Carranza asks U.S. to permit Mexican pursuit of Villa
General Carranza has asked the United States through Consul Silliman for permission for Mexican troops to cross the border in pursuit of Villa. In El Paso spies tied to Villa are in custody and Columbus New Mexico reports intense excitement as the Villa pursuit looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carranza
Silliman
United States
Villa
EL Paso
Tex
Mar
Columbus, N. M
Mar. VI
Villa Pursuit and U S Troops Move in Mexico
Reports from Washington and El Paso say U S forces under Gen. Pershing and Gen. Funston will pursue Villa with orders to strike hard. Carranza troops foil a planned massacre of 500 Mormon colonists at Guzman as troops advance from Fort Huachuca to Douglas Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Mar
Villa
Guzman
Mexico
Carranza
Washington
John J. Pershing
Gen. Funston
Farm sale near Goshen changes hands in $14,000 deal
W H Baker of Ligonier sold his farm north of Goshen to Noah P Brumbaugh who bought Fayette Lepird’s farm. Baker takes Brumbaugh's residence on South Main Street. W W Poyser broker for both sides. Consideration listed as $14,000. Baker plans to move his family to Goshen soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Baker
Ligonier
Goshen
Fayette Lepird
Noah P Brumbaugh
Mr. Baker
Mr. Brumbaugh
South Main Street
W. W. Poyser
Funeral Services for George W. Clark
Funeral services for George W. Clark will be held tomorrow at 10 30 a m at the Old Order Brethren church four miles west of Goshen Rev Leander Miller will officiate Burial will be in the West Side church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Clark
Old Order Brethren
Goshen
Leander Miller
West Side Church
Married in Mishawaka as County Clerk Office Weds
Rev Allen R Bemenderfer officiated the wedding of Paul R Maggart 22 and Juanita Kittredge 19 of Mishawaka this afternoon at the county clerk Rim Pier office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen R. Bemenderfer
Paul R. Maggart
Juanita Kittredge
Mishawaka
Rimpier
Brooks Con Co Wins Kosciusko Circle Road Contract
The Brooks Construction Company of Fort Wayne was awarded the contract to build Circle road in Kosciusko county for 21 967 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Brooks Con. Co
Fort Wayne
Lincoln Avenue
Goshen
Kosciusko County
Wet victory as Muncie votes to keep saloons
In Muncie the local option election result favored wets by 79 votes out of 6,563. The Anti Saloon League vows a contest claiming illegal votes helped the wets. Violence erupted with attacks on dry supporters and a policeman and multiple arrests for alleged illegal voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Anti-Saloon League of Indiana
P. E. Greenwalt
Lapel
Horace Murphy
Delaware County
Clarence Dearth
Dearth
John Childers
H. G. Davis Dies Former WV Senator and Parker VP Candidate
Henry Gassaway Davis, long noted West Virginia senator and 1904 Democratic vice presidential candidate with Judge Alton B. Parker, died after a brief illness. He was 1 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Henry Gassaway Davis
Unitel States
West Virginia
Alton B. Parker
Keene's Clothes Shop Incorporates In Elkhart
Keene's Clothes Shop of Elkhart has incorporated in Indianapolis with a capital of $6000. Directors are Ed C. Keene, M. I. Keene and Q. A. Schuler. A retail clothing business will be conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Mar
Keene
Elkhart
Ed C. Keene
M. I. Keene
QO. A. Schuler
Postmasters Confirmed for New Carlisle and Batesville
Washington March 11 Special The nominations of Charles Bates to be postmaster at New Carlisle Indiana and Nicholas Volz to be postmaster at Batesville have been confirmed by the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Bates
New Carlisle
Ind
Nicholas Volz
Batesville
Senate
New Free Indiana Highway Map Issued by Goodrich Bureau
A new free state map from the Goodrich National Touring Bureau highlights only Indiana’s trunk line highways. It is described as nearly the sole map of its type ever issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Goodrich National Touring Bureau
Elkhart man seeks tax rebate from county
Edward Fisher of Elkhart, once a liveryman, filed with the county commissioners a claim for the return of $45 in taxes on his former property. He says the assessment was doubled and he was not notified in time to appear before the board of review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fisher
Elkhart
Fisher
Board of Review
Death of James Matzdorf Sled from Erysipelas
Albert Matzdorf of Limon Col. reports his nephew James Matzdorf died in Los Angeles Cal. on March 2 1920 of erysipelas that spread to the brain. The body was buried there March 4 1920. Frank Matzdorf father of the deceased is in Las Vegas Nev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Limon
Col
Albert Matzdorf
James Matzdorf
Los Angeles
Cal
Frank Matzdorf
Las Vegas
Nevada
Fikhat County Centennial Committee Plans Goshen Event
Members of the Fikhat county Indiana centennial celebration committee met at the City National Bank to discuss the Goshen program for Saturday August 5 with Governor Ralston as the chief speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fikhat County
Indiana
City National Bank
Goshen
Ralston
Goshen Man Suing Wife Amid Jealousy Rumors
A Goshen man, described as middle aged, is rumored to sue his wife who is well advanced in years. The dispute centers on alleged jealousy after she appeared to show favor to an 18 year old usher.
Lot 250 East Goshen Mail Bids GC B Ginter M2
Bid notice for Lot 250 East Goshen with mail bids listed. Names include Ginter and Jackson. location mentions Butte and Mont. Proceedings indicate a formal sale or auction process with bidders to submit by specified method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot
Goshen
Jackson
Butte, Mont
Democratic County Central Board Names Richard C. Lake Chairman
The Democratic county central committee elected Richard C. Lake of Jefferson township as chairman by unanimous vote after meeting in the court house. Daniel M. Bechtel was named chairman and Fred Palmer of the Elkhart Truth secretary. The panel also named Hugh Hayes Josiah W. Replogle and Floyd Slabaugh as vice chairmen. B Frank Kindig remains secretary with Wesley Reams as treasurer. Willard M. Gillette was chosen to fill the vacancy for county surveyor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Richard C. Lake
Jefferson Township
Lake
B. Frank
General Assembly
Daniel M. Bechtel
Fred Palmer
The
Elkhart
Albert A. Rieth
Goshen
Mr. Gillette
Rieth
Mosier Elected Chairman of Elkhart County Republicans
Horace H. Mosier editor of the Bristol Banner was chosen chairman of the Elkhart county Republican central committee by unanimous vote at Stonex hall after the primary election. E A Dausman of Goshen step down as chair with Warren Berkey as secretary, Charles W. Foulks as secretary and B. G. Schaefer as treasurer. C A Sanford of Osolo township spoke as the sheriff nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Republican County Central Committee
Elkhart County
Stonex Hall
Horace H. Mosier
Bristol Banner
Mosier
E. A. Dausman
Goshen
Republican Party
Forty Rhode Island Reds Burned in West Side Hen House Fire
A chimney fire in a hen house owned by Rev. A. B. Menaugh on West Avenue West Side destroyed the coop at 9 am. Forty Rhode Island Reds valued at 50 cents each were killed. Loss estimated at $75 with partial insurance coverage. Menaugh had installed a heating apparatus in the coop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Menaugh
West Avenue
Rhode Island
Elkhart man arrested in Chicago for City Plumbing theft
Sheriff Thomas returned from Chicago with R. Wallace of Elkhart who was arrested by Chicago officers after they learned he robbed the City Plumbing and Heating Co. Wallace allegedly secured supplies worth 50 dollars and will be arraigned in the superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Chicago
R. Wallace
Elkhart
City Plumbing and Heating Co
Wallace
Death of Miss Betty Sharp in Albion
Miss Betty Sharp aged about thirty died yesterday in Albion from paralysis. She leaves her father and two brothers. Her mother died about a year and a half ago in Goshen after a stroke on a street car. The body was moved to her brother Perry Sharp’s home eight miles east of Ligonier for a funeral Sunday at 10 o’clock with burial in New Paris cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Sharp
Albion
Goshen
Ligonier
Perry Sharp
New Paris
Quinsy confinements and surgeries reported in Goshen
Daniel S. Riggie is confined at home on South Main street after an attack of quinsy. Christian Martin age 80, a Goshen pioneer, is in very serious condition at Goshen hospital following bladder surgery. Henry Martin of Toledo and Will Martin of Hebron Indiana, sons of the patient, are present. Walter Eigsti, a Goshen college student, has been released from the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel S. Riggie
South Main Street
Christian Martin
Goshen
Goshen Hospital
Henry Martin
Toledo
Will Martin
Hebron
Ind
Walter Eigsti
Goshen College
Warsaw youth fined and imprisoned for theft at foundry
Royal Gildersleeve age 19 of Warsaw was fined $10 and dis franchised for five years. He received three months at the Putnamville farm after stealing $11 from a Dal ton foundry employee in Warsaw. Mrs F M Hamman of 401 West Pike Street provided corsets and other garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Gildersleeve
Warsaw
Putnamville
Dalton Foundry
Bryan Supports Wilson on Sending Soldiers into Mexico
Bryan backs Wilson stance and discusses the question at South Bend. The report notes the political dispute and the location of the discussion, highlighting the two leaders and the international issue raised during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Wilson
Mexico
Bryan backs US Mexican policy against intervention
William Jennings Bryan, in South Bend, endorses President Wilson’s plan to cross the border to punish Villa’s outlaws but not invade Mexico. He argues that Carranza would view the action as friendly and criticizes calls for intervention as reckless, urging focus on internal improvements instead of armament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Wilson
Mexico
Villa
South Bend
Europe
Columbus
Bryan
Carranza
United States
Mgr
Vern Ecklebarger Dead Well Known Goshen Resident
Vern Ecklebarger aged 40 died at 11 this morning at his parents home on Emerson street after a two year illness with dropsy and complications. He lived in the area most of his life except for a few years in South Bend. Surviving are his parents a sister and a brother. Funeral at 2 p.m. Monday with Rev. A. S. Menaugh officiating. Burial in Violett cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Vern Ecklebarger
John Lecklebarger
Emerson Street
South Bend
Lou Ecklebarger
Theodore Ecklebarger
A. S. Menaugh
West Side
Violett Cemetery
Local Electric Shop Owner Moves to Goshen
M. O. Jamison former city resident has sold his Electric Shop and Willard Storage Battery interests in Rochester and will relocate his family to Goshen in two weeks. He plans to open a storage battery business here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Jamison
Willard
Rochester
Goshen
Winners in Grand Gold and Silver Medal Contests
At the college last night the Grand medal was won by Ray Cosby and Miss Maxine Trimmer was the successful contestant in the WCTU contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Cosby
Maxine ‘Trimmer
German Crown Prince Leads Fierce Verdun Assault
London dispatch reports a sudden thrust by German Crown Prince troops into Corbeaux woods northwest of Verdun. The maneuver endangers French positions along a five mile front west of the Meuse, as Allied forces monitor the five miles of contested ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Corbeaux Woods
Verdun
Meuse
Sunshine Girls Disturbance Leads to Arraignments at City Court
James Grant Bert Snyder and Carl Routsong arraigned in the mayor's court for intoxication and disturbance after heckling the Sunshine Girls at the Irwin Theatre. Routsong fined 11 dollars and jailed, Grant fined 15 dollars and jailed, Snyder's case continued. witnesses included Floyd Cuthbert John Burridge and Harry Hodenbaugh. Police response criticized as insufficient to control crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Grant
Bert Snyder
Carl Routsong
Elkhart
Irwin
Sunshine Girls
Floyd Cuthbert
John Burridge
Harry Hodenbaugh
Montrose
Routsong
Grant
Snyder
Hollenbaugh
Greenawalt
Racing Men Meet To Plan Northern Indiana Circuit
Secretaries from Laporte Goshen Logansport and South Bend met at the Oliver hotel in South Bend to map a summer program and entry advertising. C E Neidig Elk Hart County Fair attended as plans for entry advertising and booking sheets were set. Prospects for stellar racing cards next fall were described as brighter than ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Oliver Hotel
South Bend
Laporte
Goshen
Logansport
C. E. Neidig
Elkhart County
Sanders Estate Filed for Lena Lodema Sanders Will
Clyde C Sanders of Detroit filed as executor in Wayne County Superior Court with a 2000 bond for Mrs Lodema Sanders estate worth about 25000. The will from December 17 1912 leaves one third shares to three children Bella May Ensing Clyde Sanders and Jeannette Marie Sanders with a life interest for Ensing and remainder to be divided if she dies without issue. witnesses were Emily Brennan and Edward B Zigler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde C. Sanders
Detroit, Mich
Lodema Sanders
Elkhart
Superior Court
Interdenominational Sunday School Convention at First Brethren
The Elkhart County gathering will be held April 19 and 20 at the First Brethren church in this city. Mr Geo N Burnie the state president will attend and give three Sunday school addresses. Delegates are expected and the public urged to attend these sessions to learn important aspects of the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
First Brethren
Geo. N. Burnie
Indianapolis
L. L. Burris
Elkhart Township
Goshen City
Watson
New
Robinson
Elkhart Property Sold at Executor Auction
The William Rebekah Axtell property at the northwest corner of Franklin and Third streets in Elkhart was sold at an executor's auction for 10510. Real estate men estimate a value of 15000, describing a lot with five rod frontage on Franklin and ten rod depth on Third, featuring one large hole and three small dwellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rebekah Axtell
Franklin and
Third Streets
Elkhart
Franklin Street
Primary candidates face filing of expense statements
Within 30 days after the primaries held Tuesday, candidates must file their expense statements with the county clerk.
Elkhart Court Moves to New Quarters
The Elkhart Superior Court relocates to new premises in town. City officials announced the move to the updated municipal building offering updated facilities for court operations and public access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkkart
Elkhart County Primaries Highlight Nominations and Delegates
Edward Iffert heads Republican bid for county commissioner Southern district with prior 1914 tally of 1 964 votes. Napanee’s Ditman Rickert, Progressive nominee in 1914, won 3 340 votes. Edward B. Fischer of Olive Township, Democrat, renominated with 4 271 votes. Delegates to state convention undecided amid mixed loyalties. precincts report uneven support and a few uncontested races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Iffert
Union Township
Ditman Rickert
Nappanee
M. Iffert
Edward B. Fischer
Olive Township
Rickert
James McKibben
Edward Kert
Roosevelt
J . Andrew H. Beardsley
A. R. Beardsley
Elkhart
Indiana
Local Notables and Business Moves Highlight Indiana Report
Gov. Baker appoints Dr. B W HB Ellis to a state sinking fund investigation commission. A F Wilden buys J L Kindig dry goods store. F J Beck sells Bourbon Independent Press to Capt. Wm Oram. Samuel Brunner and Margaret Albright wed by Squire Chamberlain. Andy Phelps buys Sherman’s Headquarters at 2a Market Street saloon. Market family relocates after eastern town fire to Sniders Station house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.W. HB. Ellis
Samuel Brunner
Margaret Albright
Squire Chamberlain
Andy Phelps
Sherman
Market Street
Market
Sniders Station
Eis
Local Auditor appoints successor to assessor post
Twenty five years ago Auditor Landgreaver named Frank Harker of Osolo township to replace Isaac Willis as assessor. A series of obituaries, marriages, and notices follow. Mrs Levi Burs near Nappanee died at work on a sewing machine. Ada Houk of Middlebury Street aged 20 died. Dora McConaughy married Willis Cules at Sidney Nebraska and will reside in Colorado. E B Tiedemann died aged 34, maiden name Browne. siblings and church ties noted. Grand jury commends county asylum superintendent S K Letherman. Marriage licenses listed. various local residents noted for travels and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Harker
Osolo Township
Isaac Willis
Levi Burs
Nappanee
Ada Houk
Isaac Houk
Middlebury Street
Geissinger Cemetery
Dora McConaughy
Elkhart Prairie
Sidney, Neb
Willis Cules
Tiff
Col
E. EB. Tiedemann
Elia “Browne
Wilbur
Belen
Rachael ‘Browne
Harry
Martin
Blanch
Amy Browne
Carbondale
Kittie Thomas
Chattanooga
J. A
Arthur
Buchanan, Mich
Brick Pavement Plan For Seventh Street
It appears brick will be used to pave Seventh street from the tracks of N. X to the Main street intersection, per current discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Street
N. X
Main Street
Five Generations Live In One Family Here
The Price Bailey family milestone features Thomas Price 89 living with his daughter Lucetta Bailey 69 at 312 West Douglas. Lucetta’s son O W Bailey 49 resides at 410 Wilkinson Street, followed by Frank Bailey 27 of Garden Street and his daughter Romaine Bailey 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price-Bailey
Thomas Price
Lucetta Bailey
West
Douglas Street
Oo. W. Bailey
Wilkinson Street
Frank Bailey
Garden Street
O. W. Bailey
Romaine Bailey
Death in School Train Crash at Inola Oklahoma
Mrs Karl Wright of Elkhart learned by letter details about a fatal crash when a fast Mountain train struck a school wagon near Inola Oklahoma. The collision killed the driver and three pupils. similar wagons had been used near Osceola where Wright children rode as passengers. Both horses died but the driver and pupils survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inola
Okla
Goshen Travelers Protective Association to Attend Services
Members of the Goshen Travelers Protective Association will attend religious services at the First M. E. church. The event details are not fully clear due to damaged text but indicate a scheduled gathering and communal participation with association members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen ‘Travelers Protective Association
Veeper
M. EL Lam
Will. A. Agko
Af Js Mabeelens
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Columbus, New Mexico
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Ington
N. M
H.A. Blankkenship
Melpixis
New York
Western Union Telegraph Co
War Baker
Caton Farm
G. W. Clark
Kosciusko Road
Muncie Wet
H. G. Davis
Company Incorporates
R. C. Lake
Democratic County Central Committee
H. H. Mosier
Albion, Ind
M. Hamman
Pike Street
Hom & i Cne
Secretary OF State
Moner
W. C. T. U. Comtenta
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Ballou
Lagrange County
Judge Drake
Concord
Frank
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Oscilo South—2nd, Cg, Shigley
Robert Sanford
Locke Township
Fred Reed
Alan R. Bemenderfer
Bemenderfer
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Noble County
Harlan Gibson
Homer A. Barker
St.Joseph County
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