Eversole's Family Delays Body Return in Macklin Case
In South Bend, coroner keeps Silas N. Byersole's body as authorities delay release to his family. Relatives seek burial in Bristol's Oak Ridge cemetery but face setbacks. prosecutors say no case against Eversole without confession. Detectives had pursued months but remained unable to secure admissions.
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South Bend
Swantz
St. Joseph County
Silas N. Byersole
Hazel Macklin
Byersole
Newton Byersole
Cora M. Byersole
HH. BE. Wise
Bristol
Brutrad
Oak Ridge
St. Joseph
Eversole
Cora Logan
Biversole
Macklin
Macklin Girl's Uncle Discusses Case After Disappearance
Charles Miller of 744 Harrison avenue South Bend speaks publicly about Hazel Macklin, the missing girl, and the murder investigation. He notes financing much of the inquiry, recounts suspects including Silas Eversole, and says arrests reported last Thursday were premature.
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Child
Hazel Macklin
Charles Miller
Harrison Avenue
South Bend
Willer
Jess
Miller
Silas Eversole
Detroit
Eversole
South Bend Detective Department
City
Weaver Detective Agency
Tye- Sher
Lawyer Defends Right to Plea in Bar After Sheriff Remarks
Charles A. Davey disputes St Joseph County Sheriff Bailey's claim that he cannot plead at the bar in the Eversole case. Davey says the sheriff overstepped by advising a substitute attorney, while Ri association members affirm Davey’s full right to plead. Investigations continue into possible connections involving Mrs. Dori Alspaugh of Bremen and the Eversole suicid.
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Batley
Dori Alspaugsh
Bremen
Miller
Mr. Miller
Eversole
Davey
Charles A. Davey
Silas N. Eversole
Sheriff Bailey
St. Joseph County
St Joseph County
Ri Association
Former Elkhart Youths Die in West Drowning and Collision
Reports from Elkhart say two former residents have died recently. William T. Van Patten, son of Mr and Mrs Simon Van Patten, Blaine Avenue, Elduart, drowned at Shree Forks Montana. William Quitalan Anderson, son of Wot Anderson of the Interstate Commerce Commission, was killed in Sanfrancisco. Details emerged through Clark Ziesel of Napanee who learned of the deaths during a visit to Elkhart.
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Fishart
Elihart
West
William TL. van Patten
Simon van Patten
Blaine Avenue
Elduart
Shree Forks
Mont
Edwardsburg
Mich
William Quitalan Anderson
Wot Anderson
Foaterstate Commerce Commmission
Sanfion
W. GB. Anderson
Innterstate Commerce Commission
Ziesel
Anderson
Elkhart Arrests Tie to Goshen Men and Missing Return
Archie Gilbert and John Hostetler of Goshen were jailed in Elkhart after drunken trouble, each to serve 11 days. Gilbert, tied to a street gang under Earl Neu in the city engineer’s office, was allowed to step to a nearby grocery on East Jackson Street to buy tobacco during work on the street fill. He did not return, and his whereabouts remain unknown.
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Archie Gilbert
John Hostetler
Goshen
Elkhart
Gilbert
Earl Neu
City Engineer’s Office
East Jackson Street
Moving Offices and Laboratories to New Studio
Dr. Kirby has purchased the Cottage Studio of J. W. Paschall and moves his offices and laboratories from the Spahn Building to the new property. Paschall moved the fixtures to his studio and will dispose of them soon.
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Dr. Kirby
J. W. Paschall
Spahn
Mr. Paschall
First Christian ladies hold picnic at Rogers Band Park
The ladies' Bible class of the First Christian church held a picnic at Rogers' Band Park today with Mrs. T. P. Rummel of Bremen as the guest of honor. Delightful refreshments were served.
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Ladies’ Bible
The
First Christian Church
Rogers’ Band Park
T. P. Rummel
Bremen
Auto Collision Near Elkhart Injuries Overstated
Last night near Elkhart Louie Simon's car sustained slight damage in a collision. Early reports of serious injuries to Mr. Simon were exaggerated and not confirmed.
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Elkhart
Louie Simon
Woman Prosecutes Man Over Unmuzzled Dog Bite Incident
Mrs Estella Jarrett of Elkhart pursues legal action against Harry Drake after her infant was bitten by an unmuzzled dog at large in the city.
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Estella Jarrett
Elkhart
Harry Drake
That City
Beck and Geyer Wed in Millersburg Ceremony
Dennis F. Beck and Malinda Geyer of Millersburg were married today by Justice Wood in his office. This was the groom’s third matrimonial venture.
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Dennis F. Beck
Malinda Geyer
Millersburg
Justice Wood
Four Horses Cremated in Essport County Barn Fire
A fire at a barn owned by John Siddies in Essport County destroyed the structure and resulted in the cremation of four horses. Local firefighters battled the blaze, with no immediate report of human injuries. The cause is under investigation by authorities.
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John Siddies
Essporte County
Shipshewana Picnic Held by Middlebury Methodist Sunday School
The Middlebury Methodist Sunday school held its annual picnic at Shipshewana today, inviting families and members to enjoy the day outdoors with fellowship and activities.
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Shipshewana
Methodist Sunday School
Middlebury
Theatre owner objects to trashy entertainment at Majestic
Fort Wayne August 19 Special M F Rice former Majestic manager and stockholder with Stair and Havelin says he will seek a receiver for the theatre after witnessing The Girls from Joyland He insists on first class shows and will not have Maude Adams followed by unsuitable productions Rice now manages a hotel at Dixon Illinois
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Fort Wayne
M. F. Rice
Majestic Theatre
Stair and Havelin
Joyland
Breen & Morris
Majestic
Mr. Rice
Maude Adams
Dixon
Iil
Controversy Over Grain Warehouse Law Debate in Indiana
In Indianapolis on August 19, Charles B. Riley secretary of the Indiana Grain Dealers Association argued with John A. Lapp director of the bureau of legislative information about the public service commission law. Lapp said reports claiming the law blocks grain elevator operators from selling to Indiana farmers were not correct and noted his statement was released after Lapp’s response. Riley disputed the county agent circular letter that accompanied the issue in a letter to county agents.
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Indianapolis
Charles B. Riley
Indiana Grain Dealers Association
John A. Lapp
Bureau of Legislative Information
Public Service Commission
Mrr. Lipp
Publc Service Commission
Indiana
Mr. Lapp
Riley
Lapp
National rifle training plan eyed for Congress
It is expected that the arming desti mates when submitted to the next congress will contain provisions for a general plan of range construction over the country as the preliminary steps toward the training of the male citizens of the country in rifle shorel ine. High military authorities are in accord as to the necessity of such training for those who are available as volunteers and that any scheme for a reserve must provide also for the rifle training of its members. ge revision will probably be contained also for the proper supervision and training of rifle clubs and the issue to them of ammunition and target supplies.
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Washington
Ane
Chariman Appointment Prompts Educational Centennial Plan
Miss Charity Dye of the Indiana Historical commission announces state chairmen to cooperate with the commission. The centennial observance will focus on education, with chairmen forming education committees across Indiana to lead the program.
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Indianapolis
War in Indiana at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Monday
West Point strategy and a millionaire’s purse back a major event named War in Indiana to be staged at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Labor Day. The promotion bills it as the greatest war spectacle of its kind.
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Indianapolis
West Point
Indiana
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis Man Declines U S Senate Candidacy
Aug 19 reports Harry S New of Indianapolis has definitively decided not to seek the Republican nomination for United States senator, ending months of speculation about his candidacy.
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Indianapolis
Harry S$. New
U. S
Weather Dampens Resort Patronage Surges Abroad
Despite bad weather some summer resorts remain well patronized while others report losses. The report contrasts regions with steady crowds to those suffering financial hits, noting uneven patronage across destinations.
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Dre
London Rumors On Sinking Of White Star Liner Atabic
Reports from London claim the White Star liner Atabic was torpedoed by a German submarine. The same dispatch notes Brest Litovsk fortress assault with heavy siege guns, and Berlin reports penetration of an outer position near Rokitne.
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London
Brest Litovsk
Europe
Teutons
Berlin
Rokitne
Schumann-Heink to Perform in Winona Benefit Recital
Madame Ernestine Schumann-Heink, famed contralto, plans a Saturday recital in Winona on August 28. Proceeds will support a local fund to establish a new Winona venue, with Schumann-Heink consistently drawing large audiences there.
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Ernestine Schumanon-Heink
Winona
Schuman-Heink
Bryan to Speak in Winona on Aug 28 29
William J. Bryan former secretary of state will address audiences in Winona Saturday evening and Sunday evening August 28 and 29 Rev Billy Sunday also scheduled to speak on the afternoons of both days in Winona City.
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William J. Bryan
Winona
Billy Sunday
Deaths of A B France and Personal Crisis Reported
A B France of 66, a wealthy patent medicine maker, died by suicide at his home this morning after a period of melancholy over poor health. Survived by his wife and two sons.
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South Bend
France
Special Goshen Council Meeting Chooses Nees & Seaman Contract
Goshen city council met with Mayor Spohn presiding. All members attended except Brookmyer who is in Lancaster. Nees & Seaman of Fort Fort, Indiana were contracted to widen the Fort Wayne highway segment from Madison Street to Fish Lake Silver Street road by five and a half feet each side. Payment to come from the general fund with 5 percent cash discount if paid promptly. Cost not yet determined.
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Goshen
Brookmyer
Lancaster
Spohn
Nees & Seaman
Frankfort
Ind
Fort Wayne
Madison Street
Fish Lake
Silver Street
Congregation Attends Speaker at Church of the Brethren
A large congregation gathered last night at the Church of the Brethren to hear Rev. J. C. Collins of Laporte discuss his subject. An interpreter aided the deaf, and most Goshen mates attended. Collins will host each service through Sunday evening. This evening the subject is The Companion Service.
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Church of the Brethren
J. C. Collins
Laporte
Goshen
Collins
Commanion
Young auto thieves returned to Toledo
Oscar Martin and Carmine Mitchell, two young men arrested in Elkhart yesterday, were sent back to Toledo. They had stolen a Henry Ford automobile, and while passing through Elkhart they admitted the theft before their return.
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Toledo
Henry Ford
Oscar Martin G
Carmine Mitchell
Elkhart
Elkharr
Petition Drive Seeks Election on Noble County Concrete Road
More than 400 people signed six petitions filed with Noble County auditor at Albion. They urge an election to decide on a proposed concrete road from Kendallville to Ligonier running through Wayne, Orange, Elkhart and Perry townships.
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Noble County
Albion
Kendallville
Ligemicro
Wayne
Orange
Elkhart
Perry
To Sell McIntyre Plant Hearing Set in Bankruptcy
A petition filed with Referee Sol A. Wood in Fort Wayne by PP. D. Casey, trustee for the W. F. McIntyre company of Auburn, asks for permission to sell the company real estate and personal property. The referee set Wednesday September 1 for the hearing.
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McIntyre
Sol A. Wood
Ft. Wayne
PP. D. Casey
W. F. McIntyre Company
Auburn
City to grant one week paid vacation to all regular staff
Kendallville plans a new policy giving every regular city employee a full paid vacation of one week each year after one year of continuous service. The program covers all departments and excludes elected officials.
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Kendallville City
Wood Wins School Insurance Contract Under Workers’ Law
The Elkhart school board awarded the contract for insurance of the Elk Hart public school teachers to Julius D. Wood of the London Guarantee and Accident Co. The policy covers under the workingmen’s compensation law which takes effect September 1.
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Elkhart
Julius D. Wood
London Guarantee and Accident Co
Divorce suit withdrawn by Mrs. A. Gorsuch
The superior court action filed by Mrs. A. Gorsuch has been withdrawn. She expressed regret for pursuing the divorce and took full blame for the differences with her husband.
Black Horse Troop Returns from Midwest Exhibition Tour
The Black Horse troop of Culver Military Academy returned to Culver after visiting Winona Wawasee and Tippecanoe where exhibition drills were given.
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Black Horse
Culver Military Academy
Culver
Winona
Wawasee
Tippecanoe
Orchestra Returns From Winona Lake Engagement
Robers Orchestra returned from Winona Lake after a several week engagement to much admiration from local patrons.
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Robers
Winona Lake
Winona
Last Performance of Egypta at Winona Lake
The final performance of the show Egypta was held last night at Winona Lake with a large audience in attendance.
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Winona Lake
Attendante
Marinette County Indiana settlers picnic held in Crivitz
A community picnic for Marinette County Indiana settlers was held today in Crivitz Wisconsin. Attendees gathered for a local outdoor event, sharing meals and conversations in the pleasant afternoon.
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Marinette
Tndiana
Criwits, Wis
London preacher Campbell Morgan misses Winona conference
Pr Campbell Morgan of London informs managers he will be unable to attend the Winona Bichie Conference set for August 2029. The speaker cancellation affects plans previously announced by organisers.
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Campbell Morgan
London
Democrats Meet in Indianapolis Under New Hearing Rule
The Indiana Democratic State Central Committee will convene at the Denison hotel in Indianapolis next Saturday. State Chairman Korbly describes a new rule allowing any Democrat to be heard at any session and invites participation from Democrats statewide as the group plans potential 1916 ticket booms and party business.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Indianapolis
Denison Hotel
Korbly
Indiana
Goshen Highways Meeting Called For Tomorrow Night
Goshen residents interested in highway improvement are urged to attend a 7:30 PM meeting in the council chamber. Several projects to permanently improve roads into Goshen are currently underway.
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Goshen
Council Chamber
Dolly Shinn Dies at Home of Niece Near Elkhart
Mortuary record notes Dolly Shinn widow of Tiane Shinn died yesterday at 3 pm at her niece Grace Landon's home two miles north of Elkhart on the HEdwardshire road. aged about seventy five, she suffered an apoplectic stroke four months earlier and had been present with her sister. Survived by Mrs. George Shriner of Pikhart.
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Shienn
Dolly Shinn
Tiane Shinn
Grace Landon
Elkhart
Hedwardshire
Shinn
George Shriner
Pikhart
Society Events At Home With Local Clubs
Mrs Wilh Routsong entertained the W C G at her South Seventh street home this afternoon. The Meldiwes Promnett and Trant Wein hosted the Trinity Tatheran Thimble club at the former’s residence on South Sixth street.
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Wilh Routsong
W. CG
South Seventh Street
Meldiwes Promnett
Trantwein
Trinity Tatheran Thimble Club
South Sixth Street
Allman Family Reunion Held Near Goshen
The Allman family gathered at James H. Allman’s home two miles west of Goshen for their annual reunion. Seventy five attendees included visitors from Benton Harbor Hurt Mich South Bend Elkhart Topeka Millersburg and Warsaw. Officers elected were President John W Reed Vice President Mrs Ernest Manges and Secretary Treasurer Mrs J W Reed. The 1916 reunion date will be announced later.
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Allman
James H. Allman
Goshen
John Allman
Benton Harbor
Hurt
Mich
South Bend
Elkhart
Topeka
Millersburg
Warsaw
John W. Reed
Ernest Manges
J. W. Reed
Peaches Sell Cheap This Year At Several Markets
Benton Harbor reports white clingstones selling as low as 30 cents per bushel with fifths at 6 cents. In Goshen high quality yellow peaches retail at 1 dollar 40 cents per bushel. Market observers note a very large crop this season.
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Benton Harbor
Goshen
Freida Kirkendall Addresses First Christian Here
Miss Freida Kirkendall of Huntington, secretary of the C E of the Eel River conference of the Christian church, spoke at the First Christian church last night after attending the annual conference gathering at Wakawusa.
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Freida Kirkendall
Huntington
C. E
Eel River Conference of the Christian Church
First Christian Church
Miss Kirkendall
Wakarusa
Goshen Youths Rescued After Dam Water Incident
A Goshen young man and a Goshen College female student went boating yesterday afternoon at the dam. While attempting to wash each other’s faces they fell into deep water and were pulled to safety under thrilling conditions.
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Goshen
Goshen College
Miller Brox and Arlington's Real Wild West Exhibit Moves
The 101 Ranch Real Wild West show now runs in Goshen on Monday September 20, changing the prior September 19 date. The event was announced as Sunday but will be held here on the new day.
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Miller Brox
Arlington
101 Ranch
Real Wild West
Goshen
Mrs Anna Lynch 75 Dies in Virginia
Mrs Anna Lynch 75 formerly of Warsaw died in Lynchburg Virginia The body was brought to Warsaw for burial for funeral arrangements pending in Warsaw Indiana
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Anna Lynch
Warsaw
Lynchburg
Governor asks to defend primary law case
Gov. Ralston directs Attorney General Milburn to handle defense for the Vincennes case concerning preparations for primary law developments.
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Gov. Ralston
Measure Enacted Last Winter Faces Court Challenge
Governor Ralston requests Attorney General Milburn to represent the state against a suit by George W. Lott in Vincennes seeking to strike down the state primary law. The Democrats support keeping the law while Republicans aim to attack it. A Saturday meeting of the Democratic state committee will consider revising rules to fit the new law.
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Indianapolis
Grov
Ralston
Milburn
George W. Lott
Vincennes
General Assembly
Iory
Republican State Committee
Jins
Democratic State Committee
French Lick
Johnson caravan seeks governor nomination in Indiana
A caravan of eight cars carrying supporters of Gary Mayor Johnson, aiming for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, arrived here last evening en route to Decatur. Johnson, once Kendallville’s resident, is seen by Gary friends as likely to perform well at the convention.
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Johnson
Gary
Decatur
Indiana
Kendallville
Funeral for E G Eberhart in Mishawaka Saturday
Funeral services for E G Eberhart will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday from his home 402 Lincoln Highway Mishawaka. Rev Loren M Edwards of Methodist Memorial Church will officiate. Burial will follow in the city cemetery.
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E. G. Eberhart
Mishawaka
Lincoln Highway
Loren M. Edwards
Methodist
Elkhart County Fair Dates Advertised in Goshen
Advertisement in the Democrat notes the Elkhart County Fair and Agricultural association exhibition will be held in Goshen from August 31 to September 3. It urges readers to read the notice in today’s paper.
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Elkhart County
Drug Law Violator Is Fined and Sentenced
Lorenzo B. King an Indianapolis druggist was fined five hundred dollars and sentenced to 180 days on the peat farm for illegally selling cocaine.
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Lorenzo B. King
Indianapolis
Anid. Coats
Peast Farm
Ladies of the Woodmen Circle Plan Picnic at Blosser Park
The W O We chapter invites ladies to attend a picnic at Blosser Park next Sunday. The short notice calls for members and guests to gather for a community social event hosted by the Woodmen Circle.
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Woodmen Circle
W. O. We
Blosser Park
Trip to Bristol by A. E. Keith Noted
A fragmented note records A. E. Keith taking a trip to Bristol today. The OCR text shows stray punctuation but indicates travel activity by Keith without further details.
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Bristol
E. Keith
Ah Ito
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