Eversole cases loom in Macklin murder probe near aid
Silas N Eversole and his son S Newton Eversole remain jailed in South Bend and Mishawaka without confessions as prosecutors move to the September grand jury. An affidavit charges first degree murder in the Hazel Macklin case, authorities press for a quick indictment, and neighbors recall the Eversoles’ troubled ties in Wakarusa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas N. Eversole
S. Newton Eversole
Hazel Macklin
South Bend
St. Joseph County
Eversole
Davey & Stephenson
Eversele
Melinda Eversele
Ther .S. Newton Eversole
Elkhart County
Hazel Mackfin
Davey & Simpson
South Bent
Bailey
Schwartz
Island Park
Galley
Tia Macklin
Mishawaka
Silas Eversole
Macklin
Duis Cluatreh
Weaver Detective Agency
Ruespert Mint
Sheriffs Office
Silas NL Eversole
Viavel Miredkdin
Eckhart
St. Joseph
Lapaz
Wakarusa
War to End Soon South Bend
Aug 14 Specials from South Bend report European representatives advising that peace negotiations are progressing. Indications point to a cessation within weeks, with local manufacturers losing several war orders and grain buyers and railroad officials noting signs of nearing end to hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Yeesterday
Europe
Goshen Amusement Co Incorporation In Goshen Indiana
The Goshen Amusement Co of South Bend was incorporated today in Indianapolis for 1500. Directors include Charles J Allardt Sm0ths Miller and George Pharrop. The company linked with the Jefferson theater of Goshen, purchased this week by Mr Allardt. The amount was 50000. The Jefferson theater will be taken over November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bent
Goshen Amusement Co
South Bend
Indianapolis
Charles J. Alludt
Miller
George Pharrop
Jefferson Theater
Goshen
Allardt
Movement Seen After Democratic State Central Meeting
After the Democratic state central committee meeting, a definite movement may form to test the constitutionality of the primary law. A Jesus committee is expected to report on the primary law values and on section ES requiring candidates to pay fees to run in the primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preach Lick
Fire destroys GW Reh… department store in Muncie
Fire swept the GW Reh department store in Muncie causing heavy losses. Joe Newton, a pumping station worker, collapsed and died from exertion. Firefighter Clent Richards sustained eye injury from a glass splinter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Rewleth Department
Joe Newton
Clent Richards
Savith
Lawsuit Filed To Test State Primary Law
Vincennes August 14 special suit filed in Knox circuit court by George W. Lott candidate for auditor of state on the progressive ticket in 1917 to test the state primary law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Knox
George W. Lott
Eastland Is Righted in Chicago Aug 14 Righting of steamer Fastland
The steamer Fastland was righted today after the Eastland disaster. A renewed search for bodies is underway as crews work to recover victims and assess the wreckage in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fastland
Jacob Wogeman to Celebrate His Birthday at Home
In a quiet note the Goshen resident Jacob B Wogeman will mark his TOth birthday tomorrow at 440 First street. He has lived in Goshen’s First ward for 60 years, underscoring his long local roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob B. Wogeman
First Street
Mr. Wogeman
Goshen
Biden Finnns Recovering After Severe Robbery Attack
The Bremen Enquirer reports that Biden Finnns, a Marshall County veterinary, was savagely attacked by ruffians who robbed him and, though thought to die, is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biden Finnns
Marshall County
Bremen Enquirer
South Bend Man Dies Fishing on Longlake
John Pulling, a South Bend resident, died of heart disease while fishing on Longlake in Michigan. The body was transported to South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pulling
South Bend
Longlake
Mich
Divorces Rise in Kosciusko Circuit Court
Since July 22 ten divorce cases have been filed in Kosciusko circuit court and two marriage licenses have been sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko Circuit
Motor Bus Line Expands into Northeast Elkhart
A motor bus line begins operation in Northeast Elkhart as attempts to extend the street railroad failed. The development marks a shift in local transit, with buses providing service where trains were not extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Elkhart
Straus fund aids Ligonier high gymnasium
Providing Gymnasium. S. J. and I. D. Straus of Ligonier are providing a fine gymnasium for the Ligonier high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. and
I. D. Straus of
Ligonier
Ligonier High School
Harrison Township road bid hearing ends with lop sided vote
Farmers in Harrison Township oppose highway upgrades amid remonstrance delays as bids for several bridges and ditches are opened. Costs range from 350 to 6,500 dollars with Olive, Union and Concord townships noted. Weather slows road work and local bond issues exceed 800,000 dollars. Bridge awards go to Elkhart Bridge & Iron Works for Swoveland Ditch project.
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Swoveland Ditch
Union Township
Jim Creek
Harrison Pawnship
Lal Onters
Dar Pinabers
Mikhart
Blarkson
Concord
Concord Township
Cenchart City
Elkhart County
Elkhart
Goshen City
Elkhart City
Nappanee
Madison Street
Silver Street
Fair Grounds
Fort Wayne
General Fund
Chicago Avenue
Pike Street
Chicago-Detroit Bay Co
Showalter and
Fisher
Griner
California
Ridge
Elkhart Bridge & Iron Works
Frank Brumbaugh
Harrison Township Road Hearing Delays Ditch Project
Farmers opposed the proposed Harrison township road as spectators packed the commissioners room then court to overflowing. A vote showed most opposed. bids will be opened with expectation they will be rejected, possibly leading to an injunction suit if awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlincourt
Christiana
Herbert K. Hicksen
Faurt
Jim Ditch
Harrison Township
Circuit Court
Milford Man Robbed On Michigan Street Alley
W Wood of Milford Indiana was relieved of his wallet containing $40 by two short men in a Michigan Street alley between Division and Monroe in South Bend. A police report by Woot described the assailants as two men of short stature wearing dark felt hats. Further details were not obtained.
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Taniissem
Newton Riversete
Gail
Gaoshen
Sher
Newton
Thurles C. Miller
Southwood
Tiven
Kkhart
Sheri Thomas
Eversole
Thoms
Nnesport
Goshen
Nune
Cully
Sherif Jaffey
Kerr
Kuespert
Bailey
Thomas
Iwan
W. Wood
Milford
Ind
Division
Monroe
Michigan Street
South Bend
Woot
Wood
Delegates Appointed for Washington Convention Defense
A note from the National Tribune of Washington indicates UL Lott is appointed as delegate for the defense convention in Washington DC. Detour and other names appear garbled, but the core update confirms appointment and venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UL Lott
Washington D. C
Gorsuch seeks divorce and child support in Lake Shore action
Mrs Gorsuch files for divorce from Arthur I Gorsuch citing cruel treatment during marriage begun June 2 19 4 and separated August 12 19 15. She seeks $7000 alimony and custody of their son with $5 per week for child support.
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Lhawence
Corsuch Hais
Arthur I
Croarsuch
Aid
Gorsuch
Lake Shore
Contractor to Begin North Eighth Street Sewer Work
Elkhart contractor Al M. Smith plans to start on the North Eighth street sewer within about 30 days. Delays stem from alleged trickery around a supposed state board order forbidding draining into Rock Run creek, which councilman Collins says never existed according to a state department letter.
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AL M. Smith
Elkhart
North Eighth Street
State Board of Healthy
Rock Run Creek
Collins
State Department
Eel River Christian church conference in session at Wakarusa
The Eel River conference of the Christian church meets at the Wakarusa church and will end Tuesday. A big day is planned with Dr W H L Schaefer and Dr ML T Merrill among speakers. About 500 delegates from 44 churches attend with Goshen attendees listed among local pastors and laypeople.
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Eel River
The
Christian Church
Wakarusa
W. HL Schaefer
North Bfanchester
ML T. Merril
Dayton
Foretgen
United States
Terman Eldredge
Erie
Wen It
America
W. P. Minton
Pbirst Christian Church
Cla. Whittl
Ava Finkentiner
J. G. Blue
Alanze Ganger
Cay Swartzlander
Ma Grant
Bada Speicher
WW. EL Rinman
Vaudeville Managers Predict Prolific 1915 16 Season
The National Vaudeville Managers association session at Cedar Point concludes the 1915 16 season will be prosperous. Demand for standard attractions at 150 and 2.00 per seat is low as the public seeks lower priced amusements. Charles J. Allardt of South Bend, who recently brought the Jefferson theatre here, is prominently connected with vaudeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Vaudeville Managers’ Association
Cedar Pont. O
Vaadeville Houses
Charles J. Allardt
South Bend
Jefferson’ Theatre
Rev H Robert Smith to Speak at Court Park Service
Reverend H Robert Smith of the First Baptist Church will give an outdoor sermon titled An Evil Question at Court Park, tomorrow evening at 6 o clock, with Miss Provence Voll singing gospel songs. Services have been very well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Park
H. Robert Smith
First bBaptist Church
Provence Voll
Premont Notes on Old Middlebury Stopover Figures
Fragmentary OCR lists names tied to the Middlebury site including Theaver Mel Wright Frank Jones Oliver Cook Pierson and Cash Ben. Mentions a dog attack fatality and a gathering at an old stopping gram with references to Thiaver and others, details unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinever
Middlebury
Reaveredd
Mishawokenda
Gram
Mr Theaver
Mel Wright
Elf
Frank Jones
FL EL Peers
Oliver
Cook Pierson
Mel Aid Cash Ben
Dam
Charles Culbertson
Amber
Fire escapes rejected by state inspectors at Elkhart bridge works
Dr Brumbaugh said the three fire escapes at the Elkhart Bridge and Tram Works were built to specifications but were rejected by the state building inspection authorities. He expressed surprise at the decision noting the cost of 503 and the inspector’s failure to inform him of any rejection.
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Compty
Notrinary
Elkhart Bridge & Tran
Brumbaugh
McDougall Wins Contract for Nappanee Bank Stone Work
D C McDougall was awarded the contract for the stone work on the new Farmers and Traders bank building in Nappanee. The project is described as one of the finest structures of its kind in this region.
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D.C. McDougall
Farmers & Traders Bank
Nappanee
Black Horse Troop Exhibits Drill at Winona Lake
The Black Horse Troop from Culver Military Academy, sixty in number, performed an exhibition drill this afternoon at Winona Lake. They will stay Monday and Tuesday at Lake Wawasee.
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Black Horse
Culver Military Academy
Winona Lake
Lake Wawasee
Goshen Council Members Head to Terre Haute Highway Tour
Goshen city council and other officials depart at noon next Thursday for Terre Haute to inspect improved highways. The trip will be funded by companies that sell highway materials.
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Goshen
Terre Haute
Fraud charge against Peter Ferro in Sturgis arrest
Peter Ferro of Three Rivers was arrested in Sturgis on fraud charges. He allegedly sold James Deluca a fruit store in Three Rivers of which Ferro owned only half.
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Peter Ferro
Three Rivers
Sturgis
James Deluca
Picnic Largely Attended At McNaughton Park
The Horseshoers association picnic at McNaughton park in Hikhart drew a large crowd with representatives from Goshen South Bend Niles Bremen Bristol Elkhart Vandalia and other nearby places gathered this afternoon.
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Horseshoers’ Association
McNaughton Park
Hikhart
Goshen
South Bend
Niles
Bremen
Bristol
Elkhart
Vandalia
New Chief May Quit In Kendallyitle
Charlies FL DuWan is Kendallyitle’s new police chief, named shortly after Chief Cunningham refused to continue in service. The rapid change highlights turnover in local leadership and the unsettled status of the police department.
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May
Charlies FL DuWan
Kendallyitle
Cunningham
Knickerbocker Theatre May Transition to Movie House
The Knickerbocker Theatre in New York, under manager Harry G. Sommers for about a decade, may convert to a movie house. The lease is held by Charles Rolhiman Khmin & Erlanger interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knickerbocker Theatre
New York
Harry G. Sommers
Charles rolhiman-Khimn & Erlanger
Mormonism Proclaimed Peril at Winona Lake Address
Dr. James S. Martin of Pittsburg warned at Winona Lake that Mormonism poses a great peril to the nation. The speech framed the faith as a national threat and urged caution and opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Martin
Pittsburg
Winona Lake
Chosen Second Vice President Elected in Indiana Association
C. C. Mercia of the Kendallville News Sun was chosen second vice president of the Northern Indiana Fritorial association at the annual meeting held in Rokomo.
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C. C. Mercia
Kendallville News-Sun
Northern
Indiana
Fdritorial Association
Rokomo
Outing at Michigan City Draws 2000 Visitors
About two thousand people attended the annual outing of the Dodge Miz. Co. of Mishawaka at Michigan City. Mayor Krueger turned the keys of the city over to the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Miz. Co
Mishawaka
Michigan City
Krueger
Noble county approves budget for weights and measures inspector
The Noble county council has appropriated six hundred dollars to pay the salary of an inspector of weights and measures. The action sets funding for the position, ensuring ongoing oversight of commodities and standards within the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble County Council
Granger Couple Ties the Knot in Simple Ceremony
Harry R. Shinberger, a telegraph operator, and Grace P. Coverly, both of Granger, were married. Also listed: for sale five fresh cows. Phone 5 on 23, : 2.Stp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granger
Harry R. Shinberger
Grace P. Coverly
Bishop Aldering Visits South Bend and Notre Dame
Bishop Aldering of Fort Wayne will spend tomorrow in South Bend visiting Notre Dame and meeting local officials.
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Bishop Aldering
So. Bend
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Notre Dame
Many Gypsies on the Move Across Indiana
A report notes that many gypsies are traveling through Indiana, with increasing movement observed across various counties and routes as travelers seek destinations. Authorities and communities monitor the itinerant groups amid ongoing regional activity.
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Indiana
German Cruiser Sunk and Fleet Engagement Near Oesel
Petrograd dispatch reports a severe battle with the Russian fleet near Oesel on Thursday, noting a German cruiser sunk and several vessels damaged. The wider struggle around Riga and the Warsaw region continues with German forces advancing toward Siedice and Kovno while Russian lines hold. American consul at Riga assumes British interests without explanation.
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London
Oesel
Petrograd
Washington, Aug
Riga
Gulf of Riga
Gulf
Skerries
Amsterdam
Vossisches Zeitung
Berlin
Baron Reinhard von Scheffer-Boyadel
Warsaw
May Buy Richmond Plant
It is reported Charles M. Schwab of Bethlehem Steel Company will buy the Rumely plant in Richmond Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Charles M. Schwab
Bethleham, Pa
Allman Family Plans Northeast City Reunion
The Allman family announces its annual reunion to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Allman northeast of the city.
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Allman
John Allman
Profitable 1915 Ligonier Chautauqua Nets $100 Profit
Brief noting the 1915 Ligonier chautauqua produced a net profit of $100. The item mentions skating at Blosser's park on Sunday and indicates ongoing jitney trips throughout the day.
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Blosser’s Park
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Justice of the Peace
Wypiszynski
Ano Andavit
Sheri
Wypisson Skis
Biit
Cotstable
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Indernat Worlds
Bigs Muncie Fire
Eastland
Motor Bus Line
Board OF Commissioners
Timate
Leedy
Pikhart Quel Concord Townships
Concorde
Oakland
Senth
Niles Jeong
Avine
Tiiteisen
Olive Township
Miteshoe
Fisthuaatwid
Tarrison
Superior Court
DR. W. HL Schaefer
Eel River Christian Conference
Pire
Film
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Aus
von Mackensen
Siedice
Best-Litovsk
Loriza
Nieman
Eur
Kovno
Novno
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Vilna
Dwina River
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