Morningstar Seeks Divorce After Forty Three Years
Malissa Morningstar of Elkhart filed for divorce from Mordecai Morningstar in superior court. They were married 43 years and have six children all over 21 and self-supporting. She says his laziness forced her to work as a domestic and he has relied on her earnings for two years. The couple seeks final separation as peace in the home has vanished. Court offices close at noon tomorrow and reopen next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malissa Morningstar
Elkhart
Mordecai Morningstar
Morningstars
Morningstar
Court offices close for holidays and new session start
At noon tomorrow county offices close until Monday January 3 and regular quarterly reports are due at the January board session. The circuit court resumes Monday with a January term through January 22 and jurors to report. Commissioners plan highway bids and paving contracts with Goshen and Mikhart routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Circuit Court
Petit Jury
Drake
Athens
Ohio
Mil lersburg Man Fractures Elbow After Icy Fall
Zeno Botts living with daughter in law Mrs Daniel Botts in Millersburg suffers a fractured elbow after slipping on an icy sidewalk. The elderly Civil War veteran is hospitalized and receives medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeno Botts
Daniel Botts
Millersburg
Death summons Walter Francis to Chicago
Walter Francis of Elkhart is called to Chicago by the death of his mother Mrs John McCormick aged eighty two. He is survived by three sons one sister and three brothers. AKG
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Francis
Elkhart
Chicago
John McCormick
AKG
Indiana State House Damaged by Fire in Indianapolis
Fire caused damage estimated in the thousands to the Indiana State House at 7 Welock on Wednesday evening. John H. Ripley, 18, third assistant chief, fractured his right arm and was bruised after a 15 foot fall while fighting the blaze. Defective wiring blamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Damiste
Statehouse
Welock
John Hl. Ripley
Indiana Republicans rally f or 1916 bid for Bristow
Indiana Republican leaders meet in Indianapolis for a love feast honoring Charles W. Fairbanks, former vice president and senator, as a potential presidential nominee in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Charles W. Rrairste
Republicn
Germany Recognizes Carranza Government in Mexico
Kaiser recognizes the Carranza government in Mexico with Berlin reporting extended diplomatic recognition to the Defosto governed is Carranza era claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Carranza
Berlin
Germany
Defasto
Mexico
Carranga
German Assault on Dompierre Repulsed in France
Paris dispatch reports German attempts to seize French works at Dompierre last night were completely repulsed with French forces holding the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germa
Dompierre
First Methodist Church to Organize Brotherhood
Men of the First Methodist Church plan forming a Brotherhood for social and religious aims. A meeting is set at 4 50 p m Sunday at the church to organize this group, following prior men’s meetings in nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First “Methodist Church
William M Hovey Dies of Brights Disease at 67
William M Hovey a 67 year old New York Central railroad employee died at his Mikhart home from Brights disease and dropsy He had worked in Toledo and will be interred there Funeral services will be held in Toledo Surviving are his second wife three sons and two daughters by his first wife all residents of Toledo one brother and one sister Mr Hovey was known along the Mikhart Toledo division of the New York Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Hovey
New York Central Railroad
Mikhart
Bright
Toledo
Mr. Sfevey
Mikhart-Toledo
N.Y. C
King Benjamin F. dies in Nebraska at 63
Benjamin F. King once lived in Jefferson township Elkhar t county with his parents Mr and Mrs John King later resided at Topeka. He died at the home of his brother Milo DPD King Minden Neb December 27. He was 63 and suffered paralysis after several strokes lingered for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. King
Jefferson Township
Elklart County
John King
Topeka
Milo
King
Minden
Mr. King
Ten Years of Married Life Ends in Shocking Disclosure
Chicago police uncover that James Lewis has been living a double life as a gen teman burghu Mars. Lewis formerly known as Sadie Bisnett of Altoona now resides with her father Charles Bisnert in Garrett after the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mro
James Lewis
Chicago
Lewis
Genteman Burghu Mars
Sadie Bisnett
Altoona
Ao Piurt
Garrett
Chas. Bisnert
Obituary: Daniel Mirne Dies at 60 in Millersburg
Daniel Mirne, age 60, died last evening at his home in Millersburg about six o clock from paralysis. He was well known and is survived by one daughter. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Mirne
Millersburg
Dra Judax
False alarm at lock on Lincoln Ave draws fire response
Fire department at a lock at Hight responded to a false alarm transmission for No 25 Lincoln Avenue between Sixth and Seventh streets.
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Hight
Lincoln Avenue
Sixth
Seventh Streets
City Walks Urgently Cleaned After Series of Falls
Several city business district walkways require cleaning as reports indicate multiple hard falls among pedestrians. Local authorities urge prompt maintenance to prevent further injuries.
Millersburg Horse Escapes and Destroys Vehicle
Calvin Rogers of near Millersburg reported a horse ran away after smashing a vehicle into splinters. The runaway animal escaped, causing damage and concern in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Rogers
Millersburg
Ail Occuis
Two Deaths From Gas In South Bend Cortained
Neighbors found Mike Dietz and his wife Mary unresponsive in their home with fumes from a coal stove suspected as the cause. Dietz died. Mrs Dietz survived after pulmotor aid. The same day a room above Avery Hull store revealed a gas leak from a heater pipe, Lester was found dead in his room after police forced entry. Evidence points to gas asphyxiation in both incidents.
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South Bend
Mike Dietz
Mary Dietz
Harry GC
Lester
Lake Shore
Fredonia
N. Y
Purdue Short Course Attracts Wide Roster Of Attendees
The Purdue Farmers Short Course runs January 10 to 15 drawing many from La Porte and Allen counties. La Porte will send eighty youths with expenses paid. Allen County plans special train service and reduced fares. Last year about forty five farmers attended from Allen County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue
la Porte County
Allen County
County Agricultural Association
Alten County
Snow and Sleet Delays Hit Indiana Travel
Snow and sleet snarled travel south of Anderson with traction limited and many delays. Deputy sheriff Kenton Bowser returned from Putnamville with Ed Moore of Elkhart while Goshen photographer C A Peerman faced storm impacts delivering Albert Hawk to Jeffersonville reformatory.
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Anderson
Indianapolis
Kenton Bowser
Indinus
Putnamville
Ed Moore
Elkhart
C. A. Peerman
Goshen
Albert Hawk
Hilhart
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Goshen Aerie Officers Named for Next Week Installation
Goshen Aerie No. 1526 F. C. F. C. announces its chosen officers led by Worthy Pres. Henry J. Bartholomew and W V P Melvin Firestone. Other posts include Jesse Brombateh secretary Charles Lohman treasurer Charles Vance and Warden Fred Firestone with Welcomer Weaver. Installation set for next Wednesday night June 16.
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Goshen Aerie No
Worthy Pres
Henry J. Bartholo
Mew
Melvin Firestone
Jesse Brombateh
Lohman
Tistee
Chas
Vance
Fred Firestone
O. G
J. Weaver
Jeu
Barn Fire Destroys Farm Structure in Richville Area
Barn on John Green’s farm near Richville burned to the ground. Origin of fire unknown. Some hay and implements burned. Stock was saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Green
Charles Cossetter
Richville
Choir to sing Lucia piece at First Methodist concert
The men who sang the Sextette from Lucia at the Charith Minstrels will join the choir of the First Methodist church for a Sunday afternoon concert. Fred Bickler will sing a solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucia
Charith Minstrels
First Methodist Church
Fred Bickler
City Water Plant Superintendent Hosts Dinner Event
Orhinde Hanifon, superintendent of the city water plant, will this evening entertain city officials and plant staff with a second annual chicken dinner in the pump room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orhinde Hanifon
Kirkpatrick's Al Stars Set for Syracuse Showdown
Kirkpatrick's Al Stars travel to Syracuse tomorrow evening to face Coreenawalt Auto in a basketball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkpatrick
al Stars
Syracuse
Coreenawalt Auto
Farmers Meet Agree to Buy Current on Rew Lime Extension
About 25 farmers attended at the Pittsburg school house with Guy M. Rieth presiding. Fifteen favored using current if the Goshen Hawks Electric Co. extension to the county infirmary and Dunlaps is built. Cost estimates range from 2500 to 8000 dollars for a five mile line. The county seeks electric light for the infirmary after acetylene plant repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planus
Hawks Electric Co
Goshen
County Infirmary
Dunlaps
Pittsburg
Guy MM. Bieth
Tranks Co
Board of Comity Commissioners
Hawks Company
Hawks Coo
Ling
Watch Service and Revival At St Mark's M E Church
A church watch service is planned tomorrow evening at St Mark's M E Church. The program includes election of officers at 8 pm, a love feast and praise service at 9 pm, a survey of 1915 at 10 pm, and a social half hour followed by communion. Revival services begin next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's M. EF
Gravelton man arrest charge bond posted by relatives
John Bridenstine of Gravelton facing assault and battery with intent to kill charges posted a 100 bond signed by his father and James Brown. A hearing is set for Jan 10. Bridenstine denies using a cudoon against a distant relative in an estate quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bridenstine
Gravelton
James Brown
Bridenstine
Tmwonuiulis
Marriage of Miss Nome Van Derstan and James Schroeck
Miss Nome Van Derstan daughter of Mr and Mrs Van Derstan of Middlebury wed James Schroeck son of Mr and Mrs Schrock on Tuesday evening at the bride’s home in Middlebury They plan to reside on a farm north of Middlebury after the ceremony
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Nome van Derstan
Tk. van Derstan
Middlebury
James Schroeck
Slro
Fourteen Stations of the Cross Arrive at St Vincent's Elk Hart
St Vincent's church in Elk Hart received a new set of fourteen stations of the Way of the Cross painted in art from Munich Germany. The collection cost S140.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent’s Church
Elkhart
Art Studios
Munich
Germany
Running Late Big Pour Trains Delayed By Poor Connections
Train service south of here runs late as a heavy pour of delays slows five trips. Officials cite persistent connectivity issues, with riders urged to seek updates and plan alternate travel.
Ad Writer Roxe of Ligonier Employed by NYC Firm
Roxe of Ligonier is hired as special ad writer by a New York City concern. The appointment highlights a professional link between the small town and a major metropolitan advertiser.
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Ir] Roxe of
Ligonier
New York City
Better Mail Service in Ligonier Promised by Leader
The leader announces that Ligonier’s mail service is greatly improved, pledging faster delivery and more reliable handling for residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Mail Service
Leader
Ligonier
Christmas Party at St James Episcopal Tonight
St James Episcopal church plans its annual Christmas party in Jefferson City tonight with a community gathering and festive activities for attendees.
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St. James Episcopal Church
Wilh
Jeffersen Lied
In Critical Condition
The mother of A W Lyon of Ligo ier is in wt dying condition at Wau Seon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Lyon
Ligoier
Wau- Seon
Elkhart W. C. TU Members Treat Mishawaka Orphanage
Members of the Elkhart Woman’s Christian Temperance Union visited the Mishawaka orphanage to provide a special treat for the children. They distributed gifts and shared in a festive afternoon, bringing smiles to residents.
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Elkhart W. C. TU
Mishawaka
Walters Named Big Four Agent at Elkhart
I A Walters of North Vernon has been appointed Big Four agent at Elkhart succeeding C EF Griffith who will go to Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I .A. Walters
North Vernon
Elkhart
C. EF. Griffith
Terre Haute
Birth in Waterford for Mr and Mrs Ton Smith
A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Ton Smith at Waterford. For sale Lots for residence or business room on the west side of Main Street opposite St Mark's Church with gas water and sewer connections. See Jacob Worgemith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton Smith
Waterford
Main Street
St. Mark's Church
Jacob Worgemith
Pence Family Pioneer Dies in Millersburg Era
John Pence dies at his son in law Will Dover’s home near Millersburg at age 72 after a life spanning Indiana Klkhart county Mills. Born in Rockingham Virginia June 24 183? and long resident of Newbury township LaGrange County. He co owned Pence Bros. & Hoffman general store and later Pence Wert before returning to farming. Survived by son Glenn and daughter Mrs Dewell.
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John Pence
Clinton Township
John Quincy Pence
Will Dover
Millersburg
Klkhart County
Ife
Henry
Emily Pence
Rockingham County
Indiana ii
Newbury Township
Lagrange County
Fish Lake
Ontario
Matilda Beane
Joseph Beane
William
W. FE. Hoffman
Nue
Pence Bros
Hoffman
Pence Brothers
Mr. Hoffman
John
Mr. Baum
Ligonier
Alba
Mich
Indiana
Brown's
Pence
Goshen
Harper
Stranger Named Gates Held After Elkhart Station Theft
A man claiming to be Joseph Gates of Grand Rapids is detained in Elkhart on suspicion of stealing a conductor’s overcoat and box from the conductors’ room at the N C station. He asked ticket agent B E W Fritz for a $4 reward for two switch keys, said to be found, and claimed he was robbed of $44.02.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gates
Grand Rapids
Elkhart
BE. O W. Fritz
Cates
Fritz
Workmen Clash With Picket Line at Studebaker Plant
Howard Johnson and William Wy men at the Studebaker machine shop in South Bend fought picketing striking machinists. A steel covered with leather was found on Johnson and Hyman was badly beaten after wielding a steel attached to a leather sling. Labor organizers reportedly consulted BE R. Erskine, Studebaker manager, on a possible agreement between strikers and the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Johnson
William Wymen
Studebaker
South Bend
Johnson
Hyman
BE. R. Erskine
Studebaker Corporation
Chicago Opera to Present Boheme on New Year Eve Bill
At the Chicago Auditorium Tow night the Chicago Opera company will sing Boheme as a special New Year's Eve bill with Geraldine Parciar. John McCormack, popular in Vietrola records, appears. Journet Ancona and Pawloska are announced in the east. Tickets bring $7 each. Pawloska last season sang with Mizzi Hajos in Sari, not in the company that saved Sari at the Jefferson a few months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Opera Company
Geraldine Parciar
John McCormack
Vietrola
Ancona
Paawloska
Pawloska
Mizzi Hajos
Jefferson
War rumors spread in Gary about German plot claims
A garbled report from Gary suggests a German plan to slaughter horses bought by England and France. The tale references spying and deceit, but details are unclear and likely distorted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
England
France
Twelfth Anniversary of the Iroquois Theatre Fire
Chicago marks the twelfth anniversary of the Iroquois theatre fire in which many people died. The blaze occurred on Wednesday afternoon December 30, 1903 at the Playhouse. Also listing a folding oak bed for sale at 120 South Eighth Street and notice that J. H. Schrock of Ligonier is teaching school in Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Eighth Street
J. H. Schrock
Ligonier
Atlanta, Ga
Political notes spark Hoosierdam campaigning and ballot talk
Gen Jacob S Coxey seeks Ohio Senate seat on a currency plan funding a merchant marine and coast defense. Indiana Republicans and progressives circulate a Sullivan straw poll while Rep John A M Adair plans 40 Indiana meetings with Sen J W Kern. The bull moose and progressives push preparedness, Hanly may take progressive governorship, and local races from St Joseph to Anderson feature bids by Coquillard for treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob S. Coxey
Randall
Gosher
United States Senate
Ohio
Pomerene
Congress
Hoosierdam
John A. M. Adair
Portland
Indiana
Sen. Kern
Muncie
Dale J. Crittenberger
Livingston anniversary at Mishawaka Orphanage marks escape tale
Mrs and Mrs Max Livingston of Chicago, formerly of South Bend, observe Livingstons day at the Mishawaka orphanage to recall the escape of their children Madeline and Tester from the Troquois theatre fire in Chicago eleven years ago this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Livingston
Max Livingston
Chicago
South Bend
Madeline
Tester
Troquois Theatre
Fort Wayne Man Reports Robbery by Two Men
Tom Jenkins formerly of Warsaw Elkhart and Goshen now lives in Fort Wayne and told police he was held up and robbed of 19 dollars by two men his alleged boon companions. Jenkins was once a turnkey and has ties to Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Jenkins
Warsaw
Elkhart
Goshen
Fort Wayne
Jenkins
Second annual chicken dinner postponed by city chair
Orlando Hamilton, superintendent of the city water and light plant, announced a second annual chicken dinner for city officials and plant employees this evening in the pump room, but the event has been indefinitely postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Hamilton
Antied Christus entertainments at St James church
The article notes a church event at St James with attendance pledged by members and friends. It also reports a Bristol basketball loss where Aristomics were defeated 15 to something by Bristol, with the locals outplayed, mentioning a Greenawalt involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Church
Jefferson Thu
Bristol
Aristomics
Child Sarah Bowers buried at Brown Cemetery
The Mil lersburg girl Sarah A Bowers died at age 12 from Brights disease and was buried in Brown cemetery. She married William Bowers in 1851.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Bowers
Millersburg
Brown Cemetery
Brights
Wiliam Bowers
Oats Market Edges Up Two Cents a Bushel
Oats rose two cents to 31 cents a bushel as dealers quote rising prices. For sale cheap a spring wagon and a two seated road wagon in good condition Thone T46X.
State Board Adopts Truancy Attendance Definition
The State Board of Truancy on December 15, 1915 adopted clarifying resolutions under the 1915 school attendance law. Attendance means daily presence in school with books and supplies unless parents show lack of funds for those items. Each absence or tardiness requires a written excuse from the parent guardian or responsible person, per the attorney general's guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Truancy
Phi Delta Girls hold elegant Jefferson hall dance
About 15 couples attended the Phi Delta Girls club dance in Jefferson hall last evening. Out of town guests included Donald Pratt Hunting ton Harry Weatherby William Sceeberter Elkhart. Miss Trene Lan dis Port Wayne and Miss Mary Jen her Auburn. Grand march led by Elwood Starbuck and Treva Morrive. Pauline Graham and Gordon Nathan to wed in Chicago Saturday at 5 45 PM with dinner at Severn hotel. C M S Js met at Mrs Roscoe Brunner home on N Main St with mistletoe decor and luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Delta Girls Club
Jefferson Hall
Amon
Donald Pratt
Huntington
Harry Weatherby
William Sceeberter
Elkhart
Trene Landis
Port Wayne
Mary Jenher
Auburn
Hedd
Elwood Starbuck
Treva Morrive
Pauline Graham
J. L. Graham
Ligonier
Gordon Nathan
Chiengzo
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
Severn Hotel
C. M. Sjs
Roscoe Brunner
N. Main St
Land transfers in York Washington Jefferson townships
Clarence M. Highway sells 30 acres in York township to William Labadie for 1. Hannah Lutz transfers 15 acres in Washington township to Emma F L Smeltn er for 81. Hannah Lutz sells 100 acres in Jefferson township to Gorge W L Stuvder for 12. Walter E L McCann sells Erastus J Gary Miller sburg property for 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence M. Highway
Willian
Labadie
York Township
Hannah Lutz
Emma FL Smeltner
Washington Township
Gorge WL Stuvder
Jefferson Township
Walter EL McCann
Erastus J. Gary
Funeral services for George F. Shanahan held in Elkhart
Funeral services for George F. Shanahan took place at St. Vincent's Catholic church in Elkhart at nine o'clock this morning with Rev. Fr. Jansen officiating. The body was transported to Goshen for burial in Oak Ridge cemetery where many Goshen residents attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Shanahan
St. Vincent's Catholic Church
Elkhart
Jansen
Goshen
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Revival at Syracuse Starts January in Evangelical Church
Evangelist Berlin of West Salem will begin a revival at the Syracuse Evangelical church on January 2. The services are planned to continue with daily meetings and spirited sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Berlin
West
Salem
Will
Re-elected Officers at Superior Ladder Co Meeting
At the annual meeting of the stock holders of the Superior Ladder Co directors and officers were re-elected. Lost Cray and white child's neck scarf Finder return and receive reward. 1tp Country wood for sate 2 per card. Harry Miltenberger. Phone 1167X. 6tp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Superior Ladder Co
Harry Miltenberger
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Court House
Jobn Pippensteel
Dhe
Voit C. Alshouse
Alshorse
Millshouse
Circuit. Court
Vanderveer & Vanderveer
Irvin Treesh
Mary Ann Treesh
State House
Fairbanks
Brotherhood
MOE
W. M. Hovey
Nebraska
Pioneer
Iam Burns
Hawks Electric Company
Ing
Pittsburgh
Guy M
Rieth
Hawks
Wakarush
Bremen
Jenton
New Paris
Milford
Watch Service
Bond
County Centre
Mark Sullivan
Collier’s Weekly
Gov. Ralston
Rep
Adair
J. W. Kern
Sen
J. Hamilton Lewis
Ilinois
Jackson Club
Lafayette
Kern
Progressive Party
George W. Perkins
Perkins
Theury A. Roberts
Carmel
J. Frank Hanly
Madison County
Bull
Mexis Coquillard
South Pend
St. Joseph County
Charles BE. Gorhill
South Sixth Street
O. M. Kinnison
F. A. Hascall
Phi Delta Kappas
Liogd Simmons
Charles I. Wagner
Leonard St. Brooks, Jr
William Bade
Dr. Landis
Cleveland
Pauline Oppenkenuy
Rebecca” Weinstein
Third Street
Trt Kapp
Ruth Dreese
South Fifth Street
G. F. Shanahan
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