Bowers Nominated for Congress at Plymouth by Acclamation
In the Democratic convention of the thirteenth district at Plymouth Dr. C. O. C. Bowers of Elkhart was nominated for Congress by acclamation. Valentine Zimmerman of Rochester withdrew after his name was presented. Judge Burson of Pulaski county presided. Adam Wise was not nominated. John W. Kern, Democratic candidate for governor, addressed the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymocra
Thirteenth Congressional District
CO. OC. Bowers
Valentine Zimmerman
Rochester
Burson
Pulaski County
Adam Wise
John W. Kern
Hurt On Big Four Bridge
James L. Batchelor, a Big Four telegraph lineman living near Niles, was seriously injured this morning near the Big Four bridge at Division street. A refrigerator car door swung open in wind, striking him in the head and rendering him unconscious for about an hour. He was treated by the company surgeon Dr. Flint and taken to the home of Charles Van Alstine in Wolf's addition. Coroner Hisenbeiss investigated briefly. Batchelor is reported to have concussion but should recover. Morrison bound over to grand jury in $5,000 bond after a preliminary exam for arson and deaths at a South Bend hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Batchelor
Big Four Telegraph Lin
Niles
Division Street
Batchelor
Flint
Charles van Alstine
Wolf's
Business Change as Korn and Kohrer Buy Local Grocery Stock
Charles Korn and David Kohrer have purchased the grocery stock of J. G. Lohrman and will operate at the old stand for the time being. Both are experienced businessmen and expect to build a large trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Korn
David Kohrer
J. G. Lohrman
Marriage Licenses Issued In Ohio Couple Pairs
George M Smith age 25 of Youngstown and Margaret J Stephen Bay age 25 of Dikhart received marriage licenses. George Carrol age 24 and Ziydia Hoover age 24, both of Dikhart, also obtained licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Smith
Youngstown
Ohio
Margaret J. Stephen Bay
Dikhart
George Carrol
Ziydia Hoover
Madlem Wins Sixth Street Sewer Project Contract
Mishawaka council awarded the contract for the Sixth Street sewer improvement to J A Madlem of Goshen as the lowest bidder. Other bids were N P Glenn Construction Co at 3211.66 dollars and Eberhart and Renkart at 2596.31 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.a.madlem
Goshen
Mishawaka Council
Sixth Street
N.P. Glenn Construction Co
Eberhart & Renkart
J. A. Madlem
Real Estate Transfers To Higgins Family In Waterford and Hilkhart
Taniah Vioeit and wife convey lot in Waterford to Letta L Higgins. Lydia A Richards and husband sell lot in Waterford to Letti L Higgins for 295 dollars. Joseph Heck transfers lot in Edkhart to August Stocker for 8700 dollars. John W Fieldhouse and wife sell lot in Hilkhart to Joseph Heck for 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taniah Vioeit
Letta L Higgins
Waterford
Lydia A Richards
Letti L Higgins
Joseph Heck
August Stocker
Edkhart
John W Fieldhouse
Hilkhart
Clergy mixup noted in Elkhart county clerk tale
In Elkheart, a clergyman mistakes Louis A. Dennett for the Elkhart county clerk. A marriage license return was received that morning addressed to Clerk George Fister. An ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsi with a refund guarantee and booklet from Thomas' drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Louis A. Dennett
Elkhart County
George Fister
Dr. Caldwell
Thomas’ Drug Store
Norman Beall Beaten. Chicago Saloonkeeper Arrested
Norman Beall formerly of the city now living in Chicago and employed by O Kanally a saloonist at 63 State Street was severely beaten after a quarrel with his employer. Beall was taken to Union hospital in serious condition and Kanally was arrested to learn the extent of injuries. Beall was beaten about the head and was reportedly unconscious upon arrival at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Beall
City
Chicago
O. Kanally
State Street
Beall
Union Hospital
Kanally
Touch of High Life in Chicago Left Prohibitionist Robbed
A well known prohibitionist from near Hikhart county visited Chicago after a convention. While admiring the new post office he was robbed of his watch by a thief who fled into a saloon. The temperance advocate chased but was restrained by saloon patrons who forced him to buy drinks, costing him about 87. He was spurned by a supposed admirer and now he rocks at the sun to tell the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hikhart County
Chicago
Temperance
Cyclone Damages Farms in Cass and Porter Townships
A Saturday afternoon cyclone struck Calvin and Porter townships in Cages county causing extensive damage. Barns and sheds on Charles Carter and Hi wood East farms collapsed, trees were uprooted, and fences ruined. W J Hewes and W A East properties suffered partial destruction while Birchlake reportedly had water spouts shooting sixty feet high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Calvin
Porter
Cages County
Charles Carter
Hiwood East
W. J. Hewes
Daring Sailor Narrowly Survives Lake Bash
Babs Rogers faced a near drowning on Eagle Lake during a trial of a self built sail boat. A heavy gust capsized the craft forcing him beneath the water where he tangled in rigging and lost consciousness before surfacing. He recovered with assistance and later completed a second attempt without incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babs Rogers
Eagle Lake
Young Rogers
Astistance
Mishawaka Man Tries Daring Rope Swim Fence Post
A Mishawaka correspondent reports a respected local man celebrates his three score milestone by swimming with a rope tied to a post onshore. The scheme aims to prevent drownings, praising the cautious approach of the German practice and urging imitation for safer water activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
South Bern Times
Judge Baker to Hunt and Fish
Judge Francis KE Baker of the Indiana Supreme Court plans a three month hunting and fishing expedition in Canada. He will travel from Indianapolis to Go shan then to New York to meet an old college friend and two Indian guides with two canoes for a remote wilderness trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Indianapolis
Francis Ke, Baker
Indiana Supreme Court
Goshan
New York
Waterman Recovering After Painter Fall Injury
Nash Waterman of Danisps and George Bricker of Mikhart were injured in St. Joseph county Michigan on June 26 when a painters’ platform collapsed while painting a barn. Waterman is improving, Bricker returned to Elkhart after aborting the job. The report notes a belief that Waterman’s recovery was once doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterman
Nash Waterman
Danisps
George Bricker
Mikhart
St. Joseph County
Michigan
Elkhart
Dead horse found on Cassopolis street outside city
A farmer's horse died on Cassopolis street near the city limits after growing ill on the way home from town. Health Inspector Collins will remove the carcass. the owner lives nine miles north of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassopolis Street
Collins
Lawaon Kividya Claims Asthma Cure by Foley's Honey and Tar
Barrington resident Lawaon kividya reports long standing chronic asthma cured by Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad asserts the remedy gives relief in all asthma cases and discourages substitutes, with Houseworth Bros as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawaon Kividya
Barrington
Foley
Houseworth Bros
Shively Addresses Plymouth Audience on Imperialism
Hon. 8. F. Shively spoke last night to a crowded Plymouth audience that could not gain admission to the opera house. He delivered an hour and a half discourse focused solely on imperialism with much enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shively
Plymouth
F. Shively
Mr. Shively
Real Estate Transfers and Local Deaths in Elkhart Area
Real estate transfers include Wm Snellenberger to Conrad Snellenberger for a lot in Elkhart at 1200 dollars and John W Vanukykie and wife to Union Wax Parchment Co for land in Concord. Samuel Seeles dies at 85 at home seven miles south of the city. funeral Sunday at 10:30 from home, interment Grace Lawn cemetery. Mrs Amanda Long named administratrix of Adelbert Tong estate with bond of 6000 and substantial real estate plus 5000 personal property. John Rink injured in bicycle collision with Chester Kitson last Friday evening, neck shoulders and spine affected, not fully recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Snellenberger
Conrad Snellenberger
Elkhart
John W. Vanukykie
Union Wax & Parchment Co
Concord
Samuel Seeles
Louis
Jesse Drake
Simon Bertoh
Grace Lawn
Lesles
Ikhart
Amanda Long
Adelbert Tong
John Rink
Daniel Rink
Millersburg
Chester Kitson
J. W. Kitson
May Plea Guilty In Saloon Murder Case
George Ayres and James Hess, in Goshen jail, indicted for Levi Spahr's murder, reportedly plan to plead guilty to manslaughter if a deal can be made and rely on court mercy. Hess seeks funds for counsel. sister Lucy Dietz stands by family. Evidence and indictments reviewed at Elkhart with Deputy Prosecutor Frank and Perry L. Turner aiding the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ayres
James Hess
Goshen
Levi Spahr
Hess
Lucy Dietz
Elkhart
Frank
Sims
Perry L. Turner
Death of Frank Stamp After Fourth of July Accident
Frank Stamp of Gravelton, eighteen, died from injuries after a July Fourth accident when a 32 caliber revolver exploded during a demonstration. The wad lodged in his right thigh, leading to infection despite medical efforts, after a week of intense suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stamp
Gravelton
Frank
Purselling
Fish protection boosts Indiana stream bass catches
The two years of protection in Indiana running streams show bass propagate when not speared or netted. Fishermen report large catches daily, and sustained protection could restore abundant gamy freshwater bass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Mrs Joseph Good Critically Ill After Blood Poisoning
Mrs Joseph Good mother of Mrs Platt Hoegland of 800 North Street is reported critically ill and unconscious for twenty four hours. She suffers from dropsy and recently developed blood poisoning after scratching a mole on her shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Good
Platt Hoegland
North Street
Faithless Preacher Fled Cass County to Shikhart with Mistress
Rev. Charles Smith, a minister who disappeared from Cass County Michigan with parishioner Ollie Terry, left wife and children in destitute circumstances. He was traced to Shik hart where he is said to be living with a mistress and a $50 reward is offered for his arrest or capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Smith
Kent County
Wakarusa Rebuilding After Devastating Fire
Wakarusa shows rapid recovery after a severe blaze months ago. The town is being rebuilt, aiming to be prettier and better than before, signaling renewed growth and community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa
Goshen News Digest of Local Affairs and Advertisements
Local notes report Rev Otis V Wheeler and M Alice Harvey of Jones Mich. Joseph G Uuto of Nappanee is seriously ill and bedridden. George W Kinnison plans to return to Indians after selling Lake City Florida property and acquiring Goshen News stock. Globe Wax Paper Co mill sold to Union Wax & Parchment Co with new machinery and more workers. Goshen board of education rejects coal bids. bids to be invited later. Rural route to New Paris proposed. D J Whitehead gathers signatures. Major J B Codb reports 13 bushels wheat per acre. county yields rise. Digestive research yields all natural digestants. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claims to aid digestion and cure stomach troubles. House Work Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Kinnison
This County
Iea
Lake City
Florida
Goshen News
Goshen
Globe Wax Paper Co
Union Wax & Parchment Co
New York
Housework Bros
Reverend Smith Linked to Bigamy Case in Kent County
A Kent County minister Charles H. Smith and Ona Ada Terry disappeared in March leaving families in distress. Reports identify the couple as Charles E. Conner and Monte Fausty, later married in Goshen with a likely backstory tying Smith to the Conners. Sheriff Elliott pursues leads from Goshen to Inlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent County
Michigan
Charles H. Smith
Ona Ada Terry
Harrison Street
Charles &. Conner
Battle Creex
Jack Pimes Albert
Sway
Justiss Young
Goshen
Dove
Kinney
Pir
Charles £. Conner
Sas Monte Fausty
Ohio
Wauseon
Wales
Elliott
Office of
Truth
Cleverly Bundoed: Liveryman Duped by Farmer Corn Deal
William Meader, a Pigeon street livery man, was deceived by a farmer posing as a buyer. The man paid $1.50 upfront for corn, promising delivery by his son from Eagle Lake, but no corn arrived. Meader suspects he was bamboozled and vows to scrutinize future offers more closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meader
Pigeon Street
Meader
Morrison Hotel owner released on habeas corpus
John W. Morrison, aged proprietor of the Morrison hotel in South Bend, was discharged yesterday through habeas corpus. He had been jailed on an $85,000 bond charged with murder and arson in a fatal hotel fire that claimed three lives. Proceedings against insurance companies would begin for the policy proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Morrison
Morrison Hotel
South Bend
Hubbard
Meeting on Dead Beat List and Lovefeast Program
The Physicians Business and Protective Association held a meeting yesterday. About twenty five members attended and discussed completing a dead beat list with a copy to be given to every licensed physician in the city. Steps were also taken toward arranging a lovefeast program to be held soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Physicians Business and Protective Association
Westbrook Arrested On Old Warrant In Shoes Theft Case
Sergeant Whiteman arrested Peter Westbrook at 9 last evening on an old January warrant. Four mismated shoes and a pair of felt boots sold at Brown’s suspected as stolen from Lusher Bros. front display. Westbrook, living in Michigan, was found in Ginsbury’s saloon. The case collapsed when the original complaint vanished and charges were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteman
Peter Westbrook
Brown
West Jackson Street
Westbrook
Lusher Bros
Onas
Ginsbury
Main
Pigeon Streets
Michigan
Edward Lusher
Blake
Dodge Hu
Sups
Braden
Terrific Explosion at Consolidated Paper Mill
A cylinder head blew off at four pm causing a wall dent and four pieces to fall. No injuries reported though workers feared casualties. the shaft is bent and a twenty hour delay follows. Loose bolts inside steam pressure likely caused the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Paper Mill
Thic Mill
Weaver Simpson Dissolve After Four Year Partnership
The Weaver and Simpson insurance and abstract partnership ends by mutual agreement this morning after four years. Mr Weaver moves his office to the Beardsley building on Pigeon Street continuing the same line of business. Simpson keeps the co operative loan books, and the dissolution surprised many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver & Simpson
Mutual
Wesvar Willl
Beardsley
P.geen Street
Guntinagin
Simpson
Luis
Weaver
St. Joe Valley Bank
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Bowers
Elkhart Anfior Congress
Dr. C. G&. Bowers of
Zimmerman
James Batchelor
Morrison
John Wesley Morrison
Norman Beall Hurt
Cock Hag
Bango Township
Renee
Clinton
Cleveland
Harrison
Jackson Et
Jefferson
Locke
Middlebury
Etter
Olive
Usolo
Union
Washington York
Bristol
Sk Br
Elkhart City
UGG
Goshen City
Babe Rogers
William Schoeplein
Washington
St. Joseph
Mich
A. Winston
Cincinnati
City of Millwaukee
Barton
Bartlett Commercial College of Cincinnati
Lake Michigan
May
Ayres
Otis V. Wheeler
M. Alice Harvey
Jones, Mich
Joseph G. Uuto
Nappanee
Battle Creeek
Mic
Gaishen Board of Education
Ontgidara
Goshen Goal Trust
New Piris
J. B. Codb
Consolidated Mill
John Winter
Goshen Eyalet Company
Winter
Wisconsin
Edwardsburg
Argua
Hera
Maj. Boynton
Gist
Hawesville, Ky
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