Highway Improvement Meeting Forms Permanent Organization
A Goshen meeting led by ex Mayor Deahl established a permanent highway committee. Officers named include President B F Deahl and Secretary J E Newell, with a broad slate of members and subcommittees to seek Dixie Highway support and oversee specifications and inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines Egbert
B. F. Deahl
Willard Stephenson
J. E. Newell
John Egbert
Charles £. Gorham
Dixie-Hichway Association
S. F. Spohn
Harry C. Dangler
Arthur Estes
Ivan James
Etna Green Man Found Dead in Front Yard
A. F. Leffel, an aged Etna Green resident, was found dead in his front yard. Death is believed due to heart trouble. Discovered by W. R. Kelly on his way home to dinner. Survived by wife two daughters his mother and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Leffel
Etna Green
W. R. Kelly
Rev Magor to Preach at First TMFE Church
Rev Magor will preach at the First TMFE church tomorrow at 11 a.m. Those seeking a home may visit the law office of Mei and Mei 2 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magor
Law
Office
Mei
Failing Rapidly Senator Shively at Summer Home
Sen B F Shively of South Lend at his Brookville Virginia summer home eases back into illness after a brief recovery. Close friends fear rapid decline as he avoids interview and public notice while hoping to return to Congress in December, though others doubt the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Sen
B. F. Shively
South Lend
Congress
Indiana building at Panama Pacific expo sale discussed
Indiana building at the Panama Pacific exposition in San Francisco was the focus of a commission meeting led by Lieutenant Governor ONeill. YNei L reported on proposed sale to the California Club of San Francisco for a permanent home, with potential state proceeds of 10000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
O'Neill
Ynei L
California Club
San Francisco
Biil
Pan American Road Congress Set for Oakland Meeting
The VaneAmerican Road Congress plans a wide scale assembly in Oakhand California on Sept. Th. The gathering reflects growing highway work by state departments across the United States and progress in Canadian and Central and South American countries pushing road construction to study universal American methods and practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oakhand
Cal
Clemency petitions overwhelm governor
Governor Ralston will no longer consider executive clemency petitions submitted directly. He will only act through the board of pardons or on recommendations from those directly and officially connected with the cases showing special merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ralston
Board of Pardons
Indiana wins second prize at Panama Pacific Exposition
In Indianapolis on August 21 a special telegram to Superintendent A. Greathouse announced Indiana won second prize for its educational exhibit at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
San Francisco
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
A. Greathouse
Rain Ends K of P Uniform Rank Encampment at French Lick
Rain halted much of the week as the uniform rank K of P encampment at French Lick concluded yesterday. This morning the camp was broken and the event wrapped up after rainy conditions disrupted activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Lick
K. of P
Eight Goshen Merchants Plan Dollar Sale Next Thursday
Eight Goshen merchants announce a coordinated Dollar Bargain Sale next Thursday morning. Stores include Hawks Hardware Co Newell Bros Co Hudson Co Noble & Miller W O Brundage B Silver Smaith Clark Co and Tt Simon Co. Unusual $1 bargains will be offered for one morning only as part of the summer closing plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ight Goshen
Hawks Hardware Co
Newell Bros. Co
Hudson Co
Noble & Miller
W.O. Brundage
B. Silver
Smaith-Clark Co
Simon & Co
Surrendered Man With Blind Tiger in Lagrange Jail
Howard Keith arrested in Elkhart a month ago for running a blind tiger at Shipshewana and bonded $200 for September circuit court appearance. A relative who posted the bond surrendered him in Lagrange, Keith then jailed there with Robert Proctor and a changing legal team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Howard Keith
Elkhart
Shipshewana
Justice Minnick
Keith
Robert EK. Procter
Proctor
Dodee
Died This Forenoon in Joisack Me Ages 58
Harry M Sanders received a telegram from Mrs Sanders at York Pennsylvania stating that her father Philip Heckert died this forenoon at his home in Joisack Maine. Heckert was 58, survived by his wife and two daughters Mrs Harry M Saunders of Goshen and Edith Heckert at home. Mrs Sanders and her daughter Virginia arrived at his bedside yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Sanders
Airs
Chester Blosser Found Guilty For Shooting Two Dogs
Chester Blosser of Wakarusa was found guilty in Justice O Briens court at Elkhart of malicious trespass and assessed $25. He shot two dogs belonging to Augustus Shank after an unprovoked attack. The ruling holds roving dogs were not the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Blosser
Wakarusa
Justice O'Brien
Elkhart
Augustus Shank
Blosser
Damages Sought in Alienation Suit in DeKalb County
Mrs. Rachael Dragoo of Auburn sues her mother-in-law Lauren tine Dragoo for 10,660 dollars claiming alienation of her husband Fred Dragoo's affections. They have been married about a year. the suit names Dekalb County as the locality and cites well known Concord township residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachael Dragoo
Auburn
Fred Dragoo
Concord Township
Dekalb County
Laurentine Dragoo
Councilmen Return From Terre Haute Highway Inspection Tour
Councilmen Samuel Cripe Collins Manrow Lehman Nymeyer and John B Cripe City Engineer Haverly County Surveyor Rieth County Commissioner Showalter and Henry Cripe returned from Terre Haute after inspecting country highways paved with Ironstone block. The Goshen to Chicago trip was made as guests of the Ironstone company. Mr Cripe, a contractor, managed the inspection tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Cripe
Collins
Manrow
Lehman
Nymeyer
John B. Cripe
Haverly
Rieth
Showalter
Henry Cripe
Terre Haute
Goshen
Chicago
Ironstone Company
Cripe
Property Sold At 802 South Main Street In City
Through L. S. Bush and the Mehl & Mehl office, Melvin Leer sold his property at 802 South Main Street to J. T. Hostetter of the Hattie hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Bush
Mehl & Mehl
Melvin Leer
South Main Street
J. T. Hostetter
Hattie Hotel
Postponed Booster Day Rescheduled For Monday
Citizens of New Paris defer Booster Day due to today's bad weather. The program set for today will be carried out Monday with the same schedule and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Paris
Funeral for A B France in South Bend
Funeral services for A B France a prominent South Bend resident who died by suicide will be held at his home tomorrow at 3 pm Burial will follow at Riverview cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. France
South Bend
Riverview Cemetery
Calumet Baking Powder Co Contracts for One Million Tablets
The Calumet Baking Powder Company of Chicago has contracted with the Shorn Paper Company of Marion for one million tablets to be used for advertising purposes. The deal ties two regional firms to supply a large quantity of materials for promotional use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Baking Powder Co
Chicago
Shorn Paper Co
Marion
Woodmen Picnic Set for Blosset Park Tomorrow
The annual W O W picnic will be held at Blosset Park tomorrow with a very big attendance expected. Members of the Woodmen Circle will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blosset ‘Park
Woodmen Circle
Automobiles Ignensed Since January First Reported
APOLIS office made public a tally showing sixty one thousand five hundred eighteen automobiles ignensed since January 1. The count reflects ongoing incidents and underscores safety concerns across the city. Local officials urge stricter measures to curb vehicle fires and monitor high risk districts.
Indiana Auto Licensing Report Details Growth and Fees
Indiana's six month auto licensing data shows 81 518 autos and 2 005 motorcycles licensed. Elkhart County lists 2 755 applications 1 109 owners 449 motorcycles 93 chauffeurs 23 dealers with 79 duplicates and transfers. Statewide license fees totaling about 500 000 will fund road upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
State Board of Accounts
Automobile Licensing Department
Fromer L. Cook
John Williams
Walter Owens
State Board
Gilbert H. Hendren
State Boards of Accounts
Liicense
Secretary of State
Hernan L. Conter
Auditor of State
Elkhart
War in Indiana to unveil $5000 ammunition fund at Speedway
Indianapolis officials promote the upcoming War in Indiana show at the Speedway to dramatize a $5,000 ammunition fund. The spectacle debuts Monday September 6 with staged wartime scenes designed to educate and entertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Democratic state central committee meets in session
The Democratic state central committee convened today with Rudolph Ackerman of South Bend representing the 13th district as the newly chosen successor to Daniel M. Bechtel of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Democratic State Central Committee
Rudolph Ackerman
South Bend
Daniel M. Bechtel
Goshen
Greencastle Man Backs Columbia Club Membership Drive
L A Beard of Greencastle Indiana, representing the Columbia club, a republican organization from Indianapolis, was in town today soliciting members. Several local republicans who had supported the late bull moose cause in this area joined the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Beard
Greencastle
Ind
Columbia Club
Indianapolis
Funeral services for Edward Ed wards in South Bend
Funeral services for Edward Edwards were held in South Bend yesterday afternoon after he was electrocuted while erecting an Indiana and Michigan Electric Co sign reading Do It Electrically. Burial followed in Bighand Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Edwards
South Bend
Indiana& Michigan Electric Co
Bighand
Eversole Funeral Set For Silas Eversole
Bristol Aug 21 Special Funeral services for Silas N Eversole the Hazel Macklin murder suspect who died by suicide in St Joseph county jail will be at the Eversole farm home north of Bristol at 2 pm tomorrow Burial will be in Oak Ridge cemetery Bristol The preacher was not named as of 3 pm today Coroner Swantz had approved release of the remains Widow Liversole has many relatives in the area who will attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Silas N. Eversole
Hazel Macklin
St. Joseph County
Eversole
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Bristel
H. E. Wise
Swantz
Liversole
Eversole Held Without Evidence in Macklin Case
In South Bend on August 21 special report Charles A. Davey says Joseph County officers had no evidence to convict Silas N. Eversole for Hazel Macklin's death. Relatives claim he suicided in jail amid a weakened mind and jail humiliation after arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dend
Charles A. Davey
Eversole
St. Joseph County
Silas N. Eversole
Hazel Macklin
Crumpacker Declines Senate Bid from Indiana District
Edgar D. Crumpacker, longtime representative of Indiana's Tenth District, says he will not seek the Republican nomination for U.S. senator next year. He cites fatigue from past campaigns and the cost of a primary race, noting he cannot raise the funds required unless conditions change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Edgar D. Crumpacker
Congress
United States
Crumpacker
Senate of the
Indiana Auto Sales Co Incorporates in Elk Hart
The Indiana Auto Sales Co of Elk Hart has incorporated in Indianapolis with capital stock of 10000 dollars. Directors are H. L. Simonton, H. Albert, and F. E. Engstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Auto Sales Co
Elkhart
H. L. Simonton
H. Albert
FE. J. Eng
Nine flood victims found as two remain missing
In St Louis on August 21 a Special report states nine bodies of flood victims have been recovered while two more people are still missing. Authorities continue search efforts along the flood zone and assess survivability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Elkhart Real Estate Deal Ends In Fracas And Lost Contract
In Elkhart a Goshen man Daniel Pletcher traded city property for the Newell farm of 160 acres north of Elkhart for 30,000 dollars. Agent A R Kesler claims Pletcher tore the contract and swallowed half. Kesler vows to sue for 1000 dollars as breach penalties looming over the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Daniel Pletcher
Goshen
Elkhart City
Newell
A. R. Kesler
Kesler
Pletcher
Goshen Horses Entered for Laporte County Fair Races
Goshen horses listed for next week's Laporte county fair races in several events. Entries include Topsy V Ruth Granite Inn V Mack Glenn and Roxalana Laura Lucille among others, with owners W Milo Powers John Cotherman and Gen Mil. Free-for-All Pace features Roxalana Laura Lucille and Ruth Granite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte County Fair
Goshen
Laporte
Topsy V
Ruth Granite
W. Milo Powers
John Cotherman
Larceal Corporal
George Canfield
St. Patrick
Corporal
Gen. Millis
Mary G
Mack Glenn
Gen. Mil
Tony Arlington
Topsy Y
Edward PL Walsworth
Roxalana
Harry Clemens
Laura Lucille
End Tomorrow Rains Hit Fetters Grove Camp Meeting
Rains hindered the big Mennonite Brethren az vil caay gathering at Fetters Grove seven miles southwest of Goshen starting August 12. Several thousand were expected to attend Friday with S. Lambert of Greenville as principal speaker and missionaries Nora Lambert of Elkhart and Katie Bredemus of South Bend in attendance. Rev. A. C. Wright of Atlanta conducted special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fetters Grove
Christchurch
Simon Fetters Groves
Goshen
Tey. S. Lambert
Greenville, O
Nora Lambert
Elkhart
Katie Bredemus
South Bend
Turkey
A. C. Wright
Atlanta
Tad
Wells Fargo Will Transport Flood Relief Donations Free
A. PD Crow, agent for Wells Fargo Express in Goshen, was notified that the company will transport free all donations of clothing and food for flood and storm sufferers in Texas. Goshen residents wishing to ship relief items should apply at the Wells Fargo office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. PD. Crow
Wells- Fargo Express Co
Goshen
Texas
Wells-Fargo
Lydia Neff obituary at Whitehead church
Mrs Lydia Neff widow of Daniel Neff died yesterday at 3 pm at her daughter’s home southwest of New Paris after years of paralysis. Born Toronto December 1 1887 she came to Elkhart county in 1838 and married Daniel Neff in 1855. Survived by ten children including William B James Jacob S Omer Francis Jesse and two daughters Mrs Symensma and Mrs Snyder. Funeral 2:30 pm tomorrow at Whitehead church with burial in Whitehead cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer and
Francis
Milford
Jesse
Jacob Symensma
Charles Snyder
New Paris
Whitehead Church
Whitehead Cemetery
Mrs Farmwald Celebrates 61st Birthday With Family
Mrs Catharine Farmwald celebrated her 61st birthday yesterday at her daughter Mrs Hes ter McCreary home at 314 East Middlebury Street. Twenty two friends and relatives attended and all enjoyed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Farmwald
Hester McCreary
East Middlebury Street
Funeral services for E G Eberhart in Mishawaka home
Funeral services for E G Eberhart who suicided in Mishawaka cemetery by shooting himself were held at his Mishawaka home this morning at 9 30 o clock. Rev Loren M Edwards pastor of the Methodist Memorial church preached the sermon and burial was made almost on the spot where he took his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Eberhart
Mishawaka
Loren M. Edwards
Methodist Memorial Church
Eberhart
Fish Commission Officially Rules on Net Burn Case
Fish Com John B Rigney and Sheriff Huffer of Kosciusko county presided at the burning of a fish net captured earlier by the game warden. The net was burned at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Rigney
Huffer
Kosicusko County
Warsaw Court House
Farmers Urged to Cut Weeds Along Highways
All farmers in this section are urged to cut weeds along the highways and to give hedge fences needed attention.
Worker at Banta Furniture Factory Injured in Accident
Paul Afiddleton, an employee at the Ban ta Furniture factory, sustained a crushed hand when a knife descended prematurely while oiling a stick. The incident occurred today, causing injuries managed by onsite staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Afiddleton
Banta
Pearce Arrested in Elkhart on Loathsome Charge
A stranger named Pearce is under arrest in Elkhart accused in a loathsome crime. A hog is noted as involved in the case, adding an unusual element to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearce
Elkhart
Skylight Leaks at Courtroom. Repairs Underway
This afternoon a skylight in the circuit court room at the courthouse was found leaking. Repairs are in progress and damage is reported as considerable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Howe
Heavy Rainfall Endures Through Night in District
Rain began in the early evening and continued into the night, soaking the district. Weather observers warn of lingering showers, with ground conditions remaining wet and utilities reporting minor disruptions in isolated pockets.
Plumbing shop moves from East Street to Main North Side
Notice states a plumbing business has relocated its shop from East Street to Main North Side. It lists the move as recent and notes the previous location is no longer active. The notice references contact or ownership details likely for public records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main_North Side
British Refer Arabic Sinking Not In Convoy
The British government authorized a statement that the White Star liner Arabic was not being convoyed when torpedoed by a German submarine off the south coast of Ireland. Berlin reports fresh German victories in Eastern Poland and Russia, with the Russian army’s fate seen as endangered and decisive results anticipated within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ireland
Berlin
Poland
Russia
Sinking of the Arabic: No major developments today
Wastington reports no important developments today in the sinking of the Arabic. The state department is waiting for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastington
State Department
British Forces Break Turkish Main Lines Near Gallipoli
Mudros reports the British forces capture and sever the main lines of communication between Constantinople and Gallipoli, cutting Turks off from food and ammunition. Allies claim this victory rivals Warsaw in impact. Separate dispatch notes Bulgaria may have joined the Allies, with Italy said to hold the Balkan key and potential Albania division affecting Bulgaria’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudros
Athens
Greece
Constantinople
Gallipoli
Warsaw
Bulgaria
Washington
Pilie
Legation
Italy
Balkan
Paris
Albania
Serbia
Teutons
Elkhart Husband Fined Over Rooming House Affair
Pauline Weaver of Elkhart sought her husband Dell Weaver after he left to play cards. She found him with Mrs. Mabel Snyder, a scarlet woman, in a rooming house. Weaver fined $1 and six months suspended. Snyder fined $1 and six months suspended with divorce suit pending. Weaver's whereabouts listed as Portland, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Weaver
Elkhart
Dell Weaver
Mabel Snyder
Weaver
Putnamville
Snyder
Correctional Department of the
Woman’s Prison
Indianapolis
Portland
Ind
Domestic Science Teacher Named for City Schools
Miss Ethelyn Lagrange of Franklin Indiana a Columbia University graduate will become the new domestic science teacher in the city schools, succeeding Miss Mae Crum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethelyn Lagrange
Franklin, Ind
Columbia University
Mae Crum
Columbia City Woolen Mills Supplies Italian Army Coats
The Columbia City woolen mills received a contract to furnish 20 000 yards of goods to be made into overcoats for soldiers in the Italian army. The order emphasizes wartime production and military procurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City Woolen Mills
Nto
Italan
Beagle Strayed In Whitley County Ad For Sale
Sparse OCR notice from Longcliff area lists Silas Herald situation and the Whitley county farm. It notes a five month old black and white speckled hound beagle stray and a separate sale offer for a Ladies Store with unspecified good propositions. Contact Ralph Firestone at 200 Bae avenue via phone 394.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Firestone
Bae Avenue
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B F. Deahl
Elkwart Cowity
Council Chamber
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Deahl
Elkhart County
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Elmer Newell
M. Kinnison
Rdiry Dangler
Arthur Ernest
Hvan James
John W. Egbert
Exeorge Richardson
FL Deahl
Peters
I. M. Sanders
A. J. Irwin
George Bowser
Myron Dow
Chas
Neidis
Herbert Gortner
O. Wood
A. Estes
EF. Gorham
W. C. Peters
Harris Oppenheim
Harry Sanders
Senator Shively
Oakland
H. M. Sanders
York, Pa
Automobile Igensesn Sime
Apolis
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Censes
Eversole Funeral
Company Incorporates
Strom
Wells-Fargo Co
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Silas Herald
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