Funeral delays in Eversole case stir controversy
South Bend reports the funeral for Silas N. Eversole is postponed after coroner delays and family disputes. Officials contest possession of the body amid ongoing investigation into the death tied to the Ha wk Macklin case. Cora Logan ties and disputed letters fuel theories among relatives and investigators.
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South Bend
Aus
Silas N. Eversole
Mazel Macklin
St Joseph Counts
Swantz
Eversole
Fmily
Oak Lidge
Strisspeed
St. Joseph
Jones Morgue
Myersole
Tver
Fie
Cerougern
Nan
Havel Macklin
Eversols
Bristol
Histol
Silas NL Ebersole
Tsis Place
Cora Eversole
South Head
St. Joseph County
C. A. Davey
Hawk Macklin
Milwaukee
Davey
Schwartz
Cora Logan
Scarlet
Logan
Prairie Avenue
Unclear Case Details Prompt Indignation From Eversole Family
Relatives of Silas N. Eversole denounce treatment of the accused alleging he was arrested to extract a confession amid gossip. Reported lack of evidence ties Evversole to the Macklin girl case, with papers found roadside suggesting a motive tied to recovered receipts. Police admit minimal proof of his prior knowledge of the victim.
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Silas N. Eversole
Eversole
Evversore
Macklin
Bremen Man Silas N. Eversole Recounts Lightning Shock
Bremen residents recall Silas N. Eversole as insane after a buggy he rode was struck by lightning years ago. He never recovered from the shock.
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Bremen
Silas N. Eversole
Ex Postmaster Miller Sues for Divorce in Local Circuit Court
In Nappanee court today ex postmaster Wim Miller files for divorce from Ethel Stuckman- Miller. He alleges adultery and whiskey use. The complaint cites a 1912 marriage and 1915 separation with a daughter Corace and grandson Willie.
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Wim. Miller
Nappanee
Ethel Stuckman- Strycker-Miller
Perry A
Dausman & Dausman
Jash
Miller
Stuckum Strucker
Adribate T. Mier Et al
Samuel Good Et
Bikbart
Winona
Improvements at Goshen Gas Works Plant
The Goshen Gas Co. on North Fifth street is converting an old tar well into a three apartment oil ammonia and tar tank. The firm will improve condensing and utilizing by products including oil and ammonia which were previously wasted. Tar remains the main by product previously handled.
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Goshen Gas Co
North Fifth Street
Narrow Escape on Tippecanoe River
Otto Philpott and family and Charles Vercival of Indianapolis narrowly escaped drowning when their boat capsized on the Tippecanoe river. The plunge occurred in water nine feet deep with a swift current, placing all aboard at risk.
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Otto Philpott
Charles Vercival
Indianapolis
Tippecanoe River
Weber Bros Circus Comes to Nappanee Today
Weber Bros circus performs a second tent show in Nappanee following Sun Bros display that began weeks ago. The event marks ongoing season entertainment for the town with tents pitched and attractions planned.
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Nappanee
Weber Bros. Circus
Sun Bros
Stuard Again Files Divorce Suit in Superior Court
John P. Stuard of Elkhart has filed suit for divorce in superior court for the second time in a year after the first filing was withdrawn.
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John P. Stuard
Elkhart
Shipment of Horses to Boston by American Express Co
The American Express Co. shipped a car load of 28 fine horses to Boston, Massachusetts for W. Eliott.
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American Express Co
W. ©. Eliott
Boston
Mass
To Start Tomorrow Nappanee Chautauqua Opens
Nappanee prepares to open its chautauqua program tomorrow with events designed for a community audience. Organizers schedule talks and performances across multiple venues, inviting residents to join in the summer cultural event.
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Nappanee
Indiana counties share of automobile tax paid total over half a million
Indiana distributed 500 527 79 to counties from automobile licensing revenue for Jan 1 to Jul 1 1915 with Marion leading at 22 542 26 and Elkhart at 6 439 84. The 12 month total will exceed 600 000 with further allocations possible.
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Indianapolis
State of
Indiana
Automobile Licensing Department
Secretary of State
Tooney
Becnse
Fu Ened County
Marion County
Allen County
Ikhart
Woodmen of the World Annual Picnic at Blosser Park
The Woodmen of the World lodge holds its annual picnic at Blosser Park all day Sunday with the City band providing concerts. Jitney bus service runs between the interurban station and the Blosser home, with a five cent ride on the launch Ladie A to the park and back, or a walk to the ferry landing. Everything is in readiness for a big day.
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Woodmen of the World
Blosser Park
W. O. W. Lodge
Blosser
Highways Improvement Meeting In Goshen Tonight
A Goshen gathering convenes at 7:30 pm in the council chamber to organize local support for country highway improvements. Residents and interested parties are urged to attend to promote permanent road improvements into Goshen.
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Council Chamber
Goshen
Births Reported for Kitson and Baumgartner Families
A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Ross Kitson. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Fred Baumgartner nine miles northwest of Goshen.
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Ross Kitson
Fred Baumgartner
Goshen
Annual McCoy and Albin Family Reunion
The McCoy and Albin families held their annual reunion at the Bre men fair grounds today.
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McCoy
Albin
Bremen Fair Grounds
Hawks Electric Co Granted Authority to Mortgage and Merge
The Indiana Public Service Commission authorized Hawks Electric Co of Goshen to acquire Home Electric Co of Wakarusa for 10000. It allowed a mortgage of 250000 and issuance of 128000 in bonds to reimburse the treasury settle debts acquire the Wakarusa plant and finance a Goshen to Bremen transmission line. The commission also approved Plymouth City lighting contract with Plymouth Electric Light & Power Co.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Public Service Commission
Hawks Electric Company
Goshen
Home Electric Co
Wakarusa
Hawks Company
Bremen
Plymouth
Prymouth Electric Light & Power Co
Northern Indiana resorts keep summer open longer
In Indianapolis Aus 20 Special report says resort operators in northern Indiana plan to keep lake and river destinations open through September due to a poor summer season. Lakes such as Steuben County lakes Wawasee Manitou Maxinkuckee and areas along the Kankakee and Tippecanoe rivers will stay open beyond the usual Sept 1 closing date.
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Indianapolis
Aus
Indiana
Indiana Lake
Steuben County
Wawasee
Manitou
Maxinkuckee
Kankakee
Tippecanoe River
Girl Shoots Father in Logansport Tragedy
In Logansport on August 20 Mabel Moorhead, 14, shot her father Sylvester Moorhead after finding him choking her mother. Police say four bullets hit Moorhead senior including neck and shoulder wounds. his condition listed as doubtful. The child fled to a cupboard and acted after hearing screams.
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Logansport
Sylvester Moorhead
Mabel Moorhad
Moorhead O
Toosspital
Oir
Duis Swife
Emperor Franz Josef Celebrates 85th Birthday in Vienna
Dispatches from Vienna say a monster celebration is planned in front of the royal palace as Germany’s largest cities display flags to mark Emperor Franz Josef's eighty fifth birthday yesterday August 29 via Amsterdam.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
Franz Josef
Germany
Vienna
Real estate firm opens Goshen office from Roberts & Co
New Realty Office to Be Opened in Goshen by F. H. Roberts & Co. F. W. Roberts & Co. with offices in Plymouth Warsaw Rochester Columbia City and Marion will open in Room 7 Jefferson theatre building on Saturday Aug 28. I. H. Roberts has moved his family to Goshen from Marion and will reside at 611 South Sixth Street. The firm plans to deal in city property and farm lands and their advertising in the Democrat should be watched by buyers and sellers.
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Goshen
F. H. Roberts & Co
F. W. Roberts & Co
Plymouth
Warsaw
Rochester
Columbia City
Marion
Jefferson Theatre
I. H. Roberts
South Sixth Street
Roberts Agency
Democrat
Jefferson Realty and Goshen Amusement Incorporations Formed
Articles of incorporation filed in St. Joseph county establish a theatrical syndicate and amusement operations. Directors for both firms are C. J. Allardt E. T. Miller and George A. Harrop. Realty company capital 50000 with 10000 preferred. amusement company capital 1500.
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Recorder
St. Joseph County
Jefferson Realty Company
Goshen Amusement Company
C. J. Allardt
George A. Harrop
Amusement Corporation
Indiana
Ligonier Milling Co Gains Rail Rates for Wheat Trade
The Ligonier Milling Co. secures favorable rates on the C. B. and T. and Big Four railroads enabling purchase of wheat in Michigan and other Indiana areas nearly as cheap as at home.
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Ligonier Milling Co
Big Four
Michigan
Indiana
Express Rates to Rise for Small Shipments After September
After September 1 express companies will raise rates on small shipments. No increase will apply to parcels weighing more than 160 pounds.
Germans claim vast Russian capture and Arabic torpedoing
Berlin reports Novo Georgievsk fell with 20 000 German troops and abundant war material. U S dispatches note the Arabic was torpedoed without warning with Americans among the missing or saved. White Star list cites 423 aboard, 375 saved, six passengers lost. 26 Americans aboard, numbers vary. The Wolinger family reunion is noted at Shipshewana.
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Washington
Aus
Page
London
Atlantic
Ireland
White Star
Liverpool
New York
Queenstown
White Star Line
Josephine L. Bruguiere
Bruguiere
Fred Burgess
James Calmon
P. W. A. Collins
Delilah Covington
James Houlihan
BE. A. McAllister
Christopher McTammie
Leopold P. Moore
Allardt to Take Over Jefferson. Goshen Theatre Plans Revealed
Charles J. Allardt of South Bend announces the Jefferson building will transfer Sept 1 with Myron C. Dow’s lease expiring Oct 15. Plans call for top tier bookings from Kian Erlanger and the Shuberts, three to four road attractions monthly, no Keith vaudeville yet, recarpeting, and improved facilities. Mrs. L. P. J. Creep may remain as manager. Orpheum in South Bend and other Allardt theatres in Wisconsin and Michigan are involved.
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Charles J. Allardt
South Bend
Jefferson Theatre
Elkhart County Trust Co
Jefferson Building
Ma. Allardt
Myron C. Dow
The
Jefferson
Kian & Erlanger
Shuberts
Goshen
Keith
L. P. J. Creep
Mr. Allardt
Allardt
Tilkhart
Orpheum
Fred Palmer
Bend
Green Bay
Racine
Wis
Winnipes
Man
Michigan City
Ind
Superior
Fort William
Out
Peri
Dink
Injured at Western Rubber Works
Nicholas Phals, millman at Western Rubber Works, was treated after an accident at 10525 Wilkinson Street. Rubber compound sprayed into his eyes during handling of material. he was moved to his boarding huts and expected to recover in a few days.
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Nicholas Phals
Western Rubber Works
Wilkinson Street
Phint
Edis
Ino
Missing Wells Fargo driver linked to Elkhart diamond swindles
Harry Natchett, a Wells Fargo Express driver in Elkhart, is missing and suspected of robbing his employers of 600 to 900 dollars. He allegedly swindled several local jewelers, buying a 150 dollar ring for 15 and taking it, while another jeweler lost four dollars. No solid clue has emerged despite ongoing police work.
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Harry Natchett
Wells-Fargo Express Co
Elkhart
Natchett
Indiana Board of Commercial Executives Formed
Representatives of state commercial clubs meet at Claypool in Indianapolis and form the Indiana Board of Commercial Executives to advance commercial organizations. R. G. Rauch of Bloomington is elected president and C. G Bradley of Princeton is chosen secretary.
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Claypool
Indianapolis
Indiana Board of Commercial Executives
R. G. Rauch
Bloomington
C. G Bradley
Princeton
Road graded to improve troubled township line
Supervisor Judson Swihart graded the township line road west of the Leedy ditch between Concord and Elkhart townships. The neglected stretch now should be well graveled, completing its transformation into one of the county’s best road sections.
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Concord
Elkhart
Judson Swihart
Garage to Move to East Clinton Street Structure
Citizens garage relocates from the March building on Fast Washington street to the Ulery Beverstein structure on East Clinton street. The former livery stable site will house a converted garage with a lowered floor and several changes, involving considerable expense.
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Citizens Garage
March
Fast Washington Street
Ulery- Beverstein
East Clinton Street
Road Improvements Near Bristel Reported
Works are under way to improve roads in the Bristel area. Crews are upgrading surfaces and widening lanes to ease travel and reduce congestion around the town.
Important Democratic State Committee Meeting Held Tomorrow
A Democratic state central committee meeting is set for 10 a.m. at the Denison Hotel in Indianapolis with leaders Gay and Ralston attending. Democrats anticipate broad attendance from across Indiana as party confidence grows on Woodrow Wilson’s popularity and recent reforms under the current administration.
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Indianapolis
Democratic State Central
Denison Hotel
Gay
Ralston
Talianapolis
Todiatna
Woodrow Wilson
Department of Commerce and Labor
Republican Administration Turned Over To Gov. Marshall
Coal Deposit Found On Shamprey Place At Bristol
The Bristol Banner reports a recent discovery of a soft coal deposit on the Shamprey place at Bristol during a well dig. It recalls that about twelve years ago Daniel J. Sherry found a soft coal deposit on the Joseph Frank farm just south of Bonneyville and considered development but no further action followed.
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Shamprey Place
Bristol
Bristol Banner
Daniel J. Sherry
Joseph Frank
Bonneyville
Reward Offered for Stolen Horse and buggy in Niles
Alfred Mell of Niles Michigan offers a fifty dollar reward for the recovery of his horse and buggy and for the arrest of the thief.
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Alfred Mell
Niles
Mich
Bic Day at New Paris Promises Large Crowd
Tomorrow will be a big day in New Paris with an enormous crowd expected. A Ladies Store for sale offers a good proposition if taken at once with an invoice around 2500 dollars. By "K" care Demo eratee FES 2tnd.
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New Paris
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Elkhart County
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Gan
H. Ef, Wise
Taker
Hawks Electric CO
Pranz Joshelf
NEW Realty Office
of Theaters
Allardt Interests of
TEVSK
Teutons
Ambassador Page
Novo Georgievesk
the Hague
Jutlang
Wolinger
Shipshewana
City
Millman
Bristel
Democratic State Committee
EIN
Apolis
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