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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1908

Page

5

Wreck on Elkhart & Western Injures Two Rails Crew

Conductor D E Carpenter died at Clark hospital after a wreck near Mishawaka on the Elkhart & Western line. Brakeman O D Mack seriously injured is expected to recover. Caboose overturned after rails spread. engine 5774 with E E Grootveld throttle led the trip. Eyewitnesses aided transport to hospital. Carpenter, veteran conductor, died two hours after being wounded.

Elkhart and Western D. E. Garpenter D. J. Mack Gabbbse Grootveld Mishawaka Carpenter Mack Elkhart & Western Hrameh Lake Shore Elkhart E. E. ‘Grootveld Frank Fetterly Gyro Otveld August van Mecke Albert Booker van Wecke

Note From Man Who Rode Engine Pilot to Captain Miller

A postal card arrived this morning from James O Connor the man removed from the engine crew of a Lake Shore fast train. He thanks Captain Miller of the police department for kindness shown. The card was postmarked South Bend. O Connor sought hospital care after medical attention here and transportation by police. Oldfield and party with Mr and Mrs Williams of Chicago proceeded to Fort Wayne Cleveland and Detroit. Soules arranged arrangements for the others to depart, awaiting Oldfield’s further orders.

Captain Miller Police James O’connor Lake Shore O ‘Connor Hanks Miller South Bend O'Connor Soules Oldfield Mrs. Williams Chicago Messrs. Moross

Lake Water Turbulence From Underground Springs Near Wall’s Lake

Residents near Wall’s Lake report boiling, muddy water as underground springs on the lake bed feed the surface. Heavy rains replenish reservoirs while springs at the lake bottom flow faster than during the drought. The cleansing process carries sediment and algae to the overflow point, with completion awaited by observers.

Wall's Niles Northeorune City Nes Ngs

City Council Approves Electric Light Plant Reconstruction

Goshen city council votes 2 to approve reconstruction of the electric light plant. Estimated cost of the improvement is about $26,000.

Goshen

Accident Report at Logansport Involves Insane Asylum Transport

Mrs. Chas. McGarry of Middlemiry Wapo wens traveled to Logansport with attendants in charge of a patient being taken to the hospital for the insane. A cabman closed a carriage door injuring a portion of her fingers requiring medical attention.

Chas. McGarry Middlemiry Wapo Wens Logansport Cabman

Deliveryman Injured In City Car Collision

Channcey Franz, a deliveryman for Gradford's grocery, was injured this morning when his wagon was struck by a Winona interurban car in the south part of the city. He sustained two broken legs and had to be shot.

Prain Carpenter Forty- Eighth Indiana Volunteers Isso Gnesard A. A. Lawson St Paul Minn Goshen Aa Lean Sent St. Baul Fred’ ‘Shasberger Samuel “Wertz Mack Verna Louis Wickum Middlebury Louis Anderson Channcey Franz

Tod Gertz Arrested for Wife Deserter Charge Fined $10

Tod Gertz was arrested for wife desertion and fined ten dollars in Justice Whis’s court today.

Tod Gertz

Tragedy of Holstein Suicide At South Bend Home

Charles Holstein a 29 year old from 1225 Queen Street South Bend killed himself with a 32 caliber revolver at his East Sample Street home yesterday afternoon. His brother Herman found him, a note stated he was violent and not well. Coroner's inquest returned verdict death by his own action.

South Bend Charles Holstein East Sample Street Elizabeth Holstein Iucas Eleck Herman. Holstein Lynis Charles Miers Nis Iller Pollice Epworth Medical Soitrce

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Prominent Chicago Socialites Face Federal Indictment

Highly charged federal probe targets Mrs Emily Rockveil Crane and Mrs Joe Gadiner over a Venice palace import scheme. Chadbourne and Garner implicated as their household goods valued at nearly 100000 dollars were seized. fines reach 70000 and 80000 dollars respectively, with possible indictments after next Chicago grand jury.

Chicago Chicasso Boston Washington Emily Rockveil Crane Richa’ Ti Giaue Crane Manufacturing Joe Chadbourne Gardner Birst United States Ames Garner Poth Wemen Gvill Federal Grand Jury Tengeys Mursand East Europe Bickay Fennacourt Lémenyas

Runaway Team Grashes Into Auto On Main Street

A team of horses pulling wagons loaded with flour bolted on South Main Street striking an auto. Neighbors report the frightened team split sacks scatterings along the road. The driver, George Thursby of Robbins and Linnehart's, was left stranded as the accident limited traffic and flour spilled across the street.

Burrell Morganisi George Thursby Robbins Linnehart’s

Prohibitionists Convene In South Bend Area Friday

Prohibitionists from Elkhart and St Joseph County plan a mass convention Friday morning at Springbrook Park. Eugene Chafin of Chicago will open the session with a speech, with Frank W. Lough and others scheduled to speak. Banquet at American Hall will form a Chafin and Watkins club as delegates aim to nominate a county ticket.

Springbrook Park Distri Charlie EF. Holler South Bend Elkhart Eugéne Chafin-of Chicago Prohibition United States Frank W. Lough John W." Seaman Wakarusa Congréss Yaad Eli Newman Rochester Barney Uline Hahn Thomas - 30 Barnes St. Joseph St. Joséph' County Charles Holfiér Séith’ Bend Fori Iphasecutitis Ibusdid American ‘Hall Chafin and Watkins Club

Oldfield Delays Ride After Goshen Meet With Soules

Oldfield calls Soules to Goshen claiming something wrong with his car. Soules arrives with Moross and a Stryth representative, diagnosing the issue as auto superstition a dislike of showing up other owners' cars. The pair discuss the trouble as a minor mechanical cause.

Boledo Charles Soules Barney Oldfield Goshen Mr _Moross Stryth Big Qldfield

Rival racer John J. Ryan charged in fatal accident

John J. Ryan once linked to reckless auto racing was arrested in Covington Kentucky accused of running over and killing Tynatz Wandtack a Polish immigrant in Cincinnati. The case arose after a racing event with Barney Oldfield. Ryan waived examination and was bound over to the October grand jury.

John J. Ryan Barney Oldfield Covington Ryan Andi Tynatz

Electric arch to light the street and draw shoppers

The electric company plans an arch over the street center at the corner to clear trolley wires while spanning thirty feet above street level. A five and a half anchor eyebeam will strengthen the arch, which will be stained and attractively lit from dusk to ten. Merchants back the scheme as a boost to city commerce and illumination.

Tstreet Electric Company Suniel Sikhart Milion Ind

Oldfields Triumph Amid Electric Racing Show at Mishawaka Park

At the Hart Driving Park event in Mishawaka the Oldfield Soules exhibition drew nearly 3000 spectators. Bar n ey Oldfield and Charles Soules staged a high speed show with multiple races including a two mile sweepstakes won by Oldfield in 2 50 and a one mile flying start by Soules. organizers reported strong attendance and financial success despite heavy prize sharing.

Oldfield-Soules Hkhart Driving Parks Club Oldfield Mark Floyd Mishawaka Barney A. Mores AVES Yoder Hariey-Davidson Buick Roadster South Bend Phillips Ford Dr. Williams Buick Mick Tenberg Ricketts Soules Red Barney Oldfield Charles Soules

Prominent Farmers Appear in Court on Cemetery Desecration Warrants

John Martin and Milton Proudfit of Osceloa and Solomon Holden of Bangertown were brought before Justice Brumbaugh on warrants accusing cemetery desecration. The case likely will go to trial this week as attorneys dispute hearing time.

John'Martin Milton Proudfit Oscéola Solomon Holden Bango- Township Brumbaugh

Woman sues for damages over sewer tile destruction

M Sybl Maxon through attorney James H State filed a complaint in the superior court against J F Werner seeking 2060 dollars. The suit arises from damage to a tile sewer constructed by the plaintiff across Werner property to connect to a city main.

M. Sybl Maxon James H.state Superior Court Today J. F. Werner

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