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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1917

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Verdun Offensive Leads to French Advantage and Prisoner Sightings

French forces assault an eleven mile Verdun front amid heavy Meuse fighting. German withdrawals near Talou ridge and Verdun are reported while German prisoners pass to rear. British gains on Ypres front and Italian victory along the Isonzo accompany Romanian-front advances claimed by Berlin.

Verdun Meuse London Paris Talou Ridge Epehy Ypres Tolmina Adriatic Isonzo Roumanian

County Council Approves Several Local Appropriations

In a special session the Elkhart County council approved 2500 for grading and draining a trans-gango road linking to the main market road. It recorded 734.48 for the proposed 2100 county Line bridge over Bango creek and 1000 for the county defense fund likely to aid soldiers. The largest item was 200 to connect the Goshen courthouse with the city steam heating system.

County Council Elkhart County Bango Creek County Council of Defense Goshen

Death of Mrs. L. Haman in St. Petersburg Florida

Mrs. L. Haman, 58, formerly of Warsaw, died in a St. Petersburg hospital of gall stones. Survived by her husband and three children. The Haman family formerly ran rooming houses and restaurants in Warsaw.

Robbery Near Val Jezewski Saloon At Fort Wayne

Three tramps robbed L. T. Scherer as he exited the Val Jezewski saloon in Fort Wayne. They got $19 and boarded the Wabash train, waving to their victim as they fled town.

Fort Wayne L. T. Scherer

Paving Contract Let to White Construction in South Bend

The White Construction Co. of Milwaukee has the contract to pave Mishawaka Avenue in South Bend at a cost of $184,452.17.

White Construction Co Milwaukee Wis Mishawaka South Bend

W. G. T. U. Organization Attacks Mayor in Gary

In Gary the W. G. T. U. organization accuses Mayor Johnson of allowing lawlessness to prevail in the steel city. The brief sets forth concerns over crime and disorder linked to municipal leadership.

Gary Johnson Steel City

Goshen Garage Sells Nearly 100000 Gallons in 3 Years

A Goshen service station has sold close to 100000 gallons of gasoline over a three year period. The business reported steady sales as it marks its third anniversary.

Goshen

Former King Constantine’s Answer to Kaiser Is Found

London reports an Athens dispatch noting a diplomatic document from former King Constantine written shortly after World War I began. It records his reply to Emperor William II, declining Greek entry on the central powers due to naval, logistical, and strategic concerns that would leave Greece vulnerable to Allied control of the Mediterranean.

Constantine Kaiser London Athens Exchange Telegraph Co Greece Willian Germany Austria-Hungary Turkey Bulgaria Mediterranean England France

Secretary Daniels says destroyers threaten submarines

Secretary of the Navy Daniels and 25 ship builders held a conference to extend building facilities to double or triple destroyer output in 18 months. He said the United States would have more destroyers than any other power and that destroyers are the one thing submarines fear.

Washington United States Daniels

Wheat production pact discussed at Indianapolis conference

At Indianapolis on August 26 a meeting of agriculture department workers and state representatives discussed a pact among Indiana Ohio Michigan Illinois Kentucky and Wisconsin to push wheat production toward the 1,000,000,000 bushel goal next year. Dr Raymond A Pearson and Dr William A Taylor represented the government and proposed a plan to increase rye production.

Indianapolis Indiana Ohio Michigan Illinois Kentucky Wisconsin United States Department of Agriculture Raymond A. Pearson Secretary of Agriculture William A. Taylor Bureau of Plant Industry

Exhibition Game Nets Over 700 for South Bend Guardsmen

A Saturday exhibition at Springbrook Park raised more than $700 for the National Guardsmen stationed at Leeper Park. The Singer baseball ring, captained by Ben Koehler, saw a 4 to 3 victory by the former team with Stacy Bowman and Rogers Greys pitcher on the mound.

National Guardsmen Leeper Park South Bend Springbrook Park Singer Baseball Ring Ben Koehler Stacy” Bowman Rogers Greys

Enrollment notices for Boys Working Reserve

Persons who have enrolled boys aged 16 to 20 for the Boys Working Reserve are to report to Sheriff Sanford on Wednesday.

Enrollment of Indiana Women Under Hoover Plan Nears Finish

Work of enrolling Indiana women under the Hoover food conservation plan will be finished by Sept 1. Local registration has been far from expectations.

Indiana

Widow Minerva Sefton Dies in Lagrange After Stroke

Mrs Minerva Sefton widow of Thomas H Sefton died at Lagrange following a stroke of paralysis. She was noted as a Civil War veteran Thomas H Sefton husband.

Minerva Sefton Lagrange Thomsa H. Sefton

Rain Predicted Aids Elkhart County Crops

The weather bureau forecasts rain across Elkhart county. Farmers report corn and late potatoes suffering without moisture and expect relief from upcoming showers.

Weather Bureau Elkhart County

Mrs Genevieve Schmidt 78 Dies at Villa of Apoplexy

Mrs Genevieve Schmidt aged 78 died at a villa from apoplexy. She was the wife of Henry Schmidt senior and was widely known in the community.

Genevieve Schmidt Henry Schmidt

Weather Forecast Indicates Warm Start to Week

Generally fair weather expected with rising temperatures at the start of the week and continued warmth afterward.

Charged With Wife Desertion In Goshen Case

Roy Gard was arrested in Toledo and brought to Goshen to face a charge of wife desertion.

Roy Gard Toledo Goshen

Exemption Board Denies and Grants Military Claims

Sheriff Sanford Clerk Rimpler and Dr. G A Inks of Nappanee announced that many local youths’ exemption claims were denied while a list of those granted exemption followed. Among those honored is Goshen evangelist Charles W Hess whose exemption was granted for ordained minister status.

Sheriff Sanford Rimpler G. A. Inks Nappanee C. Bonham Spohn Charles L. Fredeke Arthur B. Clark Floyd E. Clark Charles Banfield Glenn W. Juday S. J. Blough Arthur B. Schrock Ray Kauffman C. D. Brannon Roy Tope David K. Bontrager Chester L. Blosser Lawrence Williams Harvey Wysong Adam Rupp Robert Gannon E. H. Haney Walter Hoshaw W. D. Davis Leander Garber Roy E. Luke Joseph Bioss Forest R. Ulery Nelson Weaver Donald F. Stiver George H. Reid Guy Smeltzer Ray Rector Warren Holdman Chauncey M. Duker Edward C. Truex Ray F. Yoder Harry W. Foster Defoe Leedy Walter T. Baker Charles W. Hess William Brown Milwaukee North Main Street

Pentecostal Camp Meetings Open Near Goshen

Brother and Sister F W Jewell evangelists announce seven day camp meetings in a large tent at Harrison Center seven miles southwest of Goshen. Daily services begin next Friday with morning and afternoon and evening sessions through September 22. The bugle call urges all who have made covenant by sacrifice to gather.

F. W. Jewell Petoskey Mich Errangelists Harrison Center Goshen

Mrs Clara Roop Dies at 51 in Elkhart Hospital

Mortuary record states Mrs Clara Roop 51 died this morning at General hospital Elkhart from appendicitis. Survived by husband John Roop one son one daughter her parents Mr and Mrs Milton Tuday of Milford and one sister. Remains to be taken to Syracuse for burial.

Roop Clara Roop General Hospital Elkhart John Roop Milton Tuday Milford Syracuse

Death of Dale Hazen in Allen County Farm Garden

Dale Hazen 14, son of Mr and Mrs Ira Hazen who have separated is dead from a shotgun wound to the left chest. Coroner McArdle and Deputy Sheriff Rule express confidence the death was self inflicted though case factors are unusual for a personal crisis report. He was killed on a garden at the farm of Hiram Frazier eleven miles from the city on the Churubusco road.

Dale Hazen Ira Hazen McArdle Allen County Hiram Frazier Churubusco

Civil War Veteran Louis Reynolds Dies at 74

Louis Reynolds of Bluffton, who died at Marion from injuries suffered in the Civil War, is listed as having been shot at the battle of Richmond Kentucky on August 30, 1862. Reynolds served in Company F, 16th Indiana Infantry.

Louis Reynolds Bluffton Marion Richmond Fort Wayne Reynolds 16Th Ind. Inf

Pugilistic Encounters Reported in Business District

Weekend boxing melees staged in the business district drew crowd attention near the Interurban depot on South Main Street. No arrests were made according to reports.

Interurban South Main Street

Rabbi Saul Schorr Dies At 70 In Fort Wayne

Rabbi Saul Schorr 70, minister of B'nai Jacob in Fort Wayne, is dead. He previously led congregations in San Francisco and Winnipeg Manitoba before settling in Fort Wayne.

Saul Schorr B’nai Jacob Fort Wayne San Francisco Winnipeg Man

Annual County Institute Opens Next Monday

The Elkhart county teachers institute will open next Monday and run through Friday with sessions in the High School assembly room.

Elkhart County Teachers Institute

Veteran editor D H Edenbo dies after street car collision

D H Edenbo, 78, longtime manager of the old South Bend Register, was struck and killed by a street car in South Bend. A Civil War veteran, he was widely known in local journalism circles.

D. H. Edenbo Old South Bend Register South Bend

Two Fords Stolen in South Bend

Two Ford vehicles were reported stolen in South Bend yesterday. Police urged witnesses to contact authorities with any information.

South Bend

Fire Devastates Half of Saloniki City

The walled city of Saloniki, under Entente occupation, suffered a major fire that destroyed more than half of its area. Thousands were rendered homeless and rushed to neighboring villages for shelter as the blaze was reported under control in the dispatches from London.

London Saloniki Great Macedonia Br Entente

Alert Culture Club Meets at Mrs Swartz Home

Society items note the Alert Culture club gathering at 206 Garden Street Tuesday evening to discuss Or deals and Ideals. Miss Merle Rohrer hosts an auction Friday afternoon at her home southwest of Goshen.

Alert Culture Club V. V. Swartz Garden Street Merle Rohrer Goshen

Recovery of Howard Huber Found in Lake James

After three weeks in Lake James the body of 27 year old Howard Huber former Wells Fargo Express Co agent at the Fort Wayne interurban station was recovered Sunday at 1 10 pm. The body was 200 feet from the east bank and 100 feet north of the drowning point showing signs of being snagged by a dragging hook. The find ends rumors that he had not drowned or had disappeared.

Lake James Howard Huber Wells-Fargo Express Co Fort Wayne Interurban East Bank Huber

Enrollment drive continues for Boys Working Reserve

Sol Dembufsky as enrolling officer for the Boys Working Reserve reports complete instructions for registering boys ages 16 to 20. The Goshen enrollment camp will continue indefinitely and 2,000 Indiana officers are expected to enroll 10 boys each this week for a total of 20,000 enrollments.

Sol Dembufsky Boys Working Reserve Aten Goshen Indiana

Electrician Enos Singer Named Motorcycle Officer

Enos Singer, formerly with Service Electric Co., is appointed motorcycle officer and began his duties this morning. He succeeds Ira Bickel, who resigned weeks ago citing health concerns from motorcycle riding.

Enos Singer The Service Electric Co Ira Bickel

Ninth Culp family reunion set for Island Park Elkhart

The ninth annual Culp family reunion will be held at Island Park in Elkhart on a Wednesday. Members of the Gorsuch family will assemble at McNaughton Park in the same city for their annual reunion on Saturday September 5th.

Culp Island Park Elkhart Gorsuch McNaughton Park

Fire Dept Tackles Blaze at City Interurban Depot

Fire crews responded Saturday evening to extinguish a blaze in a city car caused by defective wiring at the interurban depot. Earlier a false alarm was reported from box No 48 shortly before eight o clock.

Trench Collapse Kills John Christie at Fort Wayne

John Christie, 31, died after the sides of a sewer trench caved in during work with his brother for their father in Fort Wayne. He passed away in an ambulance while being taken to a hospital.

John Christie Fort Wayne

Williams Arrested for Speeding in Sturgis Michigan

Charles O. Williams, an agent for a South Bend grocery firm, was arrested in Sturgis Michigan for breaking the auto speed law and fined 3.95 dollars.

Charles O. Williams South Bend Sturgis Mich

Mississippi corn boom at Camp Shelby harvests huge crop

Soldiers from Kentucky Indiana and West Virginia will join locals at Camp Shelby for harvest as Mississippi corn yields are estimated near 100000000 bushels, about 30000000 more than the previous record. Cotton in the state is forecast 30 percent higher with about 1300000 bales.

Hattiesburg Kentucky Indiana West Virginia Camp Shelby Mississippi

Funeral for Ex Senator Kern Held in Indianapolis

The funeral of former U S senator John W Kern was held Sunday afternoon at Hollis Va Burial took place at Kerncliff the family home Memorial services were held today at the Indiana Democratic club with resolutions honoring Kern read by the resolutions committee appointed Saturday

Indianapolis John W. Kern U. S Hollis Kerncliff Indiana Democratic Club Kern Committee On

Somers Seen Leading G A R At 51st Encampment In Boston

Little opposition to Col. Orlando A. Somers of Kokomo Indiana for commander in chief as the national G A R opens its 51st annual encampment in Boston with delegates and national officers arriving from afar.

Boston Orlando A. Somers Kokomo Ind

Hope for Vacation Looms Over Extra Session

Washington leaders hope for a vacation around September 15 or by October 1 as the legislative program for the extra session remains delicately shaped. The remark came after late night discussions among lawmakers about finalizing agenda items and schedules.

Washington

Yoder Buys 320 Acres in Saskatchewan Farm Colony

Samuel A. Yoder of Goshen purchased 320 acres at the Godart Bellamy farm in the Goose Lake region of Saskatchewan Canada. Wheat in the area is expected to yield 25 to 35 bushels per acre despite drought. Nearby landowners include Cornelius Hochstetler Dan Hochstetler Jonas Yoder and Adam Kauffman, all Indiana residents.

Samuel A. Yoder Goshen Godart- Bellamy Goose Lake Saskatchewan Can Northwest Yoder North Dakota South Saskatchewan Godart-Bellamy Cornelius Hochstetler Nappanee Dan Hochstetler Jonas Yoder Adam Kauffman Indiana

Suspect Arrested in Elkhart for Hospital Robbery

Harry Taylor a transient is under arrest in Elkhart as a suspect in a recent robbery at General hospital city. A diamond ring valued at 150 a topaz ring and 5 dollars in cash were taken from nurses staff. Taylor formerly worked as janitor at the hospital after jail release for intoxication. No incriminating items found on his person. He was jailed after leaving the hospital shortly before the robbery was discovered.

Harry Taylor Elkhart General Hospital Taylor

Post Office Robbery In WakArusa Baffles Sheriff and Deputies

Sheriff Sanford and deputies have no clues about the Wak for sa post office robbery early Saturday. Many townspeople were in the area yesterday to inspect the office.

Sanford Wakarusa

Funeral services for John Hottenga Jr

Funeral services for John Hottenga Jr were held this afternoon at 2 o clock from his home 2083 Mercer Avenue with Rev Kole officiating. Interment was made in Oak Ridge.

John Hottenga, Jr Mercer Avenue Kole Oak Ridge

Struck by Automobile Injures Bristol Teen

Miss Jane Hilbish daughter of Mr and Mrs Myron Hilbish of Bristol sustained minor injuries after being struck by an automobile yesterday.

Jane Hilbish Myron Hilbish Bristol

Annual camp meeting at Fetter's Grove ends

The annual camp meeting near Goshen at Fetter's Grove closed yesterday after large attendance across sessions.

Fetter's Grove Goshen

Tenth Annual Deaf Conference Draws Large Indiana Attendance

Large attendance marks the tenth annual conference of the Deaf of Northern Indiana held in Bristol. President W H Canode of Goshen presided while sessions featured prayers, hymns, talks on a proposed state Home for the Aged and Infirm Deaf, and plans for a Lafayette property gift of 100 acres by donor Prof Orson Archibald.

of the Deaf Indiana Bristol William H. Canode Goshen Association Asbury Arnot South Bend W. H. Canode Francis Martindale Henry S. Rutherford Chicago Hunt Berg Flair W. Hunt Ladies of the Home Fund Committee Gratis W. H. Canade F. Hayes Lafayette Orson Archibald Charles Steinwender Indianapolis Henry D. Miller Middlebury T. J. Hainline Elkhart Ben Berg Mr. McCullough Butler

Ligonier All Stars Beat Rogers Greys 4–2 at Rogers Band Park

Four two victory over the Rogers Greys as veteran 4.2 pitcher George Moore outduels. Patsy Donovan starred with two runs and an RBI. Hogan Gray and Crncy Bowman made key plays while Rogers band park provided music for the afternoon crowd of about 500. Next Sunday the series continues at the local diamond.

George Moore Ligonier Slabauzh Rogers Band Park All Stars Rogers Greys Crncy’ Bowman Greys Moore Patsy” Donovan Goshen Slabaugh del Baker Hogan Wentz Harsh Wrysong Rostiser

Milk price dispute escalates in South Bend

Wholesalers threaten to stop supplying retailers until they receive the 25 cent per gallon price. Dairymen recently raised the retail price to 11 cents per quart. The move is labeled highway robbery as the wholesale payment demand takes effect tomorrow morning.

South Bend

Longevity Record for Reed Family Celebrated in St Joseph

The Gabriel Reed family of ten in St Joseph county shows unusual longevity with four members reaching long lives totaling 290 years. Richard Lewis Fayette and Mrs Rebecca Reed enjoyed a reunion recently marking the milestone.

Gabriel Reed St. Joseph County Richard Lewis Fayette Rebecca Reed

Worry Causes Death of Local Farmer's Wife

Emma Dietrich Neeman, wife of farmer Geo Neeman near Sturgis, dies from worry after her son Chester Neeman is drafted into the United States Army. Physicians conclude she worried herself to death.

Emma Dietrich Neeman Geo. Neeman Sturgis Chester Neeman United States Army Mrs. Neeman

Imogene Myers Sent to Indiana Girls School

Fort Wayne girl Imogene Myers who rose to notice after an attack by Sammy Koehler is being prosecuted and has now been sent to the Indiana Girls School.

Girls’ School Imogene Myers Fort Wayne Sammy Koehler Indiana Girls’ School

Ford Sale Links The Hawks Hardware Co Goshen

The Kelly Garage sold a new Ford to Hawks Hardware Co of Goshen marking a local business vehicle purchase.

Kelly Garage Hawks Hardware Co Goshen

Hottel's Drug Store Offers Hurry-Up Delivery

Hottel's drug store promotes quick home delivery service with phone contact listed as 177 for fast medical needs and errands.

Hottel

Miners Federation Opposes Sending Delegates to Stockholm

The Miners Federation of Great Britain voted 376 to 354 to bar British representation at the International Socialist Conference in Stockholm, reversing an earlier decision. The Exmouth meeting in England concluded that no British delegates would attend if the ban stands.

Miners Conference OF Great Britain Exmouth Eng Miners Federation of Great Britain British Labor Party Stockholm Federation of Miners

Alva Hamilton Wins Three Large Iron Contracts

Alva Hamilton, Goshen structural iron worker and blacksmith, secured three major contracts this morning worth over 10000. Two contracts cover fire escapes for Michigan City and LaGrange, while the third obliges Hamilton to supply 5000 fire holders for Ford machines at once. The Lafayette, Indiana firm aided the negotiations, and Hamilton plans to enlarge his plant on the former G A Davis lumber yard site.

Alva Hamilton Goshen Structural Iron Michigan City Candy Lagrange Hamilton Ford Machines Lafayette Ind G A. Davis Lumber

End of Stabbing Affray Ends With Mercer Cleared

Arthur Mercer, linked to the Aug. 4 stabbing in Sturgis, was discharged after a preliminary hearing for attempted murder. Judge Birk found circumstantial evidence insufficient for conviction and noted no positive identifications. Fred Martin remained missing from his room.

Arthur Mercer Sturgis Fred Martin Birk Mercer Martin

Magyar Hall Fire Causes Partial Destruction in South Bend

Magyar hall at 316 South Chapin Street used by Hungarian societies was partially destroyed by fire. A report that Mike Muszar, president of one society, was burned to death is erroneous. Insurance covers $15,000. The building is owned by a Hungarian company, with Muessel Brewing Co holding a mortgage.

South Chapin Street South Bend Mike Muszar Muessel Brewing, Co

Fire damages farm buildings in Rochester area

Dean L. Barnhart of Rochester received a telegram from Lake Wawasee reporting that the barn and outbuildings on his father Congressman Barnhart’s farm near Rochester had burned. He left immediately for Rochester while the congressman remained in Washington, D. C.

Dean L. Barnhart Rochester Lake Wawasee Congressman Barnhart Mr. Barnhart Washington, D. C

14 Year Old Boy Robbed En Route Home

Andrew Sloan fourteen from Fort Wayne earned five dollars and fifty cents at the Economy Glove factory. On the way home he was robbed by an older boy.

Andrew Sloan Fort Wayne Economy

Oswalt Divorce Sought in Warsaw Court

Maude Oswalt petitions for divorce from Henry Oswalt in Warsaw. They wed December 24, 1900 and separated August 6, 1917. Five children aged five to fifteen are involved.

Warsaw Maude Oswalt Henry Oswalt

Elkhart Police Raid Seizes Gambling Ring On Division Street

Elkhart police raided the Division street residence of William Lacy and arrested six men on gambling charges. All suspects paid fines in city court today.

Elkhart William Lacy Division Street

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