Wife seeks missing husband in Goshen and Millersburg
Mrs G W Barry, seven months married, gave her last 50 cents to husband Barry to buy food. He left and did not return, thought to be with relatives in Goshen or in Millersburg. Neighbors report he has not worked recently at Lake Shore shops. police notified. She borrowed money for the trip and left a milk ticket with a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Barry
Conn
Barry
Lake Shore
Goshen
Millersburg
Auditor Berkey Blocks Goshen Court House Funds
The Middlebury Independent accuses county auditor Pete Berkey of defeating Goshen’s 350000 court house improvement request by altering the commissioners’ requisition without Commissioner Whetten present. With only two signatures the $50,000 item was added post signing, making the appropriation illegal to pass and forcing a deferral for at least one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Berkey
Goshen
Court House
Whetten
Middlebury
Mrs W A Shaffer Dies At 78 In Elkhart Township
Mrs. W A Shaffer aged 78 died at her home 738 South Main street at 9 30 this morning from a complication of diseases. She was born in Pennsylvania in 1825 and lived in Ohio before moving to Elkhart. She married W A Shaffer November 18 1848 and they resided in or near Elkhart ever since. Survived by husband three daughters Mrs John Lehr Mrs John Dickerhoff of this city and Mrs Ephriam Sigerfoose of Bristol a son Charles Shaffer of Seattle and two brothers Dr Samuel Hisenbeiss of South Bend. Funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Shaffer
South Main Street
Elkhart
Bristol
Charles Shaffer
Seattle
Wash
Samuel Hisenbeiss
South Bend
Man Leading Ice Team Kicked in Chest on West Franklin
A man in charge of a Knickerbocker Ice Company team of handsome gray horses was kicked in the chest on West Franklin Street while guiding the animals to the new yards. He was unconscious briefly, then recovered and was placed on a horse to be taken to camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knickerbocker Ice Company
West Franklin Street
Family seeks suitable home for needy bright boy
L M Simpson, secretary of the humane society, asks for a family to raise an eight year old boy of worthy parentage. The boy's mother died recently and the father, with no relatives, cannot provide care due to employment. The father will clothe the boy for 50 dollars while he may attend school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Simpson
The
Humane Society
Louis Glassier Tailor Resides in Town
Louis Glassier, a tailor, has resided in the town, with details about his profession and presence updated in local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tailor Glassier
Louis
Glassier
Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart and Goshen Areas
Wm H Howenstein and others transfer by sheriff to Equitable B and IL Assn for a lot in Johns addition Elkhart at 1053 dollars. Albert W Haynes and others to Equitable B and L Assn for a lot in Ward's addition Elkhart at 417 dollars. Elkhart Inst Assn to Jacob Good for two lots in College addition Goshen at 1323 dollars. A C Mehl and wife to Dorcas Lamington for a lot in Wilden's addition Goshen at 259 dollars. Hiram McKibben and wife to heirs of Harry A Fisher for land in Jackson township at 1 dollar. Anna Evans Forger and others to Margaret Herman for a lot in Bristol at 400 dollars. Jeanette G Johnson to City of Elkhart for a lot in Johnson's add at 1 dollar. L M Simpson and wife to City of Elkhart for Fieldhouse's add at 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Howenstein
Lot Johnson
Elkhart
Albert W. Haynes
Equitable B. & L. Assn
Lot Ward
Jacob Good
College
Goshen
A.C. Mehl
Dorcas Lamington
Lot Wilden
Hiram McKibben
Harry A. Fisher
Jackson Tp
Anna Evans Forger
Margaret Herman
Flour mills race to meet orders amid water power shutdown
Burrell & Morgan mill on East Jackson runs day and night to fill orders as water power will be shut off in a few days to install a rack in Consolidated Paper & Bag Co. race. This shutdown will lay up Kuhlman Electric and Burrell & Morgan flour mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell & Morgan
East Jackson Street
Consolidated Paper & Bag Co
Kuhlman Electric Company
Burrell & Morgan Flour
May Have to Recognize Colleges
Constantinople Sept. 19 It is understood the American fleet now at Beirut will stay until American demands are met including recognition of American schools privileges for archaeological research and the release of the American college professor at Khartoum held on conspiracy charges The Porte resists recognizing American colleges viewing them as hotbeds of revolution
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Beirut
Kharput
Porte
Bulgarias Mobilization Narrows War Fever in Sofia
Sofia reports the first line mobilization nearly complete calming public clamor for war. Powers may intervene to halt massacres, easing tensions. Kastoria reports on the Turk slaughter remain conflicting with estimates from 70 to 3000 dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Bulgaria
Kastoria
Ministers Council Hears Balkans Intervention Backed by France
Paris report says Foreign Minister Debasee confirmed Russia and Austria will intervene in the Balkans to hasten reforms in disturbed districts. France backs their action and support is pledged for the initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Council of Ministers
Debasee
Russia
Austria
Balkans
France
George Green Arrested in Postal Fraud Indictments
Senator George Green, named in Wednesday indictments by a Washington federal grand jury for postal frauds, was arrested in Binghamton New York today and will be arraigned Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
N. Y
George Green
Washington Federal Grand Jury
Indiana Senator’s Daughter Weds Ensign John Simmons
Adelaide Fairbanks daughter of the Indiana senator married Ensign John Simmons at noon. About fifty guests attended, largely relatives, in a ceremony noted for its simplicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Adelaide Fairbanks
Indiana
John Simmons
Evansville Police Officers Shot. One Critical
In Evansville Indiana Chief of Police Henke Capt Brennecke and Jacob Lutz were shot by Detective Hutchens last night. All three were in critical condition this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Henke
Brennecke
Jacob Lutz
Hutchens
Rev Grimes Succeeds Parrett At Castle U B Church
Rev J B Grimes appointed to lead Castle U B Church succeeding Rev Parrett. Grimes comes from Frankfort Ind where he served for years with strong congregational support. Parrett to devote time to evangelistic work and reside here under evangelistic committee. Assignment lists follow for St Joseph Conference across multiple districts and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B Grimes
Rev. Parrett
Castle U. B
Frankfort
Ind
Parrett
Stangle
Cherubusco
J. W. DeLong
Plymouth
St. Joseph
Elkhart
J. Simons
Castle Church
J. E. Grimes
Adamsville
Bremen
L. O. Oyler
Brimfield
A. F. McClee
Fawn River
T. J. Smith
Nappanes
J. C. Albright
Pleasant Lake
J. D. Coverstone
Angola
R. D. Biven
Butler
W. H. Ferro
Ligonier
D. Robinson
Solomon’s Creek
Fort Wayne
A. M. Cummins
G F. Byrer
Decatur
E. H. Pontius
Monroeville
J. L. Powers
Ossian
O. L. Richart
Tocsin
J. W. Barker
Roanoke
J. L. Goshert
Pleasant
W. A. Thomas
Huntington
C. H. Bell
Churubusco
L. A. Stangle
Columbia City
L. L. Shaffer
M. S. Hill
South Whitley
C. M. Byerley
Gablesville
J. A. Farmer
Manchester
William Simons
Pleasant Mills
G. A. Hutchinson
Peru
J. W. Lake
Colburn
A. F. Knepp
Young America
J. W. Hindbaugh
W. F. Parker
C. A. Shafoose
Fulton
H. E. Butler
Galveston
O. F. Landis
Grass Creek
S. Snyder
Lafayette
L. S. Cleaver
Logansport
Bishops and Board of Missions
F. P. Overmyer
I. C. University
Funeral Held After Sudden Death in Wolf's Addition
Benjamin Bookwalter of Gardner Indiana died at 3 PM Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Williamson in Wolf's Addition after two weeks visiting nephews and nieces He was 72 and widely known though not a resident Here Dr Short responded but could not save him The funeral was held early morning after his passing in the city precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Bookwalter
Gardner
Williamson
Wolf
Benjamin
Jacob
A. E
Ast
Weaver
Mesdames
Samuel
Bixler
John
Eby
Benttey
Waltens
Short
Ems
Jett Trial Resting as Defense Scheduled Monday
In Cynthiana Kentucky on September 19 the state rested its case at today's session of the Jett trial. The defense is set to begin on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthiana
Lipton Conditions Improve After Rough Night
Lipton’s condition continues to improve after a difficult period. He passed a good night with signs of recovery noted in Chicago on September 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lipton
Fragmentary Notice: Daily Timeline Dubious
Fragmentary OCR reads as a brief daily timeline with unclear terms and missing names. No identifiable persons, places, or events are determined from the readable portion.
Death notice of Sarah Boyer near Elkhart
Sarah Boyer sister of Mrs. Andrew Miller of Elkhart died at her home seven miles southwest of Elkhart at noon yesterday from consumption after a three year illness, confined to the house a year. Funeral services will be at the house at 1 o'clock tomorrow morning with Rev. Abraham Yoder officiating and interment at Shaum's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Boyer
Andrew Miller
Elkhart
Pangburn Funeral Held at Trinity M E Church
Edward Pangburn’s funeral was held under the Samaritans at Trinity M E Church at 2 30 Sunday afternoon. The funeral oration was delivered by Emory Arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pangburn
Edward Pangburn
Samaritans
Trinity M. EB
Emory Arms
Funeral for Mrs Katherine Shaffer at First Evangelical
The funeral of Mrs Katherine Shaffer was held at 2 30 this afternoon at the First Evangelical church with Rev Mosier officiating. The interment followed at Grace Lawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Shaffer
First Evangelical Church
Mosier
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Delegates Mum in the Convention of Iron Workers
In Kansas City the seventh annual convention of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers opened under a conservative mood. Delegates voiced anger at Sam Parks who said a violation could arise over Buchanan's revocation of the New York union charter after it re endorsed Parks following his bribery sentence. A secret session will discuss the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Buchanan
Sam Parks
New York
New York Union
Parks
Miller Case May Be Taken Up
The quarterly meeting of the executive council of the American Federation of Labor opened in Washington. Discussion centers on the Miller case at the government printing office with efforts to bring it before the council. President Mitchell of the Mine Workers supports Roosevelt's coal strike settlement cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Government Printing Office
Mitchell
Roosevelt
Chicago Thieves Rifle Express Car
Robbed express car at Fourteenth street station as guard William Gaughen was assaulted and gagged. Two safes rifled but American Express notes no money was taken since robbers arrived before cash was loaded. Gaughen sustained serious injuries. Richard Singer identified as involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert Singer
William Gaughen
Michigan Central Railway
Fourteenth Street
American Express
Express Company
Gaughen
Wanamaker Wins Slander Suit in Beaver
Beaver Pennsylvania September 21 The slander suit filed by ex State Printer Robinson against ex Postmaster General Wanamaker ended with a verdict for Wanamaker. The jury delivered the verdict this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Wanamaker
Robinson
Macedonian Leader Boris Sarafoff Reported Injured Near Monastir
Government officials claim confirmation of Boris Sarafoff the Macedonian leader. They say he was severely harmed near Monastir by Turkish soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Boris Sarafoff
Monastir
Turks and Rebels Clash in Perm Mountains
Turkiye reports a serious battle between insurgents and Turks in the Perm mountains near Melnik. The clash results in about 5000 Turkish fatalities, including two colonels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Perm
Melnik
Bankrupt petition filed after wife illness in city
The petition of Franklin Field of this city formerly of Eikhart to be declared bankrupt was heard Saturday. Field, a railroad engineer, bought a house for 2700 dollars on easy payments and paid 400 before his wife fell ill. Expenses to save her life sunk him in debt and creditors garnished wages, forcing the drastic step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin ‘ Field
Rights of Way Secured For Traction Line Grading
Strafford Maxon stated the St Joseph Valley Traction Co grading of the electric line will begin October 1 starting at the east end and moving westward. Grading will finish first between LaGrange and Elkhart. All rights of way are secured except a few pieces with no anticipated trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strafford Maxon
St. Joseph Valley Traction Co
LaGrange
Elkhart
Federal officers arrest Vaughn in post office robbery case
Joseph Vaughn, arrested in South Bend on a misdemeanor, was arraigned before U. S. Commissioner Harper in Goshen on charges of robbing the Tontogany post office in Wood County Ohio on July 7 1903. Vaughn waived examination and is held on 1000 bond. He is later to be taken to Indianapolis and then Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Vaughn
South Bend
Toledo
U. S
Harper
Tontogany
Wood County
Ohio
McWeeny
Rankin
Vaughn
Goshen
P. O
A. P. Owen
Cincinnati
Nichols
Indianapolis
John S. Pratt
Columbus
Mrs Foltz Dies at 3 O Clock of Cerebrovascular Cause
Mrs Clara Foltz wife of John Foltz died at 129 St Joe street at 3 this morning of cerebro apoplexy. Born March 22 1849 in Venango Pa she moved with family to Elkhart county then settled in this city. She leaves her husband her elderly father Samuel Ulrich and several siblings with a funeral set for Thursday at 2 30 at the house and Grace Lawn interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Foltz
John Foltz
St. Joe Street
Venango County
Samuel Ulrich
Elkhart County
Middlebury Street
Amanda Charles
Effie Crull
John Ulrich
Charles Ulrich
Hancock
Roy Ulrich
Mosier
Grace Lawn
Sister of Mrs Jonas Hoover Dies in Indiana
Mrs B A Russell formerly Elsie Wirt died Sunday at noon in Haston Indiana. She lived in this city with her sister Mrs Jonas Hoover. A 1895 Elkhart High School graduate, she taught in county schools until a few years ago then moved to Haston. Funeral in Haston this afternoon at 2 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Russell
Elsie Wirt
Haston
Ind
Jonas
Hoover
Elkhart High School
Haton
Fugitives From Macedonia and Adrianople Seek Safety
Disturbed districts in Roumelia drive 38 000 men into hills while women and children starve in villages or woods. Turks hold most areas, forcing families to flee. Guards report mass exodus to eastern Burghas and surrounding regions for refuge and aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burghas
Roumelia
Macedonia
Adrianople
American views greet new pope selection in Rome
The cardinal voiced strong enthusiasm for the conclave choice, praising Pius as deeply interested in church development in this country and familiar with American institutions. He avoided policy predictions, noting no radical changes expected in American church administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Pius
Lipton Leaves Bed in Chicago Recovery Gambit
Sir Thomas Lipton rose from bed for the first time since arriving in Chicago last week as his condition improved. A carriage ride was planned for the afternoon to aid his convalescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thomas Lipton
City
Ex-Chicago Mayor dies at 92 in Waukegan
Alson Sherman, Chicago's oldest living ex mayor and the city's eighth leader, died in Waukegan at age 92. He served as mayor in 1844 and died this morning of senility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Waukegan
Ill
Alson Sherman
Real estate transfers recorded in Goshen and Elkhart
John Witt transfers to John Niles and wife a lot in Hahn’s add Goshen for 700 dollars. Clark H. Barney transfers to Jnc G Hollad a lot in Dunbar’s add Elkhart for 250 dollars. Mary A. Carpenter transfers to L M Barney and wife a lot in Wetern add Elkhart for 4000 dollars. Milton M. Galentine and wife transfer to A J Pickering a lot Copeland add Goshen for 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Witt
John Niles
Lot Hahn
Goshen
Clark H. Barney
Jnc
G. Hollad
Lot Dunbar
Elkhart
Mary A. Carpenter
L. M. Barney
Lot Wetern
Milton M. Galentine
A. J. Pickering
Lot Copeland
Pioneer County Citizen Catherine Unrue Dies at 87
Mrs. Catherine Unrue aged 87 and a pioneer resident died at 6 oclock yesterday morning at the home of her granddaughter Mrs Juday in Millersburg. Death resulted from age. She had been visiting in Elkhart and fell ill while returning home but only reached Millersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Unrue
J. ©. Juday
Millersburg
Elkhart
Millersbure
Funds for Cant hester A Van Arsdel Benefit
Donations collected for South Bend firefighter Cant hester A Van Arsdel who was hurt when his hose wagon collided with a Grand Trunk Western locomotive at Carroll street crossing totaled 1123.50 and will be given to a city firemen committee for his relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canthester
A. van Arsdel
South Bend
Grand Trunk Western
Carroll Street
van Ardel
McCullough Eyes Morning Daily in South Bend Expansion
Indianapolis Star owner McCullough who runs the Munice Star and Terre Haute Star plans to launch a morning daily in South Bend. He intends to absorb the Indiana company extension from South Bend to Michigan City as part of the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCullough
Indianapolis Star
Muncie Star
Terre Haute Star
South Bend
Indiana Company
Michigan City
Army court martials and drunkenness cited in Chaffee report
Maj. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee reports seven officers and 1,438 men were tried by general court martial in the year while 2,548 of 16,142 summary trials resulted in drunkenness convictions. He urges adoption of a fixed army uniform and improvements to equipment including a pack roll and braces for the cartridge belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaffee
Washington
Adna R. Chaffee
Department of the East
Dynamite Kills and Maims Carpenter Near Covent
A deadly blast injures a carpenter near Covent and causes extensive damage. Police cordon the area as investigators search for the explosive device and motive behind the incident. Nearby witnesses report hearing a bang followed by smoke and debris.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Barry
Berkey
W. A. Shapfer
Luther Troxel
Situation Casimer
Senator Green
Miss Fairbanks
Luxora
Ark
Hellem
R. J. Parrett
Castle U. B. Church
Joseph’ ‘Bockman
Les Street
Cleveland
Jule
Marion
Bloom
Gable
Newark
N. J
Jett
Mrs. Shaffer
Joseph Valley Traction. Co
Jonas Hoover
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!