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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-04

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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-04
BIG GUNS AGAIN ACTIVE
ALONG PICARDY FRONT
Roar OF Artillery Presages Another Attempt
By Germans To Break Throush--Drive
On Venice BY Austrians Indicated
By Massing OF Men And Guns
(By international News Service).

Paris April 4.--Increasing violence marks the ar
lery duel the Pcardy battle front north of Mont
dider according to the official report issued by the
French. office today
One the Asne river front, northwest of Rheims, in
the Champagne and the left bank of the Meuse river
along the Verdun front, the French entered German
trenches capturing 30 prisoners and two rapdre guns
The Germans tried to raid French trenches in Ave
court wood and north of st. DE- but were repulsed
General Foch Ready To Strike
Washington April Awhile the Ango-French forces
holding the Germans in Picardy, General Foch is
ported in dispatches received here today be preparing
to strike, probably another point of the line. All
along the western front the big guns of the contendng
forces are reported in This bombardment presages
another effort by the Germans is believed by army Of
cers here but there apprehension TO the result
Rather the interest here is in what the allied forces will
do that they under the supreme direction of
While watching the western front, army officers to-
day also deeply interested in the developments in
Italy Il is believed here that the Austrians will initiate
offensive directed against Venice within the next
10 days Already the reports show they have massed
so divisions of reserves at strategic points, and have
brought up nnumerable batteries of Skoda guns with
which to support any operations attempted
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-04

Big dance Armory Thurs.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-04

nan airpIanes are being shot down
daily while observations are being
carried out in all the sectors back
Of the German front
The airmen report German troop
movements. which Indicate another
effort against the defenses of Amiens
is in prospect but the allies are su-
premely confident that it will be
shattered There is a grim determ-
nation to hold the Germans in their
present positions, and later to hurl
them back across the ground they
gained al so great sacrifice
Kaiser is Worried.
Adyices from Amsterdam stated
that the kaiser IS worried over the
situation, and that the inability of
the German army to gain any more
g 3und-in the face of the heavy
Il es they have sunered-is having
grave result on the morale Of the
German soldiers.
A considerable force Of German
troops has been massed along the
Southern edge OF their salient, and
the next big German effort evident
~ will be made against the Paris
AmiensfCalais railroad
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-04
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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-04
WEATHER

Fair and cool tonight and Friday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27

lease on life and do your duty which
is 70 invest in Liberty bonds"
He concluded by thanking South
Bend people for the cordial man
ner in which he was received, re-
lating an Incident which occurred
this morning upon his arrival. An
old lady asked Mr.. Moriarity 10 help
her of the train with her baggage He
consented. Then she gave him her
grip and pocketbook, from which
incident ne deduced the fact that
South Bend people are honest.
Capt. c. A. Stumpf said that he
came with a message Of good cheer.
The United States has already won
two big victories" he asserted; first
when the first Liberty loan was
over subscribed; secondly. when the
second Liberty loan was over-sub-
scribed. and we are now working
hard for third victory. He asked
that everybody read Henry Van
Dykes Fighting for Peace" in
which is mbodied the spirit of
American soldiers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27
EDWARD KR0NEWETTER
REARRESTED FRIDAY

Edward A. Kronewetter, arrested
Thursday afternoon by Asst Chief
OF Police Adren Ross for obtaining
money under false pretenses and re-
leased after he furnished $500 bond.
was rearrested Friday evening by
Mr.. Ross on a second warrant sworn
out by a man he Is said to have
swindled out of a large sum of
money. His bond was increased TO
$1,000. which he was unable TO fur
rish, and he was confined in the city
!ail 10 await trial.
Camille Ardwell, T. Spybrach and
Omer Stevens. two Of them Belgians.
were arrested by Patrolmen Gerard
and Montine Friday evening for in
toXication. They were in a Ford
automobile on Lincoln way w, and
were placed under arrest after they
had distributed several beer bottles
on the pavement. They were re-
leased after providing bonds of s25
each.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27
BENEFIT DANCE
IS HUGE SUCCESS
Over Thousand Attend Mill
tary Dance-FIag Raising
is Postponed.

over a thousand people enjoyed
the military dancing party given by
the second battalion OF the home
guards at the Hotel Mishawaka Fri
Gay evening. Frederickson's Orches-
ira of South Bend provided music
for the dancing which took place in
the main room and the lobby of the
hotel from o'clock to Il o'clock.
BY far the most brilliant affair
of the season. the benefit will un-
doubtedly realize a magnificent sum
for the local guards. No more rep
resentative crowd has ever been
gathered in Mishawaka, the infor-
mality attracting many who would
otherwise have failed TO come.
South Benders Present.
Many South Bend people were
present, among them a large num-
her Of the South Bend guards. All
appeared in uniform. Owing to the
size of the crowd dancing was diff
foult. but lobby and corridors were
thrown open To the merrymakers
ard all who cared to were afford
ed an opportunity TO dance.
Mgr Default prepared a special
service Of light refreshments. which
were soon exhausted. The Red Cross
was represented by booth equipped
with surgical dressings, hospital gar
ments and soldiers apparel \
rnoney box passed through the
crowds for contributions was filed
with coins and bills.
Flag Raising Proposed.
Because Of the rain the faS
raising exercises at the city hall for
the unfurling of Mishawaka's honor
flag were postponed 20 sunday at
O'Clock. The original arrangements
will be carried out with alteration
Unless the weather again turns dis
agreeable. All plans were in readi
ness at Z o'clock and the home
guards at the armory preparatory
10 marching 10 the city hall, but the
rain increased to such an extent that
il was deemed advisable to call the
a fair off.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27
Statesmen SC0UR CITY
TO SELL LOAN QUOTA
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONEO
your community and will be best
fitted TO obtain the desired results"
declared De Haven. NO attempt
will be made 70 embarrass the peo-
pie Of the city, but we want 10 know
where the people are and who they
are. that have bought bonds" nc
added
Real Campaign'-Sands
Citizens of South Bend are ask
ed 10 cooperate with the members
Of the various precinct committees
and their cO-workers to enable them
to successfully carry out the big job
that has been thrust upon them"
said George Sands. you men hav-
ing had years Of experience I'm the
political game are peculiarly fitted
10 do this work. but il is going TO be
work" he continued.
Each precinct committeeman will
be provided with enough cards so
that they will be able TO make a re-
port OF each house in their district.
On the cards will be written the
names and addresses OF those who
report the purchase OF bonds as well
as those who have not purchased. In
case any people report they have
bought bonds and the committees
are in doubt they will Immediately
look the matter up and report TO
headquarters.
Flying Squadron" Mustered.
The ,ast few days OF the cam
paign a flying squadron. wifi be
sent out 20 make their last call on
persons who evaded the committee
men on their first canvass and also
10 look up absentees.
The men were asked 20 enter into
the sale OF bonds with the same zeal
they demonstrated during the po-
litical campaigns. and II they do the
men in charge OF the bond sales
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27

g.. Huns numbering about % came
back at the Mishawaka boy, who
had continued his guard duty.
When they had approached 70 with
In a respectful bic distance from him.
and before they had time to think
out a plan OF action, Bekaert at
tackled them with hand grenades.
They were evidently much sur
prised at the alacrity the Misha-
wakan displayed, and while they
came back at him their munitions
fell wide OF their mark.
Grenade ENpIOdcs.
All this time "Stubby' was almost
up 10 his knees in mud, and while
endeavoring to extricate himself,
fell while his hand held a grenade.
As these implements Of warfare are
timed 20 explode in from FIVE to
nine seconds. there was not much
time to think. and before he real
lied the danger. the grenade ex-
ploded. blowing off his left hand.
while in the right member he firmly
held his revolver.
When his companions rushed to
his aid they found him half buried
and unconscious from the shock
and loss OF blood. They rushed him
10 the hospital where it was also
found that both his legs had been
severely injured by shrapnel. At
the time il was not thought pos
sible that he could recover, so Sc
we're were his injuries. A number
OF the pieces were removed from
his body by the physicians, but
even now he is barely able 10 walk.
Captain Verifies Killing.
AS 20 the results of the encOun-
ter. ne was told by his captain that
they had found at least a dozen
dead Germans after the fracas
which they gave him credit for &C
counting for.
The circumstances were immedi-
ately reported TO Gen. Pershing
who. after verifying them, made a
special trip 20 the hospital 20 offer
his congratulations TO the young
hero
Bekaert. while sure that he ac-
counted for two of the enemy. mod l.
estly refers his questioners to his
superior officers as to the other odd
dozen which. however, Gen. Perish
ing has satisfied himself is as re-
ported by his officers.
Oher Congratulations.
The lads father and Mr.. Bennett
called on Sen. New and Rep.
Barnhart in Washington. and both
these Hoosiers offered their congrat-
uIatiOns TO Mr.. Bekaert, at the same
time paying a tribute to Misha-
waka for the part it was playing in
| the war.
The hero Of the incident has been
promised a position in Washington
once he is in shape TO accept it. or
as an alternative he may come to
his home in Mishawaka where his
future will be looked after by the
government.
In any case he will visit his fam
lily. which lives at 40 w. Seventh
St, as soon as he is able 20 travel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27
WEATHER KEEPS THE
patriots" At HOME.

Inclement weather prevented
large crowds from attending the
Liberty day meeting held in the high
school auditorium last evening, at
which Morris ]. MOriarity. a Chicago
attorney. and Capt c. A. Stumpf Of
Camp Grant spoke TO the 70 people
present.
They were introduced by the Rev.
n. L. Crowder, who declared that
rain should not prevent the mani
festation of patriotism. az soldiers
are fighting over there under all
conditions.
Suppose a shrapnel shell burst
i'm a church here in South Bend.
killing some who were very dear
10 you" said Mr.. Moriarity, then
we would not need speakers TO go
about boosting the sale OF Liberty
bonds. The spirit Of Indifference
pervades many Americans yet. Don't
think the war is 5000 miles away.
it is at your doors We have pledged
our lives, our best blood and our
dollars-should we. then, take this
fact quietly?
Burke once said that no nation
ever persisted only through its own
weakness, and we must do that
which is asked of US. You are not
asked to give something to the gov
eminent for nothing, but 10 invest
your money in the safest PROPOSE
ton procurable today, money which
will bear a substantial interest, and
at the same time protect yourselves
and your families. Think of the
hardships our boys are undergoing
in the trenches, then take a new
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27

are sure that the people will kick
in" The leaders OF the two parties
in each precinct will arrange a plan
OF dividing up their districts so they
won't be travelling the same terri
tory.
Make Daily Reports.
Daily reports OF the sales made
by the committeeman will be report
ed each room at the Liberty loan
headquarters. so the chairman viii
be able to determine the progress
being made by the men.
The following bands will partici-
pate in the parade tonight: Dodge
band Of AIishawaka. which is now
the regimental band OF the ST Jo.
seph home guards: the Mishawaka
Wc0'en Co. band; Elbefs; Polish
Falcons: Redmen: X. OF p; and the
Boy Scout drum and bugle corps
of the Elks
The leaders Of the seven divisions
OF the parade. as announced by Gus
Haslanger Of the organization COM
mittee. will be: Otto MINT, first;
Julius Smith. second A. l.. Herr
third; Robert Hood. fourth; Fred
Wagner, fifth; George Huffman,
sixth: Walter Fassnacht. seventh.
The following leaders and fac
tories will be represented in the pa
rsde: Studebakers. A. L. Herr;
divers. Fred Wagner; South Bend
Plow Co. George Knoblock Sing
ers. L. II. Miller; South Bend Lathe
works. A. Swartz; Engman and
Matthews Range Co. u. j..
Matthews; Malleable Range Co. p.
NJ. Boecke: Wilson Bros, A. G..
Mates: South Bend Toy Co. Reuben
Christ; Burnoil Engine Co. Roos;
Stephenson Underwear mills, Stan
ley Johnson: Stephenson Mfg. Co.
William Rausch; George Cutter Co,
Cham berlain: O'Brien Narnish Co,
II. A. Smoke: y. p. Bowsher CO ,
John Olsen; Sibley Machine Tool
Co. william Holland; South Bend
Watch Co, Walter Erler; Stewart
Construction Co, George Huffman;
and the Shid1er Bros. Of South Bend.
Mishawaka will be led and rep
resented by Dodge Mfg. Co, Fred
Lamber Veneer works, Mills;
Mishawaka Wooden mills John KEEL
IL. and the Rubber Regenerating
Co. J. c. Brown.
The following union labor organi-
zations will also be represented:
Central Labor union; Cigar Mfg.
Union; Printers union; Stereotypers'
union: Steam Filters and Plumbers
union. and two other organizations
THAT have not reported.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27
u. S. VIII Look After
"Stubby" Bekaert's Future

Maurice Bekaert. popularity known
as STUDY among his friends in
his home city. Mishawaka. who &C
counted for IL Germans in an en-
counter in the trenches on the
French front. and in which he lost
his left hand, had the honor OF a
visit from Gen. Pershing shortly az
ter his admission 10 the army hos
pital. The commander OF the Amer
lean forces warmly congratulated
him on his gallant exploit, and
promised him that the American
government would take every care
~ his future.
Bekaert's father. Henery, and
Julius Bennett. returned yesterday
from a visit 10 the hero, who is in
the Walter Reid military hospital.
Washington. where he is waiting the
hitting OF an artificial hand. and re-
ceived the story OF the fight. in
which he so prominently figured.
from i.;s own lips
shoots Two on Sight.
II was 1880 at night fshile Be
kaert was going on du.y a one Of
the trenches in which "A number OF
American soldiers were stationed.
that the fight occurred. When he
reached the top OF trench he
found the Sammy he was TO relieve
surrounded by three bOches. quick
as a fash he pulled his revolver and
sent two TO the earth. The third
took 10 his heels toward the enemy
trench. leaving his dead comrades
where they fell
About an hour afterwnrd a party
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27

By EXECUTOR.
STATE OF INDIANA, ST JOSEPH
COUNTY. ssh the st. Joseph Cir
cult Court February Term, 1918.
GEORGE NINSON, Executor OF the
Estate Of Minnie Miller, Deceased.
LILLIAN REGAIN ET Al
The undersigned executor Of the last
will OF Minnie Miller deceased, hereby
gives notice that by virtue OF an order
OF the St Joseph Circuit Court. he will
at the hour Of Ten (10l o'clock n. m. on
the 31st day Of May. 1918. at the east
door OF the Court House on the south
west corner OF Washington venue and
Main Street, I'm the City 81 South Bend,
st. Joseph County, Indiana. ana from
day 10 day thereafter until sold offer
for sale at public sale all the Interest OF
said decedent. Minnie Miller in and TO
the following described real ESTATE:
Description No. 1-FOrty-nine 49l
feet of OF the North end OF Lot Nam
Der twenty-five t22i on Third street.
and forty nine 40 feet OF OF the north
end OF the East one-third 49, OF Lot
Number twenty-four GA on Chird
street. all in the Original Plat Of the
Mishawaka
Description No. Lot Number
twenty-five (22l in +. Perkins Addition
To the City OF Mlshawaka.
Description No. 3-A strip Of land
fourteen and one-half (1iia9 feet in
width North aud south taken of 81 and
from the entire width OF the south end
~ Lot Number twenty-One s(21l on
Third Street, together with the North
one-half Ga Of the vacated alley lying
Description No. A strip Of land
nineteen 40 feet In width. North and
South, taken OF Of and from the entire
width Of the North ends Of Lots Num-
her Seventeen (10 and Eighteen u.s. on
Fourth Street. together with the south
half OF the vacated alley lying North 81
same. all as shown on the additional
plat OF the Village OF ST Joseph Iron
Works now the City Of Mishawaka.
Description No. - Lots Number
Eighty eight ISL and Eighty-nine (S9l
cf Wards Second Addition to the City
81 MiShawaka. ST Joseph County. In
diana.
Description No. 6-I,ot Number
Thirty (S9l in Fact Nishawaka
Realty Companys First Addition in Sec
ton Fourteen Ga. Township Thirty
seven (37 North. Range Three 80 east.
81. Joseph County, Indiana.
Description No. Town Lot Number
Thirty-two 1927 in Barbee's Addition TO
the Town. now City OF Anshawaka.
Description No. S-Lot Number Three
Hundred and Fifty-six (3J6l In Beiger
Farm Fifth Addition to the City Of
MiShawaka.
Said sale will be made subject 10 the
approval OF said court. for not less than
twO-thirds (2-3l OF the full appraised
value Of said real estate. and upon the
/ following terms and conditions. to-wit:
Cash in hand. all Of said above de-
scr1bed property will he sold free and
clear from all liens. and viii be sold IN
bulk or each description separately. ac-
cording % the bids. said sale shall be
subject also 20 the lease hold rights OF
Fred A Unman COMPANY
GEORGE ETNSON
Executor % the Last Will Of
Minnie Miller. deceased
2s4-ll-lS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27
Flag Raising Proposed.
MODERN WOODMEN PLAN
FOR ENTERTAINMENT

Arrangements were made for an
entertainment 10 be given in the X.
OF P hall Wednesday evening, May
at a meeting OF the Modern
Woodmen. This will be for the
members of the Modern Woodmen.
the Royal Neighbors and their fam
lies The following committee has
been appointed to take charge Of
the affair: Fred Lambert, E. +.
Andrews and c. Robinson. One Of
the features OF the evening will be
the address by the Woodmen state
lecturer. Dan Pyle OF South Bend
4 musical program will he a feature.
II was decided TO purchase two Lib
erty loan bonds.
Dr. Makielski, osteopath, 126 w.
Second st. Advt 1T
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27
PERMITS ISSUED.

Building permits have been is
sued 10 NJ. j. Yoder 20 erect a gar
age for George Zimmerman. on w
Fourth st. at a cost OF $3.50 and
another for J. Mitchell on +. Broad
way TO cost probably s14O.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27
MISHAWAKA NEWS
News-Tim Office I20 Phone
HOME GUARDS ATTENTION!

HOME GUARDS ATTENTION!
All members OF Cos. H., I. and
K. will assemble at the armory
on Sunday afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock.
Those who have rifles and
equipment at home viii bring
them.
The home guards will conduct
the ceremony Of raising the hon
or flag.
BY order
MAI. ". L. ROE,
Commanding.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27
FOREsTERs ATTENTION.

St. Johns Court, No 952. request
ed 20 meet at St. Joseph's school
Sunday morning at : o'clock for
Easter duty.
CHARLES EVANS. c. r.
JOSEPH I. FETTERS, Rec. Sec.
Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27
woNrEN's COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mrs. G. B. Williams, chairman Of
the women's Liberty loan commit
tee reports that the work OF the
women Is going on and that large
sums OF money are being still turn
cd in. The amount Of bond sales re-
corded for the women now totals
over $4,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27

Monday night Ellsassers will
meet Koehler and Skaters at the
latter's place and on Tuesday the
same two teams will play at Ellsas-
scr's at S o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27
MISMA w AKA
WANT ADS

IF THE STOUT middle aged lady
will return the pOcketbook she
took from the pocket of the lady
who sat beside her in the Lincoln
theater Friday evening 10 The News
Times ONCE she Will save herself
lot OF trouble and not be questioned.
27tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27
BLLIARD LEAGUE STANDINGS.

Following are the first week s
standings in the South Bend-Misha-
waka pocket billiard league tourna-
ment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27
Don't lag
Behind

Whether you are buyer or a seler-an
advertiser or reader, lou cannot afford to
overlook The News Times. 1t is the leading
newspaper of this community and its host of
advertisers have found it to be the leading
advertising medium Read The NewS-TimeS
advertise in The NewSTimeS, keep up with
The News-Tirnes, and you'll keep up with the
times
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-27

WANTED-Housek not over
SO. No objections 70 child. Call
noon or evening. John Sheidler.
1908 L. Third st. 26t3