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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06

Ed Bonds appeared before the re-
tail merchants bureaus luncheon
the other noon and explained the
telephone service. He said in part:
Gentlemen, South Bend is the
second city in the entire country to
attempt a consolidation of the auto
matte and manual telephone sys-
TENS. The other city to dosit is Los
Angeles. In South Bend il took ex-
actly 10 days In the California
city it took nearly three years -
get a onnection-"
And then some mean preson sit
ting near US, said in an undertone.
1T took nearly three years the
other day right here in town to get
a connection"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
ANNOUNCEMENT

During alterations Ellsworth's
store will open at o'clock a. m.
closing at O'Clock p. m.
The large force OF workmen max
ing alterations stop work at 3
O'Clock. so Il gives a good. quiet hour
from 8 10 5 for shopping. ADV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
HENRY Is NO EXCEPTION.

There are lot of people who
wouldn't care whether or not they
knew the difference between Ar
mold Bennett and Benedict Arnold
If they were making so or 90 mil
lion dollars a year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
More Truth Than Poetry
By James ]. Montague
POOR OLD HANKi

| haven't any secretary,
Ali stuffed with useful information,
And all the data necessary
To my exacting occupation.
When anybody asks me what
Cathedral has the tallest steeple.
| never know and I've got
To look it up. like other people.
haven't any walking college
To give me tips and make suggestions,
And feed me pre-digested knowledge
When prying lawyers ask me questions.
| have no facts and dates at hand
To demonstrate my mental fitness,
And If they get me on the stand
] make a pretty rotten witness.
1t must be tough to be 60 shy on
Things ones think-tank ought to carry
That person must rely on
A hired human dictionary.
Look at poor old Uncle Hen
Ry Ford. who pays a compensation
To sundry well-read gentlemen
Who lug around his education
How the poor old chap must suffer
When lawyers. curious and discerning,
Proceed to make him out dufer
And no ones near to hand him learningI
o have to hire some bookish lad
To feed one literary diet,
Must put person to the bad,
But, just the same. Id like to try It'll
Copyright. 1919.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
The Tower of Babel
By Bill Armstrong

We were treated TO a good laugh
in the Oliver cash and carry the 9TH
er noon-one Of the counter girls
was attempting 10 tell the old time
fisherman and sportsman, Ernie
Overland Bennett. what flet of sole
is. Ernie won the battle in the fifth
round.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
WILL HELP PAY FOR TOOLS

Mrs. Beal-Is your husband hav-
ing any luck with his garden?
Mrs. Jackson-Oh. yes. He got
a sunstroke and collected $500 from
a health Boston Tran
script.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06

The senate will not adjourn during August as had
been suggested but will remain in session to dis
cuss the treaty. II make much difference.
anyway There is little hope for any GOODNESS in the
discussions, whenever they occur
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
CALL IN THE JUNKERS.

Erzberger says brutal measures"
are needed to bring out hidden
money for taxation. Well, nobody
knows any more about brutal meas
ures than the Germans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
LODGE NOTES

A movement has been on foot for
some time, looking TO the suspen-
sion of the Haul-Me- Home club for
the summer, because most OF the
clubs have suspended. sam
Schwarz displayed the most bitter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Al Macdonald entertained in
formally on his birthday in George
Platner's soda swill, we mean grille.
Arrow was served for favors and
Harold Herr poured.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
ATTENTION ALL CAMEL FAN,


ATTENTION ALL CAMEL FANS!
BY Associated Press:
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Aug. 8
That tobacco will be abolished by
March 20, 1924. is the assertion of
Mrs. Martha Ridenour, president of
the Allen County w. G. T. L.
According TO Mrs. Ridenour, the
campaign will be started at the
September session Of the w. .. T.
L. in this city and will be carried
forward until It becomes nation
wide drive to put nicotine at rest
beside the remains of John Barley
corn.
Mrs Ridenour described "condi-
tions" in F'ort Wayne as terrible. %
when referring to the use of tabac-
co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06

Hans stove been home from the war since
spring Just the other day his parents received word
that ne had died service" The department
better look out Such carelessness is likely TO make
Stoves red-hot
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
FROM THE CHESTNUT TREE

Il just sent a volume Of poems %
the Fire Department library"
BY whom ?"
Burns of course"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06

It is courteous how many people in this land OF
unassuming democracy are ambitious to shake hands
with a crown prince.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06

Postal cards have just been re-
eeived from Joe Stephenson, the
boss, and Dave Boswell, who talks
folks out Of buying Hudsons and
EsseXs when he hasn't any in stock
Frank Jefferies is also touring in
the east 1t would certainly be a
big night If these three got together
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06

Mr.. Bonds concluded his talk with
the remark. I'VE are doing the best
we can" and the others and our
selves present concluded Ed is.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
nm ALMAYS SHOWs-

Nobody has ever yet succeeded in
hiding a gallon OF whisky by put
ting IL into his stomach.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06

Again the merchants of South
Bend come to bat with plan to give
us stiff neck for the next week or
10 days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06

These the happy days when Johnny sneaks
Off TO bed without washing his feet
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
NOW IT'S \ TRAGEDY.

Returned travellers say that the
English telephone system is a joke.
Ours used 10 be.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06

It's just one thing after another.
with the circus m between.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
NO WONDER zINKY RESIGNED

Think of a dignifed geek like the
postmaster having to sell Charley
Horse
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06

7 kind of disposition to this plan yes
terday by hauling us home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
Underwear Specials

Ladies E. M. c. Union Suits at
$125, $3.50. $L75, S2.25, $3.50
and ........... .....$2.75
Ladies Union Suits, both tight and
lace knee, all sizes SOC and sc
Ladies Pink Vests, all sizes. SOC
value .. .... 39c
Ladies Richelieu Union Suits. reg
ular $l.00 and $l.25 value 49,. 69c
Mems Athletic Balbriggan Shirts
and Drawers, $l00 value SOC
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06

BY buying your Blankets now-during this Az
gust Sale-you at least Is @ and
lots more.
The Blankets priced at $3.50 or $500 now
would under ordinary conditions cost you $3.50 to
$4.50-and those priced at $3.50 belong in the
regular $500 to $500 class. Although more than
1000 blankets in this sale it is best to make
your selection early as there are but few of kind
A small deposit will hold them for you until cold
weather.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-15
srfGlarksburg.
.Pe,Ir,,sonals.

M ana Mrs. Harry F. Atkinson and
ION q HlnA Greek, Kanawha county
5ss gaest ofs relat ives in Warrington
Nib stsrling Toothman and little
son haze returned to their home at
FaliNieM alter q visit with Mrs j.
b Robinson SofS Burt Hill.
Webh Straight has returned from
Dllshona whore he had spent several
nonths IA the Old field
Attorney &. schwench has return
n iS6m q business visit in Wheeling.
Nh. M p Dolan of Ranger Texas
MO has been visiting relatives here
tit Yesterday for visit with her
mother 81 Oakland, Nd before re-
nfning West
John Z Hopkins left yesterday for
WIN &C his former home in Cory
II l4aWkins left yesterday for
neI6s. md VIII be employed in the
,|l iields usar Ranger, OF that state.
MIS- qen Jerry and little daughter
ELLEN. hAFe sktatned from a visit with
he f6rmefs mother. Mrs. Ellen
,ad1han 81 iirmont
+. c. Mcclellan returned this ev-
'nins rom q business visit in Nor
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-15

The i6lI6&iisg casualties are re-
ported bS i7s c6iiiirndmdtng general Of
The Imtt,Ssn ditionary Forces:
Killed ~ hEi3on: 81.
PIED Nj sase 90
slIleo n AetIen.
sS.rs 5Sssbh Patrick, New York, N.
n.prtt. l6erts ~ Ford City. Pa.
Io11sf. ties a, Memphis, Tenn.
c|1rn6I8l
CsAnIeiss ID Gnissepe, Detroit, Mich.
Fi1ldl0. @sflHelo Jersey City, N. j..
0,oheY etsk 4. DcWagiac, Mich.
SMITH Richard Eddie, otia, Mich.
BssFff 9sEI 81 Detroit, Mich.
B,|ff, ralph s., Wallaston, Mass.
br56flts Arthur Charles, Chicago,
esFr, flisha; Hartsville, Tenn.
c'o115y seofge SJ., New York, N. Y.
E'Htn liltyd J., Nanticoke, Pa.
t>|hetSt. Henry, Sister Bay, Wis.
F|foF GsrI u, Samillasyille, Md.
soslf1 t6ty Harry; Bickleton, Wash.
1IItfS roy III i Meredith, N. H.
a.Is6NIs = 1ee New Kensington, Pa.
'3stSe Lewis o.. Parker, s, Oak.
Hends1e8Els y. Canton. Ohio.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-15
NlAllllIllGTON
Round rabIe

The oncngabela Valley Round
Table met ID general session yester.
day morning conyening at 1O:15. The
Session vas opened by the high school
ofchestZa with q pleasing number.
followed ~ 6 Edeyo tionaI by Rev John
HeddoN. PASTOR of the M e church.
The mt speaker was Prof. O. G VIII
son. siipetinte ndeEt OF the 9. ty schools
VI taitMont who made creditable
aQdtess Prot q: Landslide of w.
". y tlen gave q useful talk which
WAS vel received after which the
1.ssion Was adjourned At tlt after
noon meeting Ehich Was opened by a
:horus Of school girls gave an excellent
talk This WAS followed by q song by
The Girls quartz tie Of the local high
school Prot Iandsittls then spoke
again and vas followed BY. adjourn
uent iok the tional meetings, High,
element and Primary
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-15
CONTINUED from last week.

Continued from last week.
said last weeks article that for the employer sdd tie
Ito the weekly wage because
only for his current needs but for his u
needs WELL hnancier-and all yo
be fnaners labor the millionaire Indeed
more necessary for poor
which he take when need arises while
poor has not
Again 1T is the ideal way puts responsibility
employer get close work
with mpathize with them to bea
with them when hard thing
hard luck have no sympathy ht there
thing but luck when family Of five
has "a deaths and little sickness in his household: when
always job What about the
invalid wife TIE result of chill
i'll himself with tuberculosis other unavoidable lines
reckoned with II
employer this his responsibility To stand with his
foul He has the wheewtha and ought
By paying depreciation
away charity which, although under the
abhorred Institutional charity humiaes the
the Of wage reserve dignes the worker for by 1t he
receives the fruit his toll.
say that it is the
way could
trusted take the there employers
not induced the plan take
the latter
small that shall be disappointed
system not adopted by practically 100
cent Of our employers.
not willing
will the
action
hope lust said will be surprised If the
adopted after the BY practically all our employers
corrolary which
Of public works IL
This work out respects but
be found impossible times to have
the and this the beakng Of family
ties which always undesirable Therefore this plan does not my
the The guard the welfare
make provision that of the
during periods Of to pay his
such periods Funds for the after
set aside for fire insurance for
the services Such
a fund should be part Of fixed charges
likewise that the government take Of the
putting small Of land providing him
that community
might ecognized The vitality
either these suggestions is the leaving out what
the consideration the EQUATION All returned sol
soldiers will like the isolation
farm crowd instinct is strong in them and in fact
have farm
the city elbows with people
like them farm
children they can't stand the quiet
human association ssfs
Opponents something better and
undoubtedly will argue
these? abused exploited
their
my that is that the
blood
action And convinced that the work
revolution which will establish order under which
greater responsibility toward ter work
which they will neither honorable
desirable to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-15

IA special appearing Financial
Record Detroit)
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-15

Weiss p. q Flesher, w G orn-
iutil Metz /, .. Moore, Homer,
Church Wyatt, ~ r. Atkinson and
'siaily. Char eston, NJ. F sadler, L.
n REger. Glarksburg.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-15
Greater FaiiInont and Is Manufacturing,
Commercial and Industrial Enterprises
Pro- ding for the Depreciq-
tion Of Human Earning
PoUer
BIZ JAMES couzENs

Formerly vice President Ford Motor Co
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-15
10 Mount Clements.

W. Z Nelson, an employee Of the
Bowers Pottery Company left yester-
day Tor Mount Clements, Michigan
where he viii spend several weeks Tor
The beneat Of his health.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-15
Hest TaIent,

The 9fiental American fantastis-
l'ie, tKatehas Koo will be presented
~ the auditorium by the best musical
alent 81 Warrington, Watch for fur.
her Annpdnseinents.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-04-08
ar Abbevile S. c., Tuesday, 8, Single Cop
ABBEVILLE SOLDIERS
=. IT, TO BE ENTERTAINED

Yes, "sure nuf" reception by the
people of Abbeville County, to the
returned white soldiers.
There is committee at work upop
the plans for a big reception to be
rendered the returned white soldiers
of the county who participates in
our recent glorious victory, whether
they served at home or. abroad. Ev-
cry man, woman and child is offered
an opportunity to express their ap-
probation by making contribution
to the fund now being raised and if
the committee does not happen to
call upon you, you may either mail
or hand the amount you desire to
give to Mr.. ]. L. Perrin, who we un-
derstand has the matter in charge.
This should be made one of the
grandest social gatherings in the
history of Abbeville county, there
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-04-08
DEATH OF MRS. PATTERSON.

Mrs. N. j. Patterson died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs, W. c.
McNeill on Thursday, April 3rd,
1919, age 80.
Mrs. Patterson was twice married.
Her first husband was John Wilson,
and her last husband John Patterson.
Her children were of the first union,
and are Mrs. W. C. McNeill, Mrs. R.
J. McCaslan, Mrs. N. E. Dickson of
Elberton, Ca, and Messrs. Henry
and w. D. Wilson of Greenwood.
Besides her children she is survived
by large number of grandchildren,
and more than a hundred great
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at
Bethia Presbyterian Church on Fri
day, conducted by Rev. J. B.. Hill
house at four o'clock in the after
noon, after which the interment was
in the old Bethia Cemetery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-04-08
THE LYON BOYS AT HOME.

The following is from The Green
vile News:
Wardlaw Lyon and Charlie Lyon,
Jr., sons of the United States Mar
shall C. j. Lyon, are back at home
after having been in the thick Of
the world war as members of the
Thirtieth Division. The, former, who
was in Company L, 11Sth Infantry,
was severely wounded in action, hav-
ing been shot in both legs. For the
past several weeks he has been at
the army hospital at Fort = McPher-
son. He has been discharged and
has about recovered from his
wounds. .'
Charlie Lyon was in machine
gun battalion and although he was
in the hot part of the big fight, went
through it without getting a scratch.
He has also received his discharge.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-04-08
FUNERAL SERVICES

The funeral services over the re-
mains of the late James Chalmers
were held last Friday morning al
eleven o'clock in the Presbyterian
church, in the presence of large
concourse of sorrowing friends. The
service swere conducted by Rev. H
w. Pratt, and a prayer was made
by DR.. ]. L. Martin.
The active pail bearers were. H
G. Smith, Albert Henry, E. R. Thorn.
son, VIM. M. Barnwell, W. E. Hill
and J. c. Thomson, while the court
house officials acted as honorary es.
-cort.
The floral offerings were beauti.
full and attested in a lovely manne,
the sympathy of our people for the
dlsconsolate young wife and chill.
dren. Mr.. Chalmers was laid to rest
at Long Cane cemetery.
The friends and relatives who
came for the funeral were: Mr.. and
Mrs. James Pearson, Mr.. and Mrs
Sam Trowbridge, and Mrs. Pickens
OF Anderson, Mrs. N. W. Collett, OF
Salisbury, Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Nor.
gan, of Hartsville, Mr.. Ben Hughes
and Miss Hughes of Blacksburg, Mr.
John Leavell Of Newberry, and Nm,
R. L. Dargan Of Spartanburg.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-04-08

fore, to make it success, it is nee
essary that liberal financial support
be rendered. .. .. ...
Z. The following committees have
been appointed and met Thursday
afternoon to perfect arrangements
General management, Mr.. Lewis
Perrin, chairman, Mrs. ]. D. Miller
Mrs. W. F.. Nickles,, Mrs. W. W
Bradley, Mrs. M. T. Colemans Mr.
Otto Bristow. ~ !
Music Committee:-Mr. ,J. - s.
Cochran, and Mr.. J. A. Hill.
Notification Committee Mr.. E.
C. Horton, Chairman, Mrs H. A,
Benton, Mrs. S. G. Thomson, Jr..
Miss Ruth Woodhurst, and Miss Sar.
ah Perrin.
Soliciting Committee S. H.
Rosenberg, Chairman; Mrs. j. D.
Miller and Mrs. Otto Bristow.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-04-08
JUDGE HOLLINGSWORTH =.
VICTIM OF MONKEY

No, it is not serious, according to
reports, but quite painful. AS usual
the Judge was very much interested
in conversation and absent-mindedly
placed his hand on the mesh wire OF
the monkey cage at the park Sun
day afternoon-well, of course, the
monkeys having no respect for law
nor judges either-proceeded to
chew on Hon. Hollingsworth's fin
gers. The lacerature of finger is
about the extent Of the Judges
wounds and it is thought with care
full treatment by some good. looking
trained nurse, no complications will
set in.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-04-08
AUTOMOBILE SALE
LARGELY ATTENDED
One of the Largest Crowds Ever
Assembled in Abbeville fer Like
Event Came in to Big Auto
Sale of Second Hand
Cars. -.

!. On last. Saturday the, smathers~
Motor Car Company, of nAbbeville
and Greenwood, sold at auction -on
the square in Abbeyille twenty-five
used automobiles which they lhad Ell
ther bought or traded in ION new cars.
|. About ten o'clock the cars from
Greenwood arrived and were parked
on the west side of the square.
From that time uhtif the last car
was sold there was a mass gathered
about them-spectators, prospective
purchasers and spectators. Also
many lovers Of good music assemb-
led to hear the many fine selections
rendered by the Gordon Concert
Band, which was brought over to.
furnish music for the occasion and
puta little life into, the big trick
which was scheduled tofbe pulled
promptly at II O'clock, but like alk
other. celebrations Of like nature,
commenced about thirty minutes
late. However, when things did
start5up they started up lively. /;
Among the cars offered were al !
classes, kinds, makes and s brands
Henry coming in for a large per-
centage Of parking space. The first
car offered was a Ford-of couse. s;
and was purchased by *Mr. w. d.:
Barksdale. The other twenty-one
were sold to the following TN the
order named: B. w. 3. Hall, M. C.
Seawright, C: M. Mckenzie, Bubber
Smith, J. B. McCord, o. R. Rudisell,
R. F. vermillion, W. B. Crawford,
G. T. Elmore, W. W. Black, C. L.
brennan, Bob Pullins, J. M. Gam
brell, Jackson Thomas, T.. A. Tai
bert, F. P. McGhee, J. c.. Wier, G.:
" Shirley, j. B. Gilbert, W. j. E.
Scott, and F. S. Perry
Mr.. Smathers still has several cars
IN, hand and expects to, offer them
at auction at an early dateNthe
date to be announced later. - f
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-04-08
T CONFERENCE.

The Young Peoples Christian I'm
ion of the Associate Reformed Pres
byterian church is looking forward
with pleasure to entertaining the
District Conference on Thursday and
Friday of this week. There will be
a number of distinguished speakers
and delegates will. come from the
churches at Anderson, Bethlehem,
edar Springs, Bradley, Due West,
Genorestee, Greenwood, Grove, Iva,
Long Cane and Troy. The exercises
will be conducted by Rev. W. W.
Parkinson, of White Oak, and ad-
dresses will be made by Mrs. M. W.
Patrick, of White Oak, Rev. R. c.
Grier, of Columbia, Rev. J. W. Car
N, of Newberry, and Mr.. Leonard
Neil, a returned Y. M. C. A. worker
from France, who will probably tell
some of his experiences.
There will be a choir of young
people under the capable direction
of Miss Eliza Lindsay, and all to-
gether the conference promises. to
be a pleasant and profitable affair.
The delegates will be entertained
in the homes Of the members Of the
A. R. P. church.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-04-08
CONDUCTOR HIPP HURT.

There was a small wreck on the
Seaboard road Monday morning
about a mile and a half South of the
shops limit.
The engine was derailed and the
tender thrown across the track. Con
ductor Hipp, who was in the cab
was thrown against the door anc
badly bruised and shaken up. He
was attended by DIR. J. C. Hill, who
hopes his injuries are not serious.
The track was cleared shortly anc
things were moving along as usua
before afternoon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-04-08
OUR BOYS

Ansel Putnam and Casper Little
were on our streets Thursday re.
ceiving a warm welcome from thei1
many friends. These young mer
came through the great war without
a scratch and it is hoped have many
happy yeras ahead of them. The
young men have discarded their uni
forms which is not treating the
small boy population on the square.