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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-02

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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-02

N rigE CIRCUIT COURT OF f0iN u,-NTY
~ CuANCERY &C. " JACOBS. Complain
ant VS.. RORERT WILLIAM HANBURY, ct
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-02
ADDITIONAL CLASSIFIED leo ADS |


FOR RENE or IN IA room ,pel n house,
Also furnished feoms n. ssssoe @ st Stella
Ave .TtsJa ssop1a ss&u sDs s;gl& "a 5000
q'f9 gA. srk 1.a.!...a- Gggsf sss t;N si~
FOR SALE Modern room bunga-
low, good location, extra large lot.
Can give possession at once. Ap-
ply to owner. Phone 274 Red.
1896
WANTED Woman to do housework.
Call 315 North Gilmore Ave. 1897
FOR SALE Infants crib in excel
lent condition. Phone 515 Red,
1892
FOR RENT-Large front room In pri-
vate family. Two gentlemen pre-
ferred. Home privileges. Phone 315
Red 1898
FOR RENT furnished room for
light housekeeping Elderly couple
preferred. 523 West Lemon st.
1894
PAINTER WANTED-Call at 912 East
Orange street and give figures on
job. Only Union man need apply
5000
PERFECT PIANO CARE, sticky piano
actions positively prevented by the
| Albert Schwber method. See our
4 tuning add another page. 1903
FOR RENT comfortable corner
| bedrooms, close in, with fire place,
| to couple. Apply 20 So. Missouri.
i ssss
FORD TOURING CAR FOR SALE
i Mechanically right. Price $3.50.
i H. r. Maxwell, So. Florida Ave;
mile from Main. 1904
Neutrality-suspicious. carpenters
II All-arOund men. None others neec
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
TRUkNT OFFICER WILL
BUY CHlLO'S SHOES

For the second time within a year
Mrs. Elizabeth Lichkay, a widow.
apr cared before Judge Frank Gil
mer in the city court Monday for
failure TO send her two children.
Joseph and Elizabeth, TO school. A
heartrending plea that the youngest
child. Elizabeth, 10 years old, had
no shoes won leniency from the
court.
Testimony given by truant officers
and teachers alleged that the school
authorities had offered TO purchased
shoes but the offer was said 20 have
been refused. II was also shown
that Joseph had been absent so
much Of late that he was consider
ed a truant. and the other child has
failed 10 appear at school during
the present semester.
The court withheld its decision
until Feb. % upon the mothers
promise TO send the children 70
school The truant officer agreed 70
purchase pair Of shoes for the lit
tie girl Immediately
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
WILL USE MACADAM FOR
MANGUS-SHAFER ROADS

Asphalt macadam construction
was determined for the Mangus
and Shafer county unit roads by the
county commissioners at their meet
ing at the court house Monday aft
ernoon.
They comprise about Is miles Of
road Improvement that will be &C
complished during the coming year.
The Improvement OF the Shafer
road will be 1906 feet and the
Mangus road 43,12S feet.
Both roads connect the Liberty
and Bremen highways and are in
cluded in the county highway sys-
TEN that connect LakevilIe, North
Liberty and Wyatt. The cost OF the
Mangus road will be SOS. 900 and
the Shafer road $4,000.
a petition by Alexander Langle.
OF the employment agency, for
s93.75 back pay was filed with the
commissioners.
Notice was ordered for the pc
tition OF A. r. Erskine and others
for the opening OF what IS known
as the old Turkey Creek highway.
William Klinkner was appointed
drainage commissioner for the coun-
" to serve for a term Of two
years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
CLARENCE ELICIT
FOUND NOT GUILTY
ON GAMBLING CHARGE

Clarence Elliott and James wea-
yer were found not guilty Of con-
Quoting gambling house at lis 5.
Polk st, Monday morning in the
city court by Judge Frank Gilmer.
one week ago Is frequenters were
found guilty and fined in the city
court and Louis Blanton was found
guilty OF conducting gambling
house at the Polk street place. The
police later took Elliott and Weaver
into custody and charged them with
being joint keepers with Bianton-
The state introduced evidence show
ing that Elliott held the lease OF
the entire premises and that Weaver
was seen conducting a poker game
or Jan. q. 1920
Weaver. however. stated that he
has been i'll for several months and
the room on the second floor OF the
place where the gambling was found
for several months at a time.
II was also discovered during the
course of the trial. when il came
time to introduce evidence taken
in the raid last week. that the police
department had given nearly 500
taken in the raid back 20 BlantOn
and Nose Milan Blanton claimed
that he had rented the upstairs OF
Elliott for S25 per month and had
operated the gambling room with
out Elliott's knowledge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
ARREST HUSBAND
ON ASSAULT CHARGE

Frank Baker and guests proceed
ed 20 stage a little celebration sat
urday night and after imbibing a
little too freely the party became
too rough so Mrs. Baker called the
police When Frank heard OF his
wifes action he attempted 20 re
buke her by slapping her face
Baker was arraigned in the city
court Monday morning on a charge
OF assault and battery but when the
case was called Mrs. Baker eXpe-
rienced a change OF heart and want
ed her husband prosecuted for be
ing drunk.
You can't prosecute a man for
being drunk in his own home" said
the court
Then I don't want him fined
replied Mrs. Baker.
Chief OF Police Kline signed the
affivavit charging Baker with as
sault.
Five dollars and costs" ruled the
court
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
SEEK RECEIVER FOR
LOCAL MACHINE SHOP

Receiver for the Oliver +. Johnson
machine shop is requested in suit
fled in superior court Monday by
the South Bend supply Co, in which
il IS claimed the firm is inSolvent.
Debts of the firm amount TO over
$4,000, of which practically all are
overdue, according to the claim OF
the supply company. The assets are
said TO be between $4,000 and $500.
Machines used in the shop which
were purchased on condition as sales
contracts whereby the vendors re-
tanned title compose part OF these
assets. 1t is pointed out that # the
vendors remove these machines
from the shop it's value AS a manu-
featuring unit will be destroyed and
The remainder of the property will
sell at practically nothing.
If these machines are retained
and the shop sold as a complete
manufacturing concern it is thought
not only will the vendors receive the
price of their machines but the
other creditors will realize part if
not all Of the money due them.
Payment Of the S204.02 debt due
the supply company and the APP
pointment of a receiver TO sell the
property is asked in the suit filed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
BUSINESS WOMEN TO
GIVE BANQUET FEB. II

Members of the South Bend Bust
ness Women's Chamber of Com
merce will give a banquet at the
chamber Of commerce building on
the evening of Feb. II. and every
woman in the city who is interested
in the organization is invited TO at
tend.
There VIII be two principal speak
ers at the dinner Who they are
has not yet been announced, but il
is said that they will be men Of
prominence who will have a message
for the members OF the women's
organization.
Arrangeue nts are TO be made
for special music for the occasion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
ENDORSE HOUSING
PLAN OF CHAMBER
Board of Directors O. K. it
Seek Increase for School
Teachers.

Unqualified approval of the hous-
ing campaign, as outlined by O. 5.
Barrett, chairman of the publicity
committee, was given by the board
of directors of the Chamber OF
Commerce at their regular meeting
Monday afternoon.
According to the plan outlined by
Mr.. Barrett, a letter will be sent TO
every business and professional man
in South Bend, asking their mora
as well as financial support for a
campaign to provide more homes for
working men.
Purchase Building.
Tentative plans for the purchase
of the building now occupied by the
Chamber Of Commerce were out
lined by ]. T.. Neff, chairman of the
building purchase committee. u.
c. Eldredge and a. c. Graham were
named to assist in perfecting the
arrangements which will be placed
before the board at its next meeting
two weeks hence.
A definite AmericaniZation pro-
gram will be adopted in accordance
with the plea of w. l. Chandler,
chairman of the st. Joseph county
Americanization committee, who de-
clared that the work being done
along this line was inadequate.
Seek Increase.
A. g. Graham, Samuel Leeper and
G. L. Bingham, acting as a special
committee, will go before the board
of education I'm an appeal that the
salaries OF school teachers in South
Bend be increased. They favor a
bond issue If necessary.
Erection Of a small school build
ing in the south end of the city
will also be urged by this commit
tee in their meeting with the board
of education. II is believed that
the present facilities in this quarter
of the city are insufficient.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
MAKE PLANS FOR
MONTHLY MEETING OF
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Arrangements are being made for
the next monthly "get-together"
meeting Of the members OF the
Chamber Of Commerce 70 be held
Feb. 20. a special program of en-
tertainment is being made. The
program will include special vaude-
Vile acts, boxing bouts, musical
numbers and an address.
The name of the principal speak
or for the occasion has not been an
nounced. but IT was said Monday
that man of note will be secured.
Robert Schnelle is chairman OF
the arrangement committee. lie
will be assisted by Abe Schwartz
and q. a. Cooper.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
STRUCK BY AUTO.

Louis wilmer. 521 WILDER St. was
the. third victim of motorists who
are making a practice Of running
down pedestrians and falling TO
stop and offer assistance Wilmer
was struck by an unknown motorists
Monday evening at $3.50 o'clock AT
Cherry and Washington streets and
the left side of his head was sever
ely cut. He was removed to the
Epworth hospital in the police am
bulance in charge of officers DevOs
and Olmstead where he received
medical attention.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
Leaders From
Local Lodges

The Abraham Lincoln lodge $50,
odd Fellows. held its weekly meet
ing Monday evening in their lodge
rooms on S. Michigan st. The fol-
lowing new candidates were initiated
at the meeting: T. c. Gift, Charles
Kirchstein. Stewart Worden, Elmer
Meyer. Mat Martin Swanson. Ivan
Jones and Charles Dickey. on Mon
day evening. Feb. IS. twenty new
candidates will receive the first de-
gree. All neighborinG lodge mem
bers are cordially invited TO attend
this meeting.
The 3. =. o. Z. lodge held its re-
gular semi-monthly meeting Monday
evening in their home on W. Colfax
av. The meeting was presided over
by Lucius Miller. exalted ruler. who
has been IL for the past few weeks.
on Monday evening. Feb. % the
new officers of the lodge for the
year Of 1920. will be installed. A
large class OF candidates will also
be initiated at this meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
ATTORNEY CHALLENGES
ONE OF MURDER JURY

After questioning eight jurymen.
Clyde G. Riddle was challenged by
Ralph n. Smith, states attorney in
the case of Walter Baker. charged
with the murder OF Carl Cook, OF
Lapcrte The challenge BY Mr..
Smith. attorney for the state. was
taken under consideration by Judge
Hubbard until Tuesday morning.
Thorough questioning OF each
Juror by Mr. Smith indicated that
the death penalty would be insisted
on by the state. Each juror was
asked If he had any prejudice
against caIital punishment and IL
he would bring in a sentence of
death on the same evidence that
would be required for life imprison!
ment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
LINCOLN MOTHERS CLUB
TO MEET WEDNESDAY

Addresses by Atty. Roland Oben-
chain and F. f. Wolfe will be fea-
lures OF the program at the meeting
OF the Lincoln Mothers club 10 be
held Wednesday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock in the school auditorium. Mr..
Oberchain. who was a captain in
the American army in France. Will
talk on Mothers and Children Of
France" Play. the Safeguard OF
Your Health and Happiness" will be
the subject OF the talk delivered
by Mr.. Wolfe. who is director of
recreation work in South Bend.
Primary music will be in csarge OF
Mrs. L. II Workman. The children
will be entertained in the kinder
garten room.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
ANNOUNCE ESSAY CONTEST.

April l has been set by the fac
ulty of the college OF arts and let
tiers at Notre Dame as the last day
on which essays may be handed in
for consideration in the Meehan
essay contest. A medal is awarded
annually TO a member OF the gradu-
atiHg class whose essay. in the opin-
ion Of faculty judges. ranks highest.
Philosophy theses and theses in
other departments must be handed
in this year before May /. Final ex-
aminations for the seniors are
scheduled % be held June and 10.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
ENLISTMETNS IN NAVY
SHOW DECREASE

Enlistments in the navy dropI ed
during the past week, a report re-
ceived at the local recruiting sta
ton showing but eight enlistments
from 40 applicants.
Indianapolis secured five OF the
eight men. At that station IS men
applied for enlistment during the
week. South Bend was second with
two men accepted from four april
cants. Evansville had one enlist
ment from six men that applied.
More strict physical examination
and the higher age limit is the
cause given for the decrease in the
proportion OF acceIted men. An
average OF one enlistment from
three applicants was maintained in
the past. The average at the pres
ent time is one in five.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
High School Notes

Henry Bimm was reelected presi-
dent Of the senior class OF South
Bend high school at meeting held
Monday afternoon in the auditor
ium. Other officers elected are:
Margaret Freshley, vice president:
Bessie Steele, secretary; Arthur NJ.
Russell, jr., treasurer; Jean Wolf
pert and Douglas owen. marshals;
John Scott, yell leader.
Feb. 27 is the date selected for the
annual dance OF the Spanish club
in the high school gymnasium which
will be held following the Mishawa-
ka game. Spanish ideas will be
carried out in printing the pro-
grams. the dance numbers md the
cover Of the program being printed
in Spanish.
The committee in charge is COM
posed Of Marguerite Murphy. Ele-
amor Reynolds. Mildred Prinzhorn.
William Romine, Mollie Seigel,
Gladys Wolf, Margaret Alberts and
Bessie Steele.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
JACOBSEN TO ATTEND
NATIONAL MEETING

Alexander Jacobsen, secretary Of
the commercial bureau Of the Cham
Der OF Commerce Will attend the
annual meeting of the members of
the National Association Of Com
mercial Secretaries 10 be held in
New York city from Feb. Is 10 Feb.
%.
Daniel c. Roper. commissioner Of
internal revenue. Will be the princi-
pal speaker at the gathering. His
address Will have to do with the
luxury tax. Several other speakers
viii talk or subjects vital 10 the
commercial interests.
Tho meeting is TO be closed with
a banquet.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
CHAMBER TO COOPERATE
WITH EMPLOYERS

Cooperation with both employ
ers Of labor here and those seeking
employment in the industrial plants
Of the city as we'll as with other in
stitutions has been decided upon by
the Chamber OF Commerce. it was
announced Monday.
It was declared at the chamber
Monday that there is no intention
OF setting up an employment bu-
reau as a part of the organization.
The cooperation decided upon by
the chamber is merely along the
line Of attempting to bring those
desiring TO employ labor in con-
tact with those desiring employ
ment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
HALF HOLIDAY.

Lincoln's birthday. Thursday. Feb.
] = was declared half holiday by the
South Bend school board at its meet
ing held Monday night. All public
schools of the city will be closed
for the afternoon.
Due 10 the absence from the city
OF G. z. Drummond, president Of the
board only routine business was
transacted by the meeting. Plans
for additions TO the Linden school
building were placed before the
board but no action will be taken
until the next regular meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
ADVERTISING MEN
PLAN BANQUET
Entertaining Program is Ar
ranged For Meeting at
Indiana Club.

Two speakers OF national repute
in advertising circles. an OIympian
quartet with Fatty A-buckIe.
which is known TO possess unusual
entertaining powers. an excellent
dinner and the probability Of a large
turnout. predict a gala night for the
Advertising Club Of South Bend. in
its Thursday guest night meeting at
the Indiana club. Dinner viii be
served at gao.
Roy Craft OF the W. L. Miner Co.
Toledo. Ohios largest department
store. will have special message
for South Bend retail merchants in
a talk on stupidity and Cupidity
in Merchandising" NIr- Craft knows
the newspaper and the direct mer-
chandising appeal He has proven
concluSively that advertising OF the
right kind in the proper mediums
viii stabilize sales. build prestige
and provide healthy profits. He has
learned a lesson in retailing. has
paid for that lesson. and Is now
willing 10 pass IL on 20 others OF
the large retailing fraternity.
Following Mr. Crafts discussion
on the why's and wherefores Of re-
tail merchandising c. II. Currier Of
the Charles Everett Johnson studios
Chicago. viii make some timely suE-
gestions on layout illustration and
appeal i'm advertising copy. His
talk Will be of especial interest 20
manufacturers and their advertis-
ing aides To the retailer ne viii no
doubt open channel OF thought
offered them by those whose wares
they sell. They are due for an iun-
Ing i'm tho discussion which IS TO
follow.
Purpose Of Speakers.
The speakers are an attraction in
themselves. They have "a real mes
sage for South Bends real MGR
chants and manufacturers They
are the first on new program OF
endeavor on the part Of the South
Bend advertising fraternity. As add
vertising is broader than space. COPY
and appeal SO the programs of the
club Will from now on seek that
which should lie behind every pub
licity effort
The musical program viii top of
the evening. Vocal and instrument
tai numbers i'm just the proper sea-
soninG proportion will be rendered
by the Olympiaus i'm am apprecia-
tory measure. c. A. Mcdonald.
president Of tho advertising club.
suggests 10 South Bend merchants
that knowing the capacity of tho
Indiana club. they should get their
reservations in early = r. -. con-
cessions will be out of the question.
Reservations may be placed with
Don Elbel. secretary of the club.
who has already forwarded attrsc-
tive announcements TO the members
of the club and 10 those who should
be interested in its cndeavors.
Some % guests from nearby towns
are already assured. They VII rep
resent not only the manufacturers
Of this section. but the retail mer-
chants as well. Intcrurban days
success has turned the eye of many
a southern Michigan and northern
Indiana merchant 10 South Bend.
Requests have been received from
these men for an opportunity To
come down and see how II is done.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
CALL COMA ABB To
AID HOSPITALS
Representatives of Factories
and Stores Meet Friday
at Chamber.

Representatives OF every factory
in the city will be present Friday
night when the subject of greater
hospital facilities will be discussed
at the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
This was decided upon at a meet
ing held at the Chamber Monday
afternoon.
Letters will be sent the head Of
every manufacturing establishment
in South Bend and Mishawaka ask
ing that a committee of three men
be appointed from each factory TO
attend the meeting. SO as to pro-
vide the larger factories with a
proper representation it will be ask
ed that one representative be ap-
pointed for every hundred employees
over the first one hundred This
meeting will also include delegates
from all OF the stores
Four Speakers.
Speakers will take the different
angles OF the hospital question. Dr.
]. c. Boone. chairman of the hos
pital committee, will show what
would be needed IL new hospitals are
to be built or if additions are to be
added TO the present institutions
w. l.. Chambers topic will be, ITO
What Extent do Politics Enter Into
the Management Of a Hospital"
Dan Pyle will discuss the legal
phases entering into the erection Of
a county hospital while Fred Christ
man will discuss the question Of
cost
1t is hoped by the committee TO
have 500 men at the meeting. The
Business Women's Chamber Of Com
merce members Will also be invited.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
- $500 -. - s..-z- ~
ARnUT T50M
PRESS CLUB MEETS.

Officers for the ensuing year were
Q. ected officers are: McCready Hus-
Bend Press club held in the Oliver
hotel Monday afternoon. The newly
elected officers are: McGready Hus-
ton, president; Joseph VI. Stephen
son. vice-president; Irwin s. Dolk,
secretary. Helen Scherman treasurer.
The new officers will assume their
duties at the next regular meeting
Of the club the first Monday in
March.
Following the election OF officers
plans were made for a dinner and
entertainment 10 be given in the near
future by the club.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10

chase OF this property. stating that
without it a bridge planned TO cross
Bowman creek could not be con-
structed. An investigation was
made by August Bailey. president of
the council, and according TO his
assertions the contract for the
bridge has been let and signed. and
the purchase Of the property has no
bearing on the construction of the
bridge. The real reason for the
purchase of the lots could not be
understood by the cOuncilmen fol-
lowing the information secured from
the county commissioners. and the
council is at a loss TO know why
the board of public works desired
the property purchased.
Referred Back.
The resolution for the issuance
of 100000 worth of the city bonds
was referred back to the committee
OF the whole upon motion OF Coun-
Gilman Vennett. 1t is his desire that
the board Of works attend the meet
ing of the committee of the whole
and outline the proposed extension
OF the water works in South Bend
so that the council will have a better
knowledge of what they are act
ing upon. Upon motion Of Council
man Goebel rules were suspended
and the resolution providing for an
appropriation OF $4,000 TO be used
in decorating the city hall was
passed. The work of decorating
will be started at once.
The resolution providing for the
appropriation of s93.75 for the pay
ment Of the superintendent of the
Free Employment bureau was re-
ferred back to the committee of the
whole and will be discussed Monday
night. The resolution transferring
High street TO the jurisdiction of
the board of park commissioners
was also referred TO the committee
of the whole with the request that
the park board attend the meeting
and explain it's reason for wanting
the street transferred 10 its juris-
diction.
The report of the city controller
showed a balance or S432.S23.69 on
hand Jan. I and the balance on
hand Jan. 81. $3s3,92O.O9.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
FLANAGAN RETURNS.

Jerome Flanagan, a favorite son
OF South Bend who is now appearing
in vaudeville. is spending a few days
at home visiting with his people.
Mr.. Flanagan's act is a novelty in
vaudeville, the title of his sketch is
1.-The Curio Shop" After his vaca-
ton is up Mr.. Flanagan will again
return to the footlights.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-10
GIVING LECTURES.

a series of excellent lectures are
being given every afternoon and eve
ming at the City Rescue Mission by
Rev. p. Campbell Morgan, London,
England. Rev Morgan served two
years as chaplain with the English
forces. His subject Monday evening
was Reconstruction" and was heard
by large audience.