Peace developments await formal reply of Entente allies
London dispatch reports World War I peace moves paused as Entente powers await Germany and allies' formal reply. Fronts show lull with no major operations. Mackensen's Roumania drive nearing end. Central powers' next moves unclear. rain and fog affect Mace donia region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awate
Entente
Associated Press
London
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Bulgaria
von Mackenson
Roumania
Verdun
Macedonia
Americans Granted Exit From Turkish Held Areas
About 200 Americans detained in Syria and Palestine by Turkish authorities have permission to leave via Beirut where they will be interned for a month to neutralize any military knowledge they might possess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Syria
Palestine
Beirut
Medical Society Banquet Honors Dr Dreese at 70th Birthday
The Goshen City Medical society will host a Friday banquet at the Alderman in honor of Dr C L Dreese who will celebrate his 70th birthday. Dr W B Page serves as toastmaster with Dr J A Snapp Mrs F M Freeman Mrs G W Kirby Dr A C Yoder and Dr D L Miller on the program. Mrs Bert Cripe and Dwight Yoder will provide music.
Bremen Man Ordered Away by City Judge Hammerschmidt
Paul Klink of Bremen pleaded guilty to vagrancy in South Bend and was ordered out of town by City Judge Hammerschmidt after being found rummaging in a friend's room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Hammerschmidt
So. Bend
Paul Klink
Klink
Funeral of Mrs Anna Culp at West Side church
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Culp were held this afternoon at one from the late residence and at 1 30 from the West Side church. Burial followed in West Side cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Culp
West Side
West Side Cemetery
Depositors sue over bank collapses in Indiana
Depositors of Noblesville Trust Co and Farmers and Merchants Bank at Cicero file suits to recover losses from the institutions col lapse last January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville Trust Co
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Cicero
Campaign to raise ten million for Jewish war relief opens
A mass meeting at Carnegie Hall New York launched a campaign to raise 10 600 000 during 1917 for relief of Jewish war sufferers. The event gathered prominent leaders and followers in a bid to mobilize funds for those affected by the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Hall
New York
Cold Wave Predicted Hits Night Expected
A cold wave is forecast with very low temperatures likely arriving tonight. forecasters warn of a sharp drop in temperatures and advise residents to prepare accordingly.
Deductions on National Guard Drawn By Army Staff
Washington officials report that Congress members fault the army general staff deductions on the Mexican border mobilization. They argue the mobilized guard resembles old militia rather than a modern military organization and oppose the concept. Regular army officers advocate universal military training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Guard
Army General Staff
House Military Committee
Regular Army
Nationalization of British Shipping Draws US Interest
Washington observers weigh the impact of a British shipping nationalization in Lloyd George's House of Commons reply to Germany's peace proposals. The move, cited as an early act of the new war ministry, sparks broad discussion on its possible effects on American foreign trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Germany
War Ministry
Lloyd George reply to German peace proposal praised by British press
London dispatch reports Premier Lloyd George's response to the German peace proposal draws widespread approval in Britain. Commentators say Germany must present precise terms for peace after the Entente joint reply is received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
Germany
Italian Killed in Chicago Italian feud
Peter Mondaello, an Italian immigrant recently from Muskegon Michigan, was shot and killed in Chicago. Police believe the death stems from an Italian feud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peter Mondaello
Muskegon
Mich
Christmas Party for Sunday School at First Christian Church
The Sunday school will be entertained with a Christmas party this evening at the church featuring music readings and Christmas stories. After a social hour, the children receive their annual treat. All members from Cradle Roll to Home Department and families are invited. Regular Christmas services are planned for Sunday with a morning musical program and an evening White Gifts service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Christmas Presents For Bell Telephone and Western Union Workers
Bell Telephone Co employees received a Christmas gift equal to three weeks pay. Eugene Juday of Goshen is the sole local Bell employee. Western Union Telegraph Co manager Renfroe received a Christmas gift of about seven percent of salary, nearly $60, with no other local Western Union employees qualifying due to service length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone Co
Eugene Juday
Goshen
Renfroe
Western Union Telegraph Co
Western Union
W. U
Clark's Dandy Dixie Girls ousted after poor Warsaw show
One night enough at Centennial theater in Warsaw. Clark's Dandy Dixie Girls formerly the American Beauties, barred from Goshen after last Wednesday night, were ousted due to a disastrous performance. Patrons at Plymouth Gem theater endured the Clark company last Friday and Saturday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennial Theater
Warsaw
Clark
Goshen
Gem Theater
Plymouth
Elkhart Worker Falls 35 Foot Pole Injury
Robert Mitch of Elkhart an Indiana and Michigan Electric Co. employee tumbled head first from a 35 foot pole in front of the Geo Danforth residence. He escaped with a bruised left eye and left side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mitch
Elkhart
Indiana & Michigan Electric Co
Geo. Danforth
South Bend Man Loses Leg in Crossing Attempt
William M. Matthews, 75, of South Bend, lost his right leg while trying to beat a New York Central freight train at a crossing. He is in Epworth hospital, South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Matthews
South Bend
New York Central
Epworth Hospital
South Dend
Carpenter Couple Welcome Daughter At 105 South Fifth
A daughter was born today to Dr and Mrs E A Carpenter at 105 South Fifth Street. The event adds a new member to the local family, with the couple expressing joy at the arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Carpenter
No. 105
South Fifth Street
Tri-Kappas of Columbia City clear $25 at bazaar
The Tri-Kappas of Columbia City cleared 25 dollars at a baby bazaar. Funds or proceeds are noted but exact use is not specified in the readable text. The event highlights a small community fundraising effort and local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-Kappas
Columbia City
Embargo Ordered on Westbound Freight by B&O
The B and O Railway Co ordered a midnight embargo on all west bound car load freight from connections west of Cumberland Maryland with only perishables livestock and human food allowed. The measure cites shipment congestion at terminal points and ongoing car shortages. Representatives of railroads and shippers in Washington remain in session to find a remedy as hundreds of cars sit idle on New York Central sidings and Elkhart reports cite engine and crew shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
B. & O. Railway Co
Cumberland
Washington
New York Central
Dunlaps
Elkhart
Irwin theatre company files incorporation in Indianapolis
The Irwin theatre company of Goshen files articles of incorporation with Secretary of State in Indianapolis. Capitalization is $10,000 with directors May Irwin Baker Francis E Baker and Benjamin F Deahl. The historic theater, built 1877 78 and dedicated by Henry Ward Beecher, has changed hands through Dr Amos C Jackson and Salem Bank, then Frank J Irwin remodeling in 1895, later owned by Mayrwin Baker after Irwins death in 1911. Current lease by William S Burridge expires next spring. The move centers on the corporations technical purpose to aid the building owners in their business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
The
Irwin Theatre Company of
Goshen
Jackson
May Irwin-Baker
Francis E. Baker
Benjamin F. Deahl
Irwin
Henry Ward Beecher
Amos C. Jackson
Salem Bank
Frank J. Irwin
Mayrwin Baker
William 8. Burridge
Kidnapping Case In Mentone Involves Mrs Maynard Hodge
A woman known as Mrs Maynard Hodge and also as Mrs John Hardesty, daughter of Polk Starner, took her three year old son Clarence from her parents in Mentone. Her home is Lansing Michigan and police hunt for her and Marion Wright of Danville after a dispute with her husband in Detroit and a move back to the Starner place. Hardesty and his wife are only separated, not divorced, with unclear complicating details in the case.
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Mentone
Maynard Hodge
John Hardesty
Polk Starner
Clarence
Lansing Mich
Hodge
Hardesty
Detroit
Starner
Hardestys
Soldier Peck to Return From Mexican Border Duty
Sam Peck of Indianapolis formerly of Goshen and a member of the First Battalion Field Artillery I. N. G. wires his father Abram Peck that orders direct a return to Indianapolis with troops expected to reach Fort Benjamin Harrison by January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Peck
Indianapolis
Goshen
First Battalion
Field Artillery
Abram Peck
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Janist
Trains Delayed As Schedules Collapse in New York City
All New York Central trains are running far behind schedule. Only one mail train, No 636, eastbound and due at 6:82 am, had arrived by noon, marking an unusual level of disruption in the system.
Senator Vardaman Unable to Address Knife and Fork Club
Mississippi Senator Vardaman who was billed to address the Knife and Fork club at the Oliver Hotel in South Bend last night failed to appear, leaving organizers short of their expected speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vardaman
Mississippi
Knife and Fork Club
Oliver Hotel
South Bend
To Plat Ground in Wurster land survey prep area
Surveys on part of the Wurster land in the southeast part of the town have been made preparatory to a non resident firm platting it. Such a deal has been pending for a long time.
Commissioners and Council to Meet in Special Session
County commissioners and county council are summoned to a special session on Wednesday December 27 to conclude the year’s business.
Indiana Charity Board Recommendations for State Legislation
The State Board of Charities asks the Indiana General Assembly to enact comprehensive care for mental defectives, prevent abandonment of parents by children, and reform prison and jail oversight. It favors colony farms near hospitals, limits hospital expansion, sets epileptic village growth, bans nepotism, and advocates indeterminate sentence use, nonresident deportation, and updated poor relief administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Board of State Charities
General Assembly
State Board
Indiana
Beuilt
Eastern Hospital
Richmond
Newcastle
Woman's Prison
State Farm
Woman’s Prison
Maybelle Morrice and Roland Kelly to Wed at St James
Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Maybelle Morrice daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Morrice of 606 South Third street and Mr Roland Kelly of Elkhart son of Mrs Virginia Kelly of 518 South Sixth Goshen at St James Episcopal church Wednesday January 3 1917 at 5 oclock p m Also notes Leta Bender and J J Hotz marriage earlier this year and George W Gresso and wife celebrating 50th anniversary with neighbors. Moose hall musicale and teas scheduled in Goshen society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maybelle Morrice
Charles E. Morrice
South Third Street
Roland Kelly
Elkhart
Virginia Kelly
So. Sixth Street
Goshen
St. James Episcopal Church
S @lolck p. m
Leta Bender
This City
J. J. Hotz
Iowa City
Ivan James
No. 218
North Main Street
George W. Gresso
Queen Street
North Side
Local Obituaries From Noble County and Nearby Areas
Obituary notices report the deaths of Frank R. Stage in Noble county at 60 and Emanuel Hawks at 81, with survivors including a wife, son, and brothers. Other deaths include Mary A. Parks 75 in Warsaw, Francis W. Compton 66 in Warsaw, and George W. Kreight 50 found dead in Dgnvville. Additional deaths include Edward Evans 25 near Rising Sun, Ed J. Mack formerly of Warsaw in Chicago, Charles A. Clarke 52 in South Bend, Victor Remery 20 in South Bend, William L. Schloerke 30 in South Bend, Sumner W. Bixler 58 in Constantine, Mich., and Mrs. Mary C. Keyser 52 in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Stage
Haw Patch
Noble County
Emanuel Hawks
John Chroniter
Decatur
Mary A. Parks
Houton C. Fraer
Warsaw
Francis W. Compton
George W. Kreight
Dgnvville
Edward Evans
Rising Sun
Ed J. Mack
Chicago
Charles A. Clarke
So. Bend
Victor Remery
South Bend
William L. Schloerke
Sumner W. Bixler
Angola
Alleged Poker Game Thrives on Downtown’s Second Floor
A downtown businessroom’s second floor is described as hosting a bustling poker game. Police investigations are pending, with authorities reviewing the activity and potential violations. Residents report unusual noise and foot traffic tied to the venue.
Found Dead in Bed At City Drug Store Manager S W Bixler
S W Bixler manager of a Constan tine drug store was found dead in bed. Heart disease caused his demise. There is mention of health products and rings in the city but the readable text is fragmentary and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Bixler
Constantine Drug
Court News Highlights Elkhart Superior Court Actions
Circuit Court defaults noted in multiple divorce cases including May Swickhimer vs Henry Swickhimer and Mary Bruce vs Sheldon Bruce. A foreclosure judgment of 1227.49 for Joseph Miller vs Emil Nallinger. Contempt in Mattie Niece vs Bert Niece led to continued hearing. Niece released from Michigan City penitentiary with limited earnings. Drainage petition in Nickler case facing dismissal. Naomi Elliott awarded divorce from Bruce Elliott with child custody. Clarence Holycross sues for divorce from Lucinda Holycross seeking custody. Kalamazoo trip cited. City of Elkhart sues Big Four over unsafe gates at East Jackson crossing. Probate orders discharge and final reports. Boss appeals highway ruling in Ban go township. Ida Landaw case dismissed. Ella and Charles Reid win adoption and name change for Evelyn Osborne to Elsie Reid.
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May Swickhimer
Henry Swickhimer
Mary IE. Bruce
Sheldon C. Bruce
Christena McGowan
Charles J. McGowan
Joseph A. Miller
Emil IT
Wlorence E. Nallinger
Mattie A. Niece
Bert A
Dodge
Elkhart
Michigan City Penitentiary
Niece
Waterford
William Nickler
Lagrange
Harry Yoder
Deahl & Deahl
James H. State
St. Joseph Vatley Traction Co
F. J. Dunton
Clarence Holycross
Lucinda Holycross
Holycross
Kalamazoo
Mich
Big Four Railway Company
East Jackson Street
Jackson Street
Chas. Smith
Jacob Smith
Daniel S. Neff
Admr
Lydia Neff
Ira D. Cripe
Ella Rippey
Boss Appeals
John C. Boss
Superior Court
Bango Township
New York Central
W B. Hile
Mr. Boss
Goshen
Frank Shields
John Frank
Drake
Ella
Charles Reid
Evelyn Osborne
Elsie Reid
Aged Man Missing in Indianapolis Police Appeal
James W. Clark, 79, is missing from his Indianapolis home and officers statewide have been asked to help locate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Clark
Indianapolis
Country Roads Bad and Snow Drifts Block Passage
Country roads in very bad condition with deep snow drifts making passage nearly impossible for autos as reported.
Window Display by Zena Ecklebarger Shines at South Main
Zena Ecklebarger presents a unique Christmas window display at C B Silver Furniture on South Main Street drawing shoppers and noting the festive atmosphere outside the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zena Ecklebarger
South Main Street
Juniors Triumph in Goshen College Debate
Two to one judges decision crowns the junior team winner at Goshen College during last evening’s annual debate.
Debating at Goshen College Seniors vs Juniors Ends in Junior Victory
The annual Goshen College debate last evening pitted the Senior and Junior classes. The Juniors won by a two to one vote of the judges. The question favored the parliamentary form of government over the presidential form. Judges were Judge Jas S. Drake Superintendent J W Wilkinson and Prof D A Lehman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen College
J. H. Wargé
F. A. Butler
J. N. Kauffman
O. J. Yoder
R. Liechty
Payson Miller
R. L. Hartzler
Mt. Morris
Manchester Teotteos
Holiday travel and visits highlight regional notes
Local residents return home or travel for Christmas. Lloyd Clark, James Polezoes, Charles Bartlemay, and Paul Zollinger come from Chicago Detroit Oberlin and Cincinnati respectively to spend the holidays with family. Ward Chapman, Anthony Deahl, Morton Messick, and Chester Brothers visit in Indiana. Miss Katherine Parfitt and Elizabeth Tolen return from Oxford and Sacred Heart academy. The Steffey sisters perform at a South Bend cabaret. Ralph Day, Calhoun county treasurer-elect, visits with his mother in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Clark
Chicago
Ward Chapman
South Bend
James Polezoes
Anthony Deahl
Floyd
Morton Messick
Cleveland
W. V. E. Messick
Carlton Renbarger
Denver
Col
Katherine Parfitt
Oxford
de Etta Parfitt
Charles Bartlemay
Detroit
Cora Bartlemay
Paul Zollinger
Qoberlin
J. J. Zollinger
Clyde Osborne
Ivan James
Chester Brothers
Bloomington
Albert Brothers
Tolen
Reynolds
Lafayette
Elizabeth Tolen
Sacred Heart Academy
Thos
Elkhart Prairie
Ruth, Mandel
Hazel Steffey
South Bend Press Club
Oliver Hotel
Ralph Day
Battle Creek
Mich
Calhoun County
Mr. Day
George Day
Goshen
Mary Day
Printer Frank Rudy Leaves Farm for Chicago Calendar House
Has quit farming. Frank Rudy, a well known printer, has accepted a position with a Chicago calendar house and will cover the Northern Indiana territory. He has managed his Wawasee farm for several years but seeks to return to active business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rudy
Chicago
Indiana
Wawasee
Funeral services for Frank M Fuller held in Elkhart
Funeral services for Frank M Fuller were held this afternoon in Elkhart. the body was brought here for burial at Oak Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Fuller
Frank ,M. Feller
Elkhart
Oak Ridge
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Warren Cline
Lily Loring Vaniuys Missionary Society
the Presbyterian Church
W. E. Davis
J. C. Beck, Jr
Louise Beck
Harry E. Vernon
South Sixth Street
Court News
Circuit Court Record
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Harry
John Fuller
Judge Drake
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Lehman Degide
C. R. Liechty, Pay
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