Tragic Streetcar Fatality in Goshen County
Mrs Eliza Method, 70, longtime Goshen resident, was struck by a northbound city car at the East Jefferson Street crossing about 8:30 pm. She died from a fractured skull and injuries after the vehicle dragged her about 150 feet. motor man Russell Vanness and neighbors aided in taking her to Edward Brookmyer’s residence. She leaves two sons, two sisters, and four brothers. funeral at Baintertown church with burial in Baintertown Cemetery.
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Eliza Method
Elkhart County
Goshen
East Jefferson Street
Brethren Church
Roscoe
Orba Method
Berthren
Ellen Lutes
Milford
Matilda Compton
Alden
Kan
David Barringer
Iroshen
Edward and
Henry Barringer
New Paris
Solomon Barringer
Atwood
Ind
Baintertown Church
Baintertown Cemetery
Ralph L. Watkins Dead in Goshen Hospital
Ralph L. Watkins age 50 a longtime Goshen resident died this morning at Goshen hospital where he had been since February 18 after cancer surgery His death follows a period of declining health He is survived by his wife his mother and two sisters Mrs Anna C Armstrong of Toledo and Mrs Currie C Dearden of Goshen Funeral services set for 2 50 pm Thursday from the late residence 510 South Wirth Street with Rev I A Varnuys officiating
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Ralph L. Watkins
Goshen
Goshen Hospital
Mr. Watkins
Charles W. Watkins
Watkins
Goshen Sash & Door Co
Annia C. Armstrong
Toledo
Currie C. Dearden
Bel Mon Wad Blp. O. BE
South Wirth Street
A. Varnuys
Sugar in the South report from Zephyrhills about Florida sugar
Charles Ho Brooks, writing from Zephyrhills, reports in a Democrat clipping that there is plenty of sugar in Florida, with emphasis on St. Petersburg and related local notes about buying a car and festive conditions in the region.
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Charles Ho Brooks
Zephyrhills
Fin
Democrat
Tamshad Morning Tribune
Florida
St. Petersburg
Purchased Interest in Livergood and Lando Parlor Partnership
Rex Livergood has bought his partner Curtis Tanden's stake in the Livergood and Lando parlor venture. The move transfers control and ownership at the North Middstreet business location under Cavey poal pow. Tanden exits the partnership with the noted stake sale and future involvement unclear.
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Rex Livergood
Curtis Tanden
Livergood & Lando Fonsovle
North
Middstreet
Tanden
Secretary Baker Arrives in Paris for War Office Talks
Secretary of War Newton D Baker arrives in Paris and is greeted by General Pershing General Bliss and French officials including Premier Clemenceau’s representatives and the American ambassador. The trip proceeds without incident.
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Baker
Paris
Newton ‘W. Barker
Pershing
Bliss
Clemenceau
Tornado Death Toll Rising in Ohio Counties
Reports indicate damage around 1 million dollars from the tornado that struck Saturday, hitting Van Wert and Paulding counties hard. Five confirmed dead with several others gravely injured as communications lines were crippled and details remain incomplete.
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Ohio
Columbus
Mare
Vanwert
Paulding
American Troops Penetrate Second German Line in Lorraine
American troops cooperating with the French conducted three raids opposite the American sector in Lorraine. Two raids occurred simultaneously last night as forces swept past the German first line and penetrated the second line about 600 yards back.
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France
Lorraine
Eight Socialists Sentenced to Fort Leavenworth
Camp Dodg h Ia March 11 Found guilty by a general court martial of refusing to obey orders eight national army men from St Paul all counted Socialists have been sentenced to long terms of imprisonment at Fort Leavenworth Kan penitentiary it was announced today
American Naval Aviators Die in France Accident
Washington March 11 The navy department announced the death of Andrew B. Skages of Newher n Tenn and Leo B Harvie of Cincinnati Ohio from an aeroplane accident in the American naval aviation service in France. Details and date of the accident were not provided.
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Washington
Mar
Navy Department Today
Andrew B. Skages
Leo
Harvie
American Naval Aviation Service
France
Skages
Newhern
Tenn
Cincinnati
American poetess and her son killed in German raid
London reports the bodies of Lena Guilbert Ford, an American poetess, and her young son found among the wreckage of a house destroyed in a German air raid last week. The disaster left 12 others dead.
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London
Lena Guilbert Ford
Pershing reports four privates killed in action
Washington March 11 Gen Pershing's casualty report shows four privates killed in action, four severely wounded, 21 slightly wounded, four died of wounds, eight of disease and two from other causes.
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Washington
Pershing
National Banks Report Requested by Currency Chief
The comptroller of the currency ordered national banks to file reports at the close of business Monday March 11. The town scene includes Mrs Wim Tharda of Elkhart and a robbery incident at an east Elkhart residence where Mrs. Bardo was robbed of 83. A boy near Chem with a known hand injury is suspected in the case.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Wim
Tharda
Tourists Tour Through Here En Route To Kearney Nebraska
Ten Deslye touring cars passed through yesterday afternoon en route to Kearney Nebraska a distance of over 7044 miles. The tourists report they are encountering adimast diaspearssi ble roads.
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Deslye
Kearney
Neb
Flagman Hurt by Train at Laporte Crossing
Inest Steinstram, a watchman for the railroad, was seriously injured when struck by a tend while on duty at Laporte crossing. He works at the NS Y. Co line and is an assistant at the nearby piliral station.
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Inest Steinstram
NS Y. Co
Laporte
Taly Pandy
Residents protest on West Dacksen Street along Lincoln Tishway
Objectors from Bitehwacks and Mikhart affect tallb meks on West Dacksen Street, part of the Lincoln Tishway, prompting local officials to review the area for potential disruptions.
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Tallb Meks
West Dacksen Street
Lincoln Tishway
Raids By American Forces Reported On French Front
Dispatches describe three major raiding operations by American troops on the French front. German trenches were deserted. two prisoners were found in a dugout. American forces destroyed dugouts and secured material and documents, while artillery-driven destruction aided by German engineers followed in one raid. Naples bombarded by German airmen. many residents harmed in a hospital. Turkish forces reportedly retreating further.
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France
Naples
Indiana War Savings Literature Reach Rush
Indiana committee reports distributing between 7 000 600 and 8 000 000 pieces of literature across the state by Feb 28. Headquarters in South Bend note much comes from Washington and that weekly two stories are mailed to about 26 000 school teachers to read to children. A state questionnaire finds strong interest and kids discuss thrift and savings stamps with parents.
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South Bend
Indiana
Indiana Committee
National War Savings Committee
Washington
Statewide Prohibition Law Heads to Indiana Supreme Court
Evansville reports a clash between brewing interests and dry advocates as the city fights enforcement of the prohibition law. Lawyers expect Osborn to delay appeal until April when the law takes effect, with saloons in Elkhart County set to close by April 2. The brewing side aims to place the case before the state Supreme Court promptly.
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Evansville
March M
Duaneville
Indiana Supreme Court
Osborn
Supreme Court
Hostetter
Indiana
Elkhart
Elkhart County
Board of County Commissioners
Vanderburg
Ciry
Aged Resident Susan Akers Dies at Daughter's Home
Mrs Susan Akers aged 88 died this afternoon at 1 30 at the residence of her daughter Mrs C C Wolfe in Jefferson township The infirmities of old age following a prolonged illness caused her death She had lived in the locality many years Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.
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Susan Akers
C. C. Wolfe
Jefferson Township
Parole Granted to Indiana Convict S Arli nton Stowe
S Arlington Stowe of Elkhart, jailed in 1916 for statutory attack on a 5 year old girl, was paroled by Gay Goodrich after doctors found pneumonia. Stowe and Alfred Olson of Toledo were arrested in Elkhart August 20 1916 following actions by Police Matron Pay.
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S.arlington Stowe
Elkhart
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Gay, Goodrich
Stowe
Alfred Olson
Toledo
Mouldey
Indiana food administrator denies flour sale limit report
Local administrator states no order limiting farmer flour sales exists. The state rules allow one pound per person per week, and no change has been issued, countering reports published in Indiana newspapers claiming wider authority.
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Indiana
State
South Bend High Wins Sectional Tournament Honors
The South Bend High School basketball team captured sectional tournament honors after two final rounds held last Friday and Saturday in South Bend. The squad entered as late season favorites and suffered only one loss during the season. Kendallyne won the district tournament held in the same city on the same dates.
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South Bend
Kendallyne
Bishop White Birthday Milestone Noted in Diocese
The Episcopal bishop of Michigan City diocese marked a milestone yesterday as he entered his oath year. Born March 10, 1843, he reaches a significant anniversary in his clerical tenure.
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Bishop White
Michigan City
The
Episcopal Church
Mareh
Kosciusko Farmer Killed by Shotgun Accident
A Kosciusko County farmer was accidentally killed by a shotgun blast at his home. He reportedly told his wife he would check the gun before an apparent mishap ended his life.
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Kosciusko County
Wild Goose Hunt Ends in Farm Death Near Leesburg
John D. Miller 44 a Goshen area farmer was found dead beside a gate two and a half miles west of Leesburg after an apparent accidental shotgun discharge. The incident occurred while Miller sought wild geese. coroner signs point to accidental death and an official verdict is expected. He leaves a wife two sons one daughter and extended family. Funeral at Berkey church in Clinton township with Rev Deeter officiating.
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John D. Miller
Leesburg
Robert
Miller
Kelley
Warsaw
Iis
Abraham S. Miller
Plymouth Avenue
Goshen
Mr. Miller
Millersburg
William C. Miller
Kosciusko County
Berkey Church
Clinton Township
Deeter
Milford
Appointment Sets Fred Iryner to Lead City Voter Registration
The registration of voters for the coming fall election will be led by Fred Iryner. The appointment was made Saturday afternoon by the registration board consisting of Clerk Rimpler, Charles J. Fribley a Democrat, and George W. Riper a Republican, in Clerk Fribley’s office.
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Fred Iryner
Clerk Rimpler
Charles J. Fribley
Dem
Gid George WR. Viper
Rep
Plant closure leaves 450 workers jobless at Ross Gear and Tool
Through an unexpected shutdown of the Ross Gear and Tool plant in Lafayette, 450 workers are left unemployed as operations cease. The move affects technicians, machinists, and support staff, with local officials assessing job transition options.
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Ross Gear and Tool Ve
Nt Lafayette
Lest You Forget Hidden Garden Seeds and Sets
Hazy note offers red and white wind yellow sets and fresh garden seeds from Rough Bros. & Mehh. The writer hints at available items and colors, suggesting a promotion or listing in a local shop.
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Rlough Bros
Births Reported in Goshen Area
The notice records births to multiple families near Goshen. Mrs and Mrs Tere Roy Coy welcomed a daughter. Mr and Mrs Roy Terter announced a girl born on Erst Thar Street. Mr and Mrs Tavuis Mosler on Mikhart Paaiete Aire welcomed a daughter. A Warkiain returned from Syvor Ind after his mother’s serious illness.
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Acson
Tereroy Coy
Goshen
Roy Terter
Erst Thar Street
Mes. Tavuis Mosler
Mikhart Paaiete Aire
A. Warkiain
Frome Syvor Ind
Weather Forecast Tracks Warmup After Cold Sunday
Forecast calls for rising temperatures after a cold Sunday with a return to seasonable conditions by Tuesday. Expect sunny to partly cloudy skies and light winds as highs reach pleasant midrange levels.
Damage Fire Destroys Wirrstow Anson Home in Wirstow
A fire at Wirrstow destroys the Wirrstow Anson home after a rented water pump failed. Reported as starting from a rented item and spreading through the residence with extensive damage observed by local authorities.
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SAO
Tivrvey Anson
Wirrstow
County team begins practice under new coach
Track practice at the county state is set to start with the Wolber school girls providing the weather remains favorable. Prospects look bright for a strong season as A. L. Conlon takes charge of the squad.
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Tate
Fool Uibh
Gilitetes
Werther
Ceach Teim
Conlon
Liberty bonds notice for City National Bank subscribers
Subscribers of the second Liberty Bonds across all denominations are advised they are ready for destination at CITY NATIONAL BANK.
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Second Liberty Laws
City National Bank
Medal Contest Details for We Got Veit Event
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a medal contest involving The We Got Veit and Giashen College. The lines reference a qualifier stage and a hoped for event at Trt. The readable words suggest a year or date but are unclear.
Bevanes Mason and George Adams Move to Editorial Roles
Bevanes Mason and George WL Adams transition from Give shen aml Aristol to senior positions in journalism. The pair, now editors of the Manatee and Bla Batmmer, are named in a brief item noting their careers and current affiliations.
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George WL Adams
Giveshen
Aml Aristol
The
Manatee
Bla Batmmer
Itis Bovine Na Royal Areh Marsen
Extraordinary War Pictures for Red Cross Junior Benefit
The Goshen Red Cross will present five reels of government war films at Jefferson theatre next Friday. Matinee and evening shows include Mary Miles Minter's Powers That Prey with a supporting eight piece orchestra. Adults 20 cents, children 10 cents. Proceeds aid Junior Red Cross clothing drives for Belgian and French children.
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United States
Goshen Red Cross
Jefferson Theatre
War Administration
Council of National Defense
Washington
Salors
Red Cross
George Ade
Indiana
the Jefferson
Mary Miles Minter
Hansen
Vehildrenr
Elkhart County Forms for Third Liberty Loan Drive
At a 4 PM meeting in the county superintendent A. E. Weaver’s office, Elkhart county organized for the third liberty loan drive. County chairman B. F. Denhl reported on a Chicago conference at the Hotel La Salle.
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A. E. Weaver
Elkhart County
B. F. Denhl
Chicago
Hotel la Salle
Lehman Claypool union at Lawrence Kansas planned for Topeka residence
Howard H. Lehman son of Mr and Mrs John Lehman of Denver married Miss Mabel Claypool February 16 in Lawrence Kansas. They will live at 26 Monroe Street Topeka Kansas where Lehman heads the drapery department. Also notes list upcoming society meetings.
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Howard H. Lehman
John Lehman
Lincoln Street
Denver
Mabel Claypool
Lawrence Kan
Monroe Street
Topeka
Kan
Local hotel to close as hosts plan hostelry move
Mr and Mrs W H Painter lessees and managers of the Hotel Hottel on East Lincoln avenue announce opening a hostel ry in Lagrange after April 1st when their lease ends owing to poor heating and high dining costs. They will discontinue operations here though they own furniture fixtures bought from Jacob Tostetter. The building is owned by Mrs W W Poyser and Mrs Otis Piller. Hotel has served the area for many years.
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Lagrange
W. H. Painter
Hottel
East Lincoln Avenue
Jacob Tostetter
Hostetter
Fuchart
W. W. Poyser
Otis Piller
Subscriers of Second Liberty Loan Ponds
Subscribers to the Second Liberty Loan fund received details on the distribution of funds across all denominations. The report notes ready fee allocations and outlines how proceeds will be allocated to various public projects and refunds.
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Second Liberty Loan
City National Bank
Red Cross Drive Dates Shift for Liberty Loan Campaign
Indiana leaders including Charles F Coffin and Clarence Stanley announce a two week postponement of Red Cross fundraising and a $2 100 000 quota for Indiana. R F Grant says state drive managers named for Lab division. previous drive raised over 100 million with 77 million reallocated to relief funds and French beneficiaries.
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Red Cross
Finid
R. F. Grant
Direc
Lake Division
Rington
Red
Grant
Charles F. Coffin
Indiana: S Life Insurance ,Co
Indiana
Clarence’ Stanley
Indiaspolis
Assoate Fund
Coffin
Bentley
Intere
France
American Red Cross
Interurban wreck near Niles halts train service
Spreading rails on the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana line caused an interurban car to overturn near Niles between Superior street and Silver Creek after leaving St. Joseph at 6 30. The car tipped right onto a level surface away from a ravine on the left. One woman was badly jolted. others suffered minor injuries. The car caught fire and the Niles fire department was alerted.
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Chicago
South Bend
Indiana
Niles
St. Joseph
Niley
Superior Street
Silver Creek
Nileg Fre Department
Mortuary Notices: Miller Rowe and Fulton Deaths
Miss Josephine Miller 15 died after an appendicitis operation at Goshen hospital. Surviving are Clarence and Eleanor Miller and two brothers Reginald and Robert. Funeral 2:30 pm tomorrow at Church of the Brethren, Rev Swinehart officiating. James Rowe 70 dies at home east of Bishart of Bright’s disease. survived by wife, one son, one daughter, a sister and two brothers. Fulton infant died at parents' home in Elkhart.
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Eishart
Bright
Funton—Mcdonald TL
Fulton
Elkhart
Reverend Cook Preaches Twice Sunday at Warsaw Church
Rev. B. Cook of Warsaw preached at the M E church in New Paris both morning and evening on Sunday and will preach twice each Sunday until conference. The Northern Indiana M I conference, a major Methodist gathering, meets at the M B church in Warsaw Ailard at 8:30 a m and continues in session with all business.
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B. Cook
Warsaw
New Paris
Indiana
M. I
M. B
Ailard
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Indiana War Savings and Thrift Stamp Committee
Natice
Tri Kappas
Joseph Dangler
South Fifth Street
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Castetter
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Bescon
Mattie Starr
Liberty Loan’ Campaign
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