Uncertain Assembly Closes Amid Attendance Decline
The sixth annual St. Joseph Valley Chautauqua in Elkhart ended with a Hungarian orchestra concert. Attendance failed to meet expectations despite strong programs including Dr J M Driver and Carrie Nation appearances. Directors consider funding and future operation while hoping for a permanent, self sustaining assembly next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Driver
People's Church At
Chicago
Chautauqua
St. Joseph Valley Association
Elkhart
St. Joseph
W. J. Driver
Russia
Driver
Europe
Injuries Reported From Falls And Machinery Accidents
Multiple local workers and youths sustained injuries in a series of accidents. Harold Blair, eight, fell from railroad ties and struck his head causing a severe gash and possible internal injuries. Henry Ludwig, about five miles southeast of Michart, fell from a ladder, injuring both ankles and possibly internal organs. Warry Sawyer, twelve, was thrown when a bicycle chain broke, injuring his right hand and bruising his body. C K Bailey suffered a deep arm gash after coat sleeve caught in a lathe. Mattei Giancrosai was bruised when struck by a rail from a car. he was attended by a company physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
T.e
Kb. H. Blair
Adeline Avenue
William
Jlareld
Henry Ludwig
Michart
Ludwig
Warry
Abr
C. K. Bailey
Mattei Giancrosai
Search Resumes for Body of Drowned South Bend Man
The hunt for Pred Krueger's body at Eagle Lake resumes after a 24 hour pause due to a broken launch. Chief Barker and officers rejoined with a heavy dragging setup aboard a South Bend patrol boat while Krueger's father and friends await a recovery as crowds watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
Essie
South Bend
Julius Kreuger
Parker
Offer Laneve Girl $1000 Week On Stage
Quebec August 8 The Belle Elmore murder case reaches the commercial stage Miss Naneve receives a telegram from a New York manager offering $1000 a week for an indefinite vaudeville engagement to begin on release from prison. Crippen and Miss Naneve await extradition to England as police relax censorship and allow telegrams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Belle Elmore
England
Dr. Crippen
Burr Darling Returns from Niagara Falls Clarinet Sales
Burr Darling returns from Niagara Falls where he played clarinet aboard the Maid of the Mist, promoting sales on the steamer during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Darling
Niagara Falls
Automobile Crash Injures Boy on North Main Street
A. H. Beardsley driving for Miles Medical Co. struck 16 year old John Whybrew on a bicycle near Water street. Whybrew suffered chest bruises and leg pain. bicycle damaged. Beardsley stopped and offered to pay medical and repair costs. The incident occurred about 5 PM and Whybrew later reported ongoing pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Whybrew
William Whybrew
Middlebury Street
A. H. Beardsley
Miles Medical Co
North Main
Water Street
Whybrew
Beardsley
County Pair at Gosia Promises Record Third Annual Fair
A month remains until Gosia hosts the County Pair fair with two successful prior events guiding plans. The large pamphlet lists premiums to attract entries nationwide and a full program begins Tuesday September 13 including races. On Wednesday all children under fifteen gain free admission as crowds are expected at opening gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosia
D&wa
Life Lost in Eagle Lake Drowning and Hoax Report
Fred Krueger, 22, of South Bend, drowned early yesterday morning in Eagle Lake off French's Landing while camping with friends. A search party led by Chief Barker and the victim's father failed to locate his body through the night. Earlier, his boat and hat were found adrift, suggesting he lost balance while reaching for his hat in rough winds. A separate hoax claimed a boy drowned at the St Joseph river dam, later traced to a misreported sighting by Clayton Mendham.
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Eagle Lake
Pred Krueger
South Bend
Frank Coller
Attoney
J. L. Harmon
Elkhart
French
Harmon Boathouse
Warry Fink
Arthur Cohn
Harvey Howt
Krueger
Barker
Harman
Eciters
Kruger
Ger
French's Landing
Southend
Posible
Issick
St. Joseph River
Truth
Clayton Mendham
H. R. Mendham
Howland Avenue
Crystal Ice Company
B. D. Bowers
Joy Rider Arrested After Spilling Through Main Street
Police arrest a hotel night clerk and traveling salesman after a joy ride in a dark unlit car. Detective Northrop collides with the vehicle on South Main near Marion, lamp broken, fender bent, assistant prosecutor to pursue charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus “Bonnne
Gi Pol
F. Bentley
Nike Son
Mich
Jdad ‘Aghile
Jack Northrop
Northrop
South Main
Marion Street
Bonnie
Bentley
Wiliam Guyer
Lardloard
Elkhart Bicycle Path Damaged by Wagon Traffic
Elkhart bicyclists north of the city report the bicycle path between Elkhart and Simonton Lake damaged by wagon traffic. From Granger ferry mile to BESORh a mile the path is ridden over by teams, forcing riders to share the space with implements. The path, built with funds from local wheelmen and the American Wheelmen, was maintained by subscription and used by residents and lake visitors each summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Simonton Lake
Granger
Yall
Besorh
Association of American Wheelmen
Bristol Interurban Sets New One and a Half Hour Schedule
Northern Indiana line to start a new Valley line schedule between Elkhart and Bristol with freight runs. Cars will run on a 90 minute cycle, Bristol layovers, first trip from Bristol at 5 15 am and last trip from Elkhart at 10 30 pm, plus a freight sequence arriving 8 15 11 15 and 2 44. Car 214 paired with 215 as relief car under Motorman J B Flora and Conductor Bert White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Company
Elkhart
Bristol
Frieght
J. B. Flora
Bert Whitehead
South Bend
Veteran Elkhart guard dies in county jail ward
Carlos Bertha known as Beck a Civil War veteran and longtime Big Four railway watchman died in the Goshen county jail hospital ward after two months awaiting asylum transfer. He had suffered dropsy contributing to his death. Survived by widow Carrie Bertha, he belonged to Elmer Post G A R. Funeral services with Elmer Post honors were held at Grace Lawn cemetery after brief hospital services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Bertha
Beck
Skhartan
Middlebury Street
Big Four
Goshen
Lonescliff
Snapp
Bertha
Ilkhart
Longceliff
Elmer Post
Elkhart
Carrie Bertha
Walley & Son
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Knights Templars of America and Great Britain unite
A concordat uniting Knights Templars of America with Great Britain and the colonies was accepted by the conclave today in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Knights Templars
America
Great Britain
Colonies
Local Post Office Vacationers and Visiting Relative
J. S. Krause Carrier No. 5 is on his annual vacation at the local post office. Williard M. Hull of Pittsburg has left after visiting his sister Mrs. W. M. Chester. Hull is slowly improving from a severe illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Krause
Williard M. Hull
Pittsburg
M. Chester
Mr. Hull
Kreighbaum Family Holds Big Reunion at Island Park
The twelfth annual Kreighbaum reunion drew over 100 to Island Park on the sened Wednesday of August. Officers were elected with H W Kreighbaum of South Bend as president and S Moyer as vice president. A long picnic lunch followed the morning meeting with guests from Chicago Goshen Mishawaka and South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreighbaum
Island Park
H. W. Kreignbaum
South Bend
Va. S. Mo
Fred Gardner
Tonopan
Navy
Edwin Hilbish
Chicago
Marie Hanson
William A. Markel
Goshen
Samuel W. Studebaker
N. Kreighbaum
Mishawaka
D. M. Chillis
Gertrude Chillis
Henry S. Chillis
Silent wheelmen complaint sparks city action
Complaints rise over bicycles not announcing approach with bells or horns, especially on sidewalks. City ordinance requires bells on all wheels, but violations persist. Nervous pedestrians fear sudden unseen approaches. authorities may act to halt the practice.
Debts Force Receiver In Star Match Co. Fire Hits Assets
A fire slashed Star Match Company's assets to under 20000 while liabilities stood at 55000. Homer Davenport sought a receiver. Judge Van Kreet appointed Walter Brown as receiver after bond of 20000 was filed. Plaintiff seeks note repayment plus interest and protection of contracts and upcoming receivables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judee van Flett
Walter Brown
Brown
Davenport
Superior Court
Star Match Company
Skinner & Wider
Bloodhounds Trail Bank Robbers After Beyersville Theft
Cambridge Ohio reports a posse with bloodhounds tracking suspects after a post office safe was dynamited at Beyersville early today. The thieves stole $1,700 and fled in a stolen rig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge, O
Beyersville
Eckstein Notifies Death of Parents in Germany
Ernest Eckstein of 22 Cleveland Avenue reports the death of his mother in Germany after the passing of his father on April 6. The notice records both bereavements as part of a family succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest IX. Eckstein
Cleveland Avenue
Germany
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