Petain Holds Verdun Gains as German Counterattacks Fail
Gen. Petain maintains all Verdun gains from the great offensive as German counterattacks under the Crown Prince fail. About 1,100 Germans taken prisoner yesterday as French lines advance toward Beaumont village. Germans resume attacks in the Aisne region while British airmen bomb the St Denis airstrip and conduct a trench raid near Osttaverne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petain
Verdun
Teutons
Beaumont
Aisne
Chemin Des Dames
Fred A. Sims Appointed to State Tax Board
Gov. Goodrich selects Fred A. Sims of Indianapolis as a Republican member of the state board of taxation to replace Philip Zoercher whose term ends September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Goodrich
Fred A. Sims
State Board of Taxation
Philip Zoercher
American mechanic killed on French front
Washington August 27 Navy department reports the death of George H. Manley a mechanic in the American naval air force who died in an accident on the French front in world war activity confirmed by official advisement from naval authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
George H. Manley
Rev McInturff Named New Pastor for Morrellville Church
Rev McInturff, pastor of Brethren Church of Morrellville near Johnstown Pa, accepts a call from First Brethren Church in this city and will assume the pastorate in October. He succeeds Rev Kimmel, who resigned recently and has not decided his future plans. McInturff comes highly recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McInturff
Brethren Church
Morrellville
Johnstown
First Brethren Church
Kimmel
Buick Touring Car Crash Injures Woman Near Millersburg
A Buick touring car driven by Mr. Miller of West Goshen collided with a horse and buggy on Toneka highway near Millersburg yesterday. An occupant of the buggy sustained injuries in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
West Goshen
Toneka Highway
Millersburg
Missing Garrett youths believed to have wed
George K. Kennedy aged 19 and Helen Kessler aged 17 from Garrett are missing. Relatives think they ran away and married, prompting no immediate arrest or search notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K.kennedy
Helen Kessler
Garrett
Repairing Bridges crew noted by township crew
Alva Hamilton leads a ten man crew employed in repairing bridges in Jackson township west of New Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Hamilton
Jackson Township
New Paris
Lively Runaway In Whitley County Roadway
Mel Richard of near South Whitley was in a lively runaway. Richard hogs and a calf were scattered along a Whitley county highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Richard
South
Whitley
Richard
Ice Dealers Meet in Chicago to Aid Hoover
Ice dealers who control much of the U S ice output gathered in Chicago to cooperate with the Hoover food conservation program. A representative of Herbert Hoover the national food administrator attended to advise on pricing so that ice purchases reflect the value of food saved by avoiding waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilcago
Admr. Hoover
Chicago
United States
Herbert C. Hoover
National Food Administratoor
Food Conservation Department
America's Reply to Papal Peace Note Expected Soon
Washington August 27 Secretary Lansing said President Wilson will this week send a reply to Pope Benedict's peace proposal. He did not reveal the reply's nature. Reports from the Entente powers indicate they await the U S response before acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington
Wilson
Pope Benedict
Lansing
McMillan Unfazed by Arctic Feat Plans New Coast Exploration
Sydney Nova Scotia August 27 Donald B McMillan arrived from the Arctic and says he is not satisfied with his achievement. He plans to return to explore more coastline and pursue further discoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
N. S
Donald B. McMilLan
Arctic
Secretary Daniels To Submit Navy Destroyer Estimate
Secretary of the Navy Daniels will today submit to Congress his estimate of 390 million dollars for a large number of destroyers. The move aims to make the American Navy the world leader in this class of ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Washington
Navy
Congress
Premier Kerensky Speech in Moscow Angers Factions
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Moscow says Premier Kerensky's speech, delivered in Moskow, fails to satisfy the factions threatening the Russian government. The report notes growing disagreement among diverse groups over the direction of policy and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Exchange Telegraph Co
Moscow
Kerensky
Moskow
President Wilson Extends Aid to Russian Government
President A Wilson sent assurances to Moscow that the United States will provide every material and moral assistance to the Russian government, signaling strong support and alliance during the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
National Council Assembly
Moscow
United States
Russia
17 year old heiress may inherit Fairfield fortune
In Fort Wayne a will from C. W. Fairfield states that Helen Fairfield of Chicago will receive $1,000 if she marries before turning 22. If she remains single, the amount goes to another. Helen is currently 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Fairfield
Chicago
C. W. Fairfield
Fort Wayne
Two Arrested for Dynamiting Pigeon River Fish
Howe, Ind. August 27 Special Bill Slick and Sandy Ferm are under arrest for dynamiting fish in the Pigeon river south of Howe. Dynamite was found in their possession and they are jailed in Fort Wayne awaiting bail. The act carries severe penalties under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe, Ind
Bill Slick
Sandy Ferm
Pigeon River
Howe
Fort Wayne
Slide For Life Victim Delbert Harris Buried At Plymouth
Delbert Harris died when a wire for a carnival slide broke during a free exhibition in Nappanee and he fell about 100 feet. He sustained multiple fractures and a skull injury and died minutes after the fall witnessed by his wife. Harris lived in Mishawaka prior to joining the show. his brother Don Harris accompanied the body from Mishawaka to Plymouth for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Delbert Harris
Nappanee
Mishawaka
Harris
Himes Carnival Cov
Goethals & Mahawk Coal & Ice Co
Don Harris
Exemption Board Grants 18 Claims for Registrants
The exemption board announces it has honored 18 exemption claims by registrants including Charles Esheliman David H Jenkins Earl Nusbaum Francis E Freed Ralph S Goetz Jacob Hunsberger Bert L Landaw Charles Tarman Harvey Mullett William L Miller Milo Heeter Harry E Price Guy A Lantz Leonard D Hoss Melvin Starrett Wilbur S Cripe Jasper Cripe Puritan Hardesty. Investigations were completed but findings will not be announced for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Esheliman
David H. Jenkins
Earl Nusbaum
Francis E. Freed
Ralph S. Goetz
Jacob Hunsberger
Bert L. Landaw
Charles Tarman
Harvey Mullett
William L. Miller
Milo Heeter
Harry E. Price
Guy A. Lantz
Leonard D. Hoss
Melvin Starrett
Wilbur S. Cripe
Jasper Cripe
Puritan Hardesty
Mortuary Notices: Rigby Grieb Reasoner
Aaron Rigby 80 died at his son Jasper Rigby’s home in Bristol after a week’s illness born April 11 1837 survived by three daughters and two sons funeral planned at Bryant Jay county Olive M Grieb two months died at Elkhart home of parents survived by father mother two brothers and one sister Geraldine Reasoner five died of typhoid fever at Elk heart home of C D Reasoner and left two brothers and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigby
Baker Aaron Rigby
Jasper Rigby
Bristol
Bryant
Jay County
Grieb
Olive M. Grieb
Henry W. Grieb
Elkhart
Reasoner
Geraldine
C. D. Reasoner
Goshen Pastor Detained Over Registration Card
Rev. Charlies W. Hess a Goshen evangelist with offices on North Main street in Milwaukee was detained by South Bend police yesterday for not displaying his registration card which he had left at his West Goshen residence. After a call to Goshen he was allowed to continue homeward journey and was exempted by the local board as an ordained minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies W. Hess
Goshen
Milwaukee
North Main Street
South Bend
West Goshen
Hess
Tourist victim of motor cycle chase on Indiana avenue
Officer Enos Singer halted a tourist speeding over 35 mph on Indiana avenue for running. The tourist sped away despite orders, eluding capture though the license number was obtained. Deputy Prosecutor Davis notified Secretary of State Jackson to obtain the offender's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Singer
Indiana Avenue
Davis
Secretary of State
Jackson
Forecast: Cool Start to Week with Likely Showers Later
The forecast calls for fair and cool conditions in the first part of the week, with rising cloudiness and probable showers on Thursday or Friday.
Stolen Dodge Touring Car Missing Since Last Week
Police search continues for Frank Leibole's Dodge touring car taken from a local garage last week. Officers have not yet located the vehicle or any leads in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leibole
Fruit Shortage Expected Across India and Nearby
Forecasts indicate a broad fruit shortage with Indian markets facing very light apple and peach crops. Agricultural reports warn of reduced yields affecting supply and prices nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Special round trip rates to Laporte offered Thursday
The C S B N I interurban railway announces special round trip fares to Laporte at $1.50 for travelers on Thursday. The move aims to boost ridership and attract weekend commuters to the lake city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
C. S.B. & N. I. Interurban Railway
Young Fisherman Drowns At Wabash River
Fred Smith aged 17 drowned in the Wabash River at Lafayette on Sunday while swimming. Local authorities investigated the incident and prepared a report for the coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash River
Fred Smith
Lafayette
Elkhart County Teachers Institute Opens Here
The annual Elkhart County Teachers Institute begins today and will run through Friday in the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart CO. Teachers’ Institute
Illness Removes Florence B McNeal From Institute Program
About 300 instructors attended the Elkhart county teachers institute opening at the High School auditorium. Miss Florence B McNeal of Cleveland fell ill and is in Goshen hospital, altering today's and tomorrow's program. Speakers included Prof John D Brunk Rev FE Vannuys and County Agent Metzger with Weave r presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Rogers Greys Rally Falls Short to Goshen 5 4
Five run third inning dooms Ligonier as Rogers Greys lose 5 to 4 behind starter George Moore. Stacy Bowman facts include a sore arm after fifth and strong early innings. Pratt, Kyle, Hogan, Wentz, and Del Baker provide key hits. Ligonier’s ninth inning rally falls short on Hogan’s circus catch, with Sack and Conway notable plays. Next games at the band park on Tabor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Greys
George Moore
Ligonier
Goshen
Stacy” Bowman
Donovan
Pratt
Kyle
Hogan
Bowman
Wentz
del Baker
Sack
Conway
Tabor
Band Park
Indianapolis Parade Honors First Overseas Fighters
Indianapolis drew a massive crowd as the nation’s first overseas fighters and National Guard troops marched the streets on Sunday. For 28 blocks the route was packed with citizens giving a continuous ovation to the departing servicemen preparing for overseas duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
National Guard
National Army
Goshen Youth Joins U S Army Cavalry
Eighteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Isaac G Lehman of 175 Crescent Street is a cavalryman in the United States Army. He has been stationed at Fort Russell Cheyenne Wyoming after enlisting at Fort Wayne and serving at Fort Thomas. Born in Elkhart he had been a Goshen High School student and lived in Goshen since 1910. Parents learned of his enlistment only after he left for Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac G. Lehman
Crescent Street
United States Army
Fort D. A. Russell
Cheyenne
Wyo
Lehman
Fort Wayne
Fort Thomas
Fort Russell
Goshen
Elkhart
Gladys Harwood
GL. A. Harwood
North 7Th Street
Cecil L. Winter
John Winter
East Jefferson Street
St. James Church
Weeks
Winter
Purdue
Winona Agricultural School
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Quartermaster’s Department
Louisville
Wilson aids clarifications on draft married men
Washington on August 27 reports Provost Marshal General Crowder telegraphed to all governors a supplemental explanation of regulations governing the status of married men under the selective draft. No regulation changes were made and the statement aims to clear up misunderstandings cited by Crowder as a few instances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Crowder
Officers Camp Opens at Fort Benjamin Harrison
In Indianapolis on August 27 a special report states the second officers training camp opened as 2600 men from Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia arrived to begin active training at Fort Benjamin Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Stiver Reunion Held at Goshen Band Park
The Stiver reunion gathered Friday at the Goshen band park despite showers with a large attendance. A bountiful dinner and fine program followed. A resolution of sympathy to soldiers and their families was approved for minutes. Officers elected are President Noah Shupert, Vice President Mrs Walter Scranage, Secretary Miss Truth Vance, Treasurer Allen Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Noah Shupert
Walter Scranage
Miss Truth Vance
Allen Smith
Local Society Matrimony Takes Place in New Paris
Ralph E. White of Fruitdale Alabama and Miss Marie Hill wed at Edward Alwine home New Paris Sunday with Rev. John Mishler. Sixty relatives attended as Pearl Grosh played Lohengrin. The couple honeymoon at Indiana Dake then settle at North Manchester where they will study. The bride trained in voice at Manchester College. the groom teaches mathematics there. Guests from afar included Ror White, Wheelocks, Anna Beahm, and Prof. Shultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph E. White
Fruitdale
Ala
Marie Marie Hill
Mary A. Hill
Edward Alwine
New Paris
John Mishler
Middlebury
Ind
Pearl Grosh
Nappanee
Man Hit by Mail Train in South Bend Injuries Seen
Tim Sullivan aged 388 of South Bend was seriously injured Sunday night when struck by a fast westbound mail train on the New York Central. He was taken to St. Joseph hospital with deep head cuts and multiple bruises. recovery expected. Train crew included Conductor Mo H. Corens of Toledo and Engineer John Riley of Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Sullivan
South Bend
New York Central
Sullivan
St. Joseph Hospital
Mo H. Corens
Toledo
John ©. Riley
Hkhart
Mrs Beal Sues Over Auto Collision Damages
At Michigan City Anna Beal wife of Samuel H Beal sues Thomas Boothroyd and Alexander and Em manuel Spyhalski asking for 15000 dollars damages. An auto driven by Boothroyd employed by the other two defendants struck a motorcycle ridden by Beal injuring Mrs Beal who occupied a sidecar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Anna Beal
Samuel H. Beal
Thomas Boothroyd
Alexander
Emmanuel Spyhalski
Boothroyd
Beal
Tragedy on Fort Wayne Line Claims Free Soil Woman
Mrs. Helen Heckman, 68, of Free Soil Michigan was struck and killed by a traction car on the Decatur Fort Wayne line near Fort Wayne. She regularly boarded the car for months to seek medical treatment and misjudged the distance signaling stop too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Heckman
Freesoil
Mich
Decatur
Fort Wayne
Milk strike ends here in South Bend with price row
Twenty four fours signals the milk strike ending in South Bend as retailers handle about 2000 gallons and agree to the 25 cent per gallon producer price while the public pays 11 cents per quart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bend
Paine Sends Renewal for Daily Democrat from Cleveland
Allen G. Paine longtime Western Union Telegraph Co. manager now in Cleveland writes to renew his subscription. He encloses a three dollar money order for another year and says the paper is essential to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Cleveland
Daily Democrat
Allen G. Paine
Western Union Telegraph Co
P. O
Tomatoes Command High Prices
Retailers list tomatoes at three to eight cents per pound as prices rise. Local markets report strong demand driving higher costs for shoppers.
Detroit Newspaper Prices Increase The Detroit News
Detroit newspapers raise prices, effective at sale outlets citywide. Cost changes include higher single copy and subscription rates impacting readers and vendors across Detroit.
Clairvoyant Agrees to Stop in Indiana Case
Mrs. Margaret Gaines of Elkhart facing charges under the 1917 Indiana statute banning professional fortune telling has had the case dropped for now. She promises to suspend her fortune telling activities temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Gaines
Elkhart
Indiana
Goshen Man Performs Human Fly Exhibition At Court House
Harry Casey known as Goshen's human fly gave a fine wall sealing exhibition Saturday at 3 o clock. About 500 spectators witnessed the stunt. Casey plans further exhibitions in various parts of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Casey
Goshen
Court House
Casey
Fort Wayne Teen Killed By Automobile During Escape
Morris Haddox a 16 year old Fort Wayne High School student was killed when struck by an automobile as he fled a companion trying to douse him with a garden hose. The incident occurred in Fort Wayne and involved a tense chase ending in a fatal crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Haddox
Fort Wayne
Attending Conference at Winona Lake First Brethren Church
The Misses Tempa Tom Flossie Berlin Agnes and Inez Lehman and Hazel Schrock attend the general conference of the First Brethren church at Winona Lake this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tempa Tom
Flossie Berlin
Agnes
Inez Lehman
Hazel Schrock
First Brethren Church
Winona Lake
Child of Lynchs Killed in Crawfordsville Auto Crash
A small child of Mr and Mrs James Lynch died in an auto accident near Crawfordsville on Sunday. Eight other occupants in the vehicle were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lynch
Crawfordsville
Granted Marriage License for Two Couples
Sylvia Roth of Osceola Indiana and Charles Harwood of Mishawaka Indiana secured two marriage licenses at South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Roth
Osceola, Ind
Charles Harwood
Mishawaka
South Bend
Moyer Reunion Set for Thursday at Rogers Band Park
The annual Moyer reunion will be held Thursday at Rogers Band Park. Attendees gather to reconnect, with plans for activities and sharing memories throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyer
Rogers Band Park
Local Ford Dealers to Build New Garage in Elkhart
J. E. Smith & Son, longtime Goshen residents now operating in Elkhart as Ford dealers, announce next week the start of construction on a modern garage and salesroom on West Marion street Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Smith & Son
Ford Dealers
Elkhart
Goshen
West Marlon Street
Winona Assembly Benefit Raises Over Twenty-Two Thousand
More than $22,000 has been raised for the benefit of creditors of the Winona Assembly. The fund drive gathered support from local residents and organizations to assist those owed money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Assembly
Radical action urged to relieve sheep hailers of state act toll
A campaign calls for drastic measures to remove the $100000 yearly tax burden on sheep hailers under the existing state act. The group argues the levy stifles small operators and asks lawmakers to enact relief or repeal.
Losses From Dogs Hit Indiana Sheep Industry Hard
Replogle near Laporte reports 21 sheep killed and 25 wounded by dogs with three more deaths. Laporte County must pay $800 to the farmer. funds go to the school if no dog ownership proof exists. The incident highlights county efforts to exterminate licensed dogs and reduce a perceived $100,000 yearly toll on Indiana sheep raisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Replogle
Laporte
Laporte County
Replogle
Indiana
Military News From Elkhart Area On World War Efforts
Rev Fr Jansen of St Vincent Catholic church Elkhart receives a cablegram from M J Donahue who aided New York Central railway men to France to rebuild railway systems. Indiana Daily Times shows Second Lieutenant S A Peck of Goshen soon bound for France with the First Indiana Light Artillery in the Rainbow division. E Mac Gildea of Elkhart joins Columbia University Ambulance Corps reaching Paris Col H G Bishop 11th FL A US A orders his Democrat mailed to Douglas Ariz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Jansen
St. Vincents Catholic Church
Elkhart
M. J. Donahue
N.Y. C
France
Indiana Daily Times
Indianapolis
S. A. Peck
Goshen
First Indiana Light Artillery
Indiana
H. G. Bishop
11Th
FL A
Douglas, Ariz
Studebaker Heirs Fund Memorial Building at DePauw
Col. George M. Studebaker Mrs Ann Studebaker Carlisle and Clement Studebaker of South Bend heirs of Clem Studebaker fund a memorial building at DePauw University Green Castle. The Clem Studebaker memorial will house university administrative offices and honor their father and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Studebaker
Ann Studebaker
Carlisle
Clement Studebaker
South Bend
Clem Studebaker
Depauw University
Greencastle
Cattle Judging Contest Scheduled at Meadowbrook Farm
A cattle judging contest for boys aged 10 to 18 will be held Wednesday at George A. Gilbert's Meadowbrook farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Gilbert
Meadowbrook Farm
Leesburg Man Arrested for Intoxication Fined in Mayor's Court
Ray Robbins of Leesburg was arrested last evening by Officer Knapp after being found intoxicated on South Main street. This morning he was fined 11 dollars but could not settle and was remanded to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor’s Court
Ray Robbins
Leesburg
Knapp
South Main Street
New Ford Sold by Kelly Garage to Burt Pletcher
The Kelly Garage sold a new Ford to Burt Pletcher of Goshen, marking another vehicle transaction in the local dealership scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Burt Pletcher
Goshen
Hottel’s Drug Store Promotes Hurry-Up Delivery
Hottel's drug store advertises a speedier delivery service with phone contact listed as 177, inviting customers to place orders for rapid service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hottel
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St. Denis Westren—Trench
Ful
Belgium
St. Denis Wie
Tten
Osttaverne
Associated Press
Winturef
J. L. Kimmell
Donald B. M’millan
Washington, Aus
Mortuary Record
Florence B. M’neal
Metzger
Eldon Lehman
FT. Russell
Stiver Reunion
Ed Alwine
Frank Whitehead
Albert Whitehead
Emma Libey
Bertha Weybright
Milford
Detroit
Lars
Military News
E. Mac Gildea
Columbia University Ambulance Corps
Paris
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