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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1917
Page
1
Berlin reports say General Byng withdrew troops under German assaults as 4,000 British were taken prisoner. German staff claims several field guns captured while British counterattacks slowed the Teutons, leaving the situation not causing much uneasiness.
MINEOLA N Y December 1 The trial of Blanca De Saulles charged with killing her husband John L De Saulles on August 3 will end soon The jury is expected to be given the case this evening Both sides rested this morning after the prosecution showed Mrs De Saulles was sane Justice Manning said court would remain in session until the verdict is given
German forces launched two violent attacks on the Verdun front last night but were repelled by French troops who, after a hard struggle, maintained their lines. The defense preserved Verdun’s position amid ongoing hostilities near the fortifications.
Versailles Dec 1 The first meeting of the supreme war council to consider the whole military situation was held in a hotel here today.
Vice President and Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall arrived in Washington today after a lengthy trip through the southwest.
Mrs Nellie Dean of South Bend leaves 306 Ed Lincoln avenue to join W A White of Niles Michigan in Toledo for marriage. The couple will reside in Niles after the ceremony.
Funeral services for Frank Gehring were conducted this afternoon at 2 30 o clock from his Millersburg residence.
The Elkhart Moose football group will play the local Moose team tomorrow afternoon at Island Park with no admission fee.
Milk in Ligonier jumps to 10 cents per quart as store prices adjust upward. Local dairy sellers report higher costs and say the move reflects broader market trends.
Vice President Marshall, returning from the southwest, interprets Germany’s separate peace with Russia as proof the Kaiser realizes defeat is certain. He says America will win the war, that the conflict will be worth its cost, and that war unity will erase any hope of the fatherland. He declined to comment on a declaration of war against Austria and Turkey.
Frederick Lehman a Fulton county farmer faces trial Monday for the Sept 17 murder of his wife at their Swanton area home. He said three bandits attacked him in his barn, then robbed the house and killed his wife. Lehman was arrested two days later.
Philadelphia mint reports November output the largest single month in its history with 44,748,627 pennies produced and 11 months total of 148,121,788 pieces. For 1916 overall penny coinage reached 191,835,61 pieces, totaling last month’s output at 69,640,345 coins valued at 3,731,077 dollars, breaking prior records.
The record lists multiple filings including Lula Bender suing Fred Bender for divorce citing abandonment after a 1914 marriage. A guardian petition was filed for Jacob Eby by John and Mary Eby. Keifer Tommire sues Peoples Health and Accident Insurance for 52 dollars. Nora Lusher assigned her Elkhart grocery business to M A Demarest for creditors. Hazel E Whitehead granted divorce from Mentzer R Whitehead with custody and support. Edith Cresler granted divorce and to resume maiden name Conlanbe. Sarah L Hess granted divorce from Joseph Hess with custody and 1556 ali mponey.
The Butler Main Street crossing disaster adds two more victims, Lester Casebeer 19 and Millard Tyson 17, bringing the total dead to 16 in three years. Two young women riding with Casebeer had left the car before the collision.
Indiana electric railway representatives urged higher freight charges before the public service commission. Testimony claimed interurbans lose money annually due to inadequate rates as the SB. and N. J. company seeks to raise passenger rates from 2 to 2 1 2 cents per mile.
Archibald Dempster 66 a Corn factory worker in Elkhart died of apoplexy at home while with neighbors. Ellen Livengood 56 died after four years of illness in Fort Wayne hospital. she leaves Fred and three children. John Mercer 29 died at home in Elkhart. survived by husband, daughter and son.
George W. Dresser retired as Goshen Gas Co. plant superintendent yesterday. BE G. Jones, previously Warsaw Gas Co. superintendent, succeeds him and will split time between Warsaw and Goshen. Jones has moved his family to Goshen.
Petrograd December 1 M Makla koff the Russian ambassador to France has been dismissed from his post by Leon Trotzky Bolsheviki foreign affairs commissioner. The action follows his participation in the inter allied conference at Paris deemed a state offense with heavy penalties.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jack Schacherer of Mikhart formerly of Goshen. Mr and Mrs Arthur C Parker are the parents of a son. Mrs Reed Fisel of Ligonier.
Frank Brady, arrested November 24 in Elkhart for intoxication, paid an $11 fine by check drawn on an Elkhart bank. The check was returned marked no funds yesterday, and Brady has since left Elkhart.
London Dec 1 German Foreign Secretary Dr von Kuehlmann is quoted by Central News from Amsterdam saying it is absurd to imagine Germany would enter a peace conference with large demands.
Louisville December 1 1919 the long time star shortstop Honus Wagner has confirmed his permanent retirement from professional baseball.
Unconfirmed reports state that violent fighting on the northern Italian front has halted, with no current exchanges noted along the lines. The status of troops and ongoing clashes remains unclear and subject to later confirmation.
Indiana state authorities push a comprehensive effort to combat smallpox as the disease grips Fort Wayne Columbia City Indianapolis and other areas in the state.
Harry B. Darling of the Laporte Argus Bulletin will deliver the annual Elks memorial address tomorrow afternoon in Warsaw.
Deputy revenue collector Ralph Cripe states all motor boat owners must pay a tax per a congressional ruling.
Mildred Freed seeks a divorce from Clarence Freed in the superior court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment as the grounds for the action.
Robert FE. Geyer purchased the Milton J. Shantz farm today at a sheriff sale for 2400 dollars.
City ordinance drives widespread removal of Carolina poplar trees as many are cut down.
Several members of the Bay View club spent today in South Bend. For Rent seven room house with hatch and electric lights close in. Phone 700. Men’s Munson Army Shoes five dollar corner shoe store.
The coal and food administrations clash over rail priority rights. Railroads, War Board, and five administrations met to decide whether coal or foodstuffs should move first, with the fuel administration pushing for coal and the food administration warning of hunger if coal leads.
Elhart County Fair association held its annual meeting in the county court house but failed to reach a quorum. The session adjourned to Wednesday at 1 30 PM, January 2, 1918, for officer elections. Frank E Yoder presided, Nellie Albright read the financial report showing about 900 dollars realized from the 1917 fair, largely spent on improvements.
Officers recovered a pistol they believe was used in the killing of George Wilkinson, Lydick storekeeper, on November 19. A woman around 40 years old is alleged to have bought the weapon at a South Bend hardware store. The revolver was found abandoned in weeds near the Wilkinson residence.
David Keefer of South Bend died leaving an estate of 40000 dollars. By his will one fifth goes to his sister Mrs Sallie EB Shupetrt and the remaining four fifths are to be equally divided between two nieces Frances E Blair and Bessie M Chanler.
On December 1 1871 the C W and M railroad now Big Four operated its first train from Goshen to North Manchester amid heavy snowfall marking a milestone in regional rail service.
St Joseph County slows progress on the planned half mile of new road for the Elkhart South Bend highway. Officials were urged to push for speedier construction and completion.
The Elkhart Athletic football group reports a loss exceeding 50 dollars from a Thanksgiving game against the Camp Custer team held at the driving park in Elkhart.
The Kelly Motor Co sold a new Ford to Ross Immel of Goshen. The purchase marks a standard dealer sale as part of regional Ford distribution.
The text notes a man, son of Mr. and Mrs. EE Stelzer, residing near Wakaru sa, is training at Camp Shelby Hattiesburg Mississippi as a member of Company A, 57th Minineers.
About 50 Goshen men in the Home Guards met at Rogerts Band Park pavilion to organize. Officers chosen include President H R Whitmer, Vice President Roy Trump, Secretary Howard Inebnit, Treasurer Parl Larue, and D Aston Letherman as publicity leader. Henry W Pease was named captain of the renewed organization, with non commissioned officers to be elected next Tuesday. Wednesday drills begin at the park pavilion and recruitment from Dunlaps area may total 50.
Dr George Shepard aged about 0 years old died Thanksgiving day at his home in Denver California of tuberculosis. Surviving include his wife and two sons. Burial is planned in Hicksville. He came to Goshen from Hicksville and was a chiropractor once located in Auburn where he headed the First M FE Sunday school and engaged with the local church.
Indiana white oak has gained fame among lumbermen and misbranding cases have been found in Europe. State forestry department says steps to stop the practice, if it continues, will be taken.
The remains of Miss Nancisco Fitz gerald were removed from Benton Harbor and taken to Ligonier for burial in Oak Park Cemetery. Her brother William Fitzgerald accompanied the body from Benton Harbor to Ligonier.
Frank Martin former postmaster of Bourbon died in Hope hospital Fort Wayne after an operation Funeral services were held in Bourbon at 2 o clock this afternoon
Federal agents target coal thieves in Indianapolis as fuel theft from railroad yard cars rises. Suspended sentences of up to ten years loom for those caught.
The note explains how Bolsheviki is spoken as Bol-she-vee-ky with the emphasis on the third syllable and defines the term as referring to labor radicals or extremists, especially the majority.
J. T. Riley of Pao Indiana was gassed while fighting with Canadians in France.
President Wilson tells cabinet to limit legislative field at coming session and push vigorous war measures. He plans to deliver opening address Tuesday at 12 50 p m in the House, while working on the message and asking cabinet members for recommended war actions.
Mrs. Richard H. Wangelin hosted an afternoon auction at her parents home 310 South Seventh Street in honor of Miss Bernice Gardner who will soon wed Erickson H W Merritt of Lockport New York.
Ethel Pant a1 year old daughter of Mrs. Mary Mullen of Bismarck Indiana was taken from the Bunker Hill school playground by her mother who rode away in an automobile Clarence Leist the teacher failed to overtake the machine The child had lived with the Ernest Lombard household for two and a half years and was not legally adopted Mullen had asked Leist to excuse her and he suspected trouble and telephoned the Lombards
Mrs. Charles Nafziger of Goshen underwent an operation at Goshen hospital. Four year old Floyd Mishler of New Paris was operated on for appendicitis. Vinton V. Knapp is in very serious condition due to brain trouble.
A new democratic weekly newspaper is planned in Auburn. The venture forms a company and will print at the Auburn Postcard Co. No single stockholder may own more than 23 dollars in stock. About 100 citizens have purchased stock.
The Wakarusa Milling Co is erecting a large warehouse near the mill for storing flour and feed. The mill operates around the clock.
Twin daughters of Dr and Mrs W Vaughn aged eight months died in South Bend after a three day pneumonia illness.
Mary Malkowski of South Bend files for divorce from John Malkowski after 36 years of marriage. The action marks a formal end to their long partnership and sets the stage for pending settlement matters.
Attendance at the Phelps tabernacle meetings in Wakarusa has been very large and will conclude tomorrow.
Cartier Bros of New Paris Ohio advertise automobile heaters installed for Ford cars.
The Democrat notes active revival efforts at Goshen and reports on a famed 30 day walk from Portland to Chicago passing through Goshen. A mistaken identity gag in Elkhart ends with John Casey mistaken for Weston, fleeing the crowd after the walk. An Indianapolis Herald announces a Sunday edition and local notes mention market rewards and new papers.
About 11000 people watched filming of The Manxman with a regiment of British soldiers and survivors of the Marne among the extras.
Crosby Johnson, 18, described as a Negro, and two others in the Lorraine hotel in Indianapolis are under arrest for selling liquor to soldiers. Police report the trio operated a liquor sale ring targeting service members.
Pennsylvania railroad retrenchment ends service on two trains including the Broad Way Limited.
T Dilley of Bourbon won the Hotel Falls trophy at the Warsaw gun club Thanksgiving event by breaking 187 of 150 targets, securing top honors in the big shoot.
At The Jefferson Sunday the Manxman packed the 2,000 seat Criterion theatre in New York every day for a month, signaling strong audience appeal and steady box office for the production.
At The Jefferson on Sunday the film The Manxman is shown. Real human life is depicted and the feature is presented as a full screening with a corner shoe store listed in fine print and a price of 2.96 dollars.
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