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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1917
Page
1
Rome announces Austrian line on Isonzo front is bending as Italian soldi ers claim 10,000 prisoners captured amid ongoing battle.
Allied reports say Canadian forces renewed action near Lens with heavy fighting and German retreat. Paris claims 5 000 German prisoners as Italians press on the Isonzo front with Austrian lines yielding under Italian offensives. Berlin reports ongoing hostilities on multiple fronts including Aisne and Roumania.
Sheriff Sanford Clerk Rimpler and Dr. C A Inks of Nappanee led the exemption board in a court house session to consider exemptions. About 100 men are certified for the regular army and 110 more registrants will be examined starting tomorrow to reach a district quota of 134. No decisions were announced today. Several registrants appeared to show cause why they should be exempt.
Mrs Charles Parsons aged 52 formerly of east of Syracuse died at her Redwood Falls Minnesota home from internal goitre. Survived by husband and two sons. Body shipped to Syracuse then to Frank Eagles near Cromwell. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Byers church. Burial at Ligonier.
James Judson of Jefferson township reported a fire near the haymow of his barn where 800 bushels of wheat were stored. Neighbors responded after an alarm was raised by the Judson dinner bell. authorities suspect a personal enemy planned the destruction.
President Wilson, delaying a cabinet meeting to address coal issues, considers Harry A. Garfield president of Williams College for the coal administrator post. He is believed to favor lowering coal prices as a key aim of the appointment.
Washington Aug 21 reports question whether Crowder rules on married men drafted into the army will be changed. Only President Wilson, who holds the power, can act on the matter.
At Saybrook Junction Connecticut a freight engine on the Shore Line Division of the New Haven railroad struck an auto driven by Robert H. Rohloff of New Haven. Rohloff and his party of four adults and four children perished. Louis W Weil, nine, was the only survivor.
Washington Aug 21 infection with hook worm found in 47 of 7 militia recruits examined for war service prompts health authorities to urge immediate examination of all National Guard and National Army recruits.
In Chicago on August 21, local hog market priced choice heavy hogs at 20 dollars per hundred, marking an 83 cent rise over the past 11 days.
Mrs Edward Mercer aged 86 long time Bristol resident died in Gary yesterday due to old age illness. A son Edward Mercer of Bristol survives. Remains will be moved to his home for funeral services. Burial will be at Bristol.
Oliver M. Sayler of Indianapolis dramatic reviewer for the Indianapolis News and noted in newspaper circles will depart for Russia as special correspondent for the Indianapolis News and the Boston Transcript. He plans to report on political conditions and gather material for a potential book. He formerly lived in Huntington with his parents Mr and Mrs S M Sayler.
Dr. Abner Toothacher Wells founder of the Co-operative hospital at Kendallville died in Little Rock Arkansas where he had been receiving treatment. He had previously spent time in a sanitarium at West Baden Indiana.
A Victrola was used at funeral services for Charles H. Winchester an Elkheart banker. Three sacred selections were played.
Four Amish men from near Milan Center leave Ft Wayne with attorney R Earl Peters to appeal to Secretary of War Baker for exemption from military service due to religious beliefs. Local and district boards denied conscientious objector status. national audience hoped for a prompt decision amid widespread claims.
Lightning struck the L. H. Keckler farm about five miles northeast of Millersburg in Eden township LaGrange County yesterday afternoon, causing about 1000 dollars in damage to a barn and three small buildings. Two horses and stored hay and wheat were burned. Donald Beal, visiting from the city, witnessed the event while employed nearby. Keckler carries partial insurance.
Howard J. Lacy sues Levison Electric Co and others for 3500 in mortgage action. James B. Fitch also sues Levison Electric Co to foreclose chattel mortgage for 3500. State v Charles Werner for embezzlement filed in circuit court. Ruby E. Rice seeks divorce from Lewis B. Rice alleging abandonment after a 1915 marriage on February 26.
Last Sunday Aug 19 Father 66 Hottenroth marked his 45th birthday with many congratulations and gifts. Attending guests included Fr Monsignor or e Tdaimo and Rt Rev Mon J H Oeech tering of Fort Wayne Fr J H F Kroll Fr Geo Horstman of Fort Wayne Fr M Aichinger of Auburn Fr N Felden of Monroeville and Fr Jansen of Elkhart. They planned to attend Notre Dame clergy retreat with about 140 priests. Fr Hottenroth returns Aug 24 noon.
Report predicts hog prices reaching $20.50 in Indianapolis as the cost of living stays high. Over three weeks prices have risen by $5 at the state capital with a broad countrywide increase and a 60 cent leap since Saturday.
Guy W. Swartzlander purchases the jewelry stock and fixtures of Daniel O. Elliott in Wolcottville. Swartzlander, long employed by John H. Lott, is an experienced jeweler and will take possession immediately.
Justin N. Study, superintendent of the Fort Wayne city schools, remains in critical condition due to a heart ailment.
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Ropp will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Progressive Church in Milford with burial in Milford Cemetery.
The Miller family held its annual reunion today at Rogers Band Park. Family members gathered for a day of fellowship, meals, and reminiscences, with plans to meet again next year at a to be announced location.
Health officials report 4 253 Indiana residents died from heart disease during 1916 highlighting the burden of cardiac illness in the state.
A demonstration of the Happy Farmer tractor will be held all day on August 24 at the Goshen College farm.
Hundreds of residents in Goshen and nearby communities are actively digging potatoes, driving local harvest activity as seasonal work peaks. The effort highlights strong demand for fresh produce and regional farming labor.
The annual meeting of the jail and prison department of the W. Co. T. U. will be held this evening starting at 7 30 o clock at the home of J. B. Hartzler No. 626 South Seventh St. Rev. Charles Hewitt will lead.
At Elkhart the Boys Working Reserve is a failure due to fear of being drafted. The article notes reluctance among youths to enroll and join the reserve amid public pressure and uncertain duty expectations.
The common council adopts a heating plant line resolution by a three to three vote. The decision leaves the outcome unresolved and may prompt further discussion or action by city officials.
The common council adopted a resolution of necessity for a city owned central steam heating line from Pike to Clinton and surrounding buildings. The measure, tied 2 2 with Mayor Spohn casting a deciding vote, estimates costs at £18 000 and plans to pay via city warrants backed by plant earnings. Some aldermen opposed citing financial risk, while supporters cited potential profits and prior county funding of 2 200. Further action slated for Sept 5.
Charles A. Wall Jr and Richard H. Mead burned to death when their experimental airplane caught fire above Buffalo. Wall, a civil engineer, was training for aviation service. Mead, an aviation instructor, had recently come from Mineola training camp, Long Island.
Reports from Indianapolis say several Indiana cities led by Goshen wage a strong campaign against petitions by gas and electric light companies for higher rates. Citizens oppose higher charges and lowering gas quality, with Goshen hiring special counsel to represent local interests before the public service commission.
Robert Shobe of Ligonier has enlisted in the regular army and left for Fort Wayne after marrying Josephine Banta of Benton. Goshen men in coast artillery are transferred to heavy artillery and headed for France. Several Goshen residents at Fort Adams Newport have been moved toward Hoboken for transport to France. Sam Horn of Goshen, formerly at Rock Island, joins the quartermaster's corps and moves to New York. David H. Pontius, son of Peter Pontius of Elkhart, has joined a hospital company at Fort Benjamin Harrison.
Attorney James H State of Elkhart, long active in the Elkhart committee on military affairs, is appointed by Governor Goodrich to act as the government's representative before the district board of appeals regarding exemption claims from the Elkhart district.
Albert Hindes and Forrest Rogers from Goshen and Elkhart County are in the 37th provisional squadron aviation corps US Army at Fort Totten New York preparing for travel to France. Mr Swartz born in Goshen enlisted April 30 at Fort Wayne, moved through Fort Thomas Camp Kelly reaching 19th birthday July 19, recently sent via a southern route to Fort Totten with the squadron.
At the tenth annual conference at Bristol on Sunday a collection of S67 was secured. Elected officers include President Charles Steinwender of Indianapolis, Vice President Mrs. Elizabeth Pischke of South Bend, Secretary Mrs. Ida Canode of Goshen, and Treasurer Frank Hayes of Bristol. The date for the 1918 conference remains undetermined.
Mrs. Frank W. Green has been discharged from Goshen hospital after an operation. The condition of John Sutherlin at the county infirmary remains very serious. John F. Scott's condition continues.
Two cars, driven by J. M. Aitken of Sturgis and C. A. Harper of Goshen, collided at Jackson and Second streets in Elkhart. Harper had the right of way. Bumper torn from his car and a fender damaged on the other. occupants escaped injury.
George W. Warner and Miss Marie Burbach of Nappanee united in marriage. Years earlier Miss Burbach was injured when a heavy fare register on a city car of the C. S. B. and N. I. Railway Co. fell and struck her head in South Bend. A compromise settlement followed the ensuing lawsuit.
Dale Hazen, 14, son of a farmer near Churubusco, shot himself in the heart rather than endure alleged cruelty by his father. Mrs. Hiram Frazier found the body near a truck patch where the boy worked.
A call from a. m. garrison president and e. p. stanfield secretary of south bend invites members to the thirty fifth annual reunion to be held in south bend on wednesday september 19 with several regiment members residing in goshen.
Isaac Spangle aged 81 died of heart disease at the Yellow Creek lake camp ground two miles west of Silver Lake. While seated in the ground hotel he was stricken and expired within minutes. Survived by one son and two daughters.
William T Weaver of Laporte was found dead in the family barn by his wife. Authorities believe he died of a heart ailment about fifteen minutes before the discovery. Local officers filed no foul play is suspected.
A bull elephant rampaged as the Sells Floto circus unloaded in Columbus Indiana drawing about 2000 spectators including many children. Panic spread as the elephant charged through the area forcing people to flee in all directions.
We wish to thank friends and neighbors for the kindnesses shown following the death of our son. Mr. and Mrs. John Hottenga.
The closing lesson of the vocational course in canning and preserving foods will be held Wednesday at 2 30 at the high school building. The general subject of pickling will be discussed and an exchange of ideas and recipes may be included.
Joy Culp has resigned his position with Lynn S. Hottel pharmacy and is undecided about his future plans.
Peach crop seen short this year. Wanted stenographer with experience and salary expected. Steady employment for three persons. Address P.O. Box 424. Ath.
A new Ford was sold by Kelly Garage to Orrie McDowell of Goshen. A Thursday morning sale at Hudson's ad lists 25e toilet articles at 15c and notes the sale page in this issue. The W C social club changes its meeting to Wednesday afternoon with Maude Simmons.
A lineman died in Elkhart after an on duty accident while repairing a utility pole. Emergency crews responded to the scene as investigators began accounting for the incident and utility officials assessed safety procedures.
John L. McKelvey a 24 year old Benton Harbor Mich worker died after a telephone line he was stringing touched a high tension power line at the N Y C pumping station in Sun and Franklin streets Elkhart Elmer Berry 31 Indianapolis and Ray Whetstone 19 Gunawan Indiana were severely injured and hospitalized at General hospital Elkhart Officials say the slack in the line caused contact and McKelvey fell striking his skull Surviving wife and one son are noted, burial arrangements await. The gang of 19 employees from Central Union Telephone Co was led by J Haynes of Chicago and had traveled from Goshen to Elk hart the prior Saturday.
Mrs. John Gortner returns from Chicago while Mrs. Browning visits Marion. Ray Stotts vacationed in Chicago and Ray Deahl's family heads to Colorado for two weeks. Herman Boyce, sr. visits his son in St Joseph Michigan. Miss Olive Eames of Chicago visits her sister Mrs. Hastings. Mrs. George Hoffman and children from Albion visit relatives here. N. Van Slooten goes to Chicago after visiting John Van Slooten. Mrs. Lena Hauk, once a Goshen hospital patient, returns to Indianapolis. Mrs. Alice Hall arrives from Mancie to stay with Mrs. Mande Bender. Editor and Mrs. E. A. Gast visit from Warsaw. Mr. Gash, Democratic District committeeman, is noted. Miss Esther Logan vacations at Christiana Lake with W. H. Winship and family. C. D. Sherwin returns from Chicago after visiting daughter Mrs. Ethel Sherwin Burt. Mrs. George A. Riley and Mrs. Geo. H. Evans visit South Bend. Chester Merriman travels to Northern Michigan. Hale Hollingsworth leaves for Indianapolis to arrange for joining the ambulance corps. He enlisted last spring at Indiana University. Miss Gladys Snapp returns Friday from Columbia University where she studied domestic science and will teach at the new Jefferson School in South Bend. A. Harding, water works and light plant superintendent, travels to Indianapolis to testify before the Indiana Public Service Commission on gas and electricity petitions.
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