Changes Necessary on Elmhar t County Central Committee
Under the 1915 primary election law vacancies arise in state district and county campaign posts. Precinct committeemen to be chosen, with temporary appointments planned to fill gaps. District committee arranging get togethers in each county. dates to be announced. A statewide rumor linked to Gov race sidetrack. Adair attended a committee meeting in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo OP
Inkhart County
Bb. FF. Kindis
County Central
Charles AL Aitken
Lo G. Harles
Marske
Plymouth
Maesmean Starke County
Voip
Ehairuan Eeader Cus
Ehairyigdi Kindig
Jiesetmuber
Tis
Central
J. A. M. Adair
Wiehth
Indianapolis
Adair
Indiana
Congress
Bible Conference Concludes With Large Attendance
The Bible conference at the Church of the Brethren on Fifth and Clinton ends today after a three day session. Delegates attend from Northwestern Ohio Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Conference
Church of the, Brethren
Corner of
Fifth
Clinton Atrects
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Miss Pauline Plate to Teach Next Year in Great Falls
Miss Pauline Plate will teach the coming year at Great Falls Idaho. Professor Hla) G. Wlue, formerly a Goshen schools teacher and once a Democrat reporter, is superintendent. Miss Platt taught last year at the Madison street school in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Plate
Great Falls
Idaho
Hla) G. Wlue
Goshen
The
Democrat
Miss Platt
Madison Street
Elkhart Plans Major Improvements Next Year
Elkhart architects say the city will see at least 250000 dollars in improvements in the coming year. The plans reportedly include a semi public building among other projects, with total investment around 259000 dollars mentioned in the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Will Fill Goshen Pulpit By Crisman Student
Elmer Nicholson of Crisman Indiana a student at Lutheran Theological Seminary Maywood Chicago will fill the pulpit at First English Lutheran church Sunday morning delivering a sermon in the local house of worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Nicholson
Crisman, Ind
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Maywood
Chicago
Overlands Sold to Goshen Buyers in Kelley Garage Sale
The Kelley garage reports selling new Over lands to Frank Burns and Mrs. Mary Keifer of Goshen. A fresh shipment of the $759 model has arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Frank Burns
Mary Keifer
Goshen
Sold Fords by Goshen Buyers at Kelly Garage
Mr James Hilhish and John Reiff of Goshen purchased new Fords at The Kelly Garage, marking a local sales triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hilhish
John Reiff
Goshen
Kelly Garage
Real Estate Dealers Press Tax Changes at Lafayette Meeting
Heat estate dealers of the Tenth district met in Lafayette and urged tax law changes to exempt mortgages from taxation. They argued exemption would lower borrowing costs. They also favored a real estate tax classification to better reflect property values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Korbly Returns to Capitol From Indianapolis Mission
Representative Charles A. Korbly arrived in Washington from Indianapolis where he conducted a mission of investigation for the national administration. He refused to disclose the mission's nature. Korbly met with officials at the post office department and presented the Indianapolis findings to Postmaster General Burleson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles A. Korbly
Indianapolis
Hoosier
National Administration
Korbly
Post Office Department
Burleson
Cal Morgan murder case bill sets Vigo county record
Aug. 27 Vigo county special dispatch reports the largest court costs in Vigo county history tied to the Calvin Morgan murder case from Newport. The bill totals 3019.50 dollars with 2250 dollars billed for attorney fees. Morgan, tried as a pauper, was acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Vigo County
Calvin Morgan
Newport
Morgan
Criftensberger Backs Vannuys For Governor Nomination
Ame 27. Os pechil Dyle J. Crivicuberter, auditor of state and editor of the Anderson Bul fol, has taken a stand in the editorial column for Bye ih Vannuys of Anderson, Mindiser county, in the desdoursie nomination fur governor of Tintin.
Indicted Manager Named in Goods Transport Case
An indictment charged Walter C Creenfanum, manager of the indigena Transportation Co, with overload and unseaworthy conditions. The Cook county eryatic surg ery or harves of goodslaughter denied Wasthund for ie fafal oo exclision, detailing the beat and related findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CLC AG
Walter C Creenfanum
Indigena Transportation Co
Cook County Eratic
Disease again spreading in Chicago suburb counties
The foot and mouth disease is spreading rapidly in parts of Lake county Illinois and surrounding areas. Many cattle and hogs have died. The farms of several prominent Chicago residents lie adjacent to the infected zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Tinois
Racing Officials Chosen For Elk hart County Fair
Elk hart County Fair and Agricultural association officials completed racing program planning. Starter John Snoburger and timers Irwin Kelly, Henry Kolb, Rev Tlue were named. Several boxes remain unsold though reservations list many names. Bands booked include Wakarusa, Goshen City, Rogers Goshen, and the Traumpet Notes for Elkhart Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Charles I
Neidig
Chas
LE Kelly
Irwin Kelly
Samuel B. Spohn
Prank Hoye
Joseph A. Deane
Sam Lewis
Myron Miler
Lloyd J. Burris
Harry Whitmer
Dee Farrell
Warry Sanders
Q. M. Nimison
Robert Myers
Frank KE. C. Hawks
Th. E. BE
Ash
John Snobarger
Frank Yoder
Speech
Wife Swarts Seeks Divorce in Superior Court
Weshey Switz filed suit in superior court for divorce from Elizabeth Swarts alleging habitual cruelty and temper. He says she attacked him with a curved knife, severing his thumb, and at another time hurled a mob at him. He also claims he paid $92 recently to avoid incarceration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wet Swartz
Charess
Bass
Qualies
Weshey Switz
Elizabeth Swarts
Sacurts
Cosme
Lichted
Faust
Fron
Society News Highlights From Middlebury and Bristol
Miss Pearl Stutzman hosted the W. C. T. ladies last night. W. R. R. C. plans a supper at the G. A. R. hall tonight with Keystone orchestra providing music. Mrs. A. J. Griffin’s Sunday School class from St. Paul’s Lutheran at Middlebury enjoyed a picnic at Bristol yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Griffin
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Middlebury
Bristol
Four perished in blaze at the Presidio
San Francisco dispatch reports a fatal fire at the Presidio killing Brigadier General John J Persping's wife and their three children. Firefighters battled flames but the family perished in the blaze reported this morning. A special wire despatch notes the tragedy occurred August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
John J. Persping
the Presido
Danville Woman Seeks Death With Carbolic Acid
Miss Josephine Depew, a leading Danville young woman, died yesterday by suicide using carbolic acid. A note she left claimed she had contemplated the act for two years because she felt there was no place in the world for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Depew
Danville
Ban on Grass Widows Shields Post Service
Washington dispatch reports the postal department bars married women separated from husbands without divorces from civil service positions. The decree affects employment eligibility for widows and other separated spouses within federal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dispatch
Postal Department
Laborer John Tull Fatally Struck by Train at Richmond
John Tull a laborer was killed in Richmond when struck by a moving train. He was taken to Reid Hospital where he died from his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tull
Richmond
Reid Hospital
Sick List Patient Additions at Goshen Hospital
Mrs J W Burkett of 1118 South Main Street is listed as a new patient at Goshen Hospital in the latest health notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. WL. Burkett
South Main Street
Goshen Hospital
Summer School Closes at Goshen College
Summer school at Goshen College closed today after a successful session. Inquiries for unfurnished rooms are welcome at 14 Crescent Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen College
Crescent Street
Farmer Sets Em Up Brings Free Apples to City
Lewis M Nut farmer near Brazil unveils a novel setup by placing barrels of apples on the corners of Dayzit business streets for pedestrians to take. Apples spill cores as walkers feed the bounty. With apples abundant, farmers offer free fruit to city residents who pick them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Me- Nutt
Brazil
Mr. Me- Nutt
Dyazit
Valle Hess Helps Jail Father Over Threats in Michigan
Valle Hess, 19, caused the arrest of her father John Hess at Jackson Michigan on a charge of making threats alleging he warned to shoot her cut her heart out drink her blood and burn her body at a stake. Hess was placed under 500 bond to keep the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valle Hess
John Hess
Jackson
Mich
Hess
Elkhart Painter Injured in Ladder Fall
Charles Krepsan, an Elkhart painter, was badly injured yesterday when the ladder he stood on slipped. He was thrown to the ground and suffered a fractured right thigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Krepsan
Elkhart
Family trio and father arrested in Tipton larceny case
Lee Holman and his three sons were arrested at Tipton on charges of larceny. Police found substantial stolen property at their home, indicating a broader theft operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Holman
Tipton
74th Regiment to Hold Milford Reunion in September
The 74th Regiment announces its annual reunion set for Milford on September 8 and 10. Veterans and descendants are invited to gather for ceremonies, fellowship, and remembrance at local venues. The event lists dates and location with community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
74Th
Milford
United States Leads World in Exports for 1915
Washington officials reported the United States for the first time led the world in exports both domestic and foreign for the fiscal year ending June 30 1915. Total exports reached about 2 7686 billion while the United Kingdom stood at 2 7201 billion. Exports of manufacturers grew from 8 million in 1821 to 1 166 billion in 1915 excluding foodstuffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
United Kingdom
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Infernal Machine Found Near Lawrenceburg River
Deputy wardens Frederick J. Ehlers Edward J. Nead and Peter J. Gruoley discovered a large fish net in Whitewater River near Lawrenceburg with an infernal machine attached. A loaded cocked shotgun was rigged to discharge when raised, connected to six sticks of dynamite strapped to the barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Ehlers
Edward J. Nead
Peter J. Gruoley
Quiet Title Suits Filed In Elkhart Courts
The Struebler Computing Scale Co of Elkhart sues in superior court against Walter Lewis and others to quiet title to property on Sycamore Street where the plant is located. Jacob Hoeckele sues Elkhart City in the same court for possession of an alley on Middlebury Street used as a public driveway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Struebler Computing Scale Co
Elkhart
Walter Lewis Et al
Sycamore Street
Jacob Hoeckele
Elkhart City
Middlebury Street
Hoeckere
Robert Matter Leaves for England to Seek Red Cross Work
Robert Matter, son of Phillip Matter of Marion, obtained passports and yesterday departed for England. From there he plans to travel to France to pursue identification with the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eRobert Matter
Phillip Matter
Marion
England
France
Red Cross
Freyermuth Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in I G Third
Major Freyermuth of South Bend has been promoted to lieutenant colonel of the Third regiment I N G. The promotion occurred during the encampment at Fort Benjamin Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freyermuth
South Bend
Genjamin Harrison
Salesmen in Elkhart Offered 50 Weekly Pay
Local notice offers immediate work for salesmen in Elkhart Indiana with a weekly earning of 50 dollars. The ad provides an address for responses at 123 Harrison Street, Re FL, Hauenstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauenstein
Harrison
Street
Elkhart
Itya
Hawks Electric Company Eyes Nappanee Plant Takeover
Hawks Electric Company of this city has made a bid to purchase the municipal electric light plant at Nappanee. A meeting at Coppes Brothers & Book Co. discussed the proposal with several representatives favorable to the change. A committee led by John J. Coppes, Chas. Mitschler, and Arthur Miller will circulate petitions to gauge community sentiment. The sale would be appraised by the public utilities commission and rates set by the buyer if approved, with promises of a larger and better arrangement for Nappanee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee
Hawks Electric Company
Municipal Electric
Coppes Brothers & Book
John J. Coppes
Chas. Mitschler
Arthur Miller
Public Utilities Commission
View Company
Hawks
Nanpanee
Lincoln Highway Road Controversy Resolved
A Danville road expert hired by the Coshen News Times joined City Engineer Haverly and County Surveyor Reith to inspect the Lincoln Highway east of Fort Wayne. The expert finds the road first class but notes one deviation, a lighter roller substituted for the heavy brick roller. contractors expect to finish similarly to the near mile completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nees & Seaman
Fort Wayne
Martin
Danville
Coshen News-Times
B. FL Deahl
Schmidt
Haverly
Reith
Specti Gilars
City Engeineer
Wakarusa Grants Franchise for Water Works
The town board grants Watirusa Water Co. a franchise to build a water system and test well. Material has arrived and work will be pushed rapidly. Plant planned in Mantle Park’s southwest corner to serve all equipment. Public opinion was divided on the installation approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa
Watirusa Water Co
Mantle Pari
Hair Robbery Strikes Fort Wayne Teens In Sleep
Two Fort Wayne girls Miss Gladys Archer and Miss Anna Ott were robbed of hair last Wednesday night. An intruder entered their bedroom and cut hair from both heads while they slept, and they discovered the theft only after waking next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Gladys Archer
Anna Ott
Mrs Osa Brown Sues for Divorce in Shelbyville
Mrs Osa Brown of Shelbyville files divorce against Reuben Brown citing repeated separations over four years and an incident where he shot at her feet to force her to dance. The couples have separated ten times during their marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osa Brown
Shelbyville
Reuben Brown
Schumann Heink to Sing at Winona Lake Recital
Madame Schumann Heink the world famous contralto will give a song recital at Winona Lake tomorrow afternoon. All receipts from the event will be used to establish a new Winona. Schumann Heink consistently draws large audiences at Winona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schumann-Heink
Madame Schumann-Heink
Winona Lake
Winona
Schuumann-Heink
Winoma
Birth of son to Mr and Mrs Nolan Chiddister at Waterford
A son was born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Nolan Chiddister in Waterford. The child adds to the family lineage with the newborn expected to bring joy to relatives and friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan Chiddister
Waterford
Se Dance At Rogers Band Park Friday Evening
For sale a fine team of farm horses and a nearly new single buggy. Earl Weaver phone 3 on 2h Middlebury. Mrs John Liewhts and Miss Lydia Chapp attend Mennonite Conference in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Weaver
Middlebury
John Liewhts
Lydia Chapp
Elkhart
South Bend Musician Dies in Chicago Hotel Room
Harold Boyd Kunstman a 22 year old South Bend musician died by asphyxiation in a Chicago hotel after guests reported gas fumes escaping from his room. He studied under prominent instructors, attended South Bend High School, and was son of Andrew Kunstman whose fortune of 20 000 was left in trust for children. His mother, an invalid, resided at Kunstman flats on W Washington Ave and had not been told of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Harold Boyd Kunstman
Andrew Kunstman
Kurnstman Flats
South State Street
Chicago
Kunstman
Taroid
Rita
South
Kunstmate
Arizona
Kunstman Flats
W. Washington Avenue
Goshen Merchants Seek National Speakers for Fall Festival
The Goshen Retail Merchants association aims to attract two nationally known speakers for the annual fall festival in late October. They consider ex US Senator Charles Warren Fairbanks and Governor Samuel M. Ralston and plan broad non partisan invitations. The event, heavily publicized in northern Indiana and southern Michigan, is expected to be a grand success with merchants clerks and professionals supporting turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Retail Merchants’ Association
United States
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Samuel M. Ralston
Todiana
Michigan
Mtb
Seventh annual sofas fian reunion held at Malinda Marcomber home
The seventh annual reunion of the sofas fian was held at the home of Malinda Marcomber Pavement Ind Thursday. Attendees renewed old acquaintances and discussed facility history. Gilivers were elected officers with Clouwis Tess as President Isaac Hess as Vice President Mary McDonald as Secretary Laura McClure as Treasurer Frank Hess as Trustee. Guests from Morris Plainfield Columbus and Goshen attended, including multiple Hess family members and Cassius Hess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malinda Marcomber
Two Miles
Sean Oe
Ind
Gilivers
Clouwis Tess
Plymouth
Isaaih Hess
Argos
Mary McDonald
Warsaw
Com
Laura McClure
Trers
Prank Hess
Goshen
Edward Cryder
Morris
W. E. Grider
Plainfield
John Cryder
Mary I. Hess
Columbus
Ohio
Carlton Robbins
Columbius
Weather recap for week ending August 22 1914 compared
For the week ending August 22 the maximum reached 96 on the 16th and the minimum 16 on the 19th. The week averaged 73.1 for the highs and 49.7 for the lows with a mean of 61.4. In 1914 the week saw 99 as high and 51 as low with averages of 92 and 62.4 and a mean close to 72.6.
Elk Hart Resident Pushes Garfield Avenue Paving Plan
A Garfield avenue resident in Elk Hart advocates starting paving arrangements this year to allow construction to begin early in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Avenue
Elkhart
Bryan and Sunday to speak at Winona events
W. J. Bryan and Rev. Billy Sunday are slated to speak in Winona tomorrow and Sunday. Bryan will give an evening talk on both days while Sunday delivers afternoon speeches on the two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Billy Sunday
Winona
Sunday
Arm Torn From Body Shocks Bad Axe Shooting
Calvin Rankin lost his left arm when Archie Ross shot him in Bad Axe Michigan. The incident shocked the town and authorities investigated the matter as a violent assault and potential homicide case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Rankin
Archie Ross
Bad Axe, Mich
Millinery display announced by Mrs. J. B. Pearce
Mrs J B Pearce invites the public to view her fall millinery display on Thursday Friday and Saturday August 26 27 and 28 at her shop Call and see the new styles conveyed by the local milliner in a cordial invitation with no further details provided
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Pearce
War in Indiana cavalry spectacle at Indianapolis
Six troops totaling about five hundred cavalry join a massed performance at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 6. Led by Captain Wallace B Seales regulars from Ft Sheridan, the show includes the Black Horse troop from Culver Military Academy and four Ohio state cavalry troops. Adjutant General ridges negotiates with Ohio for Buckeye participation, aiming to close the dramatic sequence with a final spectacular charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culver Military Academy
Indiana
Culver
Ohio State Cavalry
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Ridges
Indiana National Guard
Ohio
Crpt A. 7
Pottor. Co
Tourists Reach Chicago After Interurban Collision
An automobile carrying seven passengers was struck by an eastbound interurban near Woods crossing, a mile and a half west of the city. Rear steps torn off, front tire and fender damaged. The travelers, two men and two women among them, continued on to Chicago after replacing a tire. Names could not be ascertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ueshen
Chicago
Real Estate Deals Across Townships and Towns
Real estate records show multiple transfers: Charles Baldwin sells SO acres in Concord to John Hostetter for $1. Levi Cripe sells 52 acres in Concord to William Cripe for $6,500. Samuel Yoler sells 60 acres in Middlebury to John Balge for $5,000. William Cripe sells Goshen property to Levi Rookstool for $3,200. Nancy Keim et al sell half acre in Elkhart to Elkhart township for $50. Samuel Robinson sells Edward Yilek 91.92 acres in Cleveland. John Stroup sells 98.92 acres in Clinton township to William Doering for $16,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles IX. Baldwin
John J. Hostetter
Concord Township
Joseph Evans
Louis Tothland
Osolo
Levi Rookstool
William T. Cripe
Samuel A. Yoler
John W. Balge
Middlebury Township
Goshen
Nancy Keim
Elkhart Township
Samuel M. Robinson
Edward Yilek
Cleveland Township
John F Stroup
William Doering
Clinton Township
Berrien County Battalion Plans Annual Reunion
The Berrien County Battalion will hold its annual reunion at St Joseph on September 15 10 and 17. The dedication of the new memorial hall will be at that time with prominent speakers special music and other features. G A R posts in the county are urged to attend and bring post colors while ladies auxiliaries soldiers sons of veterans and others are invited to join the patriotic demonstration including posts and auxiliaries from outside the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrien County
St. Joseph
Memorial Hall
Sons of Veterans
Miss Zora Motto Millinery Opens Display of New Trim Mending
Miss Zora Motto of 148 North Ninth Street invites the public to inspect her full millinery stock. The display features the latest styles and bead trimming, with best styles and reasonable prices emphasized for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zora
North Ninth Street
Cordiary
Miss Motto
Se dance at Rogers Band park Friday evening
A local event note indicates a street dance at Rogers Band Park on Friday evening. The listing also mentions a job opening at Melp Wanted Night Man and references The Kelly Garage. The fragmentary text suggests a community notice with activity and employment leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melp
Kellly
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Tintin
Goshen City Band
Rogers’ Goshen
Priday
Miss Pearl Stutzman
W. Ciss
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W. RR. C
Keystone Orchestra
74 Regiment Reunion
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H. B. Hess
Yt. E. Hess
Addie Hess
J. W. Hess
Mary Hess
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Cassius Hess
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