Verdun Battle Rages as German Offensive Advances
British dispatches report German forces pushing west of the Meuse near Verdun, forcing French withdrawal from Cumieres area under heavy bombardment and infantry fire. Austrian troops gain ground in southern Tyrol, crossing into Italian positions as Ponti Ordina fortifications are seized. May casualty tolls for Britain rise with 1,767 officers and 28,470 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Meuse
Verdun
Paris
Cumieres
Dead Man Hill
Hill No. 204
Hitchcock Denies Hughes Boom Claim
Chicago May 31 Special F H Hitchcock postmaster general under Taft says he never claimed Justice Hughes of New York would accept the Republican presidential nomination if offered. He is in Chicago supporting the Hughes boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
F. H.hitchcock
Taft
Justice Hughes
New York
Hitchcock
Hughes
Clark Declines St Louis Convention Attendance
Speaker Champ Clark will not attend the St Louis convention as permanent chairman. President Wilson had urged his attendance. Senators James of Kentucky and Kern of Indiana are being considered for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
National House of Congress
Champ Clark
Wilson
St. Louis
James
Kentucky
Kern
Indiana
LeCain Injured In 300 Mile Auto Race
Indianapolis May 31 Special Jack LeCain the 300 mile race driver lies in dying condition at Methodist hospital after yesterday’s crash. Teammate Tom Rooney, also hurt, is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Jack LeCain
Methodist Hospital
Tom Rooney
Yonkers man arrested after stone attack on Vanderbilt home
A Yonkers resident who threw four stones at the Vanderbilt residence on Fifth Avenue said he believed it was John D. Rockefeller’s house and that the oil magnate deserved punishment for his labor stance. The man is under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Yonkers
N. C
Wm. K. Vanderbilt
Fifth Avenue
John D. Rockefeller
Note from Gen Carranza asks U S to withdraw forces in Mexico
A note delivered to the state department requests a definite explanation for the continued American army presence in Mexico and urges withdrawal of forces sent in pursuit of Villa. The move reflects tensions over U S intervention and the Mexican government’s demand for explanation and disengagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carranza
State Department
Mexico
Villa
Funeral of J. J. Boll in St Paul
Funeral services for James J. Hill, railroad magnate, held at 2 p m. today. Trains on three railroads in which Hill had holdings stopped for five minutes as a tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
James J. Hill
Hill
Rev J Cook Graham Delivers Memorial Address
Reverend J Cook Graham delivered a memorial address at the cemetery during a Howell post program held yesterday afternoon with a large attendance. The event drew community members and veterans who gathered to honor fallen service members and reflect on their sacrifices.
Memorial Day Observance and Grave Decoration in Goshen
Memorial day was widely observed with nearly all businesses closed. At Oak Ridge cemetery Rev. J. Cook Graham delivered a keynote address as about 275 soldiers graves were decorated. Howell Post 90 G A R organized a 1:30 pm procession with Goshen City band providing music. About 150 members once, now seventy remain in the roll. after the exercises the W A C hosted veterans in the G A R ball to a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Ridge Cemetery
J. Cook Graham
St. Mark's M. E. Church
Howell Post No. 90
Goshen
Howell Post
G. A. R. Ball
Gov Major of Missouri Seeks Democratic VP Nomination
Gov. Major of Missouri is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for vice president. He runs to bolster party ticket appeal and broaden geographic support ahead of the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Major
Missouri
Aged Marion resident John Aukerman dies after long illness
John A Aukerman aged 187 years died Monday at the Soldiers Home in Marion after four prolonged illnesses. A Civil War veteran long a city resident, he had recentl y lived with daughter Ruth Lichtenwalter at 108 North Seventh street. Survived by four daughters, a sister and a brother, funeral at the Lichtenwalter home, burial Oak Ridge, 2 30 p m with Rev E A Vannuys officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Aukerman
Marion
CG D. Sherwin
Aukerman
Ruth
Titchenwalter
North Seventh Street
Daniel Warter
Sacramento
Cal
Laura Goodyear
Indianapolis
C. F. Williamson
Ruth Lichtenwalter
Goshen
William Wagner
Louis Altickerman
Knox
Lichtenwalter
Oak Ridge
E.A. Vannuys
Miss Ballard Presents Program At County Commencement
Miss Maurine Ballard of Crawfordsville will perform at the county commencement exercises next Saturday afternoon. The program includes The Obstruction Hat in the Pit, Character Monologue, Rebecca's Journey, and Kipling’s If How Did You Die. No tickets are required for admission. the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurine. Ballard
Crawfordsville
Anstey
Marjorie Benton Cooke
Rebecca
Wiggin
Kipling
Cooke
Indiana tuberculosis campaign seeks Elkhart county support
The Indiana Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis and George O'Brien urge Elkhart county residents to maintain and expand local work. They highlight 300 TB cases in the county and many children and adults needing care, as they plan to hold a workers lunch at St Mark's M. E. church at noon tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Indiana Society For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
George O’brien
St. Mark’s M. E
Fractured Arm in Fall On East Jefferson Street
Emanuel Ruffensperger chemist at the Spahn Distemper Co fell from his bicycle yesterday noon on East Jefferson street and fractured his left arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Ruffensperger
Spahn Distemper Co
East
Jefferson Street
Reported Marriage of Local Pair in Michigan Town
It is reported that Arthur Doerscher and Mrs. Claude Stocker of this city were married in a Michigan town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Doerscher
Claude Stocker
Michigan
Shamrocks Defeated Twice by Middlebury Crowds
The Goshen Shamrocks were defeated twice at Middlebury yesterday as large crowds watched the contests. Biz crowds witnessed the games and the results reflected a strong showing by the Middlebury team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrocks
Goshen Shamrocks
Middlebury
Biz
Motor Boat by Homer Winters to be Launched at Lake Wawasee
Homer Winters plans a new motor boat launch at Lake Wawasee soon. The vessel is built to carry 40 passengers and perform in local water events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Winters
Lake Wawasee
Goshen venue eyed for Toledo parties
Toledo parties negotiate to locate in Goshen and engage in the theatrical business according to current discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Toledo
Farmer Peter Schwenk Fatally Hurt in Runaway Incident
Peter Schwenk a farmer living near North Manchester was fatally injured in a runaway accident authorities reported. The incident page notes Schwenk sustained fatal injuries at the scene prompting a police investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Schwenk
Manchester
Pras
Hurtin A
Culver Hosts Second Annual Boys Military Camp Ends
The Culver boys military training camp, in session for ten days, concluded Monday. Attendees Hubert Mishler John Pratt and Harry and William Latta of Goshen returned home the same day amid growing interest in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culver
Hubert Mishler
John Pratt
Harry
Wiliam Latta
Goshen
Oil executive leaves Standard Oil for Commercial Oil
R Kirkendorfer formerly of Go shen and superintendent at the Gary Standard Oil agency resigns from Standard Oil after years of service. He becomes secretary and sales manager of Commercial Oil and Supply Co. in this locality, bringing extensive oil experience to the new role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R., Kirkendorfer
Goshen
Standard Oil Company
Gary
Commercial Oil and Supply Co
Kirkdorfer
Wolf Lake Man Charged With Raping Step-Daughter
John McMeans of Wolf Lake is jailed in Albion on charges of raping his step-daughter. The urgency arises as the mother filed the complaint. He had been a fugitive since March 8, 1915, and reputedly carried a loaded 232 caliber revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McMeans
Wolf Lake
Albion
McMeans
Catholic Feast of Ascension Observed with Services
Tomorrow Thursday the Ascension of Our Lord is celebrated as a holy day of obligation. St John parish schedules morning mass at 5 a.m. low mass with communion at 8:30 a.m. high mass and communion at 7:30 p.m. plus vespers and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.John
President Wilson Commutes Cincinnati Woman’s Prison Term
President Wilson commuted the three month prison term of Mrs. Cornelia Ferguson of Cincinnati for forging a money order. Friends sought clemency to avoid a newborn baby being born in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Corneila
Ferguson
Cincinnati
Friends of the Woman
Benrose Elected National Committeeman for Pennsylvania
Philadelphia May 31 U S Sen Boise Benrose was unanimously chosen as the national committeeman from Pennsylvania by the Republican state committee succeeding Henry G Wasson who had held the post for four years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
U. S
Boise Benrose
Pennsylvania
Republican State Committee
Henry G. Wasson
Alumni Day at Goshen College Marks Commencement Week
Alumni are gathering at Goshen College as commencement week activities proceed with many participants in attendance. The event highlights alumni engagement and campus ceremonies throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen College
Mrs H A Barnhart in Critical Condition in Baltimore
Mrs H A Barnhart wife of the Thirteenth district congressman remains in critical condition at a Baltimore hospital. An effort will be made Friday to move her to her Rochester home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H. A. Barnhart
Baltimore Hospital
Rochester
Alumni Day and Commencement Schedule at Goshen College
Alumni arrive for the Goshen College reunion as the annual dinner is served at the Methodist church. Dr. S. I Miller presided at the alumni board meeting. Pupils recital and college glee club program drew large crowds with notable soloists Miss Thorn ton and Miss Cleopatra Myers. Freshmen and Sophomores contest tonight, with a $10 prize to be shared by top two. Tomorrow features academy and college programs with open admission, tickets for main auditorium only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen College
Methodist Church
S. I Miller
Elkhart
Goshen College School of Music
Mary Thornton
School of Music
Cleopatra Myers
Noble Kreider
Miss Thornton
Kreider
Lohr
College Glee Club
Academy
Prof
IR. Detweiler
Army recruits total 8 141 of 36 384 since March 15
Recruits numbered 8 141 of 36 384 applying have been enlisted in the army since recruiting began March 15 for the additions of 30 000 men authorized by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Beautifying Lincoln Highway Section Cited Progress
Farmers along the Lincoln highway stretch between Madison street and Zinn's school house have adopted plans to beautify the route by trimming trees planting shrubs and repairing fences. Participants include Christian Unzicker Jacob Zollinger Frank Lecount John W Egbert and C A Pooley among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Highway
Madison Street
Zinn
Ft. Wayne Road
Christian Unzicker
Jacob J. Zollinger
Frank Lecount
John W. Egbert
C. A. Pooley
Eighth Annual Season Opens at Rogers Band Park
The eighth annual season at Rogers Band Park began with a concert last night featuring Miss Bernice Gardner dramatic soprano as soloist. Attendance was fair and summer concerts will run with dances in the pavilion. The park opened June 22 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers’ Band Park
Rogers Band Park
Bernice Gardner
Tea for Shuanawla Camp Fire Girls at Mrs Pratt's
The Shuanawla Camp Fire Girls of the First M B Church host tea at Mrs C Pratt 412 South Fifth Friday 4 30 to 6 00 pm A silver offering will be taken and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuanawla
M. B. Church
C. ©. Pratt
South Fifth Street
Celebration marks 20th anniversary of Fr Hottenroth ordination
At St Johns Catholic church yesterday morning May 30 a solemn high mass celebrated the 20th anniversary of Rev Fr Hottenroth ordination. He was ordained at St Meinrad Seminary Spencer county Indiana May 30 1896 for the Fort Wayne Diocese by Bishop Chatard. The church was filled as school children received holy communion and many parishioners visited the parish house to offer congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Catholic Church
Hottenroth
St.Meinrad’s Seminary
Spencer County
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Chatard
Indianapolis
Death of Miss Emma Magnuson in Epworth Hospital
Miss Emma C Magnuson formerly of Elkhart died in Epworth hospital South Bend from araemic poisoning. She was stricken at her South Bend home after returning from a visit in Elkhart. She is survived by one sister and four brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C. Magnuson
Elkhart
Epworth Hospital
South Bend
Elkhart Doctors Gather for Wawasee Picnic
The Elkhart County Medical Society plans its annual picnic at Brunj es park on Wawasee Lake tomorrow. Dr. B. F. Kuhn of Elkhart and Dr. A. G. Yoder head the entertainment committee. A fish and chicken supper starts at 5 p.m. Several local doctors will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Frank Kelly Buys Ire land Property on South Sixth Street
Frank Kelly has purchased the Ire land property at 520 South Sixth Street now occupied by Mr and Mrs Leon Kelly for his son in law Royal Woolpert and family who are moving to Goshen from Alhiambra Cal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank.Kelly
Ireland
South Sixth Street
Leon. Kelly
Royal
Woolpert
Goshen
Alhiambra
Nellie Yoder and Friends Honor Local Artists
Nellie Yoder delivers an oration while Mary Hooley presents a modern poet piece. Lloyd E Blanch offers a marching on oration and Florence Lavera Weaver performs a Beethoven piano sonata. Fannie Shank contributes Breaking the Wreath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Yoder
Mary Hooley
Lloyd E. Blanch
Florence Lavera Weaver
Fannie Shank
Jury Called Next Monday in Circuit Court. Docket Updates
Next Monday at 9:30 a.m. jurors report for circuit court petit jury. The damage suit Independent Five and Ten Cent Stores of New York v Title Guaranty and Surety Co. of New York and William Solarek, from South Bend, won’t be tried tomorrow. continuance granted, trial set for Monday June 19. Numerous probate matters listed with hearings June 22, 24, and 26 including estate reports, inheritance tax appraisals, and guardianships. A divorce, Whitmyer v Whitmyer, granted after testimony of misconduct and support issues. New case Jacob Steel v Sally Hall to quiet title in Clinton township.
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Circuit Court
Petit Jury
Independent Five and Ten Cent
New York
Guaranty and Surety Co
William Solarek
South Bend
Thomas Juday
George Growcock
Willis
Schrock
Fannie T. Schrock
B. FE. Deahl
Admr
Louis Niger Estate
Elia Lutes
Alexander Lutes
William P. Krau
Jacob Cocanower
Ethan L. Arnold
Mary K. Albright
Vernon H. Kreider
William Myers
Henry T. Burns
Emma Wohlford
Admx
Reuben Wohlford
Peter H. Stahley
Irvin Stahley
John F. McClure
Mary E. McClure
Hannah B. Whitmyer
Clarence A. Whitmyer
Whitmyer
Elkhart
Amanda Miltenberger
Charles E. Miltenberger
Jacob Steel
Sally Hall Et al
Clinton Township
Mortuary Notices From Goshen and Elkhart
Bloss er Mrs Chester Blosser 23 of Goshen area dies after short bowel illness at home Survived by husband and parents two brothers and three sisters Funeral at home Friday then Yellow Creek Mennonite church burial Rev David Yoder officiating Carstens William 22 Elkhart native of Greece dies in General Hospital parents in Greece and one brother survive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Yoder
Carters
William Carstens
Greece
Elkhart
General Hospital
Northern Indiana bankers to meet in Elkhart Thursday
About 125 bankers from Laporte Lake St Joseph Elkhart Porter Newton Jasper and Starke counties will gather in Elkhart Thursday for a meeting of Group 2 of the Indiana state association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Bankers
Elkhart
Indiana State Association
Laporte, Lake, St Joseph
Porter
Newton
Jasper
Starke
Mrs Henry A Barnhart Expected Homeward Move
Johns Hopkins hospital Baltimore patient Mrs Henry A Barnhart is very ill with a heart ailment and will be moved to her Rochester home soon, per a Washington dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Barnhart
Johns ‘Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Rochester
Washington Dispatch
To Attend Convention
Mrs George O Miller will attend the convention of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Lutheran church in the coming session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O. Miller
Woman's Misionary ‘Society
The
Lutheran Church
National Anti-Saloon League Plans Indianapolis Convention
Bishop Francis J. McConnell and Dr. Clarence True Wilson headline the National Anti-Saloon League convention in Indianapolis June 26-29. Speakers include U S Senator Wesley L Jones Gov Moses Alexander U S Senator Morris Sheppard Ex Congressmen Hobson Landis Patterson Worley and Purley Baker. Chicago will send 2000 delegates in 500 automobiles with total attendance projected at 12 000 to 15 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Francis J. McConnell
Depauw University
Clarence True Wilson
Methodist Temperance Society
National
Bishop McConnell
Dr. Wilson
U. S
Wesley L. Jones
Washington
Moses, Alexander
Idaho
Morris Shepard
Texas
Richmond Person Hobson
Alabama
Nat
Supt
Purley
A. Baker
Westerville
Chicago
Seniors Entertain Juniors at Alderman Banquet and Dance
The high school seniors host the junior class Friday night with a banquet at the Alderman and a Spahn hall dance from 8 30 to 1 00 after dinner at the hotel. Franklin orchestra from Wawasee last summer will play. Spohn hall decor is by Treva Morrice and classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spahn Hall
Franklin
Waco Pavilion
Wawasee
Spohn
Treva Morrice
Detweiler and
Latta
D. B. Landis
Frederick Winterhoff
Supt
Edgar J. Mendenhall
Charity board meeting to hear state convention reports
Elkhart County Board of Charities meets tonight in the courthouse with reports from Mrs. F. C. Wood George P. Rowell and Dr. C. O. Dobson delegates to the Indiana state convention in Indianapolis. All interested in charity invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Board of Charities
Court House
F. C. Wood
George P. Rowell
C. 0. Dobson
Indianapolis
Local W. O. W. Lodge Attends South Bend District Meeting
Members of the local chapter of the W. O. W. lodge attended a district meeting in South Bend Monday night. Special cars were used to carry the locals. A large attendance was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. W. Lodge
South Bend
Boy Breaks Arm in Fall at Parents Home Barn
Donald Shank, son of Harley Shank, broke his left arm after falling about six feet in a barn at his parents Jeffersonship home. Dr. A. S. Hollingsworth was called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonshhip
Donald
Harley Shank
A. S. Hollingsworth
Daughter Born to Jesse Mediam Family at 207 South Street
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jesse Mediam of 207 South Street. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Christian Huber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Mediam
Southstreet
Christian Huber
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War Office
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Stoned Vanderbilt
J. J. Boll
Rev
Soldiers
Miss Ballard
Anti-Tuberculosis Society
With Commercial Oil Co
Feast of the Ascension
Penrose
Dents
Academy Chase
LaFontaine
Hys
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Esther Reed
Farah S. Deter
Alice Freeman Palmer
Vesta Miller
Culbertson
Messrs
Deter
Nunemaker
Slagel
Hostetler
Kathryn Speigle
Carl Kaser
Ray Eschleman
Glover
Groce
Arthur Slagel
Reed
Guardian
Hicirs
Martin. P. Weaver
Richard W. Collins
Thos. Collins
Circuit Court Record
Mortuary Record
Temperance
National Anti-Saloon League
McConnell
Gram
John G. Worley
Frederick Landis
Malcolm RB
Patterson
Tennessee
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