Goshen College Announces May Commencement Week Details
Goshen College schedules commencement week starting May 28 with a baccalaureate sermon by President John Es worth Hartzler and concludes June 2 with an address by Indiana University President William Lowe Bryan. Forty two graduates will receive degrees including seventeen seniors earning Bachelor of Arts. The Academy senior class has 32 members. The program features recitals, a freshmen sophomores oratorical contest, glee club concert, alumni dinner, athletics, and multiple class programs.
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Goshen College
John Esworth Hartzler
William Lowe Bryan
Indiana University
Academy
School of Music
School of Business
School of Afusic
I. R. Detweiler
John Fllsworth Hartziler
Literary Society
Indiana’ ‘University
Hartzler
Deter
Ninemaker
Slagel
Hostetler
Kathryn Speigle
Carl Kuser
Ray Eschleman
Glover
Grace Hostetter
Esther Reed
Arthur Sijagel
Sweet
Wilson
Reed
Greig
Mendelssohn
Mina Showalter
Tate
F. A. Butler
Hubbard
Cleopatra Myers
Lohr
Moscheles
Mary Thornton
Noble Kreider
Lloyd E. Blanch
Henry Burkhard
Tra Eby
Asa Hartzler
Albert. Holdeman
Mary
Hooley
Elmer E. Lehman Jacob C, Meyer Louis Lb. Miller
Eley Russel Fannie Shank Charity Steiner
Charles BE. Sunthimer
Alice G. Trueschel
Florence Lavera Wenger
Nellie Yoder
Solomon E. Yoder
Thomas Walker
LeRoy Granger
Belgian man killed by eastbound train at Mishawaka crossing
P Bracguez a 50 year old Belgian resident of Mishawaka was instantly killed when struck by a New York Central eastbound passenger train at a Mishawaka street crossing. He was with two companions and failed to hear the train. Bracguez had lived in Mishawaka for six months. His wife and several children remain in Belgium.
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P. Bracguez
Mishawaka
N.Y. C
Bracguez
Belgium
Miss Helen Irwin Accepts New York Decorating Post
Miss Helen Irwin will not pursue settlement work in New York City as announced. She has accepted a decorating position in New York City and plans to depart in the fall.
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Helen Irwin
New York City
Cadets Head to Culver Camp for Training
John Pratt Hubert Mishler and William Latta with Elwood Star Buck will travel to Culver military training camp next week to enter drills and camp duties in preparation for service.
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Culver Camp
John Pratt
Hubert Mishler
Harry
Wiliam Latta
Elwood Starbuck
Culver Nest
Ahe
Chicago University Professor to Address City Teachers
Professor B20 Rugg of Chicago University will address the city school teachers at the city institute in the High School Building Saturday afternoon.
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Rugg
Chicago University
Teachi
High Hool
Prisoner I L Coan Jr Is Sentenced For Arson
I L Coan Jr aged about 60 was sentenced to two to 21 years in the Indiana state prison after conviction for arson at Mt. Vernon Indiana. He was moved from Indianapolis by Posey county sheriff to Michigan City. The case involved attempts to burn neighbors houses and property and is linked to the fire marshal W E Longley office.
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Indianapolis
I. L. Coan, Jr
Mt. Vernon
Iid
Indiana State Prison
Posey County
Michigan City
Coan
W. E. Longley
Pioneer pickpocket taken in Indianapolis hotel theft
Indianapolis special report says a 70 year old Kalamazoo man named Thomas Knight was captured after entering the Spencer House and stealing 182 dollars from two guests. He is held to the grand jury under $2,000 bond as police claim he has been notorious nationwide since 1892.
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Indianapolis
Thomas Knight
Kalamazoo
Mich
Spencer House
Knight
Bloomington Pageant to Commemorate Indiana Admission
Bloomington and Indiana University plan the first in a series of pageants on campus Tuesday of next week to honor the 100th anniversary of Indiana's admission to the union. The city and the university cooperate to make the event a memorable town and school celebration.
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Bloomington
Indiana University
Indiana
University
Indiana Centennial Pageant Set for Corydon June 2-3
The Indiana State Centennial celebration and historical pageant directed by William Chauncey Langdon will take place in Corydon on Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3. Speakers include Gov. Ralston ex Vice President Fairbanks and Congressman Moores of Indianapolis among others.
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Corydon
Ind
William Chauncey Langdon
New York
Ralston
Fairbanks
Moores
Indianapolis
Indiana extension division conference at Claypool hotel
The extension division play and recreation conference will be held at the Claypool hotel in this city from May 25 to May 27.
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Indianapolis
Indiana University Extension Division
Claypool Hotel
Indiana National Guard Reaches Three Thousand Enlistments
Indianapolis May 13 Special reports that about 3,000 men have enlisted in the Indiana National Guard. The figure reflects ongoing recruitment as national defense expands.
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Indianapolis
Indiana National Guard
Millersburg man seeks missing horse after buggy crash
Calvin Prough and his son Perry were driving near Millersburg when the horse bolted, throwing Perry and causing minor injuries. By noon the horse had not been found, and residents awaited word on the animal's whereabouts.
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Calvin Prough
Millersburg
Perry
Mr. Prough
City Cleanup Completed After 12 Day Effort
The annual city cleanup ended yesterday with a team of workers operating for 12 days. Goshen was left in its cleanest condition, as hundreds of loads of rubble and ashes were hauled away.
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Goshen
Tragedy Strikes Near Niles As Lightning Kills Teen
Lester Winn, 14, son of Geo Winn, dies instantly near Niles when struck by lightning. John Chapman with him on the wagon seat was shocked as the team bolted away.
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Lester Winn
Geo. Winn
Niles
John Chapman
Winn
Nominees Named for West Point Entrance Exams
Rep Barnhart nominates John Van Ostrand of Elkhart George Vernon Keyser of Bremen and Maclaw F E Taborski of South Bend to take the West Point entrance examinations in June.
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Barnhart
John van Ostrand
Elkhart
George Vernon Keyser
Bremen
Maclaw FE
Taborski
South Bend
West Point
Mashed Toe Injures Clinton Township Man
William Harper of Clinton township suffers a mashed big toe when a 1000 pound box of farm machinery falls on his foot. Local incident details note the heavy equipment mishap and resulting injury.
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William
Harper
Clinton Township
Farmer John Whitehead Threatened With Blindness
John Whitehead a well known Gravelton farmer is threatened with blindness. The report notes the danger and ongoing concerns about his health and safety.
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John ‘W
Gravelton
Mexican border talks hinge on Obregon concessions
Negotiations resumed at 10 o'clock today between Generals Scott Funston and Obregon as hopes rise for a final conference. Illinois National Guard first cavalry likely to be sent to the Rio Grande for border patrols within days. Obregon's signature or radical concessions appear decisive to continue talks, with progress tied to his stance.
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EL Paso
Gens. Scott
Fuston
Obregon
Gen. Scott
Chicago
First Cavalry
Ilinois National Guard
Rio Grande
Gen. Obregon
Scott
Funston
Austrians Begin Long Attack on Italians and Serbians in Albania
Athens dispatch reports Austrians launch expected assault across Albanian front with widespread artillery fire along the line. May date noted from special service.
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Athens
Albania
French Troops Repel German Attack West of Vaus
French forces beat back a German assault launched at dawn west of Vaus using bayonets and grenades. The action occurred as troops engaged in heavy fighting near the front lines.
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Paris
Vaus
Elkhart Club Seeks 30 Day Extension for Cement Offer
After two days of debate the Elkhart Century club public service board asked H C Osterman of Detroit Lincoln highway for a thirty day extension before recalling its offer of 3200 barrels of cement for highway work from Elkhart toward the St Joseph county line toward South Bend.
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Elkhart
St. Joseph
South Bend
Elkhart Century Club
Public Service Board
H. C. Osterman
Detroit
Lincoln Highway
Jury deadlock delays $10,000 damage suit in Indiana
The Lagrange jury could not agree in the $10,000 damage suit against the Indiana & Michigan Electric Co and the Home Telephone Co due to the death of Fred Shigley of Elkhart. The tally stood four for the plaintiff and eight for the defendants, reversing its earlier posture. The case will be tried a third time in the Lagrange court next September.
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Dury
Lagrange
Indiana & Michigan Electric Co
Home Telephone Co
Fred Shigley
Elkhart
Lagrange Court
Advertising Rivalry as Coop and Lent Circus Inspectors Visit
A Coop and Lent special agent checked local advertising for two exhibitions in the city. Whee'er Brothers' circus arrives in Goshen on May 25. Rivalry between the two shows is noted.
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Coop& Lent Circus
Whee'er Bros. Circus
Goshen
Died at Constantine Joseph Waterman Dies at 46
Joseph Waterman 46 died at his home in Constantine Michigan last night after a long illness from diabetes. He was a brother of Mrs J A Hazel Goshen and Mrs Edward Freese Nappanee. Funeral services will be held Sunday.
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Constantine
Joseph Waterman
Constantine, Mich
J. A. Hazel
Goshen
Edward Freese
Nappanee
North Manchester Man Killed in Danville Accident
Ray Frame of North Manchester died in an accident in Danville while en route to his foundry job. Details are unclear. the event occurred about one week ago according to available notes.
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Danville
Ray Frame
North Manchester
Danvillé
Juniors Entertain Seniors At Leesi High School Event
Juniors host seniors in Spohn Hall tomorrow night with the Ragpickers Orchestra from South Bend. The hall will feature gold and black decor, Miss Louise Heefner directing decorations, dancing at eight. The seniors will host the juniors Friday night May 29 with the same orchestra, kept within modest expense.
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Leesi High School
Spohn Hall
South ‘Bend
Indiana
Louise Heefner
Spahn Hall
Alumni Dance Tickets On Sale For June Event
Tickets for the annual Alumni dance in honor of Goshen High School graduates go on sale at K of P hall. Prices from Mrs. William Nymeyer and others, with Messick's orchestra from South Bend providing music. Catering by Mrs. Garman. Event previously held in Spahn hall amid scheduling conflicts.
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K. of P. Hall
William Nymeyer
Thomas A. Davis
Floyd Culp
C. V. Whitehead
Harry Latta
Harry R. Whitmer
Dorothy Stutz
George A. Beck
Messick
Orchestra of
South Bend
Goshen
Spahn Hall
Garman
Court actions and a loitering theft report from Elkhart
In Superior Court causes Joseph Starzynski and Ernest C Wilke v Northern Indiana Railway Co no venue change was taken. An affidavit charges William Emily a tramp with theft of a watch from a sleeping man in a Elkhart saloon. Emily was arrested after being seen passing a small item and is said to have received $10 for the watch. Fred R Miller and Louis M Simpson exrls of Frederick W Miller estate sue Howard A Knevels of Elkhart for $500 alleging rental on a store at 121 South Main St owed $479 after vacating. James S Dodge represents the plaintiffs.
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Joseph Starzynski
Ernest C. Wilke
Northern Indiana Railway Company
William Emily
Elkhart
Emily
Northrop
Fred. R. Miller
Louis M. Simpson
Frederick W. Miller
Howard A. Knevels
Knevels
Miller
South Main Street
James S§. Dodge
Wheeler Bros. circus to exhibit in Goshen May 25
Punch Wheeler veteran circus agent arrives in Goshen to arrange two Wheeler Bros. exhibitions on Thursday May 25 on Worster lot East Purl Street. The show will travel from Marion via the Big Four and proceed to Coldwater Michigan via the N C. Wheeler promises a clean meritorious performance. Eddie Jackson press agent for Sell-Floto circus and Wheeler are long time friends. Wheeler notes Goshen has been a reliable show town for over 30 years.
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Punch Wheeler
Goshen
Wheeler Bros
Worster
Purl Street
Marion
Big Four
Coldwater
Mich
Wheeler
Eddie Jackson
Sélls-Floto Circus
Mr. Wheeler
Vagrants held after pickup in North Carolina yards
Mayor's Court reports two vagrants were taken into custody in the N C yards yesterday and will face a hearing tomorrow morning. Investigators believe some petty thefts may be traced to them. Ralph Rothrock and Mrs Hammond were arrested at the Schlautterbach rooming house on North Fifth Street on a charge of associating and are jailed awaiting trial. Mrs Hammond previously worked with the Rescue Mission.
Barely Escaped Death Near Milford
James Troup of Milford area narrowly escaped death after being trampled by a horse he was leading from a stable. he is living at his father Jacob J. Troup's home.
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James Troup
Jacob J. Troup
Milford
More Fords Sold by Kelly Garage in Goshen Area
The Kelly garage sold Ford touring cars to Samuel Cripe and John Rockenbaugh of Goshen. They also supplied roadsters to Irvin Kelly and Wise Showalter.
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Kelly Garage
Ford
Samuel Cripe
John Rockenbaugh
Goshen
Irvin Kelly
Wise Showalter
Train Kills Family Dog Near Banta Fork Co
A dog was killed yesterday afternoon after being struck by a Big Four freight train near the Banta Fork Company. The dog's owner is not identified in available reports.
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Banta For. Co
Dogtis
Spanish War Veterans Hold North Manchester Reunion
The 157th Indiana Volunteers met in North Manchester with about 85 members attending. Attendees from the area included Joel P. Hawks and others. the event featured a half holiday, decoration, a talk on Preparedness by Rev. Lyle, a business session, and a trip to Blue Lake for a fish fry. Next year’s reunion will be in Elkhart in May 1917 with Arthur E. Posey elected president.
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North Manchester
157Th Regiment
Indiana Volunteers
Joel P. Hawks
George Kline
Charles Cline
George Beaver
Ed Rimpler
George Schrock
George O. Miller
Ora Carrier
Joe Murray
Sam Osborne
Harve Hawks
Lyle
Elkhart
Arthur E. Posey
Trans. Church
Blue Lake
Multiple Local Tragedies and Accidents Highlight Indiana News
A flood of incidents runs through the Indiana items: Bass Lake blazes destroy buildings including an old livery stable and depot. a windstorm damages Jasper Buentel farm contents. a colt is found dead near Ligonier. severities include a 100 year old death in Evansville and a 65 year old farmer’s suicide near the Wabash Miami line.
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Ft. Wayne
Martin
A. J. Bienz
Decatur
Frank G. Staley
Basslake
Knox
Jasper Buentel
Ligonier
Cornelius Rademacher
St. Joseph Hospital
Fort Wayne
Mariella Sherron
Marion
Lizzie Marts
Austria Hungary
South Bend
John Davila
Loon’ Lake
Etna
Chesterton
Joseph Kaiser
Teda
Numba
Evelyneda
Amos Prince
Wabash-Miami
Prince
Andrew Ireland
Allan County
Jos
Mayhew
Ireland
Treland
Near Death of Famous Soprano Recalled in New Hartford
Report from New Hartford Conn notes Clara Louise Kellogg Stra kosch once famed prima donna is near death Elkhart memory recalls her secret marriage in Elkhart on November 9 1887 performed by Rev Adams Episcopal rector in that city
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New Hartford
Burridge Tickets Readings for Next Week Show
Manager John Burridge announces securing "Ask Effie if She Knows," a mind reading act. The illusionist Efe is described as a wonder and the engagement is scheduled for next week.
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John Burridge
Effie
Efe
Wittenberg Glee Club to Give Middeburg Opera Concert
The Wittenberg College Glee Club will present a concert at the Middeburg Opera House this evening. Local music lovers are invited to enjoy students performing choral selections and solo numbers under the direction of the college’s choir master.
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Wittenberg College Glee Clubs
Middeburg Opera
Roosevelt 18 urged as Republican candidate
A political mobilization reports 18 supporters urging Theodore Roosevelt to run for president as the Republican choice. The effort centers on Chicago with organized groups promoting his name for the ticket.
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Roosevelt
Progressive party back Roosevelt as GOP nominee
A New York statement from George W. Perkins says the Progressive National Committee favors Roosevelt but will support a Republican candidate who embodies progressive principles. The move aims for harmony, with a fallback to their own man if needed, while Bryan plans a nonpartisan peace effort timed around the parties' conventions.
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New York
Progressive Party
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Chicago
George W. Perkins
Progressive National Committee
Col. Roosevelt
Perkins
Mr. Perkins
Society Events Highlight City Couples and Gatherings
Mrs Francis Gardner and Mrs Emery W Sarbaugh host the Alpha Girls of the First Reformed church at her Main and Douglas home this evening. Mr and Mrs Noble Miller host the Evening Auction club on South Fifth street. Roscoe Greenawalt and Miss Luella Stevens will marry tonight in Portland. Greenawalt, son of E K and Mrs Greenawalt, will move to Goshen where he works in the taxicab business.
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Francis Gardner
Emery W. Sarbaugh
Alpha Girls
First. Reformed Church
Main
Douglas Streets
Mrs. Noble Miller
South Fifth Street
Roscoe Greenawalt
Luella Stevens
Portland
Mr. Greenawalt
E. K. Greenawalt
Forest Funk Leaves for Canal Zone Post
Forest Funk formerly on the Democratic staff and more recently an instructor in Boston Tech has gone to the Canal Zone via New Orleans to take a position with a fruit exporting company.
Celebrated Birthday at Millersburg Home
John Widner of Millersburg observed his birthday at his son S A Widner’s home. Attendees from Go shen and vicinity joined for a family dinner.
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John Widner
Millersburg
S.A. Widner
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