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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
Three-WOnths-Oid TtUinS
Laid to Rest Together;
Die But II Hours Apart

Beneath tiny heaps OF freshly
turned earth. there rests this morn
ins in Cedar Grove cemetery two
baby girls-twfn daughters and
only children Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
seph Gruss. 1873 f. Calvert ST.
Together they had come into the
world on August IS Of this year
and together they departed from II
yesterday, one at the hour Of three
fin the morning. the other at the
hour OF three in the afternoon.
Death in both cases. physicians say.
was due TO stomach troubles.
Elizabeth Jane was the first TO
sIccumb. Arrangements were made
TO hold funeral services for her at
$3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
At O'Clock Dorothy Francis her
twin sister, died. As a result fun
eraI services were delayed and two
little white caskets were borne to
their last resting place in Cedar
Grove an hour later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
POLICE LAND TWO
MORE IN DRIVE ON
LIQUOR YIOLATORS
Raid 'Emporiums'' of Bucz-
kiewicz and Walczak-
Secure Evidence"
Continuing their drive agains

Continuing their drive against So
called soft drink" emporiums
where sales Of whiskey are suspect
ed. the police swooped down upon
the west side Of the city yesterday
afternoon and two alleged violators,
with the evidence obtained. brought
calls for the blue wagon" with the
changing bell. Both are former Of
tenders. having cases pending
against them in city court.
The first visit BY the detail Of po-
lice, consisting Of Detectives Blum
field. Winthers. Hansen. Lavalle.
BUrkholder and Smith, was made to
1928 W. Grace St. where a search
Of the premises Of Frank Buckle
wicz yielded a gallon gallon flask
filled with "moonshine" whiskey.
After Buczkiewicz had been safely
"ticketed" for a ride in the patrol
the raiding party continued on. and
prepared TO stop at the steve Wal
czak saloon" at 2024 W. Ford St.
Emergency" Route
Hardly had the detail Of officers
made their presence known at the
uoOE OF the r oIu 81. dQuIeHo imam
a quart of mule" went the "emer-
gency' route. The Illicit liquor IN
a quart milk bottle was spilled from
its container into a wash-vat con-
veniently near. Quick work on the
part Of the police saved a portion
of the jars contents and this with
the jar was taken by the officers
for evidence.
At the Buczqiewicz establishment
preliminary search did not reveal
contrahand liquor. A complete
search was instituted and after a
futile hunt OF the building the yard
was subjected TO search. The gall
lon Of moon" .whiskey, full TO the
cork and unopened. was found ad-
jacent 70 a basement window COW
cred with loose papers and old rags.
Both Buczkiewicz and Walczak
were booked at the stations on the
charges Of unlawful possession Of
intoxicating liquor for sale.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
NOT GUILTY, PLEA
OF THOMAS HUDSON
TO INCEST COUNTS
Declares Innocence of Serious
Crimes When Arraigned in
Circuit Court.

Thomas Hudson, indicted on two
charges for commission of serious
crimes against his daughters, plead
ed not guilty when arraigned IN cir
cult court before Judge Walter A.
Funk, Wednesday afternoon.
Hudson presented a most UMPIRE
possessing appearance in the court
room. Dressed in torn overalls
wearing a slOuch hat, and walking
with effort, Hudson mechanically
held up a dirty hand in the air ap-
parently to intensity his declaration
Of innocence to the court.
The defendant declared under
oath that he had no property or
money with which to hire an attor-
ney and Judge Funk assigned Harry
S. Taylor, county poor attorney, 10
represent him at his trial.
When he entered the court room
and was told to be seated, he almost
neglected to remove his hat. The
bailiff started towards the counsel
table but the defendant DOTTED the
hat a moment before the bailiff
reached him.
Faced by Daughter.
His 1S-year-old daughter, Inez.
who revealed the sordid details OF
the fathers treatment OF her and
her sister to Pros. .JellIson after
Hudson had tricked a Niles youth,
William Starkweather, into marry
ing her so as to cloak the crimes he
had committed against her, faced
the man in Chief Hines office on
Wednesday morning
mo harm can come TO me II tell
the truth" was the slow spoken
remarks made by the girl, address
ing her father. She then repeated
before the officers the story OF the
outrage.
When I was barely Is he forced
his attentions upon me and It was
not long thereafter before I was IN
trouble" said the girl
And now little Bess Is the same"
To a snarl Of defiance from the
depraved Hudson. Inez shrank back
and exclaimed TO the officers. 'I am
telling you the truth"
Her father. she said, was arrest
ed for stealing horses in Van Buren,
county, Mich, and at his trial at
Paw Paw. Mich. a year ago experts
were ordered by the court % de-
termine his sanity. MS mentality
was affected. she declared the board
had found, and for this reason In
addition 20 the nature OF the evil
dence, he was freed by the jury. She
did not say whether her father had
ever been confined TO a sanitarium
or hospital for the insane
Because Of the nature OF the evil
dence the authorities, It Is said, are
prone 70 believe that Hudson IS OF
unsound mind
TOO revolving. A man OF sound
mind cannot be 80 degenerate" de-
clared an officer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
Former South Bend Woman
Dies at MICHIGAN Cit,

Heart trouble caused the death Of
Mrs. Julia POczekaj 81. former
South Bend resident. at Michigan
City. Ind. her present home. Tues
day. according 20 word received
here last night.
Mrs. Poczelaj, wife OF John Poce-
kaj, TO whom she was married here
on July 2. 1871. lived in South Bend
for a period Of "A years before she
left the city more than 30 years ago.
She was born May p. 1884. IN Po-
land.
Besides her husband. four sons.
including Ben Waite. Michigan City,
baseball player. three daughters.
one % whom is Mrs. A Blaskey OF
South Bend, and one brother, Wal
ter Kotecki OF South Bend. survive.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day morning ar 9 O'Clock from St.
s. anlslaus church OF Michigan
City.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
Quantity of Moon and
Still Seized by Mathers

Prohibition Enforcement Agent
Harry Mathers and his deputies seiz-
ed a five gallon still and a quantity
OF mOonshine Wednesday, after u
raid upon the home of Edward
D'Ksel on BOley Road.
D'Ksel had been under suspicion
for some time, but on a previous
visit Of the agent and his men, the
still could not be located. A thor
ough search was made Of the
grounds Wednesday, and the five
gallon still, 40 gallons of mash and
five quarts Of liquor were found Sc
GREETED under a haystack.
D'Ksel was held IN bonds OF $1,000
charged with unlawful manufacture
of liquor and will be given a pre-
liminary hearing today in city court
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
Stores and Shops
Here in Midst of
Big annual Rush
All Prepared for New On
slaughts as PrOcrastinatOrs
Come to Life"

Did you do early, your Christ
mas shopping?
"Yes!" answer the few. and they
smile complacently as they think OF
their many parcels, all neatly
wrapped, tied, and some already
mailed.
Partly" reply many who are
fitting about finishing the odds
and ends"
"No!" gasrs the nervous and per-
spring made as he worms his way
through crowds Of determined wo-
men in his search for silk hose with
"thingamujigs on EN-" mo, but
with sufficient patience and the
grace Of God I hope to be through
soon!"
The great Christmas rush is on
Everywhere. from the small and ex-
elusive fashion shops, large depart
ment stores. and mems furnish
ings," 10 the hardware shops and 10
cent stores. will be found the great
American people, hurried and JOS
tied, but happy.
Only 10 more days until Christ
mas" and each day the stores and
shops prepare TO meet new on
slaughts.
Are we ready?" said Mr.. Humble
OF Robertson Bros. Co. I'VE GER
tainly are. We're on our toes, and
doing the biggest business Of our
lives. We have a larger and better
line OF goods than we've ever had,
and people are buying. They're
buying better stock, too. and good
practical gifts seem TO be the favor
ties. They should be. Yes, we're
really enjoying #; the rush Is on
now, and we are ready for It,"
Buy Practical Gifts.
I've are doing a wonderful bust
ness" said Donald Eldredge OF Wy
mans. and we are selling goods
We find that people are buying
many very practical gifts. but they
are buying Injuries. toO-some lux
uries have almost become necessi-
ties. We're specializing in our Toy
land. and IL certainly pays TO spe-
cialize. We had a large warehouse
OF toys when the Christmas buying
started and now there are great
holes in Il where stock has been
sold out. We keep a large truck
busy all day hauling things over 10
the store. This seems 70 be the
children's year. OF course. Santa
Claus has helped. He comes once
a day for a visit with the children.
and Friday evening he is going 70
answer telephone calls from those
who haven't been able 20 get down.
20 see him"
''Ellsworth's. Brandon Durrell g.
Co, Charles 3. Sax & Co, were all
flooded with the Christmas shop
ping crowd.
In Livingston's, Adler's. Spiro' :
and the other mems furnishing
stores were found many more. Here
was the man, very much az home.
but his sanctuary had been invaded
by a host ow women eagerly pur-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
" hlte TO Discuss Single
Tax at Mass Meet Friday

4 special meeting, open 10 the
public for discussion OF the sin
gle tax" will be held at the Cham
Der OF Commerce building Friday
night at o'clock. John q. White OF
the Henry George lecture associa-
ton viii be the principal speaker.
The Elan Is 10 have a general dis
cussion on taxation and its relation
10 community development and Mr..
White promises 10 answer all ques-
tons pertaining 10 the single tax. 4
special invitation has been extended
20 the WOmen's Voters league 10
take part in the discussions
DR.. +. G. Freyermuth. city health
officer. viii introduce the speaker
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
NOTRE DAME NOTES

In order 10 allow the students TO
catch the morning and early after
noon trains leaving South Bend We'd
nesday. the Director OF Studies has
ordered a change in the class sched-
ules which will end the regular class
day at 9:10 Wednesday morning
This Will allow the students ample
time TO catch the 10 o'clock trains
leaving East and West. The class
es which ordinarily would be taught
at 1910 Wednesday morning will
assemble at o'clock Tuesday after
noon. The Wednesday 11:1O class
IS viii be taught at 1880 Tuesday
night. Wednesday $40 and $40
classes will be taught Wednesday
morning at 7:45 and $50 respective
~. The vacation Will end on the
noon Of January 5.
Rev. William Bolger. debating
coach at NOtre Dame Is rushing the
forensic squad through a second Sc
ries OF preliminaries this week. The
purpose Is TO weed" the large squad
down 20 a workable size. and en-
able the survivors 10 work on the
subject during the Christmas holt
days. Probably not more than 20
men viii remain in the running up-
on the completion Of these prelim-
inaries Immediately after Christ
mas. the third series will be held.
and the semi Finals are scheduled for
the last week in January. The final
selection OF the teams will occur
not later than Fbe. 1. Meanwhile
efforts are being made 10 secure
a larger schedule for the debating
teams. Valparaiso. Wabash. Indi-
ana State and Indiana Central have
already been scheduled and a debate
With Ohio State Is pending. Detroit
viii probably not be met this win
ter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
Oil Discovery Makes
Farm Hand " edlthy

FRANKLIN, KY. Dec. thames
Poteet OF Simpson county. Kentucky,
is dollar a day farm hand. Yet his
income Is s51 a day. Land that he
paid $40 for several years ago now
IS yielding oil which brings his daily
income TO what il takes him so days
10 earn on a farm. But Poteet keeps
on working for a dollar a day. board
and lodging. He deposits the royalty
checks and lives on ths dollar al
lowance. He is married and has two
children
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
Local Company Cited as
Best DriLIed' IN State

That they had been cited by Adj.
Gen. Smith and Mai. B. Z. Rich Of
indianapolis as the best drilled COM
pany in the state was the message
told members Of Co. d, 152nd In
fantry. by their commander. W. l.
Temple, last night. Commander
Temple has only recently returned
from Indianapolis.
This boost coming with the dis
tribution of first pay envelopes from
the state, reused so much enthu-
siasm among members of the local
unit that they arranged a special
drill to be held in the Y. NJ. @. A.
building Friday night. The meeting
last night was also at the "Y."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
Youths Bicycle Wrecked
By UnLinOtCn auto DriUer

Backing MS machine % inc curD
Immediately in front OF the Or
pheum bowling alleys. an unknown
motortst. not stopping 20 give his
name or address, wrecked a bicycle
belonging 20 Alex Flowers. aged Is.
OF SIT Brookfield St, shortly before
S O'Clock last evening. according %
a report made by young Flowers 20
the police.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Dec. IA
Dan Gulley 81 years old, a stell con-
struction worker, was found guilty
Of manslaughter by a jury Wednes-
day night in connection with the
killing Of Patrick Kane. oct %. The
verdict carried a sentence OF from
two 20 ewenty-0ne years imprisOn-
ment. The court gave GuLey until
Saturday 20 arrange his affairs when
ne viii be sentenced
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
.JURY CONrPIIRTED.

ADRIAN, Mich, Dec. IA jury
to try Mrs. Matte Kirby. prominent
temperance worker. on a charge Of
numbering the infant son OF her un-
married daughter. Alice. was COM
pleted. The defense. II is under
stood. will not place Mrs Kirby on
the stand
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
81 York 90 has 30 OOO women

New York City has 10000 women
engaged in artistic pursuits.
Fandango was derived by the
Spaniards from a Moorish dance.
Bees place their honey IN the cool
est place In the hive.
Sheep shearers IN Australia shear
200 sheep daily.
Madrid IS the highest city In Eu-
rope.
The king OF Spain has an aiTplane
made for his private use.
or the worlds population, three
persons die ewSry two seconds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
BURY MANUszAK TO-DAY.

Funeral services for Casimir Man
uszak, World war veteran, will be
held this morning at $3.50 O'Clock at
st. Hadwige's Roman Catholic
church. Rev Anthony Zobowicz Off
eiating. Military honors will be ac-
corded by Lottie A. Zell garrison,
Of the Army and Navy Union.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
Consolidated Mica Co.
In Election of Officers

The annual meeting of the Con-
soIidated Mica Co, was held at II
o'clock Tuesday morning. The board
OF directors was elected as follows:
+ r. Metz, DR.. J. 3. Berteling and
H. r. earn of this city. s. G.. Lehr,
Charles KoOntz, Bremen and DR.
William Fuller and Floyd Jacoby
of Plymouth.
The directors elected officers as
follows; president, s. G. Lehr. vice
president, J 3. Berteling: second
vice president, William Fuller. sec
rotary, =. II. Metz and treasurer, H.
Il Carr.
About 100 stock holders attended
the meeting. and plans for operating
the mines, and firing the factory
were discussed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
BRING BURMESE OPERA.

RANGOON, BURMA native
opera company has left here for
London and New York 70 produce a
full Burmese opera II usually takes
two or three days for one perform
ance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15

chasing gifts for Henry, ST., and
Henry, Jr.
They're a busy crowd. these
Christmas shoppers, but for the
most part they're a gay. good -natur-
ed crowd, and the stores welcome
them But" comes the cry from
all, III you haven't got Il done. do
it now"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
CHEAPER BY WIRELESS.

MELBOURNE-The Amalgamated
Wireless Co. IS arranging 20 es-
tablish with the commonwealth gov
eminent a direct service between
Australia and England and promises
a charge OF half the present cable
rates.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
PRISON FOR sF.DTTToN.

BRISTOL. Eng.-Justice Avery
sentenced a fellow classmate Of
Cambridge university TO six months
Imprisonment, on a charge OF max
ing seditious speeches TO unemploy-
ed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15

Harry Barnes. local cement con-
tractor, reported 70 the police We'd
nesday that thieves had removed a
spare tire from his automobile while
the machine was in his residence
garage at 1925 y. Johnston st. The
door OF the garage had been left
open. according 10 the report.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15
South Bends Charitable
Can at Least Make This
Brave Woman Happy Xmas

A very sick baby-a husband seri-
ously injured recently while az work
"a mother. beridden with the mfr
mites OF old aCe-and a father old,
dependant. and almost helpless
This IS the burden which rests on
the tired shoulders Of a woman not
yet 25. She IL is who must car for
the four. Unable 70 get away from
the house into some form OF employ
ment, yet she must provide food
and clothes. a shelter. and medical
attention and medicine. Who can tell
the struggles. the privations. the
hourse of worry and uncertainty she
must live through as she struggles
10 care for those dear TO her the
while wondering where the next meal
will come from, end II the coal Will
last until morning
Who can understand the misery
of the husband as he lies. helpless,
with his finally in such dire need
and his baby sick-perhaps dying
And the old father, distressed as
he realized dimlv the burden he IS.
longs 10 help in some way, but can
not; so he sits all day at the bedside
of his fast weakening wife. talking
20 himself and thinking.
This family is ION the list" at the
City Rescue Mission.
AS the young woman strives pa
tiently, some times hopelessly and
desperately. TO stave off calamity
Just a little while longer" khat are
you doing 10 tighten her burden?
Bill Armstrong and the readers Of
the Tower Of Babel are providing
Christmas cheer for the families ION
the list" Your contribution viii
help take care Of them. Dig down
into your Jeans" now.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-15

STATE. LOCAL. SPORTS,
ADJUSTMENTS, MISHAWAKA,
CLASSIFIED AND COMICS
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-01-14
Deathsof Mrs. Johnson

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Meellegan were
called to Appleton. Minn., on the 10th
inst. to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Arcelia Johnston, who was former
resident of this city. The deceased
was 20 years of age on Dec. 3, 1920.
and she passed away of heart failure
s.n Jan. Z, 1921, at the home of her
daughters, Mrs. w. H. Spalding and
Mrs. j. W. Thieke. after lingering
lines. of seven weeks.
The deceased woman was the moth
er of ten children, six OF whom SUR
vive her: Mrs. M. s. jerks of Wheat
on. Minn.;H l.. Johnston, Of Superb,
Sask.; Mrs. Grace Cooper, San Diego,
Cal; Mrs. Frank Mehegan, Milbank;
Mrs. w. H. Spalding and Mrs. ]. W..
Thieke, of Winona, MINI.
The deceased lady was born in Ill
inois in 1850, and the family moved
to Lake City, Mimi, in 1853 and to
Appleton in 1887 ,and resided there
until 1899. She moved to Milbank
where she lived for number of years
and later moved west. Her husband
died eight years ago in Alabama. The
deceased lady was member of the
Eastern Star of this city. The funer-
al services were conducted by the Rev
Stanley Jones of this city at the
Episcopal church in Appleton last
Monday.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-01-14
Plymouth Co. One Year Old

The first anniversary of the Plym-
outh Clothing store in Milbank was
Saturday, Jan. Sth. The company pur-
chased the store from F. r. Schneider
who had been owner for many wears.
in speaking of the anniversary, Mr..
Howard Manchester, manager, said.
1--WE have had very successful year
here and certainly do appreciate the
friendship and patronage which we
have received. Our first year has been
spent in making friends and building
up reputation. which we feel has
now been established SO that the
people of this vicinity will feel that
they are absolutely sure of getting a
fair deal when they come to our store
to do their trading. We will endeavor
to keep this reputation spotless. We
are going to add such improvement
and new features as we can SO that
we can give Grant county one of the
finest clothing houses here"
Mr. Manchester has been very ac-
tive in the business circles of the city
since coming to take charge Of the
store
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-01-14
SURPRISE Party For POISOnS

AIeisieen News:-Mr. and Mrs. W.
p. Poison. of 52I ~ Kline street &ere
plc; -antiy surprises, last Wednesday
evening when about 20 Of their friends
bu,.~t in upon them with everything
necessary for a six o'clock dinner.
Tha occasion was the celebration OF
the fifteenth wedding anniversary OF
NJ. and Mrs. Poison. Following Il
four course dinner Mrs Belle Jen-
rings and Mr. Poison entertained the
Cne>tS with violin and piano select ions
The remainder of the evening was
spent in PLAYING cards. The couple
were presented with cut-glass dish
in remembrance OF the event.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
H. n. Haswold and son Samuel; Mr..
and Mrs. j. j. kerrigan and family;
Ms. Belle Jennings and two daugh
tecs: Mr.. and Mrs. H. II. Sand and
son Harold of Aberdeen; Mrs. Gann
OF Fargo; Miss Irene Miller Of Han
cock. Mimi; and Mr.. and Mrs. Poison
and family.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-01-14
Coal Mine Successful

Pierre. Ian The buildings at
tached to the state coal mine have ben
completed and with the new equip
ment three cars Of coal are being put
out daily, filing orders which are COM
ing in. but with the equipment larg
er amount could he put out in case Of
a sufficient demand.
The state mine has been shipping
coal to several Of the state institu-
tons, and has been putting it down
at prices of S47O at Aberdeen and
S6.07 at Yankton, Springfield and
Pierre. with prices between these two
figures at other places, and the prices
20 the state are the same as to any
other shipper at the same town.
Resitles' the tipple for loading and
the track from the mair line OF the
Milwaukee road to the mine large
boarding house was erected for the
workers, about two miles from town.
The demand for coal from this mine
is increasing and by another year
many residents of the state will take
advantage Of this opportunity to Sc
cure cheaper fuel.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-01-14
Insurance Report Corrected

In our report of the annual meet
ing of the Evangelical! ms. Co, last
week the figures from the treasurer's
epolt on losses got mixed up. The
figures should have read: North Dako
Ia fire losses Sl9.433.SS and South Da-
kota fire losses S5.93S.42: lightning
losses North Dakota S2,6o7.94; South
Dakota lightning losses S3.0e6.96;
cyclone losses North Dakota SCI ,091.
81; South Dakota cyclone lossesSS,
l6l.53. A peculiar feature of these
figures is that While the risks in the
two states are nearly the same, the
fire losses in North Dakota We're more
than three times as large in North
Dakota as they were in this state, and
the cyclone losses in the North state
We're more than seven times as large
as they wele in South Dakota. The
company during the past year had the
largest increase in its business that
It has had since it was organized: