Safe in Pekin Dr Roberts and Missionaries Located
A cablegram reports Dr Roberts and several missing missionaries from the Cheney farm at Koo Fan are found safe with allied forces in Pekin after liberation on August 16. Mrs Nellie Parker and Mrs Charles Roberts are missing with fears for their safety. Frank J Cheney heads to Washington to secure military aid for a rescue party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Totonpo
Onto
Chai
Cheney Leical Co
Roberts
Cheney Farm
Koo Fan
Pekin
Nellie Parker
Charles Roberts
Kioo Fan Farm
Frank J. Cheney
Washington
Dr. Roberts
Elkhart
Valparaiso
Miss Jones
Pioneers Gather for Island Park Pennsylvania Society Reunion
The Pennsylvania Society met under trees and in a pavilion at Island Park for another reunion. Col. Johnson presided while A. P. Kent, A. F. Wilden, Rev. Heininger, B. F. Stephens, Cyrus Seiler, and Rev. Ogilvie spoke. Combs Wonder Quartette provided music as pioneers shared remembered histories despite heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Park
Pennsylvania Society
Good Fellowship
Pennsylvania
St. Joseph
Elkhart
Col. Johnson
A.P. Kent
A. F. Wilden
Rev
Heininger
B. F. Stephens
Cyrus Seilerl
Ogilvie
Comn
Wonder Quartette
Mennonite Campmeeting Ends in Goshen Area
The Dunlaps campmeeting grounds closed after the final sermon and prayer. Elders report outcomes surpassing expectations. A new flyer election was held, with details to be finalized later. Next year’s gathering may move to Burns Park near Goshen, contingent on streetcar line extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns Park
Goshen
Street
Brick Mason narrowly buried in cistern cave in Oshen
August Bandelier, a brick mason at F. P. Abbotts residence, Oshen, was buried by a cave in the rear cistern on Saturday afternoon. Helpers dug out the air hoping to reach him. luck spared injuries as he rejoined work moments later with only a bruised face visible during rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Bandelier
F. 1
Pullman Coaches Pass Through En Route to York City
Four Pullman coaches from Chicago carrying crists of Chicago passed through here at 5 30 last evening en route to York City for a convention. They were joined by Mr And rs Bullock. Cars were decorated with flags bunting palms and flowers. The train covered the 100 mile run from sieago to this city in two hours and twelve minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
York City
Andrs Bullock
Sieago
Property Transfers In Goshen And Middlebury
Zimmerman transfers a lot in Goshen to Johan N and Heintelman for 390 dollars. Walters and wife convey 13 acres in Middlebury to Morse A Oder for 30 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Va. L
Zimmerman
Johan N
Heintelman
Goshen
Walters
Morse A. “Oder
Middlebury
Shocking Affair in Goshen Street Lightning Strike
During a Goshen storm three men Frank Merrill Stephen Bohn and Frank Busse sheltered under an awning by the Chicago Fair store. Lightning struck a trolley pole and flashed to the railing where they sat, throwing them to the sidewalk. All were severely shocked but none seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Frank Merrill
Stephen Bohn
Frank Busse
Diphtheria Spread Alarms South Bend Residents
The article reports ongoing diphtheria in South Bend with rising scarlet fever, warnings about quarantine violations, and public funerals. It accuses varied negligence including some physicians and notes a request to Dr. Hurty of the state health board for action, amid calls for vigorous measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Hurty
State Board of Health
Long Fingered Goshen Worker Arrested In Bike Theft
Charles Rigney 19 a longtime Ariel Cycle employee was arrested after four tires were found at his Goshen home and a search uncovered large amounts of bicycle parts. He admitted guilt saying he does not know why. Bond set at 200 dollars could not be posted. He is jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Charles Rigney
Ariel Cycle Company
Marshal Self
Ariel
Rigney
Justice Young
Stricken Child in Osceola Area Camp Meeting
The three year old daughter of Schuyler Crowfoot fell ill with convulsions at the Dun laps camp meeting yesterday afternoon. Dr. Short was summoned from this city and attended to her until she was well enough to return home six miles south of Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler Crowfoot
Dunlaps
Wheel theft leads to arrest after river recovery
J D Klein grocer on South Main reported a wheel stolen from his cart near Second and Pigeon streets. The frame later found at river’s bottom prompted police to arrest Otto Stark of Lincoln Street after he resisted arrest on East Franklin Street while fleeing with the officer’s bicycle. Sergeant Whiteman discharged his firearm to halt Stark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Klein
Main Street
Second and
Pigeon Streets
Brown Bicycle Repair Shop
Main
Jackson Streets
Otto Stark
Lincoln Street
Whiteman
Stark
East Franklin Street
Origin of the Sundae Name Traced to Ohio Roots
A Truth reporter talks with CG D Rushton about how the Sundae gained its name and popularity. He notes the dish likely originated from a man named Sundae in northern Ohio, spreading as ice cream syrups were added and sold at fountains. The item gained traction in larger cities before reaching Elkhart last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truth
CG. D. Rushton
Truth Office
Rushton
Indianapolis
Mr. Rushton
Sundae
Ohio
Elkhart
Pastslingers Picnic Spreads To Stoffenberg Grove
City bill posters announce a Sunday picnic at Stoffenber ger’s Grove west of the city. Residents are invited to spend the day in the open air with friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoffenberger’s Grove
Race Project Negotiated at Barney Driving Park
On Wednesday August 22 a race project was negotiated at Barney Driving Park. The brief notice outlines a planned event and associated discussions with organizers and participants.
Elkhart Parks Race Meet Hope Tied to Barney Park Sale
Indiana Railway Co negotiates to buy Barney Driving Park as Elkhart could host a grand circuit race meet. Barney seeks about 70 000 damages for alleged failure to operate lines to the park. Case pending in supreme court after demurrer denial, with park value debated between 5 000 and 75 000 depending on railway access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Indiana Railway Company
Barney
St. Joe
J. J. Burns
Hickhart & Western
Mr. Barney
County council called. few members attend meeting
The county council was convened on Saturday but only John Cook of Elkhart and Joseph Smith of Gorn attended. BE Walker was away from Goshen and Daniel Zook of Nappanee was at Lake Wawasee. The regular meeting is set for two weeks from next Thursday September 6. Bridges in Concord township were cited as the reason for the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cook
Elkhart
Joseph Smith
Gorn
BE. W. Walker
Goshen
Daniel Zook
Broken Bridge Delays Near Dunlaps Irritates Farmers
Farmers complain about a broken bridge near Dunlaps halted by a traction engine. The county council met with only two members, requires appropriation and a 30 day advertisement, and rebuilding will wait for cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlaps
Harriett White Sues for Divorce from John W White
Through Chamberlain and Turner, Harriett White seeks divorce on cruelty charges accusing John W White of adultery. She requests $1,000 alimony and custody of three children aged 19, 15, and 6. Married March 30, 1880 and separated July 27, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain & Turner
Harriett White
John W. White
Nelson and Landaw paternity case settled out of court
Nora Belle Nelson and Willis Landaw reached a Saturday morning out of court settlement on paternity charges. The jailed defendant, held for $200 bond, was released. Settlement terms require the defendant to provide reasonable support for the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Belle Nelson
Willis Landaw
Police Recover Stolen Bicycle After Suspect Arrest
Supt Braden says the prisoner once served a prison term for bicycle theft. He was seen Thursday night discarding a wheel frame into the river. A bicycle tag issued in Mr Klein’s name was found in Stark’s pocket and the stolen seat later recovered from his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braden
Mr. Klein
Stark
Man Suffers Severe Arm Injury In Factory Lathe Incident
Shortly before 10 this morning Irwin Heck, an employee at the Lake Shore back shops, pulled free from a lathe with flesh torn from shoulder to wrist. The arm was crushed at the elbow and the inner flesh ground by cog wheels. He was taken to Dr. Eisenbiess for dressing. amputation was narrowly averted. He lives on South Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Heck
Lake Shore
Heck
Pure spices, very strong Rushton's Drug Store.
A short classified item notes pure spices available at Rushton's Drug Store with strong emphasis on quality. The fragment references store branding and product type, suggesting a sales or advertisement notice with emphasis on potency or quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushton’s Drug Store
Rushton
J M Dale Injured In Peach Picking Fall
J M Dale of Goshen a former county merchant was badly hurt after a limb broke while he stood on a ladder with one foot on a limb at his home on South Fifth street. He was unconscious and requires medical help as doctors assess internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Dale
Goshen
South Fifth Street
Dale
Fell Down Stairs Injures South Third Resident
Mrs. Daniel Thompson of South Third street fell on a steep basement stairs and was unconscious briefly. Dr Hoppingarner treated her. no bones were broken though severe bruises and a finger laceration were noted. Her head took the brunt of the fall but her neck was not broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Thompson
South Third Street
Hoppingarner
Chamberlain Reunion at Captain Chamberlain's Cottage
Members of the Chamberlain families and relatives gather for a reunion today at Captain Orville Chamberlain's cottage beside Christian Lake. The scene centers on family union and local community ties at the lakeside location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Capt
Orville Chamberlain
Christian Lake
Elkhart Poised to Host Grand Horse Racing Circuit
Local officials and racing enthusiasts in Elkhart and surrounding cities express urgent demand for a grand circuit meet. The region has shown it can attract top races and eager horsemen pledge support to advance the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Lillie Coy in a Tangled Hotel Feud
Lillie Coy a Goshen hotel worker sues Jerry Trump for damages over alleged ill will with her sweetheart George Lower. After George tells of another charm, Lillie confronts him at 2 a m and exchanges harsh words. Jerry Trump files a profanity complaint reacting to the heated exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Coy
Goshen Hotel
Jerry Trump
George Lower
George
Hascall Hotel
Lillie
Jerry Irump
Jerry
Mishawaka Reporter Returns From Vacation and Local Convention
Daniel Westbrook, stationed correspondent, reports back from LaGrange after a vacation. He attended Elkhart county Republican convention at Shipshewana where beer barrels were distributed cheaply to delegates. Attendees recall aqua pura drawn from the village pump and meal tickets marked take two. The band from the city was noted for widespread voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka Cor
Daniel Westbrook
LaGrange
Dan
Elkhart County
Shipshewana
Elkhart News Briefs Highlight Births and School Inspections
Mr and Mrs Addie Jerne of Tenth Street announce a twelve pound boy born yesterday. Ira Wossier a Big Four section hand mashed the end of the second finger on his left hand while wnlading Trails. Dr Short dressed the wound. The school board inspected school buildings this morning to plan repairs including a new belfry for the South Side building in Wolf's addition and minor fixes at other schools. An excursion to the Marion Soldiers Home carried two hundred Elkhart people with seven coaches filled and three more likely insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Jerne
Tenth Street
Ira Wossier
Dr. Short
Wolf's
Marion
Benton Harbor
Elkhart
Goshen
Pickle Crop Prosperity Near Goshen County Seat
Farmers near Goshen praise the pickle works at the county seat as the company buys thousands of bushels of pickles at good prices. One farmer yielded 100 bushels per acre and two quarters, with more still unpicked from his crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Runaway Horses Run Through Streets Injure Drivers
Wesley DeWitt, employee of the Electric Light company, was uninjured after being thrown from a frightened horse on Harrison street while Frank Crull’s mare ran wild to Main street where it collapsed and was captured with leg injuries. Yesterday John Magnuson of Oakland avenue was thrown when his horse sidestepped a band’s blare, the wagon passing over his neck and legs causing painful bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley DeWitt
Electric Light Company
Frank Crull
Harrison Street
DeWitt
Main Street
John Magnuson
Oakland Avenue
Josh Spruceby
Deceiver jailed as Gardner arrested in Goshen
Ethany Gardner, son of William Gardner of Co Shen, is jailed in Goshen awaiting court after warrant sworn for his arrest. Emma Wallace, formerly Gardner’s sweetheart in Chicago, cared for her child born last March amid the broken relationship. Gardner was found at his father’s home and held. case scheduled before Justice Young at 4 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethany Gardner
Goshen
Chicago
Wm. Gardner
Coshen
Emma Wallace
Gardner
Justice Young
Young Peoples Alliance of Ohio and Indiana Elected Officers
The annual convention at Oakwood Park near LaPorte closed sessions electing officers for the year. President Rev. Thomas Finkbeiner Elixhart. vice president G B Kimmel Indianapolis. recording secretary J O Mosier Elkhart. corresponding secretary Miss Ela Fisher Olney NL. treasurer Adam Cook Urbana Ind. Delegates named Rev. Thomas Finkbeiner Elkhart, Rev. J H Evans Fort Wayne, I H Baumgardner, J O Mosier Elkhart to the Buffalo biennial convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Alliance of
Ohio
Indiana
Oakwood Park
LaPorte
Thomas Finkbeiner
Elixhart
G. B. Kimmel
Indianapolis
J. O. Mosier
Elkhart
Ela Fisher
Olney
Adam Cook
Urbana
Ind
J. H. Evans
Fort Wayne
I. H. Baumgardner
Buffalo
N. Y
Goshen Mulls Street Fair Plan This Year
Goshen considers a street fair within a month and a large meeting to discuss the event. A Goshen citizen recalls attractions from the world fair as Elkhart residents begin saving money in anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Stricken Inmate Struck By Paralysis At County Infirmary
William Clark a 77 year old inmate of the county infirmary was stricken with paralysis on his left side yesterday. He came to the infirmary from Goshen and had resided there for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clark
Goshen
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Pennsylvanians Annual Meeting
Florists
Pasteslinger
Nol Brimstone Alley
Dodge
Budge
Shaitun
J.M. Dale
Goshen Merchant
Deceiver
Goshen’s Street Fair
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