Conference Opens as Governors and Mayors Meet in Washington
President Wilson pledges federal cooperation with states counties and cities on readjustment problems and future peace time business. The conference aims to restore civilian conditions and discuss how federal guidance can support local efforts as governors and mayors gather in Washington. Continued on 4th Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
White House
Wilson
Matty
Paris
Ponterers
Ube Peeides
Iomassig
Ampfertt
Acquittal in Murder Case Shocks Palas County Court
Miller 65 was acquitted of murder in Palas County Court after four days of testimony. Cramer threatened to evict him for sleeping in the house, and the night of the killing Cramer was intoxicated and attacked Miller, who claimed self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ato Jerig Miller
Witamae Deeman
Mir
Willian S. Cramer
Aneust
Beau
Palas
Cramer
Shad
Miller
Surveyor Kinney Attends Highway Officials Meeting
Charles B L Kinney surveyor of Fairhart counts leaves for Indianapolis to join state meeting of surveyors and highway commissioners. He plans to push Elk Hart county rehiring and road reconstruction for the coming season. Indiana surveyors aim to secure salary increases and support legislation to aid counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bl. Kinney
Fairhart
Indiansepolis
Charities Aid Targets Children With Clothing Drive
Local charity group organized a drive to collect underwear and clothing for needy children. Volunteers noted Thursday as a key day and encouraged donations along Washington and Seventh streets to support families during the colder season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Washington Street
Fire scare sparks Elkhart call to Schnull home
A passerby reported a house fire at the Martin Schnull residence in Elkhart after seeing smoke and sunlit reflections at the dam of Os Damgys Pool. The Elkhart fire department responded to investigate and ensure safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Os Damgys Pool
Elkhart Fire Department
Martin Schnull
Common Council to Convene Regular Session Tonight
The common council will hold a regular session this evening to discuss municipal matters and approve agenda items. City officials and residents may attend to hear reports and participate in public comment.
Indemnity Amount Estimated by Peace Conference
The peace conference on reparations estimated 24,000,000 pounds sterling as the amount enemy nations should pay the Allies. France demands immediate payment of 1,000,000,000 pounds sterling, using a mix of cash, materials, and foreign securities, with the rest due over 20 to 60 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PARES
Peace Conference On Reparation
Havas
France
Congress Faces Backlog After Victory Town Bill
Washington March 3 Congress resumes work after the Victory town bill halted attempts to force an early session. Lawmakers aim to clear a mass of bills deemed unlikely to pass and hold hearings as the president returns from France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
France
Ukrainians Fire on Train Bearing Allied Commissioners
Warsaw reports the second attack on a train carrying members of the inter allied mission to Poland. An official telegram says Ukrainians fired on the train on the route between Lemberg and Przeworsk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Inter-Allied
Poland
Obs
Paderowski
Lemberg
Przewrsl
Indiana Troops Arrive in New York
In New York on March 8 2 Associated Press reports the cruiser Frederick brought 15602 troops from Brest France. The vessel carried the Indiana casual company No something and other units aboard the transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
New York
Neaw York
Frederick
Brest
Prana
No. Os
Former Goshen Resident Alice McAllister Dies in South Bend
Alice OC McAllister 46 widow of her former Goshen resident died last night at 6 80 from a four month illness at her South Bend home. Survived by two children Mars Thomas FR Duce and W E McAllister both of South Bend. Also survived by brothers H G Elloty Mecksville and W Elliott Penn and sister Margaret Elliott. Born Lancaster Indiana January 30 1882. Private funeral at her residence tomorrow afternoon with Elmer A Higgins of the Christian Science Church officiating. Burial in South Bend City Cemetery.
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Alice OC McAllister
Flow
McAllister
Goshen
South Bend
Mars
Thomas FR. Duce
W. E. McAllister
H. G. Elloty
Mecksville
Margaret Elliott
Jen
W. Ebliott
Penn
Licenter, Ind
Tolk
Goshen Ind
Yocleck
Elmer A. Higgins
Christian Science Church of
So. Bend
Tax Agent Dairat Seeks Early Returns at Court House
Dairat, a special agent from In napeadis, will be in the waiting room for three days to receive income tax returns. All returns must be filed before March 1. Attendees are urged to arrive early to complete their filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairat
Innapeadis
Court House
Mareh U
New Era Committee Chair Named for Presbyterian Church
Estes chosen chair of the New Era committee of the Presbyterian church with Rey Miller heading literature and publicity Mrs Ho A Hawks stewardship Mrs BOM and others listed. Missionary work led by Mrs G W Kirby and ALDS Zook with speaker WoOW thertuer campaign management noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Estes
New Era
The
Presbyterian Church
Rey Miller
Ho A Hawks
Bom
oThreekmerren
G. W. Kirby
Alds
Zook
Woow Thertuer
Burglars Target South Bend Home in Family Absence
Thieves broke into the Temeer Walt er Landen residence in South Bend while the family was away, stealing money and jewels. Police seek information leading to the suspects and a possible shelter at a KEY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temeer
Walter Landen
South Bend
Mrs Realph Sayer Died in Logansport
Elk heart resident until six years ago Mrs Realph Sayer died at her Logansport home Her body was sent to Elkhart for burial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Realph Sayer
Elkhart
Death of Richard J Slackmere Son of Ross Slackmere
Richard J Slackmere, two year old son of Ross Slackmere of South Bend, died from pneumonia. The death certificate lists pneumonia as the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J
Ross Slackmere
South Bend
Kelly Motor Co Sells Ford Touring Car to Cripe
The Kelly Motor Company sold a new Ford touring car to C. Q. Cripe, detailing a transaction that reflects local automotive commerce and consumer purchase activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Motor Co
C. Q. Cripe
Supreme Court Upholds Espionage Act Convictions
The Supreme Court today affirmed the constitutionality of the enlistment section of the espionage act by upholding the convictions of Charles C. Schenck and Elizabeth Baer for distributing non mail circulars to draft age men. The decision also implicitly supported Sugerman of Minneapolis, sentenced to three years for an address given there under the act.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Charles C. Schenck
Elizabeth Baer
Philadelphia
Abraham L. Sugerman
Minneapolis
Sugerman
Elkhart County Fair Dates Planned With Auctions
The 47th annual Elkhart county fair will be in Goshen from Tuesday to Friday, Sept 29. An auction sale is set for Saturday, Sept 6. A South Bend meeting fixed fair dates for Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan associations with towns listed and Neidig of Elkhart present.
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Elkhart County
Goshen
Fridex
Northern Indiana and
Southern Michigan Association
South Bend
Charles E. Neidig
Elkhart County Association
Laporte
Mrs. Jacob Snyder Dies at Anderson
Mrs. Jacob Snyder 55 a former Elkhart county resident died suddenly at her Anderson home. Survived by husband one daughter Mrs Clyde Talmadge of Terre Haute two brothers and two sisters. Body to be moved to Rensberger home for funeral services with details to follow.
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Jacob Snyder
Fikhart County
Anderson
Clyde Talmadge
Terre Haute
David Leer
Sugar Grove
Harvey Leer
Dunlaps
Jacob Reed
Sidney
Jonas Rensberger
West of Goshen
Inquisitor Workman Heads to Noble County Tax Probe
J B Workman special inquisitor on sequestered maines for Elkhart county commissioners departed for Albion to survey Noble county tax sections. He aims to uncover intangible taxes and liabilities of individuals who shift securities away from their proper banks to unlisted locations. Workman stated he was right on the jet as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Workmen
Elkhart County
Albion
Noble County
Pihhart
Workman
Fire Alarm At 1202 Chicago Avenue House
The tire department was called to 1202 Chicago Avenue at 10 40 Sunday morning for an upstill alarm at the home of Roy Bigler. Sparks from a tire taill see the rood burning. The damage was sight a small hale burn ed on the shingles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Bigler
Chicago Avenue
Special Drainage Notices Served in Dixon W Place Drain
Robert E. Geyer, North Liberty special drainage commissioner, visited Elkhart county on Saturday to serve notices on farmers whose lands would be affected by the Dixon W Place drain spanning St. Joseph and Elkhart counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Geyer
North Liberty
Elkhart County
St. Joseph and
Elkhart Counies
War Relief address set at First Church Sunday
Mrs. Cora Barr of Lafayette is planned to speak to the First Church of Christ Scientist congregation this Sunday in a discussion on War Relief activities. The event promises updates on local relief efforts and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Scientist
Cora Barr
Lafayette
Sune
Elkhart Authorities Report Improved Situation
Stanary Uespector J Stephens of Elkhart describes the recent conditions as improved after reports to local authorities. The brief note indicates a positive development in the ongoing matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Stanary
J. ©. Stephens
Burkett Plans Indefinite Stay at Lake Wawasee
Joe H. Burkett is staying at his Lake Wawasee property to run a boat business. He will operate with twelve boats in his fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe H. Burkett
Lake Wawasee
Rumor Revived About Gary Investors at Lake Wawasee
The long circulating rumor that Gary capitalists plan a heavy investment at Lake Wawasee has resurfaced. No concrete details or official confirmations accompany the speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Wawasee
Indiana House Passes Five Measures Amid Normal School Transfer Debate
Indianapolis March 3 The Indiana House approved five measures this morning and planned to reorganize to consider a 3.5 million dollar appropriations bill. A faction pushed to move Terre Haute State Normal faculty and equipment to Winona Lake, citing parental objections to Terre Haute enrollment, with a decision pending to lay the bill over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
House
State Normal School
Terre Haute
Normal
Winona Lake
Normal School
Potato Growers Plats Demonstrations Week Planned
Elkhart County potato growers learn F C Gaylord from Purdue University will conduct meetings and demonstrations on seed selection planting and cultivation methods with fertilizer needs. Open sessions set Thursday 2 PM Bristol schoolhouse Thursday 6 PM Fisher schoolhouse Osoto township Friday 5 PM.
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Elkhart County
F. C. Gaylord
Purdue University
Bristol School
Fisher School
Osoto Township
Gaylord
Senate approves FTC inquiry into condensed milk industry
Washington March 1 report says a senate resolution provides for a federal trade commission investigation of the milk industry focusing on condensed milk. The action aims to study competition pricing and practices within the sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Big Storm Anniversary Strikes Elkhart Area
Saturday marked the nineteenth anniversary of a major snow storm that swept the locality. Drifts eight feet high lined streets and no freight ran to Elkhart for three days. Two locomotives were needed to pull passenger trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
First Brethren Church Meeting Wednesday Evening
The Sunday school Christian Bap Geuver meeting of the First Brethren Church will be held in the church parlors on Wednesday evening March 5. A dime reception will follow the regular prayer meeting and there will be a beard ciedimge after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren Church
Ciedimge
Bulgars Appeal Calls for Bulgaria Seat at Peace Conference
Bulzers of Fort Wayne address President Wilson urging inclusion of Bulgaria at the peace talks. The letter requests recognition of Bulgaria’s role and a place among negotiating powers in the postwar settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulzerians
Fort Wayne
Wilson
Bulgaria
Scarlet Fever Claims 18 Year Old Blanche May
Blanche May, 18, daughter of Hubert Taylor of South Bend, died of scarlet fever, as reported in local notices. The obituary notes the tragedy befalls the family in South Bend with no further details given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche May
Hubert Taylor
South Bend
President Signs War Contracts and Rivers and Harbors Bills
President Wilson signed today the war contracts adjustment bill totaling over $2.5 million and the Rivers and Harbors Appropriations bill amounting to $33 million. The actions come as part of wartime fiscal measures enacted by the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Township Trustees Discuss School District Problems
Trustees and the county superintendent met at the courthouse to address four weeks of lost school time, joint institutes, and upcoming examinations on the third Saturdays in March, April, and May. Weaver urged continuing existing time rules, noting county funding covers exam costs in his office. The Democrat reported the meeting as it progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Sof. A. FE. Weaver
Mande
Locke
Union
Nappanee
Maroh
Weaver
Wniters
Democrat
John Willett Dies Of Influenza In Indianapolis Burial In South Bend
John Willett former South Bend man died at his home in Indianapolis after neuritis from influenza. He served as city sealer during Fo garty administration and was chief state inspector of weights and measures for two years. He leaves a widow and son Howard of South Bend. Body taken to South Bend for burial. Funeral services held at Russell parlors at 3 oclock. Burial in Highland cemetery South Bend.
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John Willett
South Bend
Indianapolis
Willett
Indiana
Fogarty
Howard
Russell Undertaking
Highland Cemetery
South Benel
Early Day Musicians Pictured at Elkhart
The Elkhart Truth published photos of Elkhart first post bellum cornet band members led by Co. G Conn. The 21 persons’ likenesses show three images, with two living Cal Conn and Eugene Fister. The band formed circa 1867, lasted to 1881, later becoming Conn's Trumpet Notes, then Instrument City, and finally the Third Regiment band. The original band played at Chicago’s Knight Templar conclave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Co. G. Conn
Gene Foster
George Keeley
George Thiel
Phil Christman
Pan Gore
Mike Trubs
Lewis Defoe
Clal Foster
Jake Mish
Mr. Siegel
Cal
CG. G. Conn
Los Angeles
Eugene Fister
Conn
Trumpet Notes
Instrument City Band
Tnally
Third Regiment
Chicago
Property Sale Between Neighbors at Goshen Keyed by Move
Mrs Join Steinmetz sold her residence at S28 North Third Street to Mrs Edith Logan northwest of Goshen for 1.0. Logan, tenant on John Cook farm northwest of Goshen, plans to move to Goshen and take over the Steinmetz home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Join Steinmetz
North Third Street
Edith Logan
Goshen
Reindeer Industry Hub Shifts to South Pend
South Pend becomes the new headquarters for a unique industry tied to the North American Reindeer Co. with representatives in Alaska and Osteeda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pend
North American Reindeer Co
Alaska
Osteeda
Died at Adrian Me Norah Myers 71 in Adrian Hospital
Norah Myers aged 71 of Elkhart died in an Adrian Michigan hospital. She was sister to BP RK and M R Simons. She was survived by four sons and her husband had died about ten years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noreh Myers
BP. RK
M. R. Simons
Elkhart
Adrian Hospital
Adrian Mich
s_u
Dairy Products Week Planned in South Bend
Dairy Products week is to be given at South Bend. The milk question will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Circuit Court Opens With Settlement of Civil Cases
Elkhart circuit court opens its March term with Judge James S. Drake presiding. Several civil cases are settled or moved, including dismissals, continuances, and out-of-court settlements. Notable actions involve Wilma H. Young bastardy, Bailey vs Strongquist partition, and multiple foreclosure and mortgage matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Drake
34Th Judicial Circuit
Elkhart Circuit
Alde J. Simpson
Wilma H. Young
Esther JD. Bailey
Emily
Strongquist
Julia A. Miller
Bo- Wash Gravel Co
Kosvinsko County
Mervin B. Mishler
Su'oma Drake
Meretai
Trene Mott
Oscar Mott
Service of Summers
JL de Conrad Ve
Hannah BE. Sauvder
di Ocourt
Presbyterian Men’s Class Banquet at First Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian men’s class will hold a banquet in the church parlors tomorrow at 7 PM. Prof. Beller speaks for ten minutes on “Caught Off Guard” as tickets may be procured. Community singing includes “Old Folks at Home” and “There’s a Long, Long Train.”
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First Presbyterian Church
Beller
Local Mortuary Notices From Elkhart and Goshen
Obituaries report Jesse Ping 24 died of pneumonia at home in Elkhart after moving from Goshen three years ago. Jamnes Everett Antell died shortly after birth at the McDaniels home. Mrs. Abraham Welty 56 died after a broken hip from a fall. Herman Blessing 25 band instrument maker died of pneumonia at his Elkhart home. H Ashley Brooks 24 Elkhart native, died of pneumonia while employed on the Elkhart streetcar line. Anna Krouse 79 died at home in Elkhart. four children and two sisters survive. Mrs K W Fisher died at her Elkhart home. Surviving relatives listed include spouse, parents, siblings per entry.
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Ping
Jesse Ping
Elkhart
Goshen
WD Antell—Jamnes Everett
Infar
B. McDaniels
McDaniels
Welty
Abraham Welty
Wakarusa
Blessing
Herman Blessing
Brooks
H. Ashley Brooks
Bristol
General Hospital
Krouse
Anna Krouse
Childress
K. W. Fisher
Birdsell Manufacturing Company Reincorporated for Fifty Years
The Birdsell Mf Co of South Beis was reincorporated for fifty years. Established in 1835 as John C Birdsell & Sons, the partnership continued until 1901 when a corporation formed under the name Birdsell Mf Co for fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdsell Mf. Co
South Beis
Cncern
John C. Birdsell & Sons
Birdsell Mfe. Co
Scarcity of Domes Sparks Alarm in Mishawaka
City residents worry as Domes remain scarce while 67 people answered an ad seeking a five room rental house in Mishawaka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
County Commissioners Hear Tuberculosis Hospital Petitions
Delegations from eight townships including Bango Concord Clinton Harrison Olive Locke Union and Benton with Elkhart County Tuberculosis Association speakers urged a site and building for a county hospital. They seek 1600000 annual appropriation and note 1700 voters signed petitions. A continuation note says further details appear on the next page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bango
Concord
Clinton
Harrison
Olive
Locke
Union
Benton Townships
Weaver
Dover
Millersburg
Gertner
Frankenstein
Goshen
Hoover
Miss Wells
Tis
S. F. Spalia
Elkhart County
Canal
Gorgas
Tudhema
Elkhart
Attempted Kill on Simmons Blue Sky Bill Fails in Senate
In Indianapolis on March 3 an unsuccessful bid to kill the Simmons Government Blue Sky bill occurred as Senator James moved to recommit the measure to committee. Republican plotting allegedly sought to amend the state tax reform bill to tax all gross income at a set rate to fund property proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Senate
James
Guernsey Cattle Men to Attend Bremen Meeting
The Elkhart County Guernsey Breeders' association will join the Tri-County group in Bremen to discuss affiliation. Attendees from St. Joseph Koscinako, Marshall, and Elkhart counties will consider cooperation and the Breeders' testing station use as a feature of the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Bremen
Elkhart
Temperature records amid frosts reported by farmers
A thermometer registered a 1s degree variation within the past forty eight cars at six o'clock this morning. Sunday’s reading showed 10 above, with a steady rise noted into the work week. Farmers say the frost has not harmed the wheel.
Ash Wednesday Lent Services Hit Goshen Churches
Goshen churches announce Ash Wednesday observances and lent season guidelines marking the start of the 40 day period. Clergy urge personal reflection and community services as congregations prepare for Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
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Piamy
Bureglars
S. Bend
Assembly
Winona
Bulgars
Daily Democrat
Adrian
the Farmers and ‘Traders Bank
Frank Mary
Presbyterian
Mortuary Record
Hoard
Tion
Simmons Blue Sky
Bill
Dally Democrat
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