Elkhart Man Killed in Coeur d Alene Wreck
Orville C. Puterbaugh aged 55 of Elkhart Ind died in a violent collision near Lacrosse on the interurban line between Coeur d Alene and Spokane. Thirteen people perished and many were injured. Mrs Puterbaugh was in Denver at the time. Surviving are his wife two sisters and one brother. The body lay in Spokane with Odd Fellows in charge. Governor Johnson and a party visited Coeur d Alene shortly before the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coeur D'Alene
Idaho
Orville C. Puterbaugh
Elkhart
Ind
Concord Township
Lacrosse
Coeur -Elene
Spokane
Johnson
Minnesota
Peter‘baugh
Roy Puterbaugh
Northwest
Odd Fellows
Puterbaugh
Denver
Trustees Meet with Superintendent Weaver First Time Since June
Elkhart county trustees held an August session after a July recess with County Superintendent Weaver present for the first time since June. Statistical and financial reports were presented and attendance was strong with nearly all townships represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Elkhart County
Freight cars to run Havana Chicago in seven days
Plans by the Chicago Association of Commerce envision a through freight service to connect Havana with Chicago. The route would take seven days from the Cuban city to Chicago with no bulk breakage or transfer. Extension of the Florida Coast railroad to Knights Keyes, Florida, enables car ferrying of the freight portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Chicago
Chicago Association of Commerce
Florida Coast Railroad
Knights Keyes
Fla
Cowboy Pony Express Rider Heads for Washington
A rider garbed as a cowboy began in San Antonio, Texas, riding to Washington with an invitation from the people of Texas to the President. The trek aims to be the longest horseback journey ever attempted and a landmark test of endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Washington
Tex
Texas
Saw Shocker In Action Near Goshen Farm
A Goshen man demonstrated a patented shocker invented by Wm. Doering at Austin Berkey’s farm west of the city. Businessmen and locals watched as about five acres of oats were cut and 85 percent shocked in handlike quality, with the machine averaging eight sheaves per shock. The device, built for Doering by the Robt. Tarrant Mfg. Co. of Chicago, has taken nine years of development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Berkey
Wm. Doeriing
Doering
Robt
Tarrant Mfg. Co
Chicago
Petition Circulates to Retain M. W. Starr as Postmaster
Thomas A. Gilmore and Gordon Latta lead a circulating petition to reappoint Postmaster M. W. Starr whose term ends January 1910. Reports name D. W. Neidig as a quiet candidate while A. M. Gus Bickel and Dr. C. M. Ehisembiss stir speculation. Fort Wayne Postmaster Hanna and Laporta P M are expected to secure second terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Starr
Neidig
Thomas A. Gilmore
Gordon Latta
Starr
Senator Beveridge
Congress
D. W. Neidig
A. M
Gus) Bickel
Elkhart
C. M. Ehisembeiss
Fort Wayne
Hanna
Laporta P. M
Winona Officer Shot by Florida Man
Winona Park police officer Lon Howe was shot four times Sunday night by Austin Miller, 20, of Gainsville, Florida, who along with his mother is staying at Winona. Miller claimed Howe talked about his mother and fired near Kosciusko Lodge, Howe expected to recover. Miller fled toward Logansport after leaving Plymouth on the 4 PM train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Winona Lake
Lon Howe
Winona Park
Austin Miller
Gainsville
Fla
Winona
Miller
Howe
Kosciusko Lodge
Chicago
Plymouth
Logansport
May Resume Operation At Goshen Tire Plant
The Goshen Tire and Rubber Co may resume work at the city plant in the former Goshen Rubber Co building after a months long suspension. The firm organized two years ago by H. C. Zeigler W. P. Page and C. O. Henderson faced closure over funds and Henderson later organized a similar concern in Indianapolis. Rumors say Zeigler and Page may seek injunctions to stop Henderson from manufacturing tires, as the former business eyes reopening here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Tire and Rubber Co
Goshen Rubber Co
H. C. Zeigler
W. P. Page
Muncie
C. O. Henderson
Henderson
Hendderson
Wen
Indianapolis
Zeigler
Page
Organ Recital Delights First Presbyterian Audience
Mr. W. R. Voris from Franklin Indiana entertained a well attended audience at the First Presbyterian Church last evening. His playing showed a perfect case and was marked by grace and refined execution, pleasing listeners and guests including Rev. E. A. Vannuys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
W. R. Voris
Franklin
Ind
E. A. Vannuys
Voris
Sick List for Families on North Main Street
A fragmented notice lists sick children from the Eugene Rogers household on North Main Street with partial names and addresses. The readable portion names Mr and Mrs Eugene Rogers and indicates the street location.
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Eugene Rogers
Petition Calls for Rock Run Dredging to End Floods
A county court hearing set for September 8 will consider a petition by about 100 residents to dredge Rock Run from mid Clinton township to the Elk Hart river. Estimated cost is 16 000 to 18 000 dollars. Most local factories favor the plan. Lake Shore and Big Four railroads have not signed but are not expected to file remonstrances.
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Rock Run Creek
Rock Run
Clinton Township
Elkhart
Lake Shore
Big Four
Near to Death Fred Morrison Struck by Lake Shore Train
Fred Morrison a 35 year old section hand at Water loo was hit by the south bound Lake Shore passenger train in the yards, hurled 20 feet and fell head first. He was unconscious but no bones were broken and a slight brain concussion was found. His father died at the same spot two years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Morrison
Lake Shore
Waterloo
Morrison
Fuller-Bessie E. Fuller Dies After Illness at 5 PM
Bessie E. Fuller, wife of Frank Fuller, died at her home 201 West Clinton Street after a long tumor illness. Born October 1, 1868 in Berry County Michigan, she moved to the city years ago and had no children. Distant relative Mrs. Charles Freyberg of East Monroe Street. Father Peter Grant resides in Michigan. Funeral held at 3 PM at the residence with Rev. Bench officiating. Interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bench
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Earl Juday in Poor Health in County Jail
Earl Juday, son of Benjamin Juday of Benton township, is confined in the county jail as an insane patient and is in bad physical condition with daily medical care. Overcrowding at Loneycliff prevents admission, so plans may move to place him with his parents, as jail facilities for the insane are inadequate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Juday
Benj. Juday
Benton Township
Loneycliff
Wayer to Take Seat on School Board Tonight
Jacob Wayer, elected last June to succeed H F Banta, will take his seat this evening as the school board reorganizes. He has filed a $10,000 bond with Welcome Whitaker and H F Banta. The new board includes Jacob Wayer J W Rep logle and W H Charnley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob’ Wayer
Board of Education
H.F. ‘Banta
Wayer
Welcome. Whitaker
Jacob Wayer
J. W. Replogle
W. H. Charnley
New Stamps Arrive at Local Post Office Today
Local post office reports the arrival of the first new stamps today. Residents may visit to purchase them and view designs released by the postal service.
August County Commissioners Session Reports No Liquor Licenses
The regular August session opened with full attendance and no liquor license applications filed. Coal bids from Pomeroy, Hocking, and Jackson Hill were read, with Peoples' Coal, Hawks Coal, and E. J. Corbet of Detroit among bidders. prices were similar. Bills for the courthouse plant and repairs were discussed, the school treasurers reported annual settlements, and several local arrests for assault and intoxication were noted. Marriage licenses were issued to multiple couples in Goshen, Middlebury, Syracuse, and Chicago.
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Pomeroy Quality
Hocking
Jackson Hill
Peoples’ Coal Company
Hawks Coal Co
E. J. Corbet
Detroit, Mich
J. F. Poyser
Goshen
McDonough Heating Co
Chicago
Court House
Elkhart
Wakarusa
Middlebury
Nappanee
Millersburg
Justice Whisler
Clarence Herley
Harry Wagner
Berth and
Ellicott
Wagner
Ninth Street
Dan M. Sullivan
Berth
Michigan
Sullivan
John Wilson
Wilson
Bates Endorsed for Chairman of St Joseph County Republicans
The Bev eridge faction of the St Joseph County Republican Committee endorsed D D Bates a former postmaster and potential mayoral candidate for city chairman. The party factions clash with remnants of the old machine and approval is expected at a meeting on August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph County
Republican Committee
Republican Party
Beveridge
Fairbanks
South Bend
D. O D. Bates
Miss Florence Ziesel Hosts Society Afternoon
Miss Florence Ziesel entertained at her North Third Street home this afternoon in compliment to her Chicago guest Miss Helen Stryker.
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Florence Ziesel
North Third Street
Helen Stryker
Chicago
Compelled to Cancel Tour Over King the horse illness
Jerry Herrold, forced to cancel his tour due to his giant horse King being sick, was to appear in Middletown Indiana this week and perform at Newcastle Muncie Elwood Marion Valparaiso Fort Wayne Adrian Kendallville before shipping to Dallas Texas for the state exposition.
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King
Jerry Herrold
Fair Towns
Middletown
Ind
Newcastle
Muncie
Elwood
Marion
Valparaiso
Fort Wayne
Adrian
Kendallville
Dallas
Texas
Goshen Milk Condensing Co Water Main Extension Awarded
Council meets in regular session to award the contract for extending water mains to the new Goshen Milk Condensing Co plant in the Automatic Rover Bearing addition. Objections will be heard on the sewerage system extension resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Milk Condensing’ Co
Change in Rushville Editors
Tom J. Geraghty resigns as editor of the Rushville Republican to join the New York Herald staff. Claude Simpson, assistant state editor at the Indianapolis News, accepts the vacancy created by Geraghty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Tom J. Geraghty
Silent Picnic Breads Elk Hart and St Joseph Counties
Deaf residents from Elkhart and St Joseph counties organized a picnic east of the city yesterday. The event brought together local residents and supporters in a community gathering aimed at inclusion and socializing.
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Elkhart
St. Joseph
Goshen Greys Defeat Nappanee Tigers 2–0 at Island Park
The Goshen Greys shut out the Royal Tigers of Nappanee 2 to 0 in a clean, well played game at Island Park. Geyer pitched masterfully for Goshen, holding Nappanee to five baserunners while Wysong and Williams delivered key blows. O. Geyer and the brother battery impressed as Goshen maintained the lead and received strong support from the crowd and manager Dresch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Park
Goshen Greys
Royal Tigers
Nappanee
Greys
Tigers
Geyer
Prattt
Dr. Wysong
Goshen
C. Wysong
Pratt
W. Wysong
C. Tobias
Williams
Jones
Beck
H. Tobias
Wilson
la Rue
O. Geyer
Betz
E. Geyer
A. Tobias
Hutchinson
Box
Troup
Tobias
Leaguer
LaRue
Marshal Self
Capt
Kelly
Louie
Wysongs
Charles
Vern
Fars
Chas
Tony
Grant
South Bend
Brother” Battery
Dresch
Fatal Runaway Accident Near Wawasee Hotel
Five Syracuse women riding to the Jones hotel for supper were jolted when a horse kicked after a line snag. Mrs Mary Bays aged about 86 from Syracuse broke her ankle. the team struck the Jones barn. Dr Bowser of Nappans treated the fracture and indicated she may die from the injuries.
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Wawasee
Jones Hotel
Mary Bays
Syracuse
Bowser
Nappans
Missing Indiana Poultry worker Sloan flees with company funds
Nothing has been heard about Tom Sloan an employee of the Indiana Poultry and Ess Co Warsaw who disappeared with about 200 dollars of the company money entrusted to him to pay for produce gathered from country merchants.
Uniform Course of Study Circulation Plan
EB G Bunnell deputy state superintendent prepares blanks for non commissioned high schools to fill with details on sanitation and course of study.
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EB. G. Bunnell
Smell Complaint Haunts Elkhart River District
Residents along the Elkhart River complain of a foul odor blamed on sewage. The condition is said to breed typhoid and malaria, with several external privy vaults described as offensive.
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Elkhart’ River
Crash injures buggy riders after northbound interurban collision
An interurban car struck the buggy driven by Milliard Crowfoot at Mishawaka on Saturday night. The rear wheels were reduced to kindling wood and the occupants’ lives were endangered.
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Indiana
Milliard Crowfoot
Mishawaka
Horse thief caught in barber chair near Harbor Springs
Adrian LaMunyon, linked to a three person horse theft from Lagrange, was captured by Sheriff John H. Todd in Harbor Springs, Michigan. He pleaded guilty before Esquire L. D. Cather and was bound over to the Lagrange circuit court in $2,000 bail. Byron LaMunyon was sent to Fort Sheridan. Otis Flowers escaped jail but was recaptured and held awaiting trial.
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Adrian LaMunyon
Bugsy
Pyle
Lagrange
Sturgis
Harbor Springs
Mich
John H. Todd
LaMunyon
Esquire L. D. Cather
Byron LaMunyon
United States Army
Otis Flowers
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Flowers
Goshen
Elkhart
Local Races At Ligonier Attract Large Crowd
Races at Ligonier drew many spectators last Saturday with Pat X Baker winning the 2:40 pace and Hogan Stage taking the free-for-all pace, breaking the track record with a 1:054.4 half mile. Cassie Lee Canfield won the 2:24 trot as Nellie Smith captured the ladies' race. Black Venus Canfield won the 2:20 pace with Jim Brown Evans finishing second, and attendees included many from Goshen.
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Ligonier
Pat X
Baker
Hogan
Cassie Lee
Canfield
Nellie
Smith
Black Venus
Jim Brown
Evans
Goshen
Seventy Stitches After Saw Accident in Lagrange
Guy Christler son of George Christler of Lagrange was badly cut by a circular saw at E Gushwa’s home while sawing wood. The frame toppled as the engine stopped, slashing his face chest legs and arms. Three physicians attended him and seventy stitches were required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Christler
Lagrange
George Christler
E. Gushwa
Young Chrisler
Editors Go Home Satisfied After South Bend Outing
Indiana Republican Editorial Association members and guests returned home after their annual summer outing in South Bend. Attendees praised the city and Chamber of Commerce for a highly enjoyable event and endorsed Beveridge for re election to the U S Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Chamber of Commerce
Beveridge
U. S. Senate
Local Births Reported in City and Nearby Townships
A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Jesse Tully of Queen street. A son was born Saturday night to Mr and Mrs Arthur Shoup of the North Side. A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs David Smoker of the Elkhart Prairie. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Wm Hartman of Harrison township. Alph Miller of Union township. Lew Paulus of Baugo township.
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Jesse Tully
Queen Street
Arthur Shoup
North Side
David Smoker
Elkhart Prairie
Wm. Hartman
Harrison Township
Alph. Miller
Union ‘Township
Lew Paulus
Baugo Township
Rabid Bull Dog Killed After Attacks in South Bend Neighborhood
A bull dog in South Bend, diagnosed with rabies, was killed after biting several animals and menacing a woman about to enter a buggy. Farmers nearby reported the incident as they pursued the dog, identified as belonging to J. Thomas McKnight.
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South Bend
Whitm
J. Thomas
McKnight
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Shocker
Remon Strance
Mortuary Record
Commissioners
Christopher R. Yoder
Lillian A. Emery
Col
Warden Chapman
Edna Bogir
Charles Lang Syracuse
Edna W. Seewall
James Harrison Hoyt
Nettie Ann Kallister
D. D. Bates
Goshen Greys Blank Nappanee Tigers
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