Filibuster Plans Abandoned In Senate Debate
In Washington on March 2 the Senate delayed action on an armed neutrality bill until 4 pm to allow debate. Senator Lafollette said he would discuss the measure at length but would not filibuster, while moves to substitute the president’s authorities with broader instrumentality were under consideration. Germany’s note on ruthless submarine warfare did not change the situation.
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Washington
Mar
United States
Germany
Senate
House
Lafollette
Turks retreat as British push toward Baghdad amid Tigris action
London reports Turks in full retreat along the Tigris with British forces pursuing toward Baghdad. Franco-Belgian front operations are active. Russians try to seize top Roumanian line heights while Berlin says five Russian attacks failed. German admiralty ends submarine warning after March 1.
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London
Tigris
Bagdad
Jost Heights
Berlin
Erace
Unanimous vote supports Rev. J. Cook Graham at St. Mark's
At the fourth quarterly conference held at St. Mark's M. E. church a resolution was adopted by unanimous vote requesting the annual Northern Indiana conference to renew Rev. J. Cook Graham as pastor. He is in his third year at St. Mark's and the conference opens in Huntington on March 25.
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St. Mark’s
M. E
J. Cook Graham
Indiana
Huntington
Graham
Remittance From Col Bishop For Subscription
The Democrat reports receipt of a letter from Lieut Col Harry Gore Bishop of the U S Army Aviation School San Diego California remitting funds for his subscription.
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Col. Bishop
Harry Gore Bishon
U. S. Army Aviation School
San Diego
Cal
Lambs Bring High Price at Buffalo Market
Hoover and Son of Middlebury shipped 213 head of lambs to Buffalo New York and sold them for 15 dollars 65 cents per hundred weight the highest price ever paid in that city. The lambs averaged 83 pounds each.
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Hoover & Son of
Middlebury
Buffalo
Black Horse Troop to Escort Vice President at Inauguration
Culver Military Academy Black Horse Troop will serve as escort for Vice President Marshall during the inauguration ceremonies in Washington next Monday. The event marks a formal military welcome with the young cadets mounting ceremonial horses.
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Black Horse Troop
Culver Military Academy
Black Horse
Marshall
Washington
Alderman Hotel Returns to American Plan
The Alderman hotel has reverted to the American plan after testing a Euro Plan option, which proved unsatisfactory to the general public.
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Alderman
Child Hit by Auto in Elkhart
A five year old boy, Paul Swank of Elkhart, was struck by an automobile driven by N A Reed of South Main street, Elkhart. The injuries are described as minor.
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Paul Swank
Elkhart
N. A. Reed
South, Main Street
Germans to release Americans on Yarrowsdale March 7
Four Americans held on the prize ship Yarrowdale were reported freed and in Copenhagen. They reached the city in a restive condition after over three months as prisoners. They said many suffered from lack of food and clothing in German camps. The British consul will arrange onward care toward returning to the United States.
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Washington
Germany
State Department
Paul Ritter
Copenhagen
United States
Yarrowdale
Hottel to Open New Drug Store in Goshen
Lynn S. Hottel of Anderson has purchased the Cyril L. E. Wilson drug store at 180 South Main Goshen from creditors. He plans to restock and open in about two weeks under the name Hottel's drug store and will not handle intoxicants.
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Lynn S. Hottel
Anderson
Goshen
Cyril L. EB. Wilson
South Main Street
Hottel
Mr. Hottel
George W. Rule
Cyri L. E. Wilson
Wilson Place
Austria Hungary Relaunch Diplomatic Efforts to Preserve Ties
Reports from Vienna corroborate that Austria Hungary is willing to make reasonable sacrifices to avoid a rupture in diplomatic relations with the United States. The exchanges come as Berne and Paris relay Vienna’s assurances amid ongoing tensions and new diplomatic overtures.
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Associated Press
Berne
Switzerland
Paris
Austria- Hungary
United States
Vienna
Annual Banquet at First Presbyterian Draws 150 Attendees
The second annual Father and Son banquet at First Presbyterian church drew about 150 people. T. R. White of Indiana University spoke as principal, sharing militia service on the Mexican border. Music by Carrie Miller and Druscilla Coats-Cripe complemented the evening. the society began a year ago and welcomes nonsons as friends.
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First Presbyterian Church
T. R. White
Indiana University
White
Carrie Miller
Druscilla Coats-Cripe
Shipping Destroyed by War Impacts World Mercantile Marine
New York March 2 Journal of Commerce figures from reliable statistics show that excluding war vessels, 10 percent of the world's mercantile marine as it stood August 1, 1914, has been destroyed by the war.
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New York
Journal of Commerce
Mercantile Marine
New National Bank Planned for Wakarusa With 830000 Capital
A new national bank is to be organized at Wakarusa with capitalization of 830000. Interested figures include Joseph Eshleman Jacob Welty E E Fisher Al Knnsely Da vid and Joel Culp Benton Leonard John C Myers and Josiah Miller. A building will be erected. The bankers visited Bourbon this week for an inspection trip. Wakarusa currently has two private banks.
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Wakarusa
Joseph Eshleman
Jacob Welty
E. E. Fisher
al Knnsely
David and
Joel Culp
Benton Leonard
John C. Myers
Josiah Miller
Bourbon
Mortuary Record for Cripe Child in Syracuse Area
Russel Meritt Cripe, about ten, died last night at home of double pneumonia and complications. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnattian Cripe. Funeral services Sunday with burial at Syracuse. parents surviving.
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Cripe
Russel Meritt Cripe
Johnattian Cripe
Syracuse
Governor Goodrich Angry Over Excise Bill Defeat
Gov Goodrich vents frustration as the senate defeats the excise bill. The setback sparks criticism and calls for new tax measures amid political tension.
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Gov. Goodrich
Culbertson Holds Up Beardsley as Example
In Indianapolis March 2 special Governor Goodrich vents anger at his party in the senate over an excise tax bill defeated by the chamber. He claimed savings promises were false and argued the measure would burden the people through indirect taxes. Senator Culbertson pressed Beardsley about the impact on Dr Miles and small incorporated businesses, while the GOP press downplayed utility focus.
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Indianapolis
Goodrich
Senate
James P. Goodrich
William H. Eichhorn
Bluffton
Pettifoggery
Beardsley
Senator Culbertson
Culbertson
Miles
Canadian husband drops charge after reconciliation with wife
The husband who had begun prosecution against his wife Rosa for running away with Alex Herczeg to South Bend told authorities he forgave her and wished to resume living together, leading to the dismissal of the charges.
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Rosa
Canada
Alex Herczeg
South Bend
John Zsich
Sentences Meted in St Joseph Court for Assault Robbery and Forgery
In South Bend Wesley Cook was sentenced in the St Joseph circuit court to Michigan City prison for five to 14 years after being convicted of assaulting Dick Kandekaere of Mishawaka and robbing him of eight dollars. Charles J Nelson drew a two to 1 L year term at Michigan City for forging two Lakeville Lumber Co checks amounting to seventy and eighty dollars.
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St. Joseph
South Bend
Wesley Cook
Dick Kandekaere
Mishawaka
Michigan City
Charles J. Nelson
Lakeville Lumber Co
Funk
Man fined for carrying concealed weapon in South Bend
W. L. Swan was fined five dollars and costs after threatening dire destruction to several people in the J. M. Studebaker building in South Bend. An automatic pistol found on him was ordered destroyed by the judge.
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W. L. Swan
J. M. Studebaker
South Bend
South Bend Enlistment Interest From Local Veteran
Homer McKane of Goshen, a former U S navy sailor now traveling to South Bend to enlist in the U S army. He seeks entry into the coast artillery and plans to join the service there.
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Homer McKane
Weaver sells First Street property to Henry Haines
Welcome Weaver of Elkhart sold his First street property in this city through the agency of Albert Weaver to Henry Haines of eight miles east of Goshen. Mr. Haines will get possession March 5th.
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Welcome Weaver
Elkhart
Albert Weaver
Henry Haines
Goshen
Haines
Moore & Roose Meat Market Formed at Nappanee
Willis Roose purchases Howard Moore's interest in the Moore and Son meat market at Nappanee. The new firm will be known as Moore and Roose. Mr Moore plans to relocate to Montana.
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Nappanee
Willis Roose
Howard Moore
Moore & Son
Moore & Roose
Moore
Montana
Goshen Property Sold by Hess Agency for $2700
Charles Paff sold his Indiana Avenue West Side residence in Goshen to Charles E. Brumbaugh through Elhanan W. Hess agency for 2700 dollars.
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Goshen
Elhanan W. Hess
Charles Paff
Indiana Avenue
West Side
Charles E. Brumbaugh
Take Possession At Wakarusa Mill Elevator Yard
N L Later and Sons of Wyatt have taken possession of the Wakarusa mill elevator and coal yard, with Jacob Weldy retiring from the operation.
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N. L. Later & Sons of
Wyatt
Wakarusa
Jacob Weldy
Vandalia allroad extended from Toledo to Detroit
The To Build to Detroit plan expands the Vandalia allroad with an extension from Toledo toward Detroit enhancing regional connectivity and future traffic projections.
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Detroit
Vandalia Allroad
Toledo
Black acquires Victor Salts name and goodwill
Harry R. Black has purchased the name formula and goodwill of the Victor Salts Co of Fort Wayne. The remedy will be manufactured by Mr. Black in his laboratories on East Washington Street.
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Harry R. Black
Victor Salts Co
Fort Wayne
Mr. Black
E. Washington Street
Morals Wave Sweeps War Saw Area
J. C. Metcalf was found in the apartments of Mrs. Schuyler Ball who runs a rooming house. The incident involved a $10 cost and he narrowly avoided a 30 day jail term.
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Warsaw
J. C. Metcalf
Schuyler Ball
To Erect Garage by J E Smith and Son
J E Smith and Son of Elkhart formerly of this city will erect a modern garage in that place within the next few weeks. They currently operate a Ford salesroom on East Marion Street.
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J. E. Smith & Son of
Elkhart
Ford
East Marion Street
Sugar Prices Rise to Twenty Year High
Sugar wholesale prices advanced half a cent per pound yesterday and are now eight dollars thirty five cents per hundred, the highest mark in over twenty years.
Quarantine Lifted At Wa Karusa Church Services Return
Scarlet fever quarantine at Wa karusa is lifted and church services will Sunday be held as usual.
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Wakarusa
Hirsch-Strauss Shirt Waist Co to Employ 200 Women
The Hirsch Strauss Shirt Waist Company of Elkhart plans to hire 200 women, expanding local workforce and production capacity. The announcement notes increased demand for garments and the company’s ongoing recruitment drive.
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The
Hirsch-Strauss Shirt Waist Co
Elkhart
Coaches Condon and Kuttier Take Team to Mishawaka
Coaches Condon and Kuttier and players Landis Bement Lohrer Gunther Lamb and Stutz left this afternoon for Mishawaka to play basketball tonight.
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Condon
Kuttier
Mishawaka
J. Landis
Bement
Lohrer
Gunther
Lamb
Stutz
Wheat condition reports split on freezing damage
Convicting reports show farmers debating wheat status with some claiming frost damage and others saying the crop remains OK. Local observations suggest varied conditions across fields and regions.
Culver Cadets Leave on Special Trains for Washington Parade
A crowd of 500 Culver Military Academy cadets departed by two special trains from Culver to Washington for the March 5 inaugural parade. They will stay five days, returning Wednesday after the event, with most cadets involved in officers training corps for reserve army commissions as the war department authorizes infantry cavalry and artillery units at the academy.
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Culver
Mar
Military
Washington
Officers Training Corps
Army
War Department
Infantry
Cavalry
Artillery
Indiana Senate backs Wilson in joint resolution
Indianapolis March 1 Special says Indiana members of congress were asked to offer instant and unqualified support to President Wilson in his stand to protect American rights in a joint resolution passed by the state senate under suspension of rules with no dissenting vote.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Congress
Wilson
State Senate
Annual oratorical contest at Goshen college
The annual oratorical contest on international peace will be held at Goshen College tonight at 8 o'clock. Five students entered, with prizes of 15 dollars for first and 10 dollars for second. Judges are F. S. Ebersole, Warren Berkey, and Irvin Duker.
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Goshen College
J. N. Smucker
B. S. Stuckman
Arthur Slagle
Cressman
A. Stoltzfitz
F. 8. Ebersole
Warren Berkey
Irvin Duker
Gustien Iis
Go Shen Lodge elects officers at last evening meeting
Go shen lodge No 798 B P O E elected Exalted Ruler Charles R Parker Esteemed Leading Knight Ignatz Kunevitz Loyal Knight Royal M Woolpert Lecturing Knight Arthur W Cunningham Secretary Dart Emerick Treasurer Frank A Hascall Tyler Carl Blumberg Trustees for Three Years L T Burris Gotham Neidig holdover trustees Representative to grand lodge meeting in Boston next Tuesday Charles R Parker
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Goshen Lodge
Charles R. Parker
Ignatz Kunevitz
Royal M. Woolpert
Arthur W. Cunningham
Dart Emerick
Frank A. Hascall
Tyler
Carl Blumberg
L. T. Burris
John H. Gotham
Chas
Hemp Factory Planned for Nappanee by Laughlin
A. A. Laughlin plans a hemp factory in Nappanee to start in April with 500 acres of hemp for a summer run. Operations expected to finish by mid July using electricity and three motors totaling 50 horsepower. The B and O Railroad will add a siding to the plant in the west section of town.
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Nappanee
A. A. Laughlin
Lauglin
Local residents reported for health and medical issues
Mrs. Mary Powers is confined to her North Side home with pneumonia. William Popka suffers an infected right foot after trimming a corn too closely. Mrs. Hardee Patterson of Ligonier is in a South Bend hospital having had her tonsils removed.
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Mary Powers
William Popka
Hardee Patterson
Ligonier
South Bend
York Township Assessor Appointed to Fill Vacancy
Lewis Eby was appointed by the County Commissioners as assessor for York township to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William W. Artley. Artley is now a mail carrier on Route 1 from Bristol.
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York Township
Lewis Eby
William W. Artley
Bristol
Charles Myers Held on Board Bill Assault Charge
Charles Myers formerly with Central Lumber Co of Rochester is under arrest in Rochester on a charge of beating Ben Sweet out of a board bill.
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Charles Myers
The
Central Lumber Co
Rochester
Ben Sweet
Nappanee Man Offers Egg Shortage Remedy
A Nappanee man proposes an immediate fix for the egg shortage by advocating early hatching of chicks to boost supply. The plan centers on adjusting incubation timing to accelerate production and ease consumer demand.
Eph Drudge Slays Five Foot Blue Racer Near Silver Lake
Eph Drudge of near Silver Lake killed a blue racer snake measuring five feet in length. The capture was noted as a notable local encounter with wildlife.
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Eph
Silver Lake
County Agent Reports Meeting of Farmers in Stonexhall
G E Metzger County Agent summarizes a Farmers Co operative Association gathering held March 1 at 1 30 in Stonexhall. The group rejected a condensory price offer and set plans to pursue a cream station for butterfat and a separate channel for whole milk sales if needed. Fertilizer contracts were arranged with H L Bird for 16 percent acid phosphate at 16 28 per ton, a $2 reduction, as the association buys in bulk.
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Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Stonexhall
Elgin
H. L. Bird
Surprise Birthday Party for William Latta and Local Society Notes
Society news covers a surprise 18th birthday party for William Latta at 414 East Lincoln Avenue, with seven couples, dancing, and a gold knife gift. It mentions a Moose Lodge dance in Spoon Building with a four piece orchestra and fox trots, one steps, and waltzes. Also notes the G G G club gathering at Misses Pauline and Mable Miller’s home with a luncheon and the Merry Go Round club hosted by Mrs. Roscoe Brunner on Oak Ridge Avenue with luncheon.
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Charles Greer
East
Lincoln Avenue
William ©. Latta
Latta
Mr. Latta
Loyal Order of Moose- Lodge
Spoon Building
Pauline
Mable Miller
Merry Go Round Club
Roscoe Brunner
Oak Ridge Avenue
Goodrich Announces 38 New Stores Nationwide
W O Rutherford general sales manager of B F Goodrich Co Akron announces 38 new stores across the United States. Major openings include Burlington Cedar Rapids Davenport Lincoln Neb Madison Peoria Rockford and South Bend under the Chicago branch to boost the local sales division.
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United States
W.O. Rutherford
B. F. Goodrich Co
Akron
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Ill
Lincoln
Neb
Madison
Wis
Peoria
Rockford
South Bend
Ind
Chicago
Goodrich
Milford Man Heads West for Wyoming Land Claim
John Helminger of Milford will depart soon for Wyoming where an act grants him title to 320 acres for his Philippine army service. He must report on the land early in March and his family will follow after Milford schools close.
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John Helminger
Milford
Wyoming
Helminger
Kendallville Pair Wed Quietly in Albion Ceremony
Miss Ferne I. Hahnesmith and Dale O. Strater of Kendallville were married in Albion without public notice. Friends learned of the ceremony several days after the wedding.
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Ferne I. Hahnesmith
Dale O. Strater
Kendallville
Albion
Father of Mrs. John Bouse dies after hospital transfer
The father of Mrs. John Bouse of Wawaka wished to die at his home and was taken from General Hospital in Elkhart to Waka ka? before passing away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bouse
Wawaka
General Hospital
Elkhart
Wakaka
Second Assistant No Appropriation For Job Paying 3000
A report notes that a secondary aide received no appropriation to fund a position paying three thousand dollars annually. The item highlights budget gaps affecting personnel costs and public service delivery.
Indiana Senate defeats Beardsley pay bill for judges
Indiana lawmakers strike out the second assistant attorney general post and abolish the state statistician office as a constitutional majority remains missing. The house fails to pass Beardsley’s bill raising circuit and superior court judges salaries to 5000 in larger counties, while Grant’s drainage law repeal passes 51 to 2.
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House
Beardsley
Grant
Divorce Asked After Alleged Cruelty and Prison Term
Elizabeth Wires sues Gus tave Wires for divorce alleging cruelty and prison time for assault on a son-in-law. They wed January 23, 1900s and separated February 15, 1916. Custody of two children and support sought. Court news notes Judge Harman in Indianapolis with cases set for next week. All reside in Concord township near Dunlaps.
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Harman
Indianapolis
Elizabeth Wires
Gustave Wires
Wires
Guy Bates
Concord Township
Duniaps
Landis Initiated Into Alpha Delta Phi at Michigan
D B Landis son of Mr and Mrs C G Landis of 323 South Fifth Street was initiated into the Alpha Delta Phi one of the leading college fraternities at Michigan University where he is a student.
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D. B. Landis
C. G. Landis
South Fifth Street
Alpha Delta Phi
Michigan University
Dr Nettie Powell Nominated for Marion Mayor Ticket
Dr Nettie B Powell seeks the independent mayoral nomination in Marion. She commits to supporting the drys cause as part of her campaign platform.
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Nettie B. Powell
Marion
Drys
Bones Of Extinct Animal Found In Union Township
Paleontologists report discovery of fossil bones from an extinct animal unearthed in Union Township La Porte County. The find emphasizes local paleontological interest and adds a data point for regional prehistoric life.
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Union Township
Laporte County
Special for Tomorrow Sugar peanuts offer
Sugar peanuts are on special tomorrow at Olympia Candy Kitchen. Sold by the pound at 15 cents per pound. This limited sale urges customers to visit the shop for the bargain.
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Olympia Candy Kitchen
Robbers Strike Warsaw Home in Burglary Report
Robbers operate in Warsaw with J. E. Blodgetts' residence entered. Police note burglary activity in the area as investigations continue.
Plan to unite Elkhart music interests under study
A program is under way in Elkhart to unify the city's musical interests. The effort aims to coordinate local groups and events to present a cohesive cultural program for residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart City
Barnhart guests span Rochester Chicago after inauguration
A Washington dispatch to the Indianapolis Star reports Representative H. A. Barnhart will host family members through the inauguration. Guests include his son Dean L. Barnhart and daughter-in-law Mrs. Dean L. Barnhart of Rochester and his brother Marvin E. Barnhart of Chicago.
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Washington
Indianapolis Star
H. A. Barnhart
Dean L. Barnhart
Rochester
Marvin E. Barnhart
Chicago
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