Annual Elkhart County Teachers Institute Set for August
County Superintendent A E Weaver releases the program for the annual Elkhart county teachers institute to be held August 27 to 31 in the Goshen High School assembly room. The event expects a large turnout with 300 plus teachers in the county and instructors including Miss Florence McNeal of Cleveland Rev E A Vannuys of Goshen Miss Charlotte Hitch of Elkhart city schools Supt Wilkinson of Goshen city schools Prof John D Brunk of Goshen College. Weaver notes last year 3258 teachers were employed in Elkhart county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Weaver
Elkhart County
Teachers’ Institute
Goshen High School
Florence McNeal
Cleveland
Rev
A. Vannuys
Goshen
Plans for Elkhart Civil War Veterans Reunion
Howell Post No 90 G A R will discuss a county reunion for civil war veterans next Saturday afternoon. The exact date will be set, committees will be named, and ladies of the W R C will serve a big dinner. Only civil war veterans invited. court park west side for gathering with county permission granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Howell Post
Court Park
New York Central to Raise Wages in Elkhart Shops
It is reported in Elkhart this afternoon that 600 men employed in the New York Central shops there will receive a 15 percent wage increase. The raise adds about $60,000 to the monthly payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Pastor Czaroriepinski Arrested in Mann Act Case
Rev. Edw J Czaroriepinski former Holy Rosary Independent Church pastor in South Bend was arrested in Wallingford Connecticut on a Mann Act violation warrant by John Wroblewski. Complaint says he sent money to Miss Theresa Wroblewski to travel to Wallingford which he denies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edw. J. Czaroriepinski
The
Holy Rosary Independent Church
South Bend
Wallingford, Conn
John Wroblewski
Theresa Wroblewski
Wallingford
Advertising Car for Buffalo Bil Wild West Show
The advertising car for the Buffalo Bil Wild West Jess Willard show will arrive Wednesday to place ads for Goshen date. The event schedule notes Thursday August 30 with the show currently in New York state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Wife of Indiana school superintendent takes own life
Mrs Chi Waggoner aged 29 wife of the Princeton Indiana school superintendent killed herself at her mother’s Lafontaine home by swallowing poison according to a local report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi Waggoner
Princeton
Ind
Indiola -Scott
Lafontaine
Weaver Prepares Annual Report for State Authorities
A. J. Weaver, county superintendent of schools, is compiling his annual report for submission to state authorities, with forwarding to state officials expected within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Weaver
Banta Reunion Date Set For Wednesday Park Event
The Banta family annual reunion is planned for Wednesday at Rogers Bana Park, inviting relatives to gather for the community event.
Endorsement for Delegates to Stockholm Conference
Albert Thomas minister of munitions and Socialist leader supported the French Socialist party's decision to send delegates to the International Socialist Conference at Stockholm. He spoke at Champigny aligning with Arthur Henderson and argued the conference aims to fix war responsibility and seek an end to the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Albert Thomas
Stockholm
Champigny
Thomas
Arthur Henderson
M. Thomas
Winona Flyer Injures Dozens After Open Switch Hit
The Winona Flyer on the Indiana Union traction line collided with an open switch a half mile north of Winona. Motorman William Griffin of Indianapolis halted the speed but was cut by glass. Passenger Earl Myers of Windfall was pinned under a beam and later had his left foot amputated. Ten others were slightly hurt as the car, which left Goshen at 12:35 PM, continued through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Winona Flyer
Indiana Union Traction
Here
William Griffin
Indianapolis
Earl Myers
Windfall
Preparations for Indiana Assembly Extra Session Under Way
Indianapolis Aug 183 Preparations are being made for the extra session of the Indiana general assembly expected to be called soon by Gov Goodrich. Plans include a conference between the governor and lieutenant governor, leaders of both houses, and others. Att orneys drafting a bill to cover the state coal situation are in Chicago consulting Levy Mayer, who advised similar Illinois action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana General Assembly
Gov. Goodrich
Chicago
Levy Mayer
Illinois
Indiana County Wheat and Rye Production Estimate
An Indiana county by county estimate for wheat and rye was prepared by U S Department of Agriculture field agent George C Bryant from county correspondents. Elkhart County crops are projected at 606312 bushels of wheat and 99168 bushels of rye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
George C. Bryant
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Elkhart County
Women 10 Enroll for Food Conservation Pledge Cards
Women 10 enroll next Wednesday to sign food conservation pledge cards issued by Controller Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CON
Enrolling Places in Goshen City Listed for Hoover Pledge
A wartime enrollment drive lists locations across Goshen City for pledging support and signing the Hoover Pledge Card on Wednesday August 15. Enrollment runs 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at schools and residences in First Ward and other precincts with designated hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
United States Food Administration
German Raids Off English Coast Fury Halted
Two of the 29 German machines raided English coastal resorts were destroyed by British naval aircraft. An official government release states one captured Gotha and one seaplane were shot down yesterday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gotha
British Delegates Denied Permits for Stockholm Conference
London August 13 British Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law announced in the house of commons that no permits would be granted to British delegates to attend the international socialist conference at Stockholm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
Stockholm
Five Americans Die as City of Athens Sinks
Dispatches report the British steamer City of Athens struck a mine and sank near Cape Town on August 10. Five American passengers perished along with ten other passengers and four crew members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Washington
Aus
State Department
Cape Town
South Africa
Grain Control Board to Be Named Soon
The Associated Press reports that a grain control board within the food administration will supervise distribution of wheat and the manufacture and sale of flour. The board's creation and members will be announced within a few days in Washington on August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grain Control Board
Washington
The
Food Administration
German Attacks On Aisne Front Repulsed
Paris August 13 German attacks on the Aisne front to recapture trenches taken by the French Saturday were repulsed with losses the French war office reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aisne Front
Paris
Aisne
French War Office
Carlisle reports 100 percent draft record in town
Carlisle Massachusetts announces a perfect draft record with a single man in the quota. Jacob P Deetch, the first examined, passed physical tests waived exemption rights and was enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Mass
Jacob P. Deetch
American Ambulance Units for Italian Front Arranged
Milan reports preparations to send several American ambulance units to the Italian front. The units resemble those in operation in France and the first unit is expected to be ready by October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
France
Fort Wayne Firemen and Policemen Seek Higher Pay
Firemen and policemen in Fort Wayne demand higher wages due to the high cost of living, saying current pay cannot cover their expenses. They outline financial strain and call for wage increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Taft Improves After Weeklong Illness
Associated Press reports former president William H. Taft, suffering intestinal indigestion at a Clay Center hotel for a week, shows continued improvement in health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Center
William H. Taft
United States
Cripe Buys Royalton News Agency
Noble C. Cripe purchases the newspaper agency from R. P. Tromp located on South Main Street in Royalton. Tromp took over the business from Earl Long years ago who had obtained it from H. L. Wean. Cripe will continue operations at the current site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble C. Cripe
R. P. Tromp
Royalton
South Main Street
Mr. Tromp
Earl Long
H. L. Wean
Mr. Cripe
Found Dead in Porch Swing
Edith Bumgardner a 70 year old widow was found dead on a porch swing at her South Whit ley home. Heart disease was given as the cause. Neighbors had seen her walking on the porch minutes before discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Bumgardner
George Bumgardner
South Whitley
County Officials File 1918 Expense Estimates
County officers prepare estimates of 1918 expenses ahead of the county council session next month, setting the stage for forthcoming appropriations.
Blacksmith Alva Hamilton Wins Keg At Elkhart Picnic
Alva Hamilton a Goshen blacksmith and iron worker won a keg of naits at the Elkhart County Blacksmiths annual picnic held Saturday afternoon in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Hamilton
Goshen
Elkhart County
Elkhart
Goshen Water and Light Rates Granted
The Goshen municipal water and light plant petitions filed before the Indiana state public service commission for rate changes have been granted. The decision approves the requested adjustments and outlines the effective date and affected customer classes. Municipal officials expect smoother financial operating margins and continued service quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Miller Couple Welcomes Daughter Near Goshen
A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Noah J Miller living east of Goshen. The family reports mother and child are doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah J. Miller
Goshen
Ligonier Falls To Rogers Greys In Fast Baseball Tilt
Rogers Greys defeated Ligonier 3 to 2 at Rogers Band Park before about 600 fans in a brisk game. George Moore pitched solidly for Goshen while Slabaugh faltered later. Hogan Bow men and Hogan contributed clutch hits as Goshen won in the eighth with an infield hit by Hogan. Patsy Donovan missed the lineup due to illness but will return next Sunday. Music by Rogers band and Elkhart musicians accompanied the contest. Girard of Warsaw umpired.
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Slabaugh
Ligonier
Herman Sack
Rogers’ Greys
Rogers’ Band Park
George Moore
St. Paul American Association
Mer
Sack
Molly” Meise
Goshen
Harsh
Moore
Baker
Hogan
Stacy” Bowman
Bowman
Patsy” Donovan
Rogers
Elkhart
Girard
Warsaw
No Evaders Sought in Draft Sweep by Two Indiana Cities
Police in Goshen and Elkhart with orders from Chicago pursue draft dodgers by visiting pool halls saloons and workplaces. Officers verify eligibility and require men to show drafts cards while chiefs Ribiet and Henton Clybabaugh coordinate factory checks and plan continued inspections this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Elkhart
Henton Cliybaugh
Chicago
Department of Justice
Ribiet
Elkhart Chautauqua in Balance as Tickets Lag
At Elkhart the chautauqua faces a tipping point needing 200 more tickets to run this year. Only 12 chautauquas have been held here with many yielding poor returns, mirroring a national trend. Guarantors face levied assessments to cover expenses as booking bureaus demand local guarantees. Elkhart reports a loss of $601.89 for this season.
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Elkhart
United States
Farm Hand Probed Under Mann Act After Riverside Trip
John Wilson a farm hand on the William Broderick farm near Riverside is to be prosecuted under the Mann act. He took Miss S Phelps of South Bend to the farm after traveling from Riverside to South Bend and stayed as husband and wife until neighbors alerted authorities. Wilson disappeared as police closed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
William Broderick
Riverside
St. Joseph
Mich
Mann
So. Gend
Wilson
Miss S. Phelps
South Bend
Bilz Sues Wife for Divorce Over Alleged Affairs
Daniel Bilz of Warsaw files for divorce from Frances L. Bilz alleging she rode with another man on car trips and returned home intoxicated from Ligonier. He says a prior outing with the same man left her intoxicated and injured, confining her to bed for a period. They separated August 9, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
Daniel Bilz
Warsaw
Frances L. Bilz
Goshen Youth Enlists as United States Marine
An 18 year old Goshen resident, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Smiley, enlisted at Fort Wayne May 7. He went to Chicago then Paris Island, S C, later transferred to Quantico Va, returning to Goshen on furlough. Walter Hoover and Calvin Peffley, also U S Marines, are stationed at Paris Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Smiley
South Fifth Street
United States Marines
Fort Wayne
Smiley
Chicago
Paris Island
South Carolina
Quantico
Washington
Richmond
Goshen
Walter Hoover
Middlebury
Calvin Peffley
U. S. Marines
Hotel Arlington Burned at Culver Indiana
Fire destroyed the Hotel Arlington at Culver Indiana about 11:20 a.m. Sunday. Owner Frederick Drextel of South Bend reported values between 15 000 and 20 000 dollars. A defective fuse was blamed. A 500 strong bucket brigade from Culver Military Academy saved 15 nearby cottages. Be Brown fell from a roof and was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Culver
Ind
Frederick Drextel
So. Bend
Maxinkuckes Lake
Culver Military Academy
BE. M. Brown
James Clarence W. James Dies on Lincoln Highway
Mortuary record notes the death of James Clarence W James son of VoFE, residing on the Lincoln highway near the Chicago Detroit Bay Co plant. He died of complications, with parents listed as survivors.
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James
Clarence W. James
Safemax
Vofe
Lincoln Highway
Chicago-Detroit Bay Co
Farm Barn Fire Destroys Structures Near Mishawaka
Fire of unknown origin swept a farm two miles southwest of Mishawaka destroying a large barn and five sheds. The Mishawaka department helped but two homes were endangered. one shed with implements was saved. The barn valued at about 5 000 dollars contained hay and grain. All livestock were saved.
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A. Carlisle
Mishawaka
Heininger Couple Ready for China Mission
Rev. Alfred Heininger of Elkhart and his bride Miss Erma Kline of Adrian plan to sail from San Francisco on August 22 for China mission fields. Heininger preached at the Methodist Protestant church in Elkhart last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Heininger
Elkhart
Samuel Heininger
Erma Kline
Adrian
China
San Francisco
Heininger
Editors to Visit Wabash for NI Editorial Association Meet
Editors will travel to Wabash where the Northern Indiana Editorial Association will hold sessions September 14 and 15. The meetings will be hosted at a Wabash park facility and include attending members from the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Northern Indiana Editorial Association
Man Hangs Self in Claypool Garage
John M. Emmons, 71, took his own life Sunday afternoon in a Claypool area garage. Authorities cited his general health as a contributing factor in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Emmons
Claypool
Corn Needs Rain Tops Section Buried Weather Gloom
The brief notes drought pressure on corn as rain delays crops. Farmers hope for steady showers to improve soil moisture and reduce yield risk while short-term forecasts hint at possible showers in coming days.
Arrests Expected Over Anti Draft Agitation
In Wanatah and nearby Laporte county agents from the Department of Justice based in Michigan City Gary and Chicago expect arrests after socialist meetings and anti draft agitation investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanatah
Laporte County
Department of Justice
Michigan City
Gary
Chicago
Runaway Accident Injures Steinbargers Near Brim Field
George Steinbarger and his 11 year old son Grayson were badly hurt in a runaway incident near Brim Field. The injuries prompted medical treatment and an investigation into the cause of the crash. The pair are residents of the area and were reportedly traveling when the incident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Steinbarger
Near Brimfield
Grayson Steinbarger
Elkhart to Open $50,000 Y W C Building Next Spring
Elkhart plans a formal opening of a new Y W C facility valued at about 50 000 dollars set for late next spring. The project advances community welfare with a modern center for recreation and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Seven year old McCollough girl hurt in Warsaw crash
The seven year old daughter of George McCollough of Charibusca is in McDonald hospital Warsaw after a car strike. She sustained a fractured skull and head injuries requiring surgery. doctors fear possible brain injury or paralysis due to the collision with Henry Baker driving east of Warsaw.
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Tih
George McCollough
Charibusca
Ts F
McDonald Hospital
Warsaw
Henry Baker
Four Oles
Boy Fatally Struck After Wagon Accident in Fort Wayne
An 11 year old, Byron Ormiston, son of Philip Ormiston of Fort Wayne, was dropped from the rear of an ex press wagon into the path of an oncoming car driven by R L Curtis of Detroit. He suffered a fractured skull and punctured lung, dying five hours later at St Joseph's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Curtis
Detroit
Byron Ormiston
Philip Ormiston
Fort Wayne
St. Joseph's Hospital
Baby Hurt When Playing With Sewing Machine
Two year old Jack Cunningham son of Rev. M. S. Cunningham of Ormas near Columbia City sustained a broken collar bone a slit in the ear and possible eye injury after pulling over a sewing machine at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Rev. M. S. Cunningham
Ormas
Columbia City
Boarding house operator sues former patrons for back board bills
Henry Hazel who ran a boarding house on North Second Street for many years has filed a suit in Justice of the Peace Jom F. Scott court to recover money from several former patrons for board costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hazel
North Second Street
Court of Justice of the Peace
Unsettled Showers Mark Week with Cooler Temperatures
Weather outlook shows unsettled conditions with showers in the first half of the week followed by fair skies later. Temperatures run below seasonal averages across the period.
Hottel's Drug Delivery Phon Score Buries Up
Fragmentary text mentions Hottel's drug delivery and a phon score, with unclear context. The readable portion notes scoring and delivery terms, suggesting a local column item or brief update on a medical or pharmaceutical matter. Further details are unavailable in the readable lines.
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Hottel
County Com missioners Act in Special Session
The meeting named C L Kinney, Hershel P Dodge of Concord, and Samuel Maack of Bristol as viewers for the Beard sley road in Concord. Edward Rimpier and Alva Hamilton won the bid to repair the Indiana avenue bridge over the Elkhart river near the Chicago-Detroit Bay Co plant for 3132 dollars. Contractors submitted bids for a new bridge over the St Joseph river in Elkhart at Elkhart avenue. Kinney had estimated the new bridge cost about 85000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Kinney
Hershel P. Dodge
Concord Township
Samuel Maack
Bristol
Edward Rimpier
Alva Hamilton
Indiana Avenue
Elkhart River
Chicago-Detroit Bay Co
Behige
St. Joseph River
Elkhart
Elkhart Avenue
Kinney
Exemption Board to Announce Results Soon
Fifty young men underwent physical examinations today at the courthouse by Dr. C. A. Inks of Nappanee assisted by Dr. Price of that city. The exemption board will issue official announcements in a few days. Sheriff Sanford, Clerk Rimpler, and Dr. Inks compose the board. Several have been determined, but details stay unpublished until Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
C. A. Inks
Nappanee
Price
Sanford
Rimpler
Dr. Inks
Fire Destroys Barn Siloes At Prickett Farm Near Bristol
Fire swept Harry Prickett s farm north of Bristol in Washington township Saturday afternoon destroying a large barn a garage two silos a corn crib and two horses and a cow with substantial damage to the structures neighbors did their best to save the buildings but the flames spread rapidly. The cause is unknown with rumors circulating and no evidence available. Mr Sluss is partially covered by insurance. The farm was formerly Carmien hems stead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Prickett
Bristol
Washington Township
Prickett
Sluss
Carmien Hems Stead
Juvenile Court Paroles Elkhart 14 Year Old for Incorrigibility
Martin Goudy 14, son of Mrs. Mary Goudy, was paroled to his aunt and uncle in Elk hart by Judge Drage after a Juvenile court session for running away from home. Peter Lakontas, 16, Hungarian, arrested for stealing two bicycles, was released and ordered to report to Mrs. Mildred Fay. Police mission intervals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Goudy
Mary Goudy
Elkhart
Drage
Peter Lakontas
Mildred Fay
Winters and Yatel wed in Goshen Elkhart area
Charles C Winters of Goshen Elkhart and Cora Yatel of Mishawaka were married Saturday evening at Teelock at the home of the groom's sister Mrs Anna Coulter 620 North Main Goshen Rev J L Kimmel First Brethren church officiating The couple plan to move into a home on the Lincoln highway two miles southeast of Elkhart He works as a detective for N Y Y & as a detective They spent yesterday in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Winters
Goshen
Elkhart
Cora Yatel
Mishawa- Ka
Teelock
Anna Coulter
North Main Street
J. L. Kimmel
First Brethren Church
N, YY
Women’s Franchise League Holds Evening Meeting
A special meeting at the public library auditorium begins at 7 30. Principal speakers include Hon D J Troyer Republican mayoral candidate on The General and Special Registration Laws and his opponent J W Replogle on What Constitutes a Ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Franchise League
Public Library
D. J. Troyer
J. W. Replogle
Interior Improvements At Farmers Restaurant West Lincoln
Renovations completed at Farmers restaurant on West Lincoln avenue by proprietors C. McMahon and Leo Dumas. Interior upgrades completed in recent days enhance dining space and ambiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Restaurant
West
Lincoln Avenue
C. ©. McMahon
Leo Dumas
Groves Elected President of Jefferson Drum Corps
Avery M. Groves of Milford was elected president and manager of the Jefferson drum corps at Fort Wayne.
Starr's Sunday Stop Enroute from New York to Chicago
P. C. Starr was in town over Sunday while traveling from New York to Chicago with a stop noted in local chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Starr
New York
Chicago
Another Ford Sold at Kelly Garage
The Kelly Garage sold a new Ford to E. B. Lehman of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Kelly, Garage
Do E. B. Lehman
Goshen
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Ture
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Banta Reunion
Associated Press
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Goshen City
First Ward
West Side
Laura Ulery
Denver Street
North Side
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Pike Street School
East Goshen
J. A. Wood
Olive
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Chamberlain School
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Fifth Street
Ed Drake
Madison
Main Streets
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Fifth Ward
Daniel Bowser
S. Main Street
A C. Mehl
S. 6Th Street
J. A. Simon
Sth Street
Kercher
S. Th Street
W. W. Hatch
Italy
Taft
Hogan Stars
U. S. Marine
Dean Smiley
Maxinkuckee Lake
Mortuary Record
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