Chicago Lawyer Defrees Donates 500 To Goshen Hospital Fund
Joseph H Defrees of Chicago a Goshen native born 1858 and prominent lawyer and former Chicago Bar Association president contributes 500 to lift Goshen Hospital association debt of 7000. The gift is largest by a non resident and reflects broad support from local backers.
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Joseph H. Defrees
Chicago
Goshen
Goshen Hospital Association
Defrees
Mr. Defrees
Croshen
James McKinnsey Defrees
Joseph Mr. Defrees
John A. Baker
Defres
Francis E. Baker
Chicago Bar Association
Chicago Chamber of Commerce
Union League
Hamilton
Windermere
Fuckson Park
Samuel F. Spohn
Haines Egbert
Hawks Fur, Co
Hawks Elec
Hawks Hardware Co
Goshen Milling Co
Jax. H. Detrees
Goshen Hospital
Mortality Statistics by Occupation in Indiana Last Year
State board of health releases deaths among Indiana inhabitants by occupation for the last year totaling 35,869. The report analyzes demographic data and mortality distribution across job categories and regional areas within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Indiana
Mrs. Chris Rubi Dies After Operation in Kansas City
Mrs Chris Rubi died last night in Kansas City after an operation. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs O D Frantz of this city. Chauncy and Ray Frantz of Goshen are brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris. Rubi
Kansas City, Mo
O. D. Frantz
This City
Chauncy and
Ray Frantz
Goshen
May Remove Steeple From First Presbyterian Church
A plan is under consideration to remove the steeple of the First Presbyterian church. Erected around 1863 it is now in a dangerous condition according to sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
State Dairymen Meet in Indianapolis Convention
About 75 dairy product manufacturers from Indiana met in Indianapolis for the annual convention. A birth is reported as a daughter born last night to Louis Margette of Hart prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ad Abs
Louis Margette
Bik Hart Prairie
Death from Hiccough Claims 75 Year Old Man
Death attributed to hiccoughs reports the demise of Charles Man, aged 75, who resided in North Manchester, with officials noting the unusual cause of death and listing his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
North
Manchester
Indiana minister may be state prison chaplain
In Indianapolis a Presbyterian pastor from Anderson, Rev. Birchard Brundage, is slated to become the new chaplain at the state prison in Michigan City or has already been appointed by Warden Edward J. Fogarty. He would succeed Rev. L. Kiplinger who recently resigned for an Ohio pastorate. M. E. Foley, a local board member, said Brundage understood to be appointed.
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Indianapolis
Birchard Brundage
Anderson
Michigan City
Edward J. Fogarty
Brundage
Diaz Lands in Oaxaca Aims to Start New Anti Carranza Revolt
Unofficial reports from Laredo on December 3 say Felix Diaz has landed in Oaxaca with two thousand troops. He reportedly has support from the Cientifico and Catholic parties, and observers in Mexico foresee a new anti Carranza revolution beginning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
Felix Diaz
Oaxaca
Diaz
Cientifico
Mexico
Ellingham Suggested as Democratic State Chair in Indiana
Indianapolis December 3 Special Lew G Ellingham formerly secretary of state and a Decatur resident is being talked of as chairman of the democratic state central committee according to city reports and party circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lew G. Ellingham
Decatur
Democratic State Central Committee
Courts Hear Legislative of Suits and Debts Across County
News of the courts reports several lawsuits filed in Elkhart and nearby counties. Alexander P. Hilton sues C. G. Conn for 740 dollars claiming salary under a contract to work as an accountant aide. Executor Charles C. Meyer sues Louise and Bert Runyon to appoint a commissioner to convey real estate to Meredith H. Knight. The Northern Indiana Railway Co. seeks transfer of a damage suit to LaGrange County Court. Frederick R. Miller and Louis M. Simpson as executors sue William J. Finn, John W. Gemberling, and A. Seivers for 420 dollars rent plus 600 dollars in liabilities against the co-partners and individuals. Security and parties’ names appear across multiple suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander P. Hilton
Canada
C. G. Conn
Conn
Mr. Hilton
Charles C. Meyer
Margaret Baumgarten
Louise
Bert Run
Frederick W. Miller
William J. Finn
John W. Gemberling
A. Seivers
Finn & Gemberling
Elkhart
Deser ted infant found abandoned in Fort Wayne station
A baby about eight months old was left at the Fort Wayne passenger station by a mother missing since. Police hunt a woman described in black and white, with the child cared for at Hope Hospital until a suitable home is located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Fort Warne
Hope Hospital
Rise of H L Gandy Visits Lagrange County
Harry L Gandy former Churubusco resident and former owner editor of the Lagrange Democrat is visiting in Lagrange county. He owns a ranch near Wasta South Dakota where this year his wheat crop exceeds 100000 bushels. He serves as representative in congress from the Third South Dakota district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Gandy
Churubusco
The
Lagrange Democrat
Lagrange County
Mr. Gandy
Wasta
South Dakota
Congress
Indiana industrial board records 4000 accidents
The third month of the Indiana industrial board reports 2 528 accidents to employees bringing total since September 1 to 7 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Board of Indiana
Milford Farmer Homer Tom Dies After Heart Trouble
Homer Tom a well known farmer died suddenly Tuesday evening at his home two miles south of Milford from heart trouble. He was 60, leaving a wife and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Tom
Milford
Le B Greenawalt Purchases Maple City Property
Le B Greenawalt has recently purchased property in Maple City near a local Alshouse. The item notes a transfer of ownership and ongoing municipal implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le B. Greenawalt
Maple City
Jee A
Elizabeth Jarviz Obituary in McComb Mississippi
Mrs Elizabeth Jarviz of Jefferson towns died recently in McComb Mississippi at age 85 The Jarviz family includes John F and Joseph H Jarvis Funeral details not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Jarviz
Janted I
John F
Joseph H. Jarvis
Jefferson
McComb
Silver Cups Awarded to Poultry Exhibitors Today
Silver cups were awarded to exhibitors at today’s poultry show. Winners include Edgar Lehman Buff P Rocks Charles Osborn South Bend White P Rocks Jonas Yoder Partridge P Rocks G F Decker Laporte White Wyandottes Harry McAfee Lawrenceburg Ky Partridge P Rocks KE J Rantz S C Reds Mrs A S Menaugh R C RB Reds George W Kinzie South Bend S C Brown Leghorns J R Galloway Elwood W F Black Spanish Roy Peffey S C Buff Orpingtons Edward J Weipert Oda Mich 8S G White Orpingtons. Additional cups went to top win individuals in states: Dr R C Bell Mt Camel TH D F Brickman New Knoxville D Edgar Lehman Goshen Ind Fadward Weipert Idaville Mich. Also noted are exhibitors earning cups for highest scoring birds: R Montgomery South Bend highest scoring Buff Wyandotte G E F Decker Laporte highest scoring White Wyandotte Edward Springer Woodburn Ind highest scoring White Dlymouth Rock Henry Leedy Goshen highest scoring cock S C BR I Reds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Lehman
Buff P. Rocks
Charles Osborn
South Bend
White P. Rocks
Jonas Yoder
Partridge P. Rocks
G. F. Decker
Laporte
White Wyandottes
Harry McAfee
Lawrenceburg
KE. J. Rantz
S. Cc
R. I. Reds
A. S. Menaugh
R. C
RB. T. Reds
George W. Kinzie
So. Bend
S. C. Brown Leghorns
J. R. Galloway
Elwood
W. F
Roy Peffey
S. C. Buff
Orpingtons
Edward J. Weipert
Oda
Mich
Buff
Man and Wife Trek Coast to Coast From Atlantic City
Mr and Mrs Robert Hunter of Atlantic City New Jersey hike from their home toward San Francisco pulling a small prairie schooner with clothing and cooking gear They passed through Goshen last evening aiming for Elkheart to camp for the night The teaser notes an Atlantic City real estate firm will offer them either 1000 dollars or ten acres of Arizona land upon completion of the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Robert Hunter
Atlantic City
N. J
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Elkhart
Hunter
Arizona
Auto Skid In City Slows Car On Hill Near Landis
Bibler and wife Paul son were riding toward the city when their low speed auto skidded on a Madison to Fifth street turn. It struck the curb in front of the C G Landis residence, snapping off both front wheels. No injuries noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E
Bibler
Israel Hess
Elkhart
Prairie
Paul Son
Madison
Fifth Street
Fromt
C.G. Landis
Infant Vena Marie Rink Improves Amid Critical Condition
Vena Marie, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rink, has shown some improvement after a period of critical illness. Meanwhile Henry Dausman of Milford Junction, father of Bert, is ill with droopsy. Mrs James Neff of Milford Junction, previously in poor health, was taken to Goshen hospital but her case is not serious. Mrs Harry Chidchester was admitted to Goshen hospital in a critical state and improved today. Miss Anna Erickson and Mrs Wallace Mehl were discharged from Goshen hospital to their homes today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vena Marie
John Rink
Henry Dausman
Milford Junction
Bert Dausman
James Neff
Goshen Hospital
Harry Chidchester
Anna Erickson
Wallace Mehl
Annual Meeting For County Fair Association
Stockholders of the tchart County Fair and Agricultural association will hold their annual meeting tomorrow afternoon in the county Commissioners room basement of the courthouse. Officers will be elected and plans made for the 1916 fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tchart County Fair & Agricultural Association
Court House
Mall of Mantie Seeks Democratic Nomination for Congress
W L Mall of Mantie runs for the Democratic nomination in Indiana's Eighth District. Congressman Adair also seeks the Democratic nomination for governor. The race shapes the party's slate with two prominent contenders in state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Mall of
Mantie
Indiana
Adair
Stallion Paul D Snyder Dies in Warsaw Trade
A three year old Belgian stallion named Paul D Snyder, valued at 1000 dollars and owned by A J Pittinger of Warsaw, is reported dead. The text notes the horse Sine was valued at 20000 dollars.
South Bend Woman Sues for Divorce Over Alleged Theft
Ethel Knox sues Knox of South Bend claiming divorce after alleging he is utterly worthless and stole money she earned from washings. The filing accuses him of taking funds she started and implies misappropriation in their marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel ‘Knox
South Bend
Knox
Seen shy and 25 000 in a local People note
A fragmented item mentions 25 000 and a person named Sean, with unclear context and missing details. The readable bits indicate a brief notice in the People column about an individual or amount, but the text is incomplete and unspecific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iene
Ave Sean
The
Public Service Commission to Hear Elkhart Petition
The Public Service Commission will hear an Elkhart petition concerning gas service. The docket outlines the request for review and potential changes in gas rates and service terms.
Elkhart Utilities Rates Hike Challenge To Hear Jan 17
Elkhart residents petition the Indiana public service commission to lower electric and gas rates. Current residential electric cost is six to ten cents per kw, with gas at $1.25 per thousand. Industrial power is 2 cents per kw plus $1 per horsepower. Street lighting costs $6 per lamp. The hearing date was moved to January 17 at 10 a.m. Resources cited the Elkhart Gas & Fuel Co and Indiana & Michigan Power Co as the utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Indiana Public Service Commission
Ekhart
Elkhart Gas & Fuel Co
Indiana & Michigan Power Co
Hen Island Corporation
Hikhart City
Elkhart Passes Whistle Ordinance For Locomotive, Factory Blasts
Mayor Smith leads Elkhart council in adopting a whistle ordinance. Locomotive engineers may blow whistles only to prevent accidents and factory whistles are limited to five seconds per occasion. The measure, long debated on constitutional concerns, becomes a city statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Elkhart
Son Declines Ford Peace Expedition Invitation
I A Sarbaugh received a letter from his son McDonald McM Sarbauch a University of Michigan student in Ann Arbor saying he would not accept Henry Ford invitation to join the peace expedition for the university. Professors advised him not to go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sarbaugh
McDonald McM. Sarbauch
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
Henry Ford
Mr. Sarbaugh
Timothy Galvin Wins Notre Dame Oratorical Prize
Timothy Galvin of Pierceton Indiana won first place in Notre Dame’s annual oratorical contest and received the Breen fold medal awarded by Hon William P Breen Fort Wayne Indiana. Galvin’s speech praised Robert Emmett as Prince of Patriots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Galvin
Pierceton
Ind
University of Notre Dame
Breenfold
LG. D
Fort Wayne
Galvin
Robert. Emmett
Telegram from Rochester Announces Death of Father
A telegram sent from Rochester to Mrs. J. B. Miler in Port Arthur Wisconsin carried the news of her father Martin Crabbs’s death. The message traveled 4000 miles due to wartime congestion on the Chicago Milwaukee line and cost $2.50 to send.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
J. 8
Port Arthur
Wis
Martin Crabbs
Hog Cholera Under Control Infected District
County agent and swine owners cooperate to prevent spread of hog cholera in the infected district. Prompt action and community cooperation are reported as keeping the outbreak under control.
Pictures in Church at Warsaw Presbyterian Church
The Warsaw Presbyterian Church installed a motion picture machine in the Sunday school room for exhibitions to boost attendance. The initiative aims to attract more members and engage the congregation through visual presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Willan Snow Pleads Guilty For Hunting Without License
Elkhart man Willan Snow was arrested by Deputy Game Warden Rigney and pleaded guilty to hunting without a license. He paid a 20.60 dollar fine plus costs in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott’s Court
Willan Snow
Elkhart
Rigney
Tough Elkhart Family to State Institutions Over Depravity
Elkhart residents Emma Croft and her five children Melvin Karl Mabel Dorothy and Nora face removal to state institutions after neighbors reported heavy drinking at their Canary Avenue home. Melvin and Karl Bridenstine were fined and sentenced for statutory crimes against sisters, with warrants issued for Mrs Croft and John J Clark amid alleged illicit relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Croft
Elkhart
Melvin
Karl
Mable
Dorothy
Nora
Canary Avenue
Bridenstines
Arson Charge Stuns Denver Demier in Clay Township Case
Denver Demier, living with Harriet J. Kime in Clay township, was arrested on two grand jury indictments for arson. He appeared before Judge Drake, pled not guilty, and was remanded to sheriff custody with bond set at 500 dollars. He requested court services for an attorney, with J. W. Hanan appointed. Trial unlikely before February term. The alleged arson targeted a dwelling owned by Mrs. H. J. Kime in Clay township, insured for about 600 dollars with Farmers' Rescue. Little is known of Demier, noted to have a bad reputation and prior chicken theft arrest. T. Sivans faced a separate charge in connection with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Demier
Harriet J. Kime
Clay Township
Wo Grand Jury
Demier
Dowier
Lagrange’ County
Kime Oon
T. Sivans
Lecture on Europe’s Leaders at Chautauqua
Arthur E. Bestor of Chautauqua Institution spoke last evening on the prominent European figures shaping the war and the diplomacy fueling it. He said the conflict demands years to reach a satisfactory peace and urged the United States to pursue lasting harmony with all nations. The next lecture will be January 24 by Tahan, a captive whose life story is highly engaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Bestor
Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua
New York
Europe
United States
Tahan
Kendallville Fire Hero Rescues Animals From Burning Barn
At the risk of his life Charles Lamon a daredevil member of the Kendallville fire department dashed into a burning barn as the roof tumbled in and saved three horses and a cow. The barn owned by A G Hill sustained a loss of 70 dollars. This marks the first fire Kendallville has faced since June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lamon
Dare-Devis
Kendallville
A. G. Hill
Anti-Tuberculosis society meeting announced
The Anti-Tuberculosis society will hold its next meeting on Thursday afternoon December 9 at 1 30 in the Elkhart public library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Elkhart Public Library
Automatic Ball Alley opens in Kolb room
Automatic ball alley has opened in the Kolb room at 126 North Main street North Manchester. The new amusement offer provides a place for locals to enjoy skill and recreation in a compact city venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Manchester
Kolb Room
North Main Street
Ford sales by Kelly Garage to Goshen MQE Condensing Co
Sela Fords relate that the Kelly Garage sold Fords to the Goshen MQE Condensing Company and to T. J. Spurgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sela
Kelly Garage
Goshen Mqe Condensing Co
T. J. Spurgeon
Begs at 38 Cents Ers Are Retailing
Fragment reads as a brisk wartime price note with a focus on cheap retailing for a product or item. It mentions low cents counts and market behavior, suggesting a local price report or consumer note from a newspaper item. The readable fragment centers on pricing and shopping dynamics.
Twenty-Sixth Annual Elk Hart County Medical Meeting Held
The Elk hart County Medical Association held its twenty sixth annual meeting starting at 4 PM in BK. of P hall with broad physician attendance and visitors from neighboring counties. Speakers included Dr. L C Grosh on heart cases, Dr C H W English on life insurance exams, Dr E J Trons on infectious disease advances, Dr C A Parker on burn deformity prevention, Dr Louis J Hirshman on local anaesthesia in bowel surgery, and Dr James Case on chest diseases via X ray. Local doctors joined discussions. A banquet for 72 followed at The Alderman with a duck supper and social hour. An evening program featured readings by Mrs Henry Krutz, songs by J W Maurice, and piano pieces by Pauline Coverston, concluding a memorable gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Medical Association
P.hall
L. C. Grosh
Toledo
C. HW
Ft. Wayne
E. J. Trons
Chicago
C. A. Parker
Louis J. Hirshman
Detroit
James
Battle Creek
I. J. Becknell
J. A. Snapp
I. W. Short
A. A. Norris
Flkchart
Henry Krutz
J. W. Maurice
Goshen
Pauline Coverston
Local residents arrive and travel on various errands
PERS QNAL notes several residents in and out of town with visits from Mrs. Crane of Adrian Mich Mrs H L Shidler of Osceola on business Attorney Van H Charley Auborn Howard Baker travels to Southern Ti business Meredith Elliott heads to Toledo for new position Mrs A G Morris of Oakland Cal visits Mrs A C Loomis Mose Sailor and Lauren Truex attend the poultry show Miss Helen March returns from Chicago Mrs George Alderman Irvin Kelly and Mrs R I Kelly spend the day in South Bend Wendell Leek and spouse depart for Bryan Ohio enroute home to Butler Pa for a stay with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL. K
Shidler
Osceola
Van
H. Charley
Auborn
Howard Baker
Points i Southern Ti
Meredith Elliott
Toledo
A. G. Morris
Oakland
Cal
A. C. Loomis
Mose Sailor
Lauren Truex
Wakarusa
Joiner DeBow
Edwardsburg
W. Eldridge
Helen March
Chicago
George Alderman
Irvin Kelly
R. I. Kelly
South Bend
Wendell Leek
Bryan, O
Butler Pa
Beauty and Brains contest names Milford entrant
Miss Agnes. Lee Ruley of Milford enters the Beauty and Brains contest by Photoplay magazine with World Film Corporation. Eleven young women will be sent to Fort Lee New Jersey for thorough tryouts as film actresses with expenses paid and potential contracts for at least one year. Lillian Russell and William A Brady are among the judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes
Lee Ruley
Milford
Photoplay Magazine
World Film Corporation
Fort Lee
New Jersey
New York City
Lillian Russell
William A. Brady
Endless chain push by Lebanon schools chief for nine names
Governor Ralston received an endless chain letter from H G Brown superintendent of public schools in Lebanon and GOP state superintendent candidate. It requests he forward the chain to nine persons in nine days to avert calamity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Ralston
H G. ‘Brown
Public ‘Schools of
Lebanon
Prairie Flower Farm Bettex Club Forms With Readings
The Prairie Flower Farm Bettex merit club completed its organization with a membership led by George Gilbert who spoke on Co operation and County Agent Metzger who gave a short address on Orchard Management. Music was supplied by Yoder Bros. quartet. Miss Gladys Hollingsworth and Mrs. Hathman gave readings in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettexmerit
Tight Ain
George
Gilbert
Metzger
Furnighel
Yoder Bros
Gladys Hollingsworth
Hathman
Teegarden Offers Saturday Ford Tube Special
Unclear ad fragment announces tubes for Ford cars offered by Teegarden with a Saturday only special price. Readable details are limited but indicate a limited time sale event aimed at vehicle owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Big Xmas Campaign Offers $150 Weekly Till Holidays
A promotional campaign promises readers $150 per week until the holidays in exchange for sending a nomination blank. The item highlights a simple payroll like incentive and urges participation before the deadline.
Campaign drive invites Overland car prize and cash rewards
An earnest campaign pitch in Elkhart County offers a free 1916 Overland five passenger car and ten other prizes plus cash awards to contestants who secure votes and subscriptions. Readers are urged to nominate, campaign aggressively, and recruit friends, with deadlines and office hours noted for campaign deposits and receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Ry Res
Democrat
Neti
Ineed
Campaign Department of
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News OF the Courts
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Wife
Public Service Commission
John E.rigney
Tough Elkhart
Lagrange
Goshen College
Eges
Medical Association
PERS@QNAL
L. A. Crane
Adrian, Mich
Girl Eaters
Teegarden
Onymeyer & Wohlfori
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