Abbott Makes Speech as Winona Woods Cleared
Frank Abbott is elected mayor of Boys' City at Winona Lake with a broad camp vote. Judge Brown transfers City control, while L. A. Haines notes disciplined camp conduct. The Salt Lake camp hosts diverse religious groups as it becomes a self contained park like village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Abbott
Boys’ City
Winona Lake
Udge Brown
L. A. Haines
Portland
Salt Lake
Water Party
Goshen
Lloyd Runyan
South Bend
Lloyd Simpson
Vincennes
Board of Public Works
Joe Clark
Max Hudson
Marysville
Curtis Butler
Marion
Winona
Ezra Allen Vannuys
Presbyterian Messenger Boys Club
B. F. Garman
Gephart
Twentieth Century Club
Rev
Vannuys
Gr. Shaw
Indianapolis
West Pullman
Ill
Modern Hall Planned for Sanders-Hay Building Third Floor
The Sanders-Hay company to finish the third floor at 210-212 South Main Street into a modern hall over 160 feet long and 40 feet wide with multi directional light and ventilation. The Jefferson Theatre company will convert the second story at 214-218 South Main Street into offices. No elevator service or internal connections between the two buildings. Walter and Earl Smith and J Artley Clark will occupy the Sanders-Hay space. Leases pending for other floors. interior finish and decorations not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders-Hay Company
South Main Street
Jefferson Theatre Company
Walter and Earl Smith
J. Artley Clark
Sanders- Hay Company
Camp leaders oversee wholesome meals in ideal woodland setting
Adult leaders keep campers away from ice cream stands and limit pastries at the camp kitchen. Women and men cookers work skillfully to provide wholesome meals. The weather remains ideal for camping in the woodland.
Goshen Rubber Co Plant Attracts Out of Town Interest
A $300000 rubber factory prospect plans early occupation at the Goshen plant. A visiting representative from a rival company, seeking to move from labor troubles, estimates 50 workers and $100000 annual business. He conferred with Goshen stockholders in Muncie and Montpelier, with potential stock participation. A rumor circulated that an Elkhart company wants to occupy the Goshen plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Rubber Co
Goshen
Goshen Company
Muncie
Montpelier
Elkhart Company
License sought for Lake Wawasee bar and lunch counter
Chr McMahon filed for liquor sales license before Kosciusko county commissioners for Lake Wawasee. Officials expect refusal on Monday. A two year remonstrance began March 2, 1906, making license unlikely before March 2, 1908 under the old statute allowing lunch counter and bar together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMahon
Kosciusko County
Lake Wawasee
Risk A Candidate for Indiana Democratic Chair
J Kirby Risk of Lafayette announced his candidacy for the chairmanship of the Indiana state democratic central committee to succeed William H O'Brien of Lawrenceburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
J. Kirby Risk
Lafayette
Indiana State Democratic Central Committee
William H. O’brien
Lawrenceburg
Elkhart Grand Jury to Hear Majority Criminal and Civil Cases
Judge Vanfleet to convene a grand jury as 71 cases await in the Sept term Superior court Goshen reports four new circuit filings since last adjournment. Six criminal cases certified to the Superior court from Elkhart city court plus one earlier transfer raise questions of tribunal jurisdiction. Grand jury likely to tackle alleged violations tied to the Burkhart vice crusade and saloon unrest. Sterling couple seek to adopt their niece Agnes Smith, six, in pending Sept term petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanfleet
Goshen
Elkhart
Burkhart
W. W. Sterling
Mary E. Sterling
Agnes Smith
Grays overpower Winona in rain soaked game 9 to 4
In wet conditions the Grays defeated Winona 9 to 4 for the third consecutive win in the series. Goshen pitcher Wagner led the win with strong support from a spotless defense while Winona twirler Johnson struggled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grays
Red Skins
Cof Winona
Johnson
Winona
Goshen
Wilson
Siab
Milford White Sox
Tonawanda Grounds
Wagner
Improvements Made in Goshen Schools for September
Summer work brightens Goshen school facilities. Chamberlain south rooms repapered and north rooms refreshed. Madison street assembly room recalcimed and departmental rooms recainted. Mrs Starr and Miss Fason rooms cleaned. Pike street and South Fifth street buildings enhanced. Basements white coated for a clean sanitary look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Chamberlain School
Madison Street
Starr
Faso
Heavy Horse Law Brought in Indiana Case
William O. Elliott files suit for selling a diseased horse to him by Eli Wenger of Olive Township under a 1907 statute. The case, filed in Justice Whisler's court and moved for a special judge, awaits trial with Mayor Kohler presiding at 10 a.m. The law imposes up to 500 dollars fine and six months in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Elliott
Indiana
Eli Wenger
Olive Township
Wenger
Hiliott
Elliott
Buffalo
N. Y
Local notices record deaths and town developments
John Peatgon dies in Wabash after 42 years residence. Kendallville seeks rails through city center for Toledo and Chicago interurban. Mrs Rith Edwards Insche of Noble county dies at 75 in Auburn. A. A. Liddy injured near Bluffton. Decatur signs for a Marion motor car factory location and will build new facilities. Rev C Hoover aged 80 preaches in LaGrange. Sid G Hardy sues for divorce in Garrett. Wabash acquires a city park tract formerly an old cemetery. Mary Richey dies at 45 from May burns. A stray bullet near Huntington threatens Mrs D C Mygrants. 18-year-old breaks arm bathing at Warsaw. A boy from Allen county orphans home returned after humane officer intervention. David B Shell, 30-year veteran threshing and sawmill operator, dies in Huntington county. Marion couple, Joseph Carr and Loretta Andrews, marry in LaPorte. Hartford City Lighting settles with Bertha Stone over live-wire death claim for 1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Liddy
Bluffton
Decatur
Marion
Rev
C. Hoover
Siloam Springs
Ark
Lagrange
M. B
Sid.g. Hardy
Garrett
Wabash
Mary Richey
Allen County
Auburn
Schlaudrooff
Fort Wayne
David
B. Shell
Huntington County
Henry County
Joseph L. Carr
Loretta BE. Andrews
la Porte
Surgeon Notes on Mrs Crowell Kidney Operation
Dr H K Lemon states Mrs Charles Crowell underwent an operation to drain an abscess with the kidney not pierced. She is now at St Elizabeth's hospital Chicago awaiting removal of her entire kidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Lemon
Charles Crowell
Miss Mary Quivey Leaves for Runaway Girl Role
Mary Quivey of North Manchester joins Grace Van Studdiford in pursuing stage opera. She recently acted in Denver Cal with the Augustin Daly company and is cast as the title role in A Runaway Girl. Critics praise her beauty and stage presence as she travels toward vaudeville on the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Quivey
Manchester
Grace van Studdiford
Editor Attacks Rev. C. C. Albertson in Rochester Letter
In the Philistine the editor savages Rev. C. C. Albertson of Rochester formerly of Goshen after he wrote a letter to challenge the editor. The editorial reply is direct and unambiguous with no minced words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philistine
C. C. Albertson
Rochester
N. Y
Goshen
Albertson
New Teachers Join Nappanee School Staff
Miss Lena Slater of Argos Ind has been named fifth grade teacher in Nappanee city schools. Two others arrive this year Miss Ida Gilbert of Goshen in the sixth grade and Miss Nora Rusher of Nappanee in the fourth grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Slater
Argos
Ind
Nappanee
Ida Gilbert
Goshen
Nora Rusher
Hoover adjusts loss on Osceola residence blaze
S A Hoover traveled to Osceola to adjust a claim for A G Clark owner of a new house under a Farmers Mutual policy. The residence under construction was struck by lightning and torn to pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Hoover
Osceola
A. G. Clark
Farmers’ Mutual
Minerva Bly Sues Fox for Breach of Promise in Cromwell Suit
Minerva Bly of Cromwell sues Thomas Fox of Springfield for 5000 dollars alleging breach of promise. She also seeks 800 dollars for board and lodging claiming Fox failed to fulfill his promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Bly
Cromwell
Thomas Fox
Springfield
Fox
Miss Bly
Council Rejects C. S. B. N. I. Franchise on Second Reading
Elkhart city council failed to pass the fifty year C. S. B. N. I. franchise on second reading. The body voted to hold a joint session with the board of public works and railway officials to review the objections tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Board of Public Works
Coroner’s jury clears Big Four over Eau Claire wreck
The coroner's jury concluded the freight wreck near Eau Claire Michigan last week was not the railroad company's fault, exonerating the Big Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Mich
Texas Brown Freed After Alibi in Louise Orlaskey Case
Texas Brown was released after a Big Four trainman confirmed he was in Eau Claire, Michigan, when Louise Orlaskey was killed near St. Joseph. A ten year old brother identified Brown, but the claim was questioned. Brown said he never shot Louise and had no recent contact with the Orlaskey family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Brown
Louise Orlaskey
St. Joseph
Mich
Eau Claire
Benton Harbor
Orlaskey
Society Notes Spotlight Mid-Summer Gatherings
Mrs. Herbert Adams hosted 20 guests at 406 East Madison Street for Mrs. W. T. Furney of Chicago, formerly Miss Lulu Benham of Goshen. Mrs. John Cook entertained Elkhart ladies for guests including Mrs. Christian McKinney of Washington and Miss Josephine Jackson of Omaha. singers Mrs. Didriksen and Mrs. Hill impressed, Marguerites decor. Florence Knox hosted Miss Marguerite Bouse and Oma Stiver of Ligonier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Adams
East
Madison Street
W. T. Furney
Chicago
Lulu Benham
Goshen
Elkhart Review
John Cook
Elkhart
Christian McKinney
Washington
Elvira Thomas
Josephine Jackson
Omaha
Meeta Hickox
Keyser
South Bend
Cullison
New York
Miss Steele
Cleveland
H. P. Didriksen
St. Louis
Didriksen
W. G
Florence Knox
Marguerite Bouse
Oma Stiver
Ligonier
Hope of Vindication in Brethren Church Probe
North Manchester church officials have not completed an investigation into an alleged scandal involving pastor Rev. J. O. Hubbard. The unresolved inquiry leaves members awaiting full answers from church leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren Church
North Manchester
State Methodists to Meet at Fairmount Camp Grounds
Indiana Wesleyan Methodists annual state conference will convene at the camp grounds west of Fairmount on August 18 for a four to five day session. The event brings together Methodist leaders and church members for worship and planning activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Methodists of
Indiana
Fairmount
Stock Capital Increase Filed by Waka Rusa Telephone
Notice states Waka Rusa Telephone Co has increased capital stock from $10 000 to $15 000 with filings recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa Telephone Company
Cut of Boys Camp Featured on Editorial Page
A cut of the Boys camp at Winona Lake will be found on the editorial page of this issue of The Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Lake
the Democrat
Mexican War Veterans Meet At Greenfield In August
The state association of Mexican War veterans will hold its next annual meeting in Greenfield Indiana on Wednesday and Thursday, August 14 and 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Association of the Veterans of the
Greenfield
Ind
Governor Hanly Allocates 8000 From Emergency Fund
The governor approves aiding Logansport State Hospital for the Insane with 8000 from the contingent emergency fund to complete two new ward buildings. The move signals needs likely felt across the district’s counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
Northern
Indiana
Logansport
Creditors Meeting For Chris B Scott Fails To Appear
A scheduled creditors meeting for bankrupt Chris B. Scott of South Bend failed as no creditors attended in Referee in Bankruptcy F. E. B Lambert’s office. With virtually no assets, the affair was closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris. B. Scott
South Bend
F. EB. Lambert
Change in Staff at Winona Boys City Daily
Dale Wolfe former managing editor leaves to return home in Marion Don Egbert appointed as his successor at the Winona Boys city publication run by young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys’ City Daily
Winona Boys’ City
Dale Wolfe
Marion
Don Egzbert
Griner Buys Frank Hale Grocery In Middlebury Move
Oscar C Griner of Middlebury has purchased the Frank Hale grocery on the North Side and taken possession. He moved his family here yesterday and will reside at 121 Oak Ridge Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar C. Griner
Middlebury
Frank Hale
Greiner
Oak Ridge Avenue
Local Jeweler Brumbaugh Purchases Milford Store
Noble Brumbaugh, a longtime Goshen jeweler, bought the jewelry business of Henry L. Wehrley in Milford and will assume possession immediately. His departure from Goshen is expected to be felt by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Brumbaugh
Henry L. Wehrley
Milford
Mr. Brumbaugh
Goshen
Smallpox Case in Elkhart Sparks Quarantine
Andrew Williams of Elkhart has been identified as a smallpox patient prompting officials to establish a quarantine to prevent spread and protect residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Andrew Williams
Garrett Editor Marries In Peru Ceremony
Garrett Editor G T Weeks of the Garrett Herald weds Miss Mary Eikenberry, the Churubusco druggist, in Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Weeks
The
Garrett Herald
Mary Eikenberry
Churubusco
Peru
Farm house of Moser Drake burned near Nappanee
The small farm house owned by Moser Drake four miles east of Nappanee burned to the ground. Geo L Lamb driving to Goshen stopped to aid in removing household goods, most of which were saved. The fire started from a defective flue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moser Drake
Nappanee
Geo. L. Lamb
Goshen
Fuss Over a Hat Leads to Detention in Milford
Henry Raffi had his hat knocked off during a heated exchange with Arva Corwin of Milford who was taken into custody after the confrontation. The incident followed a tense discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Raffi
Arva, Corwin
Milford
Change of Dates at Clinton Brethren Church Meeting
The quarterly business meeting of the Clinton Brethren church is moved to August 10. Rev. IL L. Berkey notes the date change from the previously announced August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Brethren Church
IL. L. Berkey
Baptist Boys' Brigade Ice Cream Social Planned
The Baptist Boys' Brigade will hold an ice cream social at the church on Friday evening starting at 5 p.m. Ice cream and cake will be offered for 10 cents, with proceeds going toward camp expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Boys’ Brigade
Knights of Pythias Building to Open in Indianapolis
The Knights of Pythias in Indianapolis will formally open their new building to the public on Monday night August 12. Friends and members are invited to attend the ceremony and tour the new facilities of the order.
Household goods going fast in swift sale
A fragment notes household goods moving quickly and urges readers to call quickly at WT South 6th for details. No further readable facts available.
Dunn Still Confident in Alice Cothreil Murder Case
Charles Dunn formerly of Elkhart and South Bend remains hopeful of an acquittal after being in custody since July 1901 for the murder of Alice Cothreil in Wallen Allen County. He has been tried and convicted twice, with both convictions reversed by higher courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Charles Dunn
Elkhart
South Bend
Little Alice Cothreil
Wallen
Allen County
Attempted death by own action aboard boat from Chicago
Miss Nellie Gross, described as unusually pretty, went to Benton Harbor from Chicago and drank carbolic acid in an attempted suicide on a boat. The incident suggests a self inflicted threat rather than an accidental poisoning. Authorities may investigate the motives and state of mind surrounding the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Gross
Benton Harbor
Chicago
Opera house worker loses fingertips at tobacco cutter
Edward Yeager of the opera house restaurant had the ends of his first and second fingers on his left hand severed last night while operating a tobacco cutter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Yeager
Opera House
Willow- Clothes Baskets Sale At Judson Peasley Co
Extra Special sale notice for Willow baskets at Judson Peasley Co 5 and 10 cent store. Saturday morning at a discounted price. Don’t miss this offer for affordable home baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Peasley Co
Brethren Picnic Outing to Island Park Island Park
Sunday school members of the Brethren church rode in three cars to Elkhart for a morning picnic at Island Park. The outing included Brethren church and Sunday school members enjoying a day outdoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren
Brethren: Church
Elkhart
Island Park
Chautauqua Attendance Draws Goshen Elkhart Crowd
The Co S B N I company sold about 250 tickets to Goshen residents who traveled to Elkhart to hear Tillman at the chautauqua event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co ‘S$. B. & N. I. Company
Goshen
Elkhart
Tillman
Chautanqua
Hawks Hardware Co Estimates for Builders Supplies
Readable fragments indicate estimates for builders hardware including locks hinges doors sash tinwork and related items from Hawks Hardware Company. The note lists product categories rather than a full order or price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Hardware‘ ‘Co
Hail Fell During Thunder Storm at Noon
Hail stones of good size fell during a thunder storm at noon today.居民 reported hail covering sidewalks and rooftops as the storm passed through the area.
Sale at Lion Store Promises Big Sacrifices
A fragmented notice hints at a temporary sale event at the Lion Store with claims of major bargains and limited time offers. Readable parts describe a room sales push and dramatic phrases suggesting significant discounts.
Senator Tillman Kidnapped Bell Introduces Him
A large crowd gathered at the St. Joseph Valley Chautauqua grounds in Elkhart to hear Senator Tillman of South Carolina speak on The Race Problem. He arrived late after no arrival by train and rode into Elkhart via a traction line from South Bend to greet supporters. Later James A. Bell introduced him to the packed audience and Tillman attacked the negro in his usual rhetoric. Albert George, a Chicago colored lawyer, will respond Saturday at 4 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Valley Chautauqua Grounds
Elkhart
Tillman
South Carolina
Chicago
Lake Shore
South Bend
Elliso
Chautauqua Park
James A. Bell
Albert George
Old Hope Blacksmith Shop Sold for New Town Improvement
The Hope blacksmith shop at Main and Jefferson streets, a landmark for years, has been sold by Harry M. Sanders who plans to move the building to a south end lot. A new building will be erected this summer or next year, while the Colonial Floral supply room next door remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Main
Jefferson Streets
Harry M. Sanders
Sanders
Colonial Floral Company
Floral Concern
Davis Roy Edward Davis obituary in Elkhart
Roy Edward Davis 386 years old and a prominent Elkhart Elk died at home from tuberculosis of the bowels. Survived by wife mother and two sisters. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2:30. He worked as a Lake Shore machinist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Roy Edward Davis
Elkhart
Lake Shore
Choral Contest Opens in Winona with Major Choirs
The great choral contest starts in Winona today drawing hundreds of singers for two days of competition. The largest choruses perform Friday while the ladies’ chorus competes for $250 this afternoon singing The Dragon Flies. All choirs join for The Rose Maiden with soloists from New York and Chicago, including Miss Florence Wollam of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
New York
Chicago
Florence Wollam
Goshen
Teamster Hurt by Falling Safe in Klase Office
A teamster employed by Jerry Klase sustained a severely injured foot when a safe fell while he helped place it in the office of Dr. Hollingsworth. The injury is described as extremely painful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drayman
Jerry Klase
Dr. Hollingsworth
Abandoned rig linked to missing Swan in Indiana
Swan hired a livery rig at the Collins barn in Nappanee to travel to Wakarusa. The driver abandoned the vehicle at Milford Junction and has vanished with no explanation issued. Local authorities investigate the disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan
Collins Barn
Nappanee
Wakarusa
Milford Junction
Roney Loses Leg After Accidental Gunshot Wound
Henry B. Roney renowned organist and choir master of Christ Episcopal church Chicago sustained the loss of his right leg from an accidental gunshot wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roney
Henry B. Roney
Christ Episcopal Church, Chicago
Marriage Licenses Issued in Winfield and Goshen Areas
Winfield and Goshen scene shows marriages licensed for Ruby E Collins of Stryker aged 22 and Oliver Seachrist of Nappanee aged 203 with Eva Babcock of Nappanee aged 18. The list notes local couples and ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield People
Goshen
Ruby
E. Collins
Stryker
Oliver Seachrist
Nappanee
Eva Babcock
Weingart Wins in Kendallville Postmaster Race
Congressman Gilliams has sent to the Post Office Department a letter that will result in making Councilman C. C. Weingart the next post master of Kendallville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weingart
Gilliams
Post Office Department
C. C. Weingart
Kendallville
Elkhart County Trust Co Named Administrator
The Elkhart County Trust Co has been named administrator of the estate of John Rohrer a Jackson township farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
County Trust Co
John Rohrer
Jackson ‘Township
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boyville
Winona Woods
Sanders-Hay
Goshen Go
I$ Prosperous Concern
Lake Wawasee Resort
M. Elkhart
Goshen Grays
John Peatgon
Toledo
Rev. Albertson
Society News
Senator Tillman
Bell Introduces
South Carolina Statesman
Mortuary Record
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!