Bidder's Reduced Bid Wins Contested Elkhart Sale
In a Referee in Bankruptcy sale at South Bend the Underwood company stock sale faced disputes over appraisal accuracy and notice. Judge Lambert allowed Deffier to reduce his bid to 14 472, then ruled Isaacs of Chicago the high bidder at 14 550, awarding the sale to Isaacs with 1 000 paid as a deposit and October 27 as balance due. Deffier's check was returned. Isaacs' attorney did not reveal plans for the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Underwood & Co
Deffier
Mr. Deffier
Defiler
Henry Isaacs
Chicago
Simeral Sells Restaurant to Gomer Father-in-Law Braden Son-in-Law
A.S. Gomer, son-in-law of Major James D. Braden, buys J. S. Simeral's restaurant at 206 South Main after Simeral also purchased Merchants Hotel. Gomer with hotel experience in Yellowstone and Lake Tomogama plans diverse seafood offerings and rapid setup. Simeral expresses satisfaction with the hotel business opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Simeral
A.S. Gomer
James D. Braden
South Main Street
Merchants Hotel
Gomer
Yellowstone National Park
Lake Tomogoma
Simeral
One Recovering, Others Threatened In Smallpox Case
Mrs. Edna Webb of No 127 State Street has recovered enough to sit up from a severe smallpox illness. Her mother Mrs. Mitchell and a boy aged eleven are now showing symptoms, while a two and a half year old daughter remains unaffected. The family, never vaccinated before, was vaccinated three times without the virus taking, and Mrs. Webb believes she contracted the disease while visiting another town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Webb
No. 127
State Street
Mitchell
Interurban Office Change Promotes Local Agent
Co A Smith, longtime day ticket agent, is promoted to freight accountant at the interurban company with duties from Goshen to Michigan City. Based in South Bend, the move rewards service during his year with the firm and takes effect mid month. Possible succession involves Perry B Sickles as night agent and W C Warrick moving from Goshen to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. A. Smith
Interurban
South Bend
Goshen
Michigan City
Smith
Perry B. Sickles
W. C. Warrick
Posse Forms to Find Suspect in Goshen Area Abduction Case
A farmer search party investigated six miles southwest of Goshen for the mistreatment of Allen Cripe's thirteen year old daughter. The Goshen paper reports belief that 23 year old Leslie Stephenson of Wakarusa is the suspect, who vanished then was found on a farm near Wakarusa and is held in county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Allen Cripe
Leslie Stephenson
Wakarusa
Meana Just Trouble For Many Goshen Democrat
Otis Stage of Ligonier built an automobile for amusement as described in a Goshen Democrat item. The note highlights his playful project and local curiosity surrounding homemade vehicles in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Postal Laws and Public School Instruction Initiative
Postmaster M Wisenheiss will work with Elkhart school authorities to teach students how postal service operates. He emphasizes delivery, classification, registry, and money orders plus proper addressing and return addresses. Talks by postal staff are planned, with focus on high school and eighth grade readiness for business life. Road conditions for rural routes are reviewed amid good road improvements and a St Joseph county test case on trustee road repair ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. M. Wisenheiss
Eisenheiss
Hisenbeiss
Elkhart Post Office
Wisenheiss
Hikhart
St. Joseph County
Elkhart
Y W C A Open Day In Elkhart Heights
The new YWCA home opens for public inspection tonight with advisory committee members including Miss Roberta Stahr and Mrs. Ellegnie Meader joining circle members to welcome all interested. Festive rooms display cards and gifts as Elkhart residents are invited to visit over 510 South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Roberta Stahr
Ellegnie Meader
Hid Ziesel
A. H. Beisner
J. C. Ross
C. W. Haywood
C. A. Sidway
Mary Daly
Iirestine Sidway
Elkhart
South Main Street
Doctors Give No Encouragement After Illness
Frank left at 3 20 p m for Chicago as G W H Frank could not depart. Charles A Smith son in law to Nellie Frank in ill health after appendicitis operation. Smith an assistant civil engineer with Chicago and Western Indiana railroad. Residence 582 Jackson boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Frank
Chicago
G. W. H. Frank
Charles A. Smith
Mr. Frank
Smith
Nellie Frank
Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad
Jackson Boulevard
Night Shift Implemented At Oliver Chilled Plow Works
The Oliver Chilled Plow Works in South Bend announced a night shift due to orders exceeding plant capacity. The blacksmith department will run at night and, depending on results, other departments may follow. The move could provide work for about 200 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Chilled
South Bend
Election of Church Trustees at Brethren Church
In a Goshen avenue business session Saturday evening the Brethren church elected trustees Hiram Baer five years Jacob Cable four years N Y Mast three years Oliver Rush two years and Charles Teall one year The church will observe the semi annual communion at 7 30 this evening A cordial invitation is extended to all and full attendance of the membership is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren Church
Goshen Avenue
Hiram Baer
Jacob Cable
N. Y. Mast
Oliver Rush
Charles Teall
Reduced Days of Operation at Conn Band Instrument Factory
Notices posted Monday indicate the operating department will be closed on Wednesdays and Fridays until further notice. The Conn band instrument factory remains in operation on other days as scheduled, with no end date given for the reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conn Band
Taft and Watson Lithographs Replenished at Office
The Review reports a new supply of Taft and Watson campaign lithographs available at no price by calling at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft and Watson
Woman Arrested in Liquor Charge Delayed for Trial
Mrs. Mary Smith, wife of Joseph Smith, was arrested on two affidavits for selling liquor without a license and operating a place where intoxicating liquors were sold. Attorney Robert E. Proctor sought a continuance. Judge Hughes reset to Wednesday. Prosecutor Darling opposed delay. Mrs. Smith released on her own recognizance as numerous witnesses are expected. Citizens have hired C. C. Raymer to assist in prosecution. a jury trial is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Smith
Joseph Smith
Blaine Avenue
Silvers
Darling
Hughes
Smith
South Side
C. C. Raymer
Former Elkhartans figure in Beech Grove growth
The Big Four moves machinists from Brightwood Indianapolis to Beech Grove where about 500 machinists are now employed under M. J. Mc Carthy. Over 500 workers remain in Brightwood car repairing. Apprentices’ school shifts to Beech Grove. Beech Grove’s new Baptist church dedicated by Rev. S. C. Fulmer and Rev. J. R. Henry with Elkhart ties. locals compare Beech Grove to Gary in development coverage.
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Beech Grove
New Baptist
Gary
S. C. Fulmer
Elkhart
Indianapolis
J. R. Henry
Andrew Hay
Chicago
White Pigeon Paper Change Sparks Local Shock
Obert Johnson who succeeded Noah Johnson as publisher of the White Pigeon Journal sold the mailing list presses and type to C. L. Clemens of the Constan tine Record Advertiser and the Journal is printed from that office. White Pigeon citizens and business men met to discuss the move and negotiate with a visitor who reportedly plans to install a new newspaper and job printing plant. Johnson left town without announcing his future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Pigeon
Obert Johnson
Noah Johnson
White Pigeon Journal
C. L. Clemens
Constantine
Johnson
Tag Day Receipts Reach $424 for Clark Hospital Benefit
Receipts for the Clark Hospital benefit tag day total $424 with a further sizable contribution expected. Included is a $50 check from Mrs. C. D. Roys, while the remaining $374 was deposited in a bank Monday from street tag sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Hospital
C. D. Roys
Catholic Women’s Bazaar Nets About $450
Proceeds from a bazar held by Catholic women last week total about $450. The funds will be used for church interior decoration and improvements.
Plank Breaks, Hurts 16 Year Old Worker Ed Todt
Ed Todt aged sixteen, an employee of the Big Four, was badly injured this forenoon when a plank he was handling broke, lacerating the index finger of his left hand. He walked to town seeking medical aid, visiting one doctor after another but finding none at first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Todt
Underwood stock sale twists as Chicagoan profi ts turn up
The October 21 1908 issue reports an unexpected shift in an Underwood bankrupt stock sale with a Chicagoan securing the item. Also noted are local Indiana developments Beech Grove Elkhart depot updates court actions and societal events.
Weather Forecast Update For Local Area
Fair and warmer tonight with increasing cloudiness on Wednesday. Local conditions show partly cloudy skies with a maximum temperature around 68 degrees and a minimum near 48. Winds light.
To Build Additional Facilities For Freight Handling
Due to heavy freight at the local Big Four freight house, work will begin to extend the platform and add a new east side track. The new track will hold five cars, bringing total capacity to fifteen cars with existing track. Interchange work now occurs at the local house day and night, and Lake Shore freight transfer to the Big Four will be moved here after track completion to save train crew work by using a local switch engine rather than Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
Wabash
Lake Shore
Goshen
Rohrer Grocery Co Trustee Appointed in South Bend
Frank B. Bellinger president of Merchants National Bank has taken charge as trustee of Rohrer Grocery Co No 183 and 135 North Main St South Bend to pay creditors and return the business to the company. liabilities total about 7000 assets about 14000 and the arrangement was made by Deal and HammerSchmidt representing a majority of creditors. The firm organized in South Bend over a year ago with improvements including a restaurant. D H Rohrer head of the firm is well known in Elkhart having failed there in 1905 and later opened stores in Mishawaka and South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rohrer South Bend
Frank B. Bellinger
Merchants National Bank
Rohrer Grocery Co
North Main Street
South Bend
Deal
Hammerschmidt
Comany
D. H. Rohrer
Elkhart
Mishawaka
Foreclosure on School Fund Mortgage In Elkhart Court
County Attorney J B Gattshall for D O Batchelor files in Elkhart circuit court to foreclose a mortgage. Judgment sought against Louis A Sarah and William W Wickham for 487.82 with foreclosure on sixty eight acres in York township. Loan originated October 17 1889 by C L Landgreaver then county auditor from the school fund and is delinquent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Gattshall
D. O. Batchelor
Elkhart
Louis A
Sarah
William W. Wickham
York Township
C. L. Landgreaver
Telegraphic Cheer Marks Roosevelt Imperial Exchange
Washington reports the U S fleet arrival at Yokohama spurring cordial telegrams. President Roosevelt sent best wishes for the Mikado s health and happiness and for Japan. The Mikado replied with gratitude and pledged continued friendship and bonds of amity between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yokohama
Roosevelt
Japan
United States
Democrat Jones Leaves Bryan for Taft Support
Chicago reports Frank H. Jones, longtime Democrat and secretary of the American Trust and Savings Bank, has declared for Taft in a signed interview with the Republican National Committee. He cites Taft’s prosperity for farmers and workers, his conservatism, and proven public service as reasons for renouncing Bryan and the Democratic Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Chicago
Frank H. Jones
American Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Taft
Republican National Committee
Jones
Henry A. Johnson Pleads Guilty in Assault Case
Richmond Indiana reports ex congressman Henry A. Johnson pleaded guilty to assaulting his son and paid a fine. Johnson, known for fiery temper and sensational court actions, served in the Sixth district from 1891 to 1899 and opposed Cuban war policy and Philippine policy, drawing attention from Democratic presses. He has long clashed with successor James E. Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Johnson
Richmond
Ind
Cuba
Philippines
House of Representatives
James E. Watson
Aldrich Scoffs at Hearst Letters Emissary Claims
New York October 20 Senator Aldrich arrived from Europe scoffing at rumors he carries letters proving Hearst is an emissary of Standard Oil. He initially denied the letters exist and then said if anyone has letters to or from him that interest the public they may publish them. Let them go as far as they like.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Hearst
New York
Standard Oil Co
Senator Aldrich
Europe
Judge Grosscup Denies Stockholders Petition on Receivership
Chicago Oct 20 Federal Judge Grosscup denied the petition of stockholders of the companies that he removed Sidney Mitchell from the receivership of the American Straw Board Co and the United Box Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grosscup
Sidney Mitchell
American Strawboard Co
United Box Board Co
Thaw Not to Go to Pittsburg Disputed Habeas Ruling
Judge Young dismissed the writ of habeas corpus demanding Harry Thaw's presence to testify in bankruptcy proceedings. Thaw remains confined at Matteawan, leaving the matter unresolved and delaying his appearance in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
Pittsburg
Young
Harry Thaw
Matteawan
Bryan Confidence Builds in Indiana Rallies
Indiana campaign notes show William Jennings Bryan delivering sixteen speeches before Louisville windup and asserting victory. In Rensselaer he spoke on the bank guarantee as part of his Indiana tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Monon
Ind
Louisville
Indiana
Rensselaer
Windstorm topples caboose. six killed, thirty hurt
A Union Pacific caboose was blown over a precipice by high winds during last night’s storm in Cheyenne. Six workmen died and thirty were injured in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific
Taft Sees Prosperity Amidspot Picturing Panic
Martinsburg W Va Oct 20 Taft declares the panic of this year a panic in spots. He praises farmers saying they are comfortable and farm products are at high levels in his first speech today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Martinsburg
W. Va
Taft Trip Through Indiana Confirmed Despite Report
Indianapolis Oct 20 Special Secretary Hicks of the Republican state committee speakers bureau said there was no change in Taft line up for a three day Indiana tour. Refuting a New York report that Taft might cancel some engagements due to voice issues. The Taft special train will reach Elkhart about 2 50 pm Saturday and stay ten or fifteen minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Indianapolis
Hicks
Republican State Committee
Taft
Indiana
Elkhart
Brewers' posters target local option law in Indiana
Indianapolis reports that brewers send fiery posters across cities claiming local option enforcement would ruin business. Kansas City Kansas officials counter that prohibition boosts prosperity, noting bank growth, reduced crime, and overall improvement under regulation. Citizens in several Indiana towns oppose the posters and block their display.
Night Riders Kill Two in Reel Foot Jake Ambush
Night Riders assassinated R. Z. Taylor and Capt. Rankin in Trenton Tennessee on Reel Foot Lake last night. Taylor was found hanged from a tree with bullets in him. Rankin was found mortally wounded but alive.
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Night Riders
Trenton
Tenn
R. Z. Taylor
Capt
Rankin
Taylor
Elkharton to Speak in Fort Wayne Railroad Club
A. M. Bickel, road foreman of engines on the Lake Shore road, will address the Railroad Men's Taft and Sherman Club at Fort Wayne next. The speaking engagement highlights the ongoing effort to discuss railroad operations and safety with club members in the region.
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Elkharton
Fort Wayne
A. M. Bickel
Lake Shore Road
Railroad Men’s
Taft and Sherman Club
Suicide attempt by Mrs West ends with ribs set
In Muncie Indiana on Oct 20 Mrs Crom West 25 and her daughter fell from a thirty foot ledge into a gravel pit near their home. The coroner arrived and a physician treated two or three broken ribs after the fall. Mrs West apologized for her act and vowed to never attempt suicide again. Also reported Mrs Sarah Jane Wilkenson 75 died after giving Christian testimony at a Methodist church in Normal City Royerton. Nicholas Crozier found guilty only of assault on Latry Estep. Estep wounded by shotgun on porch. Fire at Charles J Anthony home set steak on fire. two fire departments responded but damage was small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muneje
Ind
Crom West
John Wy. Utsler
Mineie
Sarah Jane Wilkenson
Royerton
Normal City
Nicholas Crozier
Maton
Tlatry Estep
Yonth
Crozier
Estep
Muncie
Lik
Charles J. Anthony
Hen in the Spotligt in Danville fowl oddity owner claims unique
Wilbur Powers of Clayton owns a seven year old hen whose plumage and features changed color repeatedly over five years. The bird began black, turned half white, then white, and recently black and white again, with legs and beak shifting from black to white, an apparent one of a kind in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Ind
Wilbur Powers
Clayton
Indiana man killed by interurban car near Anderson
Albert J. Mead of Anderson was instantly killed while walking on the Indiana Union Traction line four miles north of Anderson. The motorman says Mead faced the approaching car and did not attempt to escape. Mead, 36, leaves a wife and two children and was a former member of the Scott & Mead plumbing firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Indiana Union Traction
Albert Jh. Mead
Mead
Plumbing Firnry
Scott & Mead
Fire destroys seven buildings on Addison Per due farm
Alexandria Indiana October 20 seven farm buildings burned on the Addison J Perdue place three miles east of the city The loss exceeds 7000 dollars about half insured The barn residence and five smaller structures were destroyed The Thomas family occupied the farm Harley Thomas suspects an incendiary started the blaze in the large barn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Ind
Harley Thomas
Thomas
Unemployed Miners Harbored by Linton Delays Relief
In Linton Indiana on October 20 a third mass meeting failed to yield a viable plan to relieve unemployed miners. Several suggestions were offered but each faced obstacles preventing implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Ind
Cow Peas Crop Surpasses Expectations in Boonville County
In Boonville Ind on Oct 20 the cow pea crop is estimated at 10 000 bushels with several shelling machines active. Quality described as exceptionally good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
Ind
Hunter Killed by a Falling Limb in Indiana
In Dubois county near Evansville Indiana Sherman Apple aged nineteen was killed when a limb fell on his head while hunting. President Taft has found no enemy country during his tour of the western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Dubois County
Indianga
Here
Sherman Apple
Mr. Taft
West
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Underwood
Robert E. Proctor
Maryland
Sherman and Kern
Southwest
Colorado
Bluff
Earth
Balkan
Emperor
Bryant
Miles Medica
America
Kansas City
Kan
Terre Haute Brewing Co
Crawford Fairbanks
Tom Taggart
Democratic State Machine
Terre Haute
B. F. Lawrence
Indianapolis Star
Hoch
Kansas
State of Kansas
E. W. Hoch
Topeka
Commrcial Club
Brewers
GC. W. Trickett
Ll. Brokaw
Commercial National Bank of
Brokaw
Kansas Bankers’ Association
Israel
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