Organization of Militia Company Formed Here
Local editor notes the launch of A Organization of Militia Company and urges Goshen residents to enlist in volunteer service. Charles R. Garrard is named in connection with the effort and positions.
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
1
Goshen Considering New Militia Company For Fourth Indiana Regiment
Charles A Garrard of Indianapolis meets with Henry W Pease and Mayor Spohn in Goshen to plan a local militia company. Headquarters may open soon in court park or nearby business area. Recruits plan to join a volunteer unit ahead of a forthcoming conscription system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Indiana National Guard
Charles A. Garrard
Indianapolis
Henry W. Pease
Spohn
Court Park
Garrard
Adj
Harry B. Smith
Bluffton
Merien
Anderson
Aurora
Columbia City
Evansville
Rushville
Huntington
Terre Haute
Pease
Co. G
Co. C
Hoover Says German Submarines Threaten Food in Europe
Herbert C. Hoover, U S government food expert, arrived in New York from Europe and will go to Washington to lead the administration's food control program. He warns German U boats menace Belgium and northern France, with extreme gravity in industrial districts where mortality has tripled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Herbert C. Hoover
U. S
Europe
Washington
Hoover
Belgium
France
Seized German Ships Increase Merchant Marine
Seventy one German and Austrian merchant ships seized by the United States government will be repaired and ready for service within five months unless concealed damage is found. The Federal Shipping Board estimates these ships will add 535,723 tons to the American merchant marine. Some smaller ships may be ready in under four months as work proceeds at private shipyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Federal Shipping Board
Street car riots flare in South Bend during strike
Rioting erupted in South Bend as street car motormen and conductors struck. Windows of eight cars were shattered with racks, decayed fruit, and bad eggs. Eight rioters were jailed for ten days and fined eleven dollars each. Goshen and Elkhart lines report no strike as demands are granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Goshen
Elkhart City Lines
Interurban
Clark for Free Speech Debate in House Censorship Fight
Speaker Champ Clark of Missouri left the chair to oppose the censorship section of the house encourage bill. He says the measure violates constitutional free speech and free press guarantees. Final vote on the bill was expected that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Champ Clark
Misouri
National
House of Representatives
House
Rep
Graham
Pennsylvania
Clark
Former Goshen Youth Hurt in Ranch Accident
George Holdeman 22 son of Mrs Eliza Holdeman 1423 South Eighth street and a 1914 high school graduate was badly injured in a ranch accident near Expansion N where he had worked for months. He has lost sight in one eye and may lose the other, with death a possibility. His mother departed for the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Holdeman
Eliza Holdeman
South Eighth Street
Expansion N
Smallpox Case at Goshen College Victim Alma Eigsti
Goshen College reports another smallpox case with Miss Alma Eigsti named as the latest victim. The health officials and college administration vow thorough measures to protect the community as studies are expected to pause for the remainder of the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen College
Alma Eigsti
Foltzs Move to South Bend Residence Rented
Mr and Mrs George Foltz today moved to South Bend and left their Crescent Street home at No 138 rented to Mr and Mrs Richard Pickering of 304 Wilden Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
George Foltz
Crescent Street
Richard. Pickering
Wilden Avenue
Rimmel and Hague Married in Cen trville Michigan
It leaked out that Miss Agnes Rimmel and William C. Hague of Kendallville were married at Centreville Michigan on November 17 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Rimmel
William C. Hague
Kendallville
Centreville, Mich
Births Open at 524 South Third Street
Mr and Mrs William Currier are the parents of a son born last night at their home No 524 South Third Street The birth adds a new member to the Currier family in the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Currier
South Third
Patriotic Celebration Draws Thousands to Garrett
About five thousand people attended a patriotic celebration at Celebration. The event drew a large crowd and underscored community spirit in Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivo
Garrett
Japan Welcomes U S Into World Conflict
Tokio reports that the entry of the United States into the war is greeted with satisfaction by Japan. Officials say cooperation with the U S government will be thorough, and that absence of German submarines in the Pacific will limit American activity to the area near the Philippine Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Mays
United States
Japan
U. S
Pacific
Philippine Islands
May curtailment of passenger service foreseen
Daniel Willard warned at the national defense conference that passenger train service in the United States would be curtailed to free locomotives and cars for shipments to allied nations. He told governors and others assembled that rail resources would be redirected to support wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Defense Conference of Governors
Daniel Willard
United States
British Forces Attack 12 Mile Front Near Lens
British under Gen Haig launch assault along a twelve mile front south of Lens with reported successes. French forces engage actively along the Aisne and in Champagne sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Haig
Lens
Aisne
Champagne
Russian Provisional Government Pledges Support to Entente
From Petrograd via London on May 3 the Russian provisional government pledged support to the Entente allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London
Arcadian Sunk by German Submarine with 279 Feared Drowned
London reports the British transport Arcadian was sunk by a German submarine on April 15. It is believed 279 men were drowned in the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Arcadian
Injured in Explosion George Holdeman News via Wire
George Holdeman formerly of this city and High School class of 1914 was severely burned in a recent South Dakota explosion. Relatives received a wire with the update detailing his injuries and condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Holdeman
South Dakota
Power clothing store owner in critical condition
F E Power owner of the Power clothing store at Warsaw is in a critical condition after a medical emergency while driving with his wife and several friends. Initial reports said he was dying during the first attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Power
Power Clothing
Warsaw
Couple Elopes and Marries in St Joseph Michigan
Floyd Kline of River Park South Bend and Miss Marion Sehl of Mishawaka eloped to St Joseph Michigan and were married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mich
Floyd Kline
River Park
South Bend
Marion Sehl
Mishawaka
Typhoid Fever Surges in South Bend
More than twenty typhoid fever cases reported in South Bend with officials unable to determine the epidemic’s cause. Local health authorities mobilize limited resources and urge residents to seek medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Park Site in Kendallville Aims for Seasonal Use
Kendallville park site will be used this season for truck and gardening activities. The plan outlines community access and local involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville’s. Park
Three Men Drown As Rockingham Sinks in Submarine Attack
Survivors report the American steamer Rockingham was sunk by a German submarine off London on May 3 causing the deaths of three men and leaving 13 missing from the boat. The Rockingham carried 12 naval gunners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rockingham
French Leaders Address House in Washington
Rene Viviani former premier and Marshal Joffre of the French army spoke in the national house today in Washington and were given an enthusiastic reception by lawmakers and guests alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rene Viviani
France
Marshal Joffre
Meixel Estate Valued at 25000 After Murders in River Park
George S. Moon named executor as the Meixel estate with real estate of 25000 and 1500 personal property, all to daughter Mamie Cline and her children under a will that bequeaths one third to the wife and the rest to the daughter upon transfer at the wife’s death. South Bend police report no reliable leads in the murder as sensational gossip circulates after a minister’s sermon provoked fainting from a woman in the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meixel
River Park
South Bend
Meixels
South Bend Watch Co
St. Joseph River
Mishawika
George S. Moon
Barber shop owner slain in Fort Wayne assault
Arthur Benward a 32 year old barber and owner of a Chu rubusco shop lies dying in Lutheran hospital Fort Wayne from injuries after being slugged and robbed in his home. Police seek J John son a barber once employed by Benward and a Fort Wayne resident with no clue to his location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Benward
Fort Wayne
J. Johnson
Benward
Goshen Lodger Receives Insurance Payout for Local Resident
E. E. Shoup of the Goshen Macca bee lodge presented Mrs. Ches ter Adams a $1000 check today. The payment covers a life insurance policy held by the late Mr. Adams who died here several weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Shoup
Goshen Maccabee Lodge
Chester. Adams
Adams
Wanted men for shipwright and carpentry work Goshen
Help wanted. Men sought for shipwright and ship carpentry positions including caulking and iron moulding. Apply at postoffice address B Goshen. 4tp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Pottenger Brothers Wire Four Homes in Foraker
Pottenger Bros of Nappanee wired four residences at Foraker. Current rent details will be supplied from Gostien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottenger Bros
Nappanee
Foraker
Gostien
Will of Mrs. Laura A. Kindig funds Goshen Seminary
The will of Mrs. Laura A. Kindig, who died April 30 in Goshen, probated in circuit court. Executor Aaron S. Zook posts a $20 000 bond. Major bequests establish the Laura A. Kindig Seminary for young women and include gifts to Franklin College and First Baptist Church. real estate valued about 80 000 and personal property 15 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura A. Kindig
East
Lincoln Avenue
Aaron S. Zook
William H. Charnley
William H. Nymeyer
Sam Burnstein
Goshen
Franklin College
Franklin
Ind
Franklin, Tnd
First Baptist Church of
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Nellie Whitehead-Potter
J. M. Whitehead
First Baptist Church
Lydia O. Whitehead
Ladies’ Aid Society of
John Granville Knox
Edwin L. Knox
Chicago
Joseph W. Knox
Cincinnati
Kenneth
Florence Knox
Mary F. Hale
Hale
Lida Edmonds Af
Joseph Kindig
Little York
Myrtle Rothenberger
Pearl Whitehead
Jennie Ruple
Ida Kindig
Syracuse
Owen Cover
Elkhart
James 8S
Drake
Kindig
Sixth Street
Circuit Court
Death of Mrs. Jasper Fravey of Millersburg
Aged about 78, longtime Millersburg resident Mrs. Jasper Fravey died last night at her home after paralysis and complications. Survived by two sons William Fravey of Elkhart and John Fravey of Millersburg and three daughters Mrs. Bart Larimer Mrs. Charles McKibbin and Mrs. Peter Lecount of Millersburg. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Fravey
Millersburg
Wm. Fravey
Elkhart
John Fravey
Bart Larimer
Charles McKibbin
Peter le
Elkhart Lake Raid Yields Guilty Pleas in Six Cases
Hearings of Madge Sam son Hazel Cooper Charles Winer Crystal Flickinger Bruce Bowers Jr Mary Roe and two traveling salesmen were postponed after a raid at Simonton lake Tuesday night. Of the six couples arrested in the raid of three cottages at the lake Charles Murphy Marion Wells John Doe and Ruth Adams pleaded guilty and were assessed 11 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Samson
Hazel Cooper
Charles Winer
Crystal Flickinger
Bruce Bowers, Jr
Mary Roe
Elkhart
Simonton Lake
Lake
Charles Murphy
Marion Wells
John Doe
Ruth Adams
Daylight Saving Plan Tested in Fort Wayne This Summer
Fort Wayne will trial daylight saving with clocks moved ahead one hour starting May 12. A popular vote will decide on adoption. Laporte business leaders oppose the plan for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Laporte
Seniors Win Annual Inter-Class Track Meet at Fair Grounds
The Seniors won the inter class track and field meet last evening at the fair grounds scoring 66 points. Juniors earned 21, Freshmen 12, and Sophomores 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Goshen College Senior Named IU Graduate Fellow 1917 18
Douglas Walligren of Goshen college earns a Graduate School Fellowship at Indiana University for 1917 18. The honor includes an honorarium and exemption from all fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Walligren
Goshen College
Indiana University
Milford High appoints Katherine McKibbin as clerk
Miss Katherine McKibbin daughter of James McKibbin of Milford and a member of this year’s graduating class at Milford High School has been appointed clerk by Superintendent Wilkinson to succeed Miss Agnes Evans who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine McKibbin
James, McKibbin
Milford
Wilkinson
Agnes Evans
Winona Electric to Sell $68,000 Bonds
The Winona Electric Light and Power Company has secured approval from the Indiana public service commission to issue bonds totaling sixty eight thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Electric Light & Power Co
Indiana Public Service Commission
Taxi Driver Killed by Express Train at Crossing
Joseph Sheridan, 35, a taxi driver, was killed when his cab was struck by a Michigan Central express train at a Hammond crossing. The incident occurred as the vehicle was crossing the tracks, authorities said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sheridan
Michigan Central
Hammond
Thursday Friday Saturday Hat Sale Promises Low Prices
Special prices range from 2.25 to 3.50 on unusually good hats. Thursday Friday and Saturday only. Mrs J B Pearce is noted in the advertising copy.
Two Die After Train Crash In Kendallville
George Kemp aged 59 and his sister Eva Rasler were killed when the Lake Shore Limited struck an automobile at the Main Street crossing in Kendallville at 10 pm. Four other car occupants escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
George Kemp
Eva Rasler
Lake Shore Limited
City Bowling Tournament Sees Bone Setters Lead With 2427
The Bone Setters finished with 2427 pins as the last of five man teams in the city bowling tournament at local alleys. Regulars 2534 Brassies 124?2459 SpecialS 2396 Volunteers 22190. Starkweather won high score with 215 and Zollinger had high average at 186 for three games. Doubles results also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Ase
Starkweather
Zollinger
Marriage of Miriam Osborne and Raymond Nelson in Mishawaka
Announced nuptials report Miss Miriam Osborne of Elkhart wed Raymond Nelson of Mishawaka on Wednesday April 11. Both families well known locally. Also notes upcoming school events with Juniors hosting Seniors May 25 and banquets June 1 at Alerman with Fischer's Orchestra. Lulu Oberndorfer entertained Mrs. Freda Oberndorfer Jr. at auction on Third Street. Mrs. Samuel Wohlford and Vera Seamans are linked to local social happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Osborne
A. H. Osborne
Lexington Avenue
Elkhart
Raymond Nelson
H. R. Nelson
North Third Street
Spohn Hall
Alerman
Spahn Hall
Fischer
Lulu Oberndorfer
Freda Oberndorfer, Jr
St. Paul, Minn
Third Street
Samuel Wohlford
Coop and Lents Circus Travels From Porter to Elkhart
Coop and Lents Circus performed in Elkhart after a Goshen engagement, with a small audience due to cold weather. The troupe arrived from Porter, Indiana via a northern route and will proceed to Warsaw via the Big Four railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coop & Lent
Goshen
Elkhart
Porter
Ind
Warsaw
Bitner 80 Years Celebrated in Goshen This Week
W. S. Bitner aged 80, a resident of Goshen for forty years since moving from Warsaw on June 28, 1876, was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania on May 3, 1837. He settled in Indiana in 1854.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Bitner
William
Bonus for Each Employee at Sanders Egbert Company
Beginning Monday May 7, Sanders Egbert Co will grant every employee a monthly bonus of five dollars for full-time work. The payment acts as a ten percent wage advance tied to continued full-time employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders-Egbert Co
Enlistment enrollment at Central Drug Store this evening
Notice states enrollment for men who wish to join the new may program will take place at the Central Drug Store this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Drug Store
Brazil China and Norway Enter War Against Germany
Brazilian foreign minister, previously pro German, resigns as Brazil joins a war against Germany alongside China and Norway. The move shifts regional alliances and signals a broader allied response in the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
China
Norway
Germany
Norway, Brazil Move Toward War as Submarine Damage Grows
The report notes heavy damage to the Norwegian merchant marine by German submarines and Brazil edging toward war with Germany. China and Norway may join the Entente, while Brazilian Foreign Minister Laura Muller resigns on the eve of Congress. A German political crisis is anticipated as Western Front deadlock persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Germany
China
Norway
Laura Muller
Arpnes
Western Front
Northern Indiana Deaths Summary
Thomas S. Murphy 58 Indianapolis died at Kneipp sanitarium Rome City from chronic nephritis. David Shonk 78 Rochester died of senility. John White Fulton county died of tuberculosis, third family member to perish in a year. Moses Wise 49 Nappanee area died at Newcastle. body sent to Nappanee. Dr Charles Watson 57 Gary died of Brights disease. brother of Warsaw resident John B. Watson. Mrs Fannie R Hoops 36 Sturgis died suddenly from heart ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S. Murphy
Indianapolis
Kneipp
Rome
David Shonk
Rochester
John White
Fulton County
Moses Wise
Joseph
Wise
Nappanee
Newcastle
Bright
Charles Watson
Gary
John B. Watson
Warsaw
Fannie R. Hoops
Sturgis
Motor Co Sues Hatch & Sons for Replevin Over Truck
White Motor Car Co files suit in replevin against W. W. Hatch & Sons Co of Goshen. Court action seeks recovery of a motor truck plus tools and accessories valued at 2500 dollars. Complaint claims possession by defendants and unpaid purchase price with no return demand met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Motor Car Co
W. W. Hatch & Sons Co
Goshen
Peg O My Heart at Nappanee High School
Senior class members at Nappanee High present J. Hartley Manners comedy Peg O My Heart next Tuesday night at the Nappanee Auditorium. Miss Wilma Yoder plays Peg, a role originated by Laurette Taylor. Miss Peggy ONeill played Peg in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peg O
Nappanee High School
J. Hartley Manners
Nappanee Auditorium
Wilma Yoder
Peg
Laurette Taylor
Peggy O'Neill
Goshen
Farm Help Opportunity Seeks Applicants at Goshen Post Office
United States Employment Service advertises for farm help noting experienced workers are scarce while inexperienced labor can be supplied in unlimited numbers. Apply at Goshen Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Employment Service
Goshen Post Office
No More Five Cent Admissions Plan in South Bend
South Bend movie managers propose ending five cent admissions due to rising expenses. They say costs outweigh the benefit of admitting patrons at the five cent rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ford sold to Charles Conrad by the Kelly Garage
The Kelly Garage sold a new Ford to Charles Conrad of Goshen. The transaction marks another vehicle sale by the local dealership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Charles Conrad
Goshen
William S. Ralston Buys Secondhand Buick
William S. Ralston purchases a used Buick car. The dealer records show the transaction completed this week with the vehicle described as a reliable family option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Ralston
Buick
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