Federal aid plan proposes 550 million highway fund
Chicago meeting of the American Highway Association discussed a draft bill for Congress to create a 550 million fund for road building. One half to be paid by the nation and state partnerships to share the other half with distribution by post routes and area. State highway departments would execute the projects under Agriculture Department supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dew
American Highway Association
Congress
Winter delays halt highway work in Elkhart county
Abandoned due to cold, highway improvement projects across Eikhart county pause until spring. Local firms including Northern Indiana Construction Co and Nees & Seaman plan spring finishes on routes from Nappanee to Plymouth and Goshen to Elkhart. Towns expect brick surfacing to replace crushed stone and curb costs near $500,000 spent this year with potential total up to $400,000 more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eikhart County
Northern Indiana Construction Co
Crown Point
Amandus M. Smith
Elkhart
Goshen- Elkhart Road
Concord Township
Lincoln Avenue
Plymouth Avenue
Goshen
Harrison Township
Conradd
Ion Township
Plymouth Road
Coshen
Nappanee
Bukhary
Fort Wayne
Madison Street
Hikhart
Jack‘son
Exat
Main ‘Street
Goslel
Elkhart—Jackson Township
Ig Ae Foundation
Road from Walnut Hill to Elkhart line wears poorly
A one mile stretch from Walnut Hill to the Elkhart Jefferson township line is improved with crushed stone but not wearing satisfactorily and requires attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Hill
Elkhart
Jefferson Township
Industrial Tale Emerges From Elkhart Personnel Offer
Rumors say Elkhart tool and die makers are approached with six month jobs at double pay $200 monthly with all expenses paid. Recruits sign a contract allowing company mail censorship and receive promised care, recreation, and hospital billing if sick. No destination is disclosed until signing and secrecy is required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tool and Die
Elkhart
Welcome Whitaker Dies in Harper Hospital
Undertaker C. B. Stiver returned to Goshen with the remains of Welcome Whitaker a prominent resident. Whitaker died suddenly in Harper hospital Detroit at 8 o clock yesterday morning from a blood clot of the heart following a successful operation doctors and nurses were surprised by the sudden collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Stiver
Detroit
Mich
Welcome Whitaker
Goshen
Harper Hospital
Two in Mayors Court
Horner arraigned on a charge of wife de fection and bound over to the circuit court in 500 dollars with his bed signed by C J Shrock. He claims he married under deception to avoid paternity charges and later learned he had been deceived. Orda Foust faced intoxication charges, was fined one dollar plus costs, and released after promising payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hames F. Horner
C. J. Shrock
Horner
Orda
Orda Foust
National Trotting Association suspends W Milo Powers
New York dispatch reports NTA secretary Gocher announced the suspension of W Milo Powers of Goshen after a conviction for entering Ruth Granite as Ruth Corporal at Leesburg North Carolina last October. Gocher, who arrived in Goshen from Hartford, Connecticut, led a thorough probe.
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New York
Gocher
National Trotting Association
W.milo Powers
Goshen
Ruth Granite
Ruth Corporal
Leesburg
Hartford
Funeral for Welcome Whitaker at residence on South Main Street
The funeral will be Sunday at 2 30 PM at the residence 11 South Main Street with Rev R L Seamans officiating. Interment follows at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Undertaker C B Siiver arrived from Detroit with the remains today.
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Welcome Whitaker
South Main Street
R. L. Seamans
Oak Ridge Cemetery
C. B. Siiver
Detroit
Liberal Donations Help Goshen Charities
The people of Goshen responded generously to donation requests for the worthy poor and associated charities. Those who were missed can call the trustee's office at 653 to arrange pickup of gifts.
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Goshen
Associated Charities
Civil War veteran Freeman Daniels dies in Los Angeles
Freeman Daniels a civil war veteran who resided in the city for twenty years died recently in Los Angeles His daughter Mrs Arthur Fulmer known locally as Miss Ethel Daniels brought his body to Pierceton for burial The family had lived on New Street while in Goshen
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Freeman Daniels
Los Angeles
Arthur Fulmer
Ethel Daniels
Pierceton
New Street
Goshen
Telegraph Office Extends Night Mail Acceptance
Notice states that effective immediately, letters will be accepted at the N C tower of Western Union Telegraph Co until 2 a.m instead of 12 o'clock as in the past. The change applies to the night hours and resets the deadline for outgoing mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Co
Mrs Speckeen 67 Died at Fasthaven Asylum
Mrs Charles Speckeen, 67, of Lago Nier, died at Fasthaven asylum Richmond after a period there. Survived by her husband and one son. The body was buried at Ligonier.
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Charles
Speckeen
Lagonier
Fasthaven Asylum
Richmond
Ligonier
Additional Survivors Detail Whitaker Family Ties
In addition to his widow, a daughter and a brother, Welcome V Whitaker is survived by three aunts, five nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome V Whitaker
Anti Tubered Meeting Report From Elkhart
An Elkhart report notes a local gathering by an anti tubing group held in the city after a prior PAOOL event. The text appears fragmented with unclear details and no specific outcomes or participants clearly identifiable.
Rumely sale at Laporte sets minimum bids
Special report from Laporte at noon today shows receiver Finley P. Mount offering the properties of the Rumely Co. and Rumely Products Co. for sale. Federal Judge A. B. Anderson requires minimum bids of 2 500 000 for the Rumely Co. and 1 500 000 for Rumely Products, with liens and claims to be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Finley P. Mount
Rumely Go
Rumely Products Co
A. B. Anderson
Federal Court
Indianapolis
M. Rumely Co
Rummely Products Co
Britain yields to protests over Transatlantic ships
Ambassador Page in London reports to the state department that Great Britain has yielded to American protests against requisitioning ships of the American Transatlantic company and that no other vessel of the company will be seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ambassador Page
London
State Department
Great Britain
American Transatlantic Company
Fairbanks Endorsed by Kentucky Republicans
In Ashland Kentucky on December 9 the Ninth Kentucky district Republicans endorsed Charles Warren Fairbanks of Indiana former vice president for the 1916 Republican presidential nomination. Fairbanks has begun delivering campaign speeches for the Kentucky Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Indiana
Fairbanks
Kentucky
Hawks Electra Co Boosts Capital to 200000
The Hawks Electra Company of Goshen increased its capital from 156000 dollars to 200000 dollars in a December 7 special report.
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Apolls
The
Hawks Electra CO
Goshen
Auto crash strands Lemiller en route to Elkhart
A car carrying A W Lemiller of eight miles south of Elkhart skidded on light snow and spun into a ditch, breaking the rear wheels. Lemiller escaped injury and is serving on the Elkhart superior court jury. The vehicle was moved to Wakarusa for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Lemiller
Elkhart
Lemiller
Wakarusa
Second Moose interurban meeting planned in Goshen
The Moose will hold its second interurban meeting in Goshen next Saturday evening with special cars from Niles South Ten Mishwaka Warsaw and Elkhart. An 8 15 parade features the Goshen City and Elkhart Moose bands. Speakers include S F Spohn and R E Proctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Niles
South Ten
Mishawaka
Warsaw
Elkhart
Goshen City
S. F. Spohn
R. E. Proctor
Quarterly Meeting At Benton Preacher Invited to Kenton
Rev. R J Wade D D will preach at the Methodist Episcopal church in Kenton next Sunday morning and evening. He will also preach at Richville at 2 00 p m. The public is cordially invited. A A Turner Pastor.
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Benton
R. J. Wade
D. D
Kenton
Richville
A. A. Tuner
Sig Kann Seeks Democratic Nomination for State Statistician
Sig Kann of Ligonier visited the city on business and is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for state statistician. Indications suggest he will win easily as he has many friends in Elkhart County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sig Kann
Ligonier
Elkhart County
Mrs Helen A Brown Weds In Valparaiso Ceremony
Miss Helen A Brown daughter of H B Brown Valparaiso university president married A N Stephens of Chicago yesterday at Valparaiso Public relations note says Mrs Stephens is an opera singer of extended reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Helen A. Brown
H. B. Brown
Valparaiso University
A. N. Stephens
Chiago
Stephens
Verna Warner and Big Bill Blaisdell Wed in South Bend
Miss Verna B. Warner of Sturgis Michigan and vaudeville monologist Charles E Blaisdell known as Big Bill Blaisdell were married at South Bend. Blaisdell is a traveling salesman and currently resides in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna B. Warner
Sturgis, Mich
Charles 8. Blaisdell
Big Bill Blaisdell
So. Bend
Blaisdell
New York
Water damage hits Hawks drug store from defective radiator
Last evening considerable damage was caused at Hawks drug store by water from a defective radiator on the second floor. No injuries were reported.
Taken to Longeliff Hospital After Incident
Eugene Beerup of Elkhart was returned to Longeliff hospital. John Deidbain, recently adjudged insane, was also taken to the same facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longeliff
Eugene Beerup
Elkhart
Longeliff Hospital
John Deidbain
Legislation Urged to Extend War Revenue Measures
Washington reports after a White House conference that Secretary McAdoo and House Ways and Means Chairman Kitchin plan a bill to extend the emergency war revenue law beyond December 31. The extension is expected to raise over 80 million dollars annually. The repeal of the Underwood tariff sugar duty may be considered, but no action to free sugar before next summer is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McAdoo
Kitchin
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
McAdan
Messiah Oratorio to Be Sung at Goshen College
Tomorrow night at Goshen College the oratorio The Messiah will be performed under director Prof. A S Ebersole. Soloists include Mrs Marjorie Dodge Warner soprano Miss Mabel Carlew alto Worth Faulkner tenor and Marion Green bass with Mrs Green noted as a popular soloist.
Royal Neighbors Officers Named for 1916
Officers elected for the Royal Neighbors year 1916 include Oracle Jennie Wiarner and Vice Oracle Myrtle Blackport with Kimma Cary as Past Oracle. Other posts list Martha Chilcote as Chancellor Fannie Lamb as Recorder Enma Higgins as Receiver Tensa Blackport as Marshal Hattie Smiley as I Sentinel Minnie Ndsall as O Sentinel and a three year manager T F Kamb plus physician Dr Proeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Oracle
Jennie Wiarner
Myrtle Blackport
Kimma Cary
Martha Chilcote
Fannie Lamb
Enma Higgins
Tensa Blackport
I. Sentinel
Hattie Smiley
O. Sentinel
Minnie Ndsall
T. F. Kamb
Proeman
Fort Wayne Man Tony Trent Shot and Killed Two In Cafe
In Fort Wayne a man named Tony Trent, intoxicated, killed two Black patrons in a cafe at the Anthony hotel. A petition to ward him from Michisett City prison has been filed, with action deferred to the March session. Trentman’s drunken assault is described as brutal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Tony Trentman
Anthony
Port Wayne
Michisett City
State Board
Trentman
Horse Market Faces Shipping Bottlenecks Across Ocean
Chas Shobe of Ligonier reports heavy congestion delaying horse deliveries to the eastern market due to limited ocean crossing facilities. Western buyers are disadvantaged by the disruption and lack of shipping capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
Baptist auction bazaar invitation posted
The public is invited to attend an auction bazaar to be hosted by Baptist church ladies at Mrs OCOTEE H vans home 316 South Main Street tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pabiie
Ocotee
H. Vans
South Main Street
Widow of C. W. Post Accepts Settlement in Estate
Mrs. C. W. Post agrees to take 5 million dollars cash for rights in the Post estate and retains real estate in Battle Creek and Santa Barbara. Daughter Marjorie Post Close to receive the bulk of the estate including the cereal plant and Post Company cotton plant at Post City Texas, about 20 million dollars. Suits to determine ownership were started but the settlement aims to avert litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Post
Battle Creek
Post
Batthe Creek
Santa Barbaras
Cal
Marjorie Post Close
COMPY
Post Company
Post City
Tex
FISSC Farmers Institute opens season at Indian Creek Church
The first of the third season farmers institutes will be held at Indian Creek church in Jefferson township Saturday December. State speakers include Br. L. Thompson of Topeka and Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley of Liberty with several local speakers. The meetings attract large crowds and promise to equal past successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Institutes
Indian Creek Church
Jefferson Township
BR. L. Thompson
Topeka
Elizabeth Stanley
Liberty
Leonardes Host Dinner for First Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Earl Leonard entertained a small company of friends at a dating dish party last night at their home 04 South Sixth Street to commemorate their first wedding anniversary. Mrs OV Starr hosted cards yesterday on East Lincoln Avenue. Miss Louise Heefner will host tomorrow evening at her First Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Leonard
South Sixth Street
Starr
Ards
East Lincon Avenue
Louise Heefner
First Street
Goshen Tent Elects Officers for 1916 KOTM
Goshen Tent No 4 Knights of the Maccabees elected officers for 1916 with P C Peter Shrock as both presiding officer and captain, James Miller Lieut Com, Geo Foltz M tat EB Shoup, D G Baker chaplain, Ed Hatfield sergeant, Thos Fletcher sentinel, S C Self picket, John Presnall first guard, John Hoffman second guard, and Ed Hatfield named trustee for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Tent No. 4
P. C
Peter Shrock
James Miller
Ick
P. EB. Shoup
Geo. Foltz
D. G. Baker
Ed Hatfield
Sentinel
Thos Fletcher
S. C. Self
John Presnall
John Hoffman
Detective Capt Owen O Wiard Moves into Wi nona Lake Park
Capt Owen O Wiard the noted detective and social survey expert has purchased property at Wi nona Lake and his family are now permanent residents of the park. He recently bought the Van De Venter home on 12th Street, considered one of the most desirable properties at the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen O. Wiard
Winona Lake
van de Venter
12Th Street
W C T U Doings Regular Meeting Announced
The W C T U will hold its regular meeting at Mrs. C Hewitt's home 625 South Seventh Street on Saturday afternoon at 2 50 o'clock December 11 The program is titled Rescue with Mrs Crotser in charge The event is open to anyone interested in temperance work Press Supt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. T. U. Doings
C. Hewitt
South Seventh Street
Kosciusko County Farmer David Bright Dies
David Bright a prominent Kosciusko county farmer and former Henry township trustee died suddenly, expiring within minutes before a doctor arrived. The obituary notes his standing in local agriculture and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kescvisto County
David Bright
Kosciusko County
Henry Township
After Long Chase
Nathan Grenfield of San Antonio Texas was arrested in South Bend after a chase covering more than 1500 miles for disposing of mortgaged property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Grenfield
San Antonio
Tex
South Bend
Indiana figures map trip down the Wabash River
Indiana figures including George Ade and John M. Studebaker plan a Chicago to Wabash River excursion with other interested locals. The venture highlights cross state ties and notable names exploring river travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Chicago
George Ade
John M. Studebaker
South Bend College Attendance Noted for James McDonald
James E. McDonald son of James and Bob McDonald of Ligonier is attending South Bend College. The report confirms his enrollment and ties to Ligonier through the McDonald family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend College
James E. McDonald
James
Bob McDonald
Ligonier
South
Bend. College
Dr Chipp Sails to New York for Twilight Sleep Study
Dr Fred BR Chipp of Ligonier travels to New York City to conduct a special study on twilight sleep. He aims to advance understanding of this stage of sleep and its potential medical applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Akron Post Master's Wife Dies Suddenly in Fulton County
Mrs Marion Foltz wife of the Fulton County post master died suddenly from heart leakage at Akron. The death details include the unexpected nature and the immediate cause cited as heart failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Foltz
Akron
Fulton County
Dance Night Notice At Maccabee Hall This Saturday
An event notice invites all to a dance at Maccabee Hall this Saturday night December 11. Admission details are not clearly readable but attendance is encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natice
Iit Maccabee Hall
Dee
Damages Sought in Jefferson Township Fence Case
Frank Campbell and others sue Wilmer J. Roberts in circuit court for 75 dollars claiming Roberts neglected his line fence allowing hogs to trespass from the adjoining farm in Jefferson township. Plaintiffs allege hog damage occurred on July 1 1915 if allegations prove true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smphell
Et. al
Mehl & Mehl
Wilner A. Roberts
Jefferson Township
Campbell Et al
Roberts
Estate of Mary Eby opened in circuit court
The estate of Mary Eby was opened in the circuit court with Jacob B. Eby as admr posting a 3200 bond. Personal property valued at 1600 and realty at 5000. Heirs named Enoch Eby 74 Syracuse, Sarah Eby 66 Osceola, Jacob B. Eby 64 Osceola, plus heirs of Seth Eby John and Noah. Residences of heirs scattered. Also divorce suit Marie Zippel-Halderman vs Sydney Halderman filed. they wed Oct 19 1912 and separated Feb 15 1915. she seeks maiden name restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eby
Circuit Court
Jacob B. Eby
Admir
Enos
Sarah Eby
Enoch Eby
Syracuse
Osceola
Seth
John
Noah Eby
Marie Zippel-Halderman
Sydney Halderman
Infant Rink dies at ten weeks in Bloomington
Vena Marie Rink age ten weeks died this morning at 4 o clock at 208 North Eighth street. She is survived by parents Mr and Mrs John Rink two half sisters Mabel Trene and Robert and a funeral is set for Saturday at 2 PM at the home with interment in Oak Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rink
Vena Marie
John Rink
North Eighth Street
Mabel
Trene
Robert
Oak Ridge Cemetery
County Officials Acquire Rare War Era Book
County Assessor Bartholomew gains agency for a controversial limited edition titled What I Knew About the War by Gen Bone head. The German-leaning volume shocks readers and copies are scarce in Detroit and Goshen with local officials offering specimens for inspection. County Treasurer Winship notes Elkhart origin and city delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholomew
Bonehead
Detroit
Mich
Goshen
Winship
Ballot petitions seek Wilson and Marshall for Democratic ticket
Petitions circulate in Indianapolis Fort Wayne South Bend Terre Haute and Evansville with Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R Marshall named for the Democratic presidential and vice presidential nominations next March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Terre, Haute
Evansville
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
Mothers Conference on Child Welfare Held at Bristol
Miss Gwy Aned Webster county field nurse led a mothers conference at Bristol yesterday afternoon focusing on child welfare and children's health.
Total Eclipse Draws Awe on February Day in 1917
Alanacs Drophesy describes a total solar eclipse observed on February 3 1917. The piece notes that many people have never seen such a spectacle and that a total eclipse had not occurred for many years, highlighting public wonder and rarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alanacs
Mrs Ralph Sweveland Undergoes Operation at Gossien Hospital
Mrs Ralph Sweveland of New Parts underwent an operation this forenoon at Gossien Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Sweveland
Gossien
Liospital
Lost Rim and Tire Found Near Goshen
A demountable rim and tire for a Ford were reported lost between the Indian Creek and Frog Pond school houses toward Goshen. Reward offered. Return to the Royaleon News Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek
Frog Pond
Goshen
Ford
Royaleon News Co
Vote Offer Timed to Expire Next Monday Night
A 300,000 vote offer is set to lapse five days from now with the expiration occurring on Monday night. The deadline pressures supporters and opponents to act before the cutoff.
Enter Today for Xmas Car Gift Campaign Bonus Offer
The notice urges immediate action in a voter contest offering 300,000 extra votes and a grand Overland touring car to the winner. It warns the five day bonus ends Monday night December 13 and encourages candidates to submit subscriptions to gain vote vouchers.
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Chica
Mayor's Court
Liberal
Met
Ine Khart
Sig Vann
Noble
Secretary of
Treasury
McAdoo Sc
Messiah
Goshen College
Chvdrtirin
Boiard
Liewith
Fissc Farmers’ Institute
Jefferson Kornship
Maccabees
Winona
Wabash River
Frank Campbell
Wilmer J. Roberts
News OF the Courts
Superior Court
Long. Myo
South Beni
St. Joseph
Buidings
New York Corporation
Mortuary Record
Bigzest
Egpuli Business
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