17000 Germans Taken Prisoner in Latest Drive
British assault near Albert lodges success as 17 000 German troops are reported captured in the latest advance. The headline highlights the breakthrough and prisoner tally amid ongoing operations.
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
1
Allies Break German Lines in Somme Advance Near Chaulnes
British and French forces drive 11 miles into German held territory along the Amiens Chaulnes La Fere line with over 17,000 prisoners and 200 guns captured. Reports say progress continues south of the Somme despite strong German resistance on the north bank and Morlancourt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picardy
Somme
Amiens Chaulnes
la Fere
Chaules-Roye
Chaulnes
Montdidier
London
Amiens
Morlancourt
Eight Year Old Girl Fatally Burned at Milford
Bernice Spetcher eight year old daughter of Harley Spetcher residing west of Milford was fatally burned when her clothing caught fire as she was alone in the family home. Mrs Spetcher heard the scream and rushed in finding the child ablaze. The girl died twenty four hours after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice
Harley Spetcher
Milford
Bays Auto George W. Farrel Buys Maxwell Car
George W. Farrel, proprietor of Bays Auto, has purchased a Maxwell automobile. Schools are set to start next month, signaling the coming academic year for most country districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bays Auto
George W. Farrel
Maxwell Automobile
Baker Declares Newspaper Publication Indispensable
Secretary of War Baker ruled that newspaper publication is an indispensable war industry. The decision was announced yesterday in Washington and reflects the government’s reliance on press reporting during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
Germans Blowing Up Dumps Seen Indicating German Retreat
British report from France states the Germans are destroying ammunition dumps in the battle area. Casualties for the current drive run at three fifths the number of prisoners captured by 3 PM today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francere
Reuter’s
German Divisional General Captured Amid France Drive
FRANCE August 9 reports a German divisional general has been captured in the ongoing drive now underway. The capture marks a notable setback for German command in the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
George P Rowell Commissioned as 1st Lieutenant in Italy
George P Rowell, of this city, enlisted in Red Cross service and is stationed in Rome where he heads all Red Cross insurance life health fire accident and automobile in Italy. He has been commissioned first lieutenant and Mrs Rowell reports his letter confirming the commission. He is pleased with his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Rowell
Red Cross
Rome
Italy
Farm Sale in Osoto Township Hits $50,000 Market
Phiteh sells 120 acres in Osoto township north of Elkhart to Hoy S. Sykes and Jessie Beardsley of Chicago for 50000 dollars. It is described as one of the largest farm deals in Elkhart County. The former owner had held the land for years and is now overseeing highway work in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wow. Phiteh
Osoto Township
Elkhart
Hoy S. Sykes
Jessie 8
Beardsley
Chicago
Elkhart County
Hateh
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Doctor Burr Receives First Lieutenant Commission
Dr Horace F Burr of Goshen has earned a commission as first lieutenant in the dental corps after graduating from the University of Michigan dental department He has served at Fort Snelling for weeks after arriving from Columbus Barracks and will remain there until assigned further duties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapoles
Minn
Horace F. Burr
Goshen
Dental Department
Univrsity of Michigan
Dental Corps
Fort Snelling
Columbus
Sefenta
Elkhart County
Bure
Drove 600 Miles for Fall Crop Prospects Report
Mrs. Mere Jessie Knixely Rohrer with her son Willis and sister Ada Murray of Millersburg returned from Bucyrus and Camp Sherman by motor travels over 600 miles. They note prospects for fall crops are unusually good and mention a spike in demand for soft drinks. Local supplier could not fill orders for a South Bend brand due to a tight supply chain this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere
Jessie Knixely-Rohrer
Willis Rohrer
Ada Murray
Millersburg
Bucyrus
Camp Shermin
Chilligothen
Dts
Oan
Que Localirny
South Bend
Cotapaat
Lumber firm lands government contract for wallet lumber
A Washington dispatch notes Cy rus C. Shafer Lumber Co. of South Bend won a contract to supply the government with 60000 feet of wallet lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dispatch
Cyrus C. Shafer Lumber Co
Soud Bend
Named Deputy Forbing Named Deputy Food Administrator
A. J. Forbing of the Milford Mail has been made deputy food administrator for part of Koselaxko county. Mrs. William Cart sustained severe bruises in a fall at her New Parl residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Forbing
The
Milford Mail
Koselaxko County
William Cart
New
Parla
Voluntary Enlistments in Army and Navy Suspended
Washington on August 9 reports a full suspension of voluntary enlistment in the army and navy to avoid disrupting industry during the draft age extension debate. Orders from Baker and Daniels barred enlistments and civilian appointments to officers training camps until further notice, following a cabinet conference with President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Navy
Lecy’s Baker
Daniel
Sec
Baker
Daniela
Pres
Wilson
Deahl Asked to Again Lead Liberty Loan Drive
B F Deahl is requested to serve as Liberty Loan chairman for the fourth loan campaign to run from September 28 for three weeks. R M Jackson of Indianapolis urged his leadership while noting the Indiana organization will mirror the third loan. Elkhart County publicity will be led by W V Fink with O P Bassett running a city press bureau. Jackson reported strong sales of certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KF. Deahl
Elkhart County
R. M. Jackson
Indianapolis
Indiana Liberty Loan Organization
Deahl
Indiana
Elkhart Comity
W. V. Fink
Goshen Democrat
O. P. Bassett
Elkhart Review
Elkhart City
City
Mr. Jackson
Elkhart Man Wins Grand American Handicap Trap Shoot
John D. Henry of Elkhart Indiana won the grand American handicap at the trap tournament in a shoot-off with T. J. Prendergast of Phoenix New York. Henry shot from 1 yard, Prendergast from 2. Arie of Thomasboro Illinois finished third, Kolb of Goshen broke 9 targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chhecagg
John D. Henry
Elkhart Ind
T. J. Prendergast
Phoenix
N.Y
Predergast
Henry
Prendergast
Mark Arie
Thomasboro
Nelson H Kyser in Jeopardy at South Bend Safety Board
The South Beas News Times predicts Nelson H Kyser faces dismissal from the public safety board due to his political stance. The report notes he backed Dr Frankii Carson in a mayoral race as a probable cause. A nearby bank blaze caused heavy losses, with 84000 dollars in losses and 1500 in insurance. A clock error in a prior notice is acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Beas News-Times
Nelson H. Kyser
South Bend Public Safety Board
Kyser
Ytois
Frankii J. Carson
Ce Petiticnas
Benefit at Jefferson theatre for Co F Indiana militia
A benefit will be held at the Jefferson theatre on Tuesday afternoon and evening August 20 for Company F of the Indiana militia. Proceeds support the unit as it serves the state and nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Theatre
Co. F
Indiana
Miltla
Names on Army-Marine casualty lists reach 520
Washington reports 520 names on Army and Marine casualty lists, with 303 officers and men missing in action. Nearly half the army names are from Pennsylvania, including 74 from Philadelphia. The totals include 90 killed in action and 21 wounded severely in the Army, plus 4 killed and 5 died in the Marine corps. Indiana names listed among the missing and killed. No Indiana Marines named. Tomato crop threatened by labor shortages. over 6,000 silos reported in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Marine Corps
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Army
Indiana
Jos. H. O'Connor
Lafayette
Hugh S. Woodard
Laporte
Allen G. Myers
Alton
Victor L. Carman
Madison
Stanley Siewienick
South Bend
Callie Kelly
Osgood
Samuel Laurence
Troy
Ernest Green
Francisco
Eugene J. Boitet
Fort Wayne
John M. George
Hammond
Local Board Plans Next Registration of Men
Information reaches the local exemption board to prepare for the upcoming registration of men likely in September. Final action awaits the draft age expansion from 18 to 45 when Congress reconvenes after summer recess. Cantonments are set. Estimated quota about 40 registrants. Indiana allocated 5 20 men under the August call with 1,500 to Champ Sherman and the rest to Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bepth Ltd
Congress
Indiana
Champ Sherman
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Mich
Benton storekeeper barred from sugar sales
C A Strine of Benton forbidden to sell sugar for thirty days after violating Indiana food administration rules. Deputy administrator State suspended his license for allowing customers to take 25 pounds for canning without county orders. Strine’s sugar supply was not seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Food Administration
C. A. Strine
Benton
Marriage Ceremony at the First M E Church in Goshen
The marriage of Miss da P Querholt and John Blough was held yesterday at 9 am at the Overholt residence on South Seventh St by Rev H Tarnman. Mrs Landell 58 died in Chicago and will be sent to Goshen for burial in Oak Ridge cemetery. formerly Miss Ella Ghiss daughter of pioneer residents Mr and Mrs John Glass. Society events note a meeting this evening at Band Park for the Society of Mary and Marthy of the First Brethren church with each member bringing a dish and a sacrifice offering. Mrs Inez McGuire and daughter Alice will speak on missionary work in Syracuse. Mrs G L Xanders and Ms Donna Miles entertained for Mrs Butt who leaves Syracuse for Ligonier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Mary and Marthy
The
First Brethren Church
Band Park
Inez McGuire
Alice
Tilia
da P. Querholt
John Blough
H. (. Tarnman
M. EB
South Seventh St
Chicago
Jutn Landel
Goshen
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Landell
Ella Ghiss
John Glass
Merchants and Manufacturers Plan Final Action on Exchange
Goshen retail merchants professional men and manufacturers held another session at 3 pm in the public library auditorium to take final action toward organizing the Commercial Exchange in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Public Library
Milford Opera House Fire Sparks Overnight Alarm
An explosion and gasoline stage fire damaged the Milford opera house on the second floor causing light damage. Arrests included Andrey Wawrynak an Austrian junk dealer accused of an attempted assault in Milford. Birth notices report two additional births in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrey Wawrynak
Milford
Jeon B. Weitzner
Wiewrsuak
Rosciusko
Opera House
Milford Opera House
Scout Camp Trip Planned to Stone Lake
The Boy Scouts of the Reformed Church will travel to Stone Lake for a week. Relehurd will accompany the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of the Reformed Church
Stone Lake
Relehurd
Pvt Merle T Cas Writes From Camp in England
Private Merle T Casey of the 172nd Aero Squadron reports from England about training daily, uncertain moves to France or possibly Egypt, fluctuating weather, early rising for flying duties, and irregular motor work. He mentions friend Gordon Higgins from Goshen, Christmas plans, and photos mailed home while noting a July 4 celebration and a championship baseball team among his squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle T. Casey
172Nd Aero Squadron
Thomas Q. Casey
North Eighth Street
England
France
Egeypt
Gordon Higgins
Goshen
Gardrome
Higgins
Mayloth
Lonlan
177Nd
Squadros
Thomson
Eam
2531 Rifles for the Indiana Guardsmen
Indianapolis dispatch reports the war department will issue 18207 rifles to Indiana state militia and liberty guard units. Receipt of 2520 rifles is expected within weeks as the ordnance department expedites delivery to state military organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Liberty Guard
War Department
Washington
Ordnanece Department
Mortuary Record for Goshen Area Residents
Aunt Pletcher dies at daughter’s home eight miles east of Goshen after short illness. Survived by husband Aman van Bert, two brothers John and Werner, three sisters Mrs. Dizzie Pletcher and Mrs. Abe Meh Tee. Services Saturday at Hebrews Erbe Hareeli Rev. Pike officiating. Burial Havell Cemetery. Also noted is Mrs. Anna Nelson Myers 74 who died at General Hospital Elkhart after long illness. She was Swedish born. two sons survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pletciter
Pletcher
Grover Raationin
Goshen
Auopsens
Thingister
Aman van Bert Mereher
Dwo Brothers
Jolin Cand He Werter
Cad Pine Sisters
Dizzie Pieteher
Abe
Hareeli
Pike Othedating
Havell
Cey- Milieu
Kosehosnac Codaiy
General Hospital
Biktart
P Institution
Myers
Atm
Nelson Myers
Elkhart
Sweden
Woman In Milford Area Breaks Right Arm In Car Crank Incident
Mrs. Samuel Wagner of near Milford sustains a broken right arm while cranking an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wagner
Milford
Red Cross Lawn Fete Nets Large Sum At Rogers Band Park
The Red Cross lawn fete at Rogers Band Park drew over 2,000 attendees and is reported to net about 1500 to 1800 dollars. A large auction followed the event with many items unsold and slated for public sale Saturday in Goshen courthouse square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Rogers Bana Park
Goshen
Grass Fires Reported Across Indiana
Dozens of grass fires are reported across Indiana with authorities attributing most to careless behavior by residents. Officials urge caution and remind the public of fire danger and prevention measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Milford Fair and Home Coming Weekend
The Milford fair and home coming will be held Friday and Saturday in September 2021. Mine Tessie Goss is confined to her home by illness or injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Mine Tessie Goss
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