Elkhart County Fair posts 1915 profits and plans for 1916
At the Elkhart County Fair and Agricultural Association annual stockholders meeting, reports show a net 1915 exhibition profit of 575.29 on receipts of 6,860.54 and expenditures of 6,287.55. Total gate takings reached 4,277.05 with 1,244.10 from grandstand, 820 from concessions, and other income. Directors elected for 1916 include K F Hawks and Myron Miller. improvements include a new barn and a building for exhibits, with plans announced for the 1916 fair and a future cattle venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Candidates for deputy state oil inspector appointment
Anxious for job, candidates for the deputy state oil inspector vacancy created by the death of Frank Van Aaken appeared in public before the funeral of Mr. Van Aaken in Angola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
van. Aaken
Angola
Udlaxnolie
van Aaken
DeKalb Mfg Co Emerges From Ward McIntyre Bankruptcy
The former Ward McIntyre company of Auburn has reorganized as DeKalb Mfg Co with capital stock of $150,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Ward McIntyre Company
Auburn
DeKalb Mfg. Co
Man Wanted First Class Night Man at Kelly Garage
A help wanted notice seeks a first class night man for the Kelly Garage. Applicant must meet qualifications and apply locally. The listing emphasizes skilled labor and evening shifts at the repair facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Garage
President Wilson Invited to Speak at Indianapolis Meeting
Thomas Taggart left Indianapolis for Washington bearing an invitation to President Wilson to visit Indianapolis on February 3 to address the Democratic Editorial Association. The association's executive committee also sent invitations to Secretary Lansing to attend the annual midwinter editors meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
Washington
Wilson
Democratic Editorial Association
Taggart
Lansing
Noble county grand jury returns 39 indictments in Kendallville
In Kendallville, Noble county grand jury returned 39 indictments against saloonkeepers and barkeeps. On Monday the town voted wet by 20, reflecting a sharp local shift in liquor policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Noble County Grand Jury
British Steamers Middleton and Clan MacLeod Sunk
British steamers Middleton and Clan MacLeod were sunk by submarines off London on December 4. Four Middleton crew members were killed in the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Middleton
Clan MacLeod
Middeton
Wilson Announces Wilson Galt Wedding for December Eighteenth
Washington announces President Wilson and Mrs. Galt plan to marry December eighteenth at her home. The White House disclosed the date today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson-Galt
Washington
Wilson
Galt
White House
Thirty Days in Jail in Elkhart Negligence Case
In Elkhart superior court Mrs Finan Crost and John J Clark were each sentenced to ten days in county jail for contributing to the negligence of the Crost children the three Bridenstines. Crost fined $1 and costs and Clark fined $5 and costs. The children to be placed in institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Finan Crost
John J. Clark
Local Residents Recover at Home After Hospital Stays
Mrs. Ed Frankenstein is recovering. Ira Noel, found with a broken leg, was moved from hospital to his East Madison street home. Herman Bremner returned to his New Paris home after ten days in Goshen hospital following an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Frankenstein
Ira Noel
East Madison Street
Herman Bremner
New Paris
Goshen Hospital
Lumber Yard Moves West on West Lincoln Avenue
Co. A. Davis & Son shift their lumber yard a block and a half west to larger quarters on West Lincoln Avenue. They invite old customers and new to visit the expanded facility.
Misread License Confusion At Angola In Steuben County
Albert H. Omstead of Steuben County and Mrs. Farham of Hamilton examined what they believed to be a marriage license at Angola. It proved to be a hunter’s license, and the document was corrected to reflect its true purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Omstead
Steuben County
Farham
Hamilton
Angola
Poultry Show Closes With Light Attendance in Goshen
The Goshen Poultry Show ends tonight at 10 o’clock after a week of exhibits. Attendance totals about 300, far below expectations, with receipts likely to cover expenses but debt for fixtures may cause a deficit. Red Sussex birds shipped from New York to be shown at the Palace show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
New York City
Mrs. F Ruhl dies in Kansas City at 30
Mrs. F Ruhl, 30, died in Kansas City Missouri after an operation. Her body will be brought home to 1138 West Wilden Avenue for viewing tomorrow from 1 to 5 p.m. Funeral at 10 30 a.m. Monday at the Frantz home conducted by Rev J J Kimmel of the First Brethren Church. Burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery. She and her husband Mr Ruhl married in Goshen about seven years ago. He works as a stationery engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ruhl
Kansas City
Homer Frantz
West Wilden Avenue
Frantz
J. J. Kimmel
First Brethren Church
Oak Bidee
Ruhl
Goshen
Engagement of The Birth of a Nation at Oliver Ends Tomorrow
The Birth of a Nation at the Oliver in South Bend runs thirteen performances seven nights and six matinees ending tomorrow night. Officials estimate receipts will reach at least $10,000. The film is the only motion picture people will pay 25 cents to $2 to see. A 24 piece orchestra is used in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
South Bend
Miles Family Drives to Tampa for Winter Stay
Mrs. Lizzie Miles and her son Leroy RK Miles of Milford with Mrs. Miles sister Mrs. J A Banta of Kendallville arrived in Tampa Florida by auto with Otto Teegarden as chauffeur. They faced many bad roads and plan to stay in Tampa over winter while Teegarden returns to Goshen by train next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Miles
Leroy RK. Miles
Milford
Miles
J. A. Banta
Kendallville
Tampa
Fla
Otto Teegarden
Teegarden
Goshen
Mr. Miles
Banta
Arrested Wrong Man in Warsaw Arrest Case
Kosciusko County grand jury indicted Herman Miller on a burglary charge. Sheriff Willer chased 15 miles from Warsaw and arrested the only Herman Miller he could find, only to discover the man arrested was not the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko County
Herman Miller
Willer
Warsaw
Baby boy found at Fort Wayne station claimed by mother
The baby left at the Pennsy station in Fort Wayne was not abandoned. He has been claimed by his mother, Mrs. Mabel Wade of Detroit, Michigan. She is 19, married to her second husband, Benjamin Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Mabel Wade
Detroit
Mich
Benj. Wade
States set for party conventions by managers
Republican managers choose to hold their state convention on April 36 while Democratic managers select April 26 for theirs.
Republican State Convention Sets 5 and 6 Apr Dates
The Republican state committee selects April 5 and 6 for the ext state convention with 1,168 delegates. Primary set for March 7 and Democratic convention for April 26. Marion county leads with 135 delegates Brown County has two. Edward C. Toner of Anderson joins the executive committee. The love feast is tentatively Dec 30 in Indianapolis. Edward P. Morrow and Congressman Humphrey to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
Indianapolis
Award C
Toner
Anderson
Edward P. Morrow
Kentucky
Humphrey
Washington State
Marion County
Brown County
Official Record Of 1060 Miles Traveled By Wallis Cub Tractor
The Ugaulis Tractor Co of Racine Wisconsin released a booklet detailing a 1060 mile durability run from Cleveland Ohio to Fremont Nebraska. On June 29 the Cub faced sandy roads near Goshen Indiana delaying progress until Lakeville reached at 9 45 pm after 48 miles more that day showing its motor performing well under load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ugaulis Tractor, Co
Racine
Wis
Cleveland
Fremont
Neb
Ligonier
Benton
Goshen
Lakeville
Will of Lyman Parrish filed for probate in court
The will of Lyman Parrish who died at his Stone Lake home November 26 was filed for probate in the circuit court. The document dated June 27 1885 was witnessed by the late J. K. Bottorf and Seymour N. Gurney. Personal property valued around 200, real estate about 5000, with potential estate value over 5000. Legacies go to granddaughter Mrs. Lillie Schmidt of Britman Michigan and son William Parrish of White Pigeon Michigan with York township property involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Parrish
Alkhart County
Stone Lake
J. K. Bottorf
Seymour N. Gurney
Lillie Schmidt
Britman
Mich
Parrish
William Parrish
White Pigeon
York Township
Dining car blaze halts eastbound train No 16
East bound train No 16 reached here at 3 37 p m yesterday when the dining car roof on No 18 caught fire. A chemical extinguisher from the tower here put out the flames. The blaze was started when an alcohol lamp under the coffee urn exploded. Patrons did not get coffee last evening.
Hale Heirship Drama Ties to Momence Case
Walter T Hale formerly of Elkhart was killed at Momence. Al has no heirs here and Lou W Vail has informed a Momence lawyer who wished to pursue a damage suit for Hale’s dependents. Mrs Rex Titus now jailed is Hale’s former wife and is divorced from him. She was Anne Miller daughter of Aaron F Miller near New Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter T. Hale
Elkhart
Momence
Lou W. Vail
Hale
Rex Titus
Anne Miller
Aaron F. Miller
New Paris
Kendallville towelcome new daily newspaper
Kendallville plans a second daily paper The News Sun currently stands as the town’s sole daily publication. Local observers argue the town may be too small for more than one daily newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
News-Sun
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association Plans Midwinter Meet
The executive committee met at the Denison hotel in Indianapolis to arrange the Midwinter meeting. The gathering is set for the first Thursday and Friday in February at the same Denison hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Denison Hotel
Indianapolis
Five Take Examination for Shipshewana Postmaster
Vive applicants Jos. Nelson Fannie Troyer Jerry Troyer Josiah Hostetler and Guy Bryant sat the civil service exam in Goshen for the postmastership at Shipshewana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Nelson
Fannie Troyer
Jerry Troyer
Josiah Hostetler
Guy Bryant
Goshen
Shipshewina
Congregational Meeting At Trinity Lutheran To Call Pastor
A special meeting of Trinity Lutheran Church will be held tomorrow night after evening service to consider calling a pastor. The gathering will convene promptly for the church’s pastoral selection process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Meeting
Trinity, Lutheran Church
Rector Scofield Receives Baton From St James Choir
The Rev. Fr. Scofield rector of St James Episcopal Church who directs the choir was presented a handsome baton by members of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scofield
St. James Episcopal Church
Delso Answers Stotsenburg Brief in Supreme Court Fight
Charles D. Delso filed his answer to the Attorney General Evan P. B. Stotsenburg brief as the Floyd circuit court case moves to the Indiana Supreme Court. The dispute concerns a challenge to the state-wide primary law heard in New Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Delso
Floyd
New Albany
Evan PB. Stotsenburg
Supreme Court
Fire horse falls during street turn in Goshen
A horse drawing the Goshen hook and ladder truck slipped on a slick Main Street corner. The harness collar tightened over the horse’s mouth, choking it as it fell. A fireman freed it by breaking the collar with an axe and cutting the harness, saving the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Clinton Streets
Howell Post No 52 elects 1916 officers
Howell Post No. 52 W. B. C. elected 1916 officers including President Lola Rohn Vice Pres Etlie Elliott J Vice Pres Mary Sham Secretary Rosa A Tsveu Treasurer Marie Wood Chaplain Amanda M Lutz Conductor Alice Smith Guard Lizzie McQuate Delegates Mary Hinds Eva Garman Alternates Muary McCaskey Nettie Zentz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
W. BR. C
Lola Rohn
Etlie Elliott
Mary Sham
Rosa A. Tsveu
Marie Wood
Amanda M. Lutz
Alice Smith
Lizzie McQuate
Mary Hinds
Eva Garman
Muary
McCaskey
Nettie Zentz
Woman Hangs Self In Logan Sport Insane Asylum
Mrs. Ne va Reese of Claypool tied a hemmed sheet to a wall register and wrapped it around her neck, taking her own life at Logan Sport Hospital for the Insane, where her husband Arthur Reese resided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva Reese
Arthur Reese
Claypool
Logansport Hospital
Prominent Kansas Farmer Hit by Scare at Barn Door
John Oesch a prominent farmer north of Topeka was attacked by a series of bad lenses as his horses reeled at the swinging of an open barn door, triggering a frightening incident on his property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oesch
Topeka
Local fishing and hunting fines recorded in Syracuse entries
Charles Stough paid 20.50 and Vern Cory 24.70 at Warsaw for fishing with a net. Louis Garrison paid 19.20 for hunting without a license. All residents listed as Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stough
Vern Cory
Warsaw
Louis Garrison
Syracuse
Fragmentary Local Notice with Injury Details and Land Listings
Readable fragments describe Chester Walter, age 12, injured by a blasting incident this forenoon near Bristol while handling a cartridge and hammer. The rest lists land parcels and farm names around Goshen Middlebury Prairie Frog Pond and Dunlaps, with several acreages and a brief holiday goods display note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Walter
Will. Gangér
Bristol
Recluse Louis Hoffmeyer Dies After Illness and Heart Disease
Louis Hoffmeyer aged 69, who lived near Corunna, died at Sacred Heart hospital Garrett following an operation. He had been ill for a year with heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hoffmeyer
Corunna
Sacred Heart Hospital
Garrett
Builder Buys Fort Wayne Stroh Block for 25000
S. S. Mullholland formerly with U S BL & N T company at South Bend purchases the Stroh business block in Fort Wayne for $25,000. The sale signals Mullholland’s return to independent property dealings in the local market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. E. Mullholland
U. Ss. BL & N. T. Company
South Bend
Stroh
Fort Wayne
Allen County Farmers Form Horse Improvement Association
Organizing farmers in Allen County have created a Horse Improvement Association following a recent horse show at Huntertown. The group aims to promote better breeding and care for working horses among local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Huntertown
Panl Gbuker Accepts New Position at Goshen Plant
Panl Gbuker has accepted a position at the Goshen Stamping and Brass Cork plant, marking a career move within the local industry. Details of the role and start date were not listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panl
Gbuker
Goshen ‘Stamping & Brass
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Chiddister in Goshen
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Harry Chiddister at Goshen hospital. The note asks the finder of a leather coat to notify Jerry Klase at Plymouth Avenue or Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Harry
Chiddister
Goshen Hospital
Plymouth Avenue
Sixth Street
Jerry
Klase
Furs and Skins Valued at Over 10000 in Kosciusko County
Kosciusko county woods lakes and streams will contribute upward of ten thousand dollars worth of furs and skins this winter toward the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko County
Hunting Without License Arrest in Syracuse
Arthur Strieby was arrested in Syracuse on a charge of hunting without a license. He pleaded not guilty and his trial was set for next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Strieby
Syracuse
Barnhart in Washington and local resignations noted
Congressman Barnhart is in Washington for the convening of Congress next week. Mrs Jessie Whitehead, formerly of Milford, returned home from General Hospital Elkhart after three weeks but has relapsed since returning. Miss Geraldine Renbarger resigned today from the I X E Fur Co office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnhart
Washington
Congressman Barnhart
Washington, D. C
Congress
Jessie Whitehead
General Hospital
Elkhart
Milford
Geraldine Renbarger
I-Xe-Fur. Co
Address by Judge Drake at Gold Fellows gathering
Judge Drake spoke to a Gold Fellows gathering in Lagrange. County health officer Dr D L Miller reported November statistics including 72 births, 5 deaths, 9 tuberculosis cases, 19 measles cases, 4 typhoid fever, and 4 chickenpox cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Drake
Lagrange
D L. Miller
Thurston Hahn Visits Sister in East Washington Street
Thurston H Hahn visits his sister Mrs Fimmai Lehman of East Washington street. noted among popular priced pictures and artworks in local listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nymeyer & Wohlford
Thurston H. Hahn
Fimmai Tlehman
East Washington Street
Charities mobilize help for worthy poor with district chairmen
Associated Charities plans to care for the worthy poor as last winter. Each district has a appointed chairman and a list of donors is being prepared. A wagon will collect donations next Wednesday morning. residents may place items on back porches and call 558 to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Wilden
Landaw
D. A. Zartman
Harry Butterfield
Chris Wiese
Carpenter
Charlton
Ed. Miller
Morris Company Plans Seventeenth Store in Goshen
The Morris company of Bluffton will open its 17th store at 127 South Main Goshen occupying Kramer's lunch room. I W Miller will remodel with a new front and building extension. A ten year lease runs March 1 1916. The chain operates sixteen other stores across Indiana Ohio and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Company of
Bluffton
Goshen
Kramer
South Main Street
I. W. Miller
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Maccabee Officers Named for 1916
The Maccabee organization announces its 1916 officers with Commander Mary Hinds L Commander Lola Robn Pst Com Sophrena Wantfunn Chaplin Laura Cowan Record Keeper Zadie Myers Finance Auditor Pearl Hardiman L at Coms Winna Ulery Sargent Eifie Elliott Sentinel Ida Wannesdale Picket Sarah Self Captain Hattie Bryner Musician Susie Cothermian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabee
Mary Hinds
Lola Robn
Pst
Sophrena Wantfunn
Chaplin
Laura Cowan
Zadie Myers
Pearl Hardiman
L. At
Winna Ulery
Sargent
Eifie Elliott
Sentinel
Ida Wannesdale
Sarah Self
Hattie Bryner
Susie Cothermian
Property Transfers Report in Osolo and Union Townships
The notice lists multiple real estate transactions including Claudia Vanforson selling five acres in Osolo to Maryaines for 1. Daniel W. Eshteman selling a Wakarusa lot to Judy Firestone for 450. Claudia Vanforson selling five acres in Osolo to Joseph W. Traines for 1. and John W. Fox selling 12 acres in Union to Francis M. Mitchell for 1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary .Aines
Claudia Vanforson
Osolo Township
Daniel W. Eshteman
Judy Fire
Stone Wakarusa
Joseph W. Traines
John W. Fox
Francis M. Mitchell
Union Township
Officers for the Order of the Eastern Star 1916 Elected
Officers for the Order of the Eastern Star for 1916 have been elected: Worthy Matron Mrs J H Rogers, Worthy Patron J Dana Cramer, Associate Matron Mrs M F Isbell, Secretary Mrs Frank Liu, Treasurer Mrs Lawrence Bisley, Conductress Mrs A C Meh, Associate Conductress Mrs Wesley Rem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Worthy
J. H. Rogers
J. Dana Cramer
M. F. Isbell
Frank Liu
Lawrence Bisley
A. C. Meh
Wesley Rem
Remains of Eugene Barlow to be buried Monday
The remains of Eugene Barlow, kept at Culp's undertaking rooms since his death Saturday November 2, will be buried Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock on the W. W. Barlow lot in Oak Ridge Cemetery. A short service at the grave will be conducted by Rev. W. P. Minton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Barlow
Culp
W. W. Barlow
Oak Ridge
W. P. Minton
North Shore Farmers Seek Theft Suspects In Syracuse Lake Area
Farmers near Syracuse Lake report corn and wood thefts by petty thieves. Suspected culprits are being watched and offenders would face severe penalties if apprehended. Community vigilance remains high as investigators review evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse Lake
Nappanee Man Receives Jewel From San Francisco Expo
Jacob Weygand of Nappanee received a jewel from the Tower of Jewels at the San Francisco exposition. The gift came from his nephew Dudley Hoefler as the expo closed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Weygand
Nappanee
Dudley Hoefler
Rail fares rise to two and a half cents per mile
Railways in the eastern trunk line region including the New York Central will raise passenger rates to 2 1/2 cents per mile on January 1, with others yet to implement the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Eastern Trunk Line
Boshen Lodge Hosts Annual Career Services Evening
Boshen lodge No RP EK will host annual career services in the civic rooms at 3 oclock this morrow Dleya. E Burris is to deliver the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boshen Lodge No. RP. Oo. EK
Dleya
E. Burris
Teegarden and Putt advertise Ford car tubex guarantee
Abso lutely guaranteed tee tubex for Ford cars offered with a special Saturday price. The ad lists contact details and hours, mentioning Boris and SOxR F200 model terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Boris
Teegarden
Opportunity Knocks But Once Enter the Rage Today Prize
A single chance prize contest invites entrants to seize the moment and claim the opportunity with bold action. Participants are urged to act quickly to secure the award and recognition.
Nominations Open in Hustling County Campaign
The Democrat urges readers to start nominating now with energy and subscriptions to win prized rewards. It promises prizes for many nominees and stresses the value of votes, personal outreach, and early participation to boost every candidate and expand newspaper circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
The
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KF. EF
Ic. Hawks
Myron J. Miller
C. Wilson Ott
Guay Rieth
Charles FE. Neidig
Frank EF. Yoder
Jacob Wehren Blue
John Ermage
K. G. Schaefen
George E. Keats
Herbert HL Gartner
Sam Lewis
S. N. Spohn
Wilbur N. Tiedemann
Samuel Eldridge
William Flire
Lewis McClure
F. 8. Hixon
George Sargent
Milton Weaver
W. W. Showa Iter
Blfl Gardner
A. Beane
FL Kelly
C. E. Neidig
John Seraanage
F. J. Yoder
Iruy Eth. I. W. Ott
John Seranage
Jacob Wehr
President Wilson
Emma Crost
Clara E. White
Ernest
White
Marioe Boves
Log
Sieidl
Angldile
Angldile Computing Scale Co
Ecckhart
Washington, Pa. Trust Co
Manufacturers’ Finance Co
Continental Credit Co
Washington Trust Co
Ansidile Co
CO. F. Ruhl
Edward
C. Toner
BULL
Anderson Man
O. P. Gathering
Wallis Cub Tractor
New
W. R. OC
Farmer
Mir
Hawks Haraw
Associated Charities
Eastern Star
Jewel
Frisco
Elks Services
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