Child crushed by log in East Goshen wood yard tragedy
John Hottenga Jr., five, died after a heavy log rolled onto him while playing with companions in a Mercer avenue wood yard near Ninth street. His parents and infant sister survive. funeral set for Monday at 2 p.m. with services in Holland and English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hottenga, Jr
John Hottenga
Mener Avenue
No. Stile
Mercer Avenue
Ninth Street
Frank Leibole
Leibole
Alis
Hottenga
Oak Ridge
Kole
Holland
English
Rere
Senate and House Members Invited to Meet Governor
Senators Edward Eisner W Bemneh Walter Chambers Walter McCoucha Thomas Hudgins Glenn Van Auken Arthur McKinnon Abram Simmons Win English James Fleming Robert Bracken Arthur Robinson D Frank Culbertson and Reps Charles McGonagle Frank Wright Walter Bebmer John Dilworth Marion Gorski Gustav Haslander Joseph Cravens H Q Houghton Newman Miller and Lieut Gov Bush invited to meet Gov Goodrich tomorrow at 2 30 to discuss calling a special session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Gov. Goodrich
Edward P. Eisner
W. B. Bemneh
Walter
Chambers
Walter McCouaha
Thomas J. Hudgins
Glenn van Auken
Arthur BG
MicKin Jey
Abram Simmons
Win
EF. English
James R. Fleming
Robert Bracken
Arthur Robinson
D. Frank Culbertson
Chas. McGonagle
Frank E. Wright
Walter J. Bebmer
John B. Dilforth
Marion
Gorski
Gustav
Haslander
Joseph Cravens
H. Q. Houghton
Newman T. Miller
Lieut
Gov, Bush
T. F. Grover Appointed GM of C. S. B. & N. I. Co
Terre Haute figure T. F. Grover becomes vice president and general manager of the C. S. B. L & N. I. system with Bend headquarters. He succeeds F. I. who resigned, and was serving as manager of the Terre division of the Terre Haute Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tt. EF. Grover
Terre Haute
Bend
Grover
F. I
Terre
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Ca
Reverend J E Weaver Sells Farm Moves to Goshen Property
Reverend J E Weaver sold his 38 acre Silver Street road farm where he resided and bought Emerson Street property in Goshen from Amos Wea ver of Sumpter Ohio. He will reside on the new Goshen property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Weaver
Silver Street
Amos Weaver
Sumpter, Ove
Emerson Street
Goshen
Tragedy Tied to Domestic Troubles Near Lafontaine
Mrs. C. Waggoner aged 29 died by self inflicted cyanide ingestion at her mother's home near Lafontaine. Domestic troubles are given as the cause of her action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Waggoner
Lafontaine
Fred Damaske Dies From Bridge Fall Injuries Near St Joseph
Fred Damaske 80 is dying at his home near St Joseph Michigan from injuries suffered when he fell from a bridge into Blue Creek. Local residents report the accident occurred while he was crossing the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Damaske
St. Joseph
Mich
Blue Creek
Motorman Fred West Among Victims in Indianapolis Crash
Fred West aged 16 served as motorman on an Indianapolis streetcar that wrecked. Five people died and several others were badly injured in the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred West
French editor charged with sedition in prison death
Paris reports say Miguel Almereyda editor of Bonnet Rouge died in a prison infirmary from strangulation using a thin cord. Justice ministry suggests possible suicide. another staff member was detained on sedition charges after returning from Switzerland with a suspicious check.
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Paris
Miguel Almereyda
Bonnet Rouge
Ministry of Justice
M. Almereyda
Switzerland
Final Draft on Coal Bill Received by Gov Goodrich
Gov Goodrich received the final draft of the coal bill from Will H Thompson and Charles E Cox of Indianapolis. Assembly leaders will meet Friday. Goshen fuel dealers foresee little relief and predict higher coal prices next month due to railcar shortages and overall market strain.
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Gov. Goodrich
Indianapolis
Goodrich
Will H. Thompson
Charles E. Cox
General Assembly
Goshen
Plans to advertise next Liberty Bond issue presented
Washington August 16 detailed plans for advertising the next liberty bond issue in newspapers and other publications at a cost of 1 000 000 to 2 000 000 to the government were presented to Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo by the advisory board of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World with a recommendation for adoption. The secretary took the matter under consideration, noting possible difficulties in following such advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Daybreak attack in the West by Entente forces
Prince Rupprecht's troops launched a dawn assault in the western front as Entente forces attacked at daybreak. The clash marked a new phase in ongoing hostilities with reports of heavy artillery and tactical maneuvering.
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Prince Ruppreght
Entente
Austrian Bombs Hit Venice Arsenal in Four Ton Raid
The Austrian war office said four tons of bombs were dropped on Venice's maritime arsenal, starting several fires. Three Austrian aircraft are missing. British and French forces report successes on the western front with gains near Lens Hill 70 and along the Aisne and Dixmont fronts. Reports mention American troops serving with British units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belsium
Ypres
Aisne
Dixmonde
Belgium
Hill 70
Lens
Prince Rupprecht
Bavaria
I. W. W. Interference Warned Prompt Action Ahead
Washington reports the department of justice will act swiftly and severely against Industrial Workers of the World activities in the northwest and beyond if they interfere with the government's war plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Northwest
American Soldiers Wounded Reported in Bath Hospital
London dispatch says wounded American soldiers from the Western front arrived at a Bath hospital. Washington notes no official confirmation yet and promises a prompt statement when information is received, subject to military interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily News
Bath
Washington
War Nor
Navy Department
Three French Ships Lost In Past Week Report
Paris reports that in the last week one French ship over 1,600 tons and two smaller boats were lost to German submarines. Five French vessels were unsuccessfully attacked. For the week ending Aug. 12, 1,010 ships arrived at French ports and 1,028 cleared.
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Paris
Kerensky Denies Saying He Opposed Stockholm Conference
Kerensky denies telling Alfred Thomas that he personally opposed the international socialist conference at Stockholm. He says instead it would have been more important if the conference had been held as Russian forces advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily News
Petrograd
Kerensky
Alfred Thomas
French War Council
Stockholm
Parade of Americans in London Praised by Papers
London newspapers give extended space to the parade of American troops in London. The new battle for Lens and Pope Benedicts peace proposal also drew attention. One publication ran three columns describing the American soldiers parading the streets.
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London
Lens
Pope Benedict
Mrs Pankhurst in Adelaide Speech Clash and Arrest
A Melbourne dispatch says Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragist, attempted to address a gathering in Adelaide but clashed with police and was arrested. It notes that such assemblies were prohibited.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Co
Melbourne
Australia
Emmeline Pankhurst
Adelaide
Watermelon thieves brought before Kendallville authorities
Four youths accused of stealing watermelons in Kendallville were brought before May or Case court authorities. The article notes a Kendallville melon grower once shot and killed a thief who invaded his patch.
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Kendallville
Valuable Turkeys Struck and Killed on Local Farm Road
Two valuable turkeys owned by Wise W. Showalter were killed after being struck by automobiles on the Linedhy highway at the Showalter farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise W. Showalter
Showalter
Linedhy Highway
Enrolling Goshen Women and Boys for War Purposes Continues
Work on enrolling women and boys of Goshen for war purposes is continued by the committees in charge. Responses for the boys' working reserve are satisfactory. Women sign pledge ecards under the Hoover food conservation plan. Campaigns for enrollment will continue indefinitely.
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Goshen
Store Reorganized at W F Stanton Co Elkhart Ottawa
The W F Stanton Co reorganizes its women s ready to wear store in Elkhart effective Sept 1. William I Stanton Jr will divide time between Ottawa and Elkhart managing both concerns. William F Stanton Sr has been in poor health for years.
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W. F. Stanton
Paving Franklin Street Proposal to Reach Two Cross Streets
A petition will be presented to the council at its next regular meeting requesting Franklin street paving from Seventh to Ninth streets or to the Milk Condensing Co. plant. City Surveyor Weaver conducted a survey yesterday.
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Franklin Street
Seventh Street
Ninth Street
Milk Condensing Co
Weaver
Hog prices in Missouri at eighteen dollars per cwt
Hog prices in Missouri reach eighteen dollars per hundredweight while older market levels showed best dressed pork at twelve and a half cents per pound. The report notes a historical contrast between current hog quotes and earlier top prices for dressed hogs.
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Missouri
Mishler Family Reunion At Rogers Band Park Tomorrow
The Mishler family holds its annual reunion tomorrow at Rogers Band Park. All relatives are invited to gather for fellowship, updates, and shared memories in the community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishler
Rogers Band Park
Bread Price Reduction Plan Aims at Wheat Seizure
Washington reports the Food Administration prepared to seize the 1917 wheat crop to reduce bread prices. Millers have agreed to voluntary regulation and a profit differential, with flour distribution by wholesalers and bread baking to be addressed next.
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Washington
Food Administration
Federal car service panel to review Indiana grain car shortage
William J. Wood of the Indiana commission announced that the federal commission on car service, an adjunct of the National Council of Defense, will give immediate attention to Indiana's complaint about a shortage of grain cars, in a telegram received today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Federal Commission On Car Service
National Council of Defense
Public Service Commission of
Indiana
William J. Wood
Indiana Commission
Good Roads Supporters Parade and Picnic in Anderson
Several hundred advocates of good roads gathered in Anderson for the Hoosier-Dixie Highway association annual parade picnic and program at the Madison county fair grounds. Joseph F E Hennings of Anderson presided with Indiana highway commission members and state highway engineer W S Moore in attendance. The parade traveled along the Hoosier Dixie highway from Goshen to Anderson, then split toward Cincinnati via Connersville and Louisville via Columbus and Greenfield, with no Goshen area cars in the group.
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Anderson
Hoosier-Dixie Highway Association
Madison County Fair Grounds
Joseph FE. Hennings
Indiana Highway Commission
W. S. Moore
Goshen
Michigan
Thomas Family Reunion At Rogers Park Draws 350
Attendance reached 350 at the Thomas family reunion held at Rogers band park today. Family representatives traveled from Millwood, Kosciusko county. Millersburg. Chicago. and Benton Harbor. Rev. Thomas delivered the principal address after a noon dinner.
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Thomas
Rogers Band Park
Margaret Thomas
Millwood
Kosciusko
Jane Thomas
Millersburg
J. W. Thomas
Chicago
Hill
Benton Harbor
Price and Ehalay Purchase 120 Acre Plymouth Farm
Dr Willard Price and Ehalay of Nappanee acquire the Daniel Hoehstetler farm a 120 acre property six miles northwest of Plymouth. Mr May will be held Saturday afternoon at 335 tie management of the farm.
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Willard Price
Ehalay
Nappanee
Daniel Hoehstetler
Plymouth
May
335 Tie Management
Final Vows Sealed by Twenty-Three Sisters at St Marys
Twenty three sisters took their final vows at St Marys convent Notre Dame in a solemn ceremony. The event marks a major milestone in their religious commitment within the Notre Dame community.
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St.Mary's Convent
Notre Dame
Elkhart Society Hosts Auction for Bride-to-Be Elsie Kray
Miss Gertrude Davidson entertained at her Lexington avenue home for Elsie Kray of Elkhart, who will wed Floyd Culp of Goshen on Saturday. Goshen young ladies attended. Misses Helen and Isabelle Kolb plan auctions Saturday at 625 South Fifth Street.
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Gertrude Davidson
Elkhart
Lexington Avenue
Elsie Kray
Floyd Culp
Goshen
Helen
Isabelle Kolb
South Fifth Street
South Bend Man Dies After Street Car Accident
D. H. Ebendo, 79, of South Bend, was fatally injured yesterday afternoon while crossing a street and failed to notice an approaching street car. He was rushed to St. Joseph hospital, where he died at 10:40 p m from brain hemorrhages.
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D. H. Ebendo
South Bend
St. Joseph’ Hospital
Murder Probe In Michigan City Turkish Grocer Found Dead
The body of Charles Yattim a Turkish grocer in Michigan City was found in Lake Michigan at the foot of Fifth Street. Police believe he was murdered and indicate he had about $600 on him when last seen alive.
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Charles Yattim
Michigan City
Lake Michigan
Fifth Street
Yattim
Large Attendance At Goshen Church Bible Conference
Large attendance continues at the Church of the Brethren annual Bible conference in session at the Goshen church on Fifth and Clinton streets. The conference will end tomorrow night.
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Goshen Church
Fifth and
Clinton Streets
Potatoes of Fine Quality Reported In Goshen
Potatoes dug in this section are unusually fine and the crop is very large. Goshen dealers are retailing them at 1 dollar per bushel.
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Goshen
Shelbyville Man Jerry Sullivan Dies at 103
Jerry Sullivan, aged 103, died in Shelbyville. The obituary notes a long life and no immediate family details are provided.
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Jerry Sullivan
Shelbyville
Drought Becomes Serious, Farmers Warn
Farmers declare the drought is becoming serious as conditions worsen across the region. Officials urge water conservation and peak irrigation adjustments amid growing agricultural stress.
Goshen Youth Becomes Second Lieutenant at Fort Harrison
Jack P Frankenstein son of Mr and Mrs Ed Frankenstein of 110 West Monroe Goshen is commissioned in the quartermaster's department U S A at Officers Training School Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis August 5 his 26th birthday He spent three months at the camp and 1910 Goshen High School graduate The second lieutenant salary is 1700 dollars per year.
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Ed Frankenstein
West Monroe Street
Goshen
Quartermaster’s Department
Officers’ Training School
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Frankenstein
Goshen High School
List Furnished Exemption Board Names War Draftees
The army draft exemption board has posted a list of 50 young men who will not be exempted from service. Names include Louis Wolfberg Walkerusa John P Hughes Alvin J Stiver Blaine Miltenberger Alvin Rensberger Thaddeus Werk er Andrew J Karanvas Paul V Gouker Verne S Stephenson Chas Randol Russell B Martin Claude Feldman Fred Firestone Paul Goshen. Appeals will be taken to the district board at Fort Wayne. The greater portion of those examined today claimed exemption.
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Army
Louis Wolfberg
Walkrusa
John P. Hughes
Nappanee
Alvin J. Stiver
Blaine Miltenberger
Millersburg
Alvin Rensberger
Thaddeus Werker
Andrew J. Karanvas
Paul V. Gouker
Verne S. Stephenson
Chas. Randol
Russell B. Martin
Claude Feldman
Fred Firestone
Paul
Thomas Goshen
District Board
Fort Wayne
Railway bids set for upgrades on Mishawaka line
lL. E. Hollar, head of the Northern Indiana railway, announced last night that several large bids for improvements were received. Next week paving on the north side Mishawaka line will begin. New 125 pound Pennsylvania rails will be laid with cement between tracks. Minor repairs will occur in South Bend and contracts awarded for Elkhart and Goshen.
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Ll. E. Hollar
Northern Indiana Railway System
Mishawaka
Pennsylvania
South Bend
Elkhart
Goshen
Auto Crash near Warsaw Injures Four
A Ford touring car owned and driven by Maurice Carr with Mrs. Laura Pierce and Catherine and John Pierce aboard struck a ditch while attempting a passing maneuver near Warsaw. All four occupants were thrown from the vehicle and suffered severe injuries.
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Warsaw
Maurice Carr
Laura Pierce
Catherine
John Pierce
Boy Cranks Auto During Meeting. Breaks Arm at Church
Guy Wagner twelve year old son of the Big White church custodian, northwest of Milford, suffered a broken arm when he attempted to crank an automobile during a long church meeting.
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Guy Wagner
Big White
Milford
Seventh Reunion Of Four Generations Association
The seventh biennial reunion of the Four Generations association will be held at Millersburg on Thursday September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Four Generations Association
Millersburg
To Abandon Schools in Jefferson Township
Two Jefferson township schools in Kosciusko county will be abandoned and their pupils transferred to Milford, with plans affecting local education and students.
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Jefferson Township
Kosciusko County
Milford
Ford Sold to Chas Baer in Goshen
The Kelly Garage sold a new Ford to Chas Baer of Goshen. This transaction marks a local vehicle sale recorded by the dealership.
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Ford
Kelly
Chas, Baer, Goshen
Federal control urged for coal supply and prices
Delegates from Illinois and 12 coal states meet in Chicago to press for federal fuel control while Governor Lowden’s Illinois price plans face opposition. Samuel Insull chairs as talk leans toward national action and possible seizure of mines if state controls fail to pass. Will Hars of Indiana backs federal approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois State Council of Defense
Samuel Insull
Lowden
Wilavis
District Board Busy The Draft Appeals Swamp Fort Wayne
Aug 16 The district army draft board is swamped with appeals as local registrants seek deferments and hearings amid the draft process.
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FT. Wayne
District Army Draft Board
Rare Musical Treat for Goshen at Friday Park Concert
Mrs. Clea Collar Holloway of Chicago will sing with Rogers' band in a park concert Friday evening August 17. She will perform We'll Never Let the Old Flag Fall and There's a Long Long Trail. Holloway is hailed as one of Goshen's finest musical artists, drawing music lovers to the event.
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Clea Collar Holloway
Chicago
Rogers
the Park
M. F. Kelley
Zo Elliott
Funeral for J. L. Warden Set for Saturday Afternoon
The funeral for John L. Warden will be held Saturday at 2:30 PM from the late residence at 109 South Highth Street. Members of the Elkhart R. of Pledge will serve as pallbearers, with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
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John L. Warden
South Highth Street
Elkhart R. of
Pledge
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Tragic Train Switching Death At North Liberty
George Brooks a 32 year old brake man was killed yesterday while switching trains on the Wabash line at North Liberty. He rode the engine pilot and became caught between the engine and a freight car in an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brooks
North Liberty
Wabash
Huckleberry Pickers Scarce in Goshen Retail Prices Set
The huckleberry crop is large but picker availability is insufficient in Goshen. Retail prices range from 22 to 28 cents per quart and few berries are being canned due to the labor shortage.
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Goshen
Mrs Cleo Holloway Sings at Rogers Band Park Friday
A local concert features Mrs Cleo Holloway performing the song We ll Never Let the Old Flag Fall at Rogers Band Park on Friday night with likely community attendance and patriotic tone.
Band to Sing Old Flag Anthem at Rogers Park Friday
Rogers Park hosts a Friday night event with a band performing Well Never Let the Old Flag Fall, inviting families and local residents to join.
Hottel's Drug Store Promotes Hurry-Up Delivery
Hottel's drug store announces a hurry-up delivery service with phone contact 177 for faster neighborhood orders. The brief ad emphasizes quick in-town deliveries and available phone access.
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Hottel
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Hoosier- Dixie Highway
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