as Mishawaka, was arrested by the
police Friday night charged with
tootlegging Klowetter when pick
ed up by the police carried the liq-
cor in a suit case and was just after
clighting from an eastbound train
at the Grand Trunk station.
James Smith, S21 y Allen ST., was
arrested Friday night charged with
operating an automobile with 1917
license.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-25
FACTORY EXPERTS.

Have your tires repaired by fac
tory experts. We absolutely guar
antee our repair work 70 last the
life OF your tire. Our service car is
az your disposal. Free air. free ser
vice. Come and let Us show you
what free service really is. Skiff's
Tire Service Co. 436 s Michigan
81 Phones. Home 5?3s; Bell 1913
-AdVL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-25
OUR BEAUTY PARLORs.

open evenings by appointments For
facial MASSAGE. manicurinr etc we
can help YOU make yourself more
attractive Why not call and try a
few Of our treatments Many OF
YOUR friends have improved their
appearance. almost renewed their
vouthfulness by coming 10 our
Beauty Parlors. We guarantee sat
isfaction and reasonable prices. Bell
phone 1920 Home 124S. Jefferson
Hotel Beauty shop. Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-25
COIORED COUPLE DIVORCED.

Bertha Smith, cOlored. was grant
ed a divorce yesterday afternoon in
the superior court from Robert
Smith. also colored, on grounds of
extreme cruelty. false accusations
and threats 70 kill her. also failure
TO support They were married
Feb. L, 1918. and separated in
August. 1915.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-25
SPECIAL HOT WATER HEATERS

While they last regardless OF the
high prices. we will furnish and in
stall our blue enameled steel lined
sas water heaters for Sl5 cash or
SIC on payments.
We guarantee these heaters 20 be
economical and give entire satisfac-
ton or We will remove heater and
refund your money any time within
60 days after installation.
You can't anprj TO be without
hot water at these prices. w W.
Sioley Co. Us 20 12s s. St Joseph
ST Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-25
To ATTEND SERVICES.

Members OF the local odd Eel
lows and Rebekah lodges viii at
tend services at the First NJ E
church on the first Sunday in June
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-25

CRESONAL. The ideal disinfect-
ant. Deodorizer. Germ and Bug XIII
or. No odor. with fall directions 25t
& SOC Bottles sold only At-Coon
Ieysn -Ady
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-25
BROKEN GLASSES DUPLICATED.

No fancy prices. Or. J. Burke.
optcian. $50 :. Michigan ST.
45s2-31-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-25
OF THE MARkET roDAY

for the first time
ARROW.
II hits the spot, The new bev-
erage. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-25
Truly DIFFERENT
ARROW

Il hits the spot.
Evening journal., 1918-09-07
At Exactly Half
Price

so that now is the logical and the
economical time to either piece
ont" or stock up"
Platters of French china, all
sizes, many styles of decoration
ST, $1.25, $1.5o, $1.7S, 81, $2.7S and
S3.75.
Evening journal., 1918-09-07
SPAID DEFENDS EARLY
OPENING OF SCHOOLS

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Sept. 7.-Many requests have
been made that schools in Delaware
not open September Q, the date decided
on by tho State Board OF Education,
because OF children being needed in the
cannerles. State Commissioner a. r..
Spaid says September was set for the
opening Of tho white schools outside
OF Wilmington and october 7 for the
colored schools when the compulsory
school law VIII go into effect. The
state Board Of Education has establish
ed these, uniform dates and school
clerks and teachers were notified or
the plan last spring. Teachers con-
tracts bear that date.
No pupils are under the compulsory
law until October Z, and II parents see
nc TO deprive their children OF their
right 10 an education the responsibility
Is theirs.
Mr.. Spaid in writing TO school
clerk yesterday had this TO say:
81 can appreciate what you say con-
cerning the scarcity Of labor, but
United States Commissioner Of Educa-
ton. Dr. p. A. Claxton and President
Wilson himself, are urging all school
officials to keep their schools up TO
the standard and TO increase attendance
in all grades If possible.
Evening journal., 1918-09-07
DEMOCRATS HAVE
PRIMARY fights
Contest for Every Office
in Kent County But
Coroner
STATE SENATOR
FIGHT IN DOVER
specIal to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Aecal TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, sept. THE following can
didstes have nled their names on the
Democratic ticket for the primaries to
be held saturday. September fl, the
county committee having the right to
OIL any vacancies that exist;
Sheriff.. Evans Cook, Camden; VIII
lism NJ. Hughes, Msstens Corner; Lee
r. Cochran, Smyrna.
Coroner-O. J. Lsfferty, Clayton.
Clerk OF the Peace-Jacob Heyd, Felz
ton; ]. Harry Latchum, Milford, E. Z.
Clements, Dover.
Recorder OF Deeds-JOhn w. Shell
drake. Harrington; C. Ga Ooverdale,
Clayton.
County Treasurer-E. o. Raymond,
Dover, the present Incumbent.
Register in Chsnoery and Clerk OF
Orphans Court. seward Daley, Hart
ley and Mark w Cole, Dover.
state Senstors-First Senatorial Dis
trict. /. N. Price. smyrna; third Sena-
torial District. Z. L.. Jones and Wilson
G. Moore. both or Dover, iitn Seiia-
torfal District Louden n. Hearn. Mil
ford
Representatives in General Assembly
First distr Ct, James Robinson; sec
ond. G.. Dewitt Parsdee third, Abel
Numbers: fourth. J. Wesley Smith
nflh. John c. Hayes and Charles w.
Hardesty: sixth, James VI. Sherwood /;
seventh. 90 be fllled; eighth, J. Leonard
soper. ninth, William B. Tharp, James
C. Hardesty; tenth, J. Raymond Ben
nett.
Levy Court Commisisoners-Second
District. John c. Slaughter. Robert ".
Wlson: Fourth district, Henry VIII
Iiams. John Schneider; eighth district
Georse Waldmsn; ninth district, j..
Harry Raughley; tenth district, Walter
c. Dill.
Assessors - First District, Allen
Rsughley: second. Edward s. Wilson
third, George w. Cook: fourth, Norman
II. Willis: NTH, James V. Boyer sixth,
open; seventh. open; eighth, W. C. Cat
lin: ninth. Robert e. Baynsrd tenth,
Frank u. Sapp.
Evening journal., 1918-09-07
NEWS HAPPENINGS
ABOUT new CASTLE
Girls Who Work in Munition
Plant Find Home in
Parish House
CITY WATER FOUND
BELOW STANDARD
Special to THE EYENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE, Del, sept. 7.--Nine-
teen girls who are 20 be employed by
the Bethlehem Loading Company and
housed at the parish house, arrived
yesterday afternoon from Philadelphia.
The girls were taken TO the loading
plant by j. B. Montgomery and were
signed up so as TO enable them to start
work Monday morning. Al least thirty
more girls are expected TO arrive soon
and the various auxiliaries Of the par
lsh are planning entertainments for
them.
The gymnasium has been turned into
a dormitory and the two large rooms
on first floor Of the parish house have
been fitted up As diningrOoms. The
girls who arrived yesterday expressed
themselves as well pleased with their
new home and The officials OF the
loading company are cooperating with
Miss Garrett tho matron, in making
everything as homelike as possible.
The Boy Scouts in this city. who are
attending Camp Caesar Rodney are !:
Brokaw Senlman. Harry Ahern. George
and Carlisle TObin and Merton White.
Camp Rodney. conducted for the Boy
Scouts OF the State, is situated on the
picturesque JOY Run. a cove branch
ing from the Delaware and Chesapeake
Canal, at Lorewood Grove.
John Cannon, aged ten -years, had a
narrow escape from injury Yesterday.
while riding a bicycle at Second and
Harmony streets A telephone company
truck turned the corner OF Second and
Harmony Just as the lad was going
along Second street. but luckily for
him, his wheel skidded and he was
thrown on the pavement, not hurt, but
badly frightened.
TEe Junior scouts OF the M. f.
Church have returned from a pleasant
three days camping trip at Brandy
wine Summit.
The city water which was sent TO
Newask recently TO be examined, has
been analyzed and the report Of this
analysis. received by Dr. Dodd. Board
Of Health physician. shows that the
water contains impurities and is not as
good as IL should be-
The following services viii be held
in the NJ T. Church tomorrow; 10
o'clock. Sunday school; II o'clock,
preaching. subject. Strength from
knowing God:' o'clock. special pro-
gram and rally OF Baracca Glass; the
Rev. r. IT, Adams, will be the speaker;
: o'clock, young peoples meeting; 730
O'Clock, preaching, Put that on Mine
Account"
Services will be held as usual to-
morrow In Emmanuel p. +. Church with
preaching by the rector.
A guard OF the bethlehem Loadlng
Company had the misfortune OF losing
his wallet containing Si39 yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Mullen, Of Sec
ond street, are visiting relatives at Long
Island. n. Y.
William Thompson Is spending TIE
weekend in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards and family OF
Evening journal., 1918-09-07
CECIL COUNTY PAPER
MILL TO RUN AGAIN
sn.oIal q rHE EvENlNn 1ouRNAL.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ELKTON, Md, Sept 7.-Arnold's Bar
farm, situated in the First District OF
Cecil County. containing $50 acres, has
been purchased by Nelson Price Whit
aker OF Wheeling, West Virginia. from
Mrs Mary Z. lamar and Reuben Emory
lamar, her husband, Of Philadelphia
for $40.
The Cecil County schools will open
on next Monday.
Or. Samuel Jackson Price. son OF Mr.
and Mrs. w. Don Price OF Elkton, a
second lieutenant in the Medical Re
serve Corps. sailed last week for
France.
on Tuesday night the homes Of Harry
Fisher and Cameron Brown OF Risins
sun, were entered h. burglars, who
stole $50 in money and checks amount
ing to 500
The New York and Philadelphia
Conference OF the Reorganized Church
OF the Latter Day S5ints has been hold
ing a three days session at Elk Mills.
Mrs. Harry Buckworth is visiting
friends at Town P&nt
Miss Marie ". T5Egert has returned
10 Washington after spending a few
days at her home in Elkton.
Sergeant and Mrs. II. B. Campbell Of
Hermon, NJ w. have sean Visiting
friends in Rowlandsville.
Robert Miller OF Baltimore, was the
guest OF Mrs. Albert Nelson on We'd
nesdsy.
Mrs. Frank r Whitney is The. guest
Of her sister, Mrs. John Amery OF
Larchmont y. Y.
Mrs. z. Don Lambdin OF Woodlawn,
was the guest OF her aunt, Miss Ellen
Barrell, this week.
Mrs. Eloise ". Ash is spending a few
days in Atlantic City.
Evening journal., 1918-09-07
ThanksgiUmg's
Coming

before so very long, and to many
families it brings reunions-and to
the housekeeper such heart-search-
ing questions as
"WiU the best china 90
round ?"
"Did We eUer replace that
platter ?"
Not Thanksgiving Eve, but
September Morn" is the logical
and the economical time to look
over the china closet and to piece
out or stock up with whatever is
needed.
Evening journal., 1918-09-07
ARREST MEN WHO
ROB GARAGE OWNER

ELKToN. Sept. 7.-Sheriff J. w. Nc
Allister OF this town, was notified yes
terday morning that Ernest Houston 9
soldier. and James Bowles. two men
wanted here for beating and robbing E.
NJ. Pitcock, proprietor Of a Havre de
Grave garage. in . dense woods near
Theodore, this county, Wednesday night
have been arrested at Atlantic City. The
officers have taken steps at once 10
procure extradition papers for The
robbers and they will be brought to
The county jail here.
Evening journal., 1918-09-07
When the Poet Went
Home
She "R--Bit the Bureau"

after the fashion of that other we'll
celebrated lady who in private life flew
into such violent temp-that to say,
fits Of nerves-that her husband asked.
in amazement:
"You must have felt like this many
times when we were courting. How
was it that you never showed it then"
"Oh, yes" was her sobbing reply,
you often irritated me dreadfully, but
when il got too bad, ] used to leave
the room, go upstairs and b-bite the
b-bureau until ! became more c-calmp
Evening journal., 1918-09-07
MAN PARD0NED
TO ENTER SERVICE

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. sept. 7-At the afternoon
session Of the state Board Of Pardons,
yesterday, the members present, in
cluding Chancellor Curtis, Lieutenant
Governor Eliason, Secretary Of State
Johnson and state Auditor Roe. unan-
imously voted 10 grant a pardon 10
George 4. Faithful, Of Georgetown,
serving years sentence for carrying
concealed a deadly weapon The grounds
for the pardon were based on the fact
that Faithful had been OF valuable serv-
Ice TO the state in securing the con-
yiciion Of William Parker. for bringing
liquor into dry territory, and also that
he Is in the military draft and is tore
port TO his exemption board for seFy-
ice.
Action on the Mary a. Powell case,
was deferred until September i6 and
also the hearing in the case Of William
Fitzpatrick was deferred until the regu-
lar October session Of the board.
Evening journal., 1918-09-07

North Carolina, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Ollie Edwards.
Norman Cochran, who has been EN-
ployed at the Bethlehem Loading Com
pany as pay roll clerk, has resigned
his position TO resume his studies at
the Kennett Square High school
William McGrory, in training at one
Of the southern cantonments, was a
visitor here yesterday.
Mrs. Mary +. Appleby, widow Of
David Appleby, died at her home near
Christiana yesterday, aged ii years.
The funeral will take place on Monday
afternoon from the home Of her SON
in-law. Samuel D. Moody, with inter
ment in the Presbyterian Cemetery,
Christiana.
Evening journal., 1918-09-07
SeriOusIy-EUery
Housewife Deserves q
NetD Dinner-Set

as soon as the old service becomes so
decimated through natural causes that
there's no comfort in serving a good
meal on the dishes after she's gone TO
the trouble of getting it up.
Fine imported and domestic dinner
sets, in attractive styles and patterns
at savings averaging one-third, are a
strong feature of this September Sale
of China and Glass. Striking examples
are
French dinner-sets begin
at S25 and go up to SI75.
The savings are SIS to $40.
English dinner-sets at
S2S to $40 offer soUiHgs of
SO to SIS.
English dinHer-sets of a
finer kind. in deiightfulIy
quaint shapes, some repro
ductiOns of old museum
sets, are $50 to SIS, the saU.
ingS being SO to S25.
American dinner-Sets in
a wonderfully large SeLec-
ton at $3.50 to $40, a sdU-
ing of IS to $40 a set.
japanese dinner-sets are
an interesting feature of the
Sale. at $40 to $50, Which
means $3.50 to S25 less than
regular.
Several patterns of stand
ard French dinnerUdre are
being closed out at half
price-both sets and ssep-
Grdte pieces.
Twenty patterns of the French sets
and seventeen of theS English are
"open-stock," which means that they
are readily mstchable at any time.
Evening journal., 1918-09-07
"GLHSS-
WITH CARE"
1t Will Sparkle Like
Diamonds

Not unlike diamonds, fine cut-glass
is steadily apprecisting in value these
war times.
If you have plenty, take good care
of it.
If you haven't plenty, make up your
mind to do one of three things: Go
without it, buy it later and pay a good
swinging price for it, or buy it now in
the September Sale of Wanamsker
Glass and China.
We recommend the third alternative.
For one thing, the glass in this Sale
is so beautiful
Goodness knows what sort of glass
may be coming-or even not coming
in the futurel
Many glass cutters are almost out of
good blanks. In some cases cutting
shops are planning to discontinue
operations.
Evening journal., 1918-09-07
Here's the Glass
Just the Same
N the Wananaker Sale

In the WGHdntdker Sale
in true Wanamaker quality and even
quantity. By means of large special,
purchases and concessions from manu-
facturers-details you're not interested
in-we are able to offer something you
ARE interested in
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-10-18

rectlon, but do not think she saw me at ALL or
saw anything Her face was blank for IA mo-
ment. then as In looking aside she nearly collided
with someone ahead OF her. she shrunk from him
with sort of cry, as If she had expected to be
beaten down.
We followed the procession into the large hall,
now, where the people of Evian greet these home
comers and where at long tables, they feed them
Over the balcony hung the flags of the allies, with
the French and American closely intertwlned. The
people were placed AT the tables, numbly obeyng
the Red Cross nurses who fitted about assisting
them. They ate the food which was set before
them without word
AS they ate and dranl-there was some $50 of
these people, walked about with the Red Cross
doctor and studied their faces their demeanor
Occasionally as one saw us he or she smiled. but
for the most part 1t like walking through the
halls of an asylum for the mentally dehcent-the
eyes were dazed, the expression empty vacant
by some young women had passed among
the crowd giving to each little French flag.
noticed II boy of about twenty, tall, well put to-
gether. The girl had to thrust the flag into his
hand and explain to him what It was
THAT boy hasn't always been an idiot, would
say offhand" said the doctor at my side "He
looks beaten, whipped That's the sort they are
sending back to us, nowadays"
The boy still holds the flag, looking at 1t as If
trying to recall where he had that combna.
ton of cOlors before. | recOlleced that he would
have been about fifteen or sixteen when the war
broke out, when he. with these others and many
thousands like them were caught I'm that first
southwark rush OF the German horde through the
towns of northern France.
1he subprefect was mounting the platform 10
speak to the diners. The Chasseurs played their
tunes loudly. The the subprefect began to talk
to them. lie told them they were safe among their
friends more that never again would they
be slaves of Germany, that homes would be found
for them and an effort made TO find the friends
and relatives whom they had not seen nor even
heard from for four years He told them thar
France soon would conquer. that she NNas now
Joined by America with her millions of young men.
and then he gave the signal for the band 10 start
the "Marseilluise.' This II did
AS the first notes were heard some OF the faces
lighted up There was effort to sing the won
derful song, aud after II fashion II succeeded. Bur
though before the refrain had been finished there
were many voices hushed, many hands that could
not wave the little French tlags--for moment
patriotism, love of country hope and trust had
been awakened. A few minutes later | followed
the Red Cross doctor into the big room where he
examines every child who comes into Eyian with
lhese conveys OF repatriayed people, So tsT ~