Walmer estate heirs in Midd lebury township farm sale
The John F Walmer estate of Middlebury township, valued between 60 000 and 80 000, will pass to two nephews John C Work of Cleveland and George E Work of California and niece Luetta M Work Barger of Elkhart in equal shares. The 204 acre and 40 acre farms and about 30 000 in securities form the estate, with William H Barger named as administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Walmer
Middlebury Township
John C. Work
Cleveland, Co
George BE. Work
California
Luetta M. Work-Barger
Hikhart
Walmer
John
Work
Cleveland
Wiliam H. Barger
Elkhart
Mary Walmer-Work
War Cloud Hovers As Cabinet Sees Wartime State
Washington dispatch reports March 20 that the cabinet signals the United States is effectively at war with Germany. It remains uncertain whether President Wilson will summon Congress before the extra session convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Germany
Wilson
Congress
City of Memphis Sinking Yields No Lives Lost
The City of Memphis was sunk by a German submarine but no lives were lost. Captain Berum and seven men were reported missing after the incident, according to today’s reports from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City of Memphis
Berum
Two Germans believed drowned during escape attempt
Philadelphia reports two members of a German interned crew are believed drowned after an escape attempt last night. The men were aboard an internment facility in Philadelphia when the incident occurred, with authorities continuing to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
British Steamer Sunk by German Submarine
Belfast dispatch reports a British steamer was sunk by a German submarine on March 20 off the coast. The incident adds to mounting maritime losses as naval operations continue in the ether of global conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Belfast
Ireland
Many New Precincts Formed in Elkhart County
After passage of the woman suffrage bill Elkhart County will form 30 to 40 new precincts totaling about 100 polling places. Goshen gains 20 precincts, up from ten, with actions by the board, Goshen and Elkhart councils. Nappanee Wakarusa Middlebury Millersburg Bristol expected to add precincts as well. The law caps a precinct at 250 voters and redistricting is long overdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Goshen City
Board of County Commissioners
Goshen
Elkhart
Nappanee
Wakarusa
Middlebury
Millersburg
Bristol
Adjusting Losses in Irwin Opera House Fire
Work on losses from the Irwin opera house fire of March 10 proceeds today. By 3 pm only Ira S. Marshall, restaurant owner, had been paid $360. Judge Francis J. Baker said the second story will likely be rebuilt but not as a theater, with plans for lodge rooms or offices and possibly a bowling alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Opera House
Ira
S. Marshall
Francis J. Baker
Ferris Wife Faces Amputation to Save Life
The wife of former Michigan governor W N Ferris will have one limb amputated to extend her life. Ferris recently spoke to local school teachers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Ferris
Michigan
Ferris
Six Hundred to Attend Beveridge Dinner at Oliver Hotel
About 600 people are expected to attend the Knife and Fork club dinner at the Oliver hotel in South Bend. Speaker will be Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana polis, former United States senator, as principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knife and Fork Club
Oliver Hotel
South Bend
Albert J. Beveridge
Indianapolis
United States
Raid on South Bend restaurant nets ten defendants
Police busted a loud South Bend saloon raiding operation catching ten people including five men and five women. The raid targeted a tough establishment around the Clarence Elliott saloon area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Elliott
South Bend
Democrats Organize for Elkhart Municipal Election
Elkhart Democrats are organizing for the municipal election set for Tuesday November 6. Party volunteers distribute materials and plan canvassing to boost turnout and support candidates in the local race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Democrats
Dying in California Brother of Elkhart Man Faces TB
John Conine son of N F Conine of Elkhart is dying of tuberculosis in California. The notice records his illness and location as the family seeks treatment options and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
John Conine
N. F. Conine
Elkhart
Probate final reports filed in circuit court estates
In progress before Special Judge Rouse and a jury. Schuyler C. Hubbell as administrator of the Julia E. Hubbell estate filed a final report with a hearing set for April 12. Owen C. Cover as administrator of the Jacob Wager estate filed a final report with a hearing set for April 2. Milo H Plough as administrator of the Mary Plough estate filed a final report with a hearing set for April 12. A petition to sell realty to pay debts was withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouse
Schuyler C. Hubbell
Admr
Julia E. Hubbell
Owen C. Cover
Jacob Wager
Milo H Plough
Mary Plough
Heauring
JRACK SEASON BEGINS WITH ELKHART CO FAIRGROUNDS TEST
High school track team holds first workout at Elkhart county fairgrounds with coaches Condon and Kuttler in charge. Uniformed athletes include Stutz Joe Rohrer Lamb Ulery Lohrer Gunther and Bement. A Goshen dual meet is planned for late April or early May and the Northern Indiana meet is set for Saturday May 19 in Gary with a possible triangular meet in Elkhart or South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Fairgrounds
Condon
Kuttler
Stutz
Joe Rohrer
Star Dashman
Lamb
Ulery
Lohrer
Gunther
Bement
Goshen
Indiana
Gary
Crimson
Elkhart
South Bend
Bremen Farmer Loses 10000 in Daytona Swindle
George Grise of Bremen Indiana a wealthy retired farmer wintering in Daytona Beach Florida fell victim to a Daytona swindle. He says the con artists fleeced him of 100 to 6500 dollars and also took money from Mr Maxim of Marcellus Michigan and other Michigan men. The scheme mirrors a prior 15000 dollar attempt on an elderly South Bend man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daytona
Fla
Daytona Beach
George Grise
Bremen
Ind
Fila
Grise
Maxim
Marcellus, Mich
Michigan
South Bend
Culbertson Dies After Long Illness at 76
William N. Culbertson 76, of 615 South Third street, dies after a prolonged Bright's disease illness. A resident for over three years, he came from Grand Island Nebraska. Survived by wife Mary three daughters Mrs. Lamb of this city Mrs. L E F Frazell of Grand Island and Mrs. W H Frazell of Kansas City Missouri three sons Frank of Grand Island Edgar of Omaha and Harry of Salt Lake City ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced after his children arrive from the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Culbertson
South Third Street
Bright
Mr. Culbertson
Grand Island
Neb
Mary
Charles L. Lamb
Frank Grand Island
Neb. Edgar
Omaha
Harry
Salt Lake City
Utah
West
Despondent Chicago Woman Dies at Sister’s Home
Sadie Hale Gregg, 40, wife of Hiram T. Gregg of Chicago, killed herself at Decatur in her sister Mrs. John S. Peterson’s home by turning on city gas. Ill health since an operation last winter is thought to have caused the deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Hale Gregg
Hiram T. Gregg
Chicago
Decatur
John S. Peterson
Indiana Mennonite Brethren in Christ names presiding elder
The Indiana Mennonite Brethren in Christ announce assignments. Pastor A. B. Yoder of Wakarusa is selected as presiding elder of the Indiana district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Mennonite Brethren In Christ
A. B. Yoder
Wakarusa
Indiana
Ed Smith to Erect Grandstand for South Bend Club
Owner Ed Smith of the South Bend Central league baseball franchise will erect a new grandstand at Springbrook in the coming weeks. The structure will accommodate 1,000 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Smith
South Bend
Central League
Springbrook
English Lutheran church negotiates parsonage for Rey Keehley family
Church members discuss obtaining a parsonage for Rey Keehley and his family. Several local residences are being considered as options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Lutheran Church
Rey Keehley
Infant Corinne Marcia Gresser Dies in Bay City
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Gresser of 1712 Ninth street Bay City Michigan formerly of Goshen died Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinne Marcia
R. W. Gresser
Ninth Street
Bay City
Mich
Goshen
Mishawaka Hires Ex South Bend Detective
John Weaver, formerly of this city and late of the Weaver Bros. Detective agency of South Bend, is employed on the Mishawaka police force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
John Weaver
Weaver Bros. Detective Agency
South Bend
Land Lottery Swindle Reported in Elkhart
A land lottery swindle was practiced in Elkhart with several high school boys reporting they lost money in the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Yellow Taxi Lines Expanding From Chicago Into Indiana
The Yellow Taxi company from Chicago plans an invasion into Indiana with services launching in several cities, establishing new operation lines and expanding regional coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Yellow Taxi Company of
Chicago
Thompson Released After Elkhart Assault Arrest
Chester A. Thompson, charged with assault and battery, was arrested in Elkhart by James Helvey.
Ford Sale Recap at Kelly Garage
The Kelly Garage sold a new Ford to Willis Koder of Goshen, marking another transaction in the local car trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iThe Kelly Garage
Willis Koder
Goshen
Purchase of Jones stokers for cut plant agreed upon
The Goshen common council in regular session approved buying Jones stokers for the water works and light plant at an estimated cost of 4500 dollars. The move aims to save about 15 percent on coal and reduce smoke pollution intensifying discussion on fuel and equipment costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spohn
Thomas & Kintigh
Neidig Garage
South Main Street
Cal Arnold
North Seventh Street
Walnut Avenue
John B. Cripe
Water Works and Light Committee
Jones
Water Works and Light Plant
So. Bend
Mishawaka
Samuel A. Williamson
Minneapolis
Minn
Municipal Water and Light Plant
Jones Company
Jones Stokers
Harding
Goshen City
Hardy
Deahl
New York
Nymeyer
Chicago
Goshen City Council Hears Several Municipal Matters
The council postponed several sewer projects including Eighth Street North Fifth Street and Highth Main College avenue, adopted a precinct increase from 10 to 20, planned street sweeping bids, ordered railroad crossings repaired, and debated street naming. A gasoline pump purchase for sewers was approved, a gasoline station permit was granted, and election inspectors’ warrants were approved. Defective Mercer avenue drainage referred to the sewerage committee. An ordinance to sell materials to plumbers was carried over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Street
North Fifth Street
Highth Main College Avenue
Goshen City
New York Central
Big Four
First Street
Chrisman
Snobarger and Water Works
Light Sunt
Hardaing
Thomas & Kintigh
Neidig
South Main St
Mercer Avenue
Sewerage and Drainage Committee
Water Works and Licht
Harding
Big Four Wreck Near Center Lake Warsaw Injures Freight Car
F A Miller traveling freight agent for the Big Four escaped death as two freight cars and a caboose derailed near Center Lake in Warsaw. The wreck caused about 3500 dollars in losses with one car in the lake, another on its side, and the caboose wrecked. A piano auto player was among the destroyed merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Miller
Big Four Railroad
Center Lake
Warsaw
Chautauqua eclub hosts Beacon Lights and Bay View group
The Chautauqua eclub entertained the Beacon Lights and Bay View organizations last evening at Mrs. George B. Slate’s South Fifth street home. Mrs. R. M. Woolpert and Mrs. C. Edwin Stout performed music. Miss Mary Stemm spoke on Pan Americanism. A marriage notice from The State Journal notes Una Behrendt’s nuptials in Lansing. Philomathians elected officers after a six o'clock Alderman Press dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Eclub
Beacon Lights
Bay View
George B. Slate
South Fifth Street
R. M. Woolpert
C. Edwin Stout
Mary Stemm
The
State Journal
Lansing, Mich
Una Behrendt
Henry Behrendt
That City
Jacob Dembufsky
Goshen
C. O. Canniff
Lansing
Duplex Motor Co
Philomathians
S. W. Bachellor
J. Vene Lehman
Frances Stutz
Treas
Lvelyn Hawks
Wyoming Plan at Culver Camp Sees Latta Attending
William Latta reports receipt of a letter from Culver Military Training Camp association stating the Wyoming system will be used at sessions from May 7 to 21. Latta will attend again this year and John Pratt may go. Local young men are urged to notify Culver officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Culver
William Latta
Culver Military Training Camp Association
Assisting Instructors In City Grade Schools
William Latta John Pratt Joe Butterfield Ruth Jacobs Florence Mishler Inez Wysong Mary Gingerich and Katherine McKibbin assist instructors at the grade schools during oral reading examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Latta
John Pratt
Joe Butterfield
Ruth Jacobs
Florence Mishler
Inez Wysong
Mary Gingerich
Katherine McKibbin
Landis Named Freshman Reporter at Michigan Daily
David B. Landis son of Mr and Mrs C G Landis of 323 South Fifth Street is a reporter on the Michigan Daily at the University of Michigan where he is a freshman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. Landis
C. G. Landis
South Fifth Street
Michigan Daily
University of Michigan
Campaign raises over thirty thousand for Gary hospital
A whirlwind effort at Gary raised more than $30,000 for the Gary hospital, showcasing strong community support and volunteer leadership throughout the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Gary Hospital
Sale at New Paris Pavilion Draws Weekend Shoppers
A local ad notes a big sale at the New Paris Pavilion this Saturday attracting shoppers.
Gladioli expert A. E. Kunderd speaks at Oliver Hotel
A. E. Kunderd of Goshen addressed the Woman's College Club at the Oliver hotel in South Bend. He spoke on gladioli and peony culture, describing his plant development methods and care for new bulbs, and outlined future talks on color harmony and arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s College Club
Oliver Hotel
South Bend
Kunderd
Northern Indiana Deaths Chronicle Local Losses
A Iowa style obituary list reports Margaret Haley 58 of Columbia City James Steele 71 of Whitley county David Metzger the Wa bash county native died at Battle Creek sanitarium Seth Geddes 42 of Wendallville tuberculosis in Fort Wayne Mrs Herman Hoffman 59 in South Bend Clot on the brain felled Robert Savidge 41 of South Bend Susanna Hingerd 80 died in South Bend Henry Ise man son Henry EH Ise man South Bend James Armstrong 1 died Leesburg born in Toronto edited Kosciusko County Standard for 20 years Arthur Crosby 16 in South Bend William Jeiser 64 Madison township Joseph county Elizabeth Rhoades Yaw 78 died north of Complications Lewis Stahlberg 49 Epworth South Bend Lucy Stuard 55 diabetes Theodore Fowler 65 died St Louis body brought to Niles Michigan City 17 died Agnes Bhipps sanitarium Denver Col.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret C. Haley
Columbia City
James A. Steele
Whhitley County
David Metzger
Wabash County
Battle Creek
Seth Geddes
Wendallville
Hope Hospital
Fort Wayne
Herman Hoffman
South Bend
Robert M. Savidge
Susanna Hingerd
Henry EH. Iseman
James W. Armstrong
Leesburg
Toronto
Can
Armstrong
Monoquet
Kosciusko County
Leesburg Journal
Arthur A. Crosby
William Jeiser
Madison Township
St. Josseph
Michigan City
Agnes Bhipps Sanitarium
Denver
Col
Dr A J Carper Dies After Illness In Elkhart Office
Mortuary notice reports Dr A J Carper aged 71 who practiced in Elkhart since 1890 died in his office rooms after a two week illness. Born November 2 1845 at Auburn Junction Indiana. Survived by wife and one daughter in Colorado Springs Colorado and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carper
A. J. Carper
Elkhart
Auburn Junction
Ind
Colorado Springs
Col
Fatally Burned Woman Near No Manchester Farm
Mrs Jasob Heeter aged eighty six died from burns received while watching a sugar camp blaze on her son's farm two miles east of No Manchester. Sparks set her dress alight. delayed physician arrival due to bad telephone service. She is a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasob Heeter
No. Manchester
Quarantine Issued For Scarlet Fever in Middlebury Home
The residence of John McCutcheon on Middlebury street is quarantined after his nine year old son contracts scarlet fever. Local health authorities impose the confinement to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCutcheon
Middlebury Street
Mr. McCutcheon
New Party Sales Pavilion Big Sale Announcement
A large sale event is set for Saturday at the New Party Sales Pavilion. The notice highlights a major shopping day with discounts and specials for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Party
President authorizes 115 million emergency navy build up
The president authorized a 115 million dollar emergency fund from Congress to accelerate naval construction. Secretary Daniels ordered the New York Navy Yard to start sixty 110 foot submarine chasers to be finished in 60 to 80 days and approved early graduation of the first two naval academy classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Congress
Daniels
New York Navy Yard
Naval Academy
Ford Station Opens with New Modern Service Plant
Leon Kelly of the Kelly garage has opened a modern Ford service station at a cost over a thousand dollars. Ford service representatives Harry Piper and Kelly Johnston have been in town for several days assisting with installing additional machinery. Ford Motor Co. sent Harry Foster from Detroit to manage the new plant, bringing years of factory experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Kelly
Kelly Garage
Ford
Harry Piper
Kelly Johnston
Chicago
Kelly
Ford Motor Co
Harry Foster
Detroit
Foster
Duncan Weeks Nominated as Rector of St James Goshen
Bishop White of South Bend nominates Rev. Duncan Weeks of Shattuck School Fairbault Minn as rector of St James Episcopal Church Goshen. Weeks arrives next Sunday as the church resumes after Rev Scofield’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop White
St. James Episcopal Church
South Bend
Duncan Weeks
Shattuck School
Fairbault
Minn
Goshen
Weeks
St. James Church
L. T. Scofield
Bonfield to Move into New Building on South Main Street
Peter Bonfield will relocate to 111 South Main street on April 1 and occupy the second floor as living quarters. The American Express Co. will take the Kutz room on West Lincoln avenue. Rev and Mrs Fryberger depart the second story for a North Main residence. Vallance and Brakes, running a barber shop in Banfield fruit store basement, have not chosen a new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bonfield
South Main Street
American Express Co
Kutz Room
West Lincoln Avenue
Mystery Missing Mildred Derr Reported by Three Cities
Police in three cities search for 15 year old Mildred Derr of South Bend who vanished March 10 from her grandparents home Mr and Mrs J B Hammond. Reports say she eloped with local boxer Kirkpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Derr
J. B. Hammond
South Bend
Kirkpatrick
Damage Suit on Trial in Kosciusko Circuit Court
The $500 damage suit of D. Michael against Fred Hepler is being tried in Kosciusko circuit court. Hepler is sued for damages from a machine he drove that struck an automobile owned by the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodema Sanders
Jacob Sanders
Clyde
Marie Sanders
Mae Easing
Lewis F. Case
Elkhart
Goshen
Case Garage
George Myers
Edward E. Jacobus
David L. Shreck
Clara H. Norman
Warren H. Norman
Kathryn H. Keeth
Thomas U. Keeth
Aaron Chiss
G. W. Grossnickel
William Boyer
Sanford
Boyer
Toledo
George W. Grassnickel
Aaron Cliss
Reuben Cliss
Cliss
D. Michael
Fred Hepler
Kosciusko
Hepler
Interurban Employee Injured in Fall from Freight Car
Milo Amos of Warsaw, an employee of the Winona Interurban Railway, fell from the top of a freight car at Brownell. He was taken to a Peru hospital for a thorough examination. no bones were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interurban
Milo Amos
Warsaw
Winona Interurban Railway Company
Brownell
Peru
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J. F Walmer
John C. and
George E. Work
Luetta M. Barger
Mary Walmer
Sis
Ter
Aaron
Superior Court
Jacob K. Troyer
Sericuit
Teliaha Troyer
Carrier
Chicago Housewrecking Co
Ira S. Marshall
JRACK
W. N. Culbertson
William Peterson
Westville
Arthur
Jones Stoners
Society News
Gertrude North
Riverside Boulevard
New Paris Sales Pavilion
A. E. Kunderd
Mortuary Record
United States Navy
Con
Gress
Naval
Tion
Ford Station
East Madison Street
Rev
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