Elkhart Man Frank Fuller Ends Life in Room
Frank M Fuller 62 a lifelong Elkhart area meat dealer killed himself with carbolic acid in his third floor room at 315 South Main Elkhart. Franks roommate Frank Parent found the body around 6 pm the coroner reported a bottle of three drams of poison in the room purchased at Goshen Be W Kurtz drug store. He will be buried in Oak Ridge cemetery Goshen with private services in Elkhart.
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Frank M. Fuller
Elkhart County
Simonton Building
Main Street
Elkhart
Fuller
Frank Parent
Lake Shore
Lake Shore Round House In That City. At the Time He Took the Poison Mr. Fuller
Parent
Mast
C. Bawin Valley
Oak Ridge
Goshen
Sidway Mercantile Co
Harvey Futler
The
Elkhart Review
James Fuller
Dretroit
C. Edwin Valley
Elkhart Girl Undergoes Spine Needle Removal
The six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs G Hamlet of Elkhart had a needle one and a half inches long removed from between the third and fourth vertebrae after a fall. Surgeons hope to overcome a paralytic condition that developed.
Paroled Thirteen Year Olds In Elkhart Juvenile Case
Judge Harman of the Elkhart Superior Court sitting as juvenile judge paroled two thirteen year old boys to Rev. Father Jansen of Elkhart. The youths were accused of stealing copper fixtures valued at $2 from a New York Central engine.
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Harman
Elkhart
Man Shot at Nappanee Taken to Louisville Home
James Jackson, colored, shot at Nappanee by James Gilbert, colored, has been taken to his Louisville home, according to information from Warsaw. His injuries are not serious. Gilbert has escaped, officers failing to get a clue.
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Louisville
James Jackson
Nappanee
James Gilbert
Warsaw
Gilbert
Persistent Cold Rides On Through Several Days
Morning reports show thermometers registering below zero as frost grips the area. Weather officials predict the cold spell will linger for several days with continued subfreezing temperatures.
Ft Wayne restaurant owner J C Hinton dies after brief illness
J C Hinton a well known Ft Wayne restaurant owner died in a Lutheran hospital after a brief illness. He operated a local dining establishment for many years and was active in the community. His passing prompts local tributes from business associates and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Hinton
Ft. Wayne
That City
Federal efforts continue to ease news print shortage
Washington reports ongoing talks among the federal trade commission committees and paper makers, publishers and others to reduce next year’s large publishers’ purchases by five percent to aid smaller firms. A government paper plant bill by Indiana’s Henry A. Barnhart is to be discussed, aiming to curb price inflation and undercut private mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
House Committee On Printing
Henry A. Barnhart
Indiana
House Printing Committee
Woodpulp
Houston
Barnhart
Government Printing Office
Four Die In Cheyenne Hotel Fire Tragedy
In Cheyenne Wyoming the Inter Ocean hotel fire killed Mr and Mrs Roy A White of Bayles Virginia and four children. White leaped from a third story window but was electrocuted by wires. A nine month old child died from burns after rescue. Mrs White and two children were found among the ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Roy A. White
Bayles
Gi. Vaelr
Inter-ocean
White
Twelve Men Rescued From Stranded Bark Nehtis Off New Jersey
Twelve mariners believed lost after the bark Nehtis separated from the tug Garibaldi during a storm near the New Jersey coast were rescued by the Italian steamship Sardegni and brought to New York. The Nehtis and Garibaldi were heading north from Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nehtis
Garibaldi
New Jersey
Sardegni
Brazil
President Wilson celebrates first wedding anniversary
President and Mrs. Wilson marked the first anniversary of their marriage with a family party at the White House dining room. The couple and guests gathered for a formal celebration in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
White, House
Storm halves sisal production in Yucatan
One of the worst storms in Yucatan Mexico history damaged plantations and interrupted harvests. Production of sisal dropped about one half, driving down receipts for the region's fiber industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yucatan
Mex
Roumanian Army Withdrawn to regroup as Germans press Verdun
Field Marshal von Mackensen advances in Roumania with little resistance as Romanian forces retreat for regrouping under Russian protection. In France the Germans launch strong counterattacks near Verdun while French troops report gains against German positions, noting 11,387 prisoners taken and 336 cannon and machine guns captured in the Verdun area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
von Mackensen
Roumania
Buzeu River
Paris
Verdun
Chambretteg Farm
Fort Douaumont
Verone
Prof Graege Addresses New Paris Dairy Talk
Prof F G Graege of Ft Atkinson Wisconsin spoke at the New Paris Farm Betterment Club meeting held at the high school on Saturday evening. He presented a lecture titled The Opportunities of Profitable Dairy Farming and mixed practical and theoretical insights with clear conviction. The College Glee Club provided music.
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New Paris F. B. C
New Paris Farm Betterment Club
New Paris High School
F.G. Graege
Ft. Atkinson
Wis
Kraege
College Glee Gub
Doctor Shultz Named Defendant in $10,000 Auto Death Suit
Dr. Fred Shultz of Ft Wayne a summer resident on Morrison Island Lake Wawasee is defendant in a $10 000 damage suit brought by Nelson S Craig administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Craig who died last July after being struck by a car driven by Shultz The complaint alleges the car was operated at high speed and the driver failed to use proper precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Shultz
Ft. Wayne
Morrison Island
Lake Wawasee
Nelson S. Craig
Elizabeth Craig
Shultz
Elkhart Manufacturer Aids 30 Families in Cold Weather
W. H. Foster of the Foster Machine Co. in Elkhart helped about 30 local families with food and fuel during an extreme cold snap, using his rapid production capacity for munitions machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Foster
Foster Machine Co
Elkhart
Peace Note Delivered by Central Powers to Britain
The central powers sent a peace note to the British government today via Walter H. Page the American ambassador in London. This AP report notes the delivery occurred in December with no immediate public response stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Walter H. Page
Military Training Debate Heard by Senate Panel
The Senate military committee heard arguments from supporters and opponents of compulsory military training as of December 18. Proponents pressed for universal service while critics warned of deep political and social costs.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Paige Car Sales List Includes Henry Comstock and Others
Riggle and Kintigh have sold Paige cars including Henry Comstock of Warsaw a 646 seven passenger Karl Freese of Nappanee a 646 seven passenger and E F Bibler a 636 five passenger.
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Riggle & Kintigh
Henry Comstock
Warsaw
Karl Freese
Nappanee
E. F. Bibler
Lagrange County Republican and Howe News Folds
After two and a half years of publication the Lagrange County Republican and Howe News at Howe ceases operations. The Sturgis Journal has assumed the subscription list and readership.
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Lagrange County Republican
Howe News
Howe
Sturgis Journal
Recovering from Operation at Mayo Hospital
J Galloway of Wolf Lake Noble county is recovering from an operation he underwent at the Mayo hospital in Rochester Minnesota. He is presently staying at a Rochester hotel.
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J. Galloway
Wolf, Lake
Noble County
Drs. Mayo
Rochester
Minn
Warsaw Man Undergoes Operation in McDonald Hospital
In Warsaw H Will Crow. of southeast of Syracuse is In McDonald hospital Warsaw where he underwent an operation.
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Warsaw
Will Crow
Syracuse
McDonald Hospital
President Wilson Gives 2500 to Democratic Fund
President Wilson contributes 2500 to the Democratic National Committee relief fund to cover deficits from the recent campaign. Treasurer Wilbur W. Marsh notes the donation follows a prior 5000 gift and reports broad support but remaining shortfall persists across states.
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Democratic National Committee
Wilson
Wilbur W. Marsh
Woodrow Wilson
Treas. Dom
Marsh
Morgenthau
Finance Committee
Indiana Boys School Elects Shideler President
George A H Shideler of Marion, former warden of Indiana State Prison and now trustee head at Putnamville state farm, was elected president of the Indiana Boys School at Plainfield this morning in a trustees meeting with Gov Ralston. Superintendent Guy C Hanne resigned to take effect when Gov Ralston leaves office January 8, 1917. Shideler's name was urged by Gov Ralston.
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Indianapolis
George A. H. Shideler
Marion
Indiana State
Michigan City
New State Si Farm
Putnamville
Indiana Boys’ School
Plainfield
Ralston
Guy C. Hanne
Shideler
Prohibition Fight Intensifies in Indiana Ahead of 1917 Assembly
The Indiana State Prohibition Organization and the Indiana Anti-Saloon League clash over leadership of the statewide ban issue. The Anti-Saloon League seeks a nonpartisan effort and appeals to Republicans and Democrats joining the Indiana General Assembly opening January 4, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana‘state Prohibition Organization
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
Indiana General Assembly
Huntington County Drives Prohibition Petitions
Eight thousand residents of Huntington county including five thousand men signed petitions urging the Indiana general assembly to convene January 4 1917 in Indianapolis to pass statewide prohibition. The dry sentiment in Huntington county is unusually strong.
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Huntington
Huntington County
Indiana General Assembly
Indianapolis
Big Sale of Seals in Indiana Tuberculosis Drive
A Red Cross Christmas Seal sale survey by the Indiana Tuberculosis Society in Indianapolis shows 2,100,000 seals sold with a forecast of 4,500,000 total. 3,000,000 expected to be sold in 1915.
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Indianapolis
Red Cross
Indiana Tuberculosis Society
Long Ride on Horseback from Erwin to Anderson Dare
Mrs Mabel Wood aged 22 rode a 250 mile journey by horse from Erwin Kentucky to Anderson Indiana her former home on a dare.
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Mabel Wood
Erwin
Anderson
Ind
Runaway Horse Causes Nighttime Stir on North Main
A horse ran away on North Main Street last night creating considerable excitement with no damage reported. Police aided bystanders as the animal was corralled and returned to its owner.
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North Main Street
December Term Opens At Elkhart Circuit Court
The December term of the Elkhart circuit court convened at 9 30 this morning with Judge James S Drake presiding and many lawyers present. Ad journment is set for January 27 1917. Petit jurors Elliott Crull and George H Evans were re appointed as jury commissioners for 1917. Civil docket items include cases on damages drainage contracts and injunctions with various withdrawals and dismissals noted.
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Elkhart
James S. Drake
Petit Jury
Drake
Elliott Crull
George H. Evans
Goshen
Fire at Goshen Gas Co. plant narrows to minor damage
Firemen responded to Goshen Gas Co. plant on North Fifth Street last night around 10 oclock after employees reported hot coals from retorts set a coke pile in danger. Little damage resulted.
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Goshen Gas Co
North Fifth Street
Whitley County's Last Saloon Burns in Peabody Fire
The Peabody saloon five miles from Columbia City owned by Anton Lower burned when an oil stove in the wareroom exploded. Loss is $7,500. Lower says he will rebuild and reopen the bar as soon as possible.
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Whitley County
Peabody
Columbia City
Anton Lower
Worker killed by westbound engine at Gary station
Frank Ucdzinski a 38 year old employee of BE J E round house and resident of South Chicago was instantly killed when struck by a westbound New York Central engine while standing at a waiting station near Gary. Local authorities investigated the fatal accident.
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Frank Ucdzinski
BE. J. & E. Round House
Chicago
N. Y.C
Gary
Jefferson Fire Anniversary Marks Decade Since Disaster
Today marks ten years since the Jefferson theatre block burned on December 18 1906 in Goshen. The blaze was the most disastrous in the city’s history leaving extensive damage and loss.
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Jefferson
Jefferson Theatre
Fie
Goshen
Largest line of ladies and gente' ce oe the city
Krug's: lention, Jew:
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krug
Lention
New Greek Catholic Church Costs $2000 in Misn awaka
A Hungarian Greek Catholic church to cost two thousand dollars will be erected in Misn awaka where about forty families of that faith reside.
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Misnawaka
Goshen Milling Co Receives Another Shipment of Dimers
The Goshen Milling Company reports receipt of another shipment of dimers amid ongoing operations. No further details on quantity or destination are provided in the fragment.
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Goshen Milling Co
Fifty Years Ago News Paragraphs From Democrat Files
Summary of 1866 items includes A B Grubb selling the Jerusalem residence to A M Blake for 3500, Albert McAlister appointed surgeon aboard a vessel, Warren Thomas becomes US Express Co agent, county court house expansion debated but not acted, J C Beck and Peter Dierdorff buying Williams Schaefer accounts, a fatal accident involving a hog killing, A S Ward selling a residence then purchasing the Exchange hotel, a literary society proposal to stage Griffith Gaunt, Ira Woodworth among three killed near Fort Mohave by Indians, and deaths of Mrs Jimmy Harris Mrs Patrick Maley in Goshen and Adeline McGarity in New Orleans.
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Albert McAlister
Europe
Warren Thomas
Fashbaugh
United States
Press Co
Court House
J. C. Beck
Peter Dierdorff
Williams Schaefer
Seph Culp
A. S. Ward
Exchange Hotel
Main
Pike Streets
Charles Redd
Ira Woodworth
Elkhart County
Fort Mohave
Arizona Territory
Goshen
Jimmy Harris
Patrick Maley
New Orleans
Ian Adeline
W. W. McGarity
James and
Mary Annn Longshore
Cincinnati
Road Supervisors Elected in Four Districts of Elkhart Township
Light turnout selects four road supervisors for two year terms in Elkhart Township. East district John Whittle leads with four votes to Wallace Butts one. west district John U Cripe twelve to Milton Ulery one. southwest Albert Rothrock twenty seven to Violet Ecklebar ger two. south district Christian D Inebnit seventeen to Henry Cassel three and Frank Lecount one. No partisan contests. supervisors earn two dollars per day up to fifty days yearly and oversee highway repairs. Election mirrors statewide light voting.
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Elkhart Township
Goshen
Centennial
John Whittle
Wallace Butts
Tory
John U Cripe
Milton M. Ulery
Michael
Albert Rothrock
Violet Ecklebarger
Waterford
Christian D. Inebnit
Henry Cassel
Frank Lecount
Indiana
Surprise Christmas gathering honors Mrs Fisher
A large family visit on December 17 at 114 North Seventh Street filled baskets with gifts and cheer. Rev C Van der Mel hosted a dinner at the Graystone Hotel with ministers and educators, as the Bay View club plans its annual Christmas dinner for twenty at the Alder man.
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S. B. Fisher
North Seventh Street
C. van der Mel
Graystone Hotel
J. L. Kimmel
W. P. Minton
H. Robert Smith
John Keehley
R. LE. Lemans
J. Cook Graham
A. P. Teeter
E. A. Vannuys
Wahl
Prof. Kurtz
Goshen College
Wilkinson
Goshen City Schools
B. F. Deahl
H. 8. K. Bartholomew
Revs. van der Mel
Graham
Minton
Vannuys
B. F
Deahl
Prof
Kurtz
Bay View Club
Beisher of Elkhart Named Anti-Saloon Leader
A. H. Beisher of Elkhart is named head of the anti-saloon movement. The Y M C A secretary will succeed Elwood Starbuck in the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Beisher
Elkhart
Prohibition Conference Urges statewide drive in Elkhart County
A statewide prohibition meeting appeals for petitions across 64 precincts in Elkhart County. Indiana Anti-Saloon League speakers led sessions in Goshen and Elkhart with ministers and temperance workers, as the county prepares for the Indiana General Assembly session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Goshen
J. E. Martin
Indianapolis
First Presbyterian Church
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
Indiana
Elkhart County
Indiana General Assembly
Andrew H. Beardsley
Emil V. Anderson
Jonathan S. Yoder
A. H. Betsner
Elkhart City
Anti-Saloon League
Elwood Starbuck
Starbuck
Charles FE. Gorham
Beisner
F. T. Lechlster
Indiana Anti-Saleon League
John C. White
Trinity M. E
J. W. Lake
Castle U. R Church
J. J. Besiezer
Riveratde ‘Christian Church
Guilty of Manslaughter in Cass County Trial
Peru Ellis Wood was found guilty of manslaughter in Cass county for killing Walter Collins near Young America. The jury sentenced him to 2 to 21 years after a three week trial. Wood commented that he never expected the verdict and called the decision pretty tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ellis Wood
Walter Collins
Young America
Cass County
Wood
Conscience Money Sent to Elkhart Chief Over Lost Crayon
A woman who once studied under Elkhart Police Chief W B Riblet sent seventy six cents and an explanatory note. She says she borrowed geography and a crayon twenty years ago and never returned them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Riblet
Elkhart
Lawrence Bigler Installs Tire Vulcanizing Outfit
Lawrence Bigler, the motorcycle and bicycle repair man on North Main street, has installed a MIL tire vulcanizing setup at his shop and is prepared to handle nearly all kinds of tire repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bigler
North Main Street
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Goshen Meat
Droz
Stord
E. W. Kurtz
Osk
Hridge
Field Marshal
von Macken
Sen
F. G. Graege
Dr. Shultz
Associatea’ Press
Paige
Idiana
Elliott Crull and
George H
Evans
Jury Com
Solomon Mier
Salathia Cole
Navy
Schaefer & Davis
Abner Holdeman
Mart Beutter
Davis & Schaefer
Sechrist
Arthur Laughlin
Hudkins
the Adkins Co
Crow Motor Car Co
Seehrit, Schurtz & Green Co
J. B. Davidson
Amasa P. Hay
Michael H. Hay
Guardian
Hattie BR. Sedgwick
Robert H. Sedgwick
James V. Brissell
Jacob D. Huffer
Deahl & Deahl
Raymond Messick
Melvin Firestone
John A. Lower
Louise Schiffhauer
Emma Merlin
Frank Hale
Samuel S. Saxton
City of
Democrat
A. B. Grubb
Jerusalem
Blake
Ceed Elwood Starbuck
County
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