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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-21
Revoke Sentence
of Mrs. Czapld;
Sent T Prison
Leaves Eight Children and
Will Serve Six Months for
Booze Violations.

Mrs Antonio Czapla, SIS ". South
st. repeated liquor law offender, who
gained notoriety when released from
the county Jail after serving only six
hours OF a revoked 60-day sentence,
will no longer be a worry 10 the local
police and prohibition enforcement
agents-at least, for some time 10
come
Brought before City Judge Du-
Comb for the third time. a six
months prison sentence, SUSPENDED
on the occasion of her second offense,
was Tuesday revoked and the woman
ordered committed to the woman's
prison at Clermont. near Indianapo-
lis.
Use Interpreter.
a baby. but two weeks old re
sponsible for securing its mother
release from ia few weeks ago.
was snuggled tishtly in the woman's
arms when she came before the
court.
The court did not go into an ex-
tended discussion 10 explain his rea-
sons for revoking the more severe
not understand him-that her only
language was Polish. An interpre-
ter was secured who gave her the
courts Judgment in a few words.
A few mum bles were heard and a
wicked frown began 10 draw its lines
upon the woman's countenance. An
outrageous bah" was flung at the
Judge as she was led out OF the court
room by an attendant.
Released From Jail.
Mrs. Czapla, with Mrs Anna Guy
ken, a restaurant proprietor in the
500 block on w. South ST. were pre-
viously before the court as second
offenders. Both had 6O-day suspend
/ ed sentences hanging over them for
initial offenses The court offered
continuous employment at the St.
Joseph hospital for 80 days permit
ting the women to go 70 their fam
lies at night as an alternative to the
jail sentence. Mrs. Cuyken assented
to this Communication but Mrs. Czapla
refused.
Committed 70 jail in the after
noon. that evening City Physician
Thompson telephoned the judge at
his home that the prisoners condi-
ton was serious, that at any time she
might become a mother This In
formation had been denied by the
woman's attorney at the trial but IL
secured her release from Jail
Reports were obtained OF the wo-
mans condition and recently the
Visiting Nurses association informed
the Judge that it was such as TO per-
NIT her leaving her home. The baby
was doing well.
Officers Friday went out 10 Mrs
! Czapla's home 70 take her into Gus
( tody and searching the South St
residence, found so gallons Of mash
and a gallon OF "moonshine" liquor
She is said to have told the officers
that no one could prevent her from
continuing the practice.
Mrs. Czapla left for Iniianap-
polls Tuesday evening but she leaves
! behind her babe in arms, taken from
! her on orders by Juvenile Judge
Funk issued through Atty. w. r.
Miller. Seven children, belonging 70
( the woman. and all minors, have al
ready been committed TO the Or
| phans' home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-21
BOARD OF WORKS
AWARDS CONTRACTS
Two Streets and One Alley to
Be Paved Immediately,
Board Declares.

Contracts for paving OF two streets
and one alley were awarded by the
board OF public works at their regu-
lar Tuesday morning meeting. The
White Construcsicn Co, seven cents
lower In their proposal than the
next highest bidder. the WillistOn
Co. secured the street paving con-
tracts at $40 per sc. I'D. and
aHobin and Roach. cement eOntrac-
TORS, lowest bidders, were secured
for concrete paving Of the alley at
$215 per sq. yd.
The new work Tor which contracts
were let was that OF Virginia ST..
from Broadway 70 Indiana av.. total
cost. S4,153.1O; Rush ST, from In
diana TO Haney avs, 81. 1850 and
the first spey south OF Division St.
between Lafayette blvd. and Frank
lin St. costing S1.O9O.65.
To Build Sewers.
Petitions were received and reso-
buttons ordered for grade, curb and
walk improvement S on Fox ST.. from
Leer to Vernon SITS. Fourth ST.. from
Mishawaka av. % the first alley south
OF Vine st. and for pavement OF
the alley between Riverside dr.. and
woodward av.. and Golden and Vas
sar avs.
Resolutions were also ordered for
sewers on Dayton and Milton SITS,
from Miami ST. 10 Mumford Ct, and
Bertrand St. from Johnson TO Olive
SITS.
Received and placed on h,e with
no action taken were petitions seek
ing the paving OF Marine st, from
Indiana av. to Calvert st, and of
Fassnacht av.. from Walnut TO John
son SITS.
With William II Burke and Jo-
seph A. Luther the only bidders. wa
ter connection bids were presented TO
the boards attention for service on
Sycamore St. from Lasalle to Col
fax avs. They were referred 20 the
city engineer for tabulation 10 be
I reported back 20 the board Wednes-
day evening.
Delay Alley Paving.
Marking the completion of con-
demnation proceedings instituted
for the opening OF Calvert St, from
Main 20 Michigan SITS. assessment
roles were fled tor grade, curb and
walk improvement.
The proposed pavement OF the
first alley north or Lincoln way w
extending from Leland av. 10 the
first alley east o. wood st.. was de-
layed one week with the presenta-
ton OF a petition signed by rum
Der or affected property owners
changing the specifications OF the
original order for concrete to that OF
asphaltic concre.e. The publication
OF bids was held UP 20 permit the
city engineer TO ascertain II the
sirners OF the petition represented
the majority.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-21
Victim of Auto Accident
Is Reported as Improved

otto Seider, $40 s Main 81. who
was struck b ar automobile Mon
day night while walking on Colfax
av.. near Taylor 81. IF in an irnprov-
ed condition although suffering con-
siderable pain. according 10 reports
from Epworth hospital where the
injured man was taken. He suffered
a scalp wound and a cut over the
eye as a result Of the accident. He
will probobly remain in the hospital
several days longer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-21
100000 THEATER TO
BE BUILT AT LAPORTE

LAPORTE, Ind. June 20.-A con-
tract was awarded Tuesday 10 Nor
ris Nelson, OF Chicago. for the i'm
mediate building Of a 100000 NOV
ing picture theater in this city
Ground for the structure. which will
have more than a half block front
age Will be broken next Monday.
The theater viii be erected BIZ the
Laporte Theater Co. the capital
stock OF which is being sold 10 bus
iness men and citizens OF the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-21
ELECTRIC RAILWAY
IS PURCHASED BY
II. & M. COMPANY
Buy Benton Harbor-St. Joe
Line for 81, 100000 as Step
Toward Expansion.

Purchase Of the Benton Harbor-
St Joseph Railway & Light &C. by
the Indiana & Michigan Electric Co.
at Louisville. KY. Monday was an
nounced Tuesday by +. A. Bryan.
president OF the Indiana & Mich
igan. following his return here. The
consideration was declared 70 be in
excess OF 100000
The acquisition OF the power and
traction plant is in line with the
general expansion policy now being
maintained ~ the electric COZ pora-
tion. The Benton Harbor plant will
be operated by the Indiana and
Michigan as a subsidiary Of the par
ent organization
Bryan Vice President.
G. K Aunary, president OF the
Benton HarbOr utility, is retained
as president. Mr. Bran said Mr..
Bryan is vice president, Charles CAL
vert, secretary. and Lee Mason,
treasurer.
The purchase OF the Michigan
plant is a link in the plan to erect
D million dollar dam across the st.
river eight miles this side OF
Benton Harbor, plan whereby the
Indiana and Michigan expects TO in
crease the quantity OF electrical cur.
rent for power users Of the St. Jo-
seph river valley.
The street railway linea. operating
in both Benton Harbor and St. Jo-
seph. were first run with horse
drawn cars, but mOtorizatiOn has
been complete since this early trac-
ton method OF 40 years ago. The
company now operates interurban
lines TO Watervalet and Dowagiac,
Mich
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-21
Auto Rams Telephone Pole;
Turns In Bogus Fire Alarm

A false fire alarm was turned In
from box No. 49, at Notre Dame
and south Bend avs. shortly after
9 o'clock yesterday afternoon when
a Franklin automobile, driven by a
woman whose name could not be
ascertained. rammed the telephone
pole 20 which the box was attached
wi.h SUFFICIENT force 10 set the appar-
atus IN the box IN motion Hose
companies from stations No. s and I
responded.
Serious damage was confined TO
the car which was badly battered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-21
Takes Drink in ShddoiU of
City BastiLIe; ''Pinched

Max Majeski. 80 years old, 62S W.
South ST, showed his contempt for
the Volstead act yesterday after
noon, by drinking from pint flask
while standing bat a few feet from
the sanctum Of the city court. ac-
cording 10 officers. Max was placed
under arrest by prohibition officer
Luther lane. charged with uslaw-
full possession OF liquor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-21
PLAN HIKE TO-DAY

The Prep and Junior divisons OF
the boys department OF the Y. NJ.
c. A. will unite today for the first
OF a series OF weekly industrial hikes
when South Bends principal fac
tories Will be visited. These trips
viii continue throughout the sum-
mer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-21
TWO CARRIERS KILLED

BELFAST. June 20.-Two Carriers
were shot dead Tuesday near the
docks and another Carter wounded.
One nan was killed and another
wounded near Rath Frilland by po-
Ice after they had ignored al order
70 hslt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-21
Arthur u. GnIiom. South Rrn,

Arthur l.. Gilliom. South Bend at
torney. go Riverside dr.. is planning
to occupy a cottage which he Is
completing az Grand Beach Mich.
on the short OF Lake Michigan. Mr.
Gilliom's family will occupy the
summer home about July 1.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-21
ExtinguSh Blaze in Kitchen
Of american Candy Company

a fire IN a woOdshed in the rear
OF the American Candy Kitchen on
Michigan St. was extinguished by
apparatus from the Central Fire sta
ton about 1850 o'clock last night.
The blaze is believed 70 have or
iginated from burning match toss
ed into waste stored in the shed A
number OF empty packing cases and
boxes were consumed by the blaze
besides damage 10 the woOdshed
which was engulfed in flames when
the apparatus arrived
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-21

Florence up. % years old. 1000
OfBrien st, was arrested last night
by Officer Bates. charged with solic-
iting on the street. She was con-
fined 20 the county jail for further
questioning by Chief Lane.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-21

\ marriage license WIS issued
Maynard NJ. CARRIER OF Elkhart and
Miss Clara Bddenstine OF this city
on Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-21

The ninth annual picnic OF the
South Bend Builders association Will
be held at the Indian fields. near
BerTien Springs. Aich. today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-21

Mrs. Frank Wiper OF Galien.
Mich. underwent an operation for
gall bladder Tuesday morning at the
Epworth hospital Her condition IS
reported TO be satisfactory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-21

LIVES NOT FAB FBoBa THE -IIsKsS
Henry Wright. a years old. living e. 112 =
Calvert St. refuses 10 work according q hts We.
Florence who caused his arrest yesterday afternoon
by sergt Olmstead on -laEy husband ebarga
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-21
MAKE NINE A BOY.

MAKE NINE A BOY.
CHICAGO, June 24-Babies % 0rder-thats the
hing soon. aecording 90 DR. Sarah VI. Hobson.
1vestigator ofathe determination Of theory
1t win not BE- IN my time says the doctor. but II
Is coming She also adds that Il will be a good
hing.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-02-23

The following are clippings
from the annual report of the
President of the third district Of
the Mississippi Federation Of
Women's Clubs: "Okolona Clubs
have just now underway a pro-
ject for equipping a city play
ground. ~ - Okolona Clubs
are>contributing to the support
of their school library. =
Three Clubs Zone of which was
Okolona Twentieth Century, con-
tributed to the Hebrew Scholar
ship. The full membership of
several Clubs (among them
Twentieth Century, subscribed
to the Federation Bulletin which
organ / wish to commend most
heartily. Several Clubs have
used their local newspaper sys-
tematically in giving publicity.
important work, the Okolona
Twentieth Century Club, notably,
publishing a series of club papers
on vital topics"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-02-23
The Bible

In the Bible there are 1885,, :
473 letters, IT'S, 693 words, 81,
373 verses, 1889 chapters and
sc books.
Psalms is the longest book u it
has $50 divisions. The shortest
book is End John, which has one
chapter of thirteen verses.
The longest chapter is the
10th Psalm. 1t has 176 verses.
The shortest is the ll7th
Psalm. which has 2 verses.
The longest verse is the 9Th
verse of the 9Th chapter Of
Esther. It has 80 words.
The shortest is the 45th verse
of the 18th chapter of John. Il
has 2 words.
The 9Th verse of the 18th
Psalm is the middle verse of the
Bible.
The 9th chapter of Isaiah and
the 10Th chapter of End Kings
are alike.
In the 1O7th Psalm the 9Th,
-
18th. 2lst and Slst verses arr
alike.
Each verse Of the 136th Psalm
has the same ending.
The 21st verse of the 7tE
chapter of Ezra contains all the
letters Of the alphabet,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-02-23
Twentieth Century Club

The Twentieth Century Club
held its regular bi-monthly meet
ing withMrs. Wa Sullivan Tues
day afternoon. An enthusiastic
business session preceded the
program. The motion to give
$1,000 to the Wilson Foundation
Fund was unanimously carried.
As the roll was called the mem
bers answered with interesting
current events. The program
was one Of the best Of the Club
year. every subject being unus-
aally difficult and faultlessly
carried out. Mrs. Fred McGehee
read a splendid paper on The
Modern Novel as Social Force. "
Mrs. Sam Kings discussion of
"The Modern Drama as a Social
Force" was peculiarly interest
ing because Of the fact that the
Club is, studying Modern Drama.
Mrs. King referred to several~of
the plays which are on the pro-
gram for this year. THE News
+. paper as Social Force was the
snbiectof Mrs. Frank Herndon's
paper and she showed very
clearly how this organ may in
fuence society. The program
closed with very strong pre-
sentation of Lessons Other
Countries Teach U.s." by Mrs.
E. H. Latimer. Mrs. Latimer
sighted numerous warnings that
we, as a nation and as individ-
uals thatmake our nation, should
heed.
A number Of guests as well as
the Club members enjoyed the
delicious salad course with the
hot rolls and black coffee which
Mrs. Sullivan served, Mrs.
Terry passed fruit cake and Mrs.
Sam King passed stuffed dates
and sailed nuts. :.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-02-23
Miss Haley to go to
New York

The following, copied from the
Meridian Sta ! will be of interest
to Miss Haley's many friends
here:
Friends of Miss Eleanor Hal
ey will be interested to learn
that she will leave Saturday for
New York where she will study
piano with Frank LIE Forge, the
eminent teacher and composer.
Miss Haley is one Of the city's
most talented pianist and though
young in years has had a good
bit of experience and because of
her willingness coupled with a
God given talent for music she
has been much sought after and
a general favorite in local music
circles.
"She began the study of music
with Mrs. w. A. Bledsoe a few
years ago and in 1916 was pre-
sented in certificate recital.
When the organ was installed
at the Princess theatre Miss
Haley accepted a position of or
ganist, having studied with DR..
]. E. w. Lord, who was then
organist at the Strand theatre.
After DR.. Lord left for Welming-
ton, N. C. to make his home,
Miss Haley accepted the position
left vacant by his leaving, which
she has held most acceptably
since that time.
while in New York she will
make a special study of the art
Of accompanying, singers who
have sung with her speak in the
highest terms Of her as a sym
pathetic accompanist and the
course of study which Mr.. Lee
Forge who has served as accom-
PIANIST for many Of the artists
will prove most beneficial and
helpful to Merchants young
pianist.
While music lovers are loathe
to give Miss Haley up. still they
wish for her every success in her
chosen line of study"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-02-23

Miss Zoe RafieId, who will bC
one of the loveliest of the spring
brides, as her marriage to Mr..
Francisco Moreno Sublette.
formerly of Pensacola but now
Of Louisville, KY, will be an in
teresting event of Easter week.
She is the youngest daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Raield and
possesses all the charms that
her picture portrays and though
never having made a formal
debut, she has always been a
favorite with the young set.
She is expected home today from
Pensacola, where she has been
spending a week with her
fiance's mother and sisters, Mr..
Sublette being a member of the
house party last weekend. The
Mobile Register.
Miss Rafeld has many friends
in Okolona, where she has often
been the attractive guest of her
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
E. Edens. Mrs. Edens will be
one of the guests at the
wedding.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-02-23
Boys Agricultural Club Work

i / had set aside February 13tl
to 18th for the enrolment o
club boys and had Mr.. Side
here from the A. & M. Colleg
to tell you all about this work
After visiting three schools thu
rain set in and it was decided
we would have to put off the en-
roIlment campaign till a latel
date.
Now we are very anxious t
get the boys enrolled and begir
planning oul work, SO | am go.
ing to state briefly the objects Of
the Club Work and give a partia
list of the prizes for the work.
l. To improve farm practices
by instructing boys in correct
agricultural methods.
2. To put in practice the facts
of scientific agriculture obtained
from books, bulletins, etc.
3. To assist in the develop
ment of the spirit Of co-opera-
ton in the family and in the
community.
4. To enlarge the vision of
the boy and to give him definite
purposes at an important period
in his life.
To make rural life more at
tractive by providing organiza-
ton, which tends to diminish
isolation and develop leadership.
Below is a partial list of prizes
offered to the boys in club work:
State Champion Corn Club
Boy Trip to the International
Livestock Show. Chicago, III.
State Champion Cotton Club
Boy Trip to the International
Livestock Show, Chicago, III.
State Champion Pig Club Boy
Trip to the International Live
stock Show, Chicago, III.
There are also three other
prizes for North Mississippi the
same as above. There will De
in addition to this $1,000 given
by the State Fair to be distribut-
ed to the winners in the various
clubs.
Now in addition to this we
have free trip and expenses to
the State Fair at Jackson for
the Community Club Leader do,
ing best all round work in 1922
which is being offered by the
Grenada Banking System. They
are also offering to the Boys
Community Club doing the best
all round work in 1922, l, l6 by
16 army tent and equipment,
consisting Of cots and cooking
utensils to accommodate 10 to IL
boys.
1t is possible that there will be
other attractive prizes to
stimulate the interest of the
boys in the club work but at
this time this is all we have in
sight.
Boys get busy and let's bring
our part of the honors to Chick
asaw County in 1922.
R. H. Rigby,
County Agent.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-02-23
Beulah Holder Society

On account of Miss Kate Cook
being unable to attend the
regular meeting Of the Beulah
Holder Missionary Society, the
meeting was held with her at
the home of Mrs. Dale Sasnom.
The meeting opened with a
good attendance and each mem
Der responded to roll call with a
short prayer. The lesson for
the afternoon, "The Beginning
Of the Church, " was conducted
by Miss Kate Cook in a very
instructive and helpful manner.
Prayer by Aunt Laura.
Delightful refreshments were
served by Mrs. SAMSON and Mrs.
Clifford West.
The love and esteem for Miss
Kate Cook was shown by the
shower Of fruit given by the
members Of the society.
Reporter.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-02-23

Tsianina thrilled her hearers. :
Every one went home with her
voice singing its lovely melody
10 his heart. Duluth News
Tribune.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-02-23

| WcuUlHS.
Miss Sallie Jackson spent the
weekend with her parents in
Macon.
Mr.. S. A. Miller, of West
Point, was in the city last
Thursday.
Tom Woodfin was the week
end guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Tucker in Macon.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. R. Richardson
spent several days in New
Orleans last week.
Mr.. E. M. Rubel arrived Tues
day from New York where he
spent several weeks.
Charlie Caven has returned to
Mississippi Heights Academy
after a few days visit with his
mother, Mrs. Threse Caven.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Murphree,
Mrs. 7. M. Dean. Mrs. c. R.
King and Mrs. H. H. Kinney
motored to Aberdeen Tuesday.
Mrs. Eric Sedberry and small
son, 10 Bradford, spent the
weekend in Starkville as the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Claiborne
Howell.
Miss Josephine Miller, who is
teaching school in Amory, was
the weekend guest of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. S.
Miller.
DIR. ], A. Nash, a prominent
North Mississippi physician, died
in Tupelo Tuesday morning fol-
lowing and operation for ap-
pendicitis.
News reached here Monday of
the death of Mrs. Harry Boyles.
who passed away last Wednes-
day at her home in Chicago, OF
pneumonia Of only a few days
duration.
Mr.. W. S. Martin, of Buffalo,
New York, Eastern Manager of
the Wagner Electric Company
Of St. Louis, spent the weekend
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Martin.
Mrs. E. M. Rubel and charm
ing little daughters, Bobette and
Miriam Rose, returned Tuesday
from few weeks visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. G.
Hexter, in Memphis.
Misses Mary Lucille LaGroneI
and Eleanor Haley, of Meridian,
who were attractive weekend
guests of relatives here, left
Monday for New York, where
Miss Haley goes to study piano
with Frank LIE Forge.
The following attended the
meeting of the Grand Lodge in
Meridian this week: A. S. Miller,
represented the Blue Lodge; w,
t. Quinn. the Chapter; G. H.
Rabbit, the Council; Rev. E. H.
Cunningham, Grand Chaplin.
Mrs. W. E. Ward who, with
her baby son, has been the guest
of her mother for several weeks
returned to her home in Stark
Vile Saturday. She was ac-
companied by her young sister.
Dorothy Henson. who stayed
with her until Sunday afternoon.