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Goshen Daily Democrat

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Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1916

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Jury Unable To Reach Verdict In Stauffer Suit

The jury in John P. Stauffer vs. town board of Wakarusa reported no agreement after a trial before Special Judge Lloyd L. Burris. This marks the second hung jury in the action, filed March 17, 1916, with five extra jurors drawn and jurors excused until Tuesday morning. Defaults were entered in two divorces, and Oliver P. Darst was granted a divorce from Ethel Darst. Probate orders and pending civil actions followed in Elkhart area courts.

John P. Stauffer Stown Board of Wakarusa Lloyd L. Burris Evans and Crull Circuit Court Clara M. Smith John Irvin Smith Mary R. Puerner Leon R. Puerner Oliver P. Darst Ethel Darst Superior Court

Daub Arrested in Elkhart. Held for Defiance Authorities

John M. Daub is under arrest in Elkhart and will be held there until officers from Defiance, Ohio take him into custody. The specific charge is not known in Elkhart. Daub has reportedly remained in the city for several days.

John M. Daub Elkhart Defiance Daub

Insurance Trader Joe H Lesh Partners In Indianapolis

Located in Indianapolis Joe H Lesh formerly of this city engages in the insurance business with his brother in law E G Hereth. Mr Lesh’s headquarters are at the Royal hotel on Ill inois street.

Indianapolis Joe H. Lesh E. G. Hereth Mr. Lesh The Royal Hotel Illinois Street

Dredging Firm Expands as John McMahon Buys Interest

In Hartford City John McMahon purchases an interest in the John McMann dredging plant. He reports several large contracts under consideration and anticipates ongoing work opportunities enhancing the firm’s operations.

John McMahon John McMann Hartford City

Expensive Christmas Gifts Hit Fort Wayne Staff

The Standard Oil Company spent $2,500 on Christmas gifts for Fort Wayne employees, reflecting a costly seasonal benefit.

Fort Wayne

Abe Markley Found in Chickasha Oklahoma

Abe Markley formerly of Lake Wasee resides in Chickasha Oklahoma after moves that place him in the central Oklahoma town. He is identified with past ties to Lake Wasee and current location in Chickasha.

Abe Markley Lake Wawasee Chickasha OkIn

Germany Seeks Quiet Peace Talks Without Public Terms

Washington dispatch reports Germany will not block a peace conference by demanding public disclosure of terms. Berlin favors confidential exchange of broad tentative terms through President Wilson and expects U S efforts to help a conference. German officials believe entente terms will be acceptable if presented privately.

Washington Germany Wilson United States

Mustering Out of Third Illinois Regiment Planned

Indianapolis report states the 3rd regiment, I N G, now at Fort Benjamin Harrison after Mexican border service, will be mustered out tomorrow. Angola company to begin at 6 am, units travel home under blanket tickets, with all companies expected home by tomorrow night. Goshen residents serve in Company FE of Elkhart on the border patrol.

Indianapolis Fort Benjamin Harrison Thers Angola Goshen Company FE Elkhart

Robbers Break Safe In Perrysville Bank Heist

Early today robbers pried open the safe at Morgan's bank in Perrysville Indiana and escaped with 800 dollars in cash and bonds of considerable value. No direct clues have been found.

Danville Morgan’s Perrysville Ind

Bettles Sends $800 to Chicago Police Fund

J B Bettles of La Porte traveled to Chicago and donated 800 to aid worthy patrolmen and their families as required by his father's will. The gift fulfills a provision mandating turning 800 into the police fund when officers’ needs arise.

Police Department of Chicago J. B. Bettles Laporte Bettles

Funeral of William H. Boulton in Danville Alabama

Funeral services for William H. Boulton who died at Danville Alabama will be held at 2 p m tomorrow at the home of his son in law UD Fred Bement 910 South Seventh Street Rev John Weelley pastor of the First English Lutheran church officiating Burial will be in Oak Ridge cemetery

W. HL. Boulton William H. Boulton Danville Fred Bement South Seventh Street John Weelley First English Lutheran Church Oak Ridge Cemetery

Farmer Edward Bartholomew Injured by Spreader

Edward Bartholomew a farmer living between Elkhart and Bristol suffered a fractured right leg when a manure spreader fell on him this morning. He received treatment and is not described further in the report.

Edward Bartholomew Elkhart Bristol

Romance of England wedding at Valparaiso ends with Lucas and Petty

A romance of England culminated at Valparaiso when James E. Lucas bookkeeper for the Oliver Chilled Plow Co of South Bend married Miss Edith Petty of Victoria B C.

England Valparaiso James E. Lucas Oliver Chilled Plaw Co South Bend Edith Petty Victoria, B. C

Wheeling Quits Central Baseball League

Wheeling West Virginia withdraws from the Central baseball league signaling a major shift in regional play. The move ends Wheeling baseball participation in the circuit with potential implications for other teams and scheduled games.

Wheeling West Va

Co. W. Neterer Dead Life Long County Resident

Charles Wesley Neterer aged 54 died last night in Elk hart county from kidney trouble after weeks of illness. He owned a large farm six miles southwest of here and survived by his wife two daughters Mabel and Clara two sons Maurice Vernon Russell his mother Mrs Samuel Neterer five brothers including Jeremiah in Seattle William in Chicago George in LaSalle John in Cassopolis Samuel and half-brother David Stohrer of Houston. Funeral arrangements await word from his brothers.

Charles Wesley Neterer Elkhart County Elkhart Here Mabel Clara Neterer Maurice Vernon Russell Samuel Neterer Jeremiah Neterer Seattle Wash William Neterer Chicago George Neterer LaSalle, Ill John Neterer Cassopolis Mich David Stohrer Houston Tex

Hartman Bros Co Incorporation Filed in Nappanee

Hartman Bros Co of Nappanee filed articles of incorporation with County Recorder Swart for 120000 dollars capital. The company issues 1200 shares at 100 dollars each. Incorporators are Tobias Jacob and John Hartman all of Nappanee. The charter grants a fifty year life.

Hartman Bros. Co Nappanee Indiana Swart Tobias Jacob John Hartman

Madison Thugs Foiled Twice In One Day

A roundup from Madison reports thugs were thwarted twice in a single day. Separate items include a fire destroying Baldaccini Bros confectionary in St. Joseph Michigan, a fatal injury to Frank Fleck of Antwerp Ohio, a break in at Mier post office with a robber escaping, and a prior office robbery with a punished boy. William Kline of Kendallville was fined and ordered to 140 days at Putnamville for intoxication and threats to his family.

Madison Baldaccini William Kline Kendallville Putnamville Kline

Divorcing Effort Amid Seeks Legal Separation

Porter county township trustee George D. Gray petitions for a legal separation from his sixth wife. He objects to a $1,500 demand she insists on, while Mrs. G. agrees to end the marriage only if the sum is relinquished. otherwise she intends to proceed with the divorce.

George D. Gray Porter County

Rev Levi Yoder and Edith Buzzard Wed in Parkside Home

Rev Levi Yoder and Miss Edith Buzzard both of Nappanee were married this afternoon by Rev J B Hartzler of Goshen College at the Hartzler home in Parkside. They will reside in Nappanee where Yoder is employed at Hartman Bros Co store.

Levi Yoder Edith Buzzard Nappanee J. 8. Hartzler Goshen College Hartzler Parkside Yoder Hartman Bros. Co

Belford Troupe Joins Wilkins Vaudeville Show

The Belford Troupe of Kendallville, noted acrobats, enter vaudeville with W. H. Wilkins show. They previously performed with Ringling Bros. and other major circuses and are rated as top notch performers.

Belford Kendallville W. H. (Rube) Wilkins Ringling Bros

Fire Department Responds to Chimney Fire at Greene Property

Firefighters were dispatched to Mrs. Kate Greene’s 1058 Seventh Street residence last night around six o clock after a chimney fire. Little damage occurred, and occupants were safety accounted for.

Kate Greene Seventh Street

Enlists in Army Ray L Carter joins U S Army in South Bend

Ray L. Carter of South Bend has enlisted in the United States army and is off to Columbus Ohio for barracks training.

Ray L. Carter South Bend United States Army Columbus, O

Corn Show Planned by First National Bank of Nappa

The First National Bank of Napa will host a corn show with seven special prizes to be awarded.

First National Bank of

Go Shen Democrats and Republicans Plan City Campaign Organize

The Democrats and Republicans of Go Shen announce plans to organize for a city campaign soon. Party leaders call for coordinated efforts, candidate meetings, and voter outreach to mobilize support ahead of local elections.

Goshen

Bankrupt Kowalski of South Bend Owes $2951

Edmund T. Kowalski of South Bend is bankrupt with debts totaling $2951 and assets listed at $38, according to the filing.

Edmund T. Kowalski South Bend

Victrola records for January on sale at Rogers and Wilsons

January Victrola records are received and offered for sale at Rogers and Wilsons. The listing notes a fine stock and urges patrons to visit the store to browse the new inventory.

Victrola Records Rogers & Wilson's Fine Lst

Official Germany answer text narrows to Washington note

Early this morning officials in Berlin and Washington discussed Germanys response and released a formal note outlining positions. The terse statement emphasizes diplomatic channels and potential subsequent talks with allied counterparts to resolve outstanding issues.

German reply to Wilson note politely refused

Paris morning papers say Germany rejects President Wilson peace note while Berlin and Vienna dispatch confirm Austria-Hungary sent a copy of its reply to the Swiss note. The official text arrived in Washington and matches the Berlin version released Tuesday.

Washington Paris Germany Wilson Berlin Vienna Austria-Hungary

Bank of England as Fed agent may lead to Bank of France deal

Paris observers say the Bank of England acting as the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s agent could be followed by a similar arrangement with the Bank of France. The report cites likely diplomatic and financial implications for international monetary coordination.

Paris Bank of England Federal Reserve Bank New York Bank of France

German Empire Reiterates Peace Conference Proposal

Berlin dispatch reports Germany responding to Swiss note in a manner similar to its reply to President Wilson. The government reiterates its proposal for a conference of belligerents to reach terms of peace.

Berlin Wilson

Little Hank's Place Sign Vanishes From Beck Room Window

Dr. Simmons experimented with chemicals for three days to remove the Little Hank's Place sign from the Beck room window he recently took possession of. The compound finally worked, and the room's appearance is improved.

Little Hank Millersburg Dr. Simmons Beck Room

Hoosier militiaman Sam Peck gains weight on front

Sam Peck son of Mr and Mrs Abe Peck of this city and an Indiana militiaman serving on the Mexican border has gained 20 pounds since going to the front Mr Peck plans to leave Llano Grande for Indianapolis tomorrow and he may be in Goshen soon.

Sam Peck Abe Peck Indiana

Chicago Hospital Silent Suffering of Miss Bade

Miss Elizabeth Bade of Chicago, daughter of Mr and Mrs F Bade formerly of Goshen, is in St Luke s hospital suffering with appendicitis. This afternoon word reached here that she was operated on and her condition is very satisfactory.

Chicago Hospital Elizabeth Bade Chicago F. ©. Bade Goshen St. Luke’s Hospital

City Five Travel Key Players For Bristol Outing

The local basketball five will play at Bristol this evening in their first out of town game of the season. The visiting squad includes McCally Stiver Kirkpatrick Hazen Wehrley and Detweiler.

Bristol McCally Stiver Kirkpatrick Hazen Wehrley Detweiler

Man Dies After Breaking Back At Office Eaves

Earl Terebaugh a 40 year old driver for Consumers' Ice Coat Fort Wayne is dying from a broken back suffered when he failed to stoop and struck the office eaves.

Earl Terebaugh Consumers’ Ice Coat Fort Wayne

Annual Meeting of Farmers Mutual Co. at Opera House

The annual stockholders meeting of Farmers Mutual Co. will be held at the Opera House Mil lersburg on Friday January 1 at 1 o clock p m.

Farmers’ Mutual Era Co Opera House Millersburg

M. E. Wilson Retires as Chief Deputy U S Marshal

Indianapolis note reports Merrill E Wilson resigns after fourteen years as chief deputy United States marshal with Mark Storen announcing Fred T Cretors of Indianapolis will succeed him effective December 30 Wilson, a Republican, had been widely known in Indiana and submitted resignation late Tuesday night Cretors works as a clerk in the United States revenue office under Peter J Kruger Wilson had resided in Goshen and was in Rensselaer yesterday

Indianapolis Merrill E. Wilson United States Fred T. Cretors Mark Storen Wilson Indiana Cretors United States Revenue Office Peter J. Kruger Rensselear

Indiana presidential vote tallies show Hughes leading

Official Indiana results from November 7 show Hughes with 341,005 votes and Wilson with 334,063. Hughes secures a narrow win. discrepancies or late tallies not indicated.

Hughes Wilson

Maumee Township votes dry by narrow margin

Woodburn special election results show Maumee township voting 159 to 150 to remain dry. Two years earlier, three saloons had been closed after remonstrance.

Woodburn Maumee

Public Hospital Pride in Goshen Community health facility

A public hospital stands as a hallmark of progress in Goshen, well equipped and supported by the public. The piece urges visiting the hospital to see its modern care, trained nurses, and the community's pride in providing quality medical service for residents and visitors.

Goshen Sieh

Farm Betterment Club Program At Millersburg Opera House

The Farm Betterment Club presents a program this evening at 7 30 in the Millersburg opera house featuring the Song Gilliam Sisters Leroy Hoffman of Purdue on cooperation among farmers Samuel Burk W D Juday on prize potatoes Hazel Isenbletter piano Dorothy Myers song and talk by County Agent Metzger.

Farm Betterment Club Millersburg Opera House Gilliam Sisters Leroy Hoffman Purdue University Samuel Burk W. D. Juday Oneida County Wis Hazel Isenbletter Dorothy Myers Metzger

Prominent Crawfordsville Man Dies at Home

John Bonnel aged 58 a Crawfordsville resident and father of Mrs. William W. Fobes of Goshen died at his home this morning from Brights disease after years of ill health. Survived by wife one child four brothers and two sisters Mrs. Fobes was with him at death and Mr Fobes left for Crawfordsville after telegram notice.

John Bonnel Crawfordsville William W. Fobes Goshen Bright Mr. Bonnel

Prison Break Foiled by Noble County Sheriff

Ora Sawyer, Noble county sheriff, halted a jail delivery at Albion. A prisoner had shattered a window during the incident.

Ora Sawyer Noble County Albion

Millersburg School Janitor Gives Students Oranges

Peter Groff janitor at Millersburg School handed out one orange to each of 250 students as a Christmas gift, distributing a simple seasonal surprise across the student body.

Peter Groff Millersburg

Warsaw Headquarters for Kilmer's Machine Gun Company

Warsaw will be headquarters for Captain O B Kilmer's machine gun company of the Third regiment I N G.

Warsaw O. B. Kilmer

Northern Indiana Deaths Collect Tragic Toll

The Northern Indiana notices report several fatalities. T. S. Fisk, 62, Laporte lawyer, died of heart disease on a train en route to Chicago. body returned to Laporte. Edward Plair, 21, Michigan City, brain fever after motorcycle collision injuries in 1915. Howard Carpenter, 28, Niles resident, killed by street car on Christmas Day. body sent to Niles. some say self-inflicted. Mrs. Agnes McHugh, 64, Mishawaka. died after six months of illness. born Etna Green. burial at Plymouth. Mrs. Jane Pritchard, mother of hospital superintendent, died in Gaerwen Wales, aged 56. Eugene Underwood, 60, Pierceton. heart attack before Christmas. George Gochenour, formerly Kosciusko county, died at Hillyard Washington. cause unknown. Mrs. Nancy Marshall of Niles, Michigan, died on her Sith birthday. body to Napoleon, Ohio. Harvey Haskins, 76, pioneer, died in Niles, Michigan. burial at Buchanan.

T. S. Fisk Laporte Chicago Gary Fisk North Dakota Edward Plair Michigan City Indiana Howard Carpenter Niles Hobart Michigan Central Railroad Carpenter Agnes McHugh John Miller Mishawaka McHugh Etna Green Plymouth Jane Pritchard Margaret Pritchard Gary General Hospital Gaerwen Anglesey Wales Nmugene Underwood Pierceton George Gochenour Kosciusko County Hillyard Wash Nancy Marshall Mich Napoleon, O Harvey Haskins Buchanan

Miss Mary Casey and Howard Lane wed in South Bend church

Miss Mary Casey daughter of Mrs. Ella Casey and Howard Lane were married at 10 30 this morning in the First M E church South Bend. They will reside there. The bride is granddaughter of Hon John B Stoll of South Bend. A second couple Miss Ida Mayo and Wesley D Juday tied the knot at the bride’s home and will reside in Rhinelander where Juday serves as county agricultural agent. A large dance and musical followed in Spahn hall under the Moose.

Mary Casey Ella Casey Jefferson Boulevard South Bend Howard Lane M. E John B. Stoll Ida Mayo Charles Thurston Rhinelander Wis Wesley D. Juday James A. Juday Millersburg Juday Spahn Hall Troubadour Orchestra Order of the Moose

Walters and Wagner Not Run Pool Rooms at Wakarusa

F. E. Walters and Eli Wagner of Wakarusa, who recently paid fines in the circuit court here for selling cigarettes or giving them to minors, do not run pool rooms at Wakarusa as reported. Walters operates a bakery and a restaurant, while Wagner runs a restaurant.

F. E. Walters Eli Wagner Wakarusa Walters Wagner

Delirium Tremens Man Attacks In South Bend Hotel

John Bliss of Buchanan Michigan aged 67 in a Tremont hotel incident tried to kill two women a child and a policeman as Mrs Maggy Lake reports Bliss has not drawn a sober breath for four weeks after the episode in South Bend.

Tremont Hotel South Bend John Bliss Buchanan, Mich Maggy Lake Bliss

Elkhart Firemen Get Pay Raise Effective January

Salaries for Elkhart firemen are boosted starting January 1. The first assistant chief will earn 90 dollars per month, five captains receive 80 dollars, and ordinary firemen will be paid from 65 to 75 dollars monthly.

Elkhart

Brown Withdraws Resignation as Elkhart Police Chief

Brown, president of the board of police commissioners at Elkhart, has decided to withdraw his resignation and continue at the job.

A. €. Brown Board of Police Commissioners Elkhart

St Stephen's Church Robbery Suspects Charged

Several boys are under arrest charged with robbing the poor box of St Stephen's church at South Bend. They are said to be children of foreigners, and a considerable amount of money was secured.

Arest St. Stephen's Church South Bend

Burglary Suspect Charles Clark Escapes Albion Jail

Charles Clark, linked to the Avilia Christmas morning burglary, attempted to flee from Albion jail authorities as officers closed in on him. He faces charges related to the break in and is awaiting further proceedings.

Charles Clark Avilia Albion

City Engineer Quits in Mishawaka Resignation

Mishawaka city engineer Charles W. Cole has resigned and will engage in business locally. The move ends his tenure directing municipal projects and signals a shift to private work in the same city.

Charles W. Cole Mishawaka

For Rent Flat Furnished Light Housekeeping

Property listing notes a furnished flat available for rent with light housekeeping. Contact Mansion House for details.

Von Mackensen Army Delivers Severe Blows Through Romania

Reported line asserts the Von Mackensen army is delivering severe blows to Russian forces as it advances through Romanian territory with progress noted.

von Mackensen

French Troops on Somme Front Win Notable Mining Success

Paris reports French forces on the Somme front achieved significant success in extensive mining operations. Berlin confirms Western Front fighting with the Entente losing eight airplanes in recent days while German forces advance in Dobrudja toward Braila and hold Meldon-style positions.

Danube Braila Matechin Drobrudja Matchin Teutons Teutonic Dobrudja Paris Somme Hill No. 304 Verdun Berlin

Engagements Canceled and Birth of a Nation Dates

Victor Herbert’s opera The Princess Pat engagement in Jefferson on Tuesday January 16 has been canceled. Manager Codd received official notice today. Contracts for D W Griffiths The Birth of a Nation for two day engagement January 10 11 have been received by Manager Codd.

Victor Herbert Pat Jefferson Codd D. W. Griffith

Survey Committee Meeting on Indiana Vocational Plans

The state survey committee directing surveys of Indiana cities for vocational education will meet in Indianapolis from January 4 to 6 to discuss findings of the Indianapolis vocational survey led by Charles H. Winslow, director of vocational education under Charles A. Greathouse, state superintendent.

Indiana Indianapolis Charles H. Winslow Charles A. Greathouse

Emerson Hill in Jail Again After Station Theft

Emerson S Hill of Elkhart who confessed to stealing cigars candy and gum from John Regan at the Elkhart interurban station is again in trouble after being released from the Elkhart jail over Christmas. City Judge Lee is at a loss over how to handle him.

Emerson S. Hill Elkhart John Regan Lee

Baby smothered by pillow in South Bend home tragedy

Edith Bernice Blake ten months old daughter of John Blake of South Bend died yesterday when a pillow at the head of her bed fell and covered her face. A palmator could not be used as its mouth would not fit the child’s mouth.

Edith Bernice Blake John Blake South Bend

Irwin Theatre Negotiations Reported In Elkhart

James Bouras of Elkhart is negotiating for the Irwin theatre and may take charge in about ten days. John W. Burridge stated this afternoon that the deal had not been closed.

Irwin James Bouras Elkhart Irwin Theatre John W. Burridge

Girl Held for Theft in South Bend Jewel Theft

Miss Iris Nelson is under $200 bond in South Bend charged with stealing jewelry from Miss Isabelle Hennings. The case centers on a theft of jewelry and identifies two named individuals and the bond amount.

South Bend Iris Nelson Isabelle Hennings

Mr and Mrs Jack Martin Move to Bristol Farm

Mr and Mrs Jack Martin relocated to their farm five miles north of Bristol, marking a household move documented in local notices.

Jack Martin Bristol

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