Thieves Loot Equitable Building Office in Broad Daylight
A two-person theft at the Equitable Building Loan and Savings Assoc on Lexington Avenue led to the loss of about 15 dollars. Secretary J Oberholtzer, who was alerted twice, found the main money drawer open and suspects a skeleton key. Police are investigating with home talent suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Building, Loan and Savings Associattion
Lexington Avenue
Main Street
J. Oberholtzer
Association
Mr. Simpson
Oberholtzer
Again Wandering Elder Found On Streets Then At Hotel
An elderly, feeble man previously found wandering by Officer Rinehart was located again around midnight wearing a night robe and slippers. He entered the Columbia hotel seeking a room before patrolman Rinehart took him home. He shows erratic behavior and may wander until found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinehart
Lexington Avenue
Columbia Hotel
Rinehat
Change in Times Ownership
It is stated that W. B. Gard sold his interest in Times Publishing Co. to his partner W. H. Ragan. Editor management plans remain unchanged for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Goshen
W. 8. Gard
Times Publishing Co
W. H. Ragan
Rue Rush Case Repeats as Child Returns to Shelter
The Rue Rush story repeats as the boy, once placed with Mrs. George Boyce in Glendora, Michigan, is to be sent back. With the sister-in-law’s death, Mrs Boyce must care for two nieces and Rue must be relocated by Sheriff Elliott and Deputy Chatten to a new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rue Rush
Peole
Goshen
George Boyce
Glendora, Mich
Chapin Plans Electric Line From South Bend to Benton Harbor
Millionaire Chapin aims to finish a South Bend to Benton Harbor electric line within a year with surveys started for a South Haven Paw Paw lake St Joseph Benton Harbor route. Engineer S B Downer has secured right of way and franchises. Terminal in Benton Harbor. Power house at Covert Van Buren county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapin
South Bend
Benton Harbor
South Haven
Paw Paw Lake
St. Joseph
Chicago
S. B. Downer
Benton H Harbor
Covert
van Buren County
Widow Files Notice to Take Under the Law in Loney Estate
Mrs. Rachel Loney of Nappanee files election to take under the law as widow of Robinson Loney deceased. She seeks status outside statutes in the administration of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Loney
Nappanee
Robinson Loney
Two Men Plead Guilty in Counterfeiting Case
Wesley Hummer and Cory Young pleaded guilty before Judge Baker to counterfeiting tied to pogus coins at the Beveridge rally. They face likely sentencing tomorrow with Young expected to receive the harsher term due to greater responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Hummer
Cory Young
Beveridge
Baker
Tomorry
Young
Goshen School Brawl Ends With Knife Injuries
Clarence Reeves and Fred Edington two Goshen pupils aged about 15 and 16 fought Tuesday afternoon after class. Edington choked Reeves after being provoked by name calling. Reeves drew a pocket knife which was closed but caused severe cuts and abrasions on the face neck and head from repeated blows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Reeves
Fred Edington
Goshen
Edington
Reeves
Election day inmates freed to vote in city jail
Will Sparklin and Mel Johnson, both long term inmates, were released to cast ballots. Sparklin, a republican, and Johnson, a democrat, had time to serve. A week earlier Sparklin was arrested and last night Johnson faced intoxication charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Sparklin
Mel Johnson
Sparklin
Johnson
Wisconsin deer season closes with deer carcass shipments
Eleven hunters are reported killed and twenty wounded by accidental shots in the Milwaukee area. Venison is described as a drug on the market with dealers struggling to sell stock. Express companies are bringing hundreds of carcasses to Milwaukee for disposal, marking a chaotic close to the deer season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Divorce Proceedings in Niles Split by Celery Grower
After 36 years of marriage Mrs. Emily C. Davis of Niles filed for divorce from William Davis a well known celery grower and ex alderman. A young woman is alleged to have won the husband’s affections. They have six children and are widely known. the affair has created a local sensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily C. Davis
Niles
William Davis
Exulderman
A Furious Runaway on South Main St
A violent runaway on South Main Street left driver George Burkell with gashes to the left eye and head. He fell between the wheels as the horse bolted, bleeding but not seriously hurt, and was treated at Goldman’s drug store. C C Shoemaker of the Mennonite Publishing Co. grabbed the reins, calming the frightened animal as it sped away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
George Burkell
Burkell
Goldman
Russell and Wife Discharged by Kalamazoo Officers
Russell and his wife were released from Kalamazoo jail after detention as witnesses in the Richland bank gang case. Sheriff Snow and Prosecuting Attorney Master conferred privately with Russell. the discussion's subject is unknown but may concern securing him if other gang member Little Jo is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Charles Russell
Richland Bank
Kalamazoo
Tom Black
Snow
Gane
M Charnley Run Over in Goshen Accident
Goshen resident M Charnley was struck by a fast moving buggy driven by Clark Bruce husband of Dr M Eva Peck at Main and Washington streets last night. He was bruised with possible facial injuries but improving. expected to recover in a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel Charnley
Goshen
M. Eva Peck
Clark Bruce
Main
Washington Streets
Mr. Charnley
Not Even a Flag Station in Goshen
Goshen residents protest as the morning Lake Shore train will not stop there under the new time card No 15 even when flagged, prompting local opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Lake Shore
City Council Deliberation Likely At Next Meeting
The paying question failed to come before the council last night but is expected to be acted on at the next regular session. The delay indicates ongoing discussion and potential approval or denial of funding.
Marriage Licenses for Harlon Kitson and Blanche Peoules
Harlon Kitson aged 23 of Ligonfer and Blanche Peoules aged 21 of Benno were issued marriage licenses. The event formalizes their union under local civil records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlon Kitson
Ligonfer Ang Blanche Peoules
Benno
Mystery suicide shocks Daily city at noon
Joseph Armstrong 33, married with two children, shot himself in his Cleveland avenue home after lunch. He left for work earlier but returned in his working clothes with no note or warning, and died a few moments after the pistol shot. Coroner and neighbors investigated. no clear motive found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Armstrong
Cleveland Avenue
Moses Erb
Joe
Armstrong
Lake Shore
Fisenbeiss
Elkhart County Patents Highlight Local Inventions
Alfred J. Signor, a machine shop man, has just been granted a patent on a multiple cylinder explosive engine. George Lamb of Nappanee has invented a patent boot cleaner that cleans a shoe without the wearer stooping, praised as a God send by many readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred J. Signor
George Lamb
Nappanee
Fire Aboard Stock Train Delays Buffalo Shipment
A spark from an engine set fire to a cattle car near Lake Shore yards. Seven bulls suffered severe burns. others were scalded but saved. Cattle were diverted to stock yards while officials awaited damage assessment. Dr Harris treated injured cattle, blankets ordered for shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Swift & Co
Supt
Braden
Buffalo
Harris
Democrats poised to win county superintendent posts under current law
The piece notes Democrats likely to control a majority of county superintendents if trustees continue electing the offices. Across 59 counties Democrats would prevail versus 33 for Republicans, with 32 gains for Democrats and 2 for Republicans since last year. A 1903 law change proposed would shift to direct vote, risking Democrat losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Daviess County
Marion County
Madison
Elkhart
Kosciusko
Watch Restored to Mishawaka Baker After Robbery
George Roberts, a Mishawaka baker, was knocked down and robbed of his watch and some money Saturday night. On Sunday a small package addressed to Roberts was found at the post office by Postmaster Gaylor, wrapped in a newspaper with no stamps. The watch inside was identified as Roberts’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Roberts
Mishawaka
Gaylor
Mr. Roberts
Shootists at Shiretown in Goshen event
About fifty sportsmen from South Bend Mishawaka Elkhart and La Porte gathered in Goshen to shoot at Fetters landing. The competition began at noon and yielded 200 live pigeons released for target practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Mishawaka
Elkhart
la Porte
Goshen
Found Dead in Bed at Oakland Avenue
Jacob Rinehart aged 67 was found dead in his bed at his Oakland Avenue home this morning by his granddaughter who saw he was cold and speechless. Death was attributed to heart failure. he appeared in good health when he retired and died in his sleep without pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rinehart
Oakland Avenue
Mr. Rinehart
Kinney Heiress in $1.68 Million Easton Coal Lands Deal
Mrs. A Kinney of Hill's millinery department is named an heir to valuable coal lands near Easton Pennsylvania with an estate valued at 1 68 million dollars. Her share is stated as 60 000 after negotiations with the Lehigh Valley railroad company concluded yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kinney
Hill
Easton
Mauch Chunk Hills
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Fearfully Burned Child in Cone Street Incident
Gladys Replogle three years old suffered severe facial and hand burns after a gasoline stove flame ignited her clothing. A 16 year old caretaker left the room briefly. the mother was away at the time. Neighbors smothered the flames and Dr. Short treated the burns, with inhalation suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys
Afr
Charles Replogle
Cone
Erwin
Short
Boarding house robbery case targets Kalamazoo pattern
Officers report a Kalamazoo boarding house robbery where the thief took $10 and a gold watch using methods identical to a Goshen robbery and an incident at Miss Campbell's in this city. The suspect’s extensive campaign may be concluded soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Goshen
Miss Campbell
One Lonely Rabbit Stirs Thanksgiving Travel Tale
S. C. Hubbell of Goshen set out yesterday with a two horse wagon for Clinton township to gather rabbits for Thanksgiving. He returned in the evening with a single rabbit he had killed with a fence rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Hubbell
Goshen
Clinton Township
Coroner Probes Suicide Of Joseph Armstrong In Detroit
In an inquest led by Coroner Hisenbeiss and deputy Hile, the death of Joseph Armstrong is ruled a self-inflicted act. His wife Myrtle describes despondency linked to debts and drink, noting a remark about an engine running over him. The family mourns with funeral set for Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. Emmet to officiate. Armstrong died on the ninth anniversary of his marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisenbeiss
W. B. Hile
Joseph Armstrong
Myrtle Armstrong
Harold
Ellen Armstrong
Hudson, Mich
Wilson Rogers
Detroit
A. I. Horton
Lake Shore
Robert V. Armstrong
Ralph Armstrong
Hudson
Arthur
Emett
Armstrong
Sheriff Elliott Completes First Term Enters Second
Sheriff Elliott finished his first term yesterday and will start his second term today. His two year fee total falls short of his salary by nearly two thousand dollars, with about 1800 dollars still needed to cover his pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Defective East Wall to Be Anchored
The east wall of the stone yard is found very defective and not anchored to the building. Fire Chief Sanford alerted Councilman A M Smith to the danger of a wind collapse and inmate escape. A council resolution will be introduced to anchor the wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
A. M. Smith
Plans Filed for W T Dalton Building on Main Street
Architect Elwood submits plans for a three story grey brick business block at 203 South Main on J Swartzell's saloon site. The 56 by 226 foot structure will have fourteen office rooms and one large store room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
W. T. Dalton
South Main Street
J. Swartzell
Incurable John W Chapman To Be Brought Home
John W Chapman, a prominent county farmer, was sent to Longcliff asylum but is now considered incurable. Relatives plan to bring him back home to surround him with familiar comforts, believing continued hospital confinement would harm him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Chapman
Longcliff
Gradual Improvement Noted For Kalama Zoo Injury Victim
The condition of Charlie Adams injured in a Kalama zoo railroad wreck is slowly improving though the leg injury remains serious. Doctors say recovery will take several weeks before he can be about much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Banner
Charlie Adams
Kalamazoo
Mich
Jial De Toms Named Night Expressman at Goshen
The United States Express company appoints Jial De Toms as night expressman in Goshen. Mr and Mrs Toms will relocate to Goshen at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jial de Toms
Goshen
United States Express Company
Mrs. Toms
Horse Thieves Abroad In Indianapolis Area
The barn of J. H. Payne at 821 Indiana avenue was broken into last evening and a small sorrel mare stolen. The horse, described as very fat with two white feet a white star and a hip brand, was last seen near Goshen avenue after being led by a man wearing rubber boots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Payne
Indiana Avenue
Mr. Payne
Goshen Avenue
Sacred Concert at Tabernacle to Aid Union Meetings
The city’s musical talent presents a sacred program at the Tabernacle to cover remaining union meeting expenses. The event features instrumental and vocal solos, Tabernacle chorus selections, Prof. MacHenry, and Harry Sweatland with a pianola. Admission is 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle Chorus
MacHenry
Harry Sweatland
Elkhart
Tabernacle
Obituary for John A. Baker at 75 in rural home
John A. Baker aged 75 died at 3 30 yesterday afternoon at his rural home three and a half miles south of the city from complications of diseases and old age. He is survived by his wife Susan and six children John Reed Daniel Thomas William and Mrs Myron Guipe of this city and Mrs Hugh Scoles south of Ellhart. Friends will meet at the home at 1 30 Sunday and proceed to the Evangelical church at Dunlaps for services led by Rev Zechiek and Rev Kregus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Baker
Susan Baker
John
Reed
Daniel
Thomas
William Baker
Myron Guipe
Hugh Scoles
Ellhart
Jessie Bartlett Davis Engagement and Salary Details
Jessie Bartlett Davis has two weeks of this year to fish in but that is her entire vacation. Her engagement lasts 50 weeks and she sings four songs twice daily or works about 40 minutes, earning a salary equal to the president. Mrs. Davis is the wife of Will J. Davis, the theatrical manager formerly of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Davis
Will J. Davis
Elkhart
Found Guilty In Saloon Partition Case
The jury found W. P. Erity guilty of allowing partitions to remain in his saloon. Judge Blake imposed a $10 fine plus $42.60 costs after a two hour deliberation. The case moved through Brumbaugh Foster and Young venues. Brity's defense claimed the partition was a screen and offered no witnesses. An appeal to the Circuit Court was filed. The related case against W. H. Grapes, charged with maintaining a prohibited partition, was continued due to the defendant’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Erity
Blake
Brumbaugh Dut
Foster
Brumbaugh
Barriet planned for Interurban Lodge turn next Tuesday
At Goshem K of P meeting a committee of Chas Kohler Henry Widner and F B Leaning will arrange a barrier for a Tuesday barriet for the interurban association uniting Elk Hart Mishawaka and South Bend lodges. Three candidates will be candle dates for second degree with Mishawaka team handling the work and a large turnout from the interurban city lodges is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P
Goshem
Chas. Kohler
Henry Widner
F. B. Leaning
Interurban Association
Elkhart
Mishawaka
South Bend
Runaway Farm Wagon Smashes Bicycle on Main Street
A farmer's team ran away on South Main Street and on turning to St. Joe Street the wagon swerved into Miss Kittie Ryan's bicycle. The rear wheel was smashed but Miss Ryan escaped injury as the horses were restrained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
St. Joe Street
Kittie Ryan
Miss Ryan
Mrs Frash of Wakarusa Dies After Prolonged Illness
Word came that Mrs. Charles Frash of Wakarusa, known in Hikhart, died last night after a long illness. Mr. and Mrs. Frash were frequent visitors to this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Frash
Wakarusa
Hikhart
Crumpacker Denies Senate Candidacy Rumor
Congressman Crumpacker says the senate rumor is groundless and he authorized no one to speak for him about running. He has no plan or idea of entering the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crumpacker
United States
Senate
Corn Shredder Incident Injures Farmer’s Son
Noah Walmer son of Sol Walmer sustained severe lacerations to the fingers on his left hand while operating a corn shredder on his father’s farm along the Elkhart river road 5144 miles southwest of Elkhart on Thursday around 3 pm. doctors expect to save the fingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Walmer
Sol Walmer
Elkhart
Elkhart River
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Secy. Oberholtzer
Equitable
Fate
Hummer
Boy
M. Charnley
Elkhart County
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Stoneyard
Horse Thieves
Wm. Erity
A. Goshen
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