Brakeman Warner Killed Between Blissfield and Sylvania
N E Warner an experienced Lake Shore brakeman from Three Rivers Mich was killed at 1 50 this morning when the train No 96 passed over him between Blissfield and Sylvania His body was found near the track and sent to Three Rivers The accident occurred in deep snow with ice on top of the car leading to a fatal fall The incident described as a tragic mishap during rail traffic peak season at Blissfield area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Lake Shore
Three Rivers
Mich
Blissuiald
Sylvania
No. 96
Carpenter
Thres Rivers
Werner
Kalamazoo
Real Estate Transfers and Deaths Record
Real estate transfers include Grace Rowley Parker to Emanuel C Bickel for a lot in Elkhart priced at 250 and multiple other transfers in Nappanee Union Goshen and Middlebury with prices from 30 to 3900. The death of Mrs Emma Bryson at Nappanee is noted from pneumonia contracted en route from the city to Nappanee. Funeral planned for Saturday at Wakeshal with husband Fead G Bryson and two children surviving. An ad note promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin at Thomas drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Rowley Parker
Emanuel C Bickel
Elkhart
John W Buzzard
David B
Stump
Nappanee
Mery Ann Buhler
Sarah Good Iand
Union
Emanuel Waltz
G R Parsons
Solomon Sheets
George F Sheets
Union Township
Elizabeth Young
Hutova Road
Ier
Jacob Housower
Lenus Miller
Mary & Thompson
John Kibbet
Middlebury
Elias D Salsbury
City of Goshen
Goshen
Francis BR Balyeat
Pena Woodland
Emma Bryson
Frank Brysou
Fead G. Bryson
Wakeshac
Wis
Wisconsin Central Ry
Wakeshal
Exciting runaway horse causes near disaster on Main Street
A lively horse hitched to a box cutter driven by Albert Gackle ran wild at 10 am on Main near High street. The animal dodged a wagon, threw Gackle, charged toward Dotsoen's saloon, and nearly toppled down a basement stair. The cutter was badly wrecked but Gackle escaped unharmed.
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Main
High Street
Albert Gackle
Gackle
Dotsoen
East High Street
Mr. Gackle
Big Mortgage Filed by Elkhart Home Telephone Company
The Home Telephone company of Elkhart County filed a 3100,000 mortgage with Cleveland Trust Company secured by gold bonds. Denominations include 300 bonds of 100 each and 140 bonds of 500 each, payable Jan 1, 1920. The firm, which owns Husbands and Goshen exchanges, plans toll lines across Noble, La Grange, Kosciusko, St. Joseph and Elkhart counties. An Old Soldier Destitute. Anthony, 81, sought relief at Trustee Sweitzer and was given inter-urban transport to Goshen after recounting losses from a Kansas farm mortgage and current poverty.
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Home Telephone Company of
Elkher
Voupty
Ragirder Psddseard
Cleveland Trust Company
Cleveland
Ohio
The
Home Telephone Company
Elkhart County
Hikbart Telephone Exchange
Goshen
Anthony
Sweitzer
Kansas
Letter from Manila Reports Aguinaldo Capital Destruction
A local cigar maker Fred Lueech shares a wartime letter from his son Walter, bugler in Co. D of the 8th Infantry, stationed in the Philippines. Walter describes San Isidro to Borough travel, units awaiting transports, and that his regiment will be among the first volunteers to return to the U.S. He notes taking a leaf from Aguinaldo’s hut roof and sacred flowers, and mentions Alfred Crum and Col. Kinston. Walter hopes to come home soon, giving friends cause for pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lueech
Walter
Bugler
Co. D
Reg. U. 8. Inf
Philippines
San Isidro
Borough
Manila
U. S
U.S
Alfred Crum
Lawton
Col. Kinston
Aguinaldo
Head Cut Open After Fall on North Main Street
Edward Burns was found on North Main Street with a two inch scalp wound after a fall. Despite dazed condition he walked until police intervened and cleaned the bleeding wound. Burns pleaded guilty to intoxication and will work off the fine on the stone pile. His friends later paid the fine to secure his release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Burns
North Main Street
Bunny
Burns
South Bend
Barns
Peculiarly Sad Death at 18 Years Old
Mrs Pearl Walters died at 3 am at 1000 Grant street from peritonitis aged 18 years and eight months. She is survived by husband F N Walters and a 8 day old infant. Funeral plans undecided as relatives live in Rochester and Manale. Mr Walters works at Studebakers wagon works South Bend. Elkhart to gain a new brush factory in Riverside building formerly Perry Sander company. Initial work with forty workers, rising to about one hundred in a year.
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Pearl] Walters
Grant Street
F. N. Walters
Walters
Rochester
Manale
Studebakers
South Bend
Elkhart
Perry Sander Company
Riverside
Dam Plan Advances Near County Line Bridge
Bulckhart and St. Joe Power Co announces surveys and legal steps for a thirteen foot dam one third mile west of the county line bridge. Plans include two additional dams at Serrien Springs and between the above site and South Murray. Grand Jury in Goshen heard Councilman Murray seek indictment of Councilman J J Shaw over alleged cemetery purchase. other witnesses called.
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Bulckhart and St. Joe Power Company
County Line
Serrien Springs
Place
South Bend
Murray
Goshen
J. J. Shaw
Gosnpen
Runaway 12 Year Old Found at Mishawaka Orphans Home
Royal Weaver, a 12 year old boy who vanished from the Mishawaka Orphans Home on Wednesday, was found last night in this city. He appeared at Barney Golden's Harrison street store and was identified from the published description. Police were notified and Superintendent Braden placed him in jail. the matron was asked to reclaim the boy this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Weaver
Mishawaka
Barney Golden
Harrison Street
Adamsville Woman Dead After Cancer Battle
Mrs. William Gilbert of Agamaville died at 11 this morning after presayment for cancer. She was 65. Funeral plans not yet announced by Fisher Burrows. Louis Fisher and Miss Mary Burrows, Doty, were married yesterday at the Free Methodist parsonage by Rev B J Vincent. The couple will live in East Elkhart. Eugene J Hall, the poet and publisher, credits Foley s Honey and Tar with restoring his voice before a lecture in Chicago. Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamsville
William Gilbert
Agamaville
Fisher-Burrows
Louis Fisher
Mary Burrows
Free Methodist Parsonage
B. J. Vincent
Mire
Fisher
East Elkhart
Eugene J. Hall
Foley
Central Music Hall
Chicago
Houseworth Bros
Editor's Daughter Seriously Ill In Bristol Banner
Due to the illness of Marie Mosier daughter of Editor H H Mosier the Bristol Banner printed in another city avoiding press noise. Two physicians attend with strong hopes for her recovery.
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Marie Mosier
H H. Mosier
Bristol Banner
Banner
Damages Case Over Defective Sidewalk Reaches Circuit Court
Hanush Wire sues the town of Wakarusa for 3000 dollars claiming injuries from a defective sidewalk. Judge Wilson sustains a demurrer to the amended complaint. Davis argues the sidewalk lies within the town’s corporate limits. This is the second court passage with another amended complaint to follow.
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Buit
Hanush Wire
Wakarusa
Circuit Court
Wilson
Jay
Gomi
Ua'b
Davis
Wakeaussa
Hia
Osse
Lake Shore Worker Injured In Round House Accident
James Whybrew, a Lake Shore round house employee, fell into an engine pit on Wednesday and suffered cuts to his forehead right cheek and lips with head bruises. Dr. Short treated his wounds and he was sent home on Indiana avenue likely to miss several days of work.
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Lake Shore
James Whybrew
Trunk Crash Causes Cosmetic Supplies Loss at Depot Hotel
A Depot hotel hack delivering a trunk for 4ward Sears of Kalamazoo dropped the trunk on the walk. Bottles of cosmetics hair tonics and barber supplies broke spilling contents and damaging fifty pasteboard boxes. Sears valued the loss at not less than $10 and received payment from the hotel proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heck
Ward Sears
Kalamazoo
Ides
Cosmetic Company
Depot Hotel
Hotel
Golden
Ceckman
Sears
Phillips faces no indictment in horse blanket case
Windsor Phillipe currently jailed likely won t be indicted for stealing a horse blanket at Blahart. The blanket was returned and Phillipe has been confined for a long period. Officers see him as sufficiently punished and the grand jury will likely share this view. His life includes many startling incidents and England family ties remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Windsor Phillipe
Blahart
Phillip
England
America
Grand Jury to rule on $70 gold theft at Wakarusa
Philip N. Gordon testifies before the grand jury alleging two Wakarusa men stole $70 in gold two weeks ago. He claims facts support accusations and demands the return of the gold. The grand jury is expected to act. Hussell trial set for March 21. Charles Russell faces charges in Vanderlip diamond robbery with health described as precarious.
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Grand Jury
Philip N. Gordon
Wakarusa
Gordon
Grand
Hussell
Charles Russell
Vanderlip
Russell
Francis E. Berlin Injured in Log Hauling Accident
Francis E. Berlin was injured while hauling logs in Lieke town ship yesterday. His left leg was broken in two places when a log slipped and pinned him before he could escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Berlin
Lieke Township
Francis E. Berlin
Caiger To Stand Trial For Sheep Theft
Jacob Caiger of this city faces a hearing March 16 on charges of stealing six sheep from a Jefferson township farmer. His alleged partner Schreyer was released several weeks ago.
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Caiger
Jacob Caiger
Jefferson Township
Schreyer
Death of an Infant Arbogast Child at Laurel Street
The two weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Arbogast of Laurel street died last night. Funeral services were held at Grace Lawn cemetery this afternoon with brief home rites at 2 30. Also Mel Johnson jailed for drinking faced Judge Blake after failing to pay a 975 fine and costs and will work on the stone pile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Arbogast
Laurel Street
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Mel Johnson
Blake
Dills Zimmerman nuptials in Osolo at Trinity church
Lloyd Dills and Myrtle Zimmerman of Osolo township were married at Trinity M E parsonage on Wednesday afternoon at 3. They will reside in Osolo after the ceremony.
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Lloyd Dilie
Myrtle Zimmerman
Osolo Township
Trinity M. E
Mrs Dills
Osolo
Funeral of Mrs Hilbert in Adamsville
Funeral services for the late Mrs William Hilbert, who died yesterday at her Adamsville home, will be conducted from the house tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. A notice of health remedy praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for grippe and coughs, sold by A. O. Rowe, druggist.
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Hilbert
William Hilbert
Adamsville
Lea Grippe
George W. Waitt
South Gardiner
Chamberlain
A. O. Rowe
Narrow escape as three tons of coal crush worker
Frank Klinger an employee on the Lake Shore coal dock narrowly escaped death when a chute gave way and three tons of coal buried him. A forehead wound and extensive bruising followed but he regained his footing and continued work with no long term illness.
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Frank Klinger
Lake Shore
Pell
Overcoat Stolen From City Store Display
G Krienke, a South Main street merchant, reported a brown Kersey Acorn overcoat missing from a dummy in front of his shop. The coat valued at 12 dollars, size unknown, was later found moved to a vacant lot behind the store by local boys. Police suspect a thief familiar with the shop’s night shift.
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G. Krienke
Krienke
Tried to fool a girl who wanted jewelry back
A Bryan Ohio woman in Davenport reported a man named L. P. Steadman who posed as a carriage salesman from Iowa City and took her diamond ring and emerald ring. Officer Miller stopped him. he claimed to return the gems if allowed to go to South End, and the rings were later returned after a headquarters incident. A letter to Iowa City showed Steadman was unknown there.
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Bryan
Ohio
L. P. Steadman
Iowa City
Steadman
Miller
South End
Lodged With a Farmer After Cutter Accident
Two Pratt Carriage Works employees attended a party near Edinborough last night. En route home they hit a deep snow drift, the cutter sank and both shafts broke. They walked several miles to a farmer's house and found lodging until this morning. the farmer later brought them to town.
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Pratt
Truancy Case: Henry Davis to Appear Before Judge Blake
Henry Davis must explain why his 12 year old son has not attended school and may face judgment. Truant Officer Heath of Goshen has monitored the boy’s attendance, reporting irregular absences and prompting the court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Davis
Blake
Davis
Heath
Goshen
Mr. Davis
Runaway Boy Joseph Labell Freed by Police
A 13 year old boy named Joseph Labell from Whiting was taken to police headquarters by two companions but released after telling of abuse by his father and stepmother. He said his goal was his aunt in Cleveland and chose to ride a box car to reach her, claiming he could manage the journey alone. Superintendent Braden believed his story and let him depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Labell
Whiting
Young Libell
Sohrage Avenue
Chicago
Michael Walsh
Cleveland
Labell
Braden
Johnson Arrested After Kalamazoo Theft Case
Elkhart county officers, led by Kalamazoo Under Sheriff Clark, brought in horse jockey Bob Johnson to Goshen after coordinated arrests. Johnson, once prosperous, has faced recent trouble over alleged horse goods theft worth 330 dollars tied to Charles Douglas in Kalamazoo. He will be transported to Michigan by evening train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Kalamazoo
Goshen
Elliott
Chatten
Elkhart County
Bob Johnson
Johnson
Charles Douglas
Michigan
Ean
Goshen Times
Plumber Burns While Disconnecting Gas in Saloon
Charles Peoples, helper for Marchessesau and Taylor plumbers, was burned yesterday afternoon in the old Monument saloon on South Main while disconnecting gas pipes. He was pumping a gasoline furnace when a bulb burst, gasoline ignited, burning both hands. Attended at Elmer Fell's drug store. injuries not dangerous. Peoples lives on Garfield avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Peoples
Marchessesau and Taylor
Old Monument
South Main Street
Peoples
Elmer Fell
Garfield Avenue
Telephone System Sold and Plant Consolidated in County
At a directors meeting the Home Telephone company completed the sale of the Elkhart plant and consolidated Goshen and Home companies and county toll lines. Temporary officers named include Edward L. Barber president H A Barber treasurer J S Brailey secretary F D Lint and I C Hickel. Permanent officers to be elected April 1. South Bend women walk home after late visit. Twenty four Woodmen Circle members drove to Goshen last evening and after delays reached South Bend by 5 this morning following mixed travel due to road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Telephone Company
Elkhart
Goshen and Home Companies
Edward L. Barber
H. A. Barber
J.S. Brailey
F. D. Lint
Goshen
I. C. Hickel
South
Farm House Burns Near Middleville
A farm house belonging to Edward Nusvanm near Middleville burned to the ground last night. The family escaped with difficulty as they fled in night attire, and the loss is not covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Hdward Nusvanm
Middlevuily
Kidney Disorders Prompt Foley Kidney Cure Pitch
A brief health blurb asserts most seriousdigendies arise from kidney disorders and endorses Foley s Kidney Cure with a guarantee and urging readers to try it today if not feeling well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Houseworth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blissfield
N.E. Warner
Osceola News
Frank Dils
William Anderson
George Renner
Ezra Stoner
Goodrich Snyder
B. Crooks
Women's Foreign
Scclety
JM. F. Stright
Edgar E. Dills
Dils
Charles Hose
Jacob Hose
St. Joseph River
S Dam
County Ling Bridge
Santohes
Mandolin and Guitar Club
Charles M. Gariis
Crystal Springs Creamery Company
Marcellus
Haarcelluus Creamery
Mise
Grace M. Crooks
Emily Crooks
Francis J. Finsh
Mra
Chester Mixer
Hikhart
Cober
Calvin S. Terrwilliger
Bango Township
Sand Lake
Terrwilliger
Saugerties
N. Y
Harriat (Dodge) McPherson
Dr. Caldwell
Thomas’ Drug Store
Horse
Walter Luesch
Dills-Zimmerman
Wight
Johnson Arrested
Yesater
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