Goin and Seaman Win Indiana Highway Contracts
The Board of County Commissioners awarded contracts for brick highway work in Elkhart County. Lawrence W. Seaman of Frankfort won two bids totaling 74 028, and William Coin of Frankfort secured a third for 27 300. Farmers urged reductions to fund Benton township extensions. Bond issues totaling hundreds of thousands supported county road improvements. A separate case reports a man from Elkhart pleaded guilty to criminal association with a 13 year old girl. his sentence was two to fourteen years.
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Board of County Commissioners
W. W. Showalter
W. FE. Griner
E. BH. Fisher
Clinton-Benton Township
Millersburg Corporation
Elkhart-Nobleé
Lawrence W. Seaman
Frankfort
Ind
Elkhart-Jackson Township
Zinn
Clinton
Benton
El&hart-Jackson
Clinton-Benton
Benton Township
Fort Wayne
Noble County
Frank Jackson
Noble
Jackson
Millersburg
Fort
Wayne
Bento
Fort ‘Wayne
Lincoln Highway
P. M. Stiger
Clinton Township
Ligonier
Wilbur van Dine
Elkhart
van Dine
Jeffersonville
Frank Columbus
Reverend Fike Injured After Fall From Scaffold
Rev. J H Fike broke his arm while working on the Daniel Bal yéat house in Middlebury. He fell fourteen feet from a scaffold after stepping on a loose board. Fike had led a revival at the Church of the Brethren on Fifth and Clinton streets weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Fike
Daniel Balyéat
Middlebury
Fike
Church of the Brethren
Fifth
Clinton Streets
Accident injures McDowell at Wakarusa Oliver
McDowell, a contractor and builder, was riding his motorcycle at Wakarusa with a boy when the machine skidded and fell on his leg, breaking a large bone. Dr. Amick reduced the fracture and McDowell has many unfinished projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver. McDowell
Weill Time Comes to Court in High-Profile Case
A high profile case moves forward as legal proceedings advance this week. Plaintiffs allege substantial damages and seek court action against the defendant. The proceedings focus on disputed contracts and financial conduct amid ongoing investigations.
National Committeeman Hoffman Drives to St Louis for Convention Arrangements
Edward G. Hoffman of Ft. Wayne Indiana, Democratic national committeeman, travels to St Louis to finalize plans for Indiana's delegation to the national convention. He reports hotel reservations at the Jefferson and will return a week early to complete travel and seating arrangements. applications go through district chairman Hoffman.
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Indianapolis
Edward G. Hoffman
Indiana
St. Louis
Hoffman
Jefferson Hotel
Democratic editors plan press bureau for campaign
A conference of democratic editors approved organizing a press bureau for the coming campaign. Arrangements include monthly editor meetings. A committee of Charles J. Arnold W. S. Chambers J. R. Behymer and Bernard Korbly will select a head for the bureau at today's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Charles J. Arnold
Greencastle Herald
W. S. Chambers
Newcastle Democrat
J. R. Behymer
Tipton Times
Bernard Korbly
Democratic State Committee
Ray elected P M Wolcottville postmaster
George W. Ray 42 a farmer won the postmaster job in Wolcottville yesterday 182 of 500 patrons were Democrats and only Democrats could vote Ray will replace A E Metz who resigned due to illness Frank Myers opposed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolcottville
George W. Ray
Farm Loan Bill Passes Senate on Rural Credit Plan
Washington May 5 Special The Hollis farm loan bill backing a rural credit system was approved by the Senate by 53 to 5. Republicans Brandagee Lodge Oliver Page and Wadsworth voted against the measure.
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Washington
Hollis Farm Loan
Senate
Brandagee
Lodge
Oliver
Page
Wadsworth
Alderman hotel undergoes radical exterior changes
Handsome Marquese D. C. McDougall directs 12 foot ornamental iron and glass marquese at the Alderman hotel. Old railings and verandas removed. A 40 foot modern porch to extend along the Main street front. Clinton street sidewalk moved to curb line with shrubs planted. Improvements estimated at $5,000. The interior was remodeled several years ago. The Alderman is well known to commercial travelers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Elkhart Man Praises Prison Turn Toward Sobriety
An Elkhart resident, after a year at Jeffersonville for an accomplice theft, declares relief at prison as the water wagon for life. He warns that drink led many others to ruin and vows to stay sober.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Jeffersonville
Middlebury Names Three Representatives in Higher Institutions
Middlebury lists three representatives assigned to higher institutions of learning, reflecting ongoing academic liaison efforts. The move underscores collaboration with colleges, universities, and allied bodies to advance educational programs.
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Middlebury
Higher Institutions’ of Learning
13th District Club Women Gather in Goshen Tomorrow
The Indiana Federation of Women's Clubs holds its sixth annual district convention at First Methodist Church Goshen tomorrow from 9:30 a m to 4 p m with 200 to 250 delegates. Speakers include Mrs A Starr Best of Chicago founder of the Drama League of America and Mrs Caroline Fairbanks of Fort Wayne. An Indiana Centennial program and an auto tour on the Lincoln Highway are on the agenda.
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Indiana Federation of Women’s Clubs
Elkhart
Laporte
St. Joseph
Marshall
Kosciusko
Fulton
Starke
Lincoln Highway
A. Starr. Best
Chicago
Drama ‘League of America
Haines Egbert
Caroline Fairbanks
Fort Wayne
Indiana Federation of Women's Club
James S. Drake
Drake
South 7Th Street
Charity Dye
Indianapolis
C. C. Pratt
Indiana
Local Club Reorganizes Committees and Officers
The notes show members including Mrs D A Sanders for finance Mrs I O Wood and resolutions chaired by Mrs Victor F Jones as part of a club reorganization.
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Ardson
Imacheon
D. A. Sanders
Finance
I. O. Wood
Resolutions
Victor F. Jones
Auto Crash Kills Henry Garman Near Sailor Michigan
Henry Garman aged 75, Union resident and village hotel owner, died yesterday after being struck by an automobile on a country highway near Sailor Michigan at 3:30 PM. The Ferguson car, driven at a fast rate, fled after the collision. Garman died fifteen minutes after the impact. survivors include his wife a son Charles I. Garman of Vistula a daughter Mrs. Charles Warner of Elkhart and two brothers.
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Sailor
Mich
Henry Garman
Union
William Ferguson
Adamsville
Garman
Ferguson
O. C. Miller
Henry Ruhl
Fisher Farm
Ferguson Auto
Chas. I. Garman
Vistula
Charles Warner
Elkhart
Clyde Budd Arrested In Accidental Shooting Death
Clyde Budd 18 of Silver Lake is jailed in Warsaw on manslaughter charges after he shot and killed Robert A. Smith during a game of Indian March 28. Affidavit filed by Earl C. Smith, father of the deceased, says Budd unlawfully and involuntarily killed Smith while pointing a firearm. Robert Smith was the nephew of Mrs. Scott Thomas of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are separated. the mother lives in Elkhart and Michigan towns, while Mr. Smith works in Wabash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Budd
Silver Lake
Robert A. Smith
Huffer
Warsaw
Earl C. Smith
Budd
Robert Smith
Scott Thomas
Thomas
Progress on Goshen hospital steam line advances despite curb damage
Fred Blazer reports good progress laying the steam heating line from the municipal plant to Goshen hospital. A curb and gutter collapse near the W. W. Poyser property caused damage but work continues with an estimated three to four weeks to complete the pipe line. Mrs. Henry Hughes former Elizabeth Ipe died at 67 in Union township after marrying Mr. Hughes in 1866. Surviving relatives include daughter Mrs. Wilson W. Culp two brothers and ten grandchildren. Funeral services were led by Revs. O A Harris and A B Yoder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Blazer
Municipal Water and Light Plant
Goshen Hospital
W. W. Poyser
Mr. Blaser
Henry Hughes
Union Township
Elizabeth Ipe
Washington
Susan Ipe
Ohio
Hughes
Wilson W. Culp
Low on paving parts in Ligonier bids received
The Minnich Construction Co. of Newcastle reports low on paving parts for 11 streets in Ligonier. Bids came from Brooks Construction Co. and Grace Construction Co. of Fort Wayne, along with 8 S. Saxton and Williston Construction Co. of Chicago among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
Minnich Con. Co
Newcastle
Brooks Construction Co
Grace Construction Co
Fort Wayne
8. S._ Saxton
Williston. Con.Co
Chicago
Huss Will Attend West Point From Three Rivers Class 1914
Willard L Huss, a Three Rivers High School graduate of 1914, has qualified mentally and physically for admission to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard L. Huss
Three Rivers High School
United States Military Academy
West Point
Michigan Fly Paper Law Announcement Details
Michigan attorney general announces that enforcement of the 1915 poisonous fly paper law rests with each county s prosecuting attorney. The notice clarifies local responsibility and outlines who will implement penalties and prosecutions.
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Michigan
Instrument City Band Seeks City Aid for Concert Series
Elk Hart group proposes city council grant of 450 dollars to fund six outdoor concerts they will perform as a community program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Instrument City Band
Elkhart
Wife Files Charge Against Elkhart Man
George Young of Elkhart faces a charge of intoxication, filed by his wife, in a case reflecting domestic legal action and local court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Young
Elkhart
Mrs Alva Hamilton Seeks Decree of Divorce in Circuit Court
In Goshen circuit court Lou W. Vail filed for divorce from Alva Hamilton the well known blacksmith. Alimony of 5000, custody of Ralph Ruth and Ruby, and 175 yearly for each child totaling 525. They married Aug 12 1897 separated May 2 1916. He is accused of ten years of cruelty and verbal abuse and threats including choking and brandishing a stove poker. Mrs Hamilton aided his business as bookkeeper and partner, with property about 10000 and annual income 1500 to 2500. They live at 306 N Second St. his shop at 117 119 West Washington. Justice Scott had earlier ordered a 200 dollar peace bond on Hamilton.
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Lou W. Vail
Georgiana + Riderick
Hamilton
Scott
Jonas Riderick
Indiana Avenue
Oak Ridge Cemetery
School Census Returns for 1916 County Totals
The following are official returns on the 1916 school census to County Supt. Weaver with Concord township not reported. Totals show males and females by township, including Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, Union, Washington, York, and others, with city subcounts and colored children noted.
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Weaver
Concord
Concord Township
Benton
Cleveland
Clinton
Elkhart
Harrison
Jackson
Jefferson
Locke Ray Eette
Middlebury
Union
HLS -Washington
York
Nappanee
Wakarusa
Goshen
Ifiugo
Locke
Olive
Osolo
Washington
Middlebury Town
Elkhart City
Goshen City
Funeral for Miss Ethel Greene Arrives from Las Vegas
Mrs Kate Greene and sons Gerald Robert and Herbert travel from Las Vegas New Mexico with the body of Miss Ethel Greene. Funeral services will be held here Father Hottenroth of St John’s Catholic church to officiate with burial at Oak Ridge cemetery.
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Ethel Greene
Kate Greene
Gerald
Robert
Herbert
Las Vegas
N. M
Miss Ethel Greene
Father Hottenroth
Mishawaka Hosts Dual Meet With Jocal High Team
Mishawaka and Jocal High track squads prepare for a dual meet in Mishawaka tomorrow afternoon. Locals expect a strong showing as several supporters travel with the Mishawaka team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Jocal High School
Germany Concedes on Sub Warfare but Will Not Relinquish Arms
Imperial government signals partial concessions on submarine warfare while asserting it will not abandon weaponry. Officials emphasize strategic aims and readiness to continue naval actions.
Neutrals' Interests Guided German Sub Warfare Shift
Berlin reports Germany has conceded further limits on submarine warfare to protect neutrals. The German note to the American ambassador repudiates sinking the Sussex and promises restrained methods, while acknowledging reliance on the submarine weapon and prioritizing neutrals’ interests above disputed questions.
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Berlin
Germany
Wilken
Gerard
Marines Landed to Protect American Legation
United States Marines arrived in Santo Domingo today aboard the American cruiser Prairie for the protection of the American legation amid unrest in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
United States Marine
Prairie
Legation
May double capacity at Rock Run Mills
Rock Run Mills operates at full orders with workers kept at night shifts. The plant expects soon to double capacity, rating it among the best in the region.
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Rock Run Mills
Construction completes on Farmers and Traders bank building
Completed. The Farmers and Traders bank building at Nappatee is finished. Isaac W. Miller and Donald C. Mc Dougall of Goshen were among the contractors, with Miller doing the carpenter work and Mc Dougall placing the cut stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappatee
Donald C. McDougall
Goshen
Goshen Resident Celebrates 76th Birthday Anniversary
M M Galentine, a well known Goshen resident, today celebrated his 76th birthday anniversary. He was born May 5, 1840, in the county jail area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M
Galentine
Milton M
Goshen
St. May
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L. W. Seaman
Respect
Clinton Benton
WO Concrete Foundation For
North Clinton
Union Two
Elkhart Township
Union’ Township
Locke Township
Washington Township
Harrison Township
Olive Township
Weill
Press Bureau
Ray
P. M
Alderman
Methodist Episcopal
Mrs. A. Starr Best
Play
Drama League
of America
Érzan
Pilgrims of Hope
Batiste
Myrone Dow, Jr
BR. C. Travis
Nellie Albright
Chautauqua Club
Christopher
W. W. Reed
E. Mummert
Federation
R. Fairbanks
Myron C. Dow, Jr
Arrieta
Elvira Galentine
Eva M.boudy
10Th District
Walpari- 80
Solo
Anna
Florence Wollam
A. Starr Best
Beacon Light Club
Chautauqua
Bay View
W.O. Vallette
A. J. Dillon
Rochester
Sec
Treas
Guy Stoddard
Michigan City
H.W. .Jones
Ernest
Matthews
Julia K. Blair
Plymouth
H. R Misener
Mrs
Alva Hamilton
Elihart
Miss
Mabel iMarbleter
Kaiser
Con
Geman
Lansing
Dent Wilson
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