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THE SOUTH BEND NEWS-TIMES,
SOUTH BEND-IN-19 13 EDITION.
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South Benders Made History in Nation
As Well As in State
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THIS liATi; SCIIITYI.KII COLFAX, I'OintCi: VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATICS.
In Ilollister's life of Schuyler Colfax
'is found this introductory passage:
''For many yr-ars South Iend has su-
jested Schuyler Colfax and Schuyler
Colfax has 5Uest'rt South I '.end. A
letter addressed simply 'Schuyler Col
ffax', and mailed at any postolllce in
the United States would almost cer
tainly have gone to him direct. Mors
I inseparable the man and the place
j than Washington and Mount Vernon
lor Jackson and the Hermitage,
i These were merely homesteads; hut
''South I'.end. In its relations to Schuy
; ler Colfax, represents substantially a
ffcingle family, of which he was a
momb'.r and the consummate flower."
To the generation that has come ui
I to manhood and womanhood since
Schuyler Colfax passed off the stage
of action this may seem fulsome
praise and an exaggeration of the
; relations that existed between the
man and this community, but the
older people, tho.e who lived concur
rent with Mr. Colfax; know it is the
simple truth.
Schuyler Colfax was the greatest
man South Hend-hns produced. Wo
j might go farther and say that as a
statesman he was the most famous
land distinguished Irdianaian in hi
j tory, for though he did not rise as
nlgn ofncially as some other men
from this state have he was most
active in a period when the affairs
I of the nation reached their highest
crisis and exerted an inlluence that
was second only t that of the prcsi-
j dent himself.
After manv activities that had
m-
made his mark as a m mb'-r of the
state constitutional convention of
1S5( when 27 years old. He went t'
that convention as a representative of
ho whig party and in his defense of
civil ngnis won a place among men
brought him to the attention of prom
i inent men of others state. Mr. Colf.i
Some of the time during Mr. Col
fax's early public career he retained
his connection with the St. Joseph
Valley Register, South Bend's first
successful newspaper, which he
founded in 1S45, and thus kept in
close connection with his constitu
ancy. This intimacy was continued,
however, after severing his connection
with the newspaper and until his
death. At all times in his public
career his heart turned to South Bend
as the dearest spot on earth, and it
was his pleasure on all occasions and
at every opportunity to spread the
fame of its manufacturing industries,
its progressive spirit and its enter
prising people.
Tho confidence and esteem in which
Mr. Colfax was held by the people of
South Bend was evidenced by the
public reception given him on his re
turn at the close of his public career.
Speaking heart to heart to his fellow
townsmen on that occasion he said:
"I come back now to live and die
in this town of South Bend, that 1 love
so well; for no temptations of large
salaries or widespread spheres of use
fulness have induced me, in the few
months past, to accept even enormous
salaries and turn my back upon the
people who have loved me so long
and so well, and whose tears I know
will be dropped upon my cotlin when
I am buried in the city of the dead
on yonder hill. I come back to you
to be welcomed with open hearts
and willing hands testifying, as today,
your confidence in and your regard
for me.
"In the sphere of private life mov
ing in and out in the paceful circle
of your households; day by day, week
by week, month by month, year by
year, if God spares my life; as I sit
around your family tables; as I visit
back and forth, and meet you in
the marts of business and trade; here
in tnis court house s niare. In the va
OEX. JOIIX F. MILLER.
Gen. John F. Miller, lawyer, mem
ber of the state senate, colonel of the
29th regiment, Indiana volunteer in
fantry, is another famous son of
South Bend.
Standing on a flat car at the Lake
Shore railway depot at South Bend,
Co!. Miller delivered an eloquent and
patriotic farewell address, for himself
and men. to half the town there as
sembled to bid tho soldiers good bye
on their departure for the front. It
was a last farewell for many brave
fellows.
Gen. Miller was an ideal soldier.
At Stone River he was severely in
jured by a gpn shot wound in his
neck, but refused to leave the field
and though suffering Intensely, con
tinued to lead his regiment until the
battle was won. For distinguished
gallantry in thl.j action he was pro
moted to be brigadier general. After
ward he lost his left eye at the battle
of' Liberty Gap, Tenn., and this
wound ultimately caused his death.
At the close of the war he retired,
brevet major general.
As commander of the post at Nash
ville, Gen. Miller became officially and
personally intimate with Andrew
Johnson, then military governor of
Tennessee by the appointment of
Pres. Lincoln. When Johnson be
came president he appointed Gen.
Miller to be collector of customs of
the port at San Francisco. Here he
became active in California politics
and was sent as a senator to Wash
ington from that state. He died in
Washington before the expiration of
his term and his funeral was held in
the senate chamber, attended by all
the great ottlcers of the government.
In California, Gen. Miller acquired
great influence and accumulated a
large fortune. Ho is famous as well
for his distinguished career in civil
life as for his bravery and skill as a
military commander. His nearest
relative now living in South Bend is
his brother, Horace G. Miller, for
merly postmaster of this city.
f national reputation which waslrioiis public meetings we may have
som accorded him. llew:c sent to
congress, made speaker of the house,
elected vice president and in addition
to presiding over the counsels of the
nat:on was frequently exiled in on
sult.ition by hi chief, Pr s. Lincoln.
ncr, while this heart continues to
! -at. never shall T forget the warm,
the generous and enthusiastic man
.. : it. which you hae given me this
welcome home todav. Cod bless you
all:"
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Tin: LATH J ami:s OLIVER.
Mr. James V;ivr U another man
who has made South B. ad famous. j
Mr. Oliv-r was a ;,,. r Sioteh lad!
who came to Anieri'-a as an immi
grant at the age i f ten. to make his
way as best he mUht in this land of ;
t. (tii'M ..ti'i,irtnnit'..o I!.. - 1,1.. !
Work without the aid f fortune t .f
family inlluence and with only sach
education as the inf-n.-r common
schools of that day at: ' -rded. 11- had
ilO Ch.ill'f nt now j. ,, s.-.-.-d ;y the
joor?:t b.y about tev.n. He was.
however, blesst-d a s..i:nd consti
tution, perfect health and iroo-.I habits
aral Ir; the sh r force ., . ,.
ability rse to a commanding station
in tho world of aftairs.
The plow which in- invented and to
which he gave his name Is stiU in use
hy more Cir-iio-. r:u atr. !!!; im
plement in the world. It has carried
his name to ever country where the
soil is tilled by modern tools. He laid
the foundation on which has bee.
built the great Oliver Chilled Blow
works of South Bend, which stands
as the local monument to his penlus.
Fire and rlood several times ruined hts
shops and robbed him of his savings,
but they never crushed his spirit. His
iron will, the tenacity of his race and
hi un:Ugi;ing industry overcome all
obstacles. He strove for the first
place and achieved it. He was one
of the industrial captains of the
world. His manners and habits of
life were as simple as those of the
mechanics who thronged his shops.
His career should furnish an inspira
tion tO Vour. . M1er:e-
Colfax Manufacturing Co.
In the Colfax Manufacturing
company located in the 1S00 block
of South Main street on the south
ern outskirts of the city. ?outh
Bend boasts the largest exclusive
manufacturers of pony vehicles
and miniature leather products.
All kinds of pony vehicles, harness,
bridles and saddlees are turned out
by this establishment.
An approximate estimate puts
the number of vehicles made each
year between S00 and 1,000 while
the output of harness is over 200
sets. Saddles and bridles in big
consignments are manufactured
and shipped each year.
Another important line of the
factory is the building of automo
bile bodies. Thousands of thes
are being manufactured each year
by the company to suppty the ever
Increasing demand. Tho painting
of autos. upholstering and the
making of tops and slip covers is
another important branch of the
industry. In fact every part of an
automobile is produced at the fac
tory with the exception of the en
grine. Ground space of 25,000 square
feet is covered by the plant, while
the different departments cover
three floors. Between thirty-five
and forty men are employed the
year round by the factory.
Originally the Colfax Manufact
uring company was known as the
N. D. Bowsher company located at
Sample and "Webster streets. In
1905 it was purchased from the
Studebaker corporation by Cclfax
and re-incorporated at $50,000.
Since its origin as the Bowsher
company It ha been in existence
for twenty-five years.
The officers of the present or
ganization are as follows: C. A.
Lancaster, president and treasurer;
E. F. Qufrnby, secretary ajid gen
eral manager. '
The News-Times Gives
You All the News
ESTABLISHED 1838
REORGANIZED as a
NATIONAL BANK 1S70
CAPITAL $100,000
Evidence of Competent Man
agement, $426,500.00 Paid in
Dividends and $ 1 1 5,000.00
Undivided Profits Earned and
Held.
MOTTO:
Prompt, Courteous Treatment
to All, rrom All, Always.
REQUEST:
Please Come -and See Us.
PROPHECY:
If You Come You Will Stav.
ASSURANCE.
If You Come and Stay We Will
Do You Good.
PLACE:
103 North Michigan Street.
NAME:
South Bend
National Bank
ALWAYS KEEP
HAGER'S
PAIN BALM
IN THE HOUSE
FOR EMERGENCIES
Jill
A local application for re
lieving painful affections
Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Pleurisy, Headache, Ear
ache, Sprains, Etc.
Price 50c per tube, post
paid. The Hager Medical Company
512-516 Dean Bldg.,
South Bend, Indiana.
THE
Robertson
115-125
East Wayne Street
A commodious fam
ily hotel, European
plan, is fully equipped
with all modern con
veniences, private
baths, etc, for the
comfort and welfare
of its patrons. Located
in the business center,
close to the theater and
shopping district, it
never-the-less has a
quiet, home atmos
phere not often found
in the hotels of today.
An ideal place for a
transient or permanent
hotel home.
L. L. Roberts,
GHIHOPOQST
Hard and Soft Corns Remov
ed, Bunions, - Enlarged Joints
and Ingrown Nails Treated,
Arch Supports Fitted..
222 South Taylor St.
Home Phone 2451; Bell 581
W. II. Nichols s. F. Klein
Home Phone 25M.
Bell Phone 375S.
The Auto Inn
South Bend. Ind.
BulckAg&ncy Supplies and Repairs
A Challenge
The BUICK overhead valve mo
tor Is guaranteed to have more
speed and power than any other
type of motor made.
The BUICK CO. htus challenge
and repeatedly challenge any other
company building motor cars to
furnish names and addresses of as
many owners who has run their
cars from 20,000 to 100.000 mllea.
They, challenge the producing of
one single BUICK that has ever
gone to the Junk heap by reason
of not being able to procure a part,
regardless of when it had been
made, or how long It has been In
use. It has never been the policy
of this company to build a one
season's automobile.
A BUICK motor will go more
miles on a gallon of gasoline and
pull stronger on a low grade of
gasoline than any other type of
motor. BUICK cars cost moro
than gome but costs less than any
to run. If you will call at the
AUTO INN. 4 07 So. Michigan St..
we will prove what we have caid
here is facts.
NICHOLS & KLBIN. Prop.
Eyes Examined
AND
headaches relieved with
out the use of any drugs,
by-
H. lemontree
South Bend's Leading
Optician.
2224 S. MICHIGAN
Home Phone 6504
Bell Phone 347
W. T. WYANT & CO.
WHOLESALE
tatter, Eggs & Cheese
414-416 S. St. Joseph St., South Bend, Ind.
BELL 353 PHONES HOME 5353
SIIIMP'3 COAL. MAKKS
WAIOI Fill i:DS."
W.'D. SH1MP
Were it not for the coal and ice
men the funny paiors would have
to fro out of bO-dneixs, because tho
chief source of their jokes would
have disappeared. Tf one man has
shod bitter tears on receiving the
proverbially fatal coal bill, then a
thousand have laughed themselves
into hysterics over tliat word on the
printed papre. .So you see, wc are
largely indebted to the coal and ieo
men for much of the jollity and
good nature which is spread about
in this great world. "Weight for
the Wagon' might be a good motto
for Mr. Shinip to adopt, and "The
Fuel and liis money are soon part
ed" might be another appropriate
one.
"Shimp's Coal Makes Warm
Friends" is a true saying. Here is
the place to order Genuine Lehigh
Valley, Anthracite, Jackson Hill,
Pocahontas, Hocking Valley, Indi
ana Limip, Cannel and Kentucky
coal and Splint Solvay, Coke,
Iiirdseye Cannel for grates.
Shinip handles nothing but the
very best Coal Mined. His motto is
Quality and Good Treatment will
he remembered lon after the price
is forgotten.
Call up Home 5810, or Hell 119.
when In need of fuel, coal or feed.
IBBERDIDinp
SOUTH BEND, IND. JL
A trade mark which is our guarantee
o! quality, workmanship and service.
The Hibberd Printing Co.
COMMERCIAL AND CATALOG PRINTERS
116-11S HIBBERD COURT
BOTH PHONES 56
HIRAM C. KREIGHBAUM
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
OFFICE, CHAPEL AND MORGUE 303 SOUTH MAIN ST.
TELEPHONES Home 6605; Bell 605.
Only private automobile ambulance in northern Indiana, j
Same price as horse drawn. All calls given personal attention
day and night. Lady assistant in attendance. No extra charge
for use of chapel.
COMPLETE EQUIPMENT FURNISHED.
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It is the latest and greatest product of iwo combined generations of
malleable range builders and it surpasses all other ranges in design, linish,
material and workmanship.
It has genuine three-ply body, the outer wall being full sixteen gage
Wellsville Polished Steel, front, back and ends. It's middle walls are genuine
Johns asbestos millboard. It's inside walls are heavy gage keystone Metal,
a copper bearing product that resists the effects of creosote and corrosion. We
even use a three-ply wall between the ash pit and the oven and the back tlue
is the same three-ply construction with a heavy malleable shoe at the bottom,
liveted to the range"through asbestos packing, "making it absolutely air tight.
The entire top of range, draft doors, frames and other external parts
that are usually made of gray iron are made of the finest quality of malleable
iron. The reservoir top is'the same high grade malleable iron lined with
heavy gage copper. The reservoir tank is also made of. copper and heats
by contact with an elastic enamel non-corrosive pocket in; the end of range.
The oven has an arched top for strength and beauty of design and seams are
lapped and electrically welded to a two-ply bottom.
For other points of excellence, see the range at any hardware store in
South Bend or on our sales floor.
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TWO GENERATIONS OF MALLEABLE RANGE BUILDERS
SOUTH. BEND, - INDIANA
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