Canvass of primaries completes in Elkhort County
Official canvass shows second choice voting reshaped Republican nominations. J Wilson Ott led Southern district race before second choices shifted support to Dilman Rickert, allowing Edward Stiffert to gain the nomination. Ott finished with 741, Iffert 739, Rickert 725. No Democratic changes from second choices.
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Elkhort County
Middle District
Southern
J. Wilson Ott
Benton Township
Dilman Rickert
Edward Stiffert
Union Township
Rickert
Ott
Jffert
Eugene Holderman
Paul Work
Walter A. Stauffer
Julian O. Walter
Walter
Holderman
Work
Stauffer
Surveyor
Charles
L. Kinney
Vallance
Almon S. Léer
Charles E. Neidig
George Teegarden
Teegarden
Leer
Neidig
Edward Iffert
Dillman Rickert
Iffert
Primary results in the 54th Judicial circuit
Official returns from Ekart and LaGrange counties show totals for candidates Drake Doflge Haskins Britton Gormley and others in the 54th Judicial circuit race. The tabulation lists Senate or prosecutorial totals by county, with totals for each candidate and overall district figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ekhart
Lagrange
Drake
Doflge
Aly Rik
Haskins
Britton
Sas Wae
Dem
Gormley
First M E Church Choir Delivers Noted Concert
A large audience at the First M E church enjoyed an excellent choir concert last night, performing the full program as printed in yesterday’s Democrat. Births announced include a son born to Mr. and Mrs Rollin Hastings of South Fifth street at the home of the latter’s parents in Evanston Illinois and a son born to Mr. and Mrs Geo Trump of Mercer Avenue.
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M. F
Democrat
Rollin. Hastings
South Fifth Street
Evanston, Ui
Geo. Trump
Mercer Avenue
Laporte County First Local Option Contest Set
Laporte county schedules its first local option contest at Wanatah on Thursday March 30. Laporte is described as an ultra wet community in early results and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Wanatah
Official 1914 Election Results for Elkhart County Indiana
Final tallies show Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall winning the presidency with 1211 and 125?5 votes respectively in the county. Local races include John W Kern, John A M Adair, Otis L Ballon, J Raymond Conley, James Dunmire, and Wm H Winship in short and long terms, with sheriff Scott Thomas and Jacob C Mast among the county offices. Balloting details record district commissioners, surveyor Charles L Kinney and Almon S Leer, and party candidate shifts after second-choice tallies in several races.
Chicago area county election tallies in 1971 ballot recount
Elkhart County Republican results show second choice transfers among candidates Charles Fairbanks James Watson and Arthur Robinson with totals shifting voters. Beardsley Miller and Yoder appear in senate and house tallies while multiple candidates are dropped and second choices redistributed across Emil Anderson Jonathan Yoder and Carmien with final totals approaching stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Fairbanks
United States
James FE. Watson
Harry
New
Arthur R. Robinson
Robinson
Watson
Hilkhart County
D. M. Britton
Oas
Britton
Haskins
Hughes
A. H. Beardsley
Emil ¥. Anderson
Jonathan S. Yoder
Charles H. Carmien
Abraham C. Mehl
George W. Farrell
William B. Krieghbaum
Teal
Andersén
Yoder
Carmien
Mehl
Farrell
Krieghbaum
Anderson
Farrel
Warrell
Elkhart County Vote Totals for Beveridge Senate Run
In Elkhart County the Progressive ticket led Beveridge for United States senator on November 3, 1914 with a total of 3 825 votes. Voters included J Frank Hanly and Dr R Clarence Stephens among participants in a countywide tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Hanly
Clarence Stephens
Elkhart County
Albert J. Beveridge
United States
Died Suddenly George Washington Clark Passes At 77
George Washington Clark aged 77 died at his West Goshen home yesterday at 3 46 pm of heart trouble. He had been in good health until an hour before. Surviving are his wife Amanda ten children and three sisters. Funeral services Sunday at the Friends meeting and West Goshen Dunkard church. Burial in West Side cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Clark
West Goshen
Mr. Clark
S. A. Edmands
Amanda
William Maurer
I. Weldy
D. FE. Bkaser
New Paris
Christian Farber
Nelson
Melvin
John
Ira
William
Herbster
Mishawaka
Mary Sl
Hoogenboom Garrett infant dies at home
Hoogenboom Garrett three months old died this morning at the East Lincoln avenue home due to complications. Survived by parents and three brothers Henry John and Peter. Funeral Monday at 2 pm from residence, Rev. Cole officiating, Oak Ridge Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoogenboom
Garrett
Leonard Hoogenboom
East
Lincoln Avenue
Henry
John
Peter
Cole
Oak Ridge
Metzgar—Saura
Milford resident Jacob Bixler dead after stroke
Jacob Bixler, an aged Milford resident, died after a partial stroke. He first suffered a stroke about two years ago and remained partly disabled. He lived with a daughter after his wife died in 1893. Survived by two daughters, two sons, 11 grandchildren, one great grandchild, two brothers, and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Bixler
Milford
New Station Agent Clarence Gale Succeeds Floyd Reafenyder
Clarence Gale has been named station agent at the interurban line succeeding Floyd Reafenyder. The change took effect last night at the night shift and local passengers were informed of the new assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence ‘Gale
Floyd Reafenyder Ag
Major General Funston Plans Border Crossing into Mexico
Troops led by Major General Funston are described as ready to cross the Mexico border in a stated late plan to pursue Villa and the band of outlaws. The move reflects a decisive step in the U S pursuit of Villa and associated lawless groups operating across the frontier.
American troops ordered to pursue Villa bandits in Mexico
President Wilson directs Gen Funston to deploy at least 5,000 troops to Mexico to kill or capture Villa and his outlaws. Officials frame the mission as police duty, not an invasion, while New Mexico fears further bandit raids along the border from Nogales to El Paso.
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Washington
Mar
Wilson
Columbus
N. M
Carranza
Scott
Funston
White House
Villa
Mexico
United States
New Mexico
Nogales
el Paso
Funston Seeks Immediate Border Deployment of Troops
Gen. Funston dispatches to federal authorities urging immediate authorization to send troops over the Mexican border. He argues for active force deployment to address border tensions and protect national interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Mar
Funston
Verdun Front Battles Raging Around Fort De Vaux
Paris dispatch reports German forces striking both wings of Verdun in a determined attack to seize the fortress. Heavy shelling and encirclement around Fort De Vaux create severe losses on both sides as decisive results are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Verdun
Fort de Vaux
Hilgeman challenger accused of attacking Cline via circulars
In the Twelfth district Harry H. Hilgeman of Fort Wayne faced Congressman Cline of Angola for the democratic nomination. It is charged that Hilgeman caused a hostile circular to be published in Ligonier and other towns attacking Cline over his postoffice recommendations. Cline was renominated by a solid vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Hilgeman
Fort Wayne
Cline
Angola
Ligonier
Playground Committee Plans Funded Expenditure at High School
The Mesdames W. H. Charney H. M. Sanders and H. H. Gortner and Messrs Ed Neidig and Milton Wysonsg met at the high school this afternoon. Prof Watt and Paul Tobey reported plans to spend a considerable amount from the treasury on playground improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Charney
H. M. ‘Sanders
H. H. Gortner
Ed Neidig
Milton Wysonsg
High School
Watt
Paul Tobey
Treasury
Notre Dame member Herbert Kelly releases from Pittsburgh
Herbert Kelly of Notre Dame is released by Pittsburgh after serving as a member on the itching era.
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Pittsburgh
Herbert Kelly
Notre Dame
Democratic Nominees for Senator and District Seats
Otis L. Ballou of Lagrange and J Raymond Conley of Elkhart named for Senator. Others listed include James Dunmire Goshen Charley Swart Jackson township William H. Winship Elkhart Scott Thomas Elkhart Albert A Rieth Goshen who will decline and be replaced by the Democratic county central committee. Willard Gillette current surveyor seen as likely nominee. Dr Jacob C Mast Elkhart Commissioner Mid District Benjamin F Gardner Jefferson township Commissioner South District Edward E Fisher Locke town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Rieth
Goshen
Republican nominees list for district races
Republican nominees named include James S. Drake Goshen Herman Haskins Lagrange A H Beardsley Elkhart Emil V Anderson Elkhart Jonathan S Yoder Goshen Fred Reed Elkhart Charles A Sanford Qsolo town Charles L Kinney Bristol Com Mid Dist Almon Leer Harrison township Edward Iffert Union township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Beardsley
Elkhart
Emil V. Anderson
Jonathan S. Yoder
Goshen
Fred Reed
MID
Almon Leer
Harrison Township
SOUTH
Edward Iffert
Union Township
Indiana Democrats Plan Rail Trip to National Convention
The Indiana Democratic club in Indianapolis released details for attending the national convention in St Louis starting June 14. A Pullman train leaves June 13 at 10:30 AM, cost 11.10 after a 16.00 fare reduction, with rooms at the American Hotel for four days at 2.50 per day. total package 21.10 includes rail fare and four days lodging. Goshen Mayor Spahn and others will attend. reservations are to be notified to John E. B. Spiegel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Democratic Club
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indiana
John EB. Spiegel
Goshen
Mayor Spahn
Goshen Entertainer’s Son Dies During Performance
Lord Wheeler Carle, 18, son of Richard Carle, a musical comedy comedian, died in New York during his father’s appearance in Cohan's 1916 Review. With no understudy, he continued his antics while death occurred at home. The incident recalls Carle’s first Goshen appearance at the old Coliseum Sheridan hall, now the Spohn building.
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Lord Wheeler Carle
Richard Carle
New York
Cohan
Mr. Carle
Coliseum
Sheridan Hall
Spohn
Carte
Goshen
Bryan lecture tour draws students and locals in Indiana
Former Secretary of State Bryan spoke at Valparaiso University this afternoon and planned a second address at South Bend High School Auditorium on The War in Europe and Its Lesson for the United States. Charles Cries was among local attendees who traveled to hear the lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Valparaiso’ University
South Bend High School
Europe
United States
Charles Cries
Four year old Edith Hale dies from burns in Indianapolis
A four year old girl Edith Hale died from burns received while playing with matches in Indianapolis. The short notice notes the tragedy and mentions a background of hats for ladies misses or guilden shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Hale
Indianapolis
Guilden’s
Indiana Attorney General calls for primary law overhaul
Evan B. Stotsenburs of New Albany, Indiana attorney general, who drafted the 1915 primary law, urged immediate drastic amendments. He proposes eliminating state candidate nominations and second choice voting, adding plurality nominations, citing broad county complaints and ballot counting confusion amid costly races such as the New vs. Watson Republican contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Evan B. Stotsenburs
New Albany
General Assembly
Harry S. New
James E. Watson
Christiana Country Club Incorporates In Elkhart
The Christiana Country Club of Elkhart has incorporated with capital stock of 10000 dollars. Directors are A R Beardsley M D Franey and C C Colbert. The club plans to acquire the former Barney driving park and convert it into a magnificent facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Christiana Country Club of
Elckhart
A. R. Beardsley
M. D. Franey
C. Colbert
Barney
Standpatters and Bull Moosers Named in Republican Ticket
The GOP primaries yielded standpatters Drake, Haskins, Beardsley, Yoder, Anderson, Sanford, Kinney, and Ifferet plus bull moosers Reed, Holderman, Leer, and Iffert. Neidig was defeated for Mid West commissioner while progressives beat some rivals in several townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
Haskins
Beardsley
Yoder
Anderson
Sanford
Kinney
Ifferet
Southern District
Reed
Holderman
Leer
Middle District
Iffert
Neidig
Mid- We
Elkhart
Political Precinct Committees Meet in Wikhart County
Tomorrow the democratic and republican precinct committeemen elected in Wikhart county will convene at the court house to elect chairs secretaries and treasurers. The democratic meeting is set for 1 p m in the commissioners room with Richard Lake of Jefferson township as current chair. Horace H Mesier Bristol Banner editor is a candidate for republican chair and may be chosen unanimously. A Dausman is present chairman.
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Wikhart County
Court House
Democratic Committee
Commissioners
Richard €. Lake
Jefferson Township
Horace H. Mesier
Bristol Banner
Republican Committee
A. Dausmian
Local Hospital Reports Update on Patients
A. Dewart of Syracuse was port ed on at Goshen hospital yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Rose Haas of Chicago formerly Miss Rosé Krutz of this city is seriously ill in a Chicago hospital. Miss Mabel Berryman has entered the Mayo Bros. hospital at Rochester Minnesota. Harvey Gingerich of North Main street who was operated on for gangrene of the hand by Dr Kreager is getting along nicely.
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A. Dewart
Syracuse
Goshen Hospital
Rose Haas
Chicago
Rosé Krutz
Mabel Berryman
Mayo Bros. Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Harvey Gingerich
North Main Street
Kreager
Paroled Embezzler Albert G. Harlin Released
Albert G. Harlin of South Bend, once sentenced to Indiana state prison for embezzlement, was released March 1 by the parole board. Friends have secured him work but will not reveal his location. He previously served at Michigan City penitentiary after a February 14, 1914 conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert G. Harlin
South Bend
Indiana
Mr. Harlin
Parole Board
Harlin
Michigan City
North Side Lutheran Church Revival Services
Revival services at North Side Lutheran Church will close with a Sunday evening service and a Sunday afternoon praise service at 2230. Evening service at 7 45 and midweek service at 7 30 are scheduled.
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North Side Lutheran Church
Revival
Hew's Vote for Senator Fails to Secure Majority
Contested Senate selection remains unresolved as Harry P. Hew's bid falls short of a majority. The dispute will be decided at the Indianapolis convention scheduled for April 5 to 8.
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Harry
Hew
Probable Democratic Nominees Tied to Thirteenth District Picks
Indianapolis reports show Republican first choice totals with Watson trailing over 16 000 votes to Robinson and News leading in second choice counts. Democratic governor contenders include Clare Adair Goodrich McCray Myers with party endorsements shaping the state ticket and thirteen congressional races listing Denton Cullop Cox Dixon Moss Gray Schiesser or McGee Denny Maiss Hershman Rauch Cline Barnhart as likely winners.
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Indianapolis
Watson
Robinson
Robisonson
Clare
Adair
Goodrich
McCray
Myers
George K. Denton
William A. Callop
W. E. Cox
Lincoln Dixon
Ralph W. Moss
Finley H. Gray
Chalmers Schiesser
Thomas D. McGee
Jacob F. Denny
David F. Maiss
George E. Hershman
George Rauch
Cyrus Cline
Henry A. Barnhart
Callop
Insanity Question Circles a Local Transient Hourwich
Benjamin Hourwich a transient remains in the county jail as officials attempt to determine his mental state. Marshal Chrisman took Hourwich into custody after concerns about his odd behavior in the business district and inquiries at stores for a rabbi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Hourwich
Marshal Chrisman
Hourwich
Hourwtch
Winter Dancing Club Fifth Dance Set Tonight
The Winter Dancing Club hosts its fifth dance of the series this evening in the Knights of Pythias Hall. The Franklin Orchestra of Fort Wayne provides the music for the event.
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Winter Dancing Club
K. of P. Hall
Franklin Orchestra of
Fort Wayne
Barnhart invites Sunday to visit Washington
A Washington dispatch reports Rep Barnhart invited Billy Sunday, then holding revival meetings in Baltimore, to visit the capital and see the sights. Sunday is Barnhart’s constituent, and Barnhart wrote in a letter, Bring Me Sunday along with you.
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Barnhart
Washington
Indiannapolis Star
Billy
Baltimore
Lupold Hurt In Unexplained Farm Incident
Shipshewana farmer Lupold sustained a serious head injury in an incident that witnesses could not explain. Local authorities and Mrs Lupold are cooperating as the case remains under investigation.
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Lagrange
Jacob ‘Lupold
Lupold Fis
Happe
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Lead Iffert
Rick
L. B. Whippy
W. H. Charnley
A. H. Rimpler
G. A. Beck
Clem Brown
Harry E. Vernon
Harper
Board of County Commissioners
U. S
Judicial Circuit Returns
M. E
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
John W. Kern
John A. M. Adair
Leonard B. Clare
Otis L. Ballon
J. Raymond Conley
Qlande A. Lee
James Dunmire
John F. Baker
Charley Swart
Arthur ©. Helpin
Wm. H. Winship
Scott Thomas
Jacob C. Mast
Abert A. Rieth
Benjamin F. Gardner
William Keely
Edward E. Fisher
B. F. Shively
Elliott
Long
Sheriff
Charles A. Sanford
James I. Goodrich
Warren T. McCray
Quincy D. Myers
Andrew J. Hickey
James S. Drake
James
Dodge
Herman Haskins
Fred Be
Harvey B. Elliott
Henry Long
Harvey Bechtel
Walter A. Sykes
William O. Vallette
Vallette
ElMott
Bechtel
Sykes
Fo Ows
Mortuary Record
Otis L. Ballou
Concord Township
Jackson Township
William H. Winship
Locke Township
Qsolo Township
Charles L. Kinney
Bristol
Carle
Dean
CLUB
Tion
Wm. A
Benj. Hourwieck
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