Corner Stone Laying for Grace English Lutheran Church
The Grace English Lutheran Church at Ninth and Marion Streets held a cornerstone ceremony with Rev C E Rice and visiting ministers. The service included scripture lessons, prayers, and an address by Rev W S Dysinger. A sealed box with church records and historical items was placed in the cornerstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Grace English Lutheran
Ninth and
Marion
Oakland Avenue
C. E. Rice
Fryberger
McLaughlin
Dysinger
Rev. Rice
Dr Mumaw Retires From Elkhart Normal School Sale
Dr H A Mumaw retires after four years at Elkhart Normal School and sells stock to Messrs R F Cummins of South Bend from the Commercial College. He will become active manager while Cummins and partner bring experience in commercial education to continue the normal as a first class business training school. Office moved to the third floor of the Blackburn Block.
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Muman
Blackburn Block
Highland Park Association Meets to Consider Institute Offer
The Highland Park Association will meet Wednesday to consider a proposition from Manager Hostetler of the Elkhart Institute to purchase the Highland Park site for the new institute. The price offered is 19050 dollars, with part payment and 7500 dollars allowed for the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hichland Park
Hostetler
Elkhart Institute
Riekel
Hi Bland
Hichland Parks’ Association
Avanait
Three I road to shift trains to Lake Shore depot
Three I road plans to move both freight and passenger operations to Lake Shore depot at South Bend by September 1. Fewer facilities hinder handling rising traffic as freight handlers strike boosts merchandise flow by 30 to 40 cars daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Raff
Lake Shore
Bend
Lake. Shore
Raff
Will of Emma Hague Filed in Elkhart Probate
The will of Emma Hague probated Saturday in Elkhart names Mary Ellen Salkeld as sister to receive 600 dollars, Clyde Salkeld 100 dollars, Henry Bowers 100 dollars, Mary Ann Salkeld 100 dollars, and a 1450 dollar mortgage on James C. Johnson of Adrian. The estate balance goes to John Banforth, Emma J. Banforth’s husband, with sufficient property sold to cover all bequests.
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Emma Hague
Elkhart
A. G. Rossiter
Harry
Chester
Mary Ellen Salkeld
Clyde Salkeld
Henry Bowers
Wikhart
Mary Ann Salkeld
Property sales note lists buyers and bid amounts
The Mary Sullivan property was sold to David Knisely to satisfy a 337.95 mortgage held by H A Stauffer. The Emma A Johnson Bristol property was bid in by Margaret J Johnson at 505.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary. Sullivan
David ‘Knisely
H. ‘A. Stauffer
Emma A. Johnson
Bristol
Margaret
J. Johnson
County Commission Review of Budget Requests
On Saturday the commissioners examined county officers estimates for the coming year. An assistant for the prosecuting attorney was reduced from 500 to 240 dollars and the janitor clerk's request for 75 dollars to clean carpets was refused. The board says the warden has time to clean carpets and should not be paid extra.
Councilman Scott Opponents Seek Block on High School Contract
Vail and Wehmeyer filed in the circuit court to enjoin the Goshen school board from awarding the high school building contract on the Heefner lot at Jefferson and Fifth streets. They allege the city exceeds legal indebtedness, fixing the debt at 119616.79 dollars after an 8000 dollar lot purchase.
Tragic Unidentified Man Found Dead Near Goshen Rail Line
An unknown man believed to be John Ludwig was found dead early Sunday on a Lake Shore railroad side track in Goshen. The body showed crushing injuries, with coins and personal items nearby and a diary indicating travel through Bluffton, Napanee, LaGrange, and Ohio, suggesting illness and medical spending in prior months.
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Goshen
John Ludwig
Lake Shore Railroad
Bluffton
Nappanee
LaGrange
Ohio
Noble ‘County
Toa Duery
Hisenbeiss
Harry
Rell
Albion
Milford
Auburn
James
Jubilant Jubilee for Rev Boeckelmann at St Vincent’s
The Rev. Henry A. Boeckelmann of St Vincent’s church near Logansport Indiana marks the silver jubilee of his ordination on August 30. A high mass at 10:30 a.m. and a 12:30 p.m. banquet will honor visiting priests from the diocese and nearby states with Bishop Alerding presiding. Boeckelmann, born 1851 in Oster Kap Germany, rose from student at Christian Bros College St. Louis to pastor roles in Goshen Delphi Fort Wayne and St Vincent’s since 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Henry
A. Boeckelmann
Alerding
Ft. Wayne
Killean
Bucklen
Boeckermann
Boeckelmann
Oster Kapin
East ‘Chapel
Germany
Charlemagne
Frank
Ann Boeckelmans
America
New Orleans
Logansport
Ind
Christian Bros. College
St. Louis
St. ‘Viateur’s
Bourbonnais Grove
Ill
Goshen
St. John’s Church
Delphi
St. Vincent’s Church
St. Henry’s
Millersburg
St. Viateur’s Seminary
Brother Robs Brother in Broad Daylight Store Burglary
A detailed police report describes William Felt breaking into aMain Street basement window and robbing his brother at their place of business. Sunt Silvers Sergt Whiteman and Officers Robbins led the investigation into the burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob‘bing
Silvers
Whiteman
Robbins
William ‘Felt
Felt: Will Not Be Arrested for Stolen Watches
Police recovered all but three of the seven gold watches from William Felt who burglarized his brother’s store. Felt was seen on the streets. police searched the Wilson resort and recovered more plunder including two silver watches and a gold brooch given by Felt to a prisoner. No further action expected.
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Phmerson
Main Street
Pearcé
Silvers
Felt
Haskins
Haskin’s
Pelt
White
Fay Wiilson
Séret
Mann
Robbins
N. E
William
Wilson
Roberts Seeks Return of Daughter in Habeas Case
Louis Roberts of Garrett seeks possession of his five year old daughter Genevieve from Frank and Mrs. Welty in a habeas corpus hearing set for September term. The child was in the Weltys care after her mother died and Roberts placed her there until a permanent home could be found. The Weltys now resist arguing Roberts is unworthy. Perry L. Turner represents the Weltys and James S. Dodge represents Roberts. The Weltys reside at 319 West Washington Street.
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Bber Darling
Weltys
Genevieve
Perry L. Turner
James S. Dodge
Roberts
West
Washington Street
Elkhart Paymaster Reform Targets Wage Assignments
Lake Shore officials move to end men signing over wages for loans to brokers in Elkhart area. Paymaster Hinkley suspected of cooperation with local brokers charging high interest. Warnings issued to stop this practice. some workers may be discharged if garnishment continues.
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Lake Shore
Hinkley
Elkhart
Democrats to Convene in Hik Hart County Nominate Candidates
Democrats meet next Tuesday at Island Park in a mass convention to nominate county officers. George Krutz is a likely sheriff candidate and Charles Aiken of Goshen is discussed for auditor. The party expects to elect the northern district commissioner with a strong nominee while V W Van Fleet faces Labor opposition. Jake Sanders is among Democratic possibilities.
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Hikhart County
Island Park
Mass
George Krutz
Charles Aiken
Goshen
Aiken
Milburn
van Fleet
Jake Sanders
Judge defers ruling on Goshen education board restraining order
Judge Ferrall did not grant the temporary restraining order against the Goshen board of education. Arguments were heard in LaGrange as the judge postponed decision to the fall term starting September 29. The understanding is that the book will not proceed with further action until the question is decided.
John S Smith's Will Filed for Probate
The will of the late John S Smith was filed for probate yesterday. Executed March 40 1900 it was witnessed by Ada Cleland George T Barney and Clark Ht Barney John Henry Smith and Charles A Smith are named executors. The widow Margaret Jane Smith is to have the homestead for life and one third of the pet income from acres near the Horse pugey and eddy Eigse Beene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John . S.smith
Ada
Roe
Pugey
Eddy Eigse
Grand October term to hear Bloss Garver robbery charges
Officers investigated the matter and found staple evidence of a prearranged plan. Indictments may be returned as the October term of court will investigate the alleged robbery case involving Bloss and Garver.
Estate sale decision on 80 acre farm and management
The heirs agree to let the executors sell the farm subject to a division. John Henry Smith is to manage the 80 acre tract with the reaper and binder excluded from sale. Charles A AV east party is to join the agreement if all heirs consent.
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John Henry Smith
Charles
Court Notes on Chamberlain Medicine Co. Suit
Courts report a suit filed in the circuit court to enjoin the Chamberlain Medicine Co. from using the Chamberlain name and seek 5000 dollars in damages for business harm. The action echoes a prior suit from three months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Une
I Chamberlain
Meardin: Co
Circuit Court
The
Award of blank supplies contract to National Paper and Supply
Prof. D. Ww. Thomas announces the contract for blank school supplies goes to National Paper and Supply for public schools and general utilities. Other bidders include Truth Review and Mennonite Publishing Co for blank supplies. for general utilities bids came from Timmins Central School Supply House of Chicago Knevels and Mennonite Publishing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. Thomas
Cot
Mennonite Publishing Co
General
Truth
Mennonites Publishing Cos
General, Utilities
Timmins
Central School
House of Chicago
H. A. Knevels
The
Hospital Prep Revives Sage Property on Division Street
The old Sage property on Division Street, set to house a new hospital led by Dr. and Mrs. Cochran of Chicago, is being repainted and repaired. The project has drawn encouragement from several practitioners of the old school, but the institution will not be bound to any single method or treatment.
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Division Street
Deaths of Henry Dick and Ralph Simmons in Goshen
Henry Dick aged 73 died today at noon in Goshen of heart failure. He leaves two sisters Mrs John Krau and Mrs Mary Obendorfer, among other relatives. born in Germany. Ralph Simmons, 18, died today in Goshen of typhoid fever.
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Henry Dick
Goshen
Eikhart
John Krau
Mary Obendorfer
Germany
Ralph Simmons
Farmer Exhibits Russian Wheat With Incredible Yield
D Reed of the farm three miles east of the city displays specimens of the enormous wheat grown this year. He promotes a system of agricultural development and notes a single kernel produced forty heads in excellent condition.
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D. Reed
Real Estate Transfers Involve Shoemaker and Brubaker
Clinton C. Shoemaker and wife transfer three lots in Hlkhart to Albert M. Brubaker and wife for 5000 dollars. The brief notice lists the parties and property but lacks additional details.
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Clinton’ C. Shoemaker
Albert
M. “Brubaker
Hlkhart
Bishop reports strong fishing at Frenchs Landing on Tippecanoe Lake
The Warsaw Times notes men from Michigan and Nappanee facing success fishing at Frenchs Landing on Tippecanoe Lake. They reel in bass including a six pounder a five pounder and multiple smaller fish, praising the lake as a great spot for fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw Times
Tippecanoe Lake
W. H.mungweiler
Michigan
J.“O. “Kantz
Nappanee
Lake Erie & Western to double power with nine engines
H. S. Storrs, assistant general superintendent, says within sixty days the Lake Erie & Western will be ready to handle rising traffic. The line will receive nine Class B1 heavy passenger locomotives and nine Class D freight engines, and the track will be able to carry heavier engines safely.
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H. S. Storrs
Lake Erie & Western
Ministers Arrive for 59th Hel River Conference in Goshen
The 59th annual Hel River Christian conference opens at First Christian church in Goshen with ministers and lay delegates arriving by train. The session runs from Wednesday morning through Saturday evening August 16.
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Hel River
Christian Conference
First Christian
Goshen
White Wings Recalled for Penn Town Campaign of 1902
The article notes the revival of the White Wings group in St. Joseph County for the 1902 campaign. It describes them as attractively uniformed and highlights their prominence as a feature of the 1900 campaign era.
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Penn Township
St. Joseph County
Foun
Jemberaed
Hartman Infant Dies of Cholera at 16 Months
Edward and Mary Hartman of Harrison Township near Foraker report the death of their 16 month old child from cholera infantum at 2 PM Monday. Funeral services will be held at Union Church on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock.
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Neyimah
Rapa Fear
Edward Hartman
Harrison Township
Forakerr
Union Church
Elizabeth Beardsley Dies at 95 in Beloit
Mrs Elizabeth Beardsley widow of Blam Beardsley died at Beloit at age 95 She was sister of the late David Simonton and long connected with Elkhart’s early days She formerly owned property near the Bucklen hotel and other holdings in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Beardsley
Blam. Beardsley
Beloit
wWig
David ° ‘Simonton
Elkhart
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Bij
Rev. C. & Rice
Augsburg Lessen Leaf
Synod of Northern Indiana
Lutheran Almanac
Elkhart Daily Review
Elkhart Daily Truth
Lutheran Observer
Secu
Lutheran World
Wittenberg College
Luthéran Missionary Journal
Childrens Missionary
Jesus
S. Wertz
J. T. Topper
H. T. Ziegler
Trus C. E.rice
J. F. Topper
L. Helfrich
Grace English Lutheran Church
Miller
Boston
Oyster House
Arter
Blake
Hig
Democratic Club
Marca
St . Washin
Wallace F. Shaffer
G. A. Whippy
BE. D. Currier
L. Burr Whippy
Milo H. ‘Cripe
J. B. Noble
Chaiman
Abe . Peck
Frank Evans
James Maloney
Wm. A. Brooks
Wm. Felt
N. E. Felt
John S. Smith
Rand
H. A. ‘Muman
Lester Frank
An. Elkhart
Justice Court
William “Haganan
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