Whitewash Vandalism Suspected in Middlebury Street Attack
Police investigate a serious vandalism act by a gang living near Castle U. B. church on Middlebury street. Homes and the church and school house were coated with lime and mud, with arrests expected as investigations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle U. B. Church
Middlebury Street
Virginia Avenue
Middlebury
Morr Streets
Vandsham
Buchter
Madison Street
Miss Hart
Stolen Watch Recovered After Year-Old Burglary
John O Neill of South Third Street had a watch stolen in a home burglary last March returned after two boys found it on the Lake Shore railway tracks near town. A jeweler identified the engraving Lac Gase inside the case linking it to O Neill and he was awarded the timepiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O’nicoll
South Third Street
George Puterbaugh
Lake Shore
Br. O’niell
Peterteaugh
O'Niell
John Swertzell
Divorces Granted in Goshen and Olive Township
Noreh Weidenheff and Theodore Weidenheff receive a divorce. Minnie R Havens is divorced from William M Havens. Anna Martin granted divorce with custody of four children. Sarah Gillispie also divorces Rufus Gillispie. Attorneys were Mummert and Jay. Zeitler v Zeitler retried after Judge Wilson unresolved verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helouse
Joshen Democrat
Noreh Weidenheff
Theodore Weidenheff
Minnie R. Havens
William M. Havens
Anna Martin
Joseph Martin
Jivns
Olive Township
Goshen
Sarah Gillispie
Rufus Gillispie
Rufus
Waksrasa
Mummert & Jay
Threve Money to the Winds on the Big Four Train
The Big Four passenger train arriving at 2 41 yesterday had a conductor perform a remarkable act. While moving at speed he dropped two one dollar bills from his pocket along with a paper and halted the train to retrieve the notes. He succeeded in recovering both bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee
Wakarusa Mill and Mixerator Co Deed of Assignment Filed
The Wakarusa Mill and Mierator Company of Wakarusa filed a deed of assignment yesterday transferring interests to Herman Bring. The record notes the formal action and the parties involved in the local transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itake
Wakarusa Mill & Mierator O Co
Wakarusa
Herman
Asphalt Pavement Completed in City Yard Work
The final section of the second pavement was laid at 10 o'clock this morning. Workmen are now removing the asphalt mixer and cleaning up the Lake Shore yards. This finishes the city's most extensive and costly pavement contract.
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Lake Shore
Goshen Fears Scarlet Fever Epidemic Closes Schools Petitioned
Citizens petition to close schools fearing scarlet fever outbreak in Goshen. Health officer ridicules scare saying disease confined to quarantined homes with no wider spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Fire at 509 South Sixth Street Extinguished Early
Early morning fire at 6 30 alarmed residents of Harry Braden residence 509 South Sixth Street. Firefighters found blaze in the chimney and extinguished it with Babcosok before any damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Braden
South Sixth Street
Poor Man Tries Pitches For News and Nonsense
A man claiming poverty to read papers falls for a string of scams by mail orders and ads. He spends small sums to obtain tips on cures, beets, marriage, money tricks, handwriting, and work avoidance, learning only to be deceived before finally giving up and keeping the paper he once avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Story
Chicago
A Great Traveler Writes From Far Lands
Mr. W. B. Vanderlip Jr. visits his family in Erie and recounts vast travel in Siberia and Korea. He manages a syndicate with gold properties in northern Siberia and is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. He notes Russian railways, Korean customs, and a missing U S flag at Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
Bome
Vanderlip
W. B. Vanderlip, Jr
Eikhart
Yokohama
America
Angliss
Valdivavastock
Yokohame
Boston
Siberian
Klonkiken
Russia
Sliberis
Baldwins
Pittsburg
Royal Geographical Society of
Saint Petersburg
Korea
Fe Saya
Batavis
Mr. Vanderlip
U. S
Real Estate Transfers and Property Frictions in Indiana Towns
A list of land transfers records shows George Lamberts to Catherine Bowers in Osolo, Simon J Streus to Frank Lapird in Elkhart, and other deeds across Goshen Concord and Wakarusa. Amounts range up to 5 000 dollars with parcels described as lots and acres in Hikbert Jefferson and Wikhart. An ad ends with a testimonial for Witch Hazel Salve from Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lamberts
Catherine Bowers
Osolo
Simon J Streus
Frank Lapird
Eirkhart
Francis & Baker
John J Burkley
Goshen
Carrie N Beckley
Indiana
Ry Co
Elkhart
Goshen & Southern Ry
Elec Ry Co
Concord
Olsrissas McCoy
John G Klink
Hikbert
Forget Himself Interview Exchange At Ohio State Journal
A brief cartoon style dialogue shows an employer questioning an applicant about habits and drinking. The applicant nonchalantly answers in a mockingly casual way, reflecting workplace interview tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Journal
Letter From J L Parks Describes California Climate
J L Parks of Los Angeles writes to Justice Sanders about California’s climate and life with Brother Cooper. He notes slow shipments, a small parsonage being expanded, three bed rooms planned, and a sunny warm spell interrupted by a mountain storm. The letter mentions mountains, a sweeping storm, and heat as in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.L. Parks
Justice Sanders
Ray
J. L. Parks
Los Angeles
Cal
Brother Cooper
Elkhart
Elkhart grocer Rudolph Lusher found guilty on Sunday opening
Rudolph Lusher, an Elkhart grocer, was convicted in Goshen Justice Young's court for keeping open on Sunday. The fine plus costs totaled 14 dollars and 95 cents. An appeal to the circuit court followed as clerks fight Lusher amid a warlike spirit and claims of repeated warnings to close Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Rudolph Lusher
Elkhart
Justice Young
Goshen
Blake
Perry L. Turner
Wm. Theis
Frank
Clerks’ Union
Lusher
W.H. Winship
Morse and Buggy Stolen Near Harrison Township
A horse and buggy owned by Aeron Waterman were stolen from the hitch rack north of the courthouse yesterday afternoon. Mrs Waterman and Miss Grace Reed reported the loss after returning to town about 2 o clock. The black horse weighs about eleven hundred pounds and the buggy is an old fashioned side spring design. Deputy Sheriff Robert Chetten was notified. The incident follows another local notice about district Sunday school events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Chetten
Damages Suilt Against Seneca Embark Carriage Firm
Two large damage suits filed against Seneca Embark of Elkhart arise from a February injury at the factory. Virgil S Usery lost a hand in the incident. Guilford F Uilery seeks about 3000 in damages for the boy’s injuries. Aaron Work demands around 20000 in his suit. Attorneys are Col. B. af. Jonson and Judge Kutert Lowry. About 500 spent on surgical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca Imbark
Elkhart
Virgil S. Usery
Guilford F. Uilery
Aaron Work
Cuatainn
Woo
Damares
Col. B. Af. Jonson
Kutert Lowry
Milford Cement Company Plans Factory and New Jersey Incorporation
The Gourpany Incorporated plans Milford cement factory by New Jersey law with 1.5 million capital. Hon P K Miles serves as vice president and director amid foreign ownership. A 1500 barrel daily plant is expected to start early next year. Milford residents and the Mil ford Mail support the project. Roy Terribly Injured at Argos reports a 15 year old worker, Charles Richards, lost an arm in a loom accident. condition precarious as he remains hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourpany Incorporated
Ciisera of the Indians Portland Cement Co
Milford
P. K. Miles
Organizsi Us
New Jersey
Milford Mail
Roy
Arygos
Charles Richards
Argos
A Queer Yet. Farmer Presents Domesticated Wolf Cub
Joseph Guyer of the Wakarusa area brought a tame wolf cub from Montana to Heikhart. The six month old animal appeared half grown and thoroughly domesticated. Guyer and the unusual pet drew considerable attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Guyer
Wakarusa
Heikhart
Montana
Goshen Woman Attempts Suicide with Laudanum
Mrs. Harry Orr of Goshen attempted to take her own life by swallowing laudanum last evening. She remains in a precarious condition as domestic troubles are cited as the motive. She has a husband and a six year old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Harry Orr
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Promoted for Constipation
An old advertisement touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as doers for constipation and liver and bowel troubles. It notes availability at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Houseworth Bros
Soudan Manufacturing to Open New Bicycle Plant in Soudan
The Soudan Manufacturing Company, moved from Chicago, will begin operations Monday in a two story brick factory here. It will produce Soudan bicycles and later automobiles, employing at least 150 workers with salaries above 6000 annually. The plant covers 60,000 square feet and aims to churn 95,000 bicycles next year. The company officers include A L Winters president and John Mason vice president. David Simonton donated seven acres for the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soudan Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Lince
Lece
Soudan Company
A. L Winters
John Mason
W. W. Sprage
Spregs
David Simonton
Quarrel Over Shared Stairway Sparks Block Dispute
A dispute between Rialto owner R. M. Johnson and Dodge owner H. C. Dodge over a common stairway to upper floors led Dodge to hire a mason and block the Rialto archway. The Rialto tenants now must use a rear fire escape to reach their apartments. Johnson is away in Goshen and a resolution is unclear.
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Rialto
Dodge
South Main Street
R. M. Johnson
H. C. Dodge
Rialto Block
Johnson
Goshen
Colored Man Heir to a Fortune
George Johnson, a colored laborer for Contractor Shearer, received a Tuesday letter announcing he has inherited a large sum of money from land in Nelson County Kentucky. The details of how he became connected to the fortune are unclear, but he is evidently reluctant to work for a living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
Shearer
Nelson County
Kentucky
Johnson
Easy Spender Frederick Warner Blows Pension Payout Fast
Frederick Warner a Bristol work house prisoner received 840 back pension on Thursday and spent about 340 within thirty six hours. He bought a team of ponies for 190 and faces further risk of becoming broke next week. Warner had been arrested on assault complaints by Amelia Menges and her sister, then rearrested before release by paying remaining fines. He formerly worked as an itinerant umbrella mender and farm hand at the Menges sisters home two years ago before arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Warner
Noop
Warner
Amelia Menges
Bristol
Menges
Stone Yard
Continental Fraternal Union to Pay 6 Percent Allocation
The receiver responds to Elxhart by stating a six percent allocation payments began Wednesday and will be issued in certificate priority. Checks will be sent to accountants who will notify certificate holders of receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serun
Elxhart
Bagun
Federation Formed By Goshen Elkhart South Bend Ministers
A federation of ministerial associations from Goshen Elkhart and South Bend forms in Elkhart to meet quarterly. Ministers and their wives will dine together and public discussions follow. The initial meeting is set for December 4 in Elkhart to discuss the Sabbath Question and its facets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century
Goshen
Hotel Hascall
Century Club
Elkhart
Bar Association
Asher
Preston
EH. Zechiel
C. D. Gase
South Bend
Matin Elkhart Wadneeda
Holt
Svery
Federation
Martin to Longelif hospital transfer request noted
Notification from Superintendent Jtogers of Longelifs states Amos Martin of Dunlaps an insane prisoner would be admitted to the hospital. Sheriff Elliott started for Logansport with Martin at 9 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
War Diary Quoted in National Tribune Diary Notes
Local notes quote Cyrus Seiler from his diary as published in the National Tribune. Indiana Athletic Club faces Astor Athletic in Elkhart for Thanksgiving football championship. anticipation runs high for a well watched, warm game at Barney Driving Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Seiler
The
National Tribune
Washingon
D. C
L. ¥. Becker
104Th
Chio
Indiana Athletic Club
Astor Athletic Association
Barney
Elkhart
New Ice House to Rise at Beardsley Warehouse Site
Kirkhart Fuel and Ice has leased the J R Beardsley warehouse on Beardsley avenue and plans to convert it into an ice house with a capacity of 12 000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkhart Fuel and Ice Company
J. R. Beardsley
Beardsley Avenue
Dr E Detchon Anti Diuretic Cares All Ages
A nasal titled patent medicine claim for an anti diuretic by Dr E Detchon promises to stop bedwetting in children and adults. The ad notes a price of one dollar and lists C H Leonard druggist in Lihart Indiana as the seller.
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W. J. Davis
Indianapolis
O. Z Hubbell
Ontario
Hubbel
Hubbell
Zeitler
Wilson
Gap
Neland
Rockland
Klkhart County Sunday School Association
Mary Foster Bryner
O. D. Meigs
Soudan Factory
Dr. E. Detchon
C. H. Leonard
Draggist
Lilkhart
Ind
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