Austro Germans Press Italians in Northern Italy Fight Near Monte Beretta
Allied reports describe Austro German forces continuing artillery advances south from the Alps and pressing to crush Italy. The fighting centers on Monte Beretta east of Bren ta with heavy troop use and limited Italian gains. The western front sees German thrusts to probe for weak points while Russia’s collapse allows troop transfers and broader offensives. In the Middle East, British forces move northeast of Jerusalem.
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Alps
Russia
Italy
Monte Beretta
Brenta
Haig
Flanders
Polderhoek Chateau
Palestine
Jerusalem
Norway Loses 5000 Sailors in War Effort
Associated Press dispatch from London reports official figures credit Norway with 5000 sailors lost in the war. The Central News dispatch from Christiana also notes two additional steamship sinkings connected to the war.
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Norway
London
Christiana
Peace treaty between Russia and Germany outlined
An official German statement received in Amsterdam today confirms that a peace treaty between Russia and Germany has been formulated. The declaration, reported by Associated Press, signals steps toward an end to hostilities and a possible framework for diplomatic negotiations.
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Amsterdam
Russia
Germany
Bread wagon driver sues railroad for damages in court
Frank LaPoint, once a bread wagon driver, filed suit in the superior court at South Bend against the Northern Indiana Railway Co. seeking 15000 dollars for injuries suffered last summer while unloading bread from his wagon to an interurban car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank LaPoint
So. Bend
Nov. Indiana Railway Co
Mrs Helen Shaw-Krutz Signs Chicago Theatre Contract
Mrs Helen Shaw-Krutz of this city signs contracts for an extended engagement at Logan Square theatre in Chicago. She has long favored audiences here and in surrounding towns after years of impersonations. A professional career now seems likely.
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Helen Shaw-Krutz
Logan Square Theatre
Chicago
South Bend Bakers Readying Bread Price Reductions
South Bend bakers say they will cut bread prices on an official order while Goshen bakers say profit margins prevent cutting prices. Local officials consider a price ceiling to aid consumers amid rising costs.
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South Bend
Goshen
Water supply move frees Elkhart from charge
Under a ruling by the Indiana public service commission Elkhart will obtain its water from the Elkhart Water Co at no cost. The notice invites readers to visit Hawks Coal Co to express interest in the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Public Service Commission
Elkhart City
Elkhart Water Co
Bursting German Shell Wounds Two American Engineers
A German shell wounded two American railway engineers behind the British front in France. The projectile struck a pile of picks shovels and tools. An American officer returned from the front recounts German officers surrendering and a British trench incident involving a German with laundry.
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France
Sritish
No Man’s Land
Smith Arrest Reported in Petrograd Shipping Ties
Petrograd December 15 Charles S Smith of St Louis Missouri staffer for John F Stevens head of the American railway commission for Russia is reported arrested in Siberia with the former assistant minister of railways. American Ambassador David R Francis has urged the Harbin consul to intervene. Bolsheviki say if Smith was arrested it was a mistake and he will be released.
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Petrograd
Charles S. Smith
St. Louis
John F. Stevens
American Railway Commission For
Russia
Mr. Smith
Siberia
Bolsheviki
David R. Francis
Harbin
Major Gustave V Menzies Dies At Mt Vernon Home
Major Gustave V Mohsin a lawyer and longtime Democratic figure died at his Mt Vernon home after a long illness. He attended nearly every national convention since 1880 and helped nominate Grover Cleveland in 1880 and supported Thomas R Marshall for VP in 1912. He was a familiar presence at state Democratic gatherings for many years.
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MT. Vernon
Gustave V. Mohsin
Menzies
Grover Cleveland
New York
Baltimore
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Trade Resumes Between Germany and Russia
In Petrograd on December 15, report says Germans have begun obtaining fats and other needed supplies from Russia. Credit institutions are advised that trade is resumed with Germans at Minsk and other northwest frontier points. New shops opened as Germans exchange metals and chemicals for vegetables and fats, especially soap, with soap priced at 15 rubles per pound.
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Petrogrkad
Russia
Petrograd
Minsk
Lord Cecil Denounces German Inquiry as Untrue
London December 15 The Daily Chronicle reports a statement from Lord Robert Cecil minister of blockade denying a German government inquiry last September about its war aims. He says the inquiry was made without British government sanction and calls the German report false.
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London
London Daily Chronicle
Robert Cecil
Emperor William May Offer Final Peace Terms
An unofficial Berlin telegram forwarded from Geneva reports Emperor William of Germany plans a Christmas message proposing a final peace offer. He says enemies who reject it will bear responsibility for bloodshed in 1918. The note emphasizes ending conflict and cites the Exchange Telegraph Co. report.
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London
William of
Germany
Berlin
Geneva
Switzerland
Exchange Telegraph Co
Chicago boy dies in automobile accident last Tuesday
Arthur Hartman about 14 was killed by a car in Chicago last Tuesday. He spent last summer at Wawasee with his aunt Mrs Carl J Stein and was well known to Goshen residents. Mr and Mrs Stein recently bought the Mummert cottage on the north shore.
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Arthur Hartman
Chicago
Wawasee
Carl J. Stein
Mrs. Stein
Mummert Cottage
North Shore
1917 Xmas Savings in South Bend Rise Report
A 1917 report notes South Bend Xmas savings reaching 185000 dollars in total. The figure highlights holiday season thrift activity and local financial engagement during the period.
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South Bend
One Hundred Three IWW Members Arraigned Before Judge Landis
In Chicago on December 15, 103 alleged IWW members faced arraignment in federal court before Judge Landis. All pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges as federal lawyers branded them American Bolsheviks without whiskers. Spectators filed in past lines of guards. a pistol was found on a defense attorney and left outside the coat room.
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Landis
Chicago
Industrial Workers of the World
U. S. District Court
Minnie Hoke dies of pneumonia at sister's home
Miss Minnie Hoke aged 40 dies suddenly at her sister Mrs John A Sumimey home 305 Wilson avenue after a short illness. Surviving are two sisters Bertha Hoke and Mrs Sumimey and four brothers Melvin Frank Alvin Oliver. Parents are deceased. Funeral Monday at 11 from West Side church with interment in West Side Cemetery.
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Wilson Ave
Minnie Hoke
John A. Sumimey
Wilson Avenue
Church of the Brethren
Summey
Bertha Hoke
Melvin
Frank Hoke
Louisiana
Alvin
Oliver Hoke
Goshen
West Side Church
West Side Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Neterer to be held
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Neterer will be held tomorrow at 10 30 a m at the Mennonite church in Southwest with Rev A B Yoder of Elkhart officiating Burial will be in Harrison center cemetery Friends will meet at the home of Samuel Neterer 119 Wilden avenue North Side at 9 15 a m
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Elizabeth Neterer
Mennonite Church
Southwest
A. B. Yoder
Elkhart
Harrison Center
Samuel Neterer
Wilden Avenue
North Side
Bremen Depot Plans Filed Amid Long Battle
Plans for the new B. and O. depot at Bremen have been filed with the Indiana public service board. Bremen town and the railroad have endured a prolonged bitter dispute over the station building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Indiana Public Service Board
Bremen Town
Cottage Owned by Banker Marty Reynolds Near Vawter Park
M G Reynolds of Anderson bank er who died in a vault owned a large cottage near Vawter Park Hotel. The residence, built two years ago, sits alongside Wawasee.
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M. G. Reynolds
Anderson
Vawter Park Hotel
Nappanee Farmers Institute Set for Year End Meeting
The annual Nappanee farmers institute will convene at the Nappanee Auditorium on Monday and Tuesday December 31 and January 1. Purdue University speakers are among those scheduled to address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee Farmers’ Institute
Nappanee
Purdue University
Lagrarge Auto Co Buys Livery Stock and Leases
The Lagrarge Auto Co purchased Mat Schemerhorn's livery stock and lease and plans to auction off the remaining livery stock while remodeling the building.
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The
Lagrarge Auto Co
Wakarusa Farmers Institute Ends Today
The Wakarusa farmers institute concluded its sessions today after yesterday’s meetings at the town hall. Today's events were held in the high school auditorium continuing the program with attendees and speakers.
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Wakarusa Farmers Institute
Deacon Dubb to Be Read at Wakarusa Town Hall
At the Wakarusa town hall next Friday evening the senior class of Wakarusa High school will stage the Tural comedy Deacon Dubb. The event aims to showcase student talent and provide community entertainment in a local venue.
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Wakarusa Town Hall
Wakarusa High School
Deacon Dubb
Lieutenant Dan M. Spohn Promoted at Camp Shelby
Dan M. Spohn of Goshen Ind has been promoted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant at Camp Shelby. He was commissioned as second lieutenant at the first officers training school Fort Benjamin Harrison on August 15. Spohn served at Camp Zachary Taylor Louisville and has been at Camp Shelby since September. He is the first Goshen man to receive a commission promotion.
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Camp Shelby
Hattiesburg
Miss
Sage
Dan
Spohn
Goshen
Cuv
151St. Inf
First Officers Training School
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Camp Zachary Taylor
Louisville
Indiana public schools may not lengthen winter holidays
Horace Ellis and Evans Woollen informed city superintendents that extending winter holidays is not desirable. No changes will be made now, though a worsened coal situation could force action. The report reflects statewide consultation on holiday length amid fuel concerns in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Horace Ellis
Evans Woollen
County contracts awarded for next year
County commissioners awarded contracts for next year with notable competition. Class 1 went to News Printing Co. Classes 2 and 4 to Goshen Democrat. Class 3 to Fred S. Timmins of Elkhart. Class 5 had no award due to irregularities and will be readvertised. Commissioners meet Friday, Dec 28 to open bids.
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News Printing Co
Goshen Democrat
Fred S. Timmins
Elkhart
Mortuary notices for Eva Vina Shire and John F Prentice
Eva Vina Shire five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Shire died after five days illness at 906 South Eighth Street Funeral at home tomorrow at 2 30 p m Rev Harman First M E Church burial Oak Ridge cemetery John F Prentice 47 a North Carolina passenger conductor died after operation at General Hospital Fikbart Survived by wife mother two sisters and three brothers
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Shire
Eva Vina
Charles Jr
South Eighth Street
Harman
M. E
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Prentice
John F. Prentice
General Hospital
Fikbart
Missionary Tea Planned by Mrs Crowell for St Mark's Society
Mrs. Charles Crowell will host a missionary tea Tuesday evening at her home 125 West Pike Street for St Mark's foreign missionary society.
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Charles Crowell
St. Mark’s Foreign Missionary Society
West Pike Street
Birth Day Honors Jacob D Schrock of Clinton Township
Jacob D Schrock of Clinton township celebrated his 94th birthday today. A lifelong Elkhart county resident since 1823 birth, he now lives with daughter Mrs 8 F Ulery. He has voted at every presidential election and has read the Democrat since 1837. He is father of H J Schrock of Goshen.
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Jacob D. Schrock
Clinton Township
Mr. Schrock
8. F. Ulery
Elkhart County
H. J. Schrock
Goshen
Lecture on Brain Building at College
Andrew A. Ogilvie of Elkhart spoke on the college lecture course last evening on Brain Building. He outlined the mind body connection and urged using the mind to the best advantage.
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Andrew A. Ogilvie
Elkhart
Leona Curl Seeks Legal Separation From Artamond Curl
Leona Curl of South Bend seeks legal separation from husband Artamond E. Curl after 23 years of marriage. She alleges he is drunk nearly all the time, requests $2,000 alimony, and custody of a child.
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Artamond E. Curl
South Bend
Leona Curl
Near Priority Coal Order Issued By Indiana Official
Indiana coal administrator Evans Woollen issued a near priority order urging operators to prioritize utilities and domestic consumers during a grave fuel crisis. Intermittent rail deliveries and statewide shortages push Fort Wayne to Kendalville and Goshen to seek coal, with Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Co reporting imminent depletion by next Wednesday.
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Ft, Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction CO
Indianapolis
Evans Woollen
Woollen
Indiana
Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Co
Fort Wayne
Kendaliille
Auburn
Garrett
Admr. Woollen
Goshen youth Floyd Blough serves aboard U S S Oklahoma
Floyd M Blough twenty years old son of Mr and Mrs Simon P Blough of 514 South Sixth street and Goshen High School class of 1915 is aboard the U S S Oklahoma at Philadelphia awaiting orders through January He enlisted April 10 1917 served at Great Lakes Portsmouth and Norfolk prior to duty and previously worked at the New York Central freight house attended Indiana University Goshen News Times reporter and Indiana assembly clerk He expresses satisfaction with Navy life.
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Floyd M. Blough
Simon P. Blough
South Sixth Street
Goshen High School
U. S. S. Oklahoma
Philadelphia
Blough
Navy
Great Lakes
Highland Park
Tfl
Portsmouth
N. H
Oklahoma
Norfolk
New York Central Railroad
Indiana University At
Bloomington
Goshen News-Times
Indiana General Assembly
War tax burden on Jefferson and Lyric theatres noted
In November the two theatres paid 300.74 in war tax. Projected yearly burden exceeds 3600. Government assigns tax to patrons. Prices reduced to 9 and 13 cents on selected tickets to ease the burden. An additional 15 cent per reel war tax, plus state county and city taxes, are also paid.
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Jefferson and Lyric Theatres
Jefferson and
Lyric Theatres
Indiana
Agitation for Woman Agent at Elkhart County Office
In Elkhart agitation grows for a woman county agent to assist Agent Metzger. Several township trustees oppose the project as too costly, estimating a $1,000 salary for a woman agent. One trustee notes the current office costs about $2,500 yearly and warns adding $1,009 now goes against the wishes of most taxpayers.
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Elkhart
Metzger
Indianapolis tax official hurt in streetcar collision
Peter J. Kruger, an Indianapolis internal revenue collector and former Ply mouth and South Bend resident, was slightly injured when struck by a street car. He sustained a bruised head but managed to go home after the incident.
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Peter J. Kruger
Indianapolis
Internal Revenue
Plymouth
South Bend
Noah Rensbarger Sells Nacre Farm to Joe Weaver
Noah Rensbarger has sold his fifty nacre farm just east of the city to Joe H. Weaver with possession on March 1. The sale was arranged through the W. W. Poyser agency. Our windows offer many suggestions for Christmas. Leidner and Hascall.
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Noah Rensbarger
Nacre
Joe H. Weaver
W. W. Poyser
Leidner & Hascall
Ohio State University at Bowling Green Closed Over Coal Shortage
Miss Grace M Poorbaugh describes the campus disruption as the Ohio State University at Bowling Green suspends sessions due to exhausted coal. Over 700 students depart for home while street lamps and greenhouse heating are affected. The school plans reopening after the holiday, with faculty kept in place pending fuel resolution. Governor Cox appeals to federal authorities amid clashes over fuel administration.
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Ohio State University
Bowling Green
Grace M. Poorbaugh
Cox
Ohio
Federal Fuel Administration
Washington
Twenty five years ago in Democraft files
News paragraph roundup from 1892 listings: deaths of Samuel Erb in Elkhart and Andrew Jackson in Ligonier, plans for a planing mill in Alexandria, Peters and Cummings stage Old Soldier at the opera house, and local business changes including Kauffman buying Troy laundry. Also noted are marriages, civic appointments, a December fire at Christian Engel’s cooper shop, and local residents visiting or traveling.
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Opera House
F. B. Kauffman
Troy
Chamberlain and Letherman
Thos. J. Wilson
Noble County
EH. DD. Wilson
Valentine Keipp
Geo. O. Newell
Minnie A. Gardner
Goshen
Methodist Parsonage
J. W. Cain
Anson B. Smith
Knightstown
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans
Madison Street
Cooper Shop
Christian Engel
H. J. Beyerle
Bryan
Will H. _Harvey
New Mexico
Omy Dicey
Attica Springs
Joulah Berkey
Johnstown
Robert Gortner
Senator Vail
Indianapolis
Card Party for Red Cross Success In Goshen
An informal card party at the Knights of Pythias hall last evening raised 145 dollars and 50 cents for the local Red Cross chapter. Major donation came from Mrs W Jack Latta with 50 dollars. Donations and acknowledgments honored numerous supporters including The Goshen Democrat and various local merchants.
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K. of P. Hall
American Red Cross
Mrs Silsbee's Remains To Be Sent for Goshen Burial
Mrs Moses McCollough east of Goshen received a telegram from her sister Mrs George H Silsbee Sheridan Wyoming stating the remains of her husband George H Silsbee killed by a street car in San Pedro California would be sent to Goshen today for burial in Oak Ridge. Mrs Silsbee and children will accompany the body.
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Moses McCollough
Goshen
George H. Silsbee
Sheridan
Wyo
San Pedro
Cal
Oak Ridge
Silsbee
Funeral services for Vinton V Knapp at St Mark s M E Church
Funeral services for Vinton V Knapp will be held at St Mark s M E church Tuesday at 2 p m Rev Lamport officiating. Friends meet at the Knapp residence 642 North Fifth Street at 1 8 o'clock. Burial in Oak Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton V. Knapp
St. Mark’s M. E
Lamport
Knapp
North Fifth Street
Oak Ridge
Coal Shipments Sought From Indianapolis For Elkhart County
M A Demarest county fuel administrator for Elkhart county travels to Indianapolis Monday morning to secure more coal for the county with emphasis on Goshen where the supply situation is again described as very serious.
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Goshen
County Fuel Admr
Demarest of
Ilkhart
Indiana
Indianapolis
M. A. Demarest
Elkhart County
Picture of Your Soldier Pet Display Request
A note from LEWIS & JACOBS asks parents or friends to contribute a picture titled Your Soldier Pet for display in a patriotic show window. They request action promptly to complete their collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis&. Jacobs
Wanted Experienced stenographer in Elkhart Indiana
Help requested by Davis-Bournonville Company for an experienced stenographer. Good wages offered. Position based in Elkhart Indiana with training and steady work opportunities. Apply to Davis-Bournonville Co. for details and contact instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis-Bournonville CO
Elkhart, Ind
Elkhart Triumphs Over Goshen in Fast Local Clash
Elkhart High School defeated Goshen High by 12 to 11 in a thrilling game at McNaughton Hall last evening. About 300 fans witnessed the fast Elkhart quintet overpower the crimson and white. A rematch is planned for early February in Elkhart.
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Goshen High School
Elkhart High School
McNaughton Hall
Elkhart
Bloom Couple Welcomes Son In Middlebury
Mr and Mrs Harry Bloom of Middlebury welcomed a son last night. Mr Bloom serves as editor of the Middlebury Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bloom
Middlebury
Mr. Bloom
The
Middlebury Independent
Former Ligonier Resident Dies in South Bend
Ammon Snyder aged 72, formerly of Ligonier, died at his South Bend home. He was a brother of Mrs. John B. Stoll of South Bend, who was also formerly of Ligonier.
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Ligonier
Ammon Snyder
South Bend
John B. Stoll
Wages Raise for Fort Wayne Public Works Employees
All employees under the Fort Wayne Board of Public Works have been granted a 10 percent wage increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
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AMER
C. S. Smith
Gustave V. Menzies
Lord Cecil
William
Charg
Governmn T Lawyer
Prevmonia Victim
Neterer
Dan M. Spohn
Mortuary Record
FUEL
U. S
Williams
Pasehat Studio
Democrat
Samuel Erb
Elkhart Dee
Red Cross
V. V. Knapp
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