Ice House Fire Destroys St Joe Co Facility Near Warsaw
The St Joe Ice Co of St Joseph suffered a swift fire at its ice house on the north bank of Poke Lake near Warsaw. The building 99 by 100 by 30 feet was destroyed within ten minutes after a spark from a Big Four engine landed on the roof. Managers expect possible insurance payout, with ice deliveries in Elk hart affected but not certain to be lost. John Cousins of the company traveled to the scene.
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St. Joe Ice Co
Poke Lake
Warsaw
Warsaw Canning Co
Warsaw Dispatch
Elkhart
John Cousins
Small Barn Destroyed After Improvised Flambeau Fire
A barn owned by Mrs. N A Bailey at 209 East High street burned after she used a lighted paper to clear cobwebs. Damage about 300 dollars with no insurance. Mrs Bailey and neighbor alerted fire crews. a fall left Mrs Bailey with a strained ankle.
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N. A. Bailey
East High Street
Elkhart River
Bailey
Central Company
George Bailey
Main Street
Standard
Early Morning Fire at Michigan Street Home
A fire early today at a home on Michigan street near Co. I Dean of No. 401 was kept from serious damage by prompt citizen alert and quick action by Dean and the fire department. Siding above the porch caught from heat or a brick gap, quickly doused with a bucket of water. Alarm came from box 58. Studebaker works in South Bend reported a 11 am fire in a pattern storehouse causing 2000 to 3000 dollars in damage though later reports downplayed the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. I. Dean
Michigan Street
Dean
Studebaker Works
South Bend
Engine Kills Fox Near Byron Center on Grand Rapids Line
Engineer T H Barrows recounts his unusual experience after his engine struck and killed a wild fox a short distance north of Byron Center on the Grand Rapids branch. The fox ran beside the track then darted toward a farm yard and was struck as it crossed ahead of the locomotive.
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T. H. Barrows
Byron Center
Grand Rapids
Real Estate Transfers In Elkhart Area
Charles Lantz transfers a Highland Park lot in Elkhart to Elkhart Real Estate Association for 6 dollars. Sterling-Hudson Co sells four Hudson Sterling addition lots in Elkhart to Elkhart Motor Co for 2,400 dollars. William W. Currier sells two lots in Chapmans Rocerdale Elkhart to Albert T. Ingalls for 8,060 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lantz
Elkhart Real Estate Association
Highland Park
Elkhart
Sterling-Hudson Co
Elkhart Motor Co
Hudson-Sterling
William W. Currier
Albert. T. Ingalls
Chapman's
Rosedale
Elithart
Elkhart Water Supply Shines in Quality and Volume
The Elkhart Water Co reports an average 38 million gallons daily for 20 000 residents, two and a half barrels per person. Despite drought, supply remains steady due to prior saturation, though widespread waste by users raises future concerns for a growing city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
We Elkhart Water Co
Chaien
Elkhart Water Co
Wife seeks husband in Goshen disruption over support
Mrs. John Rhodes of Goshen followed her husband to Elkhart to urge support for her family. Disturbances with two Goshen women led to a police call and a court appearance. A compromise settled the case with Rhodes to deed a small Goshen property to his wife and pay costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rhodes
Goshen
Elkhart
Shelton
White
Darling
J. S. Dodge, Jr
Rhodes
Dowagiac Man Hurt in Railroad Accident Family Notified
Mrs William Hess of Dowagiac called Friday night to alert Ida Day at E G Reynolds home that Mr Hess was injured in a railroad accident. Miss Day, sister of Mrs Hess, traveled to Dowagiac while Mr Reynolds sought details. The Hess family once lived in Elkhart and Cassopolis before moving to Dowagiac for work at the stove works. He is about thirty five with a wife and two young children.
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William Hess
Dowagiac
Ida Day
E. G. Reynolds
Lexington Avenue
Hess
Miss Day
Mr. Reynolds
Elkhart
West Franklin Street
Lake Shore
Allen Houseworth
Cassopolis
Justice Oberholtzer views Oklahoma governor as divisive figure
Justice Jacob Oberholtzer, back from a two week visit with his daughter in southern Oklahoma, reports mixed public opinion on Governor C N Haskell. He notes a split view on charges against the governor, with some calling him a martyr and others believing the allegations. He finds the state Democratic and Republicans optimistic about the congressman. He praises the country and climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberholtzer
Oklahoma
Jacob Oberholtzer
Bremer
C. N. Haskell
New Willow Bay Addition Opens in City Precinct
The Willow Bay addition within the city precincts will open next week. It lies along Franklin Street to Union Street and then turns right, with portions already serviced by city utilities.
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Willow Bay
Franklin Street
Union Street
Bets Heavy Odds on Taft in Elkhart Wager
C A Sidway of Sidway Mercantile Co laid $500 against $250 with an employee that Taft would win the election. Two traveling salesmen also bet even money that Bryan would fail to match his previous electoral vote total, all bets placed in Elkhart.
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Taft
Goshen
Taft Visit Hinted in South Bend and Elkhart
South Bend and Elkhart await a Taft appearance with preparations underway. A horse owned by Sam Leeper near South Bend was shot and killed by an unknown vandal while grazing on pasture.
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Sam Leeper
South Bend
Opera House reserved for Sherman Harris speech night
The Bucklen opera house will host speeches by Hon. J. S. Sherman and Addison Harris next Monday evening despite a $50 lease forfeiture risk. County Chairman Roose announced the plan at Hoffman's hall, with press and marching club reps invited, as directors weigh lease changes and Bucklen's stance. Over 200 clubs members attended, and volunteers were organized for the parade, reception, and setup before 7 p.m.
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J. 5
Sherman
Addison Harris
Austria
Bucklen Opera House
Roose
Hoffman's Hall
Opera House
Timmins
S. Maxon
L. M. Simpson
Bucklen
J. W. Fieldhouse
Strafford Maxon
Mr. Bucklen
Simpson
Railroad Men's Club
D. A. Fleming
A. L. Fisher
Taft and Sherman Marching Club
E. B. Zigler
C. M. Lotunsberry
Thomas Keen
Preparations for Sherman and Harris meeting and local fires
Preparations for the Sherman and Harris meeting are noted. An improvised flambeau caused a shed fire and a residence fire was found in incipiency. Elkhart’s water supply is praised as superior. The Y M C A restaurant is discontinued. A special judge denies a new Wickwire appeal and the case goes to the supreme court. An insane woman is described as a broadmailer. County auditor explains tax levy divisions. A Goshen woman travels here after her delinquent husband. Former Elkhuarian William Hess injured in Nowagiac. Telegraphic items cover American scouts and Roosevelt political plans in New York state. Senator Elkins remains unimpressed, and an Italian son-in-law is noted with skepticism.
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Sherman and Harris
Elkhart
Y. M
Supreme Court
William Hesshurt
Nowagiac
Roosevelt
New York State
Elkins
Man Arraigned After Warrant Charged With Threatening to Kill
Clarence Clark arrested on a warrant by Joy Lee owner of a chop suey restaurant in the Standard Hotel. He waived examination in city court and bound over to the superior court in 1000 dollars. Reports say he has a South Bend record and was seen with a revolver and cartridges intended to kill his wife. Clark has worked at the Lake Shore coal dock and has been in Elkhart about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Clark
Joy Lee
Standard Hotel
R. E. Proctor
Clarke
South Bend
Elkhart
Lake Shore Company
Applicants for Liquor Licenses Before County Commissioners
At the county commissioners meeting next Monday Charles Dotson will apply for a license to sell liquor in the Third Ward and Louis Krumpetz will apply for a license in the Fourth Ward as per legal advertisements.
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Charles Dotson
Louis Krumpetz
Fireman Suffers Sprained Back After Water Spout Strike
In Mina Ohio on Friday, firefighter B Schlagbeck sustained a badly sprained back and arm when struck by a water spout during an incident. The injury occurred while he was assisting at the scene.
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B. Schlagbeck
Mina
Ohio
Daily Weather Summary From Miles Medical Co
Maximum temperature 68. Minimum temperature not listed. Wind velocity 12 mph. Data furnished daily by Miles Medical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Medical Co
Judge Kellison Denies New Trial in Wickwire Harper Appeal
Special Judge Charles Kellison refused to alter his prior ruling or grant a new trial in the Wickwire and Harper appeal from the county commissioners remonstrance decision. The case, argued in Plymouth, centers on the validity of William Golden's power of attorney signature and guardianship. Appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court is anticipated, likely delaying Third Ward license actions for about a year.
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Wickwire
William Golden
Mr. Golden
Kellison
Supreme Court
Third Ward
George E
George T. Barney
Belle B. Barnes
Dunbar
W. J. Davis
E. B. Zigler
State of Indiana
Howard Dwight
Charles Dreak
John Doe
Richard Roe
Officer Dreak
Y M C A Restaurant Reopens Then Closes Again
At a Friday meeting the Y M C A board released Mrs Gebhart from her contract to run the restaurant. The dining room will close next Monday after a month of operation failed to cover costs. Vacant rooms will be repurposed for other association use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. C. A. Board of
Lake Shore
Gebhart
Family of Dr Herring Noted in Goshen Obituary Line
The News- Times details the family of the late Dr F A Herring of Goshen. His wife died in 1903 and his son Frederick, a promising young attorney in Chicago, died early. Daughters include Mrs Mary A Schaefer of Goshen and Mrs Marion Brickett of Marion Massachusetts. Sons are Dr John Herring of Eau Claire Michigan, Dr Paul Herring of Goshen, and Dr Nathaniel Herring of Benton Harbor. Two daughters Christine Herring, a Goshen teacher, and Elizabeth died in infancy.
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Herring
F. A. Herring
Goshen
The
News- Times
Frederick
Chicago
Mary A. Schaefer
Marion Brickett
Marion
Mass
John Herring
Kosciusko Auditor's Copy Errors Draw Blame
The Kosciusko County auditor, a Democrat, copied a township assessment book and errors in footings ranged from twenty cents to 63,000 dollars. The Times notes incompetence in office can be as criminal as dishonesty.
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Kosciusko
Kosciusko County
Times
Woman Escapes Clark Hospital After Insanity Inquest
Mrs. Mildred Fritzsinger escaped from Clark Hospital and was found near a private home where she was kept on a couch by a house mistress. An insanity inquest in Justice Allen's court found her insane and efforts will be made to admit her to Longcliff. Her tale involves an Elkhart firm, alleged sharp practice, and a disputed settlement for a claimed claim against a Ligonier man. She previously attempted suicide in Kendallville and traveled to Elkhart seeking funds from lawyers and a hotel bill dispute.
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Dow
Mildred Fritzsinger
Justice Allen
Longcliff
Kendallville
Reyder
Elkhart
Kelly
Ligonier
Hammond
Ind
Fritzsinger
Pittsburg pair claim world walk to win 500 acre farm
E R Gage and H L Flynn, two young men from Pittsburg, arrived in the city at 3 p m Friday from Goshen claiming they are walking around the world to earn a 500 acre farm offered by a Chicago real estate man said to be a relative. They began Labor Day and had walked 462 miles. They fund expenses by selling postcards showing themselves and Pittsburg scenes. They left for South Bend after having their book signed by Supt Silvers.
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E. R. Gage
H. L. Flynn
Pittsburg
Goshen
Chicago
South Bend
Supt. Silvers
YWCA Members Plan Winter Work and Reception
At a regular meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association the secretary Miss Adam Campbell outlined plans for a busy winter. Members expressed strong support for the program and preparations began for a large reception in the new association rooms after their completion.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Adam Campbell
Bip
Hearst reporters probe Taggart records in campaign sweep
Hearst campaign managers dispatch Lawrence and five reporters to Chicago headquarters to investigate Taggart and Rerun records. Willis Thompson backs Tiryan while Hitchcock plans New York speeches as a presidential trip looms. Madison Square Garden is booked for October 26, with no speaker named yet.
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Hearst
Indianapolis
Andrew Lawrence
New York
Washington
Dee Cha Hitchcock
Dio
Coun
Madison Square Garden
Commission on Country Life Sets Three General Lines
The commission on country life, appointed by Pestdleadt Phaasewedh ds, outlines three general lines of work. It aims to determine the present condition of country life in the United States and to secure opinions from farmers, teachers, businesspeople, pastors, parish officials, and others on needed actions for country life interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissionioan Country Life
Tihaen. Noy
Get A
Commission On Country
Fife
Pestdleadt Phaasewedh Ds Ava Orem
Butler Ames Nominated by Both Parties in Fifth District
Lowell Mass October 8 Butler Ames nominated by acclamation for a fourth term in Congress at the Republican convention and also nominated by the Democratic convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Butler Ames
Ingersoll Quote Splits Temperance Rhetoric Across Indiana
The piece cites Robert G. Ingersoll’s anti alcohol stance as a potent testimony for temperance advocates, arguing the liquor trade demoralizes sellers and drinkers alike and fuels crime, poverty, and social distress from jails to prisons.
Arrest in Goshen Seizes Fifteen Day Jail Term
Henry Bacum was arrested in Goshen this morning and sent to jail for fifteen days. He arrived with his wife and child carrying five cents, previously worked as a grader at Mentone, and after delivering wine to Samuel Routsing he drank heavily. Mrs. Marcum and her child stayed with her sister in law and will remain until Bacum is released and provision is made. A group of northern Indiana weekly editors formed the Indiana Association Weekly for mutual benefit with J. F. Harris elected president and John Messimore secretary. It was announced that Agnes Deardorff Bishop, formerly of Goshen, married last August to a U.S. Army officer.
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Henry Bacum
Goshen
Mentone
Samuel Routsing
Indiana
Indiana Association
J. F. Harris
Pierceton
Indiana Federation of Labor to Meet in South Bend
The Indiana Federation of Labor will gather in South Bend next year. Mayor Fogarty remains the city’s presiding official and the new law may keep Hd from rising, yet ample steam will remain where it cannot escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Federation of Labor
South Bend
Fogarty
Divorce Filing Details Alleged Cruelty in St. Joseph
Mrs. Vernop Granger of St. Joseph county charges her husband with severe cruelty in a divorce petition. She claims he shot at her feet to force her to dance for his pleasure after returning home intoxicated.
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Vernop Granger
St. Joseph County
Brewery bosses plot to defeat Watson and shore up local option
Indianapolis detective notes a strategy by brewery interests to target James Ko Watson the Republican governor nominee. They plan to concentrate against Watson while sparing the rest of the state ticket hoping liberal Republicans abandon him and aid Democrats to win the governorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hhis
James Ko Watson
Relia
Watson
Marshall
Senate
Mandel Will Leaves 50 000 To Charity In 2 Million Estate
The late Emanuel Mandel's will filed in Chicago outlines a 2 000 000 estate with 50 000 donated to charity from the assets. About 500 000 is placed in trust for two grandchildren and their mother Carrie Greenbaum Mandel, while the remainder is divided among widow Babelle Mandel son Edward F. Mandel and daughter Rose S. Lower. Personal property totals 1 131 825 and real estate 592 107. The widow will oversee the charity bequest distribution.
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Chicago
Oct. U
Emanuel Mandel
Carrie Greenbaum Mandel
Babeline Mandel
Edward F. Mandel
Rose
Lower
Filial compliment sparks speculation on 1916 race
Washington report notes Nicholas Longworth’s suggestion of his father in law for president in 1916 drawing smiles at the White House. It hints at possible GOP reactions if Roosevelt or Bryan scenarios emerge and mentions broader party speculation. In Ohio, nineteen counties voted dry under Rose law, including Perry and Brown counties, with county results affecting 482 saloons overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nicholas Longworth
Rock Island
Bryan
Roosevelt
Ohio
Columbus
Perry County
Brown County
Harmless Dress Triggers Fatal Collapse in Arlington
Arlington officials report Miss Emily H. Niles died of heart disease worsened by a maid’s alarm over two presumed intruders. Investigation showed the maid frightened by dresses hanging in an open closet, causing a fatal scare rather than any external threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Arlington Today
Emily H. Niles
Roosevelt country life commission organized in Ithaca
The Farm Life Commission of Ithaca New York reports the Roosevelt panel on country life is formed with Prof Bailey as chairman and will begin work. About 300000 rural residents will be surveyed with questions covering all aspects of country life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Life Commission
Ithaca
N. Y
Roosevelt
Commission On
Bailey
Ohio River Reaches Historic Low Cutting Lights Across Region
Gallipolis Ohio reports the Ohio River at its lowest stage in local history. Government lights were extinguished this morning and will not be relit until navigation resumes, signaling a major disruption to river traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Gallipolis
Moros Attack Scout Outpost in Camp Momangan
Moros attacked a scout outpost at Camp Momangan in the early hours, killing two scouts. Nine Moros were killed and several wounded in the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Camp Momangan
Not eager for titled son in law in Elkins
Senator Elkins denied a report that his daughter will wed the Duke de Abruzzi in December. He said he is not eager to have a titled son in law and spoke in Elkins on October 3.
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Pike Lake
Nancy Bailey
Elkhart Water Supply
OPERA
Sherman and Harris Republican
Ued
Taggart
Kern
R. G. Ingersoll
Robert G. Ingersoll
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