Terrible San Pierre Railroad Accident Kills One
A Monon railroad section crew crash near Farm Siding north of San Pierre left seven men injured with Fred Graubman killed instantly. Foreman Charles Kruger and Lane Tietz among the gravely wounded, others treated for cuts and fractures as doctors and neighbors assist. Funeral services for Graubman were held at St. Lucas Church.
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Starke County
San Pierre
Monon Railroad
Chas. Kruger
Fred Graubman
Lane Tietz
Henry Kritch
Gust Olsheski
John Grinnell
Charles Kruger
Monon
John Tesmer
Messrs
Tietz
Kruger
Kritch
Solt
Fisher
St. Lucas
Weis
Francesville
Graubman
Brennion
Draft draft law outlines universal registration and conscription
Provisions describe a proclamation day for registration using voting precincts as enrollment units. Sheriffs’ registrars to record all males 19 to 25. refusals lead to arrest. Exemptions for essential industries, with further war department review. By August 1, 500,000 in training camps. 7,000,000 enrolled with 60 percent weeded for disability or by lot. County conscription boards to census liable men. Starke and Pulaski boards listed. Mon 1917 Lafayette Day proclaimed by Governor Goodrich with French relief pledge. Local notes include community items and court matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Goodrich
Indiana
Starke County
Clement Rodgers
Hugh Kreuter
Sidney A. Uncapher
Pulaski County
N. W. Zellers
J. F. Ale
J. G. Reidelbach
United States
America
France
Louisiana
St. Lawrence
Wabash
Franice
Indianapolis
French Republic
James P. Goodrich
State of
Lafayette
Washington
New Weights Law Takes Effect April 18
The new weights and measures law, approved by the legislature, went into effect April 18. Inspector Frank W. Tucker tours the state to inform grocers while merchants must comply. Vegetables must be weighed. bananas and eggs may be sold by weight or count. A bushel of apples is fixed at 48 pounds, a first for the state. Dry measures and bottomless vessels are banned. berry boxes must be full and match the pint quart in cubic inches. Miss Tresa Jermann, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louie Jermann of La Porte, married a Chicago man in LaPorte Catholic church. they will live in Chicago. Mrs Fred Sramek is the bride’s aunt.
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Frank W. Tucker
Tresa Jermann
Louie Jermann
la Porte
Chicago
LaPorte
Fred Sramek
Food stockpiling fears cited by grocers in Chicago and LA
Indianapolis Star reports shoppers in Chicago and Los Angeles hoarding canned goods and nonperishables, risk creating artificial shortages. Officials aim to boost farm acreage, predict a record US harvest of potatoes wheat fruit and vegetables, with open market forces and tighter controls to lower living costs and curb manipulation.
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Chicago
Los Angeles
United States
Indianapolis Star
Rexall auto trade contest ends with close vote
The Rexall store auto trade contest concludes after a tense finish led by Dr F G Davis and Miss Laura Abraham. Davis wins the capital prize by a narrow margin amid fielding two top contenders and active backers. The article also notes North Judson public schools closing for the year with a commencement address by ex Gov Ferris and several student events and reunions upcoming.
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Rexall
Capital Prize
Laura Abraham
F.G. Davis
Dr. Davis
Miss Abraham
KF. G. Davis
Ford
Bert Fruits
Paul Stressen
Lavillere
Sam Kain
Eace
North Judson
Burch’s Hall
Ferris
Michigan
H. S
W. B. Collier
Richard Farmer
Miss Robins
Landon Ronaldek
Wm. H. Pontius
Ferris Music
H. S. Orchestra
Arthur Mosher
Richards
Dilley Benediction
Collier
Wilson Urges Farmers to Boost Production for Worldwide Food Aid
President Wilson appeals to the National Agricultural Society urging farmers to plant more and raise supplies to feed Americans and aid nations at war. He calls farmers soldiers of the commissary for their patriotic labor. Also noted are Canby, Kekeis and Dux gondling the Lightvap property on Kler avenue.
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Wilson
National Agricultural Society
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Canby
Kekeis
Dux
Lightvap
K Ler Avenue
Soldiers’ Roll of Honor at North Judson List
North Judson boys who rallied to Old Glory are named: B. Paul Altmann Navy Willie Reed Regular Army Lester Bunch Regular Army John Rogers Regular Army Robert Paulsen Navy Jos Cappuch Army Harvey Sutton Army ria Navy Ito Rozhon Dick Kottka Co Disbanded Bonnie Sphung Applied.
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Roll of
North Judson
Paul Altmann
Navy
Willie Reed
Lester Bunch
John Rogers
Robert Paulsen
Jos. Cappuch
Army
Grim Reaper Busy Week Claims Local Notables
Obituaries advance for William R. Brown Clara M Keller Harriet Maloy and updates on local clergy and officials. Brown a Civil War veteran aged 77 died after heart trouble. Keller 35 died after tubercular illness. Maloy 84 died after paralysis. Services held in North Judson and Highland cemetery. Also notes on community members and school board attendance.
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William R. Brown
Wm. R. Brown
Jennings County
Tod
Susan H. Hubbart
Starke County
North Judson
Christian Church
Alfred Brown
Sc. Bend
Sherman Naftzger
R. EF. Stevens
Hammond
J. B. Murphy
Crown Point
Elizabeth Bowers
Elwood
Ind
Collier
Oid North Judson Cemetery
Clara M. Keller
Caroline Keller
Main Street
Aspe Clara Janovsky
Ora
Starke Gounty
Indiana
Chicago
Gary
Florida
Denver
Colo
Caroline M. Keller
Charles
William
Harry
Indiana Harbor
Miss Goldin
Keller
Old North Judson Cemetery
Harriet Maloy
O. W. Laine
Jacob Elshire
Andersonville
John Maley
Marion
Rev. Collier
New Highland Cemetery
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Perna
Jothy Lowe
Hartey Roney
Ace Daveertres
Seeraymond Collins
Bay of Biscay
Hazel Roney
Irene Gotfery
Table Kane
Alma Miller
Robert Nixon
Lillian ‘Richardson
Papa
Beulah Smith Jone
Sramek
Raymond Mathews
Little Brown Hans
Lillian Richardson
Mike O’toole
Oys
Tommy
Mike Donovan
Harry Boothrod
Monticello
Joel Pratt Wood
Lundy’s Lane
Texas
Mexico
L. W. Hubbell
Lundy's Lane
Cleveland
Ohio
Francesville Cemetery
White County
Ed Jackson
E. C. Deen
Ras
Atty
H. C. Miller
G. E. Long
M. W. Manz
A A. Sphung
O. V. Kriss
Plymouth
Stevens
Davis
Burch
George Abraham
Chester Diettert
Perry Lucas
Charles Leslie
Arthur Wobith
Ernest Whitson
Esther Johnson
Daisy Stauffer
P. H. McCormick
Sadie Miller
Dai Bank
North Judgon
Royal Neighbor
Smith
Terre Haute
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Nocudadaon Lodge
Volz
Supreme Oracle
Christina
Elizabeth Koza
Wilhelmina Reige
Anna B. Paulsen
Minnie Paulsen
Sophie Paulsen
Viola Clawson
Anna Daly
Anna Coburn
Frances Kritch
Louise Kruger
Ethel Loit
Polly Eberhart
Anna Behles
Anna Arndt
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Ella Kingman
Simon Clawson
Frank Pulaski
Elmer Coburn
Fred
Ralph Kingman
Grim Reaper
Harriet Maley
Hugh Dailey
Huntington
A. Fisher
Emphia
Winamac
H. W. Mathews
P.H. McCormick
County Board of Education
Knox
R. B. Walters
Roy Lain
Wayne Township
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