Fresh Blow Against Germans in Ypres Lens Riga Offense
Associated Press reports French and British blows against German lines yielding little detail. Ypres region saw fresh fighting while Lens remains fiercely contested. Vienna says Italians pushed back Austrians on Isonzo with Rome noting over 133,000 Austrian prisoners taken. Germans strike at northern Russian front near Riga with initial gains claimed.
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Ypres
Teutons
Lens
Vienna
Isonzo
Rome
Riga
Petrograd
Mrs A L Lamport Dead in Osceola Burial Set
Mrs Jennie Bassett Lamport aged 67 wife of Rev A L Lamport pastor of St Mark s M and church died last evening at her home after a three year illness Funeral services will be Friday at 1 30 pm from St Mark s church Rev Wade of Elkhart to officiate Remains will be taken to Osceola for burial Pallbearers include L G Grady Myron J Rhoades T J Walker W S Cline F R Rutgers and William Cart Viewing Friday noon Immediate survivor is her husband New Paris origins noted Clergy and city citizens named in companionship with burial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Bassett Lamport
A. L. Lamport
St. Mark’s M. &. Church
St. Mark’s Church
Wade of
Elkhart
Osceola
L. G. Grady
Myron J. Rhoades
T. J. Walker
Cline
F. R. Rutgers
William Cart
New Paris
Big Sewer Finished by Kendallville Contractors
The McLaughlin Construction Co of Pittsburgh has completed the largest sewer contract in Kendallville history, a project on Eighth street valued at 32000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLaughlin Construction Co
Pittsburgh
Eighth Street
Kendallville
Cort Slabaugh to Teach Near Cromwell This Winter
Cort Slabaugh, pitcher for the Rogers Grays, will teach school near Cromwell during the coming winter. He is the brother of Harold Slabaugh of West Pike Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cort Slabaugh
Rogers’ Grays
Cromwell
Harold Slabaugh
West Pike Street
Washington meeting to discuss Boys' Working Reserve
I. D. Straus of Ligonier will attend a Thursday Washington D C conference where national members of the Boys' Working Reserve appear for a discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Death of Elk Hart lineman taken for burial in Fremont
The remains of John L. McKelvey a lineman electrocuted yesterday morning while stringing wires at Elk Hart were taken to Fremont for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
John L. McKelvey
Elkhart
Elkhart Divorce Suit Details Amid Arguments
Fragmentary OCR shows a dispute over a divorce case involving BE Mummert and L W Vail in Elkhart with ongoing arguments noted on a specific day. The readable pieces indicate a contested proceedings scene without clear outcomes or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Mummert
L. W. Vail
Elkhart
Ten German planes raid English coast near Kent
Ten German aeroplanes approached the English channel coast in Kent, two were shot down. bombs hit Dover and Margate, three killed and two injured. Raiders could not advance inland, London issued all clear after air raid. Earlier, German airships raided the Yorkshire coast with minimal damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
English Channel
Socialists Say Germany Will Welcome Pope Peace Note
In Copenhagen August 22 socialists claimed Chancellor von Michaelis would welcome the pope peace proposal, noting Germany would discuss with all allies before replying. Liberals reportedly agree with the chancellor, seen as favoring any step toward peace and potential results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
von Michaelis
Germany
Reichstag
Berlin bans street smoking across Germany
Aug 22 Morgenpost reports Berlin’s police plan a nationwide ban on smoking in streets. The measure targets public spaces as tobacco stock declines and is set to cover all of Germany, including Amsterdam in the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Amsterdam
Morgenpost
Berlin
Exemption Board Certifies 120 of 134 Quota
The exemption board met yesterday and announced honored exemptions for many registrants including Earl Reith Edward Minnis Geo Zollinger Glenn Wood and 18 more. Others were certified to the district board at Ft Wayne with a total of 120 certified so far and the full quota of 134 expected once remaining cases are decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Reith
Edward 8. Minnis
Geo. L. Zollinger
Glenn D. Wood
BE. M. Linn
Morris J. Neterer
Guy W. Ott
Ralph D. Stafford
Jesse S. Kehr
Wm. H. Minegar
Carlyle Grisemer
A. J. McCrary
Earl Kercher
Wm. H. Brundage
James E. Spotts
Homer Culp
Roscoe Cripe
Zina L. Simmons
Mahlon FE. Hartzler
Joe R. Jacobs
Bruce B. Balveat
Wm. G. Huff
Chauncey H. Hilbish
Nelson W. Culp
Ft. Wayne
Edgar A. Duker
Earl Whitaker
Roy S. Burker
Alpheus Miller
Clyde M. Culp
Otis F. Chiddister
Orba Myers
John W. Rockenbaugh
Jay A. Rensberger
Amos L. Reed
Wm. H. Blue
Cal F. Amster
Clyde Bartholomew
Jesse L. Brenneman
Wm. A. Reed
Ora A. Berkey
Daniel M. Basch
Roy L. Berkey
John Ramer
Ora Schlabach
One Bid For Marion County Military Road Bonds
Marion county commissioners received a single bid for 200000 dollars in Military Road bonds. Fletcher American National Bank of Indianapolis submitted 200283.33 dollars for the issue, with Will H Wade of the bond department presenting a certified check. Attorneys challenge the bond legality and the bid relies on issue validity. Cripe Seaman of Goshen and Northern Con Co of Elkhart are bidders on the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Fletcher American National Bank of
Indianapolis
Will H.wade
Cripe &Seaman
Goshen
Northern Con. Co
Elkhart
Priests Begin 1917 Retreat at Notre Dame
The Rt Rev Herman J Alerding of Fort Wayne leads 140 priests of the Fort Wayne diocese in a 1917 retreat at the Church of the Sacred Heart Notre Dame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman J. Alerding
Fort Wayne
Diocese of
Church of the Sacred Heart At
Notre Dame
Wanted Stenographer in State Job Advertisement
Wanted stenographer with accuracy and reliability. Position offers steady pay and steady work. Apply with details to Dehox 42a, at.
City school to add new instructors for fall term
James Wilkinson announces a wave of new faculty to bolster the city schools. W A Stone from West Line Missouri will lead science. Nellie F. Reller from Three Rivers Michigan becomes math head. Virgil F. Binford oversees manual training. Helen Neligh from Indianapolis leads domestic science. Lillian Sifford from Tulsa takes over at South Fifth street. Fern Pryor from Leon Iowa joins kindergarten and training roles. Eunice G. McCune from Terre Haute fills Chamberlain duties. Stella McWilliams from Daleville steps into Chamberlain duties.
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James Wilkinson
W. A. Stone
West Line Missouri
G. W. Warner
Stone
Chicago University
Missouri
Vicksburg
Nellie F. Reller
Three Rivers
H. S
Menomonie
Wis
Virgil F. Binford
Bruce B. Lackland
Binford
Indiana University
Rushville
Ind
Greenfield, Ind
Helen Neligh
Indianapolis
Ethelyn Lagrange
Neligh
Technical Normal School of Chicago
Winona College
Lillian Sifford
South Fifth Street
Jane Wagner
Sifford
Wittenburg College
Tulsa
Okla
Fern Pryor
Leon
Iowa
Minnie Vinson Little
Miss Pryor
Iowa State Normal School
Normal Training Department
Stella McWilliams
Daleville
Grace Stokes
Chamberlain School
Coal Hike Appeals By Indiana Utilities
Indiana gas and electric firms petition the Public Service Commission seeking rate increases citing the high coal price as a justification. The filings argue current costs require higher charges to customers and ask approval of adjusted tariffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana, Gas and Electric Companies
Indiana Public Service Commission
War Dept informs senator on nitrate plant effort
The War Department informed Senator New that it will be impossible to establish a government nitrate plant at the stated site in Haute. The note signals likely failure to secure the facility and outlines the reasons hindering the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
New
Haute
Concrete Section of Goshen Elkhart Highway Nears Finish
Elkhart contractor Amandus M. Smith reported the six mile concrete stretch from Goshen to Elkhart should be finished by October 1, possibly by September 15. The project costs about 79735 dollars with delays from material and labor. The route will enable an unbroken 20 mile drive from west of Elkhart to Millersburg once complete.
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Goshen-Elkhart Highway
Amandus M. Smith
Elkhart Road
Goshen-Elkhart
Elkhart Township
Kinderd Gladion Farm
Concord Township
Elkhart City
Smith
Elkhart
Millersburg
South Bend
Elkhart County
Road closure splits Elkhart and Mishawaka routes
Reed & Sons of Mishawaka have taken over the Elkhart to Mishawaka highway section, with two direct roads closed due to a two year poor condition. Reed plans to complete the work by fall, replacing Lynn Brothers who relinquished the contract. A mile of Eberhart road on the north side is also closed to traffic, causing detours of about four miles and drew motorist comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Mishawaka
Reed & Sons of
Twin Branch
Reed
Lynn Brothers
Wabash
Eberhart Road
Thimble Society Hosts Members Tomorrow at Miss Ponko Home
The Thimble Society of Trinity Lutheran will be entertained tomorrow afternoon by Mrs. Sol Mc Names and Mrs. William Ponko at the home of Mrs. Ponko, 612 South Sth Street. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thimble Society of the
Trinity Lutheran Church
Sol McNames
William Ponko
South Sth Street
State Journal assigns Capitol beat and Owosso rep
E P Schwartz named to precinct capitol beat covering the state house for the Journal and the Associated Press with prior Elkhart Review service. Arthur Conley named as Journal representative at Owosso Michigan covering the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Schwartz
Elkhart Review
State Journal
Lansing
Capitol Beat
State House
the Journal
Associated Press
Arthur Conley
Owosso
Mich
Buffalo Bill Willard Wild West to Visit Goshen
From Kalamazoo to Wabash the Buffalo Bill Jess Willard Wild West and Circus trains arrive in Goshen next Wednesday via the New York Central Railroad after from Kalamazoo Michigan with two performances. It will depart early Thursday morning for Wabash via the Big Four railroad.
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Kalamazoo
Wabash
Buffalo Bill
Goshen
N. Y
Monument Co. closes offices on East Lincoln Avenue
Irving A. Wilfore has closed the offices of the American Monument Co. in the west half of the Hyde building on East Lincoln avenue. The notice indicates a change in business location and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving A. Wilfore
The
American Monument Co
Hyde
Lincoln, Avenue
Ford Sold From Kelly Garage to Goshen Man
A new Ford was sold from Kelly Garage to W. B. Larimer of Goshen. The transaction marks another local auto purchase as the dealer reports steady demand in the area.
Statistical Report on Army Draft Law to Be Published
The Provost Marshal General's Office will prepare a statistical report on the draft law after the first increment of 687,000 men is completed, expected early in October. No steps will be taken to call a second increment while the report is prepared. Men secured will fill 16 national guard camps, 16 new army cantonments, and vacancies in the regular army.
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Washington
National Guard
National Army
Regular Army
Well Known Jackson Township Farmer Dies in Chicago
Jacob Strucker aged 70, a well known Jackson township farmer residing southwest of New Paris, died yesterday afternoon in a Chicago hospital from a complication of diseases. In poor health for some time, he had been moved to Chicago for treatment. Survived by his wife, a daughter Ella at home, and a step-daughter Mrs Wm Hollar of New Paris. Funeral Friday at 2 o’clock from Union Center church, burial in the church cemetery.
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Chicago
Jacob Strucker
Jackson Township
New Paris
Ella
Wm. Hollar
Union Center Church
Church
Bridget Mulcahy Rites Noted In Elkhart Obituary
Mortuary record reports Bridget Mulcahy aged 82 a native of Ireland died at her Elkhart home after a long residence of 33 years She leaves three sons one daughter 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Construction at Adamsville road project in Elkhart
Improvement started by Osolo Construction Co of Elkhart on the Adamsville road. A force cuts down hills and widens the marshes section. No gravel hauling will occur until grading is completed south of the Germberling place, where creek gravel will be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osolo Construction Co
Elkhart
Adamsville
Gemberling Place
Sisters summoned after deadly Wisconsin auto crash
The Misses Della and Marie Noon of LaSalle Illinois visiting Pine Lake Inn near La Porte were summoned to Kenosha Wisconsin where their sister Mrs William White and her husband were killed in an automobile accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della
Marie Noon
LaSalle, IL
Pine Lake Inn
Laporte
Kenosha
Wis
William White
Fort Wayne Restaurateur William H Richards Dies at 39
William H Richards, a Fort Wayne restauranteur and Spanish American War veteran, died at his Fort Wayne home. He was well known in Fort Wayne and the northern part of the state and held prominence in Masonic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Richards
Fort Wayne
Curb Contract Abandoned by Rimpler and Landon on Middlebury
Rimpler and Landon abandon curb laying for Cripe and Seaman on Middlebury Street. Cripe and Seaman will take over the curbing work as a result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rimpler & Landon
Cripe & Seaman
Middlebury Street
Balloon Ascension at Nappanee Farmers Day
A balloon ascent is planned for Nappanee on Saturday as part of a farmers day events. The program also features a slide for life and a motorcycle jump to entertain attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee
South Bend Council Votes to Meter All Water by 1919
The South Bend city council approved a plan to meter all water services by 1919. Officials cited efficiency and fair billing as goals while outlining phased implementation across neighborhoods and utility departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
No Special Session Called by Indiana Governor
Indianapolis August 22 Special official announcement says Gov Goodrich will not call a special session of the Indiana general assembly. Ill at home, E I Lewis chairman of the Indiana public service commission announced for the governor. The change follows President Wilson fixing coal prices, ending agitation for extra wartime action.
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Indianapolis
Goodrich
Indiana General Assembly
E. I. Lewis
Indiana Public Service Commission
Wilson
General Assembly
Appeal Boards Busy In Indiana Draft Process
Four district appeal boards of the state are hearing all appealed cases and exemption claims based on industrial and agricultural grounds. They hold daily sessions as final steps in perfecting Indiana's quota for the new national army move forward. Appeals from Elkhart county are heard at Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Oldsmobile Wrecked Near Fort Wayne Curve Last Evening
I E Rolfison a Goshen grocer says glaring headlights from an approaching car caused him to swerve on Fort Wayne highway near Smoker's curve about 11 pm. His Oldsmobile touring car struck a telephone pole or the Fort Wayne brick highway, totaling the body and destroying a front wheel. Both Jesse R Greenewalt and the Goshen taxicab owner escaped injury though badly shaken. The wreckage was towed to Teegarden Putt garage.
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Fort Wayne Highway
I. E. Rolfison
South Bend
Goshen
Fort Wayne
Jesse R. Greenewalt
Paschal Studio Sold. Williams Plans Goshen Move
Percy G. Williams of Decatur has bought the Paschal studio from C. F. Paschal and will move his family to Goshen by fall to open a new studio. Williams is regarded as a top local photographer and plans to set new records there while his family, active in music, will leave Decatur, a loss to many.
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Paschal
Percy G. Williams
Decatur
Ind
C. F. Paschal
Montana
Goshen
Williams
Indiana Senator backs 15 percent war profit tax
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Watson of Indiana arguing for government confiscation of swollen war profits to fund the war. He declares he would vote to take 15 percent of all war profits, saying conscription of the boys warrants conscripting the bulk of profits from the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Watson
Indiana
Federal food commissioner seeks market condition reports
H. E. Barnard Indiana federal food commissioner asks health officers statewide to aid under the federal food control law. He has sent out questions to officials requesting reports on conditions in Indiana farmers markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Barnard
Indiana
Eel River Christian Conference Plans Winona Lake Session
The 74th annual Eel River Christian conference will meet at Winona Lake from Monday evening August 27 through Sunday September 2. Rev Morris Peterson of Goshen will open with an address titled Elements of True Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Lake
Eel River Christian Conference
Morris Peterson
Goshen
Farmers Picnic Tomorrow Near Goshen
The annual farmers picnic is set for tomorrow in the Gilbert grove northeast of Goshen. The event invites community members to gather for the outdoor affair with local families and neighbors expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Grove
Goshen
Thunder Showers Predicted For Tomorrow
Thunder showers are forecast for tomorrow with potential rain and brief storms. The forecast urges people to secure outdoor items and plan indoor activities accordingly. Local authorities remind residents to monitor updates for any weather advisories.
Senator Lewis of Illinois Exposes Major Defrauding Case
US Senator Lewis of Illinois accuses government officials of a large scale fraud involving Government 18 funds. The claim centers on a scheme that allegedly defrauded substantial sums from federal programs, with Senator Lewis urging investigations and accountability.
Treasury Proof of Tax Evasion Claims Spark Debate
Senator J Hamilton Lewis charged in the senate that the government has proof of about 300 million dollars in evaded income taxes by wealthy citizens. He asserted the treasury department holds evidence of this evasion as discussion of the war tax bill continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
J. Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Lewis
United States Treasury Department
Aged Woman Dead Near Elkhart on Pleasant Plain Road
Catharine Listenberger Cook aged ninety three died at her son Thyus Cook's home one and a half miles south of Elkhart on Pleasant Plain avenue last evening. She widow of Robert Cook who died in 1893. Surviving are ten children seventy grandchildren one hundred five great grandchildren three great great grandchildren three brothers and two sisters. Relatives live in various parts of Elkhart county. She came to America from Germany at age two and was widely known in the area.
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Catharine Listenberger-Cook
Germany
Elkhart
Thyus Cook
Pleasant Plain Avenue
Afrs
Cook
Robert Cook
Elkhart County
America
Full City Ticket for Goshen Socialists Plans
Goshen socialists organize a full city ticket for the November 6 election with a convention set for August 30. Joseph H. Ransburg is nominated for mayor amid a history of Socialist mayoral nominees including J. F. Roser, Joseph Gallagher, Rudolph I. Yoder, and John McKibbin with varying vote tallies from prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Joseph H. Ransburg
J. F. Roser
Joseph Gallagher
Rudolph I. Yoder
John McKibbin
Elkhart County Schools Annual Report Highlights
A. E. Weaver county superintendent of schools presents the annual statistical report to the state superintendent. The document records 9 899 students enrolled in Elkhart county and 324 teachers employed. Average daily attendance is 9 168.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Weaver
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Elkhart County
Drowning man sighting by NYC switchman turns out to be fish
Martin Van Buren, a New York City switchman, told Elkhart police he saw a man drowning in the St Joseph river. Investigation suggests he was mistaken and he actually observed two fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin van Buren
Elkhart
St Joseph River
van Buren
Left Arm Severed in Cement Buck Incident at Fort Wayne
Charles Treaux of Hamilton Indiana lost his left arm when a bucket filled with cement fell thirty feet at Fort Wayne injuring him. Medical authorities treat him for serious injuries as investigators examine how the bucket struck him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Treaux
Hamilton
Ind
Fort Wayne
Portman and Levi Found Guilty of Jung Dealings Within Fire Limits
Within Fire Limits Elias Portman and Isaac Levi, junk dealers, were found guilty of maintaining a junk business within the fire limits of the town. Court records note compliance issues and penalties to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Portman
Isaac Levi
Sturgis
Jung
Dow Gor 4 rents Welcome Daughter
Mr and Mrs Dow Gor announce the birth of a daughter born this afternoon at their home. The family requests good wishes from friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow Gor
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