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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
Crothers Held Guilty of
Charge; Grand Jury Probe?

After an extended session OF city
court in which testimony was taken
and arguments heard, Charles E.
Crothere, S12 Cottage Grove av.,
charged with failure to report acct
dent, was found guilty by Judge
Chester L. DuComb. Wednesday.
Schuyler Trittipo. PA r. Calvert st,
injured as the result OF an accident
with Crother's machine May 20. was
he complaining witness.
The court found the defendant
guilty but determined to withhold
sentence until saturday The jurist.
il Is understood, Is giving some at
tention 10 whether the statute per
mits binding the defendant over, be-
cause OF the nature OF the case. for
indictment by the county grand jury.
Crothers until recently was en-
ployed by the South Bend Tribune
as an advertising solicitor, it was
said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
Sheriff Ordered
To Collect Fees
On Court Actions
81 Divorce Actions Started
and Not Finished'-Fees
for Filing Them Unpaid.

A total or 50 actions for divorce.
brought in Superior court No. 2
from the time the court was insti-
ruted a year ago last April, have
not been pressed by the complain
ants, the cases have now been
stricken from the docket. and or
ders have been issued 20 the che
riffs Office to collect court fees in
Cured by the fling Of the actions
by the compliments In addition
10 the s. divorce actions which have
been dropped for failure Of the COM
planning parties 10 press the cases
10 trial there are about an equal
number OF civil actions which evil
IDENTIFY have been settled out OF
court. in which the h,.ng costs have
not been paid, and which the sheriff
has been ordered to collect
Hhe Issuing OF this large number
OF fee bills to the sheriff Of the
county for collection is the result
OF the first housekeeping OF the
docket OF the newer superior court.
All Of the cases which have now
been stricken from the docket. in
what is known as the blue list,
have been on the docket for several
sessions OF the court, and the failure
of additional papers 70 be filed after
the original complaint was entered
is taken as evidence that an ami
cable settlement has been reached
between the litigants.
The reaching Of an amicable set
Element did not. however. mean that
costs incurred by the county in hav-
ing these various actions fled are
to be paid by the county, and thst
IS the reason the sheriff has now
been ordered 10 collect the fees for
the county. The amount or fees
due TO the county on these cases
is approximately $1,000. II is be
lieved that in big majority n
all these blue list cases. the failure
to pay the costs OF the court can
be laid to negligence on the part
OF the complaining party's attorney
but the fees Will be sought from the
person bringing the action, and
whether those costs were paid by
the com lainant TO counsel for pay
ment 70 the court viii be a matter
between the complaining party and
counsel 10 settle between themselves.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
Report Loss of articles
Taken IN House Robbery

Mrs. c. Wensley. 1915 Lincoln
Way E. reported 20 the police yes
terday afternoon that her home had
been entered som etime between
o'clock and II O'Clock yest erday
morning while she was al work and
some Jewelry and clothing stolen
skeleton key wac used IN gain
ing an entrance through the front
door. The house was ransackei bur
only small articles were disturbed
by the intruders. 4 ladies' watch
bracelet and two rings one with
ruby setting were stolen from
Wensleys apartments
Loyal Longzor. residing on the
moor above the Wensley's missed A
pair Of brown checkered trousers
one ing and two % caliber baby
hammeriess revolvers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
HICKEY SEES GREAT
FUTURE FOR CITY
Congressman Predicts Era of
Prosperity in Talks Before
Local Clubs.

great and nationwide era OF
prosperity was predicted by Con
gresham Andrew J. Hickey in an
address before the members OF the
Lions and Rotary clubs "Wednesday
noon at the Oliver hotel Congress
man Hickey stated also that the
growth OF South Bend IN the last
two years seemed only a forerunner
Of greater development to come.
1T IS amazing" he said, ito one
who has not visited IN this city IN
the past two years TO see the growth
that has taken place during that
time. In the not distant future I ex-
pect 10 see South Bend the second
city IN size IN the state OF Indiana
and you have here the requisites
for making It the largest"
An explanation or the working OF
the government was given by the
congressman. BY way OF illustration
he described the manner IN which
the tariff bill was first originated
the steps gone through before its
completion, and its relation TO the
every day need OF every citizen. The
disposition Of funds collected through
taxation was also discussed some In
terestlng Statistics being revealed.
Separate luncheons and meetings
were held by each club. Congress
man Hickey being the guest OF the
Lions at luncheon. The Lions were
entertained with musical selections
by Miss Bernice Moore and Miss
-
pany now playing AZ the oliver thea
ter provided musical numbers for
the Rotary club. after which the
'-~ .ubs Joined In greeting Mr..
Hickey
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
TO TAKE STEPS IN
'BUNCO' CASE TODAY
Jellison Expected to File Affi-
davits Against Trio Held
at Station.

Pros. Atty Floyd Jellison is ex-
pected TO file affidavits today against
Henry Hosier. Clarence @. Vail and
Ccrinne Vail. his wife, all Of whom
are now held in the county jail IN
der bonds Of $1,000 as a result OF
their arrest early Tuesday morning
when they attempted 10 flee the city
after obtaining $500 from Stephen
KUharic 924 s. Twelfth St, River
Park in a bogus partnership for
the manufacture Of oil burners.
Up 20 a late hour last night Jel-
llson had not said what charge he
would try the con" operators OPP
on Charges of obtaining money un-
der false pretenses, defrauding a
boarding house. "bunco" steering
and technical larceny are possible,
but the exact charge for which they
will be tried will not be known until
today.
Local police are inclined to be-
lieve that the gang are professionals
with records tn other parts Of the
country and an effort Is being made
to learn something about them.
Finger prints and pictures of the
three were taken yesterday and CO
pies sent 20 several other cities.
Railroad bonds. worthless as the
result OF foreclosure and sale are
among the property o. the trio. A
contract signed by Kuharic. Hosier
and Vail in which the latter two
agreed to post a bond OF 81 900 de-
nomination as security for $500 paid
them by Kuharic. is the instrument
that Will be used in the prosecution.
Three Arc Nabb<sd.
The woman was arrested Monday
night as she was about TO depart for
Niles. The two men were found by
Detectives Whitmer and Wolter
walking along the road near Hud-
son lake. Tuesday morning They
had Quarreled with Kuharic the day
before over a board bill which the
three il Is charged refused 20 set
tie.
HosIer and Van agreed to make
Kuharic a partner IN the business OF
manufacturing oil burners 10 cook
inE stoves. The $500 in cash, ac-
Cording 20 the victim vas obtained
hA lA0TAk dk4nE MS nOlAlC - uOllAs
With coupons uuclipped since Nov.
1918. was represented as valid
collateral. u is alleged. and was Civ
en- unendorsed 10 Kuharic as evil
dcrce OF good faith
say Bond Worthless.
But thus far the invests Eation
has tended 20 prove the bond n
worthless From information re
ceived from brokerage circles. the
bonds. OF 1902 issue OF the Chlca 60.
Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Co IS were liQuidsteo when the
road was sold az auction the first
mortgage bonds OF earlier date only
being redeemed Another bond held
by the three a one on the Colorado
Midland Railway which recently
ended its career when sold as junk
and the spikes pulled.
Bonds such as these are declared
In not be worth the paper they are
printed on. They are, il is under
stood kltsd BY crooks az so much
per pound
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
HOSPITAL ANNEX
PLANS RECEIVED,
START WORK SOON
improvements at Cost of
$4,000 to Make Ep-
worth Modern Hospital.

First details OF the $276,OOO.OO
annex 10 be built at the Epworth
hospital. were announced \Wednes-
day with the receiving Of the plans
from Architect Richard e Schmidt
OF the Garden and Martin Co. hos
pital experts. OF Chicago.
Specifications call for a fve-story
IT" shaped building Of red brick,
facing Main 81. and connecting with
the main building. When completed
the addition will afford the hospital
a total OF $50 rooms with beds and
the most modern and systematized
equipment.
Building Plans.
The entire ground floor OF the al
dition will be utilized for administra-
ton purposes and offices. while each
% the other floors will be devoted
20 special departments
Children Will De cared for on the
second floor. surgical rooms will oc-
cupy the third. the fourth will be
exclusively for maternity cases,
while II high priced private rooms
with baths. telephones. and 9 other
conveniences. will occupy the top
story All OF the rooms in the ad-
dition excepting those OF the upper
story will be small and Will be avail
etle at present private room and
ward rates. according 70 presen;
plans.
Start Work Oct. I.
4 kitchen and equipment room
Mi occupy the back wing Of the
new addition while a nurses dining
room. nusery, operating room. and
sun parlor Will be housed on the
other floors OF the wing
Quarters for an X-ray room and
laboratory viii be built in the base
ment OF the present building ana
the laundry enlarged A refrigerat-
ing plant viii be installed making
ice easily available on all OF the
floors OF both the new addition and
the old building. as the respective
floors OF the two buildings will con-
meet. according 10 plans
Work on the new building will
probably begin the first Of October.
although the building contract has
not been let as yet.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
Large Number Expected
To See FiSke O'Hdra Here

The seat sale for the appearance
OF FIske O'Hsra, which began yes
terday. was very BRISK. and indi-
Gated a big house The Land o.
Romance" the new laugh provoking
comedy plus several new songs, will
introduce that eve. pleasing Irish
Tenor at the Oliver theater for two
performances. commencing Friday
evening.
Miss Anna Nichols who has writ
ten Mr. O'Hara's plays for the part
few seasons. IS said 20 have given
the star az near perfect part as he
ever had IN the Land O'Romanos."
Miss Pat Clary. his leading lady, who
roamed away from the stage last
season. will return n ss clever
boys part she has ever attempted
The ever welcome Uncle Toms
Cabin" will pay It's annual visit st
the Oliver thester the following
Saturday. Aug. 20 William Rb-
ble's production has included all tho
mod rn stage can boast OF IN the
visual. a band, bloodhounds, and
darkies as well.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
TIES OF MARRIAGE
IRKSOME SIX ACT
TO GET DEGREES
Four Wives and Two Hus-
bands Complainants in Court
Actions Wednesday.

SIX petitions for severance of
marriage ties were filed in Superior
court Wednesday. the wife seeking
the divorce in four Of the cases and
the husband bringing the action in
the other two cases.
Flavilla Richardson seeks a d.
vorce from John W. Richardson on
the ground OF cruel and inhuman
treatment. The couple married on
June Is, 1919 and separated on
June %, 1921.
Lucille E. Ganschow has asked
the court TO grant her a divorce
from William c. Ganschow. The
complaint alleges that the defendant
has treated her cruelty and inhuman-
~. has accused her Of infdelity, and
in RACES of temper has ordered her
out Of the house and has frequently
cursed and swore at her They
were married on Oct. 8, 1912 and
separated Aug. :. 1922.
Archibald Bell has brought suit
against Addie Bell on the grounds
OF desertion. The couple was mar
rled on Nov. 10. 1889 and separated
in September, 1914.
Edna ]. Parr, in her petition for
divorce from John B. Parr. charges
cruel and inhunan treatment. They
were married March IS, 1919 and
separated July II. 1922.
Matte B. Wlttner seeks a divorce
from Robert z. Wittner. abandon
ment being given as grounds for this
action. They were married May %,
1908, and separated IN July. 1920.
Carl Pressler, IN his suit for d.
vorce from Edna Pressler charges
that ne has been cruelty and IN
humanity treated by the defendant
and that he was a constant victim OF
his wifes naEging, and the quarrel
Ing and nagging was often contin-
ued late into the night. disturbing
the plaintiffs rest and causing him
much loss Of sleep. The couple
was married March 2. 1918. and
separated July 81. 1922. The plain
tiff also asks custody OF the three
minor children.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
"LoUe" Questions
To Be ANSWERED
By Radio onight
Miss Janet Keene to Emulate
Beatrice Fairfax" Saw"
Violin Pleases.

The program broadcasted from
radio station WBAQ yesterday after
noon at the Y NJ. c. A featured
Wilbur Walton and his unique saw
violin, assisted by Arnold Alexander
at the piano and Cecil Alexander on
the violin.
Their offerings we're received
with such enthusiasm they were re-
quested 10 appear on the evening
ertertainment. which also featured
Harry Mason. tenor assisted by
Mrs. George B. williams
The carpenter trio" opened the
evening program with Three
O'Clock IN the Morning" followed
by Mother Machree" and Nobody
Lied" In response 20 requests for
eEcores, they gave "A Perfect Day
and Meet Me at Twilight" Harry
Mason followed on the program
with several tenor solos the most
popular being, Pale Moon" and "A
Little Bit Of Heaven" and as an en-
core. The End OF a Perfect Day"
The latest news bulletins. furn-
ished by The News-Times, closed
the evenings program. which was
made possible through the courtesy
Of the Herr and Herr Book Co.. the
Guarantee Shoe Co, and DR.. ]. A.
Stoeckney
The feature OF tonights program
will be the answers TO the Love and
Beauty" questions which have been
received by Miss Janet Keene dur
Ing the last week Due TO the little
time allotted. II may not be posi-
bic 10 answer all queries but those
not answered will be held over until
the next time Miss Keene can be
secured, which will be announced
later. This program will be spon-
sOred by the Ault Camera Shop,
Charles c. Gates, dancing instruc-
tor. and the o. ". Schaffner Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
SEWER CONTRACTS
AWARDED BY BOARD
Board of Works Holds Hear
ing on Contemplated
improvements.

Two contracts for sewers end re-
surfacing totalling I'll 900 were
awarded last night by the Board of
Public Works az their weekly meet
ing. The adoption or several other
resolutions for improvements and
hearings on contemplated resoIu-
tons for sewers entaing cost %
more than $4,000 also resulted.
contract was awarded 20 the
Emulahed Asphaltlo Co FOR emul-
sifed asphsltlc concrete resurfac-
ing or North Shore DR.. from MiChi-
gan St 20 a point 80 feet west %
Lafayette blvd. and lafayette blvd
from North Shore DR.. 20 the first
alley north. at price of ss.sss.s2.
Bruno DePaepe was awarded the
contract for a Eub-trunk sewer on
Broadway and Dale az. from he
trunk sewer on Indiana sv 20
Broadway and alley west Of Dale
az. az the contract price or 34,247
A resolution for a 80 inch trunk
sewer IN no River Park district NO.
!. including 10Th nh. 18th. I5th
ST, Vine 81. North side blvd. Nur-
sery Or. Albert ct. and Oh It
south from MishaWska av., A. an
estimated cost OF so. 900 was con
nrmed and bids ordered received on
Aug e.
Defer Hearing
The hearing on a soiution FOR
pavement on Marine ct from Tndi-
ana Av. 70 Calvert 81 was continued
until Aug 1s az 7:16 o'clock. be-
cause OF remonstrances filed. A
hearing or a resolution for a pine
sewer on Humboldt ~. from Blaine
sv 20 a point % feet west az ne
WEST tine OF Allen n. was deferred
until Aug. IS at 7:1s O'CLOCK.
A hearing vas had and assess
ment rolls and final estimate on a
pipe sewer on Jackson -. from lin
den az. 20 Washington Az con
hr1nsd
Resolutions were adopted az FOL
lows: Grading and gravel pavement
on Huey g. from Lincoln Way "
70 Elwood av; pipe sewer on Scot
81. nom Indiana av. 20 VandaIls p
RI petitions we're read and placed
on hle FOR pavement on Miner g.
from St Peter st TO oSotre Dame av.
Assessment rolls were fled FOR a
Grade curb and walk on Brookfeld
St from Humboldt 81 20 the south
hne OF The c. r. Smith addition.
pipe sewer on Marietta -. from In
diana az. 20 Dubail av., water con-
nections on Bowman 81 from All
ami 81 90 Studebaker park.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
DEMBICKI Is VICTIM
OF LIQUOR RAIDERS

The local liquor squad composed
OF Sergt. DehnsSi and OfioSrs Pin
ter and WHITTIER ra!dsd the resi-
deuce OF Srank Dembickf. sac 8
Chaplin ST. az $3.50 O'Clock. locating
TWO and a hall gallons Of white
mule"
While searching the HOUSE. on
Ger Pinter discovered two quart bot
ties filled With the liquor and a gal
Ion container, containing q pint Of
mule" hidden behind q door.
Dembicki was charged With IN
lawful possession OF liquor Bonds
OF $1,000 for appearance IN city
court THE morning were furnished
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
LeHgthen Hours at Local
Marine Recruiting Station

Sergt. Thornberry OF the Z. 5.
Marine Corps announces that the
marine recruiting office viii remain
oren In the evenings until s o'clock
during the remainder OF the week
in order that the men who are IN
able 10 get there during the regular
hours may get information concern
ing the corps.
Joe Williams OF Elkhart. enlist
ed in the marines yesterday and left
in the afternoon for Chicago. where
ne viii be examined before being
sent 20 the recruit depot at Paris
Island. 6. 9.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
Mishap to Mayor
Spells Otherwise
Perfect Picnic"
City's Leader Temporarily In
capacitated While Umpir-
ing at Club Outing.

The annual picnic OF the Univer-
sity club. held yesterday at Grand
Beach. Michigan city. proved a sue
cess oven though Mayor Eli See
Dirt. official club umpire was nearly
knocked out" by a flying ball bat.
4 ball game between Knute
Rockne's team and Henry Harper's
nine. one Of the features OF the days
program. was the scene OF the &C
cideut in which South Bends mayor
nearly took the count" DR.. Robin
son who was at bat. with Rockne
doing the hurting. swung and mis-
sed one Of Rockne's fast hooks and
accidently let the bat fly. The bat
struck Mayor Seebirt In the leg with
great force. causing him consider
able pain. His injury consisted ptin-
clpally OF a bad bruise on the leg.
Pitcher Rockne still believes that
the bat had instead been meant 10
strike him and put him out" as
his hurting had been the source OF
consid cradle trouble and the op
posing team was prepared to go to
any extreme 10 get him out OF the
pitching box. The game ended with
a 10 70 Z score in IA 5Or OF Rockne's
team.
Large Number Attended.
About 100 members OF the club
and their families attended the out
ing Games and sporting events
featured the program Golf was the
feature game IN the morning, when
Miss Maude Weber won the ladies'
putting contest and Dr. Fish was
the winner among the men. Henry
Harper was winner OF the horseshoe
pitching contest Percy Walsh. the
running race, Mrs George Davies of
Chicago. the penny hunting contest.
Mrs c. A Carlisle. Jr., ladies' run
ming race and Miss Robinson, the
''bottlegging race"
Luncheon was served under the
trees at noon and a dinner was
held in the evening a. the era Golf
moore hotel. During the dinner, Miss
Josephine Decker gave several vocal
solos Dancing at the Lakeview
Casino was enjoyed during the even
ing. The picnickers made the trip
in automobile leaving early In the
morning and returning late last
night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
GAFILL OIL COMPANY
OPENS NEW STATION

The Gail OIL company OF South
Bend Is continuing It's expansion pro-
gram, new filing station being
opened az Decatur Mich. last
week Arrangements have also been
made 20 install similar station serv-
.ce az Osceola and Granger. The
BENTON Harbor. Mich. plant has
been enlarged and a new warehouse
81 ectsd 70 accommodate 100000 gall
Ions or gasoline
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
ENTERTAINED
BY COLORED QUARTET

Selections by the Indiana Four
a colored quartet. furnished an ex-
cellent musical progr am for the
patients OF Healthwir hopsital al
the hospital Wednesday night. The
program was made possible by Carl
Lenhard. owner OF the Brunswick
shop.
The local quartet which IS COM
prised OF Terry Tandy. Howard
Braent, Tom Brown and II. ". Bell
offered a varied program OF songs.
Solo numbers by members OF the
quartet were included In the pro-
gram.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
Prominent Decatur Farmer
Instantly Killed bY Trim

NILES Mich Aug 9-(SpecisD
Solomon Schlok. 81 years OF age.
g wealthy farmer and produce deal
or residing IN Decatur, was Instantly
killed wednesday morning when a
Ford touring car ia which he was
A.iving was struck by Michigan
ntrsl passenger train No. Al al
The Town Line crossing. short
distance out or Decatur. The body
was hurled more than 100 feet.
Schlok. who was making his
morning trip 20 town. failed 20 hear
the approaching train, which was
more than an hour late Besides
his wife. he IL survived by three
Eman children.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
KitCdnidnS to Hold Luncheon
At City Mission Camp Today

Members OF the Klwanis club VIII
hold their weekly luncheon today
at the City Rescue Mission Fresh
Air Camp Chain O. Lakes, where
they will be the guest>>of Ray Bird.
member OF the Kiwanians.
The program Will Re arranged by
Mr.. Bird. Members Of the club viii
meet az the main street entrance OF
the Oliver hotel at las o'clock and
motor 10 Chain o. Lakes.
The annual picnic of the organiza-
tion will be held at Christiana Lake
Michigan. Wednesday. Aug. IS, It
was announced yesterday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10

Harry Emery. "a years old, 4Of
2. Keasey 81. was arrested az
o'clock lsst evening by Capt. Guy
Bunker, charged with assault and
battery upon complaint OF Alex
Phillips OF the same addreas
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10

A rropenssty 20 hope and Joy is
real riches-ons 70 fear and sorrow
real poverty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10
ISLANDS oETTINo scARcER.

NEW YORK. Aug 9-Bshaman Islands n sale
able size suited The thirsty American Who woulc
own hls own are becoming scarce. and soon therG
viii be enough Let 70 around. according 20
SIR Harry CordeauE, governor general u the stands
hsrs today his wy 10 Montreal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10

Character Is q perfectly educated
will
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10

COUNT OK ~PI.OoRwAIKHNG."
NEW YORK. Aug It'd rather Pc fo0r
walker In America than n nrhleman In Seville"
Thus spoke the count Edmund Alfonso De J.minez
spanish grandee. today when interviewed in
Bros dvvay department. store concerning MS
% Mss Flora Louise Nelson. a school teacher ~Tu
etay Ia America. he said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-10

DAY AND NIGHT. FULL LEASED
WIRE TBLEGRAPHIC SERVICE.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-16
For Sore Throat Gargle or
Spray HYDROSAL

HYDROSAL is very effective in tonsil-
tits. chronic sore throat or Smokers