Barber Alonzo Fisel Takes Poison Dead at Home
Alonzo W. Fisel a 48 year old Goshen barber died after drinking six ounces of carbolic acid at his residence 206 South Tenth street He had worked at L G Grady barber shop for over five years and was reported in usual spirits His wife found him after he returned home from neighbors party A note to his wife stated not to blame health as the cause Coroner Holdeman ruled death by own action Funeral services set for two o'clock from the residence with Rev C Van der Mel officiating Interment in Oak Ridge cemetery Survivor include wife Matilda sister Mrs George W Long and brother Frank Fisel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo W. Fisel
Goshen
South Tenth Street
Fisel
L. G. Grady
Henry BK. Krutz
Cleveland
Robert Griner
Elkhart
A. Edmunds
Holdeman
Vissel
Ligonier
Matilda
George W. Long
Frank Fisel
C. van der Mel
First Reformed Church
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Fort Wayne sergeant seeks recruits in Goshen visit
Sergeant J. Wilson of the Fort Wayne Elkhart recruiting office toured Goshen advertising for United States regular army enlistment. He said the army needs 55,000 recruits and Indiana may increase its quota. Wilson plans to return to Fort Wayne tonight and urges locals to apply at the Elkhart office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seret. J. Wilson
Fort Wayne
United States Regular Army
Goshen
Elkhart
Sergt. Wilson
Baltimore
Indiana
Ft Wayne
Goshen and
Vicinity
Embezzler Cecil Wilkinson Nabbed at Mother's Home
Elkhart native Cecil Wilkinson sought for embezzling 20 dollars from Troy Laundry where he worked as a wagon driver. He was under arrest at his mother's home in South Bend after leaving Elkhart in May over an unsettled board bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Wilkinson
Elkhart
Troy
So. Bend
Wilkinson
Store room on South Main leased after vacancy
Lewis and Jacobs, owners of the room on South Main street vacated by Harry Goldstein and F. Thiers, plan many improvements in coming weeks as Service Electric Co. has leased the building.
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Lewis & Jacobs
South Main Street
Harry Goldstein
F. ©. Thiers
The
Service Electric Co
Await Opinions On Elkhart Auto Light Dimmer Law
Opinions on the auto light dimmer law passed by the last legislature are awaited at Elkhart where several cases are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Trench Digging Taught To ROTC Cadets At Fort Harrison
Several thousand ROTC cadets from West Virginia Ohio Kentucky and Indiana at Fort Benjamin Harrison learn to dig in and hide from observers. They train fourteen hours daily five days a week mixing drills with lectures on warfare and officers duties.
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Indianapolis
West Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Officers Reserve Training Corps
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Coal Operators Act to Lower Prices Nationwide
Washington June 28 The conference of 400 coal operators from all producing states adopted a resolution empowering their committee to assent to maximum prices for coal from mines in districts named by the interior secretary the federal trade commission and the national coal producers council Plans call for a later announcement of tentative fair and reasonable prices effective July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Federal Trade Commission
Council of National Coal Producers’ Committee
Pershing Takes Up Residence in Paris Home
Major General Pershing, American commander, moved from his hotel to a fine Rue de Varenne residence near his headquarters. The historic house, once owned by Prince Gortchakoff, was leased before the war by Ogden Mills of New York for his use.
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Paris
Pershing
Rue de Varenne
Prince Gortchakoff
Ogden Mills
New York
Red Cross Benefit Meeting Abandoned Over Wet Grounds
A Red Cross benefit event planned for Rogers Band Park in Goshen tonight was canceled due to soggy grounds. Organizer William H. Charnley cited a hurried call to Buffalo for James Montague, who was to speak, causing part of the program to be annulled. Montague, recently touring Goshen, claims war correspondence credentials and travels with his wife who reads his poems.
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Red Cross
Rogers Band Park
William H. Charnley
James Montaigue
Buffalo
N. Y
Montague
Goshen
South Bend
Elkhart
Co. E
Indiana National Guard
New York
Board of Equalization Hikes Elkhart Corporations Taxes
The board of equalization ended its annual session yesterday raising assessments on several Elkhart corporations. Manufacturing concerns face higher taxes as state directives guide the increases. Goshen firms are among those affected.
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Elkhart County
Board of Equalization
Ora
Elkhart
Samuel J. Warner dies at 80 in Osolo township
Mortuary record notes Samuel J. Warner 80 died at his daughter Mrs. Samuel F. Pindell's home in Osolo township from kidney trouble. Born July 22, 1856 in Starke county Ohio. Survived by two daughters two sons a sister nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death.
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Warner
Samuel J. Warner
Samuel F. Pindell
Osolo Township
Starke County
Tou4
U of M Confers Honorary Degrees at 3rd Commencement
More than 1,300 students graduated from the University of Michigan with six honorary degrees awarded at the third annual commencement in Ann Arbor. Some 1,800 graduates received degrees, with many headed to military service. Messengers will take diplomas to Fort Sheridan for officers in training. absent graduates receive diplomas by mail.
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Ann Arbor
U. of M
Fort Sheridan
Officers’ Training School
Canadians Reach One Mile From Lens In Fresh Victory
Canadian troops under heavy artillery fire stormed the German first positions before Avion near Lens today. The British line advanced to within a mile of Lens on a two mile front. Nova Scotians pushed toward Leauvette along the Lens Arras road and captured prisoners. One officer and 21 men surrendered at dugouts held by crack Prussian guard and Fifth Grenadiers.
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France
Avion
Lens
Nova
Slow Army Recruiting Across Nation in Week
Washington dispatch reports very slow regular army recruitment with over half a week elapsed and more than 55,000 men still needed joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Body of drowned Wiineis soldier recovered in St Joseph river
The body of Delmar Coomber was found near the four mile bridge by clam fishers shortly before nine last night. It had floated downstream a long distance and was taken to the N. L. Jones morgue in South Bend.
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Delmar Coomber
St. Joseph
South Bend
Four Mile Bridge
N. L. Jones
Police Link South Bend Businessmen to Auto Theft Ring
Detective Wuespert of the South Bend police believes city business men are involved in a Northern Indiana auto theft ring centered in South Bend. Several teens were taken into custody, with Roy Hickey, 16, charged as a gang member after being found with two screw drivers.
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Wuespert
South Bend
Indiana
Roy Hickey
July 4 Field Day at Indiana Officers' Training Camp
Soldier athletes at the officers training camp in Indiana train for the big July 4 field day at the state fair grounds. The meet gathers the cream of colleges and universities from the middle west for spirited competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
State Fair Grounds
Middle West
Elliott Wins Big Majority in Indiana Sixth District
In the Sixth Indiana district election to fill Rep. Comstock's vacant seat Richard N. Elliott, a Republican, defeats Democrat Finly H. Gray by a 2,804 vote majority. Comstock had beaten Gray by 976 last November.
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Indiana
Comstock
Richard N. Elliott
Tfinly H. Gray
Gray
Goshen Fraternal Order Negotiates Kidder Hall Lease
A Goshen fraternal order negotiates with H. F. Kidder for a lease on Kidder hall on the second floor of the Kidder building formerly part of the Irwin opera house.
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Goshen
H. F. Kidder
Kidder Hall
Kidder Building
Irwin Opera House
Mystery Death of John Myers Linked to Teen Auto Thieves
South Bend authorities reveal new clues in the death of John S. Myers after injuries from a speeding vehicle. Eleven local youths are arrested, accused of auto thefts connected to the case.
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John S. Myers
South Bend
Only One Italian Ship Sunk Last Week
Rome reports only one Italian steamship sunk during the week ending June 24. Arrivals at Italian ports totaled 583 and 536 departed, reflecting a small loss in shipping activity.
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Rome
Shamrock Athletic suspension in July due to enlistments
The Shamrock Athletic association will suspend on July 1 as many members have enlisted in the army and navy. The club has occupied quarters on the second floor of the Mitchell building on North Main Street for some time.
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The
Shamrock Athletic Association
Army
Navy
Mitchell Building
North Main Street
About 30 Enroll In High School Domestic Science Class
About 30 young women have enrolled in the domestic science class at the high school. Plans are underway to organize a second class.
Registration Notice for Indiana Constitutional Convention Vote
The notice states that to vote in Indiana constitutional convention delegate elections on September 18, all must register by August 20. Registration sessions run daily in the court house basement public waiting room until August 20, with all men and women urged to register. It notes municipal election on November 6 requires no registration and that women may vote in the city election.
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Board of Registration
Court House
Winchester Guardsmen Plan Fourth of July Exhibition
The Winchester guardsmen under Lieut Daly will hike to Fish Lake tomorrow morning and then perform an exhibition on Main street for the Fourth of July observance.
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Winchester
Lieut. Daly
Fish Lake
Main Street
High Price for Steers Records Set in Indianapolis Sale
Harry Wilson a Galveston Indiana farmer sold 18 Hereford steers in Indianapolis at 13.60 per hundred earning a total of 3385 dollars and 58 cents. The sale highlights strong demand for beef cattle in midwest markets.
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Harry Wilson
Galveston
Ind
Indianapolis
Ringlings at Fort Wayne with Fort Wayne show dates
Ringling Gros circus arrives in Fort Wayne on Thursday July 12 with both afternoon and night performances. The Barnum & Bailey booking for Fort Wayne scheduled for Saturday July 14 has been canceled.
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Ringlings
Ft. Wayne
Ringling Gros
Fort Wayne
Barnum & Bailey
Forecasts 75c Eggs and High Cost of Living
A forecaster predicts eggs at 75 cents next winter amid concerns over rising living costs. The claim centers on shortages and inflation impacting household staples and consumer prices.
AFL Opposes Stockholm Conference Call
Washington June 28 The American Federation of Labor declines to join the international trade union conference urged by the Stockholm meeting. President Gompers telegraphs to Stockholm president Linquist that such conferences are premature and untimely and can lead to no good purpose.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Federation of Labor
International Conference of Trade Unions
Stockholm
Switzerland
Gompers
Linquist
American Federation
Plans for control of food includes wheat in Chicago
President Griffin of the Chicago Board of Trade says government food control plans include absolute control of the wheat trade in all its commercial aspects. There can be no speculation in wheat. Buying and selling of other grains for present and future delivery will be unrestricted.
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Chicago
Pres. Griffin
Chicago Board of Trade
Second Liberty Bond Installment Due Today
Washington reports the 18 percent second payment for Liberty Loan subscribers on the installment plan is due today. A 20 percent payment is set for July 30, with no official total yet and about a quarter of bonds believed paid so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Washington
Liberty Loan
Senator Reed's resolution targets FTC over paper practices
In Washington on June 28 Senator Reed of Missouri introduced a resolution urging the Federal Trade Commission to explain to the Senate why it has not ordered news print paper manufacturers to desist from illegal practices and exorbitant charges. The resolution passed without objection.
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Washington
Senate Today
Reed
Missouri
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Hearing date set for Indiana woman suffrage appeal
Indianapolis June 28 July 10 fixed as the date for hearing oral arguments in the Indiana supreme court on the appeal from Judge Thornton's decision in the woman's suffrage law test case. Briefs are ordered filed no later than July 7.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Supreme Court
Thornton
Radical schedule overhaul for Big Four on Michigan Division
Big Four railroad adopts major timetable changes next Sunday on the Michigan Division. Southbound No. 39 will depart Goshen around 5:50 a.m. as a through train stopping at key points toward Indianapolis with local pickups via signal system. Northbound No. 34 will arrive about 7:25 p.m., replacing the current 6:25 p.m. schedule. Additional changes are under consideration.
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Michigan
Big Four Railroad
Goshen
Warsaw
Wabash
Marion
Indianapolis
Diplomas Awarded To Three Michigan Graduates
Horace Burr son of Mrs. E P Cunningham, McDonald M Sarbaugh son of Lincoln A Sarbaugh, and Henry Weinstein son of Rabbi Weinstein today received diplomas from the University of Michigan. Burr graduated from the dental department, Sarbaugh from the law, and Weinstein from the engineering classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Burr
E. P. Cunningham
McDonald M. Sarbaugh
Lincoln A. Sarbaugh
Henry Weinstein
Rabbi Weinstein
University of Michigan
Burr
Dental
Sarbaugh
Weinestein
Weather Brings Light Rain as Crops Remain Healthy
A fine rain fell this morning and showers continued. Crops are reported in excellent condition across the area as conditions remain favorable for growth.
Early Cherries in Market Fall Short of Expectations
Cherries arrive in markets earlier than usual but the crop proves smaller than anticipated. Vendors report limited volumes as buyers monitor prices and availability.
Elkhart County Extends Registration For Women Voters
Despite Judge Thornton ruling women lack right to vote for Indiana constitutional convention delegates, Elkhart County registration board under Attorney General Elle Stansbury allows women to register. If Thornton's decision is reversed on appeal to the state Supreme Court, women may vote in the September 18 election. Franchise League of Goshen supports contesting the ruling. many seek participation in delegate selection for the convention.
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Judge Thornton
Indianapolis
Elkhart County Registration Board
Ele Stansbury
Indiana
Franchise League of
Sale of Mrs. Kindig's personal effects at Kin dig residence
At 1:30 this afternoon executor Aaron S. Zook sold Mrs. Laura A. Kindig's personal effects at the Kin dig residence corner of Lincoln avenue and Sixth street. Auctioneer D. G. Lehman and clerk A. S. Menaugh oversaw a large turnout with receipts of $59 from an estate valued at about $100,000. Most funds go to founding the Laura A. Kindig seminary as provided in the will. the executor will begin paying numerous personal bequests next.
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Aaron S. Zook
Laura A. Kindig
Kindig
Lincoln Avenue
Sixth Street
Land deed records 400 acres in Elkhart and 100 in Noble sold
A deed filed today with County Recorder Swart shows Nathan RB McGee transferring 400 acres of farm land in Union township Elkhart county and 100 acres in Noble county to Straus Bros. Co. of Ligonier for 74 292 90. The price is among the largest in years.
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Elkhart
Noble County
Straus Bros. Co
Swart
Union Township
Elkhart County
Nathan RB. McGee
Straus Bros. Company of
Ligonier
Miss Ava Guild Weds Medaryville Doctor in Local Church
Miss Ava Guild daughter of Mr and Mrs James R Guild of Medaryville and Dr Chester Little of Nappanee were married at the Medaryville M E church. The bride a Depauw university graduate. Mrs Emory Sarbaugh and Mrs Ti Haines entertain Alpha girls of the Reformed church. Mr and Mrs Jacob Leedy hosted ten couples at their South Third street home.
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Ava Guild
James R. Guild
Medaryville
Chester Little
Nappanee
Medaryville M. S. Church
Depauw University
Emory Sarbaugh
Ti Haines
Alpha Girls of
the Reformed Church
E. Washington Street
Alr
Jacob Leedy
Third Street
Auto crash near Kendallville injures no one
An Akron Ohio family led by Rev William Adams traveling to Gary collided head on with a Chicago man John Deitch three miles east of Kendallville. Adams car lost a wheel, Deitch car damaged but all were uninjured. Witness M S Pletcher of Goshen blamed Deitch as reckless.
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William Adams
Akron
Gary
John Deitch
Chicago
Kendallville
Adams
Deitch
M. S. Pletcher
Goshen
Local Man Ends Life Over Alcohol Struggles
J. W. Heller McKenna, 29, of Muncie and Central Indiana Gas Co., died by swallowing carbolic acid in his office. He left a note to his wife and child lamenting defeat by booze and urging his sons not to touch it, signing Daddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Heller McKenna
Central Indiana Gas Co
Muncie
Jimmy
Bob
Grain Elevator Destroyed by Fire at McCool
Fire destroyed the large grain elevator at McCool, causing twenty thousand dollars in hay and grain stock damage and fifty thousand dollars to the building. Lightning is believed to have started the blaze.
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McCool
McDougall Sells Monument Plot In Visula
D. C. McDougall placed a fine monument on the James R. Hass lot at Visula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. McDougall
James R. Hass
Vistula
Indiana Jewelers Hold Tenth Annual Convention
Indiana retail jewelers gathered in Fort Wayne for the tenth annual convention. Organizers spotlighted industry trends and local members showcased wares during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Jewelers Meeting
Indiana Retail Jewelers
General Reduction in Prices Agreed Upon by Operators
In a session at Cap ital enter into understanding operators agreed on a general price reduction. The move sets a unified lower level across the sector and aims to stabilize the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAP
Coal price cut planned by operators at mines
Representatives of coal operators agreed on an immediate reduction of 1 to 1.50 per ton at the mines. The move aims to lower costs for private consumers and follows an investigation into mining costs. The interior secretary and federal trade commission will help fix future rates as about 600 million tons were mined last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Federal Trade Commission
Committee On Coal Production
National Council of Defense
United States
Lane
Goshen Red Cross War Fund Subscriptions Report
This afternoon a total of 3323.55 was subscribed toward Goshen's 5000 goal with a supplemental list to come tomorrow. Daily pledges ranged from 1 to 60 dollars including 60 from a 9 year old donor and 50 from B F Deahl and Fran Celia Judkins. Others contributed 30 or 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Red Cross War Fund
E. W. Walker
B. F. Deahl
Francelia Judkins
Sarah I. Harris
Anna Drake
Northern Indiana Deaths Summary
Mrs. Jacob Tyron died by suicide at her Wabash county home after ingesting carbolic acid. her husband knocked the bottle away and suffered severe burns. William Bell of near Lafayette was killed by a lightning strike while in a field. Mrs. Barbara Haupert, 85, died at her Urbana area home. John N. Barnhart, Kosciusko county council member, died of apoplexy. Mrs. Frank Littlefield, about 38, died near Urbana. Jas H. Moon, 71, formerly Mishawaka, died in Kansas City, Missouri. born in Mishawaka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Tyron
Wabash County
William Bell
Lafayette
Barbara Haupert
Urbana
John N. Barnhart
Kosciusko County
Frank Littlefield
Jas. H. Moon
Mishawaka
Kansas City
Reorganizing Phi Delta Kappa Chapter in Goshen
Plans are under way to reorganize the Goshen chapter of Phi Delta Kappa which has been inactive for over a year. Formerly large in roster, interest waned in recent years as Arthur W. Harter, who attended the Marion convention, leads the revival efforts in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Delta Kappas
Goshen
Arthur W. Harter
Marion
Pleasant Ridge band to host ice cream social at Cornell school
The Pleasant Ridge band will hold an ice cream social at the Cornell school house on Saturday evening June 30. Music by the band is free of charge and the event invites all to attend and support the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Ridge
Cornell School
Everbody
Local Garages Report Ford and Chevrolet Sales
The Kelly Garage sold a new Ford to M. E. Lear of Goshen. The Service Garage sold a Chevrolet to Rev. Bears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
M. E. Lear
Goshen
Rev. Bears
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Sergt. J. Wilson
FT. Harrison
Mortuary Record
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Officers’ Training Camp
Elliott
Shamrocks
Manchester
FED. OF Labor
Ital
Derstanding
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Ment
Red Cross Fund
Ice Cream Social
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