A Mother’s Boy Willie Brandstetter Sentenced for Navy Enlistment
A 17 year old, with two adults, caught robbing the Bronsky farm, received a suspended sentence after Marshal Watkins and Judge Pentecost arranged a fair outcome. Funds were raised to send him to New Orleans, then he chose enlistment in the navy with his mother’s cautious support. A patriotic meeting at Burch’s hall drew full attendance and praise for community defense efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Brandstetter
Bronsky
Knox
New Orleans
Willie
Marshal Watkins
Judge Pentecost
Navy
Pary
Watkins
Bend
Uncle Sam
Purdue postpones opening to aid food production drive
Purdue University officials delay the start of the semester from September 12 to September 26 to allow student workers on farms to participate in September tasks. Entrance exams are September 19 and 20, registration September 22 to 26, opening convocation September 26, classes September 27, and advanced credit exams September 29. In special cases, farm-employed students with employer verification may enroll as late as October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue
Purdue University
Get Right or Get Out Wanatah Germans at war time call
The Westville Indicator notes German residents near Wanatah oppose conscription and start a fund to oppose the draft. It urges naturalization to support America, stating in wartime enemies face harsh treatment and urging Wanatah Germans to choose sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Wanatah
America
Germany
Chautauqua to Visit LaCrosse for Three Evenings
Welfare Chautauqua League of Indianapolis plans three days of wholesome entertainment in LaCrosse on August 24 25 and 26 with Barnum band orchestra lecturer crayon artist modeler James Barkley Bertram Day Lida Keck Wiggins and other musical and lecture acts. Season tickets cost 1 25. Attendees urged to support the event. L E Mosher family Miss Helen Akers and Mr and Mrs Dan Kreis attended Culver on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaCrosse
Chautauqua League of
Indianapolis
Barnum
James Barkley
Bertram Day
Megs
Lida Keck-Wiggins
L. E. Mosher
Helen Akers
Dan Kreis
Culver
Consumers urged to conserve perishable foods in home canning
Secretary Houston urges housewives to organize for food conservation to handle surplus fruits and vegetables. Women should discuss conservation work, stage canning and preserving demonstrations, and cooperate with local food officials as time is short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Houston Today
Red Cross Work Shop Names Woolworth Ladies and Plans
Mrs A Fisher names Red Cross work room members led by Bert Fruits as chairman. The group will meet in the domestic science room at the public school to make supplies for the soldier boys and invites all town women to help. Meetings set for Monday Wednesday and Friday afternoons with a subscriptions committee to solicit in the country later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
A. Fisher
Bert Fruits
Med
Vanoskey
J.H. Watts
Joe Dolezal
Ote Underwood
Mamie Irmiter
Laura Abraham
Robert Jones
C. C. Arnold
Jas. Kalina
Joe Dolesal
F. J. Vessely
C. Neupert
M. J. Vanoskey
L. E. Mosher
Nine Chicago hairdressers visit Hebron and flee to Twin Lakes
Nine Chicago hair dressers, men and women, arrived in Hebron Sunday via Pan Handle and were shuttled to the river by Clayton McAlpin. They spent little time with nature and then returned to the train bound for Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, seeking a bathers paradise.
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Chicago
Kankakee
Twin Lakes
Wis
Paradise
Hebron
Pan Handle
Clayton McAlpin
Red Cross Cheese Sale Boosts War Fund Effort
The Judson Creamery & Produce Co. will sell cottage cheese at stores with ice boxes from Aug. 8 to 15. Manager Chas Hruska and stores Bert Fruits Fred Sramek Dolezal Kalina John Lund and Shank and Miller will donate half of the proceeds to the local Red Cross war fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Chas. Hruska
Judson Creamery & Produce Co
Bert Fruits
Fred Sramek
Dolezal & Kalina
John Lund
Shank & Miller
Red Cross War Fund
Red Cross Committee
Health officer warns Knox on unsanitary yards and lots
Knox health officer Dr. W C Schwier inspected back yards alleys and vacant lots in town last week. He warned many properties still have unsanitary conditions and urged owners to act promptly or he will take action. A word to the wise should suffice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth County
W. C. Schwier
Knox
Round Lake resident Matt Short dies. burial today
Matt Short, a well known citizen of the Round Lake neighborhood, died Tuesday morning. He will be buried today in Round Lake cemetery after services at the local church.
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Matt Short
Round Lake
German Farmer in Buckley Sent to Washington for Flag Display
A Buckley resident who raised a German flag faced arrest after neighbors and government agents warned him to remove it. With $15 in hand he left for Germany, then returned to farm a 400 acre plot valued at $200 per acre before punishment was deemed just.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Chipmann
Buckley
Illinois
F. ©. Brown
Belshaw
Washington, D. C
Germany
Lowell Tribune
County Draft Board Opens In Session For Exemptions
The county draft board led by Sheriff Clem Rodgers Dr J R Abner and H R Koffel meets in the farmers room at the courthouse to exam 198 draftees this week and review exemption requests. It is understood that all married men on the first draft will be exempted and single men with dependents likely exempt too. Occupational exemption appeals go to the district board in LaPorte at the office of Atty A J Hickey.
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County
Clem Rodgers
J. R. Abner
H. R. Koffel
Farmers’ Room
Court House
LaPorte
Atty. A. J. Hickey
Pennsylvania Railroad Suspends Age Limit Amid Draft
The Pennsylvania Railroad suspends the age limit on employment in view of impending military draft. Management cites need to keep operations staffed as younger men are called up for service.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Sion
Funeral held for Mrs Bando who lived in Pulaski county
Born in Germany she came to this country as a young girl. She married John Bandow who died thirteen years ago. Survived by four daughters Mrs Brucker of Jamac, Mrs Mary Voss Mrs Apna Klare of Wabash and Mrs Martha Moderhack of North Judson. Two brothers survive Wm Sabel of Winamac Rudolph Sabel of Detroit. Home in Pulaski county most of life at Denham then Winamac. Funeral Friday at Denham Lutheran Church at 2 30 conducted by Rev William Heine. Interment in adjacent cemetery.
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RS Pole
Gerguy
Fila County
John Bandow
Brucker
Jpamac
Mary Voss
Apna Klare
Wabash
Martha Moderhack
North Judson
Wm. Sabel
Winamac
Rudolph Sabel
Detroit
Pulaski County
Red Cross taxi operator expands fleet in Hammond
Mike Kekeis runs a taxi line at Hammond and reports strong business after purchasing another Maxwell vehicle from the Spenner agency last week. He plans to add a third car soon as demand grows. Mr and Mrs Walter Guenther attended the funeral of Walters mother Mrs H A Guenther in Hartford Michigan last Friday. The death followed a paralytic stroke and she was 60 years 1 month 20 days old. She is survived by Walter of North Judson, two sisters and a brother.
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Walkerton
Philip Awald
Philip Alma Awald
Alma
Anna Rhoda
Awald
Grovertown
The
Red Cross
Mike Kekeis
Hammond
Maxwell Br
Spenner
Walter Guenther
Hartford
Mich
Walter
H. A. Guenther
North Judson
Wartime payroll rule allows workers 45 to 70 to aid rail ops
The service announces a wartime policy enabling those aged 45 to 70 to be employed for six months after the war as a temporary measure. The arrangement is not permanent and offers a patriotic role while not granting pension benefits. It aims to bolster railroad operations during hostilities.
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Pension Department
Hungry Men Besiege Hebron for Meals
Laborers and train crews passing through Hebron, led by hungry men from Logansport, overwhelm local inns. Hotels fill quickly as contractors and their work crews seek meals, with Mrs Mamie McAlpina’s place newly sold and unavailable. C B Lightfoot provides beefsteak and comforts.
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Hebron
Mamie McAlpina
C. B. Lightfoot
Logansport
North Judson
Red Cross War Fund Contributions Reported
Contributions to the Wayne township Red Cross War Fund since the last report include Odd Fellow Lodge Slansky and Skudina dance at Dusek's ball Harmony Club dance at Burens hall Ladies Aid Society of the M E church and individuals June Schricker Grant Seebricker Marjorie Schricker each listed with small amounts reflecting community support.
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Red Cross
Wayne Township
Red Cross War Fund
Odd Fellow Lodge
Slansky & Skudina
Dusek
Harmony Club
Buren’s Hall
Ladies Aid Society
The
M. E. Church
Schricker
Unclaimed Letters List at Post Office
Unclaimed matter remaining undelivered for the week ending Aug 4 1917 includes Vachota Miller Short Hurd Frank Kupkuski Wampler and others. If not claimed within two weeks the mail will be sent to the Dead Letter Office.Frank J. Vessely P.M.
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Vachota
Miller
Geo. R
Short
B Hurd
Frank
Kupkuski
Charles
Wampler
Sam
Frank J. Vessely
P.M
Red Cross Cottage Cheese Sale Aug 8 to 15
A Red Cross fundraiser invites buyers to purchase cottage cheese from August 8 through 15. Proceeds support disaster relief and local aid efforts. Volunteers coordinate distribution at participating farms and community centers.
How Long How Long North Judson Fire Fight Water Works Debate
A box car fire near a pickle factory prompts criticism of a local owner and railways over fire protection in North Judson. Residents demand water works as two large factories consider relocating. a chemical extinguisher saves a blaze. Also reports an animal cruelty case where Henry Bush is acquitted for calf killings and Sunday work claiming necessity.
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Bunge
North Judson
Cook
Lintz Cottage
Marshal Watkins
Ice Cream Social to Aid Red Cross and War Fund
The Christian Mothers society hosts an ice cream social in the Catholic church basement on Wednesday August 15. Ice cream and cake priced at 10 cents with various sale items. Proceeds go to the Red Cross and the Soldiers and Sailors’ war fund. Social starts 2 30 p m and lasts through the afternoon and evening. The public is invited to attend. Jubilee Meeting to decide North Judson festival plans. The News will announce a town hall meeting this Thursday at 8 p m to decide on a Jubilee or fall festival.
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Red Cross
Christian Mothers Society
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ War Fund
North Judson
Commercial club meeting at town hall Thursday evening
A meeting of the commercial club will be held at the town hall this Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Gus Spenner supplied the following with Maxwell automobiles the past week: S. E. Davis Ora Louis Uridel San Pierres Albert Pfister Medaryville Mike Kekeis Hammond Merle Stanton Geo Skibbe and Wm Skudrna of North Judson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Gus Spenner
Maxwell
S. E. Davis
Ora
Louis Uridel
San Pierres
Albert Pfister
Medaryville
Mike Kekeis
Hammond
Merle Stanton
Geo. Skibbe
Wm. Skudrna
North Judson
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Burch’s Hall
Starke County Council of Defense
L. FE. Bennethy
Geo. Schlafer
Bloomington
Father van Rie
J. C. Fletcher
Henry F. Schricker
Harry C. Miller
Sophia Bandow
Charles Brucker
Red
First State Bank
North Judson Indiana
Henry Bush
Harrison Township
Justice Court
Oh Bush
Bush
Winamac Democrat
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