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Till. 1. A Universal Week Interests Women MOTS $10,000 DAW H. Bredemeyer Begins Slander Suit Against C. Leidolf.

A. Fallows, Who Is Putting on Universal Stove Week at Picknrd House Furnishing Company. Port Wayne housewives are certainly taking advantage of this opportunity and many have already witnessed fhe'-demonatratlon of these beautiful porcelain ranges and en tered the contest for giving in writing the six best reasons why every housewife should use a Universa Porcelain i combination range in her home. Mr. Fellows sayi the women are going to quit black ing stoves and he invites all thi ladies to visit the display this week and he will explain all about th range contest and how some Foi housewife will be awardec one of these beautiful ranges by th' factory, absolutely free.

DtJNFEE NEWS. There will be services at the Dun fee Christian church Sunday morning and evening, September 21--Mis Eva Fort Wayne, was th guesit of Mr. and Mrs. Clarenc Rhoades a Ellen Hatfleld left last week for Iowa she will visit for a few weeks Mr. Howard.

Oser, Miss Esthe Walker, Leo Malay and Miss Haze Walker went to Chicago last Sun and Mrs. lienry Mans dorter motored to Fort Wayne Sun Mrs. Frank Shoyer, Mrs Qeorge Meyers and Miss Ida Hatflel have returned home from Winona whfcre they were attending the Be lUver Christian conference. fr i I Jiutaay to the grocer I AMERICAN-MAID BREAD 1 and the most important part of meal ii provided for Haffner's Star Bakery pair work on the Winchester road. Those desiring to cioss the river in this section of the county, must either go south to the Turner budge, or noith fo the South Broadway budge.

Forgot to i Frank. Attorneys Fiank H. Kleekamp and Hugh 15 Olds are attorneys for the plaintiff in the $2,000 damage suit of Boweis vs In the account of the films? o. this case, the name of Jli Kleekamp, as one of the attoi- nes for the plaintiff, was unintentionally omitted. Alleging that he defamed his good name, and through slanderous at- acks on his character, bi ought about his discharge from the position as anitor of the Jeffei son school, Heniy Jredemeyer today, in the cncuit coutt commenced suit foi slandei against Conrad Leidolf, demanding damages in the sum of $10,000.

John McDevitt is attorney for the plain- it- 'As a result of the allegedly false and slanderous, statements, the plain- iff avers that he has lost his posi- 'ion as janitor the city schools, and ID therefore, deems that he is entitled to damages in the sum of $10,000. DAMAGE SUIT CONTINUED. illness of Juror's Son Delays $10,000 Damage Suit. Because Of the serious'lllness of a son of one of'the'Jurors, the heaiing of the" $10,000 damage suit of fcarl Manter vs. the Fort Wayne Transfer company, was today continued indefinitely, in the superior court The trial'was begun yesterday befoie Judge William Ballou and a juiy.

with Frank M. Hogan appearing for the plaintiff, and Emrick Emrick representing the defense. The hearing will be continued as soon as the juror 1(9 aga'in-able. to be present. EXCEPTIONALLY BUSY.

One Hundred Filed' in the Superior Court" Since Aug. 13. Illustrative of'how busy a tribunal the Allen superior court now is, is the fact that more than'100 new cases have b'een filed'in this court since 13. In addition to these, a large number of other 'cases' had been filed in the superior court prior to this date, and subsequent to the adjournment of the last term of the superior court, INSPECT ROAD MATERIAL Commissioners at Cincinnati in Irt- Seeks $10 Per Day. County Suivexor Asa W.

Grosvenor has filed tlnee appeal bonds from the board of county commissioncis for certification through the countj auditor to the superior court. He is asking for $10 per day under three items, the bridge law, the county unit road law and the three mile road law. The county suiveyor's present per diem rate is $7. Just Home From France tersste of County. County Commissioners Lepper, Hilgeman and Baker, and Baker, and County Road and Bridge Superintendent Will Tonkel, are at Cincinnati today, inspecting some special road material being used in that vicinity, with the view of using some of the same on Allen county roads If they find it practicable.

FILES CROSS COMPLAINf. May Dixon Also Has a Few Faults to Find With Friend Husband. Through Attorneys Emrickr and Emrick, May Dixon this afternoon filed cross complaint for divorce 1 Gets Suspended Sentence. 'On a charge of child neglect, Arthur Freiholder has been sentenced to six months at the Allen county penal farm by Judge Sol A. Wood in the circuit court.

The sentence was suspended on condition that Fieihol- der furnish bond assuring his making regular payments for the support of his child. Marriage Licenses. John Gure, mail order specialists, and Irene Brown. Angus E. Giant, electrical worker, and Marie Ivory.

Christian F. Hyde, sheet metal worker, and Minnie Spear. Clyde Whiteaker, farmer, and Viola Wyatt. Fred J. Bill, druggist, and Estella M.

Wilkens. Adolf K. Hofer, civil engineer, and Clara Reber. Arthur J. Lauer, Dorothy M.

Whitney. knitter, and Divorce Granted. Nina M. Gurz was today by Judge William N. Ballou granted a divorce in the superior court from Frank Gurz.

The defendant was ordered to pay the plaintiff $250 in monthly installments of and the plaintiff's maiden name, Nina Summers was also restored. With a New 1 State Ruling. Two oidmances were presented to he city council last night, one of ch will be of interest to residents this city who were required to urchase then own" water meters, of horn there are approximately 10,000 A lecent ruling of the Indiana ervice commission requires the city purchase back all meters of con- umers using the water supply, who urchased these meters. To this end ordinance was presented last mglu or the sale of bonds to the amount $139,000, to buy the meters. The egular residence meter known as he five-eights meter costs from $8.50 $15, wheie as the others of the- ne inch to eight-inch class cost more.

Except for one eight, the lar- est meters in the city are sixes, 'his was referred to the committee the whole. The other ordinance calls for an of $171,000 to be used take cre of the bonds of the vatei works department that fall due his year. It was referred to the committee on finance and the Waterworks department. BUILDING BOOM Mrs. Margaret Phi Hips Church.

The above picture of Mrs. Margaret Phillips Church was taken a few minutes after she alighted from the Manhattan limited, after spending twenty months overseas as an American Red Cross nurse. against Charles Dixon. complainant avers that The the cross cross defendant struck her, swore at her and falsely accused her of associating with other men The cross complainant asks $500 alimony in addition to a divorce. $100 Reward to any person who can prove that "Four-D" Herb Tablets, the great medicine for SOUR STOMACH, CONSTIPATION, INDIGESTION, do not the purest of RHUBARB, 1 DANDELION, BUCHU, BURDOCK, MASCARA, GENTIAN, JUNIPER and ALOES.

25c for a month's treatment, at all druggists. Two Damage Suits Filed. Marie Thompson has' begun a damage suit against Edward M. Noll et demanding $1,000. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant permitted a sand pile to remain in the street in front of property which He owns, without having a red light on it.

As a result, the plaintiff says, an automobile in which she was riding crashed into the obstruction, seriously injuring her. Alleging that the defendant, Libbie Kimmel, while driving an automobile at a reckless speed, crashed into a machine in which 1 the plaintiff was riding, hurling the plaintiff to the pavement and seriously injuring her, Ora Wood has filed 'suit for $1,000 damages against Libbie Kimmel et al. Cleveland S. Schlatter js attorney for the plaintiff, in both cases. Sheriff Giilie Back.

Sheriff George W. Gillie has returned from Wabash, where he attended a district meeting of the Northeastern Indiana Veterinary association, Court Notes. Elizabeth Niezer, through Attorneys Bmrick Emrick, has filed petition in the circuit court for a guardian for Herman Niezer. Through Attorney Harry H. Hilgeman, John L.

Bailey has commenced action on contract against the S. F. Bowser company, demanding judgment the sum of $100. The Crescent Building company has filed suit in the superior court on contract against Theodore and Nellie Butz, demanding $100. MacBeth Hogg are attorneys for the plaintiff.

The Lincoln National bank is suing P. Stem et al. on a note. The plaintiff demands $500 in his complaint, filed through Attorney W. H.

Shambaugh. R. E. Coleman today filed certificate with County Clerk Kent Sw.eet, to the effect that he is the manager of the Riverside garage, 616 Lafayette street. The case of George J.

Ehrman vs. Fred A Lambert, et suit on mechanic's lien, has been settled and dismissed, in the superior court, In the case of Ida Griffith va. Robert Gerding, et the plaintiff was today granted judgment in the sum of $13 by Judge Ballou, in the superior court. The case of the Old National bank vs. Luther S.

and Leyi L. Hollopeter, suit on note, was dismissed in the superior court today. The case of John E. and Simon J. Krieger vs.

Fred A. 'Lambert, et was settled and dismissed in the superior court today. Walter Erickson, assistant pbst- thaster, and Florence Rehorst Chester L. Tulley, conductor, and Bertha Richards. ROTARIANS HAVE GREAT TIME AS GUESTS OF GIRLS Home Telephone Operators Act as Hostesses to Members of Live Club.

A UNIQUE ARRANGEMENT Btaltoorn Bridge Closed. The comity commissioners announce that the Stellhorn bridge will be closed for ten days, because of re- Makes shoes last longer and LOOK BETTER. You save 10 or ll cents every time you shine your own shoes. Applied in a with SilUWlA SET. BLACK TAN WHITE OX-BLOOD EXTRAVAGANCE OF WILSON CRITICISED IN THE SENATE (By United Press.) WASHINGTON, Sept, Wilson has spent money like a "drunken sailor," Senator Norris, Nebraska, declared in discussing the high cost of living in a speech today.

"There ought to be an example of economy shown by the president himself," Norris said. "He ought to practice all economy possible both as an individual and as an official and thus do his part in reducing cost of living." Norris said the peace conference has never before been eo.ualled in extravagance. "The president has cavorted around with representatives of monarchies and used more money than has ever before been expended by any prince or potentate," Norris said. IMPORTANT TO HOUSEHOLDERS Garbage Ordinance of the City of Fort Wayne. Section IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL for any person to throw out, (Jmpty or place on any lot, ground, street or alley in said City, any kitchen garbage, slop, vegetable or animal waste, commonly called garbage, at any time, but each and eveiy peison making, necessitating or having such 'garbage as herein designated, shall put the same, and every part thereof, excepting drainage, WITHOUT WRAPPING, in a steel or iron can with handle and tight lid thereon, and of such a size as the necessity of each individual case may require; ,4 Each and every person having for disposition tin cans, broken bottles, dishes, glassware and china sjiail deposit the same in a i-eceptaelo, OTHER THAN THAT A I I I GARBAGE, "IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL TO MIX WITH KITCHEN GARBAGE, ANY TIN CANS.

BROKEN BOTTLES, GLASSWARE, CHINA, JUNK WASTE PAPER OR WASTE MATERIAL OF ANY KIND OR KENDALLVILLE NEWS, The local Rotary club will hold their regular monthly session Wednesday evening and will meet regularly and Mrs. Frank Lisle have closed their dancing pa'- vilion at Rome City and are home to rest up. The season has been a very successful city faces a sugar famine, according to statements made by the local M. E. Sherman attended the Northeastern Indiana Shippers' association convention at Albion yesterday.

He is secretary of the Kendallvllle organization. and Mrs. Don Koder left this afternoon by automobile for Kalamazoo and other Michigan points George Royer, of Portland, Oregon, who has been the of Mrs. T. H.

Sherrard, left today for Detroit to visit her daughter before her return Finch, of State Fire Marshal Kihm was at Wawaka today inspecting buildings Miss Dorothy Kimmel returned to Cleveland Tuesday after being the guest of Miss Frederika Keen and other friends here for the past two Guy Rickett is entertaining her sister, Miss Madeline McWhinney, and Miss Irene Reed, of George Beight is visiting her daughter, Mrs. George Varner, of Holly, Mich. Another daughter, Mrs. Henry Smolen- ske, of Albion, accompanied Bert Derdorff, of the Princess, was in Chicago Tuesday. Never has a rotary club had a more unique entertainment than that provided at noon today by the young women operators of the Home Telephone company, assisted by men connected actively with the operation of the ocmpany's service.

The "hello" girls proved themselves the most agreeable kind of hostesses, and the Rotarians, at the close of the luncheon voted the event one of the finest ever staged for the real pleasure of any group of Rotarians in America. Laughter, information "and a real Rotary time characterized the day's program. The men responded promptly at 12 o'clock by presenting themselves at the Main street entrance to the Home Telephone "building. Here, they were met by a reception committee of the youjij? women, and directed to the assembly room on the second floor of the company's building. Promptly at 12-15, the guests entered the social room on the third floor, where a decided surprise awaited them.

A round table, in the exact form of a Kotary wheel, capable of accommodating one hundred people, had been plnced directly in the center of the room, it was about thirty feet in diameter, with the seats arranged both 'inside and outside the circle. Along" the center of the table, making a complete circle, were arranged telephone poles, complete in every detail of cross arms and insulators, while "wires" of narrow ribbon formed the connection. The table decorations consisted of autumn leaves, which contrasted prettily the white spread Suspended from the celling was a great Rotary wheel, ten feet in diameter, in black and gold, which turned slowly throughout the hours of the luncheon, producing a most delightful effect. On either of the walls was a decorative electric lamp witl a low-hung shade which turned slowly and revealed the Rotary motto, "He Profits Most Who Serves Best" Other electric lamps, which formed the illuminating equipment had tinted ornamental globes Everywhere, was a profusion of wall and pillar decorations in autumn leaves. The "Waiters." The young ladies who could be spared frpm duty during the noon hour served a well-prepared, substantial dinner, brought directly from the kitchen which is a part of the equipment provided the use of the young women, into the girls' socia room, which, for the day, was converted into a luncheon room The "boys" were at their best today, and it was a question whether S.

W. Greenland, vice president, who presided in the absence of Presiden Arthur J. Folsom, who is ill, or Cap tain E. H. Kilbourne, sergeant-alarms, elicited the most laughter Everybody joined in the merriment and especially, when, during the din ner, there were frequent interrup tions by the ringing of a telephone ery- and bring home a loaf of bread A message came from the home A.

G. Burry, stating that some offi cers were there and insisting on ex amining his cellar. Ed Meek's wife "telephoned" to ask "where is tha dollar that you promised to leave on your desk for me." W. Puckett Dr. L.

P. Drayer, S. W. Greenland and A. G.

Burry came in for embar ressment and laughter. A "raid" the police proved to be a hoax. The Program. The program consisted of a voca olo by Miss Ohneck; piano selection iy Miss Lelah Collar; a vocal quar et by Messrs. A.

Chandler, Odele jerman, Stella Ramm and Grebel readings by Mre. Long. Mrs Violet Karns, who presided, made leat address of welcome on behal the operators and the respons ame from Maurice C. Niezer ror tn Rotarians. Saw Girls at Work.

At the close General Manage Frank E. Bohn, of the company made a happy address In which explained the work of the tclephon opeiators and said the words whicl- could not but establish the hearties of co-operation between the businea men and the operators As a souvemor of the day, eac! was presented with orcelain telephonic mouthpiece nscribed with a parody on the Rotar motto: "He thinks best who talk most." As the guests left the lunch eon room they were taken throug all departments of the- Home Tele phone building, the young ladles ac as escorts. A flashlight photograph was mad by Perrey. WILL ERECT NEW BUILDING Ross College Outgrows Pres- carrying "fake" messages to the diners; these messages being receive" CITY TO BUY METERS. Several Permits Issued to City and Suburban Co.

The report of the building inspector shows that there are to be a number of new homes in Fort Wayne. The City and Suburban company took out permits to erect six two- story frame dwellings, and two one- story garages, one of wood and the ther brick Following is the repoit: For the City and Suburban Build- ng company: dwelling at 1154 Glasgow avenue, garage at 190! $300; dwelling at 2921 Oliver street, two dwellings on Smith street, $4,000 each; garage at 1710 Forest Park boulevard, two dwellings, Oakdale diive, $6,500 each Also permit to John Leikauf, of Fox avenue, for erection of garage, $200. MAKES COMMITTEE OFFER Gov- Local Wholesaler Can Equal ernment Prices. The council committee on the purchase of government food, tells of a very fine offer made by a certain wholesaler of this city, who after the order had been forwarded to the supply base on Monday, approached Chairman Fred Wahrenburg, of the committee, and told him that he, the wholesale dealer, could supply the ham and bacon wanted at the same price the government could. This is an interesting study, for the government is offering thH food at wholesale prices.

This offer may be accepted later if the first four cars of food is taken by citizens of the City, COUNCIL MEETING WARM. ent Quarters. Because of the large and rapidly growing attendance at the Ross College of Chiropractic at 227 West Jef- fersori street, the present quarters are much too small and within a short -time a large and commodius building will be erected. Announcement to this effect was made today by Dr. Nathaniel C.

Ross, head -of the institution. The college had an enrollment tf 124 last night and more students are coming in every day. More than half Of the states in the union are represented. Four students arc enrolled from Florida and two more are on their way now from that state. There are also two students from Canada and another is expected from Alberta, Canada.

There are on an average of 400 each day in the clinic. Nineteen adjusting 'tables are in use practically all the time. CONNIE MACK PAYS BIG PRICE FOR A SOUTHPAW Discussion Added to Weather Makes Tilings Hot. The meeting of the city council last night was a long one, there being the annexation ordinance ana several other matters for consideration. The annexation ordinance, for the extending of the city boundary line, was finally passed, after a Keen fight by the objectors, as amended and approved by the committee, In the same form as submitted to the council, by a vote of nine to six.

The following appropriation ordinances 'were also approved and passed: $100 to the board of works blank book fund; $4,500 transferred to the general fund; $700 to the board of works, incidentals; $400 to the public grounds and building fund; $3,000 to the sewer repair fund- $3,300 to the maintenance of tieets fund, and $3,100 to the city lall fund. Births. Born to Mr. and Mrs Joseph on, of 846 Lake street, a daughter; Mr. and Mrs.

M. F. Porter, of 27 West Wayne street, a son; to Vtr. and Mrs. Edgar Hunter, of 1921 Taylor street, a son; to Mr.

and Mrs. larl H. Dicke, of 626 Cherry street, a son. of the circular table, by Miss France Long, who called the name of the Rotarian and delivered the "message" so that all could hear. C.

Dickmeyer, for example, received a (By Associated Press PHILADELPHIA, Sept. was made here today that Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia Americans, has purchased Pitcher Pat Martin, a southpaw, from the Binghamton club of the International league, for $6,000. NEGRESS STABS WHITE MAN AT INDIANAPOLIS (Bv United Press.) INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 10--George Bright was stabbed three times and slashed across the body by a negro woman here early today. The woman message from his wife, reminding I had just asked him for a quarter him to stop at George HafCner's bak- which he refused.

Will Clean Your Cistern. Phone 3246 Blue. CHARACTER," Section 3. "Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance, or eting to perform one or either of the duties bv it imposed, or performing such duties in any manner other than in this ordinance provided, Shall upon conviction BE FINED FOR ANY SUCH VIOLATION ANY SUM NOT EXCEEDING FIFTY DOLLARS." William T. Jefferies, Clerk of the City of Fort Wayne, hereby certify that the above and foiegoing is a true copy of portions of the Gaibage Ordinance of the City of Fort Wayne now in full force and effect WITNESS my hand and the seal ot said City of Fort Wayne this 2nd day of September, 1919.

WM. JEFFERIES, TJ Clerk of the City of Fort Wayne. PROMISE BETTER SERVICE Officials of the Fort Wayne and Noithern Indiana Traction company stated this morning that thfc in the future between this city and Indianapolis would be oack on me old basis of real servicw. During tne past few weeks the Union Traction company, whose lines extend from Bluffon to Indianapolis, has had trouble with their power plant at Anderson. Notice was received here today from the officials of that company stating- that the trouble had been remedied and there would be better service from now on.

Married at Hillsdale, September 6. GRABILL NEWS. Mrs Ell KHpfensteln is ill and on account of her advanced age her recovery is and Mrs Samuel Egly and son William of Geneva, Ind Visited here with Alaert Egly and family over Sunday. William expects to teach English in the University of Michigan this coming tei Miss Martha Schlatter, who has been here for three months taking care of her mother, leaves Tuesday for New Castle, Pa where she is engaged evangelistic work the schools in this village and township opened Monday motn- ing with a record attendance. Cabinet Makera Wanted.

Apiply at Packard Piano Co. Fairfield and Organ Ave. MOST DECORATED WOMAN TO MARCH WITH GEN. PEKSBTNG FOR SALE--Hand power multigraph in good condition. Phone 1247.

"THE BEST IN TOWN FOR THE PRICE" You Always Save Here! Mr. Fred W.AHumbrecht. Mrs, Fred Humbrecht, nee Ruth Estella Prcble. Miss Cora E. Van Norden.

Miss Cora E. Van Norden, New Yorker and Salvation Army worker, will parade with General Pershing and the other veterans of the First division when they march in New York to celebrate the return of the commander and the division. She was attached to the Eighteenth infantry of the First division and established the first canteen with it at the front, August 20, 1918. She wears the Croix de Guerre, Saloniki 1 Cross, a Serbian and a Greek decoration, and a Victoria ribhon studded with four bronze stars and two silver ones. She has been called "the most decorated woman yf the war." Clotfif f.

1011 CAUIOUN 5X NO LOVE AND CARE YOU CAN GIVE YOUR CHILDREN TODAY WILL BE MORE APPRECIATED BY IN AFTER YEARS THAN CARING FOR THE AS THE Y.EARS ROlL BY THEY MUST BE WITH THE EYES Af Ef SIGHT YOU SAVE FOR THEM TODAY; WE'LL GIVE YOUR YOUNGSTER EXACTLY THE CARE AND A I YOU'D GIVE YOURSELF IF YOU KNEW HOW. WE PRIDE OURSELVES, IF IT COMES FRO'M MEIGS, WHETHER IT BE ADVICE OR GLASSES THERE WILL BE NO BETTER ANYWHERE. WE'LL PLEASE YOU TODAY AND IN COMIKG TIME THE CHILD WILL THANK US BOTH FOR EYES AND I FORETHOUGHT AND CARE NOW. FEEL FREE TO CONSULT US ANY TIME. WE PROFIT MOST BY SERVING BEST.

THE PLACEIO GET BETTER.aLASS£S "We Grow Because We Know" WE PAY STBICT ATTENTION TO DESIRES-AT THE SAME TIME OFFER YOU Better Auto Supplies For Less Money i Quality goods at lower prices with Serve in trie Service is the foundation upon which we are building this business. Giving our customers more real values than they can get elsewhere will bring you this way and keep you coming back. TIRE, ACCESSORIES, VULCANIZING The best of Tires, Accessories and the know-how in Vulcanizing. We're out of the high rent district--in a zone of our own. Satisfaction'guaranteed or money refunded, Broadway Tire Equipment Co.

J. E. CONNELLY 1110 BROADWAY Opening Evenings and Sunday K. E. SIMONIS Phone 4015.

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