Arrest of George Bartholomew in Milford Case
The coroner ordered the husband’s arrest after Mrs. George Bartholomew was found with gunshot wounds in Milford. Fingerprints will be taken to compare with prints found in the house as investigators from Kosciusko county work the case with two detectives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
George Bartholomew
Milford
Kelley
Plymouth
C. R. Brittsan
Kosciusko County
Melvin Cooper
New Paris
Mr. Bartholomew
Special Sessions Address Year’s Business In County Court
County council and commissioners met in special session at the court house to close the year. The council approved additional appropriations totaling 9,265 dollars, and the commissioners awarded the Fisher gravel road contract in Union township to A. M. Sparks of Indianapolis for 5,500 dollars. The mile long road will connect paved highways between Wakarusa and Nappanee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Fisher
Union Township
A. M. Sparks
Indianapolis
Wazkarusa
Nappanee
Lafayette man wins large judgment against Monon railroad
R. Scott Bassham of Lafayette wins a $20,000 judgment against the Monon railroad after suing for $100,000. The car inspector was on duty in Lafayette when he lost both legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Scott Bassham
Lafayette
Monon Railroad
Bell Plans Return to Law Practice in Indianapolis
Upon retiring as mayor of Indianapolis early next month, Democrat Joseph E. Bell will resume practicing law in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Joseph E. Bell
Red Cross Buttons Arrive at Local Headquarters
Local headquarters receive Red Cross buttons delivered by Mrs. S. The arrival marks a charitable effort with the organization preparing distribution through community channels.
Clerk Enneth A. Waller Appointed at Angola Post Office
Enneth A. Waller is named clerk in the Angola post office. The appointment is recorded in official notices and marks a staffing update for the local postal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enneth A. Waller
Angola
Russo German Peace Conference Takes Recess
Delegates at Brest-Litovsk agreed to a ten day recess in peace talks. Proceedings resume Friday January 4 at an undecided location. Leon Trotzky, Bolshevik foreign minister, is said to draft another note urging Entente embassies to join the conference.
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Petrograd
Central Powers
Brest-Litovsk
Leon Trotzky
Munitions Plant at Indiana Harbor Burns Injuring Several
An explosion at Inland Steel Co in Indiana Harbor Ind injures several workers as a blast furnace erupts and the plant catches fire. Ambulances from nearby cities rush to the scene amid fears of total destruction. the factory was reportedly producing war munitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Inland Steel Co
Indiana Harbor
Ind
Premier Lloyd George Defines Allied Purpose in War
David Lloyd George states the allies must achieve the purpose of their fighting for future liberty and peace. The remark follows Britain’s reply to the German peace offer and was sent to the labor congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
David Lloyd-George
Labor Congress
France demands restoration of Alsace Lorraine in peace terms
France insists on the return of Alsace Lorraine as part of any German peace terms. French officials argue the issue is a world moral question, not merely territorial. The French foreign minister told the chamber of deputies that peace cannot be accepted on prewar terms, and the war would continue despite Russia negotiations. The American government reportedly maintains its unchanged position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Chamber of Deputies
Russia
Alsace-Lorraine
Germans fail to press northern Italy successes on Brenta front
Austro-German forces on the Italian northern front have not followed up the gains scored on the Brenta river west bank. Allied artillery fire continues to harass the sector as the action drags on without notable advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Brenta
Asaizo
Government takes control as railroads join war effort
Director General Mc Adoo places the railroads war board in federal service to plan unified operation. No immediate orders will be issued. recommendations from the railroads war board will guide action to ease congestion in eastern terminals and tracks. A continental system of railroads, all track and equipment, is activated with pooling of traffic and common use of terminals. Union leaders back government operation while Congress debates authority and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McAdoo
Railroads War Board
War Board
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Wilson
Railroads’ War Board
Baltimore & Ohio
New York City
Pennsylvania Station
A. B. Garretson
Garretson
Congress
Cummins
Field Marshal Haig Submits Special Mention List
Field Marshal Haig, the British commander in chief, has submitted a list of West Front personnel deserving of special mention. Published in the London Gazette today, the list includes numerous Americans attached to the American Army nursing corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Haig
West Front
London Gazette
Artillery Fighting Near Verdun Continues On Western Front
On the western front artillery fighting continues in the Verdun vicinity where the Germans made an unsuccessful attack. There is heavy shelling in Lorraine.
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Verdun
Lorraine
London War Office: Nothing to Report on Western Front
An undated London War Office statement says there is nothing of importance to report from the western front. No further details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
West
London War Office
Western Front
Americans Safe in Guatemala After City Earthquake
Washington report states at 6 p.m. yesterday the Guatemala City quake continued with widespread destruction and thousands left without shelter. Americans and other foreigners in the city were reported safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala
Washington
Guatemala City
Indiana bone dry law likely upheld by court
CONFIDENT A. H. Beardsley of Elkhart reports a letter from an officer of the Indian anti saloon league stating the Indiana bone dry law will be upheld by the Indiana supreme court. Salons must close by April 2, 1918 and most saloonkeepers are preparing to go out of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
A. H. Beardsley
Elkhart
Indian Anti-Saloon League
Indiana Supreme Court
Indiana General Assembly
Indiana
Iardsley
Private banks in Petrograd surrounded and seized
Dec 25 soldiers under Finance Commissioner Menshinsky surrounded and seized all private banks in Petrograd. The branch of the City National Bank of New York was included, and manager B R Stevens was arrested and detained briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Menshinsky
City National Bank of New York
B. R. Stevens
Manufacturers Meet Elkhart Coal Crisis Outcome
About 800 manufacturers gathered in Elkhart to confer with County Fuel Administrator Melvin A. Demarest. They discussed the coal shortage with no decisive action taken, though agreement exists that fuel remains scarce and will likely persist all winter. Officials emphasized conservation and noted no imminent plant shutdowns in Elkhart County.
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Elkhart
Melvin A. Demarest
Elkhart County
Goshen Stores Adopt Saturday Evening Hours
Goshen retailers vote to close Monday and Saturday nights and stay open only on Saturday evenings. Merchants aim to conserve fuel and light as part of a nationwide conservation campaign. A Goshen merchants committee obtained signatures from all retail firms agreeing to the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
No Clue to Bristol Looters as They Escape in Stolen Car
Police seek thieves who ransacked several Bristol locations and fled in a stolen auto. A blanket and mittens found near the Valley traction line station building in Elkhart are traced to Bristol residents, suggesting the getaway vehicle carried substantial loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Valley Traction Line
Elkhart
Syracuse Democrat Subscriber Renews After Long Tenure
John M. Ott of Syracuse renewed his subscription to the Daily Democrat yesterday. Ott has been a Democrat subscriber since starting the weekly edition on November 1, 1867, and said he could not get along without the Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Ott
Syracuse
Daily Democrat
Ott
Democrat
Dance at Millersburg by Ray Pickers orchestra
The Ray Pickers orchestra from this city will play a dance at the K of P hall in Millersburg on New Year's Eve. A number of Goshen residents are expected to attend.
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Ray Pickers
K. of P
Millersburg
Receiver Named for The Joseph W. Culp Restaurant
A receiver has been appointed for The Joseph W. Culp restaurant located in South Bend as it enters receivership proceedings. The action places management under court supervision while asset and debt matters are resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Culp
South Bend
City National bank Receives First Issue of Liberty Bonds
The City National Bank today received its allotment of the first issue of liberty bonds. These bonds, initially issued to pay 3 to 4 percent interest, have been converted into 4 percent bonds.
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The
City National Bank
Liberty
Cashier Disappears After Bank Shortage Found
H Hosinski assistant cashier of Citizens National Bank South Bend vanished about two months ago. He was found to be short about $2000, prompting an investigation into the missing funds.
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H. Hosinski
Citizens National Bank
South Bend
David S Pence Dies in Wichita Former Teacher
David S Pence died in Wichita Kansas. He was the son of the late Samuel Pence and had taught school for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David S. Pence
Lizonier
Wichita
Kan
Samuel Pence
Constable Kills Man in Muncie Shootout
In Muncie William Hartley a 40 year old railroad worker was shot and killed by Constable James Black who is now jailed. The incident occurred during a confrontation with local law enforcement.
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Muncie
William Hartley
James Black
Black
Goshen Youth Enlists For Camp Zachary Taylor Training
Twenty two year old Warren Juday son of Mr and Mrs Juday of 202 South Seventh street is in military training at Camp Zachary Taylor Louisville Kentucky. Drafted from Elkhart county army draft division No 1 he left Sept ... transferred from engineers to the signal corps. Born Benton township December 13 1895 he came to Goshen with his parents about 15 years ago and is a Goshen High school 1915 graduate noted as an unusually good athlete.
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Warren Juday
South Seventh Street
Camp Zachary Taylor
Louisville
Kky
Elkhart County
Juday
Paul Zollinger
Clinton Township
Camp Taylor
Engineers
Signal Corps
Porn
Benton Township
Goshen
Goshen High School
Appreciation Expressed by Red Cross District Manager
South Bend December 27 1917 Mrs H F Spohn Goshen Indiana receives a formal note from district manager F A Miller thanking her for leading the Red Cross Christmas drive in her territory. He notes state quotas with Marshall and Fulton counties as potential exceptions and asks for review of records.
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Red Cross
South Bend
F. Spohn
Goshen
Ind
Marshall
Fulton
F. A. Miller
Northern Indiana Deaths Notices
Three deaths reported across northern Indiana. Olive McCartney, 67, of Kendallville, died after a heart ailment in Lakeside Hospital. James J. Curtis, 50, died at a South Bend home of a close relative. Joseph H. Newell, 88, formerly of Bristol, passed away in Erie Kansas. he was brother of John P. Newell and Mrs A J Carmien of Bristol. Frank Schneider, formerly of Columbia City, died in Chicago from apoplexy while seated at his home.
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Olive McCartney
Kendallville
Lakeside Hospital
Bristol
Frank Schneider
Columbia City
Chicago
Adair Announces Candidacy for Congress in May Primary
John A. M. Adair of Portland former congressman from Indiana 8th district and 1916 Democratic gubernatorial nominee officially announces his bid for the congressional nomination at the May 7 primary. W H Eichhorn of Bluffton will oppose him.
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Adair
John A. M. Adair
Portland
Indiana
W. H. Eichhorn
Bluffton
Loot Valued At 3000 Found In Wabash Barn
Police recover 3000 worth of tires guns and ammunition from a barn in Wabash after suspect Harley Larber confesses to wholesale thefts.
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Wabash
Harley Larber
Rossville Distillery Sold to O'Shaughnessy for 80000
The Rossville distillery at Lawrenceburg was sold to Victor M. O'Shaughnessy for 80000. The buyer plans to use the facility for syrup production.
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Rossville
Lawrenceburg
Victor M. O'Shaunnessy
Marriage license issued at Lagrange two residents cited
Licensed at Lagrange William A. Morgan 37 of Johnstown Pa and Floss P. Bash 26 of Shipshewana procured a marriage license at Lagrange.
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Lagrange
William A. Morgan
Johnstown
Floss P. Bash
Shipshewana
Schools to Open After Christmas Vacation
The city school will reopen Wednesday morning following the annual Christmas vacation.
Born to Mr and Mrs Harold Hoover in Middlebury
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Harold Hoover in Middlebury, extending the Hoover family line and adding a new member to the local community.
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Harold Hoover
Middlebury
Indiana teachers retirement fund under 1915 law
Editor notes teachers across Indiana join the state retirement fund created by the 1915 law. The fund includes permanent and current components funded by gifts, current income, and deductions from salaries. Annuities begin after 35 years of service and disability benefits start after 25 years. Goshen hosts the state unit with two retirees already drawing benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Indiana
F. Goshen
Ind
Warsaw confidence case swindles Kokomo magnate A. A. Charles
A. A. Charles of Kokomo, longtime owner of the War Saw canning plant at Lakeside Park Warsaw, was victimized in a confidence scheme losing about 100000 dollars. Authorities report the arrest of two suspects, Frederick Buckminster and James W. Head, in the cash sale of Southern Plantation stock.
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A. A. Charles
Warsaw
Lakeside Park
Frederick Buckminster
James W. Head
Car and Passenger Train Crash Claims Auburn Youth
Harold Hursh aged 20 of Auburn was killed instantly when his car collided with the fast eastbound No. 8 B. and O. passenger train at a Concord crossing five miles east of Auburn. The impact hurled the body forty yards, mangling it, while the automobile was demolished.
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Harold Hursh
J. C. Hursh
Auburn
Concord
Funeral services for Isaac Sherman Master conducted
Funeral services for Isaac Sherman Master were held at 10 o'clock this morning at the Church of the Brethren with Rev. J W Kitson officiating. Interment followed in Union Center cemetery.
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Isaac Sherman
Church of the Brethren
J. W W. Kitson
Union Center Cemetery
Farmer Kills 46 Inch Red Fox Near Hagerstown
Elmer McGrew, a farmer near Hagerstown Indiana, shot a red fox measuring 46 inches from nose to tail. He refused a $35 offer for the pelt.
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Elmer McGrew
Hagerstown
Ind
Annual Poultry Show in Indianapolis Packet
The Indiana poultry show will be held in Indianapolis from Wednesday through Sunday February 6 to 10. Organizers invite poultry enthusiasts and exhibitors to attend the five day event featuring judging competitions and exhibits.
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Indianapolis
Americans Die and One Injured in France Trench Incident
In France, three American nationals were killed and one was wounded after a trench collapse during ongoing operations. Officials verified the deaths and injuries and launched an investigation into the accident site for structural integrity and safety protocol reviews.
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France
Two Privates in Wood Camp Fall Victims of Bombs
On a moonlit night in France two American privates were killed when German bombers dropped explosives near a camp in a wood. A corporal of American engineers died and another private was wounded in the same sector during a separate trench incident with allied engineers nearby.
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Wood Camp
AMER
France
Christus
Goshen Gas Co Much Change in Rates Set for Hearing
The Goshen Gas Co petitions for authority to temporarily change its rates. A hearing is scheduled at the Public Service Commission office in the Indiana state house, Indianapolis, on Saturday January 5 at 10 a.m. Local notice cites the Indiana hearing date and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Goshen Gas Co
Office of the Public Service Commission
State House
Indiana
Social Dinner Hosts and Club Gathering Highlight Local Women
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Stutsman hosted a family dinner with guests including Mrs. Cross and several Cross and Yost family members along with others from Goshen and Belmont. The Mixer Ladies' club District No. 10 met at Mrs. J. T. Smith’s home on the Middlebury road with thirty-one members attending. A program followed the business meeting featuring a Conserv ation Grab Bag and No 10 Budget, drawing notable interest.
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Bert Stutsman
South of Dunlaps
Cross
Willian Cross
Edith Cross
Harley Cross
A. Yost
Noble Yost
Delbert Yost
Roy Yost
Floren Flicker
Belmont
Method
William Jaday
Elizabeth
Goshen
Mixer Ladies’ Club
District No. 10
J. T. Smith
Middlebury Road
No. 10
Thomas A. Davis Elected President of Past Masters Group
Thomas A. Davis of Goshen was elected president of the Actual Past Masters association of northern Indiana at a South Bend meeting. F. M. Boone of South Bend was elected vice president Ira Zigler of Elkhart was master of ceremonies and A. S. Irwin of South Bend secretary and treasurer. The election closed the 11th annual session attended by most of the 128 members from 13 cities and towns, the largest in the body’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Davis
Goshen
Northern Indiana
South Bend
F. M. Boone
Ira Zigler
Elkhart
A. S. Irwin
Judge approves sale of Gillette Motors to Dodge official
Judge Funk of the St. Joseph circuit court at South Bend approves the sale of the Gillette Motors company at Mishawaka to M. W. Mix, president of the Dodge Mfg Co, for 151000 dollars. The cold plant is to become a factory for government war orders, details not yet announced.
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Funk
St. Joseph
South Bend
Gillette Motors Company
Mishawaka
M. W. Mix
Dodge Mfg. Co
St Louis Catch Clears Ft Wayne Robbery Suspect
Joseph D. Kinsely charged with stealing 3970 from the Wastinghouse Church Kerr company at Ft Wayne, captured in St Louis after a three month search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Kinsely
Wastinghouse-Church-Kerr Company
Ft Wayne
St. Louis
Rev Dr Sol C Dickey Lectured at Daytona Fla
The Rev Dr Sol C Dickey of Winona Lake delivered a lecture in Daytona Florida. He spoke on religious topics before local congregants and visitors. The event highlighted his role as a distinguished speaker from Winona Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol .C. Dickey
Winona Lake
Daytona, Fla
Ford Sold to Gositen Oil Co by Kelly Motor Co
The Kelly Motor Co sold a new Ford to Gositen Oil Co. For rent a nearly new modern bungalow is available, phone numbers 279 or 858 evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Kelly Motor Co
Gositen Oil Co
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Coro
Ner Kelley
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Ing Investigation
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Demarest
Goshen Stores
Glenn W. Juday
Ella R. Burns
John N. Swart
I. S. Master
Red Fox
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