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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31

The Beethoven Symphony was
no more. Not that the masterpiece
of harmony had passed into Obliv-
ion, but the proud orchestra that
bore its name, and whose winter
tour had so sadly and ingloriously
ended. For not only had its mana
ger announced that further book
ings were not to be had, but worse
the treasury was one only in
name.
Vergil Van Claud sat in the man
ayers office of the little theater in
Newbury and bitterly reflected over
his dilemma. Young, talented, the
orchestra'S soloist, a great pianist
and yet broke! 1t was awful! The
atrical business on the-what was
il the house manager had called it.
oh yes, on the-bum, Theatrical
business indeed, he mutterej indig-
nantly to himself. He was no ac-
tor-he was an artist, a-his hand
came in contact with a small roll of
bills and bringing them TO light, he
stared at them disconsolately, then
he laughed bitterly.
Twenty dollars" he announced
to the pictures on the wall. "Twen-
~ dollars. Enough to pay my hotel
bill and then
The door opened and a grimy in
dividual in blue jumpers and with
a very red face intruded upon his
reflections.
Tough luck. mister" sympathiz-
Ed the newcomer. But l s'pose its
all in the game. Amt so sure of
my own dob-m'self. Bad year fer
us entertainers"
Van Claud looked up resentfully,
and then something i'm the humOr
of the situation struck him and he
smiled wanly. This man knew local
conditions. Even the humblest
stage carpenter was not TO be ig-
nOred
do you know of any place" he
shot the direct question at the other
where / might playful I get
enough TO get back 10 New York? %
The newcomer shook his head
doubtfully.
Amt many places in town. he
answered. after due reflection,
"Cept tn Casino movie parlor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
KEEP YOUR OWN GREEN
HOUSE IN WINTER

a successful way OF caring for
plants in the house. in winter. has
been tried by an amateur gardener
in the form OF a little greenhouse.
just large enough 10 set on a table
in front Of the window Made of
long. slender panels OF glass. with
the narrow. wooden framework
painted a light green and the putcy
"a terra Gotta. il is decorative iu
itself and has the added value II
Keeping in beautiful condition deli
cate plants which need more hea:
than the average room contains.
10 may be made at moderate cost.
ly a local carpenter, In the follow
ing dimensions. or in any dimen-
s.ons 10 suit a particular window 5r
windows: Length 40 inches, width
is inches. height front Is IL
inches back % l-2 inches. floor one
inch thi-k. framework one inch
thick
The front has six panels. each of
which IS @ bout six inches wide; the
back has six panels. also. with The
door made OF the two center ones.
The top has the same mum Der. with
three In each adjustable part small
poles. with holes at intervals. are
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31

attached at the front of these parts.
and. by means of two pins, inside
the front OF the little greenhouse,
allow for raising and lowering the
top. Thus the top is divided into two
parts, fastened by pairs OF hinges az
the back. so that it may be raised
in sections TO admit more air; and
the back is made with a door OF the
two panels. SO that il is wide enough
10 admit end remove the flower pots
conveniently.
All ferns and especially the deli
cate maidenhair flourish in this con-
genial atmosphere. The more sensi-
tive primroses, such as the charm
ing malacoides. with its hundreds OF
delicate flowers. do particularly well
in the added heat which the NINA
ture greenhouse gives The brilliant.
gloXinias will also do well.
Many delightful arrangements "
color and exquisite foliage may be
made In this compact little space.
and joy given constantly TO all VINO
may have the privilege OF behold
ing these gifts OF nature. growing os
gracefully as in their native haunts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
Pink Hands ByArchey CameronN ew

down tn street. They need a pie
anist."
The artist sprang to his feet in
back involuntarily.
mot in a million years" protest
ed Van Claud, with passionate We
hemence. I'D rather work first-in
a factory"
The stage carpenter laughed bois-
terously and pointed to the others
slender, pink, highly manicured
hands, still clutching the bills.
What. with hands like them ?''
he sneered. "Ha, ha. Y couldn't do
nothin' with feeders like them.
Them's highbrow pink hands, not
work hands. Now"
Van Claud advanced towards the
other threateningly and something
in the pianist's eyes made him re-
coil again.
stop" Numbered Van Claud.
Maybe they are pink. But they're
strong and firm and and will
ing. And needy, too. This is all
I've got" and he hourished the few
bills in the others face. But I'll
earn more"
NO offense. sir" apologized the
other, quickly. L didn't know.
Maybe-that is he hesitated, then
plunged ahead, ~ might get a joh
at tn tool works. My brother
works there. I'll give Y a note Z
him"
Tool works." echoed the artist
delightedly. q know something OF
tool-making. My father was one
I l thank you"
And his hand shot out and grasp
ed the workman's in a firm grip
that served but TO enhance his re-
spect for the artist. Embarrassed
he turned towards the door.
I'll go an phone i'm now, and
tell i'm yer comm" asid the car
penter, and then, before he closed
the door, added You wait ere"
Left alone again, Van Claud walk
ed absently into the studio next tC
the office. and sitting at the piano
his hands moved caressingly over
the keys. Then, extracting a sheat
of mash notes from his pocket
he kissed them sadly then replaced
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31

them with tender care in his pocket.
"GoOd-by, career" he muttered
to himself. "Good-by, little girls.
Good-by, fame" And then he rose
and with firm tread and head erect,
passed out of the studio. through
the office, TO the street, and the tool
works.
1t was on an evening three months
later, when a young well-set young
man dressed neatly, was ushered
into the parior of Beehler the gen
eral manager of the Kensett Tool
Co. The maid withdrew and he
strayed about the spacious room
with the manner of one accustom-
ed TO his surroundings. Then, with
no intention of eavesdropping, he
heard voices in the adjoining room,
through the glass panel of the closed
doors, and hearing his name in a
deep masculine bass, he stopped
short
II can't see him." he then
heard in a musical soprano. He
wants me to marry him
well. why not?" answered the
bass voice. Hes a fine young
man. Honest, industrious, good
natured, everything a girl would
want in a husband"
Except breeding interrupted
the girl. Look at his hands. Rough,
uncouth, Untidy--the very best evil
dence of a common bringingup."
The young man in the parlOr re-
coiled, and started in mute dejec-
ton az his hands. then the masculine
voice again claimed his attention.
stop" it Numbered. L won't
have you say such things of Vank-
low. Why, you crazy girl, you said
yourself only last week that he was
the sweetest-tempered person you
had ever met. I don't give forty
boots who he was. It's what he is
now, and that's the squarest fin
est man in our plant and its future
president That's got refinement
beat to a frazzle-yoUr kind of re
fnement."
Vergil Van Claud. now known by
his abandoned first name and the
euphOnious spelling Of his last,
George Vanklow, felt a momentary
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31

me in that letter. You didn't love
me-you loved the artist-the
things represented. Now you
hate me by the same token But
thought. and thought deeply
and rs I thought then. 7 think now.
I love you. I told you so last night,
when I was sure. But. Marie. r.
you-you don't want 20 marry-a
rough workman"
He stumbled blindly from the
room towards the hall and for a
minute. she stood transtxed with
shame-aud horror then she ran
after him He was reaching for his
coat but she tore away his hands,
and holding them in her own.
glanced piteously into his face.
"Vergil please" she cried. pas
sionately forgive me. won't your"
An ecstatic shiver ran through
him. as he answered her
But dearest" he whispered. my
hands are not-pink"
But they're perfect" she wills
pered clinging 80 them. and
want them-always.
And then. for punishment. he
took them away from her-and put
them around her yielding, clinging
form.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31

citizen born in Germany who has two
brothers in the German army gift by the German
and Austrian employees OF violin factory.
the patriotic fervOr of the community that
the mayor announced that any city employe who
srumbed about contributing the War Chest, unless
he had good reason for his objection, should be
discharged.
From every patriot according TO his ability-for
every worthy according to it, needs" the
keynote of the campaign Can you afford to
give2 the question hurled the citizens from
hundreds of placards.
may be enumerated the reduction TO a minimum o.
the Of time effort heretofore occasoned by
separate mOney-rasing campaigns for each separate
need i developed the inducing Of all TO give the
maximum of his ability; the conservation of the fnan-
cial resources Of the community; the elimination Of
relatively unmp ortant the increase OF the
support OF those worthy; the raising Of the pa
triotism Of the community a higher level, and the
enecting Of a community spirit.
During the last months 1917 Columbus and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
COMMANDMENT OF PARIS
STIFFENS THE MORALE
International News Service:

international News Service:
PARIS. March 3O.-The latest
bombardment of Paris by the Ger
man super-gun. in which IS were
killed and nearly a hundred wound
I'd when a shell struck a church.
failed 10 terrorize Paris today. In
stead. the city seethed with anger
and the reaction was one Of hot
determination 10 tight 10 a finish and
seek vengeance for the latest out
break OF German frightfulness.
This spirit was revealed in the
house of deputies and in general
demands everywhere for punish
ment of the Huns on the battle
field.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31

The Thrift stamp organization IT
Jefferson school Colum bus lays
claim 10 being the largest I'm the
county. having ia mem bers. out Of
total enrolment OF 315. who own
444 War Savings stamps and 403
Thrift stamps. There are Il Thrift
clubs at the jefferson building.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31

The Germans have taken Odessa
That likely means the end OF our
winning the war by starving them
out It's a finish fight. To win a I'm
ish night we must have ships and
supplies To have these the govern
ment must have labor for IL. To
have labor We must deny ourselves.
Buy W s s
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31

Don't think you've done your full
duty if you've bought Thrift stamp
and so qualified your family as 100
percent efficient in War Savings. All
you've done is just 10 come 10 the
scratch. Now get on your marks.
Get set, COZ!
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31

Keep the War Savings stamps
pouring steadily into Uncle Sans
hopper and he Will keep the boys
steadily supplied with ammunition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31

sales OF War Savings and Thrift
stamps az Holton. Ripley county,
amount 10 S4.235.25 up to the end
OF February.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31

to verdun and into action the sixth day the
10 Xdouquomt plateau
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-07-27
Notice to Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that bids will
be received by the Board of Public
Works of the city of Hurley for the
grading, curbing and Improvement of
second avenue from Silver street to
Oak street according to plans and
specifications of the work now on file
in the office of the city clerk. Such
bids will be received up to 10 O'Clock
a. m. August 10th, 1913, must be filed
with the city clerk and be accompani-
ed by certified check of 5000. Bidders
will state separately the price for
crushed rock and for gravel. Bids for
curbing to be per lineal foot, balance
of work in gross.
Bids will be received at the same
time for building a retaining wall on
the north side OF Iron street between
fifth and sixth avenues according to
plans and specifications of the work
on file with the city clerk.
Dated July 18TH, 1918.
Henry Meade,
Geo c. Foster,
Joseph Pollock.
Board OF Public Works.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-07-27

third day of said month, the following
officers are to be nominated:
A GOVERNOR, in place of Emanuel L.
Philip, whose term of Office will expire
on the first Monday of January, A. D.
1919.
A LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, in place
of Edward F. Dithmar whose term of
Office will expire on the first Monday of
January 1919.
i SECRETARY OF STATE, in place
c; Merlin Hull, whose term of Office will
expire on the first Monday of January,
1919.
A STATE TREASURER, in place of
Henry Johnson, whose term of office will
expire on the first Monday of January,
1919.
AN ATTORNEY GENERAL, in place
of Spencer Haven, whose term of Office
will expire on the first Monday of jan
uary. 1919.
A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
for the ELEVENTH Congressional Dis
trict comprised of the counties of Doug
las, Bayfield,, Ashland, Iron. Villas Bur
nett, Polk, Washburn, Sawyer, Rusk,
Price, Taylor, Oneida and Lincoln.
A MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY for the
Assembly District comprised OF the coun-
ties of Iron and Villas.
All county officers required by law to
be nominated at such primary.
Given under my hand and official seal
at the capitol in the City of Madison, this
lst day of July, A. D., 1918.
(Signed) Merlin Hull
(SeaD Secretary of State.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-07-27
State of Wisconsin,
County Court, Iron County,
In Probate.

In Re Estate of Joseph Destefani,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that at the
special term of the county court, to
be held in and for said county. at the
court house in the city of Hurley in
said county, on she first Tuesday of
August, 1918, the following matter
will be heard and considered, exam
ined and adjusted
The application of John Destefani,
administrator of the estate of Joseph
Destefani, late of the city of Hurley
in said county, deceased, to sell or
incumber real estate belonging to
said estate, for the payment of ex-
penses and debts, said real estate be-
ing situated and described as follows:
East one-h half of lot 5, block s, of the
original plat of the city of Hurley,
Iron county, Wisconsin. East 13l
feet of lots 3 Il in sand block s, and
lots & 2 block 10 VermiIlion Grove
as per plat thereof on file and of
record in the Office of the register of
deeds for st. Louis county, MINI.
Dated July 18th, 1918.
BY the Court,
p. II. Aspinwall,
2931 County Judge.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-07-27
The Joy of Living.

To enjoy life we must have good
health. No one can reasonably hope
TO get much real pleasure out of life
when his bowels are clogged a good
share of the time and the poisons that
should be expelled are absorbed into
the system, producing headache and
indigestion. a few doses of Chamber
lain's Tablets will move the bowels,
strengthen the digestion and give You
a chance to realize the real JOY of liv-
ing. Try it.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-07-27
announcement to the People of
Ironwood and Vicinity.


DR.. G. NJ. Wetherell, of Detroit, one
of Michigan's best known and ablest
physicians -medical-expert- specialist
and bloodless surgeon, is about to set
tie permanently in Ironwood, Mich,
treating chronic diseases such as
rheumatism, Gout, Paralysis, and re-
sulting Deformities.
Until his offices and treatment rooms
are fitted up and ready for the recep-
ton of patients, he will see, examine,
and give treatments to all such cases
as he can help free of charge at the
Curry Hotel (Parlor. Suite.)
For twenty-five years devoted to the
study and cure of chronic diseases of
Men. Women, and Children, notably
persons afflicted with rheumatism,
Govt, DefOrmities, Paralysis, and
Nervous troubles, educated, trained,
and for many years prepared in the
greatest Hospitals, Clinics, and Uni
yersities of Europe and America, and
the wonderful work he has done in
Detroit for many years has made Dr..
Wetherell justly famous for his skill
and ability as Medical Expert dag
nostician and Orthopedic Surgeon.
Persons suffering for long periods,
unableto procure help, exhausted,
heartsick, and discouraged, given up
as lost or incurable by their physicians
are especially urged TO go up for ex-
animation, No matter what your
ailment is, or of how long standing
Regardless of how many doctors you
have seen or what they have told you.
go see this man" Have him look
you over, and give you thoro scien-
tific examination. Remember it costs
you nothing and it may save your
life.
If he can help you, he will do so;
if he finds your case hopelessly in
durable, he will tell you so and give
you such advice as may prOIong your
life. AT all events you Will forever
have it settled in your mind and know
the exact state your health is in
This the Doctor will do for you free
of charge to introduce the latest meth
DDS of treating and curing these all
ments by means of BloOdless Surgery
and if possible Drugless Healing, for
the purpose of getting firmly and
quickly established and favorablv
known to the people of Ironwood and
vicinity.
Consultation and examination
free No charges whatever for the
first three weeks only; until his per
manent Office and treatment rooms
are fitted up. DR.. Wetherell can be
seen every day at the Curry Hotel
tParlOr Suite Ironwood, Hours:
Mornings 10 to y. Afternoons to /.
Evenings TO o'clock. Notice:
DIR. Wetherell will not make visits to
your homes unless arrangements are
especially made for such visits, and
then only in consultation with yonr
family physician. A fee of $1,000
will then be charged. (Within mile
from the Curry Hotel. )-Ady.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-07-27
Postal Transportation.

In some parts Of Russia the post
man rides In a two-wheeled cart drawn
by butfaIoes. Some journey in
sledges. drawn by reindeer, horses, or
dogs. In the more remote regions Of
the Canadas the mails are carried by
trains of sleighs. each dragged by
three dogs harnessed in single file.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-07-27
PAID ADVERTISEMENT

authorized and inserted ~ W. u. Tyler Hur-
ley, Wis, who will pay CSC for each publication
thereby
To the Voters: I hereby announce
that will be a candidate for the NOM
ination for County Clerk of Iron
county on the Republican ticket at
the coming primary election Sept Srd.
Should be nominated and elected it
will be my constant endeavor to per-
form the duties connected with the
office promptly aud correctly at all
times. Hoping for favorable consid-
Grafton at the hands of the voters |
am respectfully,
w. d. TYLER.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-07-27
Notice Of September Primary

State of Wisconsin
Department of State. ( %
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at
a primary to be held in the several towns
wards, villages and election districts of
the state of Wisconsin, on the first Tues
day OF September, A. d. 1918 being the
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-07-27
Seal)
State of Wisconsin, =,

state OF wisconsin, I 90
County of Iron.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a
primary to be held in the several towns,
wards, villages and election districts OF
the County of Iron on the first Tuesday
Of September, A. D., 1918, being the third
day of said month, the following officers
are to be nominated:
A COUNTY CLERK, in place of w.
D. Tyler, whose term of office will ex-
pire on the first Monday of January,
1919.
A COUNTY TREASURER, in place of
Luella Trier, whose term of office will
expire on the first Monday of January,
1919.
A SHERIFF, in place of Max Menes-
trena. whose term of Office will expire on
the first Monday of January, 1919
A CORONER, in place of Joseph Char
bonneau. whose term of Office will expire
on the first Monday of January, 1919.
A CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT,
in place of Joseph Volant, whose term of
office will expire on the first Monday of
January, 1919
A DISTRICT ATTORNEY, in place of
Marion F. Reid. whose term of office will
expire on the first Monday of January,
1919.
A REGISTER OF DEEDS. in place of
Richard c. Trembath, whose term of
office will expire on the first Monday of
January 1919
A COUNTY SURVEYOR, in place of
Walter p. Bawden, whose term of office
viii expire on the first Monday of jan
uary, 1919.
Given under nv hand and official seal
at the court house in the City of Hurley
this 9Th day OF July, 1918.
w. D. Tyler, County Clerk.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-07-27

Circuit Court-Iron County
Val Blatz Brewing Company,
Plaintiff,
VS.
Victor Vancraeymeersch and
Euphrasie Vancraeymeersch,
Defendants.
Notice is hereby given, that by VIZ
tue and in pursuance of judgment
of foreclosure and sale, made and
rendered in the above entitled action
on the 18th day of June, 1917, | Will
expose for sale and sell at public
auction at the front north door of the
court house in the city of Hurley in
said county of Iron and state of Wis
consin, on the 9Th day of August, 1918,
at the hour of ten O'Clock in the fore
noon all the following desert bed
mOrtgaged premises, or so much there
of as may be sufficient to raise the
amount due the plaintiff herein for
principal. interest and costs, together
with the expenses of sale, tO-wit: Lot
number G1) in block number three
CD of the original plat of the village
Of Iron Belt according to the recorded
plat thereof. in the county of Iron
and state OF Wisconsin. Reserving
all mineral and mining rights as re-
served in prior conveyances of said
land.
Dated this 10th day of June, 1918.
MAX MENESTRENA,
Sheriff of Iron County, Wis.
Geo. G.. Foster,
Plaintiffs Attorney 1851
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-07-27

Dishonoring an Honor Flag

Barred by law from of the American Gag for their
propaganda work. the Saloon League is now Decorating
the Service Flag, which, while unofficial today recognized
been circulated in this state leat in of Service
Flag which bears brazen badf vicious isstate
mentS.
To the average man, it would time for Christian
people, standing for mercy right and justice to at least
ascertain the tuthunes of they asked to
circulate and to tacty endorse Thou shat false
witness ETC.. This Service Flag circular is mass of false
hoods 1t brewers annually 25O00O0
sffs Government statistics prove that exactly 1000 lie
1t asserts brewing of coal yearly
Official Federal figures late the fuel shortage place
this consumption at less than 900 land this of soft
coaD. That is 10000 lie. And 100000 cars are used
annually they That would be 1879 of the supply
AID would make brewing the greatest industry America
Nobody will believe this claim it is about 5000 lie
Then this circular proceeds insult its own dry folks
condemnng the 100000 100000 Wisconsin citizens who
ohve of these stay athoes dry They insult them with
this couplet:
Their fathers were heroes,
Their mothers 'sheroes,'
They're absolutely zeros.'
They called Sackers! That pretty strong term
to apply in these days 100000 Wisconsin citizens
whose only fault the eyes of the saloon League
they fail to vote dry.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-07-27

Circuit Court-Iron County
Val BlatZ Brewing Company,
Plaintiff,