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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-17

a kitchen shower Thursday evening
and Mrs Joseph Crepeau, 307 y.
Hill St. viii be hostess At "A China
shower. Monday evening.
Miss Margaret Freshley, 300 W.
Monroe ST.. was hostess Monday
evening to the Girls Debating club
Of the South Bend high school A S
O'Clock pot-Iuck dinner was served
20 16 members at a table al which
the Christmas motif was carried
out a small Christmas tree form
ing the centerpiece. During the brief
business session which followed, the
Misses Agnes Roloss. Vera Ciauer
and Bessie Steele were initiated.
The feature OF the evening was a
Santa Claus who brought a well
filled pack OF gifts. Miss Anna Dob
bins is sponsor Of the club.
Mrs X. j. Lattimer, 700 Marietta
St. was hostess TO 90 members Of
the Volunteer class OF the United
Brethren church Tuesday evening
After the routine business was dis
posed OF the time was spent socially.
a small Christmas tree and the
Yule-tide colors formed the decora-
lions. During the social hour gifts
were exchanged. The next meeting
Will be held Jan. %. the place 20 be
decided later
The meeting Of the Good VIII
Bible class Of the Trinity Presbyter-
ian church which was 10 have been
held at the home Of Mrs. Jesse Tay-
Tor. 11t7 T. Sorin St. last night.
was postponed until Jan. % when it
will be held at the home Of Mrs
Edith Barr. 1885 Lincoln way +.
The surgical dressing class of the
St Joscph's Hospital Aid society
held a meeting at the home of Miss
Helen Schabel, 129 North Shore dr.,
Tuesday. The afternoon was spent
in making dressings by the IS mem
bers who were present. Refresh
ments We're served. The date and
place OF the next meeting have not
been decided.
More than 40 couples Of the Mar
ried Folks Dancing club were pres
ent at the regular bi-monthly din
ner dance which was held at the In
diana club rooms Tuesday night. A
large celebration will be held by the
club New Years night.
The Waneta Sewing circle enter
tanned with a card party at the Red
man hall Tuesday afternoon Pro-
sressive Pedro was played at seven
tables. Another party will be held
in the hall Dec. 81.
Miss Agnes IS eaver presented the
following program of instrumental
selections at 4 o'clock Tuesday aft
ernOOn at the conservatory 10 the
beginners classes: Meadow Brook"
by TrognOm; Mama's Sewing Ma
chine" by Aldric; AT the Kewpies'
Ball" by Crommond: The Pranc-
ing Ponies" by Ayres; Airy FAIRIES"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-17
PURCHASE ELKHART PAPER.

Special 20 The NeWs-' Times:
ELKHART. Ind, Dec. 16.-The
Elkhart Review. which has changed
hands several times within the last
few years. has been bought by John
F. Schuman OF Muncie, and VIII G.
Ross OF Frankfort. Ind. both ex-
perienced newspaper men. james
A Bell. president Of the company.
and Fred Palmer, vice president,
haze e0id as tbAs- S~AAsAsA-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-17
TOLEDO PASTOR TO
DELIVER TALK FEB. II

Rev. Allan A. Stockdale. pastor OF
the Congregational church at Tole-
do, O.. and formerly of Boston.
Mass, Will be the speaker at the an
nual Father and Son banquet at the
Y. NJ. c. a. on Feb. IL. Rev. stock
dale is a speaker of prominence and
a strong advocate OF the father and
son movement
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-17

by NpduAulnB ana songs without
Words" by Strenler.
The Overcomers' class OF the
United Brethren church held It's reg
ular business and social meeting
Tuesday night at the home Of Mrs.
William Holcomb, 629 r. Keasey ST.
Refreshments were served. The next
class meeting will be held at the
home Of Mrs. T. V. Fink. All Z. In
diana av.. Jan. 20.
Miss Ruth Lang and Miss Eliza
beth Asire entertained at o'clock
dinner Saturday evening at the
home OF the former. 1903 S. Main
St, lin honor Of Miss Irene Loehr,
whose marriage TO Bert Barr will
take place soon. Covers were placed
for seven guests at table effective
" decorated with the Christmas
colOrs.
The Philathea class of the West
minister Presbyterian church was
entertained at the nome OF Miss
Edith White, 719 Lindsey ST. Mon
day evening. During the business
session plans were made 10 assist
the Florence Crittenton circle and
TO furnish a Christmas basket for
a needy family. Miss Deva Brickell
was elected to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Miss
Mae Stowell. Following the business
meeting a social hour was enjoyed.
Refreshments were served 10 y
guests. There will be another meet
ing Jan. 3.
Mrs. Jewel Whaley. $40 Smith St.
was hostess to the members OF the
Live Oak drill team at a Christmas
party held Monday evening. The
time was spent informally with the
exchanging OF gifts and with con-
tests at which Mrs. Bess Short and
Mrs. Beth SaelhCf were awarded
favOrs. Luncheon was served to II
members and six visitors. Arrange
ments We're made TO hold birth
day party Friday evening at the
home OF Mrs. Mary Chelmaniak, 500
Cleveland av. A regular meeting OF
the team will be held Dec. % with
Mrs. Tressa Michael. sol F. Sample
st.
Announcement has been made Of
the marriage Of Miss Fac Taylor. 334
5. Main St, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
n. Z. Taylor of Coldwater, Mich,
and Willis Van Derbeck. son of Mr.
ard Mrs. William Van Derbcck. 1874
s. Laurel st. The ceremony was
performed in Chicago Saturday aft
ernoOn at 1880 o'clock by Rev Gill
bert Wilson. pastor of the Congre-
gational church. Mr.. and Mrs Van
Derbeck will reside here Temporal
lily
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-17

The Kings Heralds OF the Trim
ity ". r. church held their regular
business meeting Tuesday afternoon
az the home OF Miss Dorothy Axtell.
1921 Portage av The annual cleo
ton OF officers took place in which
Miss Dorothy Axtell was chosen
president. Miss Irene Martin, FIRST
vice president; Bernard Kugore.
second vice president. Donald
awisher. third vice president; Miss
Margaret Kline. recording secretary.
Miss Eliza beth Larkin. correspond
enc secretary. Miss Elizabeth HOl-
lister. treasurer. Earl Jackson and
William Angus, mite box secretar-
les: Frederick Axteli. reporter. and
Miss Elizabeth Larkin. pianist with
the Misses Elizabeth Hollister and
1<ene Martin as assistants There
were Is members present. The next
meeting will be held at the home Of
Miss Elizabeth Larkin. 9O5 CIeve-
land av the date 20 be announced
later.
Mrs. A. W. Ham. 1920 Oak ST.. en-
the annual Christmas dinner Tues
day. The members surprised the
hostess by coming dressed IN colon
ial costumes Covers were laid for
- guests at a table decorated with
holly and the Christmas colors. Five
Hundred was played tn the after
noon. prizes being won by Mrs. H.
r. Manner and Miss Anna Stanley
Baby Berlin. the honorary and
youngest member OF the club. was
given a silver spoon by the mem
bers and in turn presented the lucky
member with a beautiful bouquet
Of chrysanthemums Al the close
or the afternoon Christmas gifts
we're exchanged. The next regular
meeting OF the club will be held at
the home of Mrs Charles Krause.
1885 Woodward av. Jan. Is.
The Ladies Auxiliary OF the Ma
tional Association OF Letter Carriers
met Tuesday afternoon at the home
OF Mrs. William Lehman. 215 Z.
Bronson ST. The election Of officers
which took place during the bust
ness session resulted as follows:
Mrs John snwoOd. president: Mrs
William Lehman. vice president:
Mrs. George Motifs, treasurer: Mrs.
Floyd Fulmer, secretary. and Mrs.
= -. Rabcr. mistTess-at-Grms. A
social hour was enjoyed and re-
freshments served 10 - members.
Mrs. Inwood. the president. will en-
terrain at her home at 511 :. Main
ST. Jan. 20.
As a courtesy 20 Miss Louise Adel-
sperger. a bride-elect, Miss Elizabeth
Kelly 629 Harrison av., entertained
with a towel shower Tuesday eve
ming. a color scheme of pink and
white was carried out in the rooms
by bouquets OF sweet peas and in
the luncheon which was served to
1e guests. Music and dancing were
diversions OF the evening Miss Abel
sperser was awarded the contest IA
Vor The children OF Mary OF St
.foseph's parish will entertain with
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-17

DIR. GREENE IN CHICAGO.
Rev. J. \. Greene Of the First NJ
r. church spent Tuesday in Chica-
go.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-17

And ! was also sure that my hos
tess knew of her sons presence in
the hospital and of his rescue of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-17

The Waneta Sewing circle enter
tanned with a card party at the Red
man hall Tuesday afternoon. Pro-
sressive Pedro was played at seven
tables. Another party will be held
in the hall Dec. 81
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1919-05-08

National Crop IMPROVEMENT Scv,ice.1
" iti. siAen III" revolutionary wa.
A. @hen the Ilessian fly came over
win ,lc hired lncrcenaries, Iil-
roLc has iccn dumping her voracious
buys upon America, and We have lrid
.scanccly sutink enough to resent it.
AYE had Il chance To get back III
Them, but one dose Of our Colorado
In11io beetle was promptly met with
q quarantine by every European coun-
try. shutting out American plants OF
NIL kinds.
Some of these noxious pests, which
hare done The most damnge. are The
San Jose scale. alfalfa wcevil, peach
tree borer, brown tail, gypsy and
e%ccldling moths. and now latest and
lmor terrible than ull. the corn borer.
which has invaded Massachusetts aud
part of New York. and Is coming
West TO eat us out Of house and home
.unlcss We head him off. imported
deadly plant Nscases-the chestnut
blight. the potato blight. grain SHUTS
-An! rusis and AMY others are al
Teudy taking their toll.
Imported deadly plants arrive in dor
~ state so thai they are difficult of
arspectioll. In spite OF the vigilance
OF our ever walcliful entonoipglsts
ut port of entry. Nursery stock is
the greatest offender. and plants
Whici, come with balls OF earth nrcund
tie roots constitute the greatest men,
nee 10 agriculture and horticulture
because There is nc system of inspcc-
ton or fumisation which can kill
the bugs SO snugly %ensconced. After
obese balls of earth have arrived en-
your lawn or your neighbours orchard
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1919-05-08
Winding Up the war.

From the New York World.
II was inevitable that for months after
The signing of the armistlce war expendi-
lures shouid show M decrease. The huge
war machine was running top speed and
could not be stopped ut a word. Every
essential Industry throughout the country
was working ON governments orders. The
period OF rcadjustment to a peace basis
was bound to present innumerabie diff
culties.
But at last the turning point has been
passed. In March for tho first time army
expenditures rapidly declined. That
month expenditures totnlled $i?i. GeO, 900.
about 50 per cent OF the previous, monthly
average. Since the cessation of hostilisies
the war department. has canceied or GUS.
pended contracts amounting . to nearly
200. oco.0 N and other contracts are fast
running out. 1t has been necessary to
ave due regard for tho interest Of indus
ny. 50 that It should not be wrecked bx
the abrupt stoppage of work.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1919-05-08
Help Us to Protect Our Honor.
From "ovsr .4ere."

~ nonoc Oft ne uniform! Is betns desscrated by ganized squads Of petty
a sna wo wo are sosps about the ccalniry in the suae o. dissharsed soldiers
tiers "a never were They are dragging n the dato Of disgrace thu ideals Of
1Onesty INT sincerity for which we incl CT the line ia given and suffered
aAs"usa lhc crimson days whsh. havs gone.
W. tcstn deeply this insult To- u dignity. We are asking te public
!o.naNp IN stopDns the Some" for these fakirs who are captalaing the
SshuatNJ n PATRIOTISM of honest folks. These besmirchers of h uniform
se .nseylns upcn the General back Of ndsrnandn Of schdersN 'civies'
Says Of sr work that you could not analsaa our thoughts as e went to this
call Of te colcrs.
!rAc tactna are these: The men who wen. TO ace the holocaust OF Prussan
huNsst living. They would rather die, they proclaimed when they stepped tic
slhe front than ave an autocrarsl look after their meals
1Me soldiers went through all ne living leNs of wal for that ideal 1t is st
I'm their hearts forever. They ave learne: to bear their own burdens. even
vxhca they uturalicd beneath the load. Thay have suffered in silence. They
&VeEN to death with smile. Tneyn are not bcgyars M never will be-.
AEaisan soldiers ave shown that hey "A die for honor N they will
Mn0t accct Ne saEshonar OF begging nickeE.
#E W men IL n mi and nc know this Thse mean crooks VIII swindle
Inc In6ac feel Iii wc nov it, When IL real soldier pprOachcs them they
sneak dow al alley or hide in Il dcorway
So it fas N you civilians 10 hco us ia III new Cleanup" drive. Don't
rSrpt To these bessars shut fl tha. "easy money" m they will go mi ot
khuMness.
M df soldiers are n want the vcrnm NyNlt take care of them. ID he gov
s..rurrf Int iusticco OF nor wasting sou money on windlcrs
HT yfin ~ protect the Acnor of the @oHve rab uniform By refusing to encour-
%axo these rogucs
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1919-05-08
Official Inroads.
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
When the state embarked on the policy
OF enact.,:s special taxes its budget Nor
is90y was $1,000. 000.' writes Secretary
Pieydell Of the Tax Reform Association:
this year 1t is $50. 600. co.,"
The population OF the state has I'M
creased by n per cent: its yearly expendi-
ture by mora than 60 per cent. The mere
carrying. charges upon its debt exceed the
entire deb! OF any other state ave five.
In It's policy OF Indirect taxation. which
so fayors reckless expenditure. it has cven
ignored the constitutional rule that . "d:.
rect annual tax. Must be lasd to meet In
terest ard principal instruments Upon all
debts. except those incurred to meet de-
0cits or repel invaa1on.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1919-05-08
From the Milwaukee Journal.

From the Milwaukee Journal.
In one of his recent articles, en- presi
Taft said:
Tie day OF the industrial au!ocrat
is passing and should pass. Tic
worlSiuemen have learned that In or
eanizaiion liz power, and through or
ganization they have acquired the
means OF manifesting that powar and
bringing 1t to bear on employers. 1t
is we'll for employers to realize this.
1t is we'll for them promptly to recog-
r!ze the advantage of conservative
elements in-labcr organizations. 1t is
we'll for them to welcome labor lead
erships in such organizations. which
is opposed to anarchy. extreme So
ciQlism and ~hnlshevism, as 1t is show
ing itself in Europe. By strengthen
ing the patriotic. conservative, clear
sighted leaders III organized labor.
through recognition OF them and
dealing with them. they are helping
to stabilize society. and indeed to i'm
prove conditions.
Mr.. Taft has been regarded as a con
SENTATIVE. but withal an open mirde,
The above statement from him
therefore. carries with 1t a weight an.
which should not be lost o.
the business men of the country.
Evidently Mr.. Taft's service on the wa
labor board has hcen Of advantage L
him. He camc into direct and vital con
tact with labor problems aud labor lead
ers. He kept his eycs and ears open IN
got a close view of the industrial situa
ton as il is.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1919-05-08

yearly. instead of from 800. 900 to 400. 900.
To finance Il great .'own-your-o own
home campaign. the department Of labor
has prepared a plan of uniting the pres
cnt building and loan associations into
hore-loan banks which snail nave the
assistance Of federal supervision.
However great the premise Of perma-
nent usefulness in this proposal may be,
any Measure which must depend upon the
slow action of congress is of little aid in
the present emergency. What is needed
now is, stabilixation OF prices in building
materials and assurance OF quick de
iiverics,
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1919-05-08
industrial, Autocrats.

%*++*+++++++++
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1919-05-08

ont come the bu.:s Ike the soldiers
from The wooden horse of Troy, and
another calatnity enslies.
The government is finally up in
arms; and has issued quarantine or
dcrs governing the entry of nursery
stock ard other plants. TO take effect
June /. 1919, which, will totally OK
ciGde some OF the most dangerous
hug carrying shrubs and plants. az
relt rs they may be required by the
department of agriculture for expert
mental and scientific purposes.
wulle annual damage from imported
bugs in this country is now estimated
ut S1.225O, D0D. 900, while the total i'm
portatious 10 be excluded Lave aver
aged but little more than $1.G0O,OOO II
year.
Our farmers as we'll rs our army of
home gardeners will welcome the
news that no more bugs are to be
admitted.
1t seems like locking the stable
door after tho horse has been stolen
because government and state appro-
ltria;ions for fighting hugs run into
millions of dollars and there seems
TO be more bags than ever.
Gun hunters have r%u;hlessly slaugh-
tered all of the field birds. which
uacd 10 help the farmer fight bugs.
The bug men know how to fight al
most any kind of bug, so if you are
troubled with plant lice, or potato
bugs. or any ether pest in your field
or garden. send your S. q. S. to the
entomology bureau Mt Washington and
learn how to save your crops.
Perhaps by the aid of the q, arantine
we may he able to fight bugs more
Sl1ccesSfuIlv
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1919-05-08
A TRADE OR AN OFFICE?
From the Minneapolis journal.

From the Minneapolis Journal.
Three million or more young
men are coming back from the
war every one Of them who will
ingly risked or expected TO risk
his life for his country, worthy OF
the best reward the country an
offer. The solidarity of the sol
: dier vote. together with public
= sympathy. will procure the pref
renee for the soldier candidate,
; as ii did for many years after thy
? civil .waE.s~Ss
, Bht it's a matter of long dem
: onstrated fact. That as Il means
; for making a. livelihood. the work
; offered outside of pubic Offices
: promises greater p~ermanency'.
; greater individual liberty and BET
y ter chance for mental and mata-
; rial growth. 1t may not Offer
\ such immediate snug comfort nor
\ such delightful tolerance OF idle
: ness. But the mar with q trade
\ or a profession or a business based
= on his " individual effort. has
= the better position. A political
\ %clerkship may be an excellent &c
= cupation; but Il trade is better.
/ ! ! A
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1919-05-08

VNationsl Crop Improvement service.}
THE ORDINARY washing OF milk
cans does mo-. Clean them ascp-
ticaily. The water is seldom hot
snpngh and the consequence is that
tha disease bacteria arc lUrkAhg and
xnui;i2lying in every r.s.knou1e.
Tho -autcisest and cheapest way to
make milk utensils asentic is to mix
III pint OF 30 per cent formaidehyde
Ia Eve gallons CT not wafer. wash tho
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1919-05-08

climbed the church tower. An owl beat
out suddenly. throwing a cloud of dust
from the ancient walls. Then the very
earth seeming to sway and heave. tina
bell struck. We held on desperately. Mid
night. We reached the top and looked
east ward The fringes of the night seemed
on f~re-dancing. shooting. tagging flames
spurts of fire. curtains of fire.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1919-05-08

oushly with solution and scald with
Boiling water or steam. This will dc
tue work quickly and thoroughly.
The cdor Of the fcrmalaehyds passes
away Immediately after the utensils
ars dried and there is no danger of the
h,rma!Gehyde ecntamtnating the milk.
All utensils should be placed in the
bright sunshine every day. Diaries
which use this process have the mini.
n.uh trouble with SOU milk.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1919-05-08
curtaln. Of Fire.

r.. II. s. in the Manchester Guardian.
Wa came at night upon . little village
Of I.icaxdy, and were ousrtercd ia q bic
room Of tie school The night was warm
ss.l the sky spread like osn fabric OF
deep violet %sHangicd with giittering silver.
Tho windows shook and tho doors ratified.
GHd oui heads were ,t~hrobbing with the
endless thuddinG Of tho gums Was ever
srcii q lsenhsrdment. With . tsss.A
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1919-05-08
t.su..hs AZ Nassena, Prosism.

From the New York World.
M federal department os labor re-
ports that the lack Of housing IL felt in
every part OF the country. During two
war years ne = buiit but %. 900 homes
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-01-10
CORNWALL NEWS
Mrs. c. H. Lane, Correspondent

(Mrs. c. H. Lane, Correspondent
The annual business meeting, roll
call and dinner of the Congregational
church will be held tomorrow at the
church parlors. Members, and all who
are interested in the welfare of the
church, are invited. The Rev. c. G.
Merrill is expected to be present to ad-
dress the meeting.
Edward H. Matthews had the mis-
fortune while telling tree Tuesday
to have it strike one of his ankles bruis-
ing the ligaments badly.
Mrs D. S. Bliss is home after an
absence of several weeks at the Mary
Fletcher hospital for treatment.
Henry Vancelette, who has been i'll
several weeks was taken Tuesday to the
Fanny Allen hos ital where he under
went serious operation on Wednes-
day, his wife and sons, Leslie, Roy and
Stanley accompanied him.
Judge A. W. Foote is spending the
week in Montpelier, Mrs Foote joined
him Friday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-01-10
WEYBRIDGE HILL

John A. James spent few days the
first of the week with relatives IN Bird
port.
About forty attended the Aid Society
at the home of Mrs. Charles S. james
last Thursday.
Mrs. Elmer Wright, Samuel E. James
and Richard James were among those
sick with colds the past week.
Miss Barbara Smith of Waterbury,
Conn, recently spent a few days with
her mother, Mrs. Mary Smith.
Eric Smith has returned to his school
work at Cushing Academy, Mass, after
spending the holidays at his home.
Prof. H. w. Lawrence of Middebury
College occupied the pulpit at the Con
gregational church last Sunday morn
ing.
The ladies are to meet at the vestry
of the church Thursday afternoon to
sew on refugee garments for the Red
Cross
Miss Anna Wooster has returned to
her home in Whiting after spending
two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Elmer
L. Wright.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-01-10
WHITING NEWS

(Mrs. L. A. Webster, Correspondent
There are several cases of influenza
in Whiting, the condition Of the sick
being reported as follows:
Miss Katherine Aines, improving.
Family of w. E. Taylor, improving.
Mrs. c R. Brown, recently attacked.
Charles Lewis, has developed pneu-
monia.
Family of Frank Trombly, i'll with in
fiuenZa.
1t. Ray Barnes. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. A. Barnes of Whiting, who has been
for fifteen months in the aviation serv-
ice, has just met with his first accident.
He was up in en airplane at a flying
field in Louisiana with companion,
Lieut.. Colligan. driving the machine.
For some reason not known here, the
machine fell to the ground a distance
# over thousand feet. anu ho1h nen
were severely h1r'. Barnes has a
hrol, IN elbow, two broken ribs, and a
spr aimed ankle, while his companion
also suffered several broken bones.