Wisconsin man shoots wife then kills himself
Lewis D. Cost aged 34 killed his wife Jessie Place Cost 37 in their Fond du Lac apartment and then wounded himself. He said infidelity spurred the crime while the couple’s three children aged 5 to 12 were present. He was hospitalized at St Agnes with a poor chance of recovery. The couple had recently moved from Goshen to Fond du Lac where Cost had found factory work.
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Lewis Cost
Fond DU Lac, Wis
Lewis D. Cost
Goshen
Jessie Place-Cost
Cost
St. Agnes Hospital
Costs
Harold
Frederick
Robert
Fond du Lac
North Sixth St
Wis
Uegon
Questioned links between German revolt finance in Russia
Berlin reports stir political circles over the claim that the German revolution was funded in Russia. The controversy centers on W. J. Henderson of Chicago and Muskegon Mich accused by Laporte papers and police of exploiting the public. Henderson rented a Laporte theater for advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Copenhagen
Russia
Laporte
W. J. Henderson
Chicago
Muskegon, Mich
Henderson
High school hoops doubleheader at McNaughton Hall
The 15 year old basketball five from the local school faces Mishawaka’s last quintet in a curtain raiser Bristol second team plays prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
McNaughton Hall
Bristol
Allies May Occupy Austro-Hungarian Capital
Paris dispatch reports Vienna asked Allied authorities to occupy the Austrian capital to avert disturbances. It states French British and American troops would be sent for this purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Havas
Zurich
Vienna
President and Mrs Wilson Accept King's Buckingham Palace Visit
King George invites President and Mrs Wilson to London and they accept. The couple will stay in the royal suite and be entertained in the customary royal manner during their visit to Buckingham Palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
Wilson
Buckingham Palace
Royal
Former Emperor William Improves After Weeklong Illness
AMERONGEN Holland Friday Dec 20 Former Emperor William who had been confined to bed since last Sunday was able to walk about the castle grounds this morning taking advantage of the fine weather. The ex emperor appeared to have recovered from his chill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerongen
Holland
William
Germany Can Collect But 2,000,000 Tons
Paris dispatch says German authorities will be able to collect 2,000,000 tons of shipping for provisioning Germany, instead of the 2,500,000 tons demanded by the Allies in the armistice terms, according to German advices via Geneva.
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Paris
Havas
Germany
Geneva
Police Say Frieda Weichman Murdered by Shotgun
Muskegon Michigan forenoon police announcements state Frieda Weichman was killed by a shotgun. Milo H. Piper, a local insurance agent, is held on a murder charge in connection with her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieda Weichman
Muskegon, Mich
Dee
Milo H. Piper
General Strike Agitated in Uruguay Amid Police Precautions
In Montevideo on Friday December 20 the Associated Press reports a general strike likely intended as a revolutionary movement. The agitators are described as Russian maximalists, with police taking precautions despite the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevidio
Uruguay
Krupp Company Will Not Pay Dividend
Berlin report says Krupp at a general meeting decided not to pay dividends this year after 12 percent in the first two war years and 10 percent last year. In Fort Wayne 2260 General Electric workers strike with plant picketing, a sympathetic action tied to a GE walkout in Erie, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Uvec
Krupp
Great Arms Concern
General Electric Co
Fort Wayne
General Electric
Erie
Five Transports Start Homeward Sailings
The War Department announced the sailing of five transports bringing home 6,731 officers and men from France. The British steamer Baltic of the White Star Line passed Sandy Hook at 9 40 a m carrying 2 042 officers and men of the American Expeditionary Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
New York
Baltic
White Star Line
Sandy Hook
Poland Looted and Occupation End Marked by Warsaw Uprising
Warsaw reports that during the German occupation Poland lost all material and machinery. On November 11 a few thousand Polish legion soldiers aided by Warsaw residents disarmed over 20 000 German soldiers planning a revolt. The Germans removed food supplies telephone wires and dismantled industrial plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Poland
Red Cross Ewe Brings $20 at Bristol Sheep Sale
The largest Bristol sheep sale conducted this week by J F Cripe drew buyers from Milford Syracuse New Paris Milersburg Goshen Middlebury Elk Hart and Cass County Michigan. The best ewe donated to the Red Cross sold for $20 to Cal Rohrer of New Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
F. J. Cripe
Bristol
J. F. Cripe
Milford
Syracuse
New Paris
Milersburg
Goshen
Middlebury
Elkhart
Cass County
Mich
Mr. Cripe
Cal Rohrer
Rainbow Division Commander Named Air Service Director
Major General Charles T. Melcher, who led the 42nd Rainbow division in France, was appointed director of air service, succeeding John D. Ryan, in a decision announced by General March in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Charles T. Melcher
France
Air Service
John D. Ryan
Gen
March
Complete New Tax System Is Wanted in Indiana
Indiana tax commissioners call for a complete overhaul of the state tax system to address issues affecting counties and municipalities, based on compiled figures. The report outlines needed reforms and the impact on local government finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Final Plea For Red Cross Roll Call In Indiana
Indiana Red Cross rolls out a final appeal from Indianapolis campaign headquar ters led by Henry P Davidson before his Europe voyage. Clarence Stanley urges universal enrollment as influenza slows progress in every county. officials deny a no-soliciting rumor and call inactive chapter members to return to the drive.
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Red Cross
Indiana
Indianapolis
Henry P. Davidson
Red Cross War Council
Europe
Wilson
Clarence Stanley
Davidson
Stanley
Formal Announcement That Ban Is Lifted
The war industries board cancels all restrictions and orders effective January 1 with dissolution notices issued weeks earlier. Bernard M. Baruch resigns as chairman and will be replaced upon presidential acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Industries Board
Bernard M. Baruch
Pres
T W.son
Toe
Multiple Illnesses Reported in Za Community
The sick list notes Margaret Mishler and Charlotte Charnley with influenza, J. W. Morrice critically ill with pneumonia but improving, Henry Bemenderfer and family influenza patients at relatives home north of Goshen, Joe Wayer improving from tonsillitis, Mrs. Montello Wissinger improved from spinal meningitis threat, W. A. Moxley homebound with lumbago, William and Wilhelmina Nymeyer ill or recovering from influenza, L. H. Brakes family in Des Moines due to daughter's precarious condition, Goldie Brakes. Mrs. Burr, wife of Lt. Horace Burr, pneumonia patient in Mercer hospital Des Moines, recently gave birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Morrice
Henry Bemenderfer
Mr. Bemenderfer
George W. Bemenderfer
Goshen
Joe Wayer
N. Third Street
Montello H. Wissinger
Emerson Street
Horace B. Burr
U S. A
Burr
Mercer Hospital
Des Moines
Hope Independent Telephone Co. Rate Request Denied
The Indiana Public Service Commission refused permission for the Hope Independent Telephone Co. to raise rates at Hope and Hartsville, blocking the proposed increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Independent Telephone Co
Hope and
Hartsville
Indiana Public Service Commission
Flower Prices Jump as Funeral Demand Grows
Shortage of cut flowers blamed on unusually high funeral demand. Roses fetch five to six dollars per dozen.
Fifteen New Flu Cases in Elkhart City
Fifteen new flu cases were yesterday officially reported in Elkhart. The city is described as being heavily afflicted by the outbreak.
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Elkhart
Household effects loss during move from Ligonier to Goshen
John Henry Linn of Ligonier moved his household goods to Goshen when a bedding box was lost from a motor truck. Linn had leased 317 South Eighth Street and works at Rock Run Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Linn
Ligonier
Goshen
Linn
South Eighth Street
Rock Run Mills
Winchester youth electrocuted in junk yard mishap
Samuel Dynes aged 20 of Winchester Indiana was electrocuted after contacting a live wire at the Winchester junk yard owned by his father J C Dynes. The incident occurred in Winchester and the investigation was ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Dynes
Winchester
Ind
J. C. Dynes
Stolen horse and buggy found unharmed in South Bend
A horse and buggy stolen from a Summerfield of Laporte was recovered in South Bend with no injuries. The discovery ended a brief theft incident as investigators tracked the vehicle to a local area. The horse remained in good condition and was returned to its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Laporte
Silver Lake High School Closes Over Influenza
The Silver Lake High School has closed due to an influenza outbreak. Officials announce the closure affects classes and student activities until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Oldsmobile Stolen From St. Joseph Michigan
A local banker's Oldsmobile was stolen in St. Joseph Michigan. Authorities pursue leads and urge anyone with information to contact police. The incident remains under investigation with no arrests announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Mich
Hanker
John Hawks Joins Democrat Staff For Holiday Season
John Hawks assists on The Democrat staff during the holidays, bringing support to the paper's editorial team through seasonal coverage and production tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hawks
Democrat
Warmest December in Years Reported
Weather notice notes December this year unusually warm for a long period. Also an advertisement for a Lady cook with experience wanted at Winona Diner, contact Miss Stouder at phone 1065G. includes driving job and reasonable rates.
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Winona Diner
Miss Stouder
Mrs Turner of Mishawaka Dies in Indianapolis
Mrs Charles P Turner aged 23, formerly of Mishawaka, died in Indianapolis from influenza pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Charles P. Turner
Mishawaka
South Bend Expects Club in Central League Next Year
South Bend officials announce plans for a new club to join the Central league next season as part of a regional expansion. Details on the club’s name branding and exact joining date were not disclosed, but the move aims to bolster local sports visibility and competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Theft of $2,500 From Secretary of State Office
A theft occurred at the Secretary of State office after noon today, with $2,500 reported missing. Police are investigating and reviewing security footage and access logs for possible suspects. No further details on suspects or motive are available at this time.
One Man Seizes 2500 Dollar Package in State Office
In Indianapolis the secretary of state office was robbed of a $2500 package from the automobile license funds. A man entered the state house through the grate, took the money, and fled. He was reportedly met outside by a confederate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Secretary of State
State House
County Treasurers of State Held Meeting
The Indiana State Association of County Treasurers held its annual meeting at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis with about thirty five treasurers present. They opened with a luncheon and discussed office problems and a proposed fee and salary bill based on county population. Fred A Reed of Elkhart, who will be county treasurer January 1 1919, attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Association of County Treasurers
Claypool Hotel
Indianapolis
Fred A. Reed
Elkhart
Tri Kappas New Year Dance at K P Hall
The Tri Kappas will host their annual New Year informal dance Wednesday evening from four to twelve o clock in the K of P Hall. Stewarts orchestra of Elkhart provides music. Refreshments will be served. An admission of fifty cents. Tickets on display in the Smith Herr window. Prizes will be awarded at 5 30 pm. All proceeds go to charity.
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Tri Kappas
K. of P. Hall
Stewarts Orchestra of
Elkhart
Smith-Herr
Health Board Agent Urges Doctors to Report Births and Diseases
Dr. J. D. Royse of the Indiana State Board of Health is in Goshen to pressure physicians to report births and contagious diseases to County Health Commissioner Dr. I. J. Becknell. He warns that noncompliance will be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Royse
Indiana State Board of Health
Goshen
I. J. Becknell
Royse
Wakarusa Milling Plant Injury Says No Bones Broken
Eleven year old Harvey Blosser was rushed to Goshen hospital after an accident at the Wakarusa Milling Co plant. The hospital found no broken bones. mill machines passed inspection and no fault is placed on Lavers. a nurse is caring for the boy in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa Milling Co
Harvey Blosser
Wakarusa Tribune
Goshen
Lavers
Receiver for Cafe Appointed in South Bend
W. K. McHenry has been appointed receiver for the Liberty cafe in South Bend. The order directs management of assets and operations under court supervision while proceedings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. McHenry
Liberty Cafe
So. Bend
Shortest Day of Year Highlight at Pearce's
Today marks the year's shortest daylight period with festive promotion as Gaye Hats appear at Pearce's. The note summarizes a local sale or display event themed around the solstice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaye
Pearce’s
Democrat Thanks Editor for Aiding Red Cross Roll Call
A 1918 letter from Kate Wolverton secretary of the Indiana Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis thanks the Democrat for aiding the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call. She notes strong cooperation between tuberculosis relief groups and the Red Cross and asks continued press support to combat tuberculosis. The writer promises further contact in coming weeks.
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Democrat
Kate Wolverton
Indiana Society For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Indianapolis
Red Cross
Masonic Association Holds Annual Meeting and Banquet
The Past Masters' Association of Northern Indiana Masons met at the local Masonic hall with about 75 Masons from La Porte Bremen Nappanee Wakarusa New Carlisle South Bend Elkhart Bristol Mishawaka and Lakeville. Next year’s meeting will be in Laporte. Officers named include E F Danielson president Frank Boone vice president Arthur S Irwin secretary treasurer and Ira Zeigler marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masters’ Association of Northern Indiana Masons
Masonic Hall
Laporte
Bremen
Nappanee
Wakarusa
New Carlisle
South Bend
Elkhart
Bristol
Mishawaka
Lakeville
Second Trial Of Air Mail Service Begins
A second attempt to start air mail service between Chicago and New York will be made. Ten sacks of mail flew from New York and reached Chicago by train after the aircraft forced to land within 400 miles of Chicago, with mail transferred to a steam line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Court House News Unclear Civil Actions Scoop
Circuit Court filings include George I T Smith vs Ben Borghah for 15 89. Elkhart County Trust Co administrator bill of discovery on Henry Cook estate. witnesses cited Frank M Cook Harris Oppenheim Lou W Vail. Landaw v McMann appeal. Edith Rhodes divorce. Child custody to George Stewart with 3 weekly support. Zephd Davis divorce. Vada Cole will probate Lig onier with Luella Cole executrix and specific bequests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George IT. Smith
Ben Borghah
Charles A. Cook
Elkhart County Trust Co. Admr
Frank M. Cook
Harris Oppenheim
Lou W. Vail
Henry Cook
Ira
Mary Landaw
Alice M. McMann
Fryberger
McMann Dredgs
Catherine Mary
Sal‘tie
Catherine Conn
Edith N. Rhodes
Charles E. Rhodes
George J. Stewart
Zephd L. Davis
Melvin Davis
Beghtel
Will
Vada Cole
Ligonier
William H. Wigton
Charles G. Keehn
Miss Cole
Anna E. Silburn
Ada Kinnison
Curti& Cole
Helen, Knox
Luella Cole
Kokomo Minister Attacks Red Cross Over Cigarette Aid
A Kokomo minister criticizes the American Red Cross for providing cigarettes to soldiers, arguing the charity should not enable smoking while serving in the military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Goshen Churches Prepare Elaborate Christmas Programs
All Goshen churches plan Christmas celebrations with Sunday school exercises and evening programs starting tomorrow. The Presbyterian Church features the cantata The Star of Bethlehem at 5 PM with a full ensemble, soloists, and multiple choral numbers. The effort includes readings, violin interludes, and a highlighted star of Bethlehem theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
The
Presbyterian Church
Adams
L. B. Greenwalt
G. J. Dinkeloo
Miss Kreider
George Cregier
BR. Greenwalt
Abs
G. Binford
C. E. Stout
Lamar Croop
InYertory
Soto
Mr. Geo
Crevier, Jr
Christ Child
Meszs
Greenwalt
Dinkeloo
Wilkinson
Croop
Glorious
Mrs. VW
Linford
Red Cross Roll Call Exceeds Enrollment in Indiana
Reports to state headquarters show 48 Indiana chapters enrolled 287,642 persons in the annual Red Cross roll call this week. The reports are incomplete and pending further updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
American Red Cross
Indiana
Plan for Latin American union lacks Peru recognition
Panama dispatch reports that Peru has official no standing for a recently breached plan in Mexico for a Latin American union. The declaration came today, December 21, from Peruvian authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Mexico
Peru
Births Reported in Local Families
A son was born to Mr and Mrs W T Barker at 603 North Fifth Street. A daughter Susanne was born to Mr and Mrs G A Wilkinson of Marion. The Wartzier family in Goshen welcomes Charlotte the third girl in the household. Mrs Wurtzler, who recently had a foot amputated at Goshen hospital, now moves about with crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Barker
North Fifth Street
Susanne
G. A. Wilkinson
Marion
Goston
Ligonier
Gordon Wartzier
Charlotte
Has Community Nurse Secured in Indianapolis
North Manchester reports a community nurse secured in Indianapolis as influenza rages locally. The move aims to bolster public health response amid rising flu cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Manchester
Indianapolis
Warning of Abundant Grasshoppers in 1919
An official authority warns the public that grasshoppers will be thick in 1919. The notice urges preparedness for likely swarms and potential agricultural impact.
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SEC
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Con
Federate
State Board of Health
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Masonic Asso
E. F. Danielson
Court House News
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CELE
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Louise Brownell
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