Wakarusa Case Proceeds in Circuit Court Over Tax Appeals
In a circuit court session led by Special Judge L. L. Burris, John P. Stauffer challenges disannexation of his barn from Wakarusa to escape extra town taxes. The case has been ongoing for months with witnesses examined around noon. Tomorrow the Board of County Commissioners and County Council will meet to finish 1916 business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
L.L. Burris
John P. Stauffer
Wakarusa
J. J. Eshleman
Dodge
Elkhart
Board of County Commissioners
Showalter
Middle
Goshen
Almon Leer
Harrison Township
John Sheets
Union Township
Cyrus B. Frye
Concord Township
James R. Peters
Jackson Township
Wakarusa Couple United in Local Nuptials
Roscoe Culp age 23 and Elnora Pletcher age 20 both of Wakarusa were married in a local ceremony.
Central Powers Reports 5500 Prisoners Taken
Berlin reports 5500 prisoners captured and two villages seized in new advances. Austrian front artillery activity is noted on the Italian front while action continues on the Franco-Belgian front. On the Russian front Teutons score several successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Roumania
Teutons
Irving Wilforé Sues Interurban for $2000 Damages
Royal monument dealer Irving A. Wilforé, represented by Lloyd L. Burris, sues C. B. N. J. Interurban Co. in circuit court claiming $2000 damages after a street car collision in Pikhart in July. His son Wendell, five, and he were badly hurt and treated at a hospital en route to Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving A. Wilforé
Royal Monument
Lloyd L. Burris
B. & N. J. Interurban Co
Maxwell Auto
Pikhart
Goshen
Wendell
Ellis Wood murder trial spans three weeks in Miami circuit
The Ellis Wood murder trial in Miami circuit court lasted three weeks and costs Howard county about 1400. Wood was found guilty of killing Walter Collins near Young America Cass county. The case involved four counties Miami Cass Howard and Carroll with dispute over whether the crime occurred in Cass or Howard. Authorities from Howard county were recognized and the case sent to Miami county for trial. Wood is sentenced to two to 21 years at Michigan City prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Wood
Miami
Howard County
Wood
Walter Collins
Young America
Cass
Howard
Carroll
Miami County
Caroll
Peru
Michigan City
Collins
Funeral for Elkhart man killed in rail wreck
Remains of itt. Kirkpatrick of Elkhart arrived Sunday with his parents from Lake North Florida after a Illinois Central wreck at Gold Ridge Alabama. Funeral held at 9 a.m. at St. Vincent Catholic church Elkhart with burial in St. Vincent cemetery. He was traveling from Lake Worth to Elkhart to see a white Christmas and was south for a throat ailment.
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Itt. Kirkpatrick
Elkhart
Gold Ridge
Ala
T. E. Kirkpatrick
Lake North
Fla
St. Vincent’s Catholic Church
St. Vincent’s Cemetery
Kirkpatrick
Lake Worth
South
Christmas Services Draw Large Crowds At Local Churches
Both morning and evening services attracted large attendance as churches held special Christmas exercises announced earlier in local newspapers. Children were given candy as part of the observance.
Property Transfers in Goshen and Crane's Addition
Meeker Shookman sold William Y. Larue Goshen property for 2500 dollars. Susan Kerstetter sold Eph Hartzler lot in Crane's addition for 1 dollar. Ephraim Hartzler sold John Abshire lot in Crane's addition for 250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeker Shookman
William Y. Larue Goshen
Susan Kerstetter
Eph Hartzler
Crane
Ephraim Hartzler
John Abshire
Sanford appoints deputy for new sheriff term
Charles A. Sanford of Osolo township will succeed Scott Thomas as sheriff on January 1 and has named Oswald T. Martin of Middlebury as his deputy. Mr. Martin previously worked for the Middlebury Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Sanford
Osolo Township
Scott Thomas
Oswald T. Martin
Middlebury
Martin
Goshen Couples United in Holy Matrimony
Goshen pairs Charles W Sayles 28 and Ethel Whitehead 33 wed in Goshen. Chester Fields 23 and Florence Kitson 18 also marry in Goshen, joining two local couples in wedding vows.
Moody Bible Institute Revival Conference Planned
Revival conference set for the Thirtieth Reunion of the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago from January 31 to February Sth, observed as Founders' Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Kggyn
Tramp Near Death Found Beside tracks in Kendallville
A tramp identified as Thos. O Connell was found near the New York Central tracks at Kendallville, nearly frozen. Authorities say he was improvised by bystanders and is now under medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. O'Connell
New York Central
Kendallville
Hawks Hardware Co Induces Half Price Gift Stock Sale
The Hawks Hardware Co offers remaining Holi day gift stock at half price for prizes favors and even next year's Christmas presents with ridiculously low values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Hardware Co
Mortuary notices report deaths from pneumonia and cancer
Bockus John Bockus a well known farmer near Middlebury died Sunday at home after a 10 day illness pneumonia. Survived by wife and son Verne. Kratzer Arias Kratzer 86 north of Elkhart in Mason township Cass county Michigan died Sunday pneumonia. Survived by four children including Mrs Abraham Bishop of Elkhart. Harwood Mrs L Harwood 43 died at Elkhart home Sunday after long cancer illness. Funeral this afternoon with burial in Grace Lawn Cemetery. Surviving husband and one daughter.
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Bockus
John Bockus
Middlebury
Verne
Kratzer
Arias Kratzer
Elkhart
Mason Township
Cass County
Michigan
Abraham Bishop
Harwood
L. Harwood
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Christmas Gifts From Employers Stir 1920s Goshen Town
American Express gave 12 000 workers under 2000 annual salary one month’s pay costing 1 250 000. I XL Furniture Co paid 55 employees five dollar gold pieces. Each I1 XL worker received a box of cigars from Charles E Mor rice. Six Goshen Lightning Red Co employees got five dollars each from owner Amasa Hoovens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Express Co
Goshen
I-Xl Furniture Co
Charles E. Morrice
Goshen Lightning Red Co
Amasa Hoovens
Broadway After Dark Skips Irwin Booking
The Broadway After Dark Musical Comedy company failed to appear at the Irwin this week and left the playhouse without the Christmas attraction. A movie program ran in afternoon and night, with no cancellation notice from management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Playhouse
Wyandotte
Mich
Washington
Detroit
Gus Syn Booking
J. W. Burridge
Irwin
Unsettled Week Brings Rain or Snow Midweek Dip in Temperatures
The forecast warns of unsettled weather with likely rain or snow early in the week. Snow is expected Thursday and Friday. Temperatures will be moderate at first and fall sharply by midweek, remaining cold through the end of the week.
Near Cremation Accidental Fire in Columbia City
Jud Thing of Land narrowly escaped death after a kitchen stove fire at the Kauffman home in Columbia City. He credits his survival to quick presence of mind and aid from Mrs. FE S Kauffman, who along with others helped during the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
FE. S. Kauffman
Kauffmans
News-Times Bowlers Win Three Straight From Captain Leonard
Captain Earl Leonard's group fell to the News-Times three times at the local alleys. Leonard said he did not want to discourage the newspaper men by beating them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Leonard
News-Times
Capt. Leonard
Leaming Family Welcomes Daughter and Son in Indiana
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Marion S. Leaming of Lafayette. The Leaming couple trace their roots to Mr. and Mrs. Ferman B. Leaming of Rensselaer, Indiana, formerly residing with his parents in Goshen. A son was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Cripe of West Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Poulson
Leona Poulson
Jessie
Frank Lake
Violet Lake
Marion S. Leaming
Lafayette
Mr. Leaming
Ferman B. Leaming
Rensselaer, Ind
Goshen
Wilbur Cripe
West Goshen
German instructor joins 32nd Indiana on Mexican border
Adolph Weigenbach of Howe Military academy serves as an instructor of German and is now attached to the 32nd Indiana infantry stationed on the Mexican border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Weigenbach
Howe Military Academy
32Nd
Indiana Infantry
Hanan Paroled After Life Prison Term in Michigan Case
Thomas Hanan of Gary, a life prisoner in Michigan City, was paroled following a 1906 drunken shooting death. He killed Jack Landon known as Cabbage Jack during an incident years earlier in Michigan City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hanan
Gary
Michigan
Jack Landon
Cabbage Jack
Peru Council Approves Purchase of Consuming Furnace
The Peru council moves to acquire a consuming furnace for the electric light and water plant. The decision aims to improve efficiency and reliability of local utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Bad Weather Strikes as Rain Worsens Road Conditions
Rain drenches area creating slick pavements. pedestrians slip and fall across streets and sidewalks. Authorities warn drivers and businesses to take precautions as weather disrupts daily activity.
Misener and Bartz License at Plymouth
William J. Misener of Milford and Miss Della C. Bartz of Bremen were issued a marriage license at Plymouth reflecting their upcoming wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
William J. Misener
Milford
Della C. Bartz
Bremen
Safe Crackers Operate in Wells County
Safe crackers operated at Uniondale in Wells County entering three places. They secured little value and left without major gains, according to local reports.
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Uniondale
Wells County
Hey
Prize List Awards by Government Agent Metzger
A long list shows prizes awarded by government agent Metzger. The record notes successful recipients and a formal presentation of prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metzger
Plans for broader field next year in Bango Township
Ross Sawyer grew 51 bushels of corn per acre at a cost of 19.08 cents per bushel, with awards across multiple clubs. Prizes included trips to Purdue, outfits, and tools. the dairy and pig clubs showcased top records and scores. A Christmas dance and community events followed in Elkhart area venues with numerous out of town attendees.
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Bango Township
G. E. Metzger
Ross Sawyer
Elkhart
Farold Ballenbacher
James A. Bell Co
Glen Holden
Weaver
Corn Club
Brubaker
Dairy Club
Potatoe Club
Reward Paid For Handbag Recovered By Gary Officer
Leigh McCrea a Gary motorcycle policeman received a 200 reward for recovering a handbag lost by Mrs Goodman of Gary. The bag containing 1000 in jewelry was found by a woman who placed the valuables in a Chicago bank safety deposit vault. The finder was not arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh McCrea
Gary
Goodman
Chicago
Couple Tie the Knot at Warsaw Methodist Church
George R. Rodibaugh 27 towerman at Milford Junction and Miss Lillie M. Dierdorff 22 daughter of Mrs. Mary L. Dierdorff of Syracuse were married at Warsaw Methodist church parsonage with Rev. A. G. Neal officiating.
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George R. Rodibaugh
Milford Junction
Lillie .M. Dierdorff
Mary, L. Dierdorff
Syracuse
Methodist Church
Warsaw
A. G. Neal
Illness Update for Mrs Brownell of East Clinton Street
Mrs A BE Brownell of 210 East Clinton street is in a very serious condition with rheumatism and complications.
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A. BE. Brownell
No. 210
East Clinton Street
Langer Named Superintendent of South Bend Free Employment Office
Alex S. Langer of South Bend is appointed superintendent of the South Bend branch of the Indiana Free Employment bureau. The office has a total $2,000 salary with the two officials agreeing to share $1,000 each. Langer is supported by Archie G. Graham and Warren C. Ireland sought the post, endorsed by Albert W. Slick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex 5S. Langer
South Bend
Indiana Free Employment Bureau
Langel
Archie G. Graham
Warren C. Ireland
Albert W. Slick
Pardons Board Omits Elkhart Convict in Parole List
State board of pardons did not include an Elkhart convict among its parole recommendations from the December sitting. Two names appear only on refusals: Bird Minard, sent to the reform school in March 1915 for forgery for two to fourteen years, and Elvin Mosier, placed in state prison in June 1915 for a statutory charge with a two to twenty one year sentence.
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State Board of Pardons
Elkhart
Bird Minard
Reformatory
Elvin Mosier
Mrs Barnes Found Not Guilty In Chicago Murder Trial
Mrs Iva Barnes, once of Mishawaka, was acquitted by a Chicago jury on charges of murdering her husband. After the verdict she said she would devote her life to nursing the poor. The jury returned two ballots with the first 11 to 1 for acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Iva Barnes
Mishawaka
Chicago
Embargo Petitions Circulated in Goshen for Washington
Twelve petitions asking Congress to place an embargo on food stuffs circulate in Goshen and will be forwarded to Washington. One petition by Joseph Gallagher has been signed by more than 100 persons.
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Congress
Goshen
Washington, D. C
Joseph Gallagher
Escaped Inmates Captured Near Peru After Longcliff Escape
John Buzzard and Mamie Bell, inmates who escaped from Longcliff asylum at Logansport, were captured near Peru. Bell was found lying in the snow and nearly frozen, having slept one night in a bundle of corn fodder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Buzzard
Mamie Bell
Longcliff Asylum
Logansport
Peru
Large Mail Congestion At Local Post Office
Due to late arriving trains the post office faced heavy mail congestion. Yesterday the facility received over 100 sacks of mail for processing and distribution.
Eggs Seen at Sixty Cents by New Year in Indy
The Indianapolis News predicts fresh eggs will cost 60 cents per dozen by New Year. Current Indianapolis prices show eggs at 55 cents per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Indianapolis
County Agent Metzger annual report mailed to farmers
More than 4,000 copies of the annual report by County Agent Metzger have been mailed to farmers in Elkhart County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metzger
Elkhart County
Marriage Licenses Issued In Indiana Areas
A list of marriage licenses shows Warren Whitman 60 and Maggie Co. Wills 48 both of Elkhart. Ira W. Calkins 57 and Mryde C. Bailey 48 of Highland Michigan. Willard A. Ritter and Elizabeth Cora Sheutt of Elkhart. Other couples include Fred W. Erb 22 with Glida Pearl Ackley. Gary Hostler 31 with Violet Curb. Franklin Gilbert 25 with Verna Shipley 17. Merle C. Moyer 22 with Vera Elizabeth Elder. Franklin M. Stauffer 48 with Lillie J. Morehouse 56. Charles W. Sayles Goshen 28. Ethel Whitehead Goshen 33. Glen Stoner Millersburg 22. Leatha Brallier Millersburg 22 with Roscoe Culp Wakarusa 23. Elno ra Pletcher Wakarusa 20 with Chester Fields Goshen 23. Florence Kitson Goshen 18.
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Warren Whitman
Maggie Co. Wills
Elkhart
Ira W. Calkins
Mryde C. Bailey
Highland, Mich
Willard A. Ritter
Elizabeth Cora Sheutt
Fred W. Erb
Glida Pearl Ackley
Gary Hostler
Violet Curb
Franklin C. Gilbert
Verna Shipley
Merle C. Moyer
Vera Elizabeth Elder
Franklin M. Stauffer
Lillie J. Morehouse
Charles W. Sayles
Goshen
Ethel Whitehead
Glen Stoner
Millersburg
Leatha Brallier
Roscoe Culp
Wakarusa
Elnora Pletcher
Elkhart County Sheriff to Enter New York Central Detectives
FP Leader, two-term sheriff of Elkhart County and two years as deputy under Sheriff Thomas, retires next Sunday and likely joins the detective service of the New York Central railroad, a position for which he holds top qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Elkhart
Thomas
New York Central Railroad
Abortions Charge Arrest in Gary Case
Mrs Anna M Heiseel 38 a Slavish woman from Chicago is jailed on charges of performing many abortions for women of foreign birth in Gary. One patient Mrs Annie Grorich 27 a Serbian died at Gary General hospital as the case stirs the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Heiseel
Chicago
Gary
Annie Grorich
Gary General Hospital
Day Gift Stock at Just Half as Christmas Presents
A fragmented note hints at heavy discounts on Christmas gifts, describing stock slashed to half price and suggesting bargain frenzy for holiday shoppers.
Germany's Reply 10 Pres Wilsow Note 4 Peace Move
Germany issues a reply to President Wilson's peace note outlining four points toward an agreement. The statement signals cautious support for a negotiated settlement and calls for concrete steps to reduce hostilities.
German reply to Wilson calls for postwar conference
Berlin reports that Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey answered President Wilson outlining aims for the war and proposing a conference of belligerents in a neutral city. The note states that the task of preventing future wars can begin only after the present struggle ends and mentions an immediate meeting to discuss peace terms.
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Berlin
Sayville
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Wilson
James W. Gerard
Jail Breakfast and Dinner for Inmates Reported
Yesterday morning seven tramps received a breakfast of sausage and buckwheat cakes from Sheriff Thomas. At noon the sheriff served a duck dinner for three prisoners. The county jail now has the fewest inmates in years and the December board bill is about 50 dollars, a notably small amount.
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Thomas
Wilson to Retire From U S Marshal Office
In Indianapolis rumors say Merrill E. Wilson formerly of Goshen will retire soon as chief deputy under Mark Sto ren U S marshal for Indiana. Wilson a Republican has held the post under Democrat Storen for nearly four years. Salary is 2800 dollars per year plus 1000 dollars annual expense allowance.
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Indianapolis
Merrill E. Wilson
Goshen
Mark Storen
U. S
Indiana
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Storen
Names in Dead Letter to Be Sent Jan 8 1917
A list of addressees including Miss Margaret Baker Shorty Briggs Edson Hamper D I Moyer Andrew Mault Mrs M J Nott Mrs James Pear Miss Catherine Solden Miss Elizabeth Solden Chas Silverman Ed an Sand Millie Vaughn Mrs Thompson Mrs J F Whitmer J A Beane and others appears for dead letter processing with the post date January 8 1917.
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Margaret Baker
Shorty Briggs
Edson Hamper
D. I. Moyer
Andrew Mault
M. J. Nott
James Pear
Catherine Solden
Elizabeth Solden
Chas. Silverman
Edan Sand
Millie Vaughn
Thompson
J. F. Whitmer
J. A. Beane
P. M
Privates Persinger Splees and Cook Enlist in Regular Army
Privates Henry D. Persinger A Splees and R Cook of Company B Elkhart have enlisted in the regular army. Furloughs were granted to Persinger and Splees who arrived in Elkhart while Cook could not secure leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Persinger
A. Splees
R. Cook
Co. B
Elkhart
Persinger
Splees
Cook
Mayor Receives Leather Rocking Chair as Christmas Gift
Mayor Spohn was presented with a leather upholstered rocking chair by members of the council, other city officials, and newspaper reporters as a Christmas gift.
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Spohn
Woman in the Case at Jefferson Theatre Tonight
Tense gripping show at the Jefferson theatre features Pau line Frederick in the lead role The production presents a suspenseful narrative with strong stage presence and dramatic tension throughout the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Theatre
Pauline Frederick
Local Couple Ties Knot Here in Elkhart
Miss Elizabeth A Schott aged 17 and Willard Ritter aged 39 of Elkhart were married here Saturday evening by Justice Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth A. Schott
Willard & Ritter
Elkhart
Justice Scott
Howe Military School sends 200 students home for Christmas
More than two hundred boys from Howe Military School return home for Christmas vacation as the holiday break begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe: Military School
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Lieved
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L. L. Burris
Board of County Commissioners and
Superior Court
Pearl Thomas
Charles N. Thomas
Mary Frances Paulmer
Fir Paulmer
Styers
Mitchell Automobile Co
H. C. Gruenwold
Gruenwold
Beulah B. van Pelt
Charles M
Irving Wilfore
Chester Fields
Florence Kitson
Mortuary Record
Hanan
Baugo Township
Ralph Brubaker
Purdue University
Wim. J. Schulz Co
Bert Cook
Kiefer & Evans
Wilson Dodge
Supt
Potato Club
Ralph Holden
Harold Ballenbacher
C. E. Paxson
Pig Club
Harold Stickel
Citizens Trust Co
Melroy Oils
Houseworth Bros
Archie Coccanower
P. A. Freed
Elk
Lamar BeMtiller
Vernon Stockbarger
Wilbur Templin Music Co
Spebn Hall
Donald Stiver
Carlton
Renbarger
Johnson
Kalamazoo
Osborne
Marion
D. L. Barnhart
Rochester
Hugh Barnhart
Carlyle Vallette
Lynch
Fred Naylor
Rockford, U
Arthur Beyer
Mona Martin
D. H. Whitmer
Buffalo
Hazen Haggerty
Miss Weir
Laporte
Albert Weaver
Henry Garberick
J. 8
Kulp
Paul Herring
Wesley Hartman
Catherine Roberts
Spohn Hall
J. C. Beck, Jr
H. E. Vernon
Louise Beck
Beck
South Sixth Street
Cpt
Mamie Miller
First Street
Mrs
Harry Gotham
Mrs. Noble Cripe
South 3Rd Street
P. Murchison
Martha Washington Club
East Douglas Street
Gertrude North
River Avenue
Elizabeth J. Geyer
Kokomo
Willard Stephenson
New York City
Lew Whitehead
Jerome
Idaho
H. E. Mick
San Antonio Tex
Charles Mick
Thomas J. Chamberlain
Weston S. Beck
Caroline Beck
James Ashley
Sioux City
Grace Ashley
Herbert Larue
Purl Larue
Verne Lamberson
F. M. Cook
Laura Goodyear
O. F. Williamson
Loren Winebrenner
Guy Lichtenwalter
E. E. Swigart
Eugene
Cincinnati
Harold Densmore
Benton Harbor Mich
J. B. Densmore
R. N. Reams
Martinsville
Ind
Louise Cramer
Hubert Miller
M. M. Cramer
Cleveland
R. J. Cramer
J. Dana Cramer
James Leavy
Peter Trainor
Jacob “Wattle
Anna
Charles E. Hattle
Ray Swart
Grand Rapids
John N. Swart
W. O. Elliott
Joseph Burns
Murray Iron Co
Burlington, Ia
Bellevue
Jack Latta
Gates Hotel
Los Moreles
California
North Kingsley Drive
Kourt Korrinne
Hollywood
Los Angeles
Floyd Deahl
Elizabeth Niswander
Deahl
Anthony Deahl
Leo Weyburn
Milwaukee
Wis
Burt Weyburn
Mr. Weyburn
Wilsow
Gerard
Associated Press
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