County Teachers Institute Convenes in Goshen Monday
Elkhart County teachers gather for a five day institute at Goshen High School starting Monday. About 300 educators expected. Frank S. Fox and Julia Fried-Walker headline sessions with J G Dinkeloo directing music. Activities include county fair music afternoons and daily sessions through Friday.
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Elkhart County
Julia Fried-Walker
Indianpolis
Mr. Dinkeloo
Mrs. Walker
Pres Fox
Tax delinquents in Indiana settle with government
Four hundred individuals and corporations in Indiana paid from 5 to 15 dollars each to the internal revenue department to compromise delinquent income reports. Peter J. Kruger, the collector for sixty six counties, reports that three hundred others remain delinquent and face possible prosecutions if compromises are not made promptly.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Internal Revenue Department
Peter J. Kruger
Township Goes Wet In Walkerton Local Option Vote
Lincoln township in Walkerton area voted 251 wet and 232 dry with 5 ballots discarded as mutilated. Total 488 ballots cast. The wet tally carried by 19 points, and all three saloons sit in Walkerton. The election proceeded without incident as supporters of both sides urged turnout.
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South Bend
Lincoln Township
Walkerton
Dentist Ernest A Carpenter Weds Anna Tyson in Chicago
Ernest A Carpenter of Goshen Indiana and Miss Anna Tyson of Chicago were married in Chicago today. Carpenter, long an area dentist, had a practice on East Lincoln avenue. The couple plan to reside in Goshen after marriage.
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Chicago
Ernest. A. Carpenter
Goshen
Indiana
Anna Tyson
Sr. Carpenter
Lincoln Avenue
Mrs. Carpenter
Pfeiffer Family Reunion Draws Descendants in Bristol Locale
The sixteenth annual Pfeiffer family reunion occurred at the Clyde Pickrell residence southeast of Bristol. Jacob Pfeiffer Jr the oldest member at nineteen has attended all but the 1905 Island Park gathering. the family count shows ten children of Jacob Pfeiffer Sr with fifteen grandchildren and eleven living. Members listed reside mainly in Elkheart county with a few abroad in Minneapolis Kansas and Lawton Alberta Canada.
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Jacob Pfeiffer
Clyde Pickrell
Bristol
Island Park
Elkhart
Pfeiffer
T. P. Artley
D. Fr. Cariwell
W. F. Pfeifer
Jacob Fr. Pickrell
A. M. Copeland
Mbert Henry
Lewis Pickrell
Frank G. Pickrell
Fred C. Pickrell
Willard Pickrel
H. S. K. Bartholomew
H. Gardner
J. S. Cripe
Vrink Wisenhour
Edward C. Pfeiffer
Elkhart County
Albert Henry
Minneapolis
Kansas
Willard Pickrell
Lawton
Alberta
Canada
Fire at G W Farmwald home causes moderate damage
Fire at 649 North Fifth Street early this morning started in a clothes press and spread to the sitting room, filling the house with smoke. Damage is estimated between 460 and 500 dollars. insurance coverage is reported. Mrs Farmwald alarmed the fire and with Clarence Pribbard and a garden hose kept flames in check until firefighters arrived.
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G. W. Farmwald
North Fifth Street
Mr. Farmwald
Lotf
Clarence Pribbard
Ahr
Frei Hex Ne. i
Band Stand Collapse At County Fair Injures Crowd
A band stand collapsed at the Wippecone County Fair yesterday. The structure gave way under an unseen crowd, sending spectators tumbling five feet to the ground and causing serious injuries and possible fatalities.
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Wippecunee County Fair
Navy Lusue to Join National Defense Conference in Washington
Special announcement states the Navy League will participate in the Conference of National Defense in Washington from October 4 to 7 under the National Defense League, immediately after the Grand Army of the Republic encampment.
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Washington
Navy Lusue
Great Conference of National Defense
National Defense League
Grand Army of the Republic
Laporte Fair Draws Near 12,000 Admissions
The Laporte county fair concluded with nearly 12,000 paid admissions yesterday. Organizers expect a fair profit as exhibits surpassed the ordinary and the racing program was the highlight. In the free for all pace Laura Lucile finished second, driven by Harry Clemens of Goshen.
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Laporte
Laura Lucile
Uarry Clemens
Goshen
Crittenberger Injured in Anderson Auto Crash
Dale Crittenberger state auditor was severely injured when the car he rode in overturned about five miles north of Anderson. The accident occurred August 28 and involved local authorities in the Special report.
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Anderson
Dale Crittenberger
Taft Re elected President Of Unitarian Conference
William Howard Taft was reelected president at the Unitarian conference session in San Francisco on Friday August 28. TheSpecial report notes Taft's continued leadership and the election outcome within the conference.
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San Francisco
William Howard Taft
Unitarian Conference
Risked Life to Stop Runaway at Culver Ind
Kr. K. Cuyer aged 60 father of Col. Frank Culver founder of Culver military academy risked his life yesterday afternoon to save a woman and her son in Culver Indiana. Culver was brought to Epworth hospital with a broken leg after he threw himself in front of a runaway horse dragging a buggy with the woman and boy inside.
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Kr. K. Cuyer
Col
Frank Culver
Culver Military Academy
Culver
Ind
Epworth Hospital
Bert Knepper Pleads Guilty After Memory Refreshed
Bert Knepper, who faced a intoxication charge last Wednesday, appeared in court again this morning and admitted guilt after recalling details. He received a $1 fine plus costs and was imprisoned in default of payment.
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Bert. Knepper
Big Contract Landed for Local Metalizing Firm
The Art Metalizing Co. secured a major contract from Foster Machine Co. of Elkhart to build polishing and coloring wall equipment screw machines for industrial use.
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Art Metalizing Co
Foster Machine Co
Elkhart
Infant burned by spilled lye in Cleveland township anniversary
Nellie, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilson Thornton of Cleveland township, suffered burns to the eyes face and neck after she pulled a dish of lye over herself on the first anniversary of her birth.
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Nellie
Wilson Thornton
Cleveland Township
Hospital notes and local notices from Carlton Renbarger to typhoid case
Hospital notes report Carlton Renbarger improving while Raymond Huffman is admitted with typhoid fever. A message invites Mrs Kauffman to provide a warm meal at the fair ground. An auction or sale line for a Boston Bull T ait Kelly Garage appears with a contact phone.
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Carlton Renbarger
Raymond Huffman
Boston Bull Tait Kelly Garage
Harness Races Held by Ligonier Driving Association
The Ligonier Driving Association hosted harness racing at the driving park this afternoon. A fair sized crowd attended with Goshen visitors, including John Snobarger as starter and William C. Elliott in the judges stand.
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Ligonier
Cab Accident Victim Dead in Mishawaka Funeral Incident
John W. Long of Mishawaka aged 78 died yesterday morning at Epworth hospital. He had been seriously injured last Monday when thrown from a cab seat while attending the A. B. France funeral in South Bend.
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John W. Long
Mishawaka
A. B. France
South Bend
Epworth Hospital
Preacher Wieand to Speak at West Side Church
Rev. A. C. Wieand of Bethany Bible Institute Chicago will preach at 10 30 a m tomorrow at the West Side church in a scheduled service.
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A. C. Wieand
Bethany Hible Institute
Chicago
West Side Church
Teutons Pierce Buss Line in Galicia
Teutons victory details a breakthrough along the Buss line in Galicia with gains near Tlotа Sparner. Strong forces advance capturing positions and securing strategic terrain as part of ongoing campaign constraints.
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Teutons Pierce Buss
Tlota Sparner
German plot to bomb Aetna storehouse surfaces in Chicago
A German born Aetna Powder Co employee alleges two men offered him 20,000 to bomb the storehouse. The report sits amid broader wartime tensions as Germany pledges to give complete satisfaction to the U S over Arabic and submarine incidents and to hold Britain to account for violations of international law.
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Chicago
Aetna Powder Co
U. S
Germany
United States
Kaiser
High Seas
Great Britain
Germany Reveals Submarine Orders Affected Trade
The article explains Germany’s concealment of orders to submarine commanders and the fear that disclosure would raise British passenger traffic and munition shipments. It notes the Arabic incident pressured Berlin to act to avoid angering the United States and jeopardizing trade.
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Germany
Berlin
United States
John E Winter resigns from Goshen College post
John E Winter A M principal of the normal school at Goshen College and professor of Philosophy and Education has resigned his position and will join the University of North Dakota. President Hartzler accepted the resignation. Winter has served about three years and led the men's Bible class at the Presbyterian church. He plans to leave for his new field around September 8.
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John Ie. Winter
Coshen College
University of North Dakota
Hartzler
Winter
Presbyterian Church
Goshen
Bristol Hosts First Annual Home Coming Event
Bristol residents and friends from near and far prepare for the first annual home coming on Sept 10. Stores and homes will be decorated for a grand social gathering with sports and entertainment featured. Cards are being sent to reach every former resident.
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Bristol
Local Obituaries and Death Notices
Young John Young a resident of the county asylum died yesterday at 4 PM from hardening of the arteries. Survived by an sister Libby and a brother Andes. Funeral tomorrow at 2:30 PM with Rev. Leander Ruiz at West Goshen cemetery. VOLETT Mrs W C Vollett aged 60 died in Chicago of heart trouble. She will be interred in New Paris with funeral at Solomon's Creek church Sunday at 2 PM. CLICK Mrs Catherine Click died at 11 PM at her Thorn settlement home due to dropsy and heart trouble aged 69. Survived by husband Aaron and five children. Funeral Sunday at Salem church. BURNS Oscar Burns aged 55 died at home in Elkhart after malaria fever. Former employee of C G Conn band for 27 years. Survived by wife, two brothers and three sisters.
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Young
John Young
Ted
Iva
Andes
Libby
Chicteo Avenue
Leander Ruiz
West Goshen
Volett
W. C. Vollett
Stes
Chicago
Benton
New Paris
Solomon's Creek
Cemietery
Click
Catherine Click
Aaron Click
Thorn Settlement
Elkhart
Syracuse Woman Declared Insane for Suicide Threats
J Warbel of Syracuse had his wife Sarah Ellen Warbel declared insane in Milford in a bid to prevent self harm. She is to be taken to Long Cliff when space allows and has not shown violence, though she has repeatedly threatened drowning.
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Syracuse
J. Warbel
Sarah Ellen Warbel
Isaac Groves
Milford
Kosciusko Sunday School Convention Set for Syracuse
The Kosciusko county Sunday school convention will be held at the M. E. church in Syracuse on September 1 2 and 3. The program features speakers of prominence and ability, each an expert in his field.
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Kosciusko County
M. E
Syracuse
Recital Draws Large Crowd From City to Winona
A large audience from the city attended a recital in Winona today featuring Madame Schumann-Heink. The event drew many locals to the venue, highlighting the singer’s appeal in the region.
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Winona
Schumann-Heink
Races At Wawasce Harbor Prompt Sailboat Event
Motor boat races were held at Wa wasce this afternoon. Next Wednesday there will be a sail boat race.
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Wawasce
Grand Army of the Republic Encampment in Washington
Washington prepares for the Forty Ninth Annual G A R encampment and Fiftieth Grand Review from September 27 to October 2 attracting veterans, officials, and a Confederate Veterans invitation to commemorate Civil War history in the nation’s capital. The event honors 1861 1865 veterans as a final reunion and features a 40 000 marcher procession on September 29 along Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the White House.
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Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Review
GA KL
Citizens’ Committee of
United States
War and Navy Departments
Grant
Sherman
Johnson
Comrads
Pennnsylvania Avenue
United States Capitol
White House
Citizens’ Committee of Washington
Confederate Veterans Union
Grand Army
Gettysburg
County Council Called for September Meeting in Goshen
Auditor John W. Brown calls the Elkhart County Council to its regular session in the county council room at the courthouse in Goshen on Tuesday September tent. The meeting will consider appropriations for county officers for the coming year and any other business before the body.
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John W. Brown
Elkhart County
Mrs E W Davis Hosts Cards at South Main Home
Mrs E W Davis entertained a small group of guests with an afternoon of cards at her residence on South Main Street yesterday.
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E. W. Davis
South Main Street
Fort Wayne Highway work OK'd by Cousin Martin
Goshen citizens and taxpayers learn that the Fort Wayne Highway improvement project may proceed after approval by Cousin Martin. Contractors Nees & Seaman feel relief as the News-Times saves taxpayers thousands, thanks to his visit.
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Goshen
Fort Wayne Highway
O. K
Cousin Martin
Nees & Seaman
News-Times
Martin
Goshen excursion to Cedar Point departs tomorrow morning
A large group from Goshen will ride the excursion train to Cedar Point across Sandusky Bay tomorrow morning. The return train from Sandusky pier is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Participants include Mr. and Mrs. H Peoples and Mr. and Mrs. John Peoples, Misses Ethel Mennaugh Irma Miller Marie Zula Grace Addie Agnes Lehman Florence Field and Harley Raymond.
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Goshen
Cedar Point
Bay of Sandusky
Sandusky Pier
8. Peoples
John Peoples
Ethel Mennaugh
Irma Miller
Marie
Zula
Grace
Addie
Agnes Lehman
Florence Field
Harley Raymond
Memphians with Indiana Club Ties Include Elkhart County Natives
Memphis Tennessee hosts an Indiana Club with members who were residents of Elkhart county. Notable names include W. N. Thilmony George Larimer and Litdie Scalf of Millersburg William and Chas Hyde sons of BE Hyde of Goshen. The Hydes are involved in the lumber business.
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Memphis, Tenn
Elkhart County
W. N
Thilmony
George’.Larimer
Litdie’ Scalf
Millersburg
William and .Chas. Hyde
BE. W. Hyde
Goshen
Trinity Lutheran Picnic At Rogers Rand Park
The Trinity Lutheran Sunday school plans an annual picnic at Rogers Rand Park on Monday August 30 in the afternoon.
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Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
Rogers Rand Park
For Sale Residence in Factory District
Sale of a residence in the factory district offered at a reasonable price. Leaving town. Inquiries to SIT So. 10th street, Win. Smith. 2tpd.
Indiana Workman's Compensation Agent Effective Sept 1
Indiana announces a new workman's compensation agent effective September 1 under a business law update. The brief notice signals regulatory change and a shift in enforcement or administration of benefits. The source mentions the new law and its expected impact on claims processing and employer reporting.
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Indiana
Workman's Compensation Agt
Indiana World War II era act to cover farm workers announced
Indiana's industrial board outlines the Indiana World men's Compensation act effective September first. About 80 000 employers exist in the state with 730 seeking exemptions. Farmers and domestic workers can join the system via a special agreement while state institutions retain self insurance until further order. All accidents must be reported to the state board with penalties for noncompliance.
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Indianapolis
Aus
Industrial Board of Indiana
Otce
Tere
Tron
Qerober Ist
Sovorty-fee Emyphagesy
Ipoladiax
Germany
Remodeling School Building Plans Approved by Trustees
Trustee Wilson of Qsolo township remodels the Fisher school house to meet legal requirements. Work proceeds under a petition from district patrons who oppose being transferred to another school.
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Wilson
Qsolo Township
Fisher
Be Sure for All at Blosseer Park Tomorrow
A civic event invites families to Blosseer Park with round trip transport from Interurban station. Evening plans include activities for women and children and a welcoming program for all attendees.
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Blosseer Park
Blosser
Launceh
Sadie
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Frank S. Fox
J. G. Binkeloo
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Laporte Fair Success
Crittengarger
Taft
Mayor’s Court
Galicia
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Zlota Lipa
State Department
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Lansing
John E. Winter
Coshen
No. Dakota
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