Struck It Rich Robbers Hit Homes While Away in Elkhart Area
Two farmers G W Moran and Charles Belden reported a wholesale raid on nearby farmhouses in which thieves stole gold rings two breast pins a vest spectacles and other items. The culprits escaped toward Elkhart leaving knives and a pair of gold spectacles found later. Police and farmers cooperated to track the thefts and recover plunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Moran
Charles Belden
South Bend Road
Lake Shore
Osceola
Moran
John Collier
Moran’s
Elkhart
Jacob Shank
Shank
Charlies Belden
Bicyclist Mason O'Dell Charged For Sidewalk Ride
Mason O'Dell appeared before Judge Arnold this morning charged with riding a bicycle on the sidewalk without a license. He pled guilty and paid a $7 fine after previously being detected breaking the city ordinance weeks earlier but eluding officers until today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason O’dell
Arnold
O’dell
Doctor Removes Tumor From Fred Olson’s Finger
Fred Olson had a tumor on the forefinger of his right hand for two years. Dr. I. W. Short operated yesterday and removed the growth. Since the procedure the hand is less painful and improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Olson
I. W. Short
Death of Ralph Eddy After Bullet Wound
Ralph Eddy eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Myron G Eddy of 414 Virginia avenue died at 7 o'clock Wednesday after five weeks of suffering from a self inflicted bullet wound to the head. The boy shot himself on July 2 while fooling with a revolver and never fully recovered despite surgery. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 30 PM from Castle United Baptist church with Rev Parks officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph E. Eddy
Myron G. Eddy
Virginia Avenue
Ralph
Castle U. B
Rev. Parks
Death in Elkhart River Drowns Goshen Man Levi Wagoman
The body of Levi Wagoman age about 35, from Goshen and unmarried, was found in three feet of water in the Elkhart river near Goshen. It is believed he drowned Saturday night after being seen intoxicated at Burns Park and on a trolley car earlier. No witnesses reported after 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Wagoman
David Wagoman
Goshen
Elkhart
Burns Park
Detective Kurtz Recovers Bicycle Thief Near Milford
Detective James E. K. Kurtz tracked James Boomershine who seized a bicycle owned by W. B. Vanderlip. Kurtz located Boomershine near Milford, took the man to Goshen, and he repaid $51 with a note. Boomershine had paid $10 and later sold the bike in Chicago for $30. Kurtz is noted for always getting his man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James EK
Kurtz
James Boomershine
Milford
Boomershine
Jim
Ferritt
Goshen
W. B. Vanderlip
Chicago
Tragic Family Shooting Incident in Bristol
Sunday in Bristol two Melvin Carmein boys aged 12 and 14 played with a target rifle thought unloaded. The older boy fired at the younger head, causing a scalp wound with heavy bleeding. The wound was not fatal, and the injured boy improved by the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Melvin Carmein
Young Lady Severely Burned in Goshen Fire Accident
Miss Jennie Christner a domestic at Boyts boarding house Goshen suffered severe burns to neck face and arm when a cup of kerosene she mistook for kerosene fuel exploded on the kitchen stove. Flames singed her hair and eyebrows as she lit the stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Christner
Boyts
Goshen
Charity Social Aids Sick Neighbor At Ice Cream Event
A large crowd attended the ice cream social on Elmer Manning's lawn hosted by neighbors for Henry Yoder who has been ill for years. The proceeds of 29 dollars, after expenses, will be given to Yoder, with other donations bringing the total near 55 dollars for the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Manning
Henry Yoder
Tramps Rob Goshen Citizens in Weekend Holdups
Roy Cornell was stopped by a tramp about three miles from Goshen on Saturday and forced to surrender. Barber Charles Butts was held up by tramps and relieved of about 33.25. The town seeks to bolster its reputation amid the incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Roy Cornell
Charles Butts
Robbery by Panel Door Break In at Roswell Home
Police investigated a night burglary at Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Roswell on Hickory Street. Thieves cut out kitchen and dining room door panels, entered unseen while residents were away, searched rooms, emptied a jewel box, and fled. No suspects named. investigators consider hobos likely responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Truth
J. H. Roswell
Hickory Street
Bower
Roswell
Captain Miller
Shea
Norman Roswell
Lake Shore
Miller
Bowman
Attempted Burglary at Kinzie Street House
Charles Lovejoy of the Illinois Central Railroad Chicago left Mrs Lovejoy and children Frank Dolly at home when a burglar attempted to open a front window Monday night. Frank, awakened about 11:30, saw the man on the front walk and later at a north bedroom window. He retrieved a revolver and frightened the intruder away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lovejoy
Kinzie Street
Mr. Lovejoy
Illinois Central Railroad
Chicago
Mrs. Lovejoy
Frank
Dolly
Printers Club to Meet Osceola at Barney's Park
The Printers Club faces Osceola at Barney's Driving Park next Saturday afternoon for a highly anticipated game. Both teams remain undefeated this season and the Printers debut a new set of uniforms, promising the best local contest yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Printers
Osceola
Barney’s Driving Park
Woman offers reward after Newfoundland killed by poison
Mrs. Padman of 305 Aspinwold Avenue offered 25 reward for information leading to the detection of the person who administered a fatal poison to her Newfoundland dog, ending its career.
Divorce Filed by Lillian Dawson Against John Dawson
Lillian A. Dawson through attorney W. J. Davis files for divorce from John F. Dawson. Married December 1894, lived together until the 5th of this month. They reside in Bristol. Alleges habitual drunkenness and cruel treatment. Seeks alimony of $1,000 and a protection order barring the husband from visiting. Davis also represents Cora E K Robbins seeking divorce from Albert Robbins and custody of their two children, married August 8, 1886, on grounds of habitual drunkenness, failure to provide, and cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian A. Dawson
W. J. Davis
John F. Dawson
Bristol
Cora Ek, Robbins
Goshen
Albert Robbins
Strange and Serious Accident Injures Excursionist
Fred M. Densil, an excursionist from Benton Harbor on a Big Four trip, was struck in the face between Goshen and Elkhart as he stood on car steps. He received three deep gashes, the largest on his left cheek, with stitches applied by Dr. Bowser in Goshen before returning to Elkhart. The blow is believed to have been from a jagged bottle fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Densil
Benton Harbor
Goshen
Elkhart
Bowser
Wabash
Goshen News
Winnie Asbey Arrested After Disturbance on Jackson Street
Winnie Asbey was jailed after verbally abusing a woman on Jackson Street. Officer Whiteman attempted to arrest him when a gun was rumored. none was found at the station. He is described as intoxicated and previously linked to a quarry shooting and later release from an asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Asbey
Jackson Street
Whiteman
Asbey
Doty & Tibbitts
Insane Asylum
Horse Rescued After Drowning in River Mire
Edgar Beckley of the Big Four office was alerted Sunday by two hobos about a horse drowning in the Hilkhart river near the railroad bridge. He freed the animal stuck in a wire fence by cutting the wire with pliers and guided it to solid ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Beckley
Big Four
Hilkhart
Foster Cider Mill
Beckley
County Commissioners Visit Goshen Bridges for New Structures
The County Commissioners met with Kin nison Nye and Walley to settle with township trustees and school board treasurers. They planned a field visit to the red bridge over the Elkhart river and the white bridge on east Lincoln Avenue in Goshen, both condemned, with petitions prepared for new structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinnison
Nye and
Walley
Red Bridge
Elkhart River
White Bridge
Lincoln Avenue
Goshen
Will Galentine Demand Gold for All Mortgages
The Bristol Banner questions why M. M. Galentine, chairman of the Democratic Central Committee, requires mortgages to be paid in gold. It asks if he favors gold over silver like Teller and Dubois & Co., who collect dues in gold while paying debts in silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Banner
M. M. Galentine
Democratic Central Committee
Teller, Dubois & Co
Jail raid finds cash in crowd honors state liquidation
The Hazel Melcher contingent jailed for immoral practices was searched for assets. Sheriff Kidder found ten dollars in cash and a revolver which will accrue to the state as liquidation of imposed fines. The incident notes a shift in attitudes toward punishment and cash penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Melcher
Kidder
Telephone Line Reaches Adamsville Store in Michigan
The Elkhart Telephone Company installs a telephone in Ross & Van Houten shop at Adamsville Michigan. Manager Bickel praised the move as a strong advancement for local communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamsville
Elkhart Telephone Company
Ross & *van Houten
Mich
Bickel
Bathers chased by police on Elkhart river canal
Captain Miller and Officers Whiteman and Coleman spotted many bathers near the dam in Franklin street. A stampede ensued as they approached, with some bathers attempting to flee or slip away. No arrests were made. warnings were issued to the bathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Whiteman
Coleman
Elkhart
East Franklin Street
Wakarusa Brevities: Local Tidbits From August
Misses Alice and Olive Raymer of Elk Hart visit Wakarusa. Typhoid illness improves for Mr. and Mrs. John P. Stauffer. Mrs. Joe Hossler and children visit relatives. Miss Cora Trimmer heads to Goshen then summer resort. Rev D S Boswell preaches last sermon of year at Christian church. W F Young sells barber shop to Kalamazoo buyer. takes possession. Rev Mrs Jennie Jones of Chicago preaches at Christian church on Why I am What I am. William Rupp gravely ill with little hope of recovery. John P Pletcher becomes new Lechlitner Hotel landlord. Frank Coffeen and family depart for three weeks in Missouri. extra agent to stand in. Epworth Leaguers picnic at Irwin's park, Wakarusa band plays. Hel River Conference meets near Petersburg in Whitely county next Wednesday. D V Werntz family and others to attend. Mrs Fred Cothran's 41st birthday marked by raid on home with ice cream and cake. band performance and celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxrarusa
Ind
Alice
Olive Raymer
Elkhart
John P. Stauffer
Joe Hossler
Nappanee
Cora Trimmer
Goshen
D. S. Boswell
Swayzee
Christian Church
W. F. Young
White Pigeon
Mich
Jennie Jones
Chicago
William Rupp
Hast Wakarusa
Hotel Lechlitner
John P. Pletcher
Frank Coffeen
Missouri
Frank
Epworth
Irwin’s Park
Waterford
Wakarusa
Hel River
The
Pierceton
Whitely County
D.V. Werntz
C. I. Werntz
W. H. Knepple
A. C. Culp
W.J. Young
J. R. Rheabottom
Thomas Price
Fred Cothran
East Waterford Street
Peddler Arrested On Suspicion In Spectacle Case
Officer Whiteman and Humane Inspector Coleman arrested a peddler on Middlebury Street suspected of ties to robberies west of the city Tuesday. Found cheap jewelry and spectacles on him, he lacked stolen property descriptions, produced a bill of sale, and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteman
Coleman
Middlebury Street
Boys Charged With Trespass on Vinegar Hill
Ray Hendershot and Arthur Roose appeared before Justice Blake charged with trespass after entering a vacant dwelling owned by Perry Turner. They pled guilty and were fined $14.75 each, with the sentence suspended. They were briefly jailed before release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hendershot
Arthur Roose
Vinegar Hill
Blake
Perry Turner
Turner
A Lively Pight At North End Saloon
Four young men fought in a north end saloon last night. Two were badly bruised and one man had three facial cuts he says were caused by a knife. Police will investigate the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Old Resident Dies at 74 of Heart Failure
Isaiah Winegardner longtime resident died at his home two miles north of the city at 7 30 this morning of heart failure. He was 74 and survived by seven children. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 30 from Trinity Methodist Church with Rev Jackson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah Winegardner
Trinity M. E. Church
Jackson
Overcome by Heat Stricken Worker Hospitalized
Gothief Ritcher, employed by Street Commissioner Williamston, fainted on West Franklin Street yesterday afternoon due to heat. He was carried to his home on St. Joe Street by carriage, a physician treated him for hours, and he was later reported out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gothief Ritcher
Williamston West
Franklin Street
St. Joe Street
Replevin of Horse In Highland Park Stirs Community
Constable Munson last night replevined a horse from a man named Ames living near Highland Park. August Shellenberger, owner of the animal, swore out the papers claiming Ames took up the horse while at large and refused to surrender it. Shellenberger resides in Highland Park.
Hatchet Accident Injures Charles Hitesman
Charles Hitesman suffered a deep wrist cut when a hatchet slipped while driving nails. Dr. I W Short attended, stopped the bleeding, and dressed the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hitesman
I. W. Short
Buck to stock Simonton Lake with bass and pike
United States fish commissioner J. C. Buck plans a visit within twenty days to replenish Simonton lake with 200 black bass and to supply a large number of pike during winter. He will deliver the fish in the city and arrange further stocking as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simonton Lake
J. C. Buck
United States
Ordered to Move On by Homeowner and Companion
A local businessman and avid cyclist paused on a lawn at dusk when a young man emerged from the house with a woman. They warned him to leave and threatened to use a revolver if he did not comply. He departed quietly and vowed to respect private grounds in the future.
Cement Plant Sold by Sheriff After Losses
The South Bend cement company's property and plant were sold by the sheriff. Purchasers were Geo A Jenks of Pennsylvania and John E Dubois of Chicago with claims of 13000 and 12000 respectively. The venture failed early. Jenks is father in law of B F Shively, who was company president. Working forces to be reduced. The Lake Shore foundry will close Saturday until further notice per Master Mechanic W L Gilmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Cement Company
Geo. A. Jenks
Pennsylvania
John E. Dubois
Chicago
Notre Dame
Jenks
B. F. Shively
Shively
Lake Shore
W. L. Gilmore
Latta Child Injured On Rusty Nail In Goshen
Gordon Latta, son of J. M. Latta of Goshen, stepped on a rusty nail Monday and injured the ball of his right foot. Henry C. Dodge sues the Peter Schenhofer Brewing Company in circuit court for 1087.87 in services rendered and expenses paid. C. H. Barney aids in the case. An advertisement urges Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s pills for health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Latta
J. M. Latta
Goshen
Henry C. Dodge
Peter Schenhofer Brewing Company
C. H. Barney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ralph Eddy
J. HB. Roswell
Circuit
Gothef Ritcher
Pred Cothrans
Hood
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