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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-03
BUSINESS LOCATION

Just north az Tut on thr west
side or MichiEa size 90 DOG f0Eiao
with good house. ideal location f1r
store. immediate possess .Hu See
Frank J Anderson BeaE0- 6fl
Farmers Trust Bids.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-03
ATTENTION
AUTO BUYERS AND OWNERS

OUR BIG USED CAR SALE
STARTS FRIDAY. JULY Is. WE
HAVE a LARGE ASSORTMENT
OF FIRsh CLASS UsEr CARS
THAT MUST BE SOLD BECAUSE
WE NEED RoCI ACT now
AND YoU WILL GET A REAL
BUY. COME IN AND MAKE Us
AN OFFER now is YOUR
CHANCE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE
OF THE OPPORTUNITY. SOUTH
BEND NASH MOTOR SALES co.
loo-1O LINCOLN WAY EAST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-03

OUR BIG
USED CAR
SALE
HAS BEEN
THE MEANS
OF DOZENS
OF FAMILIES
OWNING
THEIR OWN
CAR
so MANY MEN
WHO COULD
NOT GET
IN TO THE
BIG SALE
HAVE REQUESTED
Is To
CONTINUE OUR
FREE
GASOLINE
OFFER
THAT
We HAVE DECIDED
To EXTEND
OUR OFFER
OF - GALLONS
OF
GASOLINE
FREE
WITH EVERY
CAR
PURCHASED
At THE
GREAT USED
CAR SALE
UNTIL
MIDNIGHT
COME IN TO-DAY
OR ANY DAY
NEXT WEEK
YOU WILL FIND
THE FOLLOWING CARS
OFFERED
BUCKS
FORDS
DORIS
COLES
CHENROLETS
APPERSONS
REOS
DODGES
MANWFI.I-S
OAkIANbS
WILLIS
EELANnS
SItpEBAkERS
SCRIPTS BOOTH
ETC.
SEE THE CARS
PItk OF
THE CAR
YOU DESIRE
TELL Us
HOW M Much
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-03

l AM LOOKING
For a particular type OF men who
are Inherently honest, who can
faithfully represent an Organization
Of national reputation and record;
regardless OF your present occupa-
tion you may be that type Of man
whom i can place In a position TO
earn not less than $1,000 a year.
IL you cannot call Immediately
write for appointment. Mr Dru-
liner, col Farmers Trust Bldg
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-03

IMPORTANT NOTICE.
The South Bend News Times will not
be responsible for more than one incOr-
rect insertion OF any advertisement or
dered for more than one time.
All cancellation orders on contract and
until forbid orders must he I'm writin z
addressed 20 the Want-Ad Department.
This is for your protection.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-03
AUTOMOBILES

Automobiles For sale II
AUTO AND TRACTOR Radiator re
pairing. tube work a specially. Prices
right Tommys Radiator Shop. 9l8
California Av
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Help-MaIe or Female
Statesmen And Agents

Statesmen
DO YOU WANT BIG MONEY!
We have the most desirable and
quickest selling restricted property in
South Bend. II you want TO get into
big mOney-get In nthe fastest NOV
ing property; where 1t is worth every
dollar Of the price
40 lots already sold homes now
dotting this most beautiful site-Others
building. The best proposition in the
city, the strongest cooperation. EI
perience unnecessary; we teach you
how
We want two men who can stand
prosperity. Call on
NORTHERN INDIANA REALTY 60.
Suite 403 Citizens National Bank Bldg
Phone Main 1867
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-03

CLEVELAND-Aear l.. " W, higa
grade. stIctly modern Groom house
Priced for quick sale car L-6o3l
DUBAIL AV.. EAST-9 rooms. modern
oak floors and trim garage; large, l alley
lot; shade; fruit. Wesley Van Vain
624 Farmers Trust.
INDIANA Az. E-10-room modern house
oak floors and trim, rooms downstairs
3 rooms and bath upstairs. oak floors
Corner lot; house could be made INFO
duplex home very easily. Owner leaE-
ing city. VIII sell at bargain. u a.
Mccullough. 235 S Michigan So. OHrs
Lin. $3.50 Bn-. I'm t1l6.
KENDALL ST.-Th-ae thoroughly mod
eru four room houses. bath. toilet ana
basin iu Ode bath room water Boo tla
kitchen, furnace. electric lights. gas.
hot water connected tH both bath room
and kitchen with tho coil .u fle flr-
mace and gas heater. Only 81 $3.50 witl
5000 down. Give us your address ana
We VIII show you these houses
II ROBINSO & son. Second foor
124 ". Main So. Main t~a
LAFAYETTE STREET--SiE rooms. va
ter in the house and yard, electric
lights Price $4,000 $500 down.
S. NJ ROBINSON & son
Our specially is moderate priced homes
124 ~ Main ST. Second Floor
Main Gs5
L4WRENCE 81 100 -FIghf room h0lsa
for sale, partly modern. Deal wtl
owner
on r MADISON rooms. modern and
large. near school ana car lua I-
$500. Good terms louis ~
, & Co., il2 Union Trust Bldg Main
1869
MIAMI ST 131l-5 room huu-a.7 w fg-
sale modern par. ra-H. balance ll
payments Inqu-re a- above 1lI----
NTSHAWAkA AVE -H4-s room. ...
modern house for SALE also
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-03

NEW AND USED MOTOR TRUCKS-Ses
me before you buy. Cash or terms
Hagedorn & Webster, 216-222 Z. JEFF
asfersOn. Main ISL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-03

WE ARE in position 10 OFFER PER
MANENT AND STEADY work 20 both
experienced and inexperienced girls as
power sewing machine operators in
our shirt and underwear departments,
and as hand irOners In our laundry.
The opportunities are particularly
good for the experienced girl on the
following jobs:
Shirt Department
Gun running Sleeve running
Yoke rufhing Final inspecting
Banding Sleeve facing
Scanning Front operating
Hand ironing
Nainsook Underwear Dept.
Back lining Drawer top facing
Join parts Scanning
Short hours-Good pay-Fine
working conditions
WILSON BROTHERS
a Good Place TO Work"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-03

FINANCIAL
Business OpporrunItIes

Business opportunities %
FOR SALE-Nieat market Al bargain
500 business Per week. rent SO A
month Price 5000 for immediate sale.
Northern Indiana Realty Co. M-lA5l
403 Citizens Bank Bldg.
FOR SAIF-CCMPLDT ELY EQUIPPED
TIRE REPAIR SHOP OR WILL SELL
EQUIPMENT SEPARATELY. PHONE
LINCOLN 227f
FOR SALE-A bakery In a small town.
fully equipped. located close 20 several
lakes rich farming community, retail
and wholesale business. Address Box
B-24 News Times South Bend.
dOJ SE-funy modern. steam heat, l.
iarge rooms. 3rd block on y. Lafayette.
This house viii pay good investment
on the selling price. Property IN this
location il rapidly growing In value
For business purposes. Louis g. Palm
or & Co. Main 1869, 4i2 Union Trust
Bldg.
LOOK Big business opportunity TO
right party, 70 person or persons who
are located In this county. See Mr. II
G Gordon. DIVER Hotel. between and
p. N.
RESTATRANT-Fo sale; located IN
heart Of industrial section. near StUde-
baker plant; feeding five hundred peo-
pie daily Must be sold a. once: good
reason for selling. Terms II desired
Inquire G2o3 J. VI. ). Bldg J. +
Yocam. L. 24S9
500 EARNING INYESTMENT-South
Bend Real Essate. Buy today, sell
later Address 2. o. Box 500.
TWO STORY factory building for sale
or rent: well located; terms reason
able: suitable for light manufacturing
owen b Windle. 20T ". Jefferson
Lincoln 652S
Will TAKE Consumers Service Co.
stock in exchange for used cars or
trucks. also part payment on Service
trucks or Auburn cars. Call for VIM.
pevall Service Garage, 22O-2S :. Ltfay
cite ~. Main 2TS
Money To Loan 40
WANTED 10 borrow, S7.OOOOO on first
class real estate in South Bend. on two
houses. row renting fOr $500 per mo-,
and a vacant corner on paved street
for business block Will pay Ico net
year loan. Box B-1. News Times.
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Business Property

Gated in Northern Indiana town ~ nfH
population Oh Lincoln ia -hwlE lr-
Toledo and Chicago T.o.. ..rH fr-
ished rooms iu connect ."l. T.F..r
proposition good reason t.r 81.
Box 4 ~ News u lines
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DANV|LLE

The d, B. H. school Is closed this
week on account of sickness among
the teachers.
Miss Vesta Rice of Covington, KY.
spent the holidays here with her par
ents.
Frank Greer of Columbus spent 9
week here with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Greer and son
Robert, Of Youngstown, were guests
Of relatives here over the new year.
George Blubaugh and Harry Gaines
have purchased the Shaw grocery on
the square.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Baker spent 9
few days at Columbus last week, 9
guest of relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benton Senft ol
Youngstown spent the holidays here
with relatives.
Homer Shaeffer of Columbus was Q
guest of his mother here last week.
Charles Armstrong has returned
from a visit with relatives ir Cleye
land et aD fN
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Weekly spent
Sunday in Newark.
| Miss Alta Rice Of Akron spent last
week here with her parents.
Virgil Shaw, who has been seriously
i'll, is slowly improving.
The X. of c. entertained Thursda,
night with cards and dance. About 81
couples were present.
William Young is spending q few
days at Washington, Pa. on business
Paul Smithhisler is visiting his sis
ter at Lancaster.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wagner have
returned from a weeks visit with rel
atives at Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Helen Payne fell and was pain
fully injured Monday.
Danville All Stars won hard-fough
game from the Tiyerton Bear Cats
here Saturday night. The score wa,
% to IL. The All Stars will play the
fast Thomas Tire. & Rubber Co. team
Of Millersburg here next Saturday q
| S p. m.
D. H. Hyatt and Clyde Cornell were
Akron visitors Thursday.
Jack Snow opened a pool parlor IL
the Senft building In Buckeye City.
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PALMYRA

Misses Fora and Katherine Beheler
spent last Thursday with Gail and
Florence Bollinger.
Our roads are again all in q pass
able condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zolman of Toledo Wis
tied during the holidays with the
Curtis families.
Ethel Debolt and Cleo Woodward
have returend to their schools. the
former as student in Hiram college
and the latter as teacher at Warwick
Mrs. Artie Mapts and Mrs. Sherman
Marshall were recently called to the
bedside OF their sister and daughter
respectively. near Columbus. but the
loved one had passed away before
their arrival.
Preaching services at Palmyra
church Sunday, Jan. s. morning and
evening.
Mrs. B. G. Debolt Is slowly regain
ing her former health, but is still fol
the most part confined to bed.
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HOBBS APPOINTED
4 ON POLICE FORCE

appointment Of William Hobbs as
a member of the police department
was announced Wednesday by Mayor
Charles p. Keigley. The appointment
is made to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation Of Patrolman Harvey
Fisher. sc, ~ Rsl
Onticer Hobbs formerly was mar.
shal at Utica, 1t is understood, and
while in that capacity made a record
as an efficient and fearless officer
He saw service at a time when Utica
is said to have had q reputation for
being wild and woody upon occasion.
The new officer went on duty Wed
nesday afternoon. 4
Former Ofticer Harvey Fisher has
taken employment with the Mt. Yer
non Cigar Co. as. salesman, he an
inounced Tuesday afternoon.
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PHILIP SNYDER IS
/ CLAIMED BY DEATH


Philip Snider, eyed Sc years. died
at the home Of his son Frank Snider,
405 West Chestnut street. at s:45
o'clock Wednesday morning, follow
ing three weeks illness Of paralysis
of the bowels. Mr.. snider was re-
tired farmer. having lived on farm
in Berlin township until a few years
ago.
The deceased is survived by the fol-
loving children: William Snider,
Mrs. Jennie Mcponough. Mrs. Minnie
Armeptront, John Snider, Frank sni-
der, Mrs. Myrie Grubaugh, Mrs. En-.
ma johnson, Mrs. Ida Gilbert. Two
brothers David snider and Henry
Snider.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day afternoon at o'clock at the An
Ankneytowr church. Burial in the
Apkepytown cemetery.
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". c. 7. U. MEETING
(By Press Reporter)

The Mt. veronn w. c. T. U. met
with Mrs. Sydney Jennings Tuesday
afternoon. The meeting was opeped
by the president, Mrs. Fleming.
Song. "What a Friend"-Union.
Devotionals--Mrs Bedell. Prayers
by Mrs. Fleming and Mrs. Bedell.
Flag salute.
Mrs. Weir gave lesson I'm parlia'
nentary rules
Mrs. Schnebly read paper on
Christian Citizenship.
The program was In charge of Mrs
Jennings. Subject. Sabbath Obsery
ance."
A responsive reading was given, led
by Mrs, Jennings, on Bible Teaching
Paper. Overlooked Purpose of ths
Sabbath"--Mr Jackson. ~ A&S AZ
Paper. shall -Wsx Keep ssthe Sab
?'-Mrs. Schnebly.
Paper. THE Sabbath and Science
MRS. Trott.
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. d
tanned several Of their friends wit"
an oyster supper Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Clay Porterfeld entertainer
Thursday evening in honor OF her
husbands 3Oth birthday anniversary.
The evening was spent in games anu
music. elegant refreshments were
served to the following guests: Mr'
and Mrs. Tom Porterfeld and family
Mr.. and Mrs. George Melick, Mr.. anu
Mrs. Lee Earleywine, Mr.. and MIS-
Grover .Ulery, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee kice
and the host and hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Hess and son
bapm fstufned tMondaysto Mt. Vernon
after spsAtsdaing the holidays holidays at their
home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cummins enter
tanned at dinner New Years day thu
following guests: Mr.. and Mrs. LoI
Cummings and daughter Etheabelle
Mr.. and Mrs. Win Colgin and family
Mr.. Coleman Cummins spent 2 few
days, this week with friends at Hunt
and Howard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Mcqueen are Wis
iting MIR. and Mrs. Mooreland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carey Cottrell visite
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Sims of Howar
Friday.
! Mrs. Lola Colgin and daughter O
lie, were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hal
| per Woods Of Hunts from Thursda
until Saturday.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Ruel Van Wrinkle {
New Guilford were Sunday guests Z
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rice.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest of Mt. verno
were Saturday guests of Mr.. and Mr.
Paul VanVoorhis.
| Miss Edith Forty of near Hunt
spent several days last week wit
Miss Libbie Porterfeld.
Mesdames Leota Earlywine and p
tella Wolfe went to Mt. Vernon Q
Tuesday to serve on the grand jury.
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Tell EN- You Received
Your Xmas Present

The postoftice department at Wash
ington is making an appeal to the pub.
lie to acknowledge the receipt Of
Christmas presents sent through the
mails in order to let the sender know
they have, been received and to save
the postoffice employees trouble in an
,swering queries from shippers as to
whether their gifts arrived at their
destinations all right or not.
An official bulletin says that at no
time in the history of the postoffice
department have the shipments been
SO expeditiously and safely handled
as during the season just ended.
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A|VKENYTOWN

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bechtol and
daughter Lois spent New Years with
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l..
T.. Bechtel.
Last Saturday evening several fam
lilies gathered at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. d. F. Ridenour and surprised
Mrs. Ridenour, the occasion being her
birthday. ~ l,
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Beal enter.
tanned as their guests New Years,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Beal and daugh-
ter Catherine. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Burger. Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Aungst
and daughter, Win. Burger. Mr.. and
Mrs. Doyle Beal and four children,
and Jacob Burger. a.
Mr.. Walter Leedy visited over Sun.
day at Gallon. ,lsf =
A kitchen shower was rendered Mr.
and Mrs. Benton Lit last Friday
evening. There were more than 80
present
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Phillips and Mrs
J. J. Brubaker were Mt. Vernon visit.
ors Tuesday. "a s..
| Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brubaker and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Swank
and two children and Ralph Brubaker
spent New Years with Mr. and Mrs
William Brubaker.
Quite number of neighbors and
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton Leedy
gathered at their home Monday even
ing and surprised Mr.. Leedy, the oc
casion being their S2nd wedding ami
versary.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. ], Brubaker spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Phil
lips.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Beal attended
the funeral of Albert Stewart at But
ler Monday afternoon.
Mr., and Mrs Stanton Leedy attend
ed the golden wedding anniversary OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Swank at Bell
vile last Saturday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Beal. Mrs. o. A. Beal
and Mrs. + b. Leonard went to Mans
field last Friday to attend the funeral
Of Samuel Ottinger.
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NEWTON c, SMITH IS
DEAD At CENTERBURC

CENTERBURG, Jan. 4-Newton C.
Smith, aged AZ years. well.known
resident of this place, died at 1880
o'clock Tuesday afternoon at his
home here, the immediate cause OF
his death being pneumonia, after an
illness OF three days duration.
Mr.. Smith operated the Smith Pro.
duce Co. in this place until last spring
when, owing to illhealth, no was com.
PEELED to retire.
He is survived by his wife and five
daughters, Catherine, Windfred. Vir.
ginia and Marjorie. and by his moth.
er, Mrs. Hannah Shaffer OF this place,
and sister. Mrs K. u. Palmer OF
London, o.
Funeral services will be held at 1 80
tomorrow afternoon at the M f.
church, Rev. Taylor officiating Burial
IN the Centerburg cemetery. The ser
vices will be under direction OF the
Masonic lodge, of which the deceased
was an active member. having only
recently retired as past master.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-01-06
MART|NSBURG

Mr.. and Mrs. Bickel of Mt. Vernon
returned to their home Monday after
a few days visit with Mrs. Bickel's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Simp.
son.
Miss Jennie Wilson OF Mt. Vernon
hospital is caring for Mrs. Arlington
and reports her condition much i'm
proved.
A reception for the new members
was held at the Church Of Christ on
Saturday evening. An interesting pro.
gram. consisting of duets. solos, read
ings and humorous talk by Rev,
Wayt Of GAINESVILLE, followed by elab,
crate refreshments served In the
basement by the ladies of the church
A number of people remained to chap.
erone crowd of 80 young people who
waited to watch the old year out.
Mrs, ]. N. Freese is visiting her
son in Harvey, Ill
Mr., and Mrs. Cal Woodruff spent
New Years day with Mr.. and Ms,
Crooks in Granville.
Wayne Kearns has been very sick
with typhoid influenza.
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SURVEY STARTS FOR
PROPOSED PIKE
Engineering Department Of
Licking County Starts
Work Tuesday

County Surveyor Van voorhis an
nounced today that the survey for the
new utica-Martinsburg pike was com
menced Tuesday by the engineerine
department of Licking county. Most
OF the proposed improvement is 10
Gated on the line of Knox and Lick
ing counties. The engineering depart
ment Of Licking county agreed tc
mako the survey. Assistant County
Surveyor Wilbur Van Horn was in
Utica yesterday, assisting in the pre-
liminary work of the survey.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-01-06
CENT[RRQRG MAN
IS UNDER ARREST

/ +, II Riley. aged 35, taxi driver,
centerburg. faced Judge seidel ip mu-
tnicipal court Tuesday morning on Q
charge Of operating an automobile
While. intoxicated. His case will be
heard Thursday. Riley was arrested
after his machine had crashed into a
street car at Cleveland and Aberdeen
avenue Monday night. R. l.. Ander-
son, Centerburg. riding with Riley
charged With drunkenness, will also
be tried Thursday.-Columbus Dis
patch.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-01-06
DOCKET IS CALLED
FOR JANUARY TERM
Judge Blair Makes Assign.
ment OF Chancery And
Jury Cases

Judge Park B. Blair Of the Knox
county common pleas court called the
docket Of the January term at 10 a. m.
Wednesday for the purpose Of max.
ing an assignment of chancery and
jury cases for the term.
Chancery cases will be heard during
the greater part of the month of Jan.
uary as the members of the petit Jury
do not assemble until Monday, Jan. 80.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-01-06
SWINGS BIC STICK
. ON FIRE Department
Mayor Keisley Makes A Re-
quest OF Fireman H. M.
Fletcher

It was learned Wednesday that
Mayor Charles B. kelsIey had made
request for the resignation Of Harold
M. Fletcher as a member Of the fire
department. This ls the first request
made In this department by the new
executive.
Fletcher has been member of the
fire department some 1S months. The
resignation requested has not yet
been given, a request being made for
time to consider.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-01-06
99lAlEHsBQRe

Mr.. Ray Ashcraft of Toledo visited
from Saturday until Monday with his
parents, Mr, and Mrs Oliver Ashcraft.
Mrs, Guy Taylor Of Mt. Vernon re-
turned home Friday after several
days visit with her mother. Mrs. Han
nah nah Wolfe.
Mr, and Mrs. Win Colgip enter.
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FURNITURE PLACED IN
LEGION CLUB ROOMS

Members of Dan c. Stone Jr. post,
American Legion, were busy this af.
ternoon installing furniture in the
new club rooms ip the First National
Bank building. Most of the furniture
vas donated by members of the post.
Everything will be in readiness for
the regular meeting of the post next
Tuesday evening-"Dads'' night.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-01-06
DRY GOODS STORES
TO CLOSE: j: EARLIER
New Hours For Saturday F;
Will Close At 6 In The
Evening


Announcement has been made to
the public in the advertising Of Mt.
Vernon dry goods stores of purpose
effective next Saturday, Jan. Z, to
close thier stores at 6 o'clock on Sat
urday nights, as on other days Of the
week. This is a practice practically
universal in the larger cities but more
or less unusual and revolutionary in
the smaller communities.
1t is learned that the local mer-
chants have decided upon this line of
action only after long study and in
.quiry into its merits, advantages and
AS a result of observation made 1t
has been found by the merchants that
rs per cent of Saturday night buying
is done by Mt. Vernon people, that a
relatively small amount Of the buying
In the evening is done by persons
from the country.
It has been found further that the
evening sales for the most part are
for small amounts. Those buyers
wishing to purchase with care usual
ly arrange to time their visits to
the stores during the daylight hours
when the conditions of light are the
most satisfactory.
The operation Of the laws regulat-
ing the employment of women in
Ohio have contributed to the difficult
ty Of maintenance Of the old time
long hours of employment. A woman
may not be employed for more than
10 hours. With time out for meals 1t
Is found that the stores are able to
have at their command an efficient
working force practically for the per-
iod of but six hours. Extra help Is
not easily found and 1t Is Q question
that the volume Of business would
justify their employment could they
be found.
A study further of conditions as
they are here finds that throughout
the winter months Saturday night
trading IL light In volume and fire.
quently hardly sufficient to justify the
expense OF keeping open.
The purpose In putting the innova.
tion into effect is to serve the pub
lie more efficiently. BY far the great
or part of the buyers have demon
strated conclusively that 1t is not nee
essary nor important that the stores
be kept open for them on Saturday
evenings any more than any other
evening of the week.
1t is believed that while there may
be, during the readjustment period
some objection and complaint, that
ultimately the situation will be &C
cepted. II is recalled that 1t was not
long ago that the average merchant
believed that he was required to keep
his store open every evening In the
week. The tirst experiment. Of clos
Ing at Q ?. m. has long been an es
tablished practice.
In the same manner 1t is believed
and the fact, has been demonstrated
where tried out, that the public will
adjust itself readily to the new condi
tions and will accept them.
With 76 per cent or more of ths
Saturday night buyers from among
the townspeople, persons having con
venient and easy access to the stores
at any time they are open the mer
chants believe there Is small need FOL
continuing a practice justified chief,
because 1t is old.
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Local Man Said To Have
Been Drugged and Robbed

A report was current about town
Tuesday and Wednesday to the effect
that Coshocton avenue barber had
been overcome by drugged liquor last
Saturday night and robbed Of $25. No
report was made to the police and no
investigation has been made of the
rumor by the officers.