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Goshen Daily Democrat

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Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1916

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Villa Flees South Ward With Remnants of His Army

Rebel leader Villa retreats from the South Ward as pursuit closes in. A trail of dead and dying soldiers is left behind, signaling a costly retreat and shifting control in the region.

Villa Fleeing Toward Sierra Tarahumara in Mexico

Reports from El Paso and Columbus describe Villa leading remnants of his army fleeing from Namiquipa toward the Sierra Tarahumara. The American expeditionary forces, with field headquarters at Colonia Dublan, assess that Villa plans resistance to U S troops as Mexican civilians remain reluctant to support him.

Columbus American Expeditionary Forces Colonia Dublan Chihuahua Mex Villa

Bronze torpedo piece found on Sussex line reported

Consular Agent Whitman in Boulogne says French officials informed him a bronze fragment resembling torpedo part was found on the Sussex railway line.

Washington Mar Whitman Boulogne Sussex

World War I War Dispatches Across Fronts

Reported actions include possible German torpedoing of the Sussex or an English ship, with the U S administration ready to break relations if confirmed. Athens says a French troop transport struck a mine and sank with 73 rescued. Turks allegedly order evacuation of Konieh in Asia Minor. Details from Paris indicate no American casualties aboard the Sussex.

Washington, Mar Germany London Athens Konieh Asia Minor

Alma Garvin to address Farm Home Economic club dates

Miss Alma L. Garvin of Purdue who attended the 1914 farmers short course will meet with the Farm Home Economic club April 13 15. Efforts are under way to secure the domestic science room at the high school for the 14 15. Garvin will give demonstrations in different farm homes on the 13th.

Alma L. Garvin Purdue Farm Home Economic Club Garvin

Lilley Delivers El Paso Letter On Mexican War

Al Lilley, South Bend correspondent for the South Bend Tribune Chicago Daily News and the Motor Age, writes from El Paso Texas that he found comparatively little excitement and that press dispatches may have misrepresented actual conditions.

el Paso Tex al Lilley South Bend South Bend Tribune Chicago Daily News The Motor Age

Taxicab Sinks in Mud Hole on South Eighth Street

The Greenawalt taxicab sank in a mud hole on South Eighth street last evening. It required a horse and another car to pull it out.

South Eighth Street

floods flood Elkhart lowlands as river overflows banks

Heavy rains caused the Elkhart River to spill over its banks, flooding adjacent lowlands and prompting local advisories. Authorities urge residents to avoid floodwaters and monitor alerts as conditions may worsen with more rain.

Elkhart River

Knights of Pythias Rank of Page Conferred

The Rank of Page will be conferred Tuesday March 28. Full attendance is desired. M. 5. Rummel, C. C. 2¢

Knights of Pythias Rummel C. C

Thin Wheat Crop Predicted Across the Nation

Reports from across the country indicate a very thin wheat crop this season. Farmers worry about yields and market implications as drought and heat stress impact fields nationwide.

State council formed to aid civil service employees

The Indiana state council of federal civil service employees was formed at a conference in Indianapolis. About 500 representatives from 10,600 government employees attended. The council will push pending federal legislation, focusing on a pension and retirement bill. Twelve of the state’s fifteen congressional districts were represented.

Indianapolis Indiana State Council of Federal Civil Service

Northern Indiana Methodist Episcopal Conference Session

It is expected that between 600 and 709 clergymen and delegates will attend the third annual session of the Northern Indiana Methodist Episcopal conference in Fort Wayne. Preliminary sessions will begin tonight.

Fort Wayne Indiana Methodist Episcopal Conference

Harrison Law Partner Dead

John P B Flam aged 70 died at his Indianapolis home. In 1883 he became law partner of Benjamin Harrison who would later be elected president in 1888.

Indianapolis John PB. Flam Benjamin Harrison United States

Winters Poyster $5,000 Damage Suit Here

Plaintiff accuses the divorced wife’s parents of causing $5,000 damage in a suit tried here.

Poyser Plaintiff

Man Testifies to Wrongful Imprisonment in Theft Case

A defendant takes the stand claiming he was falsely imprisoned on a theft charge. He recounts events that align with the allegations filed in the complaint.

Winterspoyster Case Jury Names

Jury list for the Winterspoyster case includes Charles Dinehart Concord township Elwood Steinmetz Jackson township Jesse Long Jefferson township David D Bechtel Goshen Lewis Bratton York township Wm Eldridge Middlebury Daniel F E Long Concord township Burt Tarman Elkhart township Fred S Hixon Middlebury T L Stultz Goshen Charles A Cook Goshen G W Wehmeyer Goshen.

Charles Dinehart Concord Elwood Steinmetz Jackson Jesse Long Jefferson David D. Bechtel Goshen Lewis Bratton York Wm. Eldridge Middlebury Daniel FE. Long Burt Tarman Elkhart Fred S. Hixon T. L. Stultz Charles A. Cook G. W. Wehmeyer

Revival at First Christian Church Ends in Success

Closed is First Christian Church revival ends with a strong audience and deep interest. Evangelist Rev. BGeisiezel earned many friends with earnest messages nightly. Three new converts yesterday bring total 28 for the series and church life grows with cooperative spirit. Regular business meeting set and Wednesday prayer service billed as echo revival.

Bgeisiezel

Milford Pharmacy Pioneer Frank P Groves Dies at 69

Frank P Groves former Milford pharmacist died at his Milford home yesterday afternoon of paralysis after years of illness. He moved to Milford young and ran Groves Pharmacy for many years. Survived by wife Edwina and brothers Milton B William and Isaac M. Funeral from his Jute residence Wednesday at 2 PM, Milford Cemetery. Rev A De Losier to officiate.

Groves Milford Edwina Milton B Milford Marble & Granite Works William Milford Mail Isaac M Rev. A. de Losier

Fight between rival dealers erupts in Wilfore office

Don ald C. McDougall and Irving A. Wilfore clashed in Wilfore’s Hawks Gortner building office while onlookers watched. A loaded revolver was reportedly involved. no arrests were made as police arrived to quell the disturbance.

New York City Donald C. McDougall Irving A. Wilfore Wilfere Hawks-Gortner Lincoln Avenue McDougal Wilfore Sears McDougall

Mortuary Records: Rebekah Rigby and Lucinda Luscomb

Mrs Rebekah Rigby 73 died of apoplexy at her daughter's Elkhart home after years of mild illness. Born August 13 1842 in Tilkalb County she had lived in Elkhart 25 years. Mrs Lucinda Luscomb 62 died of pneumonia at her daughter Mrs Swartzell's Elkhart home. She leaves one daughter two grandchildren and four sisters.

Rigby Rebekah Rigby I. E. Hendershott Elkhart

Lagrange Man Wins Premiums at Panama-Pacific Exposition

Eugene Fisher of LaGrange County Indiana won 17 premiums from 19 entries in the grain exhibit at the Panama-Pacific exposition. He received a gold medal for wheat, a silver for oats, and a bronze for white tobacco grown by C. C. Wade of LaGrange.

Lagrange Eugene Fisher Lagrange County Indiana Fisher Harley Tobacco C. C. Wade Laerange

Nappanee appoints new letter carriers for free delivery

Samuel Sharp and Orville Fisher son of EF Fisher of Locke township have been named letter carriers in Nappanee. Fisher is a county commissioner from the Southern district. Free delivery will begin next Saturday. Lester Weber serves as substitute carrier.

Samuel Sharp Orville Fisher EF. E. Fisher Locke Township Nappanee Lester Weber

Postponed Date for St Joseph County Centennial Program

The Indiana centennial celebration in St Joseph County is postponed from the week of June 11 to a later date in September. The change affects scheduling and public notices for the event.

St. Joseph County

Mayor's Court Fines for Intoxication in Saturday Arrests

Samuel Hahn and Harry Bottomfelt were fined 11 dollars each by Special Judge Ray Deahl after being picked up Saturday evening. They remained on the docket.

Mayor's Court Samuel Hahn Harry Bottomfelt Ray Deahl

Rural Schools Set April Closure for Term

Rural schools will close the first of April for the term. Many will hold special exercises.

Births A daughter born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Chaffes Wysong

A daughter was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Chaffes Wysong, marking a new arrival in the family.

Chaffes Wysong

Trial begins in Elkhart circuit court over $5000 damages

Charles Winters of Goshen sues Frank and Henrietta Poyser for false imprisonment alleging a theft accusation led to detainment. Winters divorced from the Poysers daughter. witnesses include ex Chief Roth and other Elkhart officers. Deahl and Yeahs represent plaintiff. Burris and Sherwin aid. Fort Dearborn Bank sues Strubler Scale Co. for $2500 on two notes.

Charles 8 Winters Goshen and Elkhart Frank D Henrietta Poyser Eukhart Jaise Jas. S. Inthke I. N. Burris C.D. Sherwin Deahl & Yeah Roth Shelmadine and Whiteman F Elkhart Rinehart Superior Court Fort Dearborn National Bank of Chicago Strubler Computing Scale Co

Four Elkhart Boys Plead Guilty to Intoxication Disturbance

Five Elkhart youths aged 15 to 19 pleaded guilty to intoxication after a disturbance on Middlebury street. Each was fined one dollar and given days in written to pay. Ora Williams, formerly of Goshen and bartender at A Krafft saloon, was arrested after statements about liquor purchases. Officials suggest John W. Scarlett may also be called as a defendant.

Goshen Ora Williams Harold Mountjoy Russell George Dewel Quinn Rowe Elkhart Middlebury Street A. Krafft Elkhart Review John W. Scarlett

Death of Mrs Gallenger reported from New Rochelle

Word reached here of Mrs Gallenger's death in New Rochelle New York on March eighteenth after a brief illness from heart trouble. She was the daughter of Mrs Albert Ahfeldt of Kenton Ohio and often visited her aunt Mrs J B Andrews now in Medford Oregon. Burial was held in Kenton.

Gallenger New Rochelle N. Y Albert Ahfeldt Kenton J. B. Andrews Medford Ore

Officer Attempts Arrest of Dale Ritchie on East Lincoln

Report states Officer Greenawalt tried to arrest Dale Ritchie on East Lincoln avenue Saturday evening but Ritchie escaped. Spectator Susvene Juday says Greenawalt asked him to deputize, but he declined, thinking Greenawalt could overpower the slender man without help. Ritchie says he committed no offense and was talking with his wife when approached. Greenawalt did not report the incident to Marshal Chrisman.

Greenawalt Dale Ritchie Lincoln Avenue Ritchie Susvene Juday Marshal Chrisman

Conference Opens Wednesday At Fort Wayne

The Northern Indiana Methodist conference starts at Fort Wayne next Wednesday and runs through Sunday. From Goshen attenders include Revs. R. L. Semans J. Cook Graham FE Starbuck and Miss Mary Walker. Semans and Graham are expected to return to Goshen after the meeting. They read their annual reports yesterday.

Indiana M. E Fort Wayne Goshen R. L. Semans J. Cook Graham FE. Starbuck Mary Walker

Fort Wayne chosen as next meeting site for union

Clayton H. Johnson of Fort Wayne was re elected president of the Indiana branch of the International Association of Machinists as the group held its semi annual conference in South Bend with Fort Wayne named as the next meeting place.

Fort Wayne Clayton H. Johnson Indiana International Association, of Machinists South Bend

New York Central Orders 42000 Tons of Rails From Major Mills

The New York Central has placed a large rails order totaling 42 000 tons. Suppliers include Lackawanna Steel Company Pittsburgh Steel Company and United States Steel Corporation according to Railway Age Gazette.

New York Central Lackawanna Steel Company Pittsburgh Steel Company United States Steel Corporation Railway Age Gazette

Abe Roth Purchases Ford Touring Car at Kelly Garage

Abe Roth of Goshen bought a Ford touring car from the Kelly Garage. The sale confirms a local transaction at the automobile dealer.

Ford Abe Roth Goshen Kelly Garage

Resisted Officers by Wealthy Farmer Near Pierceton

A wealthy farmer living near Pierceton resisted two Columbia City officers who tried to arrest him when he refused to leave the Clugston hotel. Cummins got drunk while attending a sale in Columbia City.

Marshall Summing Pierceton Columbia City Clugston Hotel Cummins

Funeral for Mrs. Lucinda Woolverton Held at Oak Ridge

Funeral services for Mrs. Lucinda Woolverton former Goshen resident who died in Topeka Kansas were conducted at 930 this morning at Oak Ridge cemetery where she was interred.

Woolverton Lucinda Woolverton Goshen Topeka Kas Oak Ridge Cemetery

Administration tariff commission measure expanded to six

President Wilson accepts Democrat demand for a nonpartisan tariff commission of six members appointed by the president retains appointing power. Rainey of Illinois to introduce amended legislation attaching the measure to the revenue program. The commission investigates tariff relations, treaties, export bounties, and foreign competition without rate setting power.

Washington Mar Wilson House Rainey Ilinois Ways and Jeans Committee New Administration Commission United States

Postmaster General Orders Local Stock Requisitions

An April 1 order directs all general stock supplies for third and fourth class post offices in Kosciusko Lagrange Noble Steuben and Elkhart counties be issued on requisition to Goshen's postmaster. A large shipment has reached the Goshen office, ending prior direct supply from Washington. The change speeds restocking for small offices, reducing delays of a week or more.

Postmaster General Kosciusko Lagrange Noble Steuben Elkhart Goshen Washington

Funeral of Auto Victim in Warsaw

Funeral services for John Grabner of Warsaw held yesterday at 3 p.m. at the Warsaw M E church with Rev Near officiating. Grabner owned about 1,000 acres of Kosciusko county land, Warsaw city property and a Warsaw hardware store, plus banking interests in the city.

John Grabner Warsaw Keith Thee

Townsend and Wolfe Lead Chicago Hotel Team

Dick Townsend, formerly manager of the Oliver in South Bend, now runs the Great Northern in Chicago with George E. Wolfe, ex Oliver employee and assistant manager. Wolfe previously worked at the Hotel LaSalle in Chicago.

Dick Townsend Oliver Hotel South Bend The Great Northern Chicago George E. Wolfe Oliver Mr. Wolfe Hotel LaSalle

Lightning Strikes Bank Barn on Peter Clayton Farm

A bank barn on Peter Clayton's farm south of New Paris was struck by lightning last evening. A loud crash occurred but caused little damage. Tenant Charles Corbin works the farm.

Peter Clayton New Paris Charles Corbin

Grocery Store Vacates Lincoln Avenue Building

The F. L. Raymond grocery store will vacate its No 118 East Lincoln avenue location this week. Owner Raymond will move the stock to Buchanan Michigan, his former store site.

F. L. Raymond East Lincoln Avenue Mr. Raymond Buchanan, Mich

Macbeth a la Made at New Parts High Friday Night

The New Parts High presents Macbeth a la Made at the school building on Friday night April 14. Local cast performs an inventive take on Shakespeare with student actors and stage design enhancing the classic tragedy.

Gypsies Enroute Invade Mishawa ka With Band in Two Wagons

South Bend News-Times reports a group of about 50 gypsies traveling in two wagons invaded Mishawa ka. Police ordered them to move on as they rode through town with around 40 horses accompanying the caravan.

Mishawaka South Bend

Miss Marie Murphy Accepts Bookkeeper Post in Elkhart

Miss Marie Murphy has accepted a position as bookkeeper at the Boston store in Elkhart.

Marie Murphy Boston Elkhart

Walnut mill wood sale at Brooks shop

One dollar per card for Walnut mill wood sold for cash at Brooks shop located at 1 E Lincoln Ave. contact via phone 277 for details.

Walnut Mill Wood Brooks Lincoln Ave

Goshen Picnic Held in Hastlake Park in Los Angeles

J A Beane Goshen India notes annual Goshen Picnic at Hastlake Park with W J Davis opening remarks and Aaron Work of Elkhart recalling county history. Officers elected for the year include President W J Davis Secretary Bart H Nymeyer Treasurer Will C Caffery. List of attendees and local color about Los Angeles amenities follow.

J. A. Beane Goshen India The Democrat Aaron Work Elkhart Elkhart County J. C. Mehl Valentine Keipp Dr. Uhrig Ihiig W. J. Davis Bart H. Nymeyer Will C. Caffery California Ruby Beeson Maria Baldridge Harry Affrey Evaline Dean PD. Harding Sarah R. Leib Myron E. Meader T. H. Mew EK. J. Prahl Ollie Poyser Edna Root Joseph Smith William Twomey Jesse Ulery M. J. Tarbell C. M. Barnes M. Kelly Fred Cahoon Maud Delotter Elizabeth Hutton Bernice Michael Sther Mew Thelma Roof G. Wiggins Royal Woolpers John Wager John Bechtel Eugene Devine I. W. Fischer O. D. Howell O. F. Thrig V. Keipp Will Lonn Mac &. Meader James A. Mew Fred T. Moore J. A. Moore I. C. Mehl Elmer Oakes L. FE. Miller Floyd Rhodes Dad Tam James A. Arther

Goshen Couple Wed At Local Methodist Church

John Hippensteel of Goshen and Hattie Cook of Mishawaka were married Saturday at 8 pm in the Methodist church parsonage by Rev Loren M Edwards. Attendants were De los Cook and Ernest Hippensteel. They will reside at 127 East Marion Street Mishawaka.

John Hippensteel Goshen Hattie Cook Mishawaka Loren M. Edwards Delos Cook Ernest Hippensteel

John Kelly Ordered Out of Elkhart for Drunken Conduct

John Kelly, a tramp, was ordered to leave Elkhart after being repeatedly found drunk and causing disturbance as the town authorities acted to establish public order. The incident reflects local enforcement actions against vagrants during that period.

John Kelly Elkhart

Damage From Storm Hits Wi Nonni Interurban Rail Co

W D Stansifer counsel for the Wisconsin Interurban Railway Co. reports considerable damage from last night's storm. The attorney notes material destruction to property and disruptions in service as authorities assess the impact.

W. D. Stansifer Winoni Interurban Railway ‘Co

Indiana Story Lighting Details Unclear Incomplete Tape

The fragment notes 7 000 feet of film were required to tell an Indiana story and mentions LaSalle landing in a company scenario. The text is fragmented and unnamed dates or places remain unclear.

Indiana

Indiana Plans Centennial Film With 7000 Feet of Reenactments

The Indiana Historical Commission endorses the Selig Polyscope centennial feature film. It will cover 236 years in seven reels with 1000 cast members in costumes and 300 scenes staged at locations from Battle Ground to South Bend. Filming requires precise period wardrobes and historically accurate weaponry.

Indiana Historical Commission Selig Polyscope Company Indiana Selig Company Battle of Tippecanoe Battle Ground Tippecanoe County Ta- Salle St. Joseph-Kankakee Portage Gte Kanka

Goshen Denies Prosecution in Wilson Liquor Case

A. S. Menaugh writes that no application in the Wilson liquor violation case was signed by any manufacturer or by anyone connected with dry forces in the city. He notes the Demo crat article misrepresented who joined the applications and asserts no such ties exist.

the Democrat Goshen Wilson A. S. Menaugh

Man recalls Merrimac and Monitor clash at Fort Monroe

John Penrod a volunteer in the Young Indiana infantry describes his experience on the heights at Fort Monroe during the sea battle of March 9 1862 that marked a turning point away from the old order.

South Bend Merrimac Monitor John Penrod Yoth Indiana Infantry Fort Munroe

Funeral of Mrs Noah Ganger

Funeral services are set for Mrs. Noah Ganger who died of stomach cancer at her Goshen area home Saturday. Services will be tomorrow at 1 PM from the residence and 2 PM at West Side church with Rev. Calvin Huber officiating. Burial follows at West Side cemetery.

Noah Ganger Goshen West Side Calvin Huber West Side Cemetery

Mrs Ganger Survived by Husband and Siblings

Mrs Rebecca Zook Ganger wife of Noah Ganger died at her home west of Goshen Saturday Surviving relatives include her husband one brother Daniel J Cook of Manistee Michigan and one sister Mrs John Miller of east of Goshen.

Goshen Moose Lodge Plans Picnic in Michigan City

Frank Overlense of the Goshen Moose lodge attended a South Bend meeting where arrangements were made for the annual picnic to be held in Michigan City on Sunday June 11.

Frank Overlense Goshen Moose Lodge South Bend Michigan City

Fire attempt at Rexall drug store injures man

Andrew Sallade tried to start a fire at the Rexall drug store using alcohol yesterday morning. The liquid exploded and he suffered severe facial burns.

Andrew Sallade Rexall

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