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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

is. too Didn't you see him stumble
over that paint-can?' In the mean
time Riley climbed the ladder.
fumbled over the surface Of the
wall for a few minutes, and at last.
without first laying out the letters.
as was customary, flung a splendid
free-hand sign upon the building.
AS he worked. a pretty girl looked
from a window below. 1t is related
that she saw one of his eyes open
and close significantly. She never
gave the young poet away.
From Mishawaka he wrote to
his brother:
NO wonder you are a trif1e un-
easy because OF my long silence-(I
dread this letter composition - 1
stand poetry better.) The fact is,
I've been having a mighty fine time
az South Bend for five weeks-a con-
tinued round of social enjoyment
The Smiler' CSchuyler Colfax. vice
president with Grant, lives there
you know-yes-see him every day
he's only thist a mani
About as large
AS / or Uncle James.
will. Ethel and Ethel is a
young erratic law student-we've
been together all summer and jim
McClanah han has charge of the ad-
vertising 'ibis"-but / guess she's
gone down-like the wreck of the
Lady Elgin-haven't heard from him
for two weeks I've been ranking
high among the South Benders-
quite a celebrity for being smart and
eccentric Cis that right?) You bet
I'd like TO see you very much. 1
tell you sir, there are times when
the cock-eyed monster. 'Homesick-
ness knocks the tail-piece out O. my
feelin's with a perfect lawlessness of
common courtesy.
I'm doing sign-work-the best
west of New York. I'll tell you
what I did in South Bend-the best
painter in town-and there are sew
eral first-class ones there assure
you-the best painter in town came
TO me-got me to design South Bend
in 1888 and s. =. in 73-ailegorical,
you know-life-sized figures - the
former represents the early pioneer
surrounded with all the crudeness
of frontier obstacles-the latter rep
resents the same man. supposed to
have made his Jack - surrounded
with all the conveniences of life
the scheme is carefully studied con-
trasts in almanacs before taking
and after taking not a circumstance
compared with this gigantic work Of
art For instance, the old well
sweep, and a red hot squirtin'
gushin' fOunting-marshy. unbroken
country-and brussels carpet-the
stump, and the easy, cushioned
chair-the AK and the gold-headed
cane-the log cabin and the palace
and no news at all. and the South
Bend daily paper. oh! It's a fine
thing. Two of us painted a square
week on the pictures.
Your affecte bro.
jim"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
T. n. FLETCHER WEEDS
MISS ALPHA BALSlEY

Tarquin II. Fletcher. company A.
139 machine gun battalion. Camp
Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss, and Miss
Alpha NJ. Balsley of this city. were
married at the Methodist parsonage
by the Rev. 3. Earle Parker Sat
urday afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
The bride was prettily attired in
dark blue travelling suit and wore
a white crepe de c}2ene hat. She
is the daughter of Mrs. Albert Bal
sley Of Lakevil1e and is one Of
Mishawaka's popular young ladies.
She has been employed as steno-
srapher in the office OF City Atty.
Ralph ~. Jernegan for the past six
years. The groom is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. John Fletcher. 236 Hick-
DRY ST.. Elkhart.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher left last
evening for Chicago. where they
will spend their honeymoon, after
which Private Fletcher will return
10 resume his duties at Camp
Shelby.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
nSHAwAKA PERSONALS.

Alfred Hull, son Of Mrs. Carrie
Hull, rs II Lincoln Way w, is
i'll
Charles Waidner of the Great
Lakes naval training station at
Great Lakes, H., is in the city to
spend Sunday with his parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Waidner, W. Law
renee st.
Mrs. Henriette May Of Columbus,
o.. is visiting with relatives here.
John Scott OF Defiance. o.. has
in the city 10 attend the
funeral of Miss Elsie Murriel Car
man, which will be held this after
noon.
Mrs. Anna Moore. Lincoln way F.,
has returned from a visit with rel
atives in Detroit, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel L. Wheeler
of Goshen are spending the day
with their daughter. Mrs Robert
Wern. L. Third ST
Miss Eulalie Miller who is en-
ployed in Fort Wayne. is visiting
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w
F. Miller
Miss Iva Ostrander of Fort
Wayne is spending the day as the
guest of her parents, MIR. and Mrs
c L. Ostrander. Lincoln way f.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
Famous Hoosier Poet
Sojourned In Mishawaka

II is not generally known by res
idents OF the city that Indiana's be-
loved poet, James whitcomb Riley
spent some Of the most active and
at the same time unhappy days of
his earlier life in Mishawaka and
South Bend. Edmund II. Elite! in
an Introductory paper on the life
and letters OF Riley in Harper's
magazine for February, reveals some
interesting particulars Of the exper-
fences Of the poets youth.
IL was during his career as a
sign writer, before a custOmarily
slow and Indifferent world had
wakened to the genius Of the young
man. that he came TO the vicinity
with his friend and cO-worker.
James McClanahan, whom Eitel
terms breezy young painter"
The young fellows began a peculiar
and in many instances enjoyable
itinerary through Indiana where
they advertised by dashing and orig
inal methods the local business men.
Their scheme was an extraordin-
airy one, and met. with but few ex-
ceptions. with instant success. despite
the enormous sums they demanded
for their services McClanahan
was a young man of spirit ard
possessed a sense OF humor which
suited him particularly 10 the So
called Od-for-nothing and "do-Iess''
young rOusta bout from Greenfield
whose father saw visions of the
poor house for his inconsequential
son.
Their travels were featured with
episodes which are recalled to this
day by many of the townspeople
along their route The first ven
ture. which Eitel calls "a merry
journey into which the young poet
put much imagination and enthus-
iasm," soon came to an end, how
ever, and Riley returned to his
home in Greenfield
The following summer the young
fellows. accompanied by their
friend. VIII Ethel Of Anderson,
painted signs through northern In
diana 1t was at this time that the
poet came to South Bend and Mish-
awake, from which places ne wrote
several times TO his brother John,
who was at work in Indianapolis.
In relation to this Eitel in his story
says, ito this day. the pranks that
they played are tradition in that
part of the country.
"Once his friends. who were
aware Of his genius for mimicry
CONCEIVED the sport of beguiling the
simple inhabitants by present.
Riley as a blind sign-painter. Half
the town assembled to watch the
spectacle. Riley, assuming the pa
tient, weary look of the blind in
his pale, blue eyes. CROPPED about
and upset a can of paint, whereupon
his associates called at him roughly.
Someone said, Listen at the way
they treat him. Isn't it a shame?'
Another rejOined, Why, he's not
blind The first retorted. Yes, he
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
SECOND STRING MEN
LOSE TO WAKARUSA

The high school second team lost
20 Wskarusa's first team Friday
night. "a e II. The game was play
ed at Wakarusa. The local second
string men outplayed the farmers
but were unable 10 crowd the ball
between the rim OF the basket and
the ceiling. Wakarusa's athletes
had the basket located from long
experiences and were able TO case
the bali from almost any point
around the net The score at the
end Of the first half stood so 10 l..
II the second period. however. the
seconds retal;ated, holding their OPP
ponents 70 seven field baskets and
making FIVE themselves.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
W0MAN'S CLUB INVITED
TO PROGRESS LUNCHEON

An invitation has been extended
TO the members Of the Mishawaka
Woman's club to attend the lunch
con of the Progress club of South
Bend, TO be held at the oliver hotel
Saturday. March . at 1890 o'clock.
on this account the general
meeting of the local club. which
was scheduled TO be held on that
day has been postponed for one
week, and will be held March 9Th.
All the members who desire to
attend this luncheon are requested
TO notify Mrs. II. W.. ellis. the cor
responding secretary, not later than
Wednesday evening, Feb. 27th.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
CLOSE FELTING CO.
MACHINERY SALE
Y. Takatori, Representing the
MOgi Company, Purchases
Beatty Machinery.

Y. Takatori, representing the
Mogi Importing Co. one OF the
largest Of its kind in America, has
been in the city the past few days
to close a deal whereby most of the
machinery of the Beatty Felting
CO.. lately in the receivers hands,
will be shipped to Japan. Mr.. Taxa
tori. with a party of his country
men. was in the city two weeks ago,
and will return about the middle or
latter part of March 10 complete
other business prior to his return
to Japan.
The shafts and pulleys at the old
malt cream factory were inspected
by MIR. Takatori, as all OF the heaV-
Ter machinery of that type is
in demand in the Orient, but owing
to the fact that chemical action
caused by the manufacture of med
icines 10 which the factory has been
turned over lately, has caused the
rusting and cOrrOsiOn of much of
the machinery. il was not deemed
advisable to accept it now. The
matter will be taken up by Mr.
Takatori with his company. and
should it be found that the ma
chinery can be used, he will COM
plete the purchase of it on his re-
turn trip.
City 10 BE Popular.
Mr. Takatori is enthusiastic about
Mishawaka's business possibilities
and declared that the city will be
popular in Japanese trade after the
war. The fact that it is now inn
possible for the little eastern coun-
try to secure any machinery or 9TH
er materials from England and the
European countries, the increased
commerce between that country
and the United States is a likli-
hood.
American machinery pleases, said
Mr.. Takatori. although it is consid-
erably higher in price than the
English. However, the additional
price is made up in the saving in
shipping expenses, since it takes
but II days TO make the ocean trip
from San Francisco, and often
much over a month from England.
Japan Being Americanized.
Japan is now thoroughly per-
meated with the American ideas of
living and the conducting of bus
mess. said Mr.. Takatori. Within the
past year or two the manufacture
of many commodities formerly dis
tinctly American has sprung up all
over Japan. Automobiles are now
being built there, but at cost
much greater than the American
made. The most prominent machine
is, of course, the Ford. there being
nearly 5000 of them in use now in
Japan.
Custom duties on all imported
articles make them impossible for
the poorer Japanese. Automobiles,
pianos and other heavy articles are
taxed so percent of their cost. so
that a piano which in America
might sell for $500 in Japan will
cost $1,000. It is due largely to
this enormous tariff that engineers
from the Mikado country are turn
ing their attention to the importing
of machinery suitable for the man
ufacture of those things which are
now being secured at such unreal
sonable expense.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
TWO CASES ARE TRIED.

The case of Mrs. Cora Werntz, ar
rested at the order Of Truant Off
Ger Hutchinson, was taken under
Amusement by Judge r. S. Feig
Saturday morning. Mrs. Werntz is
accused of keeping her IA year old
son out OF school. She asserts that
the boy is unable 10 attend because
he lacks the necessary clothing.
The case will be investigated
Ed. Bailey and Jerry Carter set
tied their difficulties in the city
court Saturday morning with a trial
which resulted in a suspended SEN
tence for the former. Proceedings
were brought against him at the in
stigatiOn Of Carter who accused him
OF provoke The fine was suspended.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
TEMPLE ATTRACTION.

Draft 25S," a Metro production.
comes 20 the Temple Monday. This
attraction is in seven acts and IS
considered the photoplay sensation
OF the year. It shows what happens
10 the son. the brother and the
sweetheart. drawn for the national
army TO combat the kaiser and his
war lords. without any battle scenes.
The picture is of an intensely pa
triOtic nature.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
RECEIVERS FROM ILLNESS.

l. V. Roy. 2O9 Lincoln way w,
who has been i'll for several months.
was able TO be outdoors yesterday
for the flrst time since his illness
and was warmly greeted by his
friends
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday services will he held at
the First Baptist church this morn
ing at II O'clock The Y. p. 3. y.
meeting viii be held at 5:45 .. m.
The evening services will be held at
O'Clock. Rev. Weidman VIII
preach.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
DEATH OF MOTHER.

Mrs James Large and daughters
have been called 10 Goshen by the
death Of the formers mother. Mrs.
Margaret Nef.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
RETURNS TO MICHIGAN.

Mrs Arbie Peiffer has returned
10 her home in Galien. Mich, after
spending several days with Mrs. Ell.
Peiner. 597 short 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
PTRLIC SALE.

Monday Feb. 25. Horses. cattle
and farming implements, etc On
farm known as the F. w. Kuss
farm. four miles east of Mishawaka.
Edmund G. Wolf. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
NUGGETS WIN

In a fast game of basketball play
ed in the high school gymnasium
Friday evening. the high school
Midgets defeated the junior hign
FIVE BIZ a score OF q TO S. Gusa
starred for the winners with six
baskets 10 his credit. Bath. the
peerless little forward. scored
great majority Of the points for the
juniors
The Midgets have a record OF only
one lost game in the last two. years
and would like engagements with
teams in the 125-pound class. For
games call Bell phone sic and ask
Tor John
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
MISS DOBBTNs TO SPEAK.

Miss Anna Dobbins will speak be-
fore the members of the department
OF literature OF the Woman's club
at their regular. meeting Monday az
ternoon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

There is no labor shortage. says
Mr.. Gompers. No. there are Just too
many men who don't care 10 work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
MISMA w AKA
WANT ADS

FOR SALE-4O acres; good build
ings: five miles northeast Of
Nishawaka Inquire OF Charles
Harrison, Bell phone 1872 rings.
24t5
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

turn out and see his company Of
home guards drill Art knows hu-
man nature wen. we should Judge.
He was anxious 10 increase the size
OF mis- regiment, and. knowing the
prOverbial vrea l1ness of the girls for
all things .milingtary." and the de-
light of the young fellows to pose
in their new uniforms-weI. OF
course, he raised his company 10 the
limit.
A Detroit official refused salary
increase of $1,000 the other day
We feel sure that no democrat
would deliberately violate our tradi-
tiOns in this manner. The people
viii yet learn the folly OF trusting
the republicans.
Gen. Carranza sent "a slopover
birthday message TO the kaiser. That
old guy VIII receive due attention in
time. His hirtation with the kaiser
merely indicates shat he has more
whiskers than he has brains.
1t is hard to keep up with the
Kaleidoscope changes now taking
place in Russia. If there shall ever
arise another Russia Of which citi-
zens shall boast and poets sing. we
fancy that there will be few people
to collect funds to build monuments
TO the men who brought about her
disgrace and humiliation in this pc
riod.
With spring almost upon us. it is
impossible 10 keep the mind of the
strawberries, the roses, the flowers.
the cantaloupes. TO say nothing of
the perch and black bass which we
have never vet been able TO entice
to our fishing line.
Laura Jean Libby says "the girl
who can control the emotions of her
own heart has learned one Of life's
greatest lessons" That's right.
Laura Jean. And the same can he
said of the man who can control his
stomach.
Gov. Cox Of Ohio says some of the
Ohio farmers are feeding wheat to
their stock rather than sell it for
$500 a busheL They are either fools
or traitors who ought to be dealth
with.
We are expecting a surprise when
E. j. W. Fink of the Wooden com
pany announces the result of his
Thrift stamp campaign among the
employees of this industry. Earl is
not one to lay down easiR
"Give until it hurts. that will be
enough" says a Red Cross official.
That sounds all right. but it won't
do. There are plenty of men who
endure the agony of death when
they part with no more than a
nickle or a quarter. The idea is,
come across TIL the last dime fadeth.
if necessary.
DIR. Frank Crane has written a
'woman's prayer for the man over
there" Never you mind. Dr. Frank
You sling the kings English all
right but praying is not a matter
Of language. A mother can beat any
citizen IA blocks in every mile when
she opens her heart to God and
prays.
Don't blame labor; the profteers
have set the pace by boosting the
price of everything that labor must
have to live, and labor must live or
the country will die.
The American is not in the war
game until he plays it like he plays
four aces in a poker game-the cell
ing for the limit and all the pocket
change and jewelry after the chips
are in.
It is said there are 1900 post
offices in Germany. Then there is
bound to be the necleus of a great
democracy there whenever it can
find expression.
The man or woman who leaves
the path Of duty for the pursuit of
happiness will never overtake hap
piness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

DIT. Makielski. Osteopath. 12s W
Second ST Adv. 1tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

Gold ssh. 20 cents at Deyo's five
and ten cent store. 22t3-AdVt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

WANTED-To buy a Barred Rock
cockerel. Apply sos l.. Joseph
st. 24t1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

Art Haslanger is a foxy old guy
He issued a call the past week for
all the militant girls Of the city TO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

II a certain individual is not soon
put out Of pain there will scarcely
be a man or woman in town left
with a shred Of character.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

Laura Jean Libby says "the girl
who can control the emotions of her
own heart has learned one Of LIES
greatest lessons That's right.
Laura Jean. And the same can he
said of the man who can control his
stomach.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

FOR RENTING room house. City
water inside stool. gas and cleo
tric lights. $3.50 per month, az e4i
r. Fourth 81 call Home phone 422.
Bell z42. 1877
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

DIR. Frank Crane has written
'woman's prayer for the man over
there" Never you mind, Dr. Frank
You sling the kings English all
right, but praying is not a matter
of language. A mother can beat any
citizen Il blocks in every mile when
she opens her heart to God and
prayS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

WANTED - Experienced stenO-
grapher for stenOgraphic and gen
eraI Office work. Address City Hall,
News-Tlmes. 2Ot5
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

FOR RENT -- Seven room house,
corner Spring and Seventh SITS.
Modern except furnace. Inquire sic
W. Third ST. Home phone 662.
24-t1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

With spring almost upon us. it is
impossible To keep the mind off the
Strawberries, the roses, the flowers.
the cantaloupes. TO say nothing of
the perch and black bass which we
have never vet been able TO entice
to our fishing line.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

Don't blame labor; the profteers
have set the pace by boosting the
price of everything that labor must
have to live, and labor must live or
the country will die.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

Gov. Cox Of Ohio says some of the
Ohio farmers are feeding wheat TO
their stock rather than sell it for
$500 a busheL They are either fools
or traitors who ought TO be dealth
with.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

FOR RENT-Eight room modern
house. s26 Washington av. Call
Bell 2O3 or 919 Washington av.
23tS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

WANTED-Messenger boy Apply
News Times. 22-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

FOR SALE OR TRADE for Mish-
awake city property, five acres.
GOOD buildings. Also COW and calf
for sale. Inquire 500 +. Jefferson
blvd. 2Ot6
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

A Detroit official refused "a salary
increase Of $1,000 the other day.
We feel sure that no democrat
would deliberately violate our tradi-
tions in this manner. The people
will yet learn the folly OF trusting
the republicans
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

FOR SALE-LincOin way home. six
room house; plenty Of fruit trees;
$1,000. Daniel X. Myers, II. r.. de-
livery No. 3, Mishawaka. 22t2
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

The American is not in the war
game until he plays it like he plays
four aces in a poker game-the cell
ing for the limit and all the pocket
change and jewelry after the chips
are in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

turn out and see his company Of
home guards drill Art knows hu-
man nature wen. we should Judge.
He was anxious 10 increase the size
OF mis- regiment, and, knowing the
proverbial weakness OF the girls for
all things .milingtary." and the de-
light of the youns fellows to pose
IN their new uniforms-weu. OF
course, ne raised his company 10 the
limit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

We are expecting a surprise when
E. j. w. Fink of the Wooden com
pany announces the result of his
Thrift stamp campaign among the
of this industry. Earl is
not one to lay down easiR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

give until it hurts; that will be
enough says Red Cross official.
That sounds all right. but it won
do. There are plenty of men who
endure the agony of death when
they part with no more than a
nickle or a quarter. The idea is,
come across TIL the last dime fadeth,
if necessary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

Gen. CarTanza sent slopover
birthday message 10 the kaiser That
old guy VIII receive due attention in
time His nirtation with the kaiser
merely Indicates shat he has more
whiskers than he has brains
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

We like that name Dodge princi-
pally because ii belongs TO Billy"
and also on account Of its efforts in
big things. South
Bend has just awakened TO the fact
that the Dodge company leads them
all in the matter Of the sale Of
Thrift stamps) and. again because
Duncan Campbell is one of the big
men around the Dodge works 70 say
nothing OF NJ. w. the company's
president. OF course. all those we
mention are democrats, so how
could il be otherwise
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

tt is said there are 1000 post
offices in Germany. Then there is
bound to be the necleus of "a great
democracy there whenever it can
find expression.