British Ships Sunk by German Submarines Off Ireland
Consul Frost reports two British steamers Snowdon Range and Cristin torpedoed by German U boats near Holyhead and Hook’s Head. Americans aboard on Cristin and Snowdon Range unaccounted for. Cristin carried 686 horses from Newport News to Liverpool. Snowdon Range had cargo of powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Queenstown
State Department
Snowdon Range
Newport News
Liverpool
Cristin
Milford Haven
Hollyhead
Philadelphia
Court News Highlights Divorce Suit and Policy Dispute
Bessie M. Davis seeks a divorce from Frederick Earl Davis with daughter Celestia in the custody dispute. Catherine Fitzpatrick sues the Independent Order of Foresters for 500 over a life policy on Hattie Fitzpatrick, refused payout after her death. JURY-TRIAL UPDATE: Muster versus Clark will contest a will. case dismissed after a compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie M. Davis
Frederick Earl Davis
Celestia
Catherine Fitzpatrick
Independent Order of Foresters
Hattie Fitzpatrick
Night Patrolman Arrests Clarence Robinson for Bicycle Theft
Night Patrolman Bandelier arrested Clarence Robinson, about 14 years old, on a charge of stealing a bicycle from Charles Ngenroad Jr., a Democrat carrier, while he attended services at the First Brethren church Thursday evening. Robinson confessed and returned the bicycle, and was given a juvenile court hearing this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandelier
Clarence Robinson
Charles Ngenroad, Jr
Democrat Force
First Brethren Church
Young Egenroad
Robinson Lad
Hawks Electric to Take Over Middlebury Franchise Tonight
Hawks Electric Co. will assume control of the Middlebury franchise tonight at 12 o clock after purchasing the plant from the Middlebury owners. Austin Farrer, the current Middlebury manager, will stay on in that role for the Goshen company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Electric Co
Middlebury
Hawks
Austin Farrer
Goshen Company
Cripe and Seaman to Bid on Noble County Brick Road
Goshen contractors Cripe and Seaman will bid on 12 miles of Noble county brick highway. Proposals are to be opened at Albion next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripe & Seaman
Goshen Contractors
Noble County
Albion
United States Purchases Danish West Indies
After 50 years of efforts the United States acquires the Danish West Indies for 25 million dollars. The territory will be named the Virgin Islands and placed under U S government. Minister Brun handed the check as the purchase completes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Mar
United States
Danish West Indies
Brun
The
Virgin Islands
Democratic house unit shaped by Helgersen’s absence
Washington March 3 The Democratic organization of the national House appears assured as Rep Helgersen Republican of North Dakota cannot attend the opening session Monday due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Democratic Organization of the
National House
Ilness
Helgersen
North Dakota
Villa Forces Defeated Near Chihuahua City
Francisco Villa led a 3500 strong cavalry force in an assault on Chihuahua City yesterday. The attackers suffered 350 killed or wounded and 500 taken prisoner as they were driven back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua City
Francisco Villa
Conference to Decide Fate of Democratic Proposal
Republicans in Indianapolis choose delegates as the conference determines the fate of a Democratic proposal.
Republicans and Democrats weigh joint delegates for constitutional convention
Indianapolis March 31 Special The Republican state committee will meet with Democratic leaders to consider a plan for nominating 15 delegates at large to the state constitutional convention. Andrew J. Hickey of Laporte is named as the Republican representative for the 13th district. A general conference is expected in two to three weeks to report on the nonpartisan delegate nomination proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Republican State Committee
Goodrich
Watson
New
Legislative Council of Indiana
State Committee
Andrew J. Hickey
Laporte
Korbly
Stone Sees War Likely as Senate Supports Wilson
Senator Stone of the foreign relations committee said war with Germany appears probable and that he would support President Wilson after previously opposing war. The remark came as tensions escalate and U.S. policy shifts toward a wartime stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Senator Stone
The
Foreign Relations Committee Today
Germany
Wilson
Russian provisional government abandons death penalty
London dispatch reports the Russian provisional government has abandoned the death penalty. The move marks a shift in criminal justice policy amid ongoing upheaval and international attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Take Five Villages
London reports British troops in France have captured five villages in ongoing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Tri Kappa dance at BK P hall draws large crowd
A large crowd attended a dance in the BK of P hall hosted by the Tri Kappas with music by the Joe Artis orchestra of South Bend. Earlier, about twenty young men and women held a surprise birthday party for Dan Witmer at his Clinton street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BK. of P. Hall
Tri Kappas
Joe Artis
South Bend
Dan Witmer
Clinton Street
Federated Bible Classes Meet To Plan Annual Banquet
The executive committee of the Men's Federated Bible classes of ro shen will hold a regular session tomorrow Sunday at 2 50 p m to arrange the annual banquet. Committees report and federation matters discussed. full attendance urged. March class reports show First Brethren 67 Presbyterian 60 First Christian 54 First Reformed 52 First M E 43.
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Men’s Federated Bible Classes of
Roshen
First Brethren
Presbyterian
First Christian
First Reformed
First M. E
Train wreck near Cleves injures three travelers
Mrs. Frank Mayr sr Mrs. Harry Wallace and Miss Lulu Rush of South Bend escaped serious injury when a Big Four express train was wrecked at Cleves Ohio sixteen miles out of Cincinnati yesterday. They were returning to South Bend from Palm Beach Fla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mayr
Harry Wallace
Lulu Rush
South Bend
Cleves
Ohio
Cincinnati
Palm Beach
Pla
Boy Expelled for Refusing Flag Salute at Bloomingdale
Herbert Tagmeyer, 13, son of H. C. Tagemeyer of Fort Wayne, was expelled from Bloomingdale school as he refused to salute the American flag. Miss Margaret McPhail serves as principal of the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Tagmeyer
H. C. Tagemeyer
Fort Wayne
Bloomingdale
Margaret McPhail
Quarantine Enforced After Scarlet Fever Rise
County Health Officer Miller reported additional scarlet fever cases at New Paris this morning and ordered quarantine of all residences to contain the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
New Paris
Mrs. Kirschner Sued for Alienation of Affections
Mrs. Theresa Stark of Lima Ohio sues 40 year old Mary Kirschner former Rex Theatre manager of Decatur for 2500 dollars alleging she diverted Mr. Stark and captured his love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kirschner
Rex Theatre
Decatur
Theresa Stark
Lima
Ohio
Burglars Foiled At Ligonier Home Entry Attempt
Mrs. James Snyder returning to her Ligonier residence found burglars trying to force a window entry. They fled when frightened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
James Snyder
Local Youth Arrested in Nappanee Robberies
Everett Copenhaver aged 18 was arrested last night in Nappanee for alleged petty robberies reported over the past weeks. He is held at the county jail this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Copenhaver
Nappanee
Jact
James Guy Reaches 98th Birthday Near Warsaw
James Guy, living two miles east of Warsaw, marked his 98th birthday yesterday. He has spent 81 years residing in Kosciusko county, reflecting a long life in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Guy
Warsaw
Mr. Guy
Kosciusko County
Women to gain seats on Indiana Democratic State Committee
Indiana Democrats after a meeting of the state central committee plan to appoint two women from each congressional district to the state executive committee. President Marshall urged patriotism during the session. Republicans already organized women’s clubs statewide to mobilize female voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Democratic State Central Committee
Thomas R. Marshall
1918 Conference Selected For Warsaw City
Huntington March 31 1918 selection announced that the 1918 conference will be held at Warsaw confirming Warsaw over Peru after a prolonged bid by Warsaw last year in the 1917 conference effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Warsaw
Peru
Syracuse Boys Charged With Multiple Petties in Syracuse
John Wogoman 18 and Clarence Menzie 16 from Syracuse were arrested after a spree of petty larcenies. Both jailed in Warsaw with an April term of court expected soon. Wogoman has prior jail terms and may face juvenile court at Plainfield. They allegedly stole brass from a Syracuse auto and a dollar from a milk bottle on a porch and may be linked to other thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wogoman
Clarence Menzie
Syracuse
Warsaw
Wogowan
Plainfield
Mortuary notices list Bristol residents in Elkhart deaths
Carmien Martha 41 wife of R A Carmien of Bristol died in Elkhart from spinal meningitis and is survived by her husband a son her father Daniel Kulp of Elkhart two sisters and six brothers Funeral services set for Bristol M I Church at 2 30 p m Monday E M Bodking JH died at Elkhart from stomach ailment survived by mother a brother and sister born Warsaw Oct 9 1882 Delia Foy 68 died at home from dropsy and heart ailment Three sons survive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmien
Martha Carmien
R. A. Carmien
Bristol
Elkhart
Daniel Kulp
Warsaw
Foy
Delia Foy
The Crisis at Jefferson Theatre Draws Standing Ovation
The film The Crisis opened at the Jefferson yesterday with special music enhancing the production. It will be shown tonight for the last time and is praised as an unusually fine presentation equal to the best Goshen has seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Jefferson
Goshen
Elkhart Woman Suffering Broken Hip After Fall
Mrs. Caroline Bryan of Elkhart lies in General hospital with a broken hip from a fall at the Elkhart Opera house. Doctors fear recovery may be unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Bryan
Elkhart
General Hospital
Elkhart Orpheum Theatre
Managing Feed Barn Under New Manager at Ligonier
Layette Lepird former Goshen resident has assumed control of the feed barn at Ligonier. The barn’s previous lessee was Perry Chiddister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layette Lepird
Goshen
Ligonier
Perry Chiddister
Gary railroad upgrade plan announced for 192000
It is announced that 192000 will be spent to improve the Gary and Interurban railway, detailing the project and funding. The measure aims to upgrade tracks and equipment serving Gary and surrounding routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
In Fort Wayne Seth J. Dix Dies after 68 Years in Home
Seth J. Dix, 76, died in Fort Wayne where he had lived in the same house for 68 years. He was instrumental in driving the first back on the streets of Fort Wayne, a local landmark of his era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth J. Dix
Fort Wayne
Mr. Dix
Burke seeks $10,000 in damages for elevator shaft fall
Herman R. Burke sues George Beyler and C. H. Liphart in South Bend for damages of $10,000 after allegedly falling down an elevator shaft. The suit claims negligence caused the injury and seeks compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman R. Burke
South Bend
George Beyler
C. H. Liphart
Parole Sought by Bourbon Man Imprisoned Since 1908
Fred Rettinger of Bourbon seeks parole from Michigan City prison where he was sentenced to life in 1908. He applied through his attorney citing conditions and eligibility for parole review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rettinger
Bourbon
Michigan City
Citizens Band Carnival at Wigton Theatre
The Citizens band of Lagrange will stage a carnival at Wigton theatre in Lagrange on April 12 and 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Band of
Emma Luiz Granted Pension in Elkhart
Emma Luiz of Elkhart has been granted a pension of 12 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Luiz
Elkhart
Quarantine Ordered for John Miller Residence
Under quarantine action in W Goshen the home of John Miller is under scarlet fever restrictions. Local health officials enforce isolation at the residence to prevent spread of the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
W. Goshen
Ford sale to J A Mifier at Keily Garage Goshen
A new Ford was sold by Keily Garage to J A Mifier of Goshen. The item is noted amid short classifieds that also advertise painters and job seekers as well as the National Dairy Machine Co. tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keily
J. A. Mifier
Goshen
National Dairy. Machine Co
Harkless Takes Syracuse Post At Lepper Garage
Herschel Harkless of this city has gone to Syracuse to assume management of the S. C. Lepper garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Herschel Harkless
S. C. Lepper Garage
Cattle Sale Near Fort Wayne Promises High Value
Cattle valued at 15000 dollars are offered at a sale taking place today in Huntertown near Fort Wayne. The event highlights the market for valuable livestock in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntertown
Fort Wayne
Wheat Price Update from Goshen Milling Co
The Goshen Milling Co. today paid 1.98 dollars per bushel for wheat, signaling current market pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Milling Co
Dredging of Carter ditch planned in Whitley County
The project to dredge Carter ditch in Whitley County is projected to cost 160000 dollars. Local officials approve the funding and set a timetable for work beginning this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Ditch
Whitley County
Insure 300 Employees at South Bend Watch Co
The South Bend Watch Co. has insured its 300 employees, securing coverage for the factory workforce. The move signals expanded employee benefits and risk protection for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
South Bend Watch Co
Fifth Triangular Intercollegiate Debate at College
North Manchester defeats Goshen by a two to one decision in a triangular intercollegiate debate featuring Goshen Mount Morris and North Manchester. The question asked if postwar international differences must be referred to an arbitral court of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Mount Morris
North Manchester
O. B. Gerig
E. E. Miller
Payson Miller
R. R. Ruchener
L. H. Brumbaugh
J. B. Barwick
Hugh Bonar
L. A. Miller
Attorneys Hall and Conley
Elkhart
J. A. Wiggers
W. E. Oswald
Raymond Hartzler
A. D. Hartzler
A. W. Singel
Wm. B. Weaver
Oratorical Association
Hartzler
Brumbaugh
Cc. J. Gerber
Gerrg
Ex-surveyor Rieth and Riley Bid in Noble County Road Plans
Ex-surveyor A. A. Rieth and George A. Riley of Goshen survey the proposed Noble County road improvements. County commissioners will award contracts Tuesday with Rieth and Riley among the bidders for part or all of the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble County
Ligonier Banner
A. A. Rieth
George A. Riley
Goshen
Messrs. Reith and
Riley
Leaves for England from Windsor battalion
Mr and Mrs F W Coggan receive word from their son William in the 241 A M C corps of the Scottish Borders at Windsor Can. that his battalion will depart next week for England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
F. W. Coggan
William
Windsor
Can
Insurance payout figures from Irwin opera house fire
Loss adjusted for Hiram F. Kidder toss in relation to the Irwin opera house fire of March 10 shows 751.80 dollars. Overall nearly 20 thousand dollars has been paid by the companies holding risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram F. Kidder
Irwin ‘Opera House
40 000 Acres to Waste in St Joseph County Muck Land
It is estimated that about 40 000 acres of St Joseph county muck land are going to waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph County
Griffin sent to Easthaven hospital for the insane
Charles Griffin of Lagrange has been sent to Easthaven hospital for the insane after being admitted to the asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asylum
Charles Griffin of
Lagrange
Easthaven Hospital
Goshen News Two Score Years Past Incoporates City
Fifty years ago Goshen voted almost unanimously to become an incorporated city with an election set for the first Tuesday in May. Notices mention John Yoder selling milk at Kolb's bakery and a Go shen quarry account involving Mr and Mrs Joseph Dele at Evans Centre. Deaths in Goshen include Harriet Copeland and Margaret Dick, with other local notices and marriages listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Ager
W. A. McAllister
Frederick Obenderfer
Wm. McCord
Go - Shen
J. L. Bartholomew
Clarks
John Yoder
Kolb’s
Joseph Dele
Evans Centre
Dele
Common
Goshen Silver Band
Hascall's Hall
John H. Baker
Samuel Cluff
Idaho
Omaha
Neb
Jefferson Township
E. F. Hasty
John Sturgis
Emma F. Mitchell
George H. Schuster Dead at 72 in Ohio City
George H. Schuster age 72 dies at 918 South Main after a nine month illness. He lived in the city over 50 years, was a First Christian church member, and survived by wife Katherine, son Charles, daughter Mrs. Elien Grant, eight grandchildren, a brother Christian of Springfield, and two sisters in Eden Center New York. Funeral Monday at 2:30 p.m. from the residence with Rev. Minton officiating. burial in Oak Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Schuster
South Main Street
Howard Schuster
Schuster
First Christian Church
Katherine
Charles
Elien Grant
Christian Schuster
Springfield
Carrie Young
Jacob James
Eden Center
N.Y
Minton
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Auto theft hit Elkhart priests car and city hall vehicle
Two stories of car theft in Elkhart a Dodge touring car valued at 925 dollars bought by Rev Fr F J Jansen of St Vincent's church was stolen from the Case garage. The thief observed the church area and moved several cars to reach the priest's vehicle. A separate theft of Dr F L N Dewey's Dodge from in front of Elkhart city hall ended when police recovered it an hour later with the engine running and the suspects fleeing into a nearby field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Jansen
St. Vincent’s Catholic Church
Elkhart
Case
North Main Street
FL. N. Dewey
Northern Indiana Deaths Listed In Dated Notices
Elizabeth Strunk 77 died at Casperville with husband a Mexican War veteran. Mrs JD S Klinger formerly of Atwood died at Marion. Nellie H Finkenbinder 35 died at South Bend. George son of Arthur Whiteleather 4 died in McDonald hospital Warsaw. Mrs SM Braden 76 died at home Ligonier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Strunk
Casperville
JD. S. Klinger
Atwood
Marion
Nellie EH. Finkenbinder
South Bend
George
Arthur Whiteleather
Warsaw
McDonald
That City
S. M. Braden
Ligonier
Archie Graham Seeks Indiana Highway Commission Seat
Archie Graham, a prominent South Bend Republican, is being urged as a candidate for a seat on the Indiana state highway commission to be named by Governor Goodrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Graham
South Bend
Indiana State Highway Commission
Goodrich
County Council Appropriations for Bridges
County council approves funds including 1200 for the Wysong bridge in Union township and 1000 for repairing various bridges. The action reflects ongoing infrastructure support and local road maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council
Wysong
Union Township
Seeadler Sea Raider Sinks Thirteen Ships in South Atlantic
Survivors aboard the French bark Cambonne report the German Seeadler Sea Eagle raider, past British patrols in the North Sea, torpedoed or mined 13 merchant ships totaling about 30 000 tons in the South Atlantic. The raider carried two guns 16 machine guns and mines and was escorted by a submarine with 275 rescued seamen aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Rio Janeiro
North Sea
South Atlantic
Germany
Mrs. Sears Bequeaths Estate To Lagrange Church
In Lagrange, Mrs. Sarah A. Sears left a $4,000 Hawpatch avenue residence to the Presbyterian church. Eva Philbrook receives $2,000, Jennie Philbrick $6,500, and Sears town $300 for cemetery upkeep. The $25,000 estate dated Feb 21 1917 included a revoked gift to Rogers' orphans' home. Stepchildren were not remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Sears
Lagrange
Hawpatch Avenue
Presbyterian Church
Eva Philbrook
Sears
Jennie Philbrick
Aged Man Disappears Then Is Found Walking Home
William McConnell, 75, former trustee of Monroe township Kosciusko county, disappeared from his son De Lois McConnell’s home five miles southwest of Pierceton. After a search he was found in Warsaw where he had walked and bought a ticket back to Pierceton. He is mentally unbalanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McConnell
Monroe Township
Kosciusko County
de Lois McConnell
Pierceton
Warsaw
Miller separated after 30 years of marriage in South Bend
Charles L. Miller seeks divorce from Flora Miller who lived with him as his wife for 30 years. He prefers to reside with his 12 year old son Robert amid ongoing quarrels in the Miller household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Charles L. Miller
Flora Miller
Mr. Miller
Robert
Miller
Goshen Lacks Patriotism as Flags Display Dwindles
Clyde J. Castetter notes many southern Indiana cities display flags at homes but Goshen shows little patriotic display after his tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde J. Castetter
Indiana
Goshen
Confirmation Rite At English Lutheran Church
The English Lutheran church will celebrate confirmation tomorrow morning. Six children will be confirmed and six adults will be received into full membership.
Seed corn testing at City National Bank
I. O. Wood and J. W. Egbert test seed corn at City National Bank. They hold many specimens. Bartholomew H. S. and Ira Long tested 100 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. Wood
J. W. Egbert
City National Bank
H. S. K. Bartholomew
Ira Long
Man Servant Dying at Straus Home
David Wursbaugh, employed as man servant at the I. D. Straus home in Ligonier, lies dying at Columbia City as reports reach local readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wursbaugh
I. D. Straus
Ligonier
Columbia City
Charged with stealing potatoes El mer Hygema arrested in South Bend
El mer Hygema faces charges after alleged potato theft. Police in South Bend report the arrest following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hygema
South Bend
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Consul Frost
STATE
And
Gristin
Court News
Superior Court
Muster
Villa
LIS
Trict G. O. P
Stone
Society News
Reacher
Mortuary Record
Fine Film Production
Fell
Goshen, MT. Morris
North
Manchester
Orators
Illinois City
Prof
Gerng
Harriet A
George D. Copeland
Franz Blender
Margaret Dick
Franz Henry Dick
J. K. Mulholland
Francis Mulolland
Clinton Township
Catherine Stiver
City
KR. Jansen
Graham
Ilar
Moewe
Cambonne
Mines
Sarah Sears
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