Hr ig s Great Invention Started From Seat Wins Enthusiasm
Goshen locals tout the Shrig Bros motor device on a two cycle car that lets the engine start by pressing a seat button. Inventor O L Shrig says manufacturing cost is about 15 cents and the apparatus can reach 35 mph, with 20 mph common on typical terrain. Enthusiastic owners would pay $50 to $200 to add the appliance to their cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
O. L. Shrig
Shrig Bros. Motorworks
A. B. Witt
Bristol Boys Hurt In Bristol Runaway Crash
Lucius Lee and Ed Bosworth, both of Bristol, were injured in a runaway south of the Lake Shore Main Street crossing in Elkhart. Lee suffered a severe skull wound and heavy bleeding after being thrown onto brick pavement. Bosworth received facial gashes and leg bruises. Both were taken to Clark hospital and later sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius Lee
Ed Bosworth
Bristol
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Lee
Bosworth
Clark Hospital
Quartet of Drunks Detained Before Justice Whisler
A quartet of Goshen residents including John Bowen C B Grove and Patrick Maloney were fined 10.50 each for drinking. Marshal Banta detained them. Fred Kline the umbrella mender was jailed for 15 days for pleading guilty and lacking funds to pay a fine. Liquor sales drew unusual attention with many drunks in the streets last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whisler
John Bowen
C. B. Grove
Patrick Maloney
Marshal Banta
Fred Kline
Birtch
Stone Yard
Winona Interurban executives inspect Goshen grading progress
Harry S. Dickey general manager and Fred Beyer general superintendent left Warsaw on a tour of inspection. They reached a point near Goshen to examine recent grading work and assess the contractor's progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Dickey
Winona Interurban Company
Fred Beyer
Warsaw
Goshen
Police received request to locate Alten Bolin in DC letter
A Washington DC law firm asks police to locate Alten Bolin formerly of 122 Chestnut Street. The letter implies Bolin is believed to be financially behind by a substantial amount. Also note an unrelated meat order at Daub's with assurance of a satisfactory result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Alten Bolin
Chestnut Street
Bolin
Daub’s
Prize for marksmen promises Sea Girt trip for Indiana soldiers
Soldiers competing in marksmanship at the Indiana National Guard encampment at Fort Benjamin Harrison may earn selection to a six man team to represent Indiana at the national rifle and light arms match in Sea Girt New Jersey. The national meet begins August 23 with Indiana aiming to send its first ever team. meanwhile Co G members may not be among the selectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana National Guard
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Sea Girl
N. J
Indiana
Guard
Co. G
Sea Girt
Laundries Consolidate in Troy to Form New Plant
W. J. Quinn sells his stake in the Troy Laundry on East Clinton Street to E. L. Harper and A. J. Quinn forms a partnership. The firm leases the Leidner Bartholomew block north room and plans to consolidate machinery after Sept 1. Harper will manage the new plant and handle stock work for Goshen Shirt, plus local trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Quinn
Troy
East Clinton Street
E. L. Harper
Goshen
A. J. Quinn
Leidner- Bartholomew
War veteran brawl over joke ends with glass breaking
Daniel Hibschman of War Saw challenged George W. Phillips, an old democrat, who retaliated by tossing him into a plate glass window. Phillips paid $75 for a new pane after the altercation. Both men are veterans. Hibschman said it was in fun, Phillips took it seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Hibschman
Warsaw
George W. Phillips
Phillips
Hibschman
Hirschman
Kintigh and Monn Wed in East Goshen Home Ceremony
Mr Royal Roland Kintigh of Chicago and Miss Lula Monn of East Goshen married last evening at the bride's home with Rev Brenneman officiating. A supper followed and the couple will reside at the Monn residence. The groom works as a machinist at the IXL plant and the bride has two years at the Central Union Telephone exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Roland Kintigh
Central Union Telephone Exchange
Tax Inquisitor Proposed for Elkhart County Tax Field
The Elkhart County assessor Charles Bryner is praised for uncovering hidden taxes while Joseph B Workman from the state capital seeks to hire at thirty five cents per dollar found. Citizens fear a repeat of Grimes era extortion and urge the county board to survey taxpayers before contracting an outside tax inquisitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bryner
Bryner
the Democrat
Grimes
Board of County
Elkhart County
Workman
Goshen to Meet Elkhart Crescents in Weekend Game
Goshen city team will face the Elkhart Crescents on the Tonawanda diamond Saturday afternoon, Aug. 5. A great game is anticipated with rivals and fans from Goshen and nearby towns expected. Admission 25 cents, ladies 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Elkhart
Court notes and marriage licenses in Goshen area
Harmon and Zigier sue L S and M Ry Co and M Neilon for 300 dollars on a note. Neilon borrowed 205.50 and pledged Lake Shore pay as security amid a dispute over settlement. Marriage licenses issued: Royal Kintigh and Luia Mann both of Goshen. Boyd Bitner Goshen and Elizbeth Malons Goshen.
Died at Winona After Last Resort Operation
Mrs Earl Buzzard daughter of Harvey Griffith Milford died at Winona after a bowel disorder. She was 21 and an operation at 3 am yesterday failed. Remains were shipped to Milford for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Buzzard
Harvey Griffith
Milford
Winona
Bitner Malone Tie The Knot At Parker Home
Mr. Boyd L Bitner son of Mr and Mrs William Bitner and Miss Elizabeth Malone daughter of Mr and Mrs James Malone were married last evening at 8 oclock at the home of Rev W G Parker. They will reside with Mr Bitners parents on Third street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd L. Bitner
William 8. Bitner
Elizabeth Malone
James Malone
W.G. Parker
Bitner
Third Street
Mortuary Notices for Hoogeboom and Shirley
The infant Hoogeboom, child of Mr and Mrs Richard Hoogeboom of East Goshen, died last night from a complication of diseases. Mrs Mary E Smalley Shirley widow of P M Shirley died in Elkhart last night following a complication of diseases. Surviving relatives include one brother two sisters four sons and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoogeboom
Richard Hoogeboom
East Goshen
Shirley
Mary E. Smalley Shirley
P. M. Shirley
Lagrange
Elkhart
Rogers' Band Engaged at Constantine Harvest Carnival
A harvest carnival will be held at Constantine on Wednesday August 9 featuring Rogers' famous Goshen band. Five bands perform, with balloon ascension parachute drop and outdoor sports listed as leading attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Constantine
Justice Whisler's Court records assault plea
B. G. Whitehead paid 11 dollars in fine and costs after pleading guilty to the charge of assaulting Frederick Morrice in the News Times office during the arraignment before Justice Whisler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Whitehead
Frederick Morrice
News-Times
Mrs Elizabeth Renn Dies at 87 in Vienna Cottage Visit
Mrs Elizabeth Renn of Chicago aged 87 died at a Vienna home of her son at the Virginia cottage after a recent stroke. The remains were taken to Columbia City for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summer Cottage
Elizabeth Renn
Chicago
Vienna
Virginia Cottage
Columbia City
Anthony Wayne Tilt Sells West Side Lot to Willard Sterling
Anthony Wayne Tilt of Elkhart formerly of Goshen sold a West Side lot to Willard W Sterling. Sterling is named in the deed as the new owner in this property transaction. The sale reflects a transfer of real estate from Tilt to Sterling in the West Side district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Wayne
Elkhart
Goshen
West Side
Willard W. Sterling
The Cheapest Magazine Price Listed in The U S
The smallest priced magazine is Wo mans Magazine a St Louis publication. Subscription costs one cent per copy or ten cents per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Woman’s Magazine
St. Louis
Pension Day Acknowledgements By County Clerk Notaries
On pension day the county clerk and multiple notaries issued acknowledgements marking the distribution of retirement benefits. Officials processed documents, witnessed signatures, and certified records reflecting retiree entitlements and plan updates.
Cosmo Soap Plant in Elkhart County to Sell Tomorrow
The Cosmo Buttermilk Soap plant, now under receiver Elkhart County Loan and Trust Co., will be sold tomorrow by court order. The appraised value is 77000 dollars, with unsecured claims totaling about 58000 dollars. Two thirds of the appraised value must be bid to bring the sale. J R Case of Chicago and Burns interests seek control while Pennsylvania Soap and Lancaster may bid. unsecured creditors seek any sum to recover their claims. The West Side plant will host the sale, with local lawyers representing unsecured creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmo Buttermilk Soap Company
Elkhart County Loan and Trust Company
J. R. Case
Chicago
Burns
Pennsylvania Soap Company of
Buffalo
Lancaster
Elkhart County Loan and Trust Co
Goshen
E. E. Mummert
Miller, Drake & Hubbell
Hitchcock Per Diem Bill Sparks City Debate
The claim of 25 dollars per day by L E Hitchcock for witness fees and measurements in paying contract suits against the city drew criticism. City Attorney Vanfleet and Judge Vanfleet defended the charges noting the arduous work and businesslike value. The bill totaling 217.75 was sent to the ordinance committee for scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Vanfleet
Hazelton Tod
Squire Hitchcock
Eikhart
Former Goshen Man Burgess Blackmer Lifecycle Recalls
The Muncie Star profiles Burgess Blackmer a former Goshen resident who wandered the western plains and later settled in Normal City. Born in Kosciusko County he fought Indians and Texan rebels, served as dispatch bearer for Gen. Hancock, and shot at Geronimo. He later married Elizabeth Luce and helped shape Goshen’s early business scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Burgess Blackmer
Goshen
Normal City
Mr. Blackmer
Isaac M
George Carpenter
John Conklin
Blackmer
Kosciusko County
Warsaw
Civilization
Lagrange County
Mississippi
St. Louis
Pacific Coast
New Mexico
Geronimo
Mangus Colorow
Gen
Hancock
Washington, D. C
Elizabeth W. Luce
Indianapolis
Bob Blackmer
Forties
West Clinton Street
Hotel Hascall
Democrat
Abijah Hubbell
Smith Chamberlain
L. B. Parmalee
Wm. A. Thomas
Isaac Carpenter
William Shepard
Ed Martin
John Burgess
Levi J. North
Henry Frida Recovering After Fort Wayne Shooting Amputation
Henry Frida, a victim of the Coesse shooting, is rapidly recovering at Hope hospital in Fort Wayne after a leg amputation to treat a gunshot wound received last Thursday. He is resting well and hospital staff report the most comfortable night yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Frida
Coesse
Hope Hospital
Fort Wayne
New Night Operator Named at Local Office
Carl Miles resigns as Big Four night operator and G P Sallade of Wabash takes the position. Sallade plans to move his family from Wabash once he rents a suitable residence and is related to local Bickel families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Miles
Perry Miles
Milford
G. P. Sallade
Wabash
Mr. Sallade
Bickel
Insurance Officials Assess Fire Loss At Bank Barn
Samuel A. Hoover and Henry Zigler of Farmers' Mutual Insurance Co. traveled to South Bend to adjust a fire loss for Michael Hesch. The bank barn, insured for 1,800 dollars, burned on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Hoover
Henry Zigler
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co
South Bend
Michael Hesch
The
Mutual
Frank Dillon Nominated for Rochester Postmaster
Frank Dillon has been selected by Congressman A. L. Brick to be recommended for the appointment as postmaster at Rochester. The move reflects political backing for a key local government post in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dillon
A. L. Brick
Rochester
No Rehearing Allowed in City Court Decision
Elkhart lawyers discuss a Michigan City city court ruling that blocks new trials in criminal cases. The Monon railroad was fined for blocking a street crossing and sought a new trial but the judge said city court law lacks re hearing authority. Lawyers say appeals to circuit or superior court within ten days are the recourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Michigan City
Snichigan City
Monon Railroad
Circuit
Indiana library commission meets at Winona on fall plans
The Indiana Public Library Commission held a mid summer meeting at Winona to discuss fall operations across the state. They also reviewed the summer training school work in progress at Winona for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Public Library Commission
Winona
Boy Disappears After Riding Freight Train
A 12 year old boy named Claude Snooks rode a freight train at Not tawa Midh and has not been seen since. Trainmen did not see him and authorities fear he may have fallen and been hurt. It is believed he came to Sturgis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Snooks
Nottawa, Midh
Sturgis
Hoover Family Reunion Set for Clinton Township Home
The third Hoover family reunion will gather at Samuel A. Hoover's residence in Clinton Township on Saturday, September 9. Family members are invited to attend and share memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Samuel A. Hoover
Clinton Township
Freyberg Laundry Installs Large Troy Ironing Machine
Freyberg laundry begins installation of a new large Troy ironing machine. The project marks a modernization effort aimed at improving efficiency and garment finishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freyberg
Riot and horse races mark Kalamazoo meet
A riot broke out during Kalamazoo races yesterday afternoon involving about 50 men. Officers halted the melee with clubs, and no serious injuries were reported. Goshen observers attended. 8,000 spectators watched Robert Lee set a track record in the 2:10 pace, with intense finishes and cautions from drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Ding
David Chase
Adrian
Mich
Teddy B
W. H. Beahm
Poh Balae
Loyal Barron
Kenyon
Mishawaka
Oscar
Harry D. Johnson
South Bend
Mineola
F. N. Bonine
Nile
Geo. M. Studebaker
W. F. Adams
Recreation Park
Harry Huffman
Schemmerhorn
Robert Lee
Huffman
Hatch & Sons Teamsters Strike in Plymouth Over Wages
W. W. Hatch & Sons of Goshen, contracts for paving Jefferson and Center streets in Plymouth, faced a teamster strike as workers demand 3.50 per day. The firm reportedly pays 73 cents per load, risking under three dollars daily, and the strike continues until terms are settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
W. W. Hatch & Sons
Goshen
Jefferson and
Center Streets
Yast
Afternoon Tea Honors Miss Mildred Spitler guest of Rennselaer
Mrs F B Leaming hosted a college girl affair at 807 East Lincoln Avenue with Miss Mildred Spitler of Rennselaer as guest of honor. Out of town guests included Misses Baker Richmond Rohlker Evansville Sibley Chicago Irwin Port Huron Craffort Pennsylvania. Miss Flossie Gilbert hosted the C club from 2 to 4 o clock with a luncheon served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Leaming
East
Lincoln Avenue
Mildred Spitler
Rennselaer
Abbott
Misses Baker
Richmond
Rohlker
Evansville
Sibley
Chicago
Irwin
Port Huron
Craffort
Pennsylvania
Carl Hagenbach Circus Introduces Motor Cars for Transport
The Carl Hagenbach circus now uses motor cars with rubber tired wheels to move between tracks and show lots. Cars travel under their own power eliminating wagon loading delays and unloading costs. Equipment was manufactured in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hagenbach Circus
Cincinnati
Leesburg Gets New Pickle Factory From Nappanee Leader
Indiana farmers harvest 1.125 billion cucumbers annually for pickles and earn 1.025 million dollars from them. H McLaughlin of Nappanee starts a pickle plant in Leesburg as local growers agree to cultivate 100 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Indiana
H McLaughlin
Nappanee
Emancipation Meeting Protests Denied Refreshments in South Bend
Visitors at a South Bend emancipation meeting voiced indignation after colored attendees were refused refreshments at several hotels and restaurants, highlighting racial exclusion during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Carew with Viola Allen in Clyde Fitch Comedy
Goshen actor James Carew engaged to support Viola Allen in Clyde Fitch's The Comedy Mask this fall. He recently toured with Maxine Elliott in London and has worked with Henrietta Crosman Amelia Bingham and Alice Fischer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Fitch
James Carew
Viola Allen
Mr. Carew
Maxine Elliott
London
Fitch
Miss Alben
Henrietta Crossman
Amelia Bingham
Alice Fischer
Eugenie Blair
Miss Elliott
England
Graft charge leveled at Indiana fish and game chief
Ex editor Daniel McDonald accuses Rev Z T Sweeney Columbus state fish and game commissioner of grafting and plagiarism. McDonald claims Sweeney copied from Maxinkuckee Lake history and was influenced by the Wawasee Lake Association to push ads, calling the biennial report a wasteful public expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney
Daniel McDonald
Marshall County
Z. T. Sweeney
Columbus
Fish and Game
McDonald
Maxinkuckee Lake
Maxinkuckee Association
A. C. Capron
Plymouth
Judge Capron
Wawasee Lake Association
Game and Fish Commissioner
Indiana
Lease Closed On Wawasee Inn By Goshen And South Bend Partners
Pierre Starr of Goshen and J A Harrindine, tele phone man from South Bend, secure a lease on the Wawasee Inn and surrounding grounds. Possession passes at the opening next season. C G Wiggins, current proprietor, leaves the lake due to his wife’s ill health after several seasons running the inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Starr
Goshen
J. A. Harrindine
South Bend
Wawasee Inn
C. G. Wiggins
Mr. Wiggins
Tweedie and wife visit Sturgis for estate settlement
In Sturgis Mich Mr E F Tweedie and his wife arrived to close the estate of the late Mrs Emily Starkey who died near Millersburg. Among papers from Mrs Starkey he found a 1820 U S government deed issued through Andrew Jackson to Henry Miller, former resident near Ligonier. The old deed holds historic value though its land title is no longer intrinsic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Tweedie
Sturgis
Mich
Tweedie
Emily Starkey
Millersburg
Mennonite Conference to Gather at Silver Street Church
The annual Mennonite church conference will be held at the Silver Street church in Clinton township on August 16 17 and 18. Delegates from Iowa Illinois Indiana and Ohio as well as from other states are expected and attendance will undoubtedly be large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Street
Clinton Township
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Walker-Lewis Carriage Co Offer At Wholesale Prices
Full line of vehicles from Walker-Lewis Carriage Co at wholesale prices. Top buggies described as thoroughly good with prices as low as forty five dollars. Repository at factory Cottage avenue north Lewis and Neville Mfg Co succeeding Walker-Lewis Carriage Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker-Lewis
Cottage Avenue
North
Lewis and Neville Mfg. Co
Walker-Lewis Carriage Co
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Hrig
Dickey and Beyer
E. L. Harper and
Kintigh-Monn
Goshen VS. Elkhart
Elkhart Crescents
Tonawanda Park
Mortuary Record
Justice
West Side Lot
Pension Day
Cosmo Soap Plant Sale
Factory
Mr. Hitchcock
Goshen Man
Far West
Hatch & Sons’ Teamsters
St. Society
Flossie Gilbert
Pickle Factory
Carpenter
Vogel
Julia Gray
Jefferson
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