Mobilization of Last American Troops for Mexican Border Duty
Special reports from Washington El Paso and London May 10 describe virtually the last U S troops being mobilized for Mexican border service under Gen Funston with 9 000 to 10 000 men and 11 companies of coast artillery. Conference preparations between Generals Scott Obregon and Pershing orders for greater concentration at Colonia and Dublan. German squadron and submarines sighted in the North Sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Funston
Coast Artillery
EL Paso
Scott
Obregon
Mexico
Rio Grande
Pershing
San Antonio
Colonia
Dublan
Boarder
London
North Sea
County Order on Lunch Sales Ignores Protests
Elkhart county commissioners ordered liquor dealers to confine lunch transactions to cold meals. Saloonkeepers selling hot lunches say they are legally privileged to do so, defying the board's directive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Elkhart
Elkhart May Get Meeting of Knights of Columbus
Elkhart may host the 1917 Knights of Columbus meeting. Over 600 delegates attended the recent gathering at Lafayette. The order now has 10,000 members in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Knights of Columbus
Lafayette
Order
Indiana
Foulks Buys Property on Cottage Avenue for 700
Frank D. Foulks purchases property from Timothy L. Stultz on Cottage Avenue for 700 dollars. He plans to erect a modern residence immediately on the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D.foulks
Timothy L. Stultz
Cottage Avenue
Mr. Foulks
B&O installs buzzer at Napanee passenger station
Baltimore and Ohio Railway announces a new buzzer system at Napanee station. It activates when trains are two miles away to warn awaiting passengers and staff of approaching trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railway Company
Nappanee
Founder Isaac Cavin Ds credited with founding Ligonier
Local historian notes Isaac Cavin Ds laid out the town of Ligonier in 1835 marking its founding.
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Ligonier
Isaac Cavin Ds
Pickerel Caught At Local River By Mishier And Bikhart
A local fishing report notes Mishier and Bikhart catching a sizable pickerel from the river here. The catch is described as notable for the area and reflects ongoing angling activity on the water.
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Bikhart
Bids Opened for Elkhart County Highways Project
Elk heart county board of commissioners to open bids Tuesday June 4 for two Jackson township highways. One links South Mage Street stone road Goshen to New Paris. the other a half mile across Jackson township from Fort Wayne brick road toward Benton township. Brick wearing surface planned. route heavily traveled and opposed tax funding. Benton township extension petition circulating as well.
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Jackson
Board of Commissioners of
Elkhart County
Jackson Township
Goshen
New Paris
Fort Wayne
Benton Township
Elkhart-Jackson Township
Elkhart-Harrison Township
Nappanee
Dausman & Dausman
Roy L
Helen Starkweather
Laurel P. Venen
John W. Irwin
South Fifth Street
Mr. Starkweather
Starkweather
Charles Day
Elkhart
Day
Mary ‘Stickle
John M. Biotcher
Michael Wilmer
Borneman & Son Elkhart
Borneman & Son
Mary Thornton
Longcliff Asylum
Thornton
Frederick Shigley
Indiana and Michigan Electric Company
Jagrange
Shigley
Elkhart High Presents New Lady Mantock Comedy
The Elkhart High School graduating class will stage New Lady Mantock, a comedy, at the Oroneum theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday nights May 16 and 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Elkhart High School
Lady Mantock
Oroneum Theatre
Births Reported for Snobarger and Berkey Families
A daughter was born last night to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Snobarger of 405 South Tenth Street. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. JR Berkey on Emerson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Snobarger
South Tenth Street
EE Berkey
Emerson Street
Senator Taggart to attend Indiana county chairmen meeting
Taggart arrives from Washington next week for the 92 democratic county chairmen meeting in Indianapolis. State committee members will also be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Taggart
Washington
State
Knights Templars 62nd Conclave Opens Amid Large Attendance
Lafayette May 10 Special Ralph B Deemer of Purdue reports his father Jesse Deemer who was carried into Mexico by bandits is unharmed. Conclave event noted with large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Knights Templars
Deemer
Lafayette
Ralph B. Deemer
Purdue
Jesse Deemer
Mexico
Great Conference on Social and Economic Questions
A notable gathering addresses social and economic questions with discussions led by prominent scholars. Panels examine policy impacts, labor issues, and community welfare, highlighting proposed reforms and collaborative approaches among participants.
Natchett Arrested in Wells Fargo Heist at Elkhart
Sheriff Thomas reports Isadore Natchett, held at Fort McDowell near San Francisco, confessed to robbing the Wells Fargo Express Co. office in Elkhart last summer. Natchett, a former Wells Fargo wagon driver, may have secured $600 to $1,500. he will be transported to Goshen, with arrival expected Monday or Tuesday.
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Thomas
Goshen
San Francisco
Kenton Bowser
Oakland
Cal
Isadore Natchett
Fort McDowell
Wells- Fargo Express Co
Elkhart
Natchett
Inalkhart
Adjutant General’s Office
Washington D.C
United States Army
Wells Fargo Co
Indiana Leaders Sanction National Charity Conference Program
Amos W. Butler lists Indiana-born figures who hold key roles on the national conference program. The Indianapolis event draws about 5,000 attendees, with former Hoosiers prominent among speakers and organizers. A separate Emma R. Chandler School program outlines songs and skits from Indiana history across grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos W. Butler
Indiana Board of State Charities
Indiana
Francis H. Gavish
Indianapolis
Vanderburg County
Ernest P. Bicknell
Charles M. Hubbard
James B. Willian
William Wirt
C. S. Woods
Louis Howland
Charles A. Bookwalter
Philharmonic Chorus Announces Final Season Concert
The Philharmonic Chorus presents its final Gosher concert Friday evening at eight. Program includes Scotch Folk Song Greeting to Spring Strauss Life's Journey Shadows of Twilight Saar Spring Open Secret Woodman A May Morning Speaks Dawn Now on the Hilltops Saint Saens With Sheathed Swords Costa Great and Marvelous Gaul Sonata Op. 28 Beethoven Mr Dunkelberger Hail Bright Abode Wagner. Reservations available through the college office.
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Saar
Woodman
Miss Arnold
Saint Saens
Costa
Gaul
Beethoven
Dunkelberger
Wagner
Phoning College
Slaughterhouse owner accused of feeding hogs horse carcass
Eli Wade of New Carlisle, owner of a slaughter house, is reported to have fattened hogs by feeding them horse carcass and other unfit substances. Wade is a buyer for Hauser Packing Co. of New Carlisle. Health officers may take action as South Bend Tribune leads the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Wade
New Carlisles
Wade
Hauser Packing Co
New Carlisle
South Bend Tribune
Desertion sentence for Ara A. Manning commuted by senator
Ara A. Manning, serving eighteen months in the U.S. army prison at Fort Leavenworth Kansas for desertion, has had his sentence commuted after efforts by Senator John W Kernell. He is expected to be released shortly after June 1 and return to his wife and mother in Elkhart. Manning is the son of Mr and Mrs George Manning of Elkhart and his army career reads like a novel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ara A. Manning
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
U. S
John W. Kernail
Elkhart
Kansas
Manning
George Manning
Mrs Jennie Lewis Died in Chicago at 65
Mrs Jennie Lewis aged 65 and mother of Sam Lewis of this city died at her Chicago home last night of Brights disease. She had been in poor health for years and recently declined. Her son Sam was summoned Monday and with her at the time of death. Two daughters and four sons arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Lewis
Sam ‘Lewis
Chicago
Sam
Dual Track Meet at Notre Dame Cairter Field
The local high school and South Bend High School track squads compete in a dual meet at Cairter Field, Notre Dame, on Saturday afternoon. This is the locals first contest while South Bend has already participated in several this season. Several rooters from the area will attend.
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Notre Dame
Vacancies Filled in Lagrange Town Offices
Co A Walb named town trustee to fill Henry Reyher’s vacancy after moving to Kendallville. Frank Richards chosen town treasurer succeeding Harry Cole who resigned. Orval Stewart selected town marshal to replace William Williams who resigned.
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Co. A. Walb
Lagrange
Henry Reyher
Kendallville
Frank Richards
Harry, Cole
Orval Stewart
Wm. Williams
Cities secure Indiana aid to enforce fire prevention ordinances
The state of Indiana has aided local cities in enforcing fire prevention ordinances through its fire marshal, as demonstrated by multiple recent cases where municipalities invoked state assistance. The pattern shows cities leveraging state resources to bolster fire safety enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
157th Indiana Volunteers Reunion Held in North Manchester
The annual reunion of the 157th regiment Indiana Volunteers known as the Studebaker Tigers is today in North Manchester with strong attendance. About ten Spanish American War veterans traveled from here to attend.
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157Th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers
Studebaker, Tigers
North Manchester
Unsettled Hagro Factory Faces Lockout in Warsaw
Unsettled Hagro factory operations in Warsaw collide with union labor as a lockout is enforced, signaling ongoing labor tensions and production disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Mrs Alta Brown Placed in Longeliff Insane Ward
Mrs Alta Brown of Syracuse was taken to Longeliff where she will be placed in the insane ward after attempting to drown herself in Syracuse lake in Syracuse a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Brown
Syracuse
Longeliff
Road Established by Kosciusko and Marshall Jurisdictions
A road development was established jointly by Kosciusko and Marshall authorities with funding sourced from local or regional expenditures. The motion indicates regional cooperation to create improved transportation access and divide project costs among involved counties.
Sullivan votes dry in city wide option election
The Sullivan city election yielded a dry majority with 954 in favor and 508 against the wet option. Each of the three wards reported a dry preference, signaling broad local support for prohibition within the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drys
Sullivan
In Custody of H E Miller In South Bend Indictment
H E Miller also known as Forsythe was arrested while hiding in the wardrobe of his attorneys offices in South Bend. He faced one open and four secret indictments returned by the last grand jury and had been under Grand Jury in dictment. Authorities feared he might have been slipped in or out of the city by his lawyers during a clerk's oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Miller
So. Bend
Forsythe
South Bend
Bailey
Stump Family Reunion Set for New Paris
More than 500 expected at Stump family gathering in New Paris. Officials anticipate over 3500 attendees at the annual reunion on Saturday, June 17. Organizers say arrangements are nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Paris
Stump
DuComb Convicted of Arson in Twentieth Century Garage Fire
Noel DuComb was found guilty by a jury of arson and sentenced to Michigan City prison for two to 21 years. A $75,000 fine was imposed for the blaze that destroyed the Twentieth Century garage in South Bend on November 19, 1914, causing about $60,000 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Noel DuComb
Michigan City
DuComb
Postmaster Reports Defrees Not Seriously Injured
The El Paso postmaster telegraphed Henry Defrees of Nappanee that Frank Defrees, son of Mr. Defrees, who was burned about the head and shoulders in the Mexican raid at Glen Springs, Texas, is not seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Henry Defrees
Nappanee
Frank Defrees
Defrees
Glen Springs
Indiana Democrats oppose senate armys bill vote
Henry A. Barnhart and all other Democratic representatives from Indiana voted against the senate bill to raise the standing army to 250000 and to create a volunteer army. The two Republican members voted affirmatively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Barnhart
Indiana
Senate
Foreman Says NYC Rail Gangs Struggle to Hire Men
The foreman of the bridges and construction gangs on the New York Central railroad complains it is impossible to fill crews though wages have been advanced twice during the past year.
Funeral services for John Barden held at Church of the Brethren
Funeral services for John Barden were held this afternoon at the Church of the Brethren at Fifth and Clinton streets. Rev. J. W. Kitson officiated and burial followed at the Berkey cemetery in Clinton township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barden
Church of the Brethren
Fifth
Clinton Streets
J. W. Kitson
Berkey
Clinton Township
Indiana G A R Encampment at Evansville Draws 25000
The 37th annual Indiana G A R encampment is on in Evansville with attendance estimated at 25,000. Included on the program is Helen Shaw Krutz of this city as a dramatic reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Evansville
Helen Shaw- Krutz
New Paris Boy Scout Band Concert Draws Large Crowd
A large crowd attended the New Paris Boy Scout band concert held last evening at the venue. Several local residents were among the attendees. A box social followed the concert to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
New
Residents Push for New Water System in Constantine
Citizens in Constantine demand a new municipal water system citing inadequate current supply and service. Local officials face pressure to study options and present a plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eo Constantine
Mich
Social events fill Spohn hall as Moose lodge hosts gathering
About 800 people attended the Moose lodge social at Spohn hall with music by a 15 piece high school orchestra led by Prof Dinkelo. A quartet, George and Edw Rimpler Leonard Hahn and Franz Hower, performed to enthusiastic applause. Ice cream and cake were served.
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Spohn Hall
Lodge of Moose
Prof
Dinkeloo
George H
Edw. Rimpler
Leonard Hahn
Franz Howert
Rich farmer ordered to pay support in Warsaw court
Frank Dewitt Harris, a wealthy Kosciusko County farmer, was ordered in Warsaw to pay $5 weekly for the support of his two minor children while a divorce action proceeds. Mrs Harris seeks $6,000 alimony, accusing him of being a poor provider and stingy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dewitt Harris
Kosciusko County
Warsaw
Degree conferred by I O F encampment on Friday evening
The Royal purple degree will be conferred on seven candidates Friday evening by the local encampment No. 79 of the I O F at their hall on East Lincoln avenue. Several delegations from surrounding towns are expected. A big supper will be served and all members are urged to be present.
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East
Lincoln Avenue
Wheat crop woes trigger central west relief talk
The winter of 1915 16 proved harsh for wheat with experts warning of damage. Growers in the central west have been hit hard according to a Washington dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central West
Washington Dispatch
Biggest Ever Known Bank Growth in Indiana Towns
A report notes deposits rising across Valparaiso and several Indiana towns marking a record surge. Bank officials cite broader economic expansion and customer confidence as key factors behind the spike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Indiana
Kendallville Presbyterians Plan Church Remodel
The Kendallville Presbyterians will remodel their church building at an expense of 4000 dollars, funded to improve facilities and space for congregants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville Presi Tetians
Gompers to Speak at Fort Wayne Memorial Day
Samuel Gompers renowned labor leader will address Fort Wayne Memorial Day events highlighting labor rights and civic remembrance. The speech follows Gompers’s years of influence in the American labor movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
Samuel Gompers
Fort Wayne
Elkhart County School Census Shows 274 Gain and 15 161 Children
The 1916 school census, taken April 10 to May 1, reports 15,161 school age children in Elkhart County, with 6,851 males and 6,310 females. Nineteen colored children are listed, including 12 colored males and seven colored females. Townships and towns show gains and losses across multiple districts, with Goshen and Elkhart city among the larger totals. Total counts: 6,851 males, 6,310 females, 19 colored children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Weaver
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Elkhart County
Benton
Cleveland
Clinton
Concord
Elkhart
Harrison
Jackson
Jefferson
Locke
Middlebury
Olive
Oseld
Union
Washington
York
Nappanee
TOR
Wakarusa
Goshen
Bange
Lécke
Osolo
Middlebury Town
Elkhart City
Goshen City
Concord Tp
Exciting Morning Baseball at Rogers Band Park
Al Shaffer Boys and Girls beat Irwin theatre stage hands 7 to 6 at Rogers Band Park. Key plays by Meachum pitching John Manck at first and Erle Eckenroede catching. Batteries were Meachnam and Eckenroede for Shaffer and Goodrich and Chapman for Irwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Park
al Shaffer Boys and Girls Company
Irwin Theatre Stage
Rogers Band Park
Meachum
John Manck
Erle Eckenrede
Meachnam
Eckenroede
Shaffer
Goodrich
Chapman
Farm Home Economic Club Meeting Set for May 13
The Farm Home Economic club will hold its regular monthly meeting Saturday May 13 at 1 30 PM at the office of County Superintendent Weaver. The subject Care of the Home will be discussed with demonstrations by Mrs Alfred Kane Mrs Fred Smith and Mrs Frank Neff. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Home Economic Club
Weaver
Alfred Kane
Fred Smith
Frank Neff
Detroit grilled suspect Kanush Frank Gillen
Four Detroit detectives questioned Kanush Frank Gillen about a December 30 murder in South Bend. Gillen insisted he was in Detroit at the time, denying involvement in the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanush
Frank
Gillen
South Bend
Detroit
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Gen. Funston
Fect
Paris
Verdun
Secretary of
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Joseph P. Byers
Fred Hinshaw
David C. Peyton
Samudéil E. Smith
L. J. Rettger
William L. Kuser
Richard Lieber
William Lowe Bryan
Emma R. Chandler
Lincoln
Dan Tucker
W. Otto Miessner
Ottto W. Meissner
Annie Laurie
Indiana—Harlan
Philharmonic Chorus
Gosher
College
Strauss
Kosciusko, Marshall
Oes Countes
Ezra S. Mullett
Ladies Aid Society
The
First Brethren Church
Sisterhood
Mayme Smoker
Vida Hammond
Irvin Duker
Charles Reed
Tri Kappa Sorority
F. M. Freeman
East Jefferson Street
William A. Willhide
South Sixth Street
W. Jack Latta
West Clinton Street
Roy Burkett
South Main Street
Elakart
Wae Wee
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