Elkhart Briefs Spotlight Local Happenings
Forty five Elkhart residents joined a Big Four excursion to St Joseph Sunday. Tile work on the Wolf addition sewer was halted by an unexpected pipe settle. Miss Jennie Skelley learns she is heir to part of the California William Skelley estate. the discovery travels through Goshen and Mishawaka reflecting family ties and a published notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf Addition
Jennie Skelley
Elkhart
Emma Skelley
Matthew Skelley
Mishawaka
William Skelley
California
Jane
Jennie) Skelley
Helen Skelley
Mount Washington
Frank Walters
Goshen
Walters
Skelleys
Emma Vanscoik
Dodge Pully Works
Frank Klaer
North Prairie Street
Miss Skelley
William ‘Skelley
Remonstrance in Plymouth Contested Ward Names
The Plymouth ward remonstrance lists and challenges in the Third ward include Eugene McClellan and seventeen residents from the river bend area, with four listed on Indiana avenue. Several names are rejected for residency, naturalization, or signatory issues as attorneys clash in court.
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Third Ward
Plymouth
Eugene McClellan
McClellan
James Rinehart
Lexington Avenue
Indiana Avenue
Jacob Brennan
H. E. Dinehart
George Longley
H. A. Aurand
J. E. Swanson
William John Stevenson
Arnett Grooms
John Harris
Earl James
H. L. Whitney
Calvin Newfield
Lee Smith
C. Adams
Six Year Old Burglary Suspect Draws Local Attention
A six year old boy, Jerry Pegg, son of L. M. Pegg of Cleveland avenue, is charged with ransacking rooms and ice boxes on Garfield avenues and attempting earlier burglaries at a McLean millinery store. Authorities note past incidents and connections to Elkhart arising in regional cases as authorities investigate the juvenile offender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Pegg
L. M. Pegg
Cleveland Avenue
A. B. Moyer
Garfield Avenue
Henry Heges
Benjamin Bixter
Mr. Moyer
McLean Millinery
Supt. Silvers
Professor Lear Returns to Detroit After Short Stint
Professor Lear, who served in the high school faculty after Prof. Lynch’s departure, returns to Detroit today to resume duties as representative for D. M. Ferry & Co. Prof. H. P. C. Lent declines next term contract, leaving two vacancies to be filled. Several applicants are expected for interviews later this week or next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lear
Lynch
Detroit
D. M. Ferry & Co
H. P. C. Lent
Lakeside Resorts See Busy Sunday Outing And Pavilion
Lake resorts drew hundreds for a pleasant day with fish and chicken dinners. A new dance pavilion at Pindell's Landing on Eagle Lake promises regular dances twice weekly. Postal inspectors arrived to chase violators of postal laws with several cases in the area, largely involving tobacco tag returns and misclassified mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pindell’s Landing
Eagle Lake
Foreclosure Complaint On Washington Township Mortgage
In Circuit Court Sarah BE Bassatt files suit to foreclose a mortgage on three acres in Washington Township seeking 225 dollars from Daniel J and Anna Sher. The action names defendants and requests judicial relief on the loan default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah BE
Bassatt
Washington Township
Daniel J
Anna Sher
Longtime Larceny Suspect Streely Tied to 32 Local Arrests
Goshen police report George Streely under arrest on larceny charges after tracing 32 prior arrests from 1894 to 1907. He had four local larceny arrests here. Also noted are a window peeper, beat changes for Day Officers Robbins and Pearce, two vagrants and an intoxicated man rounded up, and bicycle theft reported by O Shanefiel.
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Goshen
Whiteman
George Streely
Streely
Fred Palmer
The
Truth
Strong Avenue
Robbins and
Pearce
Mr. Robbins
North End
Mr. Pearce
South End
O. Shanefiel
Rail News Notes Deaths and Schedules In Indiana
Miss Adaline C. Merrick of South Bend dies in Epworth Hospital at fifty three. Interment at Farrisville south of Mishawaka. Train No 510 schedule changes and parlor car service starting June 29 on Big Four trains 33 and 34. Various railroad staff moves, shop operations resume at Wabash, and several local deaths and business notes from Indiana rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adaline C. Merrick
South Bend
Epworth Hospital
Marion Merritt
Farrisville
Mishawaka
Miss Merritt
Old Road
O. M.foster
Collinwood
Louisville
Benton Harbor
EK. L. Mason
Percy Bach
N. P. Levine
Chicago
A. O. Lloyd
Joliet
Wabash
Warren Hill
Plymouth
Paschal Bourdon
Contractor Falls From Scaffold at Capitol Boulevard Worksite
George W. Manning, a contractor, plunged twelve feet from a scaffold at a Morton avenue house for H. J. Isbell, injuring a side across the foot lock. He was carried home and confined to bed. The incident was caused by the scaffold giving way at 11 a.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Manning
Capitol Boulevard
Morton Avenue
H. J. Isbell
Goshen County Notes and Events Update
County Treasurer report shows May cash on hand 173190.58 with receipts 124291.56 and disbursements 36971.14. May 81 balance 260521. Of this 78647.84 was deposited in Elkhart banks. A horse and buggy owned by John Wallace disappeared near Goshen courthouse and reappeared miles south. The Harrison family began an overland trip to Oklahoma and Texas via Wisconsin and Minnesota to aid Mrs. Harrison’s health. Goshen College commencement runs through June 12 with address by Earlham College president Robert L. Kelley. Rev Magor of First M E Goshen fell ill Sunday morning and could not fill his pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Haskis
Lake Shore
M. Smith
J. E. "Haskins
H. L. Dickerhoof
Croup
Elkhart
John Wallace
West of Goshen
Goshen
W. C. B. Harrison
Oklahoma
Texas
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Location of New Bridges Costs Listed in County
The county filed the prices paid for twenty four bridges let by the county commissioners. Vendors include Vanskyhawk Fitch Bremen National Concrete Co Indianapolis Elkhart Bridge Iron Co and Wynecoop McGormley Co Toledo. Multiple repairs new abutments and girders priced from 175 to 2300 dollars. Memorial services and events accompanied by details of local fraternal notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fork Little Elkhart
Middlebury Township
Vanskyhawk & Fitch
Bremen
Bango Creek
Bango Township
Yellow Creek
Concord Township
Dunlaps
Ulery Ditch
Clinton Township
Pine Creek
Jefferson Township
National Concrete Co
Indianapolis
Wagner Ditch
Union Township
Township Ditch
Washington Township
Turkey Creek
Jackson Township
Elkhart
Bristol
Mishawaka Road
Elkhart Bridge & Iron Co
Olive Township
Elkhart Tron & Bridge Co
Rock Run
Fish Lake Road
Elkhart Township
Elkhart Bridge & Tron Co
First Street
Goshen
Wikhart Bridge & Iron Co
York Township
J. L. Harman
Brumbaugh
Woodmen Monument Unveiling Honors Fraternal Ties
Five hundred members of the Woodmen of the World and Cedar Grove Woodman Circle held joint memorial services for deceased members. Representatives from Niles Benton Harbor Marion Millersburg Lindley Goshen Mishawaka and South Bend attended. The procession moved from hall to cemetery at 2 p m with bands drill teams and carriages. Speakers D M Shively Stuart McKibben and Dawn Kramer read a poem. Monuments to Andrew Lehnen Jerome Wilcox Mrs Nicholas Monks and E D Starr were unveiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oroughly
Woodmen of the World
Cedar Grove
Woodman Circle
Niles
Benton Harbor
Marion
Millersburg
Lindley
Goshen
Mishawaka
South Bend
We Station
Sidway
Elkhart and
D. M. Shively
Stuart McKiphen
Elkhart Camp
Woodmen
Stuart McKibben
Dawn Kramer
Andrew Lehnen
Jerome Wilcox
Nicholas Monks
E. D. Starr
I O O F Memorial Meeting Held in Goshen
About 100 members from local lodges attended the Northern Indiana I O O F Memorial Association gathering in Goshen. The event featured a 200 to 300 strong procession led by Rogers' Goshen Band and a full Jefferson theatre audience for the afternoon exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Talbott
Orleans
Ind
Elkhart
South Bend
Otto A. Beyer
J. C. Hill
C. G. Ling
Ernest Massey
Knights of the Maccabees
Platform Pledge On Philippine Policy And Civil Liberties
The platform opposes self government for the Philippines and Cuba, pledges protection of civil liberties for the negro race, and aims for a comprehensive emphatic plank. It also endorses a stronger navy with more battleships and continues supports for corporate-friendly policies of the current administration.
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Philippines
Cuba
National Committee Deliberates on Taft Delegates
After adjourning, the Republican National Committee seated most Taft delegates while anti Taft groups prepared to press contests before the credentials committee. The Florida and Georgia seats were decided. remaining cases involve Foraker instructed Black voters and contests in Kentucky and Missouri. The panel resumes at 10 a.m. to take up the Third Florida district dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Republlica
National Committee
Taft
Wknex
Fairbanks
Hughes
Cannon
Naational
Credentials
Florida
Georgia
Foraker
Wentucky
Missouri
Probate matters highlight final reports and licenses
Probate matters list final report by Solomon Thornton administrator for Ammon Gemberling estate with hearing set June 30. Samuel B. Kauffman administrator reports sale of fealty to Charles C and Amanda Cripe for 1900 dollars. deed approved. Bond of 8000 dollars signed by Alfred A. Jones and Willard W. Sterling authorized to pledge premiums of 351.22 to keep policies. Charles Wogeman and May Sergeant, Goshen minors, secured a marriage license at St Joseph. license issued to Charles Wogeman and May Sergeant of Goshen.
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Solomon Thornton
Ammon Gemberling Estate
Samuel B. Kauffman
Rebecca R. Kauffman
Charles C
Amanda Cripe
Alfred A. Jones
Willard W. Sterling
Charles Wogeman
May Sergeant
Goshen
St. Joseph
Elkhart Stars Lose To Elkhart Bikers In Tight Play
In a Central League tilt at South Bend the Elkhart Stars fell 6 to 4 to the Elkhart 6-Stars amid many errors and uneven support. McCormick’s catching sparked two winning runs for the Bikers, while Wilkinson made a sensational center field catch.
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Elkharts
Stars
South Bend
Driving Park
Rowley
Fetterly
McCormick
Bikharts
Krinke
Wilkinson
Tecumseh
Elkhart
Lne Elkharts
Wilson
Fisk
Gary
the Stars
Whittick
Fralick
Harper
Christoph
Abbot
Whittig
Strintz
McCormek
P. Elkharts
N. Beck
Kollinger
Nusbaum
Eller
B. Williams
F. Beck
Fort Wayne
Springbrook Park
Alberts
South Bend Team Extends Winning Streak in Fort Wayne Visit
The visitors dominated to a win that gave them an eighth straight victory as South Bend surged to six straight overall, moving to second place about eight points behind Grand Rapids. Sunday’s large crowd included a trainload from Fort Wayne. Deltas 23 Riverviews 3.
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South Bend
Dayton
Fort Wayne
Grand Rapids
Deltas
Riverviews
Wnough
Community group notices and upcoming gatherings
Local clubs and church groups announce meetings and social events. Woodman Circle plans Wednesday afternoon gathering. Loyal Club meets with Mrs. Clark at 2 p m next Friday. Presbyterian Young Women's Missionary Society meets with Mrs. Hile Tuesday evening. Elks hold 7 30 p m meeting to arrange funeral for Joseph E. Cloyes. Y M C A board meets tonight at 7 30 at the association building. Grace Lutheran ladies host an ice cream social at Ninth and Marion Wednesday evening. Graduates of the June 1908 class report to Hamline Studio on Sunday June 14 between 2 30 and 3 p m for class photo, with at least three absences allowed. First Baptist B Y P A hosts social at Mr and Mrs Upp 107 Clark Street Wednesday evening with ice cream and cake for ten cents. Advertising: pasteurized buttermilk 3c per qt from Wambaugh Sanitary Milk Co. Home phone 1175. Wanted: a good horse for delivery duties Griffin 427 S Main. Cancer sufferers seek a permanent home treatment information by return mail, box 839 Piqua Ohio.
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The
Association
Ladies of Grace Lutheran Church
Ninth
Marion
Hamline
First Baptist Church
Upp
Clark Street
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Posits
St. Joseph Valley Bank
John W. Fieldhouse
T. Thornton Snell
Herman Borneman
Walter S. Hazelton
First State Bank
Norman Sage
J. Goldberg
Chas. T. Greene
Elkhart Review
Herman Miller
Marshal Columbus Cray
Woodburn
Miller
George Metsker
Cassopolis
W. N. Neu
Police and Criminal News
News OF the Railroads
F. J. Boedefeld
A. O. Roundy
Glendora
Mich
Sarah McAllister Hachenberg
White Pigeon
County News
Larion
South Bend Circle
Elkhart Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Grace Lawn Cemetery
First Evangelical Church
J. H. Breish
the Daily Review
News OF Sports
Loyal Club
H. D. Clark
Presbyterian Young Women’s Missionary Society
W. B. Hile
Harrison
Elks
Joseph E. Cloyes
Wambaugh Sanitary Milk Co
Griffin
S. Main
Piqua
Ohio
Liesel Brothers
Manhattan
Berlin
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