Regular Session of Common Council Dispatches Business
The regular council session with Mayor Spahn presiding saw seven attending aldermen as petitions were heard and bonds approved. Hearings set on Hess street and Baker's Addition openings, with committees named for street paving widths and printing forms. Mayor Spahn announced a mayor's court starting June 1 and pledged stricter enforcement after the July 4 saloon closing.
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Common Council
Spahn
George H. Rimpler
No. 324
North
First Street
Wilkinson Street
Dalf
George B. Harper
Lloyd L. Barris
Ninth Street
Douglas Street
Henry W. Bissell
Hineseen
Bowers
Plymouth Avenue
Jackson Street
Severage
Thunders
Sheridan & Ecreen Co
Gerald T. Greene
John C. Sheridan
Albert Z. Irwin
Goshen Plumbing & Heating Co
Purl Street
Mitchell Charnley
Charles E. Kutz
John B. Cripe
Water Works and
Dausmian
Collins
Fire Department
Charles Riggle
Central Fire Station
North Fifth Streets
South Ninth Street
Samuel Cripe
Spohn
Seventh Street
William H. Collins
Nathan W. Manrow
Haverly
E. Purl
Tenth Street
Fort Wayne Road
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus
Wurster
Hess Street
West Side
Baker's Addition
Gladiola Grower Considers Eastward Move
A E Kunderd weighs relocating his gladiola business to the east. He surveys eligible sites as most trade lies east and transport costs rise with growth. He has already shipped 50,000 bulbs for flower shows at Newport and Atlantic City this season, and a move is unlikely for a couple of years.
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A. EE. Kunderd
Newport
Atlantic City
Rich Man's Son Involved In Auto Purchase Case
G W Pifer of Dubois Pennsylvania sent Officer Myers of Goshen a ten dollar check for services in taking possession of the Pifer auto. The vehicle had been taken by a wayward son and two other boys who traveled from Goshen to Chicago.
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G. W. Pifer
Dubois
Myers
Goshen
Pifer
Chicago
Jamestown School Commencement Speaker Named
Jamestown's commencement will be held tomorrow night with two graduates present. Dr. James of Indianapolis will deliver the address.
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Jamestown School
James of
Indianapolis
Gar Fish Removed From Potetoes Fountain
A gar fish was removed this morning from the Potetoes fountain in Court Park after being found in the basin and observed killing other fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Park
Fort Wayne Highway Contract Starts Operations This Week
Nees and Seaman Frankfort contractors who won the Fort Wayne highway project will commence operations this week. The firms secured the contract and plan immediate mobilization to begin work on the highway improvement.
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Nees & Seaman
Frankfort Contractors
Fort Wayne Highway
Near Death Incident At Ligo Milling Co
Harry Kelly employed by Ligo Nier Milling Co was knocked toward a revolving pulley and left near death in the mill. The accident occurred during work hours as responders attended the scene. Officials investigated the machinery and safety measures at the facility.
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Harry Kelly
Ligonier Milling Co
Chicago Grocery Owner Fatally Shot During Robbery
Edward E. Willits of Whitley County owned a grocery at 540 Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago killed when highwaymen attempted a robbery He attempted to defend the cash register and was shot during the incident in Chicago May 18 Special report
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Chicago
Edward E. Willits
Whitley County
Cottage Grove Avenue
Willits
Body found in Maumee River near John Krause farm
The body of an unknown man was recovered from the Maumee River at the John Krause farm near here. Edward Freeland, who found him, believed he was simply soaking his feet and only realized death when he spoke and received no reply.
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Ft, Wayne
Maumee River
John Krause
Here
Edward Freeland
Heavy losses reported for Germans and Austrians
A wartime bulletin notes heavy casualties on the German and Austrian sides as operations or battles continue. The report also mentions that PRISMYSL has been halted.
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Petrograd
Przemysl
Liberty belt exhibit pivots through Chicago
The liberty belt will be exhibited in Chicago on Tuesday July 6 while en route from Philadelphia to San Francisco.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Daughters of Rebekah Hold 13th Annual Convention
In Indianapolis on May 18 a Special report notes about two hundred members of the Daughters of Rebekah gathering in session for the 13th annual convention.
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Indianapolis
the Daughters of Rebekah
Petrograd hears defeat has been given Teutons
Venice dispatch reports hundreds killed and wounded in a Trieste insurrection with two powder magazines exploded and an attempted arson of the palace and government buildings. Berlin and Paris coverage claim German positions at Ypres and Neuve Chapelle are under pressure as British and French forces press a two mile front, with 1 000 Germans taken prisoner and a 700 man surrender attempt wiped out by crossfire.
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Venice
Speecal
Trieste
London
Yser
Belgium
Ypres
Berlin
Paris
Neuve Chapelle
John French
la Bassee
Scottish Rite Masons Gather in Indianapolis Session
About 4,000 Scottish Rite Masons participate in a May Indianapolis gathering with officials and participants from various lodges. The event centers on fraternal ceremonies, lectures, and regional fellowship.
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Indianapolis
Several New Teachers Hired at Local High School
The high school added several new instructors to replace resignations. Francis Seely, Michigan graduate and former teacher, becomes English head and athletics supervisor. Charles Semler, Earlham graduate, leads science and teaches in YMCA programs. Bonnie Deniston, Indiana University graduate, fills English vacancy. Chauncey Daker, Goshen College graduate, takes over mathematics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligh
Friencis Seely
University of Michigan
Harlan S. Yenne
Charles A. Semler
Earlham College
Tie
Marsham
YY. M. CG
A. R. Bennett
Bonnie Deniston
Inidiuut University
Beatrice Drew
Chauncey Daker
Goshen College
Bo F F. Rosenthal
Local Chapter Forms of American Institute of Child Life
A local chapter of the American Institute of Child Life is organized this afternoon in the public library auditorium with an expected 90 members. Mrs. Alice H. Johnson of Chicago has been here two weeks promoting the project. Rev. K. A. Wainings of the First Presbyterian Church speaks on Training a Child for Citizenship. The group aims to improve conditions for children.
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American Institute of Child Life
Alice HH. Johnson
Chicago
Kk. A. Wainings
First Presbyterian Church
Germany Rejects Defiance in Lusitania Note Response
Berlin reports a conciliatory yet firm reply to President Wilson. Germany will not disavow the Lusitania sinking beyond regret and maintains submarine warfare against Britain as self defense, blaming England for the crisis and hunger policy.
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Berlin
London
Germany
Wilson
Lusitania
Great Britain
Washington
England
Ad-Sell League Meeting Draws Large Goshen Attendance
The first Ad-Sell league meeting in Goshen yesterday drew about 200 visitors from South Bend Mishawaka Elkhart Dowagiac and other cities. An auto parade progr am of athletic events at Rogers Band park and a tug of war followed by fights and wrestling entertained guests. City officials and speakers highlighted the event with discussions on merchandising and industry.
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Goshen
South Bend
Mishawaka
Elkhart
Dowagiac
Mich
Rogers Band Park
John Boyts
Spohn
C. R. Trowbridge
Mishawanka
FA. Cartikle
Chicago
William J. H. Botecker
Toledo
William ©. Redfield
Washington
TD. C
Indiana Avenue Gravel Improvement Under City Supervision
Under direction of the streets and alleys committee and street commissioner John Snobarger, Indiana avenue from the Elkhart river bridge to the Rock Iun creek bridge is being gravelled. The gravel comes from a nearby pit and follows the successful West Lincoln and River avenues plan. The city notes the new methods keep the approaches into town in excellent condition.
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Common Council
John Snobarger
Indiana Avenue
Elkhart River
Chicago-Detroit Bay Co
Rock Iun Creek
Lincoln Avenue
River Avenue
Barnhart to Speak at Farm Picnic Northeast of Goshen
Congressman Barnhart announces he will attend the Farm Betterment club picnic at the Gilbert farm northeast of Goshen on Thursday June 10 and deliver an address. Indications point to a very big crowd for the plenic.
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George Gilbert
T. C. Wood
Farm Betterment Club
Gilbert Farm
Goshen
Congressman Barnhart
Rochester
Death of Harry C. Snell in Illinois Auto Crash
Harry C. Snell, 32, died in Normal Illinois from injuries sustained in an auto accident near Bloomington a week earlier. He was married ten years to Agnes Pratt of Elkhart and is survived by his wife and five children.
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Harry C. Snell
Normal
Bloomington
Ill
Mr. Snell
Agnes Pratt
Elkhart
Good Investment Bonds for Gary 6 Percent Tax Exempt
City of Gary issues six percent improvement bonds tax exempt in Indiana and free from federal income tax. Interest paid semiannually June and December 1914 to 1924, principal and interest via City Treasurer and Snell-Simpson & Co. Remittances in Chicago or New York by draft. Coupon form bonds from 500 to 1000, lien on real estate and incontestable by state law. I F Kidder contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Indiana
Snell-Simpson & Co
Chicago
New York
I F. Kidder
Ukowks-Gortner Bldg
Regulation Requires County Superintendent Endorsement for Teachers
The state board of education has adopted a rule requiring township commissioners and certified high schools to employ teachers endorsed by the county superintendent of schools. The regulation emphasizes county-level approval for teacher appointments.
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Board of Education
State Board of Education
Named Trustee Named in Auburn Manufacturer Bankruptcy
Willis Rhoades of Auburn has been named trustee in the bankruptcy case of William H. McIntyre an Auburn auto manufacturer who failed and owes numerous debts.
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Willis Rhoades
Auburn
William H. McIntyre
Meeting Of Federated Bible Classes Officers Tonight
Tonight the officers and committees of the Federated Bible Classes Association from three churches will convene at the Reformed Church at Ten Twenty East Weaver, chairman.
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Federated Bible Classes, Association
Reformed Church
Ale. Weaver
Paris school practice banned under threat of arrest
Waterford residents complain to Trustee Chatten as a Paris area school practice is strictly forbidden on AXew grounds with arrests threatened if activity continues. Also listed is sale of seed corn and cow peas by Harper Seed Co. Old-law.
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Paris
Harper Seed Co
Old-law
Sick List Update From Goshen Hospital Area
John Arebart, operated on at Goshen hospital weeks ago, moved home on South Eighth Street. Miss Josephine Short improves from illness. Howard Bowman, son of C. C. Bowman, has acute nephritis. Mrs. Noah Ott of Solomon's Creek seriously ill. Homer H. Bonham, brother of Mrs. 8S. F. Spohn, formerly ill at Redondo Beach, Cal, now much improved.
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John Arebart
Goshen Hospital
South Eighth Street
Josephine Short
Howard Bowman
C. C. Bowman
Noah Ott
Solomon’s Creek
Homer H. Bonham
Redondo Beach
Cal
Wind storm damages Winoha line near Warsaw
A wind storm Saturday night caused damage to the Winoha traction line property near Warsaw with losses estimated at 400 dollars. The incident affected railway operations and relief crews were dispatched to assess the scene and secure the line.
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Winoha Traction Line
Warsaw
Welsh Singers Die in Lusitania Disaster
Eleven Welsh singers who had been filling engagements in this area perished on the Lusitania. The notice also advertises new spring styles of ladies shopping bags at actual cost with mesh bags half price and mentions a countdown of ten days left. William Arthur, at
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Willian Arthir
Federated Bible Classes Plan Stricter Goshen Law Enforcement
At tonight meeting in Goshen the Federated Bible Classes will finalize a plan to enforce strict law and curtail liquor sales after eleven saloons closed July 31 following a dry victory. The group, led by President A E Weaver, will also pursue action against petty gambling with Goshen city authorities prioritized. The mayor Spahn aims to hold daily city court sessions with the same jurisdiction as a justice of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesf
Eugene C. Davis
Hamilton
Water and Light Plant
J. W. Richardson
North Main Street
Goshen Plumbing & Heating Co
Richardson
California
Pio
Goshen
Spahn
Cirys
Federated Bible Classes
Goshan
Federated Bible Class
A. E. Weaver
D. M. Bowser
K. J. Rantz
Brethren
Reformed
First Methodist Episcopal
Church of the Brethren
St. Mark's M. FE
First
Christian
First Baptist
Goshen College
St Justice of the Peace
Poland aid subscriptions received at Goshen bank
Subscriptions for funds to aid stricken Poland are being received at the First National Bank in Goshen and several contributions have been made. I J Paderewski has issued a general statement outlining Poland's distress due to the European war. The National City Bank of New York is handling the fundraising there.
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Poland
First National Bank
Goshen
I. 1
Paderewski
National City Bank of New York
Mortuary Notices for Tipmore, Godfrey and Hell
Katharine Tipmore nine weeks old died this morning at 30 oclock at 110 Olive Street. Funeral Wednesday at 2:50 PM from the home private with Rev E A Vannuys officiating. Interment in Oak Ridge cemetery. Harrison W Godfrey longtime Monger Lumber Co treasurer died in Elkhurst pneumonia age 68. He leaves wife and one daughter and three brothers. Asbury Hell six year old son of Mrs Rose Hill died at Hill home Elkhart after two days diphtheria.
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Tipmore
Katharine
Lamar Tipmore
Olive Street
Margaret
E. A. Vannuys
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Godfrey
Harrison W. Godfrey
Monger Lumber Co
Ellkfurt
Frank P. Adams
Hell—Asbury
Rose Hill
Hill
Elkhart
Sophomore Class Officers Elected for Next Year
In a meeting after school the sophomores chose next year’s officers: President Vincent Latta Vice President Deith Miller Secretary Louise Heefner Treasurer John Pratt Sergeant at Arms Jess DeLobrer. Crimson staff officers include Exchange Editor Inez Wysong Business Managers Kenneth Huffman Clifford Snake with Mary Gingerich Harry Miler and David Landis as temporary chairman Floyd Blough as temporary secretary.
Bridge cost split between Elishart and St. Joseph counties
The Osceola bridge over Bango creek will cost 2000 dollars. The two counties share the expense pro rata by appraised valuation. County councils have not yet approved the required appropriations.
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Elishart-St. Joseph
Bango Creek
Osceola
Camp Feiberhardt invites boys to report at 7:30 PM
Notice asks all boys interested in the camp to be established at Camp Feiberhardt to report in the basement of the First Baptist church at 7:30 this evening.
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Camp Feiberhardt
First Baptist Church
The House of Rims The House of Rimmon at Goshen College
A stage performance titled The House of Rims The House of Rimmon will be presented tonight at Goshen College. The event showcases a night of drama on campus with likely campus audience attendance.
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House of Rims
House of Rimmon
Goshen College
Indiana Institutions Hold Over 13000 State Charges
Over 13,000 state charges are reported across Indiana institutions highlighting a broad scope of enforcement actions and legal processes within the state system.
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Indiana
Peace Day Observed as Schools Mark Event
Observers noted Peace Day today with several schools taking part. A seller advertises genuine leather traveling bags at cost with limited-time offers priced at 4 5 and 7 dollars, valued up to 12 dollars, per William Arthur.
Juries Drawn for May Term of Elkhart Circuit Court
Elkhart May term jurors named by Judge Drake with grand jury members from Union Concord Jefferson and others and petit jurors from Cleveland Harrison Locke and nearby townships. Court begins May 24 and runs six weeks to July 3 before summer recess.
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Elliott Crull
Elkhart
George H. Evans
Drake
Grand Jury
Charles Frederick
Union
David Fowley
Concord
James W. Judson
Jefferson
Benjamin Long
Washington
George Young
Benton
Elias Fisher
Locke
Petit
Ernest J. Kantz
Cleveland
Almon S. Leer
Harrison
Walter Weldy
George Roth
Fred Kohler
Otis Markel
Osolo
Fort Malcom
Cyrus Runkel
John R. Brown
Clinton
John H. Beachy
Middlebury
Daniel Logan
James Proudfit
Bango
Goshen
William Nickler
New Process Hemp Mfg. Co
Nappanee
Oak Grove
Surden
Nickler
David W. Neidig
Admi
Win. I
Philip Mahm
Eckhart
Max Mahi
Matilda Mahn
John W. Zigter
Mary
L West
Goshen Dist
Sherif Whatmas
Finis Harvey
Michigan City
Allen Gordy
Joseph Plank
Adolph Koebernik
William C. Krau
Jesse
Poster
Frank C. Gilbert
J. W State
Florence A. Probst Et Ale
Frank Randolph
Miss Martha Meyers to Wed James Macky in Syracuse
Society notes report Miss Martha Meyers and James Macky of Belle Plaine will marry tonight at the bride’s sister Mrs Elmer P Miles home in Syracuse with Goshen attendees listed. Also noted are hospitality events, a birthday dinner for Frank Yoder, a domestic science luncheon for teachers, and the Goshen pair Herman H Boyce Jr and Thelma Marsh marrying at 3 pm with residence planned on 21834 N Main St.
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Martha Meyers
James Macky
Belle Plaine
Kash
Elmer P. Miles
Syracuse
Goshen
Celesta Kefaber
Amanda Kasch
Saloma Stutsman
Ab. Yoder
East of Goshen
Frank Yoder
Gerade
Mendenhall
Prof
Duker
Galentine
Herman H. Boyce, Jr
Thelma Marsh
S. P. Fryberger
J. P
N. Main Street
Country Bos at Jefferson Theater Stars Neilan Cast
Marshal Neilan and a strong cast present The Country Bos tonight at the Jefferson. The play ran a year in New York with ten on tour companies. it blends comedy about a country boy who goes to the city and finds his true love back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Neilan
Bos
the Jefferson
New York
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Jamestown
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Rebekahs
Masons
Mortuary Record
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doNara
Wm. Arthur
F. Spohn
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