Yoder Anka Bonfield damage suit heard in Goshen
Perry A Yoder sues Anna Bonfield for 5000 damages after a motorcycle crash with Louie Bonfield 14, at Main and Jefferson streets. Case details include real estate held in the wife’s name and the defendant’s limited English. Trial expected to last several days. Also notes appeal in Stauffer vs Wakarusa and parole violation sentencing for William Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry A. Yoder
Anna Banfield
Drake
Circuit Court
Wilson H. Rood
Goshen
Daniel
Long
Concord
Ronard J. Leinhart
Olive
Freds. Hixon
Middlebury
Charles Dinéhart
Elwood Steinmetz
Jackson
Jesse Long
Jefferson
David D. Bechtel
Lewis Bratton
York Two
Eli Ames
Elkhart
WS. Martin
Samuel F. Cropp
James Helminger
ET East Clinton Street
Main and
Jefferson Streets
Louie Banfield
Yoder
Dausman & Dausman
L. J. Burris
Jerry Kase
Joca Micapan
Louie Bonfield
Mr. Yoder
Peter Bonfield
Bonfield
Bonfields
South Main Street
John P. Stauffer
Wakarusa
J. J. Eshleman
Dodge
Moore
William Moore
Michigan City
Arrainged
Michigan
Valparaiso
Alderman
Pistatiff
Meek Wins Judgment in Damages Case at $75
In the James Meek versus Arthur Laughlin et al suit a verdict awarded Meek $75 and costs shifted to the defendants. Attorneys included Lou W. Vail and Samuel Parker for Meek, and Lloyd I. Burris and Anthony Deahl for the four defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Meek
Arthur Laughlin
Lou W. Vail
Samuel Parker
South Bend
Meek
Lloyd I. Burris
Anthony Deahl
Lila Bugle
Orrin N. Shelmadine
William Nickler
Elkhart
Lagrange
John Truex
Baker D. Hoogenboom
Admr
John M. Truex
Hawks Electric Co Extends Service to County Infirmary
After months of negotiations a contract is signed between H Elkhart County and Hawks Electric Co to extend the Goshen lighting line to the county infirmary east of Dunlaps. The $2500 extension will be funded as soon as material is secured and the infirmary is expected to be electrified within 60 days. The county pays 44 cents per kw while 23 farmers along the route pay 10 cents per kw for the first 20 hours of service and six cents per kw thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Elkhart County
Hawks Electric Co
Goshen
County Infirmary
Dunlaps
Health Officers of Thirteenth District to Meet in Goshen
Health officers from Elkhart LaPorte Kosciusko St Joseph Marshall Fulton and Starke counties totaling about 50 will gather in Goshen on April 5 for a two part meeting. Dr King of Indianapolis will speak along with other health officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth
Goshen
King
Indianapolis
D. L. Miller
G. A. Whippy
Elkhart
Laporte
Kosciuske
St Joseph
Marshall
Fulton
Starke
Noble, Lagrange
Hay load horse team runs toward fire department on Fifth street
A team of horses belonging to Mr Welty, hauling hay, bolted while running south on Fifth street toward the fire department. They diverted onto the library lawn to avoid a collision. no damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Welty
Fifth Street
Fire Department
Funeral Services For Mrs Louisa Shoup Held At Home
Funeral services for Mrs Louisa Shoup were conducted at 2 PM at 1615 South Main street with Rev W W Foust of the First Reformed church officiating. Burial followed in Violett Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Shoup
South Main Street
W. W. Foust
First Reformed Church
Violett Cemetery
Fire at Alford Machine Co. plant on Ninth Street
The fire department was summoned this morning to extinguish a roof blaze at the Alford Machine Co. plant on Ninth Street. Small damage resulted. alarm came from box 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alford Machine Co
Ninth Street
Box
Shamrock Club Banquet Honors St Patrick's Day
The Shamrock Athletic club will host a banquet in honor of St Patrick's Day in the club rooms Sunday. All members are invited to attend dinner at 1 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrocks
Shamrock Athletic Club
Meeting of Post BBTA Members at Alderman Saturday
AW members of Post are requested to meet at the Alderman Saturday evening. The note calls for a gathering of the post’s BBTA unit for discussions and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post’ Bb.t. P. A
Alderman
Mexican Mormon Bridge Burned Delays Rescue Efforts
Mexican forces burned a bridge on the Northwestern railroad near San Pedro delaying the rescue of several hundred American Mormon colonists. Carranza troops push to cooperate with the U S expeditionary force as tensions rise along the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Mar
San Pedro
Senator Lafollette Proposes Resolutions Backing Wilson Mexico Troop Move
Senator Lafollette introduced four resolutions in the senate praising President Wilson for dispatching troops into Mexico. The measures were adopted, signaling parliamentary support for the administration's policy amid border tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lafollette
Senate
Wilson
Mexico
Mexican scouts fan out before Pershing expedition
A corps of 100 Mexican scouts from Carranza's forces spreads out three to five miles ahead of General Pershing's main expedition in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Villa forces near Pacheco Chihuahua south of Guazman
Special dispatch from Mexico City reports Villa's forces advancing toward Pacheco in Chihuahua about 11 miles southwest of Guazman. The update places the movement as of March 17 with no confirmation of engagement or outcome. Emphasizes proximity to Guazman and ongoing military activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Villa
Pacheco
Chihuahua
Guazman
German assaults repulsed by French east of Verdun
German forces attacked French positions east of Verdun five times last night but were repulsed in all assaults. French troops withstood the German pressure as part of ongoing Verdun sector fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Verdun
Southern Military Training Camp Opens April at Fort Oglethorpe
Mayor Spohn announces the Southern Military Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe near Chattanooga Tennessee will begin on April 8. Goshen residents may apply through the mayor who will forward applications to the proper authorities. The camp promises full equipment and wide state representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spohn
Fort Oglethorpe
Chattanooga
Tenn
Goshen City
Raymond to Leave Lincoln Avenue Grocery for Buchanan Return
F L Raymond who moved from Buchanan Michigan last year to acquire the Frank Hale grocery and meat market at 118 East Lincoln avenue plans to return to Buchanan. He will close out his stock in this city and resume grocery and meat business there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Raymond
Buchanan, Mich
Frank Hale
East
Lincoln Avenue
Buchanan
Banquet Committee Seeks Answers for Russell Event
The committee organizing the Dr. Howard Russell banquet at the First M. E. church is eager for replies to 500 invitations mailed recently. About 150 responses have been received to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Russell
M. FE
Locomotive Collision Claims Valparaiso Foreman
William Haberkorn, 2 section foreman, was instantly killed in the Pennsylvania yards at Valparaiso when struck by a locomotive. The accident occurred in the yard area and the victim was identified in local transit records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Haberkorn
Pennsylvania
Valparaiso
Bremen death of 79 year old Mary Fore with Indiana ties
Mrs. Mary Fore aged 79 died in Bremen. She had relatives in Elkhart and St Joseph counties and was born in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fore
Elkhart
St. Joseph
Bremen
Germany
Auto Upset Near Syracuse Damages Ford. Five Escape Injury
An auto crash near Syracuse involving a Ford carrying Stanley, Straus and Guy Helber of Ligonier badly damaged the vehicle. All occupants escaped with minor injuries as they fled the wreck.
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Auto
Stanley, Straus
Guy Helber
Ligonier
Syracuse
County Institute Held at Brethren Church in New Paris
The Hikhart county institute of the WwW c wT wD convenes at the Brethren Church in New Paris with large attendance.
Indiana Senate Vacancy Sparks GOP and DEM Battle
Indiana reports expect Gov. Ralston to appoint Thom aus Taggart of Indianapolis to Shively’s Senate seat. The Democratic state convention on April 26 may nominate Taggart. If Will Hays withdraws, Republicans likely nominate Harry S. New and James E. Watson to fill the unexpired term ending March 4, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Gov. Ralston
United States Senate
PB. F. Shively
South Bend
Thomaus Taggart
Tndianapolis
H. Hays
Sullivan
Shively
Hays
Harry 8S. New
John W. Kern
James E. Watson
Rushville
Judge Olds Boomed for U S Senate Nomination
Judge Walter Olds of Fort Wayne, a prominent Republican, is expected to be nominated to fill Indiana's U S Senate seat after the death of Benjamin F. Shively. Olds initially sought the nomination but withdrew for Capt. Harry B. New of Indianapolis, who won a plurality but not a majority in the March 7 primaries.
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Fort Wayne
Mar
Walter Olds
Indiana
Benjamin F. Shively
Olds
Capt
Harry
New
Indianapolis
Adair Seriously Ill In Washington March Update
Congressman J A M Adair remains seriously ill in Washington with reports of slight improvement. An X ray exam has been conducted to assess the need for possible surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
J. A. M. Adair
Washington
School concert planned at Emma R Chandler March 23
Next Thursday evening March 23 at 7 30 oclock the Emma R Chandler school hosts a concert with songs folk dances and instrumental music. Chandler school features grades 2 4 with teachers Mrs Coble and Miss Dierdorff plus grades 7 and 8. South Fifth Street school presents grades 1 8 5 under Miss Woodford Mrs Sims and Miss Weir. Pike Street school offers grade 2 with Miss Bivins. Chamberlain school showcases grades 4 6 led by Miss Thompson Miss Starr and Mr Troyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma R. Chandler
Chandler
Coble
Dierdorff
South Fifth Street
Funeral Services for Mrs Helen Walton Bishop
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Helen Walton Bishop who died at the home of her friend Mrs. O W Cannon in Danville HL. The service took place at 2 PM at St Johns Episcopal Church Sturgis Mich with burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery. The body was taken to A B Tennant's home in Sturgis. Earlier, her divorced husband Dickinson Bishop was married in Atlanta GA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Walton-Bishop
O. W. Cannon
Danville
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Sturgis
Mich
Oak Lawn
Walton Bishop
A. B. Tennent
Elks Hold Important Meeting in South Bend
An important Elks meeting will be held in South Bend Monday evening. The Goshen lodge has chartered a special interurban car and a large number from here will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
South Bend
Goshen Lodge
Funeral services for Alva Grady held at home
Funeral services for Alva Grady were conducted at 2 PM this afternoon at the residence of his mother Mrs. George Grady at 115 Berkey Avenue on the West Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Grady
George Grady
Berkey Avenue
West Side
May File Suit Over Veneer Plant Incident
Reported at the Goshen Veneer plant yesterday the event is expected to lead to several assault and battery charges. Local authorities investigate the fist encounter and prepare formal filings.
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Goshen
Mothers Day Observances by State Public Schools
Public schools across the state observed Mothers Day with organized programs and activities designed to honor mothers.
Prohibitionists of Elkhart County Meet Tomorrow
Prohibitionists of Elkhart County gather in Goshen for their annual convention with 10 a.m. opening, 1:30 p.m. session, and nominations for county and legislative offices. The Clarions provide entertainment, with sessions featuring Earl M. Thornton presiding and speakers including Chas Teall and J. A. Work.
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Elfhart County
Court House
Goshen
The
Clarions
Indiana
Union
Indianapolis
Prohibition Party
Earl M. Thornton
Granger
Ind
Chas
State Prohibition Committee
John W. Huddleston
Sally
Basso
Kokomo
Muncie
Newcastle
Bristol
South Bend
St. Joseph County
Elkhart Council Passes Traffic Ordinance With Amendments
The Elkhart city council approved the traffic ordinance with amendments and set it to take effect April 1. In a five to four vote they refused to adopt the ordinance committee’s bonding clause removal in the jitney ordinance and laid the measure over to the next meeting while noting a discussion of the billboard ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Eighth Grade Examinations Set For Tomorrow
The first eighth grade examinations of the year will be held tomorrow at Goshen Union Locke Jackson Clinton Jefferson Middlebury and York townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen and
Uunion
Locke, Jackson, Clinton, Jefferson Middlebury
York Townships
Topeka to Dedicate New Hall in May
William Jennings Bryan promised J N Babcock he will help Topeka dedicate its rebuilt auditorium in May. Gov. Ralston may be one of the speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
William Jennings Bryan
J. N. Babcock
Gov. Ralston
Te Join Orchestra Willard Miller Has No Contract
A fragmented notice notes Willard Miller plans to join an orchestra but lacks a formal contract. The readable text implies arrangement pending official terms from a music group. Further details are unreadable in the OCR.
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Willard Miller
Funeral set for Sen Benjamin Shively in South Bend
The body of Benjamin F. Shively will lie in state at 402 North Michigan Street from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow. Simple funeral services are at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. C. Lippincott officiating. The ceremony follows arrival from Washington by rail and will be attended by family including widow Mrs Shively two sons George and Jon and daughter Mary with a joint House and Senate committee. The body will be interred in River View cemetery receiving vault. City business will pause during the funeral with prominent attendees including Vice President Marshall Senators Kern Gov. Ralston and others. Surviving family includes two brothers and two sisters including Mrs. Rachael Kindig of Eikhart.
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South Bend
Mar
Benjamin F. Shively
United States
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Shively
North
Michigan Street
Rev. C. Lippincott
First Presbyterian Church
George
Jon Shively
Mary Shively
Aaron Shively
House
Senate
Washington
Sen. Shively
River View Cemetery
Bend
Mishawaka
Keller
Gaylor
Marshall
Kern
Prof Grose Addresses Modern Scholar Mission at Depauw
President George Richmond Grose of Depauw University delivered the fifth lecture on The Mission of the Modern Scholar. He urged education to pursue humanitarian and spiritual ends, not culture for its own sake or material gain. Everett Kemp will close the series March 30 with a reading likely The Music Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Richmond Grose
Depauw University
Pres. Grose
Everett Kemp
Redpath Lycewn Bureau
Udells
Eytcheson Rites Held After Illness in Elkhart
Mortuary record notes death of William H. Eytcheson aged aT years at home in Elkhart after several months illness. Survived by wife three children mother three brothers and five sisters. Family moved from Elkhart to Ligonier ten years ago then returned to Elkhart four weeks ago.
Visit to Florida Shores Includes 13 Foot Shark
Frank M. Cook receives a letter from brother Charley Cook and family now wintering in Florida. They witnessed a 13 foot long shark weighing 1200 pounds at Ft. Myers and met friends of former Ft. Myers mayor George M. Kinnison. Frank Brumbaugh of Elkhart accompanies them. They plan to return home in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Frank M. Cook
Charley Cook
Ft. Myers
Cook
George M. Kinnison
Frank Brumbaugh
Elkhart
Mr. Cook
Safety First Placards Warn of Railroad Trespass Dangers
N. department issues placards declaring deadly peril and urging no trespass on railroad grounds. Text cites 5,471 lives lost in 1914 and notes 15 daily life losses and an 96 minute outer cry warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety First
Safety First” Department
Biologists urged to combat pests in Indiana
Representative Barnhart proposes sending biologists to Northern Indiana to fight pickle vine and onion insects. The article critiques federal clerks in Washington for favorable benefits and eight hour work demands, contrasting with other workers' duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnhart
Agricultural Department
Indiana
Non-Partisan Tariff Commission Faces Passage
The article notes a bill to create a non-partisan tariff commission with duties differing from prior Republican plans, critiquing tariff fears that have scared business and political leaders. It mentions Rep. Barnhart pushing two agriculture department measures, plus President Wilson's cautious wartime leadership and plans to raise funds via income taxes to boost national defense.
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Ings
Joseph B. Lechlitner
Lovina Pieteher
Magdalena Zimmerman
Reuben N. Zimmerman
Levi A. Ressler
A. C. Mehi
Fryberger
Avas
Joe Fleck
East Goshen
Fleck
Hawks Electric. CO
Elkhart County Infirmary
Shoup
Cabrarza
Pershing
U.S
Francisco Villa
Pachego
Douglas, Ariz
Carranza
U. S
Fort Oglethrope
Chattanooga, Tenn
Judge Olds
Adair
Emma RK
Chandler School
Prodigitionists
Elshart County
TION
Earl
M. Thornton of
Sen Shively
Ralston
Rachael Kindig
Eikhart
Goshen College
Grose of
Depauw
Mortuary Record
Commission
TRING
Representative Barnhart
Biolo
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
National Guard
Itig
St. Patrick’s . Nieht
Weidey
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