Four Goshen Men Injured in Elkhart Auto Crash
Four Goshen men were seriously injured when an Oldsmobile driven by Clover Hay of Goshen hit the New York Central subway wall at West Indiana and Oakland avenues Elkhart at 12 30 this morning Three passengers were hospitalized in General Hospital Elkhart Frank E Alford Clover Hay and Charles Conklin were among the injured Conklin a railway postal clerk suffered two broken legs and multiple injuries Foulks and Hay were treated at the scene and later at home on East Lincoln Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
General Hospital
Elkhart
George W. Hay
New York Central Railroad
West Indiana Avenue
Oakland Avenue
Clover Hay
Charles Conklin
Mr. Conklin
Frank D. Foulks
Frank &E. Alford
Hay
Christiana Lake
Osceola
Conklin
Culp
Lincoln Avenue
Krutz
Ash
E. E. Ash
Priest Warns Coal Prices to Close Parochial Schools
Elkhart priest Rev Fr Jansen of St Vincent's Church wrote Gov Goodrich about prohibitive coal costs and said cheaper fuel must come soon or parochial schools in Indiana will close, forcing public schools to take in over 40,000 extra children. Gov Goodrich replied he is working to obtain cheaper fuel for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jansen
St. Vincent’s Catholic Church
Elkhart
Gov. Goodrich
Indiana
St. Vincent's School
Bhikbart
Goodrich
Fr. Jansen
New Home Occupancies Reported in City
Mr and Mrs W W Poyser occupy their new residence at 118 North Fifth Street. Mr and Mrs Ira Marshall have moved into the former Poyser residence from the Slaughter building on East Lincoln Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Poyser
N. Fifth Street
Ira Marshall
Poyser
Slaughter Building
East
Lincoln Avenue
Registration Continues in Elkhart County as Women Vote
County Clerk Rimpler states registration for women in Elkhart County remains ongoing. Judge Thornton’s ruling does not halt registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rimpler
Elkhart County
Thornton
Memorial for Margaret A Zimmerman Roy in Wolcottville
Margaret A Zimmerman Roy 62 wife of George W Roy died at Wolcottville and formerly resided in Elkhart County. obituary notes Elkhart County ties and local residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Margaret A. “Zimmerman-Roy
George W. Roy
Wolcottville
Dutch Armed Cruiser Reaches U S Port In Quiet Voyage
An Atlantic port reports the Zeetland, a Dutch armed cruiser, has arrived becoming the first Holland warship here in over a decade. It will stay several days and is said to convoy Holland vessels ready to depart for the Dutch East Indies via the Panama Canal.
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Atlantic
Holland
U. S S
Zeetland
Dutch East Indies
Panama Canal
Holluvnl
National Guard Troops Head to South Camps
Washington June 29 National guard regiments will be drafted into federal service and sent to provisional mobilization camps in the south immediately after drafting. Earlier reports said tents were lacking and troops would stay in temporary quarters. The exact draft date has not been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
South Camps
Washington
South
Austrian Emperor Weighs Political Social Visit to Munich
Copenhagen June 29 Emperor Charles and Empress Zita of Austria Hungary are due to arrive in Munich Saturday. The visit, noted by the Berlin Tageblatt correspondent, will have political and social significance. They travel with Count Czernin Austria’s foreign minister and head of the military and civic cabinets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Charles
Zita
Austria- Hungary
Munich
Ger
Berliner Tageblatt
Count Czernin
Graham & Sons Private Bank Closes in Chicago
Chicago June 29 the private banking house of Graham and Sons with heavy deposits was closed today a police guard was established. Andrew Graham founder died here about a year ago and Ralph and Edward Graham sons of Andrew have been conducting the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Graham & Sons
Andrew Graham
Ralph
Edward Graham
Lloyd George warns allies must stay until war ends
Glasgow Scotland June 29 Premier David Lloyd George warned that stopping the war early would be the greatest disaster for mankind. He said peace should only come when the allied aims set at the start of the conflict are achieved, even if it takes the full time the allies foresee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glascow
Scotland
David Lloyd-George
Greece Declares State of War Exists After Power Transfer
Athens reports the government considers a state of war in effect since its ascent to power yesterday. Recall of Greek diplomats from central powers is imminent.
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Athens
Greece
Greek Government Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Central Powers
Athens reports the Greek government has severed diplomatic relations with Germany Austria-Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey amid the June 29 crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Lawsuit against railroad company dismissed after settlement
Four $10,000 damage suits brought against the N. C. R. R. Co. by A. Hoover as administrator of Polly and Joseph Maurer estates and Miss Carrie Stutsman and Tra Stutsman as administrators of Noah Stutsman estate were dismissed this morning. A settlement was reached about ten days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5. A. Hoover
Admr
Polly
Joseph Maurer
Carrie Stutsman
Tra Stutsman
Admrs
Noah Stutsman
Beating in Ligonier Sparks Assault Charge
In Ligonier a man named Stuff was badly beaten in a cattle deal quarrel. Frank Shisler faces assault charges and remains under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farl Stuff
Ligonier
Frank Shisler
Red Cross Society Organized in Millersburg Meeting
At Millersburg town hall last evening a drive was planned to raise 500 for the Red Cross in Clinton township within the next week. Mayor Spohn and Lieut Daly led the program with May or Spohn George B Slate and S A Widner named as organizers. W B Barnard was chosen secretary and drive work starts tomorrow morning.
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Millersburg
Clinton Township
Red Cross
Spohn
George B. Slate
Lieut Daly
Lieut. Daly
Germany
S. A. Widner
W. B. Barnard
Court News Clip Details Inheritance Hearing And Criminal Pleas
Judge Harman sets July 15 for the inheritance tax hearing of H S Bucklen. Multiple cases reveal guilty pleas and dismissals including Clyde Whitmyer for failure to support his children, and Cecil Wilkinson returning to Wickhart to plead guilty to embezzlement. Foreclosure actions and estate inventories populate the docket with bonds posted and custody awarded in divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harman
H. S. Bucklen
Tom Collins
Earl Rix
Wilbur House
Charles Southworthworth
Bert Dalee
Guy Southworth
Clyde IL. Whitmyer
Waco Pavilion Manager Fined for Speeding at Wawasee
H Ross Franklin manager of the Waco dancing pavilion at Wawasee paid 11 dollars on a charge of running his automobile 29 miles an hour. Officer Kindle filed the complaint. John Manning was assessed 11 dollars for intoxication today.
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H. Ross Franklin
Waco
Wawasee
Kindle
John Manning
Grand Rapids Couple Wed in St Joseph Mich
Arthur Ulery aged 17 son of Mrs Laura Ulery of Denver Street West Side and Lucile Sowers of 217 Wilde n Avenue were married yesterday in St Joseph Michigan. The groom works at Brookmyer and Son Grocery and the couple plan to reside in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Mich
Arthur Ulery
Laura Ulery
Denver Street
West Side
Lucile Sowers
Wilden Avenue
St. Joseph
Mich
Goshen
Brookmyer & Son Grocery
Burial at Stony Point for Thomas Witham
The body of 66 year old Thomas Witham was interred at Stony Point Cemetery near Nappanee after death in Kosciusko County.
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Stony Point
Thomas Witham
Kosciusko County
Nappanee
Robbery Report From South Bend Details
A 21 year old named Robert Wilson, described as a Negro, was robbed on a South Bend street. Police found him crying on a street corner and began an investigation.
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Robert Wilson
South Bend
Concert and dance at Rogers band park tonight
A concert and dance event is scheduled at Rogers' Band Park tonight featuring local musicians and a dance floor. Attendees are invited to enjoy outdoor music under evening skies with a welcoming community atmosphere.
President Wilson Opposes Ban on Brewing Beer
President Wilson expresses himself on a prohibition measure that would not bar brewing beer or making wines at this time. The stance highlights ongoing debate over alcohol policy.
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Wilson
President Wilson Seeks Broad Support For Food Control Bill
President Wilson works to push the food control measure through Congress. He opposes beer and wine prohibition at this time and signals an amendment to satisfy a wide public majority. Indications point to an amendment that will adjust the prohibition feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Greathouse Named for Vocational Board
Wilson appoints Charles A. Greathouse of Indiana a two year member of the board of vocational education to oversee federal vocational education participation. Other appointees are Arthur F. Holder of Iowa three years and James Phinney of Massachusetts one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Charles A. Greathouse
Indiana
Arthur F. Holder
Iowa
James Phinney
Massachusetts
Germans Launch Major Attack Near Verdun Hill 504
On the French front near Verdun German troops led a heavy bombardment and a one mile front attack near hill 504. They gained footing in initial French trenches but were repulsed when renewed later. Crown Prince led actions in the Cerny area of the Aisne district.
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Verdun
Cerny
Aisne
Mysterious Happenings Reported in Germany
Un dated dispatch notes unusual press censorship and speculation that a peace offer may be near. Observers describe secretive political activity within the German empire as uncertainty grows about future policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
German Empire
Determined Effort To Modify Food Bill in Senate
Administration forces opened a drive in the Senate to remove prohibition provisions from the food bill or grant the president authority to allow use of foodstuffs for beer and light wines. President Wilson discussed the issue with Senate Democratic Leader Martin and Senator Gerry of Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Martin
Gerry
Rhode Island
Cheaper soft coal expected in Goshen after federal action
Federal action is expected to bring cheaper soft coal to Goshen though hard coal prices remain unchanged. Current local prices show Chestnut 11 per ton, Furnace 10.50, Pocahontas 10, Hocking Valley 6.50, with Hocking Valley normally near 5.00. Goshen Gas Co. sells coke at 7.25 per ton.
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Goshen
Pocahontas
Hocking Valley
Goshen Gas Co
Sammy Koehler Still in Fort Wayne After Guilty Verdict
John H. Sammy Koehler, a notorious Fort Wayne dive keeper, remains in the city amid rumors of flight. He was recently prosecuted and found guilty, accused of ruining several young girls. the public believes he should be in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H
Sammy’ I Koehler
Fort Wayne
Koehler
Federal valuation car touring N Y C rail line at Ligonier
The federal commission valuing the Toledo to Chicago railroad reached Ligonier with its special car to appraise all company property. Kenton Bowser of Goshen is noted as a member of the party. Inspector Flowser uses an automobile during the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Commission
N. Y
Toledo
Chicago
Ligonier
Kenton Bowser
Goshen
Flowser
Infant Dorier Dies in Elkhart Area
Mortuary record for Ethel Dorier infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Win Dorier of three miles east of Elkhart. Born May 26 she died of infantile ailment. Twin brother died at birth. Short funeral services held at home at 8:30 this morning and burial in Prairie Street Cemetery.
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Dorvwer
Ethel Dorier
1918 North Western Firemen's Convention at Kendallville
The 1918 convention of the North Western Firemen's Association will be held at Kendallville. A large attendance was recorded at the Gar rett convention held a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Firemen’s Association
Kendallville
Garrett
Mrs McPherson Married In Loveland Colorado
Mrs. John McPherson formerly of Ligonier wed Orville Moore in Loveland Colorado confirming a Colorado marriage announcement with both spouses identified by residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McPherson
Ligonier
Loveland, Col
Orville Moore
Place
Bogus claims by Montague cited as untrue
James Montague a Red Cross lecturer and self styled New York Times war correspondent left for Buffalo canceling Goshen engagements after the Times disowned him. Local reports say Montague and his wife took substantial sums from residents in this area and such claims are generally regarded as false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Jimmy) Montague
Red Cross
New York Times
Buffalo
Rogers’ Band Park
Goshen
Montague
Indiana vote on constitutional convention delegates
To vote in the constitutional convention election on Tuesday September 18 registrants must file by August 20. The board of registration holds daily sessions in Goshen court house basement until August 20 for all men and women. Municipal election on November 6 requires no registration. Women may vote in the city election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Registration
Court House
Goshen
Mrs Mina Thompson Shows Off Home Grown Strawberries
Mrs Mina Thompson of 705 North Main Street presented the Democrat office force with a box of Late Gandy strawberries. The berries numbered 38 and filled the box, praised for size and unusually delicious flavor. Thompson grows the fruit in her yard and offers quarts at 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Thompson
North Main Street
Democrat
Funeral of Alonzo W. Fisel in Oak Ridge cemetery
The funeral for Alonzo W. Fisel was held at 2 PM at his home 206 South 10th Street. Rev. C Van der Mel officiated and the interment followed in Oak Ridge cemetery. Pallbearers were Edward Miller Alvin Hazel KE G Rantz Dart Emerick Fred Vallance and L G Grady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Fisel
Alonzo W. Fisel
No. 206
South 10Th Street
Rev. C. van der Mel
First Reformed Church
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Edward Miller
Alvin Hazel
G. Rantz
Dart Emerick
Fred Vallance
L. G. Grady
Jury Acquits Spencer Crume in Brother's Murder Trial
After a 16 hour deliberation the jury in Kokomo found Spencer Crume not guilty of murdering his brother Daniel Crume. The verdict ends the courtroom case in which the Crume family was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Crume
Daniel Crume
Kokomo
Military News From Home and Enlistment Updates
Messages from Goshen soldiers express gratitude for the Democrat newspaper and note the hope of face-to-face home contact. Militia and Army figures include Lieut Milo D. Snyder with a 26 medal record, recruits from various towns, and enlistments at Fort Benjamin Harrison Newport News and Winchester militia.
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Milo D. Snyder
Churubusco
Army
Navy
Militia
Marine Corps
Albion
R. P. Cosgrove
Lagrange
Jas. A. Beecher
Shipshewana
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Marriages and Social Events Highlight Elkhart and Goshen
Miss Nellie Marie Chester wed George Earl Cupp in Elkhart at her parents' home. Charity Bernice Snook tied with Re no Troyd Martin at the Snook home. Carol Derby hosted a tea in the Alderman to celebrate her 16th birthday. Edward J. Scheibelhut wed Mildred C. Klein at St Joseph's Mishawaka. Eva Kesler hosts a young ladies gathering north of Goshen. The W. Social club plans an evening at Woodmen hall.
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Nellie Marie Chester
Richard Chester
Elkhart
George Earl Cupp
Des Moines
Charity Bernice Snook
Reno Troyd Martin
J. A. Snook
Carol Derby
Edward J. Scheibelhut
Mildred C. Klein
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Mishawaka
Eva Kesler
Goshen
Woodmen Hall
Remarkable 188 Year Old Jacob Clem Keeps Health Without Doctors
Jacob Clem of northwest Milford region, aged 188, has never been under a physician. He relied on home remedies for illnesses, read the Bible cover to cover three times without glasses, and recalls events from age three. He attends church weekly, often walking there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Clem
Milford
Ezra Henry Arrested on Parole Violation in Mishawaka
Ezra Henry formerly of Packerton was arrested in Mishawaka for violating Kosciusko county circuit court parole. He had a $60 fine and six months at Putnamville penal farm. police nabbed him as he left a brewery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Henry
Packerton
Mishawaka
Kosciusko County
Putnamville
Henry
Wheat harvest delayed and varied in outlook
The wheat harvest in this section will be much later than usual and opinions differ with some saying crops are not worth cutting while others report a good yield.
Verne Smith and Vera Zimmer Wed in Hillsdale
Verne Smith of Kendallville and Vera Zimmer man were married at Hillsdale Michigan in a formal ceremony. The couple’s union was announced in local notices and marks a new chapter for both families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsdale
Verne Smith
Vera Zimmerman
Kendallville
Hillsdale, Mich
Government Contract Awarded to Noble Motor Truck Co
The Noble Motor Truck Company of Kendallville has received a government order for a fleet contract. The award confirms an official procurement decision and marks a significant milestone for the Ken dall y lie based firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Motor Truck Co. of
Kendallyilie
Nomads at Milford Concert and Dance
Traveling gypsies in cars were seen at Milford. A concert and dance were held at Rogers' band park tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Fire Rips Through Sturgis Steel Go-Cart Factory
A morning blaze gutting the Sturgis Steel Go-Cart Co factory is estimated to cause about 375000 dollars in damage. Firefighters battled the blaze through the morning, with no immediate word on injuries or causes.
Fire Destroys Sturgis Steel Go-Cart Co Plant
A fire at 2 10 a m gutted the Sturgis Steel Go-Cart Co plant in Michigan. Loss near 375000 with insurance covering full damage. Building valued 150000, equipment and stock about 225000. About 250 workers left jobless. rebuilding expected soon. EF Walton of Elkhart owns nearly one third of stock. Thomas P Bradford is general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis, Mich
Sturgis Steel Go-Cart Co
Q. EF. Walton
Elkhart
Thomas P. Bradford
Walton family to move into Elkhart home soon after remodeling
J. F. Walton noted the George Harter house on Beardsley avenue in Elkhart is nearly finished after a year of remodeling. The Walton family, now at Edgewater Beach hotel in Chicago, will relocate to the Elkhart home within weeks. Yesterday Mr. Walton had a minor auto accident in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Walton
George Harter
Beardsley Avenue
Elkhart
Walton
Edgewater Beach Hotel
Chicago
Northern Indiana DeathsList of local deaths and causes
Florence Searing eight daughter of George D Searing Howe died after mastoid operation in Fort Wayne. Henry Dresden sixty seven lumberman died at South Bend. Harry Lebrun thirty four unmarried of Decatur drowned at Paragould Arkansas. Philip Marr seventy five died at Roann. Mrs Charles F Wysong fifty two died at Michigan City. Mary Etta Anderson died in South Bend. Edna J Kline four died after two day diphtheria in South Bend. Kemble sixty one Mishawaka confectionery owner dead. Dennis Gay forty five died at LaGrange county home after long cancer illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
George D. Searing
Howe
Fort Wayne
Henry C. Dresden
South Bend
Harry Lebrun
Decatur
Paragould
Ark
Philip Marr
Roann
Charles F. Wysong
Michigan City
Mary Etta Anderson
Edna J. Kline
Frank J. Kline
YW. H. Kemble
Mishawaka
Dennis V. Gay
Lagrange County
Goshen Man Fined for Driving While Intoxicated
William Coryea of Goshen paid an $11 assessment in Elkhart city court this morning after pleading guilty to driving an auto while intoxicated. He was arrested by Officer Merrill at 4 30 a m at Jackson and Main streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hoover
C. F., Jackson
Josiah
Susanna Hershberger
W. GC. Foster
Foster
B&b. Jackson
Elkhart
Herszberger
Cecil Wilkinson
Wickhart
Troy Laundry Co
William Coryea
Goshen
Merrill
Jackson
Main Streets
Twin Calves Born to Heffner Cattle on Stamp Farm
David Heffner of the W. J. Stamp farm southwest of Elkhart reports the birth of two pairs of twin calves within days. All four calves appear healthy and thriving under his care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Heffner
W. J. Stamp
Elkhart
Stanton resumes management of Elkhart garment store
William F. Stanton sr resumes active management of the Stanton ready-to-wear garment store in Elkhart after two years of retirement due to ill health. He previously retired because of very poor health and now returns to oversee operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Stanton, Sr
Stanton
Elkhart
Sick List Update for Roy Chokey
Roy Chokey of New Paris is able to be out after a long siege of rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Chokey
New Paris
Another Dodge Sold
The Service Garage reports a new Dodge touring car sold to D. Be. Taylor marking another example of local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. BE. Taylor
Ford Sale Recorded For M. E. Lear Of Goshen
The Kelly Garage sold a new Ford to M. E. Lear of Goshen. The transaction documents the dealership’s latest vehicle transfer and adds to local motor trade notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
M. E. Lear
Goshen
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U. S
Associated Press
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Lloyd-George
RED Cross Society
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Peter N. Hughes
Orville L. Simmons
Catherine Beaver
Francis E. Berlin
Benjamin Lehman
FE. Bowser
Mddie Butler
Daniel I. Neff
Joseph IK. Mock
R. Miller
Roseller W. Kelloge
James RR. Arnett
Alma M. Moore
Circuit Court
Nancy Zimmerman
Aaron Zimmerman
John F. Jarvis
Nellie S. House
Losa Housouer
William F. Housouer
Wm. H. Barger
Mary E. Sterling
Mayer’s Court
Rogers’ Band Park Tonight
Senate and Others
C. A. Greathouse
Vocational Board
Bowser
Mortuary Record
Colorado
Military News
H. G. Wright
Earl Eckenrode
Sth Co., C. A. C
E. J. Cross
Baptist Church
Corunna
Shiwassee
Martin Egner
Warsaw
Virginia National Guard
Newport News, Va
Oscar Packer
Winchester Militia Company
J. F. Young
Medical
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U. S. Army
Blaze
T. P. Bradford Gen
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