Franchise Granted for Michigan Hydraulic Interurban Line
City council approves a 32 year franchise to Michigan Hydraulic & Electric Co. to build an interurban from Kalamazoo into the city using Indiana Railway Co. tracks with a Jackson street terminal. It limits trains, requires a $1,000 bond, and authorizes city cars on Jackson to Main every half hour. a through car runs at least every two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Hydraulic & Electric Co
Kalamazoo
Mich
Walter Brown
Jackson
Main Streets
Indiana Railway Co
Tyler Avenue
East Franklin Streets
City Hall
East Jackson Street
Conn
Jackson Street
Main Street
Dr. Stewart
Pratt
Keene
Baumgartner
Hoopingarner
George B. Hoopingarner
Board of Health
Pratt and Hazelton
Smith
Turner
Goshen Items Indictment and Elkhart-Goshen Marriage
Sheriff William O Elliott is pursuing Lewis Shank of Goshen indicted for forgery and embezzlement, last seen near Kewanee Illinois with relatives unknown in Henry County. Shank formerly a Lake Shore railroad postal clerk. Also noted is the marriage of Miss Mary A Kauffman of Goshen to Mr Harry H Hull of Elkhart at the Fifth Avenue Methodist parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Elliott
Kewanee
Ill
Lewis Shank
Goshen
Shank
Henry County
Elliott
David D. Bachtel
Lake Shore
Cleveland
Chicago
Galesburg
Mary A. Kauffman
Harry H. Hull
Elkhart
Fifth Avenue Methodist Parsonage
J. W. Paschall
Mrs. Hull
Turner v Board of Elkhart County Affirms Lower Court
Indiana Supreme Court decision affirms the lower court ruling in Perry L. Turner v. Board of Commissioners of Elkhart County. Turner sued for pay in the Hess Ayers Spahr matter after the county council made no appropriation to employ him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Supreme Court
Perry L. Turner
Board of Commissioners of
Elkhart County
Turner
Narrow Escape On Rail Track After Epileptic Attack
Tuesday evening about 7 o'clock Peter S. Rentfrew was found insensible on the Big Four railway track and struck by a freight car on northbound local freight train No. 52. He escaped with slight injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter S. Rentfrew
Farm Barn Destroyed by Fire North of Millersburg
A barn on David Chapp's farm two and a half miles north of Millersburg burned Tuesday morning around 2 o'clock. The loss is about $250 and fully insured. Lightning is believed to have caused the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Chapp
Millersburg
Durst Divorce Suit Filed by Florence Durst
Florence M Durst files for divorce from Lawrence D Durst alleging infidelity. The couple married April 21 1900 and separated April 5 1902 with the plaintiff noted as well known in Elkhart and the defendant residing in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence M. Durst
Lawrence D. Durst
Elkhart
South Bend
May term court opens next week with jury drawn Monday
The May term of court opens one week from next Monday and the jury will be drawn next Monday.
Old Resident Byron Kellogg Dies at 62
Byron L Kellogg died at 10 30pm at his home on Edwardsburg road two miles north of the city Dropsy was the cause of death He was born March 15 1841 in Edwardsburg Michigan and lived in Cleveland township for thirty years He married Elizabeth Cleveland on June 3 1869 and they had four children Georgia C Louise Mildred and Percy Byron A grandchild Bernice Farley survives The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 pm from the Cleveland township Lutheran church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron L. Kellogg
Edwardsburg Road
Cleveland Township
Edwardsburg
Mich
Elizabeth Cleveland
Georgia C
Louise
Mildred
Percy Byron
Bernice Farley
Cleveland Township Lutheran Church
Treasurer Campbell Defends City Tax Collection
City Treasurer Campbell opposes transferring city tax collection to Delos Weaver. He argues he can manage books already nearly ready for an auditor and notes residents will still visit the treasurer for assessments and questions. He warns about temptations and questions only the treasurer can answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Delos Weaver
Peoper
Three Convicts Escape From Northern Prison
LaPorte Ind May 16 reports three paroled convicts fled from a northern prison within the last week. The escapees identified include William Reinke of Lake County John Willis and Joseph ar. Authorities flood the area and search teams are dispatched to recapture the fugitives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
Ind
William Reinke
Lake County
John Willis
Joseph Ar
Strikers at Lake Shore Freight House Join AFL
Freight handlers at the Lake Shore freight house join the American Federation of Labor and insist the strike continues. Management claims the strike ended, replacing workers with a one cent raise to 1314 cents an hour. Pickets block new workers while union teams sympathize but cannot boycott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
American Federation of Labor
H. A. Ziesel
Central Labor Union
Draymen
Mrs A L Beardsley Dies In Elkhart At 55
Mrs Alice L Beardsley prominent Elkhart society figure died suddenly at 11 20 this morning at her Franklin street home. The widow of Edward C Beardsley she suffered tuberculosis of the throat after a year of poor health. She leaves daughter Miss Beatrice Beardsley, three sisters in New York and a Chicago brother. Funeral Tuesday at 3 from the house conducted by Rev Galpin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice L. Beardsley
Elkhart
Franklin Street
Beatrice Beardsley
New York
Chicago
Galpin
Brothers Unusual Career Tied by War Time Reunion
D E Long of 307 Jefferson street hosted his brother Joseph Long of Lima Ohio and aunt Teena Mock of Belleville Ohio. The brothers separated at age six and reunited last October in Fort Wayne. D E Long, age 60, and Joseph, 72, both served in Sherman’s army and were wounded in battle. D E Long served in the 88th Indiana and Joseph in the 33rd Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Long
Jefferson Street
Joseph Long
Lima
Teena Mock
Belleville
Long
D. B. Long
Ft. Wayne
Sherman
Mr. Long
Elkhart
88Th Indiana
33Rd Ohio
Judge Ferrall Reported Very Ill Ahead of May Term
Goshen items say Judge Ferrall is very sick at La Grange with lung trouble and an annoying cough. His physician ordered rest and he may visit a health resort until around September 1, raising the likelihood of a temporary appointment to handle the light May docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrall
la Grange
Elkhart Institute reviews sites in Goshen for new location
C. K. Hostetler business manager of the Elkhart Institute toured Goshen yesterday to inspect favorable sites for a new school location. He visited the Walnut Hill property once owned by A. F. Wilden and another site south of town. The institute is open to proposals and has already received several favorable offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Hostetler
Elkhart Institute
Goshen
Walnut Hill
A. F. Wilden
Upson Sues Newell Over Corn Husker Possession
James L. Upson files suit against George Newell to recover possession of a corn husker alleging wrongful withholding. Upson seeks 250 dollars in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Upson
George Newell
New Council Holds Inactive First Meeting
The new council seated last night with seven Republicans and three Democrats. No business was conducted as members took their places.
Goshen and Elkhart Couple Marriage Licenses Issued
Marriage licenses issued to Harry C. Miller and Lillian Isabelle Martin of Goshen both 26. Also licensed were John A. Doppler of Elkhart and Tillie E. Dochow of Elkhart both ages 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Miller
Goshen
Lillian Isabelle Martin
John A. Doppler
Elkhart
Tillie E. Dochow
Carnegie Library to be Dedicated in October
The community prepares for the dedication of the Carnegie library set for October. Officials expect a formal ceremony with local residents invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Democrats to Lose An Organ
Lafayette Indiana May 16 Negotiations completed by which the morning Journal a democratic paper owned by W Bent Wilson and his book and job plant are to be taken into the Burt Terry Company job printers and book binders Wilson taking stock in the new concern The transfer will be made soon and it is probable that the only democratic morning paper in the tenth district will become republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Morning Journal
W. Bent Wilson
Burt Terry Company
Wilson
Multiple Land Transfers Recorded in Indiana Towns
A sequence of real estate transfers lists buyers and sellers in Goshen Elkhart Nappanee Middlebury Olive Osolo Elkhart and Harrison. Transactions include 38 to 3500 acre lots with prices from 50 to 2775 dollars, involving individuals such as Monroe Shank Hannah Wise Martha Elliott and Mitchell Charnley plus entities like Goshen Mfg Co and Indiana Brewing Assn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Shank
David Shankland
Harrison
F. L. Green
May M. Skeer
Osolo
Hannah Wise
George Culp
Olive
Martha Elliott
Sheldon Ecker
Middlebury
P. M. Stiver
Goshen
Elkhart
Gertrude Berry
B. L
S. Assn
W. J. Tompkins
W. H. Mann
E. A. McBride
F. &. Fulkerson
E. A. Fulkerson
Dana Hotchkin
Margaret L. Baugher
O. H. Sweitzer
J. P. Heasley
Counterfeiter Under Bond in Federal Case
Deputy U S Marshal Ran kin brought G W Franks the counterfeiter to Indianapolis jail from Indianapolis for federal trial in Goshen Franks waived examination and was held under 500 dollar bond prior to federal court hearings Captain T H Halls reported strong prospects of conviction for Franks and partner Jones with Jones to be tried in Grand Rapids as he acted outside the Indianapolis jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rankin
Elkhart
Indianapolis
G. W. Franks
T. H. Halls
Secret Service
Cassopolis
Franks
Jones
Grand Rapids
Goshen
George R. Harper
Silvers
Whiteman
Robbins
Fred Harper
White May Escape Prosecution
In Goshen jail Clyde White faces no formal action yet on counterfeiting charges. Capt. Halls of the United States secret service said he doubts officers can prove a conviction, expressing grave doubts about the case’s ability to warrant prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Clyde White
Goshen
Halls
United States Secret Service
Democratic central committee calls county meeting for delegates
Chairman Corbett and Secretary Jay of the county democratic central committee issue a call for the sixteen townships of Elkhart county to meet in Goshen council chamber next Wednesday at 2 oclock to select delegates for the state convention in Indianapolis on June 4. The appeal urges full township representation and that only those willing to serve as delegates be named. The convention is expected to be among the largest and most enthusiastic for Hoosier democrats in years as Indiana aims to return to the democratic column this fall and elect the statewide ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
Jay
Democratic Central Committee
Elkhart County
Council
Indiana
Death of Levi Schillinger in Grace Lawn Cemetery Area
Levi Schillinger, 61, died of heart disease at 7:30 last night, three and a half miles southwest of the city. He leaves a wife. Funeral services Monday at 2 PM from the house, conducted by Rev. Rice, with burial in Grace Lawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Schillinger
Rev. Rice
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Mrs Mary J Brown Dies of Cancer at 59
Mrs Mary J Brown age 59 died at 1 15 this morning from cancer. She was the wife of Joseph Brown of 811 South Second Street and left a son living in Chicago. The funeral arrangements will be announced Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Brown
Joseph Brown
South Second ‘Street
Chicago
Monay
Maid Accused in Wellsboro Employer Burglary Case
LaPorte May 16 Mamie Willis former maid in H. B. Gard home Wellsboro was brought here on a charge of complicity in a robbery of her employer's house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
Mamie
Willis
B. Gard
Wellsboro
Fire damages Flash Bros store at Wakarusa
A fire at Flash Bros general merchandise store in Wakarusa partially destroyed the building last evening at 6 30. The blaze started from a gasoline lamp exploding in the display window injuring no one and causing about 1500 dollars in losses to the Jossis family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flash Bros
Wakarusa
Jossis
Miss Erie Atkinson Wins County Convention Title
In a West County convention contest at Austineaal, Miss Erie Atkinson emerged victorious, securing the title amid a close competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austineaal
Contes
Erie Atkinson
Disease Spreads Within Netzler Family On Hester Street
Dr. Baumgartner attending W.8 Netzler the smallpox patient reports Mrs Netzler also afflicted. Mr Netzler, traveling salesman for Chamberlain Medicine Co., recently returned home sick. Doctor notes his own condition improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Baumgartner
Netzler
Hester Street
Mr. Netzler
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Baumgartner
Goshen Residents Obtain Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses issued to Daniel Hess Goshen 21 with parents consent Francis Baker Goshen 20 Orrin C Smith Goshen 39 Alice Smith Goshen 37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Hess
Goshen
Francis ‘Baker
Orrin
Chicago engine maker may locate large factory in Elkhart
Information today suggests a major Chicago engine manufacturer will establish a large Elkhart plant employing about 1500 mechanics. The leading negotiator is H E Bucklen, with close associates declining comment. The firm, reputedly one of the nation’s largest engine makers, may be Allis-Chalmers of Chicago, though this is not officially confirmed. The exact site is to be on Bucklen owned property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Bucklen
Bucklen
Elkhart
Allis- Chalmer Co
Chicago
Mob Violence Kills Four Police Officers in Georgia Cabin
In Atlanta area an attempted arrest of Will Richardson ends in a deadly blaze. Four policemen die and three others are fatally injured as a mob shoots and burns the cabin where Richardson is believed buried. Two additional Black men are shot nearby as the crowd seizes corpses as grisly souvenirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Will Richardson
Tom Grant
E. D. Crabtree
Robert Osborne
Owen Heard
E. T. Jackson
W. A. Wright
Richardson
Steel Plant Planned for Cleveland to Make Castings
Cleveland Ohio May 146 arrangements completed for erection of a plant to manufacture steel castings by the Ohio Steel Company. Three hundred fifty men will be employed at the beginning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio Steel Company
Kansas Needs No Help Harvest Letter Wave Declines
Topeka Kansas May 16. Exaggerated claims of Kansas harvest labor needs prompted many letters. State employment agent T. B. Grow says the state can meet demand without outside help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
T. B. Grow
Brooklyn Goes to Havana for Palma Inauguration Maneuvers
The cruiser Brooklyn sailed from the Brooklyn Navy Yard to Havana to participate in inaugural maneuvers for President Palma and to return Governor Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Havana
New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Palma
Wood
Railroad track death claims Pottawatomie man in Michigan
Billy Skinaway, a leading figure among the Pottawatomie in Indiana, died after lying on a railroad track near St. Joseph Michigan. A train struck him during May, ruling him dead at the scene. Local authorities investigated the incident as a fatal railroad accident with no immediate foul play suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mich
Billy Skinaway
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Carl Beardsley
C. T. Greene
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J. L. Brodrick
van Fleet
E. A. Carpenter
J. W
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Lake Shore Freight
Dr. Price
Price Baking PowDer Co., Chicaco
Mrs. A. L. Beardsley
Silent Majority
A. R. Beardsley
Co. W. Franks
Cago
Eben
Chicago Board of Trade
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