Prohibition Speaker Rev S W Smaller Draws Large Goshen Crowd
Rev S W Smaller of Atlanta addressed a full Irwin Opera House audience in Goshen last night and declared national prohibition the only remedy while predicting its reality by 1920. He framed himself as a southern dry democrat and used slang to attack brewers distillers and saloonists amid light entertainment.
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Anti-Souloon League of America
Sam W. Small
Atlanta
Irwin Opera House
Small
Goshen
Irwin Park
Georgia
Secarcely
James Poleroes
Irwin
Warren Berkey
Rev. Small
Trafic
United States
Congress
Smail
Indiana
Maine
North Dakota
Kansas
Alabama
West Virginia
Tennessee
Virginia
States
Asia
Rey Small
National Prohibition Movement
Warsaw
Doctor Attacks Minister After Alleged Insult in Mongo
Enraged physician Dr A G Grubb of Mongo knocked down Rev C F Strowbridge of Angola as he stepped from a Valley Line car at 525 pm. The minister, an experienced pugilist, defended himself and bit the doctor on the face before bystanders separated them. Strowbridge had been preaching a revival at the Mongo Christian church when he stated a Mongo doctor insulted a sick woman's daughter. Revival activity may end soon.
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Strowbridge
Christian Church
Mongo
Bank cashiers may be called before grand jury in tax inquiry
Indianapolis March 6 Special report says bank cashiers may be summoned to disclose deposits of various depositors as part of investigations into possible false tax returns. The action targets deposits as of March 1 in connection with the inquiry.
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Indianapolis
Thirty Miners Rescued Alive at Luyland Mine
Thirty miners trapped since Tuesday in the Luyland mine near Hinton West Virginia were found alive. Rescuers abandoned the slope for the remaining miners due to unsafe conditions and uncertain access.
Erie Michigan canal report due by April Ist
The general report on the proposed Erie Michigan canal is expected to be completed by April Ist. The update comes from Wayne field reports filed on March 6 in the special dispatch.
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Ft, Wayne
Longtime Wakarusa Resident David Longenecker Dies
David Longenecker died yesterday forenoon at 10 o'clock at his home in Wakarusa after a three day illness of heart trouble. He had lived in Wakarusa and vicinity for 55 years. Survived by son Francis on a farm near Wakarusa and daughter Olive at home, a well known music teacher. Also two brothers Jacob of Ohio and Joseph of Florida.
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David Longenecker
Wakarusa
Longenecker
Francis Longenecker
Olive Longenecker
Jacob
Ohio
Joseph
Florida
Elkhart SA Captain Oliver Ayers Charged With Rape
Big Rapids Michigan reports Oliver Ayers once captain of the Salvation Army in Elkhart has a rape charge. He left Elkhart seven years ago after disclosures of relations with two girls. Big Rapids officers requested Ayers' Elkhart record from Sheriff Thomas who supplied it.
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Oliver Ayers
Elkhart
Bechtel Denies Resignation As Thirteenth District Chair
D M Bechtel remains chairman of the Thirteenth district democratic committee despite press telegrams from Indianapolis. He traveled to the state capital to attend the general assembly as a lobbyist where rumors of his resignation began. He did not register under the anti lobby law.
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Indianapolis
D. M. Bechtel
Thirteenth District
Democratic Committee
General Assembly
Bechtel
Dustin Farnum Stars In The Virginian At Jefferson Tonight
Dustin Farnum, the screen’s top star, plays in The Virginian at the Jefferson tonight with absorbing drama and comedy. Also shown is Hazards of Tel en, making the program a must see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dustin Farnum
the Jefferson Tonight
Virginian
Raymond I. Schrock Named Editor at Universal Motion Picture Co
Raymond I. Schrock of this city is appointed editor of the literary and scenario department at the Universal Motion Picture Co of New York City. He has served there about a year.
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Raymond I. Schrock
Universal Motion Picture Co
New York City
Former Goshen Man Married in Ligonier Ceremony
Tester Lepird formerly of Goshen married Miss Magnuson at the bride’s home in Ligonier yesterday. The couple will reside in Chicago.
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Goshen
Tester Lepird
Miss Magnuson
Ligonier
Chicago
Kintigh Riggle garage sells six cars to buyers
The Kintigh Riggle garage sold six vehicles to John Kiefer of Elkhart and Arthur Estes of Goshen, transferring ownership to the two men.
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Kintigh-Riggle Garage
John Kiefer
Elkhart
Arthur Estes
Goshen
Harmon E Shire suicide at brother's home by pocket knife
Harmon E Shire a 45 year old Goshen miller descended from Bluffton Ind came to Goshen in 1906 and was employed by Goshen Milling Co His sister in law found him in a closet at his brother Charles Shire s home and Dr Hollingsworth pronounced him dead The coroner s inquest linked his death to excessive drinking tremens and whiskey He handed his brother 100 and 47 in cash to safeguard and asked that the money be kept as his saloon associates influenced his drinking Relatives say he had quarrels with drunken companions and had been struggling with liquor for two weeks The funeral arrangements will be announced Monday
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A. S. Hollingsworth
Shire
Mast
Elkhart
Bluffton
Ind
Goshen Milling Co
James G. Wasson
Goshen Veneer
Charles F. Shire
Veneer Company
Tramps Released After Millersburg Station Fight
Thomas Brennern James Eaton and Harry N Dolardo tramps held by Sheriff Thomas after a fight at New York Central station Millersburg were released this morning. Millersburg authorities refused to prosecute.
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Thomas Brennern
James Eaton
Harry N. Dolardo
Thomas
New York Central
Millersburg
Leer buys 80 acre farm near Vice President Marshall place
In Marshall Neighborhood I J Leer, long time tenant on the M C Agley farm in LaGrange county, has purchased an 80 acre farm near the Vice President Marshall place northwest of Middlebury. Leer's son H E Leer is tenant on the Marshall farm.
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Marshall
I. J. Leer
M. C. Agley
Lagrange County
Elkhart Mayor Endorses Temperance Vision
Mayor Smith of Elkhart introducing ex Gov Patterson of Tennessee for a temperance speech says the city could flourish without saloons. Patterson outlines reform ideas while Elkhart eyes dry future prospects.
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Mayor Smith
Elkhart
M. R. Patterson
Tennessee
Premium list for 1915 Elkhart County Fair announced
At a Goshen meeting of the Elkhart County Fair and Agricultural association directors the premium list for the 43rd annual exhibition to run August 31 to September 3 was approved. The copy will be printed soon so books can be mailed earlier. The fast program and a large horse field are expected.
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Elkhart County
Fair Association
Frank EK. Yoder
Milford
Farmers School At Vistula Draws Large Attendance
County Agent Coffeen closed a two day farmers school in the Methodist church at Vistula. Speakers included John S. Bordner St Joseph county agricultural agent and B F Hindig Elkhart deputy state entomologist. Purdue University expert Co B Durham spoke on Horticulture at Bristol meeting with Bristol students participating.
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Vistula
John S. Bordner
St. Joseph County
B. F. Iindig
Elkhart
Co. B. Durham
Purdue University
Bristol
Farm Home Economic Club March luncheon and meeting
Mrs L Coffeen and Mrs Reuben Wohlford will host a 12 o clock luncheon at 512 North Main Street for Farm Home Economic club members next Saturday March 13. The regular March meeting and the annual officers election will follow at the same location.
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L. Coffeen
Reuben H. Wohlford
Farm How
Goshen Federal Building to Get Individual Lighting Upgrades
The treasury department in Washington awards Goshen Stamping and Brass Co. the contract to replace the work room lighting. Individual lights will be installed for carriers at an estimated cost of about $200.
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Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Goshen Stamping and Brass Co
Goshen Federal Building
Goshen Hospital Negotiates Lease for Poyser House
Goshen hospital seeks additional space amid crowded conditions and negotiates a lease for the W. W. Poyser house at 120 North Fifth Street, directly north of the hospital, to expand its facilities.
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Goshen Hospital
Poyser House
W. W. Poyser
North Fifth Street
Funeral Service For Mrs Coup In Dowagiac
Funeral of Mrs Mary E Coup who died at the home of Mrs Henry Hale will be held Monday afternoon at 2 30 o clock in Dowagiac Michigan. The remains will be shipped there tomorrow leaving here at 10 30 via interurban.
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Coup
Mary E. Coup
Henry Hale
Dowagiac
Mich
Conductor Richard Czerwonsky Stricken With Ruptured Appendix
Richard Czerwonsky conductor of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra was stricken with a ruptured appendix while filling a Fort Wayne engagement. He is in St. Joseph hospital there in a very serious condition.
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Richard Czerwonsky
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Ft. Wayne
St. Joseph Hospital
Mrs W A Brown private services held at home
Private funeral services for Mrs. W A Brown were conducted this afternoon at her residence 113 South Sixth Street by Rev Fr Scofield of St James Episcopal church. Burial followed at Oak Ridge cemetery.
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W. A. Brown
No. 113
South Sixth Street
Scofield
St. James Episcopal Church
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Swine Sale at CBE Tops $101 Per Animal
At the CBE Kauffman Hampshire swine sale on Thursday the top price for a single animal reached $101, the highest bid reported.
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CBE, Kauffman Hampshire
Home Telephone Co. mulls toll plan on Elkhart Goshen messages
The Home Telephone Co remains considering a plan to impose a small toll charge on Elkhart Goshen messages. The move would affect local residents using the intercity service and is under study by company officials.
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The
Home Telephone Co
Grace Troyer Opens Plymouth Branch for Manicurist Services
Grace Troyer, a manicurist, has opened a branch in Plymouth. She operates there every Monday and Tuesday, offering her nail care services to local clients.
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Plymouth
Grace Troyer
Goshen Floral Co Opens Fresh Flowers and Low Prices
Goshen Floral Co at 108 E Washington St advertises fresh flowers low prices and first class work with contact via phone 87.
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Goshen Floral Co
Washington Street
Holland American denial on freighter loss disputed
Holland American denies reports of a freighter loss and clarifies the situation. authorities and shipping lines stand by official statements while details remain disputed among industry sources.
French Liner Latouraine Afire Off France Coast
The French liner Latouraine lies burning seven hundred miles west of Brest as four steamers race to assist. Reports indicate the vessel carried about 540 passengers and 200 crew, with maritime authorities confirming aid efforts underway.
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Brest
France
Marine Circles
French cruiser fires on German U-2 submarine in English Channel
Paris reports a German submarine of the U-2 type was fired on by a French cruiser in the English Channel. The submarine sank with no trace found. London cites a confession by U-8 officers that ten submarines have been sent down in the Channel since the blockade began.
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Paris
Ministry of Marine
English Channel
German Submarines Losses Reported by Admiralty
London reports six German submarines lost since war start as French destroyers sink U-8 off Dover. The Thordis claim of sinking a submarine Feb 28 is supported by dry dock examination. Bremen cites two freighters torpedoed in the English Channel, with one carrying rice and the other coal. The Gulflight captain cites minefield navigation by German orders.
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London
Admiralty
Ministry of Marine
Dover
Birmingham
Thordis
Daily Mail
St. Andrew
Bremen
English Channel
Gulflight
Weser
Morgen Post
End near as assembly to adjourn with clean slate
The sixty ninth general assembly neared adjournment with most platform measures settled except the registration question expected to be handled this afternoon. Gov Ralston appealed to Republican Floor Leader Aschbach to help finalize house business. The house killed remaining Stotsenburg amendments to the state constitution and prepared to pass the Jones bill granting voters another referendum on calling a constitutional convention.
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Indianapolis
Mar
Sixty-Ninth
General Assembly
Aschbach
Ralston
Stotsenburg
Publisher George M. Ray Arrested in Indianapolis
George M. Ray publisher of the Indianapolis Herald, with Clarence C. Shipp and Orville M. Hendricks, was arrested in Indianapolis on charges of filing fraudulent claims against Jackson township, Clay county. They were taken to Brazil and will be held until bond of 5000 dollars each is posted.
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Indianapolis
George M. Ray
Indianapolis Herald
Clarence C. Shipp
Orville M. Hendricks
Jackson Township
Clay County
Brazil
Shively Friend Anxiety Over Senator Health
Friends report Senator Shively confined to his Washington hotel with signs of a general health breakdown amid ongoing concern about his condition.
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Washington, Mar
Shively
Castetter & Co Purchases Cold Storage Plant
Castetter & Co. acquired the large cold storage plant on the south side of the New York Central tracks between fifth and Sixth streets from Huebner-Toledo Breweries Co. The deal was not disclosed. Castetter & Co. plans a general cold storage business. Goshen abandoned as a field by Huebner-Toledo. Eddie Collins once represented the firm locally and Roy Wohlford was the last agent.
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Castetter & Co
Huebner-Toledo Breweries Co
Toledo
New York Central
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Goshen
Eddie Collins
Roy Wohlford
Goshen College Opens Spring Term with Weaver Address
The spring term at Goshen College begins next Monday. County Superintendent A. F E. Weaver will deliver the opening address in the chapel at 11 a.m.
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Goshen College
A. F E. Weaver
Pythian Sisters Thimble Club Hosts Husbands Night
The Pythian Sisters Thimble club entertained their husbands at 424 South Seventh Street hosted by Mr and Mrs R C Minnich. About 60 attended a three course dinner followed by toasts from Mesdames John L Warden Jas Neville M E Harter Henry Pease J W Replogle and Robert Neville with Mrs Ephriam Culp as master. The evening featured contests and games.
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Pythian Sisters Thimble Club
R. C. Minnich
South Seventh Street
John L. Warden
Jas. Neville
M. E. Harter
Henry Pease
J. W. Replogle
Robert Neville
Ephriam Culp
Wife Sues for 50000 Dollar Damage Over Affection
Mrs. Frances H. Kane sues Blanch T. Carroll for 50000 dollars charging alienation of her husband’s affections. The declaration says Carroll accompanied Harry W. Kane on a Detroit automobile trip on August 30, 1912. Kane formerly lived at Ligonier.
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Frances H. Kane
Blanch T. Carroll
Chicago
Kane
Miss Carroll
Harry W. Kane
Detroit
Mr. Kane
Ligonier
Washington Haverstick Named Inspector of Supplies for Nine States
Washington Haverstick formerly of Elkhart county now based in Waukesia Wisconsin serves as inspector of supplies for government buildings. His territory covers nine states.
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Washington Haverstick
Elkhart County
Waukesia
Wis
Big judgment after auto demonstration crash in St Joseph
In St Joseph Michigan Harry Prill witz was struck by a demonstration vehicle owned by Scott Burkham. A court awarded Prill witz six thousand seventy five dollars and seventeen cents for damages and injuries.
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St. Joseph, Mich
Harry Prillwitz
Scott Burkham
Elkhart High Defeats Goshen High In Basketball
Elkhart High School beat Goshen High School 49 to 9 in a basketball game at Elkhart last night. The contest showcased strong defense and balanced scoring for the victors.
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Elkhart
Elkhart High School
Goshen High School
Needs New Cemetery Proposals Pending in Mishawaka
Mishawaka faces a need for a new cemetery with several propositions awaiting decision. Local authorities consider site options, funding, and land use as community discussions continue.
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Mishawaka
Indiana Legislature Ends Two Day Sprint With Big Bills
Indiana Senate and House stayed in session past midnight as they cleared a large calendar. The compensation bill for workers was approved by the Senate and concurred by the House, completing the administration program. The session will focus on minor measures and a special order on Stotsenburg constitutional amendments.
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Indianapolis
Ralston
Senate
House
Stotsenburg
Chiuir
Yarling
Baliou
Purdue University
Rep
Durham
State Board of Certified Accountants
Meyers
Sen. Thornton
Five-Heat $500 Race At Niles Crowned Robert Barren
Robert Barren owned by T. W. Ready won three heats and the overall five heat race at Parker race course in Niles. He took the second, third and fifth heats while Joe Murphy of Lawton competed. Each side posted $500 and the event drew a large crowd with strong interest.
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Robert Barren
T. W. Ready
Joe Murphy
Parker Race Course
Niles
McE
Noted Minstrel Honey Boy Evans Dies in Baltimore
The noted minstrel Honey Boy Evans died in Baltimore Maryland yesterday. He was a prominent figure in blackface entertainment with a career spanning vaudeville and stage performances.
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Baltimore, Md
For Sale Short horn bulls by J. Q. Shoup & Son
For sale registereth short horn bulls offered by J. Q. Shoup and son of Middlebury. Sale notice notes cattle available locally with no further details.
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J. Q. Shoup & Son
Middlebury
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