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Goshen Daily Democrat

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Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1917

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German Line in Belgium Crumbles Under Allied Attack

UNDATED report says German lines southwest of Warneton retreat as Messines ridge falls, leaving last commanding positions to British forces. Gen Haig reports British troops following Teutons with fighting near Gaspard village as Entente presses in France and Greece.

Belgium London Warneton Messines Ridge Haig Gaspard Village Greeere Fandines

Japanese resentment over garbled note published

Washington officials say Japanese anger at the America's note to China stems from garbled versions in Japanese newspapers. Dispatches from To zune claim resentments arose from any note to Ching being settled publicly.

China Tozune Ching

Explosion at Ashton Under Lyne Kills 59 In Town

Boss Lass, chancellor of the exchequer, announced in the house of commons that 59 people were killed and many injured in an explosion at Ashton-under-Lyne near Manchester.

Associated Tress Donthin Emumens Ashton-Under- Tyne Minchester

Zeppelin Destroyed Over North Sea Bay

London reports in the House of Commons that Zeppelin To 43 was destroyed by naval forces over the North Sea bay. Bonar Law announced the loss today.

Associated Press London North Sea Bay House of Commons

Helmingers Told of Brother's Second Leg Fracture

James Helminger received a Weston Wye letter reporting John Welminger formerly of this city fractured his right leg for the second time in a year. The Helminger family faced a brief measles quarantine in the days after the accident. A complete list of Elkhart county registrants under the selective draft law will be posted in precincts countywide. No slackers are known locally.

James Helminger Weston Wye John Welminger Helminger Mr. Welminger Elkhart County

Albion Jail Inmate Charged With Forgery Awaiting Trial

Charles Chaffee lies in Noble county jail at Albion awaiting trial on forgery charges. He is well known to many Goshen people.

Albion Charles Chaffee Noble County

Flag Day Services by Elks Tonight

Flag Day services will be held this evening by the Elks at their rooms on North Main street.

the Elks North Main Street

Michigan Bass Season Opens Next Saturday

The Michigan bass season is scheduled to start next Saturday June 16. Officials urge sport anglers to follow regulations and report any violations to the preserve wardens.

Michigan

Farmer shoots and kills woman in auto party

Springfield police report J M Hinkle, a farmer, shot and killed Mrs Ebner Redelle last night, wife of the Springfield baseball club president. Hinkle, who thought the auto party members were stealing his hogs, is held for investigation and admits firing.

Associated Press Springfield Ebner Redelle Springfield Baseball Club J. M. Hinkle Farmier

Entente Troops Land in Greece Reported by London

Entente forces are being landed at Virnens and Castella and occupying heights near Philerum bay as troops advance into Athens. The dispatch notes troops arriving via London with ongoing landings in Greek territory.

Greece Associated Press Athens London Entente Virnens Castella Philerum Bay Ath

Greathouse Touted for State Democratic Chair in Indianapolis

June 14 report from Indianapolis states Charles A. Greathouse, former state superintendent of public instruction, is expected to be named state chairman to replace Bernard Korbly as resignation is forecasted. An official announcement indicated Greathouse is willing to accept the post.

Indianapolis Democratic State Central Committee Charles A. Greathouse Public Instruction Bernard Korbly

Printer Buys Bonds After Saving Ten Thousand

Laporte June 24 John Eldred a Laporte Herald printer who saved 10000 invested the entire sum in Liberty Town bonds. Eldred is said to own more bonds than any other workingman in the world.

Laporte John Eldred Laporte Herald Liberty Town Eldred

Senate committee keeps higher rate on luxury goods tax

Washington June 14 Senate committee declined to cut the manufacturers tax on athletic goods patent medicines perfumes and cosmetics from 4 to 2 percent. The move reduces the total tax reduction by 39 900 000 and maintains a higher levy on luxury items.

Washington Senate

Russian Cabinet Proposes Conference With Allies

The Russian cabinet on June 14 proposed a conference with the allies to study the various treaties among the allied nations and discuss modifications.

Petrograd Rrussian

Japan to Send Mission to Washington with Broad Powers

Japan plans to dispatch a mission to Washington with broad powers for diplomatic consultations and expects to depart Japan in early July. The move signals intensified efforts to engage on key international issues.

Japan Washington

Mayor Strikes Liberty Bell to Signal Bond Purchase

Philadelphia June 14 Mayor Smith struck the Liberty Bell with a golden hammer in Independence Hall signaling a move to buy Liberty Loan bonds. The ceremony drew attention to wartime financing and public bond sales in the city.

Smith

Election of Officers at First Brethren Church

Mrs J M Hammon of 401 W Pike Street will host the Anti Cant society tomorrow evening for an election of officers and cheers.

Rapid Temperature Drop as Cold Wave Hits City

Within hours yesterday afternoon the temperature fell more than two degrees while considerable rain arrived with the cold snap. Local officials warned of continued unsettled weather as the cold front moved through the region.

Whitmer Receives A M M Degree at Chicago Convocation

Paul Emmons Whitmer of Goshen College earned the A. M. M. degree during the University of Chicago’s 103rd convocation. The event highlighted Whitmer’s academic achievement and the ceremony’s formal proceedings.

Paul Emmons Whitmer Goshen College University of Chicago

Draft Dodger Arrest Rocks South Bend

Harry Hudson, identified as a strikebreaker, faces a wider arrest in South Bend on charges of draft dodging. He is alleged to have avoided military service during the wartime period.

Harry Hudson South Bend

720 German Alien Enemies Registered at South Bend

A notice reports 720 German alien enemies registered in South Bend. Also listed is a rental ad for furnished cottages at Baldwin Lake with contact phone 4044. Bristol. ot

South Bend Baldwin Lake Bristol

Hoosier Motor Co to Build Bailey Flyer Motorcycles

Hoosier Motor Co plans to manufacture the Bailey Flyer motorcycle at their East Madison street plant with modern equipment. Robert Bailey, a nationally known motorcyclist, will manage the new company. Chicago capitalists back the project as orders for TOCCO machines are on file and the vehicle is expected to sell for about $300.

Jans Hoosier Motor Co Madison Street Chigagd Robert Bailey Goshen

Elkhart County Apportions $20,000 for Red Cross War Effort

Elkhart County allocates $20,000 of the national $100 million Red Cross War Council drive to aid American soldiers in Europe. The eight day campaign runs June 18 to 25 with Goshen chapter planning efforts and a civilian relief committee named to coordinate fundraising.

Red Cross War Council National War Finance Committee Cleveland H. Dodge Henry P. Davidson Seward Prosser Charles S. Ward Harvey J. Hill Wiliam G. McAdoo Elkhart County Elkhart Goshen Red Cross Europe United States Germany Russia Canada Os. F. Spelin Hines Spohn William HH. Charntes James Ss. Drake George A. Tiley Reed Clicaro

Neidig Sues McCray for 1500 Damages in Noble Circuit

Goshen lumber dealer I I Neidig sues E E McCray of Kendallville for 1500 damages in Noble County court. Action stems from a summer auto collision at Fifth and Jefferson where McCray’s chauffeur reportedly drove the car without permission. Helen Mayer identified as Kendallville Cup driver. Neidig’s loss insured but policy requires court action.

C. E. Neidig E. E. McCray Kendallville Noble 4. I. Neidig Goshen FE. E. McCray McCray Refrigerator Co Fifth and Jefferson Streets Neidig

Elkhart Divorce Suit and Local Court Notes

Elkhart court actions include George Stupiiskei suing Katherine Stupiiskei for divorce after a Feb 1909 marriage and June 1917 separation with allegations of spending husband’s money on picture shows and male admirers. Probate orders note Elizabeth Zook’s guardianship reports and bond, and inheritance tax details for William Brown estate. Bootlegging case continued. Rigby pleads not guilty. Walker and Gerks v American Hay Co. dismissed.

Elkhart George Stupiiskei Katherine Stupiiskei Elizabeth Zook Benjamin Yarin Lucille R. J. Wade Cyrus Wade Eligabeth Zook William Brown Tra No Frank W. Breywn Emiaina Sarah Lechtimner Harriet Lantz Ida F. Geyer Bandelier Kapa Charles Rigby Rigby Martin Trainor Maurice PL Walker Gid Ben Gerks American Hay Co

Eighth Zentz family reunion held at Blosser park

The eighth annual Zentz family reunion took place at Blosser park despite threatening weather with a large turnout. Out of town relatives attended including Elza Aukerman and son Lewis of Knox, Mrs Liza Brow and daughter, Mrs Monroe Wilson and Herbert, Bernice Decker of Kendallville, and others from Union Michigan Elkhart Nappanee and Etna Green. The next reunion is set for June 14 1918 at the farm home of Wm Overholt southwest of Goshen. Melvin F E Overholt was re elected president with Hugh J Zentz as secretary and Albert Zentz as treasurer.

Zentz Blosser Park Elza Aukerman Lewis Knox Liza Browand Monroe Wilson Herbert Bernice Decker Kendallville Union Mich. Elkhart Nappanee Etna Green Wm. G. Overholt Goshen Melvin FE. Overholt Hugh J. Zentz Albert Zentz

Prison sentence for car theft in Elkhart case

Albert Werner was taken to Jeffersonville this morning by Officer Bandelier. He was sentenced by Judge Harman for stealing a Dodge touring car from Father Jansen of Elkhart.

Albert Werner Jeffersonville Bandelier Harman Fr. Jansen Elkhart

Rochester Weighs Chautauqua Plans This Year

Rochester undecided on holding a chautauqua this year. Guarantors claim no contract exists with the Redpath bureau.

Rochester Redpath Bureau

Illegal fishing arrest at Webster Lake nets $20.80 fine

Charles Bush of Fort Wayne was fined 20 dollars and 80 cents for illegal fishing at Webster Lake last Sunday. Fish Commissioner J. Stoneburner made the arrest.

Webster Lake Charles Bush Fort Wayne J. Stoneburner

Local Township Sends Dog Tax Notices to Owners

The township assessor sent dog tax notices to dog owners. Some owners have failed to pay and face possible prosecution by the township.

Doctor to speak on milk costs at Porter County meeting

Dr. George of Purdue University will address the Cow Testing Association of Porter County this Saturday afternoon in the examination room at the courthouse. The talk is titled The Cost of Milk Production in Porter County and all milk producers are urged to attend.

DR. George Court House Porter County Mr. George Purdue University

Bryan man jailed in Elkhart over registration day prank

George Mayer of Bryan Ohio was arrested in Elkhart at the request of Bryan authorities and brought to Ohio by Sheriff John Ruff. Mayer reportedly joked at friends who were registering during registration day.

George Mayer Bryan Elkhart Ohio City John Ruff Ruff Mayer

Funeral of Mrs. David Barringer Held at South Main Residence

Funeral services for Mrs. David Barringer were conducted this afternoon at 30 o clock from the late residence 909 South Main street. Interment followed in Oak Ridge cemetery.

David Barringer South Main Street Oak Ridge Cemetery

Reid Sues Ncott for Breach of Promise

Irma B. Reid files a breach of promise suit against Clarence Ncott. The case will be heard as soon as the Tyler case is disposed of.

Irma B. Reid Clarence Ncott Tyler

Services at St James Mark Archdeaconled Diocese

Rev. Fr. Long archdeacon of the Michigan City diocese led special services today at St. James Episcopal Church.

Fr. Long Michigan City St. James Episcopal Church

Ford sale records in Kelly Garage to John Grabill

A new Ford was sold by Kelly Garage to John Grabill of Goshen. The purchase marks a local vehicle transaction documented in the paper.

Kelly John. Grabill Goshen

Rogers Band Park Opening Season With Concert And Dance

Rogers band opens the season at the park Friday evening with a concert and a 5 cent dance. The ensemble includes Rogers band members and 10 visiting musicians from Elkhart. admission is five cents for non coupon holders, and coupon tickets grant entry to all future Friday concerts. Entrances on Pike street and Lincoln avenue only, Clinton street closed.

Rogers’ Band Elkhart Goshen Pike Street Lincoln Avenue Clinton Street

Indiana gas firms ask PSC to lower calorific standard

The Indiana Gas Association filed a petition with the Public Service Commission asking to reduce the heating unit standard for artificial gas from 600 Btu to 550 Btu. The move covers 29 artificial gas companies operating in Indiana cities and towns.

Indianapolis Indiana Gas Association S. E. Millholland C. ON. Chubb J.D. Furrest Public Service Commission of Indiana Public Service Commission Indiana

Paper Situation Serious As Government Considered Pooling

Washington June 14 special reports failure of plan to relieve the news print paper shortage and warns of panic prices unless Congress authorizes a government pooling scheme to insure equitable distribution to consumers and fair profit to manufacturers by the federal trace commission.

Washington Federal Trace Commission Congress

J. W. Colley Co Incorporates in Elkhart

The J. W. Colley Co of Elkhart is incorporated for 36000 to manufacture dyes and colors in Indianapolis. Directors are John W. Colley Fred Reynolis and Harry L. Carter.

Indianapolis J. W. Colley Co Elkhart John W. Colley Fred &. Reynolis Harry L. Carter

Three $10 000 Subscriptions for Liberty Loan Bonds in Goshen

Three ten thousand dollar subscriptions for Liberty Loan bonds have been reported in Goshen. The subscribers are William H H Charnley Amasa Hoovens and Mayor Spohn. Total Goshen sales are estimated at 200000 with tomorrow the last day to subscribe.

Fioshen William HH. Charnley Amasa Hoovens Spohn Goshen

First M. E. Society Plans June 15 Picnic

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First M E church will hold its annual picnic and entertain the Mothers Jewels at Mrs S Starbuck 682 South Sixth street all day Friday June 15 A lunch is served at 12 o'clock sharp All members and Mothers of Jewels are urged to attend Entertainment by the Jewels election of officers and music by Mrs Clyde Shirk and Mrs Ros Ort will constitute the affair The mixer ladies of district No 10 were entertained at Union Street home

Woman's Home Missionary Ciety M. E. Church Mothers’ Jewels S. Starbuck South Sixth Street Jewels Clyde Shirk Ros “Ort

Tomorrow Women’s Franchise League Picnic at Christiana Lake

The Woman's Franchise League of Edkhart County plans a picnic at Christiana Lake tomorrow. Several Goshen women have warranted to attend the gathering. The event date was incorrectly listed as Saturday June 16 yesterday.

Christiana Lake Woman's Franchise League Edkhart County Christiana Hike Goshen

Big Four hires women to fill wartime roles

The Big Four railways begin employing women to fill positions usually held by men as male workers go to the front. Mrs Rover Crowell, wife of a Big Four brakeman, serves as watchman at Elk Hart Avenue crossing after resignation. Agent Walters says the job will be filled by another woman if possible. Goshen women seeking work should apply to Agent Coverston, who already has two openings.

Big Four Railway Wno O Go Nuinder Rover Crowell Elkhart Avenue Goshen Coverston

Miller Infant Dies of Intestinal Poisoning in Elkhart Area

Mortuary record notes Mildred Fern Miller four months old daughter of Jerry Miller of Elkhart died of intestinal poisoning. Parents are the sole survivors. Remains will be taken to Wakarusa for funeral services.

Mysterious Continental Rider Rescued From Simonton Lake

An unidentified man claiming to sail across the continent on a bicycle jumped from a boat in Simonton Lake. He sank three times due to leg cramps before two Elkhart fishermen rescued him, brought him to Charles Vetter’s cottage, and revived him after about two hours. He then left without revealing his identity.

Vasa Simonton Lake Elkhart Charles Vetter

Beck earns second money with South Bend Girl at Monroe

Earl Beck of this city, driver and trainer for the W. H. Foster string, won second money last week at Monroe Michigan with South Bend Girl in a $1,000 purse. The best time was 2:12 1/4. This week Beck has horses entered at Mt. Clemens Michigan including John Redmond South Bend Girl King Knight Lee Grand and Electric Pointer.

Earl Beck W. H. Foster Monroe Mich South Bend Mr. Beck Mt. Clemens John Redmond King Knight Lee Grand Electric Pointer

Hatch & Sons Buy Pour Wheel Drive Truck For Jamestown Project

The W. W. Hatch & Sons Co. purchased a Pour Wheel Drive truck built in Clintonville Wis and will use it on the Jamestown concrete highway in faused township where about 30 men are employed. Hatch operations span Elkhart county Chicago Junction and Akron Ohio with contracts exceeding 320000 dollars this season likely to be the firm’s busiest yet. W. W. Hatch is in Chicago Junction T. M. Hatch directs Akron operations and Ray Hatch oversees Jamestown work.

W. W. Hatch & Sons Co Clintonville Wis Jamestown Faused Hatch & Sons Co Elkhart County Chicago Junction Akron Ohio W. W. Hatch T. M. Hatch Ray Hatch

Kendallville Proposes 500000 Gallon Reservoir Project

A proposed Kendallville project calls for a 500000 gallon concrete reservoir with aerator at 21174 dollars. Newhart and Newhart will build the reservoir for 14910 dollars while Indiana Engineering Co. will install pumps piping and motors for 36264 dollars. The total improvement cost is 21174 dollars, above an initial estimate of 16000 dollars.

Kendallville Newhart & Newhart Indiana Engineering Co

Suitcase Stolen From Elkhart Station Containing Blue Suit

Thoight Wayne of Ligo nier reported to Elkhart police that his suitcase with a blue serge suit was taken from the N. CG. passenger station in Elkhart.

Thoight Wayne Ligonier Elkhart

J B Golden Marks 40 Years in Elkhart Grocery Trade

J B Golden reaches four decades in the Elkhart grocery business. He has operated in town for 40 years, building a steady local clientele and serving daily customers with staple items and produce.

J. B. Golden Elkhart

Flag Day Observed Across United States

Flag Day was generally observed throughout the United States today with ceremonies and displays. Citizens displayed flags at homes and public buildings as patriotic observances marked the day.

United States

H Gilmour Starred in Her Beloved Enemy at Lyric Tonight

J H Gilmour, who plays Durris Grey's father in Her Beloved Enemy, appears at the Lyric theater tonight as one of the era's top character actors. He has featured in several Pathe Gold Rooster Plays by Thavhouser, notably the father in Florence La Badie's Divorce and the Daughter.

J.H. Gilmour Durris Grey Lyric Theater Tonight Pathe Gold Rooster Thavhouser Florence’ LaBadie

For Sale and Vehicle Sold in Local Notes

A Chevrolet touring car was sold by the Service Garage to Tra Y Miller. Also listed is a for sale note for Beagle pups at 614 South 10th Street.

Tra Y. Miller Beagle Pups South 10Th Street

Liberty Loan Subscriptions Hit 1.843 Billion

Public tally shows total subscriptions reaching 1.843 billion dollars with no further figures released until the final statement. The release notes this is for the Liberty Loan drive and emphasizes awaiting official final figures.

Secretary McAdoo Appeals for Liberty Loan Support

Secretary McAdoo urged Americans with means to buy Liberty Bonds as subscriptions reached 1.845 billion dollars by 1 pm. The Treasury announced no further figures until the final loan statement after noon tomorrow. He forecast success and asked all financially able to participate.

Publc Teimorrow McAdno

Northern Indiana Deaths Report Notable Obituaries

A list of deaths across Northern Indiana noting Nathaniel G. Shorh Sr in Whitley County, Albert J. McDonald in South Bend, Anna Stermer in Lares ette, Mildred I. Phillips in South Bend, Ruth M. Wiltfeng in South Bend, and Rev. Thomas J. Mungogan formerly of St. Patrick’s Church in Pt Wayne.

Nathaniel G. Shorh Whitley County Albert J. McDonald South Bend Anna Stermer Laresette William Sensenbaugh Se. Bend Mildred I. Phillips Nightfinger Ruth M. Wiltfeng Nelson Wiltfeng Thomas J. Mungogan Rev Marty Pt. Wayne St. Patrick’s Catholc Church

Gowdy Boy Not Found In Toledo Search

Elkhart Chief of Police Riblet says Toledo police have not replied to a telegram asking them to arrest Martin Gowdy 14 son of Mrs M N Gowdy of Elkhart who left home last Friday. Mrs Gowdy says she received a postal from him in Toledo and denies the boy fled to avoid detection after a misdemeanor. An aunt lives in Goshen.

Riblet Elkhart Toledo Martin Gowdy M. N. Gowdy Gowdy Goshen

Births Reported in Middlebury and Elkhart Areas

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Chester Balveat near Middlebury. Mrs Balveat is formerly Miss Marjory Roth daughter of Patrolman and Mrs William Roth of Elkhart. A son Edward Mark was born at General hospital Elkhart to Mr and Mrs Willard Chester of that city. Mr and Mrs Marvin Stump of West Groshen are parents of a daughter born last evening.

Chester Balveat Middlebury Balveat Marjory Roth Patrolman William Roth Elkhart Edward Mark General Hospital Willard Chester That City Marvin Stump West Groshen

Miner Injuries Reported From Household Accidents

A three year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cripe, fractured his left arm after falling from a box at home. In a separate incident, a twelve year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bash, west of Goshen, fell in a hay mow and fractured his right shoulder.

Clarence Cripe Samuel Bash Af West Goshen

One of Largest in City Opens in Goshen

Miller Bros. will open one of the largest garages in Goshen at the W. W. Gates building on West Washington Street around September 1st.

Miller Bros. Opon Aeariring W. W. Gates Washington Street Goshen

Slow Registration For Indiana Constitutional Convention Election

Registration for the Indiana constitutional convention election on Monday September 17 is very light. Voters have until August 19 to register.

Indiana

Roosevelt Aboard North Central Limited at Goshen

Col. Theodore Roosevelt was a passenger on a New York Central train bound for Chicago. He traveled through Goshen yesterday on train No. 19.

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