Fastern Capital Engaged New Enterprise Expands in Elkhart
Soudan Mfr Co plans to enter motor vehicle manufacturing in Elkhart with eastern capital, aiming to fill orders promptly. The venture, backed by preferred stock, expects 400 to 500 hires in six months to build wagons drays and trucks, boosting housing and merchant activity. The firm promotes large vehicles and positions Elkhart as a leading producer in northern Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soudan Mfr. Co
Nikhart
Elkhart
Soudan Co
Soudan Company
Captured the Hoboes Near Goshen Lake Shore Bridge
Gus Strolepath and Ed Cowden swam near the Lake Shore bridge at Goshen where their shoes were stolen by two hoboes. The youths pursued the suspects to the Western Union hotel, notified authorities, and the tramps were jailed. Justice Young bound the pair over to circuit court in $50 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Goshen
Gus Strolepath
Ed Cowden
Gus
Strollepath
Western Union
Cowden
Justice Young
Circuit Court
Old Pleasant Valley Mill Landmark Passes From Memory
The Pleasant Valley Mill four miles west of Elkhart fell last Friday ending a sixty year run. Built by High & Ream it served as a burr mill grinding flour and meal for distant patrons. Bainey Mickey owned it last and sold part to Cobart's creek mill before the building collapsed.
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Pleasant Valley
Elkhart
Many & Babe
High & Ream
Baimey Mickey
Cobart’s Creek
Cyclone’s Work Rips Farm Structures in Michigan
Edwin Everett of Volina Cass County Michigan reported a small cyclone lifted a hay wagon with a rack about twenty feet and dropped it wrecking the wagon. A large barn door was twisted off its hinges and carried away never found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Everett
Volina
Cass County
Michigan
Doctors Remove a Pulpus From Right Ear in Operation
Dr Goodrich assisted by Dr Mumaw performed a difficult operation this morning to remove a pulpus from the right ear of A C Kolb. The patient rallied from the shock and is believed to make a rapid recovery.
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Goodrich
Mumaw
A. C. Kolb
Doctor Removes Four Cystic Tumors From Swinehart Patient
Dr. Randolph yesterday removed four cystic tumors from the scalp at the back of Samuel Swinehart's head. The operation was described as more painful than serious.
Attorney Showalter Seeks Divorce With Dual Role
Goshen reports attorney Jim Showalter plans to file for divorce and act as plaintiff. He claims endured abuse and intends reconciliation at a large inherited house. Mrs Showalter disputes his usefulness, plans to counter sue, and hints at alimony concerns and possible jail for nonpayment.
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Jim Showalter
Goshen
Jim
North Main Street
Magots near insane as ear infection shocks Peters Tyrer
Peter Tyrer sought medical aid at police headquarters claiming maggots in his ear. He showed a toothpick bore maggots to prove his suffering. Doctor M. M. Eckelman then washed out the ear with a syringe, removing hundreds of maggots and easing his agony.
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Peter Tyrer
Ilccal
Gratis
Tyrer
Sweitzer
M. M. Eckelman
Interurban Crash Kills Horse After Mishawaka Collision
An interurban car arriving at 9 o'clock struck a horse and carriage at Mishawaka. The horse suffered severe injuries with two broken legs and had to be shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Peculiar Recovery Amazes Friends in St. Joe
Miss Berth Ballard of St. Joe Michigan rose from a bed where she had been helpless for a week and offered a prayer then resumed duties. She had refused a doctor and joined evangelistic meetings Saturday night, leaving many stunned by the turn of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berth Ballard
St. Joe
Mich
How to Kill Dock and Local Civic Updates
Instructions claim gasoline kills dock by pouring on the cut stalk. Goshen school hours shift to 8:30 to 3:30 with noon from 11:30 to 12:30. Huntington constable sued over duty. Goshen water works pumps cannot be installed for a year.
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Goshen
Ill Edgar Blake in Critical Condition City News
Reports from Camp Presidio hospital in San Francisco indicate Edgar Blake, former Elkhart resident, is in critical condition with pulmonary hemorrhage. His mother Mrs. Blake travels toward San Francisco to learn his true state as relatives plan possible return.
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Collins Blake
Camp Presidio Hospital
San Francisco
Minnie Balls
Ridger Blake
Chicago
Co. M
Lith
Philippines
Manila
Sir
Blake
Aiew Island
Pat
Hong Kong
Sanlfranecisco
Edgar Blake
Bicycle stolen leads to arrest in Lawton
Charles Smeltzer filed a complaint against Haddock for stealing his bicycle. Haddock reportedly fled toward Lawton, Mich. Police alerted Lawton marshal, who detained Haddock and arranged his return with the bicycle, expected tonight. Both men were strangers in town before the incident.
Sued Again: Indiana Railway Faces Lawsuits Over Speed
Frederick Rosenau of Oscenla files suit through attorney E A Howard against Indiana Railway claiming an unlawful speed caused his buggy and horse injuries and buggy destruction. A second incident reports an interurban car hitting a bakery wagon, killing the horse and injuring occupants, blamed on excessive speed and disregard for Mishawaka speed limits.
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Indiana Railway Company
E. A. Howard
Mishawala
Frederick Rosenau
Oscenla
Rosenau
J. I. Walenizko
Mishawaka
Elder Mast and flock buy half barrel of whisky
East Middlebury elder Joseph E. Mast and his church members bought a half barrel of whisky in an original package with stamps uncancelled and divided the liquor among themselves. A government official verified the practice and the elder may pursue a dealer license.
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Joseph E. Mast
East Middlebury
Will Play Safety Nusbaum Faces Liquor License Issue
Middlebury druggist J F Nusbaum has admitted buying a two year liquor retailer license after supporting prohibition. The Middlebury Independent downplays the event, while noting the license may shield him from prosecution for past alleged violations depending on law officers action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Nusbaum
Middlebury
Middlebury Independent
Nusbaum
Elkhart Goods Furnish Army Bands in Philippines
Elkhart reports shipments of Conn factory instruments to the Philippines for American army bands. The plant pauses for repairs but will resume full operation Monday morning to meet a large order and support the troops with Elkhart made instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Philippines
C. G. Conn
Conn
Heel Nearly Severed by Broken Jar Accident
Ira Eshelman of Berlinton near Nappanee stepped on a broken glass jar. its upright bottom prongs pierced his bare heel, nearly severing it. He bears the weight of his body, causing a serious foot injury.
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Ira Eshelman
Berlinton
Nappanee
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples in South Bend Bristol
Marriage licenses were issued to John A. White 26 and Della Fox 22 both of South Bend Jacob W. Poyser 34 of Fish Lake and Zoo Funk 29 of Bristol.
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John A. White
Della Fox
South Bend
Jacob W. Poyser
Fish Lake
Zoo Funk
Bristol
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Olive and Nappanee
David Werntz and wife sell land in Olive to Jacob H. Dell for 400 dollars. Rachel A. Rosenberger and husband sell a lot in Nappanee to Elma L. Bailey for 150 dollars. Croup instantly relieved by Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil promising safety and failure-free relief at any drug store.
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David Werntz
Jacob H. Dell
Olive
Rachel A. Rosenberger
Elma L. Bailey
Nappanee
Croup
Thomas
Smelezer Arrives In City and Vicinity News
I T Wayland a farmer two miles south visited the city with his two young daughters. While he traded his younger daughter aged 12 fell from the wagon when horses backed up. She struck her head and suffered facial injuries. Her right wrist ligaments were torn and she bled from the mouth and nose before being taken to Dr. Thomas for treatment.
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I. T. Wayland
Main
Harrison
Thomas
Bicycle theft arrest brings Haddock to local custody
Marsha Vrani Rawson of Lawton Michigan arrived in custody of Stephen Haddock a Wakarusa man charged by Charles Smeltzer with stealing a bicycle. Haddock allegedly asked to borrow the wheel and drove out of town with it. A warrant was sworn out and Haddock was arrested upon arrival without requisition papers. Hearing set for 7 pm this evening.
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Marsha Vrani Rawson
Lawton
Mich
Stephen Haddock
Charles Smeltzer
Wolf Avenue
Haddock
Marshal Rawson
Traddock
Debs Foes Rally Organizes Socialist Labor Party
Peter Damm, organizer of the Car Carriage and Wagon Workers union, spoke at Truth hall to about 100 men. He aims to form a Socialist Labor Party in the city to oppose Debs’ presidential hopes and promised another meeting soon to perfect the new organization.
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Peter Damm
Car- Carriage and Wagon Workers Union
Truth Hall
Socialist Labor Party
Debs
Interpretations Clarify Michigan Set Line Law for Anglers
Game Warden Morse announces that a set line includes any fishing device used in inland lakes not held or controlled by the user. The ruling covers bobs tit-ups lines tied to brush poles set in mud or ice and lines stretched with hooks, defining a set line beyond one hand held device.
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Michigan
Morse
Brandon Survives Lightning Strike Burns on Rochwell Farm
William Brandon, struck by lightning at Rochwell farm west of the city, has recovered enough to sit up briefly. His left arm and side burns are healing and doctors expect scars but no crippling lasting injury.
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William Brandon
Rochwell
To Be Married Tonight in Goshen
Harry Gauger age 23 of South West and Amelia Hopper age 20 of Wakarusa will wed tonight at Goshen in the home of Rev. Daniel Shively who will officiate the ceremony.
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Harry Gauger
South West
Amelia Hopper
Wakarusa
Goshen
Daniel Shively
Slower Schedule Follows Accidents By Indiana Railway
The Indiana railway company slows operations to enforce speed ordinances in cities with generous franchises including South Bend Mishawaka Elkhart and Goshen after recent accidents and a fatal runaway in an electric car. Mrs Merlin Best 16 of Imlay City Michigan died at her parents home near Elkhart after rheumatism and heart trouble worsened during a visit. her husband and a two year old child survive. funeral arrangements pending.
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Indiana Railway Company
South Bend
Mishawaka
Elkhart
Goshen
Merlin Best
Imlay City
Mich
Josephus Wallace
Harrison Township
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Miotor
Fastern Capital
Showalter
Huntington
Indiana
Smeltzer
Elder
Royal Baking Powder Co
William ST
New York
Smelezer
DeWitt
Houseworth Bros
Brandon
Indiana Railway Co
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