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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-05
Special Turkish towels at $1.15.

They good and big and thick and with lots of loops upon their surface to drink up moisture. So firm and heavy that they will give good refresh ing rub. And very very pretty with fancy border Such towels we've not in long long time att less than s1 75: this little lot at s115
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
BOYS FREED AFTER
LONG CONFINEMENT
Steve Reno and Tom Elence
Released Under Statute
of Limitations.

Steve Reno and Tom Elence, in
dicted jointly by the February grand
jury in 1920 for burglary and grand
larceny committed that year, were
relea sed from custody Tuesday fol-
lowing the filing of a plea in abate-
ment by counsel. The plea set out
that the two men had been held in
jail longer than two terms OF court
and that they had been on recog-
nizance for three terms Of court
without being called for trial in eth
er instance.
The statute of limitations applied
in the case.
Counsel for Elence filed a plea
in abatement Tuesday morning TO
obtain the release Of his client. set
ting out that Elence had been de-
tanned in jail for more than two
terms Of court since his arrest and
had appeared for trial after being
held for recognizance for more than
three terms Of court. The plea set
out further that the statute of limi-
tations applied in view Of delay in
trial.
The two men were indicted when
Samuel P. Schwartz was prosecutor
for robbing Frank Baros of S153.
The hold-up occurred in 1920.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
Citu Briefs

Paul Gilbert, S13 S. Michigan ST.,
proprietor OF the Gilbert Clothing
shop, left Tuesday for New York
where he will spend a week making
fall purchases Of stock.
DIR. c. Il. Crumpacker. local cor
oner has returned from a two weeks
vacation trip through the woods Of
Northern Wisconsin, where he had
much success in hunting and fishing
Doc" wound up his vacation by en-
joying the mineral baths at TAFT
Springs. Tenn.
Frank T.. Haring, was honor guest
Tuesday at a banquet given by the
Fraternal Order Of Eagles in Boston,
Mass.
III. L. Lloyd entertained members
of the Optimist club with a travesty
on poems and stories at the weekly
noon day luncheon meeting of the
club Tuesday in the Pink room of
the Oliver hotel.
Discussion Of routine business oc-
cupied the time during the business
session of the club.
Arthur Miller. 1929 Keeper av.,
reported TO the police Tuesday night
that his Studebaker Big Six, license
Ind. No. 1O3425 had been stolen
from a parking place in the 100
block on y. Main ST. The ear was
EQUIPPED with one Firestone and
three Royal cord tires.
Thomas HerdsfOrd, so. was I'm a
critical condition at St. Joseph's hos
pital last night after being taken
there from his home. He is suffer
ing from a serious attack OF pneu-
mCnia.
The Central department was called
Tuesday night 20 extinguish a blaze
in the shoe repair shop Of Oscar
Berkowitch, 33S Lincoln Way W
About So damage resulted from
the fire. which is believed 10 have
been caused by spontaneous COM
bustion. The floor OF the shop and
several pairs Of shoes were ruined,
while same damage resulted from
water.
The weekly meeting OF the Rotary
club will be held at 1915 noon to-
day, in the Rotary room OF the Gil
yer hotel.
The LIONS club viii hold their
weekly meeting today At 1915 in
the Pink room OF the Oliver hotel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
ORGANIZE COUNCIL'
AT FIRST MEETING
Officers Chosen by Older
Boys Unit of South Bend
and Mishawaka.

officers were elected and a con
stitution adopted at the first regu-
lar meeting Of the South Bend and
Mishawaka Older Boys Sunday
School council held in the boys din
ing room at the Y. N. c. \. last
night.
Juline Boyer. OF the Zion Evangel-
ical church. was made president OF
the new organization: Judson Taylor,
Of the First ~. +. chudch. vice pres
ident: Richard Garvin, OF the First
VI. L. church Of Misha.waka. secre-
tary; and Earl Bankson, of the
Grace Evangelical church, treas
urer.
Members Of the program commit
tee are Harold Mauer. chairman; HUI
bert Jasper. Chester Copp and c. X.
Kuehne, adult advisor.
Represent 90 Churches.
Purposes Of the new body were
outlined TO 45 delegates. represent
ing 90 churches as being the COM
binaton of efforts in creating an in
terest among boys IN the Sunday
school, in organizing classes and
making them more interesting and
effective. in developing leadership.
in promoting competitive contests in
attendance and athletics. and in con-
Quoting older boys conferences for
inspiration, instruction and demon
stration.
Following the business meeting the
boys participated in 8 series of in
door contests, the purpose of which
is TO enable them TO introduce the
stunts in their respective Sunday
schools.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
WILL MAKE SURVEY
OF TRAFFIC NEEDS
Association to Probe COndi-t
tons in the Event of a
Railroad Tie-up.

a survey Of South Bends facilities
for the handling Of traffic viii %
made az once for the purpose OF
deciding the needs OF the city fol
lowing the possibility az national
commerce lie up which might be
caused ln che event a railroad strike
Is called Cc- 90 Following a meet
ing OF the traffic association OF the
Chamber If Commerce held this
morning the investigation was order
ed made and VIII be- completed with
IN a week when it may be seen
whether or not the city IS well pre-
pared in case o. having 90 handle
all Us own traffic
with tho railroads tied up FOR
transportation, the handling az
commerce ia south Bend as well as
other cities. would uecesstate the
use OF auto trucks which Will figure
much 20 South Bends advantage
should the report show that this
city has large proportional number.
A report viii be published az the
close Of the survey and efforts neces-
sary 20 prepare South Bend On the
event Of commercial stasnation may
then he determined
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
DEFENSE UNABLE TO.
DISCREDET WOMAN'S
STORY TO The JURY.
Dress Worn by Mrs. Smith is
Shown Jurors Despite Stew
arts Objection.

DESPITE a rather Erilling cross ex-
animation directed at her in an ef-
fort 10 shake her story as 70 details
OF the crime. AIRS. Alice Smith. chief
witness for the state against John
stewart. colored, being tried on a
statutory offense. concluded her tes-
timony late tuesday afternoon. The
defense was unable 70 confuse her or
% shake her testimony in the least.
Couns.t FOR Stewart made a brave
beginning IN cross examination OF
the witness By attacking her credi-
liability with reference 10 her past
conduct. They brought an admis-
sion from the witness that her first
child was !legiumate, and they at
tempted 20 compel her 10 relate 9TH
er incIdentals relative TO her past
life. The state objected to furthef
questioning on thLs tact and the
court sustained the motion.
Introduce Dress.
Step By step the defendants coun-
sci went over previous testimony in
an effort TO snake her previous re-
cital given under direct eXamina-
son Special stress was laid on the
fact that Mrs. smith did not make
more attempts 10 call for help, that
after the alleged commission Of the
crime. she made no effort 10 escape
from his automobile. Asked why
she did not run away she said she
was afraid.
During the early part Of the aft
ernoon session, the state was able to
introduce the dress worn by Mrs
smith on July 8, the day charged in
the Indictment when the crime took
place. The defense had stubbUrnly
combatted efforts 10 place the gar
ment before the jury. Likewise dur
ing the afternoon Mrs. Smith was
questioned relative to testimony Civ
en- in the preliminary hearing in city
court in matters that differed, Stew
arts counsel said from her testi-
mony in the higher tribunal.
The court room was again crowd
ed, and many Notre Dame law stu
dents adjourned classes to witness
the criminal action. Every seat was
occupied i'm the spectators room and
inside the bar rail, while many were
standing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
NAME DELEGATES TO
STATE CONVENTION
Notre Dame Men to Attend
Irish Cause Conference at
indianapolis.

DIR. Charles MERCER, nephew Of the
Belgian cardinal and professor of
philosophy at the university. spoke
OF the viewpoint Of the French and
Belgian peoples toward the Irish sit
uation at a meeting last night Of the
Notre Dame council. Association for
the Recognition Of the Irish Re-
public.
THE French and Belgian peoples
are unanimous in their sympathy for
the aspirations Of the Irish, said DR..
MERCER, and continued: THE gov
ernments Of these two countries are
afraid to come out definitely for the
Irish republic because they fear that
Lloyd George may desert them in the
task Of obtaining the war indem-
hides from Germany"
Likens Invasion.
DIR. MERCER likened the invasion
Of Ireland by the English to that of
Belgium by the Germans.
The following were elected to act
as delegates to the state convention
OF the association. which will be held
in Indianapolis Sunday, oct. 80: Rev.
T Crumley, Rev. Thomas Lahey,
Rev. Lawrence Broughall, Rev. j.
DonOhue. Maurice Dacy, John Buck
ley, II. +. Barnhardt. Jack Higgins.
William a. A. CastellinI and Brother
Columbanus. Those elected as al
ternates were S. Wilson, Robert
O'Riordan, A. Scott, Albert Castel-
lini p. Breen and the Rev. p. S.
Gallagher.
This was the first meeting Of the
Notre Dame council this fall. An
other will be held Immediately after
the return of the delegates from the
state convention.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
PUT 1T WHERE SOUTH
BEND CAN SEE IT!

Iou can't expect everybody in
South Bend who wants 20 buy a
house 10 walk past that property
OF yours and read the For Sale"
sign on IT,
But you can show all these
people your house, just the same
Move it where everybody in
South Bend can see it-by put
ting an ad I'm the News Times
classified columns during Real
Estate Week. beginning next
Sunday. oct 23rd.
II YOU had the name Of every
prospective real estate owner or
renter in the city, you couldn't
reach them any more surely than
YOU can through your little ad in
the News-Times next week.
Tell the interesting facts about
your property in a concise. we'll
written ad-give everybody in
south Bend a chance 10 find out
about IL.
The people who read the ads
IN the Real Estate columns next
week viii want 20 buy or rent
some property-make them want
yours
Call Main 200 and ask for a
Real Estate al taker-today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
LIVES ENDANGERED
AS TROLLEY FALLS
Passengers of Portage Avenue
Urban Car Periled When
Wire Breaks.

The lives of several South Bend
persons on the Portage av. street
car were endangered about IL o'clock
Tuesday night when the trolley wire
broke and fell TO the ground. The
accident occurred on y. Michigan
St, near Madison. The wire. fam
ing red. was strewn across Michi-
gan St, and only the quick action Of
Sergt. Keller and a detail of police
officers saved several tourists from
running directly over the wire.
Supt. Miles. Of the traction COM
pany, however. soon had his power
truck on the Job and the wire was
restrung. About the same time
passengers on the st. Mary's car
We're thrilled for a few minutes when
the trolley pole broke and fell 10
the ground. This occurred on y.
Michigan St. near Bartlett 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
Courts No,O Occupied in
Hearing Criminal Counts

Criminal actions in the higher
courts of the county began in
earnest Tuesday. Following the ac-
quittal of Ernest Yates in superior
court No. / while criminal charges
against John Stewart were being
pressed in circuit court, the supe-
rior jury was being selected TO try
an appealed liquor case from city
court. Frank Carroll, charged with
unlawful possession of liquor, fined
500 in the lower tribunal. appealed
TO the higher body. Louis kish
signed the affidavit which originally
brought Carroll before the city
court
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
Toledo Man is Fined
For Public IndecencN

Frank House. % years old. Tole-
do. o., was fined 81 and costs and
sentence suspended when he plead
ed guilty to public indecency in city
court Tuesday. House was arrested by
Detective Brumfeld and officer Win
ters at S:15 Monday night at the
corner of Orchard and Chaplin SITS.
Intoxication is said to have been re-
sponsible for his offense and the
court took this into consideration in
susr ending judgment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
Plan Local Unit to Safety
Council; Final Meet Oct. 81

At q meeting OF business repre-
seutatives from oil branches Of trade
and industry OF the city. held az the
Chamber OF Commerce Tuesday
evening a discussion was held on the
organization Of a safety First and
Fire prevention council in South
Bend affiliated with the National
Safety council
Although tho plan OF the safety
council organization was agreeable
with the majority OF business repre-
sentadves attending. q dnal meeting
20 be held on October 81 was set
for a decision on the issue. II was
announced that <. W. Price. general
manager Of the National safety
council. win attend this meeting and
give a detailed report OF the Safety
and Fire prevention code.
John Grief president OF the Vel
low Cab Co. was appointed temper
airy chairman Of the arrangement
committee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
ANNUAL INITIATION
GROTTO ARRANGED
Fifty Candidates to Receive
Decree-Parade and
Luncheon.

Thursday is TO be a big night for
members Of the Avalon Grotto No.
As, when their annual fall cere-
monial will be held in the High
School auditorium at s o'clock. A
street parade and a midnight lunch
are 10 be features of the observ-
ance
a new 2O-piece band and an
eight-piece orchestra will make
their first appearance before the
grotto this time. l.. +. Willes. Of
Mishawaka, is director of the band
The committee in charge % the
ceremonial consists of J. +. Bates
DIR. A. L. Hollowell, Fred Sack
Peter F. Ahrens and Karl w. Du-
Bail.
fifty candidates are slated 70
take the degree work which will be
handled by f. c. Keppler of Ma Ha
Di Grotton OF Elkhart.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
SEE OPENING SOON
OF JOB BUREAU TO
AID JOBLESS HERE
City and County Council APP
prove Plans-NOw Await
Appropriations.

Final organization details were
perfected for the creation OF a con-
solidated employment bureau in
South Bend. when members Of the
committee OF the whole OF the
common council met and approved
the project. The county council, in
session Tuesday. gave its unanimous
endorsement 10 the project. which
insures the establishment OF the bu-
reau within a short time.
The proposed bureau contem-
plates the appropriation by the city
and county Of $3.50, respectively.
the total Of these appropriations 10
be matched by the federal govern
ment. Such an amount, according
to its sponsors. Will cover the ex-
penses Of the institution for South
Bend for a full year.
After obtaining agreement by the
TWO local bodies looking - the OBJ
tanning of the appropriations, the
next step in the program and which.
it is expected. Will be launched at
the meeting of the city council next
Monday night, is the first and sec
ond reading of an ordinance APP
propriating the city's quota.
The Chamber Of Commerce secre-
tary has continuously bent his ef-
forts toward city and county par
ticipation in the bureau so as to
more eftectually ameliOrate the
condition of the unemployed during
the crisis at present involved and
which is expected to continue or be-
come worse during the winter
months The purpose of the bureau
is to establish an institution sepa-
rate from the auspices and distinct
from the bureau being conducted
by the Chamber of Commerce OFF,
Gals.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
STATE FEDERATION
OF CLUBS CONVENE
AT MUNCIE TODAY
Mrs. E. c. Rumpler to Preside
at Three-Day Session; Local
Women Attend.

The convention OF the Indiana fed =
Grafton Of clubs. which takes place
oct 1s, 20 and p at Muncie. Ind,
will be opened this afternoon
at ? O'Clock az the Hotel Roberts.
with Mrs. (. c. Rumpier. president
OF the state federation, in charge.
On Wednesday evening at the
same place at Sis O'Clock, addresses
OF welcome viii be given by Charles
A Grafton, president OF the Muncie
Chamber OF Commerce and by mrs.
Z. w. Barrett. The response will be
given by Miss Jessie w. Riddle. first
vice-pres!dent OF the Indiana feder-
alton Of clubs. The principal ad-
dress Of the evening will be given by
Mrs. Rumpler
a meeting will be held at the High
St. VI. Z. church on Thursday morn
ing at S:45 o'clock, Mrs. Rumpler
presiding. Reports Will be given by
the officers and the 13 district chair
men. Amendments TO the constitu-
ton viii be presented by Mrs. A. T..
Cox followed by a nomination of
officers.
GNED0IL5 OF the IEkOAuLlOH commit
tee will be given Thursday afternoon,
and the departments of education.
literature and political science will
give an outline OF their department
a. work. An address on art will be
presented b. Mrs. Rose V. s. Berry,
chairman Of the financial depart
ment, general federation Of women's
clubs. The library, history. Ameri-
can and thrift committees will give
an account Of the work accomplished
in their departments. under the di-
rection OF Mrs. Mark Oberndorfer,
chairman Of the general federation
Of women's clubs.
Federation Dinner Thursday.
The federation dinner will take
place Thursday evening at $50
o'clock at the Hotel Roberts, Mrs. A.
c. Rumpler presiding. Following the
dinner, the address OF the evening
will be delivered by Mrs. Thomas c..
Winter, president of the general fed
GRAFTON of Women's clubs.
Mrs. Rumpler will preside az a
meeting Friday morning at the High
St Methodist church at S:45, when
the reports of various standing COM
mittees will be read. An address
VIII be given by Miss Rose Brenher.
president of the National Council OF
Jewish women, which will precede
the luncheon to be given at the
Hotel Roberts OF acting state officers.
At > O'Clock Friday afternoon the
following report will be given by
Departments of Conservation, Dunes
Parks, Highways, Waterway, Forest
and Forestry and Civics. An address.
(Which closes the door,-Youth or
Age?" will be delivered by Mrs.
Percy Pennybacker.
Progress club women who will
attend the convention at Muncie
are Mrs. George Phillips. chairman
of the 18th district; Mrs. Richard
Elbel, president of the Progress club;
Mrs. Charles p. DrummOnd, treas
urer of the state federation; Mrs.
L. f. Greenan, secretary Of the
Progress club; Mrs. X. c. DeRhodes
and Mrs. Sam Winkler. Members Of
The club to leave Wednesday are
Mrs. c. W. COen. Mrs. Nelson Ault,
Mrs. Frederick Nedd, Mrs. Walter
Meusel and Mrs. w. II. Hinkle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
BY JOHN J. LICKEY

The biggest hike OF the season Will
be held today by the Roosevelt Me-
mortal society OF the high school
Up 10 a late hour on Tuesday IS had
registered for the hike and az least
80 more are expected to sign this
morning.
Arrangements have been made
with 10 Taylor, local Boy Scout exec
utive. 10 furnish entertainment al
the scout reservation near the four
mile bridge. A squad OF scouts will
demonstrate scoutcraft and other
utilities before the club. Special
stunts have been arranged by the
program committee The refresh
ments will be served at the reserva-
ZION.
Miss Matheny and J. V. Masters,
instructors in History, have spon-
sored the idea. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Gowan and daughter, Marguerite,
VIII be the honor guests. In addi-
ton to these all mem bers Of the
history faculty have been invited.
The members OF the club viii
leave the school building at the
south entrance at $3.50 O'Clock 10
hike to the reservation.
The initial o-ed hike OF TIE high
school social season was given last
night by the Trio club. The party.
which was composed Of about Is
colples and sponsored by L. T..
Goodwin, y. NJ. c. A. Boy Scouts
secretary, left the Y. NJ c. a. at
4:30 o'clock. returning about =
O'Clock in the evening.
Cheer leaders for the year have
been selected. Herbert Siekman re-
ceived first honors William Hinkle
was made assistant. Tryouts were
Reid some tine ago before t2Y stu
dert body.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
N. D. LAWYERS TO
DISPLAY DIGNITY
Future Attorneys to Appear
on Campus Saturday With
Walking Sticks.

a precedent was established at
Notre Dame yesterday when the
Law club of the University wed
unanimously 10 provide the Senior
lawyers with canes TO be Garlic as
"A distinctive mark OF seniority in
the Law department. Since the Law
club is composed of men from each
Of the four classes. il is likely that
the custom Will be followed year
after year and become tradition.
The canes Will be carried by the
seniors for the first time on the day
of the Nebraska game.
At various state schools through
out the country il has long been
customary fer Senior lawyers to
carry walking sticks. Although this
matter had been discussed before
at Notre Dame. il vas not taken to
vote until yesterday There are
81 lawyers in the senior class, and
each man viii carry uniform
black cane with a crooked handle.
The men have pledged themselves
10 use the sticks on all occasions
around the campus and in South
Bend.
Eighty-fve men were present at
the opening of the meeting Elec-
ton of officers was held, and b. Vim
cent Pater. of Hamilton, o.. was
elected president. jerome Hogan
was chosen vice president, John
Henernau. secretary, and Francis
Donohue. treasurer. Plans were
made 20 give semester banQuets this
year. and 10 bring eminent lawyers
from the courts of Chicago, Indian
apolis. Cleveland and Detroit 10 ad-
dress the Law club from time TO
time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
Rush Youth to Hospital
Following Bike" Mishap

Jack Chrisman, age eight years,
sos Park av.. was knocked uncon-
scious Tuesday afternoon when he
fell from his bicycle to the pave
ment on y. Lafayette blvd. He was
removed TO the Epworth hospital in
the police ambulance, where he re-
gained consciousness.
1t was discovered that the lad
had received several bruises about
the head and face, but was not in
iured seriously.
Witnesses told the police that the
boy was riding quite fast and that
in making a sharp turn at the cor
ner he lost his balance and slid to
the pavement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
Trio Small Fires Cause
Companies to Make Runs

Two fire calls. causing practically
no damage. were reported by the
city fire department last night The
first call was 10 the home Of Anton
Ric. ga s. Chaplin St, where sparks
from a chimney caused a roof fire
which did damage amounting to
about $40. The fire was eXtin-
ruished by 40 Hose company.
The second call was in the down
town district being to the Orpheum
theater whore pile of rubbish in
the alley had caught fire. Central
station men put the fire out before
any damage had been caused TO
nearby structures.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
ARMY TO Run ROADS?

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. oct. 1S.-A
survey of all the men in the Eighth
army corps area who have had ex-
perience in the operation or con-
struction of railroads was made to-
day by officers following orders re-
ceived by Maj. Gen. John L. Hines.
area commander.
Officers take the survey 10 mean
that if the rail strike Of Oct 80 be-
comes effective the army might be
called upon to help operate the
roads
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-19
Atter-Dinner Tricks

To balance a match on the back
Of the thumb seems an impossible
task. bat it is not dimcult-if one
knows the secret.
The thumb is bent inwards and
the base OF the match is pressed
against one of the creases az the
knUckle The thumb is Strengthened
and the match Will be held upright
by the erase. although slight
movement OF the hand may be found
necessary TO maintain the balance.
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