Great Britain Estimates German Casualties and Balkan Action
London reports British estimates of German casualties as 5 921 869 by year end while noting battles in Wallachia with Romanian retreats. Berlin claims Mackensen has captured over 7 000 Romanians as prisoners in two days. Petrograd reports Russian victory on the Moldavian border. Overseas dispatch cites about 5 000 Greek regulars and French forces in fierce engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wallachie
Berlin
Marshal von Mackensen
Petrograd
Prome
British Soarce
Germany
Great Britain
Agency
Dispatch
Rations Issued for Company 12 Third Regiment I N G
Indianapolis December 13 officials announced Col A L Wuhlman in command at Fort Benjamin Harrison reports a 40 day ration supply for Company 12 Hikhart Third Regiment I N G. A prior shortage forced adoption of a subscription plan to cover needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hikhart
A. L. Wkuhlman
Fort Benjamin Clarrison
Leprosy Scare Hits Fort Branch Indiana
Fears of leprosy spread prompt health measures as Samuel Bayer, a civil war naval veteran, is treated after being rushed from Indianapolis. The Bayer family reportedly keeps 24 cats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Branch
Ind
Samuel Bayer
Indianapolis
Bayer
Wilson’s Next Move in Peace Proposals Hoped Unknown
Washington observers await President Wilson’s course of action on German peace proposals. The entente allies fear he may pursue more cautious mediation and seek further advices before deciding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Snowy storm delays trains and streetcars this morning
Trains from N. and C. were two to three hours late this morning due to a heavy snow storm. City street cars and trolleys were also delayed by the weather.
Globe Tire Company to open plant in Laporte
The Globe Tire Company with $1,000,000 capital plans to locate at Laporte in the former H. B. Glover plant. The facility will manufacture automobile tires and related products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Globe Tire’ Co
H. B. Glover
Freight Wreck at Albion Blocks Tracks and Delays Lines
Thirteen cars of an LB and O freight derailed near Albion station at 4 this morning after an eastbound ark bar crash. Two hoboes lightly hurt. Over 200 feet of track damaged and heavy losses expected. New York Central and Grand Rapids and Indiana lines used until noon. Debris to be cleared after wrecking crew's arrival amid a blinding snow storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Tsvo
Parole Hearings Reported From Indiana Board
Indiana state board of pardons heard cases in Indianapolis. Thomas Goldsberry, Elkhart butler, convicted of robbing diamonds, sentenced to one to 14 years in the reformatory on November 20, 1915. Bird Minard, Likhart County forger, sentenced March 20, 1915, to two to 14 years in the reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana State Board of Pardons
Thomas Goldsberry
Elkhart
Ind
Reformatory
Bird Minard
Likhart
Indiana Democrat Korbly Admitted to Supreme Court Bar
Bernard Korbly chairman of the Indiana Democratic state committee was admitted to the bar of the United States Supreme Court on motion of Druest Bradford, a member of the bar, in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bernard Korbly
Indianapolis
Indiana
United States Supreme Court
Druest Bradford
Dixie Highway Dedication at Illinois-Indiana Line
The Dixie Highway will be formally dedicated at the Illinois Indiana line next Tuesday December 19 at 10 a m A 166 mile stretch of improved roads in Vermilion county will be inspected W G Edens president and R J Finnegan secretary of the Hoosier Dixie Highway Association issued the dedication notice Mayor Spohn active in the association was invited but cannot attend due to business commitments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermilion County
W. G. Edens
R. J. Finnegan
Spohn
Hoosier-Dixie Highway Association
Christmas gifts rule at Western Union in Indianapolis
Eckler of Indianapolis, district commercial manager of Western Union Telegraph Co, announced that only employees with at least one year of service qualify for the Christmas distribution. Manager Renfrow is the sole local recipient, while Operator King and Messengers Fleck and Alshouse have under a year of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. Eckler
Indianapolis
Western Union Telegraph Co
Lere
Ain, TicRler
Renfrow
King
Fleck and Alshouse
Barbershop partners change hands on Fast Lincoln
W. Jack Martin sells his stake in Emerick and Martin barbershop located in the Blumberg block on Fast Lincoln Avenue to partner Dart Emerick. Homer Marshall of the Al Derman barbershop will take Martin’s chair after January first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Jack Martin
Emerick & Martin
Blumberg Block
Fast Lincoln Avenue
Dart Emerick
Homer Marshall
Alderman Barbershop
Mr. Martin
Election arrangements set for Concord township districts
Leslie Chamberlain trustee announces road supervisor election in four districts next Saturday. Names of inspectors were announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Chamberlain
Concord Township
South Bend Man Charged in Assault Case
John Kolodgrecazyk of South Bend is charged with assault and battery with intent to kill John Cendrowski in Epworth hospital. Initial reports suggested Cendrowski was accidentally shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kolodgrecazyk
South Bend
John Cendrowski
Epworth Hospital
Cendrowski
Mrs Jennie Heyndman Leming Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Jennie Heyndman Leming wife of Dart Leming died at her Topeka home after a long illness with tuberculosis She formerly resided at Ligoni er.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Heyndman-Leming
Dart Leming
Topeka
Ligonier
World of Pleasure at New York Winter Garden A flop in South Bend
The New York Winter Garden production A World of Pleasure drew a disappointing crowd in South Bend with lackluster reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Winter Garden
South Bend
Missing 15 year old Vern Kehr seeks return from trapping trip
Vern Kehr, 15, left home on a trapping trip with Orville Neff, 22, six weeks ago near Foraker. Neff says Kehr planned to return to his father within days. Kehr's clothes were found in Goshen and the boy may be using another name. Father Vern Kehr of Foraker requests information and cautions possible influence by Neff on other youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Kehr
John Kehr
Foraker
Vern
Orville Neff
Jesse Neff
Neff
Tyner
Young Kehr
Kehr
Goshen
Mr. Kehr
Thrift Club Distributes Over Fifteen Thousand Dollars
The Hikhart County Trust Co mailed checks for its second annual Thrift Club. Participants received remittances this morning totaling more than $15,600. Last year’s distribution was $4,060 and the third saving has begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hikhart County Trust Co
Funeral services for Thomas Jefferson Howard
Funeral services for Thomas Jefferson Howard 81 will be held at 2 30 p m tomorrow at the home south of Firshart with burial in Prairie Street Cemetery. Howard a dairyman was killed when the vehicle he rode in was struck by a Norfolk and Western train at Station No 19 crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson Howard
Oelock
Firshart
Prairie Street
Howard
Exhume Body for Reburial to New Cambridge
Undertaker Walley of Elkhart ordered to exhume Charles Presley a former New York Central railway engineer buried three years ago and move the body to New Cambridge for reburial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walley
Elkhart
Charles Presley
New York Central Railway
New Cambridge
Six Year Old Riley Girl Breaks Wrist At Home
Janet Riley daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Riley of South Wirth street fell last night at home and broke her wrist. An N ray photograph was taken this afternoon of the injury by Dr TK Taman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet
George A. Riley
South Wirth Street
TK. Taman
No Strike Likely for White Rats Vaudeville Group
Report says a White Rats strike appears unlikely at present, despite forecasts for weeks. The vaudeville organization counts thousands of members and stands amid ongoing labor chatter with no immediate walkout expected.
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White Rats
Elkhart County Fair Directors Meeting Tomorrow
Stockholders of the Elkhart County Fair and Agricultural association are called to meet at the court house tomorrow to elect directors and officers for 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Former Ligonier Resident Matilda Caffey Dies in Atlanta
Mrs Matilda Caffey nee Wiley longtime Ligonier resident from 1868 to 1966 died in Atlanta Georgia at age 80 years four months and eleven days She leaves two daughters as survivors.
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Ligonier
Matilda Caffey
Wiley
Atlanta, Ga
City School To Close For Christmas Vacation
The city school will close next week for a two week Christmas break. Most out of town instructors will return to their homes during the recess.
Doctor Gripe Moves Osteopathic Office to Kokomo
Dr. Otto H. Gripe closed his osteopathic offices in the Hawks Gortner block and has opened new offices in Kokomo to continue practice.
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Kokomo
Otto H. Gripe
Hawks-Gortner , Block
Robbers Hit Lafontaine in Multi-Store Theft Spree
Thieves attacked Lafontaine area stores blowing a safe and breaking cash registers in six shops. They stole an automobile and fled the scene. The bold raid marks a coordinated crime spree across multiple businesses. Local police urge witnesses to come forward.
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Lafontaine
Catherine Fenton Teaches Near Battle Creek
Miss Catherine Fenton a 1915 graduate of the local high school teaches in a Michigan school near Battle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Catherine Fenton
Battle Creek
Mich
Britain Awaits Government Stance on Peace Terms
London reports little confidence peace proposals from the central powers will end the war soon. Public mood favors delaying terms discussion, while some hope reporting the war aims to the world. The government attitude will be clarified in the House of Commons tomorrow after allied consultations.
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London
Great Britain
House of Cpremons
Emperor Charles Issues Peace Proposals to Austro Allies
Vienna dispatch reports Emperor Charles of Austria telling his army and navy that final victory for Austria and its allies is likely unattainable, outlining peace proposals similar to those from the central powers.
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Amsterdam
Vienna
Charles of Austria
Will Typhus Fever Come to Indiana
Typhus fever has appeared in Illinois and towns along railway camps. The State Board of Health warns of possible spread to Indiana. Physicians must watch for misdiagnosis with typhoid and recognize mild cases that go unobserved.
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Indiana
State Board of Health
Ilinois
Reynolds gives up aviation corps bid to care for mother
John Reynolds of South Bend and assistant manager in Studebaker methods has abandoned plans to join the French aviation corps due to his mother Mrs. J. F. Reynolds senior's illness and has resumed his factory position.
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J. F. Reynolds
John Reynolds
South Bend
Maniager
Studebakers
French Aviation Corps
Knife Attack Over Card Game At South Bend Club
An argument over a card game in the Twentieth Century club rooms in South Bend led to a near fatal stabbing of Asy Ward a 39 year old Black man. His nephew Claude Hays aged 23 cut him repeatedly about the head and body with a knife.
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Twentieth Century Club
South Bend
Asy Ward
Claude Hays
Municipal coal yard draws crowd in Kendallville
Citizens in Kendallville press for a city coal yard as towns like Terre Haute Evansville Muncie and Kalamazoo Michigan push private and public coal ventures. Cities weigh starting own coal operations amid rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Terre Haute
Evansville
Muncie
Kalamazoo
Mich
Eastern Star to Install New Officers Next Friday
At the regular meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star newly elected officers will be installed. Plans have been made to instate a large class.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Garber and Matsen Wed in Chicago
Homer H. Garber of Elkhart and Marsel Matsen of Elburn Illinois were married in Chicago according to local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Homer H. Garber
Elkhart
Marsel Matsen
Elburn, Il
Resignation as Stenographer at National Dairy Machine Co
Miss Leta Fick has resigned her position as stenographer with the National Dairy Machine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leta Fick
The
National Dairy Machine Co
Social Postponed Notation for Bradley Dively Event
A social post noting a postponement at the home of Bradley Dively announces the event reschedule. The fragment indicates the postponement but lacks full details.
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Bradley Dively
Indiana Grange Convention Debates Woman Suffrage Support
The 40th annual Indiana State Grange convention at Ekshart drew about 600 for a public meeting where Mrs. A H Beardsley urged endorsement of woman suffrage. Speakers stressed cooperation among agricultural, manufacturing and city groups as sessions focused on degree work and routine business.
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Indiana
Indiana State Grange
Patrons of Husbandry
Ekshart
F. I. Smith
W. B. Hile
A. H. Beardsley
James Dunmire
Vernon HH. Krider
Master Wright
Beardsley
State Grange
Richmond
Oklahoma style stock fraud case spans Cleveland federal court
Theodore F B Meyers of St Louis Alo and Fort Wayne area investor lost 150000 buying into a fictitious Idaho mine. James M McNicholas allegedly hid 1,000,000 in securities and fled jail after a Columbus arrest. He is to be tried in Cleveland federal court with Postoffice Inspector W B Pratt testifying. A companion aided his escape and later faced arrest in New York.
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Theodore FB. Meyers
St. Louis
Alo
Fort Wallue
San Imaginary Idaho
James M. McNicholas
Steeh
Securits
Cleveland
Columbus
D. A
Pal
Europe
New York
McNicholas
Postoffice
W. B. Pratt
Fort Wayne
Society Notes Highlight Local Gatherings and Plans
Mrs. Frank Cotherman hosted Lady Maccabees officers at 511 E Middlebury. Aprons and tins marked for a December 18 parcel post sale. Nearby, Mrs. Fred Dalka's return was celebrated with a two course supper at her South Third street home. Sunshine class to meet at Mrs Chauneys Heplers 132 S 7th. C M C officers hosted by Mrs Earl Freeman, Mrs Noble Rhodes, and Mrs Harlan Hostetler at 523 N Main. Dr Elizabeth J Geyer to host dinner at Graystone for Dr Vera Buchheit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cotherman
Lady Maccabees
Middlebury Street
Fred Dalka
South Third Street
First Brethren Sunday School
Chauneys Hepler
South 7Th Street
Earl Freeman
Noble Rhodes
Harlan Hostetler
North Main Street
Express Co. Agent Notified of Eastern Service Disruption
Ara Crowe of Wells Fargo Express Co. was informed this morning that no eastern express would be received today due to a wreck on the B. & O. near Avilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ara Crowe
Wells Fargo Express Co
Eastern Express
Avilla
City Five Meet Goshen College At Rogers Band Park
The city basketball team faces Goshen College this evening at the Rogers Band Park Pavilion. Local fans expect a competitive game as both squads step onto the court for a local matchup.
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Goshen College
Rogers’ Band Park
Charles McDonald Wins Automobile Award at Fort Wayne
Charles McDonald formerly of Goshen and Ligonier receives an automobile award at Fort Wayne ceremony signaling recognition for his achievement.
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Charles McDonald
Goshen and Ligonier
Fort Wayne
Western Parcels To Go For Christmas Delivery
All Christmas parcels for western points should be sent at once to ensure timely delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westren
Western Points
Soft coal delivery notice from gas company
A fragment notes tonnage delivery of soft coal that burns cleanly with fine ash and mentions a gas company contact number and a person named Noe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas Co
Steps to the Throne Evangelist Strausbaugh Preached
Evangelist Strausbaugh preached at the Brethren church on Steps to the Throne. Faith is first and must be a living working faith. Repentance means turning from evil and conversion is moving toward the gospel’s light. Justification and sanctification follow in the believer’s relation to God. Tonight’s subject is The Beauty and Intensity of Life with an open invitation.
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Evangelist ‘Strausbaugh
Brethren Church
Court News: Divided Property Sells and Executors Appointed
In Weaver vs Matlock partition the court ruled indivisible property and named W D Dalton as sale commissioner with W I Andersen and J D Wood as receivers. J V Andersen, receiver for Filly & Winonae Stock, reported 637.96 for distribution and was discharged. George Fay sues Samuel Boyer for 35000 damages from a Sep 12 Elk hart bicycle collision claiming Fay was injured and Boyer drove over limit. John W Martin qualifies as executor of Catherine Martin with 1200 bond. personal property 600 and real estate 16000.
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Delt M. Weaver
Zelma Matlock
W. D. Dalton
Anil W
Elkhart
Samuel Boyer
Hikbart
Boyer
Foyer
Fay
John W. Martin
Foraker
Catherine Martin
Isaiah Morningstar
Benjamin G. Schaefer
Martin
Dr Vera Buchheit To Return To Missouri For Osteopathy Studies
Dr Vera Buchheit of Mishawaka who has led Dr Eliza Beth Jackson Geyer’s local osteopathic offices since May 1 will return to Wirksville Missouri around January 1 to resume studies at the American School of Osteopathy. She has three years there and needs one more to obtain a state license to practice under her own name. In Goshen she has practiced as Dr Geyer. Geyer is undecided on a successor but considers several osteopaths. Buchheit will stay in Goshen until Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Buchheit
Mishawaka
Elizabeth Jackson Geyer
Wirksville
American School of Osteopathy
Buchheit
Geyer
Dr. Buchheit
Goshen
Goshen Masons Elect Officers for Coming Year
Goshen Chapter No. 45 R A M and KH A M elect officers for the year. H P E B Hazen K A S Zook 8 Thos A Davis Treasurer William H H Charnley C HJ A Carmien P S TE V Brown Rt A CA GC Mehl M V E C Cissett M 2 V Geo W Herr M 1 V A E Keith Cuard J H Burkett.
Towns to Deliver Addresses at Topeka Friday
Sycamore Literary will hold a 13 dedicated event in Topeka on Friday. Speakers include John B. Stoll of South Bend, Mrs Samuel M. Ralston of Indianapolis, and Miss Harriet Vittum of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore Literary
Topeka
John B. Stoll
South Bend
Samuel M. Ralston
Indianapolis
Harriet Vittum
Chicago
Public Auction Planned for Electrical Xmas Gifts
A public auction is set for Saturday evening at Goshen Stamping & Brass Co. The sale invites a large crowd of buyers to bid on a store full of electrical Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Stamping & Brass Co
Cut glass tumblers 10 cents each at Morris nel 106
A short classified note announces a stock of cut glass tumblers offered at 10 cents apiece by Morris at 106. No further details or dates provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Nel
Anti-Saloon Field Day in Elkhart Co
A field day against saloons plans events across Elkhart County next Sunday with several churches hosting speakers. Special speakers are expected to occupy pulpits in multiple congregations to promote temperance advocacy.
Temperance Conference Set in Goshen on Monday
A county temperance conference will meet at the First Presbyterian church in Goshen Monday at 9:50. Ministers, Sunday school leaders, and one other worker from each church are urged to attend as Indiana Anti-Saloon League representatives outline plans to promote statewide prohibition in Elkhart county's 64 precincts. The campaign motto is Make Indiana Dry Now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Elkhart
Goshen
First Presbyterian
Fort Wayne Man Loses Eye In Nail Accident At Hope Hospital
Horace Gage, 52, of Fort Wayne who is a patient at Hope hospital, had his left eyeball removed after a nail punctured it while he tore a gauge line from concrete. The line was tied to a nail hidden in the concrete and struck him as he pulled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Gage
Fort Wayne
Hope Hospital
Anderson Residents Buy Gentry Brothers Circus For 60000
Tien Austin J D Newman and other Anderson residents purchased the Gentry Bros. circus for $60,000. The company will winter the show at the Memphis Tennessee zoo rather than Bloomington Indiana where it had been based for more than 30 years. H B Gentry may manage the Selis Floto circus.
Ligonier Resident James Simmons Dies After Long Illness
James Simmons of Ligonier died after a yearlong paralysis. Survived by his widow, one son, two brothers, and a sister. The Simmons family is among Noble county’s oldest. Funeral services were held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Simmons
Ligonier
Simmons
Noble County
Greatest Xmas Auction Bids From Goshen Stamping Co
Next Saturday night the Goshen Stamping and Brass Co announces its greatest auction yet featuring Christmas presents. Items include electric washing machines flat irons toasters percolators and portable lamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Stamping *& Brass Co
Population figure for Misha Waka orphanage reported
Official report states the Misha Waka orphanage currently houses 202 children.
Elkhart Man Buys Dairy in Sturgis Deal
Elkhart man purchases Seifert Bros. dairy at Sturgis Michigan from H. & Stutsman of Elkhart. The transaction transfers ownership of the dairy operation in the Michigan community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
H. &. Stutsman of
Seifert Bros
Sturgis
Mich
Birth of Son to Mr and Mrs George Shepherd East Goshen
A son was born to Mr and Mrs George Shepherd of East Goshen last month according to a local birth notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shepherd
East Goshen
Help Wanted for Auction Helpers at Stamping & Brass Co
Seventy five or one hundred men and women are needed Saturday night to assist in carrying away electric toasters table grills and percolators sold to the highest bidder at Go Shen Stamping and Brass Co. A few Victrolas remain for sale while supplies last. No more Hae sight Rogers and Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Stamping & Brass Co
Rogers. & Wilson
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Graystone
Evangelist Strausbaugh
Court News
Superior Court
Elkhart CO
Temperance Conference
Bition
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